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The Public Justice Center receives $125,000 as part of a court-approved settlement in a class action that compensated tenant class members for landlord's alleged practice of overcharging.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
In recognition of its advocacy for tenants' rights, the Public Justice Center (PJC) has received a cy pres award of more than $125,000. The award is part of a court-approved settlement in a class action that compensated current and former tenants of Harbor Group Management Co. and Harbor Group Management Co., LLC for the landlord's alleged practice of overcharging tenants for court costs, legal fees or attorneys' fees related to court proceedings for failure to pay rent. Santoni, Vocci & Ortega, LLC represented the tenant class members.
The settlement established a fund to compensate the thousands of class members and designated the PJC as the recipient of any funds left after checks were sent to the tenants. The PJC is a nonprofit legal services provider that pursues systemic change for social justice, economic and race equity, and fundamental human rights. The organization does a significant amount of work for renters through its Human Right to Housing Project, which advocates on behalf of tenants to protect and expand their rights to safe, habitable, affordable, and non-discriminatory housing and their rights to fair and equal treatment by Maryland's landlord-tenant laws, courts, and agencies.
PJC attorney C. Matthew Hill stated that the cy pres award "will assist the PJC in representing and advocating on behalf of tenants, workers, and others who are experiencing dire consequences due to the COVID-19 emergency, including those whose landlords are threatening eviction and refusing to fix serious defective conditions in people's homes."
"Our firm is dedicated to helping renters assert their rights," said Matthew Thomas Vocci of Santoni, Vocci & Ortega, LLC. "Given the tremendous tenant advocacy that the PJC does on behalf of Marylanders, we are very pleased that the cy pres funds will further the vision we share for strong tenant protections."
The case is Rashid Roberts, et al. v. Harbor Group Management Co., LLC, et al., Case No. 24-C-17-000509, in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Plaintiffs and the class were represented by the law firm of Santoni, Vocci & Ortega.
About Santoni, Vocci, & Ortega, LLC
Santoni, Vocci & Ortega were brought together by a singular vision to achieve justice and ensure the dignity of each client. Combined, we have over 40 years of legal experience and are passionate advocates for those who have been taken advantage of, victimized by fraud or injured.
We are a boutique firm of trial lawyers who will be in your corner fighting against ruthless corporations, mortgage lenders, debt collectors, car dealers, landlords and insurance companies.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.svolaw.com/.
About the Public Justice Center
Founded in 1985, the Public Justice Center uses legal tools to challenge poverty and racial inequity in Maryland and beyond.
We represent people who are standing up for their rights.
And we advocate to change the systems that keep people down.
We work to empower communities and collaborate with advocates to build a just society.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.publicjustice.org/en/.
About Growth Solutions Team
The Growth Solutions Team is a leading provider of Business Consulting Services including, Strategic HR, CFO Advisory, Sales & Customer Service Training, and Small Business Advisory services. Our team assists companies with growth in sales, profitability, and improved cash flows. For more information, visit the website at https://growthsolutionsteam.com.



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Discount Two-Way Radio introduces the "2-Way Radio Kleen", the first-ever two-way radio cleaning kit designed to protect essential workers that use two-way radios and assist industries with sanitary best practices for two-way radios into their work routine

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Discount Two-Way Radio today introduced a new professional two-way radio cleaning kit called 2-Way Radio Kleen to help shield professional two-way radio users from inadvertently being exposed to potentially harmful pathogens. 2-Way Radio Kleen will protect workers from 99.9 percent of all bacteria, germs, and viruses that can collect on radio equipment before being passed along to the radio user or other crew members.
According to Ben Burns, Founder and CEO of Discount Two-Way Radio, 2-Way Radio Kleen was designed to not only help protect American workers from germs, but also help reinforce proper radio cleaning techniques and sanitation principles often neglected in industries that use two-way radios.
"It is becoming clear that practicing social distancing, constant hand washing, and liberal use disinfecting wipes are here to stay. So, we started thinking about how we can help reinforce this same message for our customers who use two-way radios on a daily basis. After talking with our customers and conducting product research, a self-contained two-way radio cleaning kit was the perfect solution," said Burns.
According to Burns, 2-Way Radio Kleen includes the following 37 items that were specifically designed to sanitize, disinfect, and protect the radio user and every external component of the radio itself, including the metal housing, plastic programming knobs, and rubber antenna:

4 oz. bottle of specially formulated cleaning solution that cleans, deodorizes, and disinfects two-way radio equipment from all viruses including influenza A (swine flu), H1N1 (bird flu), and COVID-19.

4 radio cleaning wipes

4 Moist Wet Cleaning Wipes

8 Precision Wipe Tissues

8 Non-Sterile Cotton swabs with wooden handles

1 antiseptic brush

8 Large Nitrile Protective Gloves

2-Way Radio Kleen will retail for $29.95, while individual bottles of the cleaning solution can be purchased for $9.95.
Burns explained that the cleaning kit was especially designed to clean both soft surfaces (like rubber antennas) as well as hard surfaces (like two-way radio chassis). In addition, the disinfecting solution has a neutral PH formula which will not dull or scratch high-gloss surfaces as display screens.
"At a time when reducing disease, bacteria and viruses is more important than ever, Discount Two-Way Radio's 2-Way Radio Kleen Two-Way Radio cleaning Kit is playing an important role in helping protect some of our country's hardest working people through easy to apply cleaning tools. It's everything you need for cleaning one radio or an entire fleet. not just clean, but sanitized.
About Discount Two-Way Radio:
Discount Two-Way Radio is North America's exclusive distributor of RCA professional grade two-way radios. Founded in 1987, Discount Two-Way Radio services more than 100,000 customers in the education, construction, manufacturing, medical, firs and police, and oil and gas production industries.
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At a time when reducing disease, bacteria and viruses is more important than ever, Discount Two-Way Radio's 2-Way Radio Kleen cleaning Kit is playing an important role in helping protect some of our country's hardest working people through easy to apply cleaning tools.




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On Father's Day, give Dad a new WORX 20V Power Share Detail Sander to provide a smooth finish to those hard-to-reach areas of his DIY and wood crafting projects. The cordless detail sander is specifically designed to handle a wide range of sanding jobs on small surfaces, edges and in tight corners of cabinets, drawers and boxes.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
On Father's Day, give Dad a new WORX 20V Power Share Detail Sander to provide a smooth finish to those hard-to-reach areas of his DIY and wood crafting projects. The cordless detail sander is specifically designed to handle a wide range of sanding jobs on small surfaces, edges and in tight corners of cabinets, drawers and boxes.
The compact detail sander is sure to become one of dad's handy, workshop essentials. It eliminates the arduous task of hand sanding in tight spaces and on intricate designs. Weighing only 1.8 lbs. (with battery), the sander is easy to maneuver with one hand on flat, vertical and overhead surfaces, as well as along edges and curves. The go-anywhere, cordless detail sander also is independent of power outlets and unrestrained by clumsy and easily tangled extension cords.
The WORX 20V Detail Sander is equipped with a triangular detail base for flush surface sanding, as well as spot sanding at its tip. A finger sanding attachment also is provided for use in confined areas, such as between spindles on chairs, railings and stairways.
To achieve a smooth, swirl-free finish, the sander makes 5/64 in. ellipses, where no two orbits are the same during rotation. It operates at a no-load speed of 12,000 orbits-per-minute (opm). The sander features a nylon composite body with an overmold handle to minimize vibration and help ensure operator comfort and control during extended use periods.
To help keep dad's work environment clean, sawdust is channeled into the sander's DustStop bag, which has a micro-filter to capture dust particles. The dust bag is easy to empty and reattach. A 1-1/4 in. adaptor also is included for connection to a shop vacuum hose. Air vents on the sides of the sander's head help dissipate heat.
The detail sander is powered by a 20V, 2.0 Ah, Max lithium battery. The 20V battery is part of the WORX Power Share program and is compatible with more than 35 other WORX DIY and lawn and garden tools.
The sander includes a 20V, 2.0 Ah, Max lithium battery; 20V, 1-hr. charger; dust bag; detail finger attachment; three triangular sanding pads; three hook-and-loop sanding sheets in 60, 80, and 120 grit; vac adapter and storage bag. Replacement sheets of hook-and-loop sandpaper in various grits are widely available at hardware stores and home centers.
The WORX 20V Power Share Detail Sander (WX822L, $89.99) is available at worx.com and online retailers, including Amazon. It's covered by the WORX three-year, limited warranty.
Reach out to WORX social media links, including Facebook: https://facebook.com/worxus?ref=hl ; Twitter: https://twitter.com/WORXTools; Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/worxtools; and Instagram:@WORXTools



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FastSpring's growing Support Team offers award-winning service to thousands of customers around the world.

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
FastSpring, a full-service ecommerce partner for software and SaaS companies, has been honored as a Bronze Stevie Award winner in the Support Team of the Year category in The 18th Annual American Business Awards today.
The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning "crowned," the awards will be virtually presented to winners during a live event on Wednesday, August 5. Tickets for the virtual event are now on sale.
More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Live Event of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. FastSpring was nominated and announced a winner in the Support Team of the Year category for the Support Awards.
"We are so honored and proud to be a multi-year winner of a Stevie award," said Marina de la Torre, VP of Customer Success at FastSpring. "It is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality customer support that differentiates us as a merchant of record, and is one of the key reasons that our customers see us a true partner in their growth."
More than 230 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year's Stevie Award winners.
"Despite the toughest business conditions in memory, American organizations continue to demonstrate their commitment to innovation, creativity, and bottom-line results," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher. "This year's Stevie-winning nominations are full of inspiring stories of persistence, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and compassion. We celebrate all of their stories and look forward to showcasing them during our virtual awards ceremony on August 5."
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2020 Stevie winners are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/ABA.    
About FastSpring
FastSpring is the trusted ecommerce partner for companies that sell software around the world. Companies using FastSpring's full-service ecommerce solution sell more, stay lean, and compete big. Founded in 2005, FastSpring is a privately owned company headquartered in Santa Barbara with an office in Amsterdam. For more information, please visit https://www.fastspring.com.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East 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 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.
Sponsors of The 2020 American Business Awards include John Hancock Financial Services, Melissa Sones Consulting, and SoftPro.

"We are so honored and proud to be a multi-year winner of a Stevie award. It is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality customer support that differentiates us as a merchant of record, and is one of the key reasons that our customers see us a true partner in their growth."



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Promising COVID-19 countermeasure has contributed to successful treatment of other Coronavirus strains

CARLSBAD, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Luminec Pharmaceuticals has completed its initial submission and request for meeting to the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) under the "Medical Countermeasures: Coronawatch" program.
"We believe the scientific research and peer-reviewed papers we have submitted, along with past and current patient records, provide strong evidence of the efficacy of our combined therapy of CRO-50 (ribonuclease) and X-2 (stable thiamine formulation) in COVID-19 patients, as well as for other Coronavirus infections," said Luminec Pharmaceuticals CEO Mark T. Crane. "With the leadership of executive board member Susana Alcázar, MD, PhD, Luminec Pharmaceuticals has successfully used these formulations for several decades to treat viral infections in both human and veterinary applications in a number of countries around the world."
"We look forward to presenting further data and information to the agency about our therapeutic countermeasure, and to receiving feedback and suggestions on designing and executing an expedited regulatory pathway to FDA approval," said Luminec Chief Science Officer Stephen Holt, MD, DSc, PhD. "We feel honored to offer our research and records to help mitigate the current, and potential future, viral pandemics."
About Luminec Pharmaceuticals
Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, Luminec Pharmaceuticals currently offers a unique array of all-natural OTC products and clinical services for both human and animal use. Luminec's products include natural proprietary formulations based on the Schutt Paradigm of Free Amino Ion Alignment & Molecular Stability, in combination with proprietary partner technologies with a cutting edge delivery technology, oral and topically, composed of charged delivery spheres that encapsulate and transport active compounds into the system, naturally.
Luminec Pharmaceuticals is a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminec Holding Corporation, a private company.



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Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat construction equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Pacific Region, makes saving on parts and services easier than ever.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat construction equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Pacific Region, makes saving on parts and services easier than ever. Our new limited-time offers include special savings on Cat Reman Turbos, Precious Metals Kits, and Performance Pro Parts Only Plans. Customers can also book free undercarriage inspections.*
$500 Off + Core Credit on Cat Reman Turbos
Your Cat truck engine performs better with Cat Turbos. Now through December 31, 2020, get $500 off Cat Reman Turbochargers, plus core credit for returning the same size used turbo of any brand over the counter or through our service shop.
Save $600 Off HD Precious Metal Kits
Investing in your truck just got more affordable with our Cat heavy-duty overhaul kits, containing all the parts you need for a reliable, high-quality repair. Now through December 31, 2020, take advantage of our special offer on precious metals kits. Save $600 on all Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum kits for C12, C13 ACERT, C15, C15 ACERT, C16, and 3406E engines.
Performance Pro Parts Only Plans
Our Performance Pro Maintenance Plans can help save time and money on the Cat parts and services you need to keep your fleet up and running. Plans are customizable to provide the maximum benefits for your specific equipment needs. Parts only plans are now available.
Free Undercarriage Inspections
Now is the time to book a free, no-obligation undercarriage inspection at Hawthorne Cat. One of the most important factors to achieve the lowest owning and operating costs and equipment uptime is matching the right undercarriage option to your specific machine model and work application.
"Hawthorne Cat makes it easy to get the most reliable Cat parts and services," says Chandra Ramamoorthy, Director of Product Support Operations. "Our new Parts and Service Specials include limited-time offers on all of the parts and services you need to keep your fleet running on time and on budget."
Contact your Hawthorne Product Support Sales Representative today to learn more about our current parts and service specials.
*Visit https://www.hawthornecat.com/parts-service-special-offers for complete details.
About Hawthorne Cat
Hawthorne Cat is the authorized dealer for Cat construction and power equipment in San Diego, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, and American Samoa. Hawthorne sells, rents, provides parts and service, training, and emission solutions to various industries including general building construction, landscaping, marine, paving, and power generation. For more on Hawthorne Cat, visit https://www.hawthornecat.com/.



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Advisors underestimate how much clients want their values reflected in investments

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Surprising gaps between investor expectations and firm delivery continue to challenge the wealth management industry and inhibit client value according to new research from the Money Management Institute (MMI) and Aon. Advisory Solutions: Expectations and Experiences debunks persistent myths about client attitudes and delves into these gaps, which are being amplified by the COVID‐19 crisis.
The first report in a four‐part series that highlights findings from a new, joint MMI‐Aon research program reveals a disconnect between investors and advisors on values‐based investing, with 76% of clients saying they seek to incorporate their values into their portfolios, but just 44% of advisors saying that clients express this preference.
"Investors have never been more in need of personalized advice and guidance," says Craig Pfeiffer, President and CEO of MMI. "In today's unprecedented environment, financial advisors have the opportunity to rejuvenate the planning process through a discussion of personal values. But by underestimating clients' desires to align their investments with their values, they are missing a tremendous chance to improve client satisfaction and build share of wallet."
Peter Keuls, Global Head of Wealth Management, Human Capital Solutions, at Aon, adds, "Taking the time to understand and respond to a client's personal values is one of the most effective ways to strengthen the relationship and enhance the perceived value delivered by the wealth manager. We are pleased to work with MMI on this research that underscores the opportunity that firms have to better address investor preferences."
Specific findings of the first report, entitled The Significance of Personal Values in Wealth Management, include:

Advisors believe that clients think that integrating values into investment strategies will lower returns, so clients aren't interested. To the contrary, the majority of clients feel investments aligned with their values will result in either the same or better returns and, even when returns are sacrificed, over half are willing to accept reduced returns to achieve alignment with their values.

Aligning values drives client satisfaction and perceptions of provider value. When investor values are reflected in portfolios, overall satisfaction and financial planning satisfaction rise significantly. Investors are also twice as likely to rate their wealth manager as providing exceptional value for the fees they pay.

A generational perception gap exists. The difference between what is important to clients and what advisors think is important can widen with age. Advisors over age 55 underestimate the importance clients attribute to most of their values, while advisors under age 45 can overestimate the importance.

Commenting on the findings, Mr. Pfeiffer adds, "Our hope is that this research will help the industry enhance the investor experience, and that advisors will find the insights valuable as they engage with clients in these challenging times."
About Advisory Solutions: Expectations and Experiences: Expectations and Experiences is a four‐part series based on a proprietary research program produced by the Money Management Institute (MMI) in association with Aon. The series explores the gaps that have emerged between client expectations of advisory solutions and firm delivery, and why these gaps are undermining client satisfaction as well as business performance.
About the Money Management Institute (MMI)
Established in 1997, the Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms that provide financial advice and investment advisory solutions to investors. Through conferences, educational resources, and thought leadership, MMI facilitates peer‐to‐ peer connections, fosters industry knowledge and professionalism, and supports the development of the next generation of industry leadership. MMI member firms are dedicated to helping individual and institutional investors, at every level of assets, plan for and fulfill their financial goals. For more information, visit http://www.mminst.org.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

In today's unprecedented environment, financial advisors have the opportunity to rejuvenate the planning process through a discussion of personal value



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ATACO Steel Products, an industry leading deep draw and stamping contract manufacturer, enhances design and manufacturability capabilities and drastically shortens time to production with leading edge metal forming software acquisition.

CEDARBURG, WIS. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
ATACO Steel Products, an industry leading deep draw and stamping contract manufacturer enhances design and manufacturability capabilities and drastically shortens time to production with leading edge metal forming software acquisition.
ATACO has added state of the art production simulation software to its existing pre-production planning and design process. The software, a high-end simulation tool is in limited use in the industry. In addition to the technical benefits, it is designed to provide when used in conjunction with expert engineering and die-making inputs, the software can eliminate weeks and often months from the commonly used trial and error method tool and die makers have used to develop dies that produce parts with the desired shape and physical characteristics.
The software enables users to quickly evaluate complex, deep draw part and process feasibility. It is capable of determining blank shape and spring back for sheet metal parts and identifies formability problems such as wrinkles or cracks. This makes it possible for knowledgeable engineers to implement design changes earlier in the product life cycle, saving time and money.
In its newly implemented process, ATACO engineers run FASTFORM Advanced to assess formability risks and optimize material usage prior to releasing data to tooling. The software is used to evaluate component and tool geometry, account for material properties, and incorporate the possible effects of production characteristics that result from friction, binder, addendum, blank holder force, pad pressure, draw-beads, and tailor-welded blanks.
The ability to predetermine the feasibility of producing a part as a deep draw is essential to ATACO's ability to offer short times to production along with superior structural and cosmetic characteristics.
ATACO Steel Products Corporation is a privately owned metal components manufacturer with corporate headquarters in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Its skills lie in the manufacture of complicated products such as deep draws, unusual shapes, and close tolerance components, along with comprehensive metal fabrication services, provided to meet unique customer needs in a broad variety of industries.



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The official May 2020 opening of the Arboleda urban village of offices, apartments and retail shops promises to revitalize the Valle de Campestre region in northeastern México. Penetron crystalline technology was specified to ensure durability for the extensive below-grade concrete structures.

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The official May 2020 opening of the Arboleda urban village of offices, apartments and retail shops promises to revitalize the Valle de Campestre region in northeastern México. Penetron crystalline technology was specified to ensure durability for the extensive below-grade concrete structures.
The Arboleda ("tree grove") mixed-use complex in San Pedro Garza García is located in the metropolitan area of Monterrey in northeastern México and covers over 107,000 m2 (almost 27 acres). True to its name, the offices, apartments and villas, restaurants and shopping mall are arrayed around a central, tree-lined park (6,000 m2/1.5 acres). Hundreds of mature trees, some a century old, were moved from the site prior to construction and replanted after completion of the project. The distinctive architectural design was created by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, an international architectural firm renowned for some of the world's tallest buildings and other urban landmarks.
Creating a Green and Durable Place
"The landscaped park in the middle of Arboleda provides a point of connection between the commercial areas, the offices and the residential areas," says Alejandro Muciño, the Managing Director of Penetron Mexico. "The architects designed to U.S. building codes, implementing sustainable design strategies and construction processes to best comply with International Building Code and LEED Certification guidelines."
"La Nube" comprises two 12-floor office towers, home to over a dozen international firms, that face the central park and penthouse buildings. The adjacent 71 Arboleda apartments were designed by KMD, an international architectural firm, and the residential units are available as 2-4-bedroom units ranging from 165-780 m2 (1,800-8,600-feet2) in size. The residential buildings include common areas, a bar, teens & kids' rooms, and a fitness center.
"The project contractor, Grupo Aldesa, asked Penetron México to advise on the best waterproofing solution for the massive concrete structures," adds Alejandro Muciño. "The first phase included Arboleda's underground parking garage and the three drinking water reservoirs, each with 1,500 m3 capacity."
Withstanding Hydrostatic Pressure
PENETRON ADMIX was specified as the most efficient and economic permeability-reducing concrete admixture for the Arboleda complex. The admixture provides comprehensive protection against concrete deterioration caused by chemical attack, freeze-thaw cycles and corrosion, while withstanding hydrostatic pressure encountered at the construction site in San Pedro Garza García.
CEMEX Concretos, the ready-mix supplier, added PENETRON ADMIX to about 20,000 m3 of concrete during batching. Further, PENEBAR SW-45, an expandable waterstop, was used to seal all below-grade construction joints.
"ODG, the developer, has created a safe and green environment for work and home with the Arboleda project," concludes Alejandro Muciño. "And Penetron has ensured this concrete foundation will endure for many decades."
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.



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Rize Health is set to provide one of Canada's most recognized Contract research organizations, dicentra, with a transformative clinical trial management system.

TORONTO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Rize Health, an innovative clinical trial platform, has announced its partnership with dicentra, seeking to provide them with revolutionary clinical trial solutions.
Through this strategic partnership, Rize Health will provide dicentra with its clinical trial management platform, an end-to-end solution that enables onboarding, scheduling, and remote data capture - right from your fingertips. The progressive Contract Research Organization (CRO), dicentra, is staying ahead of the curve and ensuring they continue to provide cutting-edge solutions to their 1200 international clients. Introducing them to on-demand, convenient access to clinical trials.
"We are extremely excited to partner with dicentra, it's a testament of our team's tireless effort over the last year," said Adrian Ferreira, CEO and Co-Founder of Rize Health. "dicentra's deep understanding of clinical trials, their expertise, and agile, collaborative approach is complementary to how the Rize team works. We believe this will help us to continue to create industry-leading technology."
"One of our primary points of differentiation as a CRO is our constant attention on how to improve our processes and efficiencies," states Peter Wojewnik, Vice President of Growth, Marketing, & Sales at dicentra. "Implementing the Rize platform into our operations is a testament to these efforts. We see this as a natural step for us to stay at the forefront, using the latest technology, and continuously providing our clients with the best available service."
About dicentra
dicentra is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) and professional consulting firm that specializes in addressing all matters related to safety, quality, and compliance for all product categories in the life sciences and food industries. Our beautiful CRO clinic is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, one of the world's most multicultural cities, boasting over 200 ethnic groups. With over 6.5 million people located right at our doorstep, we are able to recruit study subjects for clinical trials at a very fast rate, allowing our study sponsors to obtain their results sooner. We work with global brands and have completed over 18,000 projects and serviced over 1,200 companies internationally. Our clients look to us to help protect their bottom line while integrating our team as a part of theirs. This is a result of the continuous efforts we make to provide the highest level of client care.
About Rize Health
Rize Health seeks to solve the unpleasant experience of participating in clinical trials. Remaining unchanged for years despite every aspect of society undergoing radical change, Rize saw an opportunity to make a difference. By turning archaic methods into an interactive portal, we revolutionized how participants engage in clinical trials. With on-demand, convenient access to clinical trials, It's simple. It's Rize.                                                                 



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Your friendly neighborhood emergency room will serve residents of Pflugerville, Hutto, Round Rock, San Marcos and other nearby Texas cities.

HOUSTON (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
SignatureCare Emergency Center, your friendly neighborhood 24-hour Texas emergency room is expanding to the Austin suburb of Pflugerville, TX.
The new ER is set to open early June, 2020, and will be located on the southeast corner of SH 130 and Gattis School Road at 21315 N SH 130, Bldg.4, Pflugerville, TX.
According to Dr. Aaron Braun, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and managing partner at SignatureCare Emergency Center, the company believes residents and businesses around Pflugerville deserve to have the absolute best 24-hour emergency medical services.
"We are excited to be coming to Pflugerville. We believe residents and businesses in that area deserve top-quality 24-hour emergency room care, hence our decision to open a location there," Braun said.
"Like all of our emergency rooms, the new emergency center in Pflugerville, TX will provide quality care 24/7. Our top priority has always been to serve the local community, and that is what drove us to the decision to open in this location," he added.
"We are happy to be able to meet the emergency care needs of the Pflugerville, TX community. Our emergency rooms offer patients faster and more personal service than a typical hospital emergency room, and we are conveniently open 24/7, so you can walk in anytime and be seen by a board-certified emergency room physician," Braun continued.
Set to open early June, 2020, the new ER will serve residents of Manor, Round Rock, Hutto, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lakeway, Bee Cave, The Hills, Hudson Bend, Rollingwood, Brushy Creek, Hornsby Bend, Sunset Valley, West Lake Hills, Coupland, Weir, Taylor, Elgin and Lago Vista.
When operational, the ER can be reached at 512-354-4134.
SignatureCare Emergency Center is currently hiring for various positions for the new Pflugerville, TX location. To apply, simply go to our careers page and submit your resume.
About SignatureCare Emergency Center
Houston, TX based SignatureCare Emergency Center owns 24-hour emergency centers throughout Texas including nine locations in the Houston area (Montrose, Houston Heights, Cypress/FM 1960, Copperfield, Memorial City, Westchase, Bellaire, Mission Bend/Sugar Land and Stafford), Killeen, Austin, College Station, Paris, Midland, Odessa, Texarkana and Lewisville, TX.
Additional information is on our website at https://ercare24.com.



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Uniform Advantage (UA) has demonstrated their ongoing commitment to support those who support others amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by providing donations to front-line healthcare workers through gift cards, medical scrubs and personal protective equipment

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Uniform Advantage (UA), a multi-channel retailer of medical uniforms for medical and hospitality industries, has donated gift cards, personal protective equipment and fabric to caregivers in need.
A total of $164,000 in UA gift cards were donated to healthcare professionals that traveled to COVID-19 hot spots in the United States. Each gift card, valued at $65, was distributed by travel nursing agencies such as: Wanderly, Travel Nurse and Aya.
"As Covid-19 changed our industry, our travelers have had to switch gears quickly to fill needs all across our country. At Wanderly, we allow our traveling healthcare providers to compare various assignments as they choose the right assignment and agency to work with. They are truly doing heroic work, and the Uniform Advantage gift cards have allowed them to worry about one less thing throughout their day while simultaneously gifting them to show appreciation and support." Said David Deane, Vice President of Wanderly.
In addition to the gift card donations, Uniform Advantage has produced personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and local communities: team members and employees have stepped up to the task and have created more than 4,000 masks in a short span of time.
More than 10,000 scrub sets have been donated to various hospital and healthcare organizations worldwide in need.
"We are putting our mission of supporting those who support others into action," said Susan Masimore, Chief Executive Officer of Uniform Advantage. "We are proud to serve the healthcare community and give to the healthcare heroes that are selflessly fighting to keep us safe."
For more information on Uniform Advantage and their contributions and partnerships visit give.uniformadvantage.com, or to shop online, please visit http://www.uniformadvantage.com.
About Uniform Advantage                                     
Uniform Advantage has represented style, quality and, above all, customer satisfaction for more than 30 years. As the first division of UA Brands, the chain was launched with a single South Florida store in 1985. Today, the company operates 29 retail locations in key markets across the U.S.; e-commerce and print catalog divisions; plus, designs and manufactures its own proprietary healthcare apparel lines. The company's corporate office is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a distribution center near Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at http://www.UniformAdvantage.com or by calling 800-283-8708.



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The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation is proud to announce that after reviewing multiple applicants, they have selected Michelle Westfort, SVP Academic Partnerships at InStride, to join the EWA Spring 2020 Cohort of Exceptional Women Awardees.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation is proud to announce that after reviewing multiple applicants, they have selected Michelle Westfort, SVP Academic Partnerships at InStride, to join the EWA Spring 2020 Cohort of Exceptional Women Awardees.
"Michelle is an expert in the education field, understands education's importance to overall societal impact, and has an intense ongoing commitment to collaboration and partnerships," said Larraine Segil, Chair and CEO of The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation, "We are delighted to select her to join the other women leaders in our EWA group."
"As a dedicated member of our executive leadership team, we are thrilled that Michelle has been selected to receive this honor," said Vivek Sharma, CEO of InStride. "She and her Academic Partnerships team have been instrumental in bringing some of the most respected global academic institutions into our highly-curated network."     
InStride provides leading corporations access to top-tier academic institutions, enabling their employees to receive high-quality degrees and credentials needed to drive measurable growth for their business. Strategic Enterprise Education is InStride's customized approach to identifying a company's specific strategic challenges, assessing skills gaps across the organization, and designing a comprehensive program that equips employees with relevant educational opportunities. For more information, please visit http://www.instride.com or follow InStride on Twitter and LinkedIn.
The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation (EWA) selects high potential, upper-career Exceptional Women from multiple industries, develops and mentors them with guidance and career redesign advice to propel them to sustainable success - one woman at a time. Their year-long program enables the EWA to be connected for life to their ever-expanding EWA global network, as their fellow women leaders move into positions of significance. Learn more at http://www.exceptionalwomenawardees.com



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The award recognizes the creativity and resourcefulness of MiniCo Publishing's sales team leader.

PHOENIX (PRWEB) MAY 27, 2020
MiniCo Publishing has won a Nichee Award from Niche Media, Inc., in the category of best sales executive for Claudia Johnson. Ms. Johnson was recognized for her creativity and resourcefulness in growing MiniCo Publishing's advertising sales for its publications and media products for the global self-storage industry.
MiniCo publishes a minimum of 25 publications per year for the self-storage industry as well as books by industry experts including the company's flagship monthly periodical, "Mini-Storage Messenger," and highly regarded annual resource, the "Self-Storage Almanac." Ms. Johnson joined MiniCo in 2017 in the position of circulation and online sales coordinator and soon moved to advertising. Since that time, she has increased advertising sales for publications and media resources exponentially.
MiniCo Publisher Poppy Behrens commented, "I am extremely proud of Claudia and her continued success as our ad sales executive. Her ability to relate to each and every customer and help them with their advertising and marketing needs indeed sets us apart from the competition."
The Nichee Awards are offered annually for target-audience publishers in B2B, consumer, city and regional, association, and other specific niche markets by Niche Media, Inc., a specialist in helping target-audience publishers drive revenue.
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.



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Program Recognizes high school seniors for their accomplishments in CTE.

LEESBURG, VA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education announced the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which for the fourth year includes students in career and technical education (CTE) fields. SkillsUSA members receiving the award:

Jarod Harris of Seward, Neb., a student at Seward High School and SkillsUSA National High School Parliamentarian

Daniel Marella of Cranston, R.I., a student at Cranston High School West

Jake Okun, of Scottsdale, Ariz., a student at Desert Mountain High School

Saviel Ortiz of Lawrence, Mass., a student at Greater Lawrence Regional Vo-Tech High School

Elizabeth Ann Wozniak of Meriden, Conn., a student at Orville H. Platt High School

The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars honors scholars annually based on academic success, essays and school transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. In all, the U.S. Presidential Scholars program cited 161 high-school seniors on May 21 for their accomplishments in academics, the arts or CTE.
Created in 1964, the program has honored almost 7,600 of the nation's top-performing students, with the prestigious award given to honorees during an annual ceremony in Washington, D.C. In 2015, the program was expanded to recognize students who demonstrate accomplishment in CTE fields. To see a full list of the 2020 Presidential Scholars, go to: http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-secretary-education-betsy-devos-names-161-students-2020-us-presidential-scholars.
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of education and industry founded in 1965 to strengthen our nation's skilled workforce. Driven by employer demand, SkillsUSA helps students develop necessary personal and workplace skills along with technical skills grounded in academics. This SkillsUSA Framework empowers every student to succeed at work and in life, while helping to close the skills gap in which millions of positions go unfilled. Through SkillsUSA's championships program and curricula, employers have long ensured schools are teaching relevant technical skills, and with SkillsUSA's new credentialing process, they can now assess how ready potential employees are for the job. SkillsUSA has more than 372,000 annual paid members nationwide in high schools, colleges and middle schools, covering over 130 trade, technical and skilled service occupations, and is recognized by the U.S. departments of Education and Labor as integral to career and technical education. With the addition of our alumni, membership is 434,141. We have served nearly 14 million members since 1965. For more information: http://www.skillsusa.org.



