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Inspirational TV Personality Victoria Arlen Delivers Message of Hope as Free Wheelchair Mission Raises $1.8 Million at Miracle of Mobility Gala
Guests use VR Glasses to be Transported to Guatemalan Village. - July 30, 2019 - Free Wheelchair Mission
The 2018 Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction Shortlist Announced
The Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction announced its shortlist today. The annual award is given to a writer whose work is set in the South, exemplifies the tenets of Southern literature - quality of prose, originality, and authenticity of setting and characters - and reflects, in the words of... - July 30, 2019 - Willie Morris Awards
Zero Compromises: a New Era of Mobile Banking That Combines a Premium Debit-Style Experience with Credit Card Rewards
Zerocard offers up to 3.0% cash back on all qualified purchases; enables users to track spending, make payments and more through one seamless app. - July 30, 2019 - Zero Financial
United Capital Partners Successfully Sources $10MM Growth Capital Funding
A global consulting entity needing to restructure their debt, successfully closes on a $10MM, non-dilutive growth capital facility. - July 30, 2019 - United Capital Partners
The World's Best Connectors is a New Viral Community for C-Suite Executives
The World's Best Connectors (The WBCs) is a new virtual community, headquartered in Phoenix, for C-suite executives. This select group of CEOs and other line managers embraces change, values diversity, and is seeking more effective personal connections. The WBCs will provide information (e.g., podcasts of successful CEOs, webinars, and intra-group virtual communication tools) and an annual conference to help busy executives easily and enthusiastically manage their companies and their lives. - July 30, 2019 - World's Best Connectors LLC
Carrietta Strange Recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Carrietta Strange of Concord, North Carolina has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - July 30, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Announces 2019 Social Good Scholarship Fund Recipients
Each year, the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation awards three scholarships to high school students who are leaders in their community. Students are tasked with illustrating how they plan to use their chosen field of study to promote social good. Unlike most scholarships, selection criteria was... - July 29, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
The World’s Best Connectors Provides Virtual Networking for Too-Busy CEOs
Technology has pushed CEOs into a 24/7 lifestyle (or lack-of-life) style. They have little time or opportunity to talk, much less go to meetings, with peers in other industries. A new community, The World's Best Connectors will take advantage of technology's capability to virally connect to employees, family, government, clients and the media. - July 29, 2019 - World's Best Connectors LLC
A Strategic Alliance Between InoBat and Wildcat Discovery Technologies Set to Revolutionize Electro-Mobility in Europe
In the very near future, Slovakia should see the construction of a 100MWh battery production line, the costs of which are estimated at EUR100m. This initiative comes as the result of a strategic alliance agreement signed today between InoBat and Wildcat Discovery Technologies. For the first time, Wildcat’s renowned R&D platform enhanced with AI capabilities will be brought to Europe and combined in a unique full-scale production line. - July 29, 2019 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Start-Up Snack Maker Crispifarms Limited: Not Just Another Company - Not Just Another Banana Chip
Excited about their new product, Crispifarms prepares to share with the world, the most succulent banana chip yet. The all-natural, long-cut banana chips are coming to the Specialty Fine Food Fair at Olympia London in Hammersmith, London, where attendees can witness how Crispifarms has harnessed the amazing flavor of the Maldives in every bite. - July 28, 2019 - Crispifarms Ltd.
GO Malta Launches Next Generation Video Entertainment Service Powered by Minerva
Minerva’s platform offers significant upgrades to user experience, content merchandising and advertising for existing set-top boxes as well as mobile and streaming media devices. - July 27, 2019 - Minerva Networks
Metro Safety Helps Train Employees to Become Certified First Aid Providers in British Columbia
The center offers courses on emergency response training to develop a workforce equipped with basic/advanced first aid knowledge to assist in emergencies at work. - July 27, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
Mentium USA Offers Complete Range of Muzzle Brakes & Compensators for the AR-15
Mentium USA provides an expansive range of top-quality accessories including compensators and muzzle brakes that improve functionality. - July 27, 2019 - Mentium USA
The Collier Companies Announces Major Organizational Leadership Changes
The Collier Companies (TCC), one of the largest private providers of student housing in the nation, has announced major organizational leadership changes. Effective July 19, 2019, long-standing CEO, J. Andrew Hogshead, will take on the role of President of Collier Enterprises as he centers his... - July 27, 2019 - The Collier Companies
Pronove Tai Metro Manila Office Market Overview: The Rise of Offshore Gaming Market
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) dominated the Metro Manila office leasing transactions for the first half of the year. For the first time in 18 years, IT BPM is dislodged as number 1 demand driver. - July 27, 2019 - Pronove Tai International Property Consultants
CANstruction Raises More Than 25,000 Pounds of Food
St. Louis charity competition donates non-perishables to Operation Food Search. - July 26, 2019 - Operation Food Search
NobleSpirit Announces the Introduction of (SMI) Stamp Market Index, Powered Exclusively by eBay
Stamp Market Index (SMI) is a first-of-its-kind tool and resource, with data never before available. NobleSpirit, the leading dealer of asset class stamps, coins and collectibles on eBay, this morning announced the introduction of Stamp Market Index (SMI), a new phase going... - July 26, 2019 - NobleSpirit
