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Visit Forged Components, Inc at POWER-GEN International

HUMBLE, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Please come visit Forged Components Inc., the "Nozzle Experts," at the POWER-GEN International conference and exhibition on November 19th through the 21st at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | Halls B-F in New Orleans, LA, Booth #1722.

This year's conference will feature over 65 sessions led by over 200 industry experts from all over the world, as well as exhibitions by over 900 companies other than Forged Components, and numerous networking opportunities. Be sure not to miss this year's keynote speakers: Entergy's COO Paul D. Hinnenkamp, NRG Energy, Inc. Executive VP Chris Moser, and NFL football legend and humanitarian, Archie Manning,

About POWER-GEN International:

According to the POWER-GEN International website:

"POWERGEN International exhibition and summit serves as a business and networking hub for electricity generators, utilities and solution-providers engaged in any or all of the multiple cross-sections of power generation. The exhibit hall provides an interactive experience that can be personalized to connect attendees with the latest technology and innovations in the conventional and renewable electricity generation markets from around the world. The summit and knowledge hubs deliver transformative content including disruption caused by the emergence of renewable and decentralized power, niche technologies and the latest in policy and economic trends."

About Forged Components Inc.:

Forged Components Inc. (FCI) is a global leader in the forging, machining and manufacture of integral self-reinforced connections for ASME pressure vessels LWN, HB, I1, I2, I3 E, Q-Lip nozzles, butt weld stub end connections, studding outlets, and ASME B.16 Series A & B large diameter flanges and blinds.

FCI operates from over 300,000 square-feet of manufacturing facilities at multiple locations throughout Texas in Houston, Humble, Porter and Navasota, with its main corporate office and manufacturing/storage facility situated in Humble. In addition to pressure vessel connections and pressure vessel flange products, FCI produces forgings for the energy, petrochemical, refinery, power generation and oil/gas exploration and production industries.

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

Please come visit Forged Components Inc., the "Nozzle Experts," at the POWER-GEN International conference and exhibition on November 19th through the 21st at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | Halls B-F in New Orleans, LA, Booth #1722.

Related link: https://forgedcomponents.com/

FormFree’s Brent Chandler, Faith Schwartz Lend Their Expertise to Prominent Mortgage Industry Events

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced that company board member Faith Schwartz and Founder and CEO Brent Chandler have been invited to share their subject matter expertise at prominent upcoming mortgage industry events. Schwartz and Chandler will participate on panels at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo and NEXT Mortgage Events' #NEXTDC19 conference, respectively.

The MBA Annual Convention and Expo takes place October 27-30, 2019, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

Schwartz will participate in the Innovation and Tech breakout session "Perfect Harmony: Protecting Personal Information" on Tuesday, October 29, from 3 - 4 p.m., where she will discuss how lenders can best protect borrowers' sensitive financial information with co-panelists Louann Bernstone, managing director and head of vendor management at Promontory Fulfillment Service; Nicole Booth, vice president of public policy at Quicken Loans; and Courtenay R. Dunn, counsel at MERSCORP.

#NEXTDC19 takes place November 18-19, 2019, at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C.

Chandler will participate in the panel "Digital Impact: Drivers and expectations fueling (and stalling) mortgage's digital transformation" on Tuesday, November 19, from 2 - 3 p.m. Cindy Keith, director of product development at Fannie Mae, will moderate a discussion of digital mortgage transformation and its impact on various sectors of the housing industry featuring panelists Julie Jones, senior vice president at Class Valuation and Shelley Leonard, executive vice president at Black Knight.

"Mortgage technology is in the midst of an exciting evolution, and it is crucial that we prioritize the experiences of the people involved in the lending process as we reorganize processes and develop technology," said Chandler. "I look forward to discussing how the housing economy can work together to promote a measurably more frictionless, secure and productive home lending process."

FormFree is a proud sponsor of #NEXTDC19. Organized by NEXT Mortgage Events, Housing Finance Strategies and Women in Housing Finance, #NEXTDC19 is the first women's executive summit to bring together Washington policy makers, fintech luminaries and mortgage lending executives for a dedicated, ongoing conversation on housing policy's impact on mortgage lenders and fintech providers.

Additionally, FormFree will exhibit at the MBA Annual Convention and Expo, where the company can be found at booth #621. With over 4,000 attendees, the show is the largest mortgage industry event of the year.

About FormFree(R)

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(tm) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @NEXTMtgEvents #NEXTDC19 #MBAAnnual19 #digitalmortgage

FormFree today announced that company board member Faith Schwartz and Founder and CEO Brent Chandler have been invited to share their subject matter expertise at prominent upcoming mortgage industry events. Schwartz and Chandler will participate on panels at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo and NEXT Mortgage Events' #NEXTDC19 conference, respectively.

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

C Diff Foundation Raises Clostridioides difficile Awareness in St. Louis on Nov. 6-7 at 7th Annual International Conference and Health EXPO

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- C Diff Foundation announced today that the 7th Annual International C. diff. Conference and Health EXPO is honored to welcome over 30 international topic-experts dedicated in disciplines of healthcare, pharma, biotech, academia, and Government agencies.

Presenters will deliver data and discuss critical information on a leading Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI), Clostridioides difficile with global healthcare-associated issues on November 6 - 7, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Westport Hotel, 1973 Craigshire Road, St. Louis, MO 63146; Telephone: +1 (314) 434-0100.

To learn more about this extraordinary conference, guest speakers, and the diverse topics being presented visit: https://cdifffoundation.org/2019-guest-speakers/

All attendees will have the highest levels of peer networking and learning opportunity at the Conference and Health EXPO.

C Diff Foundation expresses their gratitude to Pfizer for being the conference Diamond Sponsor. Pfizer is appreciated for their continued support and partnering with the C Diff Foundation in promoting C. diff. Awareness worldwide. This activity has been supported by an independent patient advocacy Grant from Merck & Co., Inc., and the members of the C Diff Foundation are truly grateful.

Attendee Paul Feuerstadt MD, FACG, AGAF stated, "The annual C Diff Foundation conference and health expo is an essential conference for me to attend, given the comprehensive presentations about epidemiology, disease state, patient experience, infection control and innovations with treatment of C. difficile. The level of detail and data presented has a wonderful balance that is understandable for someone casually interested in the infection but also exceeds the expectations for those who are experts in the field wanting to share and exchange ideas with other thought leaders."

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

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

About The C Diff Foundation:

C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established 2012, comprised of 100% volunteering professionals is dedicated at supporting public health through education and advocating for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, clinical trials, AMR, and environmental safety worldwide. Listen to "C.diff. Spores and More" Tuesday's at 1 p.m. EST (www.cdiffradio.com) sponsored by Rebiotix, a Ferring Pharmaceuticals company.

Learn more at: https://cdifffoundation.org/.

Follow C Diff Foundation on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Twitter @cdiffFoundation #Cdiff2019

Media Contact:
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C Diff Foundation
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Office: (727) 205-3922

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C Diff Foundation announced today that the 7th Annual International C. diff. Conference and Health EXPO is honored to welcome over 30 international topic-experts dedicated in disciplines of healthcare, pharma, biotech, academia, and Government agencies. November 6 - 7, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Westport Hotel.

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

Polyient Labs Co-sponsoring Blockchain for Good Conference in San Francisco, Oct. 25-27

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Phoenix-based Polyient Labs, an early-stage, blockchain-startup incubator, is co-sponsoring Blockchain for Good, October 25 -27, 2019 in San Francisco. The three-day event gives community-minded founders and organizers an overview of blockchain technology as well as insights into how the technology can be harnessed to help nonprofits hit their social-impact goals.

The agenda includes keynote speakers and workshops where participants can pitch ideas, build teams and get real-world feedback from industry experts on their proposed solutions.

Best of all, the top-three top pitches will be awarded prizes - including exclusive coaching sessions with Polyient mentors.

For Polyient CEO, Brad Robertson, connecting purpose-driven initiatives to blockchain technology is a natural fit. He knows firsthand that launching and managing a successful nonprofit is a never-ending challenge.

"Blockchain is being deployed across a spectrum of industries, but the nonprofit sector is one area where the technology can really add value," says Robertson. "Most nonprofits operate on shoestring budgets and are fueled by blood, sweat and tears. Every day, they fight to get discovered, improve internal efficiencies, provide transparency and earn recognition. Blockchain can help deliver on all four fronts."

But, Robertson adds, non-technical NPO executives will also benefit from participating in Blockchain for Good. Sign up for the event here - http://communities.techstars.com/usa/san-francisco/startup-weekend/15241

Learn how Polyient Labs supports blockchain innovation here - https://www.polyient.io

About Polyient Labs:

Polyient Labs is an early-stage business incubator helping entrepreneurs fast-track blockchain innovation by providing capital infusion, insight, guidance, direction and talent to power blockchain-based solutions. Read more about Polyient at: https://www.polyient.io

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Phoenix-based Polyient Labs, an early-stage, blockchain-startup incubator, is co-sponsoring Blockchain for Good, October 25 -27, 2019 in San Francisco. The agenda includes keynote speakers and workshops where participants can pitch ideas.

Related link: https://www.polyient.io

Gordon Brush CEO Ken Rakusin to Speak at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is a "highlighted" speaker at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, to be held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center, October 3-6.

According to Don Buckner, founder, MadeInAmerica.com, "The convention will celebrate US manufacturing in a way that's never been done before."

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer(TM) and a GOLD sponsor of the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA convention.

"I feel that it is important for Gordon Brush to show strong support for this event that will celebrate American manufacturers and American made goods. That is why I decided to exhibit and be a Gold sponsor," said Ken Rakusin. "We've said for many years now that patriotism is paramount at Gordon Brush. Even under competitive threats, and low-cost Chinese knockoffs and counterfeit goods, the Company has been steadfast in its philosophy and commitment to manufacturing in the United States. Gordon Brush never considered off-shore manufacturing to become more price competitive."

"Our American made products give us the ability to display our patriotism and pride and to create feelings of goodwill when our customers receive American-made items," added Rakusin.

About Made in America:

MadeinAmerica.com is a non-partisan, private company whose mission is to raise awareness for the economic, environmental and community impact of American-made manufacturers and brands.

The Inaugural Made in America convention will feature over 800 companies showcasing American manufacturing and American made products. There will also be a slate of educational sessions, high-level keynote addresses, and panel discussions featuring manufacturing specialists and professionals from key segments of the manufacturing community.

About Gordon Brush(R):
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., has a rich history as an American brush manufacturer. Founded in 1951, Gordon Brush(R) includes two brands whose origin dates to 1855 and 1897.The Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and a leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for a multitude of industries.

Gordon Brush(R) is the 2018 recipient of the Made: In America Award. The award was presented in a ceremony in the Rayburn Office building rotunda, in Washington, D.C., in July, 2018. Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32), also presented the Company's President and CEO, Ken Rakusin, with a special Congressional Recognition Award for his commitment to American manufacturing. Mr. Rakusin was also honored as an American Made Hero.

For more information, visit: https://www.gordonbrush.com/ and https://madeinamerica.com/.

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Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is a "highlighted" speaker at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, to be held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center, October 3-6.

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

Bank Execs Share the Next Generation Customer Experience at #NEXTDC19

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of NEXT women's executive mortgage summit and Housing Finance Strategies, a Washington, D.C.-based advisory firm, have announced that executives from Roostify, Chase Home Lending and TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R), will be featured speakers at #NEXTDC19, the women's executive summit focused on housing policy and fintech that takes place on November 18-19, 2019 at the Hotel Kimpton Monaco in Washington, D.C.

The case study style session "The Future is Frictionless" will focus on how two top tier lenders are using innovative technology to transform mortgage originations and the customer experience. Keosha Burns, vice president of public relations at Chase Home Lending and Lakshmi Stockham, senior vice president of technology for retail product and customer acquisition at TD Bank will headline the session moderated by Courtney Keating Chakarun, chief marketing officer for Roostify.

"The customer is the north star and our partners are leading from the front to transform home lending," said Chakarun. "I am excited to be speaking with Chase and TD Bank at #NEXTDC19, where we will share our vision for the future of customer experience."

#NEXTDC19 was created for high ranking women executives to strengthen their understanding of housing policy issues and their impact on mortgage businesses. The event includes educational sessions and roundtable discussions featuring dozens of renowned, high profile and noteworthy policy makers, executives and influencers. There will be numerous networking events. Like other NEXT events, #NEXTDC19's high-utility business content was created specifically for mortgage executives who drive business outcomes.

Discount "Early Bird" tickets for #NEXTDC19 will be available until September 20, 2019. Tickets and more information are available at https://nextdc19.splashthat.com.

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC

In January 2018, NEXT Mortgage Events broke the mortgage industry's unspoken barriers that limit women's access to competitive intel and networking-based information exchange, when it introduced NEXT, the mortgage technology summit for women. NEXT is a two-day, tech-focused symposium based on lenders sharing competitive intel with other lending executives. A boutique gathering, each NEXT event is limited to 200 attendees, and targets a select group of decision making executives. Roughly 85-90% of lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and approximately 85% of attendees are women. For more information visit https://nextmortgagenews.com/, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@nextmortgageevents.com.

About Housing Finance Strategies

Housing Finance Strategies is a small woman-owned business founded in 2016 to provide Strategic Advisory Services, Government and Industry Relations, Public Policy Expertise, Roundtable and Event Management and Professional Speaking Services. The firm brings 25+ years of expertise to the forefront of mortgage, including leading fintech change, advising on GSE reform and ensuring non bank readiness for regulatory oversight. For more information, visit https://housingfinancestrategies.com/ or email admin@housingfinancestrategies.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of NEXT women's executive mortgage summit and Housing Finance Strategies, a Washington, D.C.-based advisory firm, have announced that executives from Roostify, Chase Home Lending and TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, will be featured speakers at #NEXTDC19, the women's executive summit focused on housing policy and fintech.

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

FormFree’s Brent Chandler to Discuss the Transformative Impact of APIs on Mortgage Lending Technology as Digital Mortgage Conference Panelist

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced that company Founder and CEO Brent Chandler will be a featured panelist at Source Media's fourth annual Digital Mortgage Conference, which will take place September 23-24, 2019, at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Chandler will participate in the panel "Mortgage APIs 2.0: Where Will True API Innovation Come From?" on Monday, September 23, from 4:20-4:55 p.m. During the session, Craig Focardi, senior analyst, banking at Celent will moderate co-panelists Christos Bettios, chief information officer at NFM Lending and Chandler as they discuss the current table stakes of API usage and how the increased utilization of APIs will change mortgage lending automation.

"Future digital mortgage technology will support the unimpinged flow of data between multiple systems, allowing lenders to better customize and control the lending experience for borrowers," said Chandler. "I believe that increased adoption of APIs will radically transform our ability to execute on expedient, secure and well-informed mortgage decisioning."

Additionally, FormFree will provide attendees the opportunity to speak with company representatives about its Passport(R) all-in-one verification service at exhibitor kiosk 201 and schedule individual consultations in meeting pod 603.

Source Media's fourth annual Digital Mortgage Conference will feature content from thought leaders in the mortgage industry, 35 live product demonstrations showcasing today's most innovative digital solutions and countless opportunities to meet decision makers across the mortgage ecosystem. Source Media anticipates attendance to exceed 1,700 professionals from the lending, fintech and startup communities.

About FormFree:

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(tm) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @NatMortgageNews #DigitalMortgage19 #digitalmortgage

FormFree today announced that company Founder and CEO Brent Chandler will be a featured panelist at Source Media's fourth annual Digital Mortgage Conference, which will take place September 23-24, 2019, at the Wynn Las Vegas.

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

Pretty Thing Launches Cheeky Anti-Conference for Creative Womxn

CHELSEA, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pretty Thing founders, Sarah Hawkins, and Myah Hollis, have announced that their innovative "anti-conference" event series, entitled Pretty Thing Tour, will be launching in NYC on September 21 at Betaworks Studios in Chelsea, and will continue onto Los Angeles at The Riveter in Marina Del Rey in November.

Tour [and Pretty Thing] is on a mission to disrupt the traditional millennial conference model. The one-day-only event, is designed specifically for female-identifying creatives and entrepreneurs-complete with a brunch, a two-hour wrap party, intimate breakouts, panels, keynotes, and a devout focus on practical and unfiltered advice.

"Tour is a place to find creatives and entrepreneurs in an unapologetically womxn-centric environment, spill the tea, and level each other up," says Hawkins. "No pretense or stuffy vibes allowed."

"We designed Tour to be intimate, intentional, and inclusive. It's important to us that people leave with genuine connections and a literal list of things they can do the very next day to get them closer to where they want to be," describes Hollis.

"Our community isn't dumb. They know when they're being pandered to. The main feedback that we received from our flagship event in LA, the inspiration behind Tour, is that the attendees were surprised by how much they learned. They showed up and they took tedious notes and they went home and made sh*t happen. That needs to be the norm. It's only a matter of time before a cute aesthetic and a lineup of influencers isn't going to cut it anymore," continues Hollis.

Tickets for Pretty Thing Tour are available at https://www.prettythingstudios.com/registration and are $249 + processing fees. Remote access tickets for the evening keynote livestream are also available. Pretty Thing Tour 2019 is presented by Solow.

About Pretty Thing Tour 2019:

Pretty Thing's beloved flagship event is back and more unapologetic than ever. Pretty Thing Tour is the anti-conference for female-identifying creatives + entrepreneurs who don't just want to be inspired, they want to be empowered with the knowledge and resources that they need to level up. The one-day event will be hitting New York City and Los Angeles in 2019.

Tour was designed to be an inclusive experience catered to the full spectrum of creative careers, packed with keynotes, panels, and activations on TV + film, digital content, art, wellness, business, tech and more. Giving womxn the real, unfiltered answers to their actual questions, told by other boss babes killing it in their industries. Kick the day off with a brunch and wrap with a 2-hour party. Find your people, build your business, and make your art. This is not your mother's conference. See you on Tour. Learn more at: https://www.prettythingstudios.com/tour-2019

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Pretty Thing founders, Sarah Hawkins, and Myah Hollis, have announced that their innovative "anti-conference" event series, entitled Pretty Thing Tour, will be launching in NYC on September 21 at Betaworks Studios in Chelsea, and will continue onto Los Angeles at The Riveter in Marina Del Rey in November.

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

Brandon Hernandez of Whole Brain Consulting speaks at Food and Beverage Business Growth Summit

LOVELAND, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Boulder, Colorado area's Brandon Hernandez, co-founder and senior partner of Whole Brain Consulting, speaks at the Food and Beverage Business Growth Summit, held September 23 - 29, 2019. The summit provides guidance to emerging food and beverage brands across the country and globally.

Hernandez is a high-risk quality and food safety consultant with over 10 years of experience in every aspect of food safety, R&D and sanitation applications. With a bachelor of science in biology from Colorado State University and experience with Whitewave Foods corporate headquarters (formerly Zateca Foods), Rodelle/Custom Blending and Claremont Foods, Hernandez brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Hernandez has both breadth and depth in his knowledge of USDA and FDA processing applications, flavor and spice blending, snack and bakery manufacturing, vegetable dehydration processing, fresh-cut produce processing, bottling, harvesting practices, GAPs and frozen recipe meal manufacturing. Along with the food safety aspect of manufacturing, Hernandez has worked on numerous R&D projects.

Work includes "from scratch" recipe formulation to cost optimization and process improvement and extensive work in sanitation protocols and practices that include working with chemical representation in optimizing and understanding the necessary sanitation processes and practices.

Today Hernandez is the co-founder of Whole Brain Consulting-a robust team of experienced food industry experts that provide a wide range of services, from co-manufacturer sourcing and contract negotiation to R&D, food quality, food safety and supply chain, logistics and operations management services.

Hernandez speaks on September 24, 2019 as part of the "Start Making More Money In Your Packaged Food Business" segment of the summit.

Each day of the week-long event features an overarching theme and two to five corresponding interview training sessions related to the day's theme. The videos are unlocked for viewers to watch for 24 hours. Videos are released at 9am EST each day and all registrants of the event receive a daily email about the day's topic and speakers.

The event is free to attend and with this, registrants can watch the videos as they get released in the 24 hour availability format. Attendees who want to access these training videos on their own schedule whenever they want, however many times they want, can pay to receive an All-Access Premium Pass.

To learn more about Hernandez's presentation at the Food and Beverage Business Growth Summit, visit: https://whole-brain-consulting.com/food-industry-news-articles/speaking-engagements-books-articles/.

About Whole Brain Consulting:

Whole Brain Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in outsourced operations in the food industry, operates from offices in Chicago and Boulder. From supply chain and operations management to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, Whole Brain Consulting utilizes the cumulative expertise of over two dozen industry experts to solve problems for rising food companies. Learn more: https://whole-brain-consulting.com/.

Boulder, Colorado area's Brandon Hernandez, co-founder and senior partner of Whole Brain Consulting, speaks at the Food and Beverage Business Growth Summit, held September 23 - 29, 2019. The summit provides guidance to emerging food and beverage brands across the country and globally

Related link: https://whole-brain-consulting.com/

Anow Debuts Inaugural User Conference September 30 in Conjunction with Valuation Expo

RED DEER, Alberta /ScoopCloud/ -- Anow, developer of appraisal firm management software that simplifies the way real estate appraisers manage their businesses, will hold its inaugural user conference September 30 on day one of Valuation Expo, the nation's largest appraiser conference. Held at the historic Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Anow's inaugural user conference will offer attendees three hours of programming, demonstrations of ground-breaking appraisal office management technology, expert thought leadership and peer networking opportunities.

"Hosting Anow's user conference in partnership with Valuation Expo offers a timely opportunity for independent appraisers to learn about technology and business strategies that will position them for success as the demand for faster, less expensive appraisals continues to accelerate," said Anow Founder and CEO Mary Haldane. "Both appraisers new to Anow and Anow super-users will walk away from these sessions inspired and better equipped to reach elevated business goals."

Anow User Conference 2019 will kick off at 1 p.m. with a keynote delivered by Flagstar Bank's Chief Residential Appraiser Tony Reese on "The ART and Science of the Modern Appraisal."

At 1:20 p.m., Anow Founder and CEO Marty Haldane will take the stage to discuss how technology is transforming residential property appraisals. Attendees will also witness the unveiling of the two newest additions to the Anow technology suite: the Anow Mobile Inspection app and Anow NEXUS.

At 2:10 p.m., veteran appraisers Mark Skapinetz of What's It Worth Appraisal Services, Sandy Matthes of Lightning Appraisals and Leigh Walker of Lawrenson Walker Real Estate Appraisers will discuss how they have leveraged Anow to expedite appraisal turn times and grow their independent appraisal businesses. The panel will be followed by an audience Q&A.

The final session, "Re-imagining AMC-Appraiser Relationships," will run from 3:05-3:50 p.m. Executives from the nation's largest independent appraisal management company (AMC) and the nation's leading appraisal firm will share their vision for transforming previously adversarial relationships into collaborative partnerships through the use of technology. This salon-style discussion will feature Rick Hiton, COO of Accurity Valuation, Matthew Scott, executive vice president of operations at Nations Valuation Services and Anow COO Keith Ellis as moderator.

Registration at Valuation Expo is required to attend the Anow user conference. An early-bird discount ('Buzz Rate') is available through September 3, 2019 at https://www.valuationexpo.com/.

ABOUT ANOW

Anow is an appraisal management software developer that simplifies the way real estate appraisers manage their businesses. Launched in 2011 by multi-generational appraisal professional Marty Haldane, Anow streamlines a wide range of everyday appraisal processes while offering unmatched business insights to help appraisers compete in today's digital environment. Powerful order tracking, job assignment, collaboration, and scheduling tools allow appraisers and administrative staff to save time, assign appraisals more easily and deliver exceptional service to clients and mortgage lenders from any web-enabled device. Advanced reporting enables business owners to manage fee competition and turn times with ease. Anow is headquartered in Red Deer, Alberta.

For more information, visit https://anow.com/ or call (800) 403-7121.

@AppraisersNow @ValuationExpo #appraisaltech #digitalmortgage #AMCs #mortgagelending

Anow, developer of appraisal firm management software that simplifies the way real estate appraisers manage their businesses, will hold its inaugural user conference September 30 on day one of Valuation Expo, the nation's largest appraiser conference. Held at the historic Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Anow's inaugural user conference will offer attendees three hours of programming, demonstrations of ground-breaking appraisal office management technology, expert thought leadership and peer networking opportunities.

Related link: https://anow.com/

Top 5 Reasons Not to Miss CyberTexas 2019

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Cybersecurity leaders are set to convene at the annual CyberTexas conference, cyber job fair and Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, August 20 and 21, 2019, produced by the CyberTexas Foundation.

Defend, protect, secure - three words we often use to define the state of engagement on the battlefield. But in an age of heighten cybersecurity threats, physical warfare isn't the only battle worthy of preparation. Cybersecurity has become a critical issue for all private industries, on every level of local, state and federal government, military and academia which leaves public and private institutions on the front line of defense for protecting critical infrastructure.

Texas, a state known for its big, and often, non-traditional approaches to problem solving, has been on the forefront of cybersecurity dating back to the early 1980s when computer networks were just starting to develop. In the years that followed, cities like San Antonio, Houston and Austin became leaders in building the cybersecurity ecosystem in the region, which led to not only the development of a strong cybersecurity workforce, but the creation of innovative cyber products and services, and the installation of the world-class U.S. Air Force Cyber Command at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA).

The Lone Star state is a hotbed for network security, cyber risk mitigation and threat intelligence. It is this reality alone that opens the doors to cybersecurity events like the CyberTexas Conference. Now in its ninth year, the conference is a platform for industry thought leaders from across the state and abroad to collaborate, problem solve, retool and prepare for the next wave of cyber threats. During the two-day event, August 20th - 21st at the University of Texas at San Antonio's (UTSA) downtown campus, cyber leaders will gather to hear from speakers, learn about products and services during an exhibitor's showcase, participate in a cyber job fair hosted by Cleared Jobs, and witness the 2019 San Antonio Cyber Hall of Honor induction ceremony. However, if industry enthusiasts are still uncertain about attending this year's conference, here are five reasons not to miss CyberTexas 2019:

1 - Two is better than one

Unlike the past eight years, CyberTexas is being held in collaboration with UTSA's International Information Sharing Conference (IISC). The back-to-back events will draw hundreds of cybersecurity and information sharing leaders and offer attendees the opportunity to experience three high-impact days of networking and collaborating with cyber professionals from across the state. CyberTexas will take place on August 20th and 21st and IISC will start on August 21st and conclude on August 22nd.

2 - It's more than a cyber conference

San Antonio has nurtured the cybersecurity industry's most renowned leaders, educated thousands of cyber warriors at world-class institutions, like UTSA, trained mission-ready military cyber warriors at Air Force Cyber Command, and inspired the development of high-growth information technology companies. In recognition of these efforts, CyberTexas brings a unique opportunity for cyber professionals to learn from the expertise of the city's most recognized IT leaders.

3 - It's all about Texas

With over 40 speakers, the event will bring industry, government, military and academia leaders to the main stage, including keynote speakers: Steve Povolny, Head of Advanced Threat Research, McAfee; Joe Sanchez, Director and Executive Director, CyberTexas Foundation; Maj. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, Commander, 24th Air Force; Commander, Air Forces Cyber and Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber, JBSA-Lackland, Texas; Brig. Gen. George M. Reynolds, Vice Commander, 25th Air Force, JBSA-Lackland, Texas; Umesh Verma, Founder, Cyber Houston and CEO, BLUE LANCE and Jim Perschbach, President & CEO, Port San Antonio. This year's theme, Cybersecurity Communities Throughout Texas, illustrates the event's focus on educating attendees about Texas' growing cyber ecosystem.

4 - Network security can't wait

No matter if your interests are machine learning, cyber threat intelligence, risk mitigation, or smart cities, or if your most immediate cyber concerns are security issues regarding elections, maritime, or cloud security, the importance of preparing for the next cyber threat could be the difference between total business disruption and network resiliency. Therefore, there's no time like the present when it comes to building a better cyber defense toolbox to combat new threats.

5 - Texas' cyber communities are trailblazers

This year's CyberTexas will provide opportunities to learn about new policies and programs across the region including, Cyber Houston, UTSA National Security Collaboration Center, Cybersecurity Pathways for Texas High Schools legislative initiatives, the New Horizons Learning Center, and CyberPatriots National Youth Cyber Education program.

"Texas is more than a Lone Star State," said Victor Malloy, CyberTexas Foundation's general manager. "The people here are leaders pioneering to the north star in cyberspace. Our solution for securing our community when the next cyber incident occurs, is to build relationships from the interactions during conferences like ours that helps to reduce the level of complexity in how we manage risks."

The conference will kick-off on Tuesday, August 20 at UTSA downtown campus located at 501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207. The opening plenary sessions will start at 8:45 a.m. followed by breakout sessions that will continue until 4:15 p.m. The following day activities will start at 8 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. The Hall of Honor Ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. on August 20, 2019.

To register for the speaking sessions and Hall of Honor Ceremony, visit https://www.cybertexas.org/iisc-cybertexas-combined-conference-2019/.

Discounts are offered to attendees of both the CyberTexas and IIS Conferences, InfraGard members, students, and educators. DOD civilians and military with a valid ID can attend at no charge. Space is limited. To participate, DOD civilians and military should email Victor Malloy at vmalloy@cybertexas.org.

The cyber job fair will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesday August 20 in the Durango Building on UTSA's campus. Registration is free. Attending companies include, Abacus Technology Corporation, Accenture Federal Services, AECOM, Air Force Civilian Service, Applied Research Solutions, Def-Logix, IPSecure, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific - C2E2 Department, Raytheon and USAA.

To learn more about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, email mjackson@cybertexas.org.

Learn more about CyberTexas at: https://www.cybertexas.org

Cybersecurity leaders are set to convene at the annual CyberTexas conference, cyber job fair and Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, August 20 and 21, 2019, produced by the CyberTexas Foundation.

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

FormFree Throws Its Support Behind California MBA’s Inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced its support as a premier sponsor of the California Mortgage Bankers Association's inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference, being held August 11-13, 2019 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. FormFree will demo its Passport(R) all-in-one verification service, and attendees will have two opportunities to hear from the company's visionary Founder and CEO, Brent Chandler.

Chandler will speak in the panel session "Strategic Digital Trends for Lending," taking place Tuesday, August 13, from 8:30-9 a.m. Designed to equip mortgage lenders with effective strategies for leveraging digital mortgage technology, the panel will also feature Blue Sage CEO Joe Langner, Tavant CEO Sarvesh Mahesh and Avenu CEO Dave Zitting.

Chandler will again take the stage at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday to deliver a "Tech Talk" addressing the latest innovations in consumer credentials and the future of digital lending.

"Brent and FormFree have a great perspective on digital trends in the mortgage industry, and we're excited to add his voice to our conference agenda," said Chuck Iverson, California MBA conference chair and board member. "As lenders map out their strategy in an increasingly digital marketplace, it is crucial to get expert input from leaders like Brent."

"We welcome this opportunity to support the California MBA and contribute to an industry dialogue that helps lenders select the right digital mortgage strategy for advancing their business goals today and in years to come," said Chandler.

The California MBA Mortgage Innovators Conference will feature three days of high-energy content from mortgage executives and technology experts on topics including borrower experience, machine learning and technology disruption. Attendees will have the opportunity to view cutting-edge products demonstrations and network with influential industry professionals. To learn more, visit http://www.mortgageinnovators.com/.

About California Mortgage Bankers Association

For over 60 years, The California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) has been the leading statewide advocate for the residential and commercial real estate finance industry, representing its members before all government and regulatory agencies. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, The California MBA promotes fair and ethical lending practices through a wide range of educational programs, services and industry publications.

The California MBA provides its members a competitive edge by effectively aggregating political, economic and marketing power. Its membership of companies includes all elements of real estate finance-residential, commercial/multi-family, and industry service providers.

About FormFree(R)

FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over 1.25 million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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FormFree(R) today announced its support as a premier sponsor of the California Mortgage Bankers Association's inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference, being held August 11-13, 2019 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. FormFree will demo its Passport(R) all-in-one verification service, and attendees will have two opportunities to hear from the company's visionary Founder and CEO, Brent Chandler.

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

IDS Signs on as Gold Sponsor for 2019 ACUMA Annual Conference

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has agreed to serve as a Gold Sponsor for the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) 2019 Annual Conference, to be held September 22-25, 2019 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

"As a sponsor for this year's ACUMA Annual Conference, IDS is pleased to assist credit unions in optimizing their mortgage operations to meet the challenges of today's lending environment," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "In fact, the idsDoc platform was born inside of a credit union, giving us additional perspective on the unique challenges and concerns credit unions face in providing mortgage products and services to their memberships."

"For example, credit unions typically offer custom home loan programs to better serve their members and often service those loans in-house. Therefore, for the digitally-minded credit union, having a system that can support this kind of specialized lending environment becomes even more important," Mackey added. "One of the hallmarks of the idsDoc platform is its ability to accommodate unique loan programs via customized documents and flexible workflows, thus enabling credit unions to stay true to their mission while also remaining competitive from both a service and technology standpoint."

ACUMA's mission is, "to be the complete 'source' for credit unions and their business partners, for information, networking and advocacy for mortgage lending and housing finance." The annual conference, which attracts approximately 500 mortgage leaders in the credit union space, is designed to educate credit unions on the rapidly changing landscape of mortgage origination.

"We're delighted to have IDS sponsoring the conference," said Bob Dorsa, president of ACUMA. "It's great to have a company with a history of serving credit unions supporting ACUMA."

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regards to major industry compliance changes. (https://info.idsdoc.com/)

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has agreed to serve as a Gold Sponsor for the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) 2019 Annual Conference, to be held September 22-25, 2019 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

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R.I.S.E Women’s Leadership Conference Sets Stage for Thought Leadership and Networking

PROVIDENCE, R.I. /ScoopCloud/ -- A popular women's leadership conference is returning to Providence. The event will be held on September 19, 2019 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Last year, the Realizing Inspiration and Sustaining Excellence (R.I.S.E) Women's Leadership Conference sold out; this year's event is being met with that same enthusiasm.

This one-of-a-kind conference brings together an exciting day of discussion, thought leadership and best practices on topics that include health and wellness, financial literacy, women in leadership, women in entrepreneurship, mentorship and paying it forward. It promotes positive energy, networking, collaboration and connections and leaves attendees and participants feeling inspired and engaged with new learnings, insights and connections.

The conference is inspirational and includes motivational discussions about topics such as gender parity, social-economic issues and workplace equality.

This year's event will feature 55 panelists across nine, informative breakout sessions with four, amazing keynotes including Rebekah Salwasser, Executive Director of the Red Sox Foundation. The panel is comprised of mostly women and some men who hail from a range of backgrounds, industries and disciplines. They all have one thing in common: a special interest in women's issues, entrepreneurship and leadership.

The event strategy, onsite experience, branding and marketing is executed by Global Vision Marketing (https://yourglobalvision.com/). The R.I.S.E Women's Leadership Conference is supported by 33 plus corporate sponsors and 50 plus exhibitors.

About R.I.S.E:

R.I.S.E was founded Hilina D. Ajakaiye, executive director, who emigrated from Ethiopia to the U.S. when she was 12. She went on to achieve astounding success as a trailblazer for female leaders. Her accolades include being recognized as a Big Brother's Big Sister's Magic Circle Award Winner, 40 under 40 winner, member of Leadership Rhode Island and graduate of The Partnership in Boston, Mass. In 2017, she earned her MBA from Northeastern.

To learn more about the R.I.S.E Women's Leadership Conference, sponsorship, corporate discounts and to purchase individual tickets, visit: http://risewlc.com/.

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A popular women's leadership conference is returning to Providence. The event will be held on September 19, 2019 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Last year, the Realizing Inspiration and Sustaining Excellence (R.I.S.E) Women's Leadership Conference sold out; this year's event is being met with that same enthusiasm.

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Former Treasury Official Craig Phillips to Deliver Keynote at #NEXTDC19

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events, creator of NEXT women's executive mortgage summit, and Housing Finance Strategies, a Washington, D.C. advisory firm founded by Faith Schwartz, today announced that former Treasury Department official, Craig Phillips, will deliver the keynote #NEXTDC19 on November 19, 2019 at Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C.

Craig Phillips recently resigned his position as counselor to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin after serving as the Trump administration's point person on housing matters for two and a half years. Philips was widely regarded as the architect of the administration's forthcoming housing reform plan and has advocated for ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and returning them to private ownership.

"We're excited to have a keynote speaker with such intimate knowledge of the country's housing reform discussions," said Jeri Yoshida, co-founder of NEXT. "Having Craig Philips share his unique perspective on the nation's housing finance system, in an intimate small group setting, falls right in line #NEXTDC19's value proposition. NEXT events deliver intel that attendees can't get elsewhere."

#NEXTDC19 is the first women's executive summit that brings together Washington policy makers, fintech luminaries, and mortgage lending executives, for a dedicated, ongoing conversation on housing policy's impact on mortgage lenders and fintech providers. The summit's sessions will focus on current policy as well as housing issues that could be impacted by the 2020 election.

"Adding Craig Phillips to our lineup for #NEXTDC19 is a testament to the strength of our alliance with NEXT Mortgage Events and our mutual commitment to promoting the highest quality connection and intel exchange for women executives in housing finance," said Faith Schwartz, president of Housing Finance Strategies.

Registration and additional information is available at https://nextdc19.splashthat.com/.

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC:

In January 2018, NEXT Mortgage Events broke the mortgage industry's unspoken barriers limiting women's access to competitive intel when it introduced NEXT, the mortgage executive summit for women. NEXT is a multi-day, tech-focused symposium based on lending executives sharing competitive intel with other lending executives. A boutique event, NEXT targets a select group of decision making executives: roughly 85-90% of NEXT's lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and approximately 85% of attendees are women. NEXT hosts several events each year. For more information visit https://NEXTMortgageNews.com, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

About Housing Finance Strategies:

Housing Finance Strategies is a small woman-owned business founded in 2016 to provide Strategic Advisory Services, Government and Industry Relations, Public Policy Expertise, Roundtable and Event Management and Professional Speaking Services to the housing finance industry. The firm brings 25+ years of expertise to the forefront of mortgage, including leading fintech change, advising on GSE reform and ensuring non-bank readiness for regulatory oversight. For more information, visit https://HousingFinanceStrategies.com or email admin@housingfinancestrategies.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events, creator of NEXT women's executive mortgage summit, and Housing Finance Strategies, a Washington, D.C. advisory firm founded by Faith Schwartz, today announced that former Treasury Department official, Craig Phillips, will deliver the keynote #NEXTDC19 on November 19, 2019 at Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C.

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

Keto and Co Launches Wholesale Program at Fancy Food Show

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Keto and Co, maker of the #1 best-selling brownie mix on Amazon, announces the launch of its grocery wholesale program. With this expansion, Keto and Co will bring its popular line of delicious, delightfully low-carb foods right to the grocery store shelf.

"We've been very successful at selling online, directly to consumers," says Keto and Co CEO, Ted Tieken. "But most food today is still purchased at the grocery store. Our new wholesale program will bring our expanding line of keto products to where people are looking for them."

Since 2014, Keto and Co has been the premier producer of foods for the low carb, ketogenic lifestyle. While the keto diet offers life changing results, adherence can be hard and requires forgoing many conveniences and pleasures. Keto and Co's mission is to make keto easy and delicious with delightfully low-carb foods that replace what people miss.

The Keto and Co product line includes fudge brownie mix, pancake and waffle mix, Truly Zero liquid sweeteners, flatbread, hot breakfast cereal, and more. In addition to being ultra-low carb, Keto and Co products are gluten-free, no sugar added, and naturally sweetened.

"Consumers are passionate about our products," says Tieken. "Our brownies became the best-selling mix on Amazon just three months after they launched. Given our rapid online growth, expanding into wholesale makes sense. The move into grocery lets us bring our products to even more consumers who are looking for a way to get carbs and sugar out of their diet without sacrificing flavor or convenience."

The Keto and Co wholesale store debuts June 23, 2019 at the Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center in New York City. Find Keto and Co at Booth #6240 (in the Massachusetts Pavilion).

To learn more or place an order, please visit https://wholesale.ketoand.co. Free shipping on orders over $500.

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Keto and Co, maker of the #1 best-selling brownie mix on Amazon, announces the launch of its grocery wholesale program. With this expansion, Keto and Co will bring its popular line of delicious, delightfully low-carb foods right to the grocery store shelf.

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American Gem Society (AGS) Accepting RFPs for Breakout Speakers at Conclave 2020

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- The American Gem Society (AGS) is now accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to present at the annual Conclave in Denver, Colorado, April 27-29, 2020.

The AGS is looking for presenters on a variety of topics:
* Appraising
* Business management
* Ethics
* Gemology
* Human resources
* In-store events
* Retail Innovation
* Marketing and sales
* Security
* Sourcing
* Succession planning
* Sustainability
* Technology
* Watches

The AGS plans to incorporate into its program, panel discussions, insider insights, sessions for varying educational levels (i.e. beginner, intermediate, advanced), and hands-on classes. AGS is seeking to incorporate timely topics on issues relevant to the jewelry industry, such as blockchain, laboratory-created diamonds, retail innovation, and consumer buying behaviors.

"Conclave is a continued success because of the diverse range of topics offered. It's a core strength of our program and has helped make it the most trusted source of information on gemology and business in our industry," said Katherine Bodoh, CEO of AGS and AGS Laboratories. "We take active measures to preserve this diversity, because it enriches the learning experience for our attendees."

RFPs can be completed online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Conclave2020RFP.

Please submit your speaker Request for Proposal by August 9, 2019. Each submission will be reviewed and you will be notified by November 29, 2019 on the status of your submission. If you have any questions, contact Alethea Inns, CGA, Director of Gemology and Education at ainns@ags.org. Please note, RFPs submitted after the deadline will not be considered for inclusion into Conclave 2020. To be considered as a presenter for Conclave 2020, an RFP is required.

About the American Gem Society:

The American Gem Society, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The American Gem Society is a professional organization awarding credentials for its members, who are held to the highest ethical and professional standards in the industry and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their titles. Less than one in twenty jewelers in the country have chosen to meet the exacting standards necessary for membership. Learn more: https://www.americangemsociety.org/

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The American Gem Society (AGS) is now accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to present at the annual Conclave in Denver, Colorado, April 27-29, 2020. The American Gem Society is a professional organization awarding credentials for its members, who are held to the highest ethical and professional standards.

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

MAGLITE to be featured in the 2019 National Hardware Roadshow

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ONTARIO, Calif., May 8, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MAG Instrument Inc. (MAG), the world leader in flashlight technology, will once again have a very significant presence at the 2019 National Hardware Show.

"We are dedicated to being as American-made as we can be," said Tony Maglica, president, owner and founder of MAG Instrument. "We are committed to producing high quality products while providing the public with high-performance, reliable and durable merchandise."

Maglite has also been selected to be one of very few products to be featured in the National Hardware Roadshow. The roadshow is multiple daily broadcasts that are originated from media row at the show and highlights selected products for the show attendees, media and beyond.

"Being selected to be part of the Hardware Roadshow is a real honor and we look forward to participating and highlighting some of our hottest selling products for 2019 and beyond," said Scott Field, Vice President of Global Sales at MAGLITE(r).

Maglite will also have a significant presence at the Disaster Preparedness and Impulse Buy sections of the show as flashlights are one of the top impulse buy items and one of the main reasons consumers buy flashlights is in case of emergencies.

About Mag Instrument:
Mag Instrument is proud to be a U.S.A. manufacturer. Each flashlight is a result of an obsession with fine engineering, craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection. Founder, owner and president Anthony Maglica has guided his company's growth from a one-man machine shop in 1955 to an enterprise that has proudly employed thousands of American workers since it produced its first flashlight in 1979. For more visit: https://maglite.com/.

MAG Instrument Inc. (MAG), the world leader in flashlight technology, will once again have a very significant presence at the 2019 National Hardware Show. Maglite has also been selected to be one of very few products to be featured in the National Hardware Roadshow.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

EPIC to Exhibit at 2019 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will exhibit at the Gulf Coast Symposium on May 15-17, 2019 at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

The Gulf Coast Symposium is the largest conference for human resource professionals on the Gulf Coast. Recognized as the center point for all things HR, the Symposium gives attendees the opportunity to connect to knowledge, relationships and solutions as they prepare to lead into the next decade. Guests can expect over 175 sessions covering a variety of HR industry topics and can earn up to 17 recertification credit hours toward their SHRM or HRCI certifications.

EPIC will be exhibiting at booth 224 in the Exhibitor Hall. Business Development Manager Mike Lopez and Consultant Will Herold will be manning the booth to discuss EPIC's offerings related to compensation and benefits, employee relations, technology, health, wellness and safety.

Click here for additional details: https://www.hrhouston.org/mpage/GCS19_Home.

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 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, including inquiries about employment, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will exhibit at the Gulf Coast Symposium on May 15-17, 2019 at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

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

EPIC’s Kevin Ach and Walter Palmer to Present on Business Continuity and Theft at 2019 Retail Asset Protection Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Practice Leader Walter Palmer will facilitate a session on May 6 at Retail Asset Protection Conference and Vice President of Risk Assurance Kevin Ach will present on May 7 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado.

The Retail Asset Protection Conference attracts top-level executives from the most progressive retailers in the world. These professionals attend to share and solicit the best ideas in the industry in order to enhance their own organizational effectiveness. Attendees will hear top retail executives share and create new solutions to significant challenges and explore where the industry is going.

Walter Palmer will facilitate a session on "Turning the Tide on Retail Theft in CA" on Monday, May 6 at 2:15 p.m. where retailers and law enforcement professionals will share their journey to understand California's first organized retail theft law, its impact and the importance of partnerships and the role we all play as a part of the community in reducing and stopping the impact of organized retail crime.

Kevin Ach will present on "How Asset Protection Led the Way in Building a Robust Business Continuity Program" on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:15 p.m. alongside Robert LaCommare, vice president, asset protection & safety at Big Lots. In this presentation, Ach and LaCommare will give an inside look at how a $7 billion retailer with multiple brands implemented a comprehensive approach to business continuity resulting in raised internal awareness around emergency response and crisis management and the implementation of a dependable and repeatable process.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://rila.force.com/s/lt-event?id=a1T610000050RMQEA2#Agenda

About Kevin Ach, vice president, risk assurance:

Kevin Ach is a global leader in the loss prevention industry with over 18 years of experience in retail operations, supply chain, internal audit and international operations. As the Vice President, Risk Assurance for EPIC Integrated Risk Solutions, Ach assists organizations in risk mitigation, process improvements and operational efficiencies in the areas of Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, Internal Audit and Loss Prevention.

Prior to joining EPIC, Ach was the senior director of retail loss prevention and safety for Office Depot Inc., overseeing loss prevention and safety activities for over 1,500 retail stores. Ach has also held varying management positions in supply chain, international retail operations, B2B and internal audit during his career. Prior to joining Office Depot, Ach worked for Arthur Andersen as an Information Systems consultant in Houston, TX.

Ach has been actively engaged in the loss prevention industry as a speaker on numerous occasions at National Retail Federation conferences. He has also been an active member of the Loss Prevention Research Council and was a key player in the creation of an industry mentoring program for loss prevention practitioners.

Ach earned his B.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and proudly served our country for four years as an Officer in the US Army's Signal Corps branch. Ach is a Board Member of the West Point Society of the Palm Beaches. He holds the LPC certification through the Loss Prevention Foundation. Ach currently resides in Boynton Beach, FL with his wife and four children.

About Walter Palmer, practice leader:

Walter Palmer is recognized as a leading consultant in the Loss Prevention industry and provides strategic guidance, research and training programs for some of the leading retail brands in the world. He has been an invited speaker at more than 100 conferences around the globe and has authored over 60 articles for industry and mainstream media.

Palmer earned his B.S. degree in Security and Loss Prevention with a minor in Fire Safety Engineering from Eastern Kentucky University. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Forensic Interviewer. He is a contributing writer for LP Magazine, serves on the Advisory Board for the International Association of Interviewers, and serves on the Advisory Committee for the National Shoplifting Prevention Coalition. In addition, Palmer is actively involved in the field of professional development and training and is a member of the Association for Talent Development, the International Society for Performance Improvement and the Society for Human Resource Management.

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 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, including inquiries about employment, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Practice Leader Walter Palmer will facilitate a session on May 6 at Retail Asset Protection Conference and Vice President of Risk Assurance Kevin Ach will present on May 7 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver.

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

EPIC’s Tiffany McClellan to Present on Designing Benefits Plans at HRE Health and Benefits Leadership Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Regional Director of Employee Benefits Tiffany McClellan, CEBS, will present at the Human Resource Executive (HRE) Health & Benefits Leadership Conference on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

HRE Health & Benefits Leadership Conference is an annual gathering of the nation's top HR and benefits professionals. Attendees will gain the foresight needed to create the perfect benefits package and discover strategies that help organizations from various industries and sizes thrive. Industry experts and professionals leading the innovation will share their insight on how to keep your programs fresh and competitive.

McClellan will present on "Designing Benefits to Compete with the Big Dogs - a Tale of a Small-Niche Technology Company" alongside Cari Graham, director of human resources at BlackBag Technologies. In this presentation, McClellan and Graham will describe how to craft a world-class benefits design that's able to educate and engage a virtual workforce in their health and well-being without spending a small fortune.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://s23.a2zinc.net/Clients/lrp/benefitsconf2019/Public/Sessions.aspx

About Tiffany McClellan, CEBS, regional director of employee benefits:

As Regional Director, Employee Benefits, McClellan is focused on growing EPIC's employee benefits consulting practice in Southern California. She believes Human Resource teams bring significant value to their organizations when the HR strategy aligns with the business strategy. The key to developing a successful employee benefits program is determining the types of benefits your unique employee population value and successful employee communication. McClellan helps her clients manage the balance of aggressive financial management and continuing to offer appealing and attractive employee benefits all while remaining in compliance.

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 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, including inquiries about employment, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Regional Director of Employee Benefits Tiffany McClellan, CEBS, will present at the Human Resource Executive (HRE) Health & Benefits Leadership Conference on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

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

SecuGen to Demonstrate Apple iOS Compatibility with New Unity 20 Bluetooth Fingerprint Reader at ISC West 2019

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, will be demonstrating the new Unity(tm) 20 Bluetooth fingerprint reader with Apple's iOS at the ISC West 2019 in Las Vegas, the largest converged security industry trade show in the U.S.

The Unity 20 Bluetooth is the world's first elegantly designed, low cost, fully programmable Bluetooth fingerprint reader. This versatile device features SecuGen's new flagship U20-A fingerprint sensor found in the Hamster Pro 20 product family but with Bluetooth capability that allows it to securely transfer fingerprint data wirelessly to a smartphone, tablet or computer. It is sleek and small enough to be carried in your pocket as a mobile fingerprint reader or placed solidly at a workstation as a traditional desktop reader.

SecuGen's Unity 20 Bluetooth reader is now compatible with Apple's iOS mobile operating system. Apple developers can easily build fingerprint biometric applications for the iPhone and iPad that work with the Unity 20 Bluetooth. The Unity 20 Bluetooth can be used right out of the box by calling SecuGen's Fingerprint Management System (FMS) software's simple API. Alternatively, it can be custom programmed to suit the needs of the targeted user base.

Internally the product includes a complete Linux development environment, SecuGen's fingerprint capture and NIST MINEX-compliant template extraction and matching algorithms, the OpenSSL cryptography library, and a 1 GHz CPU. The Unity 20 Bluetooth can also store encrypted fingerprint templates and process them in a closed environment without ever leaving the device.

"We have never had such a strong response to a product announcement. Customers love the look and feel of the device as most of the existing Bluetooth products on the market are about as attractive as a deck of cards," stated Jeff Brown, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for SecuGen. "The Unity 20 Bluetooth reader, on the other hand, breaks the mold and is a stunning device with a slim, sleek white case, a single button and three small LEDs. Our team has been able to do this while keeping the price of the product very low. We are very, very proud of this product. Our team has done a wonderful job."

Dan Riley, Vice President of Engineering added, "Our engineering has done a great job implementing the BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) protocol for compatibility with Apple's iOS devices. The Unity 20 Bluetooth is a breakthrough product that maintains our dedication to quality. Not only is it well engineered and versatile, the affordable Unity 20 Bluetooth fingerprint reader is also a beautiful product."

"We are relentlessly focused on the requirements of our partners around the world," stated Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen. "The Unity 20 Bluetooth is a response to a clear need that we have seen in the marketplace for biometrics and iOS compatibility. This is precisely what our partners have been asking for, and we are excited to support and help them succeed with new products that are attractive, powerful, and economical."

The Unity 20 Bluetooth fingerprint reader, like all SecuGen products, is priced for large scale deployments. The demonstration will take place in SecuGen's booth # 15136 at ISC West 2019 in the Sands Expo convention center in Las Vegas, Nevada from Wednesday, April 10 through Friday, April 12.

Learn more about the Unity 20 Bluetooth: https://secugen.com/products/unity-20-bluetooth/

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation (https://secugen.com) is the world's leading provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools and platforms for physical and information security. SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint readers and OEM components, developer kits and software, including NIST/MINEX-compliant algorithms.

For over 20 years, SecuGen has been a driving force committed to delivering innovative, high quality, rugged, and price-performing products for a wide variety of applications such as insurance and banking, health care, point of sale, logical and physical access control, mobile devices, national ID, voter registration, SIM card authentication, fleet management, and many more.

SecuGen products are used by world-leading financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through an extensive partner network of reseller partners including original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators in North America, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

SecuGen is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corp. in the United States and other countries.

SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, will be demonstrating the new Unity(tm) 20 Bluetooth fingerprint reader with Apple's iOS at the ISC West 2019 in Las Vegas, the largest converged security industry trade show in the U.S.

Related link: https://secugen.com/

Texas Mortgage Bankers Association Releases Details for the 103rd Annual Convention

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced the agenda for its annual convention to be held on April 28 - 30, 2019 in San Antonio at the Marriott Rivercenter hotel. More than 1,000 industry participants are expected to at attend, which consists of comedian Dennis Miller as the keynote address, a list of preeminent speakers, educational tracks, networking opportunities, trending insights and a diverse mix of exhibitors.

The three-day conference will address topics such as the agency of the future, culture driving efficiencies, mergers & acquisitions, outsourcing, production, the economic outlook, an analysis of the data behind efficient and profitable mortgage companies, and more. Throughout the conference, attendees can participate in fun filled activities ranging from a casino party, golf tournament, scavenger hunt, multiple networking events, social mixers and parties.

"Given the current challenges facing our industry, it is critically important to engage trusted peers and leading experts to discuss strategies for weathering any storm that may develop - including cutting costs, leveraging culture to drive efficiencies, recruiting and retaining top performers, and much more," says Paulina S. McGrath, President of TMBA. "On top of these productive networking opportunities, you simply will not want to miss hearing the wit and wisdom of the amazing Dennis Miller."

Speakers & Schedule:
* A complete list along with biographical descriptions of this year's keynote speakers and panelists can be found here: https://www.texasmba.org/convention/speakers.asp
* An overview the daily conference schedule is outlined here: https://www.texasmba.org/convention/docs/schedule.pdf

Event Details:
* Location: Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas
* Dates: April 28 - 30, 2019
* Registration: https://www.texasmba.org/convention/register.asp

To learn more about the event visit, https://www.texasmba.org/convention, call 800-648-4462 or email info@texasmba.org.

About TMBA:
Founded in 1917, the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) has provided leadership, legislative advocacy, and education to the real estate finance industry. We promote fair and ethical lending practices among real estate finance professionals through a wide range of programs. As the oldest and largest statewide MBA, our mission is to advance Texas mortgage banking and serve the mutual interests of our members who support Texas' annual $100-plus billion mortgage market.

For more information, please contact the TMBA office at 512-480-8622 or visit our website at https://www.texasmba.org/.

The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced the agenda for its annual convention to be held on April 28 - 30, 2019 in San Antonio at the Marriott Rivercenter hotel. More than 1,000 industry participants are expected to at attend, which consists of comedian Dennis Miller as the keynote address, a list of preeminent speakers, educational tracks, networking opportunities, trending insights and a diverse mix of exhibitors.

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

NEXT Mortgage Conference Announces Summer Dates: Aug. 26-27, 2019

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of the NEXT women's mortgage tech summit, has announced its summer 2019 event dates. The event, hashtagged #NEXTSummer19, will take place Aug. 26-27, 2019 at The Gwen Hotel in Chicago. Registration will open to the public in April 2019.

NEXT is a biannual technology summit for senior executives in mortgage lending. It features lender-centric educational content, with sessions that cover topics such as compliance, production, sales, corporate culture, marketing and operations, among others. In addition to educational content, each NEXT event includes technology showcases and meetings where lender executives can learn about new products and services, and numerous networking events.

The event is held twice a year to accommodate its growing demographic and attendee base, while maintaining the intimate, boutique size that is conducive to its unique networking footprint.

"Hosting NEXT in a luxe new venue in a world class city adds to the many factors that make NEXT such a hit with our attendees," said Jeri Yoshida, co-founder of NEXT. "Already nearly two dozen lenders have pre-registered to attend NEXT in Chicago this August."

Priority pre-registration is currently open. NEXT is encouraging its VIP attendees to reserve their spaces before registration goes on sale to the general public, as it anticipates the event will reach capacity well in advance of the August dates.

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC:
In January 2018, NEXT Mortgage Events broke the mortgage industry's unspoken barriers that limit women's access to competitive intel and networking-based information exchange, when it introduced NEXT, the mortgage technology summit for women. NEXT is a two-day, tech-focused symposium based on lenders sharing competitive intel with other lending executives.

A boutique gathering, each NEXT event is limited to 200 attendees, and targets a select group of decision-making executives. Roughly 85-90 percent of lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and approximately 85 percent of attendees are women. NEXT is held twice a year, in winter and summer. For more information visit https://www.nextmortgageconference.com/, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of the NEXT women's mortgage tech summit, has announced its summer 2019 event dates. The event, hashtagged #NEXTSummer19, will take place Aug. 26-27, 2019 at The Gwen Hotel in Chicago. Registration will open to the public in April 2019.

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

EPIC to Sponsor International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) 2019 Annual Conference

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor the International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) Annual Conference on Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7 at the 7-Eleven Store Support Center in Irving, Texas.

Practice Leader Walter Palmer and Vice President of Risk Assurance Kevin Ach will attend the event on behalf of EPIC's Integrated Risk Solutions Practice, a team of risk assurance and asset protection professionals that bring a comprehensive perspective to building strategic initiatives. By offering a fully integrated solution to clients, the team helps bridge the gap between operational and financial risk, implementing holistic strategies for companies seeking an enterprise total risk solution.

The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) is a non-profit professional organization that connects members from across a wide array of sectors - from manufacturing, retail/wholesale/eCommerce and distribution, to risk management/legal, law enforcement and logistics. Its goal is to promote, educate and advocate supply chain security and protection through building strong networks and delivering exceptional training, board representation and industry support.

The ISCPO Annual Conference is a jam-packed two days of networking, education and collaboration. Speakers will discuss a wide range of topics related to global supply chain security, industry trends and investigations. This year's theme, "The Evolution of Ecommerce Security" is a relevant topic that's transforming the industry on many levels. Attendees will stay ahead of the Ecommerce revolution, learn to manage risk across all supply chain channels and bring best practices back to their company.

Click here to see the agenda: https://www.iscpo.org/conference/uncategorized/iscpo-annual-conference-agenda/

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 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

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

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance @ISCPO #SupplyChain #supplyChainProtection

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor the International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) Annual Conference on March 6 and March 7 at the 7-Eleven Store Support Center in Irving, Texas.

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

Sue Siegel to Keynote 2019 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum in NY

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announces that Sue Siegel, Chief Innovation Officer at GE and CEO of GE Ventures, will keynote the 2019 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, which takes place in New York City on April 4, 2019. The second-annual event will be held at the Millennium Broadway Hotel & Conference Center in Times Square.

Sue has more than 35 years of corporate, entrepreneurial, and venture capital experience, all geared at turning untapped potential into real value. In this role, Sue leads GE Ventures, a multimodal innovation engine focused on accelerating promising start-ups, creating and launching new companies, licensing GE's intellectual property, developing new markets, and nurturing innovative ideas into scalable initiatives both inside and outside of GE.

Sue is currently a board member at Align Technologies (ALGN), Illumina, Inc. (ILMN), and MIT's The Engine. She has been recognized in Fortune as one of "34 Leaders Who Are Changing Health Care" and as one of "The 100 Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley" by Silicon Valley Business Journal.

Other speakers at this year's event include Imran Eba, partner at Action Potential Venture Capital, Evan Norton, divisional vice president at Abbott Ventures, Jeff Erb, senior director of business development at Medtronic, Kip Ludwig, associate professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Elliot Krames, past president of the International Neuromodulation Society, Marom Bikson, professor of biomedical engineering at City University of New York, Shai Gozani, CEO of NeuroMetrix Inc., and Victor Pikov, a former Galvani Bioelectronics scientist and now CEO of startup Medipace Inc.

Several promising bioelectronic medicine entrepreneurs will be presenting at the meeting. These include Daniel Powell, CEO of Spark Biomedical, Thomas Oxley, CEO of Synchron Inc., developer of the Stentrode device, Jennifer Ernst, CEO of Tivic Health, Don Deyo, CEO of FemPulse LLC, Doug Adams, CEO of Qura Inc., Nader Yaghoubi, CEO of PathMaker Neurosystems Inc., and Samuel Hamner, director of technology and product marketing at Cala Health. Also presenting will be Gaurev Sharma from Battelle and Jake Zabara from the Jacob Zabara Family Foundation. Dr. Zabara was the original developer of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy and a cofounder of Cyberonics Inc. (now LivaNova).

Key topics will include promising indications, alliances with bio/pharm firms, regulatory and reimbursement issues, and pricing/commercialization issues.

"Bioelectronic medicine is one of the most promising new segments of the healthcare industry," said James Cavuoto, editor and publisher at Neurotech Reports. "This second-annual conference will be a key meeting place for entrepreneurs and executives helping to found this industry."

For more information on the 2019 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, contact Neurotech Reports at (415) 546 1259 or visit this link: http://neurotechreports.com/pages/bioelectronic-medicine-forum.html.

Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announces that Sue Siegel, Chief Innovation Officer at GE and CEO of GE Ventures, will keynote the 2019 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, which takes place in New York City on April 4, 2019. The second-annual event will be held at the Millennium Broadway Hotel & Conference Center in Times Square.

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

Sixth Annual SoundBoard Marketing Conference Expands, Showcasing More Than 60 Sessions Over Two Days

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Registration is now open for the Southeast's premier digital marketing event, #SoundBoardEvent 2019. Held in Athens, Georgia at The Foundry, Soundboard is open to agency and in-house marketers, entrepreneurs, and business owners of all skill levels and backgrounds seeking to better understand and leverage a rapidly-changing digital media landscape and grow their businesses more effectively.

This year's attendees will learn from innovators representing leading brands Google, Sonos, Mailchimp, Hubspot, Moz, Buffer, Kickstarter and more.

"SoundBoard is more than a conference, it's an opportunity to learn and network with some of the smartest minds in the business from a variety of thriving industries," said returning speaker Brian Peters, strategic partnerships manager for Buffer. "What I love most about those few days is the personal experience that SoundBoard offers - you're able to speak one-on-one with people that you never imagined you'd meet."

Take advantage of the Early Bird Price of $225 by registering by February 28: https://soundboardevent.com/events/athens-2019/

"The feedback we received from both speakers and attendees made it clear the demand is there for even more of what has made SoundBoard successful for the past five years," said SoundBoard co-founder Stephen Rosenberg. "So, this year we're bringing together even more massively talented, top digital marketing and entrepreneurial pros for two amazing days of learning and networking - and letting everyone experience it in super-cool, walkable Athens, Georgia."

Sessions will run in three separate, simultaneous tracks so attendees can customize an experience based on their interests and skills.

Where some conferences may focus specifically on content marketing, social media, or SEO, SoundBoard focuses on how to better bridge these elements together for a more holistic approach, curating sessions within six key specialty areas:

* Analysts: Data-driven sessions, such as analytics and SEO
* Builders: Technical production and development, including hosting, coding, security and apps
* Advertisers: Focused on large-scale promotion using Google Ads, paid search and more
* Creatives: All things creative and design-related, including content creation, photo and video
* Organizers: The business of marketing, comprised of planning, account management and more
* Connectors: Focused on the channels and practices of making connections through social media, networking, etc.

Two-day passes are available until February 28 for an early registration price of $225, after which prices will incrementally increase to the full price of $275. Single day passes will also be available once the full schedule is announced.

Learn more about the SoundBoard 2019 speakers and program here: https://soundboardevent.com/events/athens-2019/

About SoundBoard:
Founded in 2014, SoundBoard is an annual digital marketing conference held in Athens, Ga. SoundBoard is designed to bring marketers with disparate specialties together in one place, fostering more cross-functional collaboration and providing actionable takeaways.

Visit https://soundboardevent.com for more information and view an introductory video.

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Registration is now open for the Southeast's premier digital marketing event, #SoundBoardEvent 2019. Held in Athens, Georgia at The Foundry, Soundboard is open to agency and in-house marketers, entrepreneurs, and business owners of all skill levels and backgrounds seeking to better understand and leverage a rapidly-changing digital media landscape and grow their businesses more effectively.

Related link: https://soundboardevent.com

After, Inc. to showcase its latest predictive analytics solutions at the Field Service Medical Conference on Feb. 25-27, 2019

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- After, Inc., the global leader Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, will be a major participant in the Field Service Medical Conference on February 25-27, 2019. The company announced today that it plans to introduce a powerful suite of optimization solutions at the conference, designed specifically for Medical Device & Medical Equipment manufacturers, to help reduce the costs and customer satisfaction impacts of unplanned service repairs.

"Given their size and scope, Field Services organizations are continually challenged to optimize their service network performance. Our new suite of solutions can help," says Nate Baldwin, CEO of After, Inc.

"After, Inc. specializes in warranty analytics - gathering, integrating and analyzing large structured and unstructured warranty data sets, and developing models to forecast parts failures and equipment breakdowns before they happen. Our solutions have saved our manufacturing clients millions in parts and labor costs, while dramatically improving customer satisfaction and loyalty. Our latest suite of optimization solutions for Field Service Medical organizations will be a game changer."

After, Inc. is one of the key sponsors of the Field Services Medical Conference, with senior leaders of business development and data analytics attending to showcase their new suite of services.

If you plan on attending the conference, please visit After, Inc. in Booth 15.

About After, Inc.:

After, Inc. (afterinc.com) is a global leader in the warranty services industry. Its predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration are second to none. After, Inc. partners with some of the world's top brands to help transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of the EPIC Holdings family of companies, which also includes EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services.

Learn more about After, Inc. at: http://afterinc.com/

Learn more about the event at: https://fieldservicemd.wbresearch.com/

After, Inc., the global leader Warranty Analytics Solutions since 2005, will be a major participant in the Field Service Medical Conference on February 25-27, 2019. The company announced today that it plans to introduce a powerful suite of optimization solutions at the conference, designed specifically for Medical Device & Medical Equipment manufacturers.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

Utelogy Unveils Zoom Room Integration at ISE 2019

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Utelogy, maker of enterprise software platform for control and intelligent connected workspaces, continues to expand its value in the enterprise by delivering native control of a Zoom Room from any Utelogy U-Control interface.

With this integration, Utelogy expands its reputation for enterprise and education collaboration. This allows for the simplification of connected workspaces by seamlessly controlling Zoom Rooms and all the devices within those rooms with a ubiquitous user-interface.

The key benefits to Utelogy's Zoom Room Integration include:
* Expands the key features of Zoom Room systems to provide AV system control
* Deliver a ubiquitous AV experience from any control device
* Integrate additional room technology for one-button start-up
* Gather Zoom Room management, monitoring and analytics data from Utelogy's U-manage.

"Zoom has taken its software approach to conferencing and applied it to the Zoom Room to create a more efficient approach to collaboration and sharing. We're excited about being able to layer on more value to the solution by using the API to help organizations deliver an enhanced user experience that's scalable, flexible and future-proof," added William Tinnel, Utelogy's COO.

Not only does this integration create a superior user experience, it can also simplify and accelerate new Zoom Room deployments. With Utelogy's Zoom Room integration, users can now control cameras, microphones, audio systems as well as environmental controls and other third-party elements in the collaborative ecosystem from a single touch panel, regardless of the brand.

Utelogy, named to 2018 INC 5000, won a Commercial Integrator 2019 Top New Technology Award at ISE 2019 for its U-Manage platform. Utelogy's Zoom Room integration can be viewed today, at Integrated Systems Europe 2019 (ISE) in Amsterdam.

About Utelogy Corporation:

Utelogy Corporation publishes an enterprise-grade software platform for managing and controlling connected workspaces. This hardware-agnostic platform revolutionizes productivity for end-users and enables advanced services for integrators and other service providers.

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

Utelogy Corporation, maker of enterprise software platform for control and intelligent connected workspaces, continues to expand its value in the enterprise by delivering native control of a Zoom Room from any Utelogy U-Control interface.

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

Utelogy Launches New Generation Management Portal to Monitor Your Entire AV Infrastructure

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Utelogy, maker of enterprise software platform for control and intelligent connected workspaces, launches an all-new U-Manage - the platform's management, monitoring and analytics portal - today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019 in Amsterdam.

U-Manage provides enterprise-wide visibility to rooms, equipment, issues, performance, and usage. It tracks all connected devices and delivers insights on those devices and the system as a whole, to enable more informed support and investment decisions to optimize the performance of rooms, real estate, and equipment.

The Utelogy platform is vendor-agnostic to deliver the operational agility necessary for today's enterprise. U-Manage allows organizations to centrally manage its entire AV infrastructure for better efficiency, cost savings and improved up-time.

As a core part of Utelogy's centralized approach to deploying and managing AV systems, the new features of U-Manage include:

* Re-designed user-interface and navigation

* Managed Service Provider portfolio overviews and individual customer views

* Customized dashboards to display system information in a visual manner

* Data-filtering by location, date, time and device

* Extensive report library including asset reports, firmware, warranty, utilization and more

* Configurable alerts and notifications

* Rest APIs and data connectors to expedite third party development including BI platforms.

"A key frustration for organizations has been the lack of data on workspaces and the devices within those spaces. The previous version of U-Manage did a great job alerting when a device in a room was off-line, but these latest enhancements to the portal provide the extraction of actionable data," explained COO William Tinnel.

"Now organizations will have the ability to view alerts and usage reports for rooms and all technology, including other control systems, as well as asset details like firmware versions and warranty reports. Most of the monitoring and management platforms on the market can only manage their own equipment. This new functionality provides incredible value for end-users and it opens up new opportunities for integrators and other service providers to offer managed services because you can now monitor legacy control systems," added Tinnel.

Utelogy, named to 2018 INC 5000, won a Commercial Integrator 2018 Top New Technology Award at ISE 2018 for its control platform. You can visit Utelogy at ISE 2019 in stand 14-M170 to see a demonstration of U-Manage.

About Utelogy Corporation:

Utelogy Corporation publishes an enterprise-grade software platform for managing and controlling connected workspaces. This hardware-agnostic platform revolutionizes productivity for end-users and enables advanced services for integrators and other service providers.

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

Utelogy Corporation, maker of enterprise software platform for control and intelligent connected workspaces, launches an all-new U-Manage - the platform's management, monitoring and analytics portal - today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019 in Amsterdam.

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

FormFree President Faith Schwartz to Kick Off NEXT Mortgage Conference with Address on Succeeding in a Transitional Mortgage Market

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced that Acting President Faith Schwartz will kick off the upcoming NEXT mortgage technology summit for women, which will take place February 7-8, 2019, at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas, Texas. Schwartz's address, "Winning in a Transitional Market," will take place on Thursday, February 7, from 8:20-8:50 a.m. CT on the event's main stage.

Schwartz will draw on insights from more than 30 years in housing to examine how mortgage bankers can embrace digital transformation, develop an understanding of housing finance policy and share knowledge with one another to better position themselves for success in a market characterized by stiff competition and compressed margins.

"I'm honored to have this opportunity to address leaders, peers and colleagues who are all motivated to influence the next phase of our dramatically evolving housing finance industry," said Schwartz. "I hope to give the audience at NEXT actionable steps and strategic direction to keep them ahead of what's to come."

Conference attendees can see a demo of FormFree's market-leading AccountChek(R) asset verification service at the FormFree meeting suite, conveniently located adjacent to the NEXT's networking hub, during any of the conference's scheduled networking breaks.

About FormFree(R):

FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over 1.25 million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @NEXTMtgEvents @faithschwartz1 @realformfree #NEXTFeb19 #digitalmortgage #AccountChek

FormFree(R) today announced that Acting President Faith Schwartz will kick off the upcoming NEXT mortgage technology summit for women, which will take place February 7-8, 2019, at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas, Texas. Schwartz's address, "Winning in a Transitional Market," will take place on Thursday, February 7, from 8:20-8:50 a.m. CT on the event's main stage.

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

EPIC’s Jim Williford and Wilson Long to Present on Insurance Coverage Gaps at 2019 International Roofing Expo

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Construction Risk Services Jim Williford and Principal Wilson Long will present at International Roofing Expo on Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:45 a.m. at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.

The International Roofing Expo is the biggest, most influential trade event for the roofing construction and maintenance industry that provides total coverage of the innovative equipment, suppliers, resources, information and technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.

Few insurers focus on providing insurance to the roofing industry and some take standard policies and remove coverage by applying exclusions and limitations. In their presentation, "Roofing Industry's Common Insurance Coverage Gaps for YOU and YOUR Subcontractor," Williford and Long will highlight some common coverage gaps roofers may find in their insurance policies and how using a subcontractor may increase your risk.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://explore.theroofingexpo.com/Attendee/conference/sessions

About Jim Williford, director of construction risk services, EPIC:

Jim Williford has developed a broad professional background in commercial insurance, surety and construction risk management with more than 25 years of experience both as an underwriter and as a risk advisor. He uses his experience, knowledge and expertise to help clients identify, assess and manage risk within their organizations. Whether the risk is contractual, financial, operational, physical, or strategic, Williford embeds himself and his team as deeply within the client's risk function as his clients will allow. He is adept at working with large and complex programs, including joint ventures, and is particularly accomplished in designing, placing and managing group captive programs, single parent captive programs, OCIPs, CCIPs, Builder's Risk, Professional Liability, Environmental Liability and Subcontractor Default programs on both an annual practice and project specific basis.

Although he is experienced in designing, arranging and managing insurance and surety programs for contractors consistently listed in the annual ENR Top 400 Contractors and Top 600 Specialty Contractors ranking, he spends much of his time focusing on specialty contractors specifically operating within the roofing and industrial construction space. Williford is a graduate from The University of Alabama and he holds numerous industry designations including the Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS), Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and he is also a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).

About Wilson Long, principal, EPIC:

Wilson Long brings his risk management expertise to specialty contractors and energy companies throughout the United States. He endeavors to understand the key business issues his clients face and writes a quarterly newsletter, "Long's EPIC Construction Perspective," addressing concerns construction and energy executive's face in today's complicated business environment. Additionally, he is a regular speaker at safety conferences and host webinars on risk management topics. Over the past 15 years, Long has won numerous risk management awards including, but not limited to: #1 Insurance & Risk Management graduate at The University of Mississippi and three Top Consultant awards. He holds a number of industry designations including the Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and also the Associate in Risk Management (ARM).

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 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Construction Risk Services Jim Williford and Principal Wilson Long will present at International Roofing Expo on Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:45 a.m. at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.

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

EPIC to Sponsor Generations Family Business Conference in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it will sponsor the Generations Family Business Conference on Feb. 11-12 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif.

The unique nature and challenges inherent in running a family business often require specialized business acumen. The Capital Region Family Business Center's 2019 Generations Conference is designed specifically with the unique needs and dynamics of family businesses in mind.

Going on its third year, the EPIC-sponsored event will feature an impressive roster of local, regional and national keynote and breakout speakers who will share personal stories and experiences regarding the issues and trials that are unique to family businesses.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with other family businesses in the region, attend interactive breakout sessions that dive deeper into many of the 'hot button' topics for family businesses, including succession, wealth preservation, family dynamics and much more.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://capfamilybus.org/upcoming-events/generations-annual-conference/schedule/

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 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it will sponsor the Generations Family Business Conference on Feb. 11-12, 2019 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif.

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

Dana Loesch and SFC (r) US Army Dana Bowman to Appear at SHOT Show on Behalf of MAGLITE at Booth 4029

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mag Instrument, Inc. / MAGLITE(R) will welcome Dana Loesch, nationally syndicated radio talk show host and Dana Bowman American hero, veteran and founder of the Halo for Freedom Foundation, to MAGLITE's Booth 4029 during the run of the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dana Bowman will appear Tuesday, Jan 22 - Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 at the MAGLITE(R) Booth at 10 a.m. and Dana Loesch Thursday at 3 p.m.

"Our great lineup of MAGLITE products always produces plenty of excitement, but we have amped it up this year by adding both Loesch and Bowman to our SHOT Show program," said Scott Field Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

MAGLITE(R) is a supporter of the Halo for Freedom Foundation and entered into a relationship with Loesch in 2018 including an ad run on her syndicated radio program.

"I can't even remember a time in my life when I didn't know MAGLITE," said Loesch. "Family and Friends who are hunters, who served, and relied on its power, MAGLITE has always been within arm's reach. They are a company that embodies the American Dream and I am proud to be partnering with them."

Dana Bowman often executes his jumps using a signature MAGLITE(R) parachute and explains the significance here. "Like a parachute, a MAGLITE must work when you need it, or the consequences can be bad, and I know something about bad outcomes that are unexpected. MAG Instrument is a company that has always supported our armed forces, veterans and first-responders and I am grateful for their support."

Visit the MAGLITE(R) brand at the 2019 SHOT Show January 22 - 25 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Booths 4029 and 30109.

About Mag Instrument:

Mag Instrument, manufacturer of the MAGLITE(R) flashlight, is proud to be a U.S.A. manufacturer. Each flashlight is a result of an obsession with fine engineering, craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection. Founder, owner and president Anthony Maglica has guided his company's growth from a one-man machine shop in 1955 to an enterprise that has proudly employed thousands of American workers since it produced its first flashlight in 1979.

Mag Instrument, Inc. / MAGLITE(R) will welcome Dana Loesch, nationally syndicated radio talk show host and Dana Bowman American hero, veteran and founder of the Halo for Freedom Foundation, to MAGLITE's Booth 4029 during the run of the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

LBA Ware CEO to Discuss Loan Originator Compensation Trends in Today’s Market at MBA Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, today announced that its Founder and CEO Lori Brewer will be a panelist at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) 2019 Independent Mortgage Bankers (IMB) Conference, which will be held January 28-31 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. In the panel, Brewer will reveal definitive data that answers the question on everyone's mind, "Are lenders cutting loan originator (LO) comp?"

The session, "Managing LO Comp to the Bottom Line," will take place Tuesday, January 29, from 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. PT in the Bayview Room. Loretta Salzano, president of law firm Franzen and Salzano, and Lauren Patel, Human Resources Director at loanDepot.com, will co-panel the session with Brewer.

As part of the conference's Business Operations & Compliance track, the session will cover current business and legal challenges faced by many mortgage businesses - including declining margins, LO compensation trends and evolving roles requiring new skillsets and regulations complicating the compensation of LOs - and discuss possible regulatory relief on the horizon.

"2019 will be a challenging year for many independent mortgage bankers. Decreasing volume, increasing rates and unrelenting operational demands require lenders to be very diligent and strategic about their recruiting and compensation decisions," Brewer said. "I look forward to sharing insights on how lenders are adjusting LO comp plans to reflect market changes, and what lenders can do to incentivize more production while also streamlining efficiencies within lending organizations."

Also that day, Brewer will provide a demonstration of LBA Ware's flagship platform CompenSafe(TM) in the general session, "TechLive - Technology Solutions for the Mortgage Lifecycle," taking place from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. PT in the Grand Ballroom. The session, led by MBA Chief Economist and Vice President of Research and Industry Technology, Michael Fratantoni, Ph.D., will provide a platform for the executives of six leading mortgage technology firms to show how their products are solving business problems for mortgage lenders. In this interactive session, attendees are invited to ask questions and participate in live polling.

About LBA Ware:

Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that are essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We are a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organizations. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency.

For more information about LBA Ware and our software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare @MBAMortgage #MBAIMB19 #mortgagebanking

LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, today announced that its Founder and CEO Lori Brewer will be a panelist at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) 2019 Independent Mortgage Bankers (IMB) Conference, which will be held January 28-31 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.

Related link: https://lbaware.com/