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Ward Henderson Management Weighs Impact of Brexit Delay

TAIPEI, Taiwan /ScoopCloud/ -- Ward Henderson Management analysts say relief brought by Brexit extension could come at a hefty price. Last month, with less than 48 hours before the originally scheduled date of departure, European Union leaders agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to 31 October this year with a review scheduled for the end of June.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May had requested an extension until 30th June but European Union leaders rejected this time frame saying that this was an unrealistic deadline.

After many months of back and forth with little progress being made in Brexit negotiations, Ward Henderson Management analysts say many have felt a sense of relief since the extension was granted but the road leading to Britain's eventual departure from the EU is still littered with significant obstacles and the extension itself could exacerbate an already messy situation.

For the most part the Brexit delay seems to have had a positive impact on economic data in the short term.

In the UK, the services sector returned to marginal growth last month with a closely monitored index rising just above the 50.0 mark that separates contraction from growth. Ward Henderson Management analysts believe the slight improvement can be attributed to the delay of the threat of a no-deal Brexit.

The UK travel sector has also benefited from the news that the Brexit deadline would be extended with leading airlines reporting significant gains after the extension was announced.

In Germany, investor morale improved for the sixth consecutive month last month with the Brexit delay and better than expected resilience in the global economy fueling the increased optimism.

But analysts at Ward Henderson Management have warned that the Brexit delay could hurt small businesses. A prolonged period of uncertainty with no definite ending affects companies' ability to plan for possible outcomes.

Brexit negotiations have already cost the UK economy dearly and the extension will only increase the cost. Britain's economy is already 2 percent smaller than it would have been if the country had chosen to remain in the European Union.

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

Ward Henderson Management analysts say relief brought by Brexit extension could come at a hefty price. Last month, with less than 48 hours before the originally scheduled date of departure, European Union leaders agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to 31 October this year with a review scheduled for the end of June.

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

Tyto Athene LLC Expands Intelligence Community Offerings by Acquiring Island IT Consultants

HERNDON, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tyto Athene, a market leader in solving complex operational challenges by making information securely available across myriad technologies worldwide for government customers, backed by Arlington Capital Partners, has announced today its acquisition of Island Information Technology Consultants (IITC).

This acquisition strengthens Tyto Athene's capabilities in the Intelligence Community and in core capabilities across the platform within the integrated information visualization and multimedia spaces for command and control environments.

The addition of IITC marks the latest development in Tyto Athene and Arlington Capital Partners strategy of building a mid-market mission critical technology solutions and services business serving government customers. The strategy sees the company combining its understanding of government customer mission with core and edge based innovative technologies, services, and solutions to ultimately deliver better information faster thereby enabling faster, better, and more reliable decision making anywhere.

"Tyto believes that ubiquitous access to the right information delivered at the right time especially in the furthest most edges of the enterprise, is paramount to mission success," said Jeff Murray, Tyto Athene CEO. "Decisions are made where information is consumed and therefore assuring information is presented in consistent and reliable ways is paramount to our client's success. The combination of Tyto Athene and IITC enables us to create significantly greater value in our client's decision making capabilities and processes. IITC brings tremendous capabilities, people, values, and mission awareness that combined can be used across the entire Tyto Athene portfolio to create better outcomes for our customers."

Dennis Powell, Founder and CEO of IITC, said, "We are excited about this relationship, and we believe it will enable IITC to take the next step in development and growth. Tyto Athene and IITC share the same attitude toward customer support and employee welfare that has helped us to become successful in the space we currently support and has obviously been the formula for success for Tyto Athene as well. I believe this union can only enhance what we can do for each other, our employees, and our customers. We look forward to what the future holds."

Michael Lustbader, a Managing Partner at Arlington, said, "We have been very impressed with the organization that Dennis, Patti, Matt, and Matthew have built serving a highly demanding customer. We are excited about the combination of IITC with Tyto Athene and believe both businesses share the same intense focus on the customer and mission. This focus will allow the combined business to continue driving value for all of the Company's stakeholders."

About Tyto Athene:

Tyto Athene is a full service systems integrator focused on helping clients accelerate their ability to make decisions by providing ubiquitous and secure access to enterprise information throughout their operating environment. Tyto Athene uses a myriad of technologies, innovative thinking, and proven processes to deliver successful outcomes for its clients worldwide. To learn more about Tyto Athene please visit: https://gotyto.com/.

About IITC:

Island Information Technology Consultants ("IITC") are leaders in the field of large enterprise Unified Communication and collaboration services. IITC's Architects, Engineers and Technicians are experts in all areas of Audio, Video, Streaming, VTC, Telephony, and Instant Messaging / Chat Services. IITC can develop, install, and maintain an enterprise level Audio Video Multimedia (AVMM) solution to empower employees to communicate effectively and seamlessly reducing or eliminating expensive travel excursions. IITC prides itself in offering experienced and well-trained staff with the breadth of capabilities and depth of experience needed to completely support their clients.

As a company, IITC averages over twenty years of experience in areas such as:
* Systems Engineering,
* Information Technology (IT) program and project management,
* Systems Administration,
* Audio Video Multimedia,
* Enterprise Management Systems (EMS) Integration and Deployment,
* Network, and Communications Engineering.

About Arlington Capital Partners:

Arlington Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-area private equity firm that has managed $2.2 billion of committed capital via four investment funds, including Arlington's fourth and most recent $700 million fund. Arlington is focused on middle market investment opportunities in growth industries, including: government services and technology, aerospace/defense, healthcare, and business services and software.

The firm's professionals and network have a unique combination of operating and private equity experience that enable Arlington to be a value-added investor. Arlington invests in companies in partnership with high quality management teams that are motivated to establish and/or advance their company's position as leading competitors in their field. Learn more: http://arlingtoncap.com/.

Tyto Athene, LLC, a market leader in solving complex operational challenges by making information securely available across myriad technologies worldwide for government customers, backed by Arlington Capital Partners, has announced today its acquisition of Island Information Technology Consultants (IITC).

Related link: https://gotyto.com/

RMA Celebrates Ten Years of Reinventing Cities and Over $1 Billion Invested in Clients

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- RMA (rma.us.com) has much to celebrate as the economic development firm marks its 10th anniversary in March 2019. Founded by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown in 2009, the partners set out to provide comprehensive consulting services to cities seeking an innovative approach for major redevelopment initiatives and targeted economic development.

Through visionary planning, implementation and marketing & branding strategies, the award-winning firm has engineered remarkable transformations in cities across Florida including significant projects in Pompano Beach, West Palm Beach, Oakland Park and Dania Beach. To date, RMA is responsible for attracting over $1 billion of private investment to their city-clients.

"We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished for our clients," said Kim Briesemeister. "Developing and implementing authentic city-specific plans, which transform blighted areas into thriving economic centers, has been an exciting and rewarding journey for our team."

RMA's success can be traced to their fundamental multi-layered approach which provides redevelopment-based solutions for entrenched municipal problems, while also developing community consensus through personal interactions.

During the past decade RMA has attained numerous achievements for their clients including:
* West Palm Beach - RMA's award-winning redevelopment plan and the regulation re-writes resulted in over $55 million worth of real estate transactions between 2014 and 2016.
* Pompano Beach - Award-winning campaign which changed the city's brand, managed over $25 million in public capital investments and attracted major residential, commercial and new beach developments that have transformed the city's image.
* Oakland Park - Innovative campaign creating a culinary district brand that turned the city into a destination for all things culinary.
* North Miami Beach - Created the craft brewery overlay district and incentive program, and a project rezoning which led to a 17% increase in property tax revenue for the (highest in Miami Dade County) and a 46% increase for the CRA.
* Lake Park - RMA's new Vision Plan and Banker Broker Developer event spurred millions of dollars of investment in the city.

"RMA has crafted numerous major redevelopment strategies for cities, but we have also partnered with many leaders on highly targeted initiatives which address specific needs," explained Chris Brown.

* Cape Coral/Bimini Basin - RMA identified development sites and provided development scenarios to activate the basin area. This plan also addressed infrastructure, connection of the downtown to the basin area and improvements to aesthetics.
* The Mount Dora Northeast CRA Grandview Commercial Market Study -RMA updated the plan to extend the life of the CRA until 2049 and devised and implemented the "Real Faces Real Places" banner campaign.
* Dania Beach -Award-winning campaign, developed and managed the now famous Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Festival.
* Lauderhill -Created a Retail Recruitment Strategic Action Plan in addition to leading the City and Police Department's weekly e-newsletter, achieving above industry average open rates.
* North Miami (NoMi) - Created the CRA plan update and extension. Also created an award-winning Downtown marketing and branding campaign.

As RMA moves into its second decade, the firm is aggressively implementing new methods to enhance its services, offering an unparalleled system to ensure a prosperous future for its client cities.

About RMA:
Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, RMA is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, headquartered in the state of Florida, 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." Learn more: https://rma.us.com/

RMA has much to celebrate as the economic development firm marks its 10th anniversary in March 2019. Founded by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown in 2009, the partners set out to provide comprehensive consulting services to cities seeking an innovative approach for major redevelopment initiatives and targeted economic development.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

As Demand for Outsourcing of Leadership Roles Increases, Southern California Consultant Introduces Fractional COO Services For Small Businesses

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- With the emergence of Fractional Leadership Roles in the business community, local consultant Kevin A. Nye recently introduced Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) services for small businesses in Southern California.

Having worked with dozens of small businesses over the course of his career, Mr. Nye recognized a need that has largely gone unfilled: small businesses often lack the resources necessary to build an organization that can achieve the entrepreneur's vision. Strategic leadership is required to be successful, but most business owners are already stretched to capacity and hiring a C-level executive is not a financially viable option for most of them.

"Many small businesses have reached the stage that they need the additional leadership and strategic focus that a COO can provide," says Mr. Nye. "The problem is that for many small enterprises, the economics can be challenging. I provide an affordable solution that enables small business owners to continue focusing on building their business without committing to a full-time employee. I believe that this delivers a valuable benefit for established businesses, startups or any organization that's experiencing significant change."

Designed with small business owners in mind, Fractional COO services are offered in three standardized packages, or can be custom tailored to the specific needs of each client. They include such necessary functions as operational assessment, strategic planning, sales and marketing strategy, organizational development, financial management, technology solutions, process improvement, change management, supply chain solutions and exit planning.

For additional information, visit https://www.kevinanye.com/services/fractional-coo.

About Kevin A. Nye:
A veteran of multiple industries, Kevin A. Nye has parlayed more than 20 years of management and leadership experience into a consultancy designed specifically for the benefit of small businesses. Having served in roles in Supply Chain, Operations and Regional management, Mr. Nye was most recently the Chief Operating Officer of a regional steel company and is currently focusing his expertise to help entrepreneurs define and implement strategies that add value to their businesses. Learn more at: https://www.kevinanye.com

With the emergence of Fractional Leadership Roles in the business community, local consultant Kevin A. Nye recently introduced Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) services for small businesses in Southern California.

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

RMA’s Redevelopment and Revitalization Plans Adopted by West Columbia, South Carolina

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- RMA (www.rma.us.com), a Florida-based consulting firm is expanding their client base beyond the Sunshine state. The economic development, redevelopment and business attraction experts were hired last year by the City of West Columbia in South Carolina to create a Citywide Redevelopment Plan and a Community Revitalization Plan for the municipality; both were unanimously accepted by the city council this month.

"Thanks to our success in helping clients reinvent their cities throughout the state of Florida, municipal leaders nationwide are also seeking our services," said Kim Briesemeister, RMA Principal. "We were honored to begin our firm's expansion with the City of West Columbia. Using our signature process, we evaluated the city's strengths and identified areas for growth. Through comprehensive market analysis and extensive community and stakeholder outreach, we were able create two long-term plans for the City."

