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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.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.











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DiscoverOrg Announces New Members to Its Board of Directors














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VANCOUVER, WASH (PRWEB) January 15, 2015

DiscoverOrg (http://www.discoverorg.com), the leading sales and marketing intelligence provider, today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Charles Rutstein, CEO of RISI and former COO of Forrester Research; Brian V. Turner, former CFO of four public companies including Coinstar, Inc. (now Outerwall) and RealNetworks; and Randall Winn, managing member of FiveW Capital and founder and former CEO of Capital IQ.

Henry Schuck, DiscoverOrg co-founder and CEO said about the recent appointments, “We are focused on continuing to provide the most valuable datasets and sales intelligence tools for our customers. In order to do that, it was vital for us to bring people to our board that had experience in leading and growing exceptional technology companies. Randy, Charles, and Brian have built data and technology businesses many times from the ground up. I am excited to have their expertise on our board.”

CHARLES RUTSTEIN

Charles Rutstein is CEO at RISI, the leading provider of proprietary data and insight to the forest products industry. Previously, Rutstein spent 14 years at Forrester Research, most recently as COO. He was named to Forrester’s board of directors in 2011. Under Rutstein’s executive leadership, Forrester’s revenue nearly doubled, earnings more than doubled, and the firm’s stock outperformed the NASDAQ by a wide margin. Rutstein joined Forrester from Price Waterhouse Management Consulting Services, where he helped to devise and implement the technology strategy for many of the firm’s largest clients. During his tenure at the firm, he wrote a best-selling book, Windows NT Security.

BRIAN V. TURNER

Brian V. Turner is the former CFO of four public companies, including Coinstar, Inc. (now Outerwall), RealNetworks, BSquare, and Radisys. The last two he led through successful IPOs. Turner is an experienced board member having served on more than 20 boards throughout his career. In addition to DiscoverOrg, Turner currently serves on the Board of Directors of InfoArmor Corp., Nintex, McKinstry Inc., and is chairman of the board for Microvision, Inc. Turner’s experience also includes 13 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he held several positions including Director of Corporate Finance.

RANDALL WINN

Randall Winn currently serves as managing member of FiveW Capital, is a Director of eMarketer and is Chairman of the Board of Dealogic. Prior to founding FiveW, Winn was co-managing partner and ultimately CEO/executive managing director of Capital IQ, a leading provider of intelligence for global financial professionals which he managed from 1999 through 2011, including a sale to McGraw Hill. Previous to his tenure at Capital IQ, Winn worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. in Corporate Finance and the Principal Investment Area and then at Saunders Karp & Megrue, a middle market private equity firm. In addition to joining the board, Winn led an equity investment in DiscoverOrg from FiveW Capital.

Rutstein, Turner, and Winn join the DiscoverOrg Board of Directors effective immediately, bringing decades of company-building experience to the organization. They join existing Board members, including Board members from global growth private equity firm TA Associates: Todd Crockett, a Managing Director; Jason Werlin, a Managing Director; and Jason Mironov, a Senior Vice President.

ABOUT DISCOVERORG

DiscoverOrg is the leading sales and marketing intelligence provider used by the top technology vendors, staffing companies and consultants targeting IT, Finance and Marketing departments of Fortune-ranked, Mid-Market and SMB companies in North America and Europe. Offered in the form of a constantly refreshed database, DiscoverOrg specializes in mapping out the org charts of 19,000 companies complete with verified email addresses, direct-dial phone numbers, reporting structure, new projects and initiatives and technology install base. Each of the over 400,000+ decision makers in the DiscoverOrg database are updated and refreshed by the company’s team of 150+ researchers at least once every 90 days, enabling customers to reach the right person at the right company with the right message. For more information, please visit http://discoverorg.com/.



























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India Network Health Insurance Announces Visitor Health Insurance Exchange for Visitors to United States, Canada and Mexico and Assistance with ObamaCare Choices











ACE American Insurance Group

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) November 21, 2014

India Network health insurance has offered various health insurance plans for visitors coming to the United States, Canada and Mexico for more than two decades. Visitor Accident and Sickness health insurance plans offered include both fixed benefit plans and comprehensive health insurance plans compatible with those offered on the national health insurance exchange at Obamacare on healthcare.gov but cost half of the price. The ACE Comprehensive PPO network plan offers coverage from age 0-99 year-olds with the option of coverage for pre-existing problems. In addition to traditional health insurance coverage, the PPO plan also provides medical evacuation benefits, repatriation benefits, and accidental death benefits of $ 25,000 for all policy holders. Fixed benefit plans offer limited benefits for lower premiums and most suitable for healthy visitors.

Many international visitor health insurance plans are underwritten by foreign insurance companies and India Network Plan is wholly administered in the United States and underwritten by a US-based Insurance company, ACE American Insurance company. All claims are directly submitted by providers to the insurance claims processor, eliminating the need for visitors to pay big bills if they get sick and they are processed in the United States.

India Network visitor health insurance with pre-existing condition coverage is available to all visitors of all ages if they purchase the plan before their arrival in the United States. Visitors already in the United States can still purchase a standard health insurance that covers new medical conditions and accidents. Online enrollment forms on the India Network website provide an easy way to complete enrollment into one of the plans offered by the plan and pay the premiums using the credit card, including international credit cards with US dollar denominations. The Instant Quote link displays all available plans and premiums along with coverage details in an easy format for visitors to understand and choose the right plan for their needs.

Dr. KV Rao, President, India Network Foundation said that all visitors and sponsors of visitors should be aware that purchasing a health plan before visitors arrive in the United States will help quickly resolve any claims that may happen right after arrival. It costs much less to purchase health insurance plans for sponsored visitors rather than dealing with collection departments of various medical practices and hospitals.

India Network visitor health insurance plans are available only on the India Network website and not offered through any agents or agencies in India or in the United States. All visitors are advised to read policy language carefully as there are many plans that look like India Network health insurance program in the market place but are not same.

About India Network Foundation

India Network Foundation, established as a US non-profit organization, has been helping the Asian Indian community in North America with programs and travel grants to academics from India for more than two decades. India Network Foundation sponsors visitor health insurance to tourists, students, temporary workers (H1 visa holders) and their families. All insurance products are administered by India Network Services in the United States.

For more information, visit http://www.indianetwork.org.

About India Network Visitor Health Insurance Market Place

India Network Services administers visitor health insurance Market Place to help visiting parents, transient residents, tourists, students, temporary workers and their families. Cashless Visitor health insurance plans are offered for all age groups with network based comprehensive coverage and with pre-existing condition coverage.

For more information, visit http://www.kvrao.org or reach our operators at 855-428-3425.























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Saїd Business School announces major redesign of its flagship one-year MBA programme










Oxford (PRWEB UK) 3 June 2014

Professor Tufano said: ‘Like all business schools, at Oxford we make ongoing adjustments to our programmes to keep in step with changes in the external business environment. But a year ago we began a thorough review of the MBA programme to ensure that it was the best and most relevant programme it could possibly be, and would best equip our future leaders for the challenging careers they will experience. The new Oxford MBA is now an even more powerful, rigorous and innovative programme with a range of exciting and valuable elements from which our students will benefit.’

In the redesigned programme, courses in core business disciplines have been extended and strengthened, providing our MBA students with a solid grounding in fundamentals, which can be followed up with more advanced treatment of the topics in elective courses. Learning in the core areas will be enhanced with extended pre-arrival preparation materials and ongoing support courses. A wider range of electives will be offered, including a selection of inter-disciplinary and jointly developed courses that bring in knowledge from the wider Oxford University.

An enhanced talent development initiative will underpin formal learning, providing MBA students with the opportunity to work with an executive coach and to build skills to enhance learning and career development. The talent development programme focuses on giving students the skills they need to create impact, influence and lead effectively. Students choose from a menu of options, depending on what they individually wish to develop. Options include workshops focused on topics such as presentation skills, networking, time management, personal impact and confidence. At the heart of the redesigned MBA are three cross-cutting themes related to the world-scale challenges shaping today’s business environment: the global rules of the game; entrepreneurship; and responsible leadership. These themes are addressed in specific interdisciplinary modules and extend through the other parts of the programme from core and elective courses, GOTO (Global Opportunities and Threats: Oxford), to guest speaker sessions and student-run conferences and competitions. ‘We believe that future business leaders will be confronted with these complex global issues and firms will require people who have a wide range of skills and abilities to navigate the challenging landscape of global business. Knowledge in these areas is relevant whether you are working in finance or social enterprise, in a big firm or small firm, anywhere in the world’ said Dr Dana Brown, MBA Programme Director.

‘At Oxford we want to encourage our MBAs to challenge the rules of the game and to rethink those rules, so we want to focus in depth on exactly what those rules are’ said Professor Tufano. ‘We are going to explore the institutions that structure capitalism – the unwritten rules, norms and laws that shape the global economy; the international institutions, agreements, differences and disputes across borders which influence or constrain business opportunities. From the basis of sound knowledge, our MBAs should be questioning the status quo and asking how fit for purpose these rules are. They can identify the mechanisms to influence or indeed change the system. We have a young and innovative group of faculty with deep insight in this area, as well as learned colleagues from across the University, who together are going to take forward this exploration. As a result, our students will be well equipped not just to play the game but to change the game.’

The new entrepreneurship theme is focused on a distinctive business approach. ‘We define entrepreneurship as the ability to effectively deploy resources to devise business solutions to complex and multifaceted challenges. Entrepreneurship is a mind-set from which all organisations doing business in the 21st century can benefit’ explained Dr Brown. Through collaboration between the MBA programme, the Entrepreneurship Centre and the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, the School offers an extensive portfolio of activity and support in this area, including a redesigned Entrepreneurship Project in which students work in teams through the stages of taking a business idea to fruition’.

Responsible leadership is the third theme. ‘We are taking an interdisciplinary view of the role of the corporation in society, and the related ethical and governance challenges that confront business leaders’ said Dr Brown. ‘We want to explore what leadership means in the 21st Century in a global context. This will be an energising and challenging course which will move from the systems and societal level to the individual, and examine students’ own values, career goals and responsibilities as leaders.’

‘You may ask why we have undertaken such a major review’ said Professor Tufano. ‘After all, the programme was running really well and our students were thriving. Put simply, we wanted to future-proof the Oxford MBA. The business world is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented transformation. Rapid global economic growth, technological developments and the global financial crisis radically altered the landscape for business. Competitiveness now requires companies to think well beyond the scope of standard business models to address world-scale social, environmental, political and economic challenges. This environment needs individuals who can inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders, and who can demonstrate responsible leadership in the face of complex and often conflicting interests. We wanted to be sure that our MBA will fulfil the needs of today’s students working in this environment.’

For further information or to speak with Professor Tufano or Dr Brown, Please contact the Press Office:

Clare Fisher, Head of Public Relations

Mobile: +44 (0)7912771090; Tel: +44 (0)1865 288968

Email: clare(dot)fisher(at)sbs(dot)ox(dot)ac(dot)uk

Josie Powell, Press Officer

Mobile: +44 (0)7711387215; Tel: +44 (0)1865 288403

Email: josie(dot)powell(at)sbs(dot)ox(dot)ac(dot)uk

Notes to editors

1    About the MBA

http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/programmes/degrees/mba

2    About Saїd Business School

Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford blends the best of new and old. We are a young, vibrant, and innovative business school, but yet deeply embedded in an 800 year old world-class university. We create programmes and ideas that have global impact. We educate people for successful business careers, and as a community seek to tackle world-scale problems. We deliver cutting-edge programmes and ground-breaking research that transform individuals, organisations, business practice, and society. We seek to be a world-class business school community, embedded in a world-class University, tackling world-scale problems.

In the Financial Times European Business School ranking (Dec 2013) Saïd is ranked 12th. It is ranked 14th worldwide in the FT’s combined ranking of Executive Education programmes (May 2014) and 24th in the world in the FT ranking of MBA programmes (Jan 2013). The MBA is ranked 5th in Businessweek’s full time MBA ranking outside the USA (Nov 2012) and is ranked 5th among the top non-US Business Schools by Forbes magazine (Sep 2013). The Executive MBA is ranked 23rd worldwide in the FT’s ranking of EMBAs (Oct 2013). The Oxford MSc in Financial Economics is ranked 6th in the world in the FT ranking of Masters in Finance programmes (Jun 2013). In the UK university league tables it is ranked first of all UK universities for undergraduate business and management in The Guardian (Jun 2013) and has ranked first in nine of the last ten years in The Times (Sept 2013). For more information, see http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/

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JCDA Announces Jefferson County, WV Selected Above Silicon Valley for Relocation of Northern Virginia Mobile Device Solutions Company Headquarters












Jefferson County, West Virginia (PRWEB) May 09, 2014

Broken Mobile™, a mobile device solutions company founded in Manassas, Virginia, in 2012, has relocated its headquarters to Jefferson County, West Virginia, located just 60 miles from Washington, D.C. The company will bring jobs to the area, many through a distinctive U.S. military veterans training program, in a rapidly advancing telecommunications field.

“This has been an eight-month-long process,” said John Reisenweber, Executive Director of the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA). “We worked with the State Development Office and Jim Ruland, Managing Partner of RAI Properties, LLC, to showcase Jefferson County’s business-friendly climate, skilled workforce and opportunities for growth. Patrick Petersen, Founder and CEO of Broken Mobile™ did his due diligence and after considering six states, including California, Broken Mobile™ chose the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The fact that Jefferson County is competing for IT companies with Silicon Valley and the Golden Triangle of North Carolina says a lot about what we have to offer here.”

“Until Broken Mobile™, no options were available for corporate organizations, government agencies/contractors or educational institutions to comprehensively protect their mobile device assets,” said Petersen. “Broken Mobile™ provides customizable, efficient and cost effective mobile device solutions. We do this by performing all services within the United States and with certified technicians. Moving our operation to the West Coast did not seem to fit our mold. We are not looking to be trendy, rather set a trend. At our new headquarters in Jefferson County, West Virginia, we are within a four-hour radius of the most powerful cities in the United States. There is no reason there could not be an East Coast Silicon Valley and where better to put it than within reach of those cities.”

Broken Mobile™ has found that many of the nation’s mobile devices, including corporations’ ‘fleets’ of thousands of employee cellular phones with proprietary company data, are sent overseas to countries like China for repair. Petersen has concerns that if devices, such as secure government cellular phones, are kept in the United States they are often repaired by under-trained technicians and high-security data is left vulnerable.

Broken Mobile™ has created its own technician certification program, required for all new hires, and open to potential employees. Additionally, Broken Mobile™ has pioneered a unique program to train U.S. military veterans in mobile device repair which prepares them for careers in the field. Once veterans complete the certification program, they will be eligible for employment with Broken Mobile.™ In collaboration with government entities, numerous independent veteran organizations and universities, Broken Mobile™ will provide this program on site at the new Broken Mobile™ office and campus in Burr Plaza. More information on the veterans training program can be found on the Broken Mobile™ website, http://broken-mobile.com/break-fix/.

By employing those who currently have, or have held, security clearances, such as veterans, coupled with the rigorous training program, Broken Mobile™ can offer significant alternative to risky practices. These advantages will allow Broken Mobile™ to obtain contracts from high-security agencies.

“My father is a Marine and Vietnam veteran so this effort is both personal for me and a privilege to provide a service for a group of men and women who have given so much of themselves for the sake of others,” said Petersen. “Our veterans need careers that enable them to provide for themselves and their families. Broken Mobile™ is proud to reach out to them to give them technical training and a pathway to careers. We believe by offering our training while many of the veterans are transitioning, this will allow Broken Mobile™ to help eliminate the waiting period after transitioning and before training usually begins for our men and women veterans.”

By offering customers no deductibles, credit for unused services, pooled coverage plans and customized protection packages, Broken Mobile™ wants to change the way the nation looks at repairing mobile devices and protection services through its services.

“Besides Broken Mobile™ having a business model that is destined for success, there is something very noble about keeping jobs in the USA, and thus providing opportunity to those who have already proven they have America’s best interests at heart,” said Ruland. “All of us here at RAI Properties are enormously proud to be associated with this undertaking.”

Burr Plaza, which began construction off Route 9 in Kearneysville in 2003, offers the state-of-the-art facilities, security and flex space that Petersen requires. The only shopping/business complex in the Eastern Panhandle with its property management office on site, Burr Plaza also maintains a help desk that is manned 24/7, 365 days of the year. Petersen was impressed by the Burr Plaza staff and their commitment to the success of the complex’s tenants and their willingness to assist with marketing and business development.

Petersen was also attracted to the campus-like feel of the plaza and the amenities it would offer Broken Mobile’s™ employees, including child care, restaurants, service providers and retail establishments, all of which and more Broken Mobile™ will utilize in its employee benefits package.

Broken Mobile™ will hold a job fair at the same location in the next few weeks. Additional information will be announced through local media outlets and may be obtained by emailing hiring(at)broken-mobile(dot)com or calling 571-208-0307 x103.

With a strategic Mid-Atlantic location just 60 miles from Washington, D.C. and ready access to major transportation routes, Jefferson County is ideally situated for business, manufacturing and industry. As one of the fastest growing counties in West Virginia, Jefferson County is a major economic driver in a state that boasts the nation’s fourth lowest cost of doing business, low utility rates and a highly skilled and loyal workforce. While facilitating relocations and start-ups with tax incentives, low-interest loans and fast-track permitting, the JCDA also aggressively supports and promotes existing businesses. More information: http://www.jcda.net, info(at)jcda(dot)net, 304-728-3255.



























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Advanced Realty Team Announces “Under Water, Over Water” Home Buying Program











(PRWEB) April 27, 2014

Selling a Tampa Bay home where the value has fallen below the balance of the mortgage became easier and more rewarding yesterday when Advanced Realty Team announced its new “Under Water, Over Water” home buying special.

“We have offered to pay cash for homes in foreclosure and under water for some time now,” said George Beardsley, broker-president of Advanced. “What we have added is that we will now give the seller two tickets for a cruise in an ocean-view state room,” he said.

Advanced Realty Team is a real estate boutique that actually buys houses quickly and charges no real estate commission. Most brokerage firms “list” a house and charge a commission when a third party buys the house.

“And of course conditions apply,” Beardsley said.

“In the pilot program, we will only be buying houses in north Pinellas and southwest Pasco counties,’ he said. The houses also must be in reasonably good condition and early in the foreclosure process,” he said.

ABOUT ADVANCED REALTY TEAM

George and Maryan Beardsley, two former stock brokers, founded Advanced in 1996 after spending several years working for a national franchise real estate firm and gradually doing a larger portion of their business buying and selling homes for themselves and financing sales for other Realtors. They entered the real estate business the hard way, owing a home in Boca Raton Florida within a mile of the site for a planned garbage burning incinerator.

The Realtor they hired suggested owner financing which Maryan and George said sounded “stupid and scary.” But having little choice they sold and held the mortgage and the more they learned about creative financing, the more it seemed to be an important tool, especially when it is difficult to sell houses.

Eventually the buyer of their home refinanced and the Beardsleys received the full amount of cash for the sale, at top price and during a period when no one had been able to sell. “That really got our attention and we left stocks, commodities and bonds for real estate,” George said. The firm offers a number of ways of buying houses fast and lately has been offering affordable homes programs, using homes bought as rentals and rent to own homes.

George Beardsley holds the U.S. Patent Office Trade Mark for the Famous Rent to Own on Steroids Program™ where all rent paid in the entire first year becomes down payment and the tenant-buyer can earn a mortgage by making 12 consecutive monthly payments on time and maintaining the home as though they already owned it. This program has been modified to be Dodd-Frank compliant.

In the last year, the firm has added a Internet marketing division. Advanced also offers a service for local merchants where they guarantee the local firms’ website will be on the first page of Google.

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Iris Data Services Announces Two Key Appointments to Sales Division – Leading Electronic Discovery Services Company Promotes Irvin Marchand and John Stanton











Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) April 22, 2014

Iris Data Services, a major provider of discovery solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Irvin Marchand and John Stanton as the new Vice Presidents of Sales. Iris Data Services is a leading supplier of discovery solutions including electronic discovery, managed litigation services and document review technologies, including kCura’s Relativity, which comprises Relativity Analytics and Relativity Assisted Review.

Irvin Marchand’s tenure and success is testament to his strong leadership skills and consistent ability to exceed client expectations. As Vice President of Sales, Marchand will focus on consulting with law firms and corporate legal departments who are exploring litigation support sourcing options in the Eastern region. John Stanton’s continuous effort to build and maintain a strong and dynamic sales team has helped Iris in several key areas. As Vice President of Sales, John is responsible for driving new business growth and managing the Iris sales team in the Western region.

“Irvin Marchand and John Stanton are incredibly talented individuals with extensive knowledge in electronic discovery and litigation technologies,” said Damon Goduto, Iris Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Sales. “Their commitment to excellence and their experience in providing exceptional solutions to clients will further Iris’ continued success and vision.”

About Irvin Marchand

Irvin Marchand has been in litigation support sales for over 12 years and in technology solutions his entire career. Marchand joined Iris in 2008 and was the Southeast and West Coast Regional Director. Prior to joining Iris, Marchand worked for a national electronic discovery company in the Detroit market as a Sales Manager for their Michigan sales force. He also acquired valuable experience working for Unisys in their Global Network Services group as an Information Technology Sales Specialist.

About John Stanton

John Stanton has provided services to the legal industry for over 10 years and has worked for several Fortune 500 companies. He has significant experience developing cost effective strategies for large scale and complex electronic discovery engagements. Stanton also has extensive sales management experience leading teams of account executives who provide services to case teams. Stanton joined Iris in 2012 and has been the Midwest Regional Director. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts.

About Iris    

Iris Data Services is a leading supplier of discovery solutions including electronic discovery, managed litigation services, and document review technologies. Led by recognized experts in electronic discovery and document review, Iris continually strives to defensibly reduce the amount of reviewable data on every matter. As an Orange-level Best in Service Hosting Partner and Certified Reseller of Relativity by kCura, Iris’ extensive document review expertise includes complex search consulting, computer-aided review technologies, and experienced attorney review teams. Iris’ discovery experts, project management team, and use of technology have combined to make it one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. In 2011 Iris Data Services made the Inc. 500 list of the fastest–growing private companies in America, making Iris the fastest growing eDiscovery company in the United States. Iris’ U.S. headquarters is in Kansas City and its European headquarters is in London. Iris maintains offices throughout the United States, Europe, India and China. For more information about Iris, please visit http://www.irisds.com and follow Iris on Twitter at http://twitter.com/IrisDataService.











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Leap Systems, LLC, Announces Organizational Changes










Horsham, PA (PRWEB) March 10, 2014

Leap Systems, LLC, an affiliate of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, today announced organizational changes that will continue to position LEAP as a company committed to providing innovative insurance and financial systems for financial professionals and consumers throughout the United States and Canada.

Ande Frazier, CLU, LUTCF, has been named President & Chief Marketing Officer. She brings more than 20 years of LEAP marketing and training experience to her new role. A prominent speaker, coach and trainer within the financial services industry, Ms. Frazier is a graduate of Old Dominion University. She is an active participant in many organizations, including The National Association of Insurance and Financial Professionals, The Society of Financial Services Professionals, Autism Speaks, Philanthropy International, and the National Association of Female Executives.

Christian Castiglione has been named Chief Innovation Officer of LEAP. A direct collaborator for the last 20 years with LEAP’s founder, Robert Castiglione, his work includes developing LEAP’s flagship Wealth in Motion product, the newly released Financial Stories, and LEAP’s modernized client materials and new strategic processes. Mr. Castiglione is also spearheading the next generation of LEAP products, scheduled for 2014 delivery.

Craig Castiglione has been named Chief Operating Officer. Among his many responsibilities is leading LEAP’s back office operations to ensure high touch with and valued support for LEAP licensees.

Robert Castiglione, LEAP’s founder, remains an active advisor to the LEAP leadership team and licensees, serving as chairman of LEAP’s advisory board. He will continue to be a featured presenter at industry meetings and at national LEAP licensee meetings.

“Ande rejoining LEAP in such a key role gives us the opportunity to capitalize on future

growth opportunities for the company and for our community of licensees throughout the U.S. and Canada,” says Christian Castiglione. “Her experience with LEAP and her accomplishments within our industry provide additional strength at the top of our company, while allowing Bob Castiglione, me and our innovation team to focus solely on the development and expansion of LEAP’s products and services.”

According to Ms. Frazier, “I am excited about LEAP’s new structure and the great opportunities that lie ahead. The leadership team will take the marketing and business development efforts of LEAP to the next level through our commitment to leading edge innovation of LEAP’s products and services for the benefit of our community of financial professionals and their clients.”

About Leap Systems, LLC

In September 2012, Leap Systems, LLC became an affiliate of Penn Mutual. LEAP is a leading provider innovative financial systems for financial professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Bridgewater, N.J. Since its founding in 1980, LEAP has been recognized by many of the world’s top financial institutions as a leader and trusted resource for achieving superior results and delivering an end-to-end financial solution. Learn more at http://www.leapsystems.com.

About The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company

Since its founding in 1847, Penn Mutual has been driven by our noble purpose to create a world of possibilities. At the heart of this purpose is the belief that purchasing life insurance is the most protective, responsible and rewarding action a person can take, and is central to a sound financial plan. The company is committed to helping families unlock life’s possibilities through life insurance and annuity solutions. This is accomplished through a national network of financial professionals, who help clients make great things possible. Penn Mutual supports its field representatives with brokerage services through Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. Registered Investment Advisor and wholly owned subsidiary. Member FINRA/SIPC. Visit Penn Mutual on the Internet at http://www.pennmutual.com/.

©2014 The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, 600 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA 19044

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Stemedica Announces New Chief Financial Officer











Stemedica Cell Technologies Inc

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 27, 2014

Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc. a leader in adult allogeneic stem cell manufacturing, research and development, announced today that Craig W. Carlson has been appointed the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective March, 2014.

Craig Carlson brings 34 years of financial, accounting, investor relations, and operational experience specifically in the biotech and biopharmaceutical industries to his role at Stemedica. Over the past 21 years of his career, Craig has played an integral role in raising over $ 420 million from private and public markets and has also had significant international experience having been responsible for various subsidiaries in China, Korea and the United Kingdom.

“Craig’s solid background in financial and accounting management along with his experience in SEC reporting, investor relations and in supporting financing initiatives in emerging growth companies is well-suited for Stemedica,” said Roger Howe, PhD, Stemedica’s Executive Chairman. “I have confidence that under Craig’s leadership, Stemedica will continue to improve our operating and financial efficiency and continue to create shareholder value.”

Previously, Craig was the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary at Talon Therapeutics, a specialty biopharmaceutical company, where he was responsible for all finance, accounting, SEC filings, information technology, and intellectual property with financial oversight on clinical trials. During his time at Talon he played an integral role in securing $ 100 million in financing; managed the Goldman Sachs mergers and acquisitions efforts; updated and streamlined Sarbanes Oxley controls and procedures; renegotiated licensing and royalty agreements, and actively participated in positioning the company for sale to Spectrum Pharmaceuticals in 2013.

He served a similar role as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial and Operating Officer as well as Managing Director U.K. for Cygnus Inc., a medical device company focused on manufacturing transdermal drug delivery systems and non-invasive glucose monitoring devices. At Cygnus, Craig supported the raise of more than $ 250 million from public and private markets as well as commercial partner payments. He also led the licensing negotiations for U.S. sales and distribution agreements as well as the national launch of the world’s first non-invasive glucose monitoring device. In addition, he initiated an aggressive investor relations marketing program that contributed to a tenfold increase in the company’s valuation. He also played a significant supporting role in the company’s sale of their transdermal patch business division to Johnson & Johnson.

During his tenure at Neurobiological Technologies, a biotech company focused on Phase III trials for Ischemic Stroke, he was instrumental in raising over $ 70 million in the midst of a difficult funding environment; successfully remedying two years of financial restatements from prior management; instituted new budgeting and cash flow forecasting systems; and led contract negotiations with CROs (Contract Research Organizations) and strategic partners.

Craig has an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MS Ed. Counseling from Hofstra University and a BA in Political Science from Union College.

About Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc.

Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company that is committed to the manufacturing and development of best-in-class allogeneic adult stem cells and stem cell factors for use by approved research institutions and hospitals for pre-clinical and clinical (human) trials. The company is a government licensed manufacturer of clinical grade stem cells and is approved by the FDA for clinical trials in ischemic stroke, cutaneous photoaging and acute myocardial infarction. Stemedica is currently developing regulatory pathways for a number of other medical indications using adult allogeneic stem cells. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. http://www.stemedica.com

For more information regarding Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc., contact Dave McGuigan at dmcguigan(at)stemedica(dot)com.
























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Truckload Carriers Association Announces Division Winners in 2013 National Fleet Safety Awards












Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) January 13, 2014

Since the mid-1970s, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has been recognizing the safest fleets in North America through its National Fleet Safety Awards. Sponsored by Great West Casualty Company, the awards honor trucking companies that demonstrate a superior commitment to safety and accident reduction. Eighteen companies have been selected as division winners for the 2013 competition and will now attempt to capture one of two grand prizes.

“In addition to focusing the spotlight on companies that work hard to achieve stellar safety records, these awards give us a glimpse of how well the industry is performing as a whole, said Jerry Waddell, CDS, chairman of TCA’s Safety & Security Division and the safety director for Cargo Transporters, Inc., of Claremont, North Carolina. “With the continued decrease in the total contest fleet vehicle accident ratio, it demonstrates the forward safety thinking that our carrier members exhibit on a daily basis when it comes to their day-to-day operations.”

Companies applying for the National Fleet Safety Awards have completed the first of a two-step process. First, their accident frequency per million miles driven was calculated for each of six mileage-based divisions (listed below). The top three division winners were selected and have been audited by an independent expert to verify their accident frequency numbers.

The division winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony to be held during TCA’s Annual Convention, March 23-26, 2014, at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. They will also be recognized during TCA’s Safety & Security Division Annual Meeting, May 18-20, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

All division winners are now eligible to compete for two grand prizes, one in the “less than 25 million annual miles” category and one in the “25 million or more annual miles” category. To win the grand prize, companies will be judged on their overall safety programs, both on- and off-highway, including employee driver/independent contractor selection procedures, training, supervision, accident investigation, inspection and maintenance of equipment, and outside activities including general highway safety.

As with the division winners, the two grand prize winning companies will be honored at an awards ceremony to be held first during TCA’s Annual Convention and then again during TCA’s Safety & Security Division Annual Meeting.

Below are the names of the 2013 top divisional winners based on low accident frequency ratios per million miles. Companies are listed according to the order that they placed within each category.

Division I Winners (Under 5 million miles)

1. FTC Transportation, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2. Specialty Transport, Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee

3. Art Pape Transfer, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa

Division II Winners (5-14.99 million miles)

1. Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd, Breslau, Ontario

2. MacKinnon Transport Inc, Guelph, Ontario

3. Diamond Transportation System, Inc., Racine, Wisconsin

Division III Winners (15-24.99 million miles)

1. A&A Express, LLC, Brandon, South Dakota

2. Convoy Systems, LLC, Kansas City, Kansas

3. Jet Express Inc, Dayton, Ohio

Division IV Winners (25-49.99 million miles)

1. N.Yanke Transfer, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

2. Erb International, Inc., New Hamburg, Ontario

3. Hill Brothers Transportation, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska

Division V Winners (50-99.99 million miles)

1. Groupe Robert Inc., Rougemont, Québec

2. May Trucking Company, Salem, Oregon

3. J & R Schugel Trucking, Inc., New Ulm, Minnesota

Division VI Winners (100+ million miles)

1. Bison Transport Inc, Winnipeg, Manitoba

2. Gordon Trucking Inc, Pacific, Washington

3. Roehl Transport Inc., Marshfield, Wisconsin

TCA is the only national trade association whose collective sole focus is the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The association represents dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal container carriers operating in the 48 contiguous states, as well as Alaska, Mexico, and Canada. Representing operators of more than 200,000 trucks, which collectively produce annual revenue of more than $ 20 billion, TCA is an organization tailored to specific truckload carrier needs.























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