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Coastal restoration and education high priority topics at upcoming USGBC Louisiana’s FORWARD Symposium on Sustainability in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, October 18, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Louisiana Chapter will host its fourth annual FORWARD Symposium on Sustainability at Tulane University's Lavin-Bernick Center, 29 McAlister Drive New Orleans from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year's theme, Building a Stronger Louisiana by Nurturing the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders, will bring green industry professionals from across the region together to discuss how to move the state towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

New East Tennessee Non-Profit, Helping Mamas Knoxville, is Already Making an Impact on Families

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Helping Mamas Knoxville opened operations in December 2018 and has already distributed more than 5,000 essential items to children living in poverty in East Tennessee. Helping Mamas works by collecting baby items through donations from the community, corporations, and volunteers.

Kansas City Magazine Celebrates 5-year Anniversary!

LEAWOOD, Kan., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a variety of magazines in Kansas City, one particular publication has made a household name for itself in recent years. Kansas City's premier home magazine, Kansas City Homes & Style, is turning five years old this month.

World Class Title Launches WCTALWAYS SECURE PLAN Against Real Estate Title Fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- World Class Title, a tech forward real estate title agency licensed in Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey, announces its successful launch of the WCTALWAYS SECURE PLAN(TM) (WCTAPP). WCTAPP is a multi-level approach to prevent real estate wire fraud within title transactions.

FOBA’s Building Champions Benefit

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FOBA's Building Champions Benefit will showcase its programs within the historically sophisticated, and classically new vibe of Row Twenty Four. Celebrating its kick-off benefit in 2019, the Row Twenty Four event venue exudes the warmth of contemporary design and modern accents, blended with a rich history, makes you feel part of Chicago at the height of the 1920's.

Digital Mortgage Platform Maxwell Announces Strategic Partnership and Bi-directional Integration with Integra’s EPIC Loan Origination System

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Digital mortgage platform provider Maxwell announced their strategic partnership with Integra to offer seamless, bi-directional integration with Integra's EPIC Loan Origination System.

Gallospole Releases The World Premiere Music Video, TARAC WIPPP, Revisiting Too Fat To Fly In The Case of Kevin Smith v....

DREXEL HILL, Pa., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On September 19, Gallospole will premiere his long-awaited music video, TARAC WIPPP. An acronym for The American Right for Adequate Chair Width In Public & Private Places, TARAC WIPPP is a political allegory performed by Gallospole and his team of puppetized lobbyists advocating for suitable seating on behalf of Americans with metabolic differences, or clinically known as, obese Americans.

Bethel School District in Washington Selects Synergy Student Information System

SPANAWAY, Wash., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bethel School District (BSD) has selected the industry-leading Synergy Student Information System (SIS) by Edupoint(r) Educational Systems for its K-12 student data management needs. The district's Synergy solution will include Synergy Online Registration and cloud hosting to serve over 19,000 K-12 students in the Seattle metropolitan area.

Phone Ninjas Can Triple Appointment Setting Rates for U.S. Automotive Businesses

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phone Ninjas, a certified phone coaching company, analyzes inbound sales, outbound sales, parts and service calls for car dealers. In some cases, its advanced phone and Internet training has increased appointment setting to nearly 86 percent.

Elizabeth Karwowski, CEO, Get Credit Healthy, Selected Woman With Vision Award Winner

SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fin-tech company, Get Credit Healthy, Inc., (a subsidiary of Beta Music Group Inc. OTC PINK: BEMG) announces CEO Elizabeth Karwowski, has been selected as a winner of the Women With Vision Award, to be presented live, during the Vision Summit on September 25 in Tampa, Florida.

Real Change: Expanding Congress to Include a Citizens Assembly

WASHINGTON D.C., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An Assembly of 600 citizen-delegates is being established by NewUnity.Org and it is expected to eventually become a third-chamber of Congress via constitutional amendment, creating a tri-cameral legislature. The first session of the Assembly is scheduled to start in early 2020. Any U.S. citizen over the age of 18 can be a delegate to the Assembly, provided they satisfy some eligibility requirements.

