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May 26, 2015 | 
Author EY Announces, Confirm Biosciences Inc. CEO, Zeynep Ilgaz Is an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2015 Award Finalist in San Diego
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2015
EY today announced that Zeynep ilgaz, Founder, President & CEO of Confirm Biosciences Inc. is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award in San Diego. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Zeynep Ilgaz was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 18, 2015 at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
Confirm Biosciences is a leading provider of drug and alcohol testing products and services for the consumer and employee screening market. The Company is also the maker of Hairconfirm™, the first over the counter hair drug testing kit available nationwide. Confirm Biosciences was founded in 2008 with the desire to fight substance abuse among teenagers, and eventually started serving the workplace drug testing industry. Giving back has been at the center of the Company and parts of the proceeds of sales are used for giving back to homeless and youth shelters in the community.
A first generation immigrant from Turkey, Mrs. Ilgaz and her husband Serhat Pala came to America 16 years ago from Turkey with nothing but two suitcases, a love for each other, and their shared passion for entrepreneurship. For them, the USA was a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship.
“With many great opportunities for small businesses, such as government grants, contracts for women-owned businesses, and less bureaucracy, I was ready to start the Company in 2008” Mrs. Ilgaz said. “Teamwork has been the guiding principle of our growth all along. Teamwork with my husband, who serves as an advisor, and teamwork with our wonderful team at Confirm Biosciences, which I like to call the extended part of our family,” she continued.
Confirm Biosciences Inc. was honored to be named to both the 2013 and 2014 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S.
“I am honored, humbled and grateful to be a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year award. And without our passionate team members who truly embody the Company’s entrepreneurial spirit, this honor would not be possible,” said Mrs. Ilgaz. ” This program has also given me a chance to meet impressive fellow entrepreneurs and talented EY employees, and I am thankful and honored, thank you to EY for the recognition,” she continued.
Now in its 29th year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners move forward to compete for the EY Entrepreneur Of the Year National program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 14, 2015. The awards are the culminating event of the EY Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards are sponsored nationally by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America.
In San Diego, sponsors include: Barney & Barney (a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Co.), Union Bank, The Daily Transcript, Merrill Datasite, Scherzer International, Cresa, Chase Bank, and Allison+Partners.
About Confirm Biosciences
Confirm Biosciences is a leading provider of drug and alcohol testing products and services for the consumer and employee screening market. Confirm Biosciences proprietary products include HairConfirm™ , Drugconfirm ™ , Salivaconfirm ™ , and SteroidConfirm ™ .
By bringing both laboratory testing and point of care testing to the consumer and workplace through innovation and product development, Confirm Biosciences is a leader in the commercialization of substance abuse screening technologies.
About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. Follow news on Twitter @EY_EOY #EOYSD.
About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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Avoiding Money Hassles while Traveling in Tibet in 2015
Lhasa, Tibet (PRWEB) April 21, 2015
While traveling in Tibet visitors will discover that it’s a unique place filled with cultural wonders and majestic high altitude scenery. However, with such a unique experience comes a unique way of doing business; using and accessing money in Tibet can be quite a bit different than what travelers have come to expect from other popular destinations. To help ensure everyone arrives well prepared Tibet Ctrip Travel Service-TCTS (http://www.tibetctrip.com) discusses what travelers need to know. TCTS is a Lhasa-based Tibet travel agency with more than 12 years experience serving western travelers.
In general, credit cards are not accepted anywhere. Travelers will need to be prepared to use cash for all purchases. Should a group find themselves in a pinch or experience trouble accessing their bank account, some major banks can process cash advances from major credit cards. Be sure to call credit card companies in advance to make sure this feature is available and activated.
Reliable ATM’s are conveniently located throughout Lhasa. Not all banks take all foreign cards so don’t panic if one particular bank rejects a transaction! Just try another. Many times travelers forget to alert their banks of foreign ATM withdrawals and end up having to make expensive phone calls to their home country.
The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (RMB). If coming from Mainland China its best to spend coins before the Tibet tour begins, as they aren’t always accepted. Those coming from Nepal will have no trouble finding currency exchange services. Banks tend to offer the best rates.
