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Promising Neurotechnology Startups to Present at the 24th Neurotech Leaders Forum

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports announced that executives from several emerging neurotechnology startups will present for the first time at the 2024 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 6-7. Among the new presenters are Paxos Medical, a firm that has developed a novel neuromodulation therapy for non-obstructive urinary retention.

Image caption: Axonics CEO Ray Cohen will keynote the 24th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum.

Also presenting for the first time will be Katya Sverdlov, CEO and co-founder of JelikaLite, a clinical stage medtech company focused on the treatment of autism. Another new presenter is Emile Radyte, CEO of Samphire Neuroscience in the U.K., which has developed a wearable neuromodulation device for treatment of PMS and menstrual pain.

Other entrepreneur presenters at this year’s conference include Emily Mirro, President of SynchNeuro Inc., Andy Gotshalk, CEO, Neurologic Solutions, Luca Ravagnan, CEO of Italian firm WISE srl, Kial Gramley of BackStop Neural, and Imanuel Lerman, CEO, InflammaSense, Inc.

Raymond Cohen, CEO of Axonics Inc., will keynote the 24th annual event—the most established in the industry. Mr. Cohen has served as CEO and member of the board of directors of Axonics since co-founding the company in October 2013. Axonics recently announced it would be acquired by Boston Scientific in a $3.7 billion deal.

Neurotech Reports senior contributing editor JoJo Platt will moderate a panel titled “BCI Frenzy: Separating the Facts from the Hype in the Brain Implant Market,” which will feature executives from several BCI firms. Neurotech Reports senior consulting editor Jeremy Koff will moderate a session titled “Market Share Battles: Neuromodulation’s Competitive Outlook.” Neurotech Reports editor James Cavuoto will moderate a session titled “Looking for the Exit: Investors Exploit Renewed Interest in Neurotech,” which will feature a discussion with key VC professionals. And Neurotech Reports contributing editor Victor Pikov will moderate a session titled “Biomarking Your Territory: Neurosensing Technologies Enhance Closed-Loop Neuromodulation.”

Platinum Sponsor at this year’s event is Cirtec Medical. MST is Gold Sponsor. Valtronic, Velentium, and Neo-Bionica are Silver Sponsors, while TTP, Osypka, Corundum Neuroscience, Focus, and CorTec are Bronze Sponsors.

For more information, contact Neurotech Reports at 415 546 1259 or visit: http://neurotechreports.com/pages/leadersforum.html.

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Caption: Axonics CEO Ray Cohen will keynote the 24th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 6-7, 2024.

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EPIC Adds Senior Communications Consultant Liz Miller in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Liz Miller has joined the organization's employee benefits division as a senior communications consultant. Miller will be based in EPIC's San Francisco headquarters and report to John Gaffney, director of national benefits operations.

In her new role at EPIC, Miller will be responsible for leading and expanding the company's communications practice, developing impactful campaigns to encourage positive benefits usage across client workforces and supporting new business growth through the development of sales and marketing collateral.

Miller joins EPIC from Zenefits, where as a benefits advisor she provided health and benefits consulting to clients nationwide. Miller previously worked for Aon Hewitt, where as a health and benefits consultant she developed and implemented supportive communication strategies. She also assisted HR teams with adopting consistent and effective practices that helped clients become more efficient and improve their employee services.

Before beginning her health and benefits career, Miller was a business owner providing health instruction and fitness education to the community. She also spent eight years working as a behavioral therapist, helping people increase their productivity in society.

"Liz is a disciplined, results-oriented individual and gifted communicator with a passion for service excellence," said John Gaffney. "Her diverse experience as a health services provider, entrepreneur and benefits consultant gives her a unique perspective on the needs of those she serves. We are very excited to have Liz take on a senior role within our national employee benefits communications consulting team."

Miller earned a bachelor's degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University as well as a master's degree in expressive therapy from Lesley University.

Liz Miller can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Mobile 415-852-0689
Office 415-356-4803
liz.miller[at]epicbrokers.com

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC’s Inland Empire Team Supports the Local Community in a Big Way

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced details of community support provided by their Inland Empire division.

Led by managing principal Dan Ryan and principals David McNeil and Joe Cotugna, EPIC's Inland Empire team has historically been very active in the surrounding community, supporting a variety of non-profit and community service organizations.

The Joyful Child Foundation has been one of the most significant beneficiaries. For the past two years, EPIC has been the title sponsor of a golf tournament directly benefiting the Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting children from predators and molesters.

In 2015, the "EPIC Invitational Golf Tournament" raised approximately $28,000 for the Joyful Child Foundation. This year's tournament, held on March 25, 2016, generated an additional $40,477 - for a two year total of nearly $70,000.

Said Dan Ryan, "We have seen the visible impact of our efforts around our community in advertising for the Foundation as well as their increased communications with sponsors and those they serve, including a new newsletter."

Erin D. Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation shared: "The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion is excited to have the opportunity to bring our BRAVE Programs to the Inland Empire, thanks to the generosity of EPIC Insurance Brokers. Last year's gift provided training to community partner agencies that serve hundreds of disadvantaged children and we are delighted to have a Master Trainer in the area offering monthly programs at Operation Safe House and establish classes with the City of Riverside's Youth Programs. EPIC's support made it possible for The Joyful Child to receive a letter of intent to bring the BRAVE Curriculum to Riverside Unified School District, so that we can train teachers to deliver our age-appropriate safety education in every classroom. It takes a community to keep our children safe and EPIC is leading the way to empower every child to be brave and safe."

EPIC principal Joe Cotugna added, "We are proud and honored to be able to make such an impact in our community in support of an important organization like The Joyful Child Foundation."

EPIC employees are very active in their communities on both an individual basis and in teams. COMMUNITY is one of EPIC's 10 guiding principles, collectively known as "EPICness." Learn more: http://www.epicbrokers.com/epicness/#tabs

"We believe strongly in giving back and making a positive difference," said EPIC principal David McNeil. "It is an integral part of EPIC's 'people first' culture and values."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

About the Joyful Child Foundation:

The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit organization founded in 2002 after the abduction, molestation and murder of five-year old Samantha Runnion. In order to prevent child sexual abuse and abduction The Joyful Child Foundation will:
* Be the resource for concerned parents to engage in the movement to stop predatory crimes against children.
* Provide proactive education and empowerment tools to children and parents.
* Facilitate collaboration among individuals, non- profit organizations, schools, businesses, and government to create sustainable community initiatives to ensure that safety education for child protection continue in perpetuity.
* To learn more about the Joyful Child Foundation, please visit http://www.thejoyfulchild.org/.

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- Photo Caption: Presentation of Golf Tournament Proceeds from Joe Cotugna of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants to Erin Runnion of The Joyful Child Foundation.

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

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

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance @JoyfulChild

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EPIC Insurance Wins ‘Gold Award of Excellence’ and ‘Silver Award of Distinction’ from 2016 Communicator Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that the firm's Marketing, Communications and Design Team has received the "Gold Award of Excellence" and the "Silver Award of Distinction" from the 22nd Annual Communicator Awards, the leading international awards program honoring communication professionals for creative excellence.

From more than 6,000 entries, EPIC was selected for the distinctiveness and creative work in its "We Know Transportation" online video, which won the "Gold Award of Excellence." The video highlights EPIC's Vice President of Transportation and Logistics Risk Control Michael Nischan, discussing the safety risks and consequences of cargo theft in the transportation industry and how to protect against theft. The video was produced and directed by EPIC Senior Designer, Titus Barrios.

To view the video, please visit: http://www.epicbrokers.com/product/transportation-and-logistics-risk-control/.

EPIC's Employee Benefits 2.0 brochure, a set of content designed to effectively communicate EPIC's comprehensive employee benefits practice capabilities to its customers, won the "Silver Award of Distinction." The design was conceived and executed by EPIC Creative Services Manager Jody Siu and Designer Nancy Phun.

Winners were selected by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, a 600+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.

"It is an honor to be recognized for our team's commitment to producing content that effectively and creatively communicates EPIC's capabilities to our customers and others," said Dave Hock, senior vice president of marketing and communications at EPIC. "This recognition validates the creativity, ability, professionalism and collaboration of our team, whose innovative ideas continue to drive interesting, successful communication."

The "Award of Excellence," the highest honor, is given to entrants whose ability to communicate positions them as the best in the field and "The Award of Distinction" is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.

See the full list of winners of the 22nd Annual Communicator Awards here: https://www.communicatorawards.com/winners/

About EPIC:

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
David Hock, of EPIC
650.295.4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

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

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Geek Club Books Releases Digital Autistic Hero Comic for Inclusive Learning

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Geek Club Books, Inc., an autism nonprofit, today announced the release of their interactive digital comic, "The Mighty League, Vol. 2: The Horrible Hug." This is the second in their digital and app autistic hero comic series created to help children understand their autistic peers and end the stigma of autism. The comic is downloadable via the Geek Club Books website.

The digital comic addresses the fear and anxiety of going to school, making friends and feeling acceptance for being different.

"We turned a story of going to a new school into a space adventure," said the organization's spokesperson and President, Jodi Murphy. "On the journey, our autistic star ship captain eventually lowers his shields and engages after learning the welcoming signs of friendship and acceptance."

The curriculum for "Horrible Hug" helps educators, teachers, students who are not on the autism spectrum and autistic students have a better understanding of the characteristics of autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

"It helps to dispel the false assumptions often made by the general education population that 'different' means 'difficult' or disabled," said Jayne Clare, "Horrible Hug" curriculum developer and special education consultant.

Both digital comic and curriculum help all children become more aware of their social and emotional health as well as those around them, learn appropriate social skills, and give students a "why they are important" overview.

Access to Geek Club Books' Autistic Hero Comic can be found at http://geekclubbooks.com/mighty-league-2-ebook/.

About Geek Club Books:

Founded by Jodi Murphy in 2014, Geek Club Books, is a 501c3 autism charity with an autism education and empowerment mission. They produce interactive children's story apps, enhanced e-books, curriculum, digital media and webisodes to change perceptions and end stigmas surrounding autism. The nonprofit partners with clinical advisors and educational specialists. A team of autistic adults collaborate and contribute their talents to everything the organization produces. Information: http://geekclubbooks.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/GeekClubBooks.

About Jayne Clare Consulting:

Jayne Clare is a a thirty-year veteran teacher in special education, has been a leader in introducing educational technology into the classroom. She is co-founder of Teachers With Apps, an NSBA "20 to Watch" Leader Advancing Education Technology, contributor to George Lucas' Edutopia, and weekly host of EdAppTalk, an open table Facebook Group. Information: http://www.jayneclareconsulting.com/.

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Twitter: @geekclubbooks #ProjectHug #AutismAwareness #Autism #AutisticHero

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EPIC Insurance’s David McNeil Appointed to California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority Advisory Board

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that David McNeil, a principal in the firm's Inland Empire division, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the California Association of Mutual Water Companies Joint Powers Risk and Insurance Management Authority (CAMWC-JPRIMA).

The California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority is a member-directed excess liability risk retention pool that is dedicated to protecting its members from catastrophic losses and meeting the needs of its members by:
* Providing comprehensive, stable, and affordable excess liability coverage.
* Offering competitive and flexible coverage programs.
* Delivering quality risk management services.
* Preserving financial strength and solvency.

McNeil's selection reflects his more than 20 years of insurance and risk management experience, both generally and specifically related to the water sector, including Dams, Water Delivery Systems/Infrastructure and Waste Water.

McNeil has an extensive history of community and public service, including membership in the Orange County Sheriff's Department Technology Advisory Council (T.A.C.). In addition, McNeil has served as an instructor at the Safe House Kidnap Prevention and Force Protection Training Facility.

In the fall of 2015, McNeil was also accepted into the prestigious InfraGard Program. A partnership between the FBI and the private sector, InfraGard is an association of persons who represent businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the U.S. ( https://www.infragard.org/ ).

McNeil has co-chaired EPIC's support of The Joyful Child Foundation and the organization's efforts to bring their personal safety training to children across the Inland Empire.

Over the past two years the "EPIC Invitational Golf Tournament" brought together more than one-hundred community leaders and VIP's, raising more than $70,000 for The Joyful Child Foundation.

Said Dan Ryan, Managing Principal of EPIC's Inland Empire Division, "It has been my good fortune to know David McNeil as a business partner and friend for more than 20 years. His community involvement and public service is a shining example of what it means to give back and pay it forward. He's both a terrific professional and a very caring human being."

David McNeil can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 909-919-7508
david.mcneil[at]epicbrokers.com

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

About the California Association of Mutual Water Companies Joint Powers Risk and Insurance Management Authority (CAMWC-JPRIMA):

The CAMWC - Joint Powers Risk and Insurance Management Authority is dedicated to maintaining a commitment to excellence in the protection of its member entities from catastrophic liability and other financial losses.

The JPRMA programs provide coverage for excess liability, property, boiler and machinery, and auto physical damage. Under the Excess Liability Program, $40 million in coverage is provided. Members can select retained limits of either $500,000 or $1 million. Under the Property Program, participants are provided with $300 million in coverage.

Additional services are provided to the members through the Risk Management Program. These services include a wide variety of training programs, audits of facilities and programs, and extensive consultation services. The JPRMA Risk Management Program is designed to supplement and enhance existing member programs in order to increase their level of effectiveness.

About the Joyful Child Foundation:

The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit organization founded in 2002 after the abduction, molestation and murder of five-year old Samantha Runnion. Learn more at: http://www.thejoyfulchild.org/.

In order to prevent child sexual abuse and abduction The Joyful Child Foundation will:

* Be the resource for concerned parents to engage in the movement to stop predatory crimes against children.

* Provide proactive education and empowerment tools to children and parents.

* Facilitate collaboration among individuals, non-profit organizations, schools, businesses, and government to create sustainable community initiatives to ensure that safety education for child protection continue in perpetuity.

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

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

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance @JoyfulChild

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EPIC Continues Growth in the Sacramento Region with the Addition of Two New Consultants in Gold River, CA

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced continued expansion of their operations in the Sacramento Region with the additions of Victoria McKinney and Robin Neer. Both will be based in EPIC's Gold River office, under the leadership of Regional Director of Employee Benefits, Beth Barr.

Said Barr, "Victoria and Robin are the foundation of an additional consulting team that will further deepen and expand the exceptional employee benefits consulting being delivered to EPIC clients across the Sacramento Region."

In addition to traditional employee benefits brokerage and consulting services, EPIC offers comprehensive specialty consulting, including wellness, benefits technology, communications, compliance, human resources consulting, international benefits, pharmacy, retirement, voluntary benefits and executive benefits.

Victoria McKinney joins EPIC as a Team Leader and Employee Benefits Consultant. She is a senior level consultant, with more than 20 years in the industry and a deep understanding of plan design, client account management and contract negotiation strategies.

Prior to joining EPIC, McKinney held positions with Sutter Health, TeleNav, Metrotech and CBIZ, where her roles ranged from Senior Benefits Account Manager to Senior Benefits Consultant.

McKinney holds a California Health and Life License as well as a Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification. She is currently in the process of earning the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation.

Robin Neer joins EPIC as an Account Executive, focusing on both large and small group clients. Across her career, Neer has worked as a producer and account manager and blends strong business development skills with a deep understanding of client needs and service delivery excellence. In addition to supporting her own clients, Neer will collaborate with other Sacramento team members on broader client service initiatives.

Prior to joining EPIC, Neer was a Senior Employee Benefits Client Consultant and Producer with Arthur J. Gallagher. Before this she held client service positions with Filice Insurance and Farmers Insurance.

"We are very pleased to have these two top consultants join our growing team in the Sacramento Region," said John Connell, EPIC's President, Employee Benefits of California. "Victoria and Robin will contribute significantly to expanding EPIC's industry leading support and services, to effectively respond to the evolving needs of our clients."

Victoria McKinney can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 916-358-8017
victoria.mckinney[at]epicbrokers.com

Robin Neer can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 916-358-8016
robin.neer[at]epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance #EmployeeBenefits

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SAN FRANCISCO: Health Freedom Rally and CDC Truth March

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LearnTheRisk.org will host a Health Freedom Rally and March demanding truth and transparency from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on the U.S. vaccine system and expose the real risks linked to vaccines.

When: FRIDAY, April 22, 2016, 12-2 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place.

With the new documentary, "VAXXED," gathering so much attention and exposing massive corruption within the tax-payer funded CDC that has slowly and steadily become beholden to Big Pharma, particularly with regards to the recommended vaccine schedule given to American children. It's time to thoroughly examine potential CDC corruption and our broken vaccine system. Before age six, a child in the US typically receives 2-3 times more vaccines than most other developed countries, yet we have one of the sickest childhood populations.

There are thousands of studies showing the links between vaccine ingredients and numerous childhood issues, both neurological and autoimmune.

The following expert speakers will delve into the issue:

- Dr Kenneth Stoller, MD, a UCLA-trained pediatrician and former fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

- Lori Greggory, Editor and publisher, The Mom Street Journal and former Wall Street Biotech & Pharma Analyst

- Brandy Vaughan, former Merck pharmaceutical rep and founder of LearnTheRisk.org

- Jefferey Jaxen, Medical researcher and investigative journalist

- Joshua Coleman, Videographer, activist and father of a vaccine-injured son

WHY: It has been over a year and a half (August 2014) since a Senior Research Scientist within the CDC has come forward with allegations of falsified safety data -- the very data upon which vaccine public policy is made. Congressman William Posey of Florida has urged Congress to investigate these claims and to date, no investigation has begun. Parents demand answers and accountability.

Since the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, which eliminated any liability for pharmaceutical manufacturers, the number of recommended childhood vaccines has more than tripled and we have seen a decline in the health and vitality of our children as the US has one of the worst infant mortality rates in the developed world. There are at least 271 vaccines in development.

Since the CDC whistleblower's allegations, several states have introduced legislative bills mandating vaccines - such as CA's SB277, signed into Law June 2015. These bills take away our fundamental right to decide what goes into our bodies, as adults, and those of our children.

Background:

The United States recommends 53 vaccine doses before by age five, which is two to three times the average of other developed countries. The U.S. also has one of the highest infant mortality rates of developed nations despite spending more per capita on healthcare (please see: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3170075/).

The U.S. also has skyrocketing rates of allergies, asthma, leukemia, autoimmune issues, brain cancer, Alzheimers, type-1 diabetes, neurological and developmental delays like autism and speech delays. Most experts agree it's a mix between genetic susceptibility and environmental exposures - and this must include vaccines. Vaccines contain toxic chemicals banned or regulated in other areas of our lives - like aluminum, formaldehyde, mercury, polysorbate 80 as well as foreign fetal and animal DNA. It is NOT natural to inject any of these things.

Vaccines have also never been studied for safety in combination yet 6-9 doses are routinely given during childhood doctor visits. Many vaccine additives, such as aluminum, MSG and formaldehyde, have been repeatedly linked to neurotoxicity, auto-immune diseases and cancer. Currently in the US, vaccines are the only product that has complete liability protection, meaning if you or your child is injured or killed by a vaccine, you cannot sue the vaccine maker.

If vaccines are so safe, why must they be mandated and given complete liability protection by the federal government?