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The quick cleaning mop features a patented continuous roll system to eliminate the need for single-use pads and prevent potential contact with germs, bacteria and viruses from dirty floor pads.

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Never touch a dirty cleaning pad again with the Infiniti Cleaner, a patented quick cleaning mop and floor cleaning cartridge system that launched today on Kickstarter. Enjoy the versatility of mopping or dusting a larger space in a timely manner without constantly changing single use floor pads.
The industry's standard single-use floor pads can expose users to dirt, germs and bacteria found on household floors. They also lead users to waste time constantly changing out those single-use pads. By placing the floor cleaning fabric on a continuous roll, the Infiniti Cleaner wraps dirt and dust on the inside of its cartridge, so the user never has to touch or replace a dirty single-use floor pad again. The cleaning cartridges are made of a proprietary blend of nonwoven fabric that helps remove dirt and debris from floors. One Infiniti Cleaning Cartridge is the equivalent of 24, four-inch cleaning pads. Wow - that's 24 times not having to stop, handle and change the slimy single-use pads.
"With a core team of industry experts, we set out to create a cleaning system that features everything consumers love about quick cleaning mops, while eliminating the things they don't," said Al Pierce, founder of Infiniti Clean and the patented Infiniti Cleaning Cartridge System. "We're proud to introduce a revolutionary breakthrough in cleaning with the Infiniti Cleaner and especially our new floor cleaning solution, the Infiniti Ultimate Floor Cleaner."
The Starter Set comes with the Ultimate Floor Cleaner already installed in a reusable 450ML plastic bottle that attaches to the mop handle base. Consumers can select a series of replenishment floor cleaners that come in 2 liter bottles including: Lemon, Lavender, Unscented or the Ultimate Floor Cleaner. The reusable bottle can also be filled with other choices the consumer prefers such as warm water.
Featuring wet and dry modes, the Infiniti Cleaner can mop or dust any number of finished flooring, including hardwood, tile, vinyl, stone, laminate and linoleum. When using the Infiniti Cleaner as a wet mop, simply pull a small trigger in the handle to distribute the solution via two front spray nozzles to floors as needed.
The Infiniti Cleaner Starter Set includes the patented Infiniti Cleaner quick cleaning mop, a reusable 450ML Plastic Bottle (houses the floor cleaner), 450ML's of the Ultimate Floor Cleaner, 1 Infiniti Cleaning Cartridge (equal to 24, 4-inch cleaning pads), a detachable cleaning brush to help remove debris stuck to the floor, and 2 non-scratch scrub pads that add extra cleaning power. The cleaning surface of the Infiniti Cleaner measures 9" x 6" , larger than most other leading brands by nearly 50%, and is able to clean more space faster. To pre-order or learn more, visit pr.go2.fund/infiniticleaner.
About Infiniti Clean
Infiniti Clean introduces a better way to clean floors with the patented Infiniti Cleaner and the Infiniti Cleaning Cartridge System. By eliminating the hassle of touching dirty, single-use cleaning pads, consumers can mop or dust their floors in less time with less mess, and less risk of touching and handling all the germs and bacteria found on household floors. For more information, visit producthype.co/infiniticleaner.



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The Markets at Hanover: Part Commerce, Part Social Responsibility, Under One Roof

HANOVER, PA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The Markets at Hanover celebrated its grand opening on February 21, 2014. A year-round 52,000 square feet indoor farmer's market, in Hanover, PA, co-owners Joe Silbaugh, and his daughter, Liz, saw The Markets as more than a place of commerce. For them, it was also a community resource and vehicle for small businesses to thrive. Today, restaurants, food markets, as well as arts, crafts, and clothing vendors are among its tenants. In the wake of COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf ordered non-essential businesses close, leaving food merchants as the only tenants permitted to sell in The Markets until recently when he lifted the ban.
Liz, a small business advocate, knows the financial impact a crisis can have on a small business and is supporting her tenants in weathering the storm. For those businesses now open, they are strong and fit to compete. While some grocery stores are experiencing food shortages, that is not the case for The Markets. One of its merchants, Stoney Point Farm Market, slaughters their own meat, sourced locally, and offering diverse selections. Fresh produce goes from farmer to The Markets, making prices affordable.
Yet Liz recognized early that fear and social distancing could impact customer comfort. She took proactive steps, creating a customer handout that includes safety measures. Liz also hired a company that uses an electrostatic sprayer device to sanitize and clean internal areas with a non-toxic disinfectant. Should they not desire to come inside, customers can call ahead for curbside, have local delivery, choose take out options, or select boxed meals with cook your own dinner ideas. Face masks are required for all who enter the building. Hand washing stations are present. The plan is working well.
The plan also considered ways to support The Markets' non-food vendors when the governor's ban was in effect. Liz sent them links, including filing procedures for self-employment and unemployment. She also promoted what vendors were doing in service to the community while waiting to return to their businesses at The Markets. Pat Emlet, owner of Pat's Sewing & Corner Cupboard Treasures, and Sherri Keller, who owns Ikkas Creative Treasures, are two of those vendors.
Now in her sixth year at The Markets, being there has brought Pat many customers who love the unique gift items she creates. Pat, a breast cancer survivor, feels it is important to have a giving heart. During time away from The Markets, she made face masks for protection against the coronavirus. She donated them to anyone upon request, including TrueNorth Wellness, a nonprofit organization. Hanover Nissan recognized Pat's generosity for donating 50+ masks to their employees.
Sherri runs a large fundraiser for the local Make A Wish Chapter. She was unable to hold the event this year because of social distancing. Sherri feels The Markets' owners are an amazing family with strong ethics and an investment in the community. She decided to make face masks when a friend who is an ER nurse posted the need. She made some and donated them to the hospital and local ambulance services. Her intention was to give the masks away, however, teamed with The Markets to sell them with a percentage going to the Make A Wish Foundation. She felt this was a way to keep people safe and raise funds for the kids.
These are just two small business owners who contribute to The Markets at Hanover's unique appeal among customers in Hanover and surrounding areas. Learn about others by visiting The Markets at Hanover's website, marketsathanover.com. For media interviews, contact Patricia Green at 301-526-1089. To find out about merchant or vendor opportunities, contact Liz Silbaugh Johnides at 717-460-3637.

While some grocery stores are experiencing food shortages, that is not the case for The Markets at Hanover



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This free webinar discusses how COVID-19 and the rise of digital health has changed regulatory, clinical, and reimbursement dynamics in the medical device industry.

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Medical Devices and Digital Health After COVID-19
Implications for the Industry and Your Business
A Free CenterWatch Webinar, Sponsored by MCRA
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web20609-medical-devices-and-digital-health-after-covid-19?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt
COVID-19 is disrupting every aspect of life as we know it.
What does it mean for medical device digital health clinical trials? How will the regulatory, clinical and reimbursement pathways change?
This free webinar brings together a panel of five experts from MCRA, a clinical research organization (CRO) with expertise in regulatory, reimbursement, clinical research, healthcare compliance and quality assurance. They will discuss the ways that the regulatory, clinical and reimbursement pathways will change and explain how one should be planning for the post-COVID-19 world including the:

Impact of COVID-19 on clinical design and reimbursement

Rise of telehealth and other digital health technologies and how implementation could impact cardiovascular clinical studies

Effect of the financial crunch on clinical study design and how to reduce cost, timing and burden

Advantages and limitations in creating virtual clinical studies

Impact of reimbursement on the halting of elective procedures

Effect of data quality on reimbursement

Prepare for future success in the medical device and digital health trials with this panel's roadmap for a post-COVID-19 plan.
Webinar Details:
Medical Devices and Digital Health After COVID-19
Implications for the Industry and Your Business
A Free CenterWatch Webinar, Sponsored by MCRA
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web20609-medical-devices-and-digital-health-after-covid-19?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt
Easy Ways to Register:
Online: http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web20609-medical-devices-and-digital-health-after-covid-19?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt
By phone: 888.838.5578 or 703.538.7600
About CenterWatch:
Founded in 1994, CenterWatch is a trusted source and global destination for clinical trials information for both professionals and patients. CenterWatch provides proprietary data and information analysis on clinical trials through a variety of newsletters, books, databases, and information services used by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, CROs, SMOs, and investigative sites involved in the management and conduct of clinical trials. As a pioneer in publishing clinical trials information, CenterWatch was the first Internet site to publish detailed information about active clinical trials that could be accessed by patients and their advocates.



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Additionally, more mobile users are taking advantage of hotspot connectivity as carriers open allowances

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
According to the latest Mobile Data Consumption Report from NPD Connected Intelligence, cellular data consumption on smartphones in March 2020 was up by 75% year-over-year and 27% month-over-month. This increase in usage was driven primarily by increased time spent on social media applications, using video conferencing platforms, and viewing content via OTT video apps.
These trends coincide with an increase in consumers' use of the mobile hotspot tethering feature on their smartphones. According to NPD, adoption rate of mobile hotspot usage hit a record 30 percent, up 25 percent year-over-year(1).
"There's no doubt that mobile phones have been indispensable as most Americans find themselves under shelter-at-home mandates. For many, their phones provide a connection to the outside world – a lifeline so many are yearning for," stated Brad Akyuz, executive director, industry analyst, NPD Connected Intelligence. "As the networks become increasingly stretched, we're seeing more Americans utilize mobile hotspots for additional connectivity. Add into the mix that carriers have opened up more hotspot allowances, and we expect the numbers of people adopting hotspot usage on their devices to increase even more in the coming months."
Video continues to be main driver of data consumption on smartphones, accounting for over 70% of the total data traffic (cellular and Wi-Fi combined). As people are spending more time at home, and – thus – in front of screens, NPD data from the Q1 2020 Data Consumption Report also revealed a noticeable correlation between the size of mobile phone screens and increased usage of video consumption. Users of smartphones with a screen size of 5.5-inches or larger consume 53% more data compared to those users on smartphones with screen sizes of between 4.5- and 5.5-inches.
"Americans have more time to spend on their phones, trying to pass time at home or even standing in lines at grocery stores and wholesale retailers, watching engaging video content from any number of platforms that safely allows for social distancing," added Akyuz.
(1) Feb. 2020 vs. Feb. 2019
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Methodology
The NPD Group Connected Intelligence Data Consumption report provides a quarterly view of consumer smartphone usage behavior. The report leverages an on-device and VPN-based metering solution ("Smart Meter") to provide a view of actual application and data consumption, allowing customers to view usage across a number of different metrics. More than 2,500 consumers with Android and iOS smartphones opt-in to the SmartMeter panel and are continuously tracked through an app on their devices.
About The NPD Group, Inc.
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 npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup.
About Connected Intelligence
Connected Intelligence provides competitive intelligence and insight into the rapidly evolving consumer's connected environment. The service focuses on the three core components of the connected market: the device, the broadband access that provides the connectivity, and the content that drives consumer behavior. These three pillars of the connected ecosystem are analyzed through a comprehensive review of what is available, adopted, and consumed by the customer, as well as reviewing how the market will evolve and what the various vendors can do to best position themselves in this evolving market. For more information: http://www.connected-intelligence.com.

"For many, their phones provide a connection to the outside world – a lifeline so many are yearning for," stated Brad Akyuz, NPD Connected Intelligence



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DC area nonprofit Melwood is donating donated thousands of vegetable and flowering plants to hospitals, food pantries, group homes, and nursing homes in order to share food, comfort, and appreciation during the COVID-19 crisis.

UPPER MARLBORO, MD. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Melwood is proud to be donating thousands of vegetable and flowering plants grown by people of differing abilities to DC area hospitals, food pantries, group homes and nursing homes. "It's more important than ever to reach out to those who need our help, thank the healthcare workers on the front lines and bring a little cheer to seniors and individuals of differing abilities," said Melwood's President and CEO, Cari DeSantis adding, "We salute our brothers and sisters on the front lines keeping the nation safe from the coronavirus." Each day, hundreds of Melwood employees of differing abilities are responsible for sanitizing more than 60 federal buildings and military bases in the DC area so the essential federal workers can go about doing the nation's business.
According to Clarissa Mitchell, CEO of EPIC, a Maryland based group home and service provider, "The flowers were beautiful, and they came at the perfect time to breathe a little life back into our team members and the people we support. COVID-19 has been at the forefront of many of our lives and to step away and have something else to focus on really helped diminish our stress."
Throughout April and May, thousands of vegetable plants have been delivered to:

The Capital Christian Fellowship Food Pantry in Lanham, Maryland

Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

While hundreds of flowering plants have been delivered to hospitals including:

Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC

George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC

University of Maryland Capital Region Health buildings in Prince George's County, Bowie and Laurel Maryland

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland

And hundreds more donated to group homes and nursing homes including:

Spring Dell Center in La Plata, Maryland

Charles County HARC

EPIC in Brandywine in Maryland

Arc of Southern Maryland

Melwood also supplied plants to Plants and Blooms ReImagined who distributed them to:

Deanwood Rehabilitation Center

Unique Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Seabury Friendship Terrace Senior Center Assisted Living and Seabury Home First Residency

"With National Nurses Week running May 6 –12 and May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this was the perfect time for Melwood to show our appreciation to the health care workers and to cheer up those who may be feeling isolated and lonely during these troubled times," said DeSantis.
About Melwood
Melwood is one of the largest employers of people of differing abilities in the country, employing more than 1,600 workers – nearly 1,000 of whom are people of differing abilities. Melwood offers job placement, job training, life skills for independence, and support services to more than 2,300 people each year in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Melwood's Garden Center sells plants commercially and wholesale to businesses throughout the year. Melwood also has an inclusive summer camp program for children and provides employment and support services to veterans and active-duty military members who have experienced service-related trauma or injury. For more information, visit http://www.melwood.org.



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To better serve customers with integrated supply chain solutions across the globe, Crowley Logistics announced today that it has promoted Bob Goldenberg to vice president, commercial operations.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
To better serve customers with integrated supply chain solutions across the globe, Crowley Logistics announced today that it has promoted Bob Goldenberg to vice president, commercial operations.
In this new position, Goldenberg will report to Steve Collar, Crowley's senior vice president and general manager, logistics, and will continue to be based in the company's Miami office. He will be responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight to the entire commercial logistics team, including U.S. and offshore locations. Goldenberg will use his experience, technology and industry-knowledge to develop a comprehensive commercial strategy focused on increasing efficiencies and value adds in the global supply chain for Crowley's retail, apparel, perishable, pharmaceutical, breakbulk and general cargo customers.
"Bob is an industry veteran who adds substantial value to our customers' supply chains," said Collar. "Since joining Crowley last year, he has directed our efforts to grow our services globally and provides an elevated level of service to all of our customers throughout their logistics processes."
Goldenberg joined Crowley as vice president, global development, in 2019 following a successful 30-year career with Econocaribe. He began in the traffic department before advancing to operations and sales, including national accounts. He became chief operating officer for the export division, a position he kept after the management team buyout that also made him part-owner. In 2013, following the ECU Worldwide acquisition, he was named chief procurement officer, the position he held until his move to Crowley.
He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in management.
During his tenure at Econocaribe, Goldenberg helped to expand the business beyond limited warehousing and less-than-containerload (LCL) ocean exports within a small Caribbean footprint to global imports and exports for both full and less than containerload cargo, airfreight, customs brokerage and truck brokerage. Additionally, the company expanded from a single office to nine across the U.S.
About Crowley
Jacksonville-based Crowley Holdings Inc., a holding company of the 128-year-old Crowley Maritime Corporation, is a privately held family- and employee-owned company that provides marine solutions, energy and logistics services in domestic and international markets. Crowley operates under four business units: Crowley Logistics, a logistics supply chain division that includes ocean liner services; Crowley Shipping, which encompasses ownership, operations and management of conventional and dual fuel (LNG) vessels, including tankers, container ships, multipurpose, tugboats and barges; engineering; project management; and naval architecture through its subsidiary Jensen Maritime; Crowley Fuels, a fuel transportation, distribution and sales division that also provides liquefied natural gas (LNG) and related services; and Crowley Solutions, which focuses on global government services and program management, government ship management, expeditionary logistics and government-oriented freight transportation services. Additional information about Crowley, its subsidiaries and business units may be found at http://www.crowley.com



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Where 9 out of 10 customers look forward to the seamless omnichannel experience, CX Infinity - the new age messaging and customer engagement platform has designed a robust solution for Cisco Contact Centers to deliver customer engagement like never before. This integrated solution will digitally transform Finesse UCCX/E, PCCE contact centers by providing an exceptional experience to the customers across channels.

BETHESDA, MD. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
This turnkey solution is a single box set up that integrates all digital channels – Webchat, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Text Message (SMS), Email, and Voice - over a single interface for an agent to accept communication without toggling through applications.
CX Infinity is a 360-degree solution for Cisco omnichannel contact center that embeds well within Finesse and allows to sync agent's profile and state from Cisco. To ensure that your contact center team meets the ever-evolving customer experience expectations, CX Infinity has a dedicated workspace for agents and supervisors.
Agent workspace offers

Personalized conversation with a 360-degree view of customer information

Consistent communication with interaction history displayed across platforms

Reduced handle time with canned responses and wrap-up codes

Resolve queries faster with a pre-built case management tool

Informed agents for a quality conversation with a built-in knowledge base

Optimized agent performance with a unified interface for handle conversations across channels

Supervisor workspace offers

Agent management and control over interaction distribution for quality conversation

Real-time performance monitoring, survey and wrap-up reports and more

Real-time assisting agents with barge-in features

Amit Gandhi, CEO CX Infinity and NovelVox says, "According to a survey, strong omnichannel customer engagement makes companies retain 89% of their customers. And, we always want businesses to offer exceptional engagement and grow their customer base. CX Infinity for Cisco contact center is an exclusively designed integrated solution for Cisco to drive the highest level of customer engagement with optimized agent productivity. It empowers Cisco UCCX and other contact centers to transform the way customers interact with business and define an all-new level of experience over digital channels and voice. An agent can start any conversation across digital channels with context continued even when switching platforms – delivering the right information at the right time."
CX Infinity is a single-box solution that comes with easy installation. Its quick implementation allows you to go live in a few days. This end-to-end solution can be installed on-premise or cloud.
About CX Infinity
CX Infinity is the business messaging and customer engagement platform to connect with the customer at the right time over the right channel. It's an integrated and optimized solution that speaks of trust and technology carried for 11 years with NovelVox in the contact center industry. With 98.7% of customer retention and over 70 3rd party integration, NovelVox has launched CX Infinity that offers infinite scalable and flexible solutions for instant customer support, sales, and marketing over a unified console allowing a switch between channels but not screen/applications. CX Infinity solution caters to businesses of all sizes, including Enterprises and verticals



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Students at Top-Ranked Olin Business School, supported by The Center for Research in Economics and Strategy (CRES) and the Koch Center for Family Business, advise St. Louis Small Business Task Force members in mini-presentation series this June

ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Washington University's John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics and Strategy, Glenn MacDonald, is spearheading an initiative to provide St. Louis businesses with strategic and operational insight via consultation with top-tier undergraduates during presentations in June. MacDonald is a member of the St. Louis Small Business Task Force, a community think-tank helping to empower small and medium-sized local firms to confront the economic challenges triggered by COVID-19. To contribute to the task force mission, Dr. MacDonald saw an opportunity to provide his students challenging experiential learning opportunities while simultaneously aiding seven businesses representing various industry sectors. The research subject organizations are primarily members of the Task Force and will each receive customized consultation during two presentations held on June 2nd and June 5th. Each team will also provide advice that would apply to other firms in each industry. The presentations will be open to the public to attend virtually via Zoom.
The businesses selected represent seven industries affected differently by the pandemic. Business owners will present their main concerns to the students, and what they hope to get out of participation; seven teams of six students will then tackle these issues and bring forth solutions. Teams include freshmen through seniors with a variety of majors and academic interests. Students were matched with the company that best aligns with their area of study to ensure each business receives relevant, expert-driven consultation. Presentations will explore how these businesses and industries as a whole have been affected by the pandemic as well as what opportunities are available to pursue for future success. Research subjects include Arco & Associates, Chill-Pak, Core Properties, Diba Imports L.P., Eckert's, Shanti Yoga, and So Hospitality Group. 
"I think this is a great opportunity to bring together topnotch minds to help our business community and the regional economy," said MacDonald. "Our students are some of the brightest and most motivated individuals in the country, and I am excited to involve them in this effort. It is a win-win -- the students will learn from this unique experiential learning opportunity and the business owners will come away with a fresh perspective and innovative solutions."
The initiative is sponsored by The Center for Research in Economics and Strategy (CRES) and the Koch Center for Family Business, both at the Olin Business School. Teams producing the top three presentations will receive prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500, respectively. 
The first presentation and consultation session will occur on Tuesday, June 2nd at 3:00pm CET and conclude at 5:30pm CET. The second will be held on Friday, June 5th from 1:00pm CET to 4:30pm CET. Both presentations will be made via Zoom and can be accessed here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85060497832. For more information, please contact Allex Jesper of Arco & Associates or visit stltaskforce.com. 
About John M. Olin Business School
The Olin Business School is one of seven academic schools at Washington University in St. Louis and is a top-ranked undergraduate business institution. Founded in 1917, the business school was renamed for entrepreneur John M. Olin in 1988. Firmly established at the Gateway to the West, Olin Business School at Washington University stands as the gateway to something far grander in scale. The education delivered prepares students to thoughtfully make difficult decisions—the kind that can change the world. For more, visit: olin.wustl.edu/ 
About the St. Louis Small Business Task Force
Erin Joy, Founder and CEO of Black Dress Circle, a business consulting and coaching organization, introduced The St. Louis Small Business Task Force in April 2020 to bring together leaders from varied industries to clearly define and address the short and mid-term challenges presented by the economic downturn triggered by COVID-19. The St. Louis Small Business Task Force, a think-tank for community leaders, meets weekly to share knowledge, resources, and insights to empower small business owners. For more, visit stltaskforce.com.

"I am excited to involve them in this effort. It is a win-win -- the students will learn from this unique experiential learning opportunity and the business owners will come away with a fresh perspective and innovative solutions."



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As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect sales, and as book stores and other business in certain areas of the country begin to open, many readers are looking ahead to summer vacations and travel plans.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect sales, and as book stores and other business in certain areas of the country begin to open, many readers are looking ahead to summer vacations and travel plans. While travel book sales have declined 40 percent year to date, the category has experienced four weeks of consecutive growth through the week ending May 16, 2020, according to The NPD Group (http://www.npd.com).
The largest rebound came from U.S. travel book sales, which increased 77 percent in the most recent four-week period compared to the prior four-week period. By region, travel books for the Western U.S. states were the most sought after, growing 108 percent.
"The re-emergence of travel books indicates that local and regional travel in the U.S. will be popular this summer, as COVID-19 keeps many people from flying," said Kristen McLean, books industry analyst for NPD. "Data from other practice areas at NPD also shows a rise in sales for outdoor toys and equipment, grills and outdoor cooking gear. It certainly seems to be shaping up to be a summer of road trips and time spent in the great outdoors."
All travel categories in books have shown notable increases in the most recent four-week period. After U.S. travel books, the largest gains in unit sales in the four weeks ending May 16, 2020 have come from maps and road atlases, which grew 106 percent. Sales of parks and campground books also rebounded, growing 123 percent in the most recent four-week period reported by NPD BookScan.
During the same four-week period, many outdoor subjects also boasted strong growth. Sales of hiking books grew 131 percent; while running and jogging books were up 113 percent. Sales of outdoor skills books, which peaked at the start of the COVID-19 period, are also on the rise, with unit sales growing 12 percent.
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About NPD BookScan
NPD BookScan is the gold standard in point-of-sale tracking for the publishing market, covering approximately 85 percent of all the print books sold in the U.S. through direct reporting from all major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, independent bookstores, and many others. Each sale of the more than 13 million units tracked on a weekly basis includes geographic information making it possible to identify key markets, map regional sales trends, and index the likelihood of purchase in 200 major metro areas. NPD BookScan is also the exclusive provider of ALR data for Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, and Sam's Club to U.S. publishers.
About The NPD Group, Inc.
NPD is the leading global provider of market information and business solutions covering brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, and emerging channels in more than 20 industries. We combine our unique data assets with analytic solutions to help our clients measure performance, predict trends, and improve results, advising them to help drive successful growth. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, consumer electronics, e-commerce, entertainment, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, technology, toys, games, and watches / jewelry. For more information, visit npd.com and npdgroupblog.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup @npdbooks.



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The smart locker solution is designed specifically for financial institutions to better serve their customers and members by offering contactless delivery at the branch and beyond.

MONROVIA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
FTSI, one of the largest independent providers of branch and digital transformation solutions for community financial institutions in the U.S., introduces Smart Lockers for Banking, a contactless delivery solution for banks, credit unions, and beyond.
FTSI is at the forefront in its industry in offering customer-facing smart locker technology designed specifically for financial institutions. No longer will customers and members be confined to interacting only during bank hours or inside branch lobbies. FTSI's Smart Lockers for Banking are a safe, secure means for delivering:
1. Debit cards
2. Cashier's checks
3. Coin orders
4. Documents
Smart Lockers for Banking can be integrated at branch locations either indoors, outdoors, or at other places convenient to where customers live or conduct daily errands, notes company founder and CEO Susan Napier. "We developed Smart Lockers for Banking as a way for our clients to deliver superior customer experiences and convenience while also allowing branches to extend hours of availability and to gain operational efficiencies. Now, with COVID-19 compelling physical distancing through the foreseeable future, financial and other enterprises with similar needs have even greater incentives to explore this exciting new self-service capability."
Smart Lockers are fully configurable for different size and space requirements and are available immediately for indoor and outdoor applications. An easy-to-use interface allows bank personnel to generate one-time access codes to send to emails or mobile devices and to track and maintain audit trails for when customers successfully retrieve items from a Smart Locker.
FTSI is offering special introductory pricing on Smart Lockers (10% off) from now through June 30, 2020. Standard configuration and installation lead-times are running currently at approximately four weeks.
Learn more at https://ftsius.com/smart-lockers
About FTSI
FTSI is one of the largest independent providers of branch and digital transformation solutions for community financial institutions. FTSI offers a full suite of solutions, including hardware, software, electronic security, software professional services, project management, service maintenance, cash services, and a range of consultative services.



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Better customer service and quality support with streamlined troubleshooting and documentation that creates reusable knowledge.

PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Kepner-Tregoe has released the new KT Case Management App for ServiceNow , a new app for customer support and service engineers that incorporates best-practice KT troubleshooting into the ServiceNow workflow.
The app for ServiceNow's CSM (Customer Service Management) workflow supports effective and efficient troubleshooting while keeping information visible and guiding critical troubleshooting questioning. The ease and efficiency of the app in combination with the Kepner-Tregoe methodology helps to resolve customer issues more effectively and improve the customer experience. The app is available on the ServiceNow store in combination with Kepner-Tregoe (KT) virtual training.
KT Case Management App for ServiceNow directly supports the KT best practice methodology and provides detailed documentation of the troubleshooting process. When addressing customer technical issues, team leaders and subject matter experts can rely on the app to focus data analysis for collaboration finding cause. Managers can use the app to quickly review status, action planning and prepare executive updates.
"Our new app in support of the KT methodology helps organizations take control of the support process and customer problems providing superior quality and a more consistent customer experience," said Christoph Goldenstern, VP of Innovation and Service Excellence at Kepner-Tregoe. "Support engineers get a workflow tool to apply structured thinking, using the app to assess the customer impact, identify priority and begin gathering the data needed to analyze and find root cause."
The KT Case Management App for ServiceNow is the latest addition to the KT app family for ServiceNow including apps for both incident and problem management. To learn more about KT Case Management App for ServiceNow and its system and other requirements contact Kepner-Tregoe and visit the ServiceNow store.
With over 60 years of global experience, Kepner Tregoe problem solving is considered industry best practice for providing a data driven, consistent and scalable approach for Incident, Major Incident, Problem and Change Management. Kepner-Tregoe helps IT and Technical Support organizations deliver a world class customer experience by reducing downtime, incident recurrence, cost of service and increasing IT stability. KT methodology is fully integrated with the Now platform and case management work flow via scoped apps. In combination with training, coaching and consulting solutions, KT Case Management App for ServiceNow brings an aligned approach to the process, technology and people strategy of customer support.



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MaidPro Franchise is one of the highest-scoring businesses, with standout employee engagement.

BOSTON (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
MaidPro Franchise has been named to Inc. magazine's annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2020. Hitting newsstands May 12 in the May/June 2020 issue, and as part of a prominent Inc.com feature, the list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces through vibrant cultures, deep employee engagement, and stellar benefits.
MaidPro is a residential cleaning franchise with more than 285 locations across North America. Their home office in Boston consists of approximately 50 employees that work to support their franchise owners. The MaidPro home office offers unique benefits that promote the health and wellbeing of their employees.
Collecting data from more than 3,000 submissions, Inc. singled out 389 finalists for this year's list. Each nominated company took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, on topics including trust, management effectiveness, perks, and confidence in the future. Inc. gathered, analyzed, and audited the data. This year, 73.5 percent of surveyed employees were engaged by their work.
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. It is a different playbook from a decade ago, when too many firms used the same template: free food, open work environments, and artifacts of "fun."
"We are in the business of health, wellness, and helping others. This is why we have made a conscious effort to provide benefits and experiences that allow our employees to stay happy and healthy. From trips around the world to puppies in the office, we are open to any and all opportunities that will allow our employees to shine," says Mark Kushinsky, CEO of MaidPro.
"Building a great corporate culture comes only from strong leadership," says Inc. magazine editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "The companies on Inc.'s Best Workplaces list are setting an example that the whole country can learn from, especially now, when company culture is more important to the workforce than ever."
While researching the finalists, Inc. and Quantum saw distinct themes:

100 percent provide health insurance.

50 percent allow employees to bring pets to work.

62 percent take employees to offsite retreats to relax and recharge.

20 percent offer paid sabbaticals to reward length of service.

About MaidPro
MaidPro is a Boston-based franchisor of house cleaning services with over 285 locations in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1997, takes pride in its strong owner community, cutting-edge technology, and creative marketing. It has been honored with the Franchise Business Review's Four-Star Rating and Franchise 50 awards every year from 2006 to 2020 for owner satisfaction. MaidPro was named one of the Top 50 Franchises for Minorities by USA Today's Franchising Today. The company can be found online at http://www.maidprofranchise.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.



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9730 Now Meets Advanced Safety Requirements for Automotive and Pyrotechnical Applications

BOZEMAN, MONT. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Quantum Composers, Inc. added new features to the 9730 Series Programmable Current Generator, which provide engineers with the ability to generate complex current waveforms and generate 6 amps of high precision current pulses.
Designed specifically to meet the advanced safety test requirements of USCAR-28 and AK-LV-16 for testing pyrotechnical systems, airbag systems, and electric igniters, the 9730 now offers:

Multi-channel capability (2 or 4 channels)

Precision timing control of delays and pulsewidths

USCAR Option: 8 segment pulse definitions allow complex waveforms with different current amplitude steps and ramps

6 amps of high-precision current pulses

Integrated precision 4-wire load resistance measurement

Isolated current and voltage monitor reference outputs

Advanced safety features including remote interlock, removable keyed enable switch and internal error checking

Per the AK-LV-16, Section 5.19 requires a constant current followed by a rapid, controlled ramp as shown in the graph. The advanced features, paired with the existing reliable and robust nature of the 9730 Digital Delay Current Generator product line, make the newest addition a perfect fit for production testing to the requirements of USCAR-28 and AK-LV-16, development testing of airbag systems, and other pyrotechnic systems.
Learn more about the 9730 Current Generator. Download the product brochure or contact our technical team at http://www.quantumcomposers.com/contact.
About Quantum Composers
Founded in 1993, Quantum Composers is an internationally recognized pioneer in the photonics marketplace. We are a leading manufacturer of Digital Delay Pulse Generators, DPSS lasers, and OEM and custom laser systems for a wide range of applications and industries. To learn more, please visit quantumcomposers.com.



