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Ndex Systems launches a significant breakthrough in consolidating data for reporting to clients on investment, fixed indexed annuity and insurance accounts

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ndex Systems today announced the launch of a major enhancement in its ability to generate consolidated reports for portfolios that include indexed annuities and insurance accounts. Now financial advisors can generate consolidated reports to include both market-based investment accounts as well as detailed information on annuity and insurance contracts.

The system supports reporting, from a single portal, on all data including lifetime income benefits, death benefits, riders and other values unique to annuity and insurance contracts.

"Now reports to clients with both investments as well as annuities and insurance will be easy to produce and deliver a more complete financial picture," said John Larson, Principal at Ndex Systems U.S.

To learn more visit:
https://www.ndexsystemsusa.com/ndex-video and
https://www.ndexsystemsusa.com/annuity-and-insurance-reporting

About Ndex Systems U.S.:

Ndex Systems U.S. has partnered with Ndex Systems, Canada to deliver a very comprehensive and cost-effective portfolio management system. Ndex Systems was founded in 1999 and services over 11,000 advisors and $130B in AUM throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Ndex Systems platform consolidates data from and supports over 136 direct custody feeds and 4600 financial institutions. Learn more: https://www.ndexsystemsusa.com/.

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/rGzk0pYCT6E

Ndex Systems U.S. today announced the launch of a major enhancement in its ability to generate consolidated reports for portfolios that include indexed annuities and insurance accounts. Now financial advisors can generate consolidated reports to include both market-based investment accounts as well as detailed information on annuity and insurance contracts.

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

Levy Konigsberg LLP Wins $43.1 Million Lung Cancer Verdict in Tobacco and Asbestos Exposure Case

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Late Friday afternoon, on October 12, 2018, a jury in Boston awarded $43.1 million dollars in a historic lung cancer trial involving both tobacco and asbestos claims. The case began in June of 2015 when Levy Konigsberg LLP, and its co-counsel Shepard Law, filed the case on behalf of Louis E. Summerlin and his wife Joanna M. Summerlin, against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (“Reynolds”), Philip Morris USA, Inc. (“Philip Morris”) and numerous companies who manufactured and sold asbestos-containing products with which Mr. Summerlin worked as a brake mechanic. (*Note 1)

Before his death in October 2015, Mr. Summerlin gave sworn, videotaped testimony in the case, which was presented to the jury during trial. Mrs. Summerlin continued the action on behalf of herself and the Estate of Mr. Summerlin. Prior to trial, four companies against whom asbestos-related claims were brought settled the claims against them. The case proceeded to trial beginning on September 7, 2018 against Reynolds and Phillip Morris (the companies who manufactured and sold the cigarettes Mr. Summerlin smoked) as well as Hampden Automotive Sales Corporation (“Hampden”), a manufacturer of asbestos-containing brakes that Mr. Summerlin used in the late 1950s through early 1960s.

The jury heard evidence that Mr. Summerlin began smoking as a teenager in the late 1950s, before warnings were put on cigarette packs. When Mr. Summerlin first tried smoking he coughed and gagged on the smoke. But he then tried a menthol cigarette which -- due to the anesthetic properties of menthol – was easy for Mr. Summerlin to inhale which led to Mr. Summerlin becoming a daily cigarette smoker. The jury heard testimony from multiple expert witnesses regarding Mr. Summerlin’s 50-plus year addiction to menthol cigarettes (including Kool, Salem and Marlboro Menthol), as well as his unsuccessful attempts to quit using smoking cessation aids such as nicotine gum, the nicotine patch and a prescription drug (Chantix). At trial the Plaintiff called experts in a variety of specialties including: nicotine addiction, health behavior, tobacco industry conduct, history, industrial hygiene, and occupational and environmental medicine.

After a 5 week trial, the jury deliberated for over 23 hours during the course of 4 days, before rendering a verdict against Reynolds, the maker of the menthol cigarettes (Kool and Salem) that Mr. Summerlin smoked from the late 1950s through the mid-1980s. The jury found Reynolds liable on all 5 counts: breach of implied warranty of merchantability (defective design and inadequate warning); negligence (negligent design and failure to adequately warn) and fraud. The jury awarded $5.3 million for Mr. Summerlin’s pain and suffering, $3.5 million for Mrs. Summerlin’s “loss of consortium”, $4.3 in wrongful death damages, for a total of $13.1 million in compensatory damages.

The jury also found that Reynolds was “grossly negligent” and acted “maliciously, willfully, wantonly or recklessly” in causing Mr. Summerlin’s lung cancer, and awarded $30 million in punitive damages. Although the jury found that Philip Morris and Hampden breached the implied warranty of merchantability in selling “defective” products, the jury determined that these breaches were not a “substantial contributing factor” in causing Mr. Summerlin’s lung cancer, resulting in a defense verdict in favor of these two companies.

The case was tried by Jerome H. Block, partner at Levy Konigsberg LLP, and Michael Shepard, founding partner of Boston-based Shepard Law. The trial team also included Robert Ellis and Amber Long (Levy Konigsberg) and Michael McCann and Erika O’Donnell (Shepard Law). Mr. Block commented on the verdict, stating: “Throughout the trial Reynolds and its co-defendants attempted to avoid responsibility by blaming Mr. Summerlin, despite his severe addiction to menthol cigarettes. We are gratified that the jury determined that Reynolds’ outrageous conduct not only caused Mr. Summerlin’s lung cancer, but recognized the significant damages suffered by the Summerlin family and the need to punish Reynolds with punitive damages.”

About Levy Konigsberg LLP:
Levy Konigsberg LLP is a national trial law firm based in New York City that has won numerous ground-breaking verdicts and settlements over the last four decades. Partner Jerome “Jerry” Block has won numerous verdicts in both tobacco and asbestos litigation. This is Mr. Block’s third consecutive multi-million dollar verdict against a tobacco company on behalf of a plaintiff who developed lung cancer after beginning smoking as a teenager in the 1950s or 1960s. For more information, please visit https://www.levylaw.com/.

(*Note 1) Joanna M. Summerlin, Individually and as Executor of the Estate of Louis E. Summerlin, Docket No. 15-5255 (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Superior Court).

