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Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman announces early 2018 events and appearances

VERO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman announces that he will be appearing in early 2018 on The Roberts and Lowe CEO Entrepreneur Cruise, Bob Harrison's Hawaii Increase Event, Natasha Senkovich's Intuition to Raise your income Global Summit and The Business Excellence Summit hosted by Kay Sanders. Weisman will also be appearing at a series of private engagements ranging from Atlanta to Miami in the first quarter of 2018.

The Roberts and Lowe CEO Entrepreneur Cruise 2018 sails on January 28, 2018 to February 1, 2018. Five Days, four nights and 2 ports. Nassau and Freeport Bahamas. This event features Rollan Roberts, Peter Lowe, Karl Gibbons, Carl Gould, Tom Feltenstein, Brett Bruen, Ken Waningu and many others. To book your cabin visit: http://ceocruise.com/.

Bob Harrison's Hawaii Increase Event is happening March 6 to March 9, 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Maui. Loren will be joining event speakers including Bob Harrison, John Bevere, Tim Storey, Mike Rovner and many others. More information at: http://increase.org/increase-events/hawaii.

Natasha Senkovich's "Intuition to Raise your Income Global Summit" is an online 21-day global summit featuring top spiritual teachers and intuitive entrepreneurs. More at: http://www.intuitiontoraiseincome.com/mediakit/.

The Business Excellence Summit 2018 hosted by Kay Sanders launches March 5, 2018. Loren is presenting alongside Katherine Dean, Cindy Holbrook, Nicole Holland, Marc Mawhinney and a number of others. More about this event at: http://businessexcellencesummit.com/.

"In my talks, I share the branding approach focused on the strategy, the content and the connection over just the look and the feel. It is the content that makes the connection and continues to keep people connected," Loren Weisman says.

"There is much more to branding that a logo, color and type set. Effective branding comes down to creating a sense of comfort, recognition, and trust in your engagement, your message, and your products. It is more about the content and message than the logo and the colors."

About Loren Weisman:
Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman aligns, defines and designs individualized branding, marketing and content planning for start-up and established businesses. Loren is also the host of iHeartRadio's "Wait What Really OK" Branding and Business Podcast.

Weisman covers marketing and branding across multiple industries, disciplines and can work with both national, local and hyper-local brands and start-ups. He has been widely interviewed, appeared at numerous trade shows and conferences, hosted a wide variety of marketing and branding podcasts, as well as authored numerous books including "Music Business for Dummies" (Wiley & Sons) and "The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business" (Greenleaf Book Group).

As a keynote speaker Loren Weisman delivers down to earth talks, fun presentations and humorous lectures with an audience to create engagement and enjoyment while sharing experience, knowledge and direction for those in the mailroom to the boardroom and everywhere in between -- always keeping a rooted focus on the fundamental ideas of organizing, developing and sequencing for conversions.

To find out more about Loren's talk titles and services or to book Loren for your next event, visit https://lorenweisman.com/.

Twitter: @lorenweisman @bizbattleground

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/7WerxuzkbEU

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Multi-Industry Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman announces that he will be appearing in early 2018 on The Roberts and Lowe CEO Entrepreneur Cruise, Bob Harrison's Hawaii Increase Event, Natasha Senkovich's Intuition to Raise your income Global Summit and The Business Excellence Summit hosted by Kay Sanders. Weisman will also be appearing at a series of private engagements ranging from Atlanta to Miami in the first quarter of 2018.

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

Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo is a free event at the Port St Lucie Civic Center

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Treasure Coast Opportunity Network today announced that the 2018 Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo will be open Saturday Jan. 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend for all businesses, and all ages, at The Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Presented by My Living Magazine and hosted by The Von Ohlen Team, The Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo is the definitive collection and collaboration of a trade expo, real estate expo, home expo and networking event all in one.

"This event serves as a benchmark for residents, snowbirds, and professionals that are looking into buying, selling, planning, negotiating and connecting people to businesses - and businesses to people - across the Treasure Coast of Florida," says Dominic DiGorgio, Executive Producer and Co-Founder.

The free, one-day expo offers invaluable insights and exclusive networking opportunities with an array of informative, presentations, workshops and seminars from local and national industry experts.

The Von Ohlen Team's Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo is being presented by My Living Magazines and sponsored by Dignity Memorial Aycock Funeral Homes, Colorado Pawn & Jewelry, Sound Insights, The Traveled Chef, Two Men and a Truck, St James Christian Academy, Dad the Mom, Stone Photography & Film, Loren Weisman, and IntelAgent.

If you live on the Treasure Coast, do business on the Treasure Coast, are looking to connect, network and engage with more clients, customers and colleagues on the Treasure Coast or just looking to see what the Treasure Coast has to offer, this is the event for you!

SUMMARY:

Where: Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Plaza, Port St Lucie, FL, 34952.

Cost: Open to the Public and free to attend.

When: Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on The Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo 2018 or to become an exhibitor at the event: Email tctradeexpo@gmail.com or visit https://www.realestateandhomeexpo.com/ today.

About The TCOppNetwork:
The Treasure Coast Opportunity Network (TCOppNetwork) sets the stage for every event to result in the most engaging, networking, connecting, converting and sustaining experience possible. For more information and to join for free, visit: http://tcoppnetwork.com/.

The Treasure Coast Opportunity Network today announced that the 2018 Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo will be open Saturday Jan. 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend for all businesses, and all ages, at The Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Related link: http://tcoppnetwork.com/

SecuGen to Unveil New Hamster Pro 10 Ultra-Slim Fingerprint Reader and U10 Sensor at CES 2018

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SecuGen is pleased to announce the unveiling of the soon to be released Hamster Pro(TM) 10 fingerprint reader. The Hamster Pro(TM) 10 is the smallest and lowest priced fingerprint in SecuGen's growing line of high quality fingerprint products.

The Hamster Pro 10 is a Mobile ID FAP 10, FBI Certified fingerprint reader that is compatible with SecuGen's free SDKs. This ultra-slim, sleek unit fits perfectly anywhere to secure your desktop, laptop, and even your Android cell phone. Developers will want to add Hamster Pro 10 compatibility to their software to enable affordable fingerprint biometric security for all users.

The Hamster Pro 10 is powered by SecuGen's U10 optical sensor. The U10 is among the smallest, high image quality optical fingerprint sensors on the market today with a thickness of just over 13 millimeters.

"With the Hamster Pro 10, our team has taken SecuGen's optical fingerprint technology and scaled it down to a tiny sensor while retaining its renowned image quality," said Dan Riley, SecuGen's VP of Engineering. "The almost unbelievably small U10 sensor inside is a remarkable feat of engineering. This is what our developer partners have been asking for, and we have delivered."

Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen added, "As always, we are relentless in our pursuit of higher quality and better products at increasingly lower price points. Our team has done it again, and our partners are giving us amazing feedback, including a major manufacturer for a laptop design that incorporates the U10 sensor. We are very proud of these new products."

The Hamster Pro 10 and U10 are scheduled for release in early Q2 of 2018. Both products will be on display at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 9 through 12, 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in booth #21767 of South Hall.

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. 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 Corporation is pleased to announce the unveiling of the soon to be released Hamster Pro 10 fingerprint reader. The Hamster Pro 10 is the smallest and lowest priced fingerprint in SecuGen's growing line of high quality fingerprint products.

Related link: http://secugen.com/

MostFit to Feature the Core Hammer and SYN Rings at the NSCA Coaches Conference

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On January 3-5, 2018, MostFit will come together with strength and conditioning coaches from across the nation at the NSCA Coaches Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

"We are looking forward to being part of this innovative industry event, and sharing our products and education with coaches and athletic trainers from all over the country," says MostFit Owner, Andrew Gavigan.

Andrew and his team of trainers will be demonstrating exercises and movements with the Core Hammer and SYN Rings focused on increasing performance and movement among athletes, and building better teams.

During Trade Show hours, attendees will receive 15-percent off plus free shipping on all MostFit products.

MostFit products include:

The MostFit Core Hammer is a first of its kind, finally making sledgehammer workouts possible without the tire. The Core Hammer is designed just like a sledgehammer, but the head is round and composed of solid urethane, providing the right amount of rebound so the user can establish a rhythm that exactly mimics traditional sledgehammer swings. This means that sledgehammer workouts can now be done anywhere - in a park, gym, Crossfit box, or at home - and multiple users can workout together in small spaces with the Core Hammer, which fits in nicely with MostFit's mantra of helping the user be the "Most Fit" they can be - anywhere, any time.

The MostFit SYN Rings allow the user to suspend weight plates or kettlebells from an Olympic weightlifting bar creating instability; forcing the user to engage more core and stability muscles and increase overall strength. The rings allow the weight plates to move in all directions, including forward, back, side-to-side, up-and-down and in circular motions. Portable and easy to store, the SYN Rings can go with you anywhere, fit in a drawer or small spot on the functional training zone floor.

About MostFit:

Founded by Andrew Gavigan in 2011, MostFit LLC provides unique, effective and efficient products to the fitness community to make optimum performance more accessible. MostFit firmly believes that accessibility is the key component to success for athletes and fitness enthusiasts at all levels. To that end, MostFit strives to make all aspects of fitness enjoyable and approachable, empowering individuals to be the "most fit" they can be.

More information: https://most-fit.com/.

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On January 3-5, 2018, MostFit will come together with strength and conditioning coaches from across the nation at the NSCA Coaches Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founder Andrew Gavigan and his team of trainers will be demonstrating exercises and movements with the Core Hammer and SYN Rings focused on increasing performance and movement among athletes, and building better teams.

Related link: https://most-fit.com/

‘The Property Man’ Bob Massi to Speak on HECM for Purchase Loan Program During Special Session at ReverseVision UserCon 2018

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced that legal analyst and cable news mainstay Bob "The Property Man" Massi will address attendees of RV UserCon 2018 in a session focused on the HECM for Purchase loan program.

Massi's presentation, part of ReverseVision's third annual user conference held February 6-8 at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa in San Diego, will provide attendees with a brief overview of the often-misunderstood HECM for Purchase loan program and deliver guidance on how to market this unique product to the qualified borrowers who stand to benefit from it. Following his opening address, Massi will moderate a panel discussion in which seasoned HECM for Purchase originators will share their personal experiences, success stories and actionable tips for building a successful HECM for Purchase business.

HECM for Purchase is an FHA-insured program through which qualified borrowers can use the equity from the sale of a previous residence to buy their next primary home and take out a HECM loan with no required monthly principal-and-interest payment.

"Over the course of three seasons hosting 'The Property Man' on Fox Business Network, I've had the opportunity to interview dozens of mortgage experts and homeowners about their experiences - both good and bad - with reverse mortgages," said Massi. "Today's HECM for Purchase is a revolutionary loan program that is altogether different from reverse mortgages of the past. I look forward to sharing my unique perspective on why this loan product should be available to more people and how to go about getting the word out."

"Millions of consumers around the country trust Bob Massi for his expert analysis of legal issues, housing trends, political issues and more. Mr. Massi has been delivering on-the-ground coverage of real estate news since the days of the financial crisis, and we couldn't be more pleased to enhance our conference programming with his unique perspective on the HECM for Purchase program," said ReverseVision Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel.

A high-profile legal analyst with more than three decades of courtroom experience and 20 years in cable news, Massi's weekly television show "The Property Man" (Fridays at 8:30 pm ET on Fox Business Network) provides viewers with invaluable insight and expertise on the trends of a constantly shifting real estate market. Massi also appears on the "Fox & Friends" morning news show every Thursday covering real-time legal and real estate issues and hosts the weekly "Inside the Law" segment on KVVU-TV in Las Vegas. He is the author of "People Get Screwed All the Time: Protecting Yourself from Scams, Fraud, Identity Theft, Fine Print and More" and runs his own law firm, Massi & Massi, in Nevada.

Early-bird registration:

Early-bird registration for RV UserCon 2018 ends November 15. To apply for corporate sponsorship or speaking opportunities, contact: connect@reversevision.com.

About ReverseVision:

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading provider of technology and training for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) origination. With nearly 10,000 active users, ReverseVision technology is used by 10 of the top-ten reverse mortgage lenders and supports more HECM transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite also includes HECM sales and education tools and a dedicated professional services team. ReverseVision partners with some of the finest and fastest-growing banks, credit unions and lending organizations in the United States to provide its HECM technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

A 2017 HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision has also been recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM) listing. ReverseVision's annual user conference, the only event of its kind in the industry, brings together more than 200 lenders, vendors and educators each year to advance HECM lending. The company continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements aimed at boosting users' HECM volume, workflow efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

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

ReverseVision, Inc., the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced that legal analyst and cable news mainstay Bob "The Property Man" Massi will address attendees of RV UserCon 2018 in a session focused on the HECM for Purchase loan program.

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

ReverseVision Announces STRATMOR Group’s Jim Cameron as UserCon 2018 Day One Special Session Guest Speaker

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced that STRATMOR Group Senior Partner Jim Cameron will be the Day 1 Special Session guest speaker for its third annual user conference. The ReverseVision UserCon 2018 will be held February 6-8, 2018, at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa on San Diego's Shelter Island.

A STRATMOR Group senior partner since 1999, Cameron has been engaged in the mortgage industry for over three decades. Serving more than 250 companies, STRATMOR Group is a mortgage industry advisory firm delivering data-driven consultative services for lender CEOs and senior executives on growth and profitability improvements, risk reduction or positioning for acquisition or sale.

Cameron's presentation at UserCon 2018 will explore the HECM as an element of a Generational Lending(TM) strategy, including actionable data and insights to guide mortgage lenders in the formulation of business strategies and operational best practices for a successful HECM lending unit.

"Lenders that want to commence or improve their performance in HECM lending will gain valuable insights from data related to the product's regulatory repositioning, volume and demand, productivity, profitability and marketing," said Jim Cameron. "Data-driven mortgage lending consulting is what we do at STRATMOR Group, so I am eager to interact with ReverseVision customers and other businesses that are interested in learning more about the opportunities presented by reverse mortgage lending."

UserCon 2018 will deliver three days of educational programming, evidence-based sales training, software demonstrations, networking and vendor exhibits designed for users of ReverseVision technology who are new to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, as well as practiced HECM loan originators and operations personnel:
* The conference will commence on Tuesday, February 6, with the premiere of ReverseVision's Generational Lending(TM) session, an interative introduction to HECM lending designed for industry newcomers. A cocktail welcome reception for all attendees will follow at 6 p.m.
* Wednesday's programming will include expert-led sessions for loan originators, in-depth learning opportunities with ReverseVision's technology and wholesale partners and special session address by STRATMOR Group's Jim Cameron. The evening will close with an island-themed networking party featuring food, drinks and entertainment.
* Thursday's sessions will equip HECM lenders with the tactics they need to succeed - and even gain competitive edge - in the midst of widescale industry changes.

"We are honored to have Jim Cameron as a special session speaker since UserCon 2018 is primarily about delivering unique, worthwhile and practical guidance for lenders that want to create highly-efficient and productive HECM operations by leveraging a Generational Lending business strategy coupled with ReverseVision product solutions," said ReverseVision Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel. "STRATMOR Group has a reputation for getting to the heart of the matter with relevant data and innovative insights, which will benefit UserCon 2018 attendees in optimizing their investment in ReverseVision technology."

ReverseVision's flagship loan origination system (LOS), RV Exchange (RVX), is used by each of the top-ten HECM lenders. In addition to RVX, the company offers customized client services through RV Pro Services (RVPS); proprietary data insights and web-based sales and marketing tools through RV Sales Accelerator (RVSA); and live and online training courses through RV University (RVU).

Early-bird registration at https://www.reversevision.com/usercon2018 is available through November 15. For corporate sponsorship or speaking opportunities, contact connect@reversevision.com.

About ReverseVision:

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading provider of technology and training for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) origination. With nearly 10,000 active users, ReverseVision technology is used by 10 of the top-ten reverse mortgage lenders and supports more HECM transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite also includes HECM sales and education tools and a dedicated professional services team. ReverseVision partners with some of the finest and fastest-growing banks, credit unions and lending organizations in the United States to provide its HECM technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

A 2017 HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision has also been recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM) listing. ReverseVision's annual user conference, the only event of its kind in the industry, brings together more than 200 lenders, vendors and educators each year to advance HECM lending. The company continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements aimed at boosting users' HECM volume, workflow efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

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

ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced that STRATMOR Group Senior Partner Jim Cameron will be the Day 1 Special Session guest speaker for its third annual user conference. The ReverseVision UserCon 2018 will be held February 6-8, 2018, at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa on San Diego's Shelter Island.

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

RoweBots Debuts New Medical and Healthcare RTOS at Medica

DUSSELDORF, Germany /ScoopCloud/ -- Today at Medica, the world's largest medical event, RoweBots, an embedded software company, announces the immediate availability of Unison MedicalOS, a real-time operating system (RTOS) for medical applications and wearable devices.

With known challenges of cost, time to market, size and more, plus additional hurdles for certification across different countries and levels, Unison MedicalOS solves multiple pain points for medical OEM developers and programmers.

The RTOS enables OEM developers to design virtually any healthcare and medical device with low risk, minimum time to market and minimum lifecycle costs on a solid, focused platform, while providing selected, pre-qualified components with a broad set of features. These features can be quickly integrated to meet the needs of any development project, such as devices worn on the body for home healthcare, complete with medical certification support.

"Technological advances have paved the way for smart medical devices that not only shorten hospital stays, but also save lives," said Kim Rowe, CEO and founder of Rowebots. "Rowebots ensures developers have access to an RTOS that helps them easily design the medical devices of the future, adhering to security and certification protocols. Unison MedicalOS empowers developers to change healthcare for the better, from providing wearables with notifications for the elderly to take their medication to monitoring vital signs in case of an emergency."

To ensure security, a critical requirement in the healthcare industry, Unison MedicalOS leverages memory management protection to eliminate the dangers of dynamic loading, a clear liability when it comes to security. In addition to this foundational, architecture-based security, Unison MedicalOS also provides a suite of additional security-critical components, from secure SMTP to bootloader protocols, encryption/decryption and reliable wireless communication.

Supporting a choice of reliable and secure MCUs and MPUs, along with an RTOS environment tailored for very small systems, Unison MedicalOS features lean product development support, adaptable and modular architecture and full-layered security, among other characteristics. The RTOS also features support for the Microsoft Azure Cloud computing service. The ability to connect a set of services via this ready-made hub not only offers enhanced privacy and security, but also helps developers expand the capabilities of networked devices.

Unison MedicalOS is based on RoweBots' proven Unison RTOS solution, a real-time operating system that offers a complete component set for the development of IoT and M2M Communication Embedded Applications. The RTOS is designed to the well-known POSIX standard, and is optimized for size, modularity and adaptability to system-on-chip solutions, microcontroller units, microprocessor units, digital signal processing systems, field-programmable gate arrays and digital signal controllers. It is intended to help developers take products beyond the prototype level and add value with the opportunity for later expansion and enhancement of the product line.