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A professional, affordable, and adaptable sneeze and virus-protection guard designed for mPOS

SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Star Micronics, a leading manufacturer of mobile, point of sale (POS), and customer engagement technologies, is proud to announce the addition of the POSShield protective barrier to its product portfolio for SMB retailers and restaurants.
The POSShield, which acts as a sneeze guard and limits the spread of germs, is placed in between the cashier and the customer, and is comprised of a durable steel frame and a protective plexiglass partition. Measuring 30" wide and 33" tall, the POSShield is an ideal size for SMBs with limited counterspace, as each shield protects one cashier. Additional shields may be purchased to accommodate multiple cashiers. Designed for today's businesses, the POSShield is adaptable and compatible with any existing POS or mPOS terminal.
The POSShield features a sturdy base plate with no countertop mounting or drilling required, making it easy to install and relocate. With a focus on mobility and reusability, the POSShield can be easily reinstalled for future use cases including flu seasons, changes in store setup, and more. The gap in between the sneeze guard and the countertop enables the safe passing and scanning of products and can be adjusted to fit a cashier's needs. Payment pin pad terminals can be mounted to the pole if needed, and supplies are included to mount the shield to the countertop, if desired.
"We understand the needs of businesses everywhere are changing rapidly," said Michael Hanson, Executive Vice President of Star Micronics. "The POSShield provides the professional and reasonably priced protection businesses and consumers need now, as well as the ability to be easily reused well into the future."
About Star Micronics
Star Micronics, a world leading POS provider, has designated a portfolio of printing, secure cash management, and customer engagement solutions for any retail or hospitality establishment with a POS or mPOS environment. Star Micronics' SDKs allow software integrators to utilize Star printers in tandem with Android, iOS, and Windows devices to print seamlessly with their application. Always leading, and always innovating, Star Micronics has developed printing solutions including CloudPRNT, AirPrint-certified printing, Lightning connectivity, and the future-proof mCollection which includes printers, scales, stands, peripherals, and more. For more information, visit http://www.starmicronics.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



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The new drop point and network station will service Crēdo on Demand reusable shipping containers

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature-controlled packaging, announces the opening of a new network station and drop point in Incheon, South Korea—as the country eyes pharmaceutical development as a primary driver of economic growth. This network station is strategically located near the capital city of Seoul to enable the region to take advantage of the Crēdo on Demand rental option for temperature-controlled containers.
"South Korea is a significant player in the development of generic pharmaceuticals, and it's already home to 40-plus multinational pharmaceutical companies," said Dominic Hyde, Vice President of Crēdo on Demand at Pelican BioThermal. "Having access to a high performance, flexible rental option for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals can expand South Korea's reach throughout Asia and beyond."
GlobalData reports that South Korea's pharmaceutical market is expected to climb to $23.3 billion by 2022. According to the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, pharmaceutical exports have experienced double digit annual growth in recent years — due to increasing shipments to Europe, Asia and North America.
The new drop point and network station joins more than 100 locations across the globe supporting Pelican BioThermal's Crēdo on Demand rental program. The Incheon location will service, refurbish, repair and condition Pelican BioThermal's reusable Crēdo Cargo and Crēdo Xtreme shipping containers.
Visit http://www.pelicanbiothermal.com to learn more about the wide range of Pelican BioThermal products and offerings.
Pelican BioThermal is a division of Pelican Products, Inc., which is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.
About Pelican Products
Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and in numerous outdoor markets. Pelican products are designed and built to last a lifetime. The company operates in 26 countries, with 24 international sales offices and seven manufacturing facilities around the globe. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli Products, S.LU. For more information, visit http://www.pelican.com or http://www.behrmancap.com.
About Pelican BioThermal
Pelican BioThermal LLC offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company's products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Pelican BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfill the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company's efforts have received recognition including the U.S. Army's Greatest Inventions, the Made in Minnesota Manufacturing award for supply chain innovators, the Finance & Commerce Progress Minnesota award for business growth and the Twin Cities Business Manufacturing Excellence award. Pelican BioThermal's customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli BioThermal Limited. For more information, visit http://www.pelicanbiothermal.com.



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The Public Justice Center receives $125,000 as part of a court-approved settlement in a class action that compensated tenant class members for landlord's alleged practice of overcharging.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
In recognition of its advocacy for tenants' rights, the Public Justice Center (PJC) has received a cy pres award of more than $125,000. The award is part of a court-approved settlement in a class action that compensated current and former tenants of Harbor Group Management Co. and Harbor Group Management Co., LLC for the landlord's alleged practice of overcharging tenants for court costs, legal fees or attorneys' fees related to court proceedings for failure to pay rent. Santoni, Vocci & Ortega, LLC represented the tenant class members.
The settlement established a fund to compensate the thousands of class members and designated the PJC as the recipient of any funds left after checks were sent to the tenants. The PJC is a nonprofit legal services provider that pursues systemic change for social justice, economic and race equity, and fundamental human rights. The organization does a significant amount of work for renters through its Human Right to Housing Project, which advocates on behalf of tenants to protect and expand their rights to safe, habitable, affordable, and non-discriminatory housing and their rights to fair and equal treatment by Maryland's landlord-tenant laws, courts, and agencies.
PJC attorney C. Matthew Hill stated that the cy pres award "will assist the PJC in representing and advocating on behalf of tenants, workers, and others who are experiencing dire consequences due to the COVID-19 emergency, including those whose landlords are threatening eviction and refusing to fix serious defective conditions in people's homes."
"Our firm is dedicated to helping renters assert their rights," said Matthew Thomas Vocci of Santoni, Vocci & Ortega, LLC. "Given the tremendous tenant advocacy that the PJC does on behalf of Marylanders, we are very pleased that the cy pres funds will further the vision we share for strong tenant protections."
The case is Rashid Roberts, et al. v. Harbor Group Management Co., LLC, et al., Case No. 24-C-17-000509, in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Plaintiffs and the class were represented by the law firm of Santoni, Vocci & Ortega.
About Santoni, Vocci, & Ortega, LLC
Santoni, Vocci & Ortega were brought together by a singular vision to achieve justice and ensure the dignity of each client. Combined, we have over 40 years of legal experience and are passionate advocates for those who have been taken advantage of, victimized by fraud or injured.
We are a boutique firm of trial lawyers who will be in your corner fighting against ruthless corporations, mortgage lenders, debt collectors, car dealers, landlords and insurance companies.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.svolaw.com/.
About the Public Justice Center
Founded in 1985, the Public Justice Center uses legal tools to challenge poverty and racial inequity in Maryland and beyond.
We represent people who are standing up for their rights.
And we advocate to change the systems that keep people down.
We work to empower communities and collaborate with advocates to build a just society.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.publicjustice.org/en/.
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The Growth Solutions Team is a leading provider of Business Consulting Services including, Strategic HR, CFO Advisory, Sales & Customer Service Training, and Small Business Advisory services. Our team assists companies with growth in sales, profitability, and improved cash flows. For more information, visit the website at https://growthsolutionsteam.com.



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Discount Two-Way Radio introduces the "2-Way Radio Kleen", the first-ever two-way radio cleaning kit designed to protect essential workers that use two-way radios and assist industries with sanitary best practices for two-way radios into their work routine

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Discount Two-Way Radio today introduced a new professional two-way radio cleaning kit called 2-Way Radio Kleen to help shield professional two-way radio users from inadvertently being exposed to potentially harmful pathogens. 2-Way Radio Kleen will protect workers from 99.9 percent of all bacteria, germs, and viruses that can collect on radio equipment before being passed along to the radio user or other crew members.
According to Ben Burns, Founder and CEO of Discount Two-Way Radio, 2-Way Radio Kleen was designed to not only help protect American workers from germs, but also help reinforce proper radio cleaning techniques and sanitation principles often neglected in industries that use two-way radios.
"It is becoming clear that practicing social distancing, constant hand washing, and liberal use disinfecting wipes are here to stay. So, we started thinking about how we can help reinforce this same message for our customers who use two-way radios on a daily basis. After talking with our customers and conducting product research, a self-contained two-way radio cleaning kit was the perfect solution," said Burns.
According to Burns, 2-Way Radio Kleen includes the following 37 items that were specifically designed to sanitize, disinfect, and protect the radio user and every external component of the radio itself, including the metal housing, plastic programming knobs, and rubber antenna:

4 oz. bottle of specially formulated cleaning solution that cleans, deodorizes, and disinfects two-way radio equipment from all viruses including influenza A (swine flu), H1N1 (bird flu), and COVID-19.

4 radio cleaning wipes

4 Moist Wet Cleaning Wipes

8 Precision Wipe Tissues

8 Non-Sterile Cotton swabs with wooden handles

1 antiseptic brush

8 Large Nitrile Protective Gloves

2-Way Radio Kleen will retail for $29.95, while individual bottles of the cleaning solution can be purchased for $9.95.
Burns explained that the cleaning kit was especially designed to clean both soft surfaces (like rubber antennas) as well as hard surfaces (like two-way radio chassis). In addition, the disinfecting solution has a neutral PH formula which will not dull or scratch high-gloss surfaces as display screens.
"At a time when reducing disease, bacteria and viruses is more important than ever, Discount Two-Way Radio's 2-Way Radio Kleen Two-Way Radio cleaning Kit is playing an important role in helping protect some of our country's hardest working people through easy to apply cleaning tools. It's everything you need for cleaning one radio or an entire fleet. not just clean, but sanitized.
About Discount Two-Way Radio:
Discount Two-Way Radio is North America's exclusive distributor of RCA professional grade two-way radios. Founded in 1987, Discount Two-Way Radio services more than 100,000 customers in the education, construction, manufacturing, medical, firs and police, and oil and gas production industries.
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At a time when reducing disease, bacteria and viruses is more important than ever, Discount Two-Way Radio's 2-Way Radio Kleen cleaning Kit is playing an important role in helping protect some of our country's hardest working people through easy to apply cleaning tools.



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On Father's Day, give Dad a new WORX 20V Power Share Detail Sander to provide a smooth finish to those hard-to-reach areas of his DIY and wood crafting projects. The cordless detail sander is specifically designed to handle a wide range of sanding jobs on small surfaces, edges and in tight corners of cabinets, drawers and boxes.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
On Father's Day, give Dad a new WORX 20V Power Share Detail Sander to provide a smooth finish to those hard-to-reach areas of his DIY and wood crafting projects. The cordless detail sander is specifically designed to handle a wide range of sanding jobs on small surfaces, edges and in tight corners of cabinets, drawers and boxes.
The compact detail sander is sure to become one of dad's handy, workshop essentials. It eliminates the arduous task of hand sanding in tight spaces and on intricate designs. Weighing only 1.8 lbs. (with battery), the sander is easy to maneuver with one hand on flat, vertical and overhead surfaces, as well as along edges and curves. The go-anywhere, cordless detail sander also is independent of power outlets and unrestrained by clumsy and easily tangled extension cords.
The WORX 20V Detail Sander is equipped with a triangular detail base for flush surface sanding, as well as spot sanding at its tip. A finger sanding attachment also is provided for use in confined areas, such as between spindles on chairs, railings and stairways.
To achieve a smooth, swirl-free finish, the sander makes 5/64 in. ellipses, where no two orbits are the same during rotation. It operates at a no-load speed of 12,000 orbits-per-minute (opm). The sander features a nylon composite body with an overmold handle to minimize vibration and help ensure operator comfort and control during extended use periods.
To help keep dad's work environment clean, sawdust is channeled into the sander's DustStop bag, which has a micro-filter to capture dust particles. The dust bag is easy to empty and reattach. A 1-1/4 in. adaptor also is included for connection to a shop vacuum hose. Air vents on the sides of the sander's head help dissipate heat.
The detail sander is powered by a 20V, 2.0 Ah, Max lithium battery. The 20V battery is part of the WORX Power Share program and is compatible with more than 35 other WORX DIY and lawn and garden tools.
The sander includes a 20V, 2.0 Ah, Max lithium battery; 20V, 1-hr. charger; dust bag; detail finger attachment; three triangular sanding pads; three hook-and-loop sanding sheets in 60, 80, and 120 grit; vac adapter and storage bag. Replacement sheets of hook-and-loop sandpaper in various grits are widely available at hardware stores and home centers.
The WORX 20V Power Share Detail Sander (WX822L, $89.99) is available at worx.com and online retailers, including Amazon. It's covered by the WORX three-year, limited warranty.
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FastSpring's growing Support Team offers award-winning service to thousands of customers around the world.

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
FastSpring, a full-service ecommerce partner for software and SaaS companies, has been honored as a Bronze Stevie Award winner in the Support Team of the Year category in The 18th Annual American Business Awards today.
The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning "crowned," the awards will be virtually presented to winners during a live event on Wednesday, August 5. Tickets for the virtual event are now on sale.
More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Live Event of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. FastSpring was nominated and announced a winner in the Support Team of the Year category for the Support Awards.
"We are so honored and proud to be a multi-year winner of a Stevie award," said Marina de la Torre, VP of Customer Success at FastSpring. "It is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality customer support that differentiates us as a merchant of record, and is one of the key reasons that our customers see us a true partner in their growth."
More than 230 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year's Stevie Award winners.
"Despite the toughest business conditions in memory, American organizations continue to demonstrate their commitment to innovation, creativity, and bottom-line results," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher. "This year's Stevie-winning nominations are full of inspiring stories of persistence, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and compassion. We celebrate all of their stories and look forward to showcasing them during our virtual awards ceremony on August 5."
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2020 Stevie winners are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/ABA.    
About FastSpring
FastSpring is the trusted ecommerce partner for companies that sell software around the world. Companies using FastSpring's full-service ecommerce solution sell more, stay lean, and compete big. Founded in 2005, FastSpring is a privately owned company headquartered in Santa Barbara with an office in Amsterdam. For more information, please visit https://www.fastspring.com.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East 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 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.
Sponsors of The 2020 American Business Awards include John Hancock Financial Services, Melissa Sones Consulting, and SoftPro.

"We are so honored and proud to be a multi-year winner of a Stevie award. It is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality customer support that differentiates us as a merchant of record, and is one of the key reasons that our customers see us a true partner in their growth."



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Promising COVID-19 countermeasure has contributed to successful treatment of other Coronavirus strains

CARLSBAD, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Luminec Pharmaceuticals has completed its initial submission and request for meeting to the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) under the "Medical Countermeasures: Coronawatch" program.
"We believe the scientific research and peer-reviewed papers we have submitted, along with past and current patient records, provide strong evidence of the efficacy of our combined therapy of CRO-50 (ribonuclease) and X-2 (stable thiamine formulation) in COVID-19 patients, as well as for other Coronavirus infections," said Luminec Pharmaceuticals CEO Mark T. Crane. "With the leadership of executive board member Susana Alcázar, MD, PhD, Luminec Pharmaceuticals has successfully used these formulations for several decades to treat viral infections in both human and veterinary applications in a number of countries around the world."
"We look forward to presenting further data and information to the agency about our therapeutic countermeasure, and to receiving feedback and suggestions on designing and executing an expedited regulatory pathway to FDA approval," said Luminec Chief Science Officer Stephen Holt, MD, DSc, PhD. "We feel honored to offer our research and records to help mitigate the current, and potential future, viral pandemics."
About Luminec Pharmaceuticals
Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, Luminec Pharmaceuticals currently offers a unique array of all-natural OTC products and clinical services for both human and animal use. Luminec's products include natural proprietary formulations based on the Schutt Paradigm of Free Amino Ion Alignment & Molecular Stability, in combination with proprietary partner technologies with a cutting edge delivery technology, oral and topically, composed of charged delivery spheres that encapsulate and transport active compounds into the system, naturally.
Luminec Pharmaceuticals is a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminec Holding Corporation, a private company.



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Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat construction equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Pacific Region, makes saving on parts and services easier than ever.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat construction equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Pacific Region, makes saving on parts and services easier than ever. Our new limited-time offers include special savings on Cat Reman Turbos, Precious Metals Kits, and Performance Pro Parts Only Plans. Customers can also book free undercarriage inspections.*
$500 Off + Core Credit on Cat Reman Turbos
Your Cat truck engine performs better with Cat Turbos. Now through December 31, 2020, get $500 off Cat Reman Turbochargers, plus core credit for returning the same size used turbo of any brand over the counter or through our service shop.
Save $600 Off HD Precious Metal Kits
Investing in your truck just got more affordable with our Cat heavy-duty overhaul kits, containing all the parts you need for a reliable, high-quality repair. Now through December 31, 2020, take advantage of our special offer on precious metals kits. Save $600 on all Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum kits for C12, C13 ACERT, C15, C15 ACERT, C16, and 3406E engines.
Performance Pro Parts Only Plans
Our Performance Pro Maintenance Plans can help save time and money on the Cat parts and services you need to keep your fleet up and running. Plans are customizable to provide the maximum benefits for your specific equipment needs. Parts only plans are now available.
Free Undercarriage Inspections
Now is the time to book a free, no-obligation undercarriage inspection at Hawthorne Cat. One of the most important factors to achieve the lowest owning and operating costs and equipment uptime is matching the right undercarriage option to your specific machine model and work application.
"Hawthorne Cat makes it easy to get the most reliable Cat parts and services," says Chandra Ramamoorthy, Director of Product Support Operations. "Our new Parts and Service Specials include limited-time offers on all of the parts and services you need to keep your fleet running on time and on budget."
Contact your Hawthorne Product Support Sales Representative today to learn more about our current parts and service specials.
*Visit https://www.hawthornecat.com/parts-service-special-offers for complete details.
About Hawthorne Cat
Hawthorne Cat is the authorized dealer for Cat construction and power equipment in San Diego, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, and American Samoa. Hawthorne sells, rents, provides parts and service, training, and emission solutions to various industries including general building construction, landscaping, marine, paving, and power generation. For more on Hawthorne Cat, visit https://www.hawthornecat.com/.



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Advisors underestimate how much clients want their values reflected in investments

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Surprising gaps between investor expectations and firm delivery continue to challenge the wealth management industry and inhibit client value according to new research from the Money Management Institute (MMI) and Aon. Advisory Solutions: Expectations and Experiences debunks persistent myths about client attitudes and delves into these gaps, which are being amplified by the COVID‐19 crisis.
The first report in a four‐part series that highlights findings from a new, joint MMI‐Aon research program reveals a disconnect between investors and advisors on values‐based investing, with 76% of clients saying they seek to incorporate their values into their portfolios, but just 44% of advisors saying that clients express this preference.
"Investors have never been more in need of personalized advice and guidance," says Craig Pfeiffer, President and CEO of MMI. "In today's unprecedented environment, financial advisors have the opportunity to rejuvenate the planning process through a discussion of personal values. But by underestimating clients' desires to align their investments with their values, they are missing a tremendous chance to improve client satisfaction and build share of wallet."
Peter Keuls, Global Head of Wealth Management, Human Capital Solutions, at Aon, adds, "Taking the time to understand and respond to a client's personal values is one of the most effective ways to strengthen the relationship and enhance the perceived value delivered by the wealth manager. We are pleased to work with MMI on this research that underscores the opportunity that firms have to better address investor preferences."
Specific findings of the first report, entitled The Significance of Personal Values in Wealth Management, include:

Advisors believe that clients think that integrating values into investment strategies will lower returns, so clients aren't interested. To the contrary, the majority of clients feel investments aligned with their values will result in either the same or better returns and, even when returns are sacrificed, over half are willing to accept reduced returns to achieve alignment with their values.

Aligning values drives client satisfaction and perceptions of provider value. When investor values are reflected in portfolios, overall satisfaction and financial planning satisfaction rise significantly. Investors are also twice as likely to rate their wealth manager as providing exceptional value for the fees they pay.

A generational perception gap exists. The difference between what is important to clients and what advisors think is important can widen with age. Advisors over age 55 underestimate the importance clients attribute to most of their values, while advisors under age 45 can overestimate the importance.

Commenting on the findings, Mr. Pfeiffer adds, "Our hope is that this research will help the industry enhance the investor experience, and that advisors will find the insights valuable as they engage with clients in these challenging times."
About Advisory Solutions: Expectations and Experiences: Expectations and Experiences is a four‐part series based on a proprietary research program produced by the Money Management Institute (MMI) in association with Aon. The series explores the gaps that have emerged between client expectations of advisory solutions and firm delivery, and why these gaps are undermining client satisfaction as well as business performance.
About the Money Management Institute (MMI)
Established in 1997, the Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms that provide financial advice and investment advisory solutions to investors. Through conferences, educational resources, and thought leadership, MMI facilitates peer‐to‐ peer connections, fosters industry knowledge and professionalism, and supports the development of the next generation of industry leadership. MMI member firms are dedicated to helping individual and institutional investors, at every level of assets, plan for and fulfill their financial goals. For more information, visit http://www.mminst.org.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

In today's unprecedented environment, financial advisors have the opportunity to rejuvenate the planning process through a discussion of personal values.



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ATACO Steel Products, an industry leading deep draw and stamping contract manufacturer, enhances design and manufacturability capabilities and drastically shortens time to production with leading edge metal forming software acquisition.

CEDARBURG, WIS. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
ATACO Steel Products, an industry leading deep draw and stamping contract manufacturer enhances design and manufacturability capabilities and drastically shortens time to production with leading edge metal forming software acquisition.
ATACO has added state of the art production simulation software to its existing pre-production planning and design process. The software, a high-end simulation tool is in limited use in the industry. In addition to the technical benefits, it is designed to provide when used in conjunction with expert engineering and die-making inputs, the software can eliminate weeks and often months from the commonly used trial and error method tool and die makers have used to develop dies that produce parts with the desired shape and physical characteristics.
The software enables users to quickly evaluate complex, deep draw part and process feasibility. It is capable of determining blank shape and spring back for sheet metal parts and identifies formability problems such as wrinkles or cracks. This makes it possible for knowledgeable engineers to implement design changes earlier in the product life cycle, saving time and money.
In its newly implemented process, ATACO engineers run FASTFORM Advanced to assess formability risks and optimize material usage prior to releasing data to tooling. The software is used to evaluate component and tool geometry, account for material properties, and incorporate the possible effects of production characteristics that result from friction, binder, addendum, blank holder force, pad pressure, draw-beads, and tailor-welded blanks.
The ability to predetermine the feasibility of producing a part as a deep draw is essential to ATACO's ability to offer short times to production along with superior structural and cosmetic characteristics.
ATACO Steel Products Corporation is a privately owned metal components manufacturer with corporate headquarters in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Its skills lie in the manufacture of complicated products such as deep draws, unusual shapes, and close tolerance components, along with comprehensive metal fabrication services, provided to meet unique customer needs in a broad variety of industries.



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The official May 2020 opening of the Arboleda urban village of offices, apartments and retail shops promises to revitalize the Valle de Campestre region in northeastern México. Penetron crystalline technology was specified to ensure durability for the extensive below-grade concrete structures.

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The official May 2020 opening of the Arboleda urban village of offices, apartments and retail shops promises to revitalize the Valle de Campestre region in northeastern México. Penetron crystalline technology was specified to ensure durability for the extensive below-grade concrete structures.
The Arboleda ("tree grove") mixed-use complex in San Pedro Garza García is located in the metropolitan area of Monterrey in northeastern México and covers over 107,000 m2 (almost 27 acres). True to its name, the offices, apartments and villas, restaurants and shopping mall are arrayed around a central, tree-lined park (6,000 m2/1.5 acres). Hundreds of mature trees, some a century old, were moved from the site prior to construction and replanted after completion of the project. The distinctive architectural design was created by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, an international architectural firm renowned for some of the world's tallest buildings and other urban landmarks.
Creating a Green and Durable Place
"The landscaped park in the middle of Arboleda provides a point of connection between the commercial areas, the offices and the residential areas," says Alejandro Muciño, the Managing Director of Penetron Mexico. "The architects designed to U.S. building codes, implementing sustainable design strategies and construction processes to best comply with International Building Code and LEED Certification guidelines."
"La Nube" comprises two 12-floor office towers, home to over a dozen international firms, that face the central park and penthouse buildings. The adjacent 71 Arboleda apartments were designed by KMD, an international architectural firm, and the residential units are available as 2-4-bedroom units ranging from 165-780 m2 (1,800-8,600-feet2) in size. The residential buildings include common areas, a bar, teens & kids' rooms, and a fitness center.
"The project contractor, Grupo Aldesa, asked Penetron México to advise on the best waterproofing solution for the massive concrete structures," adds Alejandro Muciño. "The first phase included Arboleda's underground parking garage and the three drinking water reservoirs, each with 1,500 m3 capacity."
Withstanding Hydrostatic Pressure
PENETRON ADMIX was specified as the most efficient and economic permeability-reducing concrete admixture for the Arboleda complex. The admixture provides comprehensive protection against concrete deterioration caused by chemical attack, freeze-thaw cycles and corrosion, while withstanding hydrostatic pressure encountered at the construction site in San Pedro Garza García.
CEMEX Concretos, the ready-mix supplier, added PENETRON ADMIX to about 20,000 m3 of concrete during batching. Further, PENEBAR SW-45, an expandable waterstop, was used to seal all below-grade construction joints.
"ODG, the developer, has created a safe and green environment for work and home with the Arboleda project," concludes Alejandro Muciño. "And Penetron has ensured this concrete foundation will endure for many decades."
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.



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Rize Health is set to provide one of Canada's most recognized Contract research organizations, dicentra, with a transformative clinical trial management system.

TORONTO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Rize Health, an innovative clinical trial platform, has announced its partnership with dicentra, seeking to provide them with revolutionary clinical trial solutions.
Through this strategic partnership, Rize Health will provide dicentra with its clinical trial management platform, an end-to-end solution that enables onboarding, scheduling, and remote data capture - right from your fingertips. The progressive Contract Research Organization (CRO), dicentra, is staying ahead of the curve and ensuring they continue to provide cutting-edge solutions to their 1200 international clients. Introducing them to on-demand, convenient access to clinical trials.
"We are extremely excited to partner with dicentra, it's a testament of our team's tireless effort over the last year," said Adrian Ferreira, CEO and Co-Founder of Rize Health. "dicentra's deep understanding of clinical trials, their expertise, and agile, collaborative approach is complementary to how the Rize team works. We believe this will help us to continue to create industry-leading technology."
"One of our primary points of differentiation as a CRO is our constant attention on how to improve our processes and efficiencies," states Peter Wojewnik, Vice President of Growth, Marketing, & Sales at dicentra. "Implementing the Rize platform into our operations is a testament to these efforts. We see this as a natural step for us to stay at the forefront, using the latest technology, and continuously providing our clients with the best available service."
About dicentra
dicentra is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) and professional consulting firm that specializes in addressing all matters related to safety, quality, and compliance for all product categories in the life sciences and food industries. Our beautiful CRO clinic is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, one of the world's most multicultural cities, boasting over 200 ethnic groups. With over 6.5 million people located right at our doorstep, we are able to recruit study subjects for clinical trials at a very fast rate, allowing our study sponsors to obtain their results sooner. We work with global brands and have completed over 18,000 projects and serviced over 1,200 companies internationally. Our clients look to us to help protect their bottom line while integrating our team as a part of theirs. This is a result of the continuous efforts we make to provide the highest level of client care.
About Rize Health
Rize Health seeks to solve the unpleasant experience of participating in clinical trials. Remaining unchanged for years despite every aspect of society undergoing radical change, Rize saw an opportunity to make a difference. By turning archaic methods into an interactive portal, we revolutionized how participants engage in clinical trials. With on-demand, convenient access to clinical trials, It's simple. It's Rize.                                                                            



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Your friendly neighborhood emergency room will serve residents of Pflugerville, Hutto, Round Rock, San Marcos and other nearby Texas cities.

HOUSTON (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
SignatureCare Emergency Center, your friendly neighborhood 24-hour Texas emergency room is expanding to the Austin suburb of Pflugerville, TX.
The new ER is set to open early June, 2020, and will be located on the southeast corner of SH 130 and Gattis School Road at 21315 N SH 130, Bldg.4, Pflugerville, TX.
According to Dr. Aaron Braun, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and managing partner at SignatureCare Emergency Center, the company believes residents and businesses around Pflugerville deserve to have the absolute best 24-hour emergency medical services.
"We are excited to be coming to Pflugerville. We believe residents and businesses in that area deserve top-quality 24-hour emergency room care, hence our decision to open a location there," Braun said.
"Like all of our emergency rooms, the new emergency center in Pflugerville, TX will provide quality care 24/7. Our top priority has always been to serve the local community, and that is what drove us to the decision to open in this location," he added.
"We are happy to be able to meet the emergency care needs of the Pflugerville, TX community. Our emergency rooms offer patients faster and more personal service than a typical hospital emergency room, and we are conveniently open 24/7, so you can walk in anytime and be seen by a board-certified emergency room physician," Braun continued.
Set to open early June, 2020, the new ER will serve residents of Manor, Round Rock, Hutto, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lakeway, Bee Cave, The Hills, Hudson Bend, Rollingwood, Brushy Creek, Hornsby Bend, Sunset Valley, West Lake Hills, Coupland, Weir, Taylor, Elgin and Lago Vista.
When operational, the ER can be reached at 512-354-4134.
SignatureCare Emergency Center is currently hiring for various positions for the new Pflugerville, TX location. To apply, simply go to our careers page and submit your resume.
About SignatureCare Emergency Center
Houston, TX based SignatureCare Emergency Center owns 24-hour emergency centers throughout Texas including nine locations in the Houston area (Montrose, Houston Heights, Cypress/FM 1960, Copperfield, Memorial City, Westchase, Bellaire, Mission Bend/Sugar Land and Stafford), Killeen, Austin, College Station, Paris, Midland, Odessa, Texarkana and Lewisville, TX.
Additional information is on our website at https://ercare24.com.



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Uniform Advantage (UA) has demonstrated their ongoing commitment to support those who support others amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by providing donations to front-line healthcare workers through gift cards, medical scrubs and personal protective equipment

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Uniform Advantage (UA), a multi-channel retailer of medical uniforms for medical and hospitality industries, has donated gift cards, personal protective equipment and fabric to caregivers in need.
A total of $164,000 in UA gift cards were donated to healthcare professionals that traveled to COVID-19 hot spots in the United States. Each gift card, valued at $65, was distributed by travel nursing agencies such as: Wanderly, Travel Nurse and Aya.
"As Covid-19 changed our industry, our travelers have had to switch gears quickly to fill needs all across our country. At Wanderly, we allow our traveling healthcare providers to compare various assignments as they choose the right assignment and agency to work with. They are truly doing heroic work, and the Uniform Advantage gift cards have allowed them to worry about one less thing throughout their day while simultaneously gifting them to show appreciation and support." Said David Deane, Vice President of Wanderly.
In addition to the gift card donations, Uniform Advantage has produced personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and local communities: team members and employees have stepped up to the task and have created more than 4,000 masks in a short span of time.
More than 10,000 scrub sets have been donated to various hospital and healthcare organizations worldwide in need.
"We are putting our mission of supporting those who support others into action," said Susan Masimore, Chief Executive Officer of Uniform Advantage. "We are proud to serve the healthcare community and give to the healthcare heroes that are selflessly fighting to keep us safe."
For more information on Uniform Advantage and their contributions and partnerships visit give.uniformadvantage.com, or to shop online, please visit http://www.uniformadvantage.com.
About Uniform Advantage                                     
Uniform Advantage has represented style, quality and, above all, customer satisfaction for more than 30 years. As the first division of UA Brands, the chain was launched with a single South Florida store in 1985. Today, the company operates 29 retail locations in key markets across the U.S.; e-commerce and print catalog divisions; plus, designs and manufactures its own proprietary healthcare apparel lines. The company's corporate office is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a distribution center near Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at http://www.UniformAdvantage.com or by calling 800-283-8708.