FormFree’s Brent Chandler to Discuss the Transformative Impact of APIs on Mortgage Lending Technology as Digital Mortgage Conference Panelist

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced that company Founder and CEO Brent Chandler will be a featured panelist at Source Media's fourth annual Digital Mortgage Conference, which will take place September 23-24, 2019, at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Will Madden of Whole Brain Consulting Speaks at the Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network Founder’s Series

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago area's Will Madden, co-founder and senior partner of Whole Brain Consulting, speaks at the Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network Founder's Series, held September 25, 2019. The Founders Series is a CFBN series presented in partnership with CA Branding, Fifty Gazelles and PreBrands.

Gary W. Hansen Earns Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) Designation

LOVELAND, Colo., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gary W. Hansen, President, Retirement Planning Center of the Rockies, LLC, has earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional(R) (RICP(R)) designation from The American College of Financial Services.

HER NEXT PLAY Announces Sports Summit for Teen Girls

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh off a competitive community contest win, a team of young Edina women are investing their prize earnings in an event designed for teen girl athletes. The Her Next Play Edina Girls' Sports Summit will take place September 30, 2019 at Life Time Sport in Eagan, Minn.

Indie-rock Singer-Songwriter Ryan Chernin, Whose Debut Single Rocketed Up the Hot AC Charts, Releases Edgy New Single, ‘FaceTime’

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Indie-rock singer-songwriter Ryan Chernin, whose debut single, "Look Right," rocketed up to 25 on Mediabase's AC Chart, just under Ariana Grande's "breathin," has just released an edgy new single, "FaceTime." (VIDEO)

‘Blair Witch Project’ 20th Anniversary Screening Planned for Oct. 18 in Maryland

FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phenomenology, Inc., an innovative production model in the performing arts, announces its participation with Eduardo Sanchez, co-director of the "The Blair Witch Project," to bring his critically-acclaimed motion picture back to the big screen for one night in a special 20th anniversary screening, on October 18, in Frederick, Maryland, at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.

ACE Home Services Providing Support for Urban Farm Program at St. Vincent De Paul’s 2019 Fall Festival

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's the second edition of the Urban Farm Program at St. Vincent de Paul's 2019 Fall Festival. ACE Home Services will be providing resources, supplies, and other benefits for the less fortunate in the society.

Indiana Coffee Roaster Brings Home Three Medals from World’s Largest Roasting Competition

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Evansville Coffee Company brought home three medals from the fifth annual Golden Bean North America Roasting Competition. Since its launch in 2015, the Golden Bean North America has grown to include more than 1,300 coffees submitted to this year's competition from the best roasters across the USA and Canada.

Business Architecture Training Series Coming to Dallas

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business Architecture Associates (BAA) a leading company in business architecture training established 2015, announced today its 5-day, "Business Architecture Boot Camp" training this Fall in Dallas, Texas

Smarter Business Funds: Introducing The Free Small Business Marketing Program

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smarter Business Funds, a thought leader in alternative finance & marketing consultancy, is proud to announce the FREE small business marketing program. Headquartered in Houston, Smarter Business Funds was established with the primary goal of helping small businesses acquire business capital, quickly and easily, in support of their long-term success.

Beyond AUM Co-Founder Nima Tolooi Named One of Crain’s 2019 Notable Entrepreneurs

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nima Tolooi, co-founder of Beyond AUM, has been named one of Crain's Chicago Business's 2019 Notable Entrepreneurs. Crain's list of Notable Entrepreneurs features 44 businesspeople who have identified needs and untapped opportunities in the market; organized and run companies; and taken on greater-than-normal financial risk to achieve success

Pretty Thing Launches Cheeky Anti-Conference for Creative Womxn

CHELSEA, N.Y. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pretty Thing founders, Sarah Hawkins, and Myah Hollis, have announced that their innovative "anti-conference" event series, entitled Pretty Thing Tour, will be launching in NYC on September 21 at Betaworks Studios in Chelsea, and will continue onto Los Angeles at The Riveter in Marina Del Rey in November.

‘Souvenirs of Suffering’ Book Launch in Sync with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Dazhoni Green's book, "Souvenirs Of Suffering, A Child's Memoir Of Surviving Cancer" (ISBN: 978-1733293006; Prairie Stone Press) is published in timely conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Greyling – a Division of EPIC adds Lionel Bejean in Georgia

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Lionel Bejean has joined the firm's Greyling Division, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, as Senior Vice President.

