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Stratim Capital Announces First Closing of Stratim Cloud Fund, LP
Stratim Capital, a late-stage venture fund focused secondary-direct investing, has announced the first closing and initial investments of the Stratim Cloud Fund. Initial investments in the late stage fund focused on cloud infrastructure providers include MongoDB and Mirantis. - October 18, 2017 - Stratim Capital
BDA Advises Chope on Growth Capital Raise
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Chope, one of Asia’s largest dining discovery and reservations apps, has raised growth capital of SG$18m (US$13m). The investment was led by Square Peg Capital and joined by C31 Ventures and Moelis Australia, as well as existing... - October 18, 2017 - BDA Partners Ltd
GSF Mortgage Names Frank Papaleo as VP of Retail Sales
GSF Mortgage Corporation is proud to name Frank Papaleo as the VP of Retail Sales. He previously served as a regional manager, where he grew much of the East Coast and Southeast region of the United States. His accomplishments include building a reverse mortgage and construction division for the... - October 18, 2017 - GoGSF
American PetroLog, LLC Expands Services with Fleet of Domestic ISO Tanks
American PetroLog, LLC expands their service offering by investing in domestic ISO tankers. This service will provide the chemical industry with reliable and cost effective alternative to the rising costs of traditional over the road tanker trucks. - October 18, 2017 - American PetroLog
Learning Experts to Present Strategies for Extended Enterprise Training Success
At a webinar later this month, Talented Learning Lead Analyst John Leh and Qlik VP Knowledge and Learning Kevin Hanegan will team-up to help business professionals learn how they can effectively engage customers and business partners in training. - October 18, 2017 - Talented Learning, LLC
Jong Sook P. Nee, Partner, NP Law LLC to Speak at TKG’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jong Sook P. Nee, Partner, NP Law LLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Addressing Opportunities and Challenges in... - October 18, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Frank Zarb, Partner with Proskauer to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Preparing for the Next Proxy Season: Trends and Key Considerations
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Frank Zarb, Partner with Proskauer will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Preparing for the Next Proxy Season: Trends and Key... - October 18, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
FEMCO Holdings, LLC Designated as Authorized Repair Facility for KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens
FEMCO Holdings, LLC, a leading national machine repair and manufacturing company, is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached with KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens, whereby FEMCO’s facility located in Punxsutawney, PA shall serve as an Authorized Repair Facility (ARF) in the region East of the Mississippi and thus be enabled to provide factory authorized maintenance, repair, and warranty service on KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens equipment. - October 17, 2017 - FEMCO Holdings, LLC
American Receivable Corporation Continues Relief Efforts
American Receivable Corporation is continuing relief efforts by offering special rates to businesses affected by Hurricane Harvey and extending those rates to those affected by Hurricane Irma. American Receivable has already aided eight Houston area small businesses in their recovery efforts in the... - October 17, 2017 - American Receivable Corporation
New Legal Software, LawFlare, Illuminates Unknown Client Backgrounds & Makes Jury Selection a Snap
LawFlare’s deep-search algorithm compile this information in minutes, it’s sleek layout makes organizing, documenting and analyzing it all a breeze. Lawyers can quickly combine a candidate’s online data with other critical details, compile jury shortlists, enter win/loss histories for each case and, impressively, use LawFlare’s powerful Advanced Case Analytics to chart and track patterns useful in maintaining win rates. - October 17, 2017 - LawFlare, LLC.
Backplane Secures $5M Investment; Announces General Availability of Backplane Core
Cloud-Native company unveils Backplane Core, launches with established customers, and strong initial investment. - October 17, 2017 - Backplane
Apex Welcomes Scott Shannon, PE, as Vice President of National Sales
Apex Companies, LLC - a leading water resources, environmental services, and industrial hygiene firm - welcomes Scott Shannon as their new Vice President of National Sales. Prior to joining Apex, Scott served as the Vice President and Area Leader for ARCADIS where he led multi-year, multi-million... - October 17, 2017 - Apex Companies, LLC
VINCarHistory Changes Brand Name to “FAXVIN”
VINCarHistory has changed its name to “FAXVIN” which has come to effect from the 6th of this month. The company offers complete report on third-party validated vehicle history for any used vehicle across USA and District of Columbia. - October 17, 2017 - FAXVIN
Operative Experience Receives a $1 Million Phase 2 SBIR Grant to Develop a Female Patient Simulator for Tactical Trauma Care
The award will support the development of a high-fidelity female patient simulator to train U.S. Armed Forces personnel in the management of severely injured female combat casualties at the point of injury. - October 17, 2017 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Construction Technology Company, Multivista Announces UK Expansion to London
Multivista opens a European Head Office to provide documentation services and software to the UK’s largest construction market. - October 17, 2017 - Multivista
CeCe Inspires Recognized As a Top 100 MBE
CRMSDC names CeCe Inspires, Inc. as one of the best in the region. - October 17, 2017 - CeCe Inspires, Inc.