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The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation is proud to announce that after reviewing multiple applicants, they have selected Michelle Westfort, SVP Academic Partnerships at InStride, to join the EWA Spring 2020 Cohort of Exceptional Women Awardees.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation is proud to announce that after reviewing multiple applicants, they have selected Michelle Westfort, SVP Academic Partnerships at InStride, to join the EWA Spring 2020 Cohort of Exceptional Women Awardees.
"Michelle is an expert in the education field, understands education's importance to overall societal impact, and has an intense ongoing commitment to collaboration and partnerships," said Larraine Segil, Chair and CEO of The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation, "We are delighted to select her to join the other women leaders in our EWA group."
"As a dedicated member of our executive leadership team, we are thrilled that Michelle has been selected to receive this honor," said Vivek Sharma, CEO of InStride. "She and her Academic Partnerships team have been instrumental in bringing some of the most respected global academic institutions into our highly-curated network."     
InStride provides leading corporations access to top-tier academic institutions, enabling their employees to receive high-quality degrees and credentials needed to drive measurable growth for their business. Strategic Enterprise Education is InStride's customized approach to identifying a company's specific strategic challenges, assessing skills gaps across the organization, and designing a comprehensive program that equips employees with relevant educational opportunities. For more information, please visit http://www.instride.com or follow InStride on Twitter and LinkedIn.
The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation (EWA) selects high potential, upper-career Exceptional Women from multiple industries, develops and mentors them with guidance and career redesign advice to propel them to sustainable success - one woman at a time. Their year-long program enables the EWA to be connected for life to their ever-expanding EWA global network, as their fellow women leaders move into positions of significance. Learn more at http://www.exceptionalwomenawardees.com.




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The award recognizes the creativity and resourcefulness of MiniCo Publishing's sales team leader.

PHOENIX (PRWEB) MAY 27, 2020
MiniCo Publishing has won a Nichee Award from Niche Media, Inc., in the category of best sales executive for Claudia Johnson. Ms. Johnson was recognized for her creativity and resourcefulness in growing MiniCo Publishing's advertising sales for its publications and media products for the global self-storage industry.
MiniCo publishes a minimum of 25 publications per year for the self-storage industry as well as books by industry experts including the company's flagship monthly periodical, "Mini-Storage Messenger," and highly regarded annual resource, the "Self-Storage Almanac." Ms. Johnson joined MiniCo in 2017 in the position of circulation and online sales coordinator and soon moved to advertising. Since that time, she has increased advertising sales for publications and media resources exponentially.
MiniCo Publisher Poppy Behrens commented, "I am extremely proud of Claudia and her continued success as our ad sales executive. Her ability to relate to each and every customer and help them with their advertising and marketing needs indeed sets us apart from the competition."
The Nichee Awards are offered annually for target-audience publishers in B2B, consumer, city and regional, association, and other specific niche markets by Niche Media, Inc., a specialist in helping target-audience publishers drive revenue.
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.



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Program Recognizes high school seniors for their accomplishments in CTE.

LEESBURG, VA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education announced the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which for the fourth year includes students in career and technical education (CTE) fields. SkillsUSA members receiving the award:

Jarod Harris of Seward, Neb., a student at Seward High School and SkillsUSA National High School Parliamentarian

Daniel Marella of Cranston, R.I., a student at Cranston High School West

Jake Okun, of Scottsdale, Ariz., a student at Desert Mountain High School

Saviel Ortiz of Lawrence, Mass., a student at Greater Lawrence Regional Vo-Tech High School

Elizabeth Ann Wozniak of Meriden, Conn., a student at Orville H. Platt High School

The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars honors scholars annually based on academic success, essays and school transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. In all, the U.S. Presidential Scholars program cited 161 high-school seniors on May 21 for their accomplishments in academics, the arts or CTE.
Created in 1964, the program has honored almost 7,600 of the nation's top-performing students, with the prestigious award given to honorees during an annual ceremony in Washington, D.C. In 2015, the program was expanded to recognize students who demonstrate accomplishment in CTE fields. To see a full list of the 2020 Presidential Scholars, go to: http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-secretary-education-betsy-devos-names-161-students-2020-us-presidential-scholars.
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of education and industry founded in 1965 to strengthen our nation's skilled workforce. Driven by employer demand, SkillsUSA helps students develop necessary personal and workplace skills along with technical skills grounded in academics. This SkillsUSA Framework empowers every student to succeed at work and in life, while helping to close the skills gap in which millions of positions go unfilled. Through SkillsUSA's championships program and curricula, employers have long ensured schools are teaching relevant technical skills, and with SkillsUSA's new credentialing process, they can now assess how ready potential employees are for the job. SkillsUSA has more than 372,000 annual paid members nationwide in high schools, colleges and middle schools, covering over 130 trade, technical and skilled service occupations, and is recognized by the U.S. departments of Education and Labor as integral to career and technical education. With the addition of our alumni, membership is 434,141. We have served nearly 14 million members since 1965. For more information: http://www.skillsusa.org.



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The quick cleaning mop features a patented continuous roll system to eliminate the need for single-use pads and prevent potential contact with germs, bacteria and viruses from dirty floor pads.

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Never touch a dirty cleaning pad again with the Infiniti Cleaner, a patented quick cleaning mop and floor cleaning cartridge system that launched today on Kickstarter. Enjoy the versatility of mopping or dusting a larger space in a timely manner without constantly changing single use floor pads.
The industry's standard single-use floor pads can expose users to dirt, germs and bacteria found on household floors. They also lead users to waste time constantly changing out those single-use pads. By placing the floor cleaning fabric on a continuous roll, the Infiniti Cleaner wraps dirt and dust on the inside of its cartridge, so the user never has to touch or replace a dirty single-use floor pad again. The cleaning cartridges are made of a proprietary blend of nonwoven fabric that helps remove dirt and debris from floors. One Infiniti Cleaning Cartridge is the equivalent of 24, four-inch cleaning pads. Wow - that's 24 times not having to stop, handle and change the slimy single-use pads.
"With a core team of industry experts, we set out to create a cleaning system that features everything consumers love about quick cleaning mops, while eliminating the things they don't," said Al Pierce, founder of Infiniti Clean and the patented Infiniti Cleaning Cartridge System. "We're proud to introduce a revolutionary breakthrough in cleaning with the Infiniti Cleaner and especially our new floor cleaning solution, the Infiniti Ultimate Floor Cleaner."
The Starter Set comes with the Ultimate Floor Cleaner already installed in a reusable 450ML plastic bottle that attaches to the mop handle base. Consumers can select a series of replenishment floor cleaners that come in 2 liter bottles including: Lemon, Lavender, Unscented or the Ultimate Floor Cleaner. The reusable bottle can also be filled with other choices the consumer prefers such as warm water.
Featuring wet and dry modes, the Infiniti Cleaner can mop or dust any number of finished flooring, including hardwood, tile, vinyl, stone, laminate and linoleum. When using the Infiniti Cleaner as a wet mop, simply pull a small trigger in the handle to distribute the solution via two front spray nozzles to floors as needed.
The Infiniti Cleaner Starter Set includes the patented Infiniti Cleaner quick cleaning mop, a reusable 450ML Plastic Bottle (houses the floor cleaner), 450ML's of the Ultimate Floor Cleaner, 1 Infiniti Cleaning Cartridge (equal to 24, 4-inch cleaning pads), a detachable cleaning brush to help remove debris stuck to the floor, and 2 non-scratch scrub pads that add extra cleaning power. The cleaning surface of the Infiniti Cleaner measures 9" x 6" , larger than most other leading brands by nearly 50%, and is able to clean more space faster. To pre-order or learn more, visit pr.go2.fund/infiniticleaner.
About Infiniti Clean
Infiniti Clean introduces a better way to clean floors with the patented Infiniti Cleaner and the Infiniti Cleaning Cartridge System. By eliminating the hassle of touching dirty, single-use cleaning pads, consumers can mop or dust their floors in less time with less mess, and less risk of touching and handling all the germs and bacteria found on household floors. For more information, visit producthype.co/infiniticleaner.



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The Markets at Hanover: Part Commerce, Part Social Responsibility, Under One Roof

HANOVER, PA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The Markets at Hanover celebrated its grand opening on February 21, 2014. A year-round 52,000 square feet indoor farmer's market, in Hanover, PA, co-owners Joe Silbaugh, and his daughter, Liz, saw The Markets as more than a place of commerce. For them, it was also a community resource and vehicle for small businesses to thrive. Today, restaurants, food markets, as well as arts, crafts, and clothing vendors are among its tenants. In the wake of COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf ordered non-essential businesses close, leaving food merchants as the only tenants permitted to sell in The Markets until recently when he lifted the ban.
Liz, a small business advocate, knows the financial impact a crisis can have on a small business and is supporting her tenants in weathering the storm. For those businesses now open, they are strong and fit to compete. While some grocery stores are experiencing food shortages, that is not the case for The Markets. One of its merchants, Stoney Point Farm Market, slaughters their own meat, sourced locally, and offering diverse selections. Fresh produce goes from farmer to The Markets, making prices affordable.
Yet Liz recognized early that fear and social distancing could impact customer comfort. She took proactive steps, creating a customer handout that includes safety measures. Liz also hired a company that uses an electrostatic sprayer device to sanitize and clean internal areas with a non-toxic disinfectant. Should they not desire to come inside, customers can call ahead for curbside, have local delivery, choose take out options, or select boxed meals with cook your own dinner ideas. Face masks are required for all who enter the building. Hand washing stations are present. The plan is working well.
The plan also considered ways to support The Markets' non-food vendors when the governor's ban was in effect. Liz sent them links, including filing procedures for self-employment and unemployment. She also promoted what vendors were doing in service to the community while waiting to return to their businesses at The Markets. Pat Emlet, owner of Pat's Sewing & Corner Cupboard Treasures, and Sherri Keller, who owns Ikkas Creative Treasures, are two of those vendors.
Now in her sixth year at The Markets, being there has brought Pat many customers who love the unique gift items she creates. Pat, a breast cancer survivor, feels it is important to have a giving heart. During time away from The Markets, she made face masks for protection against the coronavirus. She donated them to anyone upon request, including TrueNorth Wellness, a nonprofit organization. Hanover Nissan recognized Pat's generosity for donating 50+ masks to their employees.
Sherri runs a large fundraiser for the local Make A Wish Chapter. She was unable to hold the event this year because of social distancing. Sherri feels The Markets' owners are an amazing family with strong ethics and an investment in the community. She decided to make face masks when a friend who is an ER nurse posted the need. She made some and donated them to the hospital and local ambulance services. Her intention was to give the masks away, however, teamed with The Markets to sell them with a percentage going to the Make A Wish Foundation. She felt this was a way to keep people safe and raise funds for the kids.
These are just two small business owners who contribute to The Markets at Hanover's unique appeal among customers in Hanover and surrounding areas. Learn about others by visiting The Markets at Hanover's website, marketsathanover.com. For media interviews, contact Patricia Green at 301-526-1089. To find out about merchant or vendor opportunities, contact Liz Silbaugh Johnides at 717-460-3637.

While some grocery stores are experiencing food shortages, that is not the case for The Markets at Hanover.



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This free webinar discusses how COVID-19 and the rise of digital health has changed regulatory, clinical, and reimbursement dynamics in the medical device industry.

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Medical Devices and Digital Health After COVID-19
Implications for the Industry and Your Business
A Free CenterWatch Webinar, Sponsored by MCRA
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web20609-medical-devices-and-digital-health-after-covid-19?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt
COVID-19 is disrupting every aspect of life as we know it.
What does it mean for medical device digital health clinical trials? How will the regulatory, clinical and reimbursement pathways change?
This free webinar brings together a panel of five experts from MCRA, a clinical research organization (CRO) with expertise in regulatory, reimbursement, clinical research, healthcare compliance and quality assurance. They will discuss the ways that the regulatory, clinical and reimbursement pathways will change and explain how one should be planning for the post-COVID-19 world including the:

Impact of COVID-19 on clinical design and reimbursement

Rise of telehealth and other digital health technologies and how implementation could impact cardiovascular clinical studies

Effect of the financial crunch on clinical study design and how to reduce cost, timing and burden

Advantages and limitations in creating virtual clinical studies

Impact of reimbursement on the halting of elective procedures

Effect of data quality on reimbursement

Prepare for future success in the medical device and digital health trials with this panel's roadmap for a post-COVID-19 plan.
Webinar Details:
Medical Devices and Digital Health After COVID-19
Implications for the Industry and Your Business
A Free CenterWatch Webinar, Sponsored by MCRA
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web20609-medical-devices-and-digital-health-after-covid-19?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt
Easy Ways to Register:
Online: http://cwinfo.centerwatch.com/cw-web20609-medical-devices-and-digital-health-after-covid-19?free_webinar_source=CWEvnt
By phone: 888.838.5578 or 703.538.7600
About CenterWatch:
Founded in 1994, CenterWatch is a trusted source and global destination for clinical trials information for both professionals and patients. CenterWatch provides proprietary data and information analysis on clinical trials through a variety of newsletters, books, databases, and information services used by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, CROs, SMOs, and investigative sites involved in the management and conduct of clinical trials. As a pioneer in publishing clinical trials information, CenterWatch was the first Internet site to publish detailed information about active clinical trials that could be accessed by patients and their advocates.



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Additionally, more mobile users are taking advantage of hotspot connectivity as carriers open allowances

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
According to the latest Mobile Data Consumption Report from NPD Connected Intelligence, cellular data consumption on smartphones in March 2020 was up by 75% year-over-year and 27% month-over-month. This increase in usage was driven primarily by increased time spent on social media applications, using video conferencing platforms, and viewing content via OTT video apps.
These trends coincide with an increase in consumers' use of the mobile hotspot tethering feature on their smartphones. According to NPD, adoption rate of mobile hotspot usage hit a record 30 percent, up 25 percent year-over-year(1).
"There's no doubt that mobile phones have been indispensable as most Americans find themselves under shelter-at-home mandates. For many, their phones provide a connection to the outside world – a lifeline so many are yearning for," stated Brad Akyuz, executive director, industry analyst, NPD Connected Intelligence. "As the networks become increasingly stretched, we're seeing more Americans utilize mobile hotspots for additional connectivity. Add into the mix that carriers have opened up more hotspot allowances, and we expect the numbers of people adopting hotspot usage on their devices to increase even more in the coming months."
Video continues to be main driver of data consumption on smartphones, accounting for over 70% of the total data traffic (cellular and Wi-Fi combined). As people are spending more time at home, and – thus – in front of screens, NPD data from the Q1 2020 Data Consumption Report also revealed a noticeable correlation between the size of mobile phone screens and increased usage of video consumption. Users of smartphones with a screen size of 5.5-inches or larger consume 53% more data compared to those users on smartphones with screen sizes of between 4.5- and 5.5-inches.
"Americans have more time to spend on their phones, trying to pass time at home or even standing in lines at grocery stores and wholesale retailers, watching engaging video content from any number of platforms that safely allows for social distancing," added Akyuz.
(1) Feb. 2020 vs. Feb. 2019
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Methodology
The NPD Group Connected Intelligence Data Consumption report provides a quarterly view of consumer smartphone usage behavior. The report leverages an on-device and VPN-based metering solution ("Smart Meter") to provide a view of actual application and data consumption, allowing customers to view usage across a number of different metrics. More than 2,500 consumers with Android and iOS smartphones opt-in to the SmartMeter panel and are continuously tracked through an app on their devices.
About The NPD Group, Inc.
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 npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup.
About Connected Intelligence
Connected Intelligence provides competitive intelligence and insight into the rapidly evolving consumer's connected environment. The service focuses on the three core components of the connected market: the device, the broadband access that provides the connectivity, and the content that drives consumer behavior. These three pillars of the connected ecosystem are analyzed through a comprehensive review of what is available, adopted, and consumed by the customer, as well as reviewing how the market will evolve and what the various vendors can do to best position themselves in this evolving market. For more information: http://www.connected-intelligence.com.

"For many, their phones provide a connection to the outside world – a lifeline so many are yearning for," stated Brad Akyuz, NPD Connected Intelligence.



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Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company announces that Jim Brannen has joined its Board of Directors.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company announces that Jim Brannen has joined its Board of Directors.
"I am pleased to welcome Jim to our Board of Directors," said Gregory J. Crabb, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amerisure. "His demonstrated corporate leadership and knowledge of the insurance industry are exactly what our executive team sought in our newest Board Member." Amerisure's Chairman, Phillip E. Love Jr., added, "Jim's extensive expertise in finance, business planning and innovation will be a great addition to Amerisure's Board of Directors."
Brannen most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of FBL Financial Group, Inc., and its related companies including Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company; Farm Bureau Property Casualty Insurance Company; and Western Agricultural Insurance Company. He retired earlier this year after 29 years of service.
During his tenure, he held roles of increasing responsibility including Chief Financial Officer; Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer; Vice President of Finance; and Vice President of Tax. Prior to that, he spent the early part of his career at EY, formerly known as Ernst & Young.
Brannen also serves on the Board of Directors for FBL Financial Group, Inc. and affiliated companies; and is the Chairman of the Board for Greater Western Bancorp. Inc. He also supports United Way of Central Iowa; Greater Des Moines Partnership; and the Federation of Iowa Insurers. Previously, he served on the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) Board.
Brannen received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa and is a member of the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
About Amerisure
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an insurance organization charged with creating exceptional value for its Partners For Success agencies and policyholders. As an "A" rated (Excellent) property and casualty insurance company licensed in 50 states, Amerisure provides a comprehensive line of insurance products to protect businesses focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare through strategically located Core Service Centers. For more information, visit amerisure.com.

"I am pleased to welcome Jim to our Board of Directors," said Gregory J. Crabb, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amerisure. "His demonstrated corporate leadership and knowledge of the insurance industry are exactly what our executive team sought in our newest Board Member."



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All three new Square options allow Jellyfish buyers to immediately close invoices and sellers to receive payments faster.

DENVER (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Jellyfish, the innovative order management system, is taking the next step in delivering a complete ordering solution for retailers and suppliers. The agile order management system is pioneering quick reordering of products and stocked items directly from all suppliers in one portal by adding invoicing and payment processing to their long line of customer-centric features.
With the addition of Square payment processing features, Jellyfish buyers can receive invoices from sellers and pay the invoices directly in the mobile app or desktop order management platform. Jellyfish suppliers will have several customer payment options. Suppliers can require pre-payment of orders and send invoices to customers. In the future, Jellyfish users will be able to pay delivery drivers on-the-spot (COD). All three options allow buyers to immediately close invoices and sellers to receive payments faster.
Jellyfish already provides integrations with accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks Online to allow companies to easily process PO's and invoices. Teaming up with Square will take the robust Jellyfish order management solution to the next level by closing the ordering loop. Jellyfish removes the chaos around ordering - now it is going to streamline the billing process. By keeping the orders and the billing in one application that both the buyers and the sellers equally participate in, everyone will save hours of time and significant amounts of money.
"Adding robust Square payment processing tools is an important step forward to close the sales loop for buyers and suppliers. Now buyers can pay invoices directly in the Jellyfish app and sellers can require pre-payment for products. This is a ground-breaking step forward for order management tools and we are proud to say that Jellyfish is leading the way," states Kevin Reynolds, Vice President of Product Management.
About Jellyfish Order Management System
Jellyfish is the order management system that connects business owners to suppliers to reorder anything from anyone at any time with one push of a button. Jellyfish reduces the amount of time spent creating orders by 75%. Suppliers can offer their buyers online ordering and receive orders directly from their customers while reducing data entry and processing errors. Learn more about Jellyfish order management system today at http://www.orderjelly.com
Contact:
Diana Bourgeois
Sr. Director of Marketing
Jellyfish Order Management



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The dealership provides complimentary DOOR-TO-DOOR pickup and drop off for automotive service

STONY PLAIN, ALBERTA (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
To ensure that a vehicle runs strong for many years, it's very important to keep it well-maintained and promptly address any repair issues. Stony Plain Chrysler, a dealership with a reputation for excellent customer services, offers worry-free maintenance for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners.
Automotive maintenance can be a stressful endeavor, but Stony Plain Chrysler helps alleviate this burden with its highly trained technicians, use of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and an emphasis on high-quality service. Also, Stony Plain Chrysler is sensitive to the needs of customers with their busy lives, so the dealership works very efficiently to complete service appointments as quickly as possible.
Another benefit of the Stony Plain Chrysler Service Center is the complimentary DOOR-TO-DOOR pickup and drop off for automotive service. Customers don't ever have to leave their home when getting their car serviced. They can just schedule a service appointment and pay online. Also, Stony Plain Chrysler sanitizes a vehicle after they complete the service work and before returning it to a customer.
Stony Plain Chrysler can handle any type of service for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles. Whether its routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations or significant issues like major repairs, automotive customers can have of the peace of mind of knowing that their vehicle is in good hands. Stony Plain Chrysler often has money-saving service specials, such as oil changes starting at $39.95. Additionally, customers that like to do their own automotive work can conveniently order and pay for parts online from Stony Plain Chrysler. The dealership can then deliver the parts directly to the home of a customer.
For more information about the services at Stony Plain Chrysler, customers can visit the dealership's website at http://www.stonyplainchrysler.ca or call (587) 760-1498.
Stony Plain Chrysler is located at 4004 51 Street in Stony Plain.



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Comprehensive interactive brochures capable of highlighting every listing-related element in one central location

STAMFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty announced today that the firm has launched a digital marketing suite branded Listing 360°, designed to drive consumers to new company-created interactive property brochures capable of highlighting virtually any listing-related element from photos to embedded 3D tours and videos, floor plans, property disclosures and more.
The product makes the comprehensive, one-stop brochure easily accessible to an agent's various spheres of influence through their social media, customer relationship management platform and email marketing service, as well as those individuals they meet during virtual open houses or showings.
Agents who participate in the program not only receive the interactive listing brochure, but also promotional social media pieces to share on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, an email marketing template and a unique QR code powered by Flowcode, enabling consumers to immediately download the brochure simply by focusing their smart phone's camera on the image of the code.
The brochures can additionally feature homeowner interviews and top ten lists, property maps and surveys, extensive property details and special features, as well as community guides, comprising information such as commute times, school information and interactive maps.
"Listing 360° introduces a beautiful, engaging design that showcases our listings to brokers and buyers worldwide," said Ashley Breunich, Director of Marketing with William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty. "Not only does this innovative and holistic product elevate our properties and agents, but it has the added benefit of serving as an environmentally responsible, print-free solution while simultaneously prioritizing our clients' health and safety through a touch-free experience."
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About William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty
Founded in 1949, William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty manages a $4 billion portfolio with more than 1,000 sales associates in 26 brokerages spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Westchester County, New York. William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty is one of the largest Sotheby's International Realty(R) affiliates globally and the 37th-largest real estate company by sales volume in the United States. For more information, visit the website at williampitt.com.
Sotheby's International Realty's worldwide network includes nearly 1,000 offices throughout 71 countries and territories on six continents.



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Today TRC Companies ("TRC") announced the release of its Back to Business Self-Assessment, a free online tool that will help business owners and leaders assess whether their organizations are prepared to move forward as the country takes steps to reopen and ramp up. This latest offering from TRC is intended to assist business leaders evaluate their readiness relative to CDC guidance and provides ideas for short-, mid-, and long-term COVID-19 safety precautions for business activity.

LOWELL, MASS. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Today TRC Companies ("TRC") announced the release of its Back to Business Self-Assessment, a free online tool that will help business owners and leaders assess whether their organizations are prepared to move forward as the country takes steps to reopen and ramp up. This latest offering from TRC is intended to assist business leaders evaluate their readiness relative to CDC guidance and provides ideas for short-, mid-, and long-term COVID-19 safety precautions for business activity.
A leading force in end-to-end engineering, consulting, and construction management solutions, TRC continues to be pivotal in ensuring its clients are empowered to address today's challenges and create resiliency for tomorrow. The Back to Business Self-Assessment is a menu-driven self-assessment tool for businesses that want to benchmark where their current status is versus where they want to be when planning return to work readiness. At the end of the self-assessment the user will be provided with a downloadable PDF of their results. The assessment will provide useful ideas and suggestions for how to improve an organization's preparedness. In addition, the users can request detailed direction and have access to a call center of professionals who can help answer questions and provide support.
The Back to Business Self-Assessment assists business leaders in evaluating their organization's opening preparedness holistically for health and safety, including indoor air quality, disinfection and overall industrial hygiene.
"As facilities look to reopen or stay open, TRC wants to provide businesses with a picture of where they are and insights on where they may need to go," said Mark Robbins, President, Environmental Sector. "By taking a moment to think through reopening concerns related to basic compliance, workplace testing and hygiene, and mid- to long-term planning, we hope to help organizations build resiliency and avoid any setbacks".
TRC continues to be committed to improving the operations of our clients and to meeting their changing needs. To find out where your business stands and to assist in determining the best route forward in an increasingly complex market take the Back to Business Self-Assessment.
About TRC Companies
A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC is a leading consulting, engineering and construction management firm that provides technology-enabled solutions to the power, infrastructure, environmental and energy markets. We serve a broad range of public and private clients, steering complex projects from concept to completion to help solve the toughest challenges. TRC is ranked #20 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.
Learn more at TRCcompanies.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Communications Contact:
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Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (ULE) and Sparton DLS, LLC announce the award of subcontracts valued at $204.6 million to their ERAPSCO joint venture for the manufacture of sonobuoys for the United States Navy.

COLUMBIA CITY, IND. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (ULE) and Sparton DLS, LLC announce the award of subcontracts valued at $204.6 million to their ERAPSCO joint venture for the manufacture of sonobuoys for the United States Navy. The award is a GFY2020 delivery order for sonobuoy requirements under ERAPSCO's five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with the Department of the Navy. ERAPSCO will award production subcontracts in the amount of $101.7 million and $102.9 million to Ultra Electronics USSI and Sparton. Production operations will take place at Ultra Electronics USSI's Columbia City, IN facility and Sparton's DeLeon Springs, FL facility, and are expected to be completed by March 2022.
Simon Pryce, Chief Executive Officer of Ultra Electronics, commented: "As expected, this is another significant order for Ultra under the IDIQ contract we were awarded in August last year. This contract underpins our increased focus on anti-submarine warfare and our ability through ERAPSCO to provide a range of key technologies and capabilities to support the U.S. Navy's continued commitment to this important mission. This award also reflects that, despite the challenges created by Covid 19, we are operating effectively and continue to support our customers due to the extraordinary efforts of our exceptional and committed team."
This announcement is in line with Ultra's policy to announce orders of over 5% of Group sales.
Bill Toti, Chief Executive Officer of Sparton DLS, commented: "As someone who has been in the antisubmarine warfare business for over 35 years, I am proud that Sparton continues to provide the highest quality sonobuoy engineering and production to the US Navy and to allies throughout the world. Sparton employees work with a great deal of pride and patriotism in support of our customers."
Enquiries:
Ultra Electronics Holdings plc    
Simon Pryce, Chief Executive
Jos Sclater, Chief Financial Officer    0208 813 4307
Gabby Colley, Head of Investor Relations    07891 206239‬
Investor.relations@ultra-electronics.com
MHP Communications    020 3128 8771
Tim Rowntree / Ollie Hoare /Pete Lambie    
About Ultra:
Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered tailored solutions. We focus on our customers' mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection & control markets.
http://www.ultra.group
About Sparton
Sparton is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex maritime electronic systems, including sonobuoys in support of Anti-Submarine Warfare, submarine deployed products supporting Undersea Warfare, and depth-rated encapsulated systems to support Subsea and Seabed Warfare. Sparton's advanced technology expertise is focused on rapid development of custom solutions for use in harsh, maritime environments deployed from a range of undersea, surface and air platforms.



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Accomplished professional in the environmental services industry to expand reach in the Oklahoma, Texas and surrounding areas.

OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. (Hull's) recently hired Don Potter as Senior Business Development Executive for the south-central region of the U.S. He will be responsible for driving new customer acquisition, creating brand awareness, forming long term, value-based relationships and improving retention and growth within the current customer base.
Mr. Potter began in the environmental industry nearly 25 years ago and has since served in a wide range of roles including sales, business development and operations with intimate knowledge of all three disciplines. In addition, he has held a variety of leadership roles over the course of his 25-year career in the environmental services industry including General Manager, District Manager, Business Manager and Director of Business Development.
Leading and lagging KPIs illustrate depth and breadth within his previous roles; meeting or exceeding budgets for locations that had never previously done so; achieving the highest customer retention rates three years in a row; fostering the lowest employee turnover rates.
Mr. Potter has participated in, supervised, managed, or directed countless projects within the environmental services realm including emergency oil spill responses for the oil/gas and rail industry, large-scale dust remediation in major industrial manufacturing facilities, tank cleaning and hydro-blasting of cooling towers for major utilities and countless liquid vacuum truck and air-mover projects to vacuum remove solids, semi-solids, sludges and liquids.
"We believe Don is going to be an invaluable asset to the company as we expand our services into new markets. When you've been around this business for 25 plus years, you gain a tremendous amount of knowledge in operational execution, rules and regulations, relationship building, resource utilization, project scoping, and a plethora of other areas that lend to your success. And as an ex-Marine, we know he will put 100% of his efforts into everything he does," said Jamie Michael, the company's Director of Marketing & Business Development.
Mr. Potter commented on his new role stating, "There is real inherent pride and satisfaction in knowing you've helped build part of an organization. I have done it many times before and I am thrilled to do it once again at Hull's. I know all of my previous time, energy and dedication in this industry will culminate into newfound success in new markets. With full support from the organization and all the tools I need in place, the sky really is the limit."
About Hull's Environmental Services:
Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. is a SBA self-certified, woman-owned small business operating from locations in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas. Throughout the southeast, south central and mid-west United States, Hull's performs a variety of environmental services including emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials, infectious disease disinfection & decontamination (including COVID-19), contaminated soil remediation, hazardous & non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal, oil-field services, industrial cleaning & maintenance, vacuum truck services, tank cleaning and a wide variety of other related services for both the public and private sector.
Hull's is also a United States Coast Guard certified oil spill removal organization (OSRO) for all or portions of COTP Zones five, seven, eight, nine, eleven and thirteen.



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Survey ranks Hammes as leading healthcare developer for 22 consecutive years; 19 years as No. 1

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Milwaukee-based Hammes has again been named the nation's top healthcare developer by Modern Healthcare's 2020 Construction and Design Survey. The survey ranked firms based on the total dollar volume of healthcare construction projects completed in 2019.
"This repeat recognition is a testament to our team members who are committed to bringing leadership and expertise to our clients in the planning and development of their projects," said Nancy Connolly, President of Hammes Company Healthcare, "We are extremely grateful to our healthcare clients who entrust us as their partner and for their unwavering commitment to providing quality patient care."
Modern Healthcare's Construction and Design survey, now in its 40th year, has ranked Hammes as one of the leading healthcare developers for 22 consecutive years—including 19 years as No. 1—based on inpatient and outpatient construction volume. For more information on the Modern Healthcare Construction and Design Survey, please visit https://www.modernhealthcare.com/.



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Marketing support and customer acquisition are the mainstays of small business; they need outreach in a new way as a result of the shutdowns.