VOS Digital Media Group Now Offering Videos from SPACEMOB Studio
SPACEMOB video content helps publishers and brands expand their digital video strategies. - July 26, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
On August 18, Wear Your Nerdiest Costume and Run for a Great Cause at the Race 4 Research 5K in Cambridge
On Sunday, August 18, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) will host the annual Race 4 Research 5K and Walk in Technology Square, Cambridge. The event will feature a chip-timed nerdy 5K road race (costumes encouraged), a 4-mile ALS awareness walk and wheelchair ride along the Charles,... - July 26, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Custom Truck One Source Named in Ingram’s 2019 Corporate Report 100
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) today announced it has been named among the top 100 fast-growing businesses in Kansas City by Ingram’s Magazine, which is one of the top business publications in the area. Ingram’s recognition of Custom Truck’s rapid growth was part of the... - July 26, 2019 - Custom Truck One Source
XHVAL Announces Launch of Newly Designed Website for Its Increasing Customer Base
XHVAL, a global industrial valve manufacturer, announces the launch of its revamped website. The newly redesigned XHVAL site is responsive, sleek and very navigable. With easy-to-find search functions and clear, clickable buttons, XHVAL aims to provide its customers with better user... - July 26, 2019 - XHVAL
Brightleaf Readies for SOC 2 Standards to Add to Its ISO 27001-2013 and ISO 9001 Certifications
Expanding Brightleaf’s commitment to client’s information security. - July 26, 2019 - Brightleaf Solutions, Inc.
The Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association and Participants of The North American Vaping Alliance Meet to Create Industry Standards
The vapor industry's first convention where manufacturing executives met to discuss and develop standards that align North American proposals in a meaningful way for safer consumer products. - July 25, 2019 - SFATA
Linga Announces Acquisition of Hybrid Payments
Linga, a leader in cloud-based restaurant software technology, and developers of the rOS (restaurant operating system) announces the acquisition of Hybrid Payments. As such, Hybrid Payments will change its name to Linga Pay. - July 25, 2019 - Linga
Mentium USA Offers a Complete Range of Rails & Handguards for Gun Enthusiasts
Mentium USA is a reputable rifle accessory company based in Katy, Texas. It is committed to manufacturing and selling of premium quality sport rifle accessories including muzzle brakes, hand-guards, rails and mounting systems and optics. - July 25, 2019 - Mentium USA
Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Presented a New Book on Genetics to Ukrainian Children
IT company Lucky Labs’ publishing charity project presented a new book at a forest children's camp. - July 25, 2019 - Lucky Labs
Sports and Entertainment Veterans Adelson and Lyons Launch PivottvMedia
New Consulting Firm Connects Production, Content Strategy, Multimedia and Tech to Global Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media Outreach and Distribution. - July 25, 2019 - Terry Lyons Sports Marketing LLC
Louisiana Companies Raise Over $191 Million in Venture Capital in 2018, the Highest Level Recorded by Cara Stone’s Louisiana Venture and Angel Capital Report
Cara Stone, LLP (“Cara Stone”), the nation’s fastest growing capital markets law firm, released the Louisiana Venture and Angel Capital Report (“Report”) which shows that Louisiana companies raised a record level of venture capital in 2018. Louisiana companies raised... - July 25, 2019 - Cara Stone, LLP
Process Technology Announces New Regional Sales Manager
Process Technology announced New Regional Sales Manager for Western US. - July 25, 2019 - Process Technology
Salutoceuticals Announces Addition of Henry Berkowitz as CEO
Salutoceuticals, LLC, the company that produces Doc Parsley’s Sleep Remedy, announced the addition of Henry Berkowitz as Chief Executive Officer. - July 25, 2019 - Salutoceuticals, LLC
mumms Software Celebrates 30 Years in Hospice and Palliative Care Software by Kicking Off Their Largest Promotion to Date
mumms Software reaches a milestone as it celebrates its 30th year developing software for the end-of-life care industry. This anniversary year is a momentous one for the New Orleans-based company, as they recently completed transitioning their customers to their highly touted Hummingbird platform. - July 25, 2019 - mumms Software
TAG Bill Pay Partners with Cheque Guard, a Total Check Fraud Solution
The Cheque Guard suite of products is the industry-leading answer to combating check fraud. - July 25, 2019 - TAG
Sid Gandotra, from Oxford Property Group, Makes Amazing Switch to Dominate the Real Estate Market in Manhattan
Experienced marketer, Sid Gandotra, continues to garner reviews from clients in and around the City of New York after leaping into the world of real estate. - July 25, 2019 - Oxford Property Group
SKP Releases In-Depth Analysis and Highlights of the India's Union Budget 2019 - FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Roadmap to Make India a 5 Trillion Economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her maiden budget with a roadmap for a new India as she presented a plan to turn India into a five-trillion-dollar economy. Among other key announcements to boost infrastructure and FDI, the budget focused on bringing about several transformational economic reforms. - July 25, 2019 - Nexdigm
New Company in Coppell Offers Businesses a Path to Extraordinary Success
Gratitude and Grace Consulting, LLC (Gratitude and Grace) is on a mission to change leadership culture with a holistic approach that will allow companies to “thrive rather than just exist.” Co-Founders and Managing Directors’ Todd Storch and Scott Wilson are taking the lessons... - July 25, 2019 - Gratitude and Grace Consulting
XTIVIA Earned Designation as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company in 2019
XTIVIA, an innovative B2B technology enterprise solutions firm, today announced it is Great Place to Work-Certified™. Using validated employee feedback, certification confirms 7 of 10 employees have a consistently positive experience at XTIVIA. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. - July 24, 2019 - XTIVIA, Inc.
