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After, Inc. announces its Platinum Sponsorship of the 11th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Conference on October 13-15, 2020

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., a leader Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, announced today that it will be the Platinum Sponsor for the 11th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Conference, to be held virtually due to COVID-19. The company will host multiple sessions over the two-day event including: "Alternative Revenue Streams in a Pandemic", "Emerging Product Registration Technologies", and "Sales and Marketing Strategies Designed for Today and Post-Pandemic - Capitalizing on Emerging Trends."

"After, Inc. has over 15 years of experience delivering innovative warranty offerings to some of the world's largest manufacturers," says Dan Hulkower, SVP of Business Development for After, Inc. "We couldn't be more thrilled to be the Platinum Sponsor of Warranty Innovations this year. COVID-19 has brought new challenges and opportunities for manufacturers, especially as it relates to connecting with customers and building alternative revenue streams. Paul Swenson, After's EVP of Business Development, and I look forward to sharing our experiences around these topics and gaining new insights from the incredible list of industry heavyweights that will be speaking at and attending the conference."

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. (www.afterinc.com) is a pioneer in the warranty business - providing product registration, marketing, analytics, and program administration to warranty organizations across a wide range of industries. Founded in 2005, After has over 15 years of experience delivering innovative warranty offerings to manufacturing clients.

After, Inc. partners with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue/profit opportunities. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, and with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of the EPIC Insurance Group, an innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm with 2,800 employees across the United States.

Learn more at: https://www.afterinc.com/

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After, Inc., a leader Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, announced today that it will be the Platinum Sponsor for the 11th Annual Extended Warranty and Service Contract Innovations Conference, to be held virtually due to COVID-19. The company will host multiple sessions over the two-day event .

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Hires Theresa Sloan as Managing Director, National Mortgage Operations

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has hired industry veteran Theresa Sloan as Managing Director, National Mortgage Operations. In this role, Sloan will lead Promontory MortgagePath's national strategy for mortgage fulfillment while partnering with internal stakeholder groups such as sales, client strategy and technology to execute on Promontory MortgagePath's growth and fintech strategy.

"Theresa's expertise in mortgage technology, fulfillment, client services and implementation cultivated over decades in the industry makes her the perfect choice to lead our Danbury and Denver fulfillment management teams," said Promontory MortgagePath Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte. "Under her leadership, we expect the fulfillment teams to continue their growth in both size and importance as community lenders increasingly rely on Promontory MortgagePath to provide the mission-critical support enabling them to cost-effectively expand their mortgage operations."

Sloan will also oversee the performance and effectiveness of Promontory MortgagePath's national mortgage operations, strengthening our culture of excellence in site performance, ensuring robust processes, redundant capacity and the highest quality for Promontory MortgagePath clients and their secondary market investors. Additionally, Sloan's expertise offers a broad view of the client lifecycle, which she and her team can leverage to further improve Promontory MortgagePath's overall client experience.

Sloan comes to Promontory MortgagePath from Volly, where she served as a client services executive. Possessing more than 20 years of industry experience, she has also held several management- and executive-level positions with Ellie Mae, Black Knight, Mortgage Cadence, Aurora Loan Services and Wells Fargo.

"My interest in Promontory MortgagePath was piqued by my desire to strengthen the fabric of commercial banks. My roots are in small-town banking, and I've seen first-hand the struggles community banks go through, particularly with mortgages," Sloan said. "In my role at Promontory MortgagePath, I see a real opportunity to bring value to local lenders and the communities they support by helping them become and remain competitive. I look forward to applying my expertise in technology and client service to implement the tech-driven processes that will help our fulfillment teams increase efficiency while positioning us to flex and grow with our current and future clients."

To learn more about open positions at Promontory MortgagePath, visit https://www.mortgagepath.com/careers/. Contact careers@mortgagepath.com to submit a resume or other inquiries.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com/.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has hired industry veteran Theresa Sloan as Managing Director, National Mortgage Operations.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

Promontory MortgagePath’s Gene Ludwig Named 2020 HousingWire Vanguard

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- HousingWire, a national news source for the mortgage and housing industry, has named Promontory MortgagePath LLC founder and CEO Gene Ludwig as a recipient of the 2020 Vanguard Award based on his innovative service to the housing, mortgage, and finance industry.

"The achievements of this year's Vanguards are hard to overstate," said Sarah Wheeler, HousingWire editor in chief. "They are leading some of the most iconic and successful mortgage and real estate companies in the world, and adapting and innovating even in the midst of a global pandemic. The Vanguards represent the industry's best and brightest, and we are excited to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments."

Promontory MortgagePath is a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions. The HW Vanguard Award, now in its sixth year, recognizes C-level industry professionals and business unit leaders for their leadership in and contributions to their respective fields within housing and mortgage finance.

Ludwig founded Promontory MortgagePath with a mission to enable community lenders to participate profitably in mortgage lending by providing them the technology and scalability required to compete. The most recent example is the launch of Transform, a new service delivery model bundling licensed loan coordinators, point-of-sale (POS) technology, and fulfillment services to offer a complete mortgage operations platform from application to close.

Ludwig's leadership and direction have also resulted in significant company growth and client success, which include:

* Earning key endorsements from the American Bankers Association and state banking associations in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas

* Adding more than 30 employees across all departments since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic

* Establishing a second fulfillment center in Denver to support the company's growing client base

* Successfully onboarding new clients during the COVID-19 pandemic

* Scaling mortgage operations for existing clients to manage double-digit increases in volume during the current mortgage/refi boom

* Increasing Promontory MortgagePath client pull-through rate by 30%

* Reducing investor delivery cycle times for Promontory MortgagePath's clients by 60%

Ludwig's success at Promontory MortgagePath is the latest in a career-long effort of building and evolving products designed to help community banks be competitive and profitable. A former federal regulator and banker, he served as U.S. Comptroller of the Currency under President Bill Clinton before becoming vice chairman and senior control officer of Bankers Trust/Deutsche Bank.

Ludwig then channeled his banking regulation, risk management, and fiscal policy expertise into establishing two of the nation's most well-respected financial services firms - risk and compliance consultancy Promontory Financial Group (PFG) and fintech provider Promontory Interfinancial Network (PIN). In addition to Promontory MortgagePath, Ludwig also founded Canapi Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early- to growth-stage fintech companies. Most recently, Ludwig published a book, "The Vanishing American Dream," which examines the plight of lower- and middle-income Americans.

"Mortgage lending and community banking both play a critical role in the U.S. financial system and in lives of everyday Americans. We support community banks' mortgage lending efforts by supplying the technology and services needed to profitably scale operations and compete in today's market," Ludwig said. "Promontory MortgagePath levels the playing field for community financial institutions across the nation. I am grateful to the staff at HousingWire for recognizing those efforts with this year's HW Vanguard Award. I share this honor with the entire Promontory MortgagePath staff who have worked so hard to get us here."

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

HousingWire, a national news source for the mortgage and housing industry, has named Promontory MortgagePath LLC founder and CEO Gene Ludwig as a recipient of the 2020 Vanguard Award based on his innovative service to the housing, mortgage, and finance industry.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

MEMBER-SUPPORTED THEATRE – Long Wharf Theatre Asks Its Fans to Become Its Members

NEW HAVEN, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Long Wharf Theatre continues to rebuild American theatre with a member-supported model, offering supporters in New Haven and beyond a communal stake in a company committed to artistic innovation-resulting in numerous awards including three Pulitzer Prizes-that established the landmark regional theatre as a vital incubator of insightful new work.

With its "One City, Many Stages" season centering resilience and committed to urgent storytelling from a keen pool of talented artists-in-residence and hometown collaborators, Long Wharf Theatre's member-supported revolution invites longstanding patrons to join them in producing its next fifty years of world premieres turned award-winning Broadway transfers.

As thought leaders in the movement to upend systemic racism-and proponents of creating pathways to accessibility for all-Long Wharf Theatre plans to reclaim its legacy together with sustainers excited by the visionary leadership of new Artistic Director, Jacob G. Padrón.

In keeping with its mission-driven composition, perks of Long Wharf Theatre membership aren't run-of-the-mill benefits: underneath each incentive is proof of an organization living its mission statement. Case in point, choosing to partner with New Haven restaurants to offer 10% off take-out orders wasn't simply a "this is what you get" opportunity. Instead, Long Wharf Theatre observed which of its neighbors were suffering and how mutual aid would be possible.

By driving its members to support local restaurants, Long Wharf Theatre could offer a savings to its members while working to ensure the survival of another important aspect of New Haven's culture and economy.

"It would be heartless of us to act as if theatres are the only institutions feeling the effects of COVID-19. Small businesses of all sorts need support," remarked Managing Director, Kit Ingui. Adding, "there are several layers to every community. For us, 'community' is an evolving and unending conversation between the people and places that make New Haven our home. Since the pandemic began, we've pledged to buy local as a staff, and have voiced our support of local shops at every turn. Broadening that support as a 'benefit' of this unique opportunity to join our next steps is only right."

Equally, Long Wharf Theatre's pledge to partner with local creatives is activated by its announcement of a peer-reviewed journal comprising articles, essays, one-act plays, prose, dramatic criticism, and visual art. The inaugural issue, Kaleidoscope-accessible digitally, and as a printed keepsake for members-promises to offer many first-ever bylines for talented New Haveners as Long Wharf Theatre vows to amplify rarely heard voices within its community.

Perks aside, Long Wharf Theatre's member-supported future is a telling approach that, if successful, paves the way for theatres to survive lost revenue from shuttered doors. For Long Wharf Theatre, being a hallmark of artistic innovation comes with the support of its community. Long Wharf Theatre is asking each of its fans: do you have ten dollars a month to support theatre-making in your community? If so, you're not just a fan, you're a member.

To learn more visit: Long Wharf Theatre's membership page - https://www.longwharf.org/membership/

Long Wharf Theatre continues to rebuild American theatre with a member-supported model, offering supporters in New Haven and beyond a communal stake in a company committed to artistic innovation-resulting in numerous awards including three Pulitzer Prizes-that established the landmark regional theatre as a vital incubator of insightful new work.