GROTON, CONN. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
When sales plummet and revenue changes, the natural human response is to be concerned and look for ways to scale more conservatively. Whether it's the current COVID crisis, a natural disaster, or some other market influence, we still have to find ways to support our teams, our customers and our marketing efforts. Planning for the future is critical, and that means planting some seeds you can harvest. There are two key marketing priorities to focus on during the COVID crisis, for example. They include generating sales and revenue for today and investing in marketing and sales for the future.
Flocksy enables companies to plant those marketing seeds on a limited monthly retainer. Their highly qualified, professional teams focus on client needs, delivering results in less than one business day. While planning for the generation of revenue may be difficult in today's climate, investing in a proven marketing program can make all the difference in the world.
"Our professionals become your professionals, working as outsourced members of your marketing team," said Sam Ryan, CEO and Co-Founder. "We understand that marketing efforts are mission critical to any business success, especially in a time of COVID-19. When outreach becomes the lifeline to your customers, Flocksy's comprehensive teams are here to help. Our teams can support or even replace a full-time designer, video editor, developer, or writer and more."
Flocksy was designed to work with small to mid-sized businesses the way they do business best. The retainer-based monthly service fee includes all work, licensing, and more. Clients can do as many projects as they can complete in a given month. To better focus on client work, projects can be located into Flocksy's dashboard and are completed one at a time. When a business signs off on a project, the next one begins. Flocksy enables you to keep a team for the long haul or change them around whenever you want.
Determining your business marketing needs aren't always easy. The team at Flocksy recommends following these three steps:

Assess competitors and how they're handling marketing. Study both local competitors and ones in other regions where the COVID-19 situation may be different. It's important to get a broad range of marketing and communications examples and gauge whether customers are reacting positively or negatively.

Create an updated marketing strategy that reflects customers' current needs. Successful marketing in the COVID-19 era means shying away from overly promotional messaging and speaking to the current reality and experiences customers are facing.

Use marketing channels to communicate important reopening announcements, changes, and information customers will need to know. Stay on top of the business's website, blog, email lists, social media channels and other platforms to deliver a consistent message about your business's plans.

Once a business has gone through this checklist, it's time to create your new marketing materials. Deloitte estimated that there are over 50 million estimated small and mid-size businesses in the United States, it is essential that your marketing materials break through the "noise". Flocksy's user-friendly platform enables clients to sign up and create projects within minutes. They can easily provide feedback by commenting and tagging designs within a project. When approved, the work is ready for company use and the next project in the queue is started. With the My Team page clients can see everyone on their team and remove team members they don't like. The dashboard allows the client to quickly see what is happening in their account. And the Pending Projects area allows clients to create unlimited projects and have them queued up. The team works through them as fast as possible.
Flocksy is a professionally managed, flat rate creative services and content platform focused on long-term relationships with clients, designers, and partners. It utilizes only U.S.-based project managers who understand the needs of both clients and on demand teams. Professionals are fully vetted and tested, ensuring top notch results on every project. Flocksy was founded in 2016, as the first platform of its kind to offer the breadth of services and consistency of teams.
About Flocksy
Flocksy was founded by three brothers; Sam, Charles and George Ryan. As lifelong entrepreneurs they saw a need for a team focused, internet based creative platform that was affordable for businesses of all sizes. Conventional services were either cost prohibitive or connected you with individual creatives that quickly moved onto other projects or raised their prices drastically once you had successfully on-boarded them. Flocksy's intuitive system provides companies with the highly talented creative team members they need to grow and improve their brand at flat monthly rates with dependable turnaround times. For more information about Flocksy please visit our website at http://www.flocksy.com.



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Hundreds of Wine Bottle & Experience Lots Donated Direct from Screaming Eagle, Hundred Acre, Kistler, Dujac, Meo-Camuzet, Ponsot & Many More

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Acker, America's oldest wine shop and the largest fine and rare auction house in the world, announced on Monday the opening of its web auction dedicated to help furloughed sommeliers. In the wake of widespread restaurant closures and the subsequent employment loss of wine professionals around the globe due to COVID-19, Acker partnered with the United Sommeliers Foundation to host an auction raising money for the foundation's robust grant program, which provides immediate financial assistance to sommeliers in need. The auction, which launched on Monday, May 25th, will accept bids on the hundreds of lots in the sale through Sunday evening, May 31st, concluding with a "live online" close starting at 8pm ET, presided over by chairman and auctioneer, John Kapon. Collecting consignments direct from numerous wineries, both in Europe and in the United States, in addition to generous donations of prestigious bottles by private collectors, the auction contains a potential $350,000+ of wines and experiences sure to bring out bidders with charity in mind. Acker, as well as many of the French producers, have also donated lots to benefit the Union de la Sommellierie Francaise for furloughed French sommeliers, with those lots properly denoted as well.
Highlights of the consignments direct from Europe include bottles from Domaine Dujac, de Montille, Fourrier, H. Lignier, Meo-Camuzet, Domaine du Pegau, Pierre Peters, CVNE, Vega Sicilia, Weingut Keller, and many more. Not to be outmatched, donations from prestigious United States wineries include Bond, Chateau Montelena, Colgin, Hundred Acre, Jordan, Kistler, Mayacamas, Opus One, Peter Michael, O'Shaughnessy, Quilceda Creek, Screaming Eagle and many, many more. Several of these producers have also provided "experience lots" including a tour of Champagne house Laurent Perrier, an exclusive virtual tasting from Lokoya, and a custom vertical owc and tasting from Taittinger otherwise unavailable to consumers. Some of the world's most esteemed collectors searched deep in their cellars to offer highly coveted bottles from Rayas to Roulot, Leroy to Le Pin, and Chateau Palmer to Dom Perignon. Even renowned importer, Martine Saunier has donated two bottles of legendary and rare Henri Jayer from her own personal collection to this worthy cause. The auction can be accessed through Acker's live bidding platform at bidlive.ackerwines.com or via the company's bidding App for iPhone or Android.
"The generosity we've witnessed from collectors, Domaines and wineries both of we've known for years and have not previously worked with has been outstanding," said Acker Chairman, John Kapon. "Seeing so many from every corner of the globe come together for this cause has reaffirmed my belief that wine is truly a uniting force in the world. I am so looking forward to the live close of this sale, getting bidders engaged in a final flurry of activity on Sunday night, as we support the sommeliers who have assisted us, in business and in pleasure, during the regular course of our lives. We are honored to have partnered with the United Sommeliers Foundation for this occasion."
Donations to the United Sommeliers Foundation will continue being accepted after the auction's close. Donation and bidding inquiries can be directed to Acker's Auction Department at auction@ackerwines.com. To learn more about the United Sommeliers Foundation visit http://www.unitedsommeliersfoundation.org. The Union de la Sommellierie Francaise website is http://www.sommelier-france.org.
The auction season continues for Acker with a "live online" Spirits-only auction in Hong Kong on May 28th, with another two-day sale in Hong Kong on June 11th and 13th and also in New York on June 24th and 25th. Acker is always accepting wines for consignment. Weekly web auctions are closing every week. Acker is hosting Virtual Vintage Tastings with John Kapon on Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm ET and Fridays at 12:30pm ET with some of the food and wine world's most interesting guests. For more information, email info@ackerwines.com.
About Acker
Established in 1820, Acker is the oldest wine shop in America and the world's largest fine and rare wine auction house. Since third generation wine merchant John Kapon, Chairman of Acker, started the auction business in 1998, the house has gained worldwide recognition. Acker offers a vast array of services, including cellar consultations, a deep retail inventory of fine and rare wine for immediate sale, first class wine education amenities, in-store tastings daily, and its ne plus ultra – fine and rare wine auctions.



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Live virtual event will bring together leaders from across industries to discuss the future of diversity, inclusion, equality and equity in the brand marketing space

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Adweek announced today the final lineup for the Adweek Diversity and Inclusion Summit, a live virtual event on Wednesday, May 27, where executives from across leading brands and agencies will exchange ideas and experiences relating to the goal of advancing diversity and inclusion in the marketing ecosystem. From combatting micro-aggressions to uplifting diverse talent, these speakers will discuss lessons, advice and key steps they're taking to power more inclusive practices.
Speakers for the event include Marc Pritchard (Chief Brand Officer, Procter & Gamble), Antonio Lucio (Global CMO, Facebook), Bozoma Saint John (CMO, Endeavor), Stephanie Buscemi (Chief Marketing Officer, Salesforce), Marcel Marcondes (US CMO, Anheuser-Busch), Diego Scotti, (CMO, Verizon), Tariq Hassan (CMO, Petco), Cynthia Chen (General Manager and President, Consumer Health and Wellness, Reckitt Benckiser), Claudia Edelman (Founder, We Are All Human), Sarah Kate Ellis (President, GLAAD), Tiffany R. Warren (Senior VP, Chief Diversity Officer, Omnicom Media Group and Founder and President, ADCOLOR), Jason White (CMO, Curaleaf) and Shelley Zalis (CEO, The Female Quotient).
The speakers will take turns interviewing each other in a "fireside chat" format, with all of them remaining throughout the two-and-a-half-hour program for a question and answer session at the end.
Many of these speakers are also founding members of the Adweek Diversity and Inclusion Council, established in September 2019 and comprised of the marketing industry's leading CMOs, CBOs, CEO, brand presidents, and chief diversity and inclusion officers at the helm of some of the world's most renowned brands. Adweek works in partnership with the council and other industry organizations to develop more opportunities to advance diversity and inclusion at all levels in all organizations.
The council focuses on awareness, collaboration and impact at scale, and oversees such initiatives as the Adweek Executive Mentor Program, now in its second year, as well as working across the industry to collaborate on creating or surfacing meaningful diversity and inclusion measures for marketers to lead change in their organizations.
"Throughout history - during pandemics, wars, disasters, and times of crisis - equality and inclusion takes a step back," said Marc Pritchard, P&G Chief Brand Officer. "The people who are the most vulnerable, marginalized and discriminated against tend to suffer disproportionately. Now is not the time to step back. It's time to step forward and double down on equality and inclusion."
"Speaking out is one of the most powerful things we can do," said Claudia Edelman, founder of We Are All Human, "especially if we use our voice to convene others to a common and just cause. We know that people around the world are not being heard, and in the broadest sense, I have made it my life's purpose to listen to their voices and bring their messages to those who can help make a difference."
"It is critically important that we work on two areas simultaneously," said Facebook CMO Antonio Lucio. "First is representation because without representation, the conversation about inclusion becomes meaningless. And second is inclusion so that the people who are coming into our workforce are heard and can have the impact that we all want them to have in our business."
Adweek has been at the forefront of covering and advocating for diversity and inclusion for years and has expanded its coverage greatly over the past year. The publication hired its first reporter dedicated to the D&I beat, Mary Emily O'Hara, and recently launched the podcast D&I TBD: The Conversation Continues. The "TBD" in the title of the podcast indicates that the goal of D&I is "an unfinished conversation, with opportunities for the industry to determine its future."
"D&I isn't a project you can assign to someone and expect it to get done," said Adweek CEO Jeff Litvack. "It's a commitment that we all have to make, a challenge to continuously make our companies better. Adweek's strength is in fostering conversations among the brand marketing community, and we're proud to do our part in facilitating such an important ongoing conversation."
"Especially in today's environment," agrees CCO Nadine Dietz, "it's incumbent on us all to continue advancing not only the conversation but also the actions fueling more diverse and inclusive workplaces."
The Adweek Diversity and Inclusion Summit will be held on Wednesday, May 27, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, with presenting partners Google and Salesforce. Virtual seating for the event has been increased to accommodate overwhelming demand.
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"What if, even in these crazy times, you could get paid to retire?" That's the tantalizing question at the heart of the just-released book by earn-from-anywhere expert and author, Winton Churchill titled, The "New" Retirement: The Rise of the Gig Economy and How You Can Profit From It. The answer Churchill delivers is straightforward: With more income in retirement, a person could enjoy life more....and there's an easy, accessible way to generate that income today, from home, that almost nobody talks about.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
In an era when so few people believe they'll be able to retire comfortably (or at all)—and the statistics bear that out—author Winton Churchill argues in his just-released book, The "New" Retirement: The Rise of the Gig Economy and How You Can Profit From It, that retirees can, in fact, wield more control over their situations than most realize.
"Lots of people believe they will simply have to take the retirement the world hands them (if they get one at all). But that's nonsense," says Churchill. "Baby boomers and GenXers have more online earning options right now than most realize.
"Most people point to what they've done in their careers as what they 'know how to do.'" Churchill argues. "But that's a myopic way to look at a skillset. In truth, people have more abilities, knowledge, experience, and wisdom than they realize.
"By earning a few hours a day (or a week) on your own terms—doing something you already know how to do, from the comfort of your home—you could fund a retirement that allows you to live 'life first.'"
Churchill argues in his book that retirees—with the technology available today—can use those strengths to earn a side income freelancing online from home and fund a comfortable, portable lifestyle that includes more fun than they ever thought possible.
From a retired teacher offering proofreading services to a retired receptionist answering phones remotely a few hours a day to a retired attorney giving business advice...the book is full of stories that show the varied ways people have taken what they know how to do and turned it into portable online income in retirement.
And older folks, Churchill argues, actually have an advantage earning as freelancers on the many job-and-project platforms available online today—platforms like Upwork, VIPKid, Cambly, or Arise, for instance.
"Boomers are seasoned," he explains. "They come to freelancing after a lifetime of earning in other ways. They have practice completing work on time and meeting project goals. They communicate effectively in both writing and speaking. They have a depth of knowledge—and life experience—that they can bring to their subject areas. These attributes make them valuable freelancers."
In The "New" Retirement: The Rise of the Gig Economy and How You Can Profit From It, Churchill introduces the reader to the world of freelance opportunities online, explains how to identify skills that are marketable, breaks down the keys to getting started fast, and explores the insider tricks for turning one-off assignments into regular, lucrative gigs.
What's more, the book is packed with useful resources and guidance for getting the most out of a portable income—and teaches readers the best ways to design a portable life, which can provide the freedom and flexibility to travel (and even live) abroad for extended periods.
"When you earn like this, you're better able to blend and prioritize your interests, your family, and your passions," Churchill says. "You can control your free time in a way that's almost impossible to do in a 9-to-5 world where you 'work for the man.'
Inside The "New" Retirement: The Rise of the Gig Economy and How You Can Profit From It, readers will discover—

22 questions to answer that'll expose the income-earning skills a reader has, but may not realize are monetizable and available to them.

23 one-click online resources most people have never heard of where, at the simple click of a mouse, they can source paying clients looking to pay people to do all sorts of things.

4 essential apps that make a portable income simple to manage—so freelancers always have what they need at their fingertips, it's a cinch to keep track of projects, and it's possible to earn from anywhere—no high-tech skills required.

3 "portable-income enablers"—free tools to parlay a go-anywhere income into a go-anywhere life and earn with ease on the road.

The vacation-rental strategy that makes it easier to book the right place at the right price—with special consideration for older travelers.

8 cool, free resources that connect freelancers around the world.

Revealing, real-world examples that show readers exactly how a bunch of people from different backgrounds took their "careers" and translated their skills and experiences online.

How (specifically and truly step-by-step) it's possible to find clients today.

More information on The "New" Retirement: The Rise of the Gig Economy and How You Can Profit From It, including a Q&A with the author, can be found: The "New" Retirement: The Rise of the Gig Economy and How You Can Profit From It
Author Winton Churchill is the founder of the Churchill Method, an international training and consulting company. His firm helps clients find ways to put their skills, services, products, and career experience on the global market by tapping into the 30% to 70% of opportunity most U.S.-only and Canada-only businesses and individuals leave on the table.
"By taking charge of their earning power, rather than waiting for governments, financial institutions, and employers to 'right themselves,' the baby boomer generation now has the power and access to put their skills and abilities on the global market regardless of where they live or work," says Winton.
In addition to consulting, Winton has written and lectured on a broad range of career and internet sales and marketing topics. His opinions are frequently quoted in a variety of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Marketing Sherpa, Inc. Magazine, SoftwareCEO, Sales & Marketing Management, Fox News, and a number of industry-related business, internet, and software-related publications. He is the author of the bestselling book Email Marketing for Complex Sales Cycles (Morgan James Publishing).
Prior to the founding of his own firm, Winton has been involved in a variety of senior sales, marketing, and management roles for Apple Computer, Oracle Corporation, Spinnaker, Contact Software (ACT!), and Sun Microsystems.
Winton is past President of the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce. The SBACC serves 18 Chambers and more than 53,000 businesses in coastal Southern California. In 2007, Winton made Huatulco, Mexico his primary residence and divides his time between Huatulco and San Miguel de Allende.
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Novagen is the leading DNA blood testing center in Vietnam.

HA NOI, VIETNAM (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The Novagen DNA testing center is built and developed by a team of experts with many years of experience in the fields of DNA Technology, Molecular Genetics, Genetic Analysis, Biochemistry, DNA Inspection, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceuticals and Biomedical. The managing director of this center is Dr. Dang Tran Hoang, a doctorate graduate in biotechnology at the Kochi University of Technology from Japan, and a graduate of Hanoi University of Pharmacy. Dr. Dang Tran Hoang is an expert in the fields of Molecular Biology, Genetic Analysis, DNA Technology, genomic research and next-gen sequencing system (NGS).
DNA testing is the process of verifying a blood relationship between two people by comparing specific DNA markers in each person's genome. This process allows Novagen to determine the blood relationship between relatives in the family, including father, child, mother, siblings, sisters, grandparents and grandchildren, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew. DNA testing is considered an integral part of administrative procedures, such as the process of accepting a father for a child, the procedure for making a birth certificate when the parents are not registered for marriage, the process of naturalization for children if dad is a foreigner.
Novagen is offering DNA testing services that focus on gene identification services, DNA testing, prenatal DNA testing, genetic testing and NIPT noninvasive prenatal screening. The Novagen testing laboratory is meeting the ISO 9001: 2015 standard and is the first company to apply 27 loci testing technology in DNA testing. The results are processed using the world's latest DNA testing and analysis software (GeneMapper ID-X) and are approved by a scientific council of laboratory examiners.
"DNA testing technology has evolved to the extent that it can be widely used to address life's problems such as verifying blood relationships, adopting an illegitimate son by a father, finding relatives, and screening for abnormalities. NIPT fetal defects.", said Dr. Dang Tran Hoang, director of Novagen DNA center.
Novvagen is equipped with a comprehensive system of modern DNA analysis equipment imported from the USA, South Korea, and Europe such as aseptic clean room system, machine Techne (UK) 3PrimeX PCR, and Applied Biosystems 3500 Series Genetic Analyzer. The staff is comprised of leading experts in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Medicine who are committed to providing DNA testing services with accurate results, absolute reliability and confidentiality of customer information. A multi-step system that controls the entire process of DNA extraction and analysis has helped minimize the possibility of human error. To ensure accuracy, each test at the center is repeated 2 times.
Customers of Novagen can access various types of testing and services such as DNA tests for father and son, DNA test for the birth certificate, DNA tests for illegitimate son, prenatal DNA test, non-invasive fetal DNA test, DNA tests for mother and children, DNA testing for Bowel DNA, DNA tests for grandparents and grandchildren, DNA tests for relatives, screening for non-invasive birth defects, sequencing of new generation NGS gene.
At Novagen, they are always researching for innovation and they are constantly updated with the latest technological advances in DNA sequencing in the world. Customers of this center can choose to get their results in as little as 4 hours or they can choose to wait 2 days. Eager customers who want to quickly see their results will have to pay a fee of 6,000,000 VND if they want to get them in 4 hours or 5,000,000 VND if they can wait for 12 hours.
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Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post, "How Useful Are Auto Insurance Broker Websites"

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why brokerage websites are really useful and how they can help drivers save money.
For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/how-useful-are-auto-insurance-broker-websites//

Out of the vast multitude of aggregator websites, brokerage websites are some of the best. Their main purpose is to match their users with insurance providers. Find out more about car insurance and get free car insurance quotes online from http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

Multiple possibilities. Unlike official websites of insurance companies, brokerage websites can provide multiple results on the same search page. Some websites ask the ZIP code, then show all available companies in the areas. Other websites ask for the ZIP code, then other preliminary questions. After the questionnaire is completed, they will also show insurance companies that match. These are the 2 ways in which a brokerage website can redirect a user to an insurer.

Get in touch with numerous insurance companies. A person who's not working in the insurance industry is not typically aware of the numerous providers selling coverage in the area. The typical driver is aware of 6-7 big names and 1-2 smaller companies. Keep in mind that not all the big names may be present in and area, this drastically limiting a client's options. With brokerage websites, a person will investigate how many companies can sell to his/her location and will be given hyperlinks to follow.

Free estimates. Every insurance company offers free quotes. This is also true to brokerage websites. Furthermore, this increases the chances of saving more money. Some companies offer discounts for getting online quotes before buying or discounts for purchasing coverage online. Either way, brokerage websites can help driver have a swift and pleasant underwriting process.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.
For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org



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Public-private partnership aims to find forever families for longest-waiting youth

COLUMBUS, OHIO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit public charity, is proud to announce an expansion of its signature program, Wendy's Wonderful Kids, to find adoptive homes for children in Nevada's foster care system. Through a unique public-private partnership with the State of Nevada and The Adoption Exchange, 12 Wendy's Wonderful Kids adoption professionals will serve youth over the age of nine, children with special needs and siblings who have been waiting in foster care the longest.
"The negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic deepen our understanding of the need for permanency and the everyday safety of family and home," said Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. "We are grateful to partner with the state of Nevada and The Adoption Exchange to serve more youth in foster care in Nevada to ensure that no child faces this crisis, or any other, without the stability and support of a forever home."
Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones shared, "As an adoptive parent myself, I know the joy and love that comes from bringing a child into your family. I encourage anyone who may be interested in adoption to reach out and learn more about this great opportunity to create permanent homes for our older youth in foster care."
A rigorous, five-year national evaluation revealed that a child referred to the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program is up to three times more likely to be adopted. Based on this evaluation and a successful pilot of the program, Ohio became the first state to commit to an innovative public-private partnership to expand Wendy's Wonderful Kids statewide in 2012. In 2017, the Foundation launched a 12-year business plan to fully scale the program across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Nearing the end of phase one of the plan, statewide expansion is underway in Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington and now, Nevada. To date, this program has helped to find adoptive homes for more than 9,000 children across the United States, including 146 youth in Nevada.
"The Adoption Exchange is passionate about bringing awareness, advocacy and effective programs to find families for the older youth who are waiting in Nevada's foster care system through no fault of their own. Every child deserves a family where they can celebrate their successes and where they feel a sense of belonging and safety," said Jessica Roe, Nevada Director of Programs. "We are grateful to have this partnership with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the state of Nevada to carry out this vital, impactful program."
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About the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit public charity dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for the more than 155,000 children waiting in North America's foster care systems. Created by Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns and innovative grantmaking. To learn more, visit davethomasfoundation.org.

"We are grateful to partner with the state of Nevada and The Adoption Exchange to serve more youth in foster care in Nevada," said Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.



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Brighton Michigan foot doctor and podiatrist Tomasz Biernacki discusses plantar fasciitis & heel pain treatment in Livingston County. "Patients rarely if ever will need surgery after trying some of the non-surgery treatment available. There have been amazing advances in non-surgical heel spur treatment."

BRIGHTON, MICH. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Dr. Tomasz Biernacki states that "If heel pain is caught early, there are many treatments that can avoid invasive therapy or high cost. If plantar fasciitis can be allowed to get worst, it can turn into a chronic condition called plantar fasciosis."
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 Brighton Michigan have developed a treatment algorithm for diagnosing and treating heel pain & plantar fasciitis with both surgery and without surgery. If plantar fasciitis occurs for exceptionally long time, this can even cause a heel spur. The good news is heel spur pain can also frequently be corrected without the need for surgery.
Dr. Tomasz Biernacki is a practicing podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Advanced Foot and Ankle specialists of Brighton Michigan and 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.



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LAKEVILLE, MASS. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
T3 Expo, Inc. the general service contractor for creating shareable moments for tradeshows and corporate events, announced today that it is the winner of two awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). The 26th Annual Communicator Awards were recently announced and T3 Expo was recognized with both an Award of Excellence and an Award of Distinction.
With over 6,000 entries received from across the U.S. and around the world, the Communicator Awards are the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals.
T3 Expo was awarded the 2020 Excellence Award for its work with Toy Fair in the Integrated Campaign Category. Toy Fair and T3 Expo collaborated on the marketing campaign called "Welcome to Fun City" that reached companies around the world.
"Congratulations to our client Toy Association and Toy Fair New York for receiving the 2020 Integrated Campaign Communicator Award of Excellence and Communicator Award of Distinction," said Chris Valentine, chief executive officer, T3 Expo. "We are proud to be recognized for such incredible and collaborative work on the Welcome to Fun City Shareable Moments and Marketing Campaign and look forward to creating and executing the next campaign with Toy Fair."
Toy Fair, owned and managed by The Toy Association, has been connecting buyers and sellers of toys and children's entertainment products since 1903, and is the must-attend annual international marketplace for decision-makers in the world of toys and play. Held in New York City in mid-February, Toy Fair is open to the toy trade only - toy industry professionals, retailers, and global media.
"We are excited to be recognized by AIVA for the work we have done with Toy Fair," said Chris Young, chief creative officer, T3 Expo. "The partnership allows us to work together to design and deliver Shareable Moments that are memorable and impactful for everyone involved. It is great to be honored for the work with do, especially during these times as we are all waiting and wanting to get back to hosting safe events that we can all enjoy once again."
T3 Expo is in good company as other winners who received the competition's highest honor, the Award of Excellence, included Amazon, ESPN Films, Publicis Sapient, Macy's, PepsiCo Design & Innovation, Forbes Media, and Savvy.
The company also won a Distinction Award for its work with Toy Fair in the Integrated Campaign category for its Shareable Moments Campaign, that included the creation and overall design of the event.
"We are extremely proud to recognize the work received in the 26th Annual Communicator Awards. This class of entries embodies the best of the ever-evolving marketing and communications industry," said Eva McCloskey, managing director of the AIVA."On behalf of the Academy, I'd like to applaud companies like T3 Expo and all the entrants this season for their dedication to producing outstanding content as they continue to push the envelope of creativity.
Please visit http://www.communicatorawards.com to view the full winners list.
About T3 Expo
T3 Expo is the shareable moment general contractor that defines, develops and delivers what is needed for event managers to better manage what exhibitors want and attendees dream. T3 Expo has scores of Eventgineers, who apply their collective experience each and every day to redefine the design, development and delivery of events around the world.
Our Eventgineers can rebrand entire events overnight or apply their decades of experience to save clients planning and production headaches. With the use of T3's Presta technology, T3 Eventgineers are able to work with clients to create an event space that is needed to foster important ideas and shareable moments that generate community and commerce.
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All Members Gain Free Access to Leading Legal Research Library

WASHINGTON AND MONTGOMERY, ALA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Today, Fastcase announced a partnership with the Alabama State Bar (ASB) that provides free access to Fastcase's nationwide legal research platform for all active members.
Since 2005, Alabama State Bar members have received unlimited access to a nationwide legal research content service as a member benefit. After a review of its member benefit offerings, the ASB decided to change legal research providers and will now be providing complimentary access to Fastcase, starting in September of this year.
"The Alabama State Bar is committed to providing benefits to Alabama lawyers that enhance their practices and help them better serve clients," said 2019-2020 State Bar President Christy Crow. "Throughout my Presidency, I have been committed to improving member benefits so that every lawyer in Alabama realizes value for their membership. Our new partnership with Fastcase will allow members access to a tool trusted by many across our country. This year has been incredibly challenging to attorneys across our state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is more important than ever that the Alabama State Bar enhances our services for our members."
Fastcase and the ASB are providing each of the approximately 18,000 lawyers, judges, and legal professionals who are members with complimentary access to one of the largest law libraries in the world. This member benefit provides access to Fastcase's robust primary law database, a service that includes unlimited printing, webinar training, and reference support; it is not restricted by time or number of transactions.
"Attorneys everywhere have had their lives disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to support bar members in any way we can, especially through their member benefits. At this difficult time when member services matter more than ever, we are so proud to announce this partnership by adding Fastcase to our core member benefit program," said Phillip McCallum, Executive Director.
Bar members can login through the ASB website with their existing username and password to access the Fastcase library, which includes state and federal caselaw, as well as statutes and regulations at both the state and federal levels. This content is augmented by Fastcase's patented search tools, which makes legal research smarter and easier, including its "Interactive Timeline" visualization of search results, "Forecite" to suggest cases researchers may have missed, and "Bad Law Bot", the leading algorithmic tool to identify negative case treatment.
Alabama is now one of 34 states, in addition to the many metro, county, and specialty bar associations, that offer Fastcase's smarter legal research tools as a free benefit to members. Through bar partnerships, Fastcase is made available at no charge to more than 900,000 lawyers, nearly three-quarters of all lawyers in the U.S. Many of the largest law firms in the country also subscribe to Fastcase, as well as the majority of U.S. law schools and leading corporate counsel.
Legal researchers can extend their capabilities in Fastcase by opting in to integrated products, such as Full Court Press publications, data analytics and docket updates via Docket Alarm, bankruptcy and workflow tools through NextChapter, lawyer directory information from Modern Attorney, and artificial intelligence tools within the AI Sandbox, plus access to licensed secondary materials through Wolters Kluwer and other publishers.
About the Alabama State Bar
The Alabama State Bar (ASB) is the official statewide organization of lawyers in Alabama. Since 1923, when the Alabama State Bar was created by an act of legislature, ASB programs and activities have continuously served the public and improved the justice system. It is dedicated to promoting the professional responsibility and competence of its members, improving the administration of justice, and increasing the public understanding of and respect of the law. For more information, follow the Alabama State Bar on Facebook and Twitter at @AlabamaStateBar or visit alabar.com.
About Fastcase
Fastcase is a leading legal publisher that democratizes the law, making it more accessible to more people. Fastcase is a comprehensive research suite of primary law, treatises, legal blogs, analytics, workflow tools, and legal news. Founded in 1999, the service has more than 900,000 subscribers from around the world. Fastcase is an American company based in Washington, D.C. For more information, follow Fastcase on Twitter at @Fastcase or visit fastcase.com.



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Online guide provides access to best local storage options with a variety of services

ADDISON, TEXAS (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
StorageUnits.com, a reliable and easy guide for the most convenient, secure, and affordable storage facilities, has announced the Best Self-Storage Units in Rochester, NY. The research identifies 16 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 238 facilities in the Rochester area with only 25 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.
To access the complete listing of Best Self Storage Units in Rochester, NY please visit https://www.storageunits.com/rochester-ny-self-storage/
2020 Best Self Storage Units in Rochester, NY
Brighton Henrietta Self-Storage
585-244-1114
3255 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, NY 14623
Chester's Self Storage
585-235-3943
Multiple Locations
Dewey Self Storage
585-663-7720
4999 Dewey Avenue Rochester, NY 14612
East Avenue Storage
585-244-8777
630 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607
Empire Storage
585-482-7000
1385 Empire Boulevard Rochester, NY 14609
Erie Station Storage
585-332-0451
70 Erie Station Road West Henrietta, NY 14586
Four Seasons Storage
585-359-0404
4087 W. Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14623
Gates Self Storage
585-429-9830
35 Elmgrove Park Rochester, NY 14624
Geneva Mini Storage LLC
315-789-2656
625 W Washington Street Geneva, NY 14456
Gibbs Street Self Storage
585-441-9728
225 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14605
Greece Mini Storage
585-225-5210
496 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14612
High Falls Self Storage
585-454-1350
67 Warehouse Street Rochester, NY 14608
Linden Self Storage
585-381-6557
870 Linden Avenue Rochester, NY 14625
Pittsford Mini Storage
585-286-5202
Multiple Locations
River Campus Storage
585-417-6961
169 Flanders Street Rochester, NY 14619
Roc Self Storage
585-334-4600
30 Thruway Park DriveWest Henrietta,NY 14586
Rochester Central Self Storage
585-232-1141
444 Central Avenue Rochester, NY 14605
Scottsville Mini Storage
585-436-2010
1651 Scottsville Road Rochester, NY 14623
Self Storage Near Me
585-784-0203
Multiple Locations
Suburban Mini Storage
585-223-8360
289 Hogan Road Fairport, NY 14450
Tru Blu Self Storage
585-427-0505
60 Goodway Drive S Henrietta, NY 14623
Victor Self Storage
585-924-9290
200 School Street Victor, NY 14564
Village Warehouse, Inc.
585-586-2483
10 Ontario Street East Rochester, NY 14445
Webster Mini Storage
585-265-3393
1780 Tebor Road Webster, NY 14580
West Ridge Self Storage
585-581-2010
151 Bernice Street Rochester, NY 14615
About StorageUnits.com
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/.