Unison MedicalOS comes with a reference design kit to help developers create application designs for their projects. By connecting the components in the kit, developers can verify transfer of data and commands and use them as a platform to reliably begin development of innovative medical and healthcare applications.

RoweBots will demonstrate its Unison MedicalOS technology at Medica in DUsseldorf, Germany, November 13-16, 2017. To learn more, visit https://rowebots.com/.

About RoweBots:
RoweBots has delivered excellence in embedded systems products for over 30 years. The company's products are optimized specifically for those developing extremely small devices that require a broad set of embedded applications. Specifically, RoweBots' flagship products can assist with developing medical, wearable and IoT-enabled devices, drastically cutting down time to market and, in turn, costs associated with development.

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Today at Medica, the world's largest medical event, RoweBots, an embedded software company, announces the immediate availability of Unison MedicalOS, a real-time operating system (RTOS) for medical applications and wearable devices.

Related link: http://rowebots.com/

Michael Nischan of EPIC to Present on Hidden Risks for Motor Carriers at GMTA Leadership Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Transportation & Logistics Risk Control Vice President Michael Nischan will present at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's Leadership Conference on Wed., Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, Ga.

In his panel "What's at Risk - Areas That Deserve More Attention," Nischan will discuss hidden risks for motor carriers from the Risk Management & Insurance perspective.

GMTA's Leadership Conference is an event where industry leaders gather to learn practices that enhance their company's productivity. At the EPIC-sponsored event, attendees will have the opportunity to network with many of the transportation industry's most knowledgeable and influential leaders along with accessing strategic, actionable education that makes the Leadership Conference unlike any other in Georgia.

Click here for more information: http://www.gmta.org/?page=FallLeadership17.

About Michael Nischan, vice president of Transportation & Logistics Risk Control, EPIC:

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

He is an instructor with the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) and provides professional training courses on behalf of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA). He is the only Certified Cargo Security Professional (CCSP) employed by an insurance or risk management firm in Georgia and is active in the battle against cargo and equipment theft.

Nischan is a member of numerous organizations, including the GMTA and the Southeastern Transportation Security Council (SETSC). He is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College.

About EPIC:

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

EPIC now has more than 1,300 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty insurance, Employee Benefits Consulting, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 30,000 clients.

With run rate revenues of roughly $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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ATLANTA, Ga. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Transportation and Logistics Risk Control Vice President Michael Nischan will present at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's Leadership Conference on Wed., Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, Ga.

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

Attorneys David Goldman, Bernard Walsh and Stephan Fernandez Attend FJA’s Masters Of Justice Conference

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The October Florida Justice Association's Masters Of Justice conference was attended by several partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh.

Held at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Sarasota the conference featured dozens of seminars on a wide variety of civil trial law topics.

Headlining the conference were several advanced lectures including a presentation on auto accident representation entitled "Winning From The Beginning" given by attorney Keith Mitnik; a lecture on defective roadway infrastructure entitled "Defective and Improperly Installed Guardrails" given by speakers Leslie Kroeger and Poorad Razavi; and a seminar on Life Care Planning after a severe injury entitled "Truth, Lies, Myths, and Legends," given by Dr. Santo Steven BiFulco, a CLCP of BiFulco Medical Group in Tampa, Florida.

Several members of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh were in attendance including Attorney David Goldman, Attorney Stephan Fernandez, Attorney Bernard Walsh, and Attorney Daniel Murphy.

Attendees received presentation materials useful for a variety of case types and could potentially earn up to 17 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits during the conference. In addition to the educational value, attendees also were able to network with other members of the Florida Justice Association and stay up to date in many areas of civil trial law including auto negligence, insurance bad faith and medical malpractice.

The event also featured the 5th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Reception. This year's reception honored retired Florida Supreme Court Justice James E. C. Perry. Nominated in 2009 by then Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Perry was the 85th Justice to the Florida Supreme Court.

Other notable guests of the Reception included The Honorable Charles E. Williams of the 12th Circuit Court of Florida, who serves on the Sarasota County Bar Association's Diversity Committee, and Christina Walsh, secretary of the Tampa Student Bar Association and former FJA liaison to Cooley Law School.

Attorney David L. Goldman had this to say about the FJA conference: "Events like the Masters of Justice held by the FJA are a valuable tool in the effort to keep our civil justice system strong. Over the past several years lobbyists from the insurance industry and many other special interest groups have used the present political climate to weaken consumer protections in the name of jobs. More often than not these efforts to influence our state legislature have led to higher corporate profits, reduced protections for our citizens, and little in the way of good paying jobs.

"The Florida Justice Association and other members of the legal system have stood to protect the rights of our citizens, and the 'Masters of Justice' seminars allow for experienced attorneys to share knowledge and experience to help protect our legal system, and become better prepared to defend the integrity of our society."

About Attorney David L. Goldman:

Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

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

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The October Florida Justice Association's Masters Of Justice conference was attended by several partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez and Walsh. Held at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Sarasota the conference featured dozens of seminars on a wide variety of civil trial law topics.

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

EPIC Attends Worldwide Broker Network Global Conference in Paris and Hosts WBN 2018 Spring Conference

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it is attending the 57th Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) Global Conference on Oct. 25-28, 2017 in Paris, France.

WBN members, clients, prospects and insurer partners meet in Global Conferences twice a year to collaborate, learn and maintain professional and personal relationships. The 57th WBN Global Conference will host 250 brokers from more than 100 countries for discussions on international insurance programs, plenary sessions, technical workshops, the sharing of experiences and business appointments.

Ascende - a division of EPIC is hosting the Spring conference on April 11-14, 2018. This comes from EPIC Southwest Region President Jim Watt's close ties to WBN. Formerly the WBN treasurer, WBN is announcing Jim's 2018 chairman of the board appointment at the conference in Paris this week.

As is customary at the Fall and Spring WBN conferences, the host city of the upcoming conference reveals the next conference location by presenting a video to promote the upcoming venue.

Here's a link to the video promoting the 58th annual WBN Global Conference in Texas: https://vimeo.com/238336204/7cf7a06134

Through EPIC's partnership with WBN - the largest fully integrated network of independent Property and Casualty and Employee Benefits brokers in the world - it is positioned to conduct business internationally with maximum flexibility, innovation and success. WBN brokers are located in over 100 countries and have offices in more than 500 cities around the globe. This partnership gives EPIC instant access to insurance experts from nearly every conceivable insurance specialty and current, reliable information on changes in their markets.

Click here for more information: https://wbnglobal.com/conferences/2017-october-paris.html

About Worldwide Broker Network:

Founded in 1989, WBN has grown from nine member firms in Western Europe to more than 100 firms spanning the globe and serving clients through 500+ offices in six continents. Today, as an important part of the insurance industry's distribution network, WBN generates over $5 billion in P&C and Employee Benefits revenue annually.

About EPIC:

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

EPIC now has more than 1,300 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty insurance, Employee Benefits Consulting, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 30,000 clients.

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

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

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it is attending the 57th Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) Global Conference on Oct. 25-28, 2017 in Paris, France.

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

EPIC’s David McNeil to Present on Emerging Cyber Threats at American Association of Water Distribution and Management Thought Leadership Lab

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal David McNeil will present at the American Association of Water Distribution and Management (AAWD&M) Ronald W. Seymour Memorial Thought Leadership Lab which will be hosted and live streamed from the Las Vegas Valley Water District on Thurs., Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

With cyber threats growing in number, complexity and severity, criminals are inadvertently aided by an infrastructure focused on maximizing technological gains. This new normal is exacerbated by management's increasing reliance on internet connectivity that doesn't always have proper security precautions.

In his presentation "Emerging Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure Organizations," McNeil will identify salient threats to water utility operations as well as concerns and trends associated with social engineering, ransomware and insider employee threats.

The AAWD&M Ronald W. Seymour Memorial Thought Leadership Lab will facilitate networking of innovative and like-minded risk managers who seek to accentuate standards, set benchmarks and discuss emerging trends. The lab will share member data and perform relevant research via partnership with an accredited risk management university and will house AAWD&M's broker designation curriculum as well as advisory services for smaller public water systems.

About David McNeil, principal, EPIC:

David McNeil is a principal at EPIC specializing in custom tailoring Risk Management & Insurance programs for commercial business. His specialties include the fields of high tech, manufacturing, food industry, construction-related and U.S. infrastructure regarding the water industry. McNeil is a member of FBI InfraGard and a certified Infrastructure Liaison Officer (ILO). He is also a member of Orange County Sheriff/Coroner's Dept. Technology Advisory Council (TAC) and SAFEHOUSE Anti Terrorism/Force Protection.

About EPIC:

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

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

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

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

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal David McNeil will present at the American Association of Water Distribution and Management (AAWD&M) Ronald W. Seymour Memorial Thought Leadership Lab which will be hosted and live streamed from the Las Vegas Valley Water District on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. PT.

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

RMA Attends ICMA Annual Conference – Will Address Market-Based Zoning and Implementing Redevelopment, Meet with Local Government Decision Makers

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (www.rma.us.com) is excited to announce that Kim Briesemeister and Kevin Crowder will be speaking at the 103rd Annual Conference of ICMA, the International City/County Management Association (www.icma.org). RMA team members will also be welcoming key government officials to learn more about creating successful cities during the event being held in San Antonio, Texas, October 22-25. Highlights include the Economic Development Approach to Craft Breweries. To meet with RMA, visit booth #1324.

"Effective revitalization requires key elements, but must start with a clearly defined vision and strong leadership followed by a defined set of rules for the private sector to follow during development," explained RMA Principal Kim Briesemeister. "During the 'Market-Based Zoning and Implementing Redevelopment' session, we will be exploring how North Miami Beach, Florida and Pompano Beach, Florida have successfully transformed their cities and attracted private development by using effective zoning and regulatory tools to achieve economic development in a way that protects community character while being responsive to private sector investment."