Resources:
1. Great resources including peer-reviewed studies showing the toxicity of vaccine ingredients: http://www.LearnTheRisk.org and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnTheRisk

2. Whistleblower's Press Release - http://morganverkamp.com/statement-of-william-w-thompson-ph-d-regarding-the-2004-article-examining-the-possibility-of-a-relationship-between-mmr-vaccine-and-autism/

3. Congressman Posey's plea - http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4546409/mr-posey

4. CA's SB277 Law - https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB277

5. CA's Adult Vaccine Mandate: http://parentsrightscalifornia.weebly.com/ca-sb-792-forced-adult-vaccines.html

6. Infant Mortality Rate - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/fields/2091.html#118

7. Other: www.NVIC.org, www.vactruth.com, www.stopmandatoryvaccination.com

8. Twitter: @learntherisk

Hashtags: #LearnTheRisk #VaXXed #CDCwhistleblower #cdcTRUTH #HearUs #2many2soon

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AUCTIONS THIS WEEK: 6 Luxury Homes In The San Francisco Bay Area Totaling Over $85 Million

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, April 24, is the deadline to participate in an extraordinary buying event for some of the finest San Francisco Bay Area real estate. Luxury home auction consultant Guy Masters, in cooperation with Olivia Hsu Decker, the legendary luxury home specialist and co-owner of Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty present this unparalleled opportunity. Each non-distressed property represents the best of the Bay Area.

The California Lifestyle Auction includes the following stellar properties:

A magnificent $28.5 million, seven-bedroom, 16,000 square-foot San Francisco mansion with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the Bay. Completely renovated with amazing architectural detailing, this is a renowned San Francisco ultimate entertainment home that is fit for visiting royalty, grand scale galas and charity events. This property was the prestigious 2008 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.

A $20 million estate compound on three acres of park-like grounds located in the prominent Town of Ross. Six buildings in total including main residence, two guest houses, eight car garage with gym, spa house, pool and cabana, tennis court and a Redwood grove.

An $18.5 million 42-acre vineyard estate located just five minutes' drive from downtown St. Helena, Napa Valley, the world-class destination for fine wine and gourmet cuisine. Featuring an approximately 10,000 square foot main house and a poolside guest house overlooking majestic views of Spring Mountain Winery's 900+ acre vineyards and grounds which was the location of the TV series "Falcon Crest." Also for sale is Juslyn Vineyards. Established in 1998, the vineyard commercially produces an average of 28 tons/vintage of Spring Mountain District grapes including premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc that consistently produce 90- to 96-point wines scored by Robert Parker, Jr. Listing at $11 million includes wine label, goodwill, wine club, mailing list, 3 tier and direct wholesale channels and inventory.

A $5.5 million, five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with 4 fireplaces located on Belvedere's most exclusive street enjoys mesmerizing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Sausalito and the Bay from this contemporary villa.

A $5.65 million, four-bedroom, one-level elegant Tiburon home with pool and panoramic views of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco as well as the adjacent 101-acre open space preserve.

A $6.995 million, seven-bedroom, 10,341 square foot estate on 2.06 acres featuring a six car garage, guests' apartment, pool with fireplace flanked by two cabanas and rose gardens. Located in the prestigious Dominican area of San Rafael.

The lifestyle luxury home auction event is the first of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bids may be submitted up until the deadline: April 24, 2016.

Visit http://www.CaliforniaLifestyleAuction.com for auction information or contact Guy Masters at 1-415-910-0972. To schedule a preview, please email Olivia Hsu Decker at Olivia.HsuDecker@ sothebysrealty.com or call 1-415-435-1600. Brokers with registered buyers are protected.

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EPIC’s Mark Niebuhr Recognized as Energi Elite Producer

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Energi, a leading provider of risk management and insurance programs for the energy industry, has recognized Mark Niebuhr of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants as a 2016 Energi Elite Producer. At Energi's third Elite Producer Conference in Miami, Florida, Energi acknowledged Niebuhr and 64 other leading producers for their outstanding performance and dedication to promoting energy insurance products and services.

Energi's 2016 Elite Producer Conference was created to provide tools, training and opportunities to a select group of Energi's Elite Producers.

"We are honored that Mark has been recognized for his ongoing commitment to promoting the energy insurance sector," said John Hahn, CEO of EPIC. "This recognition further validates the hard work and dedication he has put towards delivering exceptional value to EPIC clients."

Niebuhr was also recognized earlier this year as a 2016 Power Broker in the Manufacturing sector by Risk and Insurance Magazine.

Mark Niebuhr can be contacted at 916-576-1513 or mark.niebuhr[at]epicbrokers.com.

About Mark Niebuhr:

Mark Niebuhr specializes in captive and alternative risk financing solutions for middle market companies with 100 to 4500+ employees across the country. For nearly 40 years, Niebuhr has provided innovative insurance and risk management solutions which reduce the total cost of risk to clients in the Wine, Food and Beverage, Energy, Technology, Medical Products, Architects and Engineers and Financial Services industries.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $12 million to and estimated run rate of $200 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firm The Carlyle Group. To learn more, visit http://epicbrokers.com/.

About Energi:

Energi is a Peabody, Massachusetts based Industrial Reinsurance Company that specialize in providing risk management and insurance solutions to over 1,000 energy companies the United States and Canada. Energi is one of the top ten fastest growing companies in Massachusetts. Energi, along with its dedicated claims management company, has over 250 associates in the United States with 125 associates located in the corporate headquarters. Energi has been selected by the Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and Business Insurance as one of the Top Places to Work in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Energi has regional branch and support offices that are located in the following: Carlsbad, Calif., Westport, Conn., Carney's Point, N.J., Orlando, Fla., Downers Grove, Ill., Irving, Texas, Kirkland, Wash., Wilmington, N.C., Washington D.C., and Toronto, Canada. For more information, visit http://www.energi.com/.

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650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

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

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance @EnergiInc

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EPIC adds Employee Benefits Consultant Penny Miller in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Penny Miller has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting team. She will be based in San Francisco and report to David Wiesner, Regional Director Employee Benefits.

Joining as a Vice President, Miller brings 25 years of employee benefits experience to EPIC. She was previously a principal at Mercer in San Francisco with a focus on client relationship management, benefits program strategy, and business development. Miller's expertise in resolving client issues, managing client teams, and conducting financial analyses provided her the opportunity to serve clients of varying size in a wide range of industries, including growth companies converting from fully-insured programs to self-funding.

As a consultant for EPIC's Employee Benefits practice, Miller will provide service leadership to EPIC clients; including overall strategy, relationship management and plan management. She will also develop new business opportunities.

"Penny is a disciplined, results oriented individual, with a passion for service excellence and the delivery of value," said John Connell, President, Employee Benefits of California. "She is well respected in our business and her principles and ability are highly aligned with EPIC's core values surrounding client advocacy, collaboration, and putting 'people first.' We are excited to have Penny join our growing operations in Northern California and the across the country."

Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Santa Clara University in California.

Penny Miller can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 415-356-3981
Mobile: 415-652-0699
penny.miller[at]epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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

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

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EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Speak on Hydrogen Sulphide Safety at 2016 Sulphur World Symposium

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Sulphur World Symposium 2016 being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada on April 11 to April 13. Simpson is a member of EPIC's National Energy Construction Practice based in Birmingham, Alabama. He will speak on "Hydrogen Sulphide - Training Personnel to Work Safely" on Tuesday, April 12 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is one of the few chemicals that has limited warning properties at dangerous concentrations and can lead to immediate incapacitation. It is important to be aware of the hazards associated with H2S whenever working where hydrogen sulphide is present or presumed present. After engineering controls, a well-executed training program is the most effective way of protecting personnel against H2S exposure.

Drawing on personal experience of having been exposed to hydrogen sulphide poisoning, Simpson will discuss Z390 and other ANSI standards, as well as other critical components of effectively training personnel working in an environment where H2S may be present. Click here to see the full agenda: https://www.sulphurinstitute.org/pub/89820932-bc30-5bd9-0719-acc30ed15a67 .

About Chuck Simpson, Senior Risk Control Consultant, EPIC:

Simpson is a respected HSE professional with more than 30 years of experience assisting companies with the implementation of risk management systems in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson served as president of Work Safe International, LLC where he worked on both on- and off-shore projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety. He has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the American Society of Safety Engineers, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee.

He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

About Sulphur World Symposium 2016:

The Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium 2016 is an annual event that attracts sulphur industry leaders for two days of expert speakers, networking events, and industry tours. More than 150 delegates, from over 30 countries are expected at this year's event. The delegates represent organizations from the entire sulphur value chain.

About EPIC:

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

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

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

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

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650.295.4608
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Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance #SulphurWorld

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EPIC’s Tiffany McClellan to Present at Human Resource Executive Health and Benefits Leadership Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that its Regional Director of Employee Benefits Tiffany McClellan will present at the Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, March 30 to April 1. McClellan will speak on "Strategies for Creating Impactful Employee Communications" alongside Cari Graham of Guidance Software Inc. on Friday, April 1 at 9 a.m.

With today's workforces more global, diverse and mobile, employers are inundated with information in and out of the office. This makes it a constant challenge to capture their attention, communicate important messages and make sure they feel engaged to take action.

The session will highlight proven measures employers can take to improve the effectiveness of their benefits communications and will include the following takeaways:
* Learn how to tailor your message to the audience, making it more memorable.
* Understand techniques to deliver communication in a variety of ways to appeal to multiple generations.
* Create impactful, focused messages with clear calls to action in order to grab your employee's attention and get them to take action when needed.

Click here to see the full agenda: http://www.benefitsconf.com/agenda.html.

About Tiffany McClellan, Regional Director of Employee Benefits:

As Regional Director, Employee Benefits, Tiffany is focused on growing EPIC's employee benefits consulting business in Southern California, recruiting and adding producer consultants, and specialty service teams and fully integrating EPIC's national Employer Services platform into local client offerings. Tiffany is based in Irvine and reports to Jim Gillette the Regional Director of EPIC's Southern California Region. In addition, Tiffany also works closely with John Connell the President of Employee Benefits for California on all Benefits Consulting growth, product development, service and business development initiatives targeting the Southern California Region.

Prior to joining EPIC, Tiffany was a principal with Mercer's Health & Benefits practice, responsible for growing revenue and managing the sales and service teams as a part of the Southern California Region. She spent the prior 14 years with ADP, specializing in employee benefits automation and integration. She has held various positions from managing implementation teams to sales and product development across a suite of benefit services offerings for large employers. Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Community Health from Tufts University in Massachusetts. Professionally, she holds Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designations.

About Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference:

The Human Resource Executive(R) Health & Benefits Leadership Conference is a place to gain immediate useful solutions and ideas to help you craft a solid benefits program that will attract new employees, retain top talent, improve employee engagement, enhance productivity and more. Sessions are created and delivered by senior executives from leading organizations, both large and small, to give a high-caliber learning experience with real-world lessons and practical takeaways.

About EPIC:

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Wholesale Trading Co-Op is Acquired by The Carlyle Group and Rebrands as Wholesale Trading Insurance Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., March 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-op Insurance Services, a privately-held wholesale insurance specialist serving a group of leading retail insurance brokers, announced today that The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in wholesale insurance broker JenCap Holdings, LLC and the assets of Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, which will be re-named Wholesale Trading Insurance Services, LLC. Wholesale Trading is currently owned by its management team and external private investors.

Carlyle's investment will position JenCap Holdings to be a consolidator of specialty insurance distribution and program management businesses, including managing general agencies, specialty program underwriters, transactional wholesale brokers and captive managers. JenCap Holdings has assembled a management team with the sector insight and experience to drive organic growth and strategic acquisition strategies leveraging technology and advanced data analytics.

Following the acquisition, John F. Jennings, current President and Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Trading, will be named President and CEO of JenCap Holdings. Kristopher Bauer, a founding member of Wholesale Trading and co-head of its Casualty Practice, will be named President of Wholesale Trading Insurance Services. JenCap Holdings will be headquartered in New York and Wholesale Trading will continue to operate from offices in New York, San Francisco, Atlanta and Princeton, New Jersey.

Mr. Jennings commented, "Over the last five years we have built a highly successful business from scratch through hard work and client service excellence. However, it is clear to us that the next five years will require significant investments in technology, data analytics, human capital and acquisitions to expand product offerings and distribution networks. Having the Carlyle Group as our financial partner gives us the ability to make those investments, attract the best talent both inside and outside the industry, and immediately sets us apart from our competitors. This news should be viewed very positively by our retail broker partners and the clients they serve."

Said Kristopher Bauer, "It is important for those we serve to realize that nothing is changing beyond our name and the benefits that we will all derive from our partnership with the Carlyle Group. We will continue 'business as usual' with our same team of highly experienced wholesale brokerage professionals delivering focused, innovative products and services to our retail broker partners."

"We are very pleased that John Jennings and the exceptionally talented professionals at Wholesale Trading will be joining JenCap Holdings," commented John Redett, Managing Director of The Carlyle Group. "John and the entire WTCI team have done a tremendous job building the organization from a start-up, creating a high-growth, client-focused organization in only five years. We look forward to making the necessary investments for the WTCI team and JenCap Holdings to quickly become an even more significant player in the specialty insurance distribution and service business."

Equity capital for the transactions, financial terms of which were not disclosed, will be provided by Carlyle Global Financial Services Partners II. The transaction closed on March 16, 2016.

About The Carlyle Group:

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager with $183 billion of assets under management across 126 funds and 160 fund of funds vehicles as of December 31, 2015. Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions. Carlyle invests across four segments - Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies and Investment Solutions - in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Carlyle has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,700 people in 36 offices across six continents.

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EPIC Launches National Construction Specialty Group with the Addition of Brian McDonnell as Managing Principal

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the addition of veteran construction broker Brian McDonnell as a managing principal, and the formation of the EPIC National Construction Specialty Group.

McDonnell, who joins from Wells Fargo Insurance Services, will be responsible for building and leading a construction-focused national "center of excellence," developing, integrating and delivering key technical resources, leading-edge risk solutions and new tools for the benefit of EPIC clients in construction related industries and the EPIC service teams who support them.

Said EPIC CEO John Hahn, "The addition of Brian and the launch of EPIC's National Construction Specialty Group will help to mobilize and integrate the already significant Construction expertise we have in our West Region, as well as our national Design Build capabilities provided by EPIC/Greyling, and our national Energy Construction practice, both based in the Southeast. Brian brings unique experience with large complex Contractors as well as project specific work such as CCIP's and OCIP's, which our clients across the country will profit from."

McDonnell will be based in EPIC's Concord, Calif. office and report to Derek Thomas, Chief Strategy Officer and co-leader of EPIC's National Specialty Practices & Programs Group.

Said EPIC West Region President, Thomas O'Neil, "We have known and respected Brian for many years, and are excited to have him join our team to lead this significant construction-focused national specialty team. EPIC's strategy of developing highly specialized, integrated and accessible national teams stands in stark contrast to many other firms who tend to 'silo' their business segments around profit center considerations. Brian and his team will deepen our Construction Industry bench strength, reinforce our commitment to client service excellence across the country, and unify our voice to the carriers and larger insurance and risk management marketplace."

McDonnell is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. Professionally he holds the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Reinsurance (ARe), and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) Designations.

In addition, McDonnell has been recognized as a Construction Industry "Power Broker" by Risk & Insurance Magazine, based on his professional excellence and exemplary service and solutions delivered to his clients.

Brian McDonnell can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
brian.mcdonnell [at] epicbrokers.com
925-822-9037 direct.

About EPIC:

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

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408-295-4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Geek Club Books Launches Autism EDU Educational Tools for April Autism Awareness Month to Bring Topics of Autism into Classrooms

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Geek Club Books, Inc., an autism nonprofit, today announced Autism EDU, a collection of free educational tools for educators and parents to teach autism topics in inclusive classrooms. Video files, e-books, apps, student handouts and curriculum guides are downloadable via Geek Club Books website.

Autism EDU consists of three modules: 1) "Mighty League: The Terrible Taunting" has themes about bullying, friendship and understanding autism and Asperger's Syndrome, 2) "Mighty League: The Horrible Hug" has themes regarding social and emotional learning (SEL), and self- and peer acceptance, and 3) "Bluebee TeeVee Autism Information Station" dispels the myths surrounding autism through entertaining, educational pop-culture webisodes.

Each module includes curriculum guides developed in collaboration with clinical partners and educational specialists.

"The tools were developed to capture and engage students' attention, ignite their curiosities and inspire discussions," said the organization's spokesperson and President, Jodi Murphy. "We want to make the topics of autism approachable through children's stories and pop culture-style webisodes. The companion curriculum and activity guides make it easy for educators to integrate into their lesson plans."

"When I was growing up, I knew very little about my autism," said Autism EDU contributor, James Sullivan. "Neither did my teachers and especially not the other children my age. Autism EDU videos and stories will help them understand some of their peers who are different."

Access to Geek Club Books' Autism EDU tools at http://geekclubbooks.com/autism-edu/

Video of Autism EDU - Horrible Hug: https://youtu.be/7t7gzy5Y5gQ

About April Autism Awareness Month:

Congress adopted April as the national awareness month for autism in 1984, which originally began as an awareness campaign by The Autism Society of America in the early 1970s. Today the month is an opportunity for autism organizations to draw the public's attention to the diagnosis and separate fact from myths and misperceptions.

About Geek Club Books:

Geek Club Books, is 501c3 autism charity with an autism education and empowerment mission. They produce interactive children's story apps, enhanced e-books, curriculum, digital media and webisodes to change perceptions and end stigmas surrounding autism. The nonprofit partners with clinical advisors and educational specialists. A team of autistic adults collaborate and contribute their talents to everything the organization produces. Learn more at: http://geekclubbooks.com/.

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Twitter: @geekclubbooks #Autism #AutismEDU

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The California Lifestyle Auction: Over $85 Million of prominent San Francisco Bay Area homes to be offered at auction

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luxury home auction consultant Guy Masters, in cooperation with Olivia Hsu Decker, the legendary luxury home specialist and co-owner of Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty present this unparalleled opportunity to bid on six of the finest homes in Northern California. Each non-distressed property represents the best of the California lifestyle. Ms. Decker will be donating five percent of her fees to the successful bidders' charity of choice.

The California Lifestyle Auction includes the following stellar properties:

A magnificent $28.5 million, seven-bedroom, 16,000 square-foot San Francisco mansion with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the Bay. Completely renovated with amazing architectural detailing, this is a renowned San Francisco ultimate entertainment home that is fit for visiting royalty, grand scale galas and charity events. This property was the prestigious 2008 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.

A $20 million estate compound on three acres of park-like grounds located in the prominent Town of Ross. Six buildings in total including main residence, two guest houses, eight car garage with gym, spa house, pool and cabana, tennis court and a Redwood grove.

An $18.5 million 42-acre vineyard estate located just five minutes' drive from downtown St. Helena, Napa Valley, the world-class destination for fine wine and gourmet cuisine. Featuring an approximately 10,000 square foot main house and a poolside guest house overlooking majestic views of Spring Mountain Winery's 900+ acre vineyards and grounds which was the location of the TV series "Falcon Crest." Also for sale is Juslyn Vineyards. Established in 1998, the vineyard commercially produces an average of 28 tons/vintage of Spring Mountain District grapes including premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc that consistently produce 90- to 96-point wines scored by Robert Parker, Jr. Listing at $11 million includes wine label, goodwill, wine club, mailing list, 3 tier and direct wholesale channels and inventory.

A $5.5 million, five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with 4 fireplaces located on Belvedere's most exclusive street enjoys mesmerizing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Sausalito and the Bay from this contemporary villa.

A $5.65 million, four-bedroom, one-level elegant Tiburon home with pool and panoramic views of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco as well as the adjacent 101-acre open space preserve.

A $6.995 million, seven-bedroom, 10,341 square foot estate on 2.06 acres featuring a six car garage, guests' apartment, pool with fireplace flanked by two cabanas and rose gardens. Located in the prestigious Dominican area of San Rafael.

The lifestyle luxury home auction event is the first of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bids may be submitted up until the deadline: April 24, 2016.

Visit http://www.CaliforniaLifestyleAuction.com for auction information or contact Guy Masters at 1-415-910-0972. To schedule a preview, please email Olivia Hsu Decker at Olivia.HsuDecker@ sothebysrealty.com or call 1-415-435-1600. Brokers with registered buyers are protected.

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Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. named a top 100 retirement plan adviser team for third year in a row

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HOUSTON, Texas, March 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third time in a row, Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. (AWAI) has been named one of PLANADVISER'S Top 100 Adviser Teams in America. Nominated by several clients, vendors and peers, AWAI now qualifies for the PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser Team of the Year award - a prestigious recognition the team almost brought home in 2014 when placing as a finalist just three years into AWAI's existence.

"It's an incredible honor to be nominated three years in a row. It really is a testament to how hard this team works," said Rob Massa, Ascende - an EPIC Company Retirement Director. "It's a wonderful achievement to have our clients nominate us, but it also justifies everything we've been working toward the last three years-talking about fiduciary best practices and creating solutions that lead to participants' success."

To be considered, small teams had to advise more than $2 billion in retirement plan assets or more than 100 plans; large teams needed more than $3 billion in retirement plan AUA or more than 170 plans. AWAI has quickly earned its place among a list of elite retirement plan advisers. The team now manages $3.2 billion in assets-an incredible achievement for any investment advisory firm, especially one formed as recently as 2011.

Rob Massa and his team will be recognized at the PLANSPONSOR/PLANADVISER Awards for Excellence in New York on March 31, 2016. This is an annual networking event celebrating the country's top plan sponsors, retirement plan advisers and industry providers. "We are very pleased with the well-deserved recognition that Rob and his team have received and we are looking forward to growing our retirement advisory practice at EPIC with them," said Chris Duncan, Chief Growth Officer for EPIC.

AWAI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ascende - an EPIC Company and was created to provide independence, protection and results to retirement plan sponsors and committees by fulfilling their fiduciary obligations with respect to plan investment selection, monitoring, oversight and compliance.

Launched in 2006, PLANADVISER is the only magazine to address the specific needs and concerns of advisers who specialize in institutional retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined benefit plans. PLANSPONSOR, a sister magazine, helps plan sponsors stay informed on crucial issues and innovative solutions.

About Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. (AWAI):

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

About EPIC:

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

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

Twitter: @AscendeInc @EPIC_Insurance

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EPIC Way2Wellness Webinar: Dr. David Chenoweth to Address Health and Productivity Management (HPM)

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business leaders are too often faced with spiraling health costs that take a financial toll on their organization. However, these costs can be confronted through health and wellness programs that not only promote a healthier workplace, but also increase productivity. EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced its Way2Wellness webinar on Health and Productivity Management (HPM) on Tuesday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. PDT.

HPM expert Dr. David Chenoweth, a wellness consultant with more than 35 years of worksite wellness, data analysis and program evaluation experience, will discuss HPM best practices for small, medium and large companies, as well as a number of successful industry tools he has developed and implemented.

"When best practices are adopted in a strategic manner, it drives programs, policies and incentives that will enhance the overall health and productivity of employees resulting in a much healthier workforce that allows an organization to have a competitive edge," said Dr. Chenoweth. "Human Capital is the best asset any organization has, and a successful company is going to nurture human capital and take it to the next level."

Speakers will include:
* Dr. David Chenoweth, Wellness Consultant
* Ayana Collins, Wellness Consultant, EPIC
* Craig Schmidt, Wellness Consultant, EPIC

To register for the webinar, click here - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4656131949294965250 .

About David Chenoweth, Ph.D, FAWHP:

David has over 35 years of worksite wellness, data analysis, and program evaluation experience. During that time, he has performed numerous risk factor cost, break-even analysis, and benefit-cost/ROI analyses in the United States and Europe - as well as risk factor economic cost appraisals for nine states. He developed the popular Proportionate Risk Factor Cost Appraisal(TM) as well as the online Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator sponsored by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and co-developed the online County Health Tool for the Institute of Emerging Issues at North Carolina State University. Most recently, he developed the industry's premier online, interactive tool - Corpwell Rx(R) - for worksite wellness program directors, vendors, and consultants.

He has written two Effective Practice Guideline (EPG) reports on worksite wellness for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation - as well as five books on worksite wellness including the popular 3rd edition of the best selling Worksite Health Promotion and the industry's only book on worksite wellness program evaluation, Evaluating Worksite Health Promotion. He has keynoted at a worksite health promotion forum in Czechoslovakia and at the Caribbean Health Ministry in Jamaica. He is a Fellow of the International Association for Worksite Health Promotion. He developed and directed the undergraduate worksite health promotion academic program at East Carolina for 31 years and retired as Professor Emeritus in 2010. Since then, he continues an active consulting and speaking career. His graduate degrees are in Physiology & Health Science (Ball State University) and Health Education (The Ohio State University).

About Craig Schmidt, Wellness Consultant, EPIC:

As a Wellness Consultant, Craig works with a team of other like-minded wellness professionals to create a healthier working environment for the members and clients EPIC serves. He has a strong background in Health Education and Health Promotion. Craig strives to not only help our client members that have partnered with EPIC but he also works to be an example in his own daily life, with his co-workers and regular interactions with people.

Prior to joining the EPIC team, Craig worked in many roles within the worksite wellness field to help strengthen him for the position he currently holds. He has been a health coach working with individuals 1-on-1, a Program Coordinator for a wellness service provider, and a Health Educator within a carrier disease management platform.

Most recently, Craig took on an integral role in an innovative approach to combine workplace initiatives in wellness with carrier services to improve health care consumerism as a Wellness Liaison with WellPoint Inc. Craig was positioned on-site at Google Inc. to work directly with their Human Resources department and with their employees having daily in person interactions whenever needed.

Craig's endeavors in his own health and wellness help strengthen his passion to be a leader in the field of wellness and health management and become a valued asset at EPIC as we continue to grow our presence as a worksite wellness innovator.

Craig earned his Bachelors of Science in Health Education and Promotion with an emphasis on Worksite Studies at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He then continued his studies at the University of Colorado, Denver Anschutz Medical Campus where he completed his Certificate of Public Health Sciences

About Ayana Collins, Wellness Consultant, EPIC:

Ayana is a dedicated health and wellness professional with over 10 years of proven success in designing, implementing and managing wellness programs of all sizes. Ayana is a subject matter expert and is a contributor, public speaker and author on a variety of fitness, disease prevention and heath awareness topics. Topics include stress management, chronic disease management, and weight management.

Ayana advises large and small organizations on wellness program management specific to clients' needs. She provides guidance with regard to best practices for program design, implementation and evaluation. She also serves as a liaison between third-party wellness vendor and clients, and as a health and wellness resource.

Ayana holds a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA; a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Service Research from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC; as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC.

Ayana enjoys health and wellness program design, fitness management, running and golfing.

About EPIC:

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

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

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

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

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Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Protector Holdings Acquires BetterWay Insurance Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Protector Holdings, a joint venture of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Dowling Capital Partners, announced today the acquisition of BetterWay Insurance Services.

Headquartered in Concord, California, BetterWay specializes in providing insurance services to Hispanic consumers; writing auto, motorcycle, RV, boat, homeowners and renters insurance coverage from additional California locations in Fairfield, Sonora and Visalia.

"The addition of BetterWay to our Premier Insurance Services family continues to make Premier the fastest growing agency in California serving the Latino Marketplace," said Premier Insurance Services President, Rick Genest. "We now have a total of 34 Premier locations across California and the West."

Premier Insurance Services, acquired by Protector Holdings in 2013, targets the growing Hispanic Community in California, providing a wide range of insurance products and services specifically tailored to the cultural preferences of Latino consumers.

"We saw a growing dissatisfaction with the large agencies professing to serve the Hispanic Community and a clear opportunity to align Premier's business model and practices with the traditional, conservative culture and shopping preferences of Hispanic consumers, emphasizing convenience, honesty, service and value," said Genest.

"Respectfully serving the needs of the Hispanic community has enabled Premier to more than triple its customer base since June, 2013," Genest added. "The experienced, knowledgeable BetterWay team shares our belief in doing the right thing and treating clients with honesty and respect. The addition of BetterWay Insurance Services is an important next step in taking our vision and our client services to an even higher level."

About Protector Holdings and Premier Insurance Services:

Protector Holdings was founded in June 2013 as a partnership between EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance broker/consultant; insurance-focused private equity firm Dowling Capital Partners (DCP); and Premier Insurance Services.

Premier Insurance Services specializes in providing a range of insurance products and services to the Hispanic market in the Western United States. Since its formation in 2004 with a single office in Bakersfield, Calif., Premier has added locations across the state and is now one of the largest non-standard automobile brokers in California. Information: http://www.mypremierinsurance.net/index.php

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Paul Areida, of Protector Holdings
714.699.7180
pareida@protectorholdings.com

Nicole Conley
650.422.3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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EPIC’s Mark Niebuhr Honored as a 2016 Insurance Industry ‘Power Broker’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Mark Niebuhr has been recognized as a 2016 Power Broker in the Manufacturing sector by Risk and Insurance Magazine.

A Power Broker is defined as an individual who stands out among their peers for the exceptional work they delivered to clients over the past year. The brokers awarded Power Broker recognition are judged based on their problem solving, customer service and industry knowledge.

Niebuhr's insurance career spans nearly 40 years and he has worked extensively with a wide range of clients in the wine, beer and beverage industries. Niebuhr's clients consistently point to his knowledge, positive attitude, responsiveness and advocacy.

Client Trinchero Family Estates (also known as Sutter Home Winery) took some serious hits during the Napa earthquake in late 2014, with substantial damage to wine in storage, including barrels and racking equipment. Niebuhr leveraged his industry expertise and his strong relationship with the insurance carrier to make a successful case for including the racks in the claim, recovering a substantially higher sum for the client.

"That was a good million-dollar plus swing in our favor," said Anthony Torres, the winery's principal, vice chairman and director. "Mark did a great job."

Said John Hahn, EPIC co-founder and CEO, "Mark truly embodies our core values of people first, innovation and responsibility. These beliefs, and all here who embrace them, are the reason EPIC has achieved such great success in a relatively short period of time. We are honored to have Mark and EPIC recognized by our clients and by Risk and Insurance Magazine, and we applaud and celebrate his achievement."