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A Guide on Building a Deployment Plan to Balance Employee and Business Needs is Now Available to HR Leaders Globally

TORONTO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
As businesses look to reopen following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the remote working phase, McLean & Company, the HR research and advisory division of Info-Tech Research Group, has released a step-by-step guide and blueprint titled Bring Employees Back to the Workplace Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. The blueprint helps HR leaders globally to enable a safe return of employees to the workplace, by offering various levels of support including a DIY toolkit, guided implementations, workshops, and consulting services.
Essentially, the McLean & Company blueprint provides a comprehensive deployment planning process for HR leaders to determine how to deploy the workforce, as necessary, within the physical workplace based on an assessment of the state of business operations and recent changes, as well as the strategic priorities of the organization.
The deployment plan process also provides guidance on creating "return to work" protocols, such as health and safety protocols, and addressing employee-specific challenges, including childcare disruption, while making sure to remain compliant with public health requirements and government regulations.
McLean & Company's blueprint is built on the premise that workplace changes spurred by COVID-19 has been so seismic, it is highly unlikely that things will go back to the way they were. "We recommend that HR leaders review business operations and determine how to deploy the workforce in a gradual, phased approach using sprints and careful planning as we move to the next stage of the crisis," said Jennifer Waxman, director, HR research and advisory services, McLean & Company. "Planning and the ability to iterate is needed to balance both employee and business needs as the pandemic evolves, well into the future."
The key aspects that the McLean & Company blueprint focuses on are as follows:

A framework for creating a deployment plan to return employees to the physical workplace.

A "how to" approach to assess work units and employee segments for their ability to return to the physical workplace.

Implementation and monitoring of the plan as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves.

Supporting Resources

Click here to access the Bring Employees Back to the Workplace Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic blueprint.

McLean & Company has also developed a wide range of HR specific research materials and resources on managing COVID-19 related issues, please visit McLean & Company's COVID-19 Resource Center.

Connect with McLean & Company via Twitter and LinkedIn.

Info-Tech Research Group has also developed a wide range of customized COVID-19-specific resources to help IT departments through the next few weeks, months, and beyond. To learn more, please visit The Info-Tech COVID 19 Resource Center and Cost Management Center.

Connect with Info-Tech Research Group via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

About McLean & Company
McLean & Company is a HR research and advisory firm providing practical solutions to human resources challenges via executable research, tools, diagnostics, and advisory services. McLean & Company offers an evidence-based insight approach to resolving key strategic and tactical initiatives and systematically improves the core HR capabilities of organizations with data-driven solutions, which are used and developed by the needs of over 30,000 members globally. Please visit McLean & Company online at https://hr.mcleanco.com
About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the fastest growing full-service research and analyst firms in North America, serving more than 40,000 IT and HR professionals. With offices in Canada, U.S. and Australia, Info-Tech Research Group offers pragmatic analyst insights and actionable tools to IT departments from world-class organizations such as NASA, New Balance, Spotify and the United Nations. Info-Tech Research Group's divisions include McLean & Company, myPolicies, and SoftwareReviews.
Contact
Indrani Ray-Ghosal
Vice President, Communications & Brand
Info-Tech Research Group
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Morris Law Group Founding Partner Stuart R. Morris, Esq., CPA, B.C.S. announces Morris Law Group has been named as the Best Specialist Wealth Preservation Law Firm - Florida, receiving the Award for Distinction in Estate & Tax Planning 2020 from U.S. Business News Magazine's Legal Elite Awards.

BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Morris Law Group's founding partner, Stuart R. Morris, Esq., CPA, B.C.S. is pleased to announce that Morris Law Group was selected as a winner of the US Business News Magazine's Legal Elite Awards for Best Specialist Wealth Preservation Law Firm in Florida for 2020. Morris Law Group (http://www.law-morris.com), a South Florida estate planning and wealth preservation law firm located in Boca Raton, has received the Award for Distinction in Estate & Tax Planning 2020. US Business News announced the winners of the 2020 Legal Elite Awards this May. Morris Law Group specializes in providing personalized, discreet estate planning and wealth preservation solutions for its clients, including probate and trust and estate administration, estate and tax planning, asset protection, and business and succession planning.
According to Mr. Morris, "We are honored to receive this award and distinction from US Business News. At Morris Law Group, our wealth preservation attorneys are committed to serving our clients with customized estate and tax planning strategies to protect their wealth and meet their financial goals, now and in the future. Our clients benefit from Morris Law Group's attorneys' legal and tax expertise to evaluate both personal and business planning needs. We build long-term relationships and advise clients on the most advantageous approach to meet their goals."
According to US Business News, "All winners for the awards were the result of months of research and analysis from US Business News' dedicated awards team. As a result, each and every winner was chosen on merit only, and can take great pride from the fact that they were selected for their success." To find out more about the Legal Elite Awards, please visit the US Business News website (https://www.usbusiness-news.com/legal-elite-awards-2020) for a full winners' list.
Morris Law Group's staff and attorneys are available to serve clients at their convenience either in person, by telephone or video conference. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an attorney, please contact Morris Law Group (https://www.law-morris.com/contact-us) or call (561) 750-3850.
About Stuart R. Morris, Esq., CPA, B.C.S., Founding Partner, Morris Law Group
Attorney Stuart R. Morris is board-certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates and is a Certified Public Accountant. He founded Morris Law Group in 1991, and practices in estate and gift tax planning, probate and trust administration, wills and trusts, business structuring and succession planning, asset preservation planning, domestic and international tax planning, and special needs planning. Mr. Morris is one of Worth magazine's nation's Top 100 Attorneys and a Florida Super Lawyer, named to Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, was selected as a winner of the Legal Elite Awards from U.S. Business News, and is recognized as a Top Attorney in Palm Beach & Martin counties by Palm Beach Illustrated. He received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, the highest rating afforded an attorney, from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Bar Association.
About Morris Law Group, Wealth Preservation Attorneys
Morris Law Group, a South Florida law firm with four conveniently located offices, provides personalized, discreet services to help protect their clients' wealth now and in the future. The Morris Law Group team of knowledgeable and qualified attorneys and professionals has more than 150 years of combined experience in managing complex estate planning, tax planning, trust and estate administration, and business structuring and succession planning for clients. An AV Preeminent-rated law firm by Martindale Hubbell, Morris Law Group is adept at translating these strategies into easy-to-understand, jargon-free language, so clients can make informed decisions about their Wealth Preservation Solutions. Contact Morris Law Group at http://www.law-morris.com or call (561) 750-3850 for more information.
About US Business News Magazine
US Business News is the definitive magazine for CEOs, top-tier management and key decision makers across the United States. Created to inform, entertain, influence and shape the corporate conversation across the nation through high-quality editorial, in-depth research and an experienced and dedicated network of advisers, US Business News provides their readership with the most authoritative and current analysis of the major changes affecting the corporate landscape, and the latest deals and topical issues dominating the corporate universe.
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In this free webinar, the featured speakers will explain how to design a protocol that allows for decentralized trial elements and key considerations for incorporating virtual services and technologies. Attendees will learn about best practices for data reconciliation, vendor payments and management of integrated technologies.

TORONTO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
As drug development sponsors are incorporating patient-centric elements into their traditional clinical trial designs, there are several factors to consider during the study planning phase. Whether using telemedicine, mobile nursing services, laboratory support, patient service centers, investigational product management, or a combination of these elements, it is important to develop an operational strategy that allows for flexibility and accounts for complete oversight of each connection point between patients, service providers and the sponsor.
Join this educational webinar to learn best practices for designing a customizable protocol centered around leveraging technology to reduce patient and site burden, streamline data collection and endpoint analysis and optimize study design to support study continuity. Through lessons learned during the global pandemic, the speakers will discuss how to quickly accommodate today's current studies to function in a decentralized model.
This webinar will also discuss lessons learned for planning ahead to seamlessly apply this approach for future trials. By walking through several real-life examples and providing innovative solutions to traditional schedule of assessments to create operationally sound decentralized clinical trials, the speakers will share insights for operational planning, management of integrated technologies and change management to better equip sponsors with the tools and resources to design a more flexible and resilient protocol focused on patient-centric solutions.
Join Susan Foose, Associate Director, Decentralized Clinical Trials, Covance, Cristina Green, Executive Director, Decentralized Clinical Trials, Covance and Jane Myles, Director, Decentralized Trials Implementation, Covance in a live webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10am EDT (3pm BST/UK).
For more information or to register for this event, visit Decentralized Clinical Trials: Best Practices for Designing a Flexible, Resilient Protocol.
ABOUT XTALKS
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
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phoenixNAP's cloud-native ready IaaS platform now in Closed Beta

PHOENIX (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
phoenixNAP, a global IT services provider offering security-focused cloud infrastructure, dedicated servers, colocation, and specialized Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) technology solutions, today announced the upcoming launch of its new Bare Metal Cloud platform — a non-virtualized, cloud-native physical server infrastructure designed to deliver superior performance, enhanced scalability, and improved cost-efficiency. The platform is currently in closed Beta and its general availability is expected in June/July.
Bare Metal Cloud is built for organizations that rely on a high level of IT automation to enable frequent releases, agile development, and CI/CD pipelines. With direct access to the raw power of dedicated hardware resources without any virtualization layer, modern enterprises and DevOps-oriented organizations can embrace the flexibility of the cloud while preserving the raw processing power and unmatched reliability of dedicated physical machines. Providing advanced hardware and networking technologies, various API integrations, and flexible billing options, Bare Metal Cloud ensures agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
"This new addition to our IaaS services portfolio will make a tremendous difference for organizations that have adopted the DevOps mindset and are looking for improved infrastructure automation, scalability, and performance," said Ian McClarty, President of phoenixNAP. "Bare Metal Cloud strips away the virtualization layer to expose the raw power of bare metal, enabling businesses to take full control over their infrastructure all the while significantly reducing OpEx costs."
The key features of phoenixNAP's Bare Metal Cloud include automated server provisioning and decommissioning procedures, integration with open source infrastructure management platforms (Ansible, Terraform, Pulumi), and access to S3-compatible storage. Organizations with highly dynamic needs can optimize their costs through the hourly billing option, while companies with more predictable workloads can leverage monthly reservations.
"It's as simple as clicking a button and the Bare Metal Cloud server is up and running within minutes," explained William Bell, Vice President of Products at phoenixNAP. "Our customers can also leverage simple, yet powerful API and CLI tools to completely automate their server provisioning schemes with minimal configuration. Fully compatible with automation engines Terraform, Ansible, and Pulumi, the Bare Metal Cloud is tailored to meet the needs of DevOps workflows by allowing administrators to easily manage their infrastructure as code."
"Delivering on phoenixNAP promise of being very responsive to our customers demands and providing them with access to state-of-the-art technology we have approached designing and building our Bare Metal Cloud with the latest generation of hardware supporting heavy computation, high IOPS storage requirements as well as very robust 50Gbps per server instance capable network," stated Martin Wielomski, Director of Product Management at phoenixNAP "Our customers Cloud Native workloads can take full advantage of the horsepower, throughput and scalability phoenixNAP Bare Metal Cloud will provide on a truly global scale".
Whether running highly resilient and scalable container services, business-critical workloads or preparing a new application to go to market, Bare Metal Cloud can support any business need. Engineered to handle all CPU-intensive workloads, it further supports rendering CGI, encoding 4K video, launching gaming servers, analyzing and processing Big Data, training machine learning models and natural language processing, as well as running enterprise-level databases. With cloud-native scaling capabilities on top of that, customers can expand their Bare Metal Cloud architecture on demand by adding more physical resources to accommodate sudden increases in data consumption.
The Bare Metal Cloud will initially be available in Phoenix and Ashburn with plans to expand the service globally to Amsterdam, Singapore, and other phoenixNAP's global locations.
Bare Metal Cloud Key Features
●    Single-tenant, non-virtualized environment
●    Fully automated, API-driven server provisioning
●    Integrations with Terraform, Ansible, and Pulumi
●    SDK available on GitHub
●    Pay-per-use and reserved instances billing models
●    Dedicated hardware — no "noisy neighbors"
●    Global scalability
●    Cutting edge hardware and network technologies
●    Built with market proven and well-established technology partners
●    Suited for developers and business critical production environments alike
For more info, visit Bare Metal Cloud page.
About phoenixNAP
phoenixNAP is a global IT services provider with a focus on cybersecurity and compliance-readiness, whose progressive Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions are delivered from strategic locations worldwide. Its cloud, dedicated servers, hardware leasing, and colocation options are built to meet ever-evolving business IT requirements. Providing comprehensive disaster recovery solutions, DDoS-protected global network, and hybrid IT deployments with software and hardware-based security, phoenixNAP fully supports its clients' business continuity plans. Offering scalable and resilient opex solutions with expert staff to assist, phoenixNAP supports growth and innovation for businesses of all sizes, enabling their digital transformation.
phoenixNAP is a Premier Service Provider in the VMware Cloud Provider Program and a Platinum Veeam Cloud & Service Provider partner. phoenixNAP is also a PCI DSS Validated Service Provider and its flagship facility is SOC Type 1 and SOC Type 2 audited.

"Our customers can also leverage simple, yet powerful API and CLI tools to completely automate their server provisioning schemes with minimal configuration," said William Bell, EVP of Products at phoenixNAP.



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MacXDVD today commemorates the 14th anniversary by offering a huge discount on its software gift pack to express the heartfelt gratitude to its consumers, starting from today till the end of the month.

CHENGDU, CHINA (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
MacXDVD turns 14 this year. It is marking the 14th anniversary of the launch of the legendary brand by giving customers the best gift of all: up to 70% discounts on its gift pack, together with its best-sellers DVD ripper and video converter.
From now to May 31, customers worldwide will save 70% or more on the 4-in-1 multimedia toolkit inclusive of DVD backup software, video converter, data transfer, and media player. To find the new sale-priced gift, feel free to visit here: https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/
MacXDVD Software began as a multimedia software company focused primarily on processing media in daily life. Now in its 14th year as a multimedia solution provider, Digiarty has been successful at evolving and changing to stay ahead of other companies and has positioned itself in the most competitive way possible.
Specifically, The company's ace products incl. MacX DVD Ripper Pro and MacX Video Converter Pro have been undergone several big overhauls, inclusive of unique title check mechanism meant to intelligently choose the right title from encrypted DVDs, level-3 hardware acceleration dedicated to offloading CPU-intensive DVD/video transcoding tasks to hardware, pre-configured profile expansion aimed at encoding media file to the specific device without needing to know the obscure parameter settings.
To commemorate the milestone, MacXDVD offers huge discounts on its popular products. Here are the highlights of the 2020 MacXDVD Anniversary Sale:

    Up to 70% off MacX Anniversary Special Pack

Free now until May 31, customers can save $120 and get the 4-in-1 multimedia toolkit to convert DVD, video, transfer iOS data, and play any media files without a hassle.

    Up to 56% off DVD Ripper

Get special pricing on MacX DVD Ripper Pro. It is a must-have DVD tool that facilitates you to backup DVD collection to store on computer hard drive and digitize physical discs to video formats such as MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, etc with fast speed and high quality. This is also a good option to enjoy movies with family and maintain social distance during COVID-19.

    Big savings on Video Converter

MacX Video Converter Pro is discounted at 50%. Working as a fast video converter, compressor, recorder, and video capture software, users are able to transcode large-size 4K, high-frame video, and more to virtually any video/audio formats, be it AV1, HEVC, H.264, MP4, or MKV. It makes a perfect balance among speed, size, and quality thanks to the unique level-3 hardware acceleration.
Pricing and Availability
MacXDVD Anniversary Sale is going to close on May 31, 2020. To take advantage of MacXDVD Anniversary Sale visit them at https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/
About MacXDVD Software, Inc.
MacXDVD Software is a multimedia software developer dedicated to providing a range of trusted and innovative products across Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, including MacX DVD Ripper, MacX Video Converter, MacX MediaTrans, DVD backup tools, etc, series of apps for Apple video player, iPad iPhone manager, and iOS-based 2D and 3D video games.



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Atlanta-based incentive company Incentive Solutions releases dynamic e-book detailing channel strategy for designing the ultimate channel incentive program.

ATLANTA (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Incentive Solutions, a company dedicated to the design and execution of incentive programs for businesses in the B2B industry, has released a new e-book. Authored by President and CEO Mark Herbert, the Channel Incentive Playbook takes a deep dive into lucrative channel incentive data acquired over 20+ years of incentive program experience and implementation.
Starting with incentive program success stories and transitioning in the psychology behind motivation, this e-book provides proven solutions to the all-too-common pain points around channel partner visibility and building strong channel relationships. Whether it's driving sales, building market share, identifying product end-users, or dominating channel competition, this guide details a variety of incentive program practices for every business goal.
Noted in the final chapter of the book, incentive rewards, while confirmed to attract channel partners and motivate sales, must be implemented through defined channel strategy in order to prove effective. Like any relationship, accessibility and continued growth are cited as key to successful partner engagement in a channel incentive program.
"Channel incentive programs require an easy-to-deploy and easy-to-use platform that can support creative thinking, dynamic changes, data collection and on-going analysis," writes Mark Herbert. "This report attempts to synthesize and share our insights, our best practices, and our advice for harnessing channel incentive programs to achieve mutually beneficial results."
To download a free copy of the Channel Incentive Playbook, please visit:
https://www.incentivesolutions.com/channel-incentive-plan-examples/
About Incentive Solutions
Founded in Atlanta, GA in 1994, Incentive Solutions is on a mission: "To inspire growth – for our clients and our employees." A leader in the incentive technology development space, Incentive Solutions uses millions of exciting online rewards, incentive travel promotions, gift card incentives, and innovative software platforms to help manufacturers and distributors increase sales, capture mindshare, build customer loyalty, and improve data collection throughout their channel. For more information, visit https://www.incentivesolutions.com/.



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Morris Law Group Founding Partner Stuart R. Morris, Esq., CPA, B.C.S. announces Morris Law Group has been named as the Best Specialist Wealth Preservation Law Firm - Florida, receiving the Award for Distinction in Estate & Tax Planning 2020 from U.S. Business News Magazine's Legal Elite Awards.

BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Morris Law Group's founding partner, Stuart R. Morris, Esq., CPA, B.C.S. is pleased to announce that Morris Law Group was selected as a winner of the US Business News Magazine's Legal Elite Awards for Best Specialist Wealth Preservation Law Firm in Florida for 2020. Morris Law Group (http://www.law-morris.com), a South Florida estate planning and wealth preservation law firm located in Boca Raton, has received the Award for Distinction in Estate & Tax Planning 2020. US Business News announced the winners of the 2020 Legal Elite Awards this May. Morris Law Group specializes in providing personalized, discreet estate planning and wealth preservation solutions for its clients, including probate and trust and estate administration, estate and tax planning, asset protection, and business and succession planning.
According to Mr. Morris, "We are honored to receive this award and distinction from US Business News. At Morris Law Group, our wealth preservation attorneys are committed to serving our clients with customized estate and tax planning strategies to protect their wealth and meet their financial goals, now and in the future. Our clients benefit from Morris Law Group's attorneys' legal and tax expertise to evaluate both personal and business planning needs. We build long-term relationships and advise clients on the most advantageous approach to meet their goals."
According to US Business News, "All winners for the awards were the result of months of research and analysis from US Business News' dedicated awards team. As a result, each and every winner was chosen on merit only, and can take great pride from the fact that they were selected for their success." To find out more about the Legal Elite Awards, please visit the US Business News website (https://www.usbusiness-news.com/legal-elite-awards-2020) for a full winners' list.
Morris Law Group's staff and attorneys are available to serve clients at their convenience either in person, by telephone or video conference. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an attorney, please contact Morris Law Group (https://www.law-morris.com/contact-us) or call (561) 750-3850.
About Stuart R. Morris, Esq., CPA, B.C.S., Founding Partner, Morris Law Group
Attorney Stuart R. Morris is board-certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates and is a Certified Public Accountant. He founded Morris Law Group in 1991, and practices in estate and gift tax planning, probate and trust administration, wills and trusts, business structuring and succession planning, asset preservation planning, domestic and international tax planning, and special needs planning. Mr. Morris is one of Worth magazine's nation's Top 100 Attorneys and a Florida Super Lawyer, named to Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, was selected as a winner of the Legal Elite Awards from U.S. Business News, and is recognized as a Top Attorney in Palm Beach & Martin counties by Palm Beach Illustrated. He received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, the highest rating afforded an attorney, from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Bar Association.
About Morris Law Group, Wealth Preservation Attorneys
Morris Law Group, a South Florida law firm with four conveniently located offices, provides personalized, discreet services to help protect their clients' wealth now and in the future. The Morris Law Group team of knowledgeable and qualified attorneys and professionals has more than 150 years of combined experience in managing complex estate planning, tax planning, trust and estate administration, and business structuring and succession planning for clients. An AV Preeminent-rated law firm by Martindale Hubbell, Morris Law Group is adept at translating these strategies into easy-to-understand, jargon-free language, so clients can make informed decisions about their Wealth Preservation Solutions. Contact Morris Law Group at http://www.law-morris.com or call (561) 750-3850 for more information.
About US Business News Magazine
US Business News is the definitive magazine for CEOs, top-tier management and key decision makers across the United States. Created to inform, entertain, influence and shape the corporate conversation across the nation through high-quality editorial, in-depth research and an experienced and dedicated network of advisers, US Business News provides their readership with the most authoritative and current analysis of the major changes affecting the corporate landscape, and the latest deals and topical issues dominating the corporate universe.
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In this free webinar, the featured speakers will explain how to design a protocol that allows for decentralized trial elements and key considerations for incorporating virtual services and technologies. Attendees will learn about best practices for data reconciliation, vendor payments and management of integrated technologies.

TORONTO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
As drug development sponsors are incorporating patient-centric elements into their traditional clinical trial designs, there are several factors to consider during the study planning phase. Whether using telemedicine, mobile nursing services, laboratory support, patient service centers, investigational product management, or a combination of these elements, it is important to develop an operational strategy that allows for flexibility and accounts for complete oversight of each connection point between patients, service providers and the sponsor.
Join this educational webinar to learn best practices for designing a customizable protocol centered around leveraging technology to reduce patient and site burden, streamline data collection and endpoint analysis and optimize study design to support study continuity. Through lessons learned during the global pandemic, the speakers will discuss how to quickly accommodate today's current studies to function in a decentralized model.
This webinar will also discuss lessons learned for planning ahead to seamlessly apply this approach for future trials. By walking through several real-life examples and providing innovative solutions to traditional schedule of assessments to create operationally sound decentralized clinical trials, the speakers will share insights for operational planning, management of integrated technologies and change management to better equip sponsors with the tools and resources to design a more flexible and resilient protocol focused on patient-centric solutions.
Join Susan Foose, Associate Director, Decentralized Clinical Trials, Covance, Cristina Green, Executive Director, Decentralized Clinical Trials, Covance and Jane Myles, Director, Decentralized Trials Implementation, Covance in a live webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10am EDT (3pm BST/UK).
For more information or to register for this event, visit Decentralized Clinical Trials: Best Practices for Designing a Flexible, Resilient Protocol.
ABOUT XTALKS
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
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phoenixNAP's cloud-native ready IaaS platform now in Closed Beta

PHOENIX (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
phoenixNAP, a global IT services provider offering security-focused cloud infrastructure, dedicated servers, colocation, and specialized Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) technology solutions, today announced the upcoming launch of its new Bare Metal Cloud platform — a non-virtualized, cloud-native physical server infrastructure designed to deliver superior performance, enhanced scalability, and improved cost-efficiency. The platform is currently in closed Beta and its general availability is expected in June/July.
Bare Metal Cloud is built for organizations that rely on a high level of IT automation to enable frequent releases, agile development, and CI/CD pipelines. With direct access to the raw power of dedicated hardware resources without any virtualization layer, modern enterprises and DevOps-oriented organizations can embrace the flexibility of the cloud while preserving the raw processing power and unmatched reliability of dedicated physical machines. Providing advanced hardware and networking technologies, various API integrations, and flexible billing options, Bare Metal Cloud ensures agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
"This new addition to our IaaS services portfolio will make a tremendous difference for organizations that have adopted the DevOps mindset and are looking for improved infrastructure automation, scalability, and performance," said Ian McClarty, President of phoenixNAP. "Bare Metal Cloud strips away the virtualization layer to expose the raw power of bare metal, enabling businesses to take full control over their infrastructure all the while significantly reducing OpEx costs."
The key features of phoenixNAP's Bare Metal Cloud include automated server provisioning and decommissioning procedures, integration with open source infrastructure management platforms (Ansible, Terraform, Pulumi), and access to S3-compatible storage. Organizations with highly dynamic needs can optimize their costs through the hourly billing option, while companies with more predictable workloads can leverage monthly reservations.
"It's as simple as clicking a button and the Bare Metal Cloud server is up and running within minutes," explained William Bell, Vice President of Products at phoenixNAP. "Our customers can also leverage simple, yet powerful API and CLI tools to completely automate their server provisioning schemes with minimal configuration. Fully compatible with automation engines Terraform, Ansible, and Pulumi, the Bare Metal Cloud is tailored to meet the needs of DevOps workflows by allowing administrators to easily manage their infrastructure as code."
"Delivering on phoenixNAP promise of being very responsive to our customers demands and providing them with access to state-of-the-art technology we have approached designing and building our Bare Metal Cloud with the latest generation of hardware supporting heavy computation, high IOPS storage requirements as well as very robust 50Gbps per server instance capable network," stated Martin Wielomski, Director of Product Management at phoenixNAP "Our customers Cloud Native workloads can take full advantage of the horsepower, throughput and scalability phoenixNAP Bare Metal Cloud will provide on a truly global scale".
Whether running highly resilient and scalable container services, business-critical workloads or preparing a new application to go to market, Bare Metal Cloud can support any business need. Engineered to handle all CPU-intensive workloads, it further supports rendering CGI, encoding 4K video, launching gaming servers, analyzing and processing Big Data, training machine learning models and natural language processing, as well as running enterprise-level databases. With cloud-native scaling capabilities on top of that, customers can expand their Bare Metal Cloud architecture on demand by adding more physical resources to accommodate sudden increases in data consumption.
The Bare Metal Cloud will initially be available in Phoenix and Ashburn with plans to expand the service globally to Amsterdam, Singapore, and other phoenixNAP's global locations.
Bare Metal Cloud Key Features
●    Single-tenant, non-virtualized environment
●    Fully automated, API-driven server provisioning
●    Integrations with Terraform, Ansible, and Pulumi
●    SDK available on GitHub
●    Pay-per-use and reserved instances billing models
●    Dedicated hardware — no "noisy neighbors"
●    Global scalability
●    Cutting edge hardware and network technologies
●    Built with market proven and well-established technology partners
●    Suited for developers and business critical production environments alike
For more info, visit Bare Metal Cloud page.
About phoenixNAP
phoenixNAP is a global IT services provider with a focus on cybersecurity and compliance-readiness, whose progressive Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions are delivered from strategic locations worldwide. Its cloud, dedicated servers, hardware leasing, and colocation options are built to meet ever-evolving business IT requirements. Providing comprehensive disaster recovery solutions, DDoS-protected global network, and hybrid IT deployments with software and hardware-based security, phoenixNAP fully supports its clients' business continuity plans. Offering scalable and resilient opex solutions with expert staff to assist, phoenixNAP supports growth and innovation for businesses of all sizes, enabling their digital transformation.
phoenixNAP is a Premier Service Provider in the VMware Cloud Provider Program and a Platinum Veeam Cloud & Service Provider partner. phoenixNAP is also a PCI DSS Validated Service Provider and its flagship facility is SOC Type 1 and SOC Type 2 audited.

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MacXDVD today commemorates the 14th anniversary by offering a huge discount on its software gift pack to express the heartfelt gratitude to its consumers, starting from today till the end of the month.

CHENGDU, CHINA (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
MacXDVD turns 14 this year. It is marking the 14th anniversary of the launch of the legendary brand by giving customers the best gift of all: up to 70% discounts on its gift pack, together with its best-sellers DVD ripper and video converter.
From now to May 31, customers worldwide will save 70% or more on the 4-in-1 multimedia toolkit inclusive of DVD backup software, video converter, data transfer, and media player. To find the new sale-priced gift, feel free to visit here: https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/
MacXDVD Software began as a multimedia software company focused primarily on processing media in daily life. Now in its 14th year as a multimedia solution provider, Digiarty has been successful at evolving and changing to stay ahead of other companies and has positioned itself in the most competitive way possible.
Specifically, The company's ace products incl. MacX DVD Ripper Pro and MacX Video Converter Pro have been undergone several big overhauls, inclusive of unique title check mechanism meant to intelligently choose the right title from encrypted DVDs, level-3 hardware acceleration dedicated to offloading CPU-intensive DVD/video transcoding tasks to hardware, pre-configured profile expansion aimed at encoding media file to the specific device without needing to know the obscure parameter settings.
To commemorate the milestone, MacXDVD offers huge discounts on its popular products. Here are the highlights of the 2020 MacXDVD Anniversary Sale:

    Up to 70% off MacX Anniversary Special Pack

Free now until May 31, customers can save $120 and get the 4-in-1 multimedia toolkit to convert DVD, video, transfer iOS data, and play any media files without a hassle.

    Up to 56% off DVD Ripper

Get special pricing on MacX DVD Ripper Pro. It is a must-have DVD tool that facilitates you to backup DVD collection to store on computer hard drive and digitize physical discs to video formats such as MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, etc with fast speed and high quality. This is also a good option to enjoy movies with family and maintain social distance during COVID-19.

    Big savings on Video Converter

MacX Video Converter Pro is discounted at 50%. Working as a fast video converter, compressor, recorder, and video capture software, users are able to transcode large-size 4K, high-frame video, and more to virtually any video/audio formats, be it AV1, HEVC, H.264, MP4, or MKV. It makes a perfect balance among speed, size, and quality thanks to the unique level-3 hardware acceleration.
Pricing and Availability
MacXDVD Anniversary Sale is going to close on May 31, 2020. To take advantage of MacXDVD Anniversary Sale visit them at https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/
About MacXDVD Software, Inc.
MacXDVD Software is a multimedia software developer dedicated to providing a range of trusted and innovative products across Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, including MacX DVD Ripper, MacX Video Converter, MacX MediaTrans, DVD backup tools, etc, series of apps for Apple video player, iPad iPhone manager, and iOS-based 2D and 3D video games.



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Atlanta-based incentive company Incentive Solutions releases dynamic e-book detailing channel strategy for designing the ultimate channel incentive program.

ATLANTA (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Incentive Solutions, a company dedicated to the design and execution of incentive programs for businesses in the B2B industry, has released a new e-book. Authored by President and CEO Mark Herbert, the Channel Incentive Playbook takes a deep dive into lucrative channel incentive data acquired over 20+ years of incentive program experience and implementation.
Starting with incentive program success stories and transitioning in the psychology behind motivation, this e-book provides proven solutions to the all-too-common pain points around channel partner visibility and building strong channel relationships. Whether it's driving sales, building market share, identifying product end-users, or dominating channel competition, this guide details a variety of incentive program practices for every business goal.
Noted in the final chapter of the book, incentive rewards, while confirmed to attract channel partners and motivate sales, must be implemented through defined channel strategy in order to prove effective. Like any relationship, accessibility and continued growth are cited as key to successful partner engagement in a channel incentive program.
"Channel incentive programs require an easy-to-deploy and easy-to-use platform that can support creative thinking, dynamic changes, data collection and on-going analysis," writes Mark Herbert. "This report attempts to synthesize and share our insights, our best practices, and our advice for harnessing channel incentive programs to achieve mutually beneficial results."
To download a free copy of the Channel Incentive Playbook, please visit:
https://www.incentivesolutions.com/channel-incentive-plan-examples/
About Incentive Solutions
Founded in Atlanta, GA in 1994, Incentive Solutions is on a mission: "To inspire growth – for our clients and our employees." A leader in the incentive technology development space, Incentive Solutions uses millions of exciting online rewards, incentive travel promotions, gift card incentives, and innovative software platforms to help manufacturers and distributors increase sales, capture mindshare, build customer loyalty, and improve data collection throughout their channel. For more information, visit https://www.incentivesolutions.com/.



