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Capital Industries Shares the Top Reasons to Coat Industrial Floors

MATTITUCK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capital Industries, a leading non-slip floor coating manufacturer, works with industrial companies on selecting the right floor coating. After years of impact and daily use, floor coatings can wear down. Without the protective coating, industrial floors are easily damaged by foot and vehicle traffic.

Deteriorating floors can lead to workplace accidents and reduce productivity. By coating or recoating industrial floors, there are many advantages available with epoxy.

1. Safety

Preserve the safety of industrial locations by adding a non-slip epoxy floor coating. KwikBond's Retrax is unique because it is not only non-slip, but also provides traction when oil, grease, water, and ice spills on it. It is also USDA approved for meat and poultry plants.

2. Durable

Industrial warehouses see a lot of vehicle traffic from forklifts from day in and day out. Having a tough coating is essential to last against the frequent use. KwikBond's Repox FC is an advanced formula coating system that provides an extended life for heavy traffic applications.

3. Strong Adhesive

Having an excellent bond to concrete is important. With Repox-HB, it bonds to not only concrete, but also block, steel, wood and almost any other sound surface. This industrial floor coating is best used in areas where floors need to be washed.

KwikBond's Retrax bonds to concrete and almost any other surface, including metal, wood, terrazzo, tile, and slate. It has a high bonding action that can also provide durability over time.

Uses for Floor Coating

Using epoxy provides a high strength, durable, and stable coating for industrial floors.

Uses include:
* Steps
* Ramps
* Exits
* Catwalks
* Fire stairs
* Processing areas
* Entranceways
* Equipment
* Loading docks
* Marine docks
* Flat beds

Find our more information about KwikBond's industrial floor coating products by calling (631) 298-6300 or visiting http://www.kwikbond.com/.

About KwikBond:

Capital Industries, Inc. is a leading supplier of commercial and industrial concrete repair products. For over 30 years, we have proudly serviced contractors, factories, warehouses and distribution centers for industrial, institutional and commercial customers. We carry a full range of concrete repair materials, including those specifically designed for low temperature areas such as freezers and coolers. Our floor repair products are rapid hardening, allowing you to reopen repaired areas with minimal downtime. All of our products are designed to be used by in-house maintenance personnel and come with an ironclad 100% guarantee of satisfaction.

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Capital Industries, a leading non-slip floor coating manufacturer, works with industrial companies on selecting the right floor coating. After years of impact and daily use, floor coatings can wear down. Without the protective coating, industrial floors are easily damaged by foot and vehicle traffic.

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

Diligence Capital Advisors Sources Capital for Iconic South Jersey Swim Club

MARLTON, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Diligence Capital Advisors is excited to announce that it has sourced new capital investments for the Chartwell Swim Club, a legendary swim club and day camp located in Marlton, New Jersey. The financing was made by a Philadelphia based investment company.

The capital will be re-invested into the swim club's existing amenities and programs by the club's operator James B. Johnston, Jr, who has successful operated the Chartwell Swim Club for decades.

Chartwell Swim Club is generally considered South Jersey's #1 swim club and day camp for kids. It spans over 13 acres and features 6 pools, giant water slides, food and drink cafes, picnic areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, a croquet course, shuffle board, cornhole, horseshoes, softball and soccer fields.

"We were given a task to recapitalize a specialty asset in a matter of weeks due to the need to utilize the capital before the winter season to accommodate the club's growth and anticipated membership for the upcoming summer season. I am very pleased that we were able to perform in such a short time frame for the Swim Club's owner and operator," said Joe Rocco, co-founder of Diligence Capital Advisors and long-standing former resident of nearby Medford, N.J.

The closing of a financing transaction for a specialty asset in just a few weeks demonstrates that Diligence Capital Advisors is well-suited to handle just about any financing request on any asset class.

"I am very happy with the job that Diligence Capital Advisors did for me in this deal," said Chartwell's owner James B. Johnston, Jr. "They sourced and closed a substantial capital investment for me in a very short time frame which will allow me to grow my business exponentially."

The Swim Club recently introduced "Chartwell Happy Day Camp" to Chartwell's members, which is South Jersey's most exclusive day camp for children ages 4-14. Chartwell Happy Day Camp features sports and games, fitness programs, swim lessons, arts & crafts, science experiments, karate demonstrations, inflatable speedway racing, a petting zoo and exciting shows. The Chartwell Happy Day Camp has been so successful that additional capital was needed to fund and accommodate its anticipated growth for the 2020 season.

Diligence Capital Advisors team has sourced and/or closed senior debt, mezzanine debt, JV equity and preferred equity deals valued over 2 billion dollars.

Brett Wiltsey, Esquire of Dilworth Paxson LLP represented the Chartwell Swim Club in connection with the financing. Tricia Magrann of City Abstract LLC in Haddonfield, N.J. provided title insurance for the transaction. Jared Cobert, co-founder and Managing Partner of Diligence Capital Advisors, worked alongside Mr. Rocco in the closing of this transaction.

About Diligence Capital Advisors:

Diligence Capital Advisors specializes in arranging for capital investments, equity and loans for businesses and real estate projects. Diligence Capital Advisors has offices in Haddonfield, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pa. The principals of Diligence Capital Advisors have sourced and/or closed senior debt, mezzanine debt, JV equity and preferred equity deals valued over 2 billion dollars. If you have a business or real estate project in the Philadelphia or New Jersey market and you are looking for an investment or new debt or equity, contact Diligence Capital Advisors at http://www.DiligenceCapitalAdvisors.com

Press Contact:
Joseph D. Rocco
jrocco@DiligenceCapitalAdvisors.com

Diligence Capital Advisors is excited to announce that it has sourced new capital investments for the Chartwell Swim Club, a legendary swim club and day camp located in Marlton, New Jersey. The financing was made by a Philadelphia based investment company.

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

Susan G. Komen North Jersey’s MORE THAN PINK Wellness Expo, Presented by Aetna, Comes to Jersey City, NJ Sunday, October 6

JERSEY CITY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Susan G. Komen North Jersey, will be holding its MORE THAN PINK Wellness Expo on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Harborside Atrium in Jersey City from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. This interactive health and wellness expo will offer attendees convenient access to education and critical health screening services, health/wellness exhibits, fitness/nutrition demonstrations, survivor support, a senior pavilion, medical information and genetic testing.

This year's event also features award-winning breast surgeon, breast cancer survivor, and Jersey City native, Julia M. DiGioia, M.D., F.A.C.S. As the event chairperson, Dr. DiGioia embodies the Wellness Expo mission to bring health and wellness solutions to our community.

The MORE THAN PINK Wellness Expo is free to attend.
Health screenings available include: clinical breast exams, mammograms, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, dental, PSA, HIV, cognitive screening, and a senior pavilion. Mammograms are available to all insured or uninsured participants by calling Hoboken Family Planning at 201-963-0300 in advance to reserve your Expo appointment. There are limited spots available.

"Awareness and knowledge are a person's strongest ally when it comes to battling illness," said Perla Haltner, Acting Executive Director of the Susan G Komen North Jersey. "We urge everyone in the North Jersey area to join us for this Wellness Expo and take advantage of the terrific services and information available there."

Since its inception, the North Jersey affiliate of the Susan G. Komen organization has focused on community involvement to enhance, support, and provide area breast cancer patients access to critical services. Susan G. Komen North Jersey relies on the support and collaboration of its dedicated community partners to raise awareness of breast cancer detection, support services and educational services we provide in the 9-county Northern New Jersey area.

The Harborside Atrium event location is provided by host Mack-Cali and Expo visitors can easily access the Jersey City location via a NY Waterway ferry. The NY Waterway is the event's Community Impact Sponsor.

For this event Susan G. Komen North Jersey is teaming up with an array of sponsors and partners to offer a Wellness Expo where anyone can access all types of health professionals and screenings to begin their journey to better health.

Expo sponsors include, Atlantic Health Systems, RWJ Barnabas Health, Pfizer Oncology, Myriad Women's Health, Alliance Community Healthcare, Inc., Hoboken Family Planning, Montclair Radiology, Horizon, Hudson County Family Planning, NJCEED, Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services and City of Jersey City.

MORE THAN PINK WELLNESS EXPO Presented by Aetna
Sunday, October 6, 2019; 12 - 4 p.m.
HARBORSIDE ATRIUM
210 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Susan G. Komen North Jersey holds a number of events each year. For more information about the Wellness Expo visit: https://komennorthjersey.org/expo/

About Susan G. Komen(R)

Susan G. Komen(R) is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures.

About Susan G. Komen North Jersey(R)

Komen North Jersey is helping fuel research, advocate for patients and support people facing breast cancer locally through a variety of direct patient-centered services and by collaborating with area providers to remove barriers and connect people to needed care across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties. For more information, call 908-277-2904 or visit https://komennorthjersey.org/.

Media Contact:
Jana McDonough
Komen North Jersey
1-516-673-6322
media@komennorthjersey.org

Susan G. Komen North Jersey, will be holding its MORE THAN PINK Wellness Expo on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Harborside Atrium in Jersey City from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. This interactive health and wellness expo will offer attendees convenient access to education and critical health screening services, health/wellness exhibits, fitness/nutrition demonstrations, survivor support, a senior pavilion, medical information and genetic testing.

Related link: https://komennorthjersey.org/

Susan G. Komen North Jersey Honors Arthur E. Imperatore with Inaugural Community Impact Award

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Susan G. Komen North Jersey announced today it presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Arthur Imperatore Sr., Founder and resident of NY Waterway, the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, providing commuter ferry and bus services between New Jersey and Manhattan.

The award has been specially created to recognize companies and individuals who have made a lasting contribution to the local cancer fighting efforts that Susan G. Komen North Jersey facilitates. The award was presented on September 19 at a ceremony at NY Waterway corporate headquarters in Weehawken, N.J.

Since its inception, the North Jersey affiliate of the Susan G. Komen organization has always relied on community involvement and engagement to enhance, support, and provide area breast cancer patients access to critical services. Through the Community Impact Award, the nonprofit hopes to honor and recognize the people and organizations that have helped Susan G. Komen North Jersey deliver on its mission of achieving significant community impact through local partnerships and collaboration.

"Arthur has been the example of community partners for Komen North Jersey. Under his leadership, NY Waterway has extended valuable resources to help get our message out to their customers and rally support for our local initiatives," said Perla Haltner, Acting Executive Director of Susan G. Komen North Jersey. "As an integral part of the Komen team, Arthur and NY Waterway have introduced us to other community leaders who've been champions when it comes to helping us raise awareness of breast cancer detection, support services and educational services we provide in the 9-county Northern New Jersey area."

"As a family business, NY Waterway has supported the communities and people of Northern New Jersey for over 70 years," said award recipient and NY Waterway's Founder, Arthur E. Imperatore. "I'm honored to receive this recognition and can't wait to promote more of the great work Susan G. Komen North Jersey is doing in this region."

Susan G. Komen North Jersey holds a number of events each year, including their upcoming Susan G. Komen North Jersey FREE Wellness Expo which will be held Sunday, October 6th at the Harborside Atrium in Jersey City. The Expo will offer a number of free screenings including: clinical breast exams, mammograms, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, dental, PSA, HIV and more. NY Waterway is an official Community Impact sponsor of this event.

For more information about the Wellness Expo visit: https://komennorthjersey.org/expo/

About NY Waterway

NY Waterway has the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, but it is still a family business with all the personal attention to service and amenities that it had when it started with just one boat in 1986.