ESOP Governance Discussion
ESOP Association Meeting to feature Schatz, Kaplan. - July 24, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
High Tech Coming Out of the Seacoast of NH and Leading the Way Globally
Environment First Printing leading the way with Bio-Based Printing. - July 24, 2019 - Environment First Printing, LLC
Ellis Marshall Global: UK Economy Returns to Growth
Re-opening of UK car manufacturing operations trigger return to growth but Ellis Marshall Global analysts warn of possible contraction in Q2. - July 24, 2019 - Ellis Marshall Global
Reliant Roofing is Now Reliant - New Logo, New Services, and Rebranding
Now offering an expansive array of home protection and energy solutions, Reliant Roofing has announced they are re-branding their company to coincide with their new services they launched in April of this year; hurricane shutters and solar. Starting July 22, Florida’s highest-rated roofing... - July 24, 2019 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Saudi Arabia Reviews Economic Reforms at United Nations
During the High-Profile Political Forum on Sustainable Development Saudi Arabia Reviews Economic Reforms at United Nations - July 23, 2019 - National Competitiveness Center (NCC)
The Plexus Groupe Makes Bold Move for Growth and Expansion Nationally with Addition of Industry Executive Brian Morgan
The Plexus Groupe is pleased to announce the addition of industry leader Brian Morgan as President and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. He brings twenty years of industry experience, with a deep background in accelerating growth organically, recruiting industry leading talent and orchestrating... - July 23, 2019 - The Plexus Groupe
Hedgepath, LLC Files Lawsuit Alleging Self-Dealing in Hedgepath Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by Its Controlling Stockholder
Lawsuit alleges self-dealing in Hedgepath Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by its controlling stockholder, an indirect subsidiary of Mayne Pharma Group Ltd. with estimated damages exceeding $800,000,000. - July 23, 2019 - Hedgepath LLC
Local Business Leader Completes Specialized Training to Build Better Workplaces
Wiley welcomed Elizabeth Anne Ruiz, Strategic Business Consultant at EAR Enterprises of Houston, TX to the Authorized Partner network of talented trainers, consultants, facilitators, and coaches who bring Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ to organizations worldwide. As an Authorized Partner, Elizabeth will use this advanced knowledge to help clients improve workplace relationships and achieve organizational effectiveness with these proven workplace solutions. - July 23, 2019 - EAR Enterprises
Sundie Seefried Appointed by Governor Polis to Serve on Colorado’s Financial Services Board
Sundie Seefried, CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union, has been named a Board of Director of the Colorado Division of Financial Services by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. The five-member Board is the policy and rulemaking authority for financial services in Colorado. As a Division of Financial... - July 23, 2019 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
The Atlantic Automotive Group Acquires Babylon Honda
On Monday July 15, 2019, the Atlantic Automotive Group acquired the Babylon Honda dealership, located on the south shore of Long Island. Atlantic is the largest automotive group in the New York metropolitan region, having sold over 55,000 vehicles in 2018, with over 250,000 retail customers - July 23, 2019 - The New Babylon Honda
Josef Kote Brings New Collection of Extraordinary Art to Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ August 9-11, 2019
Josef Kote returns to Ocean Galleries with his “Letting Go: Serenity Found” exhibition Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2019. Meet the artist at receptions 7-10 PM Fri, Aug 9 and Sat, Aug 10, and 1-4 PM Sun, Aug 11. Internationally renowned, Kote’s trademark style includes bold brushwork and sweeping strokes of vibrant color. His new collection of art includes many of his paintings with nautical themes, including numerous new ones created specifically for the Stone Harbor exhibition. - July 23, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Raymond Bollinger Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Raymond Bollinger of Point Richmond, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of upholstery and soft goods manufacturing and installation. About Raymond... - July 23, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Clearon Launches Disruptive Technology for Commercial Pools
Clearon Corp. (“Clearon”), a leading specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia, announced today the launch of AquaFinesse Pool Tabs, an environmentally friendly biofilm removal technology. AquaFinesse Pool Tabs boasts not only cleaner, softer water... - July 22, 2019 - Clearon Corp.
Eyvo, Inc. Announce New Small Business Edition of Their Procurement SaaS Platform & Attendance at the San Francisco Small Business Expo
Eyvo, Inc., a California based supplier of state-of-the-art procurement platform software, today announced the launch of the new Small Business Edition (SBE) of their SaaS procurement platform for supply chain management ahead of their attendance at the San Francisco Small Business Expo on August 22, 2019. - July 22, 2019 - Eyvo, Inc.