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Brightspot Strategy's new survey of college students shows how the impact of Covid-19 has impacted first-generation, low income and minority students in several academic, social and support areas

NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
A new survey of students at four-year colleges by brightspot strategy, which works with colleges to transform their student experience by better connecting their people, programs, and places shows that students have a slightly less favorable view of their college experience after the Covid-19 outbreak, increasingly view their college as not worth the money but nonetheless are planning to return for fall classes.
The survey of 500 college students explores key findings including:
Overall Student Satisfaction - Nearly three-quarters (74%) of students are satisfied with their overall college experience, down only slightly from the 78% who reported being satisfied in brightspot's 2018 Snapshot.
College Worth the Money - Perception of college value is down significantly, however as the percentage of students who think their education is "definitely" or "probably" not worth the cost has nearly doubled as a result of Covid-19. Only 15% of students said they thought their education was not worth the money before Covid-19, now 27% say it is not. And less than 40% of surveyed students say their college experience is currently worth the cost.
Plans for the Fall - Even with perceived value in decline, a full 81% of non-graduating students say they plan to return to their institutions for the fall, which is exactly the average retention rate in previous years. Adult learners (25+) say they are less likely than younger students to return in the fall, 67% to 88%.
Future Online Learning - Half of all students reported that the shift to online learning was a major challenge but that does not appear to be making much of a difference on their interest in studying online in the future. Nearly a third of all students (31%) say they are more likely to learn online in the future and the same portion (31%) say they are less likely to do so. About 20% of students say they affirmatively plan to study online, which is up from the approximately 15% who are already doing so according to NCES.
Campus Culture, Services - The new survey also makes clear that students are struggling with the change brought on by Covid-19, specifically around campus life and culture. The biggest challenge, the students reported, was "separation from friends" with 57% of students saying it was either "extremely challenging" or "very challenging."
Further, while students rate academic programs as their top priority, "campus community" is second and it is also the aspect of college they view least positively right now. Only 65% rate their campus community experience as "good" or "very good" and just 53% of students are satisfied with their institution's efforts to foster community and belonging during the crisis. Students indicating a desire to transfer for the fall were the only group that rated "campus community" above academics as a college priority.
"Since this crisis started, we've talked with more than 60 college leaders about what's happening and what they can do to plan ahead," said Elliot Felix, Founder and CEO of brightspot strategy. "We've been stressing the importance of looking ahead to 2030 so decisions for the fall put them on the path to success and how to reopen their campuses with care by thinking about their spaces, student services, and systems together."
To download the report, please visit: https://www.brightspotstrategy.com/whitepaper/student-experience-snapshot-covid-19/
About brightspot strategy
For nearly a decade, brightspot strategy has reimagined higher education by working with more than 90 universities and colleges to transform their student experience by better connecting their people, programs, and places. To solve complex problems like enabling active learning, integrating student services, and accelerating innovation, their expert, interdisciplinary team brings an inclusive, participatory process that gets results. For more information visit: brightspotstrategy.com or follow us on Twitter @brightspotter or Linkedin.
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Juwai IQI today announced the launch of Juwai.asia, the first global portal for non-China Asian consumers who want to purchase real estate almost anywhere in the world. Chinese buyers are already served by the company's existing portal, Juwai.com, which since 2011 has become the largest Chinese portal for international real estate. Via the two portals, Juwai.asia and Juwai.com, Juwai IQI markets some 6 million listings per year from 91 countries to more than 3.3 million monthly users.

HONG KONG (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Juwai IQI today announced the launch of Juwai.asia, the first global portal for non-China Asian consumers who want to purchase real estate almost anywhere in the world. Chinese buyers are already served by the company's existing portal, Juwai.com, which since 2011 has become the largest Chinese portal for international real estate. Via the two portals, Juwai.asia and Juwai.com, Juwai IQI markets some 6 million listings per year from 91 countries to more than 3.3 million monthly users.
ASIAN BUYERS ARE MOST ACTIVE GLOBALLY
After the Chinese, other Asians are the most active cross-border real estate buyers in the world. Cross-border buyers —mostly from Asia— purchased 500,000 homes in the G7 countries alone in 2019, worth an aggregate value of US$250 billion. While the largest number of cross-border property buyers do originate in mainland China, significant numbers also come from the Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Taiwan, and from Singapore, India, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia.
Asia is the scene of wealth creation at a pace not seen anywhere else. Asia now has nearly the same number of ultra-high net worth individuals as Europe, but its population of the wealthy is growing at almost twice the rate as is Europe's: 44% versus 23%, respectively. In a survey conducted before the pandemic, the top five countries where wealthy Asians intend to purchase residential property are the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and Canada.
Non-China Asian buyers account for 20 per cent of the real estate buying enquiries that Juwai.com receives, compared to China's 71 per cent, the Americas' 4 per cent, Europe's 3 per cent, and the Middle East and Africa's approximately 1 per cent.
In the US, Asians including mainland and Hong Kong Chinese invested US$257.3 billion in residential real estate over the past decade. That far exceeds the next largest buyer group, Canadians, who acquired only about half that amount, $129 billion, of US real estate during the same period.
In the UK, foreigners are the predominant buyers of London's prime property market, accounting for 55 per cent of prime sales and spending £8.2 billion in Greater London during the second half of 2019.
In Australia, Asian investors, including mainland and Hong Kong Chinese, were officially cleared to acquire US$135 billion of real estate over the past decade. Apart from mainland and Hong Kong Chinese, the biggest Asian investors were from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and South Korea.
Singapore is a popular destination market for other Asian buyers, especially wealthy professionals and business owners due to its political stability and stable markets. Investment by less well-heeled buyers is discouraged by Singapore's high 20% foreign buyer stamp duty. Foreigners acquired 315 apartments in Singapore's prime core central region in the first nine months of 2019.
In New Zealand, Asian investors, including mainland and Hong Kong Chinese, in 2018 alone acquired homes worth US$1.1 billion. That's nearly double the US$620 million invested by Australians and nearly 10 times the $140 million acquired by UK buyers. Among the biggest sources of buyers are Singapore, Taiwan, and Korea.
In the UAE, Asian buyers from India, China, and Pakistan are the most numerous foreign property investors, apart from those from other Persian Gulf countries. Asians invest US$6.23 billion per year into Dubai alone, according to the most recent official data from the Dubai Land Department.
In Malaysia, eight of the top 10 foreign real estate investor groups hail from other parts of Asia. Official data on participation in the Malaysia My 2nd Home visa program reveals that citizens from mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, China; Japan; Bangladesh; Korea; and Singapore acquire more visas and likely also more Malaysian real estate than do those from any other part of the world.
The new Juwai.asia portal was launched in English and simplified Chinese, with further languages to come.
GEORG CHMIEL QUOTES
Juwai IQI Executive Chairman Georg Chmiel said:
"Juwai.com has been helping Chinese become residents of the world since 2011, and Juwai.asia will expand our mission into assisting not just Chinese but all Asians.
"Juwai.asia is the first truly global real estate portal for Asian buyers, with listings from 91 countries. Juwai.asia allows us to cover not only the No. 1 buyers' market of China but also the other top cross-border buyers' markets, which are nearly all in Asia.
"You can live in Kuala Lumpur and want a home in Perth, live in Singapore and want a home in Malaysia, or live in Delhi and want a home in Palo Alto. Wherever in Asia and wherever in the world do you want to purchase, now we can help you. Juwai.asia enables you to find your future home. It will connect you with local market agents and sources of financing. And, it will provide you with expert advice and market data.
"The Coronavirus pandemic has dealt a painful blow to economies all over the world. One bright spot for real estate markets is that the pandemic has also given added motivation to cross-border buyers from Asia."
DANIEL HO QUOTES
Juwai IQI Group Executive Director Daniel Ho said:
"Even before the launch of Juwai.asia, Juwai.com already served more than 3.3 million users per month, more Asian cross-border property buyers than any other portal or real estate company. Juwai IQI also advertises the largest number of global property listings targeted at Asian buyers, with 6 million listings per year from 91 countries and having a combined value of US$4 trillion. The more than 8,000 salespeople in our IQI network sold US$1 billion of property in 2019 and make up the largest network of real estate agents in Asia.
"Real estate agents and developers can now use Juwai IQI's end-to-end property advertising and sales solution to reach China's 1.4 billion people and the rest of Asia's 2.7 billion consumers. Marketing on Juwai.asia and Juwai.com creates buyer interest, while our in-house sales agents, events and services help you close the transaction.
"This new portal for the first time enables developers and agents to tap into the total Asian market. Juwai-IQI is a one-stop solution combining online and offline marketing and sales, now to buyers located everywhere in Asia.
"This is the first major strategic initiative taken by Juwai IQI since the merger between Juwai.com and IQI, which was announced in July 2019 and completed later that year. The merger of our two Asian superbrands made us the largest global marketplace for real estate buyers from Asia, both by number of users and customers."
KASHIF ANSARI QUOTES
IQI Global Group CEO Kashif Ansari said:
"Juwai.asia is a marketplace, not just a portal. This is the era of global asset allocation, and most high-net-worth individuals acquire international property for lifestyle, asset diversification and investment goals.
"The new Juwai.asia builds on the nearly 10 years of experience we have in Juwai.com providing buyers with high-quality listings in popular homebuying areas, exclusive professional reports, market data, and expert commentaries and advice.
"More than 8,000 real estate agents are members of the Juwai IQI team, so you could say that Juwai.asia was created by agents and for agents. We worked hard to maximize the ways in which agents benefit by using Juwai.asia, including by winning more listings, generating more buyer enquiry, or getting assistance in closing transactions with foreign buyers.
"Two Australians founded Juwai in 2011 when they realized that agents needed a better way to reach foreign buyers. At that time, the cross-border property buying boom was just getting underway, but agents had no way to market their listings directly to buyers from overseas."
"Real Estate is the new global currency, and more investors seek to diversify their investments. In 2019, Indian buyers spent US$6.9 billion on American residential real estate, making buyers from India the third-largest foreign buyer group in the USA, followed by Mexico, the UK, and the Europeans.
"We looked at the portals available in the market and created Juwai.asia to fill the gaps by addressing the unmet needs of buyers and sellers. Juwai.asia is the complete solution and the answer to the new world of global investment which we have all entered. We used everything we have learned as the largest proptech company in Asia to simplify the process by which Asians become global residents.
"We poured into Juwai.asia all the lessons we learned over the past 10 years of marketing property online via Juwai and selling it offline with our team at IQI. We understand the needs of consumers, which makes Juwai.asia more relevant for developers, corporates, individual investors and property agent. We use our AI and responsive technology to promote listings to the best qualified likely buyers."
********** About Juwai IQI
Juwai IQI is the holding company that operates the Asian real estate super-brands dedicated to empowering residents of Asia to become residents of the world: IQI and Juwai Limited. IQI is the No. 1 real estate network in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. IQI sold US$1 billion of property in 2019 and has more than 8,000 salespeople across 25 offices across 15 countries. Juwai Limited operates Juwai.com, the No. 1 Chinese marketplace for overseas property, and Juwai.asia, the first global portal for non-China Asian buyers. Juwai Limited advertises US$4 trillion of property from 91 countries every year. Visit http://juwaiiqiglobal.com for more information.



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A New Partnership with University of Pennsylvania and the Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) Foundation has announced a generous gift to establish the Penn Relapsing Polychondritis Fund, which will support a unique partnership between the University of Pennsylvania RP Program and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsored Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC).
With support from Race for RP, Nancy Linn and Neil Langberg, the Penn Relapsing Polychondritis Fund will expand these exceptional programs that will improve care for patients with RP. RP is an understudied, underdiagnosed, and undertreated systemic inflammatory disease that causes the body to attack its own cartilage and can prove fatal if left untreated.
"The absence of any clinical trials or other high-quality clinical research in relapsing polychondritis has greatly hampered advancing therapies and outcomes for patients with this rare disease," says Dr. Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Rheumatology at University of Pennsylvania and principal investigator of the VCRC.
"As a patient, I am extremely pleased the Foundation has implemented its plan to support research to advance a cure for relapsing polychondritis," said Nancy Linn, Chair of the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation. She added, "It is especially gratifying to be working with the internationally-recognized center of excellence at the University of Pennsylvania and the world-renowned leaders in the conduct of clinical and translational research."
"The Penn RP Program represents the RP Foundation's unwavering commitment to powerful research initiatives that improve patient care and relentlessly advance the path to a cure," said David Bammert, President of the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation. "It also provides our philanthropic partners with the unprecedented opportunity to support substantive RP research programs as well as the Foundation's awareness and educational initiatives."
The Penn RP Program will allow researchers to pursue important projects, including the development of a world-class referral center to examine the impact of the microbiome on RP disease activity. Eligible patients will be enrolled in a longitudinal study using the existing infrastructure of the VCRC, which is comprised of an integrated group of academic medical centers, patient support organizations, and clinical research resources dedicated to conducting clinical research, with participating centers around the United States and Canada.
At the University of Pennsylvania, patients with RP will have the opportunity to be evaluated by multiple subspecialties in a coordinated patient-centered manner. Along with Dr. Merkel, patient evaluations will be led by Dr. Shubhasree Banerjee, a faculty member in the Penn Division of Rheumatology who received prior advanced training in the evaluation and management of RP.
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About Relapsing Polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a debilitating and sometimes fatal systemic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body. The disease affects multiple organs, particularly cartilaginous structures such as the ears, nose, airways and joints as well as eyes, skin, heart valves and brain. The cause of RP is unknown and there is no cure for RP. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/RP_Poster.
About Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation
The RP Foundation's purpose is to facilitate education, awareness and research initiatives that improve the quality of life for patients with RP. For more information, visit https://www.polychondritis.org.
About Race for RP
Race for RP supports research and awareness programs for relapsing polychondritis and related diseases. For more information, visit RaceforRP.org or Facebook.com/raceforrp/. Follow Race for RP on Instagram, @RaceforRP.
About the Penn Vasculitis Center and the Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium        
Under the direction of Dr. Peter A. Merkel, the Penn Vasculitis Center is an internationally recognized center of excellence for the care and management of patients with all forms of vasculitis. The Center conducts cutting-edge clinical and translational research in vasculitis. The Center also hosts the Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium, the world's foremost clinical research infrastructure for vasculitis, and a founding member of the NIH Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network, an integrated group of academic medical centers and patient support organizations dedicated to conducting clinical research. The VCRC conducts clinical trials, large observational studies, biomarker and genomic investigations, epidemiologic analyses, and other forms of research in over 100 centers worldwide.



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Regional Emerging Dental DSO Company, Primadent poised for fast growth in the South Jersey Area, under the leadership of founder, James M Wiener, DMD

CHERRY HILL, N.J. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Primadent, A Premiere Dental DSO located in South Jersey, led by founder/ owner, Dr. James Wiener, DMD, is actively expanding their business through acquisitions in the South Jersey Market. At present, the company has 5 locations and will be adding on an additional 2 more this year. Their goal is to aggressively grow and have 10-20 locations in a 2-3 year period and become a mid sized DSO company in the New Jersey market.
"The marketplace is changing now and there are a lot of dentists selling their offices and there are a lot of staff out there looking for employment, so the KPI's line up perfectly with our vision," states founder, Dr James Wiener. In fact, through this pandemic which has kept all his locations closed, Wiener has been working at a feverish pace full time, to on board new locations and staff, especially dentists. "You really need to have a handle on the dental market and figure out exactly what's going on, and capitalize on the trends," he says.
Dr Wiener started his company in 2000 with a vision and a business plan. Twenty years in and with an unrivaled work ethic, he has built his dental company to 5 locations, with over 40 employees and 9 dentists. The company plans to emerge as a mid sized dental DSO in the marketplace in a defined period of time. Recently, he has recently taken on the role as CEO and Chief Clinical Director of the company. He works 80 hours plus/week, never takes any days off, and is fully focused on building his empire.
Primadent has created a unique feature that separates them from the competition and enables them to excel in the dental marketplace. It is the Ultimate Patient Experience, that takes each patient on personalized journey throughout the dental treatment process. This begins with the initial phone call and continues from first visit to the actual dental treatment and exit. They make this an exceptional experience to ensure patient retention. Primadent also has excellent internal marketing programs, that include their own in house dental discount plan, Share A Smile Cards and Primadent Gift Cards for VIP patients. They simply provide a total encompassing experience unrivaled in the marketplace.
"We have built a very strong culture within our company with patients and staff, which accounts for a lot of our success. I grew up middle class and always had a job when I was young, and always hustled to make a buck. Even now that I'm older, I still maintain the strong work ethic and our cultural values remain the same, which is a big driver for the company. Culture and revenues go hand in hand. And success comes with hard work and perseverance, and by being honest and taking care of your people," states Dr Wiener.
This emerging dental company sees wonderful things ahead in the near future, as they come out of the Covid-19 experience. Primadent is poised for fast growth and success, and they are a company to definitely watch in the South Jersey area.
For more information on Primadent, please go to http://www.primadentsmile.com
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GenoPalate and Edamam, two innovation companies in the nutrition industry, have formed a strategic partnership to make the world's largest food and recipe database accessible to people using their own genetic information to eat a healthier diet. This partnership puts both companies in the forefront of increasingly popular trend of personalized eating and nutrition.

MILWAUKEE AND NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
GenoPalate and Edamam have formed a strategic partnership to make the world's largest food and recipe database accessible to people using their own genetic information to eat a healthier diet.
The partnership puts both companies in the forefront of the increasingly popular trend of personalized eating and nutrition.
The alliance benefits both companies: Edamam is moving more seriously into the nutrigenomic space; GenoPalate customers will receive more variety, quality and quantity of food choices and the ability to integrate those foods into numerous recipes.
"This partnership will give our users a much wider range of information about food and nutritional content and a broader set of recipes that will help them do an even better job of eating for their biology," said Yi Sherry Zhang, Founder and CEO of GenoPalate, a Milwaukee genetics-based, data-driven personal nutrition company that uses customers' genetic, anthropometric and lifestyle data to help determine a personalized nutrition profile that shows them which foods are good and bad for their health.
"Our database of more than 750,000 foods and over 5 million recipes will be a powerful tool for GenoPalate members who are using modern genetic information to inform their eating decisions," said Victor Penev, Founder and CEO of Edamam, a New York-based company, providing nutrition data solutions to businsses in the food, health and wellness sectors.
Edamam continuously updates and enhances database, adding new items as they appear. More than 70,000 new food products enter the market place each year, although the majority do not survive beyond 3 months. By having deep and accurate data, Edamam helps its clients' consumers make sense of that ever-changing landscape.
Starting in the fall of 2020, GenoPalate members will be able to access the Edamam information through the company's mobile and web applications.
"Genomics takes us to the next phase of personalization. Very soon it will be used not only for eating and health, but also for many other aspects of our lifestyle," said Yi Sherry Zhang.
About Edamam
Edamam organizes the world's food knowledge and provides nutrition data services and value-added solutions to health, wellness and food businesses. Using a proprietary semantic technology platform, it delivers real-time nutrition analysis and diet recommendations via APIs. Edamam's technology helps customers answer for their clients the perennial question: "What should I eat?"
Edamam's partners and clients include Nestle, Amazon, The Food Network, The New York Times, Microsoft and Barilla.
For more information, visit http://www.edamam.com or developer.edamam.com.
About GenoPalate
GenoPalate, Inc. empowers customers to eat better and healthier through science and personalization. GenoPalate's simple home nutrition DNA test analyzes 100+ genetic markers that determine a person's specific needs for vital nutrients such as carbohydrates, vitamin D, and sodium. That combined with millions of nutritional variables produces a personalized report recommending foods that will provide the most potential benefit for a person's health. The company was founded in 2016 by Yi Sherry Zhang, a Ph.D. molecular biologist and former medical college assistant professor at Medical College of Wisconsin.
For more information, visit http://www.genopalate.com.



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SureSale's automotive certification-as-a-service platform was named "Innovation of the Year"

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
SureSale, the gold standard for quality used vehicles and purchase protection, won the Gold Stevie Award in the "Innovation of the Year" Business Services category in the 18th Annual American Business Awards. The category recognizes singular innovations in product development.
"The SureSale team is proud to receive this honor which validates our mission of enabling auto dealers to more easily certify more of their used vehicle inventory, while providing greater peace of mind to used car buyers," said SureSale President and Co-founder Jeffrey Schwartz. "We are particularly gratified that SureSale's innovation was recognized by this award. Our information-rich certification-as-a-service platform could not be timelier as transactions between consumers and auto dealers have, by necessity, become more digital and contactless."
SureSale bridges a major auto market gap by expanding the certified category to meet demand for Certified Pre-Owned vehicles (CPO) among the US' 40 million used car buyers. SureSale is poised to create a sea change in the ability of automobile dealers to earn consumer trust for a much larger percentage of their used vehicle inventory, while meeting and exceeding the needs of shoppers who want to "be sure" about their used vehicle purchase. SureSale's certification and marketing platform offers franchise and independent dealers across the US a turnkey program and technology that enables them to certify more of their used vehicle inventory. The platform, which helps to facilitate a more socially distanced purchasing process, provides vehicle history data, mobile vehicle inspections, and VIN specific data, including recalls, warranty coverages, and purchase protection, all presented through SureSale's industry leading, proprietary Comprehensive Auto Report (CAReport).
"Despite the toughest business conditions in memory, American organizations continue to demonstrate their commitment to innovation, creativity, and bottom-line results," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher. "This year's Stevie-winning nominations are full of inspiring stories of persistence, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and compassion. We celebrate all of their stories and look forward to showcasing them during our virtual awards ceremony on August 5."
The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning "crowned," the awards will be virtually presented to winners during a live event on Wednesday, August 5. Tickets for the virtual event are now on sale.
More than 230 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year's Stevie Award winners.
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2020 Stevie winners are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/ABA.
About SureSale
Founded and led by a team of automotive/tech innovators, SureSale has created the gold standard for quality used vehicles and purchase protection. Delivered through the industry's first, and only, Certification-as-a-Service platform, SureSale bridges a major auto market gap, dramatically expanding the certified category and meeting the growing demand for Certified Pre-Owned vehicles (CPO) among the US' 40 million used car buyers. SureSale's certification and marketing platform, which is supported nationally by the SureSale brand, offers franchise and independent dealers across the US a turnkey program and technology that enables them to certify more of their used vehicle inventory. Each SureSale Certified vehicle comes with a CAReport (Comprehensive Auto Report), the single source of truth on the past history, present condition and future assurance of a used car, as well as comprehensive warranty and purchase protection. SureSale is based in Santa Monica, CA. Visit https://www.suresale.com/ for more information.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East 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 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
SureSale Media Contact:
Angela Jacobson, mWEBB Communications, angela@mwebbcom.com, (714) 454-8776
Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, melanie@mwebbcom.com, (949) 307-1723



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The high performance CAPA13R delivers powerful 3D and 4K graphics through the integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega graphics with support of DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. It has a quad display capability through two HDMI, one DisplayPort and one LVDS interfaces. It also offers rich features, with multiple expansion interfaces and I/Os. It is versatile and suits a wide variety of applications including medical imaging, optical quality control, 3D simulators, video surveillance, digital signage and kiosks/POS. The CAPA13R offers unmatched values through its rich features, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, exceptional reliability and personalized engineering assistance for project support.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Axiomtek, a leading design and manufacturing company of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, is proud to introduce the CAPA13R, a powerful 3.5", full-featured embedded motherboard that is powered by the onboard AMD RYZEN Embedded V1807B/V1605B processor with AMD Radeon RX Vega graphics, making it well-suited for graphics-intensive applications and a wide variety of applications including medical imaging, optical quality control, 3D simulators, video surveillance, digital signage, kiosks/POS and many more. It is a truly unique embedded SBC with great versatility and a unique design. Its reversed onboard CPU is attached on the rear side of the board to aid with heat dissipation and offers flexibility for easy system integration especially in space constraint enclosure. It is an ideal solution for systems integrators, medical device and automation equipment makers who look for an easy-to-deploy compact board with great return on investment. The CAPA13R offers unmatched values through its rich features, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, exceptional reliability and personalized engineering assistance for project support.
The high performance CAPA13R delivers powerful 3D and 4K graphics through the integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega graphics with support of DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. It has a quad display capability through two HDMI, one DisplayPort and one LVDS interfaces. It also offers multiple expansion interfaces with one M.2 Key E slot for wireless modules and one M.2 key B slot for storage cards. For connections and communications, the CAPA13R has four GbE LANs, one RS-232, one RS-232/422/485, two USB 3.1 Gen2, two USB 2.0, one SATA-600, 8-channel DIO, one HD audio and one SMBus compatible with I2C. The feature-rich CAPA13R has one 260-pin SO-DIMM socket that supports up to 16GB of DDR4-2400 (V1605B) and DDR4-3200 (V1807B) memory. It also offers a wide operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F), a +12V DC power input, a built-in watchdog timer and hardware monitoring features to monitor temperature, voltage, fan speed and more. The CAPA13R supports Windows 10 and Linux.
"The new AMD RYZEN Embedded V1000 series is the best choice for embedded solutions that require a high-resolution display and full-graphics feature, and offers the benefits of a smaller footprint," said Michelle Mi, Product Manager of Embedded Board and Technology Business Unit at Axiomtek. "The CAPA13R has four GbE LAN ports to connect with industrial cameras and four independent displays for graphics-oriented applications, like medical imaging, machine vision for factory automation, digital signage, gaming and graphics-driven kiosks. In addition, its rich I/Os, scalability and low profile design offers a high level of versatility to help system integrators drive their projects forward."
The CAPA13R is now available. For more information, please visit us.axiomtek.com or contact us at solutions@axiomtek.com.
Some Key Features:

Scalable AMD RYZEN Embedded V1807B and V1605B processors

One DDR4 SO-DIMM for up to 16GB of system memory

Feature-rich with four GbE LANs, M.2 Key E (PCIe x1, USB 2.0), M.2 Key B (SATA default, PCIe x2 for option, USB 2.0), one RS-232, one RS-232/422/485, two USB 3.1 Gen2 and two USB 2.0

Wide operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Supports quad-view display with two HDMIs, one DisplayPort and one LVDS

About Axiomtek Co., Ltd
Axiomtek Co., Ltd. established in 1990, is one of the world's leading designers/manufacturers of embedded industrial computer products. From its origin as a turnkey systems integrator specializing in data acquisition and control systems, Axiomtek has trended with the IIoT evolution by offering smart industrial computer solutions and value-added services for a variety of mission-critical industries including transportation, medical, industrial automation, power utilities and renewable energy, digital signage, network appliances, gaming and retail/POS/Kiosks. The company has more than 60 distributor and technology partners globally. Axiomtek offers industrial computer platforms, single board computers and system on modules, fanless and rugged embedded systems, intelligent transportation systems, EtherCAT Master Controllers, IoT gateway devices, touch panel computers, medical grade PCs, digital signage OPS players, industrial network and network appliances and casino gaming platforms.
Axiomtek USA headquarters is located in City of Industry, Calif. Established in 1994, the subsidiary incorporates product integration and logistics as well as a wide range of service offerings including design assistance, technical support and return merchandise assistance. Axiomtek Systems in Methuen, MA, the company's Eastern regional headquarters, has added a high level of expertise on COTS integration and a variety of value-added engineering services to Axiomtek USA's comprehensive suite of capabilities. Axiomtek USA has become the premier service provider for systems integration assistance and project management.



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The Los Angeles-based weight loss clinic comments on a recent article that COVID-19 is only one of many serious illnesses made worse by obesity.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
A May 20 article on UPI reports on a recent study's findings that obesity worsens coronavirus symptoms, including a threefold risk of causing a pulmonary embolism, or blood clot in the lungs. The exact cause for this is still not fully understood, but the study's researchers hypothesize that the relationship between obesity and inflammation in the body, particularly regarding a patient's vital organs, may be to blame. COVID-19 is already known to produce severe complications in some patients, including significant inflammation and a cytokine storm, which is essentially when the patient's own immune system releases too many disease-fighting cells at once, causing significant or even fatal collateral damage. Unfortunately, obesity is thought to worsen these symptoms by a great deal. Los Angeles-based weight loss clinic West Medical says that, in light of the coronavirus pandemic and these findings, fighting obesity is more important than ever.
West Medical says that many problems associated with obesity have already been well established, including a higher risk for heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis, diabetes, infertility, cancer, gastrointestinal ailments, and many more. The addition of a higher risk for coronavirus complications, the center says, only adds more urgency for individuals struggling with obesity to seek medical assistance if dieting and exercise are proving ineffective.
Many treatments exist for assisting those battling obesity, the center says. These treatments range from less-invasive gastric balloons, which are carefully inserted into the patient's stomach via their esophagus, to dramatic reworkings of the patient's gastrointestinal system, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. West Medical says that most patients can choose from a variety of different treatment options specifically suited to their needs. The weight loss center says that no matter the course of treatment, patients should expect supremely professional and caring assistance every step of the way. This level of support and personalized care, West Medical says, plays a vital role in a patient's weight loss journey.
Regarding the treatment options themselves, West Medical says that each serves a niche role in a metaphorical toolbox. Gastric balloons tend to be better options for patients who either do not qualify for or do not want to undergo bariatric surgery. However, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery are arguably the most effective methods of treatment for individuals who fit the definition of severe obesity. West Medical says that ultimately, treatment options are left up to the patient and their doctor.
Readers can learn more about West Medical by visiting their website at https://westmedical.com/ or by calling (855) 690-0565.



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Jackson Cross will leverage Tango's software to support clients' strategic lease portfolio management

DALLAS (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Tango, the leader in Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Store Lifecycle Management (SLM) is pleased to announce that they have entered into a partnership with Jackson Cross Partners. Jackson Cross, one of the premier lease data management firms that will leverage Tango's Lease Administration & Accounting Software solution to manage their hosted clients' real estate portfolios.
Jackson Cross works with our clients across many technology platforms and we have partnered with the Tango team for the last ten years. "As we broadened our Lease Accounting support practice, we felt that the new TA platform provided the best combination of function, configurability, and growth for our client group where we host their lease administration data," explained Louis Battagliese, the Managing Partner at Jackson Cross. "Going beyond the operational requirements of managing a lease portfolio, the partnership will provide the information and the tools we require to help optimize our clients' portfolio, reduce their costs and provide long-term value."
Leveraging Tango's software, Jackson Cross will provide its clients with capabilities beyond the day-to-day requirements of managing a lease portfolio, enabling them to leverage readily available lease data to inform broader real estate strategy decisions including lease negotiations and renewals, while ensuring compliance to the new lease accounting standards, FASB ASC 842 and IFRS 16.
Jackson Cross also values Tango's full lifecycle solution which supports all areas of real estate and facilities strategy and management. By partnering with Tango, Jackson Cross can be assured that they will have access to all the tools required to facilitate their future growth and client requirements particularly with Transaction Management.
"We approach all of our partnerships through the same lens – they are as much about people as about technology and our relationship with Jackson Cross is no exception," said Pranav Tyagi, President & CEO, Tango. "The Jackson Cross team has a unique platform that is committed to data integrity and utilizing the data to inform the best portfolio decisions with the client. We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship and their selection of the Tango platform provides an outstanding bundled solution for lease and portfolio management in the marketplace going forward."
About Jackson Cross Partners
Jackson Cross Partners is a full service corporate real estate company, providing transaction and consulting services to companies of all sizes. With specific expertise in the new FASB and IASB Lease Accounting Standards, Jackson Cross helps clients during their adoption projects, and with ongoing compliance requirements.
About Tango
The leader in Store Lifecycle Management and Integrated Workplace Management System software, Tango unites analytics, real estate, lease accounting, facilities and space management into a single platform. We have worked with more than 500 leading brands in 140 countries, and bring that knowledge and those best practices to our cloud-based SaaS and mobile solution



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Envoy Mortgage announced that Dani Hernandez, a nationally recognized mortgage underwriting expert, is joining the company.