The Citywide Redevelopment Plan identified opportunity areas that offer a significant upside for development. These areas and the identified catalyst sites will serve as building blocks for positive economic development including increasing the tax base, improving quality of life and providing a variety of new benefits to the community. RMA detailed specific ideas and concepts for each area throughout the entire city, which include the River District, the Meeting Street Corridor, Triangle City, the former Colite Property, District 5, I-26 and Highway 378 and I-20 and Highway 378.

RMA also created the Community Revitalization Plan which focused on ways to engage residents throughout the redevelopment process. Recommendations focused on building community pride, renovating homes and educational/ training opportunities to develop skills for working in hospitality & tourism, construction, culinary arts and more. The Plan connects people to the process of redevelopment to promote authenticity and community ownership of the vision.

"Our goal with these two plans was to position West Columbia in a progressive light," continued Briesemeister. "The plans work in tandem to benefit the residents, the business community and the stakeholders within the city. The plans, which are comprehensive and long-term, were unanimously adopted by the city council and will be now be prioritized for implementation."

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, RMA is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, headquartered in the state of Florida, 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." Learn more: http://www.rma.us.com/

RMA (www.rma.us.com), a Florida-based consulting firm is expanding their client base beyond the Sunshine state. The economic development, redevelopment and business attraction experts were hired last year by the City of West Columbia in South Carolina to create a Citywide Redevelopment Plan and a Community Revitalization Plan for the municipality; both were unanimously accepted by the city council this month.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

Outreach Veteran Elliot Cohen Revolutionizing How Governments Communicate

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Government communications expert Elliot Cohen says he is changing the way cities tackle resident outreach. The former head of communications for both public agencies and cities says government needs to shift its mentality away from passive public relations and towards a new model mirroring pro-active private sector communication.

Elliot Cohen's firm, My PR Guru, LLC (MyPRguru.com) and My Gov Guru (MyGovGuru.com) assists governments take a more active role in ensuring residents know what is happening in their cities and towns. Cohen assists a who's who of local governments seeking better outreach to their constituents. His has worked from Florida to Tennessee to Illinois. Even private sector clients that operate like governments seek out his firm. Century Village, one of the most recognized names in residential service uses My PR Guru LLC and My Gov Guru to communicate with thousands of residents.

Elliot Cohen says his strategy is to directly reach out and grab members of the public, rather than rely on third parties. It's a proven model he has been using for almost 20 years and it turns traditional government public relations upside down. Most often governments send information to news media, then sit idly by hoping media will not only cover the story but will cover it accurately and fairly. Cohen provides the strategies and tools for governments to bypass the news media and communicate directly with members of the public. As his company website says, this method ensures communications that are unfiltered, factual, and authentic.

"Nike doesn't sit back and hope its reputation is positive. It actively and aggressively reaches out directly to the public. Governments need to do the same. Cities get a raw deal from the press. No one covers the ninety-nine percent of good things they do for residents. Instead, media coverage focuses on the one percent. That's why cities need to tell their own stories as aggressively as they can," said Cohen.

Elliot Cohen is credited with successfully remaking communications in several local governments, including the 11th largest law enforcement agency in the nation as well as one of Florida's largest cities. When he left the City of West Palm Beach, the local paper credited him with rebranding the city, expanding the city's proactive social media outreach, and transforming the city-operated television station. He has been published in government communication journals advocating for the public sector to be much more aggressive in controlling its messaging.

"He has an almost instinctual ability to come up with a PR angle that leads to success," said Chris Roog, Economic Development Director for the City of West Palm Beach.

With over two decades in communications, media, and crisis management, Elliot Cohen is among the most experienced communicators in the state of Florida. He has been on the front lines of high stakes public relations, marketing, campaign politics, and crisis communications for some of the nation's largest organizations for almost 20 years. He is a proven and award-winning strategist who has successfully represented organizations in both the private and public sectors. Elliot Cohen has extensive experience in several sectors, including government, law enforcement, and healthcare.

He served as Director of Media Relations for the 11th largest law enforcement agency in the United States. Cohen led media relations and crisis communications for one of the largest health care and health insurance companies in the state of Florida. He was also the Director of Communications for the City of West Palm Beach.

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

Government communications expert Elliot Cohen says he is changing the way cities tackle resident outreach. The former head of communications for both public agencies and cities says government needs to shift its mentality away from passive public relations and towards a new model mirroring pro-active private sector communication.

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

Advanced Mediation Solutions Sees Rise in Business and Workplace Mediations

HADDONFIELD, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Advanced Mediation Solutions (AMS) provides a wide range of mediation services. Some of their specialties include divorce and family mediation, high net-worth divorce mediation, business partnership mediation, and workplace mediation. Recently, they have seen a sharp rise in requests for business and workplace mediation services.

"Mediation is becoming an increasingly preferred form of alternative dispute resolution in the corporate world," says Carmela DeNicola, business and workplace mediator for AMS. "As litigation becomes more and more expensive, a growing number of companies are realizing that mediation is a practical, efficient, and cost-effective option that allows participants to settle disputes on their terms rather than the terms set out by a court or arbiter."

Mediation has been used to resolve family issues for many years, but in the past, a lot of people did not see this as a viable process for more complex legal matters, such as high asset divorces and commercial disputes. Today, however, practitioners with more specialized knowledge are entering the field, providing more sophisticated solutions that did not exist a decade or two ago.

"Roseann (Vanella) and I each have several decades of corporate experience," DeNicola continues. "We have diverse experience including working with Fortune 100 companies, and we have seen and experienced first-hand many of the common issues that need to be resolved for companies to move forward and achieve greater success. On the family mediation side, we have a team of in-house experts that can handle complicated issues such as business ownership calculations, franchise ownership, real estate holdings, complex investments, tax issues, and much more."

How is Mediation Different from Arbitration or Litigation?

Mediation is a voluntary process that takes place in a cooperative rather than combative setting. Though it is facilitated by a neutral, third-party mediator, participants are in control of the outcome, and no settlement can be binding unless all parties agree to it. Unlike court proceedings, the process is confidential, and because participants decide the outcome, they are more likely to take ownership of the results and uphold their end of any agreement that is reached.

Mediation is now being used regularly for virtually any type of commercial legal matter, such as:
* Business Partnership Mediation
* Mediating Operating Agreements
* Mediating Partnership Disputes
* Mediating Disputes Between Employee.

"Mediation is definitely becoming mainstream," says Roseann Vanella, founder of AMS. "In fact, we are even seeing human resource departments add mediation services as part of their Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Corporations are realizing the value of investing in workplace wellness programs, and mediation is an ideal add-on, because it helps employees who have personal issues such as divorce, estate settlements, and elder care disputes that need to be resolved. As the labor market continues to tighten and become more competitive, we expect to see more EAPs include mediation as a way to help attract top employee talent."

About Advanced Mediation Solutions (AMS)

Advanced Mediation Solutions (AMS) is a full-service mediation provider that offers family/divorce mediation, high net worth divorce mediation, business/workplace mediation, onsite mediation (teams, groups, mergers, reorganizations, etc.), separation mediation, LBGTQ mediation, elder care mediation, and many others. The mediators at AMS have several decades of combined business experience, and they are one of the few practices in the state of New Jersey that is exclusively focused on mediation.

AMS also works closely with a team of in-house experts that provide skilled guidance with several complicated and specialized issues. This allows AMS to help resolve even the most complex legal matters. AMS has offices in Haddonfield, NJ and Princeton, NJ serving clients in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. They also provide virtual mediation that can be conducted anywhere participants have a phone or internet connection.

Website: https://advancedmediationsolutions.net/

Advanced Mediation Solutions, 89 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Phone: 856-669-7172.

Advanced Mediation Solutions (AMS) provides a wide range of mediation services. Some of their specialties include divorce and family mediation, high net-worth divorce mediation, business partnership mediation, and workplace mediation. Recently, they have seen a sharp rise in requests for business and workplace mediation services.

Related link: https://advancedmediationsolutions.net/

RMA Contracted by City of Deltona to Provide Strategic Economic Development Plan

DELTONA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- RMA (www.rma.us.com) has been contracted by the City of Deltona in Florida to provide a strategic 5-year economic development plan for a Business Park and Manufacturing Related Recruitment. The award-winning firm's scope of services, in addition to the plan, will also include relationship building with multiple partner organizations to ensure support of new initiatives and meetings with developers.

"The City of Deltona has determined that manufacturing is a target industry for the City," said Lynn Dehlinger, Economic Development Director for the project. "RMA is honored to partner with them to develop a Business Park with a focus on attracting targeted industries."

Deltona is located in Volusia County and borders Interstate 4. This location provides easy access to the entire I-4 High Tech Corridor as well as coastal Florida and the entire eastern seaboard.

This area is considered one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, with numerous development opportunities for industrial and commercial properties. The low-cost tax environment and wealth of workforce training resources make this a destination conducive to a variety of business needs.

Another bonus is that the average manufacturing wages are lower than Miami, Tallahassee, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando and Melbourne.

Deltona's Open for Business Mission Statement is to provide the highest quality professional plan review, permitting and customer service that respects the time and cost elements of a project to the maximum potential.

RMA's team members have firsthand experience with Deltona, Volusia County and the larger Central Florida region, having worked within the market for the past seven years. The unique public and private sector perspective and experience that this team provides will allow the successful attainment of the City's goals, while navigating the governmental processes in an efficient and productive manner.

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, RMA is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, headquartered in the state of Florida, 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."

More information: http://www.rma.us.com/.

RMA has been contracted by the City of Deltona in Florida to provide a strategic 5-year economic development plan for a Business Park and Manufacturing Related Recruitment. The award-winning firm's scope of services, in addition to the plan, will also include relationship building with multiple partner organizations to ensure support of new initiatives and meetings with developers.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

Ainsworth Advisors Fields Top-Tier Mortgage Business Leaders to Guide Long Range Growth for World Class Lenders

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Ainsworth Advisors, LLC, a group of veteran mortgage industry leaders offering strategic and tactical advice, helping improve efficiencies and developing strong leadership teams for world-class mortgage lending businesses, today announced it has deepened its bench strength with unparalleled expertise in key operations and planning areas.

Launched by mortgage industry stalwarts David Lykken and Gary Ort in 2017, Ainsworth Advisors was created to inject supplemental expertise in an advisory board capacity for mortgage lenders and warehouse lenders.

Ainsworth Advisors' founding principle is that world-class companies maintain their stature by their perpetual willingness to ask tough questions such as:

* What should we be thinking about?
* How do we embrace outside ideas and perspective?
* How do we ensure not falling behind critical change?
* How do we challenge conventional wisdom?

Including its founding principals, Ainsworth Advisors is comprised of the following top-tier mortgage experts:

* David Lykken, a 45-year mortgage industry veteran with hands-on ownership experience at three independent mortgage banking companies including as an owner operator, and as a mortgage technology entrepreneur who took a start-up software company public.

* Gary Ort, former president of Texas Capital Bank's Mortgage Finance Division, with executive mortgage lending experience spanning more than two decades that includes managing operations and sales in retail, correspondent and warehousing areas.

* Jay Brinkmann, retired Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Education at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), has devoted years in Washington engaged in the regulatory/legal/legislative side of a number of fights for the mortgage industry.

* Marc Helm, recently president and CEO of Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. (RMS), a 40 year-plus veteran of the financial services and mortgage banking industry, including as one of the largest Ginnie Mae securitizers, originators and servicers/subservicers in the reverse mortgage industry.

* Mitch Kider, educator and managing partner of Weiner Brodsky Kider PC Washington D.C., has represented the mortgage banking industry for almost four decades and is known as a troubleshooter for lenders in the industry representing banks, mortgage companies, homebuilders, credit card issuers, and other financial service companies in a broad range of litigation and regulatory and compliance matters.

* David Kittle, CMB, former MBA Chairman and current president of the Mortgage Collaborative, brings more than 40 years' mortgage lending experience as owner of three independent lending companies and in executive business development roles with the most respected brands in the industry.

* Joseph Murin, previously president of Ginnie Mae, co-founder of The Collingwood Group, and founder of JJAM Financial LLC and Home Buyer Connect LLC, brings more than 40 years' diverse experience in the financial services, mortgage, and banking industries, including as CEO of several large financial organizations.

* Les Parker, a 40-year veteran of real estate finance, has executive mortgage banking experience in capital markets, servicing, operations, production and financial management, and has in recent years advanced the RegTech vision with Loan Logics a technology and services provider focused on improving mortgage loan quality, performance, and reliability throughout the loan lifecycle.

Ainsworth Advisors poses these question to mortgage lending business executives: If your board or ALCO, or oversight committee drew upon 350 years of experience to confidentially validate your future direction, would that improve your image within the company? How can you and your team gain confidence in a complex world to make strategic change with the right resources, at the right time, and that will endure the test of time?

If you are, or aspire to be, a world-class mortgage lender or warehouse lender, reach out to Les Parker at Les.Parker@AinsworthAdvisors.com to learn more about working with Ainsworth Advisors - http://ainsworthadvisors.com/.

Ainsworth Advisors, LLC, a group of veteran mortgage industry leaders offering strategic and tactical advice, helping improve efficiencies and developing strong leadership teams for world-class mortgage lending businesses, today announced it has deepened its bench strength with unparalleled expertise in key operations and planning areas.

Related link: http://ainsworthadvisors.com/

RMA Awarded Management Contract by City of Cape Coral

CAPE CORAL, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- RMA (www.rma.us.com) today announced it has been selected by the City of Cape Coral, Florida to provide implementation management consulting services related to the Bimini Basin Implementation Plan. The award-winning economic development firm will provide a scope of services including investment attraction, property acquisition and the promotion of development opportunities.

"During the past two years, RMA has assisted the City of Cape Coral with project management services for the development of the Bimini Basin Implementation Plan," said Lynn Dehlinger, Economic Development Director for the assignment. "We are honored to continue our relationship with the City under this new contract, and we look forward to the next phase of this dynamic project which will bring forth a vibrant new downtown."

The plan includes enhancements to the waterfront and Four Freedoms Park along with the development of projects which are anticipated to include multifamily housing, public parking, boutiques and restaurants along with entertainment and cultural venues.

Redevelopment in the south Cape Coral area will continue to be the driver behind a return of retail/restaurants to the urban core which will reinvigorate neighborhoods, elevate residential property values and improve the quality of life for the community members. RMA understands the challenges and rewards associated with redevelopment and will advise interested developers to assure a desirable place-making mix in this important section of Cape Coral.

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, RMA is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, headquartered in the state of Florida, 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."

More information: http://www.rma.us.com/.

RMA today announced it has been selected by the City of Cape Coral, Florida to provide implementation management consulting services related to the Bimini Basin Implementation Plan. The award-winning economic development firm will provide a scope of services including investment attraction, property acquisition and the promotion of development opportunities.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

RMA to Provide Consulting Services for City of Greenacres

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) today announced it has been hired by the City of Greenacres to develop a vision for the City and create a strategic action plan. RMA will guide the 8th largest municipality in Palm Beach County towards future economic growth by implementing the firm's proven strategies which have reinvented numerous cities throughout the state. The first public input meeting will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Greenacres Community Center.

"We are honored to be working with the City of Greenacres to develop a vision, plan, brand and message for their community," said Sharon McCormick, Greenacres' project director and RMA's Director of Business Attraction & Marketing. "This will be an extensive program which will tap into RMA's multi-disciplinary approach and is designed to engage the residents and stakeholders in creating the future of the community."

The RMA process for Greenacres will begin with a market analysis, followed by public and stakeholder input meetings leading to a community vision. Next, the team will develop a realistic, achievable strategic action plan for the city's short-term and long-term goals. During the discovery process, resident and business surveys will be conducted. Additionally, RMA, with city leaders, staff and the community, will uncover and develop the city's current identity and aspirational brand, which will advance the communications message for the future economic growth in Greenacres.

The first public input meeting on October 13, 2018 is open to all residents, business owners, civic/community leaders and stakeholders. The community center is located at 501 Swain Blvd. For more information: https://greenacresfl.gov/.

About Greenacres:

Greenacres is the 8th largest municipality of 39 in Palm Beach County. There are over 40,000 residents and over 1,000 businesses. With a land area of approximately six square miles, Greenacres is located in the central part of Palm Beach County and was originally incorporated in 1926.

The City is home to 9 public schools, 11 parks with a combined area of over 93 acres and the City's Community Center is host to a variety of youth, adult and senior classes and activities. Additionally, the City has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" in the nation by America's Promise-The Alliance for Youth, the nation's largest alliance dedicated to children and youth.

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, RMA is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, headquartered in the state of Florida, 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."

For more information: http://www.rma.us.com/.

Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) today announced it has been hired by the City of Greenacres to develop a vision for the City and create a strategic action plan. RMA will guide the 8th largest municipality in Palm Beach County towards future economic growth by implementing the firm's proven strategies which have reinvented numerous cities throughout the state.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

MQMR: Mortgage Industry Margin Compression Calls for Fixed-Cost Approach to Compliance Support

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) President Michael Steer today advised lenders to adopt a fixed-cost approach to compliance support in the face of margin compression and declining per-loan profits. By investing in a fixed-cost solution for compliance, lenders can better manage their monthly expenses while ensuring they remain compliant, thus avoiding potential financial penalties associated with non-compliance.

"When internal compliance resources aren't enough, lenders often engage in a one-off relationship with an attorney or other third-party advisory firm specializing in mortgage compliance to address a specific question or issue," Steer said. "Not only is this approach more costly, but it can also expose the lender to unanticipated risk due to the natural delay caused by getting the third-party firm up-to-speed once the contract has been signed. Engaging in a more long-term relationship provides better cost savings and ensures lenders have access to the compliance advice and support they need when they absolutely need it."

To this end, MQMR created its Monthly Compliance On Demand Support program to provide a more cost-effective solution for addressing lenders' ongoing compliance needs. For a flat monthly fee, lenders have discretionary access to MQMR's team of compliance experts to address any compliance questions or concerns.

In addition, MQMR can assist lenders with a range of other compliance needs, including:

* Guidance on federal, state and loan-level questions;
* Development and review of policies and procedures;
* Reviews of advertising and marketing materials, including websites;
* Creation of a Compliance Management System (CMS);
* State examination assistance;
* Advice on loan originator compensation; and
* Recommendations on overall best practices.

"When a lender has an urgent compliance question, their first thought should not be, 'How much is it going to cost me to get this answered?'" Steer noted. "Charging by the minute or the hour may work in some instances, but in today's challenging mortgage environment, lenders simply cannot afford to incur these types of unanticipated expenses. With the fixed-cost approach MQMR provides, lenders rest easy knowing compliance advice and support is only a phone call or email away and that they'll never have to question picking up the phone to get an answer. This is why so many of the nation's top lenders have partnered with MQMR to make it through these challenging times."

About Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR):

MQMR bridges the gap between risk and compliance through its suite of risk-related services. Since its inception, MQMR has launched multiple products and services to assist lenders in navigating regulatory requirements, including providing mortgage compliance consulting throughout the origination process, conducting internal audit risk assessments and ongoing internal audit support, servicing QC and subservicing oversight to master servicers, and filling the void of meeting vendor management oversight requirements. With 2,000+ operational reviews of mortgage companies, subservicers, document custodians, and vendors annually, MQMR prides itself on being an industry leader in counterparty risk and compliance.

To learn more, visit http://www.mqmresearch.com/, https://subsequentqc.com/, and https://hqvendormanagement.com/.

Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) President Michael Steer today advised lenders to adopt a fixed-cost approach to compliance support in the face of margin compression and declining per-loan profits. By investing in a fixed-cost solution for compliance, lenders can better manage their monthly expenses while ensuring they remain compliant, thus avoiding potential financial penalties associated with non-compliance.

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

Prevail Reinsurance System selected by Tower Insurance as the leading edge technology solution to automate reinsurance administration

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry technology and professional services provider, today announced a contract with Tower Insurance to license the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) to support Tower's reinsurance operations. Under this new contract, Prevail will install PRS and deliver implementation and professional services.

"The Prevail Reinsurance System will allow us to automate and streamline a number of complex manual processes and tasks," says Jeff Wright, Chief Financial Officer, Tower Insurance. "Partnering with Prevail gives us access to leading edge technology that will help simplify and improve all aspects of how we manage our reinsurance program," he says. "It is one of the many changes that are driving our transformation into a company that challenges the traditional insurance market."

"We are honored to have been entrusted by Tower Insurance, as the provider of their reinsurance processing solution," said Nat Curiale, Principal and Global Operations Manager, Prevail Consulting. "We are committed to the success of this partnership and implementing PRS in support of Tower's reinsurance strategy and broader transformation agenda."

The Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) fully automates the management of reinsurance data for insurance and reinsurance companies. It accepts premium and loss data from external systems, calculates ceded data, creates payables and receivables and statutory reports, and then returns this data to the original systems.

Built on state-of-the-art web technology, it can be accessed from anywhere in the world. It is a robust rules-based, table-driven product which provides immediate savings by significantly increasing efficiency, improving information access and reducing total cost of ownership.

About Tower:

Tower Insurance is undergoing a significant transformation, turning a 149 year old Kiwi company into one that challenges insurance industry norms and offers customers a genuine and different choice for insurance. For more information please refer to their website: https://www.tower.co.nz.

About Prevail:

Founded in 2000, Prevail Consulting, Inc. provides reliable and innovative technology services exclusively to the insurance industry. Prevail is clearly recognized by its clients for business expertise, commitment, and ability to deliver quality work products in a cost-effective manner.

In addition to the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS), Prevail provides superior IT Consulting Services, on-site, off-site and off-shore, including application development, business analysis, data migration and integration, and insurance technology assessments. Prevail draws additional capability and flexibility from its subsidiary in India to support Prevail's U.S. based operations.

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

For more information, contact Dave Morales at: (203) 972-7449; or email: dmorales@prevailconsulting.com.

Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry technology and professional services provider, today announced a contract with Tower Insurance to license the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) to support Tower's reinsurance operations. Under this new contract, Prevail will install PRS and deliver implementation and professional services.

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

MorVest Capital Offering $1.8B in GNMA Mortgage Servicing Rights

SUGAR LAND, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- MorVest Capital, an industry leader in liquidity and balance sheet advisory services, is the exclusive agent for a $1.8 billion GNMA bulk mortgage servicing portfolio. The seller is an independent mortgage banker providing full reps and warrants. Portfolio characteristics include a 3.45 percent weighted average interest rate, 20 bp net service fee, an average balance of $183,117 and a weighted average age of 24 months.

MorVest CEO David Fleig noted the seller is willing to entertain offers for the entire portfolio or a $1.4B alternate portfolio as indicated in the prospectus.

The bid deadline is 5 p.m. CT Tuesday September 18, 2018. Loan level data will be furnished only under an NDA.

About MorVest Capital:

MorVest Capital is a financial services advisory firm specializing in liquidity and capital solutions for mortgage bankers, including MSR accumulation, valuation, finance and brokerage. Collaborating to provide the first MSR financing facility following the meltdown, MorVest executives demonstrate keen awareness of unique market shifts and opportunities to turn good decisions into very profitable ones.

MorVest Analytics, a division of MorVest Capital, is a premier MSR analytics and valuation service provider with dozens of banks and IMB clients ranging from small players new to the space to the some of the largest companies in the industry.

For more information go to https://www.morvestcap.com/trades or email team@morvestcap.com.

MorVest Capital, an industry leader in liquidity and balance sheet advisory services, is the exclusive agent for a $1.8 billion GNMA bulk mortgage servicing portfolio. The seller is an independent mortgage banker providing full reps and warrants. Portfolio characteristics include a 3.45 percent weighted average interest rate,

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

RESPECT May Not Be Exactly What Aretha Franklin’s Legacy Will Get

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Weeks have passed since the death of the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, and the world is still reeling - mainly from the loss of a such a beloved icon, but also from the fact that she seems to have died without a trust, says estate planning attorney Kirsten Howe of Absolute Trust Counsel. Without a will, and without any sort of estate plan in place, where will that $80 million go?

"From what we know, Aretha died intestate, meaning without a will or a trust as part of a written estate plan," says leading Walnut Creek estate planning attorney Kirsten Howe. "This means her estate will be administered according to the laws of intestacy in the state of Michigan, where she resided at the time of her death, and that what remains after probate will eventually be distributed among her four adult sons."

Franklin's estimated $80 million estate far exceeds the threshold for probate under Michigan law, which is only $15,000. This means that her family will have to go through a court-supervised probate process to pay her bills, debts, and taxes, and to secure transfer of what remains to her sons.

Kirsten adds, "It's not uncommon for people, even wealthy people who have lots of professionals advising them to prepare an estate plan, to end up dying intestate. In California, only 40 percent of residents have done some sort of estate planning. Why Aretha resisted creating an estate plan, we will never know, but there are lots of reasons why people fail to do estate planning. We all tend to procrastinate, especially when it comes to things that don't feel urgent or seem unpleasant. Thinking about your own death is never fun. Some people are superstitious; more than one client have admitted to me that they had an irrational fear that as soon as they did their estate plan, they would die, so they naturally put it off. Others are nervous or afraid to meet with lawyers, believe it or not."

Pancreatic cancer, the disease from which Aretha Franklin died, is almost always terminal, and patients usually die a relatively short time after diagnosis. The time to do estate planning is not when you receive a terminal diagnosis.

Howe goes on to say, "If Aretha had held her estate in a trust, her family could have avoided the very public probate process that is now going to take place. She could have protected the value of her estate from the hefty fees that the probate process will require and helped reduce the 40 percent estate tax - an estimated $27 million in this case - that will now have to be paid to the IRS. But more than that, she could have made sure her wishes were carried out and protected the relationships among her four sons. With an $80 million estate, she could have benefited many people and many organizations with enough money left over for each of her sons to be financially secure. And while she did spend the last of her time surrounded by loved ones, she also left one important lesson to us all: Get your affairs in order while you're healthy and you have time."

About Kirsten Howe:

For more than 20 years, individuals and families in Walnut Creek, California, and the surrounding areas have trusted Absolute Trust Counsel Managing Partner Kirsten Howe and her team to help them secure their legacies.

Uniquely qualified to create individualized estate plans, Kirsten and her team provide focused counsel on estate planning, trust administration, probate, Medi-Cal planning, special needs planning, and other estate-related issues.

Kirsten earned her law degree cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and a B.S. in biology from the University of Michigan. While in law school, she was a member of the Thurston Society and managing editor of The Hastings Law Journal.

A noted speaker on estate planning issues, Kirsten is a member of the Trust and Estates Section of the California State Bar, and the Estate Planning and Probate, Elder Law, and Women's section of the Contra Costa County Bar. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Estate Planning Council Diablo Valley and is a member of the Robert G. McGrath Chapter of American Inns of Court.

About Absolute Trust Counsel:

While some law firms offer general services meeting every conceivable legal need, Absolute Trust Counsel takes a different approach. California estate law is our specialty. It's what we love, and what we do best.

Our focus is on serving our neighbors in Walnut Creek and the surrounding area. We work with seniors every day. We work with families needing estate planning every day. We work with families who have lost loved ones and are now facing probate. We work with families who have members with special needs. We work with families needing nursing home assistance. Our belief is that this specialization and dedication translates into better results for our clients.

Choosing the right attorney is always a decision that should be made thoughtfully, particularly when it comes to planning for your future. You need a legal team who will take the time to listen closely to you and gain a thorough understanding of your particular situation and your most pressing concerns, goals, and hopes for your legacy. We pride ourselves on practicing that sort of personalized law. We are a law practice that will be there for you and your family today, tomorrow, and for years to come - a law firm for life.

Learn more at https://absolutetrustcounsel.com.

Weeks have passed since the death of the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, and the world is still reeling - mainly from the loss of a such a beloved icon, but also from the fact that she seems to have died without a trust, says estate planning attorney Kirsten Howe of Absolute Trust Counsel. Without a will, and without any sort of estate plan in place, where will that $80 million go?

Related link: https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/

Paladin Advisory Services Adds Mortgage Loan Quality Expert John Gray to Lead Forensic Loan File Reviews, Enhance Strategic Guidance and Training Services

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paladin Advisory Services, LLC, is pleased to announce that mortgage loan quality subject matter expert John Gray, CFE, CAMS, has joined its team. Gray will drive Paladin's forensic loan file review programs and enhance its offerings in strategic guidance and training for mortgage lenders.

Gray's prior experience includes working as senior vice president of repurchases at CITI, senior vice president of investigations at JP Morgan/Chase, and senior vice president of fraud prevention at Bear Sterns/EMC Mortgage. He has conducted highly confidential internal white-collar criminal investigations, including misappropriation of funds, and presented educational training programs for the MBA, the FBI, and more.

"John is a legend in the industry, having been at the forefront of the fight to maintain data integrity for lenders since his days as a charter member of Freddie Mac's first investigative unit to his days resolving repurchase issues to the tune of $1.5 billion in recoveries for CITI Mortgage," said Ann Fulmer, J.D., principal, Paladin Advisory Services. "John's experience assessing and mitigating risks posed by correspondents and vendors, coupled with his deep understanding of all aspects of the mortgage origination process, makes him an invaluable resource for mortgage lenders and for Paladin.

"With fraud reports on the rise, the timing couldn't be better," she added.

"Today's market is very similar to the market just before the 'mortgage meltdown' occurred. Although loan quality is up significantly since then and loan performance is very good, there are warning signs on the horizon," Gray said. "Volumes are down, underwriting standards are being loosened, and the average American lives paycheck to paycheck.

"It's no wonder that old frauds like flipping and the use of straw buyers are on the rise, or that new frauds - like the wire fraud committed via comprised business email channels - are becoming more common," he said.

"Lenders should take advantage of today's relatively benign conditions to prepare for what will be challenging times when the economy eventually turns down again," Fulmer cautioned. "If we learned only one lesson from the economic crisis, it should be that preventing bad loans is a whole lot cheaper than trying to clean up afterwards."

About Paladin Advisory Services:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Paladin Advisory Services provides forensic file reviews, strategic guidance on improving operational proficiencies in the quest for better data integrity and provides custom training materials and presentations for lenders and affiliated industries.

Media Contact:
For more information, contact Ann Fulmer at 404.626.9916 or AFulmer@PaladinAdvisoryServices.com.

Paladin Advisory Services, LLC, is pleased to announce that mortgage loan quality subject matter expert John Gray, CFE, CAMS, has joined its team. Gray will drive Paladin's forensic loan file review programs and enhance its offerings in strategic guidance and training for mortgage lenders.

Medical Practice Consulting Services Expands Billing Operations in North Carolina

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Medical Practice Consulting Services (MPCS), a leading national group of practice growth consultants offering revenue cycle management services today announce the strategic expansion and opening of their billing operations, with offices at 2000 New River Inlet, Suite 1001.

Medical Practice Consulting Services maintains home offices in Statesville. Increasingly sought after as "growth consultants" by visionary medical practice managers, the team offers a wealth of industry and practice management experience, combined with top notch billing and account management services.

"Every practice needs a road map to growth," says Debbie Henderson, CEO of MPCS. "Our team is uniquely qualified to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing healthcare environment."

Today, challenges are different than they were even five years ago. Reimbursements have changed, she explains. But the need to remain on top of practice management and growth strategies to remain competitive in one's industry remain much the same, no matter the practice speciality.

"Providers may not have the vision, perspective or experience to optimize their practice revenues," says Henderson. "They're busy providing patient care and managing the day to day functions of their practice."

That's when MPCS steps in: to help identify areas of weakness within the practice revenue cycle, and to shine a light on areas ready for growth.

"We make certain the revenue cycle is closed and that our clients receive the compensation they earn," she says.

Highly qualified medical professionals may be slow to embrace change, Henderson explains.

Even proficient leaders may not realize there's a different way, more profitable means of managing everything from insurance contracts to work flow and overhead.

"The number one problem we see is that managing physicians lack a good picture of their practice revenues," she says. "We are motivated to figure out what's owed them, areas where they've lost money, and we design and execute a plan to correct the deficits."

At the fore of the North Topsail Beach billing operations center, Julie Linkous, revenue cycle director, and Kristin Leigh Wiggins, senior billing specialist, will anchor the client services team. Linkous provides the primary point of contact for clients engaged in day-to-day decision making, solving problems and allocating resources. Wiggins will oversee operations and reporting to offer clients a true picture of their practice revenues relative to their growth goals. Together, the two will manage billing support functions and staff.

"We can prove that our practice growth strategies increase revenues by as much as 30-40 percent the first year after we start to manage billing," says Henderson. "Our team has developed processes that return consistently in a rapidly changing medical practice environment."

The team approach exemplified by Linkous and Wiggins helps Henderson keep a finger on the pulse of every practice served, she says.

"We structured everything in a way that makes sense for our clients, with impeccable customer service, attention to detail, and dedicated staff with a commitment to quality that is difficult to find elsewhere."

About Medical Practice Consulting Services:
Medical Practice Consulting Services - http://medicalpracticeconsultingservices.com/ - 246 East Broad Street, Statesville, N.C., is a leading national group of practice growth consultants offering revenue cycle management services. MPCS transforms the experiences of independent health and medical practice owners, groups, and managers committed to high quality of care, patient and family satisfaction, sound financial decision-making, and employee engagement.

Medical Practice Consulting Services (MPCS), a leading national group of practice growth consultants offering revenue cycle management services today announce the strategic expansion and opening of their billing operations, with offices at 2000 New River Inlet, Suite 1001.

Express Information Systems Named to Accounting Today VAR 100 for Second Consecutive Year

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- For the second consecutive year, Express Information Systems (https://www.expressinfo.com/), a leading provider of business software and consulting for growing businesses in Texas and beyond, has been included in the Accounting Today VAR 100.

"The commitment of every member of the Express Information Systems team continues to result in a loyal and happy customer base; which serves to attract new customers and fuel our growth," said Iris Schimke, President and CEO at Express Information Systems. "I am thrilled and honored that we have claimed a spot on this prestigious list for a second time."

The Accounting Today VAR 100 is an annual premier ranking of the top 2 percent of value-added resellers in North America based on such factors as annual revenue, number of employees, and year-over-year growth.