Related link: https://www.longwharf.org/

.ECO® Brand Unites Those Committed to Fighting Climate Change

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- The time is now. planet .ECO® affirms that environmental justice is social justice and is illustrating that belief through its creation - .ECO, a transformative brand that unites individuals and organizations committed to combatting climate change. .ECO empowers digital eco like no other product or service by helping consumers, brands and advocates to globally advance sustainability solutions.

Inspired by the belief that "inclusion is the solution," .ECO asserts that clean air, water and soil are basic human rights that all communities across the planet deserve. Addressing disparities in exposure to pollution in communities of people of color is an important part of its mission.

"Ensuring that everyone has a healthy environment is a challenge that requires global collaboration among all stakeholders; big and small players alike must play their part," Moses W. Boone, president and co-founder, .ECO says.

The .ECO brand provides trailblazing, domain, licensing, advertisement agency and verification services that allow a global community of companies, consumers and advocates to connect and promote initiatives that protect and preserve the planet for future generations.

.ECO platforms recognize and promote .ECO community members who work to realize true environmental sustainability for all. The platform includes petitions to take the pulse of the community about key issues associated with environmental justice and the protection of the planet.

planet .ECO, CEO and co-founder, Jean William says, "The .ECO brand has always been clear that inclusion is the solution. We are proud to promote the use of .ECO as a way to empower and connect all communities, individuals, professionals, organizations, experts and governments to support a wide variety of projects focused on collaborative efforts to combat climate change."

The open and unified .ECO brand aims to ensure that all stakeholders' voices are heard. The creators of the brand believe now is the time to correct society's disparities.

.ECO® brands are the exclusive U.S. registered trademarks of planet .ECO LLC.

About planet .ECO, LLC

Since 2009, planet .ECO has been the exclusive registrant of .ECO and continues to provide .ECO domain, database management and advertising agency services. planet .ECO is a purpose-driven organization aimed to create platforms and opportunities for people and organizations committed to fighting climate change. The .ECOnide Giveback Program pledges to donate five percent of its .ECO domain name related registrations, pre-tax profits to sustainable projects.

For more information: https://www.planetdoteco.com/

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The time is now. planet .ECO® affirms that environmental justice is social justice and is illustrating that belief through its creation - .ECO, a transformative brand that unites individuals and organizations committed to combatting climate change. .ECO empowers digital eco like no other product or service by helping consumers, brands and advocates to globally advance sustainability solutions.

Related link: https://www.planetdoteco.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Launches End-to-End Mortgage Origination, Fulfillment Platform for Community Financial Institutions

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has launched Transform, a new service delivery model bundling licensed loan coordinators, point-of-sale (POS) technology and fulfillment services to offer a complete mortgage operations platform from application to close.

With Transform, community banks and lenders can cost-effectively offer mortgage services to their customers without adding full-time sales or operations staff. Promontory MortgagePath's new service model complements its suite of existing offerings, which work in conjunction with a financial institution's existing loan origination staff to provide loan processing, underwriting and closing support powered by digital mortgage technology.

Using Transform, the financial institution handles all prospecting and lead generation activities, including advertising and marketing its mortgage offerings. As customers express interest, the financial institution passes the customer to licensed Promontory MortgagePath loan coordinators, who take the application using Promontory MortgagePath's POS platform and provide on-going origination assistance to the potential borrower on behalf of the financial institution and in the financial institution's name. From there, Promontory MortgagePath's fulfillment team processes and underwrites the loan according to the lender's lending standards and, if approved by the lender, prepares the loan for closing.

"The current mortgage and refinance boom provides a tremendous opportunity for community banks and financial institutions to re-enter mortgage lending or scale up existing operations. But, with cost concerns at a seemingly all-time high, they need to balance a desire for growth against keeping expenses and overhead low, not to mention the difficulty even established lenders are facing in sourcing talent," said Promontory MortgagePath Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte. "Our new platform provides lenders with a ready-made mortgage origination division, which allows them to take advantage of this demand - and better serve their communities - by offering a full range of mortgage products without incurring any of the overhead. Transform is available in most communities today, and we're committed to making it available nationwide in the coming months."

Promontory MortgagePath's Transform service delivery model is one of three options financial institutions can choose from to power their mortgage operations. Its Process model allows well-established, tech-driven lending departments to tap into Promontory MortgagePath's additional processing and underwriting power, while its Platform model pairs Promontory MortgagePath's POS technology and fulfillment services with the lenders' loan officers to unlock origination growth. Under Platform, financial institutions continue to manage the customer relationship leveraging Promontory MortgagePath's technology while Promontory MortgagePath processes, underwrites and closes the loan using its domestically-located fulfillment centers in Denver, Colorado and Danbury, Connecticut.

"Mortgage lending not only provides community financial institutions with an additional revenue stream, but it also enables them to expand their opportunities for core deposit growth and cross-selling existing customers while protecting their market share from encroachment by large depositories and fintechs," Aydelotte said. "While community lenders have been slow to embrace outsourcing, the recent shift to a remote workforce has dispelled many of the preconceived notions regarding the safety and soundness of externally-located operations and talent, making domestic outsourcing - especially for mortgage fulfillment - an attractive and cost-effective option for today's growth-minded community banks and lenders."

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has launched Transform, a new service delivery model bundling licensed loan coordinators, point-of-sale (POS) technology and fulfillment services to offer a complete mortgage operations platform from application to close.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

Make this Holiday the Best Ever and Conquer the Chaos with New Organizing Book

WILTON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- While most are ready to see 2020 in the rearview mirror, Jul's Arthur, author of "25 Days of Holiday Organizing" (ISBN: 978-1733447409), suggests this be the holiday season that people go all out.

Yes. The 2020 holiday season is likely to look different than past ones, but that may be a good thing. With those large holiday parties sidelined, there's more time to organize the home and deck the halls for those who really count. Think quality over quantity this year. Arthur shows people how to enjoy more and stress less.

Now, more than ever, people are craving tradition and there's nothing more traditional than a holiday filled with family fun. "25 Days of Holiday Organizing" offers instructive visuals and is structured as a one-day-at-a-time entertaining advent calendar. Readers will learn how to simplify and organize their holidays - from chaos to clarity.

"The book is designed to teach even the most disorganized person how to master holiday stress," Arthur says. "Trust me. I know. I used to be 'that' person."

In addition to useful organizational tips and techniques, Arthur gives readers a fascinating peak behind the curtain. She reveals how "a not born organized" single mother of two boys came to help many people restore peace and shed anxiety-inducing clutter. The book includes humorous stories and colorful photos that educate and entertain.

Readers will get unique tips such as how to use vertical spaces to maximize storage; figure out kid-friendly activities to promote family fun; learn a delicious easy-to-prepare ahead recipe; and even master how to light the tree - tangle and stress-free.

"Save time, save money and save your sanity with '25 Days of Holiday Organizing,'" Arthur says.

"25 Days of Holiday Organizing" is also an ideal gift. The organizational concepts and solutions will have lasting value long after the decorations come down. It's easy to order, fits the budget with a price tag under $20 and helps readers create theme-related shopping lists that will delight receivers, and givers too.

One Amazon verified purchaser commented that Jul's Arthur's recommendation to holiday shop following a theme, not only fit her gift budget, but was a good use of time and energy too. She also enjoyed her guidance to pack away decorations labeled by rooms and plans to give this "enchanting book" as a holiday gift this year.

The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733447407/

About the Author

Jul's Arthur has been a professional organizer and daily money manager for 14 years. She works with individual clients and companies all over the world, in-person and virtually, to guide them to organizational harmony at home and in the office. Arthur uses humor, warmth and empathy to help people find customized organizational solutions. Her clients repeatedly voice their delight that her organizing tips seem so simple, yet have profound results that they find life changing. This is her first book.

Learn more at: https://julsarthur.com/

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While most are ready to see 2020 in the rearview mirror, Jul's Arthur, author of "25 Days of Holiday Organizing" (ISBN: 978-1733447409), suggests this be the holiday season that people go all out.

Related link: https://julsarthur.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Hires Scott Turnquest as Chief Technology Officer

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has added Scott Turnquest as its new Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Turnquest will oversee strategy and development for Promontory MortgagePath's fintech offerings to help the firm fulfill its mission to help lenders leverage dynamic technology to engineer a faster, simpler, more-inclusive mortgage process.

"Scott is an insightful, purposeful and dedicated software engineer and technology leader who not only possesses extensive experience in the fintech space, but also brings a leadership approach that focuses on building high-functioning, autonomous and empowered teams," said Promontory MortgagePath Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte. "His experience in leading strategy and product development in the financial services and lending industries will prove to be a crucial asset for Promontory MortgagePath, and we look forward to experiencing his leadership in action."

Turnquest brings more than 20 years of technology experience to Promontory MortgagePath, with several years of experience operating solely in fintech. He comes to Promontory MortgagePath from Kindur, a fintech startup aimed at helping the Baby Boomer generation plan for retirement, where he served as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to Kindur, Turnquest held senior engineering leadership positions at GitHub, a leading software development platform, and Earnest, a fintech firm offering private student loans and student loan refinancing using merit-based lending.

Turnquest earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Macalester College and a Master of Science in software engineering from the University of Minnesota. He also has placed a premium on volunteerism, having worked with Hackbright Academy and Black Girls CODE, two organizations whose mission is to increase female representation in technology.

"The decision to join MortgagePath was easy for two reasons: people and purpose," Turnquest said. "Working with a group of talented and values-minded people is a joy, and I found those traits in everyone I've met. It was also important for me to join an organization whose mission truly resonates with me. Community banks are an essential part of economies that are often overlooked. I've seen firsthand how vital community banks are so I'm immensely proud to help them thrive."

To learn more about open positions at Promontory MortgagePath, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/promontorymortgagepathllc/jobs/. Contact careers@mortgagepath.com to submit a resume or other inquiries.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market.

Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges.

To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has added Scott Turnquest as its new Chief Technology Officer.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Adds New Sales Executives to Capitalize on Interest in Its Mortgage Fulfillment, Fintech Offerings

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today that it has hired Jordan Higgins and Kim Joyce as regional vice presidents in the company's sales division. The new hires are the latest result of Promontory MortgagePath's accelerated recruitment efforts, which have focused on the Midwest and Western United States, to bolster the firm's record growth and opening of its new Denver fulfillment center.

Since mid-March, Promontory MortgagePath has hired 27 new employees to support the growing interest in the firm's technology and fulfillment services.

"Promontory MortgagePath's aim is to combine innovative fintech with cost-effective, compliant fulfillment services to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage businesses, and doing so requires a keen understanding of challenges facing today's lenders," said Promontory MortgagePath Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte. "Jordan and Kim are both well-respected professionals with proven track records in identifying and meeting lenders' needs, and we are confident they will make an immediate impact in helping Promontory MortgagePath transform mortgage operations to meet the demands of the current lending environment."

Higgins is an accomplished mortgage sales executive with 12 years of demonstrated sales and management success. Prior to Promontory MortgagePath, she spent five years as vice president of correspondent sales at Verus Mortgage Capital. In her role at Verus, Higgins managed more than 75 accounts, directed four transaction management teams and represented the company through various speaking forums. Higgins also gained industry experience at Lenders One, where she spent time as a relationship manager before earning a promotion to director of the Southeast region.

Joyce brings nearly 30 years of sales experience in the financial services industry to Promontory MortgagePath. Most recently, she served as a business development executive for client solutions at Opus Capital Markets Consultants, where she was a key member of the mortgage practice business development team. Her responsibilities included generating new logo partnerships as well as designing and delivering end-to-end and component mortgage and consumer lending outsourcing programs. Joyce has also served in business development roles at Computershare Loan Services, Sutherland Global Services, ISGN, LenderLive Network and FISERV.

To learn more about open positions at Promontory MortgagePath, visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/promontorymortgagepathllc/jobs/. Contact careers@mortgagepath.com to submit a resume or other inquiries.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges.

To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today that it has hired Jordan Higgins and Kim Joyce as regional vice presidents in the company's sales division. The new hires are the latest result of Promontory MortgagePath's accelerated recruitment efforts.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

Celebrated Shoe Designer Mark Schwartz and Fashion Aficionado Krystal Paris Announce the Launch of Epiphany Shoes and their Partnership with Celebrity TV Personality, Samantha Goldberg

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mark Schwartz and Krystal Paris today announced the launch of their new high-end endeavor, Epiphany Shoes. The new company will focus on the creation and distribution of boutique, hand made designer shoes for women. Initially, the shoes will be sold exclusively online, premiering with the Fall/Winter shoe collection in August 2020, at www.EpiphanyShoes.com.

Epiphany Shoes are hand made in Italy with a great deal of attention to detail and perfection in every shoe. They have a modern sleek design that will compliment any dress attire. Epiphany Shoes celebrates design with fashion forward form and beautifully sculpted heels.

The shoes embody style and comfort for women of all ages, who love their shoes and wear them continually. The design process takes us through the back roads and mountains of Italy working with the best tanneries; handpicking the finest leathers and suedes. The factory is a family owned facility that has over 50 years' experience. The care and thought in the design process is key. Our goal is to make the most beautiful and comfortable shoes that not only provide confidence, but also accompany you in this journey of life. Epiphany Shoes capture the modern day woman! This is a labor of love by designers Mark Schwartz and Krystal Paris!

About Mark Schwartz

With an eye for design, shoe designer and artist Mark Schwartz has transformed the way the world looks at shoes today. For over 35 years, Mr. Schwartz has produced unique and compelling designs of shoes, considered by him to be the most artistic and important accessory in a woman's wardrobe. His shoe designs have graced the runways of Paris, Milan and New York, as well as the pages of fashion publications such as Vogue, Elle and W Magazine.

As a young man in the early 1980's, Mark Schwartz launched his shoe design career by assisting shoe design master Roger Vivier, and within two years Mr. Schwartz rose to become the creative director for Roger Vivier International. Mr. Schwartz aided with the design of many eclectic collections during his 7 years with the company. Roger Vivier introduced Mr. Schwartz to many of the influential players of the 1980's New York art scene, most importantly Andy Warhol, who mentored Schwartz until his death and was the one who urged Mr. Schwartz to paint his shoe designs. Schwartz and Warhol would meet two or three times a month to exchange ideas and talk about shoes and art. Warhol was a huge influence on Mark pushing him to come up with creative ways to do paintings that included shoes and leaving a strong artistic imprint that Schwartz still uses today in all of his work.

As an accomplished footwear designer and artist, Mr. Schwartz has designed shoes for Barney's, Bergdorf Goodman, Cleo Bottier, and Neiman Marcus. Mr. Schwartz has collaborated on design projects in the past with Balenciaga, Chanel, Gucci, and Jean Claude Jitrois, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Christian Lacroix, Hermes and Bill Blass, Richard Tyler, Joyce Echols and Calvin Klein. He has made shoes for Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Julia Louis - Dreyfus, Natasha Richardson, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Gianna Milani and Wendy Williams.

About Krystal Paris

Epiphany's other creator is Krystal Paris. She is a left-handed muse that contributes a touch of magic to every well thought out design. This busy socialite has mingled in the Fashion Industry for over 25 years. Krystal has traveled the world and understands the demand for fresh new captivating ideas. Together this ultimate duo make Epiphany Shoes stand out among the rest!

Remember to look for the Epiphany Shoes Fall/Winter shoe collection, featured at https://www.epiphanyshoes.com/, in August 2020!

Have you had your Epiphany today?

For more information please contact us by email at: Info@epiphanyshoes.com

Website: https://www.epiphanyshoes.com/

About Samantha Goldberg

Television Personality, Samantha Goldberg, aka "Sassi Sammi" is an acclaimed Celebrity Event Designer, Award Winning TV Personality, and Celebrity Spokesperson. She is noted as one of the pioneers in "Reality Television." Samantha's is known as the "Fabulously famous Party Planner to the stars" as seen on the Style Networks "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway" and various other networks such as Warner Brothers, We, TLC and Comcast WMCN.

Website: https://samanthagoldberg.com

IMBD Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2865428/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

MEDIA CONTACT:
Mark Schwartz
EPIPHANY SHOES LLC
Info@epiphanyshoes.com
813-389-8217

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Mark Schwartz and Krystal Paris today announced the launch of their new high-end endeavor, Epiphany Shoes. The new company will focus on the creation and distribution of boutique, hand made designer shoes for women.

Related link: https://www.epiphanyshoes.com/

Successful Women’s Shoe Designer Mark Schwartz Releases a New Era of Men’s Fashion Forward Shoes

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Throughout Mark Schwartz's 35-year career as a successful women's shoe designer, he has always secretly wanted to design and make handmade men's shoes. Now, he's done it and his new men's shoes collection will be available this fall/winter.

Part of the reason Schwartz launched this collection is self-serving. Since he can't wear the 4-inch signature high heels he's famous for, this new men's shoe collection allows him to indulge in creating some of the most creative, unique and best quality men's shoes on the market.

His shoe designs have graced the top fashion runways of Paris, Milan and New York and they've also appeared in the pages of Vogue, Elle and W Magazine.

All of Schwartz's shoes are handmade in Italy with strict detail and attention to fit and design. His new men's shoe collection includes six styles ranging from loafers to ankle boots. The physical designs are classical with a twist. He pays special attention to the actual heel detail because he recognizes that heel shapes and placements are critical to any good design.

Schwartz's signature heel is not attached in the usual way that men's shoes are typically done. Instead, he takes a cue from his women's shoe designs and attaches the heel separately and leaves space around it. This gives the illusion of lightness, but the heel itself is masculine.

"Men who wear these shoes will be known for their fashion sense," Schwartz says.

These shoes have bold details that include pockets, newly-mixed leather colors and fabric textures to make a standout statement that fashion matters for men too.

"Shoes are the most artistic and important accessory in a wardrobe," he says.

A hands-on designer, Schwartz works in the shoe factory to ensure that each stitch is perfect. He also takes custom orders on select styles for clients who want a special color, leather material or height.

About Mark Schwartz

As a young man in the early 1980s, Schwartz launched his shoe design career by assisting shoe design master, Roger Vivier. Within two years, he became the creative director for Roger Vivier International and helped with the design of many eclectic collections during his seven years with the company.

During his time there, he was introduced to many influential players in the New York art scene, most importantly Andy Warhol, who mentored Schwartz until his death. Warhol urged him to paint his shoe designs and the two would meet a few times each month to exchange ideas and talk about shoes and art. Schwartz continues to be influenced by Warhol today and imprints art in all of his shoes.

Schwartz has designed shoes for Barney's, Bergdorf Goodman, Cleo Bottier, and Neiman Marcus. He's collaborated on design projects with Balenciaga, Chanel, Gucci, Jean Claude Jitrois, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Christian Lacroix, Hermes, Bill Blass, Richard Tyler, Joyce Echols and Calvin Klein.

He's also been commissioned by some notable celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Natasha Richardson, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Gianna Milani and Wendy Williams to custom design their shoes.

A seasoned interviewee, Schwartz is available for live interviews to discuss his history of shoe designing, his shoe art with Andy Warhol and this new men's shoes collection.

For more information:
* https://www.markschwartzmensshoes.com
* http://www.highheeledart.com/

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No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.

Throughout Mark Schwartz's 35-year career as a successful women's shoe designer, he has always secretly wanted to design and make handmade men's shoes. Now, he's done it and his new men's shoes collection will be available this fall/winter.

Related link: https://www.markschwartzmensshoes.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Expands Operations with Addition of Mortgage Fulfillment Center in Denver

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today that it has opened a new fulfillment center in Denver. The new fulfillment center will allow Promontory MortgagePath to expand its operations in the western United States while maintaining the high level of service its clients are accustomed to receiving.

"Promontory MortgagePath's recent growth has resulted in the need to expand our operations beyond our original Danbury fulfillment center to continue providing compliant, technology-driven mortgage fulfillment services to our clients and their customers," said Promontory MortgagePath Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte. "Combined with our fintech-first approach, community banks that outsource their mortgage fintech and fulfillment needs to Promontory MortgagePath are able to cost-effectively offer their borrowers an exponentially better experience without sacrificing the personal relationships that are characteristic of community banking."

Promontory MortgagePath combines a collaborative digital-mortgage platform with comprehensive fulfillment services, giving community banks the technology and scalability required to compete in today's market. The Denver fulfillment center expansion better positions Promontory MortgagePath to expertly service clients nationwide, while also adding to its ever-growing team of underwriters, processors, closers, lock desk analysts and more. In light of COVID-19, fulfillment center staff are operating remotely for the time being but will transition to an in-person work environment when it becomes safe to do so.

Promontory MortgagePath currently has open positions in both its Danbury and Denver fulfillment centers. For more information or to apply, visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/promontorymortgagepathllc/jobs/.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most-pressing challenges. To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today that it has opened a new fulfillment center in Denver. The new fulfillment center will allow Promontory MortgagePath to expand its operations in the western United States while maintaining the high level of service its clients are accustomed to receiving.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

Evans Waterless Coolant Demonstrates a Clear Advantage in the Indian FTR750 Scout Flat Track Motorcycles

SUFFIELD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Evans Cooling Systems, manufacturer of the only waterless engine coolant, today announced that every Indian Scout FTR750 produced since 2017 has been factory filled with its patented waterless coolant, because of its proven ability to perform under extreme conditions without boil-over or overheating issues. With a boiling point of 375 degrees Fahrenheit, over 150 degrees higher than traditional water-based antifreeze, Evans gives racers greater capacity to handle the high temperatures of performance racing without fear of hot spots, high pressure, or losing coolant.

The 2017 and 2018 AMA Grand National Champion Jared Mees and 2019 Champion Briar Bauman both use Evans in their Indians to stay ahead of the competition. In the brutal Las Vegas heat, Travis Pastrana used Evans in his Indian Scouts for his record setting jumps broadcasted live on the History Channel.

"Evans waterless coolant gives us a huge racing advantage, as it performs well past the failure point of water-based coolants," said Dean Young, Indian Motorcycle Flat Track Race Team Manager. "We never worry about overheating and won't use anything else."

Off the track, the FTR750s in museums and collections are protected from corrosion, electrolysis, and even freeze-burst damage. "In addition to powersports equipment, Evans waterless coolants are used by car collectors and museums around the world to protect vehicles from the effects of water," added Mike Tourville, Sales and Marketing Director at Evans.

For more information, please contact: Mike Tourville at mtourville@evanscooling.com or call 860-668-1114.

About Evans Cooling Systems:

Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., headquartered in Suffield, CT, has focused on engine cooling for over 25 years. Evans revolutionary waterless coolants protect against the effects of water, such as overheating and boil-over in the most demanding applications. Evans' advanced technology can improve performance and reliability for the demands of muscle cars, hot rods, off-road, power sports and classic vehicles.

For more information on Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. and its waterless engine coolants please visit https://www.evanscoolant.com/. For orders and dealer inquiries please call 888-990-2665.

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Evans Cooling Systems, manufacturer of the only waterless engine coolant, today announced that every Indian Scout FTR750 produced since 2017 has been factory filled with its patented waterless coolant, because of its proven ability to perform under extreme conditions without boil-over or overheating issues.

Related link: https://www.evanscoolant.com/

New Rug Website Makes Finding a Specific Rug Size a Breeze

WESTPORT, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- It's a common problem for consumers - finding just the right size area rug to fit a specific space. A new website, RugsBySize.com, launched by GetBySize, LLC, solves this problem by aggregating multiple retailers all in one place. Consumers no longer have to visit different retailers to find what they're looking for. This new website is basically one-stop-rug shopping and consumers only need to give a few clicks of the mouse.

The site currently features more than 20 retailers all in one place and includes top retailers such as Bloomingdales, Sotheby's Home, One Kings Lane, Loomy Home and more. Inventory is impressive with more than 400,000 rugs from which to choose and more are being added all the time.

RugsBySize is a helpful resource for not just individual consumers, but busy interior designers, architects and other design professionals. Time is money, so a site like RugsBySize can help boost a business's bottom line.

On the flip side, rug and carpet retailers who partner with RugsBySize increase access to more sales. They get more exposure because consumers have access to more products at a glance.

The website is user-friendly and easy to navigate. Main search criteria are size and price and searches can be narrowed by store, style and brand too.

RugsBySize gives consumers access to just about any style rug - Persian rugs, Oriental rugs, Turkish rugs, luxury rugs, modern rugs, cowhide rugs, wool rugs, hand-tufted rugs, hand-knotted rugs and kids rugs.

With RugsBySize, searching for a rug is no longer frustrating or futile. RugsBySize delivers just what the consumer needs - the perfect size rug in less time and with better results.

For more information, visit: https://www.rugsbysize.com

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It's a common problem for consumers - finding just the right size area rug to fit a specific space. A new website, RugsBySize.com, launched by GetBySize, LLC, solves this problem by aggregating multiple retailers all in one place. Consumers no longer have to visit different retailers to find what they're looking for.

Related link: https://www.rugsbysize.com/

‘Merican Mule Expands, Launches Southern Style Mule

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- 'Merican Mule, one of America's fastest growing canned cocktail brands, has announced the expansion into new states in the Northeast and Southern U.S. The company designs new age variations of the Moscow Mule cocktail, made with premium spirits, ginger, and fruits, in 12oz cans.

Consumers in following states can now find the craft, "Moscow Mule in can" varieties for purchase:
* California
* Connecticut
* Georgia
* Maine
* Massachusetts
* New Hampshire
* New York (Long Island)
* Rhode Island
* Tennessee

The expansion marks a key milestone of growth for the brand, which is sold in thousands of retailers, including select Total Wine & More, Whole Foods and Target locations. Despite the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, 'Merican Mule has seen an unprecedented rise in sales.

"We anticipated challenges due to the pandemic, especially being a higher quality, premium brand," explained Dean Mahoney, 'Merican Mule's Founder and CEO. "But customers are still discovering our liquid, and once they try it, they are sharing with family and friends more than we ever could have imagined. We're excited to be expanding to new regions."

Mahoney also commented that humble beginnings might be resonating with customers. "We really appreciate that our story is being shared. Back in 2015, we were just three young professionals that decided to do something innovative with our lives savings. Now we're at the forefront of the new frontier with canned cocktails." Mahoney met his cofounders while working in the technology sector.

In addition to the geographic expansion, 'Merican Mule has launched a new canned cocktail, the Southern Style Mule. Typically referred to as a 'Kentucky Mule' on bar menus across the country, the 'Merican Mule - Southern Style is made with bourbon whiskey, natural ginger, refreshing orange and a hint of cherry. The bold beverage resembles a cross between an Old Fashioned and a Moscow Mule, standing strong at 7% ABV.

The new flavor is the fourth release to join a lineup that includes the classic Moscow Style Mule, made with vodka, ginger and lime, the Mexican Style Mule, made with tequila, ginger and lime, and the Tropical Style Mule, made with rum, ginger and pineapple.

'Merican Mule plans to announce additional states where their beverages will be distributed, later this year.

For more information, connect socially on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or visit the company website: https://mericanmule.com/.

About 'Merican Mule

'Merican Mule is a premium, canned cocktail brand that delivers convenient, bartender-quality Moscow Mules made with real, premium distilled spirits, ginger, and all-natural ingredients (instead of malt or alcohol from cane sugar like most hard seltzers). Since coming to stores in 2017, 'Merican Mule now distributes in nine states and thousands of retail locations, offering four flavors at 7% ABV: their flagship Moscow Style Mule (with vodka), the Mexican Style Mule (with tequila), the Tropical Style Mule (with rum), and the Southern Style Mule (with bourbon whiskey).

For media queries, contact: 'Merican Mule Public Relations - press@mericanmule.com

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'Merican Mule, one of America's fastest growing canned cocktail brands, has announced the expansion into new states in the Northeast and Southern U.S. The company designs new age variations of the Moscow Mule cocktail, made with premium spirits, ginger, and fruits, in 12oz cans.

Related link: https://mericanmule.com/

CareSight Addresses the Need for Reliable And Secure Vocera Voice Communications During The COVID-19 Crisis

WESTPORT, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- CareSight is excited to offer two custom headsets, suitable for use with all B2000, B3000, and B3000N Vocera voice badges, that easily allow healthcare personnel to combine hands-free and private conversations with Vocera.

We developed our unique line of Vocera-friendly headsets with a deep understanding of our hospital customers' high-noise environments and privacy-sensitive situations. Comfortable, ergonomic, and featuring the perfect cord length, these affordable solutions ensure clear, private communications-even in the noisiest environments. CareSight's 13-inch cord single earbud headsets and 20-inch cord over-the-ear C-ring headsets come with a 30-day warranty and are compatible with other 2.5mm voice devices.

"Vocera voice is an essential part of Northern Westchester Hospital's focus on exceptional patient experience. Reducing noise and ensuring privacy is at the core of all of our communication initiatives. Headsets have been part of our Vocera strategy for many years. We worked with the CareSight team to develop a solution that staff can wear comfortably for an entire shift and that delivered a high-fidelity voice experience," says George Weldon, Administrative Director, Ambulatory Surgery, POS--Operating Room at Northern Westchester Hospital.

To learn more, visit https://voceraheadsets.com/.

ABOUT CARESIGHT

CareSight's team has deployed and supported Vocera voice since 2003 and has provided custom Vocera-specific headset solutions to customers since 2009-including whole hospital mandatory headset initiatives. The CareSight analytics platform is often deployed as part of comprehensive noise reduction initiatives. Headsets provide our customers with another tool to abate noise and reinforce a quieter hospital environment.

First deployed in 2012 as part of T2 Technical Services' work supporting clinical communications deployments, CareSight became its own dedicated company in 2016. CareSight integrates and unifies data from patient management data systems, nurse call systems, patient monitoring, and real-time location devices to provide visibility and insight into patient care operations. By combining an experienced team with a comprehensive, multi-source view of the alarm activity in hospital environments, CareSight enables hospitals to confidently execute data-driven improvements.

To learn more, visit https://voceraheadsets.com/.

Vocera(R) is a trademark of Vocera Communications, Inc., registered in the United States and other jurisdictions. CareSight, LLC is an independent service provider and is not part of Vocera Communications, Inc.

CareSight is excited to offer two custom headsets, suitable for use with all B2000, B3000, and B3000N Vocera voice badges, that easily allow healthcare personnel to combine hands-free and private conversations with Vocera.

Related link: https://voceraheadsets.com/

After, Inc. just launched its latest whitepaper on Warranty Marketing and Predictive Analytics

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Services since 2005, just announced the launch of its latest whitepaper on Warranty Marketing. The whitepaper, entitled "Optimizing Warranty Marketing with Predictive Analytics" offers readers a playbook of the most effective predictive models and marketing strategies to employ in order to increase revenue and profits in their Warranty Marketing programs.

Over the past 15 years, After, Inc. has mastered the use of predictive analytics in its Warranty Marketing campaigns for top manufacturing brands, helping them achieve higher attachment rates, customer satisfaction, and loyalty.

In its latest whitepaper, After, Inc. shares:
* the three most effective predictive models for warranty marketing
* how these models can be used to maximize revenue and profits, and
* a case study of how After Inc. helped one of the largest appliance manufacturers in the world optimize its warranty marketing programs.

To download a free copy of the whitepaper, click the link: http://afterinc.com/after-inc-whitepaper-how-to-optimize-warranty-marketing-with-predictive-analytics/

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. ( http://afterinc.com/ ) is a global leader in the Warranty Services industry, providing predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration to some of the world's top brands. After, Inc. helps manufacturers transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. and with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of EPIC Portfolio Group, a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm with over 2,600 employees across the United States.

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After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Services since 2005, just announced the launch of its latest whitepaper on Warranty Marketing. The whitepaper, entitled "Optimizing Warranty Marketing with Predictive Analytics" offers readers a playbook of the most effective predictive models and marketing strategies to employ in order to increase revenue and profits in their Warranty Marketing programs.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

Brisk sales at Kokes Properties’ Townhomes at Eden & Main

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Interest is soaring at The Townhomes at Eden & Main as buyers wanting a new, quality-built townhome choose Kokes Properties' walkable community in vibrant Southington, Connecticut.

Affordable, well-built, and conveniently located, Eden & Main offers prospective buyers their choice of a move-in ready townhome available for purchase in 30 days or a personalized home for closing in as few as 90 days.

"Restaurants, breweries, nearby recreation and new shops, just a block away, are what make this community so desirable," says Michael J. Kokes, founder and president of Kokes Properties. The third-generation real estate developer understands his buyers are looking for a great location and new home value. "If you are interested in a specific unit, you'd be wise to make an appointment now with our salespeople; we have taken nearly a half dozen deposits since the big game weekend. Our community is perfect for New England buyers seeking new construction at an affordable price point," he adds.

Kokes says since spring is around the corner, he expects more contracts to be inked shortly. "Several townhomes have the option for a patio and offer panoramic views," he says. "We have desirable units available at great pricing," he adds.

"I absolutely love my new home that I want to live in forever," said Eden & Main's most recent resident. Liz DeVitto has been calling Eden & Main home for a few months and has been enjoying the quiet setting of the community, the nearby Southington recreational trail, and convenience to highways for commuting and traveling. According to Liz, "If you are looking for easy living without the headache of maintaining a single-family home, Eden & Main is the way to go."

Well-known and respected Lovley Development, owned by Mark Lovley, brings more than 35 years of home-building experience to the Eden & Main project. The Townhomes at Eden & Main consist of 23, two- and three-story homes priced from $229,900 for a limited time. Standard features include high-quality kitchen and bath cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, nine-foot ceilings, oak flooring and an attached garage.

Open house hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the furnished model. The Townhomes at Eden & Main are located at 35 Eden Avenue in Southington. Century 21 All Points Realty's Eileen Lovley is the exclusive agent and can be reached for questions and to set up an appointment at 860-302-5173.

Learn more at: https://edenandmaintownhomes.com/

About Kokes Properties

Kokes Properties turns untapped land potential into thriving real estate assets by prioritizing the impact and longevity of its developments. Michael J. Kokes is a third-generation real estate developer who aims to meet new market demands while honoring the principles and reputation established by his grandfather and father. Kokes Properties' purpose and success are aligned with its customers, trade and business partners, staff and government officials. To learn more, visit https://www.kokesproperties.com/.

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Interest is soaring at The Townhomes at Eden & Main as buyers wanting a new, quality-built townhome choose Kokes Properties' walkable community in vibrant Southington, Connecticut.

Related link: https://www.kokesproperties.com/

After, Inc. to Share Predictive Analytics Insights at the 2020 Field Service Medical Conference

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, announced today that it will be a major participant and sponsor at the Field Service Medical Conference in San Diego, California on February 24-26, 2020.

The conference brings together over 500 senior level service executives from the Medical Device Field Service community to share best practices and discover the latest topics and trends guiding the future of the industry.

After, Inc.'s SVP of Business Development, Dan Hulkower, will be speaking at the conference on the subject of "Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Optimize Field Service Performance and Customer Experience." To see a list of all the speakers as well as a full agenda, you can visit the Field Service Medical Conference site at https://fieldservicemd.wbresearch.com/.

Last year at this event, After, Inc. announced its launch of a suite of optimization solutions, specifically designed for the Field Service Medical industry.

CEO, Nate Baldwin, describes their new product suite: "Our set of predictive analytics solutions for Field Services organizations is changing the game. Our clients are now able to identify the major cost drivers in their businesses and accurately predict equipment failures. Our models help them be proactive and develop strategies to address equipment breakdowns before they happen, leading to higher levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty."

If you plan to be at the event, stop by the After, Inc. Booth (#101) to meet their senior executives and discuss how their Field Services Optimization Solutions can help your organization solve its current business challenges.

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. (http://afterinc.com/) is a global leader in the Warranty Services industry, providing predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration to some of the world's top brands. After helps manufacturers transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. and with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of EPIC Portfolio Group, a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm with over 2,600 employees across the United States.

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After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, announced today that it will be a major participant and sponsor at the Field Service Medical Conference in San Diego, California on February 24-26, 2020.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

AdEdge Digital Marketing named Best Pay-Per-Click Agency

WESTPORT, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Best of Small Business Awards recently named AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's "Best Pay-Per-Click Agency" in 2019, recognizing the company for its focus on best practices in digital marketing, performance optimization, cost efficiency, lead generation and return on investment.

The Best of Small Business Awards is a prestigious honor that recognizes and celebrates the best small- to mid-sized business visionaries. The awards are presented by the Small Business Expo, the country's largest and most attended business-to-business conference, trade show and networking event.

"Thank you to the Best of Small Business Awards for naming AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's Top Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Agency in 2019," said Anthony LoFrisco, Jr., managing director at AdEdge. "We appreciate the recognition of our excellence in digital marketing strategy and management. All the thanks goes to our operations team for their selfless and tenacious pursuit of new technologies, application of best practices and performance optimization."

The Best Pay-Per-Click Agency award recognizes AdEdge's expertise in banner advertising, paid search and social advertising, among other Pay-Per-Click tactics. Banner ads act like digital billboards in their ability to build recognition, trust and preference for brands, products and services. Unlike traditional media, banner ads are highly targetable, they facilitate website visits and performance is immediately measurable. Banner ads can be targeted based on age, gender, income, location, search history, even email. As a Pay-Per-Click tactic, advertisers pay only when targeted prospects click on ads and visit the company's website or landing page.

AdEdge is no stranger to winning awards. Incorporated in 2007, the company has a long history of recognition for its excellence in digital marketing. In 2018, AdEdge was awarded third place for national Best Small Agency from US Search Awards. In 2016, AdEdge was named a top 7% performer among all Google partner agencies nationwide. In 2015, the company won the Connecticut Better Business Bureau's annual Website Marketing Award. Mr. LoFrisco went on to serve on the board of directors for the Connecticut BBB from 2017 through 2019.

AdEdge Digital Marketing creates and manages custom digital marketing campaigns for clients nationwide. While they serve a wide range of organizations, their focus includes education, finance, law, medicine, real estate, industrial, trade, non-profit and marine industries. AdEdge expertise includes Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), banner advertising, social media marketing, online directory optimization, reputation management and digital marketing performance analytics.

For more information, visit https://www.adedgemarketing.com/.

The Best of Small Business Awards recently named AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's "Best Pay-Per-Click Agency" in 2019, recognizing the company for its focus on best practices in digital marketing, performance optimization, cost efficiency, lead generation and return on investment.

Related link: https://www.adedgemarketing.com/

Scott Morrison, one of the founders of After, Inc., returns to company after sale to EPIC Holdings

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Marketing and Analytics Solutions since 2005, has just announced the return of Scott Morrison, an original founder, to lead new business development and strategic innovation for the company.

Morrison has been named Executive Vice President, and will use his extensive experience in Warranty Analytics, Warranty Marketing, and Warranty Innovation to help bring incremental revenue and cost reductions to each client's Warranty Operations.

"Scott has considerable strategic, analytical, and marketing operations knowledge and expertise. which will greatly benefit our clients, both new and existing," said Nate Baldwin, CEO of After, Inc.

Morrison has over 20 years of experience, optimizing Warranty and Service Contract profitability across many verticals, including; Automotive, Marine, Avionics, Power Sports, Power Equipment, Appliances, Consumer Electronics and Medical Devices.

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. - http://www.afterinc.com/ - is a global leader in the Warranty Services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none.

After, Inc. has partnered with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. and with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of EPIC Holdings.

After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Marketing and Analytics Solutions since 2005, has just announced the return of Scott Morrison, an original founder, to lead new business development and strategic innovation for the company.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

After, Inc. launches QuickReg 2.0 with additional benefits for Manufacturers and their Customers

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Marketing and Analytics Solutions since 2005, just announced the launch of QuickReg(TM) 2.0, the next iteration of its smart registration solution. QuickReg(TM), launched in March 2019, helps manufacturers drive higher registration rates by making product registration quick, easy and convenient for consumers through their preferred channel of choice.

"Our research has shown that there are four reasons for low product registration rates," says Nate Baldwin, CEO of After, Inc. "First, current registration processes are not convenient for consumers. Consumers won't do it if it's manual, time-consuming and requires multiple steps. Second, registration must happen right away, when consumers first get their products, or it won't happen at all. Third, with CCPA and the additional consumer data protection legislation happening across the country, registration solutions must give consumers control over their data and how it is used. And finally, although consumers are more willing than ever to share their data, they must feel they are getting value in return. QuickReg incorporates all of these requirements."

QuickReg(TM) initially offered two ways for customers to register their products. They could send the model number via text to a specified phone number, or take a picture of the model number and send it via text or email. This would launch an automated process where QuickReg(TM) would engage the customer in a two-way discussion, verify their personal information, and complete the registration process in a few simple steps.

QuickReg(TM) 2.0 gives consumers an additional option. They can scan a QR code or RFID tag on the manufacturer's product box, with the model number embedded.

"A majority of manufacturers are moving towards using QR codes and RFID tags for product identification, so we have enhanced QuickReg to accept it," says Baldwin. "We are excited about QuickReg's added functionality and the convenience it provides to manufacturers and their customers."

To learn more about QuickReg(TM) and demo the solution for your organization, you can visit: http://afterinc.com/home/quickreg-smart-product-registration/.

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. (www.afterinc.com) is a global leader in the Warranty Services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none. After, Inc. has partnered with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. and with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of EPIC Insurance Group, a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm with 1,300 employees across the United States.

After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Marketing and Analytics Solutions since 2005, just announced the launch of QuickReg(TM) 2.0, the next iteration of its smart registration solution. QuickReg, launched in March 2019, helps manufacturers drive higher registration rates by making product registration quick, easy and convenient for consumers through their preferred channel of choice

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

Fabricare Cleaners Moves Locations in Noroton Heights

DARIEN, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fabricare Cleaners is a full-service, eco-friendly dry cleaner that goes far beyond dry cleaning. Fabricare, voted Top Dry Cleaner in Fairfield County, is passionate about their customers and about caring for their fine garments. For the past 35 years, the Fabricare team of experts has been highly trained on all types of materials and stain removal on even the most delicate materials.

Fabricare has always been progressive, with the customer at the forefront of each and every decision made. This includes the decision to have a central plant model with various drop off stores. The central larger plant model has allowed for more efficiencies, better quality, additional new equipment for additional services like sheets, leathers, etc.

This model also allows customers to come into a clean, quiet, conveniently located storefront without the noise and clutter that would be encountered at a plant. One such drop off store opened its doors 15 years ago and is the Noroton Heights location at 312 Heights Road by the train station. Due to renovations in the shopping center, Fabricare has relocated to 264 Heights Road underneath Palmer's Market and next door to the Post Office. In this new location, customers will experience the same excellence in customer service that Fabricare is known for.

As always, customers are also offered convenient services such as free pick up & delivery of their laundry and dry cleaning, and can even place orders with the touch of a button through Fabricare's FAB APP (available on the App Store and Google Store).

ABOUT FABRICARE CLEANERS:

Fabricare is a full-service, eco-friendly dry cleaning and laundry service with dry cleaner locations in Darien, Fairfield, and Norwalk, Connecticut. We offer Fairfield County's best home pickup and delivery dry cleaning and professional laundry & wash & fold service across Fairfield county & Westchester County as well as on-site cleaning & restoration of home furnishings. We also offer specialty cleaning, same day cleaning, and even wedding dress cleaning, as well as leather, suede, and fur coat cleaning. Customers are encouraged to visit the company website or contact the company by phone, as well as to visit its convenient locations.

Web: https://fabricarecleaners.net
Phone: 203-229-0001

Fabricare Cleaners is a full-service, eco-friendly dry cleaner that goes far beyond dry cleaning. Fabricare, voted Top Dry Cleaner in Fairfield County, is passionate about their customers and about caring for their fine garments.

Related link: https://fabricarecleaners.net

Hearst Connecticut Media Group Names Edgerton, Inc. a Winner of the Hearst Connecticut Top Workplaces 2019 Award

MONROE, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edgerton, Inc. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

"Top Workplaces is more than just recognition," said Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. "Our research shows organizations that earn the award attract better talent, experience lower turnover, and are better equipped to deliver bottom-line results. Their leaders prioritize and carefully craft a healthy workplace culture that supports employee engagement."

"Edgerton is honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in Connecticut," said Matt Briand, President. "My goal is to provide our team a positive work environment, along with the infrastructure and support required to be successful. Engaged employees demonstrate higher levels of customer service and customer satisfaction."

"Becoming a Top Workplace isn't something organizations can buy," Claffey said. "It's an achievement organizations have worked for and a distinction that gives them a competitive advantage. It's a big deal."

About Edgerton, Inc.

Now in its 3rd generation of family ownership, Edgerton, Inc. has evolved into one of the premier mechanical contractors in Connecticut and New York. Edgerton offers a full-service suite of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services to both commercial and residential property owners. Our team specializes in HVAC engineering design, installation, service & in-house fabrication. We continue to operate with the core values that have kept us successful for over 63 years. Learn more: https://edgertonhvac.com/

About Energage, LLC

Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Energage is a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools that help leaders to unlock potential, inspire performance, and achieve amazing results within their organizations. The research partner behind the Top Workplaces program, Energage has surveyed more than 57,000 organizations representing well over 19 million employees in the United States.

Media Contact:
MATT BRIAND
President, Edgerton, Inc.
1 800-723-7057

Edgerton, Inc. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

Related link: https://edgertonhvac.com/

Gluten-Free New England Serves Up 1st Boston Expo

SIMSBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Gluten-Free New England, LLC presents their first Greater Boston expo on Sunday, October 27, 2019, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Burlington in Burlington, Mass. The event includes 75 gluten-free vendors as well as food trucks, cooking demos and educational seminars.

Gluten-Free New England operates wickedglutenfree.com and is the region's leading resource for healthy gluten-free living and dining.

Thousands of attendees are expected to nibble their way through the event, taking advantage of gluten-free samples and food for purchase from national and international brands, as well as local bakeries, restaurants, businesses, and artisans. Outreach organizations will also be on-hand, along with a cooking demo and book signing by clean-eating expert Terry Walters. Celiac-safe lunch and dessert options will be available from food trucks and local cafes.

Admission includes a reusable shopping bag, entrance to all presentations, and all-you-can-eat samples.

Ticketing details can be found at https://wickedglutenfree.com/

About Gluten-Free New England:

Since 2016, Connecticut resident Abby Helman Kelly has been organizing expos and delivering content to people like herself seeking the best and safest gluten-free dining, products and services in the region. "The number of people being diagnosed with celiac disease and other food sensitivities is growing so incredibly fast," she says. "The good news is that the number of local, national, and international businesses working to accommodate them is growing too, and I just love bringing them together. After all, we're wicked gluten free!"

Gluten-Free New England offers restaurant and product reviews, a dining directory, features, blogs, news, community forums, personal stories, and more. Additional expos are scheduled for 2020 in three locations throughout the region.

For more information contact: Abby Helman Kelly, (860) 836-5041, abby@wickedglutenfree.com

Social Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glutenfreenewengland/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glutenfreenewengland/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlutenFreeNewE

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Gluten-Free New England, LLC presents their first Greater Boston expo on Sunday, October 27, 2019, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Burlington in Burlington, Mass. The event includes 75 gluten-free vendors as well as food trucks, cooking demos and educational seminars.

Related link: https://wickedglutenfree.com/

After, Inc. Publishes Latest Research on California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) – Effective Jan. 1, 2020 – and Its Implications for Manufacturers

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., a pioneer in the Warranty Services industry, has delivered innovative warranty marketing, analytics and program management services to top-tier manufacturers since 2005. As an industry leader, After, Inc. stays on top of regulations that may affect its manufacturing clients. The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) is one of these.

The CCPA, passed on June 28, 2019, provides California residents with the rights to: know what personal information is being collected about them; to access that information; to know if their personal information is disclosed and to whom; to know if their personal information is sold and to opt out of the sale; and to receive equal service and price whether or not they exercise their privacy rights.

A company is subject to the law if it is a for-profit business that collects personal data, does business in California, and satisfies one of the following: a) has gross revenues over $25 million, b) has information on over 50,000 customers, households or devices, or c) earns more than 50% of its revenue from selling personal information.

While this law pertains only to California residents, other states are considering similar versions, meaning that businesses must take the steps necessary to ensure that their data systems and processes are updated for compliance.

To help manufacturers prepare for CCPA, After, Inc. put together a checklist of eight key workstreams (see image). Each of these workstreams requires cross-functional communication and coordination across operations, marketing, finance, legal and customer service.

This is not an easy task, so After, Inc. suggests that manufacturers start preparing today. On the bright side, if companies have already satisfied the GDPR requirements for their European customers, they have a significant head start.

After, Inc.'s research also covers the requirements for third party service providers that have access to California resident data on their clients' behalves, for "advertising or marketing, analytics and similar services."

Note: Manufacturers should seek legal counsel to determine specifically how CCPA applies to their company.

To download After, Inc.'s infographic "8 Things Every Manufacturer Must Do to Prepare for CCPA," click here (PDF) - http://afterinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CCPA-Infographic-8-Things-for-Manufacturer-Compliance-Sept-20191.pdf

You can also find the full CCPA article on the After, Inc. blog at http://afterinc.com/3216-2/.

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. ( http://afterinc.com ) is a global leader in the Warranty Services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none. After, Inc. has partnered with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. and with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of EPIC Insurance Brokers, a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm with more than 2,000 employees in 70 locations across the United States.

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After, Inc., a pioneer in the Warranty Services industry, has delivered innovative warranty marketing, analytics and program management services to top-tier manufacturers since 2005. As an industry leader, After, Inc. stays on top of regulations that may affect its manufacturing clients. The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) is one of these.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

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

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

"After, Inc. began working with large manufacturers 15 years ago to build and optimize their warranty programs. We were one of the first companies to succeed in Warranty Analytics, building custom models for our clients to predict everything from which engine part would have quality and reliability issues, to which customers would be most likely to purchase their extended warranty products," says Dan Hulkower, SVP of Business Development for After, Inc.

"I am especially excited about this panel, to share insights from recent research we did with Starr Insurance on Millennials and their attitudes towards Extended Warranties," Hulkower added.

A summary of the research can be found here on the After, Inc. blog: http://afterinc.com/inc-starr-companies-shed-light-millennials-purchase-perceive-extended-service-contracts/

After, Inc. will also have a booth at the conference. If you plan on attending, please visit After, Inc. at Booth #6.

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. ( http://www.afterinc.com/ ) is a global leader in the warranty services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none. After, Inc. partners with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of the EPIC Holdings family of companies, which also includes EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services.

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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.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

Five Steps to Get Your Adult Child ‘Unstuck’: Darien Wellness Hosts a Conversation on This Important Topic

DARIEN, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Darien Wellness, Fairfield County's premier mental health group, is excited to kick off its second annual Lunch & Learn series with an important topic for Connecticut families. Across the nation, young adults (age 18 and up) are suffering from the inability to successfully launch themselves into adulthood. Darien Wellness, in collaboration with Greenwich's Institute for Restoring Cognitive Health, will be holding a discussion addressing this crisis.

The seminar, called "Is Your Adult Child Stuck?" will be given by Gregg Pauletti, the director of The RCH Institute in the Darien Wellness conference room. He will discuss this on-going crisis and teach parents and other family members effective steps to combat the issue.

This event is Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 from noon at Darien Wellness, 30 Old Kings Highway South in downtown Darien.

Across Fairfield County, our young-adult sons and daughters often seem lost as they struggle with the transition to adulthood. If you do not have a child in this situation, chances are you have friends who do.

The issue of failure to launch has become a growing crisis across the United States for the past decade.

Here are some of the alarming facts:

* A study from 2016 reports that 45% of young adults in New Jersey live with their parents.
* The rate of young men neither working nor looking for work has increased over 25% in the past decade.
* This phenomenon has typically effected young men, but increasingly young women are falling victim to this "quarter-life crisis" as well.

Locally, there has been an exponential rise in the number of calls related to families with an adult child who seems incapable of moving on with their lives. "We have so many families seeking help," said David Ezell, CEO of Darien Wellness, "and I felt we had to offer more services to these young people, and their families, to help them get their lives back on track. This workshop is a first step in that direction."

There are evidence-based solutions to this crisis and they will be discussed at this important meeting. Seating for this complimentary event is very limited. Please call (203) 883-0464 to reserve your spot and we encourage you to bring a friend as well. Feel free to bring a lunch and Darien Wellness will provide drinks, condiments and utensils.

About The RCH Institute:
Located in Greenwich, Conn., The RCH Institute provides educational and vocational support, supplemented with cognitive remediation to work with clients to achieve their goals. RCH Institute specializes in working with individuals who are living with low motivation, lack confidence, and appear to be "stuck". Through the use of evidence-based programs and implementing "metacognitive awareness" techniques, we develop an atmosphere of achievement, helping to create a more purposeful, healthy, independent life. Contact the RCH Institute at 203-302-9883, or by email at inquiries@restoringcognitivehealth.com

About Darien Wellness:
Darien Wellness was founded in 2014 and has rapidly grown into a full-service mental health practice serving Southern Connecticut and the Gold Coast. It is staffed with psychologists, social workers, counselors and life coaches all committed to helping its clients live their best lives. It is the only private mental health group in the area that takes major insurances, including Anthem/Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna and CIGNA.

Learn more at: http://DarienWellness.com

For more information call 203-883-0464 or write info@DarienWellness.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @DarienWellness

Darien Wellness, Fairfield County's premier mental health group, is excited to kick off its second annual Lunch & Learn series with an important topic for Connecticut families. Across the nation, young adults (age 18 and up) are suffering from the inability to successfully launch themselves into adulthood. Darien Wellness, in collaboration with Greenwich's Institute for Restoring Cognitive Health, will be holding a discussion addressing this crisis.

Related link: http://DarienWellness.com/

Managing General Agency Paragon Insurance Launches Nationwide Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA (Managing General Agency) based in Avon, Conn., today announced the addition of a new nationwide Workers' Compensation Insurance Program.

Available to their eligible retail agency partners, the new program is underwritten by Paragon in its San Diego operation on behalf of Clear Spring Property and Casualty Company (AM Best rated A- VIII).

Benefits and advantages of the Paragon/Clear Spring program include:
* No X-Mod or Territory restrictions
* All States written on one policy
* Multiple pay plans (including monthly reporting)
* Fast turnaround times
* Extensive in-house underwriting authority
* Superior claims, loss control and safety services
* Broad underwriting appetite

Eligible industries include: Construction & Artisan Contractors, Landscaping, Transportation, Janitorial, Agriculture, Wholesalers & Dealers, Healthcare, Waste Management, Manufacturing, and Rental Equipment Dealers.

Submissions can be sent to: WCsubmissions@paragoninsgroup.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Ken Kaufmann, Business Development Manager
Phone: 858.689.3827
Email: kkaufmann@paragoninsgroup.com
Web: https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/

About Paragon:
A broadly diversified MGA, Paragon provides unique opportunities and solutions to retail agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers and vendor partners. Please visit https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA (Managing General Agency) based in Avon, Conn., today announced the addition of a new nationwide Workers' Compensation Insurance Program.

Related link: https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/

C Diff Foundation with Leading Gastroenterologists Paul Feuerstadt, MD and Caterina Oneto, MD Announce Clinic Dedicated For C.difficile

HAMDEN, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- C Diff Foundation ( https://cdifffoundation.org/ ), a one hundred percent volunteer, world renowned 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization announced today that the Foundation will offer the first ever clinic sponsored by the C Diff Foundation and dedicated to patients diagnosed and recovering from a C. difficile infection (CDI).

The clinic will hold office hours beginning this month in Connecticut, which will be held on August 27, 2019 at the Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut (gastrocenter.org).

The second clinic will be held in November (date to be announced) at the Concorde Medical Group in Manhattan - New York City (www.concordemed.com). The clinic received an overwhelming response from patients in various stages of recovery, including 15 individuals already scheduled with multiple spots planned for patients with recently diagnosed infection or those who have had multiple episodes and need further guidance and management.

"We are delighted with the immediate and overwhelming response from the patient community. It is a testament to the needs of those suffering from this infection. With this clinic we hope to bring awareness, education and more importantly, cutting edge treatment to the general public," stated Dr. Feuerstadt.

There are plans for additional clinic dates next year in New York, Connecticut, Illinois and Minnesota.

Dr. Oneto said, "Through this clinic, we will provide access to high level care to a number of new consults, as well as existing patients, who are recovering from the infection. It is my pleasure to partner with the C Diff Foundation and lend my expertise to the management and hopefully, eradication of this debilitating disease."

"The clinics demonstrate Dr's Feuerstadt and Oneto's commitment over the many years raising C.diff. awareness while providing management of those suffering with a C.diff. infection for patients who might not otherwise be able to gain access to providers sub-specializing in caring for those with this infection. Their dedication resonates within the C.diff. community and we are grateful for their participation and support." stated Nancy Caralla, Founding President of the C Diff Foundation.

About C Diff Foundation

C Diff Foundation's mission is dedicated to reaching out to communities from villages to cities, to medical practitioners, medical students, C. diff. survivors, caregivers, and the patients combating a C. difficile infection (CDI) while providing the general public important information on prevention, treatments available, clinical trials in progress, and EPA registered products available for environmental safety worldwide.

About Paul Feuerstadt, MD

His areas of interest Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and ischemic diseases of the gut and in these areas he has presented his research extensively, authored and co-authored many manuscripts, textbook chapters and online modules. Another passion of Dr. Feuerstadt's is teaching, frequently giving lectures locally, regionally and nationally. He holds a clinical appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine and is a full-time attending physician at the Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut seeing patients with a broad spectrum of clinical gastroenterological diseases.

Dr. Feuerstadt attended the Weill Medical College of Cornell University in Manhattan for medical school and completed his residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell. His clinical fellowship training was completed at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.

About Caterina Oneto, MD

Dr. Caterina Oneto, MD is a Gastroenterologist in private practice in New York and is affiliated with NYU Langone. She completed her Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr Oneto is Co-Director of Clinical trials at Concorde Medical Group. Her main focus is Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD),

Clostridioides difficile infections (AKA C.diff., C.difficile, CDI) and Microbiome modification. Dr Oneto is also Co-Director of the C.diff. Community Global Support program offered by the C Diff Foundation. Dr Oneto appears regularly on Doctor Radio on Sirius Xm and C.diff. Spores and More Radio (cdiffradio.com).

About C.difficile

It is the most common Healthcare-associated infection affecting an estimated 450,000 people annually in the United States alone with ~28,000 deaths from complications of this infection. This infection accounts for ~16% of all healthcare associated infections.

In the USA: Nearly half a million Americans suffer from Clostridioides difficile (C. diff.) infections in a single year according to a study released February 25, 2015 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC).

**Approximately 29,000 patients died within 30 days of the initial diagnosis of C. difficile. Of those, about 15,000 deaths were estimated to be directly attributable to C. difficile infections (CDI), making C. difficile a very important cause of infectious disease death in the United States alone. More than 80 percent of the deaths associated with C. difficile occurred among Americans aged 65 years or older. C. difficile causes an inflammation of the colon and deadly diarrhea.

Learn more about the C Diff Foundation at: https://cdifffoundation.org

The C Diff Foundation, a one hundred percent volunteer, world renowned 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization announced today that the Foundation will offer the first ever clinic sponsored by the C Diff Foundation and dedicated to patients diagnosed and recovering from a C. difficile infection (CDI).

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

Best Friends Pet Hotel Announces ESOP Acquisition Led by Mosaic Capital Partners, Becoming the Largest Employee-Owned Pet Care Company

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Best Friends Pet Hotel, a national operator of pet hotels with 30 locations throughout the United States offering boarding, grooming, doggy day camp, training and retail services at each of its locations, announced today its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, acquisition led by Mosaic Capital Partners.

With this ESOP transaction, Best Friends has become the largest employee-owned company in the Pet Care industry. Jared Pinsker, CEO of Best Friends remarked. "Our people are our most critical assets. They devote themselves tirelessly to ensuring pets and pet owners have a wonderful experience at our facilities. As we continue to build on our tremendous relationships with guests and pet parents, to be able to have our employees now own the business through the ESOP is a wonderful outcome and opportunity for us. We could not be more excited."

Ian Mohler, who led the transaction for Mosaic, agreed, "We feel tremendously fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with Best Friends. The pet services sector is extremely attractive as people increasingly see pets as extensions of their human families and spend accordingly. With a 20+ year operating history, Best Friends has a wonderful legacy in the communities it serves owing to the many, many passionate employees who have such incredible dedication to their clientele. We feel we have backed the best-in-class operator in this highly fragmented industry."

Industry veteran Reed Howlett joined the partnership as an investor and Board Member. No stranger to the attractive trends in the pet sector, Reed most recently served as CEO of Nature's Variety, an early mover in the natural and raw pet food category.

As an ESOP, Best Friends Pet Hotel has also become a member of Certified Employee-Owned (Certified EO). To become a member of Certified EO, companies must pass a rigorous certification process and prove significant and broad-based employee ownership.

Employee-ownership is a critical foundation of the Best Friends Pet Hotel culture. Employees treat pet guests like family and take the time to cater to each individual pet's personalized need. Best Friends Pet Hotel has "Friendly staff that care for your furry family members as if they were their own," pet parent Denise B. from Best Friends Pet Hotel in Avon, Connecticut commented about her most recent visit.

Employee-ownership strengthens the connection to the local communities in which Best Friends Pet Hotel operates, fosters financially savvy employees, and empowers employees to think and act like owners. This results in an engaged workforce and happy pets and pet parents alike - as the success of Best Friends Pet Hotel benefits both the company and employee alike. The ESOP provides a substantial retirement benefit to all eligible, full-time employees. In turn, this results in sustainable financial success that benefits the local community.

About Best Friends Pet Hotel:
Founded in 1995, Best Friends Pet Hotel has enjoyed "leader of the pack" status for the past 24 years, as one of the largest privately-held independent pet care providers in the United States. With 30 locations, providing customers with the absolute best pet care in a convenient and friendly atmosphere where safety, comfort, and fun are at the core of what we do. We offer boarding, Doggy Day Camp, grooming, and training services. Learn more at https://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/.

About Mosaic Capital Partners, LLC:
Mosaic Capital Partners, LLC ("Mosaic") is a private equity firm investing in privately held middle market companies. Based in Charlotte, NC, Mosaic employs private equity buyout strategies that incorporate the partners' unique expertise in Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Mosaic aims to help business owners achieve liquidity, wealth transfer and ownership transition with its PE-ESOP product

About Certified Employee-Owned:
To learn more about Certified EO, visit https://www.certifiedeo.com/.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/_FVyq2_SKrs

Media Contact:
Julia Geffner
Chief Customer Officer
Best Friends Pet Hotel
203-750-5220
jgeffner@bestfriends.net

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Best Friends Pet Hotel, a national operator of pet hotels with 30 locations throughout the United States offering boarding, grooming, doggy day camp, training and retail services at each of its locations, announced today its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, acquisition led by Mosaic Capital Partners.

Related link: https://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/

After, Inc. Announces Publication of ‘First of its Kind’ Study of Millennials and Extended Service Plans (ESPs)

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- In December 2018, After, Inc. launched its "Millennials and Extended Service Plans" study, to investigate the attitudes and behavior of Millennials regarding manufacturers' product warranties and Extended Service Plans (ESPs).

The After, Inc. study surveyed 500 Millennials age 22-37 who had purchased new products in the last six months across five categories: smartphones, tablets, laptops/desktops, printers and digital cameras. Participants were segmented by gender, household income, personal vs. business usage, where they bought the products, and whether or not they purchased an Extended Service Plan.

Some key findings of the After, Inc. study include:

1. ESP attach rates were higher among men, higher income households (except smartphones where income is not a factor) and business vs. personal users.
2. The highest ESP attach rate was with digital and video cameras (76%). Less than half of Millennials purchased ESPs in the other categories.
3. The higher the device cost, the higher the ESP attach rate.
4. Millennials want to learn about ESP benefits and cost before or at time of purchase.
5. The primary reasons Millennials purchase ESPs is "to extend product life", "peace of mind" and "high repair/replacement cost".
6. Reasons for not purchasing include "manufacturer warranty is enough" and "not a good value".
7. Millennials are highly influenced by reviews from customers and friends.

Based on their research, After, Inc. has three recommendations for ESP providers:

1. Consider offering multiple ESP plans: a) less coverage for a lower price, which may encourage more price elastic Millennial buyers, and b) separate plans for personal vs. business, with lighter personal coverage and more robust small business coverage.
2. Highlight your ESP offerings and benefits on your website so Millennials can conduct research before they purchase.
3. Encourage product reviews on the Internet - incorporate into your ESP solutions page, social media, Amazon website, or other retailers' websites. Make sure to monitor reviews and respond to create a two-way dialogue.

To request a complete copy of the study results, contact Dan Hulkower, SVP Business Development, After, Inc. at dhulkower@afterinc.com.

Find additional insights on the After, Inc. blog: http://afterinc.com/news-archive/.

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. ( http://www.afterinc.com/ ) is a global leader in the warranty services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none.

After, Inc. has partnered with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of the EPIC Holdings family of companies, which also includes EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services.

In December 2018, After, Inc. launched its "Millennials and Extended Service Plans" study, to investigate the attitudes and behavior of Millennials regarding manufacturers' product warranties and Extended Service Plans (ESPs).

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

Paragon Insurance Holdings Improves and Enhances Public Entity Program with Transition to a New Underwriter / Insurance Carrier

AVON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty Program Manager based in Avon, Conn., today announced a definitive agreement to move their public entity program to a new A+ XV insurance carrier.

All existing Paragon insureds will be rolled into the new facility at renewal.

"We are excited to partner with this new carrier to continue to deliver and enhance the quality coverage and client service our partner agents and insureds have come to expect," said Ron Mairano, president and co-founder of Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC.

"This new relationship will bring some exciting coverage enhancements and structures that we could not previously offer. We fully expect this to be a smooth, seamless and positive transition for both our retail broker partners and the public entity clients they serve," Mairano concluded.

About Paragon:

A broadly diverse Program Administrator, managing 16 programs for various A rated insurance companies, Paragon provides unique opportunities and solutions to retail agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers and vendor partners.

Please visit https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty Program Manager based in Avon, Conn., today announced a definitive agreement to move their public entity program to a new A+ XV insurance carrier.

Related link: https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/

After, Inc. to launch new QuickReg solution at Warranty Chain Management (WCM) Conference on March 12-14, 2019

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., a global leader in the warranty services industry since 2005, announced today that it will launch QuickReg(TM), its next-generation registration tool, at the Warranty Chain Management Conference next week.

QuickReg(TM) provides a simple way for consumers to register their new products through their mobile phone, via text, email or attached picture. After's cloud-based solution - with AI features such as smart image recognition and location awareness - allows a new owner to register a product right out of the box - no unique code or registration card required - in less than one minute.

"The registration process has evolved over the past five years, as more connected devices have prompted customers to take advantage of the benefits of product registration," says Nate Baldwin, After, Inc. CEO. "QuickReg is designed to bring the ease of connected device registration to non-connected products. QuickReg gives customers access to product information and updates, but is also designed to aid technicians, builders and dealers to register customers and ensure proper maintenance of their products. We are excited to share this solution with the manufacturing community."

After, Inc. is a Gold Sponsor at the Warranty Chain Management Conference, and will have senior leaders there to demo QuickReg(TM), as well as its entire suite of Warranty Solutions.

If you plan on attending the conference, you won't want to miss the opportunity to stop by their booth.

About After, Inc.:

After, Inc. is a global leader in the warranty services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none. After, Inc. partners with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of the EPIC Holdings family of companies, which also includes EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services.

Learn more at: http://afterinc.com/

After, Inc., a global leader in the warranty services industry since 2005, announced today that it will launch QuickReg, its next-generation registration tool, at the 2019 Warranty Chain Management Conference.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

After, Inc. to showcase its latest predictive analytics solutions at the Field Service Medical Conference on Feb. 25-27, 2019

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., the global leader Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, will be a major participant in the Field Service Medical Conference on February 25-27, 2019. The company announced today that it plans to introduce a powerful suite of optimization solutions at the conference, designed specifically for Medical Device & Medical Equipment manufacturers, to help reduce the costs and customer satisfaction impacts of unplanned service repairs.

"Given their size and scope, Field Services organizations are continually challenged to optimize their service network performance. Our new suite of solutions can help," says Nate Baldwin, CEO of After, Inc.

"After, Inc. specializes in warranty analytics - gathering, integrating and analyzing large structured and unstructured warranty data sets, and developing models to forecast parts failures and equipment breakdowns before they happen. Our solutions have saved our manufacturing clients millions in parts and labor costs, while dramatically improving customer satisfaction and loyalty. Our latest suite of optimization solutions for Field Service Medical organizations will be a game changer."

After, Inc. is one of the key sponsors of the Field Services Medical Conference, with senior leaders of business development and data analytics attending to showcase their new suite of services.

If you plan on attending the conference, please visit After, Inc. in Booth 15.

About After, Inc.:

After, Inc. (afterinc.com) is a global leader in the warranty services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none. After, Inc. partners with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of the EPIC Holdings family of companies, which also includes EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services.

Learn more about After, Inc. at: http://afterinc.com/

Learn more about the event at: https://fieldservicemd.wbresearch.com/

After, Inc., the global leader Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, will be a major participant in the Field Service Medical Conference on February 25-27, 2019. The company announced today that it plans to introduce a powerful suite of optimization solutions at the conference, designed specifically for Medical Device & Medical Equipment manufacturers.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/