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VOS Digital Media Group, Inc. Announces Closing of Merger with SKYY to Expand Global Access to Consumers
Two Technology Media Platforms Merge to Become a Premier Service in Global Digital Media Distribution - June 17, 2020 - Icaro Media Group
AppIt Ventures, an Industry-Leading Custom Software Development Company, Has Completely Rebranded
AppIt Ventures, an industry-leading custom software development company, has unveiled a new logo and a new website as part of their rebranding initiative. The name, AppIt Ventures remains the same, however, the company may now also be referred to as just "AppIt." Since AppIt's inception... - June 17, 2020 - AppIt Ventures
400 Jobs Heading to Los Angeles as Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino Announces the Need for Full and Part-Time Workers
Part of the HUSTLER® empire built by Larry Flynt, the Los Angeles casino prepares for a grand reopening in late summer 2020 with hiring to begin immediately. - June 17, 2020 - Flynt Management Group
TruQua Enterprises Announces Strategic Partnership with Celonis, a Leader in Process Excellence and Business Transformation Software
TruQua Enterprises today announced its partnership with Celonis, the New York- and Munich-based leader in process excellence and business transformation software. This partnership combines TruQua’s SAP finance and analytics expertise with the powerful process mining technology of the Celonis... - June 17, 2020 - TruQua
Jeanette L. Hayden Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Jeanette L. Hayden of Waxahachie, Texas has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of special education. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - June 17, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
In Response to Accelerating Customer Sales, Storage Made Easy Appoints a New EMEA VP Sales
Storage Made Easy have appointed Andy Hill and James Peck as a response to rapidly expanding sales growth in the EMEA territory. - June 17, 2020 - Storage Made Easy
Donna L. Perkins Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Donna L. Perkins of North Kansas City, Missouri has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of finance. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - June 17, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
Swedish Medical Center in the top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety - June 17, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Purchases South Carolina MGA, Insurit & Associates Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased announce the acquisition of Insurit & Associates Inc. Established in 2012, Insurit & Associates, formerly located in West Columbia, South Carolina, was an insurance provider for personal lines insurance. This purchase now allows AUI to service 80... - June 17, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Steadfast Launches Time Synchronization Service to Assist Trading Broker-Dealer and Firm Compliance with SEC Rule 613 CAT NMS
Steadfast, a cloud and managed infrastructure company with more than 20 years of hosting financial service organizations, has launched a new time-synchronization-as-a-service (TSaaS) that provides the infrastructure, software, and GPS/GNSS antenna systems to perform accurate timestamping in... - June 16, 2020 - Steadfast
HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award(TM)
North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colorado is among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety. - June 16, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Kristin Alexander Received the CPCE Designation from the National Association for Catering and Events
The CPCE designation is the most prestigious and widely respected in the catering and events industry. - June 16, 2020 - Experience Houston
Cannabis Brand New Normal Enters Partnership with Nabis Distribution
Formed by a group of industry veterans and Fortune 500 talent from companies like Apple, Google, LVMH, and Alibaba, New Normal’s ambitions are nothing short of substantial. The high-end cannabis brand has its sights set on 150 dispensaries across California by the end of 2020, with a multistate expansion planned for 2021. To this end, in June 2020, New Normal will enter a partnership with one of California’s largest cannabis distributors, Nabis, to ensure the best delivery experience. - June 16, 2020 - New Normal
Megan M. MacLeod Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Megan M. MacLeod of Kincheloe, Michigan has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the travel industry. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent... - June 16, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Pauline E. Petsel Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Pauline E. Petsel of Greeneville, Tennessee has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of literature and photography. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - June 16, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Prestige Media Group SA Welcomes Two New Advisory Board Members
They are thrilled to announce the appointment of two new executive advisors to strengthen Prestige Media Group’s positioning and vision. Dr. Steven Neubauer and Mark Simon Mueller are appointed Advisory Board members and bring along decades of leadership experience in key areas such as Media and Finance. - June 15, 2020 - PRESTIGE Media Group SA
As the QuantumThink® Bestselling Book Celebrates 9 Years of New Thinking Its Message Resonates Now More than Ever as People Seek to Make Sense of Our Crazy Chaotic Time
With the world in disarray from politics to pandemic to pandemonium on Main and Wall streets, Miami-based bestselling author, Dianne Collins is experiencing a surge of new interest in "new thinking" as she celebrates the 9-year anniversary (published June 2011) of her 8-time award-winning bestseller, "Do You QuantumThink? New Thinking That Will Rock Your World." - June 15, 2020 - QuantumThink
Yes Hearing Named Finalist in What’s Next Innovation Challenge Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs
Yes Hearing (www.yeshearing.com) has been chosen as one of six finalists in the What’s Next Innovation Challenge sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs to be held June 25 during the 17th annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit virtual event. - June 15, 2020 - Yes Hearing
ResClubs Adds Buenaventura, Pacific Riviera, Republic of Panama
An amazing location on the Pacific Riviera, in tourism friendly Panama, added to the growing family of ResClubs branded Residence Clubs locations. - June 15, 2020 - ResClub
ResClubs Adds The Idaho Club to Its JNRC Membership Offerings
Coming on the heels of the first Jack Nicklaus Residence Club in Orlando, the second location has been officially launched. - June 15, 2020 - ResClub
ResClubs Accepting New International Brands
Residence Clubs International (ResClubs) is an innovative membership program recognized for launching and operating Residence Clubs creating new sales, rental, royalty and ancillary revenue streams for internationally recognized brands, and resort developments. - June 15, 2020 - ResClub
S&W Seed Company and ADAMA Finalize Collaboration to Provide the First Full-Spectrum Grass Weed Control Option for Sorghum Market
S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW), a global agricultural company with a leading position in sorghum through its Sorghum Partners® brand, and ADAMA, one of the world's leading crop protection companies, today announced they have entered into a collaboration agreement to bring to market a new... - June 15, 2020 - SW Seed Co.
