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NAMMBA Announces Partnership with MCT

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) announced today a partnership with San Diego based Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT®). The relationship is an important step in both company's efforts to affect positive change - addressing the housing needs of underserved communities as well as encouraging and developing a more diverse work force in the mortgage sector.

"We're extremely excited to partner with MCT, the gold standard for secondary capital markets," said NAMMBA Founder/CEO Tony Thompson, CMB. "Like us, MCT believes in the power of diversity and inclusion and wants its team members to reflect the communities in which it does business. It's gratifying to have MCT's support at our highest sponsorship level."

Specifically, the partnership provides MCT consulting and recruiting resources, as well as access to a network of like-minded mortgage bankers. NAMMBA will tap into MCT's deep secondary expertise. Already, MCT has participated in round tables, webinars, and helped shape NAMMBA's most recent industry survey.

"Through our award-winning MCTlive! technology platform, we're consistently fueling innovation and change within mortgage capital markets. We believe our partnership with NAMMBA is in this same vein," said Curtis Richins, MCT President and CEO. "We are committed to moving the needle with regard to diversity, inclusion, and equality."

According to NAMMBA, over the next five years, 75 percent of all first-time home buyers will be women, millennials or people of color. Although there is concern across the industry about a stagnant or shrinking housing market, purchase mortgage opportunity is not only growing, it's changing. NAMMBA's most recent mortgage market forecast, the three largest diverse borrower groups (Asians, African-Americans, and Hispanics) generated more than $292 billion of purchase opportunity in 2020, which amounts to 24.2 percent of all purchase dollar opportunities.

About NAMMBA

The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America is a purpose-driven organization that is dedicated to the inclusion of minorities and women in the mortgage industry who are advocates for sustainable homeownership in local communities. To fulfill its mission, NAMMBA provides programs and initiatives to introduce minorities and women into the mortgage industry, including recruiting, advisory, networking and training for enterprises and individual professionals. For more information, visit: http://www.nammba.org

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) is the industry's leading provider of fully-integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning, comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive!. MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Healdsburg, and Texas. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) announced today a partnership with San Diego based Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT®). The relationship is an important step in both company's efforts to affect positive change - addressing the housing needs of underserved communities as well as encouraging and developing a more diverse work force in the mortgage sector.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

Cole Engineering awarded $179M OTA by U.S. Army

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $179M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement to serve as the core software enabler for the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Training Simulation Software / Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT). The TSS/TMT is the "core" simulation software and hardware that provides a common synthetic environment, the exercise design and control tool, and data manager for STE collective training.

As the Army's future training capability, the STE will be a single, interconnected training system that provides a training environment, in which units from Soldier/Squad through Army Service Component Command conduct collective training. The STE will converge the live, virtual, constructive, and gaming environments as one complete training capability.

"Team CESI is honored to be entrusted to enable the future of the Army's Synthetic Training Environment to empower a revolution in Army training capability and effectiveness," said Devin Lyders, CESI Senior Vice President, Advanced Training Systems, "We have taken great pride in supporting STE since the initial onset of prototyping activities in 2018 and are proud to offer a comprehensive solution that is modular, scalable, and prepared to rapidly deliver capability into the hands of the Soldier. As a participant in and benefactor of Soldier Centric Design, CESI understands at its core that the TSS/TMT capabilities are about delivering the best possible training to our Warfighters no matter the place, time, or domain."

Team CESI consists of a robust group of contributors with deep understanding of the STE vision including 4C North America, Inc.; Bohemia Interactive Simulations, Inc.; Cesium GS, Inc.; Dignitas Technologies; Leidos, Inc.; Perspecta; Raydon Corporation; Systematic, Inc.; and Maxar Technologies.

The Team CESI solution is a modular open systems architecture built on a CESI-developed backbone called MSSV ("massive"). The TSS/TMT solution will realize a modern, modular system that converges live, virtual, constructive, and gaming environments into a single, holistic synthetic environment. MSSV is a proven, hardened architecture solution that will allow an integrated, tested, and training-ready capability to be delivered in under a year.

"By Light and its companies continue to provide innovative systems and solutions to help stay ahead of our country's adversaries," said Bob Donahue Jr., Chief Executive Officer of By Light, "Team CESI is immediately postured to deliver a solution that keeps our soldiers in front and is adaptable to the ever-changing operational environment."

About CESI

Formed in 2004, Cole Engineering Services, Inc., is an award-winning company that maintains a distinct record of strong performance in developing dynamic engineering programs. CESI implements operational, modeling, simulation, and gaming-based technologies that enable Warfighters and First Responders in their services to the nation. CESI develops unique simulation-based systems for simple and complex military missions and has extensive experience developing interoperable distributed simulation architectures for engineering and training environments. Led by a highly talented and experienced team with deep institutional knowledge and an extensive infrastructure in the form of laboratories and tools/methodologies, CESI tackles some of the military's most complex modeling and simulation projects. Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://www.bylight.com/.

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $179M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement to serve as the core software enabler for the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Training Simulation Software / Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT).

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

VIP Recordings’ ‘Red Devil Compilation’ debut at #25 on the Billboard Compilation Album Chart

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- VIP Recordings' "Red Devil" compilation debut at #25 on the Billboard Compilation Album Sales Chart features some of the best independent Hip-hop and Pop artists in the music industry. Hybrid styles of powerhouse independent Hip-hop artists and notorious Pop/R&B artists headline a powerful mixture of musical styles on this VIP Recordings compilation album.

Combining sentiments of Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop melodic and harmonic textures to the fabric of this album provides the listener with a body of work that embodies today's most popular styles.

Indeed, hybrid music is the name of the game to today's active listeners who crave both the dynamic energy behind the cadence of Hip-hop music or electronic rich harmonic textures, and "Red Devil" evidently delivers.

VIP Recordings, a record label out of Florida, USA is now currently distributing with "The Orchard," a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

The label will be hosting "VIP Recordings Presents: Listening Sessions North Hollywood" during Memorial Day weekend 2021 where artists have an opportunity to perform on stage for A&R's for $100K advances.

Download the sizzling-hot album that climbed to #4 on the iTunes Hip-hop/Rap Album Sales chart. VIP Recording's infamous "Red Devil" compilation album features some of the music industry's most successful independent artists such as Gwa-la, C-Stud Vill, Taran Richards, Black Dawn, Wayne Gunna, SATgame, Big Lew, Dockko, Ralphy Clouds, K Mac-Beats and IAMR0MEO.

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/red-devil-compilation/1562603152

VIP Website: https://www.viprecordings.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viprecordings/

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT
Sebastian Aguirre
of Push Global Entertainment LLC
(714) 329-2274
pushglobalentertainment.com

VIP Recordings' "Red Devil" compilation debut at #25 on the Billboard Compilation Album Sales Chart features some of the best independent Hip-hop and Pop artists in the music industry. Hybrid styles of powerhouse independent Hip-hop artists and notorious Pop/R&B artists headline a powerful mixture of musical styles on this VIP Recordings compilation album.

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

ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting at MRO Americas April 27-29 at Booth 1501

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ViewTech Borescopes announced they are returning to exhibit for the ninth time during MRO Americas 2021 and will be located at booth #1501. With MRO Americas live event being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from April 27-29, this year's in-person event will be co-located with the Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium (MALMS). In addition to the face-to-face conference, a virtual event will also take place May 4-5 for those unable to travel.

ViewTech Borescopes has been an exhibitor during the aviation MRO conference and exhibition since 2012. While MRO Americas 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19, ViewTech Borescopes has released new inspection video borescopes since last exhibiting at MRO America's Aviation Week in 2019. This year ViewTech will have the following VJ-3 video borescope models available for attendees to trial at MRO Americas booth #1501: the VJ-3 2.8mm, VJ-3 3.9mm, and VJ-3 6.0mm dual camera.

ViewTech Borescopes Senior Sales Consultant, Zack Wessels, will be available to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation demo to be sent to your MRO repair facility. During previous annual aviation MRO conferences, ViewTech has connected with maintenance directors, aircraft maintenance technicians, and aircraft engineers who maintain a diverse fleet of aircraft.

With a large percentage of ViewTech's clientele based in the aviation, military, and aerospace industries, they are consistently informed that the VJ-3 video borescope performs the heavy lifting for 99% of their client inspections, many of which entail viewing inside of critical components. By providing the best borescope option for their budget, ViewTech Borescopes have been saving companies time and money on their preventative maintenance and MRO inspections.

VJ-3 Video Borescope

The VJ-3 mechanical articulating video borescope is a nondestructive visual testing instrument used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment, and components. The VJ-3 facilitates the visual recording and photo documentation of an inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require great effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 consists of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs, and the base unit with control panel, LCD monitor, power source and all necessary circuitry.

About ViewTech Borescopes

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America's #1 seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

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

ViewTech Borescopes announced they are returning to exhibit for the ninth time during MRO Americas 2021 and will be located at booth #1501. With MRO Americas live event being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from April 27-29, this year's in-person event will be co-located with the Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium (MALMS).

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

Brand Messaging Strategist Asks Readers of Motivational and Success Genre Books to Look A Little Closer Before Buying

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Brand Messaging Strategist Loren Weisman of FSG Messaging and Optics is asking both readers and aspiring authors to have a closer look at the motivational, inspirational, coaching and success books that are being released and marketed faster than ever.

Success, motivation, inspiration and the opportunity to achieve wealth draw an excited and large-scale audience. At the same time, there are a great deal of less than honorable individuals looking to make money off these people without offering much in return.

This has opened a door for a series of less than authoritative and aspiring coaches, multilevel marketing consultants, self-professed success gurus and "certified" life coaches believing that all they need to do to tap into these markets is to get a book out on to those markets.

This is not saying that all coaches, consultants and gurus are guilty of this, but the percentage that are is going up dramatically at a scary pace.

"We have noticed a rise in companies that allow you to purchase what we term as a prefabricated book. These books fall into one of the genres of success or coaching toward business, health, wealth, and sales to name just a few. You simply buy a system that you download which allows you to move some chapters around, change a few words, headers, add a few stories of your own, create a book cover, publish as an eBook or print on demand, and wham, you're an author," says Weisman.

Is it legal? Yes. You have purchased a license to use other people's work that has allowed you to state it as your own, but is it ethical?

Weisman answers, "I see this as permissive plagiarism. A license has been bought, but how does this create authentic authority and a foundation of integrity to trust this new author if the truth was revealed? Would these authors be ok with openly stating that they bought eighty to ninety percent of a book and just added a few pieces to it? I seriously doubt it. So where is the honor and transparency there?"

The take away?

For the readers:

Consider looking a little deeper in to the books you are thinking of purchasing to see if they hold the authenticity and authority behind the story. Take the time to vet the sources and make sure they are resources of knowledge and expertise that can help you.

For the aspiring writers:

Honor yourself and honor those you want to work with. Not everyone has a book in them and that's ok. It is also a whole lot better to not try to fake your validity in a world that is catching up and catching on to the scams and the half truths faster than ever.

Ensure that your messaging is rooted in a foundation of authenticity and integrity that can amplify your authority. If you are a not so talented singer that only lip syncing on stage with someone else's voice, the chances are greater of being found out these days.

Even with all the others using the white label and prefab downloads of books, courses, audios and whatever else... stand out by being true to you and the audience you want to build.

More at https://lorenweisman.com or https://fishstewarding.com/

Brand Messaging Strategist Loren Weisman is a contributor for FSG Messaging and Optics. Loren focuses on the authenticity, authority, optics, psychology and perceptions of a brand, persona or product. Weisman is also the host of the brand Messaging Podcast: "Wait What Really OK."

Brand Messaging Strategist Loren Weisman of FSG Messaging and Optics is asking both readers and aspiring authors to have a closer look at the motivational, inspirational, coaching and success books that are being released and marketed faster than ever.

Related link: https://lorenweisman.com/

Southeastern Data Awarded Orange County, FL Bid For Electronics Recycling and IT Asset Management

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Southeastern Data, an Orlando-Based firm that specializes in computer hardware, electronics, and technology equipment recycling, has been awarded Orange, County Florida's bid for E-Recycling and IT Asset Management.

"We are immensely proud to have been awarded this contract to offer our services to our hometown county," says Michael Stubblebine, President at Southeastern Data. "Our team is dedicated to giving back to the environment, and we also believe in giving back to the community. This is a WIN-WIN for us!"

Orange County residents can see which electronics are accepted, and also view a list of collecting sites by visiting: http://www.ocfl.net/HHW.

Southeastern Data accepts residential working and non-working computers and electronic devices for e-recycling at our Orlando Facility. If the devices contain electronic circuitry, either with a cord or not (cordless) and is considered a technology device, we can accept it for e-recycling.

For a list of items that are accepted by Southeastern Data, please visit: https://www.southeasterndata.com/our-services/electronics-recycling/acceptable-items/

Founded in 1996, Southeastern Data provides local, national, and international organizations responsible and cost-effective solutions for their electronic waste challenges. Southeastern Data is an ISO and NAID certified and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) approved recycling company. Southeastern Data is a green technology company with the knowledge and expertise in the recycling, refurbishing, and disposal of used computers and electronic equipment.

If you would like more information, please call or e-mail: Hilary Stubblebine (Vice President, New Business) - Southeastern Data at: 800.810.0432, or contact@southeasterndata.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SEdata

Southeastern Data, an Orlando-Based firm that specializes in computer hardware, electronics, and technology equipment recycling, has been awarded Orange, County Florida's bid for E-Recycling and IT Asset Management.

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

American Artist Mateo Blanco Creates a Portrayal of the American Flag Made from His Clothing

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- As our country faces a pandemic and signs of a nation divided, the need for hope and happiness is greater than ever before. Renowned artist and proud American Mateo Blanco has seen these signs and is making a stand for unity through his art.

Blanco created "July 4, 2020," a portrayal of the American flag made from his clothing. Each of the iconic colors making up the flag not only has meaning to this country, but to Blanco personally. The white fabric was made from a shirt he often wore while studying at Florida Atlantic University as he worked hard to not only gain knowledge but wisdom. The red stripes are created from his lucky interview shirt, something he typically wore while spreading his art and message with others. The blue swatch was from the favorite blue workout shirt he wore when trying to get healthy.

All fabrics and colors used in the piece represent Blanco putting his best foot forward, which is exactly what he's encouraging all other Americans to do.

"As a principle, everything I do is through love and happiness," said Blanco. "But right now, everywhere I look in my beloved country, I see pain - we are separated. In order to overcome our struggles, we must individually put our best selves forward and unite as a nation."

This isn't the first time Blanco has used fabric in his art. He's also created "Coat of Many Colors," a portrait of Dolly Parton; and "Joseph, Coat of Many Colors," a tribute to Jewish history. In fact, Blanco is known for his whimsical use of unusual mediums like Smarties(r), coffee beans and rope.

"Typically, my work is light-hearted and fun. I create my art to spread joy," Blanco said. "However, for 'July 4, 2020,' I knew I needed to use my platform to share a bigger message. We must come together as a united country."

Although "July 4, 2020" was created this year, its inspiration goes all the way back to the 1950s. After admiring Jasper John's Flag painting, Blanco thought that while this was a beautiful representation of America in the past, it wasn't reflective of the society we're currently living in. He immediately got to work to create a modern representation of this famous piece, giving it his own unique twist.

"July 4, 2020," along with other works by Mateo Blanco, including "Hopi Girl," made from rope; "Ellen," a portrait of Ellen DeGeneres made from coffee beans; and "Desire," a series of Madonna portraits which change when viewed from different angles, can be purchased through the Rosenbaum Contemporary gallery in Boca Raton, Florida.

About Rosenbaum Contemporary:

Rosenbaum Contemporary, founded in 1979, is based in Boca Raton, Florida. The gallery caters to international collectors interested in investment-quality works by Postwar, Modern and Contemporary masters and presents nationally recognized museum-level exhibitions throughout the year. The gallery also offers a wide range of free services to collectors worldwide including acquisition advice, art consulting, sourcing of artists, art collection building and management and resale of select works of art.

Learn more at: https://www.rosenbaumcontemporary.com/artists/157-mateo-blanco/works/9997/

Follow Mateo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mateoblancoart and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mateoblancoart/

*PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0709s2p-mateo-with-flag-300dpi.jpg
*Photo caption: Mateo Blanco by Carlos Amoedo.

As our country faces a pandemic and signs of a nation divided, the need for hope and happiness is greater than ever before. Renowned artist and proud American Mateo Blanco has seen these signs and is making a stand for unity through his art.

Related link: https://www.instagram.com/mateoblancoart/

Bedrock Orlando is Open and Following CDC Recommended COVID-19 Policies

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bedrock Orlando is happy to announce that they are open during their regular business hours - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday-during the COVID-19 outbreak. "We are 100% open for business, and we have enacted several new policies in accordance with CDC guidelines in response to the COVID-19 outbreak," says Gonzalo Callao, General Manager of Bedrock Orlando.

Bedrock Orlando has enacted the following policies to ensure the safety of our customers, employees, suppliers, and their families:
* Implement a schedule to clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and vehicles periodically throughout the workday to reduce the spread of the virus.
* Monitor all employees, vendors, and customers for visible symptoms of COVID-19 as well as take the temperature of all employees before starting each work shift.
* Limit access to the Bedrock Orlando showroom, offices, and facilities to all non-essential employees, vendors, and other visitors during the outbreak.
* Encourage all employees follow social distancing practices to keep all workers at least six feet apart to the extent possible.
* Highly recommend that all customers, employees, and suppliers wear face masks when at Bedrock Orlando offices and worksites.

"At this time, no Bedrock Orlando employees have tested positive for COVID-19," says Callao. "We understand the need for caution during this difficult time, but we also understand the desire to order brick, concrete paving stones, and other masonry supplies to work on projects during the quarantine. We are doing everything possible to deliver these products while keeping our customers and employees safe." If you have any further questions about Bedrock Orlando's COVID-19 policies, please call (407) 859-1300.

ABOUT BEDROCK ORLANDO

Bedrock Industries, an American owned company, started in 2001 as a ready-mix concrete supplier. Since that time our vision to become a full-service masonry supply house has been fulfilled. We now manufacture concrete block, concrete brick, decorative concrete pavers and retaining wall in our new block manufacturing facility.

We have added additional product lines including clay brick, clay pavers, natural stone and manufactured stone. As your full masonry supply house, we have everything you need for your masonry and Orlando paver project, for both the contractor and DIYer.

Our company's biggest assets are our helpful and courteous employees. We work hard to deliver the best products and service possible. Customers are welcome to tour our plant and we are always open to addressing your questions or concerns. At Bedrock, quality, integrity and on-time service are commitments we take very seriously.

Learn more: http://www.bedrockorlando.com/

Bedrock Orlando is happy to announce that they are open during their regular business hours - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday-during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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

Executive Commercial Cleaning continues to keep Orlando, FL safe amidst Covid-19 threat

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Executive Commercial Cleaning has again reiterated their goal of keeping the people and businesses in and around Orlando, Florida safe with the use of the latest cleaning techniques and disinfecting process, particularly with the emergence of the coronavirus. Over the years, Executive Commercial Cleaning has constantly demonstrated their dedication to ensuring the safety and hygiene of clients across Orlando and surrounding areas.

Covid-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, has hit the world significantly, affecting practically all sectors of the United States and other parts of the world. The virus is quite similar to other upper-respiratory infections, with symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, sore throat, exacerbated asthma, and even fever. Due to the similarity of the virus with other infections, it is often difficult for patients to ascertain if they have the virus or not. While no vaccine or cure has been developed for the virus, several prevention methods have been prescribed. The methods include washing the hands thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer, keeping the hands and fingers away from the face, getting plenty rest, and staying away from infected people.

The importance of cleanliness and the use of the appropriate cleaning methods and chemicals to ensure the prevention of the virus cannot be overemphasized. This is where Executive Commercial Cleaning has been of great help to the people of Orlando, Florida.

The company has been providing deep cleaning for hundreds of local Business in Orlando, FL and surrounding areas since the outbreak of the coronavirus, using the highest grade of hospital disinfectants. Clients of the business also enjoy a routine weekly cleaning regime from a professional cleaning company, ultimately preventing viruses and common illnesses in the work place and at home.

In a similar vein, the cleaning solutions provider has incorporated the Clorox total 360 cleaning system, ensuring that clients benefit from the latest cleaning techniques. Ranked #1 in quality-based cleaning providing commercial cleaning, office cleaning & janitorial services in Orlando, FL and all of central Florida, Executive Commercial Cleaning serves different categories of businesses and facilities in the area.

For more information about Executive Commercial Cleaning and the solutions offered, please visit - https://www.executivecleaningfl.com/

MEDIA CONTACT
Dennis Jenkins JR
Executive Commercial Cleaning
Executivecc@executivecleanfl.com
407-362-9575

Executive Commercial Cleaning has again reiterated their goal of keeping the people and businesses in and around Orlando, Florida safe with the use of the latest cleaning techniques and disinfecting process, particularly with the emergence of the coronavirus. Over the years, Executive Commercial Cleaning has constantly demonstrated their dedication to ensuring the safety and hygiene of clients across Orlando and surrounding areas.

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

Global Business Management Certificate Opens Enrollment

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Central-North Florida District Export Council recently opened enrollment in its new Global Business Management Certificate program for companies looking to grow their presence in the global marketplace and for individuals wanting to prepare for the NASBITE (National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators) Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) designation, often a requested qualification in the U.S.

The District Export Council's (DEC) Global Business Management Certificate curriculum follows and contains the domains and topics of the NASBITE's CBGP designation including global business and exporting; global marketing; global supply chain management; and global trade finance. There are two tracks available to participants: intermediate and advanced. Both tracks can be completed in a year.

The format of the certificate program is on-line webinars and a capstone in-person day of training. All successful participants receive a completion certificate from the University of Central Florida and the Central-North Florida District Export Council.

Dr. Oz Erdem, chair of both the Central-North Florida District Export Council and the National Association of District Export Councils led the development of the Certificate's curriculum to fill the need for a program of instruction to immerse companies and individuals in the key facets of exporting. "We designed the curriculum to highlight real-world examples, case studies, practical knowledge, and the wealth of resources. The curriculum directly supports preparation for the CGBP designation."

Many of the DEC's Global Business Management Certificate program instructors are U.S. Department of Commerce appointees to the Central-North Florida District Export Council.

The deadline for enrollment in the Intermediate track is April 17, 2020. Class dates and times, enrollment information, and payment details are at https://floridaexports.org/global-business-management-certificate

About Central-North Florida District Export Council:

The Central-North Florida District Export Council (DEC) is one of the 61 District Export Councils established by the U.S. Department of Commerce in the U.S. Its 35 members are business professionals and experts in exporting, providing leadership and international trade mentoring in North, West and Central Florida. The DEC's mission is to complement the U.S. Commercial Service's export promotion efforts. The DEC represents the interests of the U.S. exporting community by providing business counseling on the export process, trade education through seminars, and community outreach to encourage firms in the North, West and North Florida areas to export. Learn more: https://floridaexports.org/

The Central-North Florida District Export Council recently opened enrollment in its new Global Business Management Certificate program for companies looking to grow their presence in the global marketplace and for individuals wanting to prepare for the NASBITE (National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators) Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) designation, often a requested qualification in the U.S.

Related link: https://floridaexports.org/

Mateo Blanco: American dreamer turned successful American tenor

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mateo Blanco, an accomplished musician and celebrated visual artist, is re-releasing his debut album "Mateo Blanco 724," in honor of its 10th anniversary.

Blanco made history upon the release of this album by becoming the first American tenor to record a multi-genre record. Blanco chose to highlight his Colombian heritage by recording the album in Spanish. The multi-genre style ranges from salsa to vallenato, reflecting the worldly travels he experienced throughout his upbringing. A true artist, Blanco finds inspiration in everything around him, including the name for his album. "Mateo Blanco 724" was inspired by the time he finished recording the last song.

"The purpose behind my album is to inspire people to follow their dreams, believe in love and to spread positivity," said Blanco. "Music is a vehicle for emotions, so it was important for me to have fellow dreamers collaborate on the record. I personally interviewed every musician who worked on my album to ensure they not only have a happy personality, but true goodness in their soul."

A classically trained opera singer, Blanco studied commercial music at Florida Atlantic University. He has performed operas such as in La Traviata, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore and Don Giovanni. A man of extraordinary talent, Blanco has also made presentations accompanied by Aretha Franklin and his interpretation before the president of the United States, George H.W. Bush.

In recent years, Blanco has channeled his creative energy into his visual art. Known around the world for his use of unconventional mediums and edible materials, his whimsy is present in everything he makes. Noteworthy projects include portraits of Jennifer Lawrence in peanuts, Dolly Parton recreated in pieces of cloth and string, and Elsa from Disney's "Frozen" in sugar crystals. His work can be found in Ripley's Believe It or Not! museums, as well as in museums and private collections around the world.

Mateo Blanco's re-released "Mateo Blanco 724" can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, Google Play and Amazon Music. To view his art and other projects, visit Instagram @MateoBlancoArt

Find the album on iTunes at: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mateo-blanco/322495837

About Mateo Blanco

Mateo Blanco stands out for using unusual materials to create works of art, which have captured the attention of Ripley's Believe It or Not! His art is sold at ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries in Coral Gables, Rosenbaum Contemporary in Boca Raton, Jane's Art Center in New Smyrna Beach and some pieces have been displayed at Disney Springs and Aloft Hotel in downtown Orlando. Blanco was born in Miami in September 1981. Blanco is also a talented opera singer. He sang a birthday celebration for President George H.W. Bush.

For more information or inquiries, visit his Instagram @mateoblancoart - https://www.instagram.com/mateoblancoart/

Follow on Twitter: @MateoBlancoArt

*PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0227s2p-mateo-blanco-300dpi.jpg
*Caption: Mateo Blanco. Photo by Maddy Ouellette.

MEDIA CONTACT:
William Wellons
Wellons Communications
will@wellonscommunications.com
Office: 407-339-0879

Mateo Blanco, an accomplished musician and celebrated visual artist, is re-releasing his debut album "Mateo Blanco 724," in honor of its 10th anniversary.

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Bedrock Orlando Offering Christmas Promotion on All Clay and Concrete Decorative Pavers

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bedrock Orlando, an American-owned brick and block supplier serving Orlando, Tampa, Daytona Beach, Lakeland and the surrounding areas is offering a Christmas promotion on all concrete decorative pavers, including permeable commercial pavers, until December 31, 2019.

When you purchase over 600 square feet of our decorative concrete pavers, you will save 5 cents per paver. And if you purchase over 2000 square feet of our decorative pavers, which are available in a variety of colors and sizes, you will save 10 cents per paver. This amounts to tremendous savings.

Whether you are a contractor or an avid do-it-yourselfer, you can't beat these prices. So, kick off the New Year right by stocking up concrete decorative pavers manufactured right here in Central Florida. They are available in 30 or 60mm thicknesses in 4×8 brick; 6×6 cobble squares, or 6×9 cobble rectangles.

Need stone veneer products? Check out our full-service stone veneer supply store at 10500 Rocket Court in Orlando to pick up any stacked stone or ledstone styles you might need for your projects. Our knowledgeable and courteous staff are standing by to answer any questions you might have about your project. Just give us a call at (407) 859-1300 or fill our simple online quote form to get the process started today.

ABOUT BEDROCK ORLANDO:

Bedrock Orlando, an American owned company, started in 2001 as a ready-mix concrete supplier. Since that time our vision to become a full-service masonry supply house has been fulfilled. We now manufacture concrete block, concrete brick, decorative concrete pavers and retaining wall in our new block manufacturing facility.

We have added additional product lines including clay brick, clay pavers, natural stone and manufactured stone. As your full masonry supply house, we have everything you need for your masonry and Orlando paver project, for both the contractor and DIYer.

Our company's biggest assets are our helpful and courteous employees. We work hard to deliver the best products and service possible. Customers are welcome to tour our plant and we are always open to addressing your questions or concerns. At Bedrock, quality, integrity and on-time service are commitments we take very seriously.

For more information, visit: http://www.bedrockorlando.com/

Bedrock Orlando, an American-owned brick and block supplier serving Orlando, Tampa, Daytona Beach, Lakeland and the surrounding areas is offering a Christmas promotion on all concrete decorative pavers, including permeable commercial pavers, until December 31, 2019.

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

Hemp+Ville CBD Launches Franchise Opportunities at the CBD Expo November 14-16, 2019 in Orlando, FL

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Founded by Tony Barragan, Hemp+Ville CBD takes a different approach to the CBD Oil store. By focusing on health and wellness, Hemp+Ville CBD has become a leader in the Oxford, MS market as the destination for consultative, health-focused CBD Oil solution.

Hemp+Ville joins the CBD Expo November 14-16 in Orlando, Florida to announce their brand to interested franchise investors.

"I have witnessed first-hand the destruction that opiates have had on people's lives. My goal is to offer franchise opportunities to people who are as passionate about helping people as I am," offers Tony Barragan, founder of Hemp+Ville CBD.

Tony opened his first Hemp+Ville CBD store in Oxford, Mississippi in February 2019 after being introduced to the benefits of CBD Oil by a close friend who suffered from longstanding pain. Since then, Tony made it his life mission to break people's dependency on big pharma and to introduce the life-changing effects of CBD Oil. Based on the success of the Oxford Store, a second location has opened in South Haven, Mississippi and Hemp+Ville CBD is now offering franchise opportunities.

To grow through franchising, Tony sought the expertise of a recognized leader in franchising, the Franchise Innovation Group. Today, the Hemp+Ville CBD franchise system is positioned to help like-minded owners to grow and thrive by providing a seven-volume operations manual, a multi-phased franchisee training program, and a dedicated support team.

"When we build franchise systems, we are actually creating a business in a box with a support team at your side," explains John Batcheller, President & CEO of Franchise Innovation Group.

"Everything is in place and we are ready to develop and open new locations," states Tony Barragan. Hemp+Ville CBD franchisees have access to site selection experts, architects, and marketing professionals; professionals ready to assist new franchisees in building, opening and running Hemp+Ville CBD locations in exclusive territories available across the U.S.

To learn more about Hemp+Ville CBD(TM) franchising, visit https://hempvillecbd.com/Franchise/ or call (662) 403-4333.

Visit booth, 602, at the CBD Expo, Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway.

Hemp+Ville CBD, 1801 Jackson Avenue, Oxford, MS 38665

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Founded by Tony Barragan, Hemp+Ville CBD takes a different approach to the CBD Oil store. By focusing on health and wellness, Hemp+Ville CBD has become a leader in the Oxford, MS market as the destination for consultative, health-focused CBD Oil solution.

Related link: https://hempvillecbd.com/

American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting Hosted Over 300 Attendees and Physicians

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association (AMMPA) held their 3rd Annual Conference on October 4-6 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. More than 300 medical marijuana practitioners and physicians from across the nation and other countries around the world attended the 3-day conference.

The meeting provided educational presentations, networking and panel discussions with thought-leaders dedicated to the research and utilization of medical cannabis to improve the health of their patients. AMMPA is the largest medical cannabis association in the world, boasting the highest membership base for an organization of its kind. The AMMPA Annual Conferences are dedicated to medical research and education, presenting on the health benefits of medical cannabis.

This year, the AMMPA Annual Conference featured Keynote Speaker Nikki Fried, the 12th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Commissioner Fried is a strong advocate for medical marijuana and created a Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee this past Summer.

A number of recognized medical marijuana physician leaders attended and over 20 nationally recognized speakers participated in lectures and panel discussions. In addition to Commissioner Fried, our second Keynote Speaker was Professor Hinanit Koltai, PhD, a Senior Research Scientist from the Volcani Center in Israel. Our panel also featured Jade Green, CEO of Jade Green Consulting, an all-female canna-business consultancy, based out of Los Angeles.

The faculty engaged the audience in a series of lectures and panel discussions on the recent literature relevant to the benefits of cannabis in addressing medical conditions such as Cancer, Seizure Disorders, Anxiety, HIV, Chronic Pain, Migraines, and Autism. The Annual Conference was supported by a host of medical cannabis industry leaders including our Premier Emerald Sponsor, Leafly.

About the American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association (AMMPA):
The American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association is a membership driven association, focusing on providing physicians with the resources they need to safely and effectively utilize medical marijuana recommendations as an alternative treatment modality for their patients. AMMPA serves as a physician advocate helping to outline practice risks and benefits, educational requirements, compliance issues, and aggregates its members to allow for a unified voice representing all physicians currently interested in cannabinoid medicine. Our members are leaders in the nation that provide expertise to the public regarding research, education, speaking engagements, seminars, and industry recommendations.

American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association, 1215 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801.

Website: https://ammpa.net/

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:
Savara Hastings
321-917-3212
info@ammpa.net

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The American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association (AMMPA) held their 3rd Annual Conference on October 4-6 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. More than 300 medical marijuana practitioners and physicians from across the nation and other countries around the world attended the 3-day conference.

Related link: https://ammpa.net/

Ethically-Sourced Vanilla Bean Powder Now Available

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Native Vanilla, an Orlando-based vanilla provider, has announced the new production, distribution and sales of vanilla bean powder. Like all Native Vanilla products, the vanilla bean powder follows the same standards -- exceptional quality, sustainably-sourced, and naturally grown.

Rich in taste and smell, with a strong, full vanilla aroma, this product is gluten free, 100% vegan, and recommended for keto, vegetarian, and paleo diets, just to name a few.

From flavoring ice creams, baked goods, smoothies, and beverages, to more exotic culinary endeavors such as mousse, panna cotta, creme brulee, and much more, vanilla bean powder is a great alternative to vanilla extract or paste.

"We use no artificial fillers, sugars or additives -- just pure, freshly ground vanilla beans, sourced from Papua New Guinea," says Dan Edmiston, founder of Native Vanilla. "With its uniquely robust and flavorful profile, our vanilla powder is sure to resonate with our customers while enhancing recipes everywhere."

Native Vanilla's vanilla beans are hand-selected from the finest curing processes, ensuring the highest quality products from field to front door. The vanilla bean powder is available online on NativeVanilla.com, and other select online retailers such as Amazon.

"By purchasing products like our vanilla powder, you are buying into a world of good," Dan says. Native Vanilla is focused on assisting around 400 micro-farmers, with plans to double that number within the next year.

For more information about Native Vanilla's full product line, which is available for purchase online, please visit https://NativeVanilla.com.

About Native Vanilla:

Native Vanilla is committed to providing organically-farmed, sustainably-sourced, superior quality vanilla. Passionate about fair trade, Native Vanilla demands higher standards for farmers and consumers alike. By partnering with small farming villages in Papua New Guinea, Native Vanilla empowers and protects micro-farmers by giving them a voice to implement projects that will have an enduring impact on the health and welfare of their community. Native Vanilla's products are available on the Native Vanilla website.

For more information about Native Vanilla, visit https://NativeVanilla.com or contact Jane Hink at 863-226-7257.

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*Photo caption: Native Vanilla, an Orlando-based vanilla provider, has announced the new production, distribution and sales of vanilla bean powder.

Native Vanilla, an Orlando-based vanilla provider, has announced the new production, distribution and sales of vanilla bean powder. Like all Native Vanilla products, the vanilla bean powder follows the same standards -- exceptional quality, sustainably-sourced, and naturally grown.

Related link: https://nativevanilla.com/

Love and Sex – Female Author Puts New Spin on Old Topic

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- A new book released by RSRX, LLC, "Women, Sex & What's Love Got to do With It" (ISBN: 978-1532358975) by A.M. Vignetti, is a short and humorous read that most people - men, women, young and old - will likely relate to personal events in their own lives. The author is a natural storyteller and recounts personal moments in her life, along with other contributors, with the idea that others may learn from these experiences.

During a time when she felt frustrated and irritated by her own love life, Vignetti intentionally wrote this book to be an eye opener for men, although it has a wide appeal for just about any audience. She finds humor in experiences where others may find none and puts a new spin on an old topic.

"While writing the book, I shared some of the stories with others to gauge their reactions and the positive feedback was off the charts," Vignetti says. "I knew I had a winner and had to keep going. It isn't a work of fiction and isn't really a self-help book either. Who knows? Maybe this could prove to be an epiphany for some or just the soul/body-searching, kick-in-the-butt someone might need or be looking for to improve their own love relationships."

Sharing candid stories about herself and others, while protecting their innocence, brings an honest perspective that she hopes will provide insight to a woman's take on love and sex. This book is about actual people who have been in love, frustrated, sad, angry, and happy.

"There is probably a book's worth of beginnings to this book that have run through my mind over the years," Vignetti says. "I can tell you one thing; most of those beginnings were not inspired by positive moments in my sex or love life. There were too many times where I went to sleep or woke up thinking, 'I'd like to teach/tell this 'know it all' guy what loving/making love/sex is all about because he doesn't have a clue!"

That's just what "Women, Sex & What's Love Got to do With It" works to achieve - teaching through humor.

Contact the author at amv@womensexlove.com for an informal interview, book signings and/or more information.

Purchase the book at: http://womensexlove.com/.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
A.M. Vignetti
amv@womensexlove.com

A new book released by RSRX, LLC, "Women, Sex & What's Love Got to do With It" (ISBN: 978-1532358975) by A.M. Vignetti, is a short and humorous read that most people - men, women, young and old - will likely relate to personal events in their own lives.

Related link: http://womensexlove.com/

Best U.S. Theme Parks Celebrated in Top Villas Awards

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top Villas, one of the world's leading luxury villa rental specialists, has unveiled its ranking of the best theme parks to visit in the United States through the inaugural Theme Park Awards.

Seeking an alternative to traditional theme park rankings, Top Villas has endeavoured to undertake an impartial view of theme parks, using a range of freely available data from 30 different states across nine categories.

The Northeast was perhaps the strongest performer in the awards. Fourteen theme parks from this region ranked in the top 10 across all categories, including two first place finishes from Hersheypark In Pennsylvania and 11 finishes in the top five across various states.

"The formulation of the Top Villas Awards is intended not just as a welcome reward for the theme parks," said Top Villas CEO James Mannings, "but also a resource for the thousands of Top Villas guests who vacation in the country every year. Our experts have taken the time and effort to help our guests experience the best selection of theme parks possible."

The awards were granted using a detailed and impartial methodology, with qualifying parks being judged on nine different attributes. Information was aggregated and compared to determine key features that visitors would be looking for in a vacation.

All information was collected from theme park websites and included quantitative elements such as the number of thrill rides or rides for children, as well as qualitative elements, such as the average price of a ride and price of a season pass.

About Top Villas:

Based in the UK and Orlando, USA, Top Villas boasts a portfolio of more than 4,000 luxury villas in over 50 of the world's finest holiday destinations. With more than 20 years' experience in the villa rental industry, the Top Villas story began with just three family villas in Orlando. Today, Top Villas is proud to be known as one of the best villa rental agents in the world, offering the best homes, the best service and the best rates guaranteed.

With thousands of properties in America, Top Villas is a major contributor to the tourism landscape across the United States, with a particular focus on Florida and California. A British Travel Awards winner three years running, Top Villas has also been featured in some of the world's best travel magazines, and its villas regularly attract big-name celebrities and YouTubers.

Website: https://www.thetopvillas.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/topvillas
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topvillas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/top_villas/

Note to editors: The full research piece: https://www.thetopvillas.com/blog/top-villas/the-best-theme-parks-in-the-us-2019-guide/

Top Villas, one of the world's leading luxury villa rental specialists, has unveiled its ranking of the best theme parks to visit in the United States through the inaugural Theme Park Awards.

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

Foxtail Coffee Co. Welcomes Scott Callahan, J.D. to Team as Co-Owner

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- This week, Foxtail Coffee Co., a local chain serving organic and ethically-sourced coffee, added Scott Callahan to their owner and leadership team. Callahan, a real estate investor, lawyer and philanthropist in Winter Park, Fla., will also serve as general counsel to the company. He joins co-founders Alex Tchekmeian and Iain Yeakle in overseeing the expansion and continued success of the local string of cafes.

"Scott is bringing decades of sound legal counsel and experience in the Central Florida region, to our business," said Foxtail co-owner and co-founder Iain Yeakle. "We're thrilled to have him a part of the team, and a part of Foxtail's growth and success in the Greater Orlando community."

Callahan added, "I'm a big believer in supporting and fostering entrepreneurship within this community and the Foxtail partnership has afforded me the opportunity to play a more personal role in a meaningful startup. Additionally, the coffee truly is unbeatable."

Foxtail boasts a diverse line of ethical Arabica coffee beans, freshly roasted in-house and served across their eleven Central Florida locations. Each store is uniquely designed to provide the highest level of comfort, quality, and service for local coffee connoisseurs and caffeine lovers alike. The menu of lattes, cold brews, and other gourmet creations change seasonally to ensure the customer is always getting the freshest, bold-flavored brew.

About Foxtail Coffee Co.
A Central Florida chain dedicated to responsibly sourcing some of the finest coffees from around the world. Our company upholds its ethical and quality standards by making sure these environmentally-friendly farms are paid fair wages, so they may continue to grow exceptional crops. "Foxtail" provides a welcoming atmosphere that shifts the way we think of coffee-one cup at a time.

Please visit our website to learn more: https://www.foxtailcoffee.com/

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This week, Foxtail Coffee Co., a local chain serving organic and ethically-sourced coffee, added Scott Callahan to their owner and leadership team. Callahan, a real estate investor, lawyer and philanthropist in Winter Park, Fla., will also serve as general counsel to the company. He joins co-founders Alex Tchekmeian and Iain Yeakle in overseeing the expansion and continued success of the local string of cafes.

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

USI Establishes UAS Training Center of Excellence in Collaboration with Gulf Coast State College

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) announced today that they will be establishing the first-in-the-nation Unmanned Safety Institute - Center of Excellence, a remote pilot training and safety certification center, at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) in Port St. Joe, Florida.

In 2019, Unmanned Safety Institute celebrates five years of implementing and promoting best-in-class aviation-based safety practices into the unmanned industry. The USI Center of Excellence brings exclusive leading unmanned safety and education training programs to a region dedicated to workforce development, specifically in aviation and unmanned technology skillsets. The commercial training site at the Gulf/Franklin Campus will enable organizations to obtain safety-based unmanned aircraft training with USI's structured education, training and evaluation standards for competent and professional remote pilots.

As automation of unmanned technology increases, the skillsets of remote pilots operating them must transform as well. The Center for Excellence offers real-world experience in safety best practices imbuing confidence and expertise in risk averse operations; fully automated or entirely remote pilot controlled.

"The USI Center of Excellence is the next step in the evolution of our company, demonstrating our commitment to promote professional and standards-based training in the unmanned industry, increasing aviation-based skillsets and developing a highly qualified and standardized workforce for Gulf County and the rest of the unmanned industry," said Josh Olds, President of Unmanned Safety Institute. "This partnership gives learners a competitive advantage as they pursue or change careers while bolstering the unmanned workforce with truly professional remote pilots on all sizes and complexities of aircraft. It also enables USI to expand the scale and reach of our training capabilities, delivering our award-winning programs to remote pilots throughout Florida, the U.S., and the global UAS community."

USI recently entered into a collaborative agreement with Textron Unmanned Systems to create an employment pipeline for college students, secondary students, exiting military personnel and adult learners interested in pursuing an unmanned career pathway. Qualified students will have the opportunity to participate in unmanned aircraft training in accordance with Textron Systems' training standards, backed by more than one million UAS flight hours. Textron Systems and USI will be working together to ensure that the new program offers resources that support classroom and flight activity directly related to Textron Systems' unmanned aircraft systems. The USI Center of Excellence will directly support this effort.

USI's certifications are part of a three-tired safety program that demonstrate increasing levels of certification tied to training and education:

Safety Level 1: Part 107 low-risk operations for aircraft 20 pounds and under
* sUAS Safety Certification(tm) Level 1
* sUAS Safety Certification(tm) Level 2
* Visual Line-of-Sight System Operations (VSO(tm))

Safety Level 2: Complex operations with medium to high risk for aircraft greater than 20 pounds
* Advanced Unmanned Safety(tm) Level 1
* Advanced Unmanned Safety(tm) Level 2
* Advanced Unmanned System Operations (AUSO(tm))

Safety Level 3- Vetted education, training, and credentials for experience-based certification
* Professional Remote Operator Levels

Providing a one-stop shop for unmanned systems technology, the USI Center of Excellence will connect academia and industry to advance the use and commercialization of UAS technology. As the opportunities in the unmanned industry increase and expand to include applications such as post-disaster inspection, wildlife conservation, and product delivery, USI's curriculum enables remote pilots to obtain elite industry certification ensuring they are well prepared to lead the unmanned industry into the future.

About Unmanned Safety Institute:

The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) is the industry's most widely recognized leader in flight safety solutions for individuals, academia, and organizations focused on integrating and operating UAS for civil or commercial purposes. The Unmanned Safety Institute provides UAS flight safety training and certification to operational standards based on the adoption and modification of time-honored aviation safety practices. With more than 170 instructors and over 8,000 customers around the world, including several Fortune 500 enterprises, USI is the global leader in UAS training and certification delivering the most highly-regarded training program of its kind.

Programs include the Small UAS & Advanced Safety Certifications, Visual Line of Sight Systems Operations(tm) (VSO) and Professional Remote Operator(tm) (PRO) certifications. USI's training and certification programs are endorsed by major aviation insurance providers, incorporated into aviation association professional development programs, and have been evaluated and recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education.

Discover more at https://www.unmannedsafetyinstitute.org/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
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407-499-2054
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Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) announced today that they will be establishing the first-in-the-nation Unmanned Safety Institute - Center of Excellence, a remote pilot training and safety certification center, at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) in Port St. Joe, Florida.

Related link: https://www.unmannedsafetyinstitute.org/

Ethically-Sourced Vanilla Now Available Online

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bakers everywhere know the importance of using quality ingredients in their products. Take vanilla beans for example -- their unique flavor can enhance the worlds of both savory and sweet foods. However, according to Native Vanilla, an Orlando-based vanilla provider, vanilla beans can be challenging to find, purchase and have delivered to your door in a timely manner.

Additionally, when sourcing vanilla beans, consumers often run into vanilla look-alike products that are a much cheaper synthetic version, made from compounds extracted from paper waste, pine bark, and even cow manure. With low regulations mandated by U.S. law, these vanilla substitutes can also contain several chemical additives.

Considering the baking industry is a dynamic part of the U.S. economy, accounting for about $311 billion in total economic output or roughly 2.1 percent of GDP, the importance of utilizing quality products is crucial. Now, thanks to Native Vanilla, a company that sells organically-farmed, gourmet vanilla beans, consumers can now conveniently purchase fairly traded non-GMO vanilla beans online.

"We are thrilled to offer our customers the option to purchase our premium vanilla beans at a remarkable price with fast delivery," said Dan Edmiston, founder of Native Vanilla. "As the demand for this staple rapidly grows, we will continue to exceed expectations and excel in bringing our clients exceptional quality, sustainably-sourced vanilla products."

Native Vanilla has already received multiple reviews from pleased customers who have ordered online.

"We have found that our customers enjoy the unbeatable quality of our vanilla products," said Dan. "They continue to express that they are extremely satisfied with the ease of access to such an essential product for their recipes. Knowing we are making a difference in their experience makes us very happy and encourages us to keep raising the bar."

For more information about Native Vanilla's full product line, which is available for purchase online, please visit: https://nativevanilla.com/.

About Native Vanilla:

Native Vanilla is committed to providing organically-farmed, sustainably-sourced, superior quality vanilla. Passionate about trading ethically, Native Vanilla demands higher standards for farmers and consumers alike. By partnering with small farming villages in Papua New Guinea, Native Vanilla empowers and protects micro-farmers by giving them a voice to implement projects that will have an enduring impact on the health and welfare of their community. Native Vanilla's products are available through eBay, Amazon, Etsy, and on the Native Vanilla website.

For more information about Native Vanilla, visit https://nativevanilla.com/ or contact Jane Hink at 863-226-7257.

Follow our momentum on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, and the Native Vanilla blog: https://nativevanilla.com/enthusiasts/.

Bakers everywhere know the importance of using quality ingredients in their products. Take vanilla beans for example -- their unique flavor can enhance the worlds of both savory and sweet foods. However, according to Native Vanilla, an Orlando-based vanilla provider, vanilla beans can be challenging to find, purchase and have delivered to your door in a timely manner

Related link: https://nativevanilla.com/

Orlando Moving Company Rescues 68,000 LBS. of Food and Drinks from Ironman Triathlon

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that Ace Relocation Systems of Orlando rescued 68,000 pounds of leftover food and beverages from the IRONMAN Florida triathlon on November 4. The race, which was originally supposed to be held in Panama City Beach, was relocated to Haines City due to the impact of Hurricane Michael.

Ace Relocation Systems volunteered to pick up all of the energy bars, bottled water, and sports drinks that the athletes did not use. A total of 35,500 pounds of bottled water was recovered and delivered to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in Orlando. All of the leftover sports drinks and energy bars -- 32,500 pounds worth -- were delivered to the United Way of Northwest Florida in Panama City to assist people who were affected by the hurricane.

Ace Relocation Systems is one of more than 900 professional moving companies that participate in the Move For Hunger program.

Members of the Move For Hunger network provide their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and delivers the donations to their local food bank, free of charge. Move For Hunger also helps the network organize food drives and coordinate large food rescues across the United States and Canada.

"We love doing the heavy lifting," said Craig Morreale, Director of Marketing for Ace Relocation Systems. "We wouldn't have anything to lift, haul and deliver, however, if it weren't for Move For Hunger's amazing coordination and dedication to getting food into the hands of those who need it."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to fight hunger and reduce food waste. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 11.7 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

Move For Hunger announced today that Ace Relocation Systems of Orlando rescued 68,000 pounds of leftover food and beverages from the IRONMAN Florida triathlon on November 4. The race, which was originally supposed to be held in Panama City Beach, was relocated to Haines City due to the impact of Hurricane Michael.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

$125M in Telecom Refunds and 25 Years later with Auditel Inc. Telecom Expense Management Company

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Auditel Inc. of Florida celebrates 25 years in business. Barbara Clements founded Auditel in February of 1993. "I'm often asked how Auditel started and changed over the years."

In the early 90's, I was in the long-distance business, and one of our clients was Gooding's Supermarkets, a Florida-based grocery store chain. While reviewing their telecom bills, I noticed they weren't billed usages for 30 phone lines. The telecom vendor thought the phone lines were in use, but I could find none of the normal usages on any bills for the past 10 years, so I requested a site visit.

The Service Provider and the vendor spent the entire day trying to locate the 30 lines. Turns out the lines had never been delivered to the site, and had been billing for the past 10 years! We obtained a refund back to the service established date, plus interest. It was a sizable refund, and I knew right then that I was on to something. I started Auditel and haven't looked back.

Gooding's hired Auditel to oversee their telecom department, and the bank branches inside the supermarkets used our telecom audit services, and the journey began. I enjoyed finding mistakes in the phone and data billings, and there were a lot of errors in our client's bills. The news traveled quickly and we began getting requests for telecom audits for clients like Florida Hospital, Rotech Medical, Sears Pest Control, Airgas, 1st National Bank, Rent a Center, the Orlando Sentinel, Pier1Imports, among others. It was truly amazing to be working with Fortune 500 Companies in our first years of business.

As we expanded, I developed a telecom training curriculum that brought IT Managers, telecom analysts, and accounts payable the telecom expense management tools and process to analyze Service Providers taxes, surcharges, fees, contracts, and USOC codes. With our GSA schedule we trained several divisions of the U.S. Marines, and The National Weather Service. Then GMAC Insurance, Southern Company, RentWay, EchoStar (now Dish Networks) and many more of our clients can't be named due to confidentiality and NDA.

We recently performed telecom expense management services for a client with current TEM provider. After two other firms independently conducted the telecom audit they couldn't find any telecom refunds or savings. The client asked us to perform the same audit, within 3 weeks we delivered findings of over $350K in refunds plus monthly savings, with no change of Service Provider, and no upfront costs. Auditel contingency TEM services deliver unbiased results.

What started out as a question about a Gooding's phone bill ended up starting the foundations of Auditel. Now thanks to our clients, for 25 years we've delivered telecom audits, inventory management, telecom training, and contingency based telecom expense management.

Learn more at: https://auditelinc.com

Auditel Inc. of Florida celebrates 25 years in business. Barbara Clements founded Auditel in February of 1993. "I'm often asked how Auditel started and changed over the years. In the early 90's, I was in the long-distance business, and one of our clients was Gooding's Supermarkets, a Florida-based grocery store chain."

Related link: https://auditelinc.com/

Papa Continues to Expand Across Florida to Stop the Loneliness Epidemic

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- As of August 2018, Papa expands to the Orlando and Jacksonville markets to assist seniors and elders with transportation, household chores, and technology. Papa's mission to cure loneliness for seniors is aligned with their goals to bring on energetic college students who aspire to bridge the generational gap and give companionship to senior citizens. There are no signs of stopping the growth as they are currently in 11 cities throughout Florida.

Because of their expansion to the Orlando and Jacksonville markets, Papa will be recruiting qualified candidates at University Central Florida, Rollins College, Full Sail University, Valencia College, Seminole State College, University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Edward Waters College, and Chamberlain College of Nursing in the upcoming weeks.

"I am excited to say that we are on track expanding Papa throughout the state of Florida by the end of year," says CEO and Founder Andrew Parker. "We have realized that loneliness in America is an epidemic not many people are talking about. As the life expectancy keeps increasing we are also finding more people with the feelings of isolation and desolation. Our Papa Pals are well-trained companions and we listen to our members' feedback to keep improving for them."

He adds, "Through our data we noticed that a first visit may last an hour or two, but recurring users of Papa show longer visits up to 10 hours. This shows us that we are on our way to curing senior's loneliness while two generations connect through board games, technology, daily errands or doctors' visits."

COO, Alfredo Vaasmonde says, "We are seeing great growth. As we notice more demand is needed in different markets we strategically get after it and make it happen. We are excited to help seniors in these areas and make a difference."

More than 40 percent of seniors experience loneliness on a regular basis, according to a recent University of California, San Francisco study and more than half of these respondents said they would like providers to connect them to people or activities in their community to help them stay healthy (*see note 1). In an AARP study it stated that loneliness is also linked to health issues and can lead to death (*see note 2). Papa has been listening to these studies and is taking action to prevent these issues and show seniors that no matter their age they can still participate in activities and feel accepted.

Cited Information:

Note 1: Perissinotto, C. M. (2012, July 23). Loneliness in Older PersonsA Predictor of Functional Decline and Death. Retrieved from https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1188033
Note 2: Anderson, G. Oscar. Loneliness Among Older Adults: A National Survey of Adults 45+. Washington, DC: AARP Research, September 2010. https://doi.org/10.26419/res.00064.001

About Papa:

Papa, Inc. is a Miami based startup that opened late 2017. Papa provides assistance to its senior members throughout South Florida, Sarasota, Tampa, Fort Myers, Naples, Jacksonville and Orlando. Papa plans to expand to 4 different states at the beginning of next year.

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As of August 2018, Papa Inc. expands to the Orlando and Jacksonville markets to assist seniors and elders with transportation, household chores, and technology. Papa's mission to cure loneliness for seniors is aligned with their goals to bring on energetic college students who aspire to bridge the generational gap and give companionship to senior citizens.

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

iTrinegy NE-ONE X-Series accelerates and simplifies SD-WAN Evaluation

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today at Cisco Live, Cisco's annual IT and communications conference, iTrinegy, specialists in mitigating risk associated with application performance over networks, announced the launch of their NE-ONE X-Series Network Emulator. This product combines 10Gbps performance with NE-ONE features such as Auto-configuration and Network Scenario Builder, to enable organizations to easily test applications in up to 10Gbps Point-to-Point Virtual Test Networks that mimic real-world environments.

With network infrastructures constantly evolving, as witnessed by the development of SD-WAN, applications and data are now being delivered over an array of different speed network connections that could include WAN, WiFi, Mobile and Cloud, and possibly even Satellite. Therefore, it is important to verify that applications are going to be able to cope with the inevitable variations in network speed, quality and availability, prior to actual deployment.

The NE-ONE X-Series addresses this requirement by being able to recreate higher performance Point-to-Point multipath test and evaluation network environments in which to conduct SD-WAN Proof-of-Concept, Evaluation and Training, Data Center and Server Relocation Testing, VDI Testing, WAN Optimizer Testing, Encryption Testing, Unified Comms Testing, Mobile App Testing and App Testing over Satellite circuits.

The X-Series epitomises the existing NE-ONE Network Emulator design principle of being easy to use and cost-effective, and along with enhanced performance, is supplied with all the full range of NE-ONE features as standard.

"With SD-WAN adoption as a prime example, we recognized that there was a need to validate application performance at scale, by being able to the mimic multiple low and high speed WAN links associated with typical SD-WAN deployment, so it made perfect sense for us to release a 10Gbps capable point-to-point emulator like the NE-ONE X-Series," explains Frank Puranik, iTrinegy Product Director. "However, conscious that existing 10G emulators use complex and cumbersome tabular style interfaces, we wanted to greatly simplify the process of setting up and running real-world higher speed test networks, and we are confident that the NE-ONE X-Series successfully fulfils this brief."

"Since its launch in 2015, the NE-ONE Network Emulator range has proved popular with governments, the military and enterprises across the globe, enabling both vendor and end-user organizations to easily validate application performance over networks," adds iTrinegy Director Graham Wood. "The introduction of the X-Series (10Gbps) models will broaden the appeal of this product range, especially given that the starting price, as a perpetual license, is less than $30,000."

About the NE-ONE Range:

The NE-ONE Network Emulator range is available in three formats: desktop (up to 1Gbps) virtual appliance (up to 200Mbps) and now half rack-mount (10Gbps). Customers have the added assurance that as their requirements change the NE-ONE hardware and virtual versions can be upgraded across the range, in most cases by simply purchasing a new license key.

Learn more at: https://www.itrinegy.com/products/network-emulators/ne-one-range.

About iTrinegy:

iTrinegy is trusted by governments, military organizations and enterprises across the globe including LSRC (UK MoD), Federal Government and Military, Alcatel, Aviva, BT, Boeing, Cisco, Fidelity Worldwide Investments, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, National Australia Bank, Raytheon, Thomson Reuters, Salesforce and Starbucks.

For more information please visit https://www.itrinegy.com/.

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At Cisco Live, Cisco's annual IT and communications conference, iTrinegy, specialists in mitigating risk associated with application performance over networks, announced the launch of their NE-ONE X-Series Network Emulator. This product combines 10Gbps performance with NE-ONE features such as Auto-configuration and Network Scenario Builder, to enable organizations to easily test applications in up to 10Gbps Point-to-Point Virtual Test Networks that mimic real-world environments.

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

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

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

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

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

About Transformational Leadership's Vision, Purpose and Mission:

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

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

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

About Ford Taylor:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Related link: https://transformlead.com/

Attorneys from Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh Attended The FJA’s Workhorse Seminar

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Several Managing Partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse CLE Seminar and Networking Event. As one of the most important meetings for civil trial organizations, the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar offers a huge array of continuing education accredited presentations by many of the State's most experienced attorneys and industry professionals.

Held at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, the four day event hosted dozens of seminars on a wide variety of topics including damages from personal injury and wrongful death cases, bad faith and insurance coverage, and many more. One featured seminar on traumatic brain injury was given in part by doctor Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist and neuropathologist, who was the first to publish findings of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in NFL players. In total, attendees had the opportunity to earn over 100 CLE credits in General Law, Ethics, and Technology Civil Trial Certifications.

Several members of the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar. In attendance were, Attorney David L. Goldman of the Sarasota office, Bernard F. Walsh of the Bradenton Office, Michael J. Babboni from the firms St. Petersburg office, and attorneys Daniel Murphy, and Adam Shapiro.

FJA board member and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard F. Walsh had this comment about the FJA event: "Of all CLE events available to attorneys in Florida, Workhorse is the most comprehensive and the most important. For an attorney to truly offer the best legal services for their personal injury clients, it is essential that they are fully versed in the latest technological advances in diagnostic, imaging, and treatment of serious injuries."

Walsh added, "FJA's Workhorse event brings together some of the nation's foremost experts on many different topics, and every plaintiff's attorney in Florida should take advantage of this opportunity. Often the outcome of a serious injury case may come down to an attorney's ability to convey the extent of injury and damage suffered by their client, and having an understanding of how to leverage the latest techniques to illustrate this to a jury can make all the difference. I am proud to be here with my fellow partners from Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez and Walsh."

About Bernard F. Walsh:

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

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

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200
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*Web photo caption: Attorney Bernard Walsh and Attorney David Goldman, at the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar.

Several Managing Partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse CLE Seminar and Networking Event. Held at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, the four day event hosted dozens of seminars on a wide variety of topics including damages from personal injury and wrongful death cases.

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

Forty-Four Years Later Coveted Vinyl Album ‘Zerfas’ Officially Released on CD

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- After more than four decades, Ozone Unlimited is releasing an extremely rare collectible album - "Zerfas" - on compact disc. And it's doing it to coincide with Halloween. Why? The original album cover design is orange and black to give a nod to the occasion, the same time of year the original album was first released in '73.

Apparently, fans have found it to be a treat based on the countless number of inferior bootlegs found on the Internet, the raving reviews, and the cost to buy an original LP - if you're lucky enough to find one.

Phil Spector described the Zerfas album as "extraordinary" in a comment he wrote on Rising Storm, a vintage music feed. Spector also noted the last time he saw the Zerfas album for sale was on eBay (prior to 2010) which fetched more than $1,500; in 2017, another album went for $1,913.

"It's an album that tells a story about life and times through music which is why I called them chapters instead of sides," David Zerfas, the band's founder, says. "We've been asked if the story will continue. We'll see."

Plans are in the works to repress an official version of the original LP on vinyl for a limited run, most likely, for the last time.

First cut with the guidance of sound engineer, Moe Whittemore, in his 700 West Studios in New Palestine, Ind. - this album was the result of a teenage band influenced by artists like The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Led Zeppelin and Frank Zappa.

This official first CD release will also include a bonus CD of never released alternate arrangements for some of the original album songs. Zerfas, who designed the original album cover, included a picture of his family's barn where the band rehearsed before going into the studio to cut the album as part of his CD design.

Since the original LP was cut in the wake of Vietnam, a portion of profits will be donated to organizations that support military veterans.

The CD will be available for sale on their Facebook page, so like the page to stay on top of the news at: https://www.facebook.com/TheZerfasAlbum/.

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* Photo Caption: Official CD Cover for "Zerfas."

After more than four decades, Ozone Unlimited is releasing an extremely rare collectible album - "Zerfas" - on compact disc. And it's doing it to coincide with Halloween. Why? The original album cover design is orange and black to give a nod to the occasion, the same time of year the original album was first released in '73.

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

Rich Eagar of EPIC to Present on Retirement Advisory Practice Team Structures at 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Retirement Consultant Rich Eagar will present at the 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference (PANC) on Thurs., Oct. 12 at the JW Marriot, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.

Eagar will present on a "Team Structures" panel alongside First Eagle Investment Management, LLC's Head of Retirement Platforms and Strategy Joseph P. Lee. Eagar will discuss how to divide the roles when an advisory practice grows into a team and whether or not to make certain advisers the lead adviser/customer relationship manager. He will also provide insight on whether it is beneficial in a multi-office team practice to centralize certain functions in the headquarter office to ensure consistent customer service or permit branch offices some autonomy.

Click here for more information: http://www.planadviser.com/newevents/agenda.aspx?id=10737431859.

About Rich Eagar, Retirement Consultant, EPIC:

Rich Eagar is a consultant on the EPIC Retirement Consulting Team. In this capacity, he is responsible for client and vendor management, plan design consulting, RFP vendor searches, implementations, mergers and acquisitions, compliance assistance and various other projects.

Eagar is also a co-CIO and adviser at Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. (AWAI). In this role he is responsible for oversight of the firm's strategic approach to analysis and due diligence on fund companies and investment strategies to be used in client retirement plans, delivery of quarterly investment reviews, and assisting committees manage and fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities.

Eagar has worked with the Retirement Team since October of 2008, and he currently holds his Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designations, as well as his Series 65 registered investment adviser's license.

Prior to joining the Retirement Team, Eagar began working at Ascende - a Division of EPIC as an associate in the Health & Welfare practice in July of 2007. His main role in this position was to provide support for the managing consultants and help clients' structure benefit packages that achieved various objectives.

Eagar is a graduate from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas where he earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration concentrating in Finance and Marketing. He also obtained a minor in Communications Management.

About PLANADVISER National Conference:

The PLANADVISER National Conference (PANC) is the retirement plan industry's premier networking and business strategy event for specialist retirement plan advisers. Annually, the top tier of retirement plan advisers from across the U.S., including the PLANADVISER Top 100 and the PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Advisers of the Year gather for half a week of discussion and debate about the cutting edge of the retirement plan industry.

About Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc.:

Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. (AWAI) is an SEC registered investment advisory firm dedicated to providing unbiased investment advice by acting as either an ERISA 3(21) co-fiduciary or an ERISA 3(38) investment fiduciary to corporate sponsored qualified and nonqualified plans, as well as international and offshore savings arrangements.

About EPIC:

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

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues approaching $300 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

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

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*Photo Caption: Rich Eagar of EPIC Insurance Brokers.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Retirement Consultant Rich Eagar will present at the 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference (PANC) on Thurs., Oct. 12 at the JW Marriot, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.

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