HOUSTON (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Envoy Mortgage announced that Dani Hernandez is joining the company. Hernandez is a nationally recognized mortgage underwriting, guidelines and content creation expert. She brings substantial guideline knowledge to Envoy, having served most recently as a Consultant for Ludwig Plus and previously as Marketing and Communications Director for Freddie Mac, as well as a routine contributor for HousingWire's blog, "Ask the Underwriter."
Hernandez has spent over five years working with superior mortgage fintech companies to create an unmatched user experience for borrowers and lenders. Her synchronized approach to the consumer mortgage experience supports digital mortgage technology to provide the most efficient loan process available. Hernandez's addition to Envoy will further cement the company's commitment to best-in-class operational workflow and defect free loan manufacturing.
As a weekly Content Developer for HousingWire's blog "Ask the Underwriter," Hernandez submits articles and topics that achieve multiple top answers on Google and over 17,000 blog views each month, as she provides factual and impartial answers to loan originators and real estate agents.
"I met Dani two years ago at the NEXT conference in Dallas and was blown away by her knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for our industry, credit and borrowers. I knew I wanted to work with her! I am so proud that Dani chose to become part of what we are building at Envoy," said Envoy COO, Kim Hoffman, CMB, AMP.
About Envoy Mortgage:
Founded in 1997, Envoy Mortgage is an independently owned national mortgage lender headquartered in Houston, TX dedicated to serving retail originators exclusively to allow them to serve their customers and grow their businesses. As a Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie approved seller/servicer, Envoy offers a full menu of loan products with locations across the U.S. Licensed in 48 states, Envoy branches deliver outstanding customer service while offering a full menu of loan products with the tools, expertise and technology needed to support all functions of the mortgage process. More information is available at https://www.envoymortgage.com. Envoy Mortgage, Ltd. NMLS #6666.



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Asset Panda has released a new fixed asset audit tool that helps companies get up-to-date equipment information from their teams no matter where they're located

FRISCO, TEXAS (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Asset Panda dramatically transformed its fixed asset audit tool on May 16, making it easier than ever for businesses to get up-to-date information about their equipment no matter where it's located.
Asset Panda offers unlimited user seats in a robust but easy to use asset tracking application that runs on desktop and mobile devices. It helps companies in all industries with the critically important task of keeping track of valuable assets like laptops, tools, and lawnmowers.
After months of market research, customer engagement, and extensive testing they released a new and improved audit tool that allows companies to rapidly create and conduct more accurate fixed asset audits directly from their smartphones.
The new audit generation tool acts as a wizard that lets users set up audits in 3 easy steps. This enables users to set the foundation for clearer and more accurate reporting. That reporting can be accessed in a new audit dashboard that provides an overview of all their audit records with drill-down capabilities for more detail. Audits can also be easily duplicated and scheduled to happen on a recurring basis to improve compliance and drastically reduce time spent on manual audit creation.
During interviews, Asset Panda's clients requested the ability to get an audit up and running as quickly as possible. The new tool addresses that concern by offering prefilled defaults that make quick audits as simple as choosing what you want to audit and tapping "Start Audit."
The item burndown list is a powerful new addition to the audit interface that takes the guesswork out of the scanning process and displays progress in real-time. A status field displays completed and uncompleted items while a new pop up prompt prevents users from double scanning items.
Audits can now be assigned by administrators to individual users so they can only make changes to the audits assigned to them. Combined with the ability to add GPS pin-drop data when barcodes are scanned, the system provides visibility into who audited what and where to improve accountability throughout the process.
"Giving teams universal access to audit tools from any location is crucial in a time of unprecedented remote work," said Rex Kurzius, CEO of Asset Panda. "We've been hard at work on creating the best audit tool in the industry and these new capabilities, combined with unlimited user seats, are going to help our clients immensely."
For more information on the new audit tool, click here
About Asset Panda
Asset Panda is a cloud-based asset tracking and management platform designed to help the world work smarter. Asset Panda provides a simple, but robust strategic solution that saves companies an average of two hours per day with an 800% ROI. Asset Panda is committed to providing its customers with outstanding customer service and a constantly improving product.

"We've been hard at work on creating the best audit tool in the industry and these new capabilities, combined with unlimited user seats, are going to help our clients immensely."



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Nerdery's holistic cloud migration service was honored as part of the 2020 American Business Awards

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Nerdery, a leading digital consultancy, was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie Award in the Migration as a Service category in the 2020 American Business Awards. Nerdery was selected for its agnostic and holistic consulting approach to cloud migration.
From initial analysis and discovery, all the way to execution and delivery, Nerdery clients receive a dedicated team of professionals who guide them through the entire cloud transformation project. Nerdery helps clients navigate through an array of cloud adoption choices, taking into consideration the client's industry, the applications the business leans on the most, and its long-term goals.
"At Nerdery, we know our clients have unique business needs, which is why we help them design the cloud environment that best fits their business model," said Sean Feeney, cloud practice director at Nerdery. "By staying up to date on the latest trends and services, our team of experts drive decision making with our clients based on what will provide them with the most efficiency, security and cost savings. From there, we stand by them through the entire cloud migration process to ensure they see the most return on investment and to consider the benefits of innovative cloud services like artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation."
The premier business awards program received more than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in nearly every industry for consideration in a wide range of categories. The winners were determined by the average scores of more than 230 professionals worldwide in a three-month judging process. Nerdery received high scores for its ability to build client trust and migrate quickly and easily to multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
"It's refreshing to see a provider-agnostic consultancy," said a judge assigned to Nerdery's nomination. "Typically you have to select your provider and then find the best consultant, or multiple consultants, in the target areas. Nerdery has capabilities and expertise across providers in order to guide their customers to the best decision."
Beyond recognition for its cloud services, Nerdery was also named a finalist in the 2020 SIIA CODiE Awards in the Best Event Technology Solution category for its work in developing the digital experience, an app and web interface, for Google Cloud Next. The final solution, which allowed attendees to book sessions and watch live streams, resulted in 33,000 app downloads (up 32% from 2018) and 300,000 livestreamers. In anticipation for this year's virtual event, Google Cloud Next '20: OnAir, Nerdery is building on this digital experience to accommodate nine weeks of 200 virtual sessions.
For more information about Nerdery's cloud services and digital product development offerings, visit https://www.nerdery.com/offerings/.    
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About Nerdery
Nerdery is a digital business consultancy. We take companies from today to their digital future, working at the leading edge of strategy, design and technology to help clients evolve and thrive. By focusing on business outcomes, Nerdery crafts impactful digital experiences and infrastructures that accelerate digital transformations, innovations, modernizations and operational initiatives. Nerdery was founded in 2003 and has offices in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Phoenix.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East 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 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.



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The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California San Diego will be using Bright Cluster Manager from Bright Computing to manage the facility's newest supercomputer, called 'Expanse'. The Bright Cluster Manager software platform will enable Expanse to balance and manage resource diversity across virtually all domains of their science and engineering users, maximizing resource utilization and increasing workload efficiency for research scientists across the country and beyond.

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Today, Bright Computing, a global leader in Linux Cluster automation and management software for HPC and machine learning, announced that the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California San Diego will be using Bright Cluster Manager to manage the facility's newest supercomputer, called 'Expanse'. The Bright Cluster Manager software platform will enable Expanse to balance and manage resource diversity across virtually all domains of their science and engineering users, maximizing resource utilization and increasing workload efficiency for research scientists across the country and beyond. Expanse will enter production in the fall of 2020 and be available to tens-of-thousands of researchers across the U.S. through the National Science Foundation's Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment.
SDSC is a leader and pioneer in high-performance and data-intensive computing, providing cyberinfrastructure resources, services, and expertise to the national research community, academia, and industry. Expanse is a response to the National Science Foundation (NSF) call for a system that will provide computing capacity for research workloads serving a diverse set of end users. SDSC's workload includes everything from modest scale batch jobs of tens of cores, to several thousand cores, to high-throughput computing jobs from the Open Science Grid, which are characterized by tens of thousands of single-core jobs. Part of the mission at SDSC is to support real-world research solutions for critical activities such as COVID-19 research. They also handle data analysis of experimental facilities such as the LIGO Gravitational Wave Conservatory, and the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
"With Expanse, SDSC has made a strategic decision to partner with Bright Computing to leverage their deep bench of expertise and technical support, " explains SDSC Deputy Director Shawn Strande. "As the number and complexity of HPC systems we operate has grown, we need systems management tools that keep up with the technological rate of change. With Bright Cluster Manager, we're able to spend less time on systems administration and more time helping users be productive. An hour saved in a systems administration task is an hour we can spend on user-facing activities like I/O optimization or implementing a complex job workflow."
Bright Cluster Manager will provide comprehensive management of the Expanse system, enabling SDSC to administer its HPC resources as a single entity, provisioning the hardware, operating systems, and workload managers from a single unified web interface. Bright will also provide SDSC with access to:

Bright Autoscaler, which will enable Expanse to operate as both an HPC cluster and a Kubernetes cluster, supporting heterogeneous computing environments that combine Expanse with remote instruments, data sources, and edge devices.

Cloud Bursting, which will support SDSC's expansion into the public cloud, enabling users to access the vast computational and data resources via direct scheduler integration with Expanse.

SDSC operates systems at the highest levels of availability and utilization, and Bright's monitoring and health checking will ensure that the entire cluster will continue to operate at peak efficiency throughout its life cycle.
Expanse provides 5 petaflops of peak performance with Dell EMC PowerEdge servers with AMD EPYC processors and NVIDIA V100 GPUs. The system has been designed to provide high performance and data movement across a diversity of applications.
"SDSC is paving the way for groundbreaking research that is providing real solutions across the spectrum of science and engineering, and we here at Bright Computing enjoy helping them solve some of the world's toughest challenges. In choosing Bright Cluster Manager to underpin the Expanse system, SDSC will be able to deploy, manage, and monitor their clusters quickly and efficiently, and keep it running reliably throughout its lifecycle," said Dan Kuczkowski, Sr. Vice President of Sales at Bright Computing.
To learn more about Bright Computing and Bright Cluster Manager, visit http://www.brightcomputing.com or email us directly at info@brightcomputing.com
About SDSC
SDSC, located on the campus of UC San Diego, is a leader and pioneer in high-performance and data-intensive computing, providing cyberinfrastructure resources, services, and expertise to the national research community, academia, and industry. SDSC supports hundreds of multidisciplinary programs spanning a wide variety of domains, from astrophysics and earth sciences to disease research and drug discovery. In late 2020 SDSC will launch its newest National Science Foundation-funded supercomputer, Expanse. At over twice the performance of Comet, Expanse supports SDSC's theme of 'Computing without Boundaries' with a data-centric architecture, public cloud integration, and state-of-the-art GPUs for incorporating experimental facilities and edge computing.
About Bright Computing
Bright Computing is the leading provider of platform-independent commercial cluster management software. Bright Cluster Manager, Bright Cluster Manager for Data Science, and Bright OpenStack automate the process of installing, provisioning, configuring, managing, and monitoring clusters for HPC, data analytics, machine learning, and OpenStack environments. Bright's products are deployed in data centers around the world for organizations in healthcare, manufacturing, oil and gas, energy, pharmaceutical, financial, academic, and government. Bright has reseller agreements and technology partnerships with leading enterprise IT providers, including Dell/EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Cray, Intel, Huawei, Fujitsu, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon.
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Workers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences are considered essential during this time of the COVID-19 crisis. Electricraft, Inc., the San Luis Obispo electricians, has been supporting Central Coast communities since 1984 and is proud to be able to continue helping during this stressful time.

PASO ROBLES, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Workers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences are considered essential during this time of the COVID-19 crisis. Electricraft, Inc., the San Luis Obispo electricians, has been supporting Central Coast communities since 1984 and is proud to be able to continue helping during this stressful time.
Electricraft team members have always been respectful of customer's homes and businesses, working safely and efficiently, cleaning up at the end of the job and following all safety requirements. The company continues safety practices by maintaining social distancing and wearing all of the necessary protective equipment.
"The health and safety of our customers, our community and our team are always important to us," said Electricraft Vice President Jake Treder. "We will continue the safest practices possible."
Just because people are staying at home doesn't mean there are no electrical problems. The same measures to follow to prevent electrical emergencies need to continue to be followed. Since the family is at home more hours than usual, stresses can be put on electrical systems. It's important to know what the warning signs that there may be problems in the electrical system. These signs include:

Smoke or sparks coming from an electrical outlet, appliance, light fixture or cord.

Flickering lights, or circuit breakers that flip off.

Following this list of safety precautions will help keep families safe from electrical accidents:

Replace damaged power cords, including extension cords. Some power cords might be repaired, depending on the extent of damage. Always unplug any power tool or electrical appliance before examining the cord. Rely on expert advice about repairs.

Don't overload outlets. Each outlet is designed to deliver a certain amount of power. Plugging in too many devices increases the possibility of fire or an explosion of sparks.

If an extension cord is necessary, follow all the safety procedures for safe use.

Keep electrical equipment away from water. Water conducts electricity and touching a wet appliance or standing in water near an appliance can cause electrocution.

Put tamper-resistant safety caps on unused electrical outlets and keep cords away from children. Follow the Electrical Safety Foundation International safety tips for children and electricity.

Electricraft is available 24-hours for emergency repairs and continues to provide regular electrician services by appointment.

Family owned and operated the San Luis Obispo electrical company has been providing exceptional repair, installation and general electrical construction since it was founded. Fully insured and licensed with a large bonding capacity the Electricraft team and state certified electricians have a combined 300+ years of general electrical construction, service, project management, and turnkey design/build experience.
There is no project too big or too small for the experienced staff at Electricraft – from repairing light fixtures in homes, to installing the latest solar technology, to large industrial electrical construction.
Electricraft, Inc.
200 Suburban Rd., Suite A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-8224
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New Digital Marketing and Advertising Veteran Brings Along 20 Years of Luxury, Beverage and Spirit Brand Expertise

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Ignite Visibility, a top-rated digital marketing and advertising agency, is pleased to announce the hiring of Oscar Lutteroth as Director, Creative & Interactive Social Media. Oscar brings to the team more than twenty years of marketing experience working with a wide array of top B2B and B2C brands.
Oscar earned his bachelor's degree from USC Marshall School of Business, then launched a full service advertising agency working with major brands like Red Bull and Nissan. After more than ten years of living and working in Los Angeles, he returned to San Diego. Oscar continued to focus on luxury, beverage and spirit brands as a partner at The Lambesis Agency, where he has worked for the last nine years on well-known brands like SKYY Vodka, Grand Marnier and Coca Cola.
"Digital marketing has matured into a space that requires impactful creative, innovative thinking and measurable results," says Oscar. "Joining the Ignite Visibility team allows us to succeed in this evolved space by integrating my branding and creative experience with their best in class services to develop and offer a new range of services to our existing and future clients."
John Lincoln, CEO of Ignite Visibility, agrees that Oscar's impressive skill set will soon benefit the company's diverse clientele, "We are thrilled to have a true creative titan who has worked with some of the biggest and most iconic brands in the world now here at Ignite Visibility. This allows us to meet the demand of clients who consistently request photography, video and stunning websites. It also allows us to create better ads, imagery and interactive content than ever before. His work with Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Tacori, SKYY Vodka and more made Oscar an easy choice for this role."
Originally from Mexico, Oscar first moved to San Diego when he was eight years old. He currently resides in Chula Vista with his wife Christina, his two sons Sebastian and Felix and their cat Mistico. In his spare time, Oscar is an avid sports fan, rooting for the Padres and the Lakers. He also enjoys classic films, traveling through Mexico, cooking, wine tasting (particularly in Valle de Guadalupe) and collecting sneakers.
To discover Ignite Visibility's wide range of digital marketing and advertising services, visit https://ignitevisibility.com/.
About Ignite Visibility:
Launched in 2013 by co-founders John Lincoln and Krish Coughran, Ignite Visibility is a premier full service digital marketing agency based in San Diego, CA. They are not only one of the highest recommended agencies on Clutch.co, they are also recognized as one of the top digital marketing companies in the industry. Consistently named one of the top SEO, paid media, social media, email marketing and CRO companies in the USA, Ignite Visibility has used the same strategies they use for clients to become a three-time Inc. 5000 company (2017, 2018 and 2019). Their single-focused mission is to provide the most comprehensive offering coupled with the highest level of customer service in the industry. To learn more, visit https://ignitevisibility.com/.




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Aprio LLP, a nationally recognized top 50 CPA-led business advisory firm, announced the formation of Aprio Private Equity, an integrated service team and comprehensive offering designed to meet the growing needs of private equity and strategic buyers and sellers in the middle market.

ATLANTA (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
Aprio LLP, a nationally recognized top 50 CPA-led business advisory firm, announced the formation of Aprio Private Equity, an integrated service team and comprehensive offering designed to meet the growing needs of private equity and strategic buyers and sellers in the middle market. Building on Aprio's ten-year history of providing transaction advisory services, the team will provide fund services, post-merger integration services, portfolio services, and exit strategy services in addition to transaction advisory services to drive value at every stage of the investment lifecycle.
Averaging 80 transactions annually with buy and sell-side deals ranging from $1 million to $300 million, Aprio's dedicated private equity specialists leverage their breadth of domestic and international experience to help clients through all stages of the transaction lifecycle. Aprio's 40 plus private equity clients, ranging in fund sizes up to approximately $6 billion, invest in a variety of industries including Healthcare, Technology including software, Manufacturing & Distribution, Education, Retail & Hospitality, and Professional Services.
"Aprio Private Equity will draw on our advisory, audit and assurance, tax, wealth management and outsourced accounting services expertise to provide an integrated approach to our private equity clients that will create opportunities for improved financial and operational performance, minimized tax liabilities, and elevated marketplace credibility," said Richard Kopelman, CEO and Managing Partner of Aprio.
Aprio Private Equity is led by Michael Levy. Levy has 25 years of experience in audit, merger, acquisition, and divestiture due diligence and structuring. He has served clients across a variety of industries with transactions varying in size from $1 million to $10 billion.
"Our goal is to generate greater return for investors, and we saw an opportunity to expand on our full-service offering to help private equity firms find success in the post-COVID-19 world and beyond," said Levy. "Transaction markets continuously evolve in order to accommodate changing economic realities, so it's vital to improve deal performance and remove uncertainty from identified transaction risks while focusing on enhancing performance of existing investments."
As a part of Aprio Private Equity, the firm is launching a webinar series, called COVID-19 Private Equity Reset: Creating Value in a New World. The series will focus on topics including portfolio company performance improvement, COVID-19 related tax resources, evolving approaches to due diligence, cybersecurity, and restructuring and turnaround resources. For more information about Aprio Private Equity and to sign up for the webinar series, visit https://www.aprio.com/covid-19-private-equity.
About Aprio
Aprio is a premier full-service, CPA-led business advisory firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what's next. Aprio's associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourced accounting solutions and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Biosciences. In 65 years, Aprio has grown to over 550 team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio's teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 40 countries. In addition to its Atlanta headquarters, Aprio also operates in Birmingham, Ala. and Charlotte, Greensboro, Mt. Airy and Asheboro N.C. For more, visit https://www.aprio.com.

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Foundation announces grant to fund key initiatives to support COVID-19 global research programs

WAKEFIELD, MASS. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The i2b2 tranSMART Foundation, a global non-profit open-source foundation advancing the development of clinical and translational research through effective collaboration, has been awarded a grant to support the initial deployment of three key initiatives to advance COVID-19 research.
Professor Isaac Kohane, Chairman of the Department of BioMedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School and Chairman of the i2b2 tranSMART Foundation Board of Directors, said, "This significant grant marks a milestone for the Foundation as it joins the global community in offering significant new tools for the research community in their quest to find methods to treat patients and prevent future infections of the COVID-19 virus."
The global COVID-19 research initiatives are focused on providing the following capabilities:

tranSMART for Genomics Data and Analysis - within the next month, a public version of the tranSMART Platform v19 will be made available with existing public datasets of COVID-19, SARS and MERS genomics data. Research groups around the world will be invited to add their datasets. This project is a collaboration with Axiomedix. In making this data accessible across the global research community, researchers can directly examine previous studies and adjust and improve their planned studies and more quickly complete and evaluate their new findings. This genomic data and analysis will help to speed the path to further understand the virus, identifying better diagnoses and treatment and ultimately lead to more effective vaccines.

Searchable online profiles of researchers around the world studying COVID-19 - Since January, more than 6,000 journal articles from nearly 25,000 authors have been published about COVID-19. The Foundation will quickly deploy a website that contains searchable online profiles of every researcher worldwide and visualizations showing how they are connected using "Profiles," an open source program that creates a rapid research-ready portal. Researchers across the world can identify scientists conducting similar and complementary work and to potentially share results for more efficient and faster time to impact.

Harnessing the combined power of i2b2 and tranSMART query and analysis of clinical and genomics data - The organizations will work to improve the interoperability of i2b2 and tranSMART and streamline the installation process to help institutions join a growing community of sites that are leveraging their EHR and genomic data for COVID-19 research. This project, when completed, will offer the full power of i2b2 and tranSMART to be used by research groups to provide a significantly expanded suite of tools and analyses. This is the first step in realizing the vision that led to the merger of the i2b2 and tranSMART Foundation in 2017.

The funding for these projects was donated by Dell Technologies, in line with the company's focus on supporting those working to treat and contain COVID-19 around the world.
"These projects will each have a significant impact for the research teams who are working on COVID-19," said Diane Keogh, Executive Director of the i2b2 tranSMART Foundation. "We have been planning these projects but have not had sufficient funding to date. We can now deliver the first phases of all three within this year and integrated together they will not only help ongoing COVID-19 research projects but will help the research community in the future."
David Dimond, Healthcare-Life Sciences Chief Innovation Officer, Dell Technologies, said, "We are pleased to be able to support the acceleration of clinical and translational research across the globe to address the immediate challenges of COVID-19, while laying the groundwork to tackle future pandemics. Our long-term goal is to collaborate with the i2b2 tranSMART Foundation across its open source communities who are sharing clinical, genomic, complex waveform and medical imaging data to have a measurable and enduring impact on the acceleration of medical science and healthcare technology innovation."
For more information about these projects and their availability, please see the i2b2 tranSMART website at http://www.i2b2transmart.org.
About The i2b2 tranSMART Foundation - The i2b2 tranSMART Foundation is a global non-profit open-source organization focused on realizing the promise of precision medicine. It provides open-source software and databases representing more than 250 million patient lives to thousands of physicians and scientists worldwide. Its data and analytics platforms help academic, non-profit, healthcare, government and commercial research communities effectively conduct collaborative research. The Foundation is headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The i2b2 tranSMART Foundation can also be found on the web at i2b2 tranSMART Foundation Website.
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EBSCO FOLIO appointed to new UK Library Management Systems framework

IPSWICH, MASS. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has announced that Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC), the centre of procurement expertise for universities in Scotland, has appointed EBSCO to a competitive multi-supplier Library Management Systems framework agreement for university libraries in the United Kingdom. Institutions with membership of SUPC, LUPC, NWUPC, NEUPC or HEPWC may also use the framework. UK Institutions undertaking a competitive framework mini-competition will be able to evaluate a range of solutions including the option of FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) and EBSCO's expertise in implementing, hosting and providing services through EBSCO FOLIO Services.
Interested university institutions may obtain further information on the new Library Management System framework, ITS 1028 AP, from the education Buyer Portal websites below:
"HE Contracts", England, Wales, and NI
https://www.hecontracts.co.uk/login
"APUC Buyers Portal", Scotland
http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/contracts
EBSCO's FOLIO Services is available to institutions looking to implement FOLIO, an open services LSP created by a community of librarians, developers and service providers. EBSCO's FOLIO Services provides institutions around the world with resources to host and support the library services platform with a suite of services. These services include system implementation and data migration, maintenance and hosting in the Amazon Web Service (AWS), and a team of specialists on call. EBSCO's FOLIO Services provides libraries with guidance and ease in adopting the open source technology.
EBSCO Information Services Executive Vice President of FOLIO and Research SaaS, Gar Sydnor says EBSCO has long supported open source systems and has been a stakeholder in the FOLIO project from the beginning. "EBSCO contributed substantially to the leadership and development of FOLIO. This involvement enables us to support libraries that are looking for an alternative to current system choices by offering an open source solution backed by a company with decades of experience working with libraries."
By leveraging EBSCO's FOLIO Services, implementation expertise, and hosting and maintenance services, libraries have expert options for adopting FOLIO.
About FOLIO
FOLIO is a collaborative effort among libraries, vendors, developers and consortia that leverages open source technology and a community-based effort to redefine library services and innovate based on library futures. By building on what libraries need and by leveraging library expertise as well as vendor capacity and velocity, FOLIO is designed to move libraries forward, build on the services they provide and redefine the role libraries play within their institution. FOLIO also levels the playing field and makes open source technology available to all institutions regardless of size or staffing. FOLIO brings vendors together to innovate and host services for customers and introduces open source as a service to libraries. To sign up to participate or receive more information go to http://www.folio.org.
About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100 countries. EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) provides each institution with a comprehensive, single search box for its entire collection, offering unparalleled relevance ranking quality and extensive customization. EBSCO is also the preeminent provider of online research content for libraries, including hundreds of research databases, historical archives, and clinical decisions tools serving millions of end users at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of electronic journals & books for libraries, with subscription management for more than 360,000 serials, including more than 57,000 e-journals, as well as online access to more than 1,500,000 e-books. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: http://www.ebsco.com. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries, Inc., a family owned company since 1944.
For more information, please contact:
Kathleen McEvoy
Vice President of Communications
(800) 653-2726 ext. 2594
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Patients currently enrolled in ongoing clinical trials for medical conditions other than COVID-19 report experiencing changes as a result of the pandemic such as telemedicine, study medication delivered to their homes, and the use of smartphone apps.

BOSTON (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
The recent public healthcare crisis has generated an increasing amount of attention on the topic of clinical research. In light of this, CISCRP conducted a brief survey among the public and patients in April 2020 to assess the impact of the pandemic on clinical research perceptions and experiences. The final report can be accessed here.
Five hundred diverse individuals in the United States and a few select countries in Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy) completed the survey. Eighteen percent of the respondents have clinical trial experience. Of those who have participated in clinical research, more than half (56%) are currently enrolled in a clinical trial for COVID-19. Where appropriate, comparisons were made to the baseline 2019 Perceptions & Insights Study, a biennial large-scale global analysis of public and patient views of and experiences with clinical research to identify any notable differences.
Overall, awareness of clinical trials remains low – as 58% had not heard of a COVID-19 clinical research study recently.
"Interestingly, among the minority that had recently heard of a COVID-19 clinical research study in the recruitment phase, we learned that a higher proportion (40%) of Europeans are aware than Americans (34%)," said Annick de Bruin, Director, Research Services. "This contrasts with our larger baseline 2019 Perceptions & Insights Study where we found that North Americans are more likely to be aware of a current clinical trial in general than any other region. This may partially be due to the fact that the crisis evolved earlier in Europe."
Misconceptions about the clinical research development process persist. Most (60%) think a treatment or vaccine for the virus will be developed in less than one year. Once developed, the majority (64%) think it will be less than a year before people can start receiving it.
Patients currently enrolled in ongoing clinical trials for conditions other than COVID-19 report experiencing changes as a result of the pandemic such as telemedicine, study medication delivered to their homes, and the use of smartphone apps. Twenty-six percent report a suspension of the clinical research study in which they were enrolled and 11% report a reduced number of in-person clinic visits.
Top motivators for participating in a COVID-19 clinical research study include altruistic reasons with 46% mentioning 'to help others who are suffering' and 46% mentioning 'to advance science and the treatment of COVID-19.' These motivations are in line with findings from the larger baseline 2019 Perceptions & Insights Study.
Both the COVID-19 special report, as well as the 2019 baseline reports are available free of charge on the CISCRP website under Research Services, https://www.ciscrp.org/services/research-services/ . CISCRP also presents the aggregate results of the Perceptions and Insights Study at industry conferences, company meetings, and other virtual and in-person forums. For a detailed, in-depth report with a facilitated virtual meeting or webinar, please contact Annick de Bruin at adebruin@ciscrp.org or call 617-725-2750 x400.
About CISCRP
The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public and patients about clinical research. CISCRP works to raise awareness, enhance experiences, and strengthen communication and relationships among participants, research professionals and the public through various services and events. http://www.ciscrp.org



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Designation Recognizes Dr. Oguejiofor's Commitment to Exemplary Care, Extensive UroLift System Experience

PLEASANTON, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2020
NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Ike Oguejiofor, M.D., Associated Urological Specialists in Chicago Ridge, IL, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Oguejiofor 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.
"We are pleased to recognize Dr. Ike Oguejiofor as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. "This achievement has helped many patients experience durable, long- term relief from the burdensome symptoms of BPH while preserving sexual function*1,2."
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
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*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction 1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study
2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016
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Design for Environmental Nature Center and Pre-school receives COTE Top Ten Award, the industry's most prestigious award for environmentally sensitive, high-performance design

IRVINE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 21, 2020
Irvine-based integrated design firm LPA has received a national COTE Top Ten award from the American Institute of Architects, the industry's highest award for sustainable design, for the design of the Environmental Nature Center and Pre-school on a 5-acre campus in Newport Beach, California, the AIA announced today.
The AIA also awarded the two LEED Platinum, net-zero projects with the COTE Top Ten Plus designation, which recognizes projects that have already demonstrated "exemplary performance and generated post-occupancy lessons." The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) was the only one of the projects honored to receive the Top Ten Plus designation.
The COTE awards recognize 10 innovative projects each year for "integration of design excellence with environmental performance." Projects are evaluated on 10 distinct parameters, ranging from energy strategies and water conservation to resiliency and wellness.
The Environmental Nature Center design "is special in that it is a pre-school that embodies many environmental lessons," the AIA jurors wrote. "It introduces kids to responsible sustainability at a young age and is a place where people will want to send their children."
An early adopter of sustainable design, last year LPA was the largest firm in the country to surpass the AIA 2030 Commitment target of a 70 percent energy use reduction in new buildings. LPA has designed one of the largest portfolios of LEED Platinum and Gold projects in the country.
"For LPA, COTE represents the highest honor because it focuses on actual performance," LPA President Dan Heinfeld says. "We've always connected performance and design excellence as one of our core values."
The 9,000-square-foot LPA-designed Nature Center, opened in 2008 as the first LEED Platinum building in the region, provides environmental education through hands-on experiences with nature. Last September the ENC added a 10,380-square-foot pre-school, designed to deliver nature-based education for children ages 2½ to 5 through a series of intuitive indoor-outdoor play and education environments.
Energy efficiency and water conservation are baked into every element of the facility. The butterfly-shaped roof opens the classrooms to natural light and supports a 32KW array of photovoltaic panels, which are designed to provide 105 percent of the net energy for the pre-school's electrical needs. Natural ventilation, low-energy ceiling fans and a radiant floor heating system eliminated the need for traditional HVAC systems. Rainwater is treated as an educational tool, where water is channeled through rock basins and bioswales, and naturally treated and clarified by plant materials.
"It was extremely important for the design to mirror our sensibilities on sustainability and energy efficiency," said Bo Glover, executive director of the ENC. "Working with LPA gave us a unique opportunity to design a nature-based pre-school from the ground up."
The pre-school was developed through LPA's unique integrated design process which included the firm's architects, landscape architects and interior designers, taking a holistic approach to addressing the educational spaces, as well as energy and water conservation. Learning spaces throughout the facility are designed to spark creativity, cooperative learning and imagination.
"We were able to work as a unit with educators, the community and ENC leaders to develop the idea of learning through nature in a facility that reflected the group's core mission," says LPA Design Director Rick D'Amato.
The pre-school was certified as LEED Platinum in April. The pre-school is also pursuing the Living Building Challenge's Petal Certification, one of the first projects in the region to target both a high-level of sustainability and the healthy environment standard.
About
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 400 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.



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