During this session, Briesemeister will be joined by Kevin Crowder, CEcD, RMA Director of Economic Development; Greg Harrison, City Manager, Pompano Beach, FL; and Ana Garcia, City Manager, North Miami Beach, FL.

More than 3,500 key local government decision makers, exhibitors, and guests from cities, towns, counties, related entities and private-sector firms throughout the world will be attending this prestigious conference.

"We look forward to the opportunity of meeting with key government decision makers and providing them with the resources they need to successfully redevelop their communities," said Briesemeister, who is the co-author of the book, "Reinventing Your City, 8 Steps to Turn Your City Around."

RMA team members Kim Briesemeister, RMA Principal; Kevin Crowder, CEcD, RMA Director of Economic Development; Sharon McCormick, RMA Director of Business Attraction & Marketing; Sarah Blake, RMA Sr. Business Attraction & Marketing Manager; and Tracey Burghy, RMA Business Development Manager will be available to discuss ideas to make cities and counties flourish.

About RMA:
Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm in the state of Florida specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide.

Learn more at: http://www.rma.us.com/.

Twitter: @RMA_US

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Redevelopment Management Associates is excited to announce that Kim Briesemeister and Kevin Crowder will be speaking at the 103rd Annual Conference of ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. RMA team members will also be welcoming key government officials to learn more about creating successful cities during the event being held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-25, 2017. Highlights include the Economic Development Approach to Craft Breweries.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

RMA to Speak at FRA Annual Conference: Team to Address Branding, Retail Therapy, Attracting Restaurants and Measuring Redevelopment Success

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (www.rma.us.com), based in Pompano Beach, will be sending several team members to speak at the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Annual Conference, which will take place in Daytona Beach from October 18-20, 2017. This prestigious gathering of the top redevelopment experts in the state features a series of informative seminars.

RMA team members will be speaking on topics including "Economic Success Using Branding, Marketing and Social Outreach," "The Food Industry and Community Development," and "Retail Therapy: Changing Concepts, Hot New Retailers, and How to Attract them to your City."

"RMA is honored to be participating at this important conference," said Kevin Crowder, CEcD, the company's economic development director. "The topics we are addressing are key components to securing a city's successful redevelopment, and we look forward to sharing our insights."

Crowder will be participating on the "Retail Therapy" panel which will be moderated by his team member, Lynn Dehlinger, who is the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Private Sector P3 Florida Chair.

During this session the speakers will address the changing role of food and beverage retail and how the heightened focus on crafting and curating guest experiences has created mixed-use environments that act as a "third place" to gather and build community.

The foodie influence on redevelopment will also be addressed by RMA Project Manager David Hasenauer who, with the panel, will discuss this key component of cultural tourism and economic development. This innovative session on "The Food Industry and Community Development" will explore means and methods CRA's can employ to attract restaurants and other elements of the food industry to help community redevelopment efforts thrive.

And for the session, Economic Success Using Branding, Marketing and Social Outreach, Sharon McCormick, RMA's director of business attraction and marketing, will moderate the discussion about enhancing the nighttime sociability of a city.

"Creating a nighttime economy is critical to a city's overall success," explained McCormick. "From event development to proper lighting, branding to community engagement, we will address all the elements necessary to develop a social hot spot."

In addition, RMA welcomes attendees to learn more about creating successful cities by visiting booths #13/#18. Highlights include the Economic Development Approach to Craft Breweries.

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm in the state of Florida specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide. Learn more: http://www.rma.us.com/.

About FRA:

Founded in 1974, FRA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting Florida professionals and volunteers in community revitalization efforts. With its mission of "transforming spaces, revitalizing places," FRA is committed to providing a forum for its more than 300 members to share knowledge and common experiences regarding revitalization opportunities and issues throughout Florida. FRA encourages adoption of legal and financial tools and programs favorable to community growth and serves as a statewide clearinghouse for redevelopment information.

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Redevelopment Management Associates, based in Pompano Beach, will be sending several team members to speak at the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Annual Conference, which will take place in Daytona Beach from October 18-20, 2017. This prestigious gathering of the top redevelopment experts in the state features a series of informative seminars.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

ECHO Connection – Cannabinoid-Based Education, Collaboration and Hope – Non-Profit Charitable Org Appoints New CEO Andrea Barnes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ECHO Connection, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to educating the world, hosting collaborative platforms, and providing hope for those in need of cannabinoid-based therapies, announced today that it has appointed Andrea Barnes as its new CEO and President. ECHO Connection also announced that Barnes will be speaking about the charity's work in guiding families seeking the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids by connecting them with resources that can help at the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBE) in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday, October 5 at 10 a.m.

Barnes brings more than 30 years of experience leading local, national and international causes to her new role as ECHO Connection's CEO and President. Currently, Barnes also serves as CEO of the corporate philanthropy, fundraising and education consulting company The Giving Principles.

"I am excited to be taking on this new leadership role at ECHO Connection to help the organization deliver on its mission of changing lives with cannabinoid therapies," Barnes said. "My personal mission is to create unprecedented support for good in the world.

"I am extremely impressed by what ECHO Connection has accomplished thus far in providing families with loved ones suffering with debilitating neurological disorders such as epilepsy, autism, and other conditions with financial assistance, medical referrals, and access to cannabinoid products all through charitable donations."

Barnes will be speaking on the "Patient and Caregiver" panel at the CWCBE at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 5 at the John Hynes Convention Center in Boston about how ECHO Connection is providing support for special case families that count on cannabinoids.

Barnes has also served as the Executive Director of the MORE Project, Senior Vice President for Globus Relief, Director of Development for the Waterford School, and General Manager of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation. She holds a bachelor's and master of fine arts degree from the University of Utah.

ECHO Connection strives to impact the world through three comprehensive programs:
EDUCATION - Learn about the medical benefits of cannabinoids.

COLLABORATION - Join a growing cannabinoid community.

HOPE - Provide relief to families suffering from serious medical conditions.

About ECHO Connection:
ECHO Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to supplying cannabinoid-based education, open-ended collaboration between doctors and patients, and hope to families facing serious medical conditions.

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

Follow us on social media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/myechoconnection/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/echoconnection1

Information on the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition: http://www.cwcbexpo.com/overview-boston-2017/

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ECHO Connection, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to educating the world, hosting collaborative platforms, and providing hope for those in need of cannabinoid-based therapies, announced today that it has appointed Andrea Barnes as its new CEO and President. Barnes will be speaking about the charity's work in guiding families seeking the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids by connecting them with resources that can help at the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBE) in Boston.

Related link: https://echoconnection.org/

The Event Planner Expo Hosted by EMRG Media Offers Exceptional Speaker Lineup to Celebrate its Fifth Year

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- It's setting up to be their best event yet. The Event Planner Expo, hosted by EMRG Media, has already developed a reputation for being a premier events and hospitality tradeshow, but this year, they're taking it to another level. On October 4, 2017, keynote speaker, Martha Stewart, will talk about her road to success. The Expo is scheduled to take place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street from 2 to 8 p.m.

"We are honored that Martha Stewart, a celebrity icon, will be our keynote speaker this year," Jessica Stewart, vice president, marketing, EMRG Media, says. "She has an amazing story to tell and we're sure she'll be an inspiration to all."

Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur and best-selling author, is America's most trusted lifestyle expert and teacher. She reaches approximately 66 million consumers across all media platforms each month and has a growing retail presence with 8,500 products in thousands of retail locations.

The Event Planner Expo provides the ideal venue for Martha Stewart to share trade secrets. New York event planning professionals will benefit from not only her talk, but from networking with some of the most exclusive vendors in the area and getting in on some of the hottest event planning trends. Top-notch vendors include: Eclipse Entertainment, LOG-ON, Butter Group, AFR, 230 Fifth and Butterfly Bake Shop.

New York event planners are encouraged to connect with other industry professionals, create memorable moments and capture inspiration for their next show-stopping event.

Admission tickets range in price. To see Martha Stewart, purchase a speaker series ticket for $159. To see the additional two speakers, Colin Cowie and Randi Zuckerberg, purchase an all access ticket for $499. General admission is $49. For more information: http://www.theeventplannerexpo.com/.

About EMRG Media:

EMRG Media (http://www.EMRGMedia.com/) 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 Casio, Barclays, Ruder Finn, Conde Nast Publications and the Alzheimer's Foundation.

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It's setting up to be their best event yet. The Event Planner Expo, hosted by EMRG Media, has already developed a reputation for being a premier events and hospitality tradeshow, but this year, they're taking it to another level. On October 4, 2017, keynote speaker, Martha Stewart, will talk about her road to success. The Expo is scheduled to take place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street from 2 to 8 p.m.

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

ReverseVision to Host UserCon 2018 February 6–8 in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, will host its third annual user conference February 6-8, 2018, at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa on San Diego's Shelter Island.

UserCon 2018 will deliver three days of educational programming, evidence-based sales training, software demonstrations, networking and vendor exhibits designed for users of ReverseVision technology who are new to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry as well as practiced HECM loan originators and operations personnel:

* The conference will commence on Tuesday, February 6, with the premiere of ReverseVision's Generational Lending(TM) session, an interative introduction to HECM lending designed for industry newcomers. A cocktail welcome reception for all attendees will follow at 6 p.m.

* Wednesday's programming will include expert-led sessions for loan originators, in-depth learning opportunities with ReverseVision's technology and wholesale partners and a special address by Jim Cameron, senior partner at mortgage industry advisory firm STRATMOR Group. The evening will close with an island-themed networking party featuring food, drinks and entertainment.