End 2 End Results Vertical Marketing Delivers
Through their proprietary formula, Dave Grimm and his team at End 2 End Results (E2E) are able to build incredibility detailed client persona models for vertical market growth in the services, investment, real estate and legal spaces. - June 14, 2020 - End 2 End Results
MARUX Announces Filing of Provisional Patent Application for AI Enabled Medical Response, Remote Diagnostics, COVID Vitals
MARUX announced that it has filed a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, covering machine learning, artificial intelligence, and extended/cross-reality for the Company’s remote medical diagnostics, plus remote monitoring application. This patent application is the second set of software as a service (SaaS) process, and is integral for the Company’s initial augmented reality application focused on automotive. - June 14, 2020 - MARUX Incorporated
ProSport Physical Therapy, Inc. Expands Its Footprint in Orange County
ProSport, the leader in orthopedic rehabilitation since 1992, acquires Green & Moncrief Physical Therapy. - June 13, 2020 - ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance
PulteGroup Gives Atlanta Homebuyers a Jump on Summer with 10-Day Sales Event
Limited Time Savings and Low Interest Rates at the Heart of Home Buyer-Focused Promotion Across Multiple Brands Including Pulte Homes, John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods, Del Webb and Centex - June 13, 2020 - PulteGroup - Georgia
Farm and Lake Houses Real Estate Receives Multiple Awards
Farm and Lake Houses Real Estate is proud to receive awards for client service, marketing and results. With 2021 marking broker Jerry Grodesky's 30 years in Real Estate, he continues to offer the best knowledge and experience in the industry. - June 12, 2020 - Farm and Lake Houses Real Estate Inc.
FitIn Launches "Feel Good Do Good" Campaign, Donates Fitness + Mental Health Classes for Underserved Communities
FitIn Live has created a new way for Canadians to stay fit, maintain their mental health and pay it forward to someone with fewer resources. FitIn's "pay-it-forward pass" gives clients monthly access to fitness and mental wellness classes, hosted by local and guest instructors. With each pass purchased, FitIn donates up to 10 passes to underserved communities and volunteers. Community partners include Building Roots in Toronto and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. - June 12, 2020 - x
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Chief Nursing Officer
North Suburban Medical Center has named Michael Hansen, RN, as its chief financial officer. Hansen is a seasoned leader with a diverse nursing leadership background which includes success in colleague engagement, quality of care, and patient care experience. Prior to joining North Suburban, Hansen... - June 12, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Human Resources
North Suburban Medical Center has named Tonzia Buor as its Vice President of Human Resources. Buor is an experienced HR professional who has served in many roles during her career including positions as a staffing coordinator, recruiter, and HR generalist. Prior to joining North Suburban Medical... - June 12, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Mihran Yenikomshian, Vice President with Analysis Group, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Data Breach Class Action Litigation on the Rise: Winning Strategies Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mihran Yenikomshian, Vice President with Analysis Group, will speak at its webcast entitled, “Data Breach Class Action Litigation on the Rise: Winning Strategies.” This event is scheduled... - June 12, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Francis J. Quinn, Partner with Windels Marx, to Speak at TKG’s Understanding, Analyzing and Resolving Issues Arising in Sophisticated Negative Covenant Negotiations
Francis J. Quinn, Partner with Windels Marx, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Understanding, Analyzing and Resolving Issues Arising in Sophisticated Negative Covenant Negotiations in Mid-Cap and Small-Cap C&I Credit Documents Live Webcast - June 12, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
John M. Peterson, Partner with Neville Peterson LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s US Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Sanctions Event
John M. Peterson, Partner with Neville Peterson LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s US Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Sanctions: Trends and Developments to Watch Out For Live Webcast - June 12, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Knoza’s Revenue Recovery Software Hits Milestones
Knoza announced today that its proprietary Revenue Recovery software has returned over $600,000 collectively to over 100 clients. - June 12, 2020 - Knoza
Esports Communities Celebrate Juneteenth to Take Action for Social Justice
On June 19, 2020 7PM - 12AM, the live broadcast of the virtual esports gathering to celebrate Freedom for All will be available on twitch.tv/axisreplay | youtube.com/axisreplay | facebook.com/axisreplay |mixer.com/axisreplay, and hosted on partner broadcasts, twitch.tv/checkpointXP | ESTV and more. - June 11, 2020 - Axis Replay
Barriers to Collecting COVID-19 Damages