Crocs™ Enters Cambodia Market with 3 New Store Openings in Phnom Penh
Crocs™ officially enters the Cambodia market with the opening of stores at TK Avenue Mall, Exchange Square Mall and at AEON Mall Phnom Penh. The Grand Opening of TK Avenue Mall was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and speech by Mr. Henry Horn, Managing Director of SOHO Diversified... - October 17, 2017 - SOHO Diversified Group of Companies
The Medical Center of Aurora Names Cindy Meyer Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Services
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Cindy Meyer has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Services at TMCA’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. In her new role Meyer will continue to lead operations at TMCA’s behavioral... - October 17, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
NYU and iGrad to Provide Financial Wellness Education for Diverse Student Population
New York University is empowering their students with invaluable financial wellness guidance via iGrad. - October 17, 2017 - iGrad
As the Impact of Hurricane Harvey Continues, Tarantino Properties, Inc. & Rent-a-Center Help Victims Start Over
Tarantino Properties, Inc., a Houston based property management firm, worked quickly to contact several companies for discounted furniture packages. When they contacted Rent-A-Center, their corporate team instead graciously donated 44 fully furnished home packages to areas hit hard by the flooding. Furnishings include living room, dining room, bedrooms, television with TV stand, dining table and chairs, headboard, queen size mattress, and dresser. - October 17, 2017 - Tarantino Properties, Inc.
Hawkeye Telephone Company Announces Free Internet for Customers
Today, Hawkeye Telephone Company (HTC), a local company providing Hawkeye and the surrounding northeast Iowa communities with modern phone and Internet services, announced it will be offering free Gigabit Internet to new and existing customers. HTC believes the digital divide between rural America... - October 17, 2017 - Hawkeye Telephone Company
Fully Customized, Hand Coded Professional Website Development Service at Very Low Cost
The fully customized, hand coded, responsive website design compatible with smartphones and tablets for a very low and onetime cost. - October 17, 2017 - Neel Networks
Trumpet Behavioral Health Expands ABA Therapy Into New Service Areas
Trumpet Behavioral Health, LLC, is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Today, Trumpet announced it has expanded its service offering into to the Palo Alto,... - October 17, 2017 - Trumpet Behavioral Health
The “Reg.A Money Show” Publishes Podcast on How Much Regulation A+ Offerings Really Costs Reg.A+ Issuers
This podcast addresses the Regulation A+ costs you'll need to know to determine whether Reg.A+ is right or wrong for you at this particular time in your business. - October 17, 2017 - Reg.A Funding Group
Jeffrey O. Lewis, Partner, Ice Miller LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey O. Lewis, Partner, Ice Miller LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Addressing Opportunities and Challenges in... - October 17, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Century Debt Solutions, Inc. Wins Prestigious Local Award 2 Consecutive Years in a Row
Century Debt Solutions, Inc. earns the 2017 Consumer Services Award from The Woodland Hills Awards Program. This is the 2nd consecutive year Century Debt Solutions has received this award for their outstanding consumer services. - October 16, 2017 - Century Debt Solutions Inc.
Marc Ian Snyderman, Esq. Announces Formation of Snyderman Law Group, PC
Marc Ian Snyderman, Esq. announced today the formation of Snyderman Law Group, PC, a multi-service law firm serving businesses and business owners by providing outside general counsel services, real estate law and general corporate matters all with a business perspective. Snyderman is a former... - October 16, 2017 - Snyderman Law Group, PC
Law Student Whose Father Was Diagnosed with Blood Cancer Receives 2017 Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Scholarship from the Law Office of Renkin & Associates
Encinitas-based Law Office Supports Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Assists Law Students with Financial Support. - October 16, 2017 - Law Office of Renkin & Associates
Vitakem Offers the Best Pricing Available with Their Price Match Program
When customers are responsible for delivering high quality supplements and vitamins to storefronts and retailers, they need to know that they are getting a great product that will build their brand. However, that level of quality doesn't have to mean that they pay a high price. Vitakem strives to... - October 16, 2017 - VitaKem Nutraceutical Inc.
SR3D Holdings Corp. Signs Distribution Agreement with NaviPharma Ltd.
The agreement takes effect immediately and gives NaviPharma Ltd. distributorship of the Regenere3D brand in Near East Countries (Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian territories, and Syria), CIS (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,... - October 16, 2017 - SR3D Holdings Corp.