Prymrr Headlines at Alienstock Debuting New Songs

RACHEL, Nev., Sept. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prymrr, the 13-year-old rapper and dancer, known internationally for her lead appearance in Sia's "Never Give Up" music video, has just announced her intent to take the stage and debut her newest songs at Alienstock in Rachel, Nevada.

EPIC Holdings Inc. adds Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer in Atlanta

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center dba EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants) today announced the addition of insurance investment banking veteran Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer of its parent company EPIC Holdings, Inc. Nay will be based in Atlanta, Ga. and report to EPIC Holdings CEO, John Hahn.

DediPath, an IaaS Provider, Chooses Network Security Firm Path Network for Enterprise Level DDoS Protection

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Path Network, a DDoS mitigation provider, today announced that it has been chosen as the security provider to protect and secure the network of DediPath, a provider of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) that specializes in dedicated and virtual private servers, in addition to colocation and managed services.

Fluid Metering Announces Exclusive Distributor in Northeast, U.S.

SYOSSET, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fluid Metering, Inc. is pleased to announce Controls for Automation (CFA) as the new exclusive distributor of ultra-precise fluid control products in the Northeast U.S. States encompassed in this agreement include: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

ARMCO QC Trends Report: Loan Quality Corrects with Market’s Upturn

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, announced the release of the quarterly ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report covers first quarter (Q1) 2019 and provides loan quality findings for mortgages reviewed by ACES Audit Technology(TM).

VITEC Deploys iTrinegy’s NE-ONE to Optimize IP Encoder-Decoder Performance Over Networks for a Better Viewer Experience

LONDON, U.K., Sept. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IBC Amsterdam -- iTrinegy, leading providers of Software Defined Virtual Test Networks, are pleased to announce that VITEC, a prominent worldwide end-to-end video streaming solutions provider for broadcast, military and government, enterprise, sports and entertainment venues, has selected iTrinegy's NE-ONE Network Emulator to enhance their IP Encoder/Decoder testing capability.

How to Remove and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa., Sept. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Now that the cooler fall weather is here, the adult Spotted Lanternfly are dying off, but not before laying thousands of eggs which will hatch next spring. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn show homeowners how to remove and destroy Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses in an instructional video.

Hits and Oldies Music Show Stirs the Imagination at the Knoxville Museum of Art

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On October 27, singer-performer Dre Hilton invites oldie music lovers to the 2019 "Hits and Oldies Show." A day of classic music from the 50's and 60's which would feature Motown, gospel and jazz classics.

DJ Throdown, aka Ross Volpe, Continues Reign as America’s Best DJ, Capturing Second Consecutive DMC US Finals DJ Championship

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington, D.C. area's very own and most eccentric turntablist entertainer, DJ Throdown, AKA Ross Volpe, continued his reign as "America's Best DJ" by again winning the prestigious DMC US Finals DJ Battle. DJ Throdown will represent America on September 28 in London at the DMC World DJ Championships, where last year he finished 5th best in the world.

Air Force Pilot and Trump National Security Council Advisor August Pfluger Announces Campaign for TX-11

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, August Pfluger (R-San Angelo) announced his campaign to represent Texas' 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. For nearly 20 years, Pfluger has served his country as an elite F-22 fighter pilot, a decorated Air Force officer, and most recently, as a key national security advisor to President Trump.

ShopMyCause Launches in Virginia to Power Investment in Local Communities

MIDLOTHIAN, Va., Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ShopMyCause, a socially conscious e-commerce start-up, has launched in Virginia this month with a unique model that connects local businesses and customers to raise money for community organizations serving kids.

Prime Retail Services Congratulates Leadership Program Graduates and Announces Release of New Self-Directed Online Leadership Training

FENTON, Mich., Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Retail Services will be presenting certificates to their two graduates from their in-house leadership training called L.E.A.D. (Leadership Empowerment and Development). Prime is now in the process of developing what they are calling L.E.A.D. 2.0 which will be an online self-directed training program for all employees from field techs to the leadership team.

‘Better than crutches’ – Medical professionals Create Breakthrough Mobility Technology

NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare innovator Dynamo today announced the rollout of Dynamo SportSwings. Designed as a replacement for the common, underarm crutch, it reflects the most advanced, top-to-bottom redesign since the days of the Egyptian pharaohs.

Surgery Center of Oklahoma Offers Procedure Financing Through MedPlan Credit

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Sept 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Surgery Center of Oklahoma now offers surgical procedure financing through their financing partner, MedPlan Credit of Tulsa. Patients now have the opportunity to apply for financing, using MedPlan's technology platform, through a link on SCOK's website or through a form on Medplan's website.

Political Satirist, Gallospole, Sizes Up the Weaponization of Chairs with World Premiere Music Video, ‘TARAC WIPPP’

DREXEL HILL, Pa., Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On September 19, Gallospole will premiere his long-awaited music video, TARAC WIPPP. An acronym for The American Right for Adequate Chair Width In Public & Private Places, TARAC WIPPP is a political allegory performed by Gallospole and his team of puppetized lobbyists advocating for suitable seating on behalf of Americans with metabolic differences, or clinically known as, obese Americans.

The Learning Center for the Deaf Outpatient Audiology Clinic Welcomes MassHealth Members

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The outpatient Audiology Clinic at The Learning Center for the Deaf has been credentialed as a MassHealth provider, increasing access to their comprehensive audiological and hearing aid services for children and adults.

‘Treasure Trove’ From Italy’s ‘Most Underrated Museum’ Travels to The United States for the First Time

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is with great pleasure that the American Friends of Capodimonte (AFC) announce the first U.S. traveling exhibition of 40 Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, most of which have never been viewed by an American audience, from the Capodimonte Museum in Naples, Italy; the royal palace built in 1738 by Charles of Bourbon, King of Naples and Sicily (later King Charles III of Spain).

After, Inc. to Sponsor and Speak at 10th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Conference in Nashville

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After, Inc., a leader Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, will sponsor the Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Conference in Nashville, TN on September 18-20, 2019. The company also announced today that it will join a panel discussing how to "Tailor Your Message to Different Market Segments," alongside industry giants like General Motors and Electrolux.

Futronic Announces Launch of VS80 USB2.0 Finger Vein Scanner

HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Futronic Technology Company Limited, a global provider of fingerprint recognition software and hardware products, announces the commercial release of VS80 USB2.0 Finger Vein Scanner.

Mike Marshall Named COO at Mold Inspection Sciences Texas

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mold Inspection Sciences Texas announced today that Director of Operations Mike Marshall has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Marshall will oversee the company's operational aspects, coordinate with managers and departments to achieve objectives and goals, promote employee growth, and assist in establishing policies that continue to promote company culture and vision.

Houston Shattering Glass Ceilings as a Top 10 U.S. City with Most Women-Owned Startups

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From Oct. 8-16, 2019, Sesh Coworking will host the first-female focused coworking space pop-up to promote entrepreneurs, influential women, and the coworking community in Houston, Texas.

Brandon Hernandez of Whole Brain Consulting speaks at Food and Beverage Business Growth Summit

LOVELAND, Colo., Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Boulder, Colorado area's Brandon Hernandez, co-founder and senior partner of Whole Brain Consulting, speaks at the Food and Beverage Business Growth Summit, held September 23 - 29, 2019. The summit provides guidance to emerging food and beverage brands across the country and globally

The Elisa Project Board of Directors Announce Name Change to Texas Eating Disorders Association

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors for The Elisa Project, a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight eating disorders through education, support and advocacy, announced today the changing of the organization's name to Texas Eating Disorders Association (TEDA).

Brent Grablachoff donates $500 to Hurricane Dorian Relief in the Bahamas

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kicking World owner Brent Grablachoff contributed $500 to the Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund in the Bahamas, set up by the large crowdsourced funding platform GlobalGiving.

BioAdaptives, Inc. Announces Return to Fully Reporting and Appointment of President

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioAdaptives, Inc. (OTC BB: BDPT) announced the Company's return to a fully-reporting entity, and the appointment of Mr. Robert W. Ellis as its new President, reporting to Dr. Edward E. Jacobs, Jr.

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