On October 12, 2018, a jury in Boston awarded $43.1 million dollars in a historic lung cancer trial involving both tobacco and asbestos claims. The case began in June of 2015 when Levy Konigsberg LLP, and its co-counsel Shepard Law, filed the case on behalf of Louis E. Summerlin and his wife Joanna M. Summerlin, against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company ("Reynolds"), Philip Morris USA, Inc. ("Philip Morris") and numerous companies who manufactured and sold asbestos-containing products with which Mr. Summerlin worked as a brake mechanic.

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

Moduline Cabinets Chosen by the New York Yacht Club American Magic Racing Team

BROCKTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Moduline Cabinets, a leading high-alloy aluminum cabinet manufacturer, was recently chosen by the New York Yacht Club American Magic racing team to outfit their work containers. The team is a combination of The New York Yacht Club and Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association. They will compete in the upcoming 36th America's Cup in New Zealand in 2021.

"We chose Moduline Cabinets to be installed in our containers because of the high quality, durability, weight, and looks of the customizable aluminum cabinet systems," said a representative of the yacht racing team.

Moduline Cabinets make the perfect choice for stationary or mobile work environments. The cabinets are lightweight for transport in the yacht containers, trailers, and mobile vehicles. Since they are lightweight, the gross vehicle weight (GVW) is reduced, improving gas mileage.

The design and construction of the high-alloy aluminum cabinets make them as strong, or stronger, than many steel cabinets available on the market. Aluminum keeps the overall weight to a minimum while also being corrosion resistant. This added benefit of aluminum makes them the right choice for any marine environment.

Moduline Cabinets are proudly made in the USA out of high-alloy aluminum. The engineering and precise workmanship reflects in the high quality cabinets, tool boxes, and accessories. We guarantee our cabinets and products to last a lifetime.

"We have seen a huge upswing in orders from yacht racing teams from around the globe and are very honored that a team like Bella Mente Quantum Racing has chosen our cabinets for their containers. We look forward to a long relationship with Bella Mente Quantum Racing and becoming more involved with the yacht racing industry in the coming years," said Tim Cass, Sales and Marketing Manager for Moduline Cabinets.

Moduline Cabinets has built high-alloy aluminum cabinet systems for almost 30 years. Their primary focus started with the auto racing industry. Since the company's beginning, other industries have sought their cabinet systems. Now, Moduline Cabinets serves almost every industry from garage and shop organization, to marine, aviation, education, and many more industries in-between.

See more information about Moduline Cabinets and our products at https://www.modulinecabinets.com/.

We offer a complimentary design consultation and quote with our Get Started form at https://www.modulinecabinets.com/get-started/

About Moduline Cabinets:

Moduline Cabinets is a premier designer and manufacturer of quality, American-made modular aluminum storage cabinets. Applications include residential homes and garages, vehicles, trailers, commercial and industrial shops, and car dealerships. Moduline Cabinets provides high-quality aluminum cabinet solutions for car enthusiasts and professionals for over 25 years. Our designer appearance enhances garages and shops, and our cabinets stand up against the daily rigors of any environment.

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Moduline Cabinets, a leading high-alloy aluminum cabinet manufacturer, was recently chosen by the New York Yacht Club American Magic racing team to outfit their work containers. The team is a combination of The New York Yacht Club and Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association. They will compete in the upcoming 36th America's Cup in New Zealand in 2021.

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

Clean PVC Certification Announced for PVC-Based Products

ANDOVER, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Clean PVC LLC, an environmental consulting organization, today announced the launch of its Clean PVC(R) Certification program. The program identifies flooring, wallcovering, upholstery, and other PVC-based products that have been found safe via REACH compliance for use in sustainable building projects. REACH is a regulation adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from risks posed by chemicals.

To become Clean PVC Certified, products must pass testing confirming they have less than 0.1 percent by product weight of any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) authorized on the REACH Candidate List.

Clean PVC+(TM) Certified products contain bio-based plasticizers or no plasticizers and are also phthalate-free. Testing is performed by SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.

A Clean PVC Certified or Clean PVC+ Certified label lets architects and designers quickly distinguish products containing the safest forms of PVC from those that may not. Flooring manufacturers such as Shannon-Teknoflor and Upofloor-Kahrs indicate that their Clean PVC-Certified products have been more readily specified than similar products.

Learn more about Clean PVC(R) Certification and its benefits at: http://cleanpvc.org/.

Clean PVC LLC of Andover, Massachusetts is a private, environmental consulting organization unaffiliated with any company, trade group or association. It assists manufacturers in certifying that their PVC-based products are safe for use in sustainable building projects.

Clean PVC LLC
68 Park Street
Andover, MA 01810
888-877-4413
cleanpvc.org

Clean PVC is a registered trademark in the U.S., Canada, and the European Union. Trademark pending in Japan, and China.

Clean PVC LLC, an environmental consulting organization, today announced the launch of its Clean PVC(R) Certification program. The program identifies flooring, wallcovering, upholstery, and other PVC-based products that have been found safe via REACH compliance for use in sustainable building projects. REACH is a regulation adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from risks posed by chemicals.

Related link: http://cleanpvc.org/

Advalent Launches Network 360 to Drive Multi-Dimensional Provider Performance in Value-Based Care Contracting

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Advalent, a market-leading healthcare technology company focusing on payer solutions announced today the launch of a new network contracting and analytics product - Network 360(TM). Designed for payers and risk bearing healthcare providers, Network 360 is a breakthrough analytics platform that analyzes network, enables value-based contracting, and manages both upside and downside risk.

The new SaaS, cloud-based platform facilitates multi-dimensional provider performance assessment across quality, risk score adjustment (RAF) accuracy, cost, care and utilization to drive both short-term and long-term financial and clinical improvements in a format that is finally easy to use, understand, take action on.

Network 360(TM) proprietary analytical models enable decision makers to analyze network adequacy and assess overall population risk to devise the right value-based contracting and downstream provider arrangements to enable high performing provider collaboration programs. The platform's architecture leverages advanced bi-directional EMR connectors that not only consume EMR data, (in CCD/HL7/FHIR formats) but feeds actionable member insights into a provider's daily workflow.

The platform manages provider attribution and analyzes population/panel/member costs. It also utilizes trends, such as applicable risk and quality measures (RAF, HEDIS, and STARs) to create optimized care plan variations to assist providers in closing gaps and improving their overall performance.

"We are pleased to be one of the first healthcare technology companies to unlock the actionable insights required for plans to effectively and impactfully make the transition from fee for service to fee for value," said Brian Lichtlin CEO of Advalent.

"At Advalent, we believe that successful value-based programs hinge on a contracting team's ability to easily understand and target the provider characteristics that drive successful outcomes at reasonable prices in any region, for any specialty, and for any patient demographic group By finally delivering a tool that network contracting teams love, that also supports providers in care improvement, Advalent empower plans across the country to not only pay for value, but to create (nurture) it."

"With increased focus on value based contracting whether due to emerging MIPS/MACRA guidelines on the CMS end or the programs undertaken by leading private payers and health systems, it is extremely important for payers and provider groups to identify actionable ways to measure and improve provider performance," said Dr. Phani Kallakuri, Senior Medical Director. "Network360 allows holistic provider/network evaluation and provides ways to significantly improve network efficiencies by leveraging top performers and supporting low-performers through the right provider collaboration strategies."

The availability of Network 360(TM) platform will give providers more inclination to evolve from fee-for-service payment models to value-based care contracts. In fact, a recent study from Quest Diagnostics found 87 percent of physicians say they are likely to use a tool that provides on-demand, real-time, patient-specific data to identify gaps in quality, risk and utilization as well as medical history insight within clinical workflow. Network 360 gives analytical insights and develops actions plans to address these variations across members, providers and facilities (*Note 1).

About Advalent:
Advalent was founded in 2013 with the mission to advance core-administration technology used by Payer, Payviders and ACOs to compete in value-based care. They have created flexible, easy-to-use solutions that enable payers with the automation needed to increase operational efficiencies across multiple lines of business including Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Commercial Risk. Advalent has created a platform-as-a-service for the most complex value-based products to respond in real-time as the industry continues its push towards value-based care. More information: https://www.advalent.com/

(*Note 1) http://newsroom.questdiagnostics.com/2017-06-06-New-Study-Physicians-Lack-the-Right-Tools-to-Close-Costly-Gaps-in-Healthcare

Advalent, a market-leading healthcare technology company focusing on payer solutions announced today the launch of a new network contracting and analytics product - Network 360(TM). Designed for payers and risk bearing healthcare providers, Network 360 is a breakthrough analytics platform that analyzes network, enables value-based contracting, and manages both upside and downside risk.

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

Carpe Diem Technologies Receives Grant for Nanoimprinted Lithography (NIL) Next-generation Tech

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Carpe Diem Technologies, Inc. (Carpe Diem) is the recipient of $2.1 of $7 million in new Advanced Manufacturing Awards (M2I2) announced by Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker on July 12, 2018. The company received the award to help establish it as the hub of a Massachusetts-based national ecosystem for the development and mass production of nanoimprinted microstructures for flexible hybrid electronic and large area high volume applications.

These microstructures can:
* cause materials to repel water, bacteria and/or dirt,
* help capture or guide photons for optics, sensors or solar cells,
* enhance the performance of batteries (including high performance lithium ion),
* and finally, can define the electrical circuits and electronics on low-cost flexible substrates such as foil, paper and plastic.

Key Massachusetts members of the ecosystem include:

1. Carpe Diem Technologies, Inc. - Franklin, MA; New Bedford, MA
2. Rothtec - New Bedford, MA
3. Flexcon - Spencer, MA
4. Mack Technologies - Westford, MA
5. Xenon Corp - Wilmington, MA

The Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) is a state program that invests in emerging manufacturing projects.

The Carpe Diem grant provides capital for the manufacturing expansion required to support microstructure-enabled commercialization. Key is the expansion of Carpe Diem's nano seamless mastering capacity to higher volume for roll masters ranging from 6 inches to 1.6 meters wide.

In addition, this grant will provide Carpe Diem, Rothtec and Flexcon enhanced facilities and equipment, including a common metrology platform for working through the challenging nanometer dimensions.

The consortium of companies is active in several high-volume opportunities, and, as John S. Berg, CEO of Carpe Diem Tech, explained: "We are fortunate to have capable partners in a state where leadership has the vision to invest - together with America's Manufacturing Institutes - to make the critical difference in local and domestic manufacturing."

The efforts at Carpe Diem, Rothtec, Flexcon, and Mack Technologies are expected to create dozens of high-value manufacturing jobs.

"We've refined our nano-imprint capabilities for nearly a decade through our partnership with UMass Amherst Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing and Advanced Roll-to-Roll Facility," explains Berg. "This grant will allow us to complement that work with production capacity."

NextFlex (America's Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute), a San Jose-based organization formed in 2015 by the Department of Defense and the Flextech Alliance industrial trade group, supported Carpe Diem's proposal of a manufacturing ecosystem of NIL for flexible hybrid electronics, which they deemed strategically critical to America's future commercial and defense needs.

About Carpe Diem Technologies, Inc.:

Carpe Diem and its clients bring nano-enabled products to market with high-precision, high-volume manufacturing solutions.

The company works in the world of nanometers to microns, frequently on low-cost flexible substrates such as paper, plastic, and metal foils or web.

Carpe Diem's modular roll-to-roll system facilitates the development and production of nano-enabled printed electronics, microfluidics, meta materials and optical devices-utilizing the most advanced processes. The manufacturing system has the flexibility to change with customers' needs and as technology evolves.

From NIL with NIL mastering capability, to Spatial ALD. From printing to photolithography, with interferometric alignment and inspection. Carpe Diem's team, solutions, and approach power the new era of products and devices.

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

Carpe Diem Technologies, Inc. is the recipient of $2.1 of $7 million in new Advanced Manufacturing Awards (M2I2) announced by Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker on July 12, 2018.

Related link: https://carpediemtech.com/

Advalent Partners with Novus Healthcare to Close the Gap in Value-Based Care

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Advalent Corporation signed a partnership in early 2018 with Novus Healthcare to identify patients who could benefit from value-based care and implement that approach using Advalent's Value-Based Care Platform and Novus' population health management programs.

Together they provide preventative benefits to risk-bearing entities, such as ACO's, Payers, and Payviders who are moving into a value-based care model. Advalent's care management platform has hundreds of care plans to help patients manage living with chronic disease. Novus is the service arm that develops education and engagement to patients who are typically on Medicare living with two or more chronic diseases.

Their partnership drives home on preventative services, giving more information to physicians through analyzing claims data with Advalent's analytics algorithm to map conditions to specific care plans for patients, ultimately reducing crisis and acute care to give better outcomes to patient's healthcare. Together they piece together the complexities of the industry on both sides and create a massive opportunity to provide better health outcomes at lower costs.

"It is my pleasure to announce that Novus Healthcare's patient engagement and comprehensive assessment platform is now aligned with Advalent's analytics and technology," said Damon Kenton Ph.D., the CEO of Novus Healthcare. "We have been able to create a comprehensive turnkey solution that provides better data and information for the insures and care providers, while also reducing the burden on primary care providers allowing them more time for direct patient care and improving patient outcomes."

Currently there are 27 million Baby Boomers using Medicare who are living with two or more chronic diseases, and it is estimated to grow to 53 million people by 2020. With Advalent's ability to stratify members by using advanced analytics on financial and clinical data, they are able to map patient or members to condition/s specific care plans.

"Novus Healthcare is a contract preferred provider for physician practices, ACOs, and health plans in more than 15 states, enabling a strategic partnership with them to help make the switch for doctors to practice preventive measures and payers to continue their push towards value-based care," said Brian Lichtlin, CEO of Advalent.

"At Advalent, our data analytics platform enables us to identify the open care gaps a patient needs to close, and Novus has a team of Nurse Practitioners and care coordinators to help close care gaps, engage patients and reduce the primary care doctors non-reimbursable work load, allowing them to concentrate on direct patient care. Our care platform and claims administration technology creates better outcomes to reduce costs and provide better outcomes."

The partnership is a strong strategic fit, leveraging two innovative companies' respective strengths across these main areas:

* Chronic Care Management provides savings for Medicare patients because they use less inpatient and outpatient care. Their care is value-based through telehealth, chatbots, and AI.

* The average medical practice time spent providing clinical services is 1.32 hours annually. Currently it is 45 minutes less than the average per patient requires annually.

* Only 55 percent patients receive recommended preventative and chronic services.

* Average medical practice revenue impact with Novus $198,534.

* 86 percent of surveyed providers also said chronic care management would help their practice score higher on quality measure for value-based care models. Ref: https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/half-of-pcps-aware-of-medicare-reimbursement-for-chronic-care-mgmt

* CAQH found if health plans were able to effectively automate all their administrative transactions they could generate nearly $1.7 billion in savings annually. Payers and providers would experience the biggest returns by automating benefit eligibility determinations and moving them to an entirely electronic process.

* Patients with chronic illnesses do not routinely receive the care they need. Abundant research has demonstrated that individuals with chronic illnesses regularly receive substandard health care. (ix, CSG.Org) Ref: https://www.csg.org/knowledgecenter/docs/SOG03ChronicIllness.pdf

According to a survey of over 800 primary care physicians and Medicare patients, 84 percent of the providers said chronic care management services would improve care quality at their practice but are at a loss on how to provide these services in a cost-effective manner.

"The key to a successful care management platform and improved patient outcomes is having preventive care programs that engage patients to take a pro-active approach in their care and integrate the programs with seamless technology, Novus was looking for the right technology and analytics partner with user-friendly patient and provider integrations and Advalent has the best platform in the market place," added Lichtlin.

"Working together to create a comprehensive care platform and provide Chronic Care Management services seemed like a no brainer; our improved patient outcomes and reduced care expenses show I was right."

About Advalent:
Advalent was founded in 2013 with the mission to advance technology payers use to manage their complex businesses. They have created a flexible, easy-to-use product that connects the disparate systems that make healthcare reimbursement challenging. Advalent was able to create true care administration, for modern new products including the most complex value-based products. More information: https://www.advalent.com/.

About Novus Healthcare:
Novus Healthcare was founded in 2013 and is a national medical practice that collaborates with physician practices, ACO's and health plans. and specializes in comprehensive Annual Wellness Visits. The Novus Engage360 patient assessment fulfills all Medicare Annual Wellness Visit requirements, thoroughly documents ICD10, RAF/HCC coding, improves HEDIS outcomes and star ratings, identifies liabilities, closes non-reimbursable care gaps, performs necessary screenings, reduces medication errors and reduces non-reimbursable work-loads on practice providers by over 45 minutes per patient annually. More information: http://novushc.com/.

Advalent Corporation ('Advalent') signed a partnership in early 2018 with Novus Healthcare to identify patients who could benefit from value-based care and implement that approach using Advalent's Value-Based Care Platform and Novus' population health management programs.

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

Getting 100 percent off the grid – award winning state of the art Mark Richey Woodworking is nearing its goal

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The recent addition of Mark Richey Woodworking's 500-kW solar array marks the company's place as one of the greenest architectural millwork firms in the U.S. Mark Richey Woodworking (MRW) is a national model in manufacturing with the continual use of its 600-kilowatt wind turbine and solar array allowing the 130,000 square foot facility to operate entirely from renewable energy.

Most recently, MRW received a state award as an industry champion for its exceptional efforts to reduce pollution. Its unique biomass furnace - which heats the entire shop - achieves a 73% reduction in solid and universal waste generation according to the Toxic Use Reduction Institute (TURI).

One of the most unique aspects - and there are many - about the corporate culture of MRW is that Mark Richey sets the bar so high when it comes to sustainability that it is not unusual to find the accomplished mountaineer - who summited Mt. Everest in 1991 - comfortably situated at 290-feet above sea level cleaning the wind turbine himself.

Mark Richey and his wife Teresa founded MRW nearly 40 years ago and have always incorporated their renewable energy goals into its growth. Opening its doors for tours for school children and businesses reinforces the company's environmental commitment that has become a beacon for sustainable manufacturing.