The 2018 Accounting Today VAR 100 Special Report can be found at (PDF): https://assets.sourcemedia.com/a4/f0/7facfaaf4804b6bfd8f730cb2ad2/act0718-var100.pdf

In addition to the listing, the Accounting Today VAR 100 article acknowledges the wide-spread acceptance of cloud technology and states, "The 2018 VAR 100 say that the cloud is a given, and clients are increasingly looking for smarter, more efficient technology."

"There is no doubt that there is continued pressure on CFOs to do more with less," concurs Schimke. "As savvy CFOs look to leverage technology to automate processes and deliver real-time information, they quickly realize that having Express Information Systems as their technology partner is the most efficient way to select, deploy, and benefit from emerging technology."

About Accounting Today, a SourceMedia Magazine:

Accounting Today is the leading information resource for public accountants - serving the community of professionals who provide tax preparation, bookkeeping, auditing, financial planning, and business advisory and consulting services to individuals and small businesses. Accounting Today is sharply focused on the industry's most important concerns, including tax law, accounting standards, technology, audit and assurance, and wealth management. Its analysis and breaking news, opinion and expert advice, and practical business-building ideas enable partners, principals and practitioners to make informed decisions about their business and the clients they serve.

About Express Information Systems:

Express Information Systems was founded in 1989 in San Antonio, TX. A leading value added reseller for midmarket businesses throughout Texas and the southern United States, Express Information Systems has unsurpassed industry experience helping over 600 clients in various industries to drive their business forward with accounting, reporting, HR, payroll, customer management, project management, and distribution and inventory management solutions.

At Express, we understand that managing financial information effectively is the backbone of a business. With our extensive industry experience and unique approach, organizations implement and support Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics 365, and Sage Intacct, as well as a variety of auxiliary applications.

For more information about Express Information Systems, please visit https://www.expressinfo.com/ or call 210-614-9410.

For the second consecutive year, Express Information Systems, a leading provider of business software and consulting for growing businesses in Texas and beyond, has been included in the Accounting Today VAR 100.

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

Denver-Based Project Resources Group Outsourcing Division Strikes Out On Own – Changes Name to Auxillium

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- As the business process outsourcing (BPO) market continues to grow and evolve, Project Resources Group (PRG) declared independence for its outsourcing division by striking out on its own under a new name, Auxillium.

PRG's BPO division, formerly known as BOSS (Business Optimization Support Services), becomes a completely independent company. The organization's new name, Auxillium is Latin meaning to provide help, aid or to support; a significant defining of the direction the company is taking in delivering a new level of innovation in customer service and quality management for companies who demand the highest level of customer satisfaction.

"Despite our new independence and new name, we are by no means a new company. We have an organization with a combined 70 years of strategic and management experience and more than a decade of experience providing high-quality call center and customer support services for clients of PRG," says Deb Dufour, Director of Auxillium. "We have honed our craft and feel that we offer a level of service and customization that only a nimble and flexible organization can provide. We know from our current customers that there is a strong need for tailored, high-level, high-touch service outside of PRG's typical customer base."

Today, as more and more companies turn over business processes to third-party providers in an effort to reduce costs, streamline operations, and focus on core competencies, the worldwide BPO market has exploded, with the market expected to surpass $400 billion by 2020.

"There is no shortage of business process outsourcing providers, particularly in the call center and customer service arena," continued Dufour. "However, most of these providers are massive operations that take a cookie-cutter approach to every customer, have little flexibility, and experience notoriously high turnover among what is typically a poorly-trained, disengaged staff," she noted.

Auxillium will not attempt to compete with the giant BPOs when it comes to providing high-volume low-touch interactions. The large providers employ thousands of workers (usually offshore) in a single call center and mostly handle the frontline customer service call you might make to your cable provider or wireless company.

Auxillium will focus its efforts on companies that need a more personalized touch with a highly-trained and knowledgeable staff. When Xfinity began rolling out its Xfinity home security service (XH) in certain markets, it relied on Auxillium (PRG BPO, at the time) to provide prospective customers with high-touch, high-quality experience, knowing that they would probably have many questions, concerns, and need for expertise and individualized attention.

"Over the next decade, we will see a lot more automation in the BPO industry, but we believe that specific situations will always require a human touch. Our focus will always be to provide that level of service to our customers, who we consider to be more like partners," says Dufour. "And we can do that because we hire the best people, invest in training, and create an engaged and rewarding culture. As a result, we have some of the lowest turnover rates in the industry."

The process of separating from PRG and rebranding under Auxillium will last approximately 60-90 days, according to Dufour. The changes will have no impact on leadership, employment, job titles, pay, job location, corporate location, or benefits.

For more information about Auxillium and its services, please contact Auxillium at info@auxilliumusa.com or 720-279-7469.

About PRG:

As a leading provider of construction management, plant damage investigation & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services, Project Resources Group (PRG) offers services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries. We specialize in back office processing, technical support, network infrastructure, application development, project and program management, and outside plant damage cost recovery services.

About Auxillium:

Auxillium provides effective operational support, management, documentation and consultative processes. It works with our partners to design, implement, manage and enhance the customer interaction and data handling environment for organizations seeking greater flexibility, higher operational effectiveness and lower operating costs.

As the business process outsourcing (BPO) market continues to grow and evolve, Project Resources Group (PRG) declared independence for its outsourcing division by striking out on its own under a new name, Auxillium.

Related link: https://auxilliumusa.com/

Transformational Leadership and Ford Taylor head to Melbourne Australia to share much more than the ‘what’ of leadership

MELBOURNE, Australia /ScoopCloud/ -- Transformational Leadership presents Ford Taylor and The 2018 Australia Transformational Leadership Seminar. The event is being held August 7-9, 2018, at Hillview Community Church, 7 Seismic Court, Rowville, VIC 3178.

By teaching, training, and equipping people to understand the root of leadership, Ford Taylor delivers the tools, techniques, and behaviors that are required today to become a "relactional leader" - who can lead both relational and transactional people - while teaching them to become leaders themselves.

Many leadership conferences and seminars put a focus on the "what" of Leadership and use examples based on linear successes and unrelated stories that don't tend to really teach, but only to inspire. (OR unrelated stories that, while they may inspire, do not tend to really teach.)

Ford Taylor takes a Relactional Leadership approach to training. From the relational to the transactional, Transformational Leadership is more than just the "what" of Leadership. The focus spans across the how, who, what, when, where, and why of effective leadership.

To lead through influence rather than control allows for healthier relationships and greater results.

"If you have influence with at least one person, that makes you a leader. An organization is any time two or more people are in a relationship. So, everyone is a leader in some organization or sphere in which they live, work, and play," says Ford Taylor.

About Ford Taylor:

Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, and speaker. With a primary emphasis and clear focus on both the people who serve an organization and also on the business or organization itself, Ford shares straight-forward, practical solutions through authentic leadership training and individualized leadership consulting.

EVENT DETAILS:

The 2018 Australia Transformational Leadership Seminar will be held August 7-9, 2018 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Hillview Community Church, 7 Seismic Court, Rowville, VIC 3178.

General admission tickets range from $249 to $499 a person. Ticket prices include breakfast and lunch buffets, as well as workbook materials.

Tickets are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/transformational-leadership-workshop-with-ford-taylor-tickets-47010071389

Or: https://transformlead.com/live-events/

To learn more about Transformational Leadership and Ford Taylor, visit: https://transformlead.com/

*VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/Kz1-CerdQMM

Transformational Leadership ('TL') presents Ford Taylor and The 2018 Australia Transformational Leadership Seminar. The event is being held August 7-9, 2018, at Hillview Community Church, Rowville, VIC 3178. Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, and speaker.

Related link: https://transformlead.com/

Tax Resolution Expert Teaches Tax Pros How to Ramp Up Business and Dramatically Boost Their Bottom Line

STUDIO CITY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- An exclusive, interactive 4-hour live training for CPAs, EAs and attorneys - "The 7-Figure Tax Resolution Practice Blueprint" - is scheduled for Thursday, June 28 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET). This free training is hosted by tax resolution expert, Michael Rozbruch, founder of Roz Strategies. He'll show tax professionals how to start a tax resolution practice from scratch (like he did) or take an existing practice to the next level.

Rozbruch helped pioneer the tax resolution industry, and in 16 years generated more than 100 million dollars in revenue. This live training will reveal the five steps to attract and retain a continuous flow of pay-in-advance IRS tax resolution clients, month-after-month.

"Just imagine what it would be like to stop doing $250-$300 tax returns and trading dollars for hours," Rozbruch says. "When you add IRS Representation services it opens up a year-round steady stream of income from not only people who need you, but who value you as demonstrated by the fees they'll pay."

Attendees will learn how to tap into a ready-made market of 14 million prospects. Rozbruch will share the exact strategies he used to generate $23 million in sales in one year, the secret to getting retained, how to get paid before the client's case is settled and more.

In addition, registrants will also receive free access to four training videos valued at more than $1,000.

"It's not about making an incremental improvement in a current business; it's about a new opportunity and a quantum leap in income," Rozbruch says. "Plus, the intrinsic value of helping someone get their financial life back is incalculable."

Space is limited and expected to sell out. Register for the free online training here: https://www.rozstrategies.com/7figure/.

About Michael Rozbruch:

Rozbruch is a nationally-recognized entrepreneur known for his IRS representation marketing and sales expertise. He founded and developed one of the most recognizable tax resolution firms in the country and has won numerous awards for his entrepreneurial talents. As a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) and CPA, he's helped thousands of practitioners add tax resolution to their existing suite of service offerings. Learn more at: https://www.rozstrategies.com/.

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

An exclusive, interactive 4-hour live training for CPAs, EAs and attorneys - "The 7-Figure Tax Resolution Practice Blueprint" - is scheduled for June 28. This free training is hosted by tax resolution expert, Michael Rozbruch, founder of Roz Strategies. He'll show tax professionals how to start a tax resolution practice from scratch (like he did) or take an existing practice to the next level.

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

Magnifi Group, Inc. to Host the 5th Annual European Learn-Wise User’s Conference in Frankfurt, Germany

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Magnifi Group will hold its 5th annual Learn-Wise European User's Conference, June 6, 2018 in Frankfurt. The European User's Conference is dedicated to the unique training and compliance needs of European medical device companies.

This year's conference will focus on Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) compliance training solutions. The day-long conference will also address online training solutions and best practices for medical device companies, industry and country-specific compliance courses, networking opportunities with industry peers and custom consultations.

Magnifi Group looks forward to welcoming current and prospective clients and sharing more about the company's new learning management system, Learn-WiseGo. In addition, Magnifi will share best practices from current Learn-WiseGo clients. Attendees will participate in an open forum providing feedback for future system development.

Attendance at this year's conference is expected to be strong with representation from companies located across Europe. Registration is open. Space is limited and therefore reservations are suggested as soon as possible.

The conference will be held at the Roomers Frankfurt Hotel. For more information and to register please visit the 2018 European User's Conference website at: http://www.learn-wise.com/conference/europe/index.html.

About Magnifi Group:
Magnifi Group is a developer of dynamic online training solutions for leading global corporations. The company also hosts live courses for surgeons including the Spine IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons' Course and the Lower Extremity IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons' Course.

The company was founded in 2002 and has offices in San Diego, California and Wiesbaden, Germany. Learn more at: http://www.magnifigroup.com/.

Magnifi Group will hold its 5th annual Learn-Wise European User's Conference, June 6, 2018 in Frankfurt. The European User's Conference is dedicated to the unique training and compliance needs of European medical device companies.

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

A 2-day Workshop Focused on Removing Constraints, Equipping Leaders and Empowering People is coming to Orlando in June

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Demarick Patton of TL Orlando is thrilled to announce the Spring 2018 Transformational Leadership Orlando training session is coming to Orlando, Florida on June 12 and 13, 2018 with Leadership Solutions trainer, Strategist and Speaker, Ford Taylor.