Legal Language Services’ (LLS) senior consultant, Tom McLean, Esq. and LLS’s president, Victor Hertz, reviewed a lawsuit in which the plaintiffs sought to recover one-trillion dollars from the PRC for COVID-19 related damages and consider the economic question of the return on investment in filing this lawsuit. - June 11, 2020 - Legal Language Services
BenchmarkXPRT Releases a Preview of CloudXPRT, a Benchmark for Measuring the Performance of Cloud-First Applications Deployed on Modern On-Prem or Hosted IaaS Platforms
Principled Technologies and the BenchmarkXPRT Development Community release the CloudXPRT Preview, a benchmark that measures the performance of cloud-first applications deployed on modern infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platforms, whether those platforms are on-premises, private clouds, or public clouds. - June 11, 2020 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Bactronix Franchise Push Sees Unprecedented Success in Marketplace
Bactronix, a science based microbial control company headquartered in Pennsylvania, has seen explosive growth since their latest franchise push announcement this spring. The company, specializing in environmentally safe, non-toxic sanitizing products and hospital-grade disinfection services, has... - June 11, 2020 - Bactronix
Choice and Transparency Comes to Borrowers in South Africa with the Launch of CompareLoans.co.za
In a first for South Africa, CompareLoans brings unparalleled transparency around interest rates, fees and terms in the personal finance market. - June 11, 2020 - CompareLoans.co.za
Thomala Jacqueline Hollingsworth Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Thomala Jacqueline Hollingsworth of Raleigh, North Carolina has been honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of telecommunications. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - June 11, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
High Demand Forecasted for New Luxury Townhomes at Peachtree City’s Everton
Pulte Homes Adds "The Townes" to Amenity-Rich Fayette County Community that Already Boasts Single-Family Homes and Bungalow-Inspired Ranch Homes - June 11, 2020 - PulteGroup - Georgia
Transafe Indonesia Acquires Working at Height Online Training Authorization from Ministry of Manpower
Indonesian Ministry of manpower requires training providers who wanted to conduct online training and certification to acquire a special authorization certificate. Transafe Acquires the authorization from the Ministry of Manpower, a legal certificate to organize online training and certification in Working at Height. - June 11, 2020 - Transafe Indonesia
Jonathan Cross, Counsel with Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s US Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Sanctions Event
Jonathan Cross, Counsel with Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s US Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Sanctions: Trends and Developments to Watch Out For Live Webcast - June 11, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence and Compliance in the 2020 Landscape: Going Beyond the Horizon
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence and Compliance in the 2020 Landscape: Going Beyond the Horizon. This event is scheduled on June 25, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 5:00... - June 11, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Chadwick A. McTighe, Member with Stites & Harbison, PLLC, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Data Breach Class Action Litigation on the Rise: Winning Strategies Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Chadwick A. McTighe, Member with Stites & Harbison, PLLC, will speak at its webcast entitled, “Data Breach Class Action Litigation on the Rise: Winning Strategies.” This event is... - June 11, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
David Kaufman, Senior Director with Heffler Claims Group to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Data Breach Class Action Litigation on the Rise: Winning Strategies Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Kaufman, Senior Director with Heffler Claims Group, will speak at its webcast entitled: “Data Breach Class Action Litigation on the Rise: Winning Strategies.” This event is scheduled... - June 11, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Advice Company(TM) Survey Reports 73% of Sole Practitioners and Attorneys at Small Law Firms Were Significantly Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
While half (51%) reported having concerns regarding their firm's survival in mid-May, with as many as 8% reporting severe concerns, more than four-in-ten (43%) now are seeing some improvement in early June. - June 10, 2020 - Advice Company
Northern Optotronics Inc. (NOI) Accelerates Growth Through Expansion
NOI continues its expansion with the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with LASIT. - June 10, 2020 - NOI
Candice L. Johnson, RN, BSN Honored as a VIP Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Candice L. Johnson, RN, BSN of Saint Helena Island, South Carolina has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. These important women exemplify... - June 10, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
LoyaltyXpert Announces Loyalty Programs for Paints and Coatings Industry
LoyaltyXpert lately has announced that they are now offering brand loyalty solutions for paints and coatings industries. - June 10, 2020 - LoyaltyXpert