AerialLiftCertification.com Adds an Aerial Lift Safety Infographic to Its Training Tools
AerialLiftCertification.com (ALC), the online training and certification website for aerial and scissor lifts, has announced the addition of a new training tool to its website. They have added an infographic titled "How to Use Scissor Lifts Safely" that creatively displays the importance... - October 16, 2017 - Aerial Lift Certification
DataPath Inc. Expands Approved Transit Options with UberPOOL Partnership Announcement
DataPath Inc., a leading platform provider for tax-advantaged benefit administration, has announced a partnership with Uber's rideshare service uberPOOL. Beginning on Monday, October 16, DataPath transit account holders will be able to use their benefits debit cards to pay for an... - October 16, 2017 - DataPath
FSA Logistix Founder and CEO Charles Annett to Become Executive Chairman in 2018
Steve Anderson to Take Over as President & CEO of FSA Logistix Effective January 1, 2018. - October 16, 2017 - FSA Logistix
Yoga Warrior Crate Now on Indiegogo to Bring More Inspiration, Power & Intention to Each Yoga Practice
The Yoga Warrior Crate is a monthly subscription box full of inspirational, yoga themed items and includes an online community of people that want to talk about yoga. The crate helps bring extra inspiration and creativity to each yoga practice keeping it fresh, empowering and fun. - October 15, 2017 - Yoga Warrior Gear
Luxe Lifestyles NYC "Lavish Living" Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary
Upscale Houston area furniture boutique that has been providing Houstonians with high fashion New York home decor celebrates its anniversary. - October 14, 2017 - Luxe Lifestyles NYC
ApexSQL Backup 2017 R5 Has Been Released
ApexSQL Backup 2017 R5 - a tool that enables management and automation of SQL backup jobs while preserving the backup chain for easy point-in-time restoration (database rollback) - has been released. - October 14, 2017 - ApexSQL software
SolidTrust Pay Partners with PayKii for Cross-Border Bill Payments
SolidTrust Pay, a global payment processor, and PayKii, the leading provider for Latin American bill payment coverage, have announced that they have signed an agreement to bring cross-border bill payment solutions to the SolidTrust Pay platform. - October 14, 2017 - SolidTrust Pay
The Sourcing Change Management Institute Announces the Launch of Operational Change Management Methodologies for Technology Organizations
The Sourcing Change Management Institute is excited to announce the launch of their Sourcing and Service Transition methodologies designed to support technology organizations achieve sustainable change. The SCM Institute's methodologies have been developed to enable technology organizations... - October 14, 2017 - Sourcing Change Management Institute
Strategy and Management Services, Inc. (SAMS) Awarded Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Contract
Strategy and Management Services, Inc. (SAMS) announced today that it has been awarded a one-year contract with four option years for the United States Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) TWO. SAMS will provide administrative, technical and customer service support to assist with the unit’s increased command and control responsibilities. - October 14, 2017 - Strategy and Management Services, Inc. (SAMS)
Generis Group Makes the 2017 STARTUP 50 List of Top New Growth Companies
Generis Group, a full-service organizer of world-class business summits, has ranked number 11 on the 2017 STARTUP 50 ranking of Canada’s Top New Growth Companies. The 2017 STARTUP 50 were celebrated at the PROFIT 500 CEO Summit on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Four Seasons Hotel in... - October 14, 2017 - Generis Group
PureLink Signs Dobbs Stanford Corporation as New Rep Firm
Company will Represent PureLink's Professional AV Solutions in State of Florida. - October 13, 2017 - PureLink
CyberExtruder's Aureus 3D Face Recognition Software Puts a Dent in Organized Retail Crime in Brazilian Shopping Mall
CyberExtruder, Tygart Technology, and Allevate combine forces to produce a cloud-based face recognition solution for loss preventions that is catching criminals in Brazil. - October 13, 2017 - CyberExtruder
Bluewater Launches Clean Drinking Water Movement to Boost a Sustainable Future for Human and Ocean Health
World leading water purification company Bluewater commits to building a planet-wide movement that will harness human ingenuity to help bring cleaner, healthier water to everyone and create oceans without plastic. - October 13, 2017 - Bluewater Group
CommLab India Ranks 7th Among the Top 10 eLearning Content Development Companies for 2017
CommLab India is among the top 10 eLearning content development companies for the second consecutive time, ranking 7th for 2017. - October 13, 2017 - CommLab India
One Nation Project the Musical
One Nation Project the Musical, a perfectly timed, satire told through two musical works focusing on the impact of the Great Financial Crisis and it also is a tear-jerker depiction of action told over a 70-year time span in America. - October 13, 2017 - One Nation
The Race is on to Catch JetPack Aviation
JetPack Aviation is looking forward to being part of the recently announced Boeing funded JetPack competition. - October 13, 2017 - Jet Pack Aviation
Lendlease Bolsters Their Strategic Marketing and Branding Efforts in the Americas
Lendlease, one of the world’s largest international property and infrastructure providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Petula Lucey as Vice President, National Marketing Director for Lendlease Americas. In the newly created role, Ms. Lucey joins the Americas Corporate Affairs... - October 13, 2017 - Lendlease
Trinity Street Capital Partners Announces the Origination of a Non-Recourse, Commercial Mortgage on a Portfolio of Retail Properties Located in the San Ramon Valley of CA
Trinity Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a full service real estate investment bank, announces the origination of a $29MM first mortgage on a portfolio of un-anchored retail properties located in the San Ramon Valley of California. - October 13, 2017 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
QuoteSearcher Launch New, Rebranded Website
QuoteSearcher are proud to unveil their new website, completing a total brand overhaul for the specialist insurance quote provider. - October 13, 2017 - QuoteSearcher Ltd
Paula Villabonna, Principal Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Paula Villabonna of Weston, Florida has been honored as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the field of interior design. About Paula Villabonna, Principal Ms. Villabonna is the... - October 13, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide