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KROST Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor for Integrity Bio in Sale to Curia

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Integrity Bio, Inc., a privately held formulation and fill-finish organization headquartered in Camarillo, California, was sold to Curia (formerly Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI)), a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and leading global provider of advanced contract research, development, and manufacturing solutions. KROST, a Los Angeles-based firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Integrity Bio in the transaction.

Integrity Bio is known in the biopharmaceutical industry as an expert in hard-to-formulate biologics and fill-finish of unique therapies for phase I and phase II clinical trials. Integrity Bio formulates more than 60 large molecules in a typical year, including proteins, antibodies, lipid nanoparticles, peptides, and vaccines in liquid and lyophilized form. Curia currently provides customers with integrated solutions from formulation development through fill-finish commercial manufacturing across three facilities. The acquisition adds West Coast operations to Curia's East Coast and overseas capabilities.

Integrity Bio has been a client of KROST for ten years, during which time KROST provided Tax, Accounting, Consulting, R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, and now, Mergers and Acquisitions services. KROST's service model is designed to guide and support businesses throughout their lifecycle, from early-stage start-ups to succession and exit planning.

KROST's M&A practice is led by industry veteran, Paren Knadjian, who joined the firm in 2017. Knadjian has nearly 25 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing. He has closed over $1.5 billion in transaction value throughout his career. As the leader of the firm's technology industry niche, Paren also assists companies in the business of technology and life sciences innovation.

"We have been advising Integrity Bio, its owners and management team for over 10 years. So when they were considering a sale, they turned to us to help them with deal value, deal structure, due diligence, accounting and tax matters, and transactional support. This acquisition comes at a meaningful time for the country. The work that Integrity Bio is doing, and will continue to do as part of Curia, will contribute to life-changing cures for health issues, much like we experienced in the last year and a half. This acquisition is not just a transaction; it has a huge impact on people's lives across the globe. I am thrilled we were able to assist Integrity Bio with this transition into their next chapter and look forward to seeing what Curia will do with their added capabilities," remarked Paren Knadjian.

"We would like to thank the KROST team - they were invaluable in this transaction, and we relied on them enormously," said Michael Reilly, CEO of Integrity Bio. "As part of Curia, we can now offer our customers not only world-class formulation and fill-finish but also world-class commercial manufacturing."

For more information about KROST's mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital markets services, visit https://krostcpas.com/ or contact Paren Knadjian.

For information about this transaction, please contact:

Paren Knadjian

Practice Leader - M&A and Capital Markets

626.538.3167

paren.knadjian@krostcpas.com

ABOUT KROST CPAS & CONSULTANTS

KROST is a full-service Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm headquartered in Pasadena, California. As trusted advisors and industry leaders, clients depend on KROST for timely information, innovative solutions, and results-driven teamwork in the areas of accounting, assurance, business management, consulting, tax, mergers and acquisitions, and wealth management.

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Integrity Bio, Inc., a privately held formulation and fill-finish organization, was sold to Curia (formerly Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI)), a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and leading global provider of advanced contract research, development, and manufacturing solutions. KROST, a Los Angeles-based firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Integrity Bio in the transaction.

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Thinkzilla Expands to Scottsdale, Arizona to Support Minority-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Thinkzilla, a culturally aware brand engagement firm based in Atlanta, today announces plans to open a new office in Scottsdale, Ariz. where it will hire 25 employees in the first six months. The female and minority-owned company selected Greater Phoenix because of the region's robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, diverse demographic and talent base, and leadership in advancing strategic diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. These efforts align with Thinkzilla's goals of providing equitable opportunity by expanding resources and knowledge for minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

"As we broaden our supplier diversity, and diversity and inclusion programs across the country, we look forward to helping more companies boost economic empowerment, find meaningful social engagement and manage social equity initiatives," said Thinkzilla CEO Dr. Velma Trayham. "We are incredibly proud of our track record of helping diverse businesses, communities and individuals, and look forward to connecting with the Scottsdale community to grow innovation and opportunities."

Thinkzilla will lease space at SkySong, the Arizona State University (ASU) Scottsdale Innovation Center. SkySong attracts cutting-edge and innovative companies while integrating the resources of ASU with the opportunities of the private sector. In April 2021, the City of Scottsdale unanimously adopted an anti-discrimination ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

"Dr. Trayham's company, Thinkzilla, as well as her entrepreneur accelerator program to support minority women as they scale their businesses, aligns with Scottsdale's mission to support and attract businesses that promote diversity, equity and inclusion," said Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega. "The City adopted economic development strategic plan and our anti-discrimination ordinance lets businesses know that Scottsdale is a destination for innovative and diverse companies like Thinkzilla, who we are thrilled to welcome to their new home at SkySong."

Natural synergies exist between Thinkzilla and ASU as seen through the university's leadership in DE&I and entrepreneurship and innovation. For the sixth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report named ASU the most innovative university in the nation. The J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute serves as connecting and collaborating resources for entrepreneurs at all stages across ASU and Greater Phoenix, which helped lead Thinkzilla to SkySong.

"The addition of Thinkzilla to the SkySong community presents new opportunities for important and meaningful collaborations throughout the Valley," said Grace O'Sullivan, Vice President of Corporate Engagement and Strategic Partnerships at Arizona State University. "We're delighted to welcome Thinkzilla to Arizona."

The Arizona State of Black Business March 2021 Report notes, 'Black/African Americans have the highest percentage growth rate in the state. Black/African Americans face unique barriers to entrepreneurship and there is a need to increase support for Black-owned businesses including access to capital and direct financing pathways, startup resources, education, collaborative research, and assistance in identifying and navigating business opportunities.' Thinkzilla reinforces that inclusive, equitable businesses and communities drive prosperity, and by building, managing, and bringing awareness to those programs and initiatives further supports underserved and underrepresented communities.

"Thinkzilla is an exciting addition to Greater Phoenix's robust service and business sector that will help propel our innovation-centered economy forward and provide resources and knowledge to our growing minority-owned businesses population," said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "Our diversity is our greatest strength. Creating opportunity and an equitable community is accomplished only through inclusive growth, and we look forward to working with Thinkzilla, the City of Scottsdale and ASU to support their continued success."

The Coppola-Cheney Group and Lee & Associates Arizona assisted with the real estate transaction. Plaza Companies is the master developer of SkySong, in partnership with University Realty, the City of Scottsdale and Holualoa Companies.

"We are pleased to welcome Thinkzilla to the SkySong family," said Sharon Harper, chairman and CEO of Plaza Companies. "This is the kind of forward-thinking, innovative organization that will grow and thrive in the SkySong environment, and we are gratified they chose SkySong for their presence in the Phoenix area."

About ThinkZILLA Consulting Group

ThinkZILLA specializes in multicultural branding, digital engagement, program development, experiential events and Public Relations. Making brands more relevant, ThinkZILLA builds meaningful connections between brands and consumers. For more information on ThinkZILLA or to schedule a consultation, please visit https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

About the City of Scottsdale

Scottsdale is one of the state's leading job centers, with a diverse economy built on medical research, high-tech innovation, tourism and corporate headquarters. Scottsdale is home to nearly 18,000 businesses supplying over 150,000 jobs. The high-tech innovation center SkySong, located just a few miles from Downtown, is designed to help companies grow through a unique partnership with nearby Arizona State University. For more information, visit https://www.choosescottsdale.com/.

About the Greater Phoenix Economic Council

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), recently named the top economic development organization in the U.S. by the International Economic Development Council, works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. A data-driven regional economic development organization, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa County and more than 170 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 31 years GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping more than 850 companies, creating 154,000 jobs and $20.4 billion in capital investment. Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial-focused companies looking to thrive and scale in a vibrant, dynamic region. There is an undeniable spirit about Greater Phoenix; one rooted in strength, collaboration and resilience. Greater Phoenix is Greater Together. For more information about GPEC and how we can assist your businesses, visit http://www.gpec.org/.

About Arizona State University

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. As the prototype for a New American University, ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.

About SkySong

Plaza Companies is the developer of the project in partnership with Arizona State University Foundation, the City of Scottsdale and Holualoa Companies. Lee and Associates provides the brokerage services and Plaza del Rio Management Corporation provides the property management and construction services. Architects at SkySong include Pei Cobb Fried and Partners, DMJM Design, Butler Design Group and Kendle Design Collaborative.

About Plaza Companies

With offices in Peoria, Scottsdale and Tucson, Plaza Companies is a full-service real estate firm specializing in the management, leasing and development of medical office and commercial office properties, technology and bioscience facilities, mixed-use properties and senior housing communities. Since 1982, Plaza Companies has established a proud track record as a competitive, connected and conscientious real estate firm with partnerships throughout the industries it serves. For more information, visit http://www.theplazaco.com/.

About University Realty

University Realty is a subsidiary of ASU Enterprise Partners, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to generating resources for the benefit of Arizona State University. Learn more: http://www.universityrealtyllc.org/

About Holualoa Companies

Holualoa Companies is a real estate investment firm focused on the successful acquisition, repositioning, redevelopment and disposition of real estate assets. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, with offices in Phoenix, Santa Monica, Hawaii and Paris, its investments span the United States and Europe and include office, retail, industrial, multi-family, hotel and mixed-use investment properties. Holualoa is an experienced investor for its own account and on behalf of a select group of private investors.

MEDIA CONTACT

Thinkzilla Consulting Group
Ivy@thinkzillaconsulting.com
888-509-1145

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Thinkzilla, a culturally aware brand engagement firm based in Atlanta, today announces plans to open a new office in Scottsdale, Ariz. where it will hire 25 employees in the first six months.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

Leading Nonprofit Focused on Lifting Minority Women out of Poverty Welcomes Dr. Alice White Bussey for June 21st Economic Empowerment Fireside Chat

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Alice White Bussey is internationally recognized for her ability to train and inspire small business owners. On June 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Bussey will share her wisdom and experience in a fireside chat with Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO, Dr. Velma Trayham. In addition, Dr. Trayham is the CEO of ThinkZILLA Consulting, a culturally aware brand engagement firm that supports Minority Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs through program development, DE&I and business development training.

Registration for the free, women-only event is now open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-empowerment-chat-with-dr-alice-white-bussey-tickets-155538298237

"Dr. Bussey offers a global perspective on everything from women entrepreneurs to launching a successful business to overcoming challenges, and we are honored to have the opportunity to connect with her in this month's special fireside chat," Marieke McArthur, Program Coordinator for Millionaire Mastermind Academy said. "I look forward to hearing her time-tested wisdom first-hand."

The tenth of 12 children, Bussey served as Georgia's first Labor Department federal representative, developing programs for seniors, welfare clients, high-school dropouts and more. She also served as the Federal Women's Program manager for the eight-state southeastern region. In 1985, she became the first woman elected president of the Atlanta Business League. Bussey later transitioned to the floral industry when she married florist James Bussey, becoming the first African American FTD florist in Atlanta. The once local retail operation now does business internationally.

In addition, Bussey serves on the board of The International Florists Association, Georgia Council of Visitors, Atlanta Private Industry Council and many others.

The Global Mindset edition of the monthly fireside chat will focus on entrepreneurial expansion and economic empowerment for women entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners everywhere. The Millionaire Mindset Academy has already helped more than 5,000 women launch successful small businesses, while awarding scholarships and seed funding to help them create sustainable business enterprises.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy:

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have mentored more than 5,000 women through our programs. For more information visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

Learn more about ThinkZILLA Consulting at: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

MEDIA CONTACT
ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group
Thinkzillaprgrpup@gmail.com.com
888-509-1145

Dr. Alice White Bussey is internationally recognized for her ability to train and inspire small business owners. On June 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Bussey will share her wisdom and experience in a fireside chat with Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO, Dr. Velma Trayham.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

Best-Selling Author and Executive Coach, David Nour To Release 11th Book, Curve Benders, On April 27

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- On the heels of his successful podcast of the same name, "CURVE BENDERS," Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach, David Nour will release his 11th book April 27, 2021 and offering leaders at a strategic crossroads insight on how to capitalize on their strategic relationships. Senior leadership and board advisor, educator, executive coach, and bestselling author, David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on the application of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change.

"'CURVE BENDERS' focuses on a roadmap of how strategic relationships can dramatically alter our non-linear growth trajectory against the forces that will shape the future of how we'll work, live, play and serve others," said David Nour. "I hope that this book offers some motivation but also will serve as a guide to what you want in life and how you can get it."

Since 2008, Nour has had his eleven books translated into eight languages thus far and include the bestseller "Relationship Economics(r)" (Wiley), "Co-Create" (St. Martin's Press), and now "Curve Benders" (Wiley, 2021).

Nour serves as a trusted advisor and coaches global corporate leaders. He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals and the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2021 lists. A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, and an Inc. contributor on Relationship Economics, Nour's unique insights have been featured in a variety of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur and Knowledge@Wharton. He's also the host of the popular "Curve Benders" podcast.

In addition to his advisory roles and executive coaching, Nour delivers an estimated 50 customized keynotes annually for global brands, association conferences, and academic forums on strategic business relationships and organizational value creation. Tailoring content for audiences from boardrooms to ballrooms, delivered in-person or high-res virtually, he shares unique insights and an independent perspective, peppered with interactive moments and real-world takeaways, to inspire people to think and behave differently in the face of continued global disruptions.

Born in Iran, Nour immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with $100, limited family ties and no fluency in English. He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in business management and went on to earn an Executive MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He resides in Atlanta, GA, with his family.

Recent Praise for "CURVE BENDERS"

"Curve Benders is sure to become a staple in our lexicon, like Game Changer, Originals, Loonshots, and Blue Ocean Strategy." - Jude Buckley, EVP Mobile - Samsung Electronics America.

"Curve Benders is Nour's Covid moment - that for all of us to remain relevant, we must invest in our biggest asset: our strategic relationships, to learn and grow faster than we've ever done so in the past." - Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 Hall of Fame.

"I really enjoyed Nour's lens on the personal S-curve in Curve Benders; what a brilliant way to think about your reinvention to remain relevant in the future of work." - Garry Ridge, Chairman & CEO - WD-40 Company

For more information, please visit http://www.nourgroup.com/.

On the heels of his successful podcast of the same name, "CURVE BENDERS," Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach, David Nour will release his 11th book April 27, 2021 and offering leaders at a strategic crossroads insight on how to capitalize on their strategic relationships.

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

Baxter Clewis Consulting to Partner with PCI Security Standards Council to Help Secure Payment Data Worldwide

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Baxter Clewis Consulting, an international consultancy on cyber security, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Participating Organization. Baxter Clewis will work with the PCI SSC to help secure payment data worldwide through the ongoing development and adoption of the PCI Security Standards.

The PCI SSC leads a global, cross-industry effort to increase payment security by providing flexible, industry-driven and effective data security standards and programs. The keystone is the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which provides an actionable framework for developing a robust payment card data security process and preventing, detecting and mitigating criminal attacks and breaches.

As a Participating Organization, Baxter Clewis adds its voice to the standards development process and will collaborate with a growing community of more than 800 Participating Organizations to improve payment security worldwide. Baxter Clewis will also have the opportunity to recommend new initiatives for consideration to the PCI Security Standards Council and share cross-sector experiences and best practices at the annual PCI Community Meetings.

"In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, PCI Security Standards and resources help organizations secure payment data and prevent, detect and mitigate attacks that can lead to costly data breaches," said Lance Johnson, Executive Director of the PCI Security Standards Council. "By joining as a Participating Organization, Baxter Clewis demonstrates they are playing an active part in improving payment security globally by helping drive awareness and adoption of PCI Security Standards."

"Using third-party service providers is an organizational risk from a supply chain, security, and compliance standpoint. Companies should have the assurance that their systems and PCI data is appropriately managed and secured by third-party service providers," said Boyd Clewis, VP of Baxter Clewis Consulting. Baxter Clewis enables service-providers to enhance security and compliance programs while reducing risk with systems, processes, and automation. We are proud to partner with PCI Standards Council, and we look forward to helping address risk related to third-party service providers.

About the PCI Security Standards Council

The PCI Security Standards Council is a global forum that is responsible for the development, management, education, and awareness of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and other standards that increase payment data security. Connect with the PCI Council on LinkedIn. Join the conversation on Twitter @PCISSC. Subscribe to the PCI Perspectives Blog.

About Baxter Clewis Consulting

Baxter Clewis Consulting is an international cybersecurity firm specializing in helping service providers meet security and compliance requirements to secure vital company data, enhance efficiency, and protect profitability. Learn more about Baxter Clewis Consulting by connecting on LinkedIn and visiting the Baxter Clewis website at https://www.baxterclewis.com/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Baxter Clewis Consulting
Boyd Clewis
469-547-5652
info@baxterclewis.com

PCI Security Standards Council
Lindsay Goodspeed
781-258-5843
press@pcisecuritystandards.org

Baxter Clewis Consulting, an international consultancy on cyber security, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Participating Organization. Baxter Clewis will work with the PCI SSC to help secure payment data worldwide through the ongoing development and adoption of the PCI Security Standards.

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

Cybersecurity Consulting Firm, Aristi Technologies, Accredited as a CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO)

HERNDON, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aristi Technologies, Inc. announced that it is among the first firms to become an accredited Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) and Registered Provider Organization (RPO) by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB). C3PAOs are the only organizations authorized to conduct CMMC assessments.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) created the CMMC program to enhance the protection of sensitive data, namely, controlled unclassified information (CUI) and federal contract information (FCI), within the Defense Department's multi-tiered supply chain of more than 300,000 companies. CMMC is specifically designed for small and mid-sized suppliers as they are more vulnerable to cyber threats in the supply chain.

These small and mid-sized contractors are increasingly being targeted by nation-state attackers; they have limited internal resources and cybersecurity expertise to adequately secure their systems and safeguard sensitive customer data.

"Aristi is honored to achieve C3PAO and RPO credentials, demonstrating our commitment to the CMMC program in supporting the DoD's mission to secure the defense supply chain," said Neel Gopalani, Aristi's vice president, and a CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner (RP). "Our CMMC practice is a natural extension of our cybersecurity compliance and assessment services that we've provided for more than a decade."

Over the last year, Aristi has helped small and mid-sized government contractors prepare for complying with CMMC security requirements. Aristi's CMMC consulting services include: boundary scoping, gap assessments, remediation support, security documentation and readiness assessments. As a C3PAO and RPO, Aristi will continue to help federal contractors effectively navigate the DoD's new cybersecurity certification process.

About Aristi Technologies

Aristi Technologies is a cybersecurity consulting firm based in the Washington DC metro area. For more than a decade, it's provided cybersecurity risk and compliance services to organizations, nationwide, including federal agencies, government contractors, and cloud-service providers.

Aristi delivers tailored and affordable solutions to achieve compliance with federal cyber compliance standards including National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) 800-53, NIST 800-171 (the core of the CMMC framework), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).

MEDIA CONTACT:
Neel Gopalani
of Aristi
+1-703-459-6268
cmmc@aristitech.com

Aristi Technologies, Inc. announced that it is among the first firms to become an accredited Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) and Registered Provider Organization (RPO) by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB). C3PAOs are the only organizations authorized to conduct CMMC assessments.

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

5,700 Square Foot Office Space Sublease at 6 Landmark Square in Stamford, CT Represented by Choyce Peterson

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Choyce Peterson, Inc. (www.choycepeterson.com), a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced they are exclusively representing a 5,700 square foot (SF) office suite available for sublease at 6 Landmark Square in Stamford, CT. Choyce Peterson Vice President Adam Cognetta, Principal John Hannigan and Associate Casey McKnight comprise the brokerage team.

Landmark Square is a seven-building office and retail complex in the heart of downtown Stamford, conveniently located just off Exit 7 of I-95, and nearby the Stamford Metro North Train Station. The Landmark Square complex is attached to the Stamford Town Center mall with a movie theater, dry cleaner and barbershop. Landmark Square has covered parking, a private tenant shuttle to the Stamford Train Station, a 20,000 SF tenants-only fitness facility, and café with both indoor and outdoor seating. It also offers on-site ownership, and full-time security and concierge services.

The 5,700 SF office space is on the third floor and comprises the entire floor of the building at 6 Landmark Square. Thus, a future tenant leasing this space will have dedicated signage in the 3rd floor lobby and private bathrooms. The suite has 8-10 offices, room for 15-25 workstations, and 1-2 conference rooms. In addition, there is a private kitchen and furniture is available upon request. The sublease term is through October 2025, and the landlord, Reckson a Division of SL Green, is open to a direct deal as well.

Cognetta commented, "We are delighted to represent a quality office space within a renown Fairfield County office and retail complex. Landmark Square is perfectly situated within walking distance of countless restaurants and retail stores. With convenient access to both I-95 and the Stamford Train Station, this location appeals to both car commuters, and those who prefer to commute via Metro North. This space would make an excellent new office for any company looking to relocate to a class A building in downtown Stamford."

About Choyce Peterson

Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm with offices in Norwalk, CT and Rye Brook, NY, was founded in 1997 and has negotiated millions of square feet of transactions in 42 states and Canada. The Choyce Peterson process delivers comprehensive and creative real estate solutions to ensure clients derive maximum value from their real estate decisions.

Learn more: https://www.choycepeterson.com/property/6-landmark-square

Media Contact:
Adam Cognetta
Vice President
Choyce Peterson, Inc.
(203) 961-8173
acognetta@choycepeterson.com
www.choycepeterson.com

Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced they are exclusively representing a 5,700 square foot (SF) office suite available for sublease at 6 Landmark Square in Stamford, CT.

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

Blair & Potts Relocates within Stamford Plaza in Stamford, CT – Choyce Peterson Negotiates Transaction

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Choyce Peterson, Inc. (www.choycepeterson.com), a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced the successful completion of lease negotiations for Blair & Potts (www.blairandpotts.com) for its 6,169 square-foot office space at Two Stamford Plaza in Stamford, CT. Choyce Peterson Vice President Adam Cognetta and Principal John Hannigan represented Blair & Potts in the transaction.

Rob Buckingham, Jr. and Bob DeVellis, partners at Blair & Potts, decided to engage Cognetta and Hannigan's services after an introductory phone call and follow-up meeting with them, well ahead of the firm's lease expiration. The Choyce Peterson team led DeVellis and Buckingham on a wide search of available space in Stamford. After touring multiple buildings and Choyce Peterson negotiating proposals for several buildings, it became clear that the ideal solution was to remain in the Stamford Plaza complex but consider relocating from Building Four to Building Two into a newly built office suite. The employees at Blair & Potts had come to appreciate the numerous amenities that

Stamford Plaza offers, including outdoor space, along with a new cafeteria, dry cleaners, renovated fitness center, shuttle to the Stamford train station and covered parking. Most importantly, however, is Stamford Plaza's perfect location in the heart of Stamford's central business district, directly off Exit 8 of I-95, with convenient access for both Blair & Potts' clients and employees.

Cognetta and Hannigan negotiated with Margaret Carlson, Portfolio Manager for RFR Realty, LLC ("RFR"), the landlord at Stamford Plaza, to arrive at a solution which combined two pre-built suites with several modifications to accommodate Blair & Potts' specifications. Blair & Potts is relocating from Four Stamford Plaza to Two Stamford Plaza.

"We really enjoyed partnering with Rob and Bob on this project," Cognetta said. "We encouraged them to tour all viable options in Stamford, as well as explore available suites in their current complex so they could make a fully informed decision on the best option. We ultimately negotiated a solution that ticked all the boxes, allowing them to retain the quality location their employees and clients appreciated, while providing compelling economic lease terms in a brand-new space."

"We are very happy with the work that Adam and John did to make this long-term decision a clear one - especially in this environment," commented Blair & Potts. "They helped us survey the entire market so we could compare and ultimately focus on the most important factors in a new suite. Their professional and comprehensive process was instrumental in providing us with the best result for our needs."

About Blair & Potts

Blair & Potts was founded on January 4, 1993 by Nancy E. Blair and Arthur G. Potts, Jr., to provide legal services to individuals in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and taxation of individuals, trusts and estates. In addition to seven attorneys, Blair & Potts has a full team of fiduciary accountants, paralegals and administrative assistants, which enables us to staff each matter in the most efficient and cost-effective way for our clients. We regularly work with our clients' business, financial and insurance advisors to provide comprehensive advice and counseling.

About Choyce Peterson

Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm with offices in Norwalk, CT and Rye Brook, NY, was founded in 1997 and has negotiated millions of square feet of transactions in 42 states and Canada. The Choyce Peterson process delivers comprehensive and creative real estate solutions to ensure clients derive maximum value from their real estate decisions.

Contact:
Adam Cognetta
Vice President
Choyce Peterson, Inc.
(203) 961-8173
acognetta@choycepeterson.com
www.choycepeterson.com

Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced the successful completion of lease negotiations for Blair & Potts for its 6,169 square-foot office space at Two Stamford Plaza in Stamford, CT.

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

Semaphore Partners Transitions to ServiceNow’s Premier Partner Program Segment

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Semaphore Partners today announced its transition to the ServiceNow Premier Partner Program segment. Semaphore Partners supports ServiceNow customers with ITSM, ITOM, HR Service Delivery, SecOps, CSM as well as other solutions.

Semaphore Partners is focused on building creative solutions leveraging the ServiceNow framework. This spring, they facilitated a safe and data-driven return to campus for the student body of an Ivy League university. They also recently led the safe transition of friends and family to a remote bubble for a major sports league amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. With the success of these projects, amongst others, Semaphore Partners has demonstrated that their creativity and technical acumen match that of the framework.

"Since 2011 we've worked with ServiceNow and the Now Platform to provide support to customers across industries. Transitioning into the Premier partner segment allows us to reach even more customers across additional industries. We're looking forward to be able to provide even greater levels of support, development and invention to our customers," said Jonathan Jacob, Managing Partner.

Semaphore Partner's transition to the Premier segment recognizes achievements in the ServiceNow partner assessment methodology, which identifies the activities, accomplishments, and commitments that demonstrate Semaphore Partner's level of ServiceNow investment and go-to-market maturity.

About Semaphore Partners

Semaphore Partners is one of the fastest growing boutique implementation partners in the northeast. They feature "developers who can talk" to individuals and teams in order to roll out ServiceNow implementations in record time, while also building maintainable solutions that will be easy to own. They work with customers to find the best solution anticipating future requirements for solutions that work today, tomorrow and far into the future. Learn more: https://semaphorepartners.com/.

ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, Now Platform, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Semaphore Partners today announced its transition to the ServiceNow Premier Partner Program segment. Semaphore Partners supports ServiceNow customers with ITSM, ITOM, HR Service Delivery, SecOps, CSM as well as other solutions.

Related link: https://semaphorepartners.com/

Faith James CEO and Founder of The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC Wins Ave Maria’s 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year Contest

AVE MARIA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com is announcing the results of its month-long North American search for local business leaders who've gone above and beyond to help peers during the COVID Crisis. Today, Alignable's network is honoring Faith James of The Personal Branding Consultancy as Ave Maria's 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year!

Alignable amassed an incredible 86,000+ votes and recommendations about hometown business heroes. This is the third year Alignable has hosted this contest and the participation levels for 2021's competition topped 2020's by a monumental 800%.

During a time where at least two-thirds of small businesses have regularly reported suffering negative effects from COVID issues, it's clear with this outpouring of support just how much small business owners wanted to recognize the extraordinary efforts of their peers.

A Testament To The Bond Between SMBs

"To see so many business owners celebrate their peers was awesome -- 60 votes landed every minute at the height of the contest," said Eric Groves, Alignable's Co-Founder and CEO. "This frenetic level of participation is a testament to the strength of the business relationships forged and reinforced over the past year."

Alignable's 2021 Local Business Person Of The Year Contest ran from January 6 to February 5, 2021. Alignable invited its 6 million+ members to vote for their favorite peers. In all, 2,962 local business people emerged victorious across North America, after 61,000+ votes were tallied and 25,000+ recommendations were reviewed.

We're Stronger Together

Ave Maria's community means a great deal to me and, like many of my peers, I have gladly helped my fellow small business owners overcome a number of obstacles during this tough time," said James. "I am beyond honored to receive this award and very grateful for the heartwarming support from my peers. We're all stronger together."

James and other 2021 Local Business People Of The Year in communities across the U.S. and Canada have received badges on their Alignable profiles, in recognition of their contributions. In past years, the awareness generated through this contest has helped drive additional connections, prospects, and new business for many winners.

Networking Surge Kicks Off 2021

"We hope the popularity of this year's contest will lead to even greater awareness and business success for 2021's winners," said Alignable's Co-Founder and President Venkat Krishnamurthy. "We've already heard from some members that the surge in networking, referrals, and recommendations that occurred during 2021's contest got them off to a stronger start this year."

To arrange interviews with Faith James and/or an Alignable representative, please contact Alignable's Head Of PR Chuck Casto at chuck@alignable.com. He also can offer JPEGs and other visuals, recommendations supporting winners, and additional information.

About The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC

The Personal Branding Consultancy is an international personal brand development agency serving clients from Atlanta to Austria. The range of brand development services include but are not limited to brand strategy, social media branding, website design, brand identity kit development, branded photoshoot sessions, brand content development and more.

Learn more at http://www.faithjames.com/ and join the Savvy Branders Tribe Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/977320862418176

About Alignable

https://www.alignable.com/ is the largest online referral network for small businesses in the U.S. and Canada. With 6 million+ members across 35,000+ local communities, Alignable is the network where small business owners drive leads and prospects, generate referrals, land new business, build trusted relationships, and share great advice.

Find her at:
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The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com is announcing the results of its month-long North American search for local business leaders who've gone above and beyond to help peers during the COVID Crisis. Today, Alignable's network is honoring Faith James of The Personal Branding Consultancy as Ave Maria's 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year!

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

Optimizing fulfillment from facility design down to the everyday operation: Syncontext is transforming the fulfillment and distribution world with innovative optimization technology

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Syncontext Supply Chain, an international supply chain technology firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, today announced the release of its new and innovative end-to-end fulfillment optimization system, SKUstream™, along with unveiling a fresh, new corporate identity.

Combining five solutions in one, SKUstream™ uses its robust data-driven requirement planning engine to optimize fulfillment centers from logistics resource planning, distribution center design and implementation, to daily slotting of items.

As with all Syncontext applications, SKUstream™ is cloud-based, allowing it to easily and consistently leverage operational data from an organization's existing management systems.

With an emphasis on end-to-end fulfillment optimization, SKUstream™ integrates key continuous improvement principles with state-of-the-art algorithms to isolate and eliminate sources of unnecessary waste in fulfillment operations.

"When we talk about waste, we're talking about every key area of waste in the average distribution center," said Robbie Cluett, Director of Business Development & Customer Success. "Movement, space, product damage, time are all examples of the waste that SKUstream will detect and minimize. Ultimately, improving profitability."

With decades of supply chain operational and consulting experience among Syncontext's leadership team, not just on the conceptual and analytical side, but also in implementing the concepts and strategies themselves, SKUstream™ was developed with first-hand knowledge of the challenges being faced daily by supply chain executives.

"Supply Chain Executives are recognizing a more holistic approach to optimization and continuous improvement is necessary. You cannot just look at one or two parts of the operation anymore. There are trade-offs everywhere," said Hector Orozco, President & CEO.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which challenged even the most resilient supply chains, Syncontext gained industry recognition from leaders moving towards end-to-end optimization.

With the worst hopefully behind us, and with supply chains normalizing once again, Syncontext sees end-to-end fulfillment optimization as an essential part of every supply chain executive's tool kit.

To learn more about SKUstream™ and how distribution networks are benefiting from it, follow the link below.

Learn more: https://www.syncontext.com/

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Syncontext Supply Chain, an international supply chain technology firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, today announced the release of its new and innovative end-to-end fulfillment optimization system, SKUstream™, along with unveiling a fresh, new corporate identity.

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

Colby Group Achieves Meteoric Growth and Hires Two New Executives

ANNAPOLIS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Colby Group (TCG) announced today that, after growing by 85% in 2020, it is poised in 2021 to continue its growth path with its recent investment in two new hires, Max Warren as Chief Growth Officer, and Brian Carter as Chief Marketing Officer.

"I am delighted to bring on these two highly-accomplished business-building leaders to accelerate our growth. Both Brian and Max possess leading-edge marketing technology expertise and their complementary skills sets will create a powerful synergistic effect on our organic growth," said Colby Group President Kurt Snyder.

Max Warren began his career as a Major Account Executive in the D.C. metro area and has held multiple sales and VP of Business Development positions in Telecommunications companies and professional services organizations. Over the course of twenty-three years, Max has honed his expertise in Sales Processes, CRM's and Sales enablement systems, and Business Development. Also a seasoned entrepreneur, Max brings skill and passion for growing companies to Colby.

Brian Carter has been a digital marketer for 22 years, pioneering much of what is now standard practice in SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and B2B content marketing. Brian is an industry leader and keynote speaker who's worked with Microsoft, McDonald's, JP Morgan, Humana, and many others. His passion is for efficient scalable growth and marketing that doesn't just make companies look good, but actually drives sales and ROI.

About The Colby Group (TCG)

The Colby Group, Inc., was founded in 2004 by Kurt Snyder. The firm initially launched as a full-service digital agency and has grown to include Lead Generation, IT, BPO, InsurTech, Agent and Executive Recruiting, and Branding business units. Colby Group serves almost any enterprise-level business type, but its core strength lies in delivering solutions to the insurance industry. From demand generation to infrastructure/business process, Colby offers a host of revenue building and cost reducing services. For more information, visit https://colbygroup.net/

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The Colby Group (TCG) announced today that, after growing by 85% in 2020, it is poised in 2021 to continue its growth path with its recent investment in two new hires, Max Warren as Chief Growth Officer, and Brian Carter as Chief Marketing Officer.

Related link: https://colbygroup.net/

Turrem Is Offering a Buy 1 Give 1 Listing Package to Benefit Small Local Businesses

WARE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- For the first time, Turrem is proud to help customers purchase citation packages that benefit local small business owners.

Turrem, a Western Massachusetts-based web design and SEO agency, provides quality manual citation services. When purchased: The same service will go to a local small business or nonprofit organization of your choosing. Each organization will receive manually claimed business listings, removal of duplicates, submission for navigation, and a 300+ point local SEO audit.

Roberto Torres, owner of Turrem explains that, "When you purchase a business listing package, we will give the same citation service to a local small business of your choosing."

Turrem in web design and local SEO services that help small business improve their local marketing, including its Buy 1 Give 1 opportunity, which are all offered on its website at turrem.co/store.

Roberto Torres goes on to say that "citations, or business listings, contribute to a business's online presence by providing links back to their business website, and by giving consumers places to find their business on websites that already appear in search for more keywords."

What makes Turrem's service unique is that each listing is manually claimed and updated. There are no APIs used. This allows for the service, "to be a one-time cost to update dozens of quality citations for your business."

With online being such a competitive landscape, it can be difficult for local business owners to stay in front of local consumers and boost their organic web traffic. That's where Turrem comes in. With a focus on quality citations and business listings, Turrem's citation services are built-to-last and will lead to more exposure and awareness for your business online.

Turrem also says that its citation packages will "remove duplicate listings to reduce confusion and bad data. [Also], submission to data aggregators will get you listed in navigation apps."

Want to learn more about Turrem's Buy 1 Give 1 service?

In regards to giving back to the community, Turrem shares that, "upon purchase, you can then submit your business information and the business you wish to give to."

Interested in finding local marketing help?

Luckily for you, you can sign up for Turrem's newsletter to "subscribe for actionable tips each month to grow your local small business."

If you're ready to get started working with Turrem, the answer is simple. Please visit http://turrem.co/store today.

About Turrem:

Turrem is a web design and SEO agency that is based out of Ware, Massachusetts.

Official Company Mission: "To help small businesses grow so they can impact the people who live, work, and visit their communities."

Contact Info:
Name: Roberto Torres
Organization: Turrem
Address: Turrem, Ware, MA 01082
Phone: 413-277-8691
Website: turrem.co/

For the first time, Turrem is proud to help customers purchase citation packages that benefit local small business owners. Turrem, a Western Massachusetts-based web design and SEO agency, provides quality manual citation services.

Related link: https://www.turrem.co/

TAG CXO Expands Fractional CIO Services

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, announced today that it has expanded its practice areas to include PMO leadership (project management office), IT Operations, and Business Intelligence. The move leverages a growing trend amongst mid-sized companies to hire fractional executives, as opposed to full-time staff, in key corporate leadership roles.

Since 2019, TAG CXO began providing Chief Information Officers (CIOs) on a fractional, or interim basis to mid-sized companies. From its inception, the firm's battle-tested executives have brought C-suite experience from some of the world's largest corporations to mid-market firms so that these companies could benefit from world-class executive talent at a fraction of the cost of hiring full-time talent.

Today, the company announced that it expanded its network of fractional executives to include other critical areas of IT, including the Project Management Office (PMO), IT Operations, and Business Intelligence.

"Our ambition is to provide the most experienced and proven CIOs to our clients so that they can outsmart, or out maneuver their competitive giants," said Paul Theisen, CEO of TAG CXO. "At our client's behest, we are now offering these additional areas of IT leadership, to complement our CIOs, so clients benefit from the right level of talent sourced for the right job at the right time."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

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Paul Theisen, CEO
+1-602-962-6200
paul@tagcxo.com

TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, announced today that it has expanded its practice areas to include PMO leadership (project management office), IT Operations, and Business Intelligence. The move leverages a growing trend amongst mid-sized companies to hire fractional executives.

Related link: https://tagcxo.com/

Pam Jeffords Joins Sapient Insights Group as Senior Partner to Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Services

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pam Jeffords has joined Sapient Insights Group as Senior Partner and will lead the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting practice. In this role, Jeffords will develop and expand the firm's advisory offerings with a primary focus on data-driven optimization of best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion for clients.

"I am thrilled to join Sapient Insights Group and look forward to growing the firm's consulting offerings," said Jeffords. "Sapient already brings unique data-driven capabilities to clients seeking optimization of their HR and business practices. I am inspired to lead this important practice in an area I've been passionate about for more than 15 years."

Before joining Sapient Insights Group, Pam Jeffords led the diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting practices for PWC and Mercer. She has worked with various industry sectors, including Financial Services, Technology, Private Equity, Consumer Goods, and Engineering.

"Pam's world-class leadership experience and deep understanding of the power of a diverse workforce add tremendous value to our team and our clients," said Susan Richards, CEO of Sapient Insights Group. "We're excited to have her lead our efforts in advising clients with forward-thinking actionable insights."

About Sapient Insights Group

Sapient Insights Group is an Atlanta-based research and advisory firm specializing in equipping clients with data and insights that drive enterprise-wide change through better investments in people, process, and technology. Research and Consulting services offered include HR Strategy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Change Management; HR Technology; and Talent Management.

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sapient-insights-group/

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Email: anna@SapientInsights.com
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Pam Jeffords has joined Sapient Insights Group as Senior Partner and will lead the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting practice. In this role, Jeffords will develop and expand the firm's advisory offerings with a primary focus on data-driven optimization of best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion for clients.

Related link: https://sapientinsights.com/

ZenTek Consultants Becomes a Procore Certified Consultant

NEWARK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- ZenTek Consultants, a leading consulting firm that provides services and training for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction companies, is excited to announce that it has been awarded the status of Procore Certified Consultant. ZenTek joins a select group of 30+ industry experts that have achieved consultant certification status via an approval process that includes training and exams.

Procore is an all-in-one construction software solution that connects applications, devices, and users on one central platform. As part of this certification, ZenTek Consultants is able to offer expert services that enable construction firms to be more effective and efficient with Procore software, including administration, pre-construction, project management and resource management.

"Achieving Procore Certified Consultant status is a really important step for us. It shows the industry that ZenTek is a formally recognized Procore partner, with the ability to configure, customize, and optimize our clients' Procore systems so they can get the ROI they really want from this industry leading technology," explains James Coppinger, Principal at ZenTek Consultants.

"ZenTek brings years of technical experience helping construction firms leverage the technology they already own as well as identify what's next," said Steve Jones, Procore Certified Consultant Program Manager. "We are excited to welcome them into the Procore Certified Consultant program and to have them assist our customers in achieving their technology goals. "Procore software allows firms to connect their entire business process from bidding to closeout with every member of the team working together in the same system."

For more information on Procore software or services, please visit https://www.zentekconsultants.net/procore.

About ZenTek Consultants

Our mission is to help clients build their business for the future. From preliminary planning through final implementation, ZenTek Consultants brings years of technical experience to help Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing firms make best use of the technology they already own by developing, customizing, and implementing the software and workflow processes they need to become more profitable. Learn more at https://www.zentekconsultants.net/

About Procore

Procore is a leading provider of construction management software. Over 1 million projects and more than $1 trillion USD in construction volume have run on Procore's platform. Our platform connects every project stakeholder to solutions we've built specifically for the construction industry-for the owner, the general contractor, and the specialty contractor. Procore's App Marketplace has a multitude of partner solutions that integrate seamlessly with our platform, giving construction professionals the freedom to connect with what works best for them. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Procore has offices around the globe. Learn more at https://www.procore.com/.

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ZenTek Consultants, a leading consulting firm that provides services and training for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction companies, is excited to announce that it has been awarded the status of Procore Certified Consultant.

Related link: https://www.zentekconsultants.net/

Founder of Dallas-Based TractionFirst Releases a New Book Designed to Give Entrepreneurs a Boost of Courage in Today’s Economy

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Jill Young, founder of Dallas-based TractionFirst, uses her experience to teach business owners how to grow and thrive. "The Courage Advantage: 3 Mindsets Your Team Needs to Cultivate Fierce Discipline, Incredible Fun, and a Culture of Experimentation" (ISBN: 978-1647462819) began as a result of a question asked by a new client, "I know why this coaching will work. What do you think is happening when it doesn't work?"

That question sent Jill Young on a journey to figure out exactly why some companies thrived while others limped and clunked along until finally quitting.

Young says, "If you don't first want to grow, the fear you feel will disguise itself as reality; it'll scare you into staying conservative and avoiding risk."

Written for the business owner who wants to lead their company through growth to thrive in courage as they strive to attain their larger-than-life goals, "The Courage Advantage" guides entrepreneurs to create a workplace defined by fierce discipline and incredible fun, enjoy the kind of growth that takes their teams to new heights, and experience breakthroughs defined by personal and professional success.

"The Courage Advantage" released worldwide in July and is available wherever books are sold.

What Others Have Said

Gino Wickman, author of the #1 bestseller, Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business and creator of EOS® says, "'The Courage Advantage' is a gift to any leadership team in growth mode. Jill's observations will resonate with ambitious entrepreneurs who are looking to grow in a more effortless way."

Dan Sullivan, Founder & President of The Strategic Coach®, Inc. remarks, "Following Jill's approach and the concepts she introduces in this book, you'll be able to decide your way to success."

Young says, "I asked myself, what causes some teams to thrive in the midst of their evolution and others to painfully struggle? My observation is that the teams that thrive live in courage rather than in fear."

About the Author

Jill Young grew up in an entrepreneurial family, learning early on the advantages of having a clear vision and doing what you say you'll do. Through the experience of her family's struggles and successes in business, Jill has become the dynamic and approachable leader she is today. She has a BS in Psychology, an MBA and has held leadership positions in a variety of fields. Before becoming a full-time EOS® implementer in 2014, Jill was the president of a forward-thinking CPA firm, where she advised and guided clients using the EOS tools. Jill now implements EOS with over 80 companies and coaches entrepreneurs who are on a journey to become their best.

More information is available at TractionFirst - https://www.tractionfirst.com/

Jill Young, founder of Dallas-based TractionFirst, uses her experience to teach business owners how to grow and thrive. "The Courage Advantage: 3 Mindsets Your Team Needs to Cultivate Fierce Discipline, Incredible Fun, and a Culture of Experimentation" (ISBN: 978-1647462819) began as a result of a question asked by a new client, "I know why this coaching will work. What do you think is happening when it doesn't work?"

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

MediSked Achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification to Manage Risk, Improve Security Posture, and Meet Compliance Requirements

ROCHESTER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- MediSked LLC, a leading human services technology provider, announced today that the MediSked Care Coordination Suite comprised of MediSked Coordinate, MediSked Connect Exchange and MediSked Portal hosted in Amazon Web Services (AWS) has earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST®.

HITRUST CSF Certified status demonstrates that the organization's Care Coordination Suite has met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and is appropriately managing risk. This achievement places MediSked in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks, and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST CSF helps organizations address these challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.

"The process to achieve the HITRUST certification is extensive and rigorous," said Tom Hogan, Executive Vice President. "This is the leading standard in the human services industry, where the security of our clients' information is especially critical. Teams across our organization worked hard to achieve this accomplishment. The HITRUST certification is an important independent confirmation that we go above and beyond to protect the data of the more than 100,000 individuals supported by this platform."

"HITRUST is helping organizations ensure that the highest standards of information protection requirements are met when sensitive data is accessed or stored," stated Jeremy Huval, Chief Compliance Officer, HITRUST. "MediSked can be recognized as an organization that can be counted on for keeping information safe."

About MediSked

MediSked is the leading brand in holistic solutions that improves lives, drives efficiencies, and generates innovations for human service organizations that support our community. MediSked supports three lines of business: provider agencies, care coordination / payer organizations, and government oversight. MediSked Connect, MediSked Coordinate, MediSked Connect Exchange, and MediSked Portal combine to provide innovative, person-centered technology that improves outcomes and quality while reducing costs for individuals receiving home and based community services and long-term services and supports.

Founded in 2003, MediSked currently supports clients across 17 states, from Maine to California and up to Alaska. MediSked is number 1068 on the 2020 list of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.

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

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MediSked LLC, a leading human services technology provider, announced today that the MediSked Care Coordination Suite comprised of MediSked Coordinate, MediSked Connect Exchange and MediSked Portal hosted in Amazon Web Services (AWS) has earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST®.

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

Core Catalysts Announces Partnership to Launch New Service of Solving Cloud Sprawl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Consulting firms Core Catalysts and Smart Factory have announced a new partnership. In response to a significant increase in demand by their Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, and Manufacturing clients, the two companies have teamed up to create a new line of service targeted at solving cloud sprawl. Cloud sprawl can lead to unnecessary spending, inefficient resource controls, and inadequate security and compliance within an organization, and many businesses become subject to cloud sprawl due to a lack of visibility and management of their cloud services.

Numerous companies today are shifting their focus to the cloud and using platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. These platforms often add unexpected complexity to already overworked technology departments.

"Our clients have seen an alarming increase in computer storage costs and security risks, and they often times require more specialized people to manage configurations and approvals," said Jim Wadella, Managing Member of Core Catalysts.

Cloud platforms often offer "quick fixes" that fail to address underlying issues, and the result is more spend for software enhancements and a growing lack of visibility over time. This makes it difficult for an organization to control cloud costs, resources, and security and compliance, which all contribute directly to the success and direction of a company.

"This new offering is in direct response to an issue we've seen across all of our clients," said Doug Richards, CEO of Smart Factory. "The add-to-cart functionality of the AWS and Azure consoles makes it too easy for IT staff to subscribe to products that start off at pennies but can quickly spiral into thousands of dollars a month."

With Core Catalysts and Smart Factory's new partnership, they commit to solving companies' cloud sprawl. Whether it is a one-time diagnostic or ongoing cloud management, their services deliver easy-to-understand, proven, diagnostic data and processes to reestablish control. Their user-friendly platform makes onboarding easy to quickly gain relevant insights for effective decision-making and continuous improvement to cloud management. As a result, organizations can expect full visibility, immediate financial impacts, and leading practices for security and compliance.

For more information, please visit the partner website: https://www.corecatalysts.com/cloud-solutions/

About Core Catalysts

Core Catalysts is a Management Consulting firm based in Kansas City that serves clients across the U.S. in various industries. Core Catalysts provides services such as Process Improvement, Product/Service Commercialization, Revenue Enhancement, Financial Modeling, Program/Project Management, Software Selection, Enterprise Risk Management and Business Performance Improvement through a team that is composed of results-oriented individuals.

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

About Smart Factory

Smart Factory is an IT Management Consulting firm based in Kansas City. For over ten years the Smart Factory team has been perfecting Remote Workforce Management, a staff augmentation system that teams seasoned senior executives with technology specialists from around the world and provides Smart Factory clients with a fully-managed outsourced resource pool that scales and shrinks on-demand. Additionally, Smart Factory offers fractional CIOs, Corporate Advisory services, Product Development, and related services supporting specialized strategic needs.

Learn more at: https://www.smartfactory.io/

MEDIA CONTACT
Jim Wadella
Jim.Wadella@corecatalysts.com
Phone: 913-752-9406

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Consulting firms Core Catalysts and Smart Factory have announced a new partnership. In response to a significant increase in demand by their Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, and Manufacturing clients, the two companies have teamed up to create a new line of service targeted at solving cloud sprawl.

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

Malla Haridat Selected as The Keynote Speaker at The WE NYC Conference

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Malla Haridat is an entrepreneur and author who has used all possible platforms to advocate for women empowerment. In line with her goal to help people develop an entrepreneurial mindset, Malla is set to speak at the WE NYC Conference: 10 Ways to Uncover New Business Opportunity. The virtual conference is part of the Celebrate Small Business in Brooklyn series, organized in partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library, NYWIB, and SCORE.

"I have delivered hundreds of hours of workshops and training to entrepreneurs. What I love is hearing the focus that entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs, have on delivering results and serving their customers. I want to help those entrepreneurs who genuinely care to find ways to crush their sales in the process by learning the right questions to ask their prospective clients and internally within their businesses," said Malla Haridat.

Small businesses have been described as a critical part of the US economy and recent statistics reveal an increasing involvement of women in business. According to become.co, there are approximately 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., with about 9 million Americans employed by women-owned businesses. While the future seems bright for female entrepreneurs, more needs to be done to encourage more women to take their place in the business world. Malla Haridat has done remarkably well in this aspect and is reiterating her commitment as she speaks at the upcoming WE Master Leadership Conference.

The event is coming at the most ideal time, considering the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses in the United States and other parts of the world. The four-hour virtual conference targets individuals with existing businesses or startups, featuring 26 exciting speakers sharing tools and tips to sharpen the abilities of participants and empower them to identify and realize opportunities.

Scheduled to be held on September 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the conference will begin with a keynote by Malla Haridat, CEO and Founder of New Designs for Life, Inc. sharing strategies for uncovering new business opportunities.

Her speech will be followed by five industry-focused panel discussions with the founders of small businesses that found new ways to thrive. The event will also feature five expert-led workshops teaching how to find, validate, fund, and seize new business opportunities.

For more information about Malla Haridat and her works via the New Designs for Life Training Company, please visit: https://mallaharidat.com/.

Event information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-nyc-conference-find-hidden-markets-for-your-business-tickets-116521451799

About Malla Haridat:

Malla Haridat is an award-winning entrepreneurship coach/strategist. As the founder and CEO of New Designs for Life, Malla is a nationally-recognized expert, training over 7,000 people. She has traveled extensively throughout the United States, partnering with companies to develop creative solutions for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Her company was awarded the New York City Small Business Award of the Year. She has been featured in the media, including The New York Times, Black Enterprise Inc., Fox Small Business, Huff Post, and ABC.

Malla Haridat is an entrepreneur and author who has used all possible platforms to advocate for women empowerment. In line with her goal to help people develop an entrepreneurial mindset, Malla is set to speak at the WE NYC Conference: 10 Ways to Uncover New Business Opportunity.

Related link: https://mallaharidat.com/

‘Finishing Touches’ Closes the Gap Between Estate Plans and the Details of Everyday Life

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Katrina Bragg, owner of Task Mania, a leading virtual administrative assistant service, today launches "Finishing Touches," a living document designed to capture and organize an individual's most important personal information.

"Finishing Touches" is the first signature product created by Task Mania to meet the emergent needs of its clients to organize both their business and their life. The product includes the details that loved ones need to know in the case of a life-altering event or death.

Organizing one's thoughts and life details has never been so crucial as during the COVID-19 era, estate planning experts agree.

"'Finishing Touches' is a living document designed to close the gap between your estate plan and the details of your real life. The main purpose is to help your family in the event of a life-altering illness or sudden death." says Bragg.

Specifically, "Finishing Touches" covers the details often omitted from wills or estate planning documents. In the document, an individual records how they want their loved ones to handle personal items, photos, social media accounts and resolve daily activities.

Bragg designed the organization tool to be useful, regardless of age or where one may be in the estate planning process.

"Finishing Touches" was designed to complement, not replace, the estate and will planning process," Bragg says. "Individuals can use it for their own reference, as well as provide a copy to their attorney and loved ones to provide guidance as needed."

As an introduction to the "Finishing Touches" experience, Bragg has also launched a free e-book, "Top 5 Things Not Covered In Your Will or Estate Planning."

The e-book illustrates how some wishes fall outside the formal estate planning process. Those are usually the more personal aspects of our lives.

Ultimately, "Finishing Touches" is both product and service. Clients can choose to print the document in sections or as a whole and fill it out by hand. Or, the more electronically savvy can complete the document in its electronic format. Plus, those who need a helping hand can work with Bragg personally to complete their own "Finishing Touches" document.

"Periodically, each person with a 'Finishing Touches' document will get a reminder from me to update their information," Bragg says. "Regular updates ensure that the document is up to date as a primary resource whenever needed."

About Katrina Bragg

A recognized expert on all things administrative, Katrina Bragg is owner of Task Mania, Hendersonville, N.C., and creator of "Finishing Touches," a living document that prioritizes your personal wishes in the event of an emergency, "Finishing Touches" helps ensure that your loved ones have the information and resources they need to honor your values and life. Get a copy of the introductory e-book, "Top 5 Things Not Covered in your Will and Estate Planning," and learn more about the launch of the new product and service at the website: http://www.taskmania.biz/.

Katrina Bragg, owner of Task Mania, a leading virtual administrative assistant service, today launches "Finishing Touches," a living document designed to capture and organize an individual's most important personal information.

Related link: http://www.taskmania.biz/

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA) will now be known as Klingenstein Fields Advisors

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA) announced today that, together with its affiliate, KF Group, LP, with which it conducts a fully-integrated advisory business, it is now operating under the brand name Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors). KF Advisors provides comprehensive wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations.

The June 2019 asset acquisition of Solaris Advisors, LLC and related entities (Solaris) by KF Group, LP represented a significant expansion in serving institutional clients, including endowments and foundations. The new brand name not only reflects the integration of the two legacy brands, Solaris and KFWA, but also KF Advisors' single firm approach and equal commitment to both its wealth and nonprofit clients.

"Our firm has always provided high-quality, personalized wealth and investment management to our clients. We are proud of and respect that legacy, and we also recognize the increasingly diverse range of clients whom we serve," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, Co-Chairman and CEO of KF Advisors. "We will continue to add expertise, resources, and capabilities designed to enhance our clients' experiences and results, while maintaining the high-touch service, customized strategies, and sophisticated solutions we have always delivered."

"We are focused on finding ways to better serve our clients now and in the future. This change in name results from our client-centric view, broader set of offerings, and recognition of our expanded client base," affirmed Susan H. Curry, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "Our clients will continue to be served by the same dedicated teams with whom they have always worked, supported by the full depth and breadth of KF Advisors professionals."

Klingenstein Fields Advisors, representing two privately held independent Registered Investment Advisors, manages over $3.9 billion in assets on behalf of its individual and institutional clients. Its 2019 acquisition of the assets of Solaris further enhanced its team of experienced wealth and investment management professionals and expanded its range of investment solutions.

More information: https://www.klingenstein.com/.

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Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA) announced today that, together with its affiliate, KF Group, LP, with which it conducts a fully-integrated advisory business, it is now operating under the brand name Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors).

Related link: http://www.klingenstein.com

Right Hand Technology Group Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Right Hand Technology Group has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

For the 13th year running, MSPs from around the globe completed an exhaustive survey and application this spring to self-report product offerings, annual total and recurring revenues, profits, revenue mix, growth opportunities and company and customer demographic information. Applicants are ranked on a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to long-term health and viability; commitment to recurring revenue; and operational efficiency.

Channel Futures is pleased to name Right Hand Technology Group to the 2020 MSP 501.

"We are both thrilled and honored to be recognized once again as one of the top MSPs in the world" said Josh Wilhelm, President of Right Hand Technology Group. "Our team's absolute commitment to process driven delivery shows through this award, our client's loyalty, and our continual growth."

In the 13 years since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking list into a vibrant group of service providers, vendors, distributors, consultants and industry analysts working together to define the growing managed service opportunity.

"For the third year running, the applicant pool for the annual MSP 501 has grown year-over-year, making this year's list the most competitive in the survey's history," says Kris Blackmon, Senior Content Director at Channel Partners and Channel Futures. "The MSP 501 leveraged judgement methodology brand-new in 2020 to drill down into not just what makes a big managed service provider, but what makes a great managed service provider. The 2020 winners are truly the best examples of innovation, business acumen and strategic savvy on the planet. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2020 winners and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of both the 501 and the thriving managed services sector."

Ten MSP 501 special award winners will be recognized at the MSP 501 Awards Gala at Channel Partners Virtual: Digital Events for the Modern Channel on September 8 - 10. Nominations for these special awards, including Digital Innovator of the Year, Executive of the Year and the Newcomer Award, were included in the MSP 501 application, and all candidates were encouraged to submit for them.

The data collected by the annual MSP 501 program drives Channel Partners's and Channel Futures's market intelligence insights, creating robust data sets and data-based trend reports that support our editorial coverage, event programming, community and networking strategies and educational offerings. It serves as a lynchpin to dozens of programs and initiatives.

The complete 2020 MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures.

Background

The 2020 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners. Data was collected online from Mar. 1 through June 30, 2020. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.

About Right Hand Technology Group

Right Hand Technology Group, Inc. was founded on a very simple idea - that your IT and Cyber Security company should have your back. Our experts plan, monitor, and manage our clients' technology to allow them to focus on their own business growth and organizational success. We have implemented mature processes based on the National Institute of Standards in Technology (NIST) framework to give our clients complete confidence in our services. Every eligible member of our technical team is security certified because IT management should focus on expediency but not at the expense of security. With the right team in place we help companies find and maintain the proper balance between the two.

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

About Informa Tech

Channel Futures, Channel Partners Online, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and Channel Partners Evolution are part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in the Information and Communications (ICT) Technology sector. We help drive the future by inspiring the Technology community to design, build and run a better digital world through our market-leading research, media, training and event brands. Every year, we welcome 7,400+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events.

Right Hand Technology Group has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

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

Facilities Planning Services Group Creates Re-Shoring Team Plan to Help Re-establish Manufacturing in the USA

WILMINGTON, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Facilities Planning Services Group has announced the formation of the FPS Re-shoring Team. This team of specialist will help USA companies relocate their manufacturing operations back to the mainland to lessen their dependency on offshore outsourcing of critical raw materials, components, or wholesale product supply. This also applies to non-USA companies wishing to establish operations in the USA.

Established in 1972, the FPS Group has an international reputation for superior performance in facilities planning and technology implementation in the Manufacturing and Distribution sectors. The re-shoring team was created by Lin Brown, President of Facilities Planning Services to focus on supply chain issues highlighted by the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic and China-USA trade war have acutely raised awareness about the vulnerability of the USA to protect its citizens during national emergencies. When a sudden spike in demand goes well beyond capacity, or a supply logistics shock, the impact can be deadly. Pandemic related shortages of medical supplies, materials and equipment clearly highlighted the nation's vulnerability. As a result of these unintended consequences, many companies, encouraged by the government, are re-thinking their offshore supply chains and operations.

FPS GROUP's re-shoring team was created specifically to help companies relocate back to the USA while maintaining critical customer service levels. FPS re-shoring services provide complete site selection, production process planning & implementation, identifying or solving labor issues, restructuring strategic supply chains, discovering comprehensive financial and tax incentives, the moving of physical assets, staff training, and making strategic destination contacts.

Members of the Re-shoring Team have had direct experience with Fortune 500 companies as well as federal and state governments and its agencies: Caterpillar, Asian-Pacific, Toyota, Smithfield, Pepsi Bottling, Carolina Turkeys, Boar's Head Provisions, and First Citizens Bank; US Dept. of Labor, N.C. Utilities Commission, and Richmond Federal Reserve are examples. The team has international contacts/references in Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa.

Brown encourages managers to use current and unfolding disruptions to assess their supply strategies and initiate actions that will improve their resilience in the future. Areas of focus include: 1) Plan to diversify sources for critical components and materials. 2) Where diversification is not possible, reconsider what levels of safety stock or strategic inventory reserves are appropriate. 3) Examine logistics bottlenecks and plan alternatives, including re-location.

In addition to Brown, the re-shoring team members are Jeff LeClair, Supply Chain Management and Logistics; Dennis Pittman, Human Resources Strategic Planning and Management; James Patterson, Strategic Communications / Media and Government Relations; Dan Quinn, Operations Management and Strategic Planning and FPS President Lin Brown, Modeling Manufacturing and Distribution Operations and Systems.

For more information, contact Lin Brown, FPS Group, Wilmington, N.C. at (910) 617-6950. Email: Lin@FacilitiesPlan.com

Learn more about the company at: https://facilitiesplan.com/

Facilities Planning Services Group has announced the formation of the FPS Re-shoring Team. This team of specialist will help USA companies relocate their manufacturing operations back to the mainland to lessen their dependency on offshore outsourcing.

Related link: https://facilitiesplan.com/

ZenTek Consultants Launches Training & Networking Hub for the Civil Engineering Industry

NEWARK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- ZenTek Consultants is pleased to announce the launch of the ZenTek Civil Engineering Hub, the premier professional tool for anyone who works in the Civil Engineering & Survey industries.

Enhance your technical skill set, network with other civil & survey professionals, keep track of the latest industry news and events, even get the technical support you need to be effective on your projects, all in one location.

The ZenTek Civil Engineering Hub gives you access to:
* Training Videos (Hundreds of hours of classes, with more added regularly)
* Resources & Guidance
* Practical Application Tools
* Civil& Survey Blog
* Community Discussion Boards
* News & Updates

"In the current environment, with so many people needing to retrain, enhance their skills, or even look for new jobs, having a single source of education and support is priceless. The ZenTek Civil Engineering Hub gives civil design professionals a vital tool to develop their career and keep them at the forefront of current technologies," explains James Coppinger, Principal at ZenTek Consultants.

All this, plus more, in one constantly updated site to meet all your professional needs for a low monthly subscription rate. You can try the ZenTek Civil Engineering Hub for free for 3 days. Visit https://zentekcivilhub.learnworlds.com/ to begin enhancing your career and business.

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ZenTek Consultants is pleased to announce the launch of the ZenTek Civil Engineering Hub, the premier professional tool for anyone who works in the Civil Engineering & Survey industries.

Related link: https://www.zentekconsultants.net/

‘Jump Start Your Vision’ Designed for Female Entrepreneurs Who Want More

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Serial Entrepreneur, Simone Adrianne, specializes in teaching women how to make an impact by turning obstacles into opportunities. Simone has created three six-figure brands: Overcoming Her, The Overcomer Club, and #TheLaunchPad since becoming an entrepreneur at the age of 23.

Her recent program, "Jump Start Your Vision," is the first online program focused solely on teaching women how to take control of their own transformation and finally say yes to their dreams.

"I created Jumpstart Your Vision to be the perfect merger between life and business," Simone explains. "When I started Overcoming Her my mission was to help other women navigate and overcome their own life's obstacles, and what I found out along the way was that many of them had aspirations of starting their own business or personal brands but didn't know the necessary steps to do it successfully. Well Jumpstart is the solution, together over the course of 6 weeks I teach you how to take your own life experiences and your current skills and turn it into a income generating machine."

This 6-week accelerator program will train and coach women into pivoting their purpose into profit by focusing on the following aspects: Personal Healing, Money Mindset and Habits, Finding Your Tribe, Branding and Creating your Signature Service.

Visit https://jumpstartyourvision.com/ to learn more about the Jumpstart Your Vision program.

About Simone Adrianne:

Simone Adrianne is the founder of Overcoming Her(tm) a personal development brand that helps women navigate and overcome some of their toughest challenges. She believes that living a life that keeps you fulfilled can only happen when you identify your purpose and quickly found out that most of the women that she mentored also had dreams and desires to walk in their purpose but didn't know how, so she has made it her mission to help as many people as she can break free from the imaginary chains that hold them back.

MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION
Nikki Woods
(214) 693-2801
nikki@nikkiwoodsmedia.com

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Serial Entrepreneur, Simone Adrianne, specializes in teaching women how to make an impact by turning obstacles into opportunities. Simone has created three six-figure brands: Overcoming Her, The Overcomer Club, and #TheLaunchPad since becoming an entrepreneur at the age of 23.

Related link: https://jumpstartyourvision.com/

Expat Entrepreneur Jewel Daniels Delivers a Blueprint to Thrive in a Post Global Pandemic World in New Book

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Most people currently face the pressing concern of how to move the needle from crisis to success during a global pandemic. The answer. You write a groundbreaking Amazon bestseller titled "Three Sides of Every Crisis: Strategies to Sustain Business, Manage Your Career and Take Care of You" (ISBN: 978-0974999173) by Jewel Daniels that offers a roadmap on how to pivot during an international economic tsunami. Then, you do just that.

From the US to Jamaica, and many places in between, Author Jewel Daniels has gone from success to success. Her timely and valuable book hit Amazon's bestseller's list in less than two months finding space amongst the ranking of best practices to manage in the midst of tough economic conditions.

There's no getting around the fact that this global pandemic has disrupted most industries and many businesses," said Jewel Daniels about her new book. "Three Sides of Every Crisis" will help readers understand how to maneuver through rough days and take control of an unforeseen future. This could be the most valuable book many read this year. Its contents are relevant, direct, and actionable."

Jewel is a passionate and engaging leadership expert, author, and speaker who has built a business with a global client list. Getting her start in her beloved hometown of Brooklyn, Jewel has proven herself an avatar of the expat entrepreneur, with her travel-work adventures taking her from the US, to Asia where she studied international relations in South Korea, and now Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Caribbean island is her home of seven years where she has expanded her leadership development company and took to penning "Three Sides of Every Crisis", her fourth book ripe with strategies for entrepreneurs and business professionals.

The book challenges readers to adjust their perspective and push past obstacles to find opportunities which the author said often goes undiscovered until the pressures of a crisis cause an eruption of hidden talent and creativity to rise to the surface. Employees who are facing an uncertain future due to job separation will find solutions that liberate them from employer's decisions or business forecasts.

"Three Sides of Every Crisis" takes a deep dive into proven methods and key strategies for businesses to reposition and succeed in what Jewel calls the next "new normal." She lifts her practical knowledge and marries it with incredibly researched and documented experiences of industry titans and growing organizations that create a blueprint for best practices to survive and thrive.

The client feedback for Jewel's book has been extremely passionate.

Richard Kerr, software developer, Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited, recently said, "There are persons who are today managers and supervisors who had no idea this could happen to them. Thanks to Daniels Communications we have harnessed the power of critical thinking and effective communication to solve the challenges posed in this new normal. We were led and now we lead."

The company has become the example of how to pivot by building an on-line platform of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certified webinars called Kick the Crisis that reflect the principles in her book.

"These are incredibly challenging times where people need tangible resources and answers from experts," Jewel said. "This approach provides just that plus credit backed by the world's leading HR organization."

Jewel is also the CEO of Daniels Communications which delivers acclaimed, diverse services aimed at helping organizations perform better, while developing the leadership skills of their team.

To learn more about Jewel, visit https://jeweldaniels.net.

For the Kick the Crisis webinar series information, visit: https://dcleadershiptraining.iteneri.com/event/three_sides_of_every_crisis_webinar_series/show

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Most people currently face the pressing concern of how to move the needle from crisis to success during a global pandemic. "Three Sides of Every Crisis: Strategies to Sustain Business, Manage Your Career and Take Care of You" (ISBN: 978-0974999173) by Jewel Daniels offers a roadmap on how to pivot during an international economic tsunami.

Related link: https://jeweldaniels.net

Four Pandemic Preparedness Experts Call for 9/11-like Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Four co-authors of the recently published "Preparing for the Next Pandemic," in a virtual roundtable with consulting firm CollaborateUp and the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, issued a call for a 9/11-style commission to investigate and unearth lessons learned from the U.S. government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Co-author Christine Crudo Blackburn, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the Pandemic & Biosecurity Policy Program at the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M University, emphasized the importance of understanding exactly what happened during the response to COVID-19, saying that, "We can't forget after this pandemic is over. We always talk about 1918 and how we are afraid of it recurring, but I think a lot of people don't know that everyone forgot about 1918 after it happened. It was not in history books; it's called 'the forgotten pandemic' by historians...."

"I think we need to make sure that we don't forget about COVID-19 and that we move forward remembering how difficult it was, remembering the challenges and learning from those challenges."

Co-author and Associate Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University Gerald Parker, Ph.D., said that, "Emerging infectious diseases with pandemic potential constitute and ought to be treated like other national security threats."

Dr. Parker elaborated on the role of citizens and leaders at every level in this paradigm shift through grassroots movements and campaigning, stating that, "It's going to be up to us, you and I, as individual citizens to play more of a public advocacy role going forward so our politicians will have to make more political and resource commitments [to pandemic preparedness]. I'm hopeful that we will get beyond this boom-and-bust cycle that we've had over the last 15 years and have pandemic preparedness recognized as a national security issue."

In addition, co-author and CollaborateUp CEO Richard Crespin said, "We need to call a spade a spade. 'America' isn't failing at addressing the pandemic. 13 states are failing, in part due to a lack of national leadership. 37 are doing a pretty good job. That means we now need distinctly different approaches. Leaders in the 37 states that have managed to bring their caseloads under control can take a short breath and then get back to work preparing for the fall and winter. The 13 failing states need to take immediate action to bring their cases under control."

The co-authors explored steps that local leaders can take to manage the recent uptick in infection.

Dr. Blackburn mentioned the need to diversify supply chains and increase their agility beyond our current just-in-time system; "if we don't understand where the gaps are in our supply chains and what could go wrong in the case of a pandemic then we're going to be unprepared. We also need to have more ability to supply our own PPE or supply our own vital pharmaceuticals so that a supply chain disruption isn't going to lead to the death of Americans because we aren't able to get those supplies."

"That's not a protectionist thing, I think that is about asking 'if we have a pandemic and everything fails what do we need to make sure we are able to produce for ourselves?' It's not calling for the elimination of global supply chains, it's saying understand those but also know what things we need to be able to produce ourselves."

Leslie E. Ruyle, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, noted the value of viewing zoonotic disease like COVID-19 through the lens of the global One Health approach by seeing that, "The health of the community really depends on the health of the environment, and that depends on the health of animals, both wild and those that are domesticated for food ... this is something that all of the human population needs to think about and move forward with."

Dr. Parker also touched on the inherently local nature of many tough questions surrounding re-opening the economy and schools in the coming months, as well as the need to consider unintended consequences caused by lockdowns. He said that, "Community mitigations, interventions, and closures have had many unintended consequences, just in the health and medical lane that go far beyond the consequences of COVID-19. Whether that be mental health, whether that be people not seeking care for other conditions and other deaths that have occurred because they were afraid to go to the hospital for whatever reason."

"We still are in the very early stages of this, I and many other scientists believe. We do have to figure out how we can live with the virus as safely as possible, and I think we can. We're going to have to mitigate the risk. We understand how to live with many other risks in our life, and this is a new risk that we're going to have to figure it out."

A more detailed summary of the virtual roundtable and its 8 key recommendations for leaders and policy makers can be found in CollaborateUp's recap blog, found here: https://collaborateup.com/preparing-for-pandemics-in-the-modern-world-8-lessons-on-managing-covid-19s-coming-waves-future-outbreaks/

About the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs

The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs is a research institute housed in the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. The Institute is named in honor of Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.), whose long and distinguished career in public service included serving as National Security Advisor for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush. The Institute's core mission is to foster and disseminate policy-oriented research on international affairs by supporting faculty and student research, hosting international speakers and major scholarly conferences, and providing grants to outside researchers to use the holdings of the Bush Library.

More information can be found at: https://bush.tamu.edu/scowcroft/

About CollaborateUp

CollaborateUp is an elite consulting firm serving clients across the United States and the world. The firm works to bring companies, nonprofits, and governments together to tackle society's biggest challenges, from combating fake news to combating wildlife crime and from building a more inclusive workforce to building a more inclusive society. CollaborateUp brings decades of experience tackling problems within communities, across regions, and among countries, deploying a lean startup toolkit of adaptable tools that community leaders can adapt and use themselves, providing training services to accelerate the impact leaders can have using the tools, and providing hands-on consulting services that cover the full lifecycle of social impact programs from conception to management to scale. Clients have included private companies like 3M and IBM, large international NGOs like PSI and WWF, and government agencies like the US Departments of Defense and State.

More information can be found at https://www.collaborateup.com/.

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Four co-authors of the recently published "Preparing for the Next Pandemic," in a virtual roundtable with consulting firm CollaborateUp and the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, issued a call for a 9/11-style commission to investigate and unearth lessons learned from the U.S. government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Entertainment Executive Mike Sington: From Working with NBCUniversal to Becoming ‘Hollywood’s Ultimate Insider’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Far too many people look back at their life with regret for the opportunities they let slip through their fingers, and the dreams they left unrealized. Mike Sington knew from an early age he wouldn't be one of those people.

Like many growing up in America's Midwest, he felt California, particularly Hollywood, calling from an early age. The Golden State appeared to be impossibly romantic and a land of limitless possibilities for those with enough nerve to gamble everything on the roll of a dice, for those prepared to ditch a steady job and income, pack everything they own into the trunk of a car, and head out West to live the dream.

The day before Sington was to start a great position with a major business corporation, he did precisely that. He called the company and told them he was California bound. Although he had no job, no place to live, and had zero contacts in Hollywood, he knew if he didn't take the chance at that precise moment, he would live the rest of his life in the terrible shadow of 'What if?'

"As a kid, I was obsessed with movies and television shows," says Sington. "The world I saw on the silver screen was a world so unlike my own, and a world, someday, I wanted to be a part of."

Sington's first small taste of Hollywood came when he did a handful of commercials while studying for a business degree. He thought, "What a fun way to make a living. Beats the world out of business hands-down!"

From then on the die was cast, and Sington's decision to go West pretty much made itself. When he first arrived in Hollywood, Sington turned his hand to what many fresh-faced newcomers to Tinseltown do - waiting tables.

Sington describes, "As a side hustle, it didn't last long. I was fortunate to get a great gig as a tour guide at Universal Studios. It was a dream job for someone like me. I got paid to show off my passion for all things Hollywood to tourists from all over the world."

A couple of months into the job, Sington decided to rewrite the studio tour script and sent it to the Studio President's office. Four days later, Sington was sitting in the President's office and was given a new job, which transformed his life. Sington explains, "On the strength of the script, the President asked me to create a formal training program for the guides. I ran with it, and that then snowballed into the Studio Tour Guide Academy."

As the studio tour continued to grow, so too did Sington's reputation at Universal. Within a few years, he was a senior executive.

Since then, Mike Sington has become something of an entertainment and pop culture guru. His insider knowledge of entertainment, celebrities, and pop culture is legendary. He's been branded, 'Hollywood's Ultimate Insider' with good reason. He's the go-to expert on all things film and television related.

Yet to this day, if you ask Sington the secret to his success, he'll tell you it's pretty simple. "I learned from an early age to trust my gut, my instincts, and go where your passion leads."

Sington adds, "I've been fortunate to have had some lucky breaks in this business and worked with some great people and mentors, but if I hadn't followed my inner voice all those years ago, I'd hate to think about the sort of life I'd be living now. Put it this way, I'm now living the dream myself, but what makes it especially thrilling is I get to share that dream with people from all over the world. It's something I never take for granted."

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

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Far too many people look back at their life with regret for the opportunities they let slip through their fingers, and the dreams they left unrealized. Mike Sington knew from an early age he wouldn't be one of those people.

Related link: https://mikesington.com/

Coach Jaliel Thompson Helps Nursing Aide Go from Minimum Wage to Six Figures in 90 Days

BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jaliel Thompson, founder and CEO, Thompson J. Enterprises, LLC (DBA Jaliel Thompson Coaching), had so much success with his coaching business that he recently relaunched the brand to meet evolving client needs. As a result, his company is now able to take on larger clients and help them to get faster results. It seems to be paying off - in more ways than one. Clients are now seeing results that they thought impossible, but hoped were not.

For example, a woman in her mid-30s recently contacted Thompson to help her get out of financial dire straits. She had gone through a divorce and knew there was no way she could survive on her minimum wage nursing aide salary. Her goal was to land a job as an IT specialist that paid six figures. But how? Most would say she'd be lucky to land an entry-level job in a new field.

"I admit, this was a challenge I had not seen to date, but I was willing to work with her and confident that we could help her to change her life," Thompson says. "I'm all about the underdog; I've been one."

Thompson's team worked together to help this client meet her challenge head on. They revised her resume, found IT references in the field and provided her with the necessary resources and training so she could pass the exam for her IT certification. After 90 days, it happened. She landed a six-figure cyber security IT position with a government agency.

Thompson's team continued to support the woman in her new position until she felt comfortable and no longer required assistance. As a result, she's taken the strategies learned to maintain her position, has paid off her debt, purchased a home and even started a business where she works as an advocate to help others make the impossible possible.

"She's found her purpose," Thompson says. "Helping people to rediscover their passion through purpose is what we do - not just professionally, but personally too."

Whether people seek to achieve more balance, reduce stress, gain more self-esteem or reach any other personal or professional goal, Thompson and his team are ready to take on the challenge.

Consultations are free.

About Jaliel Thompson

Thompson transformed his life through mentoring and coaching. He's a certified professional life, executive and business coach who trained at Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Since 2012, he's been helping to edify, empower and enlighten people in all walks of life. Online and one-one-one coaching are available for men, women and families. He's served more than 10,000 clients and looks forward to helping many more.

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Jaliel Thompson, founder and CEO, Thompson J. Enterprises, LLC (DBA Jaliel Thompson Coaching), had so much success with his coaching business that he recently relaunched the brand to meet evolving client needs. As a result, his company is now able to take on larger clients and help them to get faster results.

IQBG and Active Navigation Partner to Help Organizations Understand Their Data Estate and Effectively Govern Growing Information Stores

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- IQBG, Inc. (www.iqbginc.com), a leading provider of information and management solutions to highly regulated industries and the public sector, today announced a strategic partnership with Active Navigation (www.activenavigation.com), the data privacy and governance software provider. The two organizations will work together to enable enterprises to achieve actionable insights from their data to protect sensitive information and reduce risk.

To support the launch of the partnership, IQBG and Active Navigation will co-host a webinar titled "Locking Down Data: How to Protect Citizen Privacy" on August 13, 2020. Register for the webinar using this link - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6506939908092365581

"We are very excited to be partnering with IQBG. With privacy concerns continuing to grow and consumers wanting more control over their data, IQBG's strong technical acumen is the perfect complement to our leading data discovery software," said Peter Baumann, CEO at Active Navigation. "With IQBQ now aligned to sell and support our software directly, we can further expand our service offerings and implementations across North America."

Active Navigation's Discovery Center allows organizations to pro-actively and automatically monitor the quality and compliance of their unstructured content. Organizations can discover and classify their data estate, for better data management and control. Discovery Center addresses deduplication across repositories, hierarchical classification to match business taxonomies, content reorganization and writing complex metadata to files for use in other systems. With IQBG's high-level of expertise in various applications such as enterprise content and records management, organizations can manage their data silos, reduce risk and comply with regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

"We are incredibly pleased to be working with such an experienced and respected team," said Eric Wadsworth, Chairman & CEO of IQBG. "Together, IQBG and Active Navigation will provide one of the most compelling and flexible approaches to data privacy and governance, enabling our clients realize their compliance goals faster than ever before."

Under the terms of the agreement, IQBG will begin offering consulting and implementation services for clients in North America immediately.

About IQBG

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the IQ Business Group (IQBG) is a leading provider of information and management solutions to highly regulated industries and the public sector. For more than 11 years, IQBG has applied their industry knowledge and expertise to help customers become more competitive, efficient, and profitable through the application of innovative technologies, greater efficiencies, and cloud solutions. For more information, visit https://www.iqbginc.com/.

About Active Navigation

Active Navigation is a data privacy and governance software company. Its flagship product, Discovery Center, enables enterprises and government entities to map, clean, classify, quarantine and delete redundant, obsolete and trivial data. Hundreds of companies and government agencies trust Active Navigation to help them control sensitive data and support compliance with various data privacy regulations such as CCPA and GDPR. Active Navigation Inc. is headquartered in the DC metro area and has offices in Europe and Australia. For more information, please visit http://www.activenavigation.com/ or follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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IQBG, Inc., a leading provider of information and management solutions to highly regulated industries and the public sector, today announced a strategic partnership with Active Navigation, the data privacy and governance software provider.

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Sasha Baluka Promoted to Partner at Bessolo Haworth, a Leading West Coast Tax, Accounting and Business Advisory Firm

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bessolo Haworth, a leading West Coast tax, accounting and business advisory firm, announces the promotion of Sasha Baluka to partner. Baluka will continue to manage some of the firm's largest clients and will now also work with the firm's partners to manage and lead the organization.

"This was the perfect time to promote Sasha to partner," said the firm's Managing Partner, Larry Haworth. "In addition to her expertise in the manufacturing, retail and distribution segments, Sasha is a leader who works collaboratively with staff and others to ensure an exceptional level of client service."

"I look forward to this new chapter in my relationship with Bessolo Haworth," said Baluka. "Over the past year-and-a-half, I've seen how the partners lead and I'm confident that we will continue to build a firm that is relevant into the future."

Baluka, a graduate of California State University Northridge, joined the firm as a principal in late 2018. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. She has been honored by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as a "Trusted Advisor" and was nominated for recognition as a "Women in Business" honoree.

About Bessolo Haworth:

Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Bessolo Haworth was founded by John Bessolo, Larry Haworth and Peggy Clark in 2007. Featuring CPAs, licensed tax and investment professionals and other expert staff, the independent firm's core expertise includes accounting and auditing, income tax planning and preparation, estate planning and compliance, investment consulting and business advisory services. The firm serves middle-market companies and high net-worth individuals throughout California and beyond. The firm has two other office locations in San Rafael, California and in Gig Harbor, Washington.

To learn more, visit: https://www.bhcpagroup.com/

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Bessolo Haworth, a leading West Coast tax, accounting and business advisory firm, announces the promotion of Sasha Baluka to partner. Baluka will continue to manage some of the firm's largest clients and will now also work with the firm's partners to manage and lead the organization.

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

Aligned Technology Solutions Celebrates 10 Years Continued Growth and Success

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions, an award-winning managed service provider (MSP), has reached an exciting milestone as the company celebrates a decade of providing affordable world-class IT solutions that improve technology outcomes for small- and medium-sized businesses.

Aligned Technology Solutions initially began as a two-person team and has grown into a thriving business over the last decade with now over 20 team members.

"I'm grateful and humbled by our team's success and take great pride in what we have accomplished over the last 10 years," said Gar Whaley, Co-founder, Aligned Technology Solutions. "This significant milestone validates our business and our steadfast dedication to helping our clients leverage technology. We feel lucky every day to be surrounded by wonderful teammates, clients and partners. I've never been more optimistic about the future of Aligned Technology Solutions."

Throughout its history, Aligned Technology Solutions has been awarded numerous awards including being named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. In 2019, Aligned Technology Solutions was included on Inc. magazines' annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

Most recently, Aligned Technology Solutions was recognized as part of The Financial Times inaugural list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2020. This prestigious award is presented by The Financial Times and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

"Our first 10 years have been incredible. We are so grateful for our amazing clients. They place an enormous amount of trust in us, see us an extension of their organization and we are a strategic partner in their success," said Don Sauer, Co-founder, Aligned Technology Solutions. "Of course, we would not have made it past the first year if not for our truly awesome teammates. It's been a total team effort to get to where we are. We are really excited to see what the next 10 years have in store for the Aligned Technology Solutions team".

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Since 2010 ATS has been helping organizations leverage and manage technology to grow and secure their businesses. Aligned Technology Solutions is an award-winning technology service provider delivering customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Cloud, VoIP & Broadband. ATS is committed to providing world class customer service and best-of-breed technology solutions that provide our clients competitive advantage in their marketplace. Learn more at https://www.myalignedit.com/.

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Aligned Technology Solutions, an award-winning managed service provider (MSP), has reached an exciting milestone as the company celebrates a decade of providing affordable world-class IT solutions that improve technology outcomes for small- and medium-sized businesses.

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RMA Presents Long-term Strategic Finance Action Plan for North Miami Beach

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- RMA (www.RMA.us.com) presented their combined 5-Year Strategic Finance Plan and Action Plan for the City of North Miami Beach to the CRA Board on Thursday, June 25. The award-winning consulting firm developed a clear and concise roadmap to prioritize and guide redevelopment in the CRA area. This plan was unanimously approved by the Board.

RMA's presentation detailed long-term development projects within the CRA District and highlighted targeted redevelopment zones for investment, making it easier to allocate resources and implement distinctive branding and marketing campaigns.

A video of the meeting can be viewed at http://www.citynmb.com.

"RMA has done a tremendous job in developing this Actionable Finance Plan," said Esmond Scott, City Manager who also serves as the CRA Executive Director. "Their team focused on the best strategies for revitalizing underutilized areas and tapping into each district's unique potential. Beyond a list of goals, this plan provides a strategic path to success.

Key recommendations in the Plan include:
1. Transformation of the Snake Creek Canal area, capitalizing on its potential to become a regional waterfront amenity.
2. Create a lively urban "main street" along Hanford Blvd/164, which could feature ground floor restaurants, bars, cafes, offices and artists' studios.
3. Expand the current mural program, and more aggressively identify locations for murals and public art to enhance cultural community pride and diversity.
4. Encourage the City to continue assisting local businesses and take advantage of the mom & pop business cluster north of the canal while adopting incentive programs specific to further the redevelopment of this area.
5. Create a bold and beautiful Civic Commons atmosphere with a grand Boulevard or promenade in the area which currently predominantly features governmental institutions, a theater, offices and schools.
6. Attract private investment to transform underutilized parcels and industrial space into a future industrial arts area with maker's spaces and repurposed co-working spaces.
7. Develop a complete streets initiative along 163rd Corridor to create an area that invites residents to stroll the neighborhood.

"These are just a few of the recommendations featured in the plan that RMA presented to the Board," said Sharon McCormick, RMA's Director of Business Attraction & Marketing. "We are honored to be part of the City's team in revitalizing this dynamic community, and we look forward to implementing the next steps."

RMA has partnered with the City on multiple initiatives over the course of the last several years including economic development and incentive strategies, planning & zoning, and marketing & branding. One of RMA's most remarkable achievements for North Miami Beach was the Land Use and Zoning Amendments, which led to the City's tax base increasing by 17% in one year city-wide and by 46% in the CRA District. RMA also developed the recent North Miami Beach Recovery and Resilience Plan, which focused on the best strategies for moving forward economically from the COVID-19 crisis.

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, RMA is comprised of a phenomenal team of leading experts in economic development, real estate for governments, marketing, urban design and financial analysis. RMA, headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida is a highly experienced, full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide. The co-founders are also the authors of one of the definitive books about city redevelopment, "Reinventing Your City: 8 Steps to Turn Your City Around."

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RMA presented their combined 5-Year Strategic Finance Plan and Action Plan for the City of North Miami Beach to the CRA Board on Thursday, June 25. The award-winning consulting firm developed a clear and concise roadmap to prioritize and guide redevelopment in the CRA area. This plan was unanimously approved by the Board.

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Atlanta Businessman Reveals Success Secrets in Debut Book

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Atlanta businessman, personal coach and author, Khigh Shotwell, founder of Puppetless World, has revealed the formula for his success in his debut book, "The Game is to be Sold, Not Told" (ISBN: 978-1734711400).

"The Game is to be Sold, Not Told" is a dynamic resource that teaches the art of programming as it relates to the human mind alongside valuable tools and techniques that one can utilize to take control of his/her life. But that's not all. The guiding principles shared by the author offers a glimpse into the spiritual world and how to harness the power of the mind to create the life desired.

Shotwell is a true testament to the authenticity of his philosophy that one can achieve anything with the right mindset. He went from being a child raised in a good environment to becoming a thug who was imprisoned for multiple felony convictions. His life took a turn for the better when he began to understand the power of the mindset coupled with good work ethics.

Today, Shotwell is the proud owner of a fragrance company called 6th Scents Work and the Founder of Puppetless World - a spiritual entity focused on the spiritual development for the purposes of influencing the physical reality. He is also an avid traveler who takes several international and domestic vacations every year with his family.

"The Game is to be Sold, Not Told" is Shotwell's debut book; however, the clarity, authority and depth of his writing gives no indication to his experience.

"I want to show how the human Mindset has been influenced and programmed by the hierarchy (Puppet Masters) to think and behave in certain ways," says Shotwell. "I wanted to show that with the proper understanding of how the mind works as it relates to its environment and universe that most people can create the reality that they want to live in."

In a pre-release of the book, one reader said: "There are many books that discuss the Law of Attraction but not many take the perspective of breaking it down and showing how it relates to people of color. This book is comprehensive, and readers will be inspired by the guiding principles to improve their lives."

The concepts introduced in Shotwell's book are easy to understand and will resonate with the Average Joe dreaming of success but limited by his present circumstances and resources.

"The Game is to be Sold, Not Told" is available in paperback format for a retail price of $20.

For further information about the author or to purchase a copy of the book, visit: https://www.puppetlessworld.com/.

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Atlanta businessman, personal coach and author, Khigh Shotwell, founder of Puppetless World, has revealed the formula for his success in his debut book, "The Game is to be Sold, Not Told" (ISBN: 978-1734711400).

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