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ZYMOX Marks Twenty Years as a Leading Pet Health Industry Product

WESTMONT, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pet King Brands. Inc. ushers in a new century for its veterinarian-recommended brands ZYMOX(R) Dermatology and Oratene(R) Brushless Oral Care at VMX Veterinary Meeting & Expo 2019, Booth # 2004 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center on January 19-23, 2019.

The patented LP3 Enzyme System is used in all of Pet King Brands' ZYMOX and Oratene products which includes solutions for problematic ear, skin and oral conditions for small and large animals. ZYMOX remains the leader in pet health care products that are easy-to-use, requires no pre-cleaning and are free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics.

Pet King Brands' products are manufactured in the United States.

Visit Booth # 2004 at VMX 2019 to learn more about Pet King Brands product family which also includes its proven Equine Defense product line utilizes the LP3 Enzyme System for the care and management of wounds and problematic skin conditions and irritations.

About Pet King Brands, Inc.:

Pet King Brands is led by President and Founder, Pamela Bosco, who first introduced ZYMOX(R) to the veterinary world in 1998. Based on years of research, she knew she had a product that was going to change the way people managed pet ear infections. Today, the patented LP3 Enzyme System is in all the products Pet King Brands produces from the ear products to skin topicals to shampoo and conditioning rinse, and brushless oral care products.

ZYMOX remains a stark contrast to other products on the market, offering effective solutions that are easy to use, free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics. Pet King Brands' products are made in the USA.

The ZYMOX and Oratene(R) lines represent true advances in the field of veterinary health. Bosco owes her discovery to her brother Michael Pellico, the bioscientist credited with adapting his enzyme technology in Biotene(R) which is the #1 dentist-recommended product for people suffering from Dry Mouth, and making it safe for use in pets. Pet King Brands' unwavering commitment to the well-being of pets is the reason they take such great pride in delivering high-quality products that are safe as well as effective. ZYMOX and Oratene are now available through veterinarians and select retailers.

To learn more, visit https://www.zymox.com/.

Pet King Brands. Inc. ushers in a new century for its veterinarian-recommended brands ZYMOX(R) Dermatology and Oratene(R) Brushless Oral Care at VMX Veterinary Meeting & Expo 2019, Booth # 2004 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center on January 19-23, 2019.

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

SecuGen to Feature the Hamster Pro 10, FBI Certified Fingerprint Reader at CES 2019

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to be featuring the Hamster Pro(TM) 10, an FBI certified and ultra-slim fingerprint reader, at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The Hamster Pro 10 is a sleek and ultra-slim fingerprint reader priced for large scale deployments. It is FBI certified for high image quality called for by FIPS 201 PIV and Mobile ID FAP 10 environments. Compatible with SecuGen's free SDKs for Windows, Linux, and Android, the Hamster Pro 10 also works right out of the box with Windows Hello for convenient fingerprint login to Windows 10 computers.

"As our customers expect, the Hamster Pro 10 is another high-quality fingerprint reader," stated Jeff Brown, VP of Sales and Marketing for SecuGen. "Not only does it meet the image quality standards of the FBI Mobile ID FAP 10 specifications, but it is also very attractive in its slim, white case. The case of the Hamster Pro 10 is a 'tour de force' unlike any of its predecessors, and our partners love the new product."

Dan Riley, VP of Engineering added, "Our engineering team did a great job with this new fingerprint reader. To begin with, we designed an optical sensor module that is the smallest FAP 10 optical sensor in the industry. This was accomplished without sacrificing quality which was no small feat."

"We are continually expanding our product line in response to the requirements of our partners," stated Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen. "Our focus is, and has always been, to design and deliver products that can help our partners succeed in the marketplace. The Hamster Pro 10 continues this focus."

The Hamster Pro 10 will be demonstrated at CES 2019 in SecuGen's booth # 35232 in South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, from Tuesday, January 8 through Friday, January 11.

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation (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 high quality, innovative, rugged, and price-performing products for a wide variety of applications such as insurance and banking, medical and health care, point of sale, logical and physical access control, mobile devices, AFIS and law enforcement, 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.

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

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

SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to be featuring the Hamster Pro(TM) 10, an FBI certified and ultra-slim fingerprint reader, at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Related link: https://secugen.com/

Leading Companies to Support C Diff Foundation 6th Annual International C.diff. Conference and Health EXPO, Nov. 8-9, Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- The C Diff Foundation is honored to welcome leading companies to the 6th Annual International "C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO," as they come together to make a global difference. These companies are dedicated to the prevention, diagnostics, treatments, environmental safety products and services focused on C.difficile infections and Healthcare-associated infections and whose role serves great importance in the C.diff. community.

The conference takes place on November 8 and 9, 2018 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

"We at Synthetic Biologics are thrilled to partner with the C Diff Foundation in their fight to increase research partnerships, education and advocacy of awareness of Clostridium difficile Infection," said Deb Mathews, PharmD, Vice President, Medical Affairs of Synthetic Biologics. "This conference consistently brings the highest caliber of speakers, rigorously sound clinical data, an impassionate approach and an unyielding commitment in the fight against the incredible unmet medical needs for patients inflicted with and affected by Clostridium difficile Infection."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridium difficile infection "has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections in U.S. hospitals and costs up to $4.8 billion each year in excess health care costs for acute care facilities alone." Statistics provided by the CDC suggest that C. difficile cause nearly 500,000 infections in patients in the U.S. annually and 14,000 deaths a year directly related to this infection.

The 6th Annual International C. diff. Conference & Health EXPO brings together C. diff survivors, physicians, researchers and industry members focused on reducing the major burden of C. difficile infection on global healthcare systems.

"We're privileged to be able to present alongside distinguished C. difficile infection experts and to share with the community our progress on advancing our Phase 3-ready precision antibiotic ridinilazole as a potential new front-line treatment option for patients with C. difficile infection," said Dr. David Roblin, President of R&D of Summit Therapeutics.

With upmost appreciation we thank the following Sponsors for their continued support and partnering with the C Diff Foundation promoting C. diff. awareness worldwide:
- Diamond: Synthetic Biologics.
- Gold: Clorox Healthcare, Seres Therapeutics, ROCHE, Rebiotix, Pfizer.
- Silver: CutisPharma, TechLab, Tru-D Smart UVC, Summit Therapeutics.
- Bronze: Honey Bee Handiworks, Qmetis, Seal Shield, Trinity Guardion, Steriliz RD Rapid UVC, Safety Net America, SporeGen.
- Luncheon: Finch Therapeutics, Synexsis.
- A/V - DaVolterra.

This conference is supported through an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur US. This activity has been supported by an independent patient advocacy grant from Merck & Co., Inc.

About The C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established 2012, comprised of 100% volunteering professionals dedicated at supporting public health through education and advocating for C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, clinical trials, environmental safety, and support worldwide. https://cdifffoundation.org/.

Follow C Diff Foundation on Facebook, Instagram.

Twitter @cdiffFoundation #Cdiff2018

The C Diff Foundation is honored to welcome leading companies to the 6th Annual International "C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO," as they come together to make a global difference. These companies are dedicated to the prevention, diagnostics, treatments, environmental safety products and services focused on C.difficile infections and Healthcare-associated infections and whose role serves great importance in the C.diff. community.

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

EPIC’s Casey Lillis to Present on Cyber Security and Data Privacy at GLAMM 2018 in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Account Executive Casey Lillis will present at the Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM) 2018 on Thurs., Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson Walker office in Dallas, Texas.

Lillis will participate in the panel, "Cybersecurity and Data Privacy - Innovation and Risk at a Crossroads" alongside Batya Forsyth of Hanson Bridgett and Richard Healy of Oldham, Li & Nie. This panel will discuss existing legal frameworks surrounding cybersecurity and data privacy, along with strategies and best practices for both advance compliance and responses in the event of a data breach.

The EPIC-sponsored event will offer attendees the opportunity to attend panel sessions, build relationships with industry experts and exchange, educate and improve what is delivered to clients.

Click here to register for the event: https://www.globalaw.net/event/globalaw-annual-members-meeting-2/.

About Casey Lillis, account executive at EPIC:

Casey Lillis is a knowledgeable cyber risk resource supporting EPIC's client base in California. Prior to joining EPIC, Lillis was an underwriter for Chubb in their financial lines group. He specialized in the analysis and pricing of cyber risk and professional liability insurance for middle and major market organizations.

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 Account Executive Casey Lillis will present at the Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM) 2018 on Thurs., Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson Walker office in Dallas, Texas.

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

Cloudvirga Selected to Demo Mobile POS at MBA Annual Conference and Expo in Washington, DC

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, announced that it has been selected to demo its recently launched Mobile POS at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Conference & Expo 2018, taking place October 14-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C.

Cloudvirga Mobile POS is a mobile-first mortgage point-of-sale solution tuned to serve the needs of loan originators and homebuyers in a purchase mortgage environment. The platform was unveiled September 17 from the stage of the Digital Mortgage conference in Las Vegas.

Backed by the same intelligent mortgage engine that powers Cloudvirga's award-winning Enterprise POS, the Mobile POS allows loan originators to collaborate with borrowers and real estate agents seamlessly and from any web-enabled device.

"Cloudvirga Mobile POS delivers the industry's most advanced digital mortgage technology to loan originators, borrower and real estate agents anytime, anywhere," said Kamrooz. "The marriage of effortless collaboration and productivity-enhancing automation is a must-have for lenders in today's competitive purchase market."

The conference's Discovery Stage is spotlighting the industry's hottest products and services. Cloudvirga will present its Mobile POS at 1:15 p.m. on Monday, October 15 with company Co-founder Kyle Kamrooz leading the demo. Cloudvirga also encourages attendees to visit its booth #455 in THE HUB during Sunday's opening reception or during exhibition hours on Monday (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and Tuesday (9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.).

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the leading national trade association for the mortgage industry. The MBA's Annual Convention & Expo is the country's largest gathering of real estate finance professionals.

About Cloudvirga(TM)

Cloudvirga's digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software, powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(r), uniquely combines a world-class borrower experience with a truly automated lender workflow that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Founded by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's customer base includes nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $77 million from some of the country's top lenders and private-equity firms.

For more information, visit http://www.cloudvirga.com or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @Cloudvirga #MBAAnnual18 #mortgagePOS

Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, announced that it has been selected to demo its recently launched Mobile POS at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Conference & Expo 2018, taking place October 14-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C.

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

LBA Ware’s Lori Brewer to Moderate Panel on Data-Driven Best Practices for Mortgage Lender Staffing at MBA Annual 2018

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), the leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, today announced that company Founder and CEO Lori Brewer will moderate a panel on the science of staffing a mortgage business at the 2018 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo, which takes place October 14-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Brewer's panel, "Staffing for 2019 and Beyond," will take place on Monday, October 15, at 3:45 p.m. in Room 207 of the convention center. Speakers Loretta Salzano, president of law firm Franzen and Salzano, and Renee Zabel, vice president of human resources at mortgage lender American Financial Resources, will also participate.

The session will present mortgage leaders with best practices for managing staffing challenges in the current mortgage market. Session topics will include:
* Identifying and retaining top talent
* Sourcing new talent for today's evolving staff roles
* Right-sizing staff in a time of declining margins and industry consolidation/M&A activity
* Navigating legal and regulatory requirements for staffing and loan originator compensation
* Preparing for anticipated regulatory policy changes.

"With rising loan production costs continuing to eat into profit margins, more and more lenders are re-evaluating the efficiency and productivity of their staffing strategy," said Brewer. "I look forward to moderating a practical examination of staffing best practices and sharing actionable insights from LBA Ware's newly published research on loan originator performance trends."

"We are delighted to have expert speakers like Lori Brewer at the MBA's premier national event, which hosts 4,000 mortgage leaders in our home city of Washington, D.C.," said MBA Vice President of Industry Analysis Marina Walsh. "As part of our Business and Technology track, this session will provide actionable advice for organizational leaders. We also offer tracks on Market Opportunities and Policy Priorities as well as high-profile guest appearances by Dr. Janet Yellen, Magic Johnson and Kelly Clarkson."

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 organization. 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 #MBAAnnual18 #mortgagebanking

LBA Ware, the leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, today announced that company Founder and CEO Lori Brewer will moderate a panel on the science of staffing a mortgage business at the 2018 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo, which takes place October 14-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Related link: https://lbaware.com/

NEXT™ Mortgage Events Selects Advisory Board

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced the selection of the NEXT Advisory Board, a group of eight top mortgage industry executives. NEXT Advisory Board members were selected to advise event organizers on content, assuring that all sessions continue to address the needs of women executives at mortgage lending institutions and GSEs.

Members of the NEXT Advisory Board include C-suite and senior executives. They represent mortgage lenders of all sizes, as well as the GSEs:
* Suzy Lindblom, EVP National Operations, Planet Home Lending
* Barbara Yolles, Chief Strategy Officer, The Money Source
* Cerita Battles, Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Diverse Segments,
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
* Tina Khartami, Technology Sales Manager, Freddie Mac
* Erica Price, Chief of Mortgage Operations, Cardinal Financial Company
* Julie Lane, SVP, Digital Strategy & Marketing, Freedom Mortgage
* Diana McKeever, VP, Technology Product Manager, PrimeLending
* Melissa Williams, Head of Operations, SD Capital Funding.

"NEXT's high value content is our identifier, and our Advisory Board's input will assure we continue delivering competitive intel that elevates companies and changes careers," said Jeri Yoshida, co-founder of NEXT Mortgage Events. "We are thrilled that, ultimately, it's NEXT attendees who will benefit from our collaboration with the smartest, most knowledgeable, and most insightful team of eight executives I'm sure anyone has ever seen in our industry."

NEXT's 2019 winter conference takes place February 7-8, 2019 at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas. Guests may pre-register at https://www.nextmortgageconference.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 165 attendees, and targets a select group of decision making executives.

Approximately 85-90 percent of lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and roughly 85 percent of attendees are women. NEXT is held twice a year, in winter and summer. For more information visit NEXTMortgageConference.com, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced the selection of the NEXT Advisory Board, a group of eight top mortgage industry executives. NEXT Advisory Board members were selected to advise event organizers on content, assuring that all sessions continue to address the needs of women executives at mortgage lending institutions and GSEs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Symco Inc.:

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

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

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

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

EPIC Insurance’s Sean Conrad to Moderate Wellness Panel at IMPACT18

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal Sean Conrad will moderate a wellness panel at IMPACT18 on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

Conrad will moderate the session that will include CEO of Matuz Ventures Mike Matuz. The session will cover the topics of wellness and culture, using data to assess health and using digital tools to engage with employees. Conrad will also share his concept of the business athlete and how thinking like an athlete is transforming the executive suite.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://www.impact18.net/schedule/.

About IMPACT18

IMPACT18 sets the stage for a creative collaboration of top digital marketing experts at one of Las Vegas' iconic venues. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn best practices and techniques to build market share and business growth from the industry's leading experts, explore the latest tools and trends, and network with local and global leaders and professionals.

About Sean Conrad, principal, EPIC

Sean Conrad is an accomplished senior executive with 20 years of success in the commercial insurance brokerage industry. Leveraging extensive experience in driving new business and top-line revenue, brand differentiation and developing strong networks and partnerships, he is a valuable asset for organizations and companies experiencing challenges with growth and profitability. His broad areas of expertise include business development, employee benefits, commercial property/casualty, executive risk, cyber insurance, marketing, collaboration, tactical planning, leadership and advising.

Throughout his executive career, Conrad has held leadership positions with some of the most respected brands in the insurance sector, organizations that include Wells Fargo Insurance, Willis Towers Watson and Allied Insurance, a Nationwide Company.

Over the last decade, he has helped build a differentiated brand, coached seasoned sales consultants to higher levels of performance and placed over $250 million dollars worth of commercial insurance premium into the marketplace. He has been recognized as a perennial top performer, earning both Winner's Circle and Golden Spoke awards for exceptional performance and leadership.

Conrad is also a Founding Member of The International Executive Council (IEC).

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 Principal Sean Conrad will moderate a wellness panel at IMPACT18 on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

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

LBA Ware CEO Lori Brewer to Offer Insights on Motivating Loan Originators at 2018 Mortgage Bankers Association’s Human Resources Symposium

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders LBA Ware(TM) today announced that its CEO and Founder Lori Brewer will be speaking on the topic of loan originator motivation at the 2018 MBA Human Resources Symposium at the Renaissance Arlington Captial View outside Washington D.C.

The symposium, which is closed to members of the media, offers participants in the MBA's Residential Mortgage Banking Compensation Survey Program and other interested companies the opportunity to learn and discuss what's new in compensation and human resource trends and practices.

Brewer's panel, "What Incentivizes Mortgage Company Employees Besides Compensation?" will take place on Monday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Scott Frommert, Chief Financial Officer at On Q Financial, and Dudley Strawn, Chief Human Resources Officer at Hilltop Holdings, Inc., will join her for the 45-minute discussion.

Topics to be covered in the session include:

* The realities of margin compression and the compensation arms race;
* How to motivate your top performers to stick around and not jump ship to your nearest competitor;
* Understanding what your company can bring to the table that other competitors can't easily match; and
* Facilitated discussion around employee performance and incentives.

"The question that seems to be on every lender's mind is 'Who will be the first to re-invent mortgage sales compensation?'" said Brewer. "By identifying your top performers and tapping into what incentivizes them beyond financial compensation, lenders can gain a tremendous competitive advantage that will raise their bottom line."

Marina Walsh, MBA's Vice President of Industry Analysis, added, "We have a packed agenda over two days that includes loan originator compensation rules, wage and hour laws, and breakout discussions on a variety of topics such as organizational structures, the millennial workforce, training and development, and employee business expense deductions. Of course, we are delighted to have LBA Ware contributing to the success of the event."

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 organization. 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 their software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

Leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders LBA Ware(TM) today announced that its CEO and Founder Lori Brewer will be speaking on the topic of loan originator motivation at the 2018 MBA Human Resources Symposium at the Renaissance Arlington Captial View outside Washington D.C.

Related link: https://lbaware.com/

National Behavioral Health Conference Scheduled in New Orleans, October 28 – 31, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The 2018 59th Annual National Dialogues on Behavioral Health (NDBH) conference will be held in New Orleans at the Renaissance Arts Hotel from October 28 - 31, 2018, and is titled "Reinventing the Behavioral Health Workforce: Implementing Innovative Solutions."

Conference topics are designed for: psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, psychologists, counselors, addiction counselors, case managers, policy makers, behavioral healthcare providers, peer recovery workforce, state and county administrators, law enforcement/justice professionals, emergency/disaster response professionals, educators and school based counselors.

National Dialogues Conference partners are the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors (NACBHDD), the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Mental Health Program and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD).

The focus of this year's conference is particularly timely as it addresses issues of behavioral health workforce shortages and challenges.

"By 2025, shortages are projected for psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, school counselors, and marriage and family therapists," says Mary E. Smith, Ph.D., NDBH president. "The current behavioral health workforce is characterized as being part of an aging population with high turnover rates, maldistributed, and inadequately compensated."

At the same time, behavioral health systems are evolving so that there is a priority on the delivery of evidence-based services, a recovery orientation, quality and accountability, and integration with primary care. These system inadequacies have resulted in shifting the responsibility for care to other social service and law enforcement agencies. The future for the behavioral health workforce is dire.