During this interactive 2 day leadership course, the founder of Transformation Leadership, Ford Taylor, helps each attendee by equipping them with the practical tools and techniques to become an influential leader at home, work, and in the community. Each TL training is as inspiring as it is informative. The goal is for every person to walk away from a training ready to become the kind of leader they've always aspired to be.

"We have a core belief that if you have influence with one or more people, then you are a leader," states Transformational Leadership founder, Ford Taylor. "TL (Transformational Leadership) uses common language for dealing with conflicts and difficult issues to maximum results. The tools, ingredients, and recipes taught in this leadership training drive unity, remove constraints, and empower growth in any organization."

About Transformational Leadership's Vision, Purpose and Mission:

The TL Vision is to teach, train and equip leaders who develop other leaders who will bring transformation to every sphere of influence.

The TL Purpose is to see every sphere of society positively impacted around the world by developing leaders of leaders.

The TL Mission is to live the tools and behaviors we teach.

About Ford Taylor:

Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist and speaker. With a primary emphasis on the people that serve an organization while simultaneously maintaining a clear focus on the business or organization itself, Ford shares straight-forward practical solutions through authentic leadership training and individualized leadership consulting. With an empathetic intelligence derived from decades of experience with an array of people, personalities and companies both large and small, Ford Taylor helps to both define and navigate leadership in the organizational culture of today.

The event will be held: Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12 and 13, 2018, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Converge Center, 11002 Lake Hart Dr, Orlando, FL 32832.

General Admission tickets are $299. Ticket prices include all food, drink and workbook materials.

Tickets are available online at: http://orlandotl.com/.

To learn more about Transformational Leadership and Ford Taylor, visit: https://transformlead.com/.

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/G-YymPnpUv0

Demarick Patton of TL Orlando is thrilled to announce the Spring 2018 Transformational Leadership Orlando training session is coming to Orlando, Florida on June 12 and 13, 2018 with Leadership Solutions trainer, Strategist and Speaker, Ford Taylor.

Related link: https://transformlead.com/

Style and Image Disruptor Cheryl Lampard brings style to the GLW Talk Across speaking events

NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Third Eye Management and Associates announces that Cheryl Lampard will be joining Fox 46 Charlotte team as a commentator for the Royal Wedding discussing style and image branding

Cheryl Lampard is a Style and Image Disruptor. She is also the founder and principal consultant of Style Matters International, a style and image consultancy whose mission is to enable and empower its clients to discover a personal style that enhances self-image, instills confidence and to recognize that "their image is their brand."

GLW Talk Across (a unit of Third Eye Management and Associates) is presenting, showcasing and sharing contemporary business structures and focused branding strategies that work for anyone from the aspiring entrepreneur to the established CEO. GLW Talk Across features Karl M. Gibbons, Cheryl Lampard and Loren Weisman speaking both separately and together.

As a speaker for GLW Talk Across, Lampard covers an array of topics with a two-tier focus on showcasing personalized image direction with professional and psychological brand applications.

Lampard will join Gibbons and Weisman this fall in Africa as part of Dr. Kennedy Waningu's and Africa's Business forum presenting "Chasing your Brand and Focusing Your Plan" featuring GLW Talk Across.

GLW Talk Across will speak in Nairobi, Kenya at the Nairobi Safari Club, Mombasa, Kenya at Pride Inn CBD, and Nakuru, Kenya at the Nuru Palace.

For more information about GLW Talk Across, the Africa dates as well as the 2019 schedule including Dubai, London and Hawaii, email karl@thirdeyemanagement.com.

Lampard will be joining the Fox 46 Charlotte team as a commentator for this weekend's Royal Wedding discussing style, image and branding that goes beyond the weekend alone.

"The Meghan effect is much bigger and will last a lot longer than the royal ceremony on Saturday. Since she will never become Queen, she has a greater leeway to take more style risks as she also has the ability to test and extend the preconceived boundaries of conventional expectations," says Lampard.

Lampard goes on to state: "Meghan Markle will become the biggest royal style disruptor since Princess Diana. The bar was set by Princess Diana and the soon-to-be Duchess of Sussex will elevate the bar even higher. In British culture, not only in the world of fashion, but just like Harry's mother, she will have a huge influence in contemporary British popular culture."

Cheryl works both with individuals and Fortune 500 companies in the USA and UK and has made numerous appearances on TV and radio - making her the "go to" expert in all matters of style. One of her clients described working with Cheryl as like "having your own Mary Poppins."

More information: http://stylemattersinternational.com/.

For more information on GLW Talk Across, visit: https://www.glwtalkacross.com/.

About Third Eye Management and Associates:

Third Eye Management & Associates is committed to offering the highest quality advice and training across specialist areas of business management and marketing for our clients. This is achieved through our personal commitment to excellence and our ability to listen, involve and harness the experience and skills of both parties to arrive at the best possible solutions for our clients. Learn more about Third Eye at: http://www.thirdeyemanagement.com/.

Third Eye Management and Associates announces that Cheryl Lampard will be joining Fox 46 Charlotte team as a commentator for the Royal Wedding discussing style and image branding. As a speaker for GLW Talk Across, Lampard covers an array of topics with a two-tier focus on showcasing personalized image direction with professional and psychological brand applications.

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

Florida is an Underserved Craft Brew Market say RMA Economic Development Experts

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- After several national media outlets ran headlines questioning the future of the craft brew industry, Farrell Tiller of Redevelopment Management Associates interviewed leading craft brew experts to discuss the industry's growth potential in Florida. Tiller also recently travelled to Nashville for the National Craft Brew Conference to meet with leading breweries.

His research supports RMA's experience that Florida is an underserved market; therefore, cities should utilize the craft brew industry as an economic development strategy to reinvent blighted downtown areas and spur growth in more suburban settings.

"While states that entered the craft brew scene early may be reaching saturation, Florida has tremendous opportunities for growth," said Tiller. "The state is ranked number 42 in breweries per capita, so it is important for local government agencies to pay attention to their local market conditions rather than national trends."

For RMA, this means educating local government officials about the benefits of creating an environment that welcomes this industry as a real catalyst for economic growth. As the state's leading economic development firm, RMA has successfully utilized this strategy. Most recently, the firm guided North Miami Beach in the development of the state's first Brewery District with significant targeted incentives to attract craft breweries. And they are currently exploring the introduction of craft breweries as part of the redevelopment of other city-clients, building on previous work with breweries such as Funky Buddha and 26 Degrees.

To provide RMA's city-clients a more comprehensive understanding of the economic development potential of the craft brew industry, Tiller recently conducted interviews with Bart Watson, Chief Economist at the Craft Brewers Association and beer industry expert Matt Simpson, known as The Beer Sommelier.

"Every market is different, and to get to the highest levels of brewery concentrations that we have in places like Colorado, Vermont or Washington, it takes work and market building," said Watson. "I think the last time I pulled the numbers, we had 46 breweries in Boulder County, and have about 300,000 people, so you can see that once the market building has been done, very dense concentrations of breweries can exist and be successful. I can't imagine there are many markets in Florida that have reached anywhere near that point of per capita brewery levels, so it is important for cities to focus on local and state market characteristics rather than broader national trends."

In many cases, alcoholic beverage establishments have historically been viewed by local governments as nuisances and as a potential cause of problems; thus many municipalities' regulations are prohibitive to the development of a brewery. Tiller addressed this issue with Simpson.

"There are residents and city staff who do not understand breweries," said Simpson. "They think, 'Oh, this is just another bar. We're a suburban community with families. We don't want another nuisance around here.' I think part of it stems from the fact that they are just unfamiliar with the whole thing. To get past the fear, draw them a picture, an accurate visual picture, even with a video, about what some of these brewpubs look like, the people they attract, and how it is going to be good for them because they're going to be bringing money into their community."

RMA's research shows that there are only four breweries west of I-95 in Broward County, an area of 1.5 million people. According to Matt Simpson, there should be five breweries in a city of 90,000 people. However, RMA has noticed the challenge for suburban breweries, especially in South Florida, is that the traditional bedroom communities lack the character and authenticity that breweries look for. However, at the Craft Brew Conference Tiller noticed a shift in that trend.

"Brewers were definitely interested in hearing about expansion possibilities outside urban communities and into communities such as Davie, Sunrise, Lauderhill and North Lauderdale. This is where the true potential lies in Florida," said Tiller. "With our city-clients, we will be working with them to create receptive environments and adjust zoning regulations to attract the industry."

Watson shared with Tiller that Florida's diversity also expands the industry's potential. "I think there's still a lot of room there; particularly in states that are more diverse. There's clearly a huge growth opportunity for breweries to break out of the more typical, white male, fairly wealthy craft demographic," he said.

With added diversity and a push into family suburban market with brewpubs that serve craft food, Tiller sees tremendous potential for craft brew entrepreneurs who create a smart growth strategy.

To learn more about the beer industry as an economic catalyst, visit http://www.rma.us.com/beer/ or contact Farrell Tiller at Farrell@rma.us.com

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm in the state of Florida specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide. Learn more at: http://www.rma.us.com/.

After several national media outlets ran headlines questioning the future of the craft brew industry, Farrell Tiller of Redevelopment Management Associates interviewed leading craft brew experts to discuss the industry's growth potential in Florida. Tiller also recently travelled to Nashville for the National Craft Brew Conference to meet with leading breweries.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

Third Eye Management Enhances Strategic and Operational Services with addition of Phillip Swearingen

NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Phillip Swearingen has joined the Third Eye Team. Swearingen is an ambidextrous operational systems counselor. He is one of the rare few that can design and develop technical and organizational solutions by applying right brain and left-brain methods simultaneously.

Swearingen delivers creative, innovative, and focused strategies to enhance, grow and repair the systems, processes, and organizational management for greater results and profit in established organizations comprised of thousands of team members to start-ups.

Collaborating tirelessly from CEOs to front line staff of medical institutions, manufacturing firms, and commercial enterprises, Phil motivates organizations to leverage a wide array of strategies, concepts and detailed analysis applications that enhance and inspire self-directed work teams. Swearingen draws upon his expertise to share with teams "Bring it on, we'll fix it!"

With his deep technical background mixed with his creativity, attention to detail and focused problem solving, he looks at each business with a series of views that all come together to create the best plan to move forward. His unique approach engages even the hardcore non-believers in working together breaking down silos to streamline flow and improve the experience at all customer touch points.

The tangible outcome under Swearingen's care is the design, building, implementation, and sustainment of an array of custom business solutions that cost effectively accomplish the organizations strategic goals.

"Since founding Third Eye Management I've always strived to surround myself with team members who play at what I have to work at and Phil is a perfect example of this philosophy in action - the consummate entrepreneur and professional an expert in his field with a proven record of accomplishment. He will be a great asset to our clients and the Third Eye Management team," said Karl M. Gibbons, President, Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc.

"I am very pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with my esteemed colleagues at Third Eye Management in solving the special needs of clients," said Phil Swearingen. "The wide array of skills and experience the Third Eye Management team can wield upon a business situation is unmatched in the market today."

About Third Eye Management and Associates:

Third Eye Management & Associates is committed to offering the highest quality advice and training across specialist areas of business management and marketing for our clients. This is achieved through our personal commitment to excellence and our ability to listen, involve and harness the experience and skills of both parties to arrive at the best possible solutions for our clients.

We aim to impress our clients with our professionalism and to build close, long-term relationships, treating each assignment as the ultimate challenge. We draw satisfaction from the quality of the work we deliver, and we support the philosophies of skill transfer and empowerment, enjoying the success and benefits they create.

For more information visit: http://www.thirdeyemanagement.com/.

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Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Phillip Swearingen has joined the Third Eye Team. Swearingen is an ambidextrous operational systems counselor. He is one of the rare few that can design and develop technical and organizational solutions by applying right brain and left-brain methods simultaneously.

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

RMA’s Kim Briesemeister on How City Leaders Must Plan for Smart Growth Trends

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kim Briesemeister, co-founder of RMA, recently spoke at the Smart Growth Partnership event in Fort Lauderdale addressing the best ways for city leaders to stay ahead of the trends that are affecting the global economy. The redevelopment expert and author of "Reinventing Your City" stressed the importance of concentrating on the changing retail environment and the growth of smart cities.

"In a recent review of 100 mayors' state of the city addresses, economic development was the number one topic in 75 percent of the speeches nationwide," said Briesemeister. "But to achieve success, city leaders must make strategic changes now to keep pace with what the business community is doing."

As an example, during her speech, Briesemeister noted that city leaders must assess their current zoning to plan for the shifting retail environment.

"With our city-county clients, we are advising them not to look at real estate assets as they exist now, but to look at them as they may be in the future," explained Briesemeister. "One example is in the food and grocery industry where the rapid advancement of online ordering and delivery will change the footprint of stores nationwide, creating potentially smaller front-of-house retail spaces and larger expanses for storage."

Briesemeister also noted that the rapidly increasing percentage of people who purchase groceries online will necessitate centralized urban distribution centers, as rural centers will be unable to meet timely delivery demands. However, current zoning does not typically allow for distribution centers in downtowns, and therefore may need to be adjusted. Another adjustment will be modifications in drop off, pick up and delivery zones near urban stores which will be impacted by cars becoming autonomous.

"Changes in zoning laws will be required to meet the shift in how we buy goods," said Briesemeister.

An additional development that city leaders also need to be ready for is the advent of smart buildings. In the Netherlands, a new concept was introduced that far surpassed the basic LEED certified conditions. In one case, a building was outfitted with 32,000 sensors that constantly monitor everything, including which rooms are the dirtiest so cleaning crews know where to concentrate their time.

"These smart buildings will increase efficiency at many levels, and city leaders need to be aware of that impact," explained Briesemeister. "From changes in permitting laws to timing the flow of Uber pickups and coordinating traffic controls, technology is going to have an even greater effect on our daily lives. These advances will be implemented by the business community quickly, so futuristic city planning must be happening now."

For Briesemeister and the team of experts at RMA, working with city leaders to stay ahead of the trends is critical to a successful economic development plan.

"Reinventing a city is a constant process," explained Briesemeister. "Cities that stay atop of the trends, and become economic development role models, generally have leaders that understand the importance of being progressive and on the cutting edge of society."

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, headquartered in the state of Florida, 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." Learn more at: http://www.rma.us.com/.

Kim Briesemeister, co-founder of Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA), recently spoke at the Smart Growth Partnership event in Fort Lauderdale addressing the best ways for city leaders to stay ahead of the trends that are affecting the global economy. The redevelopment expert and author of "Reinventing Your City" stressed the importance of concentrating on the changing retail environment and the growth of smart cities.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

Senior Public Affairs and Communications Advisors Provide Companies and Organizations with Local Knowledge, Government and Media Contacts

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Will Haynie, Crawford Moore and Steve Weintz jointly announced they have launched a strategic communications, public affairs, public relations and crisis management firm based in Mount Pleasant: HarborPR (www.harborpr.net).

The trio of senior, board-level advisors will help established businesses and organizations, those moving to, starting or expanding operations in South Carolina to plan, develop and implement multi-faceted public relations and communications campaigns and further help them interface with state, county and local media, governments, and businesses. Harbor PR will also work with non-profit organizations to help develop educational, messaging and effective fundraising campaigns.

"I actually had the idea and founded HarborPR sometime last year but when I ran for mayor of Mount Pleasant I had to put that business on the back burner," commented Haynie. "Having lived in the Lowcountry most of my adult life, we have some unique experience and perspectives to offer companies and organizations--especially useful to those companies and organizations new to our community."

Before winning his election and becoming mayor of Mount Pleasant, Will Haynie was the press secretary for U.S. Rep. Charles H. Taylor (NC-11), a talk radio show host, and a columnist for four newspapers. Haynie was also the sailing columnist for the Post & Courier and as CEO of the SC Maritime Foundation helped raise money to support the tall ship Spirit of South Carolina. From 2002 to 2009 Haynie was the executive director of the Lowcountry Open Land Trust. Haynie is a graduate of The Citadel.

"I was a classmate of Will's at the Citadel. We've known each other and worked together on projects for over thirty-five years," commented Crawford Moore. "I'm excited to be a partner in this new venture." Moore, who is mayor pro tem of Edisto Beach, SC, shares a strong background in public relations, business, non-profit, fund raising, and government relations stemming from a long and varied career. After college and 6 years of active duty in the United States Air Force where he flew the KC-135, Moore returned to his hometown to work in his family's business, B.C. Moore, a chain of 80 department stores in the southeast. Crawford served two terms (8 years) as an elected official on Chesterfield County Council in South Carolina, where he was the chairman of the Finance Committee and Building Committee. Among his accomplishments, Moore took on a multi-million dollar building bond issue to upgrade the deteriorating physical plant in the county, accomplished at minimal effect to the tax payer.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University (B.A. 1978) Steve Weintz has forty-years of copywriting, advertising, business development, non-profit, direct marketing and public affairs experience. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Mr. Weintz worked for Martstellar Advertising in Manhattan. In 1984 Mr. Weintz moved to Washington D.C. where he worked with non-profit organizations on educational and fundraising campaigns. In 1999, Mr. Weintz founded SBW Ventures, Inc. to write strategic business plans and provide investment banking and strategic communications and marketing services for small, privately-owned companies.

In 2010 Mr. Weintz moved to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina where he met fellow writer Will Haynie. "I'm excited about partnering with Will and Crawford to provide the sort of public relations and communications expertise you'd find in New York or L.A. but on a local basis with knowledge and experience of the social dynamics, social structure, state and local government and media contacts that make South Carolina such a unique place to do business."

For more information, visit: http://www.harborpr.net/

Will Haynie, Crawford Moore and Steve Weintz jointly announced they have launched a strategic communications, public affairs, public relations and crisis management firm based in Mount Pleasant: HarborPR. The trio of senior, board-level advisors will help established businesses and organizations, those moving to, starting or expanding operations in South Carolina to plan, develop and implement multi-faceted public relations and communications campaigns.

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

Branding Strategist Loren Weisman Joins the Third Eye Management and Associates Team

NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Loren Weisman has joined the Third Eye Team. A branding strategist and keynote speaker, Weisman brings a wealth of information regarding brand development, brand strategy, brand evaluation and brand activation.

For many years, Loren Weisman has worked as a Branding Strategist and Counselor that aligns, defines and designs individualized branding and content plans for start-up and established businesses. From musicians to authors, restaurants to real estate and entertainment companies to insurance agencies, Loren works with everyone, from CEOs to administrative assistants to help solidify and demystify the fundamentals of authoritative and authentic brand creation and implementation to create higher engagements that convert to sales, profits and customer retention.

Loren will also be a part of GLW Talk Across, a speaking event team from Third Eye Management and Associates.

About GLW Talks Across:

GLW Talk Across features trifecta roundtable talks with Karl M. Gibbons, Cheryl Lampard and Loren Weisman separately and together. The mission is Presenting, Showcasing and Sharing contemporary business structures and focused branding strategies that work for the aspiring entrepreneur to the established CEO. These events and talks have everything to do with up to date, organized, proof of concept and tested approaches that work for the start-up entrepreneur as well as they work for the established CEO.

We are not talking down to you, we are not talking at you, we are talking with you. GLW Talk Across shares an array of practical tactics and actionable strategies that help you to uncover the hidden value in your business.

"Since founding Third Eye Management I've always strived to surround myself with team members who play at what I have to work at and Loren is a perfect example of this philosophy in action - the consummate entrepreneur and professional an expert in his field with a proven track record of success. He will be a great asset to our clients and the Third Eye Management team," said Karl M. Gibbons, President, Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc.

"I am thrilled to join the Third Eye Management team. The array of what they offer as a team is outstanding. They cover the bulk of the elements in the business spectrum to achieve success today," said Loren Weisman. "The entire crew are all very experienced and successful in their own right and as a team, even more so."

About Third Eye Management and Associates:

Third Eye Management & Associates is committed to offering the highest quality advice and training across specialist areas of business management and marketing for our clients. This is achieved through our personal commitment to excellence and our ability to listen, involve and harness the experience and skills of both parties to arrive at the best possible solutions for our clients.

We aim to impress our clients with our professionalism and to build close, long-term relationships, treating each assignment as the ultimate challenge. We draw satisfaction from the quality of the work we deliver and we support the philosophies of skill transfer and empowerment, enjoying the success and benefits they create.

More information: http://www.thirdeyemanagement.com/

More information: https://lorenweisman.com/

@lorenweisman @karlgibbons #ThirdEyeManagement #GLWTalkAcross

Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Loren Weisman has joined the Third Eye Team. A branding strategist and keynote speaker, Weisman brings a wealth of information regarding brand development, brand strategy, brand evaluation and brand activation.

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

Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman announces early 2018 events and appearances

VERO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman announces that he will be appearing in early 2018 on The Roberts and Lowe CEO Entrepreneur Cruise, Bob Harrison's Hawaii Increase Event, Natasha Senkovich's Intuition to Raise your income Global Summit and The Business Excellence Summit hosted by Kay Sanders. Weisman will also be appearing at a series of private engagements ranging from Atlanta to Miami in the first quarter of 2018.

The Roberts and Lowe CEO Entrepreneur Cruise 2018 sails on January 28, 2018 to February 1, 2018. Five Days, four nights and 2 ports. Nassau and Freeport Bahamas. This event features Rollan Roberts, Peter Lowe, Karl Gibbons, Carl Gould, Tom Feltenstein, Brett Bruen, Ken Waningu and many others. To book your cabin visit: http://ceocruise.com/.

Bob Harrison's Hawaii Increase Event is happening March 6 to March 9, 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Maui. Loren will be joining event speakers including Bob Harrison, John Bevere, Tim Storey, Mike Rovner and many others. More information at: http://increase.org/increase-events/hawaii.

Natasha Senkovich's "Intuition to Raise your Income Global Summit" is an online 21-day global summit featuring top spiritual teachers and intuitive entrepreneurs. More at: http://www.intuitiontoraiseincome.com/mediakit/.

The Business Excellence Summit 2018 hosted by Kay Sanders launches March 5, 2018. Loren is presenting alongside Katherine Dean, Cindy Holbrook, Nicole Holland, Marc Mawhinney and a number of others. More about this event at: http://businessexcellencesummit.com/.

"In my talks, I share the branding approach focused on the strategy, the content and the connection over just the look and the feel. It is the content that makes the connection and continues to keep people connected," Loren Weisman says.

"There is much more to branding that a logo, color and type set. Effective branding comes down to creating a sense of comfort, recognition, and trust in your engagement, your message, and your products. It is more about the content and message than the logo and the colors."

About Loren Weisman:
Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman aligns, defines and designs individualized branding, marketing and content planning for start-up and established businesses. Loren is also the host of iHeartRadio's "Wait What Really OK" Branding and Business Podcast.

Weisman covers marketing and branding across multiple industries, disciplines and can work with both national, local and hyper-local brands and start-ups. He has been widely interviewed, appeared at numerous trade shows and conferences, hosted a wide variety of marketing and branding podcasts, as well as authored numerous books including "Music Business for Dummies" (Wiley & Sons) and "The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business" (Greenleaf Book Group).

As a keynote speaker Loren Weisman delivers down to earth talks, fun presentations and humorous lectures with an audience to create engagement and enjoyment while sharing experience, knowledge and direction for those in the mailroom to the boardroom and everywhere in between -- always keeping a rooted focus on the fundamental ideas of organizing, developing and sequencing for conversions.

To find out more about Loren's talk titles and services or to book Loren for your next event, visit https://lorenweisman.com/.

Twitter: @lorenweisman @bizbattleground

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/7WerxuzkbEU

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*Photo Caption: Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman.

Multi-Industry Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman announces that he will be appearing in early 2018 on The Roberts and Lowe CEO Entrepreneur Cruise, Bob Harrison's Hawaii Increase Event, Natasha Senkovich's Intuition to Raise your income Global Summit and The Business Excellence Summit hosted by Kay Sanders. Weisman will also be appearing at a series of private engagements ranging from Atlanta to Miami in the first quarter of 2018.

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

Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo is a free event at the Port St Lucie Civic Center

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Treasure Coast Opportunity Network today announced that the 2018 Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo will be open Saturday Jan. 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend for all businesses, and all ages, at The Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Presented by My Living Magazine and hosted by The Von Ohlen Team, The Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo is the definitive collection and collaboration of a trade expo, real estate expo, home expo and networking event all in one.

"This event serves as a benchmark for residents, snowbirds, and professionals that are looking into buying, selling, planning, negotiating and connecting people to businesses - and businesses to people - across the Treasure Coast of Florida," says Dominic DiGorgio, Executive Producer and Co-Founder.

The free, one-day expo offers invaluable insights and exclusive networking opportunities with an array of informative, presentations, workshops and seminars from local and national industry experts.

The Von Ohlen Team's Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo is being presented by My Living Magazines and sponsored by Dignity Memorial Aycock Funeral Homes, Colorado Pawn & Jewelry, Sound Insights, The Traveled Chef, Two Men and a Truck, St James Christian Academy, Dad the Mom, Stone Photography & Film, Loren Weisman, and IntelAgent.

If you live on the Treasure Coast, do business on the Treasure Coast, are looking to connect, network and engage with more clients, customers and colleagues on the Treasure Coast or just looking to see what the Treasure Coast has to offer, this is the event for you!

SUMMARY:

Where: Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Plaza, Port St Lucie, FL, 34952.

Cost: Open to the Public and free to attend.

When: Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on The Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo 2018 or to become an exhibitor at the event: Email tctradeexpo@gmail.com or visit https://www.realestateandhomeexpo.com/ today.

About The TCOppNetwork:
The Treasure Coast Opportunity Network (TCOppNetwork) sets the stage for every event to result in the most engaging, networking, connecting, converting and sustaining experience possible. For more information and to join for free, visit: http://tcoppnetwork.com/.

The Treasure Coast Opportunity Network today announced that the 2018 Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo will be open Saturday Jan. 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend for all businesses, and all ages, at The Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Related link: http://tcoppnetwork.com/

Rocky Davidson, CPA, is First to Receive AICPA Client Accounting Advisory Services Certification

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Qbix Accounting Solutions announced today that Rocky Davidson is the first professional to complete and receive certification from the AICPA in Client Accounting Advisory Services.

Qbix Accounting Solutions provides client accounting advisory services to nonprofit organizations, often referred to as outsourced accounting services. Qbix Accounting Solutions offers outsourced accounting services, expertise and technology for nonprofits which are best-practice oriented: nonprofits committed to presenting the utmost accountability and transparency by outsourcing their accounting for expert execution thereby maintaining a lean administrative team and focusing more resources on core competencies central to their mission.

"The AICPA has come out with a new designation for accountants who provide CAAS (Client Accounting Advisory Services)," explains Qbix Accounting Solutions President Rocky Davidson, CPA. "I obtained the certificate by completing coursework both online and at a 2-day class at the AICPA headquarters in New York."

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world's largest member association representing the accounting profession, with more than 418,000 members in 143 countries, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. The AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, and offers specialty credentials for CPAs.

About Qbix Accounting Solutions:

Founded by Rocky Davidson, CPA, Qbix Accounting Solutions provides outsourced accounting solutions to nonprofits. Working with Qbix, nonprofits are serviced by a team of accountants who specialize in nonprofit accounting, reporting, and compliance, and perform the organization's accounting duties.

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

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Qbix Accounting Solutions announced today that Rocky Davidson is the first professional to complete and receive certification from the AICPA in Client Accounting Advisory Services. Qbix Accounting Solutions provides client accounting advisory services to nonprofit organizations, often referred to as outsourced accounting services.

Related link: http://qbixas.com/

RMA Attends ICMA Annual Conference – Will Address Market-Based Zoning and Implementing Redevelopment, Meet with Local Government Decision Makers

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (www.rma.us.com) is excited to announce that Kim Briesemeister and Kevin Crowder will be speaking at the 103rd Annual Conference of ICMA, the International City/County Management Association (www.icma.org). RMA team members will also be welcoming key government officials to learn more about creating successful cities during the event being held in San Antonio, Texas, October 22-25. Highlights include the Economic Development Approach to Craft Breweries. To meet with RMA, visit booth #1324.

"Effective revitalization requires key elements, but must start with a clearly defined vision and strong leadership followed by a defined set of rules for the private sector to follow during development," explained RMA Principal Kim Briesemeister. "During the 'Market-Based Zoning and Implementing Redevelopment' session, we will be exploring how North Miami Beach, Florida and Pompano Beach, Florida have successfully transformed their cities and attracted private development by using effective zoning and regulatory tools to achieve economic development in a way that protects community character while being responsive to private sector investment."

During this session, Briesemeister will be joined by Kevin Crowder, CEcD, RMA Director of Economic Development; Greg Harrison, City Manager, Pompano Beach, FL; and Ana Garcia, City Manager, North Miami Beach, FL.

More than 3,500 key local government decision makers, exhibitors, and guests from cities, towns, counties, related entities and private-sector firms throughout the world will be attending this prestigious conference.

"We look forward to the opportunity of meeting with key government decision makers and providing them with the resources they need to successfully redevelop their communities," said Briesemeister, who is the co-author of the book, "Reinventing Your City, 8 Steps to Turn Your City Around."

RMA team members Kim Briesemeister, RMA Principal; Kevin Crowder, CEcD, RMA Director of Economic Development; Sharon McCormick, RMA Director of Business Attraction & Marketing; Sarah Blake, RMA Sr. Business Attraction & Marketing Manager; and Tracey Burghy, RMA Business Development Manager will be available to discuss ideas to make cities and counties flourish.

About RMA:
Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm in the state of Florida specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide.

Learn more at: http://www.rma.us.com/.

Twitter: @RMA_US

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*Photo Caption: Book, "Reinventing Your City, 8 Steps to Turn Your City Around."

Redevelopment Management Associates is excited to announce that Kim Briesemeister and Kevin Crowder will be speaking at the 103rd Annual Conference of ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. RMA team members will also be welcoming key government officials to learn more about creating successful cities during the event being held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-25, 2017. Highlights include the Economic Development Approach to Craft Breweries.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

Tony Shap Announces New Program to Help Women Jump-Start Their Own Consulting Businesses

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Acclaimed marketing consultant and innovator Tony Shap today announced a new initiative designed to help women achieve their goals in the fast-paced marketing industry. The program from Tony Shap Consulting is the first ever of its kind to focus on women specifically and will allow female entrepreneurs to play to their strengths and achieve greater success.

By taking an individualized approach to the training process, Tony can provide individualized assistance to women in the early stages of their consulting careers. This can result in faster growth and a more effective approach to acquiring clients, growing their businesses and generating profits in this highly competitive sector of the economy.

Tony has long been a champion of women in the marketing field, stating, "In my experience over the years, women achieve success in consulting more quickly because they tend to take calculated risks in their business dealings." This measured approach can be a powerful tool for women in reaching their target audience and making a connection with potential clients.

The new initiative will deliver practical help for women interested in starting their own consulting businesses. By drawing on the knowledge derived from Tony's years of experience and his proven expertise in the marketing industry, the program will offer actionable information for participants in the program to foster a hands-on approach to the entrepreneurial experience.

This pragmatic approach to marketing has allowed Tony Shap to achieve remarkable success. With multiple appearances on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies and an established reputation for innovation and growth in the competitive marketplace, Tony has proven himself a solid performer as a consultant, chief marketing officer and chief revenue officer for numerous companies across the U.S.

Tony's inspiration for the new initiative comes from his own family. "I had a real 'aha' moment on the day that my 14-year-old daughter opened up her first account at Chase. I was so proud to have the opportunity to talk about finances with her, and to discuss her future as a successful entrepreneur in her own right. That was the moment I knew I had to take a stand for women in our industry."

About Tony Shap Consulting:

Tony Shap Consulting offers expert services for companies of all sizes and at all stages of their development from start-ups to established corporations. Tony Shap also offers his services as a remote Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer on an as-needed basis, allowing companies to manage these activities in the most cost-effective and practical ways. Tony's proven expertise is the driving force that keeps Tony Shap Consulting at the top of the marketing field and at the forefront of innovation in this fast-paced industry.

More information: https://tonyshap.com/.

Media Contact:
Tony Shap
President and CEO
Tony Shap Consulting
805-870-5025
pr@tonyshap.com

Acclaimed marketing consultant and innovator Tony Shap today announced a new initiative designed to help women achieve their goals in the fast-paced marketing industry. The program from Tony Shap Consulting is the first ever of its kind to focus on women specifically and will allow female entrepreneurs to play to their strengths and achieve greater success.

Related link: https://tonyshap.com/

RMA to Present Strategic Development Plan for Bimini Basin

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (www.rma.us.com) will be presenting its proposed Strategic Development Plan for Bimini Basin at a joint workshop before the City of Cape Coral and the South Cape Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. RMA was hired by the city to create an implementation plan to spur redevelopment of the waterfront area and create a destination for Cape Coral, which would include a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, and entertainment.

"The proposed plan is based on a thorough assessment of local market conditions as well as extensive public input from residents, businesses, property owners and other stakeholders in the area," said Kevin Crowder, CEcD, RMA's economic development director.

The plan also includes an in-depth feasibility analysis which evaluates development options for the area and recommends a realistic and comprehensive strategy for attracting and nurturing new private development in a responsible and feasible manner.

It is based on current and future market area demand, neighborhood compatibility, financing capacity, and infrastructure viability and seeks to:
* Preserve access to the waterfront, public spaces, quality of life and community character;
* Enhance water quality, aesthetics, walkability, the waterfront, and mixed-use development;
* Expose area to younger residents, downtown vibrancy, events, and incentives;
* Invest in connectivity, parking, infrastructure and identity; and
* Capitalize on development opportunity, market opportunity, and waterfront access.

The scope also includes an assessment of the area's development potential and an overview of the constraints and opportunities influencing the five drivers of economic development, land, labor, capital, markets and regulation, as well as the City's ability to influence each driver.

"Tuesday's workshop will give us the final guidance and input that we need to deliver the City of Cape Coral an actionable, implementable and accountable plan to revitalize the Bimini Basin area and make it a great addition to the Cape Coral community," concluded Crowder.

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm in the state of Florida specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide.

More information: http://www.rma.us.com/

Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) will be presenting its proposed Strategic Development Plan for Bimini Basin at a joint workshop before the City of Cape Coral and the South Cape Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. RMA was hired by the city to create an implementation plan to spur redevelopment of the waterfront area and create a destination for Cape Coral, which would include a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, and entertainment.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/