"If a small manufacturing company in Newburyport, Massachusetts can do this so can the larger companies. Our hope for youth is that when kids are my age, sustainable manufacturing will become the norm and not the exception," said Mark Richey.

About Mark Richey Woodworking:

Mark Richey Woodworking crafts and installs custom architectural woodwork. Our work enhances the experience of performing arts centers, museums, corporate headquarters, academic institutions and restaurants across the country.

Mark Richey Woodworking is one of the greenest manufacturers in the country. Dedication to the art and craft of woodworking and to sustainability is the trademark of MRW.

For more information go to https://www.markrichey.com/ or write to pfullerton@markrichey.com or call (978) 499-3800.

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

SunBug Solar Becomes a Certified B Corporation

ARLINGTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- SunBug Solar, a local solar installer in Arlington, MA is proud to announce it is now a Certified B Corporation. In so doing, SunBug joins the global movement of people using business as a force for good. B Corps are important because they inspire all businesses to compete not only to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world.

Andrea Mitter-Burke, Director of Operations and Co-Owner at SunBug, is passionate about the mission and ramifications of becoming a B Corp. "I appreciate the holistic approach that is required to become a B Corp. The process helped us re-examine all realms of our business, from the work environment to civic engagement to environmental impact. We had to evaluate our habits, our goals, our inspirations - both the good and the bad - and realign and shape them. That's a good thing for any organization to do regularly, but the B Corp process provided a structure for us to do it thoroughly and thoughtfully."

Mike Ozog, a System Designer and Co-Owner at SunBug, was part of the team that worked through the demanding B Corp Certification process. "To get certified as a B Corp, you must exceed stringent social and environmental standards. As a solar integrator, the core work we do every day has a very direct and positive impact on the environment. We take it a step further through various initiatives; we set high standards regarding employee satisfaction and community involvement.

"We have over 15 employee co-owners, which we intend to continue increasing. We implemented policies to encourage employees to volunteer in our community and direct what charities SunBug donates to annually. Those are just a few of the many positive practices that helped us to get certified. With this framework in place, our goal now is to increase our impact every year."

Certified B Corporations meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. It's like Fair Trade certification but for the whole business, not just a bag of coffee (or USDA Organic certification, but not just for a carton of milk; or LEED certification, but not just for a building).

The performance standards B Corps meet are comprehensive, transparent and verified.

Unlike traditional corporations, Certified B Corporations are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions not only on their shareholders, but also on their stakeholders (e.g., workers, suppliers, community, consumers, and the environment).

About SunBug Solar:
SunBug Solar creates positive environmental and social impact by exemplifying their core values of responsiveness, resourcefulness, and reliability with their customers, within their industry, and among their teammates. Founded in 2009, SunBug has installed over a thousand solar systems across Massachusetts, from Great Barrington to Cape Cod.

The company designs and builds all types of solar systems, ranging in size from 1kW to over 1MW, including residential, commercial, carports, and ground-mounts. Their integrated approach-from initial education through consultative design to quality installation and ongoing support-has earned SunBug the highest reputation for customer service, and a host of satisfied residential and commercial customers.

For more information, please visit http://sunbugsolar.com/.

About B Corporations:
Certified B Corporations are leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good. They meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability and aspire to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. There are more than 2,000 Certified B Corporations in over 130 industries and 50 countries with 1 unifying goal - to redefine success in business.

About B Lab:
B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Its vision is that one day all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the Best for the World(r) and as a result society will enjoy a more shared and durable prosperity. B Lab drives this systemic change by:
1. Building a global community of Certified B Corporations who meet the highest standards of verified, overall social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability;
2. Promoting Mission Alignment using innovative corporate structures like the benefit corporation to align the interests of business with those of society and to help high impact businesses be built to last;
3. Helping tens of thousands of businesses, investors, and institutions Measure What Matters, by using the B Impact Assessment and B Analytics to manage their impact -- and the impact of the businesses with whom they work -- with as much rigor as their profits;
4. Inspiring millions to join the movement through compelling story-telling by B the Change Media.

For more information, visit: www.bcorporation.net, www.bimpactassessment.net, www.b-analytics.net and www.benefitcorp.net.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/V-VFZUFJwt4

SunBug Solar, a local solar installer in Arlington, MA is proud to announce it is now a Certified B Corporation. In so doing, SunBug joins the global movement of people using business as a force for good. B Corps are important because they inspire all businesses to compete not only to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world.

Related link: http://sunbugsolar.com/

Carpe Diem Technologies Issued Critical NIL Patent for VR, Holographic, Microfluidic, and Integrated Printed Electronic Devices

FRANKLIN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Carpe Diem Technologies has been issued Patent US9804488 for the production of products incorporating NIL features. The system is entitled "System and method for fabricating miniature structures on a flexible substrate."

"The key claims in this patent allow manufacturers to fabricate and align nano-imprinted features with little or no apparent visual contrast," explains John S. Berg, Carpe Diem's founder and CEO.

Alignment and assembly is an increasingly important and difficult requirement for products whose performance is predicated on low-cost materials and extreme precision. These integrated optical and electronic products can now be made on low-cost substrates such as plastic film, flexible glass or even paper.

The patent's key claims facilitate roll-to-roll or flexible panel manufacturing of very precise complex devices - inexpensively.

Products enabled run the gamut from startups to mature industries.

Applications include (partial list):
* Virtual reality headgear and displays
* Document security and counterfeit prevention
* Active medical device patches
* Advanced high consumer impact labels and packaging
* Low-cost ultrafiltration filters for liquids and gasses
* High-capacity printed batteries
* High-efficiency energy generation from solar and thermal sources.

About Carpe Diem Technologies:
Carpe Diem brings high-precision volume manufacturing solutions to mature industries and startups alike. The company works in the world of nanometers to microns, frequently on low-cost flexible substrates such as paper, plastic, and metal foils or web.

Carpe Diem's modular machine system is for the development and production of nano-enabled printed electronics, microfluidics, meta materials and optical devices utilizing the most advanced processes. The manufacturing system has the flexibility to change with customers' needs and as technology evolves.

From NIL with NIL mastering capability to Spatial ALD. From printing to photolithography, with interferometric alignment and inspection. Carpe Diem's team, solutions, and approach power the new era of products and devices.

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

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Carpe Diem Technologies has been issued Patent US9804488 for the production of products incorporating NIL features. The system is entitled 'System and method for fabricating miniature structures on a flexible substrate.'The patent's key claims facilitate roll-to-roll or flexible panel manufacturing of very precise complex devices - inexpensively.

Related link: https://carpediemtech.com/

Premiere Set for ‘Dead in the Water,’ a Film on the ‘Relentless Destruction’ of Ground Fishing Industry

ROCKPORT, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- A documentary film dealing with the devastating impacts of federal regulations on the lives of New England ground fishermen, "Dead in the Water," produced and directed by Rockport native and professional filmmaker David Wittkower, will be screened for the first time in public in Rockport, Massachusetts on Nov. 18.

"Dead in the Water" was two-and-a-half years in the making and is Wittkower's fifteenth documentary film.

The film was shot in different coastal towns and it features scenes and interviews with area fishermen, their spouses and other family members; advocates for fishermen; elected officials; and community activists.

"This film opens the doors for the world to see how difficult and dangerous the life of a fisherman is," said John Bell, a former three-term mayor of Gloucester (2002-08). "On top of that, the impact of misguided federal regulations on fishermen has never been presented as powerfully as it is in 'Dead in the Water.' This film packs a real punch. It stays with you long after you've seen it."

Wittkower, a graduate of the American Film Institute as a cinematographer, who's been living and working in Los Angeles since 1981, describes "Dead in the Water" as an examination of "the relentless destruction of the New England ground fishing industry through government regulations, bad science, and the growing, but mistaken, belief that everything has been overfished and there aren't any fish left in the oceans."

The idea for the film came from a casual conversation he had on a sidewalk in Gloucester three years ago. "I was back in Rockport on a visit and I drove into Gloucester and noticed there were very few fishing boats in the harbor," Wittkower said. "I asked someone, 'Where's the fleet?' and he said, 'What fleet? The fleet's been dwindling for years, and this is what's left.'"

He started asking more questions about the plight of the town's fishermen and was soon directed to Angela Sanfilippo, the longtime president of the Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Association. Sanfilippo encouraged him when he raised the possibility of telling the story of the vanishing fleet of ground fishing boats and their crews on film.

"I could see that David was sincerely interested in this topic," said Sanfilippo, "and I quickly figured out he had the skills and track record to make a serious documentary on it, a film that could generate a lot of interest, here and elsewhere."

The Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Association decided to help and support Wittkower as much as possible. "The first time I saw the rough cut of 'Dead in the Water,' I knew we had done the right thing," said Sanfilippo. "This is something special."

One of the many friends and professional colleagues of Sanfilippo who appears in "Dead in the Water" is J.J. Bartlett, President of Fishing Partnership Support Services. He notes that physicians who have studied the physical and emotional effects upon ground fishermen of the changes in the industry "have concluded that 87 percent of them are suffering from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)."

Bartlett said, "When you watch 'Dead in the Water,' you'll understand why that's so. And you'll leave the theater wanting to tell your friends, 'You have to see this film.'"

The film also includes the song, "Gloucester Harbor Shore" by Grammy(R) Award winner, Paula Cole.

Following the premiere in Rockport on Nov. 18, Wittkower is planning a tour where he will show the film in multiple locations and to a variety of audiences. That tour will begin in Massachusetts, with subsequent showings likely in Boston and New Bedford, and will extend to Maine and other coastal states. Simultaneously, he will be trying for a nationwide showing by getting the film on HBO, Netflix or Amazon.

"Dead in the Water" is Wittkower's fifteenth documentary film. He has won many awards for his work, including one from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for a film he did on Lane Frost, a famous rodeo bull rider who was accidentally killed at a riding event. He's hoping now that "something better than an award" will come from his latest project.

Said Wittkower, "I'm hoping to increase public support for U.S. fishermen. I want to help keep fishing jobs in this country. If 'Dead in the Water' can do that, I'd be pretty happy."

The film was recently accepted as Official Selections into the Depth of Field International Film Festival competition under three categories: Documentary, Direction and Cinematography.

A trailer of the film can be seen at: https://youtu.be/RNGXvzBaamk

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dead-in-the-Water-The-Documentary-268307836700878/

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A documentary film dealing with the devastating impacts of federal regulations on the lives of New England ground fishermen, "Dead in the Water," produced and directed by Rockport native and professional filmmaker David Wittkower, will be screened for the first time in public in Rockport, Massachusetts on Nov. 18.

Glenn Koenig Celebrates Release of his First Book, ‘A Man Wearing a Dress’

ARLINGTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- ARLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After three years of work, first time author Glenn Koenig is celebrating the publication of his first book, "A Man Wearing a Dress" (ISBN: 978-0998583303) now available from publisher Message Rain. He plans to host a book release party on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Robbins Library, 700 Mass. Ave., in Arlington center.

At the event, Koenig will sign copies of the book, read excerpts, and answer questions. The event is free of charge and the public is invited. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and refreshments will be served.

The book is primarily a memoir, but also includes an important section regarding the author's optimism in today's uncertain times.

"Looking at the big picture, I am very positive about where we're headed, even if it doesn't seem that way right now," Koenig says. "I think it's natural for people to feel a lot of anxiety these days, but I'm convinced that we're going to see our way through it." He has a strong belief that we make more progress through collaboration and mutual support than we do by blaming others.

Koenig is asking anyone interested in attending the event to please obtain a ticket by going to his web site - www.messagerain.com - selecting the "Appearances & Events" menu, and using the "Get Tickets" button to register.

The tickets are free, but he would like to get a head count in order to plan. Registered ticket holders will receive additional information regarding transportation and parking. For those unable to attend, the book is available at bookstores everywhere, as well as from online sellers.

A resident of Arlington for over 40 years, authoring a book represents a new stage in Koenig's life. Previously, his career included work as a software engineer, a video producer, and a technical writer. He has also devoted significant time to volunteering in Arlington, including sixteen years as an elected Town Meeting Member, serving on the Vision 2020 steering committee, and as the first president of ACMI, Arlington's Community Media studio.

"Some early reviews are coming in, and they're very positive, so I'm looking forward to a good turn out," says Koenig.

To learn more, visit: http://www.messagerain.com/books.

The book is available now at all major book sellers, Amazon, and select local bookstores in Massachusetts (see website for more information).

The author can be followed on Twitter @gckoenig and on Facebook under Message Rain.

Editorial note: the title case for the book is actually "a man wearing a dress" however is used in traditional initial caps for purposes of the news announcement.

After three years of work, first time author Glenn Koenig is celebrating the publication of his first book, "A Man Wearing a Dress" (ISBN: 978-0998583303) now available from publisher Message Rain. He plans to host a book release party on Nov. 14, 2017 at the Robbins Library, 700 Mass. Ave., in Arlington center.

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

Attorney Bernard Walsh Honors The Legacy Of America’s Most Famous Trial Lawyer At The Melvin M. Belli Society Seminar

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh from the Bradenton Florida office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, joined with fellow trial lawyers from around the United States in honoring the legacy of America's most famous trial lawyer, Melvin M. Belli.

Held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston Massachusetts, the 70th Annual Melvin M. Belli Society seminar drew prominent trial attorneys from around the country to honor and continue the legacy of legal icon Mel Belli. Founded in 1981, The Belli Society is a group of civil trial lawyers from many countries dedicated to preserving and enhancing Belli's legacy.

Widely considered to be one of the most influential trial lawyers in American history, Mel Belli has been called the "Father of Demonstrative Evidence" for his innovative methods of illustrating clients' injuries within the courtroom. Belli often used many objects to help the court understand the nature of his clients' injuries, including artificial legs, scale models, human skeletons, photography, actual vehicle and more devices to increase the understanding of the jury. Belli's methods have become best practice for representing clients in personal injury cases, and his multi-volume legal books Modern Trials is still considered the standard textbook on demonstrative evidence in trials.

Given in conjunction with the American Association of Justice Convention, the event featured more than 28 individual seminars from nationally recognized trial attorneys in a variety of issues related to representing clients in civil trial law. Attendees earned CLE (continuing legal education) credits required by many State Bar Associations.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this to say about attending the event, "Melvin M. Belli is one of the most important individuals that most people have never heard of. Belli's methods have shaped the way civil trial cases are represented in court to the great benefit of the American Justice system, and provide civil trial attorneys effective means of representing the rights of their clients.

"The Melvin M. Belli Society does important work in ensuring that the lessons learned and strides made in our civil court systems are not forgotten."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:
Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

Attorney Bernard F. Walsh from the Bradenton Florida office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, joined with fellow trial lawyers from around the United States in honoring the legacy of America's most famous trial lawyer, Melvin M. Belli.

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SunBug Solar Completes Solarize Campaign Out of New Western MA Office

WESTFIELD, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- SunBug Solar is proud to announce the completion of the sign-up phase of the Solarize Windsor, Cummington, Goshen and Worthington (Solarize Mass WCGW) initiative. Solarize Mass WCGW is part of a Solarize Mass, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the Green Communities Division of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) that encourages the adoption of small scale solar in Massachusetts communities.

Since its launch in 2011, 62 cities and towns have participated in Solarize Mass. This has led to the contracting of more than 3,500 new small-scale installations at homes and businesses, amounting to the installation of over 21.4 megawatts of solar power.

Solarize programs offer discounted solar installations to community members based on tiered pricing; the more people that sign up, the lower the price. Through the hard work of Solarize volunteers and the SunBug team, Solarize Mass WCGW surpassed the highest pricing tier, resulting in the lowest possible prices for all customers. Over the six-month timeframe, SunBug signed up 90 families representing 767kW of solar.

Aaron Simms, general manager of the SunBug Westfield Office, expressed his excitement, "We are ecstatic with the success of the program. We are especially grateful to the volunteer coaches of the Solarize program, the MassCEC, and most importantly the residents of Windsor, Cummington, Goshen and Worthington for their interest and enthusiasm for the program. We couldn't think of a better way to become part of our community in the western part of the state."

"The Solarize Mass program works because it leverages partnerships with communities across the Commonwealth to help facilitate the adoption of clean energy technologies," said MassCEC CEO Stephen Pike. "The effort and enthusiasm demonstrated by program volunteers and residents of the towns of Windsor, Cummington, Goshen and Worthington during this round were essential to this program's remarkable success."

Bill Adams, the volunteer Solar Coach for the town of Cummington, was equally thrilled with the success of the program. "When you combine the leadership of MassCEC and DOER with an award winning contractor like SunBug Solar and our impressive hilltown volunteers, it resulted in nothing less than a resounding success. Our residents embraced Solarize Mass WCGW knowing it was a clear win-win scenario for renewable energy and our carbon footprint. We couldn't have asked for more."

The 767kW of solar installed through this program will have a meaningful environmental impact. Every year, 767kW of solar on the grid will reduce CO2 emissions equivalent to driving over 760,000 miles in an average car. Over the 30-year life of the systems, they will avert the CO2 emissions equivalent to what nearly 9,000 acres of US forest can sequester in a year.

In addition to the environmental impact, these solar systems are going to be a significant financial boon for the families participating. In Massachusetts, residential solar PV systems have two compensation streams; savings from your electric bill, and compensation from the sale of Solar Renewable Energy Credits. Over the 30 year estimated lifespan of the PV systems, they are expected to generate over $9 Million for the families. What's more, this figure does not include ancillary financial benefits of solar, such as increased re-sale value of the home.

The Solarize campaign is based out of SunBug's new office in Westfield, Mass. In coordination with SunBug's headquarters in Arlington, the Westfield office is executing sales, operations, and installations for Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Berkshire Counties.

SunBug's expansion to the western part of the Commonwealth is an important step forward for a growing organization with strong Massachusetts roots. SunBug Westfield is the result of years of hard work and planning-both in terms of SunBug establishing itself as the highest rated solar installer in Eastern Massachusetts, and for the strategic timing and location of its new office and warehouse.

Founded in 2009, SunBug Solar is as a mission-driven organization-a company that seeks to simultaneously do right by the customer, the community, and the environment. Today, with 75 employees and over 1,000 solar installations throughout the Bay State, SunBug Solar is bringing its unparalleled reputation for quality and customer satisfaction westward. SunBug's commitment to service is recognized by independent industry watchers, including Angie's List, who has awarded SunBug their coveted Super Service Award every year since 2012, making SunBug the sole Massachusetts-based company to have won this award five years running.

More information, http://sunbugsolar.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ben Mayer
Ben.mayer[at]sunbugsolar.com
(617) 500-3935

SunBug Solar is proud to announce the completion of the sign-up phase of the Solarize Windsor, Cummington, Goshen and Worthington (Solarize Mass WCGW) initiative. Solarize Mass WCGW is part of a Solarize Mass, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the Green Communities Division of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) that encourages the adoption of small scale solar in Massachusetts communities.

WorldAPP Secures Financing Round to Fuel Growth

BRAINTREE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- WorldAPP, a leading provider of mobile data collection and process optimization software today announced that it has completed financing round with Providence-based Bay Capital Investment Partners. The transaction amount was not disclosed.

WorldAPP combines a powerful suite of data collection products with their expertise in inspections, audits, and surveys to design and develop mobile applications for enterprise-level clients. According to CEO Oleg Matsko, the new financing will be used to fuel growth strategy.

"This additional funding provides us with the financial strength and flexibility we need to aggressively grow our company while still advancing product capabilities," said Matsko. "We're particularly enthusiastic because we now have the added resources we need to achieve our growth goals while maintaining the exemplary service and support that our clients have come to expect."

Led by Matsko and CTO Alexander Zagvazdin, WorldAPP builds mobile Data Collection and Business Process Optimization applications for large organizations. Their flagship products, Form.com and Key Survey, are customized to meet enterprise needs and used to transform the flow of critical information and operating data between people, departments, and existing programs.

Gregory Mulligan, the managing Director of Bay Capital, notes that while WorldAPP has been in operation for 15 years, their steady growth puts them in a position to maximize the investment and take the company to the next level.

"WorldAPP has demonstrated impressive momentum and trajectory over the years," said Mulligan. "They've also built a reputation for providing first-to-market technologies and solutions with an exemplary level of customer support. We believe this investment will help them capitalize on their reputation, and achieve their goal to drive explosive growth in the coming years."

According to Matsko, Bay Capital's continued backing represents an unwavering commitment to the future of WorldAPP, and a strong belief in the company's strategy.

He continued, "We're thrilled to have a strong vote of confidence from Bay Capital, and encouraged to know that they share the same vision and passion we have for helping great companies run better."

About WorldAPP:

WorldAPP helps mid to large organizations improve how they collect, manage, and leverage data across the enterprise. Using our Software Platforms, Key Survey and Form.com, WorldAPP works hand-in-hand with customers to understand their needs, and configure complete solutions that integrate with their current IT systems and the way they do business. WorldAPP products are deployed by thousands of clients around the world including a large number of Fortune 500 companies.

Whether clients need to enhance data collection, improve operations, or ensure successful strategic initiatives, WorldAPP has the right technology, expertise, and "To Be of Service" mindset to ensure a successful, enterprise-wide implementation.

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

About Bay Capital Investment Partners:

Bay Capital Investment Partners was formed in 2007 to specifically address the capital needs of U.S. companies at the smaller end of the lower middle market, investing initially through BCA Mezzanine Fund, L.P. and subsequently through BCA Mezzanine Fund II, L.P. Each fund is licensed as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Bay Capital Investment Partners specifically addresses the capital needs of smaller U.S. companies by providing senior debt, subordinated debt, mezzanine capital and equity capital to facilitate acquisitions, management buyouts and to provide growth capital. For more information, please visit http://www.baycapllc.com/.

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WorldAPP, a leading provider of mobile data collection and process optimization software today announced that it has completed financing round with Providence-based Bay Capital Investment Partners. The transaction amount was not disclosed.

Knox Trail Council and Old Colony Council Approve Merger

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Following their respective Special Council Meetings, the Knox Trail Council and the Old Colony Council announced today the approval of their consolidation and merger to form a new Boy Scout Council. This new council will serve youth and young adults from the metrowest to southeastern Massachusetts.

"We're thrilled that our volunteer leaders voted to move forward with the merger plans of these two healthy councils. This creates a firm foundation for scouting to thrive in our region for years to come," said Knox Trail Council President Sherry Bowden.

Old Colony Council President Rob Hillman added, "We worked closely together getting to this point. We are now ready to take the next steps of building a new scouting council which will enhance the programs for our youth."

As a merger of equals a new name will be chosen for the combined council during 2017 which will carry forward the strong traditions of both councils and set the course for a united future.

The consolidation will result in more operating efficiency, thereby freeing up personnel and financial resources that can be reallocated to serve unit leaders, youth and their families. The scout offices in Canton and Marlborough will eventually be replaced by an office in a central location. Camps Nobscot, Resolute, and Squanto are key assets and all three camps will be retained and used by the new council.

The new council will serve over 11,000 young adults in 62 communities around Boston. Knox Trail Council serves 21 towns and cities across the metrowest from Newton to Stow to Westborough to Mendon. Old Colony continues south from the Knox Trail region, serving 41 communities in southeastern Massachusetts from Bellingham to Hull to Plymouth.

The new council will serve young adults with a full range of Boy Scout programs including: Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for boys and young men from kindergarten to age 18 and the co-ed Explorer and Venturing programs for young men and women in their teens. Currently there are 332 Boy Scout Troops, Cub Scout Packs, Explorer Posts, and Venture Crews across the 62 communities served by the new council.

To learn more about Knox Trail Council, visit: http://www.ktc-bsa.org/

To learn more about Old Colony Council, visit: http://www.oldcolonycouncil.org/

Following their respective Special Council Meetings, the Knox Trail Council and the Old Colony Council announced today the approval of their consolidation and merger to form a new Boy Scout Council. This new council will serve youth and young adults from the metrowest to southeastern Massachusetts.