NY Waterway operates the largest privately-owned commuter ferry service in the U.S., carrying more than 32,000 passenger trips per day - 10 million trips per year - on 35 boats serving 23 routes between New Jersey and Manhattan, and between Rockland and Westchester counties, and between Orange and Dutchess counties. A fleet of 70 NY Waterway buses provide a free, seamless commute between ferry terminals in New York and New Jersey and inland locations.

About Susan G. Komen(R)

Susan G. Komen(R) is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures.

About Susan G. Komen North Jersey(R)

Komen North Jersey is helping fuel research, advocate for patients and support people facing breast cancer locally through a variety of direct patient-centered services and by collaborating with area providers to remove barriers and connect people to needed care across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties.

For more information, call 908-277-2904 or visit http://komennorthjersey.org/.

Media Contact:
Jana McDonough
Komen North Jersey
1-516-673-6322
media@komennorthjersey.org

Susan G. Komen North Jersey announced today it presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Arthur Imperatore Sr., Founder and resident of NY Waterway, the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, providing commuter ferry and bus services between New Jersey and Manhattan.

Related link: https://komennorthjersey.org/

Registration Open For The First Ever Bell Works Truck Pull – Fundraiser to Support Move For Hunger

HOLMDEL, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is still open for the first-ever Bell Works Truck Pull, presented by WorkWave. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ, 07733) on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 3:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Registration is $20 per team and can be completed at http://BellWorksTruckPull.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

"We are excited to support Move For Hunger in a way that is not only fun for all, but also helps to get the community involved in raising awareness for such an important cause," said Marne Martin, CEO of WorkWave. "At WorkWave, we are passionate about doing the right thing and supporting the communities around us, and this is a great way to come together and make a difference."

Lowy's Moving Service will provide one of their trucks for the event. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals, Lowy's Moving Service offers their customers an opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

As one of the founding members of Move For Hunger, Lowy's Moving Service has delivered nearly 490,000 lbs. of food - the equivalent of 408,000 meals - to Fulfill, Lunch Break, and other food pantries in Monmouth and Ocean Counties since 2009.

Nearly 866,000 people in New Jersey, including 1 in 8 children, do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food produced in the United States each year is wasted. The funds raised at the Bell Works Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food recovery programs, both in New Jersey and nationwide.

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER

Move For Hunger is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

ABOUT WORKWAVE

WorkWave empowers service-oriented companies to reach their full potential through scalable, cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a business lifecycle. We are a trusted partner for over 7,000 customers across a wide variety of industries, including pest control, lawn care, cleaning, HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and last mile delivery. WorkWave is unique in that it offers its customers solutions that support the full service lifecycle, providing businesses with everything from brand awareness and digital marketing to sales, service and customer experience. Through versatile software solutions, strategic business advice, and a broad network of partners, WorkWave goes beyond just software - we are a partner in enabling our customers to reach their full potential at each stage of their business journey. WorkWave is a division of global enterprise applications provider IFS. For more information, visit http://www.workwave.com/.

ABOUT LOWY'S MOVING SERVICE

Lowy's Moving Service has been in business since 1924 and is a highly respected and experienced commercial mover in the Metropolitan area. Lowy's has handled household, commercial and office relocations on local, interstate and international levels. Honesty, dependability and service have always been this company's most valued assets. For more information, visit https://lowys.com/.

Move For Hunger announced today that registration is still open for the first-ever Bell Works Truck Pull, presented by WorkWave. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ, 07733) on Sept. 12, 2019 from 3:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Capacity LLC Launches New Online Client Portal for Improved Fulfillment Tracking and Reporting

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has launched a revitalized online portal to serve its clients. Reimagined from the ground up as a way for brand managers and executives to monitor their fulfillment activity, Capacity's development team put user experience at the heart of the redesign. Improved architecture and a more intuitive interface make the system simple for clients to navigate, while custom Tableau-based reporting presents key account data in an easily digestible format.

The portal is also optimized for mobile devices, giving busy executives access to their accounts even when they're on the move.

Visibility of order processing and fulfillment performance is increasingly important in today's data-driven supply chain environment. Identifying potential issues and responding to them quickly can be the difference between a lifelong customer or one who's lost forever when problems go unresolved. Capacity's new client portal gives managers instant access to the data they need to make crucial decisions and act on customer concerns in a timely manner.

"This upgrade to our Client Center portal is as important an upgrade as our transition to the Salesforce Service Cloud," says Capacity's Vice President of Client Services, Darren Lavelle. "It enhances the transparency of our partnerships with the exceptional brands we serve and delivers customized, scalable solutions as we continue to grow together."

The new client portal launch, taken together with a new state-of-the-art facility opening in 2020 and Capacity's best-in-class technology partners, demonstrates the company's commitment to providing clients with premium order fulfillment services that deliver brand promises and delight their customers.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has offered expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, and technology solutions. Capacity provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution from four facilities in North Brunswick, NJ, and a fifth in City of Industry, CA. These strategic locations allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions. All facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York.

Capacity also has well-developed infrastructure serving the European market, with fulfillment operations in Lyon, France and a facility near London's Gatwick Airport, in partnership with Yusen Logistics subsidiary ILG. The company provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to globally renowned brands.

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

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has launched a revitalized online portal to serve its clients. Capacity's new client portal gives managers instant access to the data they need to make crucial decisions and act on customer concerns in a timely manner

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

Capacity Announces Appointments of Josh Krueger as COO and Nick Curatallo as Head of Partnerships

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, eCommerce, and EDI solutions, has confirmed two key appointments for the company, with a new Chief Operating Officer, Josh Krueger, and Nick Curatallo coming on as Head of Partnerships.

With a background in retail logistics and fulfillment, Krueger is eminently qualified to take up this new role with Capacity's experienced logistics team. After starting his career at WalMart, Josh made the jump to Amazon in its early days, climbing up the managerial ranks in various operational roles including oversight of robot-automated facilities. Krueger then joined rapidly growing eCommerce brand Zulily as VP of Fulfillment. He coordinated a multimillion-dollar project to create a state-of-the-art fulfillment center, with a focus on automation and accelerating delivery times.

Krueger moves to his new position at Capacity from the VP of Logistics role at QVC in Pennsylvania, where he moved after the acquisition of Zulily. His experience with so many well-known brands, at a time when change is the only constant of the online retail landscape, will make Krueger a major asset for Capacity's clients.

Nick Curatallo joins Capacity from Newgistics and Pitney Bowes, having previously spent a decade at DHL specializing on eCommerce parcel shipping solutions. His ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver compelling fulfillment and shipping strategies will serve Capacity's expanding client base with fresh ideas and creative solutions, while helping Capacity form new partnerships and explore new industry verticals. In a dynamic and complex retail landscape, Curatallo's Head of Partnerships position will play a pivotal role in keeping Capacity at the forefront of eCommerce fulfillment.

"Josh and Nick join our passionate team at a crucial juncture for Capacity," says Thom Campbell, Capacity's Chief Strategy Officer. "With our investment in the latest technology and a brand-new fulfillment center coming online in 2020, we need talent. We seek the brightest minds, broad experience, and strong leaders in operational and strategic excellence. At this point in our growth we need leaders who can continue to cultivate a strong culture of leadership at all levels. Our new Chief Operating Officer and Head of Partnerships deliver all of these qualities and much more."

These appointments, viewed alongside the company's expanded relationships with tier-one fulfillment technology partners and a state-of-the-art facility opening in 2020, show that Capacity continues to develop its ability to offer premium order fulfillment services. Krueger and Curatallo are the latest in a series of strategic hires that further enhance Capacity's ability to deliver those services to internationally renowned brands and exciting new startups as the company enters the next decade.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has offered expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from four facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a fifth in City of Industry, California. These strategic locations on both coasts allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions.

All five facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York. The company also has well-developed infrastructure serving the European market, with fulfillment operations in Lyon, France and a facility near London's Gatwick Airport in partnership with Yusen Logistics subsidiary ILG.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ & CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands who ship around the world.

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

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, eCommerce, and EDI solutions, has confirmed two key appointments for the company, with a new Chief Operating Officer, Josh Krueger, and Nick Curatallo coming on as Head of Partnerships.

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

Peter Grandich and Company Teams with Major CPA Firm

SPRING LAKE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company, a division of Peter Grandich and Company, announced today that it has teamed with the Sports & Entertainment Division of one of the largest CPA firms in the Tri-State Region, WithumSmith+Brown, PC ("Withum").

"Over the years, we have undergone numerous discussions with a variety of professionals who were seeking to work with us and our team of professional athlete clientele at Peter Grandich and Company," said Peter Grandich, Managing Member of Peter Grandich and Company. "We believe WithumSmith+Brown brings the most talent and experience by far, and we are very much looking forward to enhancing our services with them working side-by-side with us."

Established in 1974, Withum's three founders had a single idea to build a place where individuality and culture resonates equally alongside integrity and business acumen. The idea grew into a formidable team of professionals, and Withum is now a nationally ranked Top 25 Firm that provides innovative tools and solutions that help clients address their advisory, tax and accounting needs. Withum has 11 corporate offices in the United States, along with a presence in Grand Cayman Island.

"Peter Grandich has clearly shown to be among the most respected financial people working within the professional sports team and athlete community in the areas we serve," said Ken Hicks, Head of Withum's Sports & Entertainment Services Group. "I truly believe our services will greatly complement one another, and we eagerly look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship."

Find out more information about the Sports & Entertainment Division of Withum by visiting them online - https://www.withum.com/industry/sports-and-entertainment/.

To hear more about Peter Grandich and Company, visit us at PeterGrandich.com, or you can call (732) 642-3992 to schedule a consultation today.

ABOUT PETER GRANDICH AND COMPANY:

Peter Grandich and Company provides business, retirement and estate planning services to individuals, business owners and professional athletes. Through a strategic alliance with York-Jersey Underwriters, the company offers professional advice and risk management services to business and personal insurance clients. Additionally, the company boasts an impressive Advisory Board that includes the likes of New York Jets great Joe Klecko, former U.S. Women's National Team captain Christie Pearce Rampone, former New York Ranger Nick Fotiu, three-time Stanley Cup winner Ken Daneyko, Super Bowl champion David Tyree and former NFL quarterback Ray Lucas. Learn more: http://petergrandich.com/

ABOUT WITHUM:

Withum is a national top-ranking public accounting firm providing advisory, tax and audit services to businesses and individuals on a local-to-global scale. Headquartered in Princeton, N.J., the firm has locations in major financial centers including New York City; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC.; and Orlando, FL. Withum also is an independent member of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.

Media Contact:
John Archibald
(732) 579-6605
jarchibald@ressports.com

Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company, a division of Peter Grandich and Company, announced today that it has teamed with the Sports & Entertainment Division of one of the largest CPA firms in the Tri-State Region, WithumSmith+Brown, PC ("Withum").

Related link: http://petergrandich.com/

IEDCO Vacuum Conveying Systems Designed to Overcome Difficult Plant Layouts

TURNERSVILLE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- IEDCO, a leader in the design and manufacture of custom engineered powder handling systems and solutions offers custom design solutions for efficiently moving powders in plants with difficult layouts.

There are multiple critical components in a pneumatic conveying system. In circumstances where the plant layout is challenging, custom designed systems dictate where and how these critical components are placed. These components consist of the pickup point, tubing, receiver, vacuum pump and the control system.

The pickup point may be a wand, bag dump station or bulk bag dischargers. Tubing may be of varying materials and diameter. The receiver is fit with valves which discharge the received material into the process, while the vacuum pump creates the suction to pull the material through the tubing. The control systems manage the flow of material through the system by dictating suction pressures, batching, multi-ingredient processes and more.

All of these components must be properly configured to ensure product gets from point to point in the plant while maintaining product integrity, flow rates, and safety.

While these systems are customized to meet individual needs, IEDCO's experience with designing, manufacturing and installing these systems results in systems that are efficient and cost effective. IEDCO pneumatic conveying systems are ideal for the food, pharmaceuticals and chemical industries.

More information: (856) 728-6400, e-mail: info@iedco.com, or visit https://iedco.com/.

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IEDCO, a leader in the design and manufacture of custom engineered powder handling systems and solutions offers custom design solutions for efficiently moving powders in plants with difficult layouts.

Related link: https://iedco.com/

DIONNE WARWICK and QUEEN LATIFAH Celebrate New Jersey Community Choir

NEWARK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ask world-renowned choir director Reverend Stefanie Minatee what the core revelation of her New Jersey community choir Jubilation's 20th Anniversary Celebration is, and she will tell you in a single word: GOD. Through the guarantee of life's trials and tribulations, it's nothing but GOD that gets you to the finish line of Jubilation.

Minatee, affectionately and respectfully nicknamed "Rev. Stef," knows this from the personal experience of her current process of rehabilitation from a debilitating stroke she suffered in April 2015. She knows this from the lives of the revolving door of members of her choir Jubilation. And she knows this from the testimonies of the millions that have been touched by Jubilation's music. "It's All About You" states Jubilation's brand-new single. And it is His Majesty that will propel the 20th anniversary musical celebration taking place on June 22 @ 2PM with honorary chairs living legend Dionne Warwick and actress/rapper/singer Queen Latifah.

In its blessed 20 years of existence, Jubilation has traveled the world bringing joy and hope to the people. And in its gala concert, they will be paying homage to the memory to the fallen and of one of its original members: Ms. Rita Owens, mother of Dana Owens (a.k.a. "Queen Latifah"). "Rita was with Jubilation when we sang behind Dana at the 2010 Super Bowl and when Dana sang my arrangement of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the U.S. Open," Minatee shares. "Rita and I were close personal friends...beyond the choir. She visited me many times in my home, in the hospital and during rehab sessions after my stroke. I am the Godmother of Rita's daughters Dana and Raven - promised I would take care of her girls when she left here. I have tremendous love and respect for her. At our concert, I am having Kim Armstrong sing 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' in tribute to my friend, Rita Owens."

"I am proud to have the pleasure of getting to know Stefanie and the members of Jubilation and moreover having the pleasure of working with them. They are the BEST!" said Ms. Dionne Warwick.

Dionne Warwick has long been a supporter of Rev. Stef's hometown New Jersey choir, Jubilation. The superstar features Jubilation singing two songs on her spring-slated 36th album, SHE'S BACK - the singer's first 'Soul Music' album in 50 years. They join Dionne on a new version of the Ashford & Simpson-penned "We Need to Go Back" and a remake of Dionne's Bacharach & David-penned anthem "What the World Needs Now is Love" - both for which Minatee arranged the choral parts. "I always told Dionne that she needed to rerecord that song because of what's going on in the world today," Minatee states with pride.

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Ms. Warwick and Queen Latifah are not scheduled to perform.

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Ask world-renowned choir director Reverend Stefanie Minatee what the core revelation of her New Jersey community choir Jubilation's 20th Anniversary Celebration is, and she will tell you in a single word: GOD. Through the guarantee of life's trials and tribulations, it's nothing but GOD that gets you to the finish line of Jubilation.

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Move For Hunger Receives $50,000 ‘A Community Thrives’ Grant from USA TODAY NETWORK and The Gannett Foundation

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger was announced today as a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part of the Gannett Foundation. Move For Hunger will receive a $50,000 "A Community Thrives" grant to expand its Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program.

A Community Thrives supports non-profit organizations with projects focused on community building and has helped to contribute more than $6.5 million since 2017. This year, A Community Thrives engaged participants in 46 states. Move For Hunger was one of 16 organizations to receive the award, and one of just seven to receive a $50,000 grant.

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. The organization partners with thousands of moving companies, apartment communities, and relocation management companies to provide their customers, residents, and clients with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Since 2009, Move For Hunger has delivered nearly 15 million pounds of food to food banks & pantries across the United States and Canada. That's the equivalent of 12 million meals.

The A Community Thrives grant will allow Move For Hunger to expand its Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program, onboard new members, distribute food collection bags & educational resources, and organize food drives with participating properties.

"Forty million Americans are facing hunger every day, yet we are wasting 40% of the food we produce each year," said Adam Lowy, Move For Hunger's Executive Director/Founder. "The A Community Thrives grant will allow Move For Hunger to accelerate our plans to scale our Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program and train even more properties on how to incorporate food rescue into their daily operations. We are so grateful to the USA TODAY Network and the Gannett Foundation for their support."

"We are proud of the work Move For Hunger has done to reduce food waste and fight hunger nationwide," said Andy Yost, Chief Marketing Officer of Gannett. "At Gannett, our mission is to connect and empower our readers to make a difference in the communities they are a part of. Through A Community Thrives, we are further fueling our mission and purpose."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected nearly 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

About A Community Thrives:

A Community Thrives is a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and is part of the Gannett Foundation. A Community Thrives supports non-profit organizations with projects focused on community building and has helped to contribute more than $6.5 million since 2017.

About USA TODAY NETWORK:

USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co, Inc. (NYSE: GCI), is the largest local-to-national media organization in the country, powered by our award-winning newsrooms and marketing solutions business. With deep roots in local communities spanning the U.S. with more than 100 brands, plus USA TODAY, we engage about 126 million people every month through a diverse portfolio of multi-platform content offerings and experiences. For more information, visit https://www.gannett.com/.

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Move For Hunger was announced today as a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part of the Gannett Foundation. Move For Hunger will receive a $50,000 "A Community Thrives" grant to expand its Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

New Research Sheds Light on Potential Role of Febrile Seizures and Other Risk Factors in Sudden Deaths in Children

ROSELAND, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The SUDC Foundation highlights newly-published research from the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) that identifies an increased rate of febrile seizures among children who die suddenly, both with and without explanation. The authors of the article report the need for more research to identify febrile seizure patients at higher risk, as well as other potential risk factors of sudden death in children.

The published research, entitled "Sudden Deaths in Children: Potential Role of Febrile Seizures and Other Risk Factors," examined 391 cases of both Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and sudden, explained deaths in children between the ages of 1 and 6 years from 2001-2017. Among those studied, 28.8 percent of SUDC cases and 22.1 percent of sudden, explained cases also had a reported history of febrile seizures. In comparison, two to five percent of the general population experience febrile seizures. These findings mark the first time a significant increase in febrile seizures was found among sudden, explained child deaths.

"Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood remains a tragic disorder that claims far too many lives and has been the subject of far too little research and public awareness," said Orrin Devinsky, M.D., of New York University Langone Health.

"This study has brought us closer to understanding the causes of some SUDC cases," said Daniel Friedman, M.D., of New York University Langone Health. "In the past decade, there have significant advances in understanding the mechanisms of seizure-related sudden death in people with epilepsy through animal models. This study provides the rational for extending these models to help identify risk biomarkers and preventative strategies for SUDC as well."

"I hope our analysis provides some reassurance to families who lost children to SUDC in that we did not identify a single case of unexplained sibling death," said Laura Gould Crandall, lead author and Executive Director and Co-founder of the SUDC Foundation. "To improve our understanding of SUDC, we need population-based studies where we examine cases that better reflect the general population and are informed by standardized investigations with additional testing, including genetic testing."

SUDC is a category of death in children over the age of one year which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation and autopsy. Most often, SUDC occurs in otherwise healthy children during sleep. At least 400 children are lost to SUDC in the United States every year.

The research also indicated the children in the study were over four times more likely to die during sleep in the SUDC cases as opposed to the sudden, explained cases. And none of the children studied had a sibling who also died prematurely from SUDC.

The full article will be available at 11 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 26, 2019.

To learn more about SUDC and the SUDC Foundation, please visit https://sudc.org/.

Additional information on "Sudden Deaths in Children: Potential Role of Febrile Seizures and Other Risk Factors": Data for this study was collected from 622 family members of children who died suddenly and unexpectedly and voluntarily registered with the SUDC Foundation. The family members provided the data evaluated through a comprehensive interview on medical and social histories and circumstances of death and forensic evaluations revealed an explained or unexplained cause of death (SUDC). Over 59 percent were male and the average age at death was 24.9 months.

About the SUDC Foundation:
The SUDC Foundation is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, advocate for research and support those affected by SUDC. The SUDC Foundation provides all services at no cost to families.

The SUDC Foundation highlights newly-published research from the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) that identifies an increased rate of febrile seizures among children who die suddenly, both with and without explanation. The authors of the article report the need for more research.

Related link: https://sudc.org/

C Diff Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual Global C.diff. Awareness 2K Walks

TEANECK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- C Diff Foundation announced today that registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Global C.diff. Awareness 2K Walks. The events, which will take place at the Morris A. Votee Park, Teaneck, N.J., Charlestown Township Park, Phoenixville, Pa., and Sims Park, New Port Richey, Fla., will be hosted by the C Diff Foundation on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dr. Martha Cloakie, PhD will be leading the walk in Leicester, U.K. on Friday, May 17, 2019.

All registered awareness walkers will receive t-shirts, giveaways, and educational material while introducing the communities to the resources available. C.diff. infections are one of the leading healthcare-associated infections facing local communities.

Registration is $20.00 per walker and children 10 years of age and under walk free. https://cdifffoundation.org/3rdannualwalk/

Proceeds from the events will benefit the C Diff Foundation's mission educating and advocating for C.difficile infection prevention, treatments, clinical trials, and environmental safety worldwide.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a Clostridioides difficile infection (C.difficile), (formally known as Clostridium difficile) "has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections in U.S. hospitals and costs up to $4.8 billion each year in excess health care costs for acute care facilities alone."

Statistics provided by the CDC suggest that C. difficile cause nearly 500,000 infections in patients in the U.S. annually. In one study noted by the CDC, among infected patients, nearly 29,000 died within 30 days of being diagnosed, and more than half of those deaths (15,000) were directly attributable to a C. difficile infection.

"Every day the C Diff Foundation members work to educate and advocate for C. difficile infection prevention, treatments, clinical trials, and environmental safety while providing support worldwide. Our dedication to the cause is making a difference as we share a common goal with government agencies and health care organizations witnessing a decrease in newly diagnosed C.diff. infections and saving lives. Our dedicated volunteering members, around the globe, are focused on improving the lives of individuals and families who are impacted by C.diff. infections," says Nancy Caralla, Founding President, and Executive Director of the C Diff Foundation.

We sincerely thank Vedanta Biosciences, Inc. for being the Diamond Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Global C.diff. Awareness 2K Walks. Vedanta Biosciences, Inc. is dedicated to finding treatments for patients with serious infections and immune diseases. Vedanta develops medicines made of consortia of bacterial strains which are selected to effect robust and durable changes in a patient's gut microbiota.

In contrast to fecal transplants or administration of fecal fractions, Vedanta's medicines are pure, uniform compositions of bacteria manufactured from clonal cell banks, bypassing the need to rely on direct sourcing of fecal donor material of inconsistent composition. Vedanta is currently enrolling patients with recurrent C. difficile infections (CDI) in its CONSORTIUM study to evaluate VE303, an investigational treatment for CDI.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) supports public health through educating and advocating for C. difficile infection prevention, treatments, clinical trials, and environmental safety worldwide. For more information, or to find out how you can be a host of a Global C.diff. Awareness 2K Walk visit http://www.cdifffoundation.org.

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The C Diff Foundation announced today that registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Global C.diff. Awareness 2K Walks. The events, which will take place at the Morris A. Votee Park, Teaneck, N.J., Charlestown Township Park, Phoenixville, Pa., and Sims Park, New Port Richey, Fla., will be hosted by the C Diff Foundation on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

SUDC Foundation Applauds Reintroduction of Federal Bill to Address Unexpected Child, Infant Deaths

ROSELAND, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The SUDC Foundation is pleased to support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, legislation reintroduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Doug Jones (D-AL) and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Tom Cole (OK-04) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) to combat sudden, unexpected infant and child deaths. The legislation was introduced in honor of Scarlett Pauley, who was lost to SUDC in January 2017 when she was just 16 months old.

Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is a category of death in children over the age of one year which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation and autopsy. Most often, SUDC occurs in otherwise healthy children during sleep. Approximately 400 children are lost to SUDC in the United States every year.

"This legislation is named 'Scarlett's Sunshine' after a little girl who was lost to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood," said Senator Casey. "I wanted to honor Scarlett's memory and make sure that the federal government is taking all possible steps to ensure that no family will have to suffer the death of a child, without knowing why. It's appalling that approximately 400 children ages 1-18 and over 3,600 infants each year are dying from these unexplained causes. I urge my colleagues to join us in this bipartisan, bicameral effort."

"I'm honored to join my colleagues in reintroducing this important bill in memory of Scarlett Lillian Pauley and to help prevent the unexpected deaths of any more beautiful children in our community. No one deserves the heartache of losing a child. Not knowing the cause only compounds this awful pain. This issue hits close to home for me as my own state, Wisconsin, struggles with high infant mortality rates among African Americans. And to be clear, SUID/SIDS/SUDC is not a parenting issue. Parents, regardless of background or economic status should not have to live with this uncertainly and fear of losing their precious children and babies, and we're teaming up to do something about it," Congresswoman Moore said.

"While it is the fifth leading category of death among children ages 1 to 4, SUDC has not been directly addressed in our federal policy in regard to surveillance, research or prevention strategies," said Laura Gould Crandall, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the SUDC Foundation. "We can and we must do better. We applaud Senator Casey's and Congresswoman Moore's leadership on behalf of SUDC families worldwide and look forward to working with them to achieve our mission of a future free of SUDC."

"On January 8th, 2017, our lives were shattered when our beautiful, healthy, thriving daughter, Scarlett Lillian Pauley, went to sleep and never woke up. And we do not know why," said Stephanie Zarecky and Ryan Pauley. "Losing a child is the single greatest pain we could ever imagine and living without answers magnifies the tragedy exponentially. We try every day to spread Scarlett's Sunshine, allowing her memory to shine on and bring light to SUDC, the medical mystery that took her from us. We thank Senator Casey and Congresswoman Moore for their leadership on Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act in honor of Scarlett and all of the other children who are deeply loved and missed."

If passed into law, Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act would supply grants to help states, municipalities and nonprofits improve data collection and death scene investigations related to unexpected infant and child deaths, promote safe sleep practices and ensure death reviews are completed for 100 percent of infant and child fatalities. Currently, there are no nationwide standards for investigating and collecting data following an infant or child death. This makes it often impossible to determine the causes of these deaths, and what strategies our country can implement to prevent these tragedies.

This bill has been cosponsored by Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Susan K. DelBene (D-WA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Peter King (R-NY), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) in the House of Representatives. It has also been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, March of Dimes, Children's Hospital Association, Cribs for Kids, First Candle, KID: Fighting for Product Safety and the Aaron Matthew SIDS Research Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital.

To learn more and support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, please visit: https://sudc.org/advocacy/scarletts-sunshine-act

About the SUDC Foundation:

The SUDC Foundation is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, advocate for research and support those affected by SUDC. The SUDC Foundation provides all services at no cost to families. Learn more: https://sudc.org.

The SUDC Foundation is pleased to support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, legislation reintroduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Doug Jones (D-AL) and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Tom Cole (OK-04) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) to combat sudden, unexpected infant and child deaths.

Related link: https://sudc.org/

Four Awesome Days of Free Summer Fun at the 2019 Tri-County Fair

ROCKAWAY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mark your calendars now for the 7th Annual Tri-County Fair! On Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16, treat your family to wholesome entertainment at the Tri-County Fair. With all-new heart-pounding rides, carnival games, free family entertainment, great food, and much more. Admission and parking are free and it's happening on the sprawling 107-acre campus of Christ Church in Rockaway, New Jersey.

Save BIG and enjoy unlimited rides with a pay-one-price ride all day special on opening and closing night, only. The new and improved fireworks show is on Friday, June 14, under the evening stars. The fun continues on Saturday, June 15 with an impressive live musical showcase and car show with some good ole' fashion 50's music.

On Father's Day, Sunday June 16, bring dad and be amazed by the world-famous illusionist Jay Mattioli, as seen on America's Got Talent. Catch his shows on opening night as well.

The fair also features monster truck rides, and awesome vendors and activities that won't break the bank. Enjoy an online-only discount by purchasing advance sale ride tickets or a 4-day VIP ride band now through June 10.

Visit TriCountyFair.org to find out about discounts, our free family entertainment, and much more. 4 exciting days guaranteed to please teens, children, and grown-ups alike. It's the 2019 Tri-County Fair, June 13 to 16.

For directions to the Tri-County Fair, advance sale discounts, or more information call 973-783-1010 or visit http://tricountyfair.org/.

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About Christ Church USA:

Christ Church USA is a diverse, non-denominational Christian congregation. All are invited to worship with us. Christ Church has two locations: one in Rockaway, New Jersey and one in Montclair, New Jersey. Information: http://christchurchusa.org/

Mark your calendars now for the 7th Annual Tri-County Fair! June 13 through June 16: treat your family to wholesome entertainment at the Tri-County Fair. With all-new heart-pounding rides, carnival games, free family entertainment, great food, and much more. Admission and parking are free and it's happening on the campus of Christ Church in Rockaway, New Jersey.

Related link: http://christchurchusa.org/

Australian Women’s Products Company Audrey Reefs Begins Partnership with World Vision to Empower Girls

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- On March 26, 2019, Australian company Audrey Reefs Pty Ltd joined forces with World Vision USA and pledged to donate excess inventory of feminine sanitary pads to be distributed amongst girls in poverty-stricken areas. This marked the beginning of a strong partnership as Audrey Reefs proudly supports World Vision in its quest to improve the lives of millions of children around the world.

Audrey Reefs was founded on the basis of corporate responsibility, and one of its core missions is to provide products that are sustainably made and improve the lives of people. Through Audrey Sun, its brand of feminine products, Audrey Reefs seeks to provide the best possible product to give girls comfort and dignity during their natural cycle, and allow them to live their lives freely.

As part of this vision, Audrey Reefs is committed to its new partnership with World Vision USA to donate feminine sanitary products to be used as part of its Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program. Too many girls are forced to stay home from school while on their period due to lack of access to feminine hygiene products, facilities at school, and social stigmas surrounding their menstrual cycle. This leads to poorer educational outcomes for girls, even dropping out of school completely, and missed employment opportunities in the future.

Audrey Reefs believes the fact that this happens simply due to a natural bodily function over which women have no control is appalling, and is determined to work with World Vision to help solve this issue and give these girls back the dignity and freedom that they deserve.

"At Audrey Reefs, we care about the children who are the future of our world. We wanted to make an impact in not only communities, but on individual lives as well, so we strongly believe that donating our sanitary pads is an excellent way to improve the lives of girls and their families who otherwise would not have access to these basic but necessary items," said Audrey Reefs' manager Regan Thomson.

Donations will begin in the 2nd quarter of 2019, and plans are in place for bigger and more frequent donations in the future.

About Audrey Reefs:

Audrey Reefs Pty Ltd is an Australian company with offices in Sydney, Seoul, New Jersey and Tokyo, founded with the goal of promoting natural products. It focuses on the sustainable and peaceful use of the bounty of the natural environment. While still only a young company, Audrey Reefs has seen strong growth even from its beginning stages, and has plans to grow much further by seeking new consumer markets to share its quality products.

The product development team at Audrey Reefs strives to source the best and most eco-friendly plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients, and utilizes only those ingredients that pass their stringent requirements for safety and efficacy. Audrey Reefs' women's lifestyle brand, Audrey Sun, was created and developed by studying the application of everyday beauty and personal hygiene measures. Audrey Sun's curved sanitary pads were thoughtfully designed with women's needs in mind, and are constructed for a comfortable and secure fit.

The pad's outer layer is made with only 100 percent natural cotton and organic cotton, meaning that the part that touches the user's body is as natural as can be. As part of the company's commitment to providing products that are not harmful to humans, animals or nature, they tested their pads for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and phthalates, as well as doing stringent dermatological tests, all of which were passed with flying colors. Audrey Sun also produces premium cotton puffs for makeup removal, and a specially formulated feminine wash to help women feel fresh every day. Products are available online on Amazon.

More information: https://www.audreyreefs.com.au/

About World Vision:

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. From humble beginnings in the 1950's, today World Vision lends a helping hand to over 4 million children in nearly 100 countries, regardless of their faith.

From disaster relief efforts to education and community building, World Vision works tirelessly to provide assistance to those who desperately need it. With an open-book policy, World Vision's financial management means that 86 percent of raised funds goes towards their charitable programs, and through clever use of those funds, each single dollar donated increases to $1.30 worth of impact. Donations can be made here - https://www.worldvision.org/donate.

More information: https://www.worldvision.org/ and https://www.instagram.com/worldvisionusa/

On March 26, 2019, Australian company Audrey Reefs Pty Ltd joined forces with World Vision USA and pledged to donate excess inventory of feminine sanitary pads to be distributed amongst girls in poverty-stricken areas. This marked the beginning of a strong partnership as Audrey Reefs proudly supports World Vision in its quest to improve the lives of millions of children around the world.

Related link: https://www.audreyreefs.com.au/

Symco Hosts its Annual Technology Showcases April 23 and 25

STIRLING, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Symco Inc., specialists in Commercial Audio, Video and Data solutions and Unified Communication & Collaboration the Mid-Atlantic and New England states, will host its annual Technology Showcases on April 23 in Tysons, Va. and April 25 in King of Prussia, Pa.

"We're excited to work with so many of our technology partners and AVIXA to bring these events to our local markets for those who aren't able to travel to the large industry shows," said Frank M. Culotta, President of Symco, Inc.

"We've been hosting these events since 2003, and, each year, we've grown to serve a wider audience, not only with the breadth of products and solutions, but with professional development opportunities for our consultant, integrator and end-user attendees," added Culotta.

The Symco Technology Showcases allow attendees to visit with more than 20 exhibitors to gain exposure to, and interaction with, today's leading technology solutions and the people who are designing, installing, and using them.

The Showcases will offer 9 classes, including those with CTS RU credits, presented by Symco, Cambridge Sound Management, Lightware, Screen Innovations, Control Concepts, Utelogy, HRT, and AVIXA.

In addition, this year, the event will also include an AVIXA Women's Council and Diversity Council Presentation where participants will discuss key industry trends including AV-as-a-Service and what's new in Digital Signage and Projection Screen Technology. All showcase participants are welcome.

The showcases are open to all Integrators, VARs, consultants and Technology Managers and Users.

Interested individuals can register to attend these free one-day events by clicking here: https://www.symcoshowcases.com/

About Symco Inc.:

Symco Inc. is a manufacturers' representative firm focused on Commercial Audio, Video, and Data solutions and Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC). For almost 50 years, Symco has developed a special rapport with both its principals (the manufacturers), and the dealers, integrators and consultants to whom it sells. These relationships have been the key component in its success and ensure maximum penetration and sales for the company and its partners. The company purposely maintains synergistic lines to deliver technology solutions rather than transactions.

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

Symco Inc., specialists in Commercial Audio, Video and Data solutions and Unified Communication & Collaboration the Mid-Atlantic and New England states, will host its annual Technology Showcases on April 23 in Tysons, Va. and April 25 in King of Prussia, Pa.

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

Twenty States Proclaim March SUDC Awareness Month for Unexplained Childhood Deaths

ROSELAND, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation is pleased to announce 20 states, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and West Virginia have made statewide proclamations declaring March 2019 SUDC Awareness Month.

These are the first states to join a nationwide effort led by the SUDC Foundation to raise awareness of one of the most under-recognized medical tragedies of our time, marking the beginning of a month-long campaign all over the world.

Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is a category of death in children over the age of 1 year which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation and autopsy. Most often, SUDC occurs in otherwise healthy children during sleep. Approximately 400 children are lost to SUDC in the United States every year.

"We want every family who loses a child to SUDC to be able to find the SUDC Foundation to get support as soon they need us," said Laura Gould Crandall, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the SUDC Foundation. "These families too often feel lost and alone in their grief, without information, resources or knowledge that other families exist with a similar loss. Raising awareness of SUDC is essential to our work to support those affected by SUDC and advocate for research that will help us create a world without SUDC."

The SUDC Foundation will once again honor SUDC Awareness Month by hosting weekly activities for every SUDC supporter to raise awareness of SUDC and remember the children gone far too soon.

To learn more, please visit: https://sudc.org/advocacy/sudc-awareness-month.

The SUDC Foundation is advocating for SUDC Awareness Month proclamations in all 50 U.S. states this March. In 2018, 43 U.S. states participated. This nationwide effort began in 2016, inspired by Drew Joseph Boswell and the Boswell family. The Boswell family successfully advocated for the first statewide proclamation declaring March 2015 as SUDC Awareness Month in the State of Louisiana.

To see a full list of previous efforts as well as additional states who have joined, please visit: https://sudc.org/advocacy/legislative-policy-and-advocacy/us-state-proclamations

About the SUDC Foundation:
The SUDC Foundation is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, advocate for research and support those affected by SUDC. The SUDC Foundation provides all services at no cost to families. Learn more: https://sudc.org/.

The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation is pleased to announce 20 states, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and West Virginia have made statewide proclamations declaring March 2019 SUDC Awareness Month.

Related link: https://sudc.org/

New ZKTeco Atlas Series Panels: Fast and Simple Installations for Access Control Novices

FAIRFIELD, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- ZKTeco, a leading provider of biometric, RFID and access control solutions, brings to market its new Atlas Series access control panels. Atlas Series consists of RFID & Biometric door access control panels which have an embedded web application.

The web application eliminates the need for access control management software, thus simplifying and greatly reducing installation time, especially for novices who are new to access control.

Atlas is available in 1, 2 and 4-door panels and can support up to 84 doors. These panels are powered by POE+ and can also communicate over WiFi. Features include User Enrollment & Management, Door Control & Monitoring, Lockdown, Reporting, Maps, Anti-Passback, First-Card Opening, Multi-Card Opening, Card Design and Duress PINs and more.

User-programmable auxiliary relays can be used to control alarms, annunciators, intrusion detection panels, or additional locking devices. Atlas Series panels communicate securely over a TCP/IP network using SSL/TLS. Atlas Series panels communicate with readers via Wiegand or OSDP communication protocol. The firmware is field-upgradeable, allowing your system to stay current with the latest features and security enhancements. A feature rich mobile app for iOS and Android platform gives user the capabilities of managing their access control infrastructure from their mobile devices.

"Atlas was designed and engineered in USA to make access control installations fast & simple and at the same time offer all the features required by today's modern facilities," notes Manish Dalal, President & Founder, ZKTeco USA.

"While our ZKBioSecurity platform addresses the needs of high-end enterprise installations, presently our customers are looking for simple easy to learn access control solutions. By replacing management software with an embedded web application on the panel and additionally supporting Wi-Fi and PoE, we make it very easy for anyone to learn and install access control systems."

More information on the Atlas line: https://zktecousa.com/product-category/atlas-bio/

About ZKTeco:

ZKTeco is a leading global provider of RFID and biometric and RFID security solutions. Product offerings include Biometric & RFID access control panels & readers, Elevator Controllers, Long-range Readers, Metal Detectors, Turnstiles, Baggage X-Ray scanners and biometric smart door locks. Its solutions are multi-lingual and localized in over 18 different languages. ZKTeco designs specialized products for specific markets and provides local support to all its customers.

Its U.S. facility includes a large experience center and warehouse along with local sales and service support. ZKTeco is synonymous with technical innovation, quality, speed-to-market, and reliability.

For more information, please visit https://zktecousa.com/

ZKTeco, a leading provider of biometric, RFID and access control solutions, brings to market its new Atlas Series access control panels. Atlas Series consists of RFID & Biometric door access control panels which have an embedded web application.

Related link: https://zktecousa.com/

Capacity LLC Signs on for 300,000 Square Foot of Customizable, State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Space

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has signed a long-term lease to expand into a built-to-suit 300,000 square foot fulfillment space in North Brunswick, N.J. The state-of-the-art facility will be ready for occupancy later this year, with Capacity planning to begin operations at the site from February 1, 2020. Located at 1601 Livingston Avenue, the space is custom-built for modern fulfillment technology and will serve as Capacity's new headquarters.

The company will retain its existing campus at 1112 Corporate Road in North Brunswick, with its other locations combining to provide existing and future clients with around one million square feet of contemporary warehouse space.

"Capacity's growth continues to outpace our warehouse footprint. Our preference has always been to keep our roots in North Brunswick, offering a centralized location for our employees with a surplus of local labor. We are strategically positioned to service the North East corridor and expand our California operations," said Capacity's Chief Financial Officer Arlen Fish.

"Partnering with Achim Importing Co. provides Capacity with its new headquarters recognizing our accomplishments, celebrating client growth and promoting expansion into new opportunities."

With the lease on this exciting new facility signed, Capacity has moved to ensure the company will continue to offer premium order fulfillment services to internationally renowned brands for years to come.

About Capacity LLC:
Since 1999, Capacity LLC has offered expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from four facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a fifth in City of Industry, Calif. Capacity LLC operates a sixth facility near Gatwick Airport and London, in partnership with ILG, a subsidiary of Yusen Logistics.

These strategic locations on both coasts allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions. All five facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ & CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands who ship around the world.

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

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has signed a long-term lease to expand into a built-to-suit 300,000 square foot fulfillment space in North Brunswick, N.J. The state-of-the-art facility will be ready for occupancy later this year.

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

Smart Sips Coffee Swims with the Sharks on Good Morning America

WALL, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Smart Sips Coffee founder and president, Lara Nikola, went swimming with the sharks from Shark Tank as a guest on Good Morning America's newly-branded afternoon show called "Strahan and Sara," pitching her unique fun flavored coffees, lattes, cappuccinos and hot chocolates.

In her pitch to Sharks Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary, Nikola touted that you can drink your dessert without the calories, carbs or sugars. Smart Sips decadent flavored coffees are sugar-free, carb-free and two calories per cup.

Kevin O'Leary, otherwise known as "Mr. Wonderful," sampled Smart Sips' chocolate peanut butter coffee during the segment, calling it "damn good." Nikola explained how Smart Sips Coffee is not your ordinary cup of joe, saying, "We put excitement into the daily coffee drinking routine with flavors like brown sugar bourbon, chocolate peanut butter, blueberry cinnamon crumble and so much more."

Shark and QVC maven Lori Greiner shocked Nikola and the other sharks when she shared that this was not her first time sampling Smart Sips Coffee. After recognizing the packaging, she informed the audience that as a fan of flavored coffees herself, she had previously ordered Smart Sips Coffee on Amazon.

Taking the bait, the Sharks congratulated Nikola on the success of her e-commerce business she started out of her house six years ago and has since grown into a multi-million-dollar company. Shark Daymond John called her success "amazing," adding, "We have to find a way to be partners!"

The afternoon extension of ABC's Good Morning America first aired in September and was recently rebranded with a new name, set and logo. "Strahan and Sarah" is taped in the morning and airs at 1 p.m. ET.

About Smart Sips Coffee:

Smart Sips Coffees' uniquely flavored products are sold nationwide at https://www.smartsipscoffee.com/, Walmart.com and Amazon and are available in single serve cups compatible with all Keurig K-cup machines as well as in ground bagged options.

For more information, visit https://www.smartsipscoffee.com/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartSipsCoffee and Instagram: @smartsipscoffee

VIDEO (ABC): https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/GMA_Day/video/audience-members-enter-shark-tank-60703045

Smart Sips Coffee founder and president, Lara Nikola, went swimming with the sharks from Shark Tank as a guest on Good Morning America's newly-branded afternoon show called "Strahan and Sara," pitching her unique fun flavored coffees, lattes, cappuccinos and hot chocolates.

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

Grammy Award Winning Community Choir, Rev. Stef and Jubilation Presents ‘From The Middle Passage: An African American Journey’

UNION, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- IN CONCERT: Friday, February 8 - 8 p.m. - UCPAC's Hamilton Stage in Rahway, N.J. The group of people (over 100+ voices) that make up the powerhouse choir, JUBILATION, are a force in the industry.

Established in 1998 through the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the choir made its debut at the NJPAC's second-annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration featuring the legendary gospel minister and singer, Shirley Caesar. That performance set the tone for what would become more than a decade of excellence and a dedication to praise and worship.

Four years after its formation the choir launched a traveling choir, VOICES OF JUBILATION, which has ministered domestically and internationally. In fact, its first tour was held in Japan. JUBILATION has been honored to perform with Queen Latifah at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships and at the Super Bowl.

A native of Newark, New Jersey, Reverend Dr. Stefanie R. Minatee - "Rev. Stef," as she is affectionately called, is the artistic director & founder of the Grammy(R)-Award winning choir, JUBILATION. She has built her life and career around music.

Upon graduating from Newark's prestigious performing arts high school, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in music performance with a certification in music education from Kean University. Afterwards, she spent nearly 30 years as a vocal education teacher in the Plainfield Public School District. Under the tutelage of Dr. Minatee JUBILATION has released six albums and holds the distinction as the last choir to have performed with the late music giant Ray Charles.

"The Blood" music video
https://youtu.be/PgZrriNZzeg

EVENT INFORMATION:

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION!
New Jersey's Own Grammy(R) Award Winning Community Choir,
Rev. Stef & Jubilation Presents
"From The Middle Passage: An African American Journey"

Friday, February 8, 2019 - 8 p.m.

THE HAMILTON STAGE
Union County Performing Arts Center
360 Hamilton Street - Rahway, NJ 07065
Tickets: $25
http://www.ucpac.org/hamilton-stage

For more information on JUBILATION, contact: http://www.jubilationchoir.org

Twitter: @RevStefandJub #jubilation #revstef #gospelchoir #blackhistorymonth #hamiltonstage

IN CONCERT: Friday, February 8 - 8 p.m. - UCPAC's Hamilton Stage in Rahway, N.J. The group of people (over 100+ voices) that make up the powerhouse choir, JUBILATION, are a force in the industry.

Related link: http://www.jubilationchoir.org

Advanced Mediation Solutions and Princeton Financial Group Announce Partnership for High Net Worth Divorces

HADDONFIELD, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Advanced Mediation Solutions and Princeton Financial Group are pleased to announce that they have teamed up to handle divorces for high net worth couples in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Divorce mediation has become an increasingly popular alternative for couples who want to dissolve their marriage. Mediation is appealing for divorcing couples because it allows them to complete the process in far less time, and for a fraction of the cost of traditional litigation. In recent years, a growing number of high net worth couples have opted for mediation as well, because it provides confidentiality and gives them more flexibility to be creative during the process.

In response to the rising demand for mediation among couples with significant and unique assets, Advanced Mediation Solutions and Princeton Financial Group have joined forces to provide a "one-stop" solution and help ensure a smooth and seamless divorce process for couples in this category.

"We saw that there was a real need to help high net worth couples who want to take advantage of mediation, but who may have been apprehensive about how they could resolve more complex issues with this process," says Roseann Vanella, founder of Advanced Mediation Solutions. "So, it made sense for us to partner with Princeton Financial Group to fill this need."

Princeton Financial Group has extensive experience working with business owners in a variety of industries. They know the importance of understanding each unique business, its structure and how internal and external factors will impact that business. They use a team approach, leveraging the experience and talents of their own team as well as their extensive professional network, to understand how the details can affect the bigger picture. The firm is also recognized for its extensive experience with multi-unit franchisee operations.

Jim Colitsas, a partner at Princeton Financial Group, specializes in support and alimony, and he has done a lot of work with attorneys and the court system. Jim brings a very realistic perspective that comes from countless hours working on these types of cases.

"I'm excited to be able to bring my expertise to help these couples stay out of the courtroom," Colitsas says. "I've seen the devastation that can happen when couples have to go through costly and protracted litigation, and I'm pleased to be able to help provide an alternative that can save them time, money, and lower the emotional stress that comes with getting a divorce."

How Does High Net Worth Divorce Mediation Work?

Mediation is a voluntary process that is facilitated by a neutral, third-party mediator with the goal of resolving the underlying issues (in a divorce) through a cooperative rather than combative approach. Sessions can be conducted in-person or remotely, depending on the needs and schedules of the participants.

In addition to the time and cost savings, many high net worth couples prefer divorce mediation because it gives them more control over the process, and it allows them to develop customized solutions that are more suitable to their unique circumstances. Business owners and professionals are visionaries, and mediation appeals to their creative nature.

Through mediation, participants have the opportunity to cooperate on a joint effort to forge a peaceable and workable agreement that both sides will be happy with. Participants can still hire attorneys at any time during the process and/or to have the agreement reviewed (by their attorneys) before it is finalized.

The partnership between Advanced Mediation Solutions and Princeton Financial Group provides divorcing couples with the experience and expertise needed to tackle some of the most complicated issues that may come up during a high net worth divorce.

These may include:
* Business Valuations;
* Analysis of Complicated Business Arrangements (e.g., stock options, deferred compensation, partnership buyout agreements);
* Valuations for Real Estate Holdings;
* Valuations for Complicated Investments (e.g., stocks, bonds, trusts, international investments);
* Valuations for Unique Assets (e.g., art collections, jewelry, classic automobiles);
* Complex Tax Implications of the Divorce.

AMS and PFG have already worked together for several years, and they have always had a shared philosophy of leveraging experts to help achieve the best possible outcome for their clients. They have access to a wide network of other professionals whom they work closely with and can bring in to help when needed. Participants are also free to bring in their own outside professionals to help with the process.

"Mediation is definitely now viewed by high net worth couples as a realistic approach to divorce, and we have seen numerous high-profile couples utilize this process. In fact, Jeff Bezos and his wife decided to settle their divorce amicably and announce it jointly on Twitter, and we wouldn't be surprised if they are mediating."

"We are excited about our joint partnership, because it puts us at the forefront of this movement."

For more information about Advanced Mediation Solutions, go to https://advancedmediationsolutions.net/

For more information about Princeton Financial Group, go to https://www.tcacpa.com/

Advanced Mediation Solutions and Princeton Financial Group are pleased to announce that they have teamed up to handle divorces for high net worth couples in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Divorce mediation has become an increasingly popular alternative for couples who want to dissolve their marriage.

Related link: https://advancedmediationsolutions.net/

Capacity LLC Accelerates Fulfillment for Clients with 20 Million Orders Processed

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has confirmed that it passed another significant fulfillment milestone during the 2018 peak season, as the company processed its 20 millionth order.

The order that pushed Capacity over the mark was, appropriately enough, shipped to a customer of Capacity's long-term cosmetics client, Tarte. Founded around the same time as Capacity by the iconic Maureen Kelly, Tarte Cosmetics ( https://tartecosmetics.com/en_US/home ) has played a pivotal role in the fulfillment company's continued growth.

Operating across business sectors worth tens of billions of dollars in the U.S. alone, Capacity is home to some of the most vibrant brands in beauty, health, and lifestyle. Every order shipped fulfills a promise to delight the fans of these clients, which makes 20 million of them more than a milestone. For the team at Capacity, it literally means millions of satisfied customers.

"We owe this achievement - and indeed our longevity - to the remarkable success of our clients and the dedication of our employees," says Thom Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Capacity.

"From day one, when it was not uncommon to see team members spend nights on the office floor, to the precision-engineered fulfillment solutions we have in place today, Capacity has experienced a lot over those 20 million orders! Our clients know that our passionate, experienced team members are the last to touch their products before they reach an excited customer, which is why they put their brands in our hands."

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has offered expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from four facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a fifth in City of Industry, Calif. These strategic locations on both coasts allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions. All five facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ and CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands who ship around the world.

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

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has confirmed that it passed another significant fulfillment milestone during the 2018 peak season, as the company processed its 20 millionth order.

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

Report from EraNova Institute: Making Buildings Smart for a Green Future

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today the EraNova Institute announces a special report, "In the Cloud, Our Buildings and We Can Fly - Toward a Smart, Green Life." Dick Samson, Director of EraNova and author of the report, says "Buildings need to get smart if society is to get green."

He adds, "But most buildings are too dumb to even start getting smart. They're not even online." His report documents the reason and describes the solution.

"Most buildings aren't yet online because they're bogged down by paper," he explains. "Their critical systems, from electricity and plumbing to heating and air conditioning, still run manually for the most part - by reference to blueprints, diagrams, construction records, maintenance notes, and other industrial-age documents."

Paper persists because "It's a pain to put it all online. There's just too much of it."

Fortunately, new services simplify the process. They enable organizations to bring their buildings' paper documents online quickly and then manage digitally forever after.

The report presents information from a leader in this new industry, California startup SmartCSM ( https://smartcsm.com/ ). "The majority of the world's buildings are managed from documents that are inaccurate, incomplete, disorganized, illegible, or entirely missing," says Craig Caryl, the company's CEO. "These legacy buildings are too backward to get smart except in bits and pieces."

Operating in the cloud, thanks to services like SmartCSM's, changes all that. It offers broad opportunities for saving time and money while reducing accidents and waste.

"For example," says Daniel Scalisi, SmartCSM's Chief Operating Officer, "technicians fix problems faster when they have immediate access to critical data. Productivity increases of 30 percent are common."

Also, "Managing buildings in the cloud is the first step toward the Internet of Things with artificial intelligence, our next electronic revolution," Caryl adds.

Over time, smart buildings could evolve into genius buildings, fostering profound changes in society, according to the report.

For example, future structures could -

* change from bare-bones enclosures to sensitive instruments of human enhancement, increasing our health, happiness, and productivity, and
* share functions with mobile "people-containers" ranging from self-driving cars to self-guided air and space vehicles.

Early adopters include United Airlines, Toyota, Salvation Army, University of Miami, and the City of Manhattan Beach, California.

In addition to SmartCSM, the report references three other startups in the budding industry: Site1001, Akitabox, and PlanGrid. Many additional suppliers, including giants like IBM and Microsoft, may enter the field between now and 2030, according to the report.

The report is available here: https://medium.com/eranova-institute/in-the-cloud-our-buildings-and-we-can-fly-toward-a-smart-green-life-27e4f64146b7

About EraNova Institute:

EraNova is a small think tank with a big mission: helping selected changemakers implement their solutions faster, ushering in the advanced, sustainable future we all want. Information: https://medium.com/eranova-institute

The EraNova Institute today announced a special report, "In the Cloud, Our Buildings and We Can Fly - Toward a Smart, Green Life." Dick Samson, Director of EraNova and author of the report, says "Buildings need to get smart if society is to get green."

Related link: https://medium.com/eranova-institute

ZKTeco USA Announces Partnership with V-Authenticate

FAIRFIELD, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- ZKTeco USA, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with V-Authenticate, an independently owned software developer primarily known for their next-generation visitor management software called VAMS (Visitor Authentication and Management System).

ZK VAMS is currently implemented in over 1,000 locations representing over 350 customers located in 13 countries across the world. VAMS is used by many Fortune 500 companies representing several vertical markets including commercial & residential property management, banking, consumer product manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and education, to name a few.

VAMS software uniquely incorporates visitor AUTHENTICATION. Whereas traditional visitor management solutions allow the visitors to display any ID credential they chose (i.e. driver's license, passport, etc.), VAMS requires the visitor to prove their identity by displaying on their phone a QR code or an OTP (One Time Password) sent from the visitor's "host" via text message or e-mail. VAMS prevents imposters and unauthorized users from gaining fraudulent access to a facility.

As noted by ZKTeco USA President & Founder Manish Dalal, "While we see incredible increases in security product expenditures, it concerns me greatly also seeing customers neglect their visitor management strategy. Regardless how much time and money you spend fortify your building, your investment is wasted if you cannot safely and efficiently inspect and track visitors. We've adopted the VAMS software to address this important void in the market."

V-Authenticate CEO Nikhil Kothary added "We've seen tremendous adoption of our VAMS software by end-users. By partnering with ZKTeco, we additionally gain access to the thousands of physical & logical security installers currently partnering with ZKTeco. VAMS is very affordable and I'm confident will do well in ZKTeco's sales channel."

About ZKTeco:

ZKTeco is a leading provider of Biometric and RFID access control solutions. Product offerings include door & elevator access control panels, readers (i.e. RFID, fingerprint, finger-vein, palm vein, face, iris), Long-Range UHF and LPR Readers for gate controllers, Turnstiles, Walkthrough Metal Detectors, X-Ray inspection scanners and Consumer products including biometric battery-operated Smart Locks. Its solutions are multi-lingual and localized in over 18 different languages.

ZKTeco designs specialized products for specific markets and provides local support to all its customers. Its U.S. facility includes a large experience center and warehouse in Fairfield, N.J. ZKTeco USA is a division of ZKTeco, a leading global developer of security and time management solutions. ZKTeco is synonymous with technical innovation, quality, speed-to-market and reliability. For more information, please visit https://zktecousa.com/.

About V-Authenticate:

V-Authenticate is a leading provider of Visitor Management Systems. Pioneering the Visitor Authentication process, V-Authenticate offers specialized solutions for Corporates, Commercial Buildings & Complexes, Residential Buildings & Townships. Used by a number of Fortune 500 companies, leading Commercial Projects & flagship Residential Properties, VAMS(r) (Visitor Authentication & Management System) is used at 1000+ locations in 13 countries. For more information, please visit https://www.vamsglobal.com/.

ZKTeco USA, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with V-Authenticate, an independently owned software developer primarily known for their next-generation visitor management software called VAMS (Visitor Authentication and Management System).

Related link: https://zktecousa.com/

Santa Paws is coming to Volkswagen of Union

UNION, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paws for the Holidays is a pet adoption event happening Saturday, December 15, 2018 from Noon to 3 p.m., exclusively at Volkswagen of Union, 2155 Route 22 West near the Flagship.

The adoption event is being powered by three rescue groups: AHS Network, Cause 4 Paws and Forgotten Tails.

Dogs and cats can be adopted, that day only. Here are some other things you need to know:
* Adoptions are first come/first served. There are no "holds" or deposits.
* If you have a dog already. a meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the one you want to adopt is suggested before adoption.
* No animals can be adopted as "gifts." Instead, you should purchase a gift certificate as the gift.

"More families bring a new pet home for the holiday season than at any other time of the year," said Ron Weiss, General Manager of VW of Union. "Paws for the Holidays here in our showroom is a great way to bring some joy into your home for Christmas and all year long."

All pets have been vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. For more information call Patrick Genova at (908) 687-8000.

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

Paws for the Holidays is a pet adoption event happening Saturday, December 15, 2018 from Noon to 3 p.m., exclusively at Volkswagen of Union, 2155 Route 22 West near the Flagship. The adoption event is being powered by three rescue groups: AHS Network, Cause 4 Paws and Forgotten Tails.

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

Advanced Mediation Solutions Sees Rise in Business and Workplace Mediations

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

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

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

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

How is Mediation Different from Arbitration or Litigation?

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

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

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

About Advanced Mediation Solutions (AMS)

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

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

Website: https://advancedmediationsolutions.net/

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

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

Related link: https://advancedmediationsolutions.net/

SUDC Foundation Applauds Introduction of Federal Bill to Address Unexpected Child, Infant Deaths

CEDAR GROVE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The SUDC Foundation is pleased to support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Tom Cole (OK-04) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) to combat Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). The legislation was introduced in honor of Scarlett Pauley, who was lost to SUDC in January 2017 when she was just 16 months old.

Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is a category of death in children over the age of one year which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation and autopsy. Most often, SUDC occurs in otherwise healthy children during sleep. At least 400 children are lost to SUDC in the United States every year.

"This legislation is named 'Scarlett's Sunshine' after a little girl who was lost to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood," said Senator Casey. "I wanted to honor Scarlett's memory and make sure that the federal government is taking all possible steps to ensure that no family will have to suffer the death of a child, without knowing why. It's appalling that over 400 children ages 1-4 and over 3,600 infants each year are dying from these unexplained causes. I urge my colleagues to join us in this bipartisan, bicameral effort."

"Wisconsin has the highest rate of Black infant mortality in the nation. Our babies die at rates comparable to war-torn countries like Syria," said Representative Moore. "This doesn't have anything to do with good or bad parenting. But because there are no nationwide standards for investigations and data collection, parents are often left wondering what went wrong and what they could have done to prevent their baby from dying. No mother, no matter her background, should have to with live with this uncertainty, thinking it was their fault. That's why this bipartisan and bicameral bill to fund critical data collection is a game changer. We need to know the root of the problem to solve it."

"While it is the fifth leading category of death among children ages 1 to 4, SUDC has not been directly addressed in our federal policy in regards to surveillance, research or prevention strategies," said Laura Gould Crandall, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the SUDC Foundation. "We can and we must do better. We applaud Senator Casey's and Congresswoman Moore's leadership on behalf of SUDC families worldwide and look forward to working with them to achieve our mission of a future free of SUDC."

"On January 8th, 2017, our lives were shattered when our beautiful, healthy, thriving daughter, Scarlett Lillian Pauley, went to sleep and never woke up. And we do not know why," said Stephanie Zarecky and Ryan Pauley. "Losing a child is the single greatest pain we could ever imagine and living without answers magnifies the tragedy exponentially. We try every day to spread Scarlett's Sunshine, allowing her memory to shine on and bring light to SUDC, the medical mystery that took her from us. We thank Senator Casey and Congresswoman Moore for their leadership on Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act in honor of Scarlett and all of the other children who are deeply loved and missed."

If passed into law, Scarlett's Sunshine Act it will authorize over $49 million in new federal funding to strengthen efforts to better track, understand and prevent SUDC and SUID. Specifically, it would supply grants to help states and municipalities to improve data collection and death scene investigations related to unexpected infant and child deaths and ensure death reviews are completed for 100 percent of infant and child fatalities. Currently, there are no nationwide standards for investigating and collecting data following an infant or child death. This makes it nearly impossible to determine the causes of these deaths and what strategies our country can implement to prevent these tragedies.

This bill has also been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Association, Cribs for Kids, First Candle, March of Dimes, Kids in Danger, Within Our Reach and the Aaron Matthew SIDS Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital.

To learn more and support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, please visit: https://sudc.org/advocacy/scarletts-sunshine-act

About the SUDC Foundation:
The SUDC Foundation is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, advocate for research and support those affected by SUDC. The SUDC Foundation provides all services at no cost to families. Learn more: https://sudc.org.

The SUDC Foundation is pleased to support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Tom Cole (OK-04) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) to combat Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

Related link: https://sudc.org/

Symco Inc. Brings 2018 AV Technology Showcases to Boston and NYC

STIRLING, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Symco Inc., which represents leading electronics manufacturers in the communications industry, will hold its Fall Technology Showcases October 2 and 4 in Boston and New York City.

"With the help of our Manufacturing Partners and AVIXA (formerly InfoComm International), this is the 16th year we've produced these local educational opportunities," explained Frank M. Culotta, President of Symco, Inc.

The showcases are held in Boston and Manhattan each fall and in the D.C. Metro area and Philadelphia in the spring and include approximately 20 industry brands such as Panacast, Utelogy, Global Cache, and Klipsh.

"In addition to a full day of AVIXA CTS RU accredited classes at each location, this fall in New York City, we're co-hosting our first ever Higher Education Technology Managers Breakfast with partners FSR and Biamp," added Culotta.

This will be an hour dedicated to sharing the challenges and solutions among some of the leading colleges and universities in the N.Y. area.

Attendees at these showcase events include consultants, integrators, and end-users from the commercial AV and IT space. The Boston showcase typically attracts about 100 participants and approximately 250 at the NYC event. The day is filled with opportunities to see and hear about leading technology solutions, meet and talk with Symco's Manufacturing Partners directly, and to network and share best practices in the industry.

Anyone interested in participating can find registration information on the Symco Technology Showcases web site: http://www.symcoshowcases.com/classes.

About Symco Inc.:

Symco is a Manufacturers' Representative firm that covers the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast territories focusing on professional/commercial communication solutions for the education, corporate, government, transportation, medical, business, house of worship and industrial markets. After more than 40 years in the industry, Symco has strong, well-established relationships with resellers and consultants allowing it to introduce new products and manufacturers, and to penetrate markets very quickly.

For more information, visit https://www.symcoinc.com/product-lines.

Symco Inc., which represents leading electronics manufacturers in the communications industry, will hold its Fall Technology Showcases October 2 and 4, 2018, in Boston and New York City. Attendees at these showcase events include consultants, integrators, and end-users from the commercial AV and IT space.

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

Life Lessons, Love Lost and Man’s Best Friend – Michael Patrick’s New CD, ‘John Wayne Movies’ Tells the Tale

MORGANVILLE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- New Jersey based country, folk, Americana singer-songwriter Michael Patrick will release his latest, long overdue recording, "John Wayne Movies" with two special CD release shows on October 13, 2018 at The Lighthouse Tavern, and October 20th at Roxy & Dukes.

Named Top Country Folk Artist by the Jersey Acoustic Music Awards, Patrick has shared the stage with Randy Travis, Clint Black, Rosanne Cash, Marty Stuart, Billy Joe Shaver, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, David Allan Coe and Gary Allan, Steve Earle, Carlene Carter, Justin Townes Earle and Chris Knight to name a few.

In addition, he founded and fronts local bands, "The Suburban Hillbillies" and "Ring of Fire," a Johnny Cash tribute band. Patrick's latest recording, "John Wayne Movies" is his fourth studio release, and includes ten Nashville and New Jersey produced tracks, seamlessly blending styles of Country, Folk, Roots and Rock. In the vein of Patrick's influences Lyle Lovett and Johnny Cash, "John Wayne Movies" defies labeling, and instead incorporates danceable melodies and heartfelt storytelling that nicely fit under the umbrella of Americana music.

The tales "John Wayne Movies" tells are born of Patrick's own personal tragedy and triumph in the years since his last release 7 years ago, "Another Song You Never Heard." Patrick, a longtime fundraiser for the Cooley's Anemia Foundation with his annual Jersey Country Revival benefit concerts, lost his wife of 20 years to complications from Cooley's Anemia in 2013. With "John Wayne Movies" Patrick leads the listener on a musical journey from the dark places to the uplifting and inspirational.

Patrick's take on love lost in the somber "When Everything was Broken," unconditional love found in folky "Man's Best Friend," growing up and growing wiser in the rocker "When I Grow Up," all come from a place of honest experience. Patrick' snarky, comedic side shines through in "good riddance" numbers that everyone can relate to, "It's Always My Fault" and "That Look."

With life lived and lessons learned, this new project unveils a more mature songwriter, willing to take risks on different musical styles and ideas. The title track, "John Wayne Movies" is written by Patrick's good friend and co-writer, Joe Iantosca. Patrick recalls hearing it many years ago and knowing then he wanted to record it. It's a nod to Patrick's fan favorite nostalgia songs, "My First Car" and "Cash in the Attic."

Patrick prides himself on energetic live shows, encourages audience participation and lots of spontaneous interaction. He feels a sense of obligation to connect with patrons, to deliver a smile and pull people out of their shells. Patrick has logged over 1500 live performances in the tri-state (NY, NJ, PA) area, in addition to annual tours down south. Along with his band he has performed at such prestigious venues as the Union County Arts Center, Strand Theater, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Paramount Theater, Bergen Pac, Stone Pony, Starland Ballroom and BB King's.

"John Wayne Movies" will be available for purchase at performances and through CDBaby.com, Apple iTunes and Amazon, as well as for streaming on Spotify and Pandora. Patrick maintains a website at http://www.michael-patrick.net/, which includes tour dates, news, photos, video and audio clips, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/michaelpatricksongs/.

SCHEDULE:
When: Saturday, October 13th, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ
(Special Guests Elaine & The Cimarron Sky Band)
When: Saturday, October 20th, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Roxy & Dukes, Dunellen NJ
(Special Guests Mystic Twang).

For more information about these events, or to schedule interviews please contact Mike Szymanski with MPS Promotions at (732) 834-9781, or info@michael-patrick.net

Visit the website at: http://www.michael-patrick.net

Lighthouse Tavern is located at: 397 U.S. 9, Waretown, NJ Phone: (609) 693-3150

Roxy & Dukes is located at: 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ. Phone: (732) 529-4464

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/RxSZ5ZTiwR0

New Jersey based country, folk, Americana singer-songwriter Michael Patrick will release his latest, long overdue recording, "John Wayne Movies" with two special CD release shows on October 13, 2018 at The Lighthouse Tavern, and October 20 at Roxy and Dukes.

Related link: http://www.michael-patrick.net/

Capacity LLC Partners with RightHand Robotics to Further Automate Fulfillment Operations

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC(R), trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has partnered with the robotic piece-picking experts at RightHand Robotics. The collaboration will integrate the Massachusetts-based company's RightPick(TM) automation system into Capacity's fulfillment solution offering, creating a new competitive edge for its clients.

The robotic workcells will be integrated with existing warehouse material handling systems, such as those from Lightning Pick, and will increase the level of automation. The integration of RightPick(TM) technology will begin in Capacity's New Jersey fulfillment center this year, and later expand to its California location.

As the fulfillment partner of choice for household names and global brands like Glossier and ADP, Capacity handles thousands of e-commerce and B2B orders daily. The company's initial use of robotic piece-picking automation builds upon Capacity's strategy of deploying engineered systems that improve speed, accuracy and flexibility to meet its clients' omnichannel fulfillment needs.

When Capacity sought a robotic piece-picking solution, its goals included finding a system that could pick and place a wide range of items at high rates with reliability.

"We quickly concluded that many of the systems entering the market would not meet our needs," said Capacity's Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Thom Campbell. "We realized that the solution had to be imagined from the bottom up with an understanding of what was needed to solve our particular challenges. It's not just about having a better gripper - you need a fully integrated software and hardware approach, which RightHand has nailed."

Capacity's leadership team chose to invest in RightHand's RightPick(TM) solution, an integrated, software-driven picking solution that flexibly handles thousands of products, including never-before-seen items, and learns and adapts over time.

"We knew from our earliest interactions with RightHand and vetting of other solutions that this was the team and platform we wanted to partner with moving forward," said Campbell.

"We are tremendously excited to be working with Capacity," said Yaro Tenzer, Co-Founder and CEO of RightHand Robotics. "We share a common vision for how robotic piece-picking can be a strategic asset to their business, especially as they continue to grow at a phenomenal rate across multiple product categories and parts of the world. With every pick, the system generates data that helps us further improve performance across their entire fleet of workcells."

For more information about RightHand Robotics and to download a new white paper, "Understanding the 3Rs of Robotic Piece-Picking," visit the RHR website.

For more information about Capacity(R), visit our website. Anyone interested in discussing outsourcing order fulfillment can also contact Capacity's fulfillment experts online at our contact page, or call (732) 638-4641 and select option 3.

About RightHand Robotics:
RightHand Robotics is a pioneer in providing end-to-end robotic picking solutions that improve the performance of e-commerce order fulfillment. RHR is comprised of a team of researchers from the Harvard Biorobotics Lab, the Yale GRAB Lab, and MIT. The company is based in Somerville, Mass. For more information, please visit https://www.righthandrobotics.com/ or follow the company @RHRobotics.

About Capacity LLC:
Since 1999, Capacity LLC(R) has been offering expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses globally. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from five facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a sixth in City of Industry, Calif. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from unique and disruptive startups to household name brands shipping globally. More info: https://www.capacityllc.com/

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has partnered with the robotic piece-picking experts at RightHand Robotics. The collaboration will integrate the Massachusetts-based company's RightPick automation system into Capacity's fulfillment solution offering, creating a new competitive edge for its clients.

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

Capacity LLC Unveils a New Website Inspired by Clients

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, a trusted leader in order fulfillment, ecommerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has unveiled its newly redesigned website. Inspired by Capacity's cosmopolitan client base, the site has been updated and visually refreshed to provide easier access and navigation.

From globally renowned beauty brands to the most exciting names in niche product ecommerce, Capacity is evolving to meet the needs of its cutting edge and rapidly expanding clients. Covering all aspects of contemporary product fulfillment from locations on both coasts, the website reflects Capacity's desire to keep looking to the future of logistics and order fulfillment.

The redesigned site, streamlined and simpler to navigate, helps visitors to quickly find the information they need to grasp the complexity of modern order fulfillment. The redesign also enhances the user experience on mobile and tablet devices, which are increasingly important in today's digital landscape.

"Our updated site marks another step in the evolution of Capacity's online presence," says Thomas Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer of Capacity LLC. "The design reflects the importance of our clients and the business sectors in which we operate. It also emphasizes what we're really doing, which is crafting highly engineered fulfillment platforms. We're here to delight their customers and deliver on their brand promises, literally and figuratively."

Following a complete website rebuild from the ground up three years ago, the company continues to adapt to the rapidly changing expectations of online visitors. With ecommerce fulfillment increasingly important and visitors expecting an end-to-end view of what Capacity can do, the refreshed site provides users with improved functionality, a more vibrant visual experience, and the full range of available fulfillment services and technology capabilities.

To explore the company's new online home and learn more about Capacity LLC's order fulfillment services, visit https://www.capacityllc.com/.

You can also call (732) 745-7770 or connect with Capacity on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capacity-llc/.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has been offering expert warehousing, assembly, order fulfillment services and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from three facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a fourth in City of Industry, Calif. These strategic locations on both coasts and close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ & CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands who ship around the world.

Capacity LLC, a trusted leader in order fulfillment, ecommerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has unveiled its newly redesigned website. Inspired by Capacity's cosmopolitan client base, the site has been updated and visually refreshed to provide easier access and navigation.

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

2nd Annual Global C.diff. Walks in US and UK to Raise Awareness on Importance of Clostridium difficile Infections Worldwide

TEANECK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Presented by the C Diff Foundation, the 2nd Annual Global C.diff. Awareness 2K Walks will take place on Saturday, May 19 at three separate locations: Morris A. Votee Park, Teaneck, New Jersey; Sims Park, New Port Richey, Florida; and in Leicester, England. All locations will include t-shirts and resourceful educational material for all registered walkers. The U.S. locations will also include water bottles and hydration stations.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridium difficile infection (C. difficile) "has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections in U.S. hospitals and costs up to $4.8 billion each year in excess health care costs for acute care facilities alone." Statistics provided by the CDC suggest that C. difficile cause nearly 500,000 infections in patients in the U.S. annually. In one study noted by the CDC, among infected patients, nearly 29,000 died within 30 days of being diagnosed, and more than half of those deaths (15,000) were directly attributable to a C. difficile infection.

The Global C. diff. Walks will raise awareness of

Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection prevention and provide educational material while introducing the communities to the resources available. C.diff. infections are one of the leading health issues facing local communities.

"Every day the C Diff Foundation works to educate and advocate for C. difficile infection prevention, treatments, environmental safety and support worldwide to save lives. Our dedicated volunteering members are focused on improving the lives of individuals and families that are impacted by a C.diff. infection," says Nancy Caralla, Founding President of the C Diff Foundation.

We sincerely thank the following Sponsors for their continued support and for joining the C Diff Foundation in promoting
C. diff. Awareness worldwide:
Platinum: CutisPharma, Inc.
Gold: Pfizer and Xenex Disinfection Services.
Silver: Quellthera.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 19, 2018 - "rain or shine."

Registration and Check-in takes place at 8 a.m. Walk and Program begins at 9 a.m. at: Milton A. Votee Park, Queen Anne Rd & Court St, Teaneck, NJ 07666; Sims Park, 6341 Bank Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652; and being led by Dr. Martha Cloakie, PhD, a walk in the park in Leicester, England.

To register on-line: https://cdifffoundation.org/ or https://cdifffoundation.org/2nd-annual-global-walks-2018/

Walkers can register individually ($20 per person) or as a team ($20 for team leader) and teams can recruit sponsors.

All proceeds raised will support the program of the C Diff Foundation which provides villages to cities with C. difficile infection education, advocacy, and support worldwide.

For additional information about the walk, please email info@cdifffoundation.org or call the main office in U.S.: (919) 201-1512.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established 2012, comprised of 100 percent volunteering professionals who are dedicated supporting public health through education and advocating for C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, environmental safety, and support worldwide.

Follow C Diff Foundation on Twitter
@cdiffFoundation
#CdiffWalk2018

Media Contact:
Angelo Ortiz, Global Walk Committee
angelo.ortiz@cdifffoundation.org

Presented by the C Diff Foundation, the 2nd Annual Global C.diff. Awareness 2K Walks will take place on Saturday, May 19 at three separate locations: Morris A. Votee Park, Teaneck, New Jersey; Sims Park, New Port Richey, Florida; and in Leicester, England. All locations will include t-shirts and resourceful educational material for all registered walkers. The U.S. locations will also include water bottles and hydration stations.

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

BK Real Estate Announces 4.5-percent Listing Commissions to Save Consumers Money

CHERRY HILL, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- It is no secret that consumers have long thought that real estate agents are overpaid for their profession and on the contrary many real estate agents think and complain that they are underpaid. In 2012, BK Real Estate, a full service, customer focused, South Jersey real estate brokerage, set out to solve the disconnect between consumers and agents.

Through years of research, BK Real Estate was able to determine that the reason for this vast difference of opinion had to directly do with the inefficient method most traditional real estate brokerages and agents run their businesses. In a traditional brokerage, individual agents run their own businesses, create their own processes, market properties uniquely, and generally perform the fifty or so tasks and skills needed to complete a successful real estate transaction.

All of this happens at an average skill level or below with little company input on how that business is handled causing a high level of frustration for the consumer.

BK Real Estate determined that by creating a company for consumers to do business with as opposed to thousands of individual agents operating inconsistently, they would be able to change the real estate landscape of the future for the better. In BK Real Estate's full service, customer focused model, each job needed to have a successful real estate transaction is handled by an expert in that area.

By having each task handled by someone who only does that task every single day, they were able to remove the inefficiencies in time and money that causes the value disconnect between consumer and the brokerage.

"Once we developed systems to remove all the inefficiencies found in traditional real estate brokerages, our company was eager to pass the savings realized on to the consumers," states Ed Barski, Co-Owner of BK Real Estate.

"We were extremely excited to make this announcement because not only are we saving clients money, but we are able to still provide all the full service features and in some cases more services than a traditional brokerage," added Michele Katinsky, Co-Owner of Barski-Katinsky Real Estate. "Staging, professional photography, 3D walk through models, computer drawn floor plans, and targeted social media marketing come standard with all of our listings, all while getting the client the best price in the shortest amount of time and then closing the deal with the least amount of frustration."

This spring and summer buying season is expected to be one of the most active since 2007. "With a hot market in the making, we are confident sellers will want to save money by utilizing the expert services our company offers," concluded Barski.

To inquire about BK Real Estate's services, visit https://www.thebkteam.com/ and also be sure to check out their reviews on Zillow and their Facebook business page. By law, commissions in N.J. are negotiable and conditions may apply.

About BK Real Estate:

BK Real Estate is an award winning, full service, real estate brokerage in South Jersey specializing in a client first experience, innovative marketing, and efficient business systems. BK Real Estate plans to enter markets in PA and DE by mid-2019. Contact: https://www.thebkteam.com/.

It is no secret that consumers have long thought that real estate agents are overpaid for their profession and on the contrary many real estate agents think and complain that they are underpaid. In 2012, BK Real Estate, a full service, customer focused, South Jersey real estate brokerage, set out to solve the disconnect between consumers and agents.

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