Running into trouble while using or accessing money while visiting a foreign country can be a nightmare. The most successful travelers do their homework before coming to Tibet and arrive prepared. The most important things to remember are that credit cards are not accepted and travelers need to call their banks before leaving home. Despite calling, travelers may still run into problems using their ATM card. Should this happen, most banks have an international collect number. With the 2015 Tibet travel season right around the corner now is the time to start planning a tour!
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Lewisburg Fitness Trainer Named 2015 Personal Trainer of the Year
Lewsiburg, Pa. (PRWEB) April 24, 2015
Nisan Trotter is a personal trainer and fitness business owner from Lewisburg, Pa. Trotter owns TrotFitness along with the TROTFITNESS Fit Body Boot Camp where he trains clients and transforms lives. He was awarded the Personal Trainer of the Year Award at this year’s Fitness Business Summit.
Fitness Business Summit is a business convention created by fitness industry icon Bedros Keuilian. A sought-after marketing and business consultant, Keuilian created the Summit to educate fitness professionals on fitness business operations and marketing.
Each year at this Summit, fitness business owners and entrepreneurs from around the world decide who among them should be named Personal Trainer of the Year. According to these votes, the award is presented to the entrepreneur who has made the largest impact on his or her clients and the fitness industry as a whole.
Trotter’s impact on the world of fitness has been directly facilitated through his fitness boot camp. Specializing in weight loss and body transformations, TROTFITNESS Fit Body Boot Camp helps hundreds of clients discover new bodies and lives every year.
TROTFITNESS Fit Body Boot Camp’s remarkable success also landed Trotter a spot as a featured presenter at this year’s Fitness Business Summit. In front of 700 live attendees and the thousands of fitness business owners who purchase the video footage, Trotter shared his own personal secrets for success in business and life.
Trotter said that, while working to continually expand his business and success, he also works hard to help his clients lead “happier, healthier lives.” He strives to “become the ultimate encouragement guru.”
“I didn’t win this award alone,” said Trotter. “Here at TrotFitness and TROTFITNESS Fit Body Boot Camp we work hard to foster a family atmosphere. Like a close-knit fitness family, we motivate our clients to achieve results every day through connection and encouragement. In order for me to have the largest personal impact possible, I connect with as many individual people as I possible can.
“That’s why I like to say ‘we won this award,’ not ‘I won this.’ It certainly took a team effort and I owe a huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone that helped me achieve this success and recognition.”
About Nisan Trotter and TROTFITNESS Fit Body Boot Camp
Nisan Trotter is an Ace Certified Personal Trainer and holds an SCW Indoor/Outdoor Boot Camp Certification, AFPA Pre/Post-natal Certification, and Bachelors Degree in Business Management and Economics from Bucknell University. He and his wife Yorelis, co-founder of TROTFITNESS, live in Lewisburg with their son, Onesimus.
TROTFITNESS Fit Body Boot Camp is a member of the Fit Body Boot Camp family of indoor fitness boot camps. The boot camp is dedicated to Nisan Trotter’s personal goal of connecting with and impacting the lives of 10,000 individuals by the year 2018.
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Currency Swing Gives the French Alps the Edge over Switzerland with Foreign Buyers in 2015
London, UK (PRWEB) January 24, 2015
Volatile currency markets have also caused the price of homes in French or Swiss ski resorts to swing heavily up or down for other nationalities. For Russians, rouble’s devaluation against the euro since January 2014 has pushed up the price of a French ski pad by more than 60 per cent. Meanwhile, Americans have seen their buying power in France surge, thanks to the dollar gaining around 15 per cent against the euro in the past 12 months.
By contrast, in January the cost of a home in Switzerland soared overnight for any foreigner not purchasing with Swiss francs, when the currency was unpegged against the euro and its value escalated against all major currencies. The euro weakened further this week when the European Central Bank announced the introduction of quantitative easing.
“The arrival of QE in the Eurozone combined with the Swiss Central Bank’s decision to unfix its currency against the euro could change the dynamics of the European ski property market in Europe this year,” said Julian Walker, director at Skiingproperty.com. “France, a truly international market, immediately becomes more attractive to foreign buyers – and it’s not only property that has become more expensive in Switzerland, but so have all the associated costs of ownership, including mortgage repayments. There could also be repercussions for the rentals market.”
“The number of Swiss popping over border to purchase in the French Alps should also increase this year, given the injection to their buying power. Buyers should note that there could be further falls in the euro, with the European Central Bank hinting at introducing quantitative easing for the single currency zone this month.”
Ski homes for sale through Skiingproperty.com include apartments at a new development in the centre of Meribel, a resort in the Three Valleys ski area that is especially popular with British people. Prices there for a luxury two-bedroom apartment, bought as a classic freehold, start from €750,000. Today’s (20th January) exchange rate gives this a Sterling value of around £572,000, while a year ago it would have been £620,000 – a difference of nearly £50,000. For a Swiss buyer, the apartment in Swiss francs has fallen to around CHF757,500 from CHF925,000 and for an American buyer to around $ 869,000 from around $ 1,017,000.
Skiingproperty.com has a selection of properties in the French Alps, including apartments from less than €200,000 to €12million chalets.
For further information or to enquire about:
Julian Walker
SkiingProperty.com
Tel: +44 20 8150 9502
Email: info(at)skiingproperty(dot)com
Website: http://www.skiingproperty.com
About Skiingproperty.com
Skiingproperty.com, which is owned and operated by international property specialist Spot Blue International Property, works with developers in the French and Swiss Alps to promote new and off-plan developments to the UK and wider international market. Since its foundation in 2003, Spot Blue International Property has established itself as a leading international property specialist and is a member of the AIPP and NAEA. The company’s high profile in the UK and worldwide means it is regularly quoted in the national press and invited to appear on panels at leading seminars and exhibitions.
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8 Steps in Preparation to Buy a Home for 2015
Castro Valley, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2015
In early October, the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) released its 2015 California Housing Market Forecast.(1) The general expectation is that prices will stabilize in 2015, making it a good time for home buying. As we enter the New Year, many – renters and homeowners alike – want to know how best to prepare for entering the real estate market. For prospective buyers Castro Valley, CA Realtor® Murline Monat offers invaluable steps to becoming financially and emotionally equipped to buy a home. “I find that the buying process is much easier for people who enter the process prepared,” Ms. Monat noted. “So, I put together these steps as a checklist for potential homebuyers.”
“A good credit score is vital for getting a mortgage, so I encourage everyone to manage, to understand, and to improve or repair their credit.” Ms. Monat, who specializes in homes for sales in Castro Valley Neighborhoods, is quick to point out that there is only one free source for credit reports – annualcreditreport.com – and they do not provide a score. Additionally, for people who want to hire a company to fix their credit, Ms. Monat warns that many companies claim to fix credit, but few of them are reliable. Choose to work with your lender instead of a credit repair company; your lender will have appropriate budget suggestions.
“I work very closely with clients to make sure that the home they desire and the home they can afford are in alignment. This is why,” Ms. Monat explained, “I encourage buyers to have a great relationship with their lender. Their lender helps them understand what they can afford and helps set their expectations appropriately.”
“Interview several lenders well before you start shopping for a home,” advises Ms. Monat. Lenders determine how much buyers can spend, the down payment, loan closing costs and appropriate debt-to-income ratios. Often Ms. Monat asks that the lender speak to the seller’s agent on the buyers’ behalf; consequently, “it is important to interview and select a lender you like and trust.” It is important that the lender knows the client as well.
“To qualify for a mortgage, buyers need to demonstrate to the lender they can pay back the loan. Buyers need to establish a monthly budget before buying a house and consistently spend less than they earn.” Ms. Monat does not suggest deprivation, but rather reduce and consider or low-cost forms of entertainment.
Also, a separate, “untouchable” bank account for the “Home Fund” allows buyers to save – and watch their savings grow – for their down payment.
Ms. Monat also recommends depositing any “windfalls” – such as tax refunds, inheritance, or gift money – directly into the “Home Fund” bank account. “While many people consider this to be play money, it will have a much more lasting impact contributing to the purchase of a home.”
For current renters, Ms. Monat suggests resolving any rent vs. own questions before getting too far in the process. “Homeownership does not work for everyone’s lifestyles. For some, such as people with jobs that may relocate, renting may be the better option – for now.”
Finally, Ms. Monat encourages all buyers to relax, breathe deep and remain focused on their goal. “Finding and buying a home can be stressful; spending time with friends and loved ones, enjoying a glass of wine, or curling up with a good book are all great ways to ease the tension.”
About Murline Monat, Realtor®
A long-time Bay Area resident, Murline brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her realty career – including an M.S in Industrial Psychology, building her own home, and group facilitation. Her background makes her an excellent champion for her clients. By ensuring her clients are appropriately informed throughout the purchasing or selling process, coordinating all the parties involved, and negotiating the best deal, Murline’s reputation in the community and realty industry is impeccable.
Before becoming a realtor in 2009, Murline Monat spent her time analyzing sales trends for both large corporations and small businesses. The difference between retail sales trends and real estate trends are minimal and she is able to support her clients in one of the most important lifestyle choices they will make. These decisions “bring great comfort and satisfaction to individuals and to families. I love being a part of that process.”
A Bay Area resident since the age of 5, Murline and her husband made Castro Valley their home because of its central location for both of their careers at the time. While a practical choice, the decision to live in Castro Valley has always been a happy one.
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Murline Monat
Empire Realty Associates, Inc.
Danville, CA 94526
510-406-0114
925-523-9852
MMonat(at)EmpireRA(dot)com
CastroValleyNeighborhoods.com
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(1) http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/01/opinion/underwriting-the-next-housing-crisis.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share&_r=3
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Jacque Small Will Be Speaking on an Alaskan Cruise in May 2015
Vancouver (PRWEB) December 02, 2014
Jacque Small, author of the highly acclaimed book, “Divine Divorce”, will be speaking at “Live Your Life Without Limits” a women’s seminar at sea cruise to Alaska in May 2015. Jacque will be sharing her story of discovering a secret weapon to overcome the emotional pain of divorce and the barriers that hold us back in life. The action packed presentation will contain the five step process she personally used to achieve success on her journey from divorce disaster to a life she once could only dream of.
Jacque will be returning to Vancouver from her new home in Mexico where she has developed the Abrazarse Life Retreat Center to support individuals to thrive after a breakup. Small will be joined by other Vancouver motivational speakers, Leah Goldstein, Lori Moger, Jane Carstens, and her partner at Mudita Transformational Leadership, Lynn Hauka.
Leah Goldstein will share how to live life without limits. Lori Moger focuses on a common sense approach to living a life of wellness. Jane Carstens shares her secrets for finding love in your life, and Lynn Hauka will share tips on stepping into your power, boosting confidence and restoring energy.
“Disasters in our life turn long standing arrangements with ourselves upside down and are a great opportunity to discover our personal secrets to peace, happiness and success. “ We can turn disaster into an opportunity to live our life without limits.
Tickets are now on sale and are expected to sell out quickly as the Princess Cruises have been awarded the Best Cruise Line Itineraries nine years running. The cruise departs Vancouver May 2, 4:30 pm and returns May 6, at 7:30 AM. Please click Here for all of the online registration pages.
About Jacque Small:
Jacque Small is a business and personal coach, seminar leader and author providing leadership and management coaching in the corporate and small business worlds since 2000 through Mudita Transformational Leadership and relationship coaching through Your Divine Divorce.
Small moved from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico where she has developed the Abrazarse Life Retreat Center. Abrazarse means “embrace” in Spanish and this is exactly what she helps people do, embrace their ideal life.
Small received her Master’s Degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst’s professional designation. She left the world of finance to embark upon a journey to find happiness. After ten years she has finally found peace and happiness. Her mission is to substantially shorten this learning curve for others.
Small can be contacted at http://www.yourdivinedivorce.com
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