* Thursday's sessions will equip HECM lenders with the tactics they need to succeed - and even gain competitive edge - in the midst of widescale industry changes.

"UserCon 2018 will position ReverseVision clients to capture the momentum of today's evolving HECM landscape," said ReverseVision Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel. "Attendees will come away with the latest industry forecast, actionable tactics for increasing loan volume and insight for getting the most out of their investment in ReverseVision technology."

ReverseVision's flagship loan origination system (LOS), RV Exchange (RVX), is used by all 10 of the top-ten HECM lenders. In addition to RVX, the company offers customized client services through RV Pro Services (RVPS); proprietary data insights and web-based sales and marketing tools through RV Sales Accelerator (RVSA); and live and online training courses through RV University (RVU).

Early-bird registration is available through November 15 at https://www.reversevision.com/usercon2018. To apply for corporate sponsorship or speaking opportunities, contact connect@reversevision.com.

About ReverseVision:
ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading provider of technology and training for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) origination. With nearly 10,000 active users, ReverseVision technology is used by 10 of the top-ten reverse mortgage lenders and supports more HECM transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite also includes HECM sales and education tools and a dedicated professional services team. ReverseVision partners with some of the finest and fastest-growing banks, credit unions and lending organizations in the United States to provide its HECM technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

A 2017 HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision has also been recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM) listing. ReverseVision's annual user conference, the only event of its kind in the industry, brings together more than 200 lenders, vendors and educators each year to advance HECM lending. The company continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements aimed at boosting users' HECM volume, workflow efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

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

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News from ReverseVision Inc.

ReverseVision, Inc., the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, will host its third annual user conference February 6-8, 2018, at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa on San Diego's Shelter Island.

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

EPIC’s Duane Dennis and Jamie Chambers to Present Employee Communications & HR Technology Strategies at Cement Employers Association Annual Meeting

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and Senior Consultant Duane Dennis and Director of HR Technology Solutions Jamie Chambers will present at the Cement Employers Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 8:15 a.m. at South Point Hotel Casino Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Cement Employers Association aims to promote industrial relations and administration of the hydraulic cement manufacturing industry through research study and dissemination of these studies' results. Dennis and Chambers will present on "Optimizing Employee Communications and HR Technology Strategies."

About Duane Dennis, Principal and Senior Consultant:

Dennis works with clients to understand their culture, goals and objectives to create short and long term strategies to optimize business results in the US and internationally. He works with executive leadership teams, business leaders (HR, Finance, Legal and IT) and their teams to achieve their goals in all industries.

Dennis is a principal and senior advisor at EPIC. He previously held positions as the EVP of Business Development and Marketing at Hixme and was a partner at Mercer. At Mercer, he was a member of Mercer's global leadership team, US region leadership, Pacific Southwest leadership and the Health and Life Sciences Industry team.

About Jamie Chambers, director, HR Technology Solutions:

Jamie Chambers joined the firm in 2013 and now serves as a director, leading the HR Solutions Team. In this role, he manages a team of specialists that support clients by overseeing human resource projects involving systems, technology, processes and best practices, as well as implementations and integrations related to mergers and acquisitions. Chambers collaborates with other Ascende - a Division of EPIC teams to deliver coordinated and comprehensive services to clients.

Prior to joining the team, he served as vice president of human resources for First Continental Mortgage and Campus Living Villages, both national companies with multi-state operations. He also has extensive human resources experience in the health care industry, having served as the human resources director for Bayshore Medical Center and Houston Northwest Medical Center. Chamber's knowledge and experience spans all areas of human resource management, from recruiting to systems management to compliance. He has extensive experience with change management initiatives, mergers and acquisitions and start-ups.

Chambers received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing from Texas Tech University. In 2007, he earned the Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute(tm) (HRCI(r)).

He is an active member of HR Houston and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

About EPIC:

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

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

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

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

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and Senior Consultant Duane Dennis and Director of HR Technology Solutions Jamie Chambers will present at the Cement Employers Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 8:15 a.m. at South Point Hotel Casino Spa in Las Vegas.

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

MostFit will Feature Product Demos, Discounts and More at the 2017 IDEA World Convention in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- On July 20 - 23, MostFit will join more than 330 fitness brands and 10,000 fitness professionals in Las Vegas for four days of cutting edge education and networking at the biggest fitness industry event of the year.

"We are so excited to make our fourth year exhibiting at IDEA World the best one by far," says MostFit Owner, Andrew Gavigan. "We are looking forward to sharing our product and education with fitness pros, trainers and group fitness instructors because the feedback, insights and excitement generated each year is so helpful."

Andrew and his team of trainers will be demonstrating exercises and movements derived from their education and programming at Booth #525 on an ongoing basis during Trade Show hours.

Legends Football League and Team Canada Athlete, Amanda Ruller will hold demonstrations during show hours as well.

Attendees will receive 15 percent off plus free shipping on all MostFit products at the MostFit booth, and for those not able to attend the show, this discount will be extended to online orders.

"The traction our products are gaining among esteemed fitness professionals and athletes is exhilarating and humbling, and this opportunity to gain even more visibility at the industry's largest event of the year is going to be awesome. We are so thrilled to be part of this," says Andrew.

MostFit products include:

The MostFit Core Hammer is a first of its kind, finally making sledgehammer workouts possible without the tire. The Core Hammer is designed just like a sledgehammer, but the head is round and composed of solid urethan, providing the right amount of rebound so the user can establish a rhythm that exactly mimics traditional sledgehammer swings. This means that sledgehammer workouts can now be done anywhere...in a park, gym, Crossfit box or at home and multiple users can workout together in small spaces with the Core Hammer, which fits in nicely with MostFit's mantra of helping the user be the "Most Fit" they can be - anywhere, any time.

The MostFit SYN Rings allow the user to suspend weight plates or kettlebells from an Olympic weightlifting bar creating instability; forcing the user to engage more core and stability muscles and increase overall strength. The rings allow the weight plates to move in all directions, including forward, back, side-to-side, up-and-down and in circular motions. Portable and easy to store, the SYN Rings can go with you anywhere, fit in a drawer or small spot on the functional training zone floor.

About MostFit:

Founded by trainer Andrew Gavigan in 2011, MostFit strives to provide unique, effective, and efficient products to the fitness community in an effort to make optimum performance more accessible.

MostFit firmly believes that accessibility is the key to success for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels. In that vein, MostFit's goal is to make fitness enjoyable, and approachable, empowering individuals to be the "most fit" they can be.

More information: https://most-fit.com/

Media Contact:
Andrew Gavigan
805-415-7493
Email: Andrew[at]most-fit.com

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On July 20 - 23, 2017, MostFit will join more than 330 fitness brands and 10,000 fitness professionals in Las Vegas for four days of cutting edge education and networking at the biggest fitness industry event of the year.

Related link: https://most-fit.com/

Phil Rasori of MCT to Speak on Panel Session at Accounting for Mortgage Banking (AMB) User Conference on Topic of Hedge Accounting

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing technology firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, is scheduled to speak on a panel session hosted by Advantage Systems, Inc. at its third annual Accounting for Mortgage Banking (AMB) user conference.

The panel will be held in Newport Beach, Calif. at the Balboa Bay Resort on Thurs., June 22 at 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (PDT).

Along with accounting experts, Mr. Rasori will provide insight to help accounting professionals understand how to best account for hedging activity. Entitled "All About Hedge Accounting," the session is geared toward controllers and CFOs, covering how to account for and report on hedging activity.

Advantage Systems' states that its annual AMB user conference offers various educational workshops along with breakout session topics that include best practices when using specific functionality within AMB; training sessions for calculating complex commissions; comprehensive use of AMB's dashboard features; and advanced reporting capabilities.

The conference also features hands-on training sessions in The Lab, where attendees receive training on the latest version of AMB.

About MCT:
Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) is a capital markets-focused risk management and advisory services company providing independent analysis, training, hedging strategy and loan sale execution support to clients engaged in the secondary mortgage market. Founded in San Diego, California in May 2001, the company has expanded to include field sales and support offices in Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco and Charlotte.

MCT is a recognized leader in the industry and currently supports more than 150 clients on the HALO (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization) Program. The company also develops and supports MCTlive!(TM), an award-winning real-time, trading and best-execution secondary marketing platform. MCT's LockCentral(TM) is the industry's largest outsourced centralized lock desk service. In addition, MCT offers a suite of tools and supporting guidance for MSR needs. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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 technology firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, is scheduled to speak on a panel session hosted by Advantage Systems, Inc. at its third annual Accounting for Mortgage Banking (AMB) user conference.

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

Pompano Beach CRA and Urban Land Institute Symposium to Reveal Half Billion Investment Opportunity

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Pompano Beach CRA (www.pompanobeachcra.com) has partnered with the Urban Land Institute to host a unique symposium outlining the $500 million investment opportunity available for developers in the Pompano Beach Innovation District. Nationally recognized redevelopment experts and invested developers will provide comprehensive details about the last 24 acres of undeveloped parcels in Broward County with prime visibility from I-95.

The event will take place on June 23 from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, located at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Admission runs from $25-$65, tickets at: http://seflorida.uli.org/events/.

"The Pompano Beach Innovation District is one of the most exciting development opportunities in South Florida," stated Emily Marcus, Project Manager with Redevelopment Management Associates, which manages the Pompano Beach CRA. "The Innovation District already has anchors and assets including three major cultural facilities, a culinary and tech industry presence, proximity to the Pompano Beach Airport, and contiguous access to over 30 million square feet of industrial space."

The symposium will feature over 15 esteemed speakers who will provide strategic insights about developing this prime location including Mitchell Weiss, now a Harvard lecturer, who was the Chief of Staff under Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston.

Mitchell will lead a session on how Boston used their public clout to launch their Innovation District and how the city of Pompano Beach can benefit from their experiences. In the afternoon, he will entertain roundtables of local stakeholders, business leaders and elected officials to share his depth of knowledge to assist the city in adopting a sound approach to building the area.

The CRA's reinvention of the original downtown is already visible with the transformation of the Ali Building and the Bailey Hotel into vibrant arts and culture venues. In addition, they spearheaded the plans for building the Pompano Beach Cultural Center and Library, which recently opened and the building of the City Vista apartments. Two new residential projects are also in the planning to permit stage, and multiple restaurants and retailer are scheduled to open in 2018.

The CRA has created a master plan for the 38-acre site, where 24 acres are owned by the CRA or the City. This plan is designed around a linear waterway system - narrow drainage canals between the parcels - to replace conventional man-made lakes that take up lots of space for drainage and result in suburban development patterns. This plan not only helps to free up more property for development but establishes an urban and walkable environment. This model is based upon similar linear waterways in locations such as San Antonio, Texas and the Netherlands.

Recent land use and zoning updates have made it possible for this type of development to take place in the downtown. The innovation district can accommodate approximately 750,000 square feet of office space; 165,000 square feet of retail; 35,000 square feet of restaurants; 1,500 residential units and two hotels with a combined 420 rooms.

For a complete list of speakers and topics please visit: http://seflorida.uli.org/events/.

The Pompano Beach CRA has partnered with the Urban Land Institute to host a unique symposium outlining the $500 million investment opportunity available for developers in the Pompano Beach Innovation District. Nationally recognized redevelopment experts and invested developers will provide comprehensive details about the last 24 acres of undeveloped parcels in Broward County with prime visibility from I-95.

Phil Rasori of MCT to Serve as Key Note Speaker at Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association Capital Markets

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing technology firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will be a key note speaker at the Illinois Mortgage Banking Association's Mortgage/Capital Market Update event on June 8, 2017. As a keynote speaker, Mr. Rasori will discuss topics that include hedging, pricing and servicing.

Mr. Rasori has deep experience in capital markets as well secondary marketing technology. Some areas of expertise include computational dynamics, complex financial modeling, and linear programming for operational optimization, to name a few. He is the author of chapters three and four of The Mortgage Professional's Handbook Vol. 3 - Capital Markets and Financial Management, a comprehensive collection of information on secondary marketing.

Notable is that Mr. Rasori has pioneered several metrics that have become standard industry parlance, including "beta pull-through" factors. He is also responsible for developing the proprietary mortgage pipeline hedging algorithms that form the foundation of MCT's HALO Program. In addition, he was the lead architect of MCTlive!, an award-wining secondary marketing technology platform.

Presentation overview:
* Topic: Hedging, Pricing and Servicing
* Speaker: Phil Rasori, COO and Hedge Advisory Lead, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT)
* Time: Presentations will be held on June 8 between 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT
* Place: Wells Fargo Learning Center located at 10 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL

About MCT:

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) is a capital markets-focused risk management and advisory services company providing independent analysis, training, hedging strategy and loan sale execution support to clients engaged in the secondary mortgage market. Founded in San Diego, California in May 2001, the company has expanded to include field sales and support offices in Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco and Charlotte. MCT is a recognized leader in the industry and currently supports more than 150 clients on the HALO (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization) Program.

The company also develops and supports MCTlive!(TM), an award-winning real-time, trading and best-execution secondary marketing platform. MCT's LockCentral(TM) is the industry's largest outsourced centralized lock desk service. In addition, MCT offers a suite of tools and supporting guidance for MSR needs. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

About the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association:

Since 1920, the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association has been a powerful resource and advocate for the mortgage industry. Members range from mortgage banking firms, commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions, title and mortgage insurance companies and other organizations that service the mortgage banking industry. Together, they form a vast network encompassing a wealth of expertise, experience and opportunities. IMBA's mission is to provide information, educational resources and effective advocacy to help its members be profitable, ethical and prepared for future challenges. For more information, visit www.IMBA.org/events.html

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 technology firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will be a key note speaker at the Illinois Mortgage Banking Association's Mortgage/Capital Market Update event on June 8, 2017. As a keynote speaker, Mr. Rasori will discuss topics that include hedging, pricing and servicing.

EPIC Insurance Presents CSRA SHRM Strategic Session

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will host the CSRA SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Mini Conference on Thursday, June 8 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Legends Club in Augusta, Georgia.

At the strategic session, experts from EPIC will discuss the latest news and trends in human resources and employee benefits consulting and compliance.

Chief Actuary Davin Millholland will provide insight on better ways to measure and manage your company's healthcare spend. Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will discuss what impact the Trump administration is having on benefits, tax and employment compliance.

HR and Benefits Technology Specialist Mimi Bush will provide an update on the HR and benefits technology landscape. Senior Benefits Consultant Jim Baker will provide a carrier update on what the major healthcare underwriters are doing and what questions you should be asking.

Click here to RSVP to the event: http://www.csrashrm.org/index.php/events/rsvp?eventId=9&controller=event&task=individualRegister

About the Society for Human Resource Management CSRA SHRM Chapter:

As a SHRM affiliated local chapter in Augusta, GA, CSRA SHRM strives to provide a forum for personal and professional development for members by offering quality programming, networking opportunities, community resources and current information that may impact state, federal and national human resource management issues. Information: http://www.csrashrm.org/.

About EPIC:

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

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

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will host the CSRA SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Mini Conference on Thursday, June 8 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Legends Club in Augusta, Georgia.

FCC’s New Broadband Advisory Committee Members to Speak at Broadband Communities Summit

DALLAS, Texas, Broadband Communities Summit, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, high speed internet /ScoopCloud/ -- Broadband Communities announced today that four members of the FCC's new Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC) will participate in a panel discussion/Q&A at the Broadband Communities Summit Cornerstone Awards Luncheon on May 3.

The FCC has made the news recently as it tackles changes to past practices in areas including privacy and net neutrality. The 29-member BDAC, named on April 6 by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, is charged with providing advice and recommendations for the Commission on how to accelerate the deployment of high-speed internet access. Its mission includes reducing and/or removing regulatory barriers to infrastructure investment.

The four members participating at the Summit include Kelleigh Cole, Director of the Utah Broadband Outreach Center, who serves as BDAC Vice Chair; Robert DeBroux of TDS Telecom, who serves as chair of the Removing State and Local Regulatory Barriers working group; Elizabeth Bowles, President and Chairman of the Board of Aristotle ISP; and Larry Thompson, CEO, Vantage Point Solutions. The discussion will be moderated by the Hon. Hilda Legg, former Rural Utilities Service Administrator and Vice Chairman, Broadband Communities.

"We're expecting a lively and informative discussion," said Barbara DeGarmo, CEO of Broadband Communities. "We're encouraging attendees to bring their questions."

The Broadband Communities Summit is the premier event for broadband network builders and deployers. It is the leading venue for information on digital and broadband technologies for buildings and communities. The event, from May 1-4, is being held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. Event information: http://www.bbcmag.com/2017s/.

To learn more about the company visit http://www.bbpmag.com/.

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Broadband Communities announced today that four members of the FCC's new Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC) will participate in a panel discussion/Q&A at the Broadband Communities Summit Cornerstone Awards Luncheon on May 3.

Greyling’s Gregg Bundschuh and Kent Collier to present at April 2017 Risk Management Conferences

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that managing principal Gregg Bundschuh and client executive and professional services risk consultant Kent Collier of Greyling Insurance Brokerage - a Division of EPIC, are among the featured risk management and insurance professionals presenting at two high profile events targeting the needs of large Construction and Design firms.

Greyling's Bundschuh will present at the exclusive EFCG CFO Conference for Engineering & Consulting Firms, taking place at the New York Yacht Club and Harvard Club on April 20 and 21, 2017. The event has been held annually for the past 16 years to educate invitees on the most important issues facing a CFO in the Construction and Design industry. Bundschuh will share his experience and knowledge on the increasing risks related to foreign and domestic terrorism, including cybercrime.

Collier will present at the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, being held in Washington, D.C. April 20 - 22, 2017. His session, "A Risky Proposition: The Ever Changing Role of Insurance in the Current Construction Climate - Need-to-Know Trends for In-House and Outside Counsel," will help attendees understand insurance coverage issues confronting owners, contractors and design professionals - including emerging risks impacting construction projects, such as cybercrime and terrorism.

About Gregg Bundschuh, J.D., Managing Principal, Greyling Insurance Brokerage - a Division of EPIC:

Gregg Bundschuh, J.D. is a co-founder and an equity partner of Greyling Insurance Brokerage. He is nationally recognized for his active role in addressing emerging issues that affect the construction, design, and development communities. He advises clients of the firm on their insurance programs and risk management strategies. He also provides guidance to industry organizations such as the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Bundschuh's unique perspective on risk and insurance issues reflects his background as a construction lawyer, a general counsel to an international design firm, and an insurance broker and risk consultant.

Bundschuh's experience includes design of customized insurance policies for risks associated with building information modeling (BIM) and integrated project delivery (IPD). He has developed insurance and risk management programs for domestic and international firms in a wide range of industries. In addition, he has spoken before dozens of national and international gatherings concerned with design, construction, risk management, and insurance matters. His publications include An Owners' Guide to Construction Risk Management & Insurance; the insurance chapter of the New York Construction Law Manual; and The Design/Build Deskbook.