Mark Niebuhr can be reached at:
mark.niebuhr@epicbrokers.com
916-576-1513

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 across California and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/ .

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

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Wattcoin Technologies New Energy Start-Up

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wattcoin(TM) Technologies Inc., a platform-as-a-service solution for energy companies to manage their customer's billing processes, energy savings and renewable energy investments, opens office in San Francisco, California.

Built on the decentralized Ethereum block chain platform, Wattcoin(TM) uses a system of smart contracts to move value around the globe. Block chain system lacks a centralized bank, making integration efficient and "fault tolerant" even where local currency and trading systems are unstable.

"With the surge of interest and adoption recently, regarding block chain based services, Wattcoin is perfectly positioned to become the platform for the value exchange of energy," states Wattcoin(TM) co-founder Ben Johanns, 18-year-old University of Wisconsin Engineering student. "I believe that Wattcoin has the potential to greatly change how the world values and uses energy."

Wattcoin(TM) Pay, Wattcoin(TM) Rewards, Wattcoin(TM) Investors are the three products that will disrupt the energy currency sector. Financial technology enables instant transfer of funds with near field transmission, minor transaction fees and better customer experience. Wattcoin(TM) believes that while supporting the renewable energy industry, it will help empower the 1.3 billion people without electricity in the world, that is about 18 percent of the world population.

Wattcoin(TM) is a Delaware Company with headquarters in San Francisco, Calif. It is co-founded by Ravi Singh and Ben Johanns, and has senior advisors Dr. Mohanbir Sawhney, Dr. Mohammad Shahidehpour and Dr. Claudio Lima.

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

For media inquiries please contact:
Contact: Stephanie Dulcey
+1 305-400-9427 Ext 2.
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Renee Crow Joins EPIC as Vice President, Hospitality Practice Leader in the West

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Renee Crow has joined the firm as Vice President and West Region Hospitality Practice Leader.

Crow has focused on and specialized in the risk management and insurance needs of hotels, restaurants and others in the hospitality industry since 2004, first as an Account Executive for insurance broker Arthur J Gallagher and then for the past 8 1/2 years as the Vice President, Risk Management at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

As EPIC's Hospitality Practice Leader, Crow will be responsible for further developing an innovative, unified approach to serving hospitality clients across the West Region and nationally. This will include strategy development and leadership, establishing risk management best practices, developing new leading-edge products and services, building client-focused service and specialty resource teams, integrating and leveraging both local and national people and resources, and managing and strengthening relationships with all underwriters and specialty markets serving the Hospitality sector and developing new business.

Crow will be based in EPIC's San Francisco headquarters and will report to Marianne Schleicher, Chief Operating Officer of the Bay Area Region.

Across her career, Crow has been consistently recognized as a top risk management professional, most recently as a "2015 Risk All Star" by Risk & Insurance Magazine. http://www.riskandinsurance.com/playing-the-part/.

During her time at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Crow was able to reduce the organization's total cost of risk by roughly 40 percent, while Kimpton grew from 24 to more than 60 properties.

Professionally, Crow has earned both the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations.

"We are pleased to have Renee join EPIC and look forward to the added benefits she will deliver to our Hospitality Industry clients," said John Hahn, EPIC CEO. "Renee's unique experience in both the insurance brokerage business and in hotel risk management gives our clients a perspective they will not get from any other broker resource. We've known and admired Renee for many years, and we're excited that she has chosen to join the EPIC team."

About EPIC:

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

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Clarence Bates Joins EPIC as Principal, Employee Benefits in Irvine, California

SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Clarence Bates has joined the firm as a Principal in the Employee Benefits Practice.

Bates brings more than 17 years of dedication to delivering employee benefits management strategies for mid-sized and large companies. His strategic initiatives include designing, implementing, and communicating benefits programs that results in cost savings far below comparable trend. His success is based upon strong project management and organization skills, coupled with a keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate to people of all levels. All of these skills will be highly beneficial to EPIC and the clients who work with Clarence and his team of benefits professionals.

Prior to joining EPIC, Clarence was a Vice President at USI Insurance for 11 years and an Account Executive at Dodge, Warren & Peters for 6 years. He spent 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. Clarence holds a Group Benefits Disability Specialist (GBDS) designation.

"We couldn't be happier to have Clarence join our team of professionals at EPIC and know that he will bring strong value to our clients," said Jim Gillette, Managing Principal of the Southern California region. "The addition of Clarence will add another strong intellectual mind to our Employee Benefits practice and team of consultants."

Clarence Bates can be reached at:
(949) 417-9181
clarence.bates[at]epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 across California and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

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

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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*Photo Caption: Clarence Bates Joins EPIC.

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EPIC Golf Insurance Services Named ‘Excellence in Achievement’ Award Winner by The BoardRoom Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it has been named a 2015 "Excellence in Achievement" award winner by The BoardRoom magazine as the "Insurance Provider of the Year."

"It is a tremendous honor to be the only insurance and risk management services provider recognized in this way by BoardRoom magazine," said Gary Sigel, program director of EPIC Golf Insurance Services. "Our entire Golf Insurance Services team is singularly focused on the needs of those we serve, and being honored among the leaders of the private club industry validates our commitment to provide the highest level of service and protection to our clients."

EPIC Golf Insurance Services, a sector of the firm's Sports & Entertainment Group, provides golf-specific coverage, expertise and comprehensive club insurance solutions including exclusive Property/Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance programs.

BoardRoom magazine's "Excellence in Achievement" awards are the only private club industry awards that recognize the clubs' business partners. BoardRoom magazine's industry peers review and select these outstanding suppliers and consultants, which represent all aspects of course and club operations. Winners are selected based on overall excellence in their respective fields, and their achievements, innovation, vision for future growth and continued impact on private club operations.

"We have seen an increasing amount of innovation and dedication from recipients of BoardRoom Awards, to the benefit of private clubs," said John Fornaro, publisher of BoardRoom magazine. "Each award winner is clearly a leader in their industry and we congratulate each and every one of them."

About The BoardRoom magazine:

BoardRoom magazine is designed for board of directors, owners, general managers and department heads of private golf, city, yacht, tennis and country clubs. The magazine is distributed through paid subscriptions to clubs, organizations and businesses throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia.

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $12 million to and estimated run rate of $200 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firm The Carlyle Group. To learn more, visit http://epicbrokers.com/.

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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EPIC Again Named Among Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it has been ranked #5 among the 2015 "Best Places to Work in Insurance" in the medium employer category (250-999 U.S. employees) by Business Insurance Magazine and Best Companies Group.

Best Places to Work in Insurance is an annual feature presented by Business Insurance that recognizes the agents, brokers, insurance companies and other providers demonstrating the highest levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. This is the sixth time EPIC has been so honored by its employees for the organization's commitment to attracting, developing and retaining great talent through a combination of culture, benefits and other programs that employees appreciate and value.

"We believe that our EPIC community is strengthened through putting people first - both our employees and our clients," said John Hahn, CEO of EPIC. "We are very pleased to again receive this recognition from our people, as it continues to validate the strength of our culture and the importance of our shared EPICness."

EPIC believes that employees who are respected, challenged, valued and trusted perform at a higher level with belief, passion and loyalty. The company's innovative culture focuses on 10 core beliefs centered on people first, respect, responsibility, adaptability, community, alignment, confidence, innovation, humility and fun.

EPIC employees are involved in and support a number of charities and community service organizations, including the Susan G. Komen Foundation, American Heart Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Alzheimer's Association and numerous local community events across the country. EPIC currently has more than 700 team members operating from 28 office locations in 11 states.

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $12 million to an estimated run rate of $200 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firm The Carlyle Group.

To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC’s Dana Liedel honored among the 2015 ‘Most Influential Women in Benefits Advising’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Dana Liedel, Managing Principal of EPIC's Employer Services Platform, has been recognized among "The Most Influential Women in Benefits Advising" by Employee Benefits Advisor Magazine.

Selected from national nominations received over a month-long application process, Liedel is one of only 25 women to receive this recognition.

According to Elizabeth Galentine, Managing Editor of Employee Benefits Advisor, Liedel and other influential women being honored "are taking the field to unprecedented heights. Incredibly active in community and national organizations as well as in-office mentoring opportunities, these 25 women are working to ensure a successful future for all women in the industry."

When asked what motivates her most about her job, Liedel offered a quick and sure response: "Creating value and differentiation while in the constant pursuit of excellence."

Liedel added, "We had the vision and endorsement from EPIC leadership to create a truly unique, quality-focused consulting practice, and the opportunity to provide these value-added services to clients has been both exciting and extremely rewarding. The EPIC Employer Services Platform has contributed significantly to the growth and success of our Benefits Consulting Practice."

Recently recognized by Business Insurance Magazine as the nation's #1 Benefits Broker by Growth (growth in 2014 employee benefits revenue), EPIC offers a full range of health and welfare plans and supporting consultation, including group medical, group disability, group life, voluntary benefits, international benefits consulting, wellness consulting, compliance consulting, HR and benefits technology solutions, communications consulting, actuarial services, and a proprietary private exchange (EXP - The EPIC Exchange Platform).

"Dana's vision regarding the evolution of benefits consulting in a post-ACA world, change management efforts and the delivery of innovative client solutions via our Employer Services Platform, has been an important part of making EPIC the fastest growing employee benefits broker/consultant in the nation," said Derek Thomas, EPIC's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Sponsor of the Employer Services Practice. "We are proud of what Dana has helped our team accomplish and thank Employee Benefits Advisor for recognizing her hard work, knowledge and influence in this way."

To see all of the 2015 "Most Influential Women in Benefits Advising" please visit: http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/who-are-ebas-2015-most-influential-women-in-benefit-advising-2747348-1.html .

Dana Liedel can be reached at:
dana.liedel[at]epicbrokers.com
415-356-3939

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $12 million to an estimated run rate of $200 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital.

To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Recognized as Fastest Growing Employee Benefits Broker by Business Insurance Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has received top rankings from Business Insurance Magazine in its 2015 Broker Supplement in three categories:

* Ranked #1 in the "Top 25 Benefits Brokers By Growth." EPIC had an annual revenue increase of 132.5 percent in 2014.

* Ranked #3 in the "Fastest Growing in 2014" with a 108.4 percent rate of growth in 2014 total brokerage revenue.

* Ranked #17 among the "Largest U.S. Commercial Retail Brokers," (excluding employee benefits revenue) with 2014 commercial retail revenue of $110,586,000.

As one of the fastest growing private insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firms based in the U.S., EPIC has been on an aggressive growth trajectory. In 2014, EPIC set out a strategy for expanding its employee benefits consulting services and client support and has been executing well against its plan. Fueled by entrepreneurial innovation, shared values and a client-focused culture, EPIC's strategic growth plan is successfully driving steady expansion into new regions and markets.

"Being recognized in these important industry rankings reflects our commitment to delivering the highest level of customer service excellence and expanding our expertise to meet our customers' unique needs," said EPIC CEO, John Hahn. "We are proud of this recognition and motivated to create even more value in the markets we serve. Our customers can expect to see EPIC's expanded offerings and innovative solutions continue to grow in the future."

Industries and specialty practice areas served by EPIC include Financial Institutions; Energy Construction; Architecture, Engineering and Law Firms; Contractors; Real Estate; Healthcare; Non-profits; Transportation and Logistics; and Employee and Executive Benefits Consulting, including ACA Compliance, Benefits and HR Technology, Employee Communication, Voluntary Benefits, Wellness and the EPIC Exchange Platform (EXP).

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $12 million to an estimated run rate of $200 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's 'Best Places to Work' lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital.

To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC’s Michael Nischan to Speak at the Sixth Annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision – How to Protect Your Company Seminar

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that its Vice President of Transportation & Logistics Risk Control Michael Nischan will present at the Sixth Annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision - How to Protect Your Company seminar.

The seminar is on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:35 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta. EPIC will co-sponsor the one-of-a-kind seminar that Nischan co-founded to educate and promote commercial motor vehicle safety.

The free, interactive program will include sessions on:
* A 90-minute interactive mock crash scene investigation with members of the Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) and Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD).
* The latest on-board technology: What's available and how it can help (or hurt) you.
* An interactive pre-trip inspection of a modern tractor-trailer.
* The independent medical examination (IME), a live demonstration by a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon.
* The latest issues and trends affecting the trucking industry and its insurers.
* Other sponsors include: Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc., Ferguson Frost Moore & Young, Gallagher Sharp, Georgia Motor Trucking Association and Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP.

Click here to download the full agenda (PDF):
http://epicbrokerscom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-CMV-Litigation-Seminar-Brochure.pdf .

Click here to register:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lks4umoab&oeidk=a07eb70zvan1fe676ce .

About the Presenter, Michael Nischan, CDS, CCSP, Vice President of Transportation & Logistics Risk Control, EPIC:

Michael Nischan is responsible for the transportation risk control practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, working out of the Southeast Region office in Atlanta. With more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, private industry management and consulting, he has a genuine understanding of what it takes to operate a fleet safely and profitably. He helps motor carriers achieve and exceed regulatory requirements, develops management and training programs, implements operational controls to enhance efficiency and educates all members of an organization on compliance and security measures.

Nischan is an instructor with the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) and provides professional training courses on behalf of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA). He is the only Certified Cargo Security Professional (CCSP) employed by an insurance or risk management firm in Georgia and is active in the battle against cargo and equipment theft. Michael is a member of numerous organizations, including the GMTA and the Southeastern Transportation Security Council (SETSC). He is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College.

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $12 million to and estimated run rate of $200 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital.

To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC’s Daniel Houston to Speak on Insurance and Risk Management Issues for Cyber, Technology, Media and Privacy at CFO Risk Management Summit

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cyber threats are one of the most significant risks businesses and individuals face today, says EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants. High profile breaches in the past few years have highlighted the substantial impact and significant costs associated with these attacks. And the breaches we hear about are just the tip of the iceberg, since information about an attack may not be revealed to the public if no personal data is stolen.

Becoming more informed about cyber risks is an important first step in arming yourself and your business. That's the focus of an address by EPIC's Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal, Dan Houston, at the CFO Risk Management Summit in Boston on September 11.

Mr. Houston's presentation, "Cyber, Technology, Media and Privacy Risk Management and Insurance" will provide insights into how you can better protect your business from cyber, technology, media, and privacy risks; methods of attack; relevant federal and state laws; the FBI's role in cybercrime; how to protect your organization from these risks; and what to do if a data breach happens to you.

What: Presentation on "Cyber, Technology, Media and Privacy Risk Management and Insurance."

When: Friday, September 11, 2015 - 2 p.m.

Who: Daniel W. Houston, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management and Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.

Where: CFO Risk Management Summit, Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, Mass.

About the Presenter, Daniel W. Houston:

Mr. Houston is Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management and Principal at EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants. Prior to joining EPIC in August 2006, he was Senior Vice President and Vice President/ Producer with Marsh, Alexander & Alexander (Aon) and Willis/HRH. He has also served as Director of Risk Management and Insurance Worldwide for Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company and NCR Corporation. While working for NCR he co-developed the first cyber insurance policy and risk management response.

Author of over 500 articles, texts and educational courses on risk management, insurance, analytics, contractual risk transfer, music, religion and law, Mr. Houston is the recipient of The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.'s (RIMS) prestigious "Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award," and was named "2010 Insurance and Risk Management Professional of the Year." Dan was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal and CNBC for his work with the endangered panda program. He is a member of and/or serves on a number of boards, notably the Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM), Japan-America Business Council, Federal Reserve Bank, Advanced Risk Management Panel, Defense Research Institute, Eisenhower (after his great uncle Dwight D. Eisenhower) Academy and is a founding member of the International Risk Management Federation in Helsinki, Finland.

About the CFO Risk Management Summit:

The CFO Risk Management Summit held September 10 and 11 in Boston, brings together the best Senior Risk Management and Finance professionals for a thought leading summit acclaimed for its innovative insight. For more information on the CFO Risk Management Summit and to register, go to: http://theinnovationenterprise.com/summits/risk-management-summit-2015-boston .

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007 EPIC has driven revenue from $5 million to $150 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's 'Best Places to Work' lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital. To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Pacific Pinball Museum Opens New ‘Science Room’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In furtherance of its mission: to teach art, science and history through pinball while preserving this unique part of American culture, the Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) will be recreating a room within its facility to strictly focus on teaching science through pinball.

Three new exhibits, hand-crafted in the PPM workshop, will make their debut as part of the collection on display at the museum Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m.

These original creations by PPM Executive Director Michael Schiess and his brother Christian, encourage PPM visitors to perform experiments in electricity, physics, and statistics, while teaching principles of electromagnetics, engineering and geometry. In addition, three more exhibits will debut at the PPM, titled "The Conical Slices." This trio of fun Geometry exhibits was designed and built by Dick Falkard, former exhibit designer for the Exploratorium.

"Boy am I excited about this opening," said Michael Schiess. "These exhibits are truly a lot of fun, and educational as well."

The exhibits are designed for use by visitors of all ages, and are included in the regular admission price which includes unlimited pinball play. Signage shows how the exhibits should be used to perform experiments that will spark discussion of principles underlying mechanics and modern technology, computer science and more. These pieces are the start of a series of exhibits that are fun to experiment with. They teach using the premise of engaging the visitor interactively with amusement. In "playing" the game, they learn a concept such as probability from the Galton Pinball Machine. The Pin Chime uses a steel playfield with magnetic bells and chimes to introduce geometry and physics. The Visible Pinball Machine is a centerpiece that is capable of sparking an interest in many areas from electronics to computer sciences.

"We're proud to display this unique aspect of our collection," said PPM Curator Melissa Harmon. "These exhibits show our commitment to educating our visitors while they have an absolute blast playing with them."

The Science exhibits include:

The Visible Pinball Machine - The first one built, this prototype translucent pinball machine still plays well today after near-constant play over the last 8 years. This one exhibit has inspired many to find out more about electricity, engineering and technology. Originally a 1976 Gottlieb "Surf Champ" 4-Player electromechanical pinball machine, "The Visible Pin" was completely rebuilt with a clear cabinet so that players and spectators can see how the machine works, inside and out.

The Gottlieb Reset Simulator Kiosk - This free-standing video screen loops a short computer animation of how a flipper coil works. An amazing video simulation follows depicting how the reset on the Visible Pinball machine works, highlighting each sequence electrically and mechanically. Electromechanical enthusiast Steve Fury created these high-resolution computer animations and has graciously allowed the PPM to put them on display.

The Pin Chime - This simple steel playfield features magnetic bells and chimes, and is perfect for introducing someone to the physics and geometry of pinball. This exhibit uses wooden balls and a regular spring-loaded ball shooter. The sounds emanating from the Pin Chime are heavenly and appeal to all ages as players arrange the chimes on the playfield to produce the perfect combination of sounds as the ball ricochets off them.

The Galton Pinball Machine - Named for famed 19th Century Statistician Sir Francis Galton, the PPM has recreated this scientist's experiment in pinball form, proving there is a natural order to the outcome of certain situations. A large playfield with many posts obstructing the path of launched balls, the Galton Board will produce a bell curve each game as balls settle into predictable locations.

The Conical Slices - Dick Falkard developed his "Conical Slices" exhibits for the geometry show at The Science Center in Amarillo, Texas. These fun to play exhibits always give you a hole in one. Using geometric shapes: the parabola, the ellipse and the hyperbola, a ball is aimed to reflect into a hole and it goes in every time, no matter where you aim it.

"These are quite satisfying for the inept since you get a hole in one every time you play," said Michael Schiess with a laugh. "You can't miss with these. Conical Slices is a little slice of genius you can enjoy and learn from."

The PPM Science Room will allow visitors to have fun while learning and may create a new form of sharing knowledge. This room's opening is the first motion towards expanding offerings at the museum that teach scientific principles. Among other productions, Michael Schiess will offer an Introduction to Electricity class starting Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

The Pacific Pinball Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to teaching art, science and history through pinball, and to preserve and promote this important part of American culture.

Find out more at http://pacificpinball.org/.

The Museum is located at: 1510 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501, USA.

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SAN FRANCISCO: SB277 Protest Rally and Health Freedom March

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Council for Vaccine Safety announced today that on Friday, July 3, Californians will rally simultaneously in cities across the state, to illuminate the truth and stand for health, safety, education, medical freedom and justice for all. Join us as we stand in sincere opposition to the unwarranted and threatening force of the government as it moves - in partnership with big pharma - to strip us of our parental, health and medical freedoms through proposed mandated healthcare legislation, such as California Senate Bill 277.

WHEN AND WHERE:
July 3, 2015 at The Golden Gate Bridge Pavilion near the Flag Pole, 12 p.m. Parking: Battery East Lot; Rally at 12, directly followed by a march across the Golden Gate Bridge. The rally will feature educated freedom fighters and experts on SB277.

SB277, which was just signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown on June 30th, mandates that all children entering public and private schools, including daycare and preschool, have a full 35 vaccine doses, including vaccines that target non-spreadable diseases and diseases transferred via intravenous drugs and sexual activity. SB277 eliminates all personal belief exemptions as well as religious exemptions. Parents will no longer have the choice to decide with their doctor, based on their own child's specific health conditions, to delay or selectively vaccinate that child and have that child attend public or private school.

This infringes on the state of California's Constitution that states all Californian children have a right to free public education without discrimination. Discrimination includes discrimination based on health status. Currently under California law, children who actually carry diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV are, by law, allowed to be in public school and cannot be discriminated based on their health conditions. Yet children who are healthy and do not carry these diseases will not be allowed in either public or private school across the state.

It is a clear case of discrimination that targets families who choose to a different vaccination schedule due to another family member's previous reaction, countless hours of research on the toxicity of vaccine additives or even a sincere religious objection to vaccine ingredients (which includes aborted fetal cells and animal DNA).

The United States recommends 53 vaccine doses before by age five, which is two to three times the average of other developed countries. The US also has one of the highest infant mortality rates of developed nations despite spending more per capita on healthcare (please see: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3170075/).

Vaccines have never been studied for safety in combination yet 6-9 doses are routinely given during childhood doctor visits. Many vaccine additives, such as aluminum, MSG and formaldehyde, have been repeatedly linked to neurotoxicity, auto-immune diseases and cancer. Currently in the US, vaccines are the only product that has complete liability protection, meaning if you or your child is injured or killed by a vaccine, you cannot sue the vaccine maker. If vaccines are so safe, why must they be mandated and given complete liability protection by the federal government?

The Supreme Court has declared that vaccines are "unavoidably unsafe" (Bruesewitz vs Wyeth LLC, 2011), yet with SB277 California has moved to strip parents of the fundamental right to choose what medical treatments our children are subjected to. While SB277 targets children and their fundamental right to a public education, lawmakers are also planning mandatory vaccination laws that will apply to college students, hospital workers, school staff and the entire adult population. SB277 is a slippery slope and the first of many planned steps to strip Californians of their medical freedoms.

Through this fight, we have found strength and community. Thousands of Californian families stand in objection of SB277 for the following reasons:
• We as individuals have the right to make informed and conscious decisions about our well-being, and that of our children.
• The lives of our children must never be used as collateral, nor one child's life ever deemed more valuable than another. Our children should not be subjected to medical treatments that are "unavoidably unsafe" without parental consent.
• Every child has a right to receive an education, free from condition, prejudice or duress.
* Free exercise of religious rights must be defended under the First Amendment of the United States of America, without punishment.

The immeasurable and unstoppable power of our love for our children, families and our communities - immediate and globally - serves to raise awareness to the importance of retaining health choice and medical freedom for one and for all.

#### Rally and march sponsored by Council for Vaccine Safety and Million Mamas Movement ####

Council for Vaccine Safety (http://councilforvaccinesafety.org/), founded by a former pharmaceutical representative, is a non-profit organization focused on education and public awareness of vaccine risks while advocating for safer vaccines and medical freedom, a fundamental right.

Million Mamas Movement is an organization dedicated to empowering mothers and ensuring that all children thrive locally and globally.

INFORMATION:
http://www.safevax.org/
http://www.sb277.org/
http://www.millionmamasmovement.org/
http://www.nvic.org

Twitter: @safevax / #NoOnSB277 #HearUs #noforcedvaccinations

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Road Safe America Applauds Resolution on Commercial Truck Safety by the US Conference of Mayors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Road Safe America applauds the passage of a resolution on commercial trucking by the U.S. Conference of Mayors at their 83rd Annual Meeting today.

The resolution calls for collision avoidance requirements for Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV), elimination of legal Schedule II opioid drug use by HCV drivers, and a deadline for raising the minimum insurance requirements for the trucking industry.

"It's a tragedy when people are hurt or killed in needless crashes with heavy big-rigs," said Steve Owings, President and co-founder of Road Safe America. "Support by the U.S. Conference of Mayors is helping to raise awareness of this important issue and helps gain additional national support, and for that, we are very grateful."

Over 4,000 motorists die annually in HCV involved crashes and over 100,000 are injured. Approximately 1,000 HCV crashes occur daily in the United States, each one resulting in a multi-hour economic paralysis event.

The use of comprehensive collision avoidance systems has been shown to effectively help avoid the most violent type of truck crashes, when trucks drive into the back of passenger vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that requiring this technology would be extremely cost-effective.

It is currently legal to operate a tractor-trailer while using schedule II opioids, with verbal, undocumented, permission from the prescribing professional. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation found that the most commonly cited contributing factor when a truck driver was seen as contributing to a crash was prescription drug use.

The insurance minimum of $750,000 per crash was set in 1980 and has never been increased, even for inflation. The effect of this minimum requirement has diminished significantly as inflation has occurred, which is especially dangerous since trucking occurs 100% of the time on public roads.

Road Safe America applauds the U.S. Conference of Mayors for addressing these important issues that impact truck safety. The resolution was passed by unanimous voice vote.

Road Safe America is dedicated to reducing the injuries and deaths resulting from collisions between tractor-trailer trucks and passenger vehicles by effecting change to improve safety on America's Roadways. RSA is supported by private donations and has no financial ties to the transportation industry. The organization is pro-safety. Steve Owings and his wife, Susan, founded Road Safe America in 2003 after their son, Cullum, was killed when his car - stopped in an interstate traffic jam - was crushed from behind by a speeding tractor trailer going eight miles per hour above the posted speed limit on cruise control. Since that tragic event, Steve and Susan have worked to make our highways safer for all travelers.

For more information: http://www.roadsafeamerica.org/.

Twitter: @RoadSafeAmerica

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EPIC expands Employee Benefits Practice with the acquisition of Executive Financial, Inc. in Southern California

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has acquired Executive Financial, Inc., an employee benefits consulting firm specializing in executive benefits, life, and disability insurance strategies.

Founded in 1995 by Peter Lizotte, Los Angeles, Calif. based Executive Financial will considerably broaden the specialized brokerage and consulting services available to EPIC clients across the country and position the company for significant growth in the Executive Benefits segment.

"Peter and his team have built a terrific firm and practice," said Jim Gillette, EPIC Managing Principal in the Southern California Region. "Their addition is an exciting development in the continuing growth of EPIC. Our clients benefit significantly when we add top professionals with a unique and highly specialized practice who bring depth and expertise to our brokerage and consulting platforms."

Added Peter Lizotte, "As a part of EPIC, we now have access to best in class compliance, communication and wellness services, not only to support our existing clients but also to successfully compete for new business. Additionally, we are very excited about the opportunity to significantly expand our proprietary Executive Disability Income and Life insurance programs under the EPIC brand."

Since The Carlyle Group became the firm's major investment partner in December 2013, EPIC has completed nine strategic acquisitions/purchases, adding nearly 400 team members in multiple locations across the United States.

Peter Lizotte can be contacted at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
Address: 4601 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90010.
Phone: (323) 965-6408
Email: plizotte[at]executivefinancial.com.

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $5 million to $160 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital.

To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Strengthens Auto Dealer Programs with the acquisition of Sorci Insurance Brokerage Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has acquired Sorci Insurance Brokerage, Inc., a specialist in providing comprehensive Workers' Compensation Insurance services to New Car Auto Dealers in California.

Founded in 1979 by Tom Sorci, Los Gatos, Calif. based Sorci Insurance Brokerage will further broaden the specialized Workers' Compensation Insurance consulting services available to EPIC clients, particularly new car auto dealers - a long time area of expertise and focus for the firm. EPIC has been the licensed broker providing Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employee Benefits Programs to members of the California New Car Dealers Association since 2011.

"The addition of Tom and his team is an exciting development in the continuing growth of EPIC," said Curt Perata, EPIC Regional Director of Property & Casualty in Northern California. "Our clients benefit significantly when we add top professionals like the Sorci team with unique and highly specialized consulting skills and experience."

Tom Sorci added, "We are very proud of the fact that we have always adhered to the simple philosophy of doing what's in the best interest of the client, and extremely pleased that this philosophy aligns with EPIC's culture. As part of EPIC, we will have access to more resources, experienced professionals in multiple disciplines, and extensive insurance company relationships - all of which will benefit our clients."

Sorci went on to say, "The Sorci Insurance team has been together for more than twenty-five years and we are all very pleased that we will remain together as we join EPIC. Now united, the best is yet to come."

Since The Carlyle Group became the firm's major investment partner in December 2013, EPIC has completed eight strategic acquisitions/purchases, adding more than 300 team members in 14 new locations across the United States.

Tom Sorci can be contacted at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
15495 Los Gatos Blvd. #7, Los Gatos, CA 95032
877-356-3399
tom.sorci[at]epicbrokers.com.

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $5 million to $160 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital. To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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