So, the question is: What is to be done to address this behavioral health workforce disaster?

The National Dialogues on Behavioral Health Conference which begins Monday, October 29, will address the following questions:

* How can one "resource shift" and better utilize the current behavioral healthcare workforce?
* How can technology and telehealth be used as workforce extenders, especially in rural areas?
* How can the use of peer specialists, family caregivers, school counselors, primary care providers, and providers in the child welfare and criminal (and juvenile) justice systems be optimized?
* How can effective behavioral health community collaborative entities be formed?
* What are effective funding and reimbursement strategies to support needed workforce initiatives?

The pre-conference program, which will be offered on Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is dedicated to the innovations in artificial intelligence and its use to support and/or provide increased access to behavioral health care.

The conference will include the opportunity for participants to have direct dialogue and discussion with the expert national speakers throughout the agenda.

The fee for the general conference Monday through Wednesday is $325. The pre-conference fee for Sunday, October 28, is $175.

Conference registration, hotel reservations, detailed session descriptions and additional information on presenters can be accessed at: http://nationaldialoguesbh.org/.

Conference registration questions may be directed to Brittany Copithorn at bcopithorn@wiche.edu. Early registration is encouraged.

The 2018 59th Annual National Dialogues on Behavioral Health (NDBH) conference will be held in New Orleans at the Renaissance Arts Hotel from October 28 - 31, 2018, and is titled "Reinventing the Behavioral Health Workforce: Implementing Innovative Solutions."

Related link: http://nationaldialoguesbh.org/

Credit Plus, DocMagic, Home Captain and Snapdocs Lead Fundraiser, Raising $1,500 for Girls Inc. Dallas at NEXT Women’s Mortgage Event

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that mortgage industry technology providers Credit Plus, DocMagic, Home Captain and Snapdocs collaborated as key benefactors in a charity effort that raised $1,500 for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas. Numerous NEXT attendees joined these companies in supporting the organization by making personal donations.

The NEXT/Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas charity effort took place on June 21, 2018 during the official networking party at NEXT, the mortgage technology summit for women executives. NEXT's June 2018 event was held at Hotel ZaZa in Uptown Dallas. Over 150 women executives in mortgage lending attended.

"Girls Inc. wish lists contain games and craft supplies totaling $1,500. Our goal was to sponsor an entire list and our sponsors and attendees made that happen," said NEXT co-founder Jeri Yoshida. "For many NEXT attendees, giving back is a normal part of their lives. It's great to see these accomplished women executives bonding as they're giving back, together."

Girls Inc. Dallas was originally established as Girls Club of Dallas as a response to the needs of low-income, inner city girls in the community. Since then, Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas has provided high quality afterschool and summer programs for girls ages six to 18 from low-income communities in Dallas County. Learn more at: https://girlsincdallas.org/.

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 165 attendees, and targets a select group of decision making executives. Approximately 85-90 percent of lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and roughly 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, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that mortgage industry technology providers Credit Plus, DocMagic, Home Captain and Snapdocs collaborated as key benefactors in a charity effort that raised $1,500 for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas.

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

CounterFlow AI is lead sponsor for SuriCon 2018

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI, which uses streaming machine learning technology at the network edge to help cyber defenders quickly detect and respond to network threats, has been announced as the lead sponsor for the fourth annual SuriCon 2018, a conference dedicated to Suricata and open source security technologies, projects, and initiatives.

SuriCon brings the Suricata community together for three days of talks, trainings, and roadmap brainstorming. The 2018 conference is once again coming back to North America and is being held in Vancouver, B.C. from November 14 to 16, 2018.

"We are thrilled to have CounterFlow AI as our principal sponsor for this year's event," said Kelley Misata, PhD, Executive Director of the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), which organizes and manages the conference. "Security sponsorships from organizations committed to Suricata's mission, and to the community, are critical as the need for stable and robust security technologies grows. SuriCon would not be possible without the support of companies like CounterFlow AI."

"We are looking forward to SuriCon 2018, and to sharing our vision for integrating machine-learning with best-of-breed security technologies like Suricata," said Randy Caldejon, CounterFlow AI's CEO. "Our goal is to make data science and machine learning tools practical and accessible to threat hunters."

"CounterFlow AI is also an OISF sponsor, and several of our team have been active members of the Suricata community for many years. It was simple decision for us to also support this important security conference."

SuriCon has been over 95% sponsor-funded to date, meaning that no OISF funds need to be diverted from the organization's principal goal of funding ongoing Suricata development. With CounterFlow AI funding, the 2018 conference will also include a new "Capture the Flag" contest. SuriCon has sold out in all previous years, and is on track to do so again in 2018.

About CounterFlow AI:

CounterFlow AI, Inc., a Virginia-based company, designs and builds threat-hunting solutions for world-class security operation centers (SOC). The company is redefining the art of threat hunting by utilizing machine learning and sensing at the edge of the network to drive targeting operations in real time. CounterFlow AI's flagship product, ThreatEye, is more than a traditional intrusion detection system (IDS). It is a threat detection platform that integrates signature inspection, machine learning, and adaptive packet capture, enabling security analysts to significantly reduce time to detection and response.

For more information, visit https://counterflow.ai/.

About OISF:

The Open Information Security Foundation is a non-profit organization created to build community and to support open source security technologies like Suricata, the world-class IDS/IPS network monitoring engine. OISF is dedicated to preserving the integrity of open source security technologies and the communities that keep them thriving. Our team and our community includes world-class security and non-profit experts, programmers, and industry leaders dedicated to open source security technologies.

Suricata is a free and open source, mature, fast, and robust network threat detection engine capable of real time intrusion detection (IDS), inline intrusion prevention (IPS), network security monitoring (NSM) and offline packet capture (pcap) processing. Suricata's fast-paced community-driven development focuses on security, usability, and efficiency.

For more information, visit https://oisf.net/.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., June 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI, which uses streaming machine learning technology at the network edge to help cyber defenders quickly detect and respond to network threats, has been announced as the lead sponsor for the fourth annual SuriCon 2018, a conference dedicated to Suricata and open source security technologies, projects, and initiatives.

Related link: https://counterflow.ai/

EPIC’s Philip Westphal to Present on Safe Patient Handling at the 2018 California Rural Health Conference

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Healthcare Practice Risk Advisor/Broker Philip Westphal will be presenting a one-hour lecture on "Safe Patient Handling on a Budget - Optimizing your Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Program Without Breaking the Bank" at the California Rural Health Conference on Wed., June 27 at 11 a.m. at the Lake Natoma Inn in Folsom, Calif.

During Westphal's presentation, attendees will learn:
* The essential elements of a successful SPHM program
* How to identify common areas of opportunity within SPHM programs
* Best practices and strategies for improving SPHM program compliance in the rural healthcare environment.

The California Rural Health Conference is one of the nation's largest rural health conferences, created for anyone with an interest in rural health care. Health care professionals and executives gather every year to understand and discuss best practices, new ideas, and financial strategies to improve patient care, business performance, and profitability.

This event is co-hosted by the California Association of Rural Health Clinics and California State Rural Health Association. The event will feature guest speakers like Westphal, networking opportunities and discussions on current issues impacting rural healthcare.

Click here for additional information on the California Rural Health Conference: http://www.carhc.org/events/California-Rural-Health-Conference-21/details.

About Philip Westphal, risk advisor/broker, EPIC Healthcare Practice:

Philip Westphal, EPIC Healthcare Practice risk advisor/broker, is responsible for new business development and the design and management of result-oriented risk management and insurance solutions across the healthcare sector, specializing in hospitals, healthcare clinics, dental offices and senior living facilities.

Prior to joining EPIC, Westphal was director of Employee Safety for BETA Healthcare Group where he was responsible for leading the employee safety team's delivery of loss prevention and safety services to BETA Healthcare Group's worker's compensation clients.

Westphal began his insurance career at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, where he held a number of positions providing loss control and marketing services to middle-market commercial insurance clients.

Westphal is a graduate of Pepperdine University where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Sports Medicine. Professionally, he holds a designation as a Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist (CEES).

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 EPIC Healthcare Practice Risk Advisor/Broker Philip Westphal will be presenting a one-hour lecture on "Safe Patient Handling on a Budget - Optimizing your Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Program Without Breaking the Bank" at the California Rural Health Conference in Folsom.

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

Two Tech Startups to Debut Technology at NEXT Mortgage Conference

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of the only mortgage technology conference for women executives, has announced that startup tech firms ProxyPics and Zipwhip will debut their technology to the mortgage industry at the second biannual NEXT mortgage technology conference, which takes place on June 21-22, 2018 at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas.

ProxyPics, which was founded in 2017, will debut its first-of-its kind on-demand system for getting location-specific media you need, anytime, anywhere, on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 8 a.m. CT. Zipwhip will follow with a presentation at 8:10 a.m. CT. A Seattle-based SaaS company, Zipwhip is modernizing the business texting medium by enabling text messaging to existing landline, VoIP and toll-free phone numbers. Zipwhip pairs direct network connectivity with easy, cloud-based software, so businesses of any size can give customers the choice to "text or call" and handle two-way text conversations at scale.

"ProxyPics provides photos for property inspections much cheaper and about 90 percent faster than lenders and servicers are used to getting them," said Luke Tomaszewski, CEO of ProxyPics, which uses an Uber-esque business model to farm the job of securing photos to individuals living in working in local communities. "ProxyPics lets lenders and servicers go straight to the source to get photographs within minutes, rather than hours or days. The entire process improves, and benefits not only lenders, servicers and borrowers, but also countless independent workers in local communities."

Zipwhip leverages a different, albeit also ubiquitously familiar, tool to modernize and improve the mortgage process. "Most people use texting as a primary method of communication, yet most mortgage lenders fail to provide their customers with a familiar, easy and secure way to text with the individuals who are handling their loans," said Kelly Herman, account executive at Zipwhip. "Zipwhip standardizes texting protocol so that loan officers can stop texting from their personal lines, lenders can start keeping audit trails of conversations, and more borrowers can interact directly with their lenders in a way that feels not only much more familiar, but is also faster and more efficient for them."

NEXT's startup demo presentations will take place on Friday, June 22, 2018 in the Metropolitan Ballroom of Hotel ZaZa in Dallas. NEXT features educational sessions, a total of 11 technology demonstrations, and organized networking events which include a charity benefit cocktail mixer.

Tickets are still available. Attendees may register at: https://www.nextmortgageconference.com/.

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC:

NEXT(TM) Mortgage Events LLC is the creator of NEXT, the first women's mortgage technology conference and expo. NEXT features informational tech-focused talks, a fast-paced tech demonstration showcase, a product-focused exposition hall and well-organized networking events - all in a comfortable environment catering to the accomplished woman executive. NEXT's inaugural event took place January 18-19, 2018 in Dallas.

For more information visit https://www.nextmortgageconference.com/ follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of the only mortgage technology conference for women executives, has announced that startup tech firms ProxyPics and Zipwhip will debut their technology to the mortgage industry at the second biannual NEXT mortgage technology conference, which takes place on June 21-22, 2018 at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas.

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

6th Annual International C.diff. Conference and Health EXPO in Philadelphia PA November 8-9

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- The C Diff Foundation is honored to welcome 20+ leading topic experts joined by Dale Gerding, MD, FACP, FIDSA, Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois and Research Physician at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Mark Wilcox,B Med Sci, BM, BS, MD, FRCPath-, Head of Microbiology and Academic Lead of Pathology at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT), Professor of Medical Microbiology at the University of Leeds, and Lead on Clostridium difficile for Public Health England (PHE).

Dale Gerding, MD, FACP, FIDSA and Mark Wilcox, B Med Sci, BM ,BS, MD, FRCPath- will be this year's Conference Chairs of the upcoming 6th Annual International "C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO," taking place on November 8 and 9, 2018 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dale Gerding, MD, FACP, FIDSA and Mark Wilcox,B Med Sci, BM, BS, MD, FRCPath- join the internationally recognized experts in health care, academic, and industry leaders to discuss the burden of Clostridium difficile infections (C.difficile, C.diff., CDI) Prevention, Treatments, Diagnostics, Research, Clinical Trials, with Microbiome Research, Infection Prevention, Sepsis Prevention, Environmental Safety, Fecal Microbiota Restoration, Antibiotic Stewardship, Scientific Poster Presentations and more.

To learn more about this extraordinary conference, agenda and guest speakers: https://cdifffoundation.org/2018-guest-speakers/

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

All attendees will have the highest levels of peer networking and learning opportunity at the International C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO. The conference program builds in time for face-to-face interaction between attending executives, corporate representatives and industry experts exhibiting in the health expo.

Attendee Barley Chironda, Infection Control Specialist, said about the 2017 conference, "I have attended all of the C Diff Foundation Conferences and I am always in awe at the wealth of new information that is presented at each conference. As an Infection Control Specialist, and a person who deals with Healthcare Infections, I feel this conference allows great knowledge sharing and networking."

With upmost appreciation we thank the following Exhibiting Sponsors for their continued support and partnering with the C Diff Foundation in promoting C. diff. Awareness worldwide:
- Diamond: Synthetic Biologics.
- Gold: Clorox Healthcare, Seres Therapeutics, ROCHE, Rebiotix, Pfizer.
- Silver: Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Ortiz.
- Bronze: Honey Bee Handiworks, Trinity Guardion, Steriliz, Safety Net America, SporeGen.

This conference is supported through an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur US.

Visit https://cdifffoundation.org for more information. Contact Angelo Ortiz for registration, exhibiting/sponsor opportunities, and media partnerships: angelo.ortiz@cdifffoundation.org or Mobile (919) 201-1512.

About The C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established 2012, comprised of 100% volunteering professionals dedicated at supporting public health through education and advocating for C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, environmental safety, and support worldwide. Listen to "C.diff. Spores and More" Tuesday's at 1 p.m. ET (www.cdiffradio.com), sponsored by Clorox Healthcare, providing leading up-to-date information on topics that are in align with their mission.

Follow C Diff Foundation on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Twitter @cdiffFoundation #Cdiff2018

The C Diff Foundation is honored to welcome 20+ leading topic experts joined by Dale Gerding, MD, FACP, FIDSA, Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois and Research Physician at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Mark Wilcox, B Med Sci, BM, BS, MD, FRCPath-, Head of Microbiology and Academic Lead of Pathology at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT).

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

At NRF Protect EPIC’s Kevin Ach and Walter Palmer to Moderate Executive Afternoon Session on Loss Prevention

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC's Kevin Ach, vice president of Risk Assurance and Walter Palmer, practice leader of Integrated Risk Solutions will moderate the Executive Afternoon session on loss prevention at the National Retail Foundation's "NRF Protect" Conference on Monday, June 11 at 12 p.m. at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas, Texas.

Ach and Palmer will moderate the session that will include Captain Chad Fleming of Team Never Quit and Senior Vice President, Chief Security Officer Michael Mason of Verizon Communications.

Specifically designed for senior level loss prevention and asset protection professionals, Executive Afternoon offers interactive discussion, expert insights and takeaways and exclusive peer-to-peer networking. The program considers topics that help keep pace with the rapidly changing expectations and challenges currently facing this profession, and new dependencies on others in the business to effect change.

Click here for additional information on the Executive Afternoon at NRF Protect: https://nrfprotect.nrf.com/session/executive-afternoon

About NRF Protect:

NRF Protect is the largest retail and restaurant loss prevention event in North America. LP professionals gather annually to equip themselves with valuable industry knowledge, techniques and the latest technologies so they can tackle their biggest loss prevention challenges.

With two and half days of educational sessions, networking opportunities and an extensive EXPO Hall, attendees will leave feeling informed and confident in their ability to protect the people, assets and brands they serve.

About Kevin Ach, vice president, risk assurance, EPIC Integrated Risk Solutions:

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, EPIC Integrated Risk Solutions:

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 1,400 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 EPIC's Kevin Ach, vice president of Risk Assurance and Walter Palmer, practice leader of Integrated Risk Solutions will moderate the Executive Afternoon session on loss prevention at the National Retail Foundation's "NRF Protect" Conference.

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

Magnifi Group, Inc. to Host the 5th Annual European Learn-Wise User’s Conference in Frankfurt, Germany

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Magnifi Group will hold its 5th annual Learn-Wise European User's Conference, June 6, 2018 in Frankfurt. The European User's Conference is dedicated to the unique training and compliance needs of European medical device companies.

This year's conference will focus on Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) compliance training solutions. The day-long conference will also address online training solutions and best practices for medical device companies, industry and country-specific compliance courses, networking opportunities with industry peers and custom consultations.

Magnifi Group looks forward to welcoming current and prospective clients and sharing more about the company's new learning management system, Learn-WiseGo. In addition, Magnifi will share best practices from current Learn-WiseGo clients. Attendees will participate in an open forum providing feedback for future system development.

Attendance at this year's conference is expected to be strong with representation from companies located across Europe. Registration is open. Space is limited and therefore reservations are suggested as soon as possible.

The conference will be held at the Roomers Frankfurt Hotel. For more information and to register please visit the 2018 European User's Conference website at: http://www.learn-wise.com/conference/europe/index.html.

About Magnifi Group:
Magnifi Group is a developer of dynamic online training solutions for leading global corporations. The company also hosts live courses for surgeons including the Spine IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons' Course and the Lower Extremity IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons' Course.

The company was founded in 2002 and has offices in San Diego, California and Wiesbaden, Germany. Learn more at: http://www.magnifigroup.com/.

Magnifi Group will hold its 5th annual Learn-Wise European User's Conference, June 6, 2018 in Frankfurt. The European User's Conference is dedicated to the unique training and compliance needs of European medical device companies.

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

Eberhard & Co. at COUTURE-Time Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Eberhard & Co. and Beaugeste Luxury Brands - the Brand's agent and representative in the United States - will participate in the next edition of Couture-Time Las Vegas, the great exhibition hosting the most important luxury watch brands and America's top retail community, in an exclusive and luxurious setting.

On this occasion the Swiss Maison will present the 2018 novelties - a special preview for the U.S. market - and a selection of its iconic collections.

First of all the new Nuvolari Legend that enriches the Tazio Nuvolari Collection dedicated the the greatest car racing myth of all times, the champion Tazio Nuvolari who dominated the decades between 1920 and the late forties, a man who became a legend. The new chronograph seeks to celebrate the sporty essence of this great driver, consecrating him among those who will never be forgotten.

Nuvolari Legend is an automatic timepiece with a steel case, available in two sizes: 39.5 mm and 43 mm in the Grande Taille version. The model is water resistant up to a depth of 30m. and features a black dial with luminescent Arabic numerals, a minutes counter at 12 o'clock, an hours counter at 6 o'clock and a spiral tachometer scale in km/hr in the centre. The movement can be admired through the transparent sapphire crystal base, which is secured by eight screws and customised with name of the model and the historic stylised Alfa Romeo Type 12C in which the great driver obtained many victories. The matching antiqued leather strap enhances the "vintage" look of the new timepiece.

The visitors will also have the possibility to discover the new proposals added to the Scafograf Collection: Scafograf GMT "The Black Sheep" Limited Edition and Scafograf 100. After the success of the Scafograf 300, first presented in 2016 and winner of the "Sports Watch Prize" at the prestigious Geneva Grand Prix d'Horlogerie, followed by last year's GMT version, Eberhard & Co. has chosen to make the "Scafograf" even more captivating and exclusive with a special limited edition, the name of which conveys all the unconventional spirit of the new model: THE BLACK SHEEP.

Dedicated to the gentleman who loves to express his personality and remain ever faithful to his values, with all the determination of one who knows to be different by nature. When being a "black sheep" means having tons of charisma and personality.

The Scafograf GMT "The Black Sheep" will be produced in 500 totally black look specimens animated by an automatic movement with a triple time zone function. Black dominates, starting from the 43mm steel case with its DLC(r) treatment, which provides this model with a decidedly sporting allure. The dial and two-way rotating bezel with ceramic insert and luminescent indices are also in black. The orange of the GMT hand and GMT lettering stand out proudly against the dial.

Eberhard & Co. is now expanding the Scafograf collection also with a more feminine version, a new model dedicated to the sporty, dynamic and sophisticated woman: Scafograf 100, animated by an automatic movement in a 38 mm steel case with a polished, satin finish. Water-resistant to 100 m, the model has a ceramic 3D bezel with s a faceted finish and a relief effect, in a white or chocolate colour matching the two mother-of-pearl dial versions on which luminescent applied markers stand out.

Available with a white or chocolate integrated rubber strap or a steel Chassis(r) bracelet, the Scafograf 100 is being introduced as an unprecedented, all-Female product, dedicated to the strength and multifaceted personality of contemporary women.

Finally Eberhard & Co. will display also some of its most representative collections: among the best-sellers the classic 8 Jours, as well as the Extra-fort, the Chrono 4, the Tazio Nuvolari and the Gilda collection, expressions of the Swiss Maison's constant innovative spirit and sensibility towards man's evolution in his own time.

A journey through the Eberhard & Co. time!
Eberhard & Co. booth Ct304
Encore Las Vegas - May 31 - June 4, 2018.

About Beaugeste Luxury Brands:
BeauGeste was founded in 2015 by Thierry Chaunu to promote sales of diamonds, fine diamond jewelry, watches, and other carefully curated high-end luxury goods to select jewelry retailers, VIP private customers, and watch collectors and connoisseurs.

BeauGeste is inspired by the gesture of the artisans: skilled diamond jewelers, pedigreed watchmakers. It is also a tribute to the Gesture of Giving, a time-honored tradition of offering to loved ones products with a soul, that are designed and manufactured to pass from one generation to the next.
And, as true luxury is honored again, after years of globalized mass luxury, BeauGeste is the natural place where passionate creators can meet their enlightened patrons.

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

Learn more about Eberhard & Co. at: http://www.eberhard-co-watches.ch/en/.

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Eberhard & Co. and Beaugeste Luxury Brands - the Brand's agent and representative in the United States - will participate in the next edition of Couture-Time Las Vegas, the great exhibition hosting the most important luxury watch brands and America's top retail community, in an exclusive and luxurious setting.

Related link: http://www.eberhard-co-watches.ch/en/

Phil Laren of MCT to Speak on MSR Liquidity Challenges Panel Session at MBA National Secondary Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its Director of MSR Services, Phil Laren, will be speaking on a panel at the MBA National Secondary Market Conference & Expo held on May 21 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

The panel will cover the different problems trending with Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) liquidity in today's constantly changing secondary marketing environment, and offer sound business solutions for lenders to more effectively operate during uncertain times.

Session Title:
Managing the Challenges of MSR Liquidity

About the Session:
Regulatory and market events continue to present challenges for the liquidity of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs). In this session, experts discuss the state of the MSR market and opportunities to successfully navigate any changes that lie ahead.

Session Information:
Date: Monday, May 21, 2018
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT
Location: New York Marriott Marquis, SoHo Complex, 7th Floor

Moderator:
* Chis Whalen, Whalen Global Adviser

Speakers:
* Phil Laren, Director, MSR Services, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT)
* Charles Clark, Jr., SVP, Director, Warehouse Finance, EverBank
* Mark S. Garland, Executive Vice President, Analytics, MountainView Financial Solutions
* Seth D. Sprague, CMB, Executive Vice President, Phoenix Capital, Inc.

About MCT Speaker Phil Laren:
Mr. Laren is as a service group leader on MCT's management team, focused on managing and expanding the company's MSR Services. MCT's mortgage servicing software, the Desktop Servicing Model, was created by industry veteran Phil Laren. Mr. Laren has 29 years of experience in capital markets, predominantly in servicing. He is experienced in all aspects of servicing, modeling, pricing, trading, negotiating, hedging, risk analysis, accounting analysis and operations. Mr. Laren is also very experienced in building teams and managing traders and analysts (mostly Ph.Ds and MBAs who speak more Math than English). Mr. Laren holds advanced degrees in statistics and econometrics.

About MCT:
Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully-integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and Dallas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its Director of MSR Services, Phil Laren, will be speaking on a panel at the MBA National Secondary Market Conference & Expo held on May 21 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

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

Mag Instrument, Inc. will Highlight New Products, New Partnerships and continued support of American Manufacturing at 2018 National Hardware Show

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MAG Instrument, Inc. will once again be a major sponsor of the National Hardware Show and demonstrate its commitment to American manufacturing being the Co-Title Sponsor of the "MADE IN USA Pavilion." MAG is committed to making its products in the U.S.A. and educating consumers as to the quality and craftsmanship that separate U.S. products from those made overseas.

A story from USA Today noted that "Over 80 percent of Americans are willing to pay more for MADE in USA Products." Anthony Maglica, founder, owner and president of MAG, noted that on a recent visit to MAG, a California U.S. Congressman indicated that keeping U.S. manufacturing strong was not only an economic issue but is a national security issue.

"If the U.S.A. is going to continue to be great we must make things here," said Maglica. "A country without a manufacturing base is weak and at risk economically and otherwise. Making things here means good paying jobs and people who have money to shop at places like hardware retailers and that keeps the economy strong."

MAG will also be highlighting new MAGLITE(R) branded products and its' continued sponsorship of the non-profit organization the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

"Retailers have done well with our National Breast Cancer Foundation line of logo products that benefit breast cancer support and research and we are introducing a new LED line of products we are confident will prove popular as well," said Scott Field, global vice-president of sales and marketing.

MAG also recently launched new partnerships including an Everyday Carry series of products with Gerber and is currently in negotiations on several other upcoming partnerships.

"We are going to continue to innovate and support our retailers with unique marketing efforts and partnerships that increase sales and margins for our retailers so the MAGLITE brand continues to be the leading flashlight brand in the world," said Field.

You can visit the MAGLITE(R) Booth at the National Hardware Show May 8 - 10, 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Booth #6937.

For more information visit: http://maglite.com/

MAG Instrument, Inc. will once again be a major sponsor of the National Hardware Show and demonstrate its commitment to American manufacturing being the Co-Title Sponsor of the "MADE IN USA Pavilion." MAG is committed to making its products in the U.S.A. and educating consumers as to the quality and craftsmanship that separate U.S. products from those made overseas.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

Mid America Mortgage CEO Jeff Bode to Share eMortgage Insights at Texas MBA and MBA Secondary Conferences

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that its Owner and CEO Jeff Bode will be sharing his expertise on digital mortgage origination and securitization at two upcoming industry conferences.

First, Bode will take the stage as a panelist at the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association's 102nd Annual Convention in San Antonio on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 11 a.m. CDT for a 45-minute session titled, "Digital Mortgage Part II: Digitial Closing Experience."

Bode will offer insight on Mid America's experience as one of the first mortgage lenders to execute full eClosings through its retail and correspondent channels and its consumer-direct platform Click n' Close.

Next, Bode will close out the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Secondary Market Conference in New York on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. EDT as a panelist for the 30-minute Closing General Session on "Securitizing the Digital Mortgage." In addition to executing eClosings, Mid America Mortgage is the leading industry aggregator for eClosed loans and eNotes.

"The fact that Mid America is among the first in the industry to fully embrace eClosings and eNotes is a point of pride for me, and having the TMBA and MBA extend an opportunity to share the lessons Mid America has learned on its path to going completely digital is truly an honor," Bode said. "Mid America has always been committed to driving innovation as a means to strengthen this industry, and I look forward to continuing those efforts through our participation in these important industry events."

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.:

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings eNotes. Click n' Close, the Official Mortgage Provider of NASCAR(R), is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that delivers an eight-minute application process, getting home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://clicknclose.com.

Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join its growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit http://www.midamericacareer.com/.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that its Owner and CEO Jeff Bode will be sharing his expertise on digital mortgage origination and securitization at two upcoming industry conferences. First, Bode will take the stage as a panelist at the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association's 102nd Annual Convention in San Antonio.

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

SecuGen to Feature the Hamster Pro 10 Fingerprint Reader and U10 Sensor at Connect:ID 2018

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to be featuring the newly-released Hamster Pro(TM) 10, an FBI certified and ultra-compact fingerprint reader, and the U10 sensor at the Connect:ID Exhibition.

The Hamster Pro 10 is a sleek, small and high-quality fingerprint reader priced for large scale deployments. The U10 sensor that is inside of the Hamster Pro 10 is just under 13 mm in thickness and can be easily embedded in nearly any type of hardware device, such as ATMs, access control devices, laptops, handhelds, industrial equipment and many other types of products.

SecuGen's new U10 sensor and Hamster Pro 10 fingerprint reader are compatible with SecuGen's free SDKs for Windows, Linux, and Android. The Hamster Pro 10 also works with Windows Hello right out of the box for convenient fingerprint login to Windows 10 computers.

Jeff Brown, VP of Sales and Marketing for SecuGen stated, "We are very excited to release this new product. The Hamster Pro 10 is not only a high quality FAP 10 device but is very attractive in its slim, white case. The U10 sensor is small enough to be embedded in a wide array of devices. Our customers, particularly our OEM customers, have been asking us for a smaller sensor. Our team really came through this time."

Dan Riley, VP of Engineering added, "Our engineering team did a fantastic job with this new sensor and fingerprint reader. They managed to design an optical sensor that may be the smallest in the industry. This was accomplished without sacrificing quality which was no small feat. We are very proud of the result."

"We continue to expand our product line in response to the wishes of our partners," stated Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen. "Our focus is, and has always been, to design and deliver products that can help our partners succeed in the marketplace. No doubt the Hamster Pro 10 and U10 continue this focus."

The Hamster Pro 10 and U10 sensor will be on display in SecuGen's booth # 419 at the Connect:ID exhibition held at the Washington Convention Center from May 1st to May 2nd in Washington, D.C.

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation 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. Known for high quality, ruggedness, and price-performance, SecuGen's products are used across a wide range of industries, market segments and applications around the world including insurance and banking, medical and health care, point of sale, logical and physical access control, mobile devices, AFIS and law enforcement, and national ID and voter ID projects.

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

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, is pleased to be featuring the newly-released Hamster Pro(TM) 10, an FBI certified and ultra-compact fingerprint reader, and the U10 sensor at the Connect:ID Exhibition.

Related link: https://secugen.com/

Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank to be Keynote Speaker at EMRG Media’s Annual 2018 New York Event Planner Expo

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- This year EMRG's Media Event Planner Expo in New York City has been extended to two days of networking and education for those in the event planning industry. The event will kick off on October 2, 2018 with an educational series at the TKP New York Conference Center followed by a day of meeting with exhibitors on October 3 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

Jessica Stewart, vice president of marketing, EMRG Media, says they're thrilled to have Barbara Corcoran, one of the "Sharks" from ABC's hit TV show, "Shark Tank," be this year's keynote speaker. "Corcoran is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country and is sure to motivate and inspire," Stewart says.

Corcoran will speak on October 3. An exclusive book signing and pre-reception is available for "All Access" ticket holders.

The October 2 speaker series will include educational sessions featuring industry leaders and a keynote session led by Colin Cowie, a well-known celebrity event planner and lifestyle guru.

These two days will provide infinite opportunities for event planners to connect with more than 3,000 event planning professionals, exhibitors and corporate decision makers from companies such as Google, Vayner Media, Barclays, Estee Lauder and Facebook.

This year, EMRG also welcomes several new exhibitors such as Visual Comet, Carey Meeting & Event Services, and A La Mode as well as past exhibitors that include SPiN, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, propNspoon, Butter Group and NYC Flower Project.

"We're helping people to build their brand, business and increase sales. We're the premier trade show for the events, marketing and hospitality industry," Stewart says.

For more information about speaker and all access tickets, times and locations, visit: http://www.theeventplannerexpo.com/.

About EMRG Media:
EMRG Media is a premier, full-service marketing, event planning and publishing firm based in Manhattan. Over the last 16 years, it's garnered public acclaim and recognition as an innovative, corporate event marketer with an impressive roster of clients. Its exclusive corporate client base includes names such as JP Morgan Chase, Blue Sky Studios, Barclays, Edelman, Conde Nast Publications, and the Alzheimer's Foundation. Learn more about EMRG at: http://www.EMRGMedia.com/.

This year EMRG's Media Event Planner Expo in New York City has been extended to two days of networking and education for those in the event planning industry. The event will kick off on October 2, 2018 with an educational series at the TKP New York Conference Center followed by a day of meeting with exhibitors on October 3 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

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

EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Present at AESC Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference and Tradeshow

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference & Tradeshow on Wed., April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriot Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Simpson will present on "Update - ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Requirements." A recognized expert in Hydrogen Sulfide safety practices and training, Simpson led the revision effort as the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training Committee's Chairman. Simpson served as Vice-Chairman of the committee from 1994 until his appointment as Chairman in 2015.

Click here to see the full agenda (PDF): http://www.aesc.net/images/Safety_Trucking_Promo.pdf

About the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC):

The Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) is the premier association of the energy service industry. It provides information and assistance to members in many important areas of the industry including management and safety conferences, cooperation with industry organizations, safety and training materials, technology developments, meetings with government officials, safety statistics program and more.

About Chuck Simpson, senior risk control consultant:

Chuck Simpson is a health and safety professional with more than 30 years of experience helping companies develop and implement risk management systems in a variety of industries.

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

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety.

Simpson has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the ASSE, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

About 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 Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference & Tradeshow on Wed., April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriot Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

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

FormFree Selected to Showcase at MBA Technology Solutions Conference and Expo 2018 in Detroit

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Automated verification provider FormFree(R) announced that it has been selected to present at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Technology Solutions Conference & Expo 2018, taking place April 15-18 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

The conference's Technology Showcase sessions will feature live, six-minute demos of the industry's hottest products and newest innovations. FormFree will present the advanced income and employment analytics behind its Passport(TM) all-in-one verification solution during Technology Showcase II, beginning at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 16, in the General Session Room. Chief Technology Officer Brian Francis and Director of Enterprise Architecture Doug Brewer will lead FormFree's demo.

"Passport by FormFree gives lenders a new and better way of verifying borrower income and employment using a combination of direct-source asset data, third-party employment intelligence and advanced analytics," said Brian Francis, Chief Technology Officer for FormFree. "We are honored to give MBA Tech 2018 attendees a sneak peek of this solution, which will enable the trifecta of automated asset, income and employment verification for practically any borrower who is a W-2 employee."

Francis will also join speakers from Tavant Technologies, American Financial Resources and CoreLogic as a panelist in a breakout session titled "Artificial Intelligence: The Promise and the Peril." This panel discussion will explore real-world applications of artificial intelligence in the mortgage industry. The session begins at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, in the Emerging Technologies track room.

FormFree encourages attendees to visit its booth #419 in THE INNOVATION HUB during Sunday's opening reception or during exhibition hours on Monday (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and Tuesday (10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.).

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the leading national trade association for the mortgage industry. The MBA's Technology Solutions Conference & Expo is the premier tradeshow focusing on technology solutions for residential and commercial/multi-family real estate finance professionals. It brings together mortgage lenders and vendors to strategize for the future and learn about the technologies that can help them grow their businesses.

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.

Automated verification provider FormFree(R) announced that it has been selected to present at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Technology Solutions Conference & Expo 2018, taking place April 15-18 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

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

PitBullTax Software Launches PitBullTax University and Announces Its First User Conference

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- PitBullTax, The Leading IRS Tax Resolution Software provider for CPAs, Enrolled Agents and Tax Attorneys received accreditation to be a Continuing Education Provider for tax professionals who are involved in IRS tax resolution and for those who plan to practice in this lucrative specialty. This is yet another milestone in a long history of accomplishments for PitBullTax, and another example of how this company maintains its dominant position in the tax resolution arena.

The first PitBullTax User Conference is scheduled for this May 17, 18 and 19 at the luxurious B Ocean Resort right on the sands of the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beach. The company is offering huge discounts for those who sign up early.

"We have created PitBullTax University for our software users and especially potential users to learn proven winning tax resolution techniques and strategies utilizing our intelligent software platform, and at the same time earn Continuing Education credits," explains Jaime S. Buchwald, CPA and CEO of PitBullTax Software.

"This is what makes PitBullTax University and the User Conference unique and sets it apart from other continuing education events. We actually marry fundamentals with technology to make our users and potential users the most efficient and profitable tax resolution practitioners in the country," added Buchwald.

Through its offices based in Coral Springs, Florida, PitBullTax Software has been consistently updating their IRS resolution software application and practice automation technology with major enhancements to serve the IRS tax resolution niche for over eight years. As a result, it has been able to partner with some of the largest and most prestigious tax associations in the country.

As Jose L. Alfaro, Software Developer and CTO of PitBullTax Software, says: "We will continue to be on the cutting edge of IRS Tax Resolution Technology and practice automation. Our application has become so comprehensive that even our power users don't know how to unleash the true potential of our cloud based platform. Now, with PitBullTax University and the upcoming User Conference our licensees will not only learn practical techniques, but also how to incorporate them and maximize our technology to its fullest capabilities. Even more exciting is that for potential users and those who are just entering the IRS Tax Resolution specialty, they will shave many years off their learning curve and will be able to go back to their offices and take on cases immediately... and with confidence!"

"At the PitBullTax University User Conference attendees will learn how to quickly recognize and evaluate various IRS problem scenarios and have our software diagnose and prescribe the exact workflow required to prepare and present cases to the collection and appeals divisions of the Internal Revenue Service," stated Irina N. Bobrova, MST, EA and COO of PitBullTax Software.

She added, "Attendees will learn how to prepare a Collection Information Statement, learn when each particular form is needed, and master the most important alternatives in resolving IRS problems, such as Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreement, Currently Not Collectible Status, Innocent Spouse and so much more.

"Also, attendees will grasp the techniques of how to effortlessly retrieve IRS Transcripts through their online E-Services account in minutes and have the software prepare concise analytical reports with the appropriate data flowing directly into the resolution forms. Overall, we will teach our users how to make their tax resolution practices more efficient by streamlining their processes, with the end result of saving practitioners' valuable time and making more money!"

PitBullTax University will also be offering online webinars and self-study courses in various topics in the IRS Tax Resolution specialty. PitBullTax Software and PitBullTax University is now a fully vertically integrated company combining education with actual hands-on technology skills.

Learn more about event at: http://university.pitbulltax.com/

About PitBullTax Software:

PitBullTax Software has licensees in all 50 states that rely daily on their Software to prepare and automate their IRS Tax Resolution Practices. Innovation, efficiency, and making its licensees more profitable are the cornerstones of the company's philosophy. Learn more: https://www.pitbulltax.com/.

PitBullTax, The Leading IRS Tax Resolution Software provider for CPAs, Enrolled Agents and Tax Attorneys received accreditation to be a Continuing Education Provider for tax professionals who are involved in IRS tax resolution and for those who plan to practice in this lucrative specialty. This is yet another milestone in a long history of accomplishments for PitBullTax, and another example of how this company maintains its dominant position in the tax resolution arena.

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

FormFree Returns as Sponsor of Ellie Mae Experience 2018

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- For the second year, automated verification provider FormFree(R) will sponsor Ellie Mae's (NYSE: ELLI) annual user conference. Ellie Mae Experience 2018 takes place March 19-21 at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas.

Each year, Ellie Mae Experience brings together thousands of mortgage leaders to discuss the latest industry strategies, share best practices and receive hands-on training while experiencing first-hand the next generation of digital mortgage solutions that will shape the industry.

FormFree will host the event's welcome reception as one of five stops on a "wine tasting tour" of the conference exhibit hall. FormFree will also sponsor a device charging station to help conference attendees stay connected throughout the event.

"Ellie Mae Experience is one of the industry's best events for bringing together lenders and technology providers to advance mortgage efficiency and innovation," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "We are delighted to once again support this conference with our sponsorship, and we look forward to seeing new and familiar faces at booth 100."

FormFree's AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service enables borrowers to demonstrate their ability to repay loans by sharing financial data directly with lenders instead of mailing, faxing or emailing traditional asset account statements. The standardized format of AccountChek's digital Asset Report reduces loan processing and underwriting times and allows lenders to close loans days faster.

Lenders who use AccountChek and submit their casefiles for validation through Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter(R) (DU(R)) automated underwriting system receive freedom from representations and warrants for the validated components of the loan.

AccountChek is also now in pilot for Single Source Validation, which is an enhancement to Fannie Mae's DU validation service that will let lenders obtain asset, income and employment validation from one automated report from AccountChek.

To learn more about AccountChek and other FormFree products, visit booth 100 at the Wynn Las Vegas.

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.

#FormFree @EllieMaeInc #EllieMaeExperience

For the second year, automated verification provider FormFree will sponsor Ellie Mae's (NYSE:ELLI) annual user conference. Ellie Mae Experience 2018 takes place March 19-21 at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas. Each year, Ellie Mae Experience brings together thousands of mortgage leaders to discuss the latest industry strategies, share best practices and receive hands-on training.

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

Suzannah Gill of EPIC to Present on Millennial Brokers at Employee Benefit Adviser’s Workplace Benefits

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill will present at the Employee Benefit Adviser's Workplace Benefits Renaissance on March 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

Gill will present on a panel on "How Millennial Brokers are Reshaping the Business" alongside John Sbrocco, healthcare strategist and principal at Questige. The panel will be moderated by Employee Benefit Adviser's Editor-in-Chief and Conference Chair Elizabeth Galentine.

Workplace Benefits Renaissance provides attendees the opportunity to learn the latest trends and proven strategies from a peer-led program that includes some of the industry's top producers. Attendees will also make new connections with a valuable network and bring back innovative, actionable ideas that can be applied to their own practice. The event leverages its vast networks and expertise of Employee Benefit Adviser, Employee Benefit News and the Workplace Benefits Association, to bring an unparalleled learning opportunity.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://www.employeebenefitadviser.com/conference/renaissance-2018/agenda

About Suzannah Gill, benefits strategy consultant:

As part of EPIC's employee benefits consulting team in Atlanta, benefits strategy consultant Suzannah Gill brings a broad spectrum of experience to EPIC. She was previously a senior associate and benefits consultant for a large Atlanta benefits consulting firm with a focus on strategic management and business development. Prior to that, Gill provided strategic benefits expertise to her clients as an ERISA attorney at a prominent Atlanta law firm, representing clients in both Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation matters.

Gill is a responsive and results-oriented benefits advisor, helping her clients understand and navigate the complexities of employee benefits, so they can focus on managing and growing their businesses. Additionally, her skill set further expands EPIC's legal expertise in employee benefits.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with Marketing Certification, highest honor, from Georgia Tech and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law.

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 ('EPIC'), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill will present at the Employee Benefit Adviser's Workplace Benefits Renaissance on March 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

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

Pavaso Leads Charity Effort Benefitting Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas at NEXT Mortgage Conference

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that Pavaso, a mortgage industry leader in eClosing and consumer management technology solutions, led a charity effort that raised over $2,200 for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas, at NEXT, the mortgage industry's only technology-centric conference for women executives.

This fundraising event took place on January 18, 2018 during the post-session networking party at NEXT's inaugural conference, which hosted nearly 200 women executives in mortgage lending.

Pavaso was the premier sponsor of the charity activity. Other participating companies included WeGoLook, an online platform for ordering on-site inspections; LoanScorecard, a provider of automated underwriting and loan pricing solutions; SimpleNexus, provider of mobile solutions that bring together mortgage loan originators, real estate professionals, and mortgage customers; Docutech, a provider of document, compliance and eClose technology for mortgage, home equity and consumer lending; and BombBomb, provider of an easy-to-use, low cost, video email system.

"We were extremely excited to participate in and sponsor such an impactful charitable organization, whose mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold," said Nancy Pratt, Vice President of Partner Relations and Government Affairs at Pavaso. "It was an honor to help support, empower, and motivate these young girls to strive towards their goals and pursue the career of their dreams."

"One of NEXT's defining qualities is the meaningful experience we deliver - involving a charity activity is part of that," said Molly Dowdy, co-founder of NEXT. "We're so happy to have provided our attendees with the opportunity meet other accomplished mortgage executives while giving back."

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC:

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC is the creator of NEXT, the first bi-annual women's mortgage technology conference and expo. NEXT features informational tech-focused talks, a fast-paced tech demonstration showcase, a product-focused exposition hall and well-organized networking events - all in a comfortable environment catering to the accomplished woman executive. NEXT's inaugural event took place January 18-19, 2018 at the InterContinental Dallas. The second event will take place in June 2018.

For more information visit https://www.nextmortgageconference.com/, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

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*Web Photo Caption: Pictured: Aaron McKinley, Senior Business Development Manager at Pavaso, at Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC ('NEXT'), a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that Pavaso, a mortgage industry leader in eClosing and consumer management technology solutions, led a charity effort that raised over $2,200 for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas, at NEXT, the mortgage industry's only technology-centric conference for women executives.

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

Leading experts select Tucson to host education summit

TUCSON, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Institute for Teacher Education invites educators to a 2-day summit on Classroom Management and Student Engagement & Motivation at The Radisson Suites Tucson March 2-3, 2018. Through research-based tools and strategies, educators will be equipped to calm the classroom and motivate the unmotivated learner.

Former Teacher of the Year and Smithsonian Educator, Eric Combs and Executive Director Patti Davenport will work directly with participants to provide two full days of engaging professional development. Registration includes a research-based training manual for each session and an opportunity to earn up to six graduate credits.

Instructors for the Institute for Teacher Education are nationally certified and have served schools and districts throughout the United States and Canada for over a decade with remarkable results.

Schools have reported significant reductions in referrals, bullying, and other behavioral issues, and increases in student achievement, parental involvement and teacher job satisfaction.

School superintendent Philip Deardorf stated, "This has been the best training we have ever seen in our district. Seeing the engaged teachers (even the ones who normally sit at the back of the room) is phenomenal!"

The Institute for Teacher Education exists to support teachers in the classroom with proven strategies they can use immediately to improve school culture and increase student achievement in Arizona.

Registration for one or both days is available at: http://www.instituteforteachereducation.org/.

Contact:
For more information about this event, please contact:
Patti Davenport
Patti@equippingeducators.org
208-818-0902

The Institute for Teacher Education invites educators to a 2-day summit on Classroom Management and Student Engagement & Motivation at The Radisson Suites Tucson March 2-3, 2018. Through research-based tools and strategies, educators will be equipped to calm the classroom and motivate the unmotivated learner.

Neurotech Reports Announces 2018 Investment and Management Conference for Bioelectronic Medicine

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of Neurotech Business Report newsletter, today announced the launch of the Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, the first investment and management conference for the bioelectronic medicine industry. The inaugural event will take place on March 22, 2018 at the Millennium Broadway Times Square in New York, N.Y.

Featured speakers include Gene Civillico, Ph.D., the Program Manager for the National Institute of Health's SPARC program. Also presenting is Eric Van Gieson, Ph.D., Program Manager at DARPA's Biological Technologies Office, which oversees the ElectRx program. These two U.S. government programs have funded much of the early research into bioelectronic medicine.

Sessions will cover a range of technologies and indications for bioelectronic medicine, including applications in cardiovascular medicine, inflammation, gastrointestinal disorders, and many other clinical specialties. Attendees will hear from some of the leading researchers and entrepreneurs developing clinically and commercially promising products such as implanted vagus nerve stimulation systems to treat hypertension, and surface stimulation devices to treat a range of disorders.

Several early-stage and emerging bioelectronic medicine firms will be presenting at the conference. These include NeuSpera Medical, which is developing a unique mid-field power technology that uses the body as a waveguide to power bioelectronic devices. Also presenting is Axion Biosystems, a manufacturer of multi-well microelectronic electrode arrays, and Neuroelectrics, a Spanish firm that manufactures noninvasive stimulation and recording devices.

The conference is co-sponsored by the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. Imran Eba of Action Potential Venture Capital, GSK's venture arm in bioelectronic medicine, will serve as a moderator. The event takes place in the same venue and one day prior to the Future Leaders Conference, which is produced and organized by BioCentury, a global leader in business intelligence for the biopharma industry. BioCentury is pleased to serve as a marketing partner of the Bioelectronic Medicine Forum.

"Bioelectronic medicine represents one of the fastest growing segments of the life sciences industry. Participants at the 2018 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum will have an opportunity to help shape the future of this exciting field," said James Cavuoto, editor and Publisher of Neurotech Business Report.

For more information, contact James Cavuoto at 415-546-1259 or visit http://www.neurotechreports.com/pages/bioelectronic-medicine-forum.html .

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Neurotech Reports, the publisher of Neurotech Business Report newsletter, today announced the launch of the Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, the first investment and management conference for the bioelectronic medicine industry. The inaugural event will take place on March 22, 2018 at the Millennium Broadway Times Square in New York, N.Y.

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

Music Expo comes back to Miami, March 24 – Now in 4 major U.S. cities

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Music Expo, the conference to inspire music makers, announced today its second Miami edition to be held March 24, 2018 at SAE Institute. Hosted in association with Sound On Sound Magazine, the all-day conference will feature production and mixing workshops, music business panels, product demos as well as a beat battle.

Early bird tickets are available until January 31 at https://musicexpo.co/tickets

"We are truly pleased to welcome back Music Expo for a second time to the Miami music community," says Frank Socorro, Career Services Representative at SAE Institute Miami. "This year, there will be in-studio sessions led by some of the speakers that will surely draw any aspiring producers to attend."

Confirmed speakers include:
* Gary Noble, Grammy-Award Mix Engineer & Producer (Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Nas, Amy Winehouse)
* Lu Diaz, Mixing Engineer & Producer (DJ Khaled, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee)
* Derek Garcia, Producer & Mixing Engineer (DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Jamie Foxx)
* Maria Elisa Ayerbe, Recording, Mixing and Post Production Audio Engineer (Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, JLo)
* Guillo Lefeld, Music Producer & Audio Engineer
* James Joubran, Musical Producer
* ill Factor, Producer (Matisyahu, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Rowland, Jason Derulo)
* Natalia Ramirez, Vocal Engineer (Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez)
* Felipe Tichauer, Mastering Engineer (Christina Aguilera, Mew, Rod Stewart, CEU)
* Richard Diaz, Producer & Mixing Engineer.

In addition to Miami, Music Expo will celebrate its fifth year anniversary at SAE Expression College in San Francisco, November 10, and will come back to Boston in June.

In 2018, Music Expo will continue to grow with an additional event in Nashville and the launch of Music Expo Masterclasses, a series of in-studio music production workshops with award-winning producers.

Last year, Music Expo became a community of 3,000 artists, musicians, producers and DJs. The attendees' profile is 24 percent women, 67 percent professionals and 60 percent millennials.

"Our collaboration with Music Expo will continue this year. We are not surprised to see the community growing across the U.S.," says Nick Humbert, International Business Development Manager for Sound On Sound. "Music Expo is becoming the event for end-users to connect in real life with both professionals and manufacturers."

If you are an Exhibitor or Sponsor and see an opportunity to showcase your musical brand or product, Music Expo wants to hear from you. Contact us now at info@offtheone.com or +1 213-973-3534.

"We are a platform to facilitate dialog between music makers through events, social, competition and now in-studio masterclasses to anyone - from professional to aspiring - interested in the art of making music. While we grow, we are making our best efforts to keep the easygoing vibe that our attendees love," says Loïc Maestracci, Founder and Executive producer of Music Expo.

About Music Expo:
Held in San Francisco, Miami, Boston and coming this year to Nashville, Music Expo is a series of annual events full of educational sessions, studio sessions, discussion and product demos bringing musicians, engineers, technophiles and tastemakers together. Its mission is to inspire to make music.

You can keep up with Music Expo on social at:
Facebook - https://facebook.com/musicexposf/
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/musicexposf
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musicexposf

Learn more at: https://musicexpo.co/.

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Media Contact:
Loic Maestracci
info@offtheone.com
+1 213-973-3534

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Music Expo, the conference to inspire music makers, announced today its second Miami edition to be held March 24, 2018 at SAE Institute. Hosted in association with Sound On Sound Magazine, the all-day conference will feature production and mixing workshops, music business panels, product demos as well as a beat battle.

Related link: https://musicexpo.co

Hak’s Presents Full Product Line and Talks Innovation at Winter Fancy Foods

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Hak's, a leading manufacturer of clean ingredient sauces, condiments, and prepared foods looks forward to showcasing its full product line at the Winter Fancy Foods show, Booth #6406, from January 21 - 23 in San Francisco. Hak's products feature a unique combination: They're all designed by celebrity chef and founder Sharone Hakman, while offering great taste AND clean ingredients. The company's motto is "Chef Inspired, Convenience Without Compromise," and that is the cornerstone of everything Hak's does.

The company began in 2011 after Sharone left his successful career in finance and created his signature chipotle bourbon BBQ sauce. Since then, the company's product line has grown to four additional flavors of BBQ sauce, six varieties of one pot cooking sauces, and eight shelf stable salad dressings. These products are available at thousands of stores around the country. A new refrigerated line of single serve salad dressings hits stores in May, expanding the company's presence to the refrigerated section. Hak's will be sampling the new refrigerated dressings at Winter Fancy Foods, at booth #6306.

In addition to growth of the existing lines, 2018 promises to be a year of continued product development for the brand. "Customers are demanding a wide variety of clean ingredient, high quality offerings that don't sacrifice taste. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of choices to meet that need, and this year we'll be launching several new products, including prepared meat offerings. Stay tuned for more innovation from Hak's!" Sharone commented.

Hak's invites everyone to visit booth #6306 at Winter Fancy Foods to taste samples and learn about the brand's products. The products will also be displayed in the What's Hot showcase. The company recently released a video that tells its story, which can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/BjSEQjz4buU.

About Hak's:
Originally a financial advisor, Sharone Hakman left his career to launch Hak's and pursue his passion in the culinary world. He successfully appeared on the first season of FOX Network's MasterChef: a reality cooking show which sought to find America's most promising amateur chef. He tested his creation; feeding bbq sauce-smothered steak to 500 Marines at Camp Pendleton, and satisfying America's road warriors with gourmet bbq burgers during a truck stop challenge.

When TV's toughest food critics and chefs were blown away, with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay calling Hak's "the most delicious BBQ Sauce EVER made...." Sharone knew it was time to share. Hak's has since grown into a global brand consisting of BBQ sauces, cooking sauces and salad dressings.

Hak's is surpassing its competition with unique flavor profiles, clean ingredients and an elevated style. Growing quickly in just a few short years, Hak's products are now available in over 12,000 stores across the United States, including Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and many more.

The company is also currently expanding into food service.

You can learn more at http://haks.com/, on Facebook (@eathaks), and on Instagram (@eathaks).

A short company video may be viewed here (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/BjSEQjz4buU

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Sameer Shah
sameer@haks.com

Hak's, a leading manufacturer of clean ingredient sauces, condiments, and prepared foods looks forward to showcasing its full product line at the Winter Fancy Foods show, Booth #6406, from January 21 - 23 in San Francisco. Hak's products feature a unique combination: They're all designed by celebrity chef and founder Sharone Hakman, while offering great taste AND clean ingredients.

Related link: http://haks.com/

Mortgage Capital Trading COO Phil Rasori Scheduled to Speak at the Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will be speaking on a panel session at the MBA's 2018 Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 being held at the Ritz-Carlton in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Session Title:
FINRA 4210: Developing Strategies and Finding Opportunities

About the Session:
The deadline for implementation of new FINRA margin requirements on mortgage bankers is fast approaching. And while there are numerous operational and legal hurdles to ensuring compliance, there also exist opportunities to improve efficiency and cash flow. In this session, participants can explore how the new margin rules will interact with their pipeline and MSR hedging strategies, as well as develop innovative responses to the rules that also improve their bottom line.

Time:
Wednesday, January 24
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location:
Talbot Ballroom D
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Speakers:
Philip Rasori
COO and Principal
Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT).

Phil Rasori is the Chief Operating Officer and a Principal at Mortgage Capital Trading. Mr. Rasori has over fifteen years of experience in capital markets operations serving lenders in the residential mortgage banking industry. At MCT, he manages the company's day-to-day operations and a team of over 100 employees dedicated to providing hands on support and coaching to clients. Mr. Rasori is the principal architect and developer of MCT live, MCT's online capital markets platform which has been recognized as Mortgage Technology's Release of the Year and one of Housing Wire's Top 100 technology platforms.

Al Qureshi
Managing Director, Analytics
Incenter, LLC

Al Qureshi as Incenter's Managing Director of Analytics, Al Qureshi leads our MSR, securities and whole loan analytics and risk management platform. Al has broad and deep technical expertise including the design of sophisticated valuation, hedging and risk modeling to support client risk management and compliance objectives, capital commitment and enhanced economic outcomes. Al brings almost 20 years of experience in mortgage and capital markets to the Incenter senior management team. Immediately prior to joining the company he served as Head of Mortgage Servicing Hedging and Hedging Analytics at U.S. Bank. He has also held MSR, Analytic Hedging appointments at JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, and Diamondback Capital.

An archived webinar on MCT's along with additional information on MCT's website breaks down what the FINRA 4210 mark to market rule means for lenders. Visit: https://mct-trading.com/what-finra-4210-mark-to-market-rule-means-for-lenders/. The company will be holding meetings with interested companies at the conference. Contact MCT to arrange a discussion time at (619) 543-5111.

About MCT:
Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully-integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and Dallas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will be speaking on a panel session at the MBA's 2018 Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 being held at the Ritz-Carlton in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

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