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Ascende’s Rob Massa to Present at Gulf Coast Symposium

HOUSTON, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) --- MEDIA ADVISORY: Ascende, an EPIC company, today announced that Ascende Retirement Director Rob Massa is speaking at the Gulf Coast Symposium. Massa will speak on "The Intersection of Health Care and Retirement" on Thursday, May 12 at 9 a.m. at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

With the increasing convergence between health care and retirement, it is essential for employers to implement strategic approaches to delivering these benefits. This session will provide ways to effectively coordinate the two programs for maximum employee and employer benefits.
Event Details:
* Thursday, May 12, 2016
* NRG Center, Room 504, NRG Center, Houston, Texas
* 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
* Click here to add Rob's session to your agenda ( http://hrhouston16.mapyourshow.com/6_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=143 ).
* Ascende will also be in the Exhibit Hall at Booth 218.

About Rob Massa, Retirement Director, Ascende:

Rob Massa joined Ascende as the retirement practice leader in 2010, and in 2011, led the introduction of Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. He oversees a team of retirement professionals who work with clients and investment committees to help them develop meaningful retirement plan strategies, manage compliance requirements and fiduciary duties, educate employees and make informed decisions in plan operations.

Prior to joining Ascende, he spent 10 years at MBM Advisors, Inc. as a vice president, principal and shareholder of the company. His entire career has been focused in the investment management and administration of qualified retirement plans through a diverse series of responsibilities, including investment advice, trust administration, record keeping, compliance testing, product management, legal, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) securities compliance and client consultation.

Rob has a Bachelor of Arts degree in public administration and a minor in mathematics from the College of New Jersey. He is a licensed life/health representative, has passed the Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities exams, is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC(R)), a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF(R)) and a Cash Balance Consultant (CBC). In addition, he taught employee benefits at St. Thomas University for the Certified Financial Planner(c) Program.

About Gulf Coast Symposium:

The Gulf Coast Symposium represents every facet of the HR Industry, making it the annual one-stop-shop for HR Professionals. Other shows represent just a few components of the HR Industry - the Gulf Coast Symposium brings them all together in one location.

About Ascende - an EPIC Company:

One of the largest independent employee benefits only consulting firms in the country, Houston-based Ascende specializes in health and welfare consulting, benefit plan administration, retirement and investment advisory, wellness, communications, global benefit solutions, mergers and acquisitions consulting and human resources consulting services.

Ascende also offers services unique to the employee benefits industry through the Ascendent(R) Pharmacy Coalition, a purchasing cooperative that reduces pharmaceutical costs to employers.

For additional information, please visit http://www.ascende.com/.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
David Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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AlEn USA Steps in to Help Flooding Victims in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One Houston family was pleasantly surprised when employees of AlEn USA, the manufacturers of CLORALEN(R) Regular Bleach, showed up at their home to donate bleach for deep cleaning of their property devastated by the flood.

After seeing piles of debris and learning that the family lost everything right after their daughter's first birthday, AlEn USA offered to help the family by supplying a cleanup crew and a gift card to help replace the toys and clothes the couple's daughter had lost.

The CLORALEN(R) Cleaning Institute has also donated hundreds of CLORALEN(R) Regular Bleach bottles throughout the week to the Neighborhood Centers of Houston, a social service non-profit that works to build communities in Houston.

"Houston has gone through a major natural disaster leaving lots of people with having to clean up after the floods. Bleach is an effective cleaning agent," said Colleen Akehurst, chief executive officer, AlEn USA. "The cleaning power of CLORALEN Regular Bleach will allow many homeowners to deep clean non-porous items that may have been affected by flooding."

According to the Harris County Office of Emergency Management, more than 3,600 homes across Harris County have flooded. Many have just finished cleaning up but the city's solid waste trucks and workers are still out loading up piles of debris. The CLORALEN(R) Cleaning Institute is committed to proving safe and healthy cleaning tips for more information, please visit http://www.everydaycleaningtips.com/.

About AlEn USA:

AlEn USA is a household cleaning and laundry products company headquartered in Houston, Texas. AlEn USA has a broad portfolio of brands including CLORALEN(R), ENSUENO(R), PINALEN(R), PINOL(R), FLASH(R), X-tra Pine(R), and Pine-o-Pine. AlEn USA has a strong manufacturing base and multiple products including bleach, cleaners, powder detergents, liquid laundry detergent and fabric softeners. One of its corporate values is to generate sustainable growth based on best practices of social responsibility, striving to protect the environment and make more efficient use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information, please visit http://www.alenusa.com/.

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Sharewell HDD Announces New Gemini HDD Product Line

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In collaboration with Smith Bits - A Schlumberger Company, Sharewell HDD Services announces its new Gemini HDD product line of ultra-premium pilot hole bits and hole-opener cutters. Available in both milled tooth and tungsten carbide, these new products are the result of Sharewell HDD's significant underground experience combined with the advanced technology and bit design expertise of Smith Bits.

"This leap in technology enables Sharewell to raise the bar in the world of hard rock hole opening that has previously been dominated by the HDX product line," said Frank McKenney, VP Business Development, Sharewell HDD.

The new product line uses state of the art computer design technology and testing to maximize tool performance and longevity. The cutting structures utilized are both more aggressive and more durable than the other tools offered in the market. Integrated gauge and leg protection designs prevent premature body wear. Bearing and seal life have been improved by use of several different innovations including dual seal technology in its sealed journal bearings, in addition to sealed roller bearing offerings.

The arrangement with Smith allows Sharewell HDD to be the sole distributor of these high end components worldwide.

Sharewell HDD is proud to be one of the original service providers to the HDD Industry. In business for over 30 years, the company has successfully provided guidance services and downhole drilling tools for over 4 million feet of hole around the world. Our engineers are highly trained and capable of performing everything from the simplest of road bores to the most complicated compound curves and intersects. We use the most modern tooling and software available to stay in front of the competition.

Learn more at: http://www.sharewellhdd.com/.

If you would like more information about this topic or pricing on your next project, please contact us at 281-288-2560 or email Brandon West at bwest@sharewellhdd.com.

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Victory Packaging Recommits to Hunger Relief Efforts, Continues Partnership with Move For Hunger

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Victory Packaging and Move For Hunger are proud to announce their continued partnership in 2016, to help fight hunger and provide much-needed food to local food pantries across the United States. As a proud partner of the national hunger-relief organization for the past four years, Victory Packaging supports Move For Hunger's efforts to reduce food waste and fight hunger; to date, the non-profit's network of relocation professionals has collected and delivered more than 6 million pounds of food - providing more than 5 million meals - to food banks and pantries across North America.

"One in six Americans are affected by food insecurity - they do not have reliable access to a sufficient supply of food. It's a national problem that affects every community," explains Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "With the support of companies like Victory Packaging, we continue to reduce food waste and fight hunger across North America."

"Victory Packaging places a high emphasis on giving back to the communities and we are also committed to the fight against hunger in America. Our long standing partnership with an innovative organization like Move for Hunger helps us achieve our fight against hunger," commented Benjamin Samuels, Co-President of Victory Packaging.

About Move For Hunger:
Move For Hunger is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to fight hunger and reduce food waste. Founded in 2009, the hunger-relief organization works with companies across North America to collect unwanted, unopened food from people who are relocating and deliver it to local food banks. To date, their network has delivered nearly 6 million pounds of food to food pantries across North America. For more information or to find out how you can help support Move For Hunger, visit http://www.MoveForHunger.org/ .

About Victory Packaging:
Based in Houston, Texas, Victory Packaging has more than 65 warehouses and distribution facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and operates in California under the company name of Golden State Container. In 2015, Victory Packaging was acquired by KapStone Paper and Packaging, a publicly traded pulp and paper company based in Northbrook, Illinois. Victory Packaging continues to be managed as the independent distribution division of KapStone.

Victory Packaging is the only national distributor company specialized in solving packaging complexities and finding total cost reductions associated with packaging for its clients. Its national network includes more than 6 million square feet of warehouse space and approximately 400 delivery vehicles. Victory Packaging is a privately-held limited partnership and employs approximately 1,700 people. For more information about Victory Packaging, please visit http://www.victorypackaging.com/ .

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Twitter: @MoveForHunger #foodinsecurity #VictoryPackaging

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Whiteflash Selected to Host Historic Esperanza Diamond

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash announced today that they have been selected to host the historic Esperanza Diamond in Houston, Texas on its cross-country tour of American Gem Society (AGS) member stores. The one-of-a-kind diamond will be on display in the Whiteflash Houston jewelry store in Sugar Land Town Square February 3-7, 2016.

The Esperanza is the most important diamond ever found in the United States. It was unearthed in June of 2015 in Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Special arrangements were made to have the rough diamond crystal cut and polished locally to preserve its "born and raised in Arkansas" status. Adding to its All American provenance, it was cut by master diamond cutter Mike Botha of Embee Diamonds, an American Gem Society member. It was graded at the American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL) and is being hosted on its journey across America exclusively by AGS member stores.

The unique icicle shaped crystal weighed 8.52 carats, the 4th largest crystal ever found in the USA, and yielded a perfectly colorless and internally flawless finished diamond of 4.605 carats graded D IF by AGSL. (GIA report also available). The exotic Triolette shape of the finished diamond features 147 facets, and the diamond is set into a custom designed platinum pendant as unique as the diamond itself. It was designed by Ian Douglas and crafted in the USA by Byard F. Brogan, both of whom are also AGS members.

The Esperanza diamond, which may be worth in excess of $1M dollars, will be sold to the highest bidder in a silent auction style process with bids submitted by interested buyers through one of the AGS member stores hosting the tour. Parties interested in acquiring a rare, world-class, and wearable piece of Americana can contact Whiteflash for more information and receive a bidding form. Bids will be accepted through Valentine's Day - February 14, 2016.

Whiteflash Vice-president and Graduate Gemologist Bryan Boyne had this to say about the event. "We are honored and thrilled to have been chosen to host the Esperanza in greater Houston - the fourth largest market in America. For Whiteflash to be forever connected with this exceptional gem, and with American diamond history, is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity."

You can follow the Esperanza on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/theesperanza.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the "Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry store located in Sugar Land Town Square.

Whiteflash is a member of the American Gem Society and recipient of the BBB 2015 Pinnacle Award.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

For information on the Houston store location, visit: http://www.whiteflash.com/whiteflash-houston-jewelry-store/.

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Twitter: @Whiteflash @AmerGemSociety #Esperanza #EsperanzaDiamond

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For the Third Consecutive Year ENSUENO, PINALEN, PINOL and CLORALEN Donate $25,000 to Help Find a Cure for Childhood Cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, AlEn USA join forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers.

"AlEn USA cleaning products help consumers have a better quality of life in their homes and our commitment goes beyond developing the most innovative and efficient household cleaners," said CEO Colleen Akehurst.

She added, "We are committed to help find a cure for childhood cancer and thanks to our brands Ensueno(R), CLORALEN(R), Pinalen(R) and Pinol(R) we created the campaign Clean to Cure(TM) and thousands of dollars have been raised and donated since 2013. The results of the cutting-edge research are shared with physicians around the world and benefit the children under their care."

AlEn USA:

AlEn USA is the North American subsidiary of one of the most recognized companies in the household cleaning industry in Mexico: Industrias AlEn. Since its beginning in 1949, Industrias AlEn has pioneered the development of well-known consumer brands that have been able to breed strong heritage in the Mexican market.

Brands such as Cloralex(R) (CLORALEN(R) in United States) ENSUENO(R), PINALEN(R) and PINOL(R). Industrias AlEn has eight manufacturing plants and over 30 products including bleaches, cleaners, powder detergents, liquid laundry soaps, fabric softeners and dishwashers.

One of its corporate values is to generate sustainable growth based on best practices of social responsibility, striving to protect the environment and make more efficient use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information visit http://www.alenusa.com/.

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PinalenProducts.

Curing Children's Cancer Fund:

The mission of the Curing Children's Cancer Fund is to find a cure for childhood cancer by providing financial support for some of the country's and the world's leading pediatric cancer researchers. To donate please visit http://www.Clean2Cure.com/.

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Whiteflash Launches HD Video for Loose Diamonds

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced this week that it is adding High Definition 360 degree video to their website for their in-house loose diamonds.

Whiteflash is best known for their A CUT ABOVE(R) super ideal diamonds, which are considered among the finest diamonds in the world with proven light performance at the top of the scale. Currently posted to each diamond detail page on their website are actual photos and a collection of light performance images along with laboratory reports pertaining to all critical aspects of quality. Video will add a new dimension enabling the website visitor to understand the full beauty and light handling potential of these precision cut diamonds.

With hundreds of certified ideal cut diamonds in stock it will take several months to fully implement this initiative. In the words of Eliezer Eber Whiteflash COO, "We are excited to add a significant additional piece of information to our diamond catalogue. We have always provided all the key diagnostics on our ideal and superideal diamonds. We believe a comprehensive set of information is necessary for shoppers to fully understand a diamond. Now customers can experience how all that clinical data translates to dynamic beauty by seeing the actual diamond in high definition video."

Each diamond listed on the website will have a magnified diamond image, ASET and Ideal Scope light performance images, and high definition video. In the case of round diamonds in the A CUT ABOVE(R) and Expert Selection categories, the detail pages also feature a Hearts and Arrows view to demonstrate optical precision. The Whiteflash website features a page dedicated to understanding diamond light performance images, and a new page has been created specifically for understanding the new diamond video capability.

Whiteflash enjoys a national and international reputation for top quality products, information, and customer care. In addition to serving a remote audience through their robust e-commerce website, their Sugar Land showroom now serves a growing Houston area clientele and offers a full line of designer engagement rings by top brands including Verragio, Simon G, Ritani, Danhov, Vatche and Benchmark. Whiteflash is a member of the prestigious American Gem Society and winner of the 2015 BBB Pinnacle Award, the top honor for the Greater Houston area - the fourth largest market in America.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the "Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry store located in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas. Whiteflash is a proud member of the American Gem Society.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

VIDEO - clip shows the diamond rotating under a combination of hard and soft lighting: https://youtu.be/5QOkHQFHYPg .

Twitter: @Whiteflash

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Brian Gavin Diamonds Introduces Brian Gavin Yellow

HOUSTON, Texas, July 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renowned international jeweler, Brian Gavin Diamonds, introduces its newest luxury collection, Brian Gavin Yellow(TM), a line featuring certified fancy yellow diamonds set in left or right hand ring settings. These beautiful diamonds are set in platinum, 18K white gold or 14K white gold.

The e-commerce diamond retailer, which takes its name from founder, Brian Gavin, often referred to online by his followers as "Brian the Cutter," is best known for its signature Hearts and Arrows cut and specializes in offering a perfectly proportionally cut stone to guarantee a Sure Sparkle(R).

As a fifth generation cutter who is constantly improving and expanding upon his offerings to diamond connoisseurs, as well as those new to the market, Brian Gavin wanted to introduce something luxurious and rare to his website. After researching his customers' preferences he felt a fancy yellow diamond was ideal for his following, which is largely comprised of buyers that place a high value on possessing the top tier in diamonds, such as these canary stones that have become the most sought after of the fancy stones.

The fancy yellow diamonds are being sourced from a supply that is primarily mined in South Africa and Russia and is consistent in its performance of high quality yellow diamonds. The supply the jeweler is using is the best in the world. While the Brian Gavin Signature Diamonds are graded on cut, the fancy diamonds in Brian Gavin Yellow(TM) are graded on their performance of intensity in color.

The fancy yellow diamonds are available in cushion, radiant, round and princess cuts and are mounted in a variety of ring settings, including custom designs. The beautifully cut stones are offered in solitaire, halo, double halo, and three pronged settings with the center stone ranging from 0.5ct to 10.5cts. Each ring makes a statement and can be worn as either an engagement ring or a cocktail ring.

"At Brian Gavin Diamonds, we are constantly raising the bar of excellence and expanding our line, while consistently offering exceptionally cut diamonds to our customers, and Brian Gavin Yellow is no exception," said Gavin. "Our customers appreciate fine craftsmanship and exceptional stones, and our Yellow collection allows us to offer a new product with the high standards our Brian Gavin Signature collection possesses, but with the ideal color performance a high quality fancy diamond is coveted for."

For additional information on Brian Gavin Yellow(TM), please visit http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/ or contact Allie Danziger at (713) 225-0880 or allie@integrateagency.com.

Brian Gavin Diamonds has been setting the standard of excellence in the diamond industry since Brian the Cutter started the business in response to the public's demand for his quality of super ideal cut high performing diamonds in 2009. Brian Gavin Diamonds' Signature Collection diamonds are in a class above the rest, offering customers its patented cushion and round cuts, as well as the Brian Gavin Blue(R) collection and Signature Princess Cut, sold exclusively across the world on its e-commerce site, as well as in its Houston-area showroom.

Twitter: @DannyGavin

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CLORALEN, Ensueno, Pinalen and Pinol donated $25,000 to help find a cure for childhood cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second consecutive year, AlEn USA joins forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers.

"Our commitment goes beyond developing the most innovative and efficient household cleaners for consumers, we are also committed to the community and to help find a cure for childhood cancer," said Alfonso M. Garcia Munoz, CEO of AlEn USA.

Thanks to foundations like Curing Children's Cancer Fund and to brands like CLORALEN(R), Ensueno(R), Pinalen(R) and Pinol(R) who created the campaign "Clean to Cure(TM)," thousands of dollars have been raised and donated since 2013. The results of the cutting-edge research are shared with physicians around the world and benefit the children under their care.

About AlEn USA:

AlEn USA is the North American subsidiary of one of the most recognized companies in the household cleaning industry in Mexico: Industrias AlEn. Since its beginning in 1949, Industrias AlEn has pioneered the development of well-known consumer brands that have been able to breed strong heritage in the Mexican market. Brands such as Cloralex(R) (CLORALEN(R) in the U.S.) and Pinol(R).

One of its corporate values is to generate sustainable growth based on best practices of social responsibility, striving to protect the environment and make more efficient use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information please visit http://www.alenusa.com/ .

Curing Children's Cancer Fund:

The mission of the Curing Children's Cancer Fund is to find a cure for childhood cancer by providing financial support for some of the country's and the world's leading pediatric cancer researchers. To donate please visit http://www.Clean2Cure.com/ .

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Whiteflash Named 2014 BBB Winner of Distinction

HOUSTON, Texas, May 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, was honored this week by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for excellence in quality control, customer service and customer satisfaction. Named a 2014 Winner of Distinction among all the retail jewelers in the greater Houston area, Whiteflash has now received high honors from the BBB for nine years in a row and maintains an A+ rating.

BBB members are judged on several areas of performance including customer care, product quality, education, and innovation. Whiteflash received high marks for an outstanding record of customer satisfaction as reflected in the thousands of Whiteflash reviews found on the internet from customers all over the world. A CUT ABOVE(R) super ideal diamonds, available exclusively at Whiteflash, are considered among the finest diamonds in the world with proven light performance and exceptional beauty.

An overriding commitment to the customer experience has always been at the core of the Whiteflash philosophy and drives the company in the quality of its products as well as the information, education, expert guidance, and above all, customer care it provides.

Vera Wages has been head of Customer Service at Whiteflash for 11 years and puts it this way: "I personally love being part of the joy that our customers experience with our products. And it is very rewarding to help smooth out any rough spots for them to ensure a joyful resolution."

Whiteflash CEO Debi Wexler adds, "Our company core values really define how we go about serving our customers, our trading partners and our employees. As our mantra indicates, it's all about delivering a Brilliant Experience. We are certainly proud to have been recognized again this year by the BBB with another Award for Excellence."

Whiteflash continues to evolve and expand. In addition to the international reach of their robust e-commerce site, their Sugar Land showroom now serves a growing Houston area clientele and offers a full line of designer engagement rings by top brands including Tacori, Verragio, Simon G, Ritani, Mark Schneider, Vatche and Benchmark. The Whiteflash store was also recently awarded membership in the prestigious American Gem Society.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the "Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry showroom located in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas. Whiteflash is a proud member of the American Gem Society.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

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* Photo Caption: COO Eliezer Eber and VP Bryan Boyne receive BBB award on behalf of Whiteflash.

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Whiteflash Becomes Simon G. Reseller

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., internationally acclaimed retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced today that they have become an authorized reseller for top jewelry design company Simon G.

Well known for their A CUT ABOVE(R) Hearts and Arrows diamonds, Whiteflash now offers the full line of Simon G Engagement Rings and Simon G Wedding Rings, as well as the complete line of innovative and fashion forward Simon G jewelry creations.

Whiteflash maintains a Houston area showroom located in Sugar Land, Texas, approximately 15 minutes southwest of the famed Galleria shopping center. Customers will also be able to shop for Simon G designs on the state-of-the-art Whiteflash website, as well as place special orders for any model available from the designer.

Simon G is a leader in the field of fine jewelry design and was founded by Simon Ghanimian, a talented and energetic jewelry designer who emigrated from Beirut to Los Angeles 32 years ago to launch his jewelry business. Having developed a reputation for world-class design, outstanding quality, and excellent customer service, the Simon G brand has risen to the highest echelons in the competitive field of designer jewelry.

Bridal jewelry is at the heart of the Simon G line, with engagement rings and wedding bands that range from sleek and classic to dramatic and intricate. Metal choices include platinum and three colors of gold. White gold is alloyed with palladium in order to make it hypo-allergenic. In addition to the timeless allure of yellow gold, Simon G is making quite a name for themselves with their pink gold offerings which are trending up in a big way. For customization of catalogue designs as well as to accommodate customers looking for something entirely different, Simon G offers a custom design service available by special request.

Whiteflash is proud to welcome Simon G to its all-star lineup of top jewelry designers including Tacori, Verragio, Ritani, Vatche, Mark Schneider and Benchmark.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a member of the American Gem Society specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the "Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry showroom located in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

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Whiteflash Recertified for ISO 9000

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., international retailer of ideal diamonds and fine designer engagement rings, announced today that they have been recertified for ISO 9000 for the third consecutive year. International Standards Organization (ISO) certification requires documented and audited practices promoting top level quality control and continual improvement. Whiteflash is one of very few retail jewelers in the world to be certified for ISO 9000.

In addition to producing and selling products of very high dollar value, the diamond engagement rings that Whiteflash delivers are of utmost emotional importance to their customers. Quality control is therefore a critical element for success. A CUT ABOVE(R) super ideal diamonds, available exclusively at Whiteflash, attract customers from all over the world. The expectation of top quality naturally extends to the jewelry into which these extraordinary diamonds are set.

In the words of Whiteflash COO Eliezer Eber, "We cater to a clientele that includes the most knowledgeable diamond and jewelry buyers in the world. Adopting the principles of ISO 9000 in our business has been instrumental to our success. It provides us a roadmap for capturing efficiencies, building our team, and consistently delivering a brilliant experience to our customers and vendors alike."

Whiteflash CEO, Debi Wexler adds, "Through implementation of ISO 9000 we underscore our mission to provide exceptional service and quality to each and every customer with each and every touch. We understand that the success of our business is inextricably tied to customer satisfaction"

Having first achieved ISO certification in 2010, Whiteflash successfully passed annual surveillance audits in 2011 and 2012 thus maintaining certification for three consecutive years. The 2013 audit was the thorough re-certification review conducted every three years. Each year businesses are expected to demonstrate continued improvement of their systems and to document their successes. Measures of success include shortened processing and delivery times, reduction in non-conformities, and a higher customer satisfaction rate. Whiteflash seeks feedback from visitors directly through a customer survey available on their website and by requesting surveys from each customer at a point ten days after delivering an order.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a full scale jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the "Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.

Whiteflash a member of the American Gem Society and winner of the Better Business Bureau's Pinnacle Award for 2012 as top retail jeweler in the greater Houston area. The Whiteflash retail store is located in Sugar Land, Texas, just a few miles southwest of Houston's famed Galleria Shopping center.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

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Whiteflash Store Approved for Membership in American Gem Society

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., a leading retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced today that their retail store has been granted membership in the prestigious American Gem Society. Recognized for the success of their first retail store, and for a continued reputation for excellence in the domestic and international jewelry market, Whiteflash joins an organization comprised of some of the finest jewelers in the world.

As a pioneer and leader in the e-commerce channel of the fine jewelry industry on the strength of their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal diamond brand, Whiteflash firmly established themselves in traditional marketing in 2012 with the opening of their first local store in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas, just 20 minutes southwest of the famed Galleria shopping center in Houston. The Whiteflash retail store is not only a showplace for top quality AGS and GIA certified diamonds, it is home to some of the finest designer engagement rings available including such brands as Tacori, Verragio, Ritani, Vatche, Mark Schneider and Benchmark.

Whiteflash specializes in diamonds of ultimate cut quality, and serves a sophisticated clientele with a strong preference for diamonds graded at the AGS Laboratories. As a longtime client and enthusiastic advocate of the scientifically rigorous light performance grading done at the AGSL, Whiteflash has published numerous articles on their state-of-the-art research and outstanding services, including a recent co-authored series detailing the procedures involved in diamond grading at the AGS Laboratories.

Whiteflash is honored to become a member of the American Gem Society. As a company dedicated to providing the consumer with the highest level of information, education and customer care, Whiteflash core values are perfectly in line with the aspirations and guiding principles of the AGS where integrity, education and consumer protection are paramount.

In the words of Whiteflash CEO Debi Wexler, "Over the years we have developed great admiration and appreciation for the talented people and outstanding work done at the AGS Lab. We are delighted to be joining the American Gem Society as members, and we look forward to making significant contributions to furthering the goals of AGS and our fellow retailers."

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry showroom located in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas.

Serving a national and international audience through a robust e-commerce website, Whiteflash has been a pioneer in bringing the diamond and jewelry industry into the internet age by providing consumers with in-depth technical knowledge, expansive selection, competitive pricing and comprehensive assurance.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

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Photo Caption: Whiteflash Houston Jewelry Showroom.

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