Prior to Greyling, Bundschuh was a senior executive and leader of the Global Construction Practice with Marsh Inc. Before that, he had been general counsel for an international architecture and engineering firm and had practiced construction law with an Atlanta law firm. He is a member of the board of governors and a fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers.

Bundschuh is a 1982 graduate of Wake Forest University and holds a law degree from the University of Georgia.

About Kent Collier, J.D., CRIS, Client Executive and Professional Services Risk Consultant, Greyling Insurance Brokerage - a Division of EPIC:

Kent W. Collier, J.D., CRIS, is Associate Client Manager at Greyling Insurance Brokerage. Collier provides day-to-day service to Greyling clients by identifying, addressing, and mitigating insurance and risk issues in the architecture, engineering, construction contracting and development, environmental, and legal service fields. He advises clients on professional liability claim recognition and reporting, and he helps clients manage claims, including periodic review of outstanding and past claims. He is also responsible for drafting and negotiating professional service contracts.

Collier performs risk management consulting for clients including preparation and presentation of educational seminars, compilation and analysis of risk surveys, recommendation of and coordination with legal counsel, and answering various client questions concerning legal, insurance, and risk issues impacting the construction and engineering industry. He has experience presenting continuing education training to staff regarding risk management, contract negotiation, and insurance.

Prior to joining Greyling, Collier was a practicing attorney for over 8 years at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP in Atlanta, focusing on construction litigation and transactions. He represented architects, engineers, EPC and general contractors, owners, and specialty subcontractors in litigation across the country regarding issues such as insurance coverage, delay and lost productivity, construction defects, design errors and omissions, product liability, surety bonding, and lender liability on diverse projects including high-rise condominiums and hotels, casinos, power plants, industrial and chemical processing plants, civil and underground work, schools, and hospitals. He is a licensed attorney in Georgia, New York, and Florida, where he is a Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law. Collier was named as a "Rising Star" in Construction Litigation by Georgia Super Lawyers from 2012 through 2015.

Collier is a 2002 graduate of the University of Virginia and received his law degree in 2005 from Emory University. Collier is active in several industry organizations including the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). He is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction. Collier also holds the Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation from the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI).

About Greyling Insurance Brokerage - a Division of EPIC:

Greyling is designed for construction and design professionals. Our leadership includes attorneys, engineers, environmental experts, and risk specialists who are veterans of the insurance and construction industries. We take a proactive, multi-focal view of risk to help develop solutions that lower cost and minimize exposure. That's why the management at many of the world's leading construction and design firms -our clients- sleep well at night.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

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

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

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

About the EFCG CFO Conference for Engineering & Consulting Firms:

EFCG's CFO Conference has been held in early April over the last 16 years. This 1 1/2 day conference, held at the New York Yacht Club and Harvard Club, is intended to identify and provide insight into the most important issues facing a CFO in the "A/E/C" industry. Participation is limited to 150 and is by invitation only. To learn more about EFCG please visit http://www.efcg.com/

About the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law:

The ABA Forum on Construction Law is the largest organization of Construction lawyers in the United States, and indeed in the world. The Forum's roughly 6,000 Members and Associates are drawn from all types of Construction practice - law firms large and small, solo practitioners, in-house and government counsel, as well as construction professionals and the public sector. Forum members represent all segments of the Construction industry: owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, construction managers, lenders, insurers and sureties. Learn more here: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/construction_industry.html.

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

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that managing principal Gregg Bundschuh and client executive and professional services risk consultant Kent Collier of Greyling Insurance Brokerage - a Division of EPIC, are among the featured risk management and insurance professionals presenting at two high profile events targeting the needs of large Construction and Design firms.

Log Home Show Returns to Lake George NY for 2017 with Free Seminars and Opportunities to Learn from Experts

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Residents of the Lake George, New York area and its surrounding communities who are harboring the dream to build, renovate, or maintain a log home are invited to speak with the industry's top log home and timber frame companies and builders along with industry experts during the Lake George, N.Y. Log & Timber Frame Home Show being held at the Lake George Forum, May 5-7, 2017.

The show will run Friday from 1 - 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is $12 per person at the door and $10 per person online or with discount coupon. Children 18 and under are free. Admission is valid all days.

"Log homes have become an icon of peaceful living in our culture. We've all probably vacationed in one at least once in our lifetime and just looking at one can bring a sense of peace into our chaotic world," says The Log Home and Timber Frame Home Show Manager, Eric Johnson.

"So it's no wonder that people want to live in one of these beautiful homes, and that's where we come in. The log home and timber frame home market is very unique and we are excited to help produce the largest traveling show in the United States to promote the building and renovation of these homes.

"While our exhibitors vary from show to show, we are excited to feature log home and timber frame home builders and manufacturers, maintenance and restoration companies, and one-of-a-kind rustic furniture and accessories at our upcoming Lake George, New York show. Our goal is to educate and equip those looking to build a log home or timber frame home through seminars and face-to-face time with experts in the field."

Exhibitors will be on hand to assist visitors with construction and financing questions, floor plan ideas, maintenance options, and more. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own home plans and ideas to be reviewed by industry experts.

Attendees will be able to take part in a variety of free seminars presented by industry pros held throughout the weekend. For a full list of exhibitors and seminar presentations, visit: http://www.loghomeshows.com/.

The Log Home & Timber Frame Home Shows are held throughout the country. Please call (518) 618-1195 or go to http://www.loghomeshows.com/ for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Eric Johnson
Solid Wood Promotions
ejohnson@loghomeshows.com
518-618-1195

Residents of the Lake George, New York area and its surrounding communities who are harboring the dream to build, renovate, or maintain a log home are invited to speak with the industry's top log home and timber frame companies and builders along with industry experts during the N.Y. Log & Timber Frame Home Show being held at the Lake George Forum, May 5-7, 2017.

International Healthcare Experts Gather Nov. 9-10 in Las Vegas to Discuss Global Problems Around Leading Healthcare-acquired Infection Clostridium difficile

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- C Diff Foundation's 5th Annual International C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nev. on November 9 & 10, 2017 at UNLV-Thomas and Mack Center. A panel of C. diff. survivors will join world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C.diff.).

Nearly half a million Americans suffer from Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections in a single year according to a study released February 2015 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 15,000 deaths were estimated to be directly attributable to C. diff. infections.

Previous studies indicate that C. diff. has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections found in U.S. hospitals driving up costs to $4.8 billion each year.

Bringing medical professional guest speakers together, such as Dale Gerding, MD, FACP, FIDSA, Conference Chair and Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois and Research Physician at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, with internationally recognized experts on healthcare-associated infections and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance - provides an educational opportunity for healthcare professionals and those sharing common interests. Presentations will be focused on, but not limited to Clostridium difficile (C.diff.) Prevention, Treatments, Diagnostics, Research, Clinical trials, Microbiome research, Infection Prevention, Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatments and clinical trials, Environmental Safety, Fecal Microbiota Restoration, Antibiotic Stewardship.

The 5th Annual International C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will commence on November 9 & 10, 2017, Thomas and Mack Center, UNLV. Shuttle service provided for guests of Embassy Suites Convention Center Hotel, 3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169 (Hotel Phone: 1 - (702)-947-7156).

The C Diff Foundation is grateful for its alliances; the corporations and organizations in alignment with their mission who join them in raising C. diff. awareness worldwide. A sincere thank you to the Sponsors and Exhibitors of the 5th Annual International C. diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO: Diamond Sponsor: Synthetic Biologics.

Gold Sponsors: Clorox Healthcare, Seres Therapeutics, ROCHE, Rebiotix, Nestle Health Science, Xenex. Silver Sponsors: SporeGen, Tru-D. This conference is supported through an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur US.

Additional information and registration - Early Bird Registration Through June 1:
https://cdifffoundation.org/registration/

"None of us can do this alone, All of us can do this together," says Nancy C. Caralla.

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. The Foundress, Nancy C. Caralla, a Nurse diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections and witnessing the loss of her father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater awareness through education, about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating, life-threatening infection.

More information: https://cdifffoundation.org/

Media Contact: ncaralla@cdifffoundation.org

C Diff Foundation's 5th Annual International C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nev. on November 9 & 10, 2017 at UNLV-Thomas and Mack Center. A panel of C. diff. survivors will join world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C.diff.).

EPIC’s Mark Millard and Michael Turk to present at 2017 Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference

STAMFORD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principals Mark Millard and Michael Turk are among the featured risk management and insurance professionals who will be presenting at the RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition being held in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 23-26.

As the preeminent organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management, RIMS is a global not-for-profit organization representing more than 3,500 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and government entities throughout the world. Founded in 1950, RIMS brings networking, professional development and education opportunities to its membership of more than 11,000 risk management professionals who are located in more than 60 countries.

Millard will share his knowledge in two sessions:

Communication: Taking Your Insurance Risk Department to the C-Suite and Beyond (Session: CAD7/388) - April 25, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Speakers: Mark Millard, Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Mike Tannenbaum, Founder & Managing Partner of Key Strategies, LLC.

Moving Towards Centralization: Taking Control of Your Global Insurance Risk Program (Session: ICM7/391) - April 25, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Speakers: Mark Millard, Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Andreea Brezeanu, Manager, Ernst & Young

Turk shares his expertise in:

Choosing the Right Deductible and Retention Levels (Session: RIF4/405)
April 24, 3 - 4 p.m.

Speakers: Michael Turk, Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Chris Krepcho, Associate Director, Insurance Services, Florida League of Cities

A complete list of 2017 RIMS Conference sessions/events by day can be found here: https://www.rims.org/RIMS2017/Attendee/Pages/Sessions-Events-By-Day.aspx

About Mark Millard, principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

Mark is a Principal in EPIC's complex risk group. Mark has near 20 years' experience in assisting clients with insurance risk management needs. He specializes in the design, management, and assessment of insurance risk management programs; including risk identification and analysis, risk transfer with the use of insurance products and alternative risk financing vehicles, insurance vendor management, and claims process and procedures.

Prior to joining EPIC, Mark was with Ernst & Young (EY) for 8 1/2 years where he was a senior manager in their Insurance Risk and Claims Practice based in New York. At EY, Mark led a team of risk professionals on countless Fortune 1000 and public entity insurance risk program assessments as well as numerous specialty projects for clients that included the development of an insurance purchasing framework; authoring a manual to negotiate insurance provisions in contracts; and M&A due diligence. In addition, Mark developed and led EY's initiative in cyber insurance risk advisory services.

Mark is a frequent speaker at industry seminars on topics that include cyber insurance, directors & officers exposure, merger & acquisition due diligence, process and controls development, internal audit assessment, transferring risk to the vendor, and insurance brokerage management.

About Michael Turk, principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

Michael has over 30 years of diverse experience in the insurance and financial services industry, including roles in consulting, brokerage, underwriting, product development and insurance company management. For EPIC Michael manages complex property/casualty risk management and insurance programs for large clients. These services include risk assessments, risk management/insurance program reviews and structure design, insurance placement and strategic risk financing solutions including risk alternatives, such as captives and cat bonds.

Prior to joining EPIC, Michael was with JLT and Towers Watson where he provided consulting and brokerage services to both insurance companies and corporations in the areas of risk management, (re)insurance program design, Directors & Officers liability, alternative risk financing and enterprise risk management. Michael also held various positions with Centre Re, including Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for information technology, operational risk management, human resources and deal management and restructuring. Previously, Michael held the position of Director of Risk Management Services at GE Capital.

Michael has spoken at many conferences and seminars, is a contributing author of the first edition of the Essentials of Risk Financing and several other risk management publications, and previously was responsible for the Towers Watson annual survey of Directors & Officers liability insurance purchasing and claims trends.

Michael earned a B.B.A. in Risk and Insurance/Finance and an M.B.A. in Risk Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and an Associate in Risk Management (ARM).

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

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

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

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principals Mark Millard and Michael Turk are among the featured risk management and insurance professionals who will be presenting at the RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition being held in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 23-26.

EPIC Insurance’s Suzannah Gill and Carl Pilger to Present at SOAHR SHRM-Atlanta HR 2017 Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill and Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will present at SOAHR, SHRM-Atlanta's 27th Annual HR Conference, on Wednesday, March 29 at 2:40 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga.

This event provides Atlanta HR professionals the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge educational content and create meaningful relationships with peers. In addition to two keynote presentations, the conference will feature dozens of education sessions touching on all of the major HR and talent management competencies.

Gill and Pilger will share their employee benefits consulting expertise in their presentation "Protecting Your Business in 2017 & Beyond: Employee Benefits Compliance."

Click here to view the full agenda: http://www.shrmatlanta.org/mpage/2017Conference.

About Suzannah Gill, benefits strategy consultant, EPIC:

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 & Executive Compensation matters.

Gill is a responsive and results-oriented benefits consultant, 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.

Gill 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 Carl Pilger, director of employee benefits compliance, EPIC:

Carl Pilger has advised and represented businesses as an ERISA attorney for more than 20 years. Across his career he has focused exclusively on ERISA compliance, including representing his clients in DOL and IRS audits. As EPIC's Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Pilger continues to consult with and advise clients on ERISA and ACA compliance. Pilger is based in Duluth, Georgia and will report to John Gaffney, EPIC's Director, National Benefits Operations.

Prior to joining EPIC, Pilger served as Vice President, Legal Counsel with Digital Insurance where he spearheaded ERISA and ACA compliance initiatives. Previously, he held positions with three prominent Atlanta law firms including; Taylor English Duma, LLP, Miller & Martin, PLLC, and Fisher & Phillips, LLP.

Pilger is a well-known subject matter expert on the Affordable Care Act and he has traveled the country speaking to numerous industry groups regarding the law's complexities.

Pilger earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism and a Juris Doctorate degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

About SOAHR 2017:

SOAHR 2017 is SHRM-Atlanta's 27th Annual HR Conference that includes two days of education seminars.

Presentations will focus on increasing HR effectiveness, building leadership and business acumen, and providing solutions to challenges that fellow HR professionals have faced. SHRM-Atlanta's session offerings also mirror important competencies as defined by the SHRM Body of Competency & Knowledge (BoCK), with educational topics covering Business Acumen & Strategy, Employment Law & Legislation, Talent Acquisition & Retention, and Total Rewards.

There are over two dozen total sessions - all created and delivered by HR experts, two thought-provoking keynote sessions to infer new lessons, and the opportunity to earn up to 9 HRCI CEUs/SHRM PDCs.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

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

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

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

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

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
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Nicole Conley
408-295-4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill and Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will present at SOAHR, SHRM-Atlanta's 27th Annual HR Conference, on Wednesday, March 29 at 2:40 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga.

EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Speak at Distribution Contractors Association’s Annual Safety Congress

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 speak at Distribution Contractors Association's (DCA) Annual Safety Congress on Wednesday, March 29 at 8:30 a.m. at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, La.

The 22nd Annual Safety Congress is an annual gathering of safety directors representing distribution construction companies. It serves as an opportunity for attendees to improve their management skills and to network with other safety professionals from across the country. The two-day conference features speakers, trainers and discussion groups focusing on important safety solutions.

Simpson will share his knowledge on "How to Improve HSE Inspections & Hazard Recognition" and attendees will have the opportunity to further discuss the topic in interactive round table discussions.

Click here to view the full agenda: http://www.dcaweb.org/Events/SAFETYCONGRESS/Registerforthe2017SafetyCongress.aspx.

About Chuck Simpson, Senior Risk Control Consultant:

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

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

About Distribution Contractors Association's Annual Safety Congress:

The DCA Safety Congress is an annual gathering of safety directors representing distribution construction companies. It serves as an opportunity for attendees to improve their management skills and to network with other safety professionals from across the country. The two-day conference features speakers, trainers and discussion groups focusing on important safety solutions.

About EPIC:

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

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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

Nicole Conley
408-295-4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.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 speak at Distribution Contractors Association's (DCA) Annual Safety Congress on Wednesday, March 29 at 8:30 a.m. at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, La.

SecuGen to Demonstrate UN20 Bluetooth, OEM Fingerprint Sensor at ISC West 2017

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce that they will be demonstrating the UN20 Bluetooth, a Bluetooth enabled OEM fingerprint sensor that is FAP 20 certified, small, rugged, and affordable.

The UN20 Bluetooth uses a Bluetooth interface with a simple and easy to use set of commands that allows the developer to capture fingerprint images, extract templates, and to enroll, search and match fingerprint templates all within the UN20 device. The UN20 Bluetooth hardware is FBI certified for use in the FIPS 201 PIV program under the FAP 20 category. Additionally, the template extraction and matching algorithms running on the device are NIST MINEX certified.

SecuGen will be demonstrating the UN20 Bluetooth sensor in booth # 10130 in the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas from Wednesday, April 5 through Friday, April 7, 2017. The UN20 Bluetooth is intended as an easily embedded fingerprint solution where high quality, rugged design, and affordability are key factors. SecuGen is known around the world as a manufacturer of high quality and rugged optical fingerprint sensors that are highly versatile and well-priced for large deployments.

SecuGen is also developing a finished Bluetooth fingerprint reader for release later in the year.

UN20 Bluetooth, is the second of SecuGen's new Unity BDP line of fingerprint products that provide a unique Biometric Development Platform. At the heart of the UN20 Bluetooth, and all Unity BDP products, is SecuGen's FAP 20 certified U20 sensor combined with a fully programmable Linux system and integrated into one compact package almost identical in size to the U20 itself. The Unity BDP provides the tools and technologies needed for developers and OEMs to rapidly and efficiently develop a potentially limitless variety of custom designed fingerprint biometric products. In addition to the UN20 Bluetooth, SecuGen will be releasing a series of additional UN20 OEM sensors and Unity finished products that will feature different capabilities over the course of the coming months.

"Bluetooth connectivity opens the opportunity to use SecuGen world class technology with a variety of Bluetooth enabled products and platforms," stated Dan Riley, SecuGen VP of Engineering. "We are very excited to have developed a high quality Bluetooth OEM fingerprint solution that has been repeated asked for by our OEM partners. We are proud to surpass their expectations by offering a fully featured product with an embedded Linux environment at an exceedingly low cost."

"We always listen to the requirements of our OEM partners," added Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen. "We are very pleased to introduce the highly anticipated UN20 Bluetooth, the second of our new Unity Biometric Development Platform product line. The Unity BDP represents years of effort, technological innovation and commitment to delivering the world's best optical fingerprint readers and sensors."

About SecuGen:
SecuGen Corporation (www.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. 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.

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

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

SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce that they will be demonstrating the UN20 Bluetooth, a Bluetooth enabled OEM fingerprint sensor that is FAP 20 certified, small, rugged, and affordable.

Record Attendance Expected at Texas Mortgage Bankers Association’s 101st Annual Convention

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced today the location and dates of its 101st Annual Convention. This year's conference - "Defining Our Future" - will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas on May 21 - 23, 2017.

Every year the exhibit hall sells out along with sponsorship and other marketing opportunities also filling up quickly. The TMBA is expecting record attendance of more than 1,000 registrants.

The three-day agenda was developed to offer attendees new information, guidance, trends, insight, and emerging strategies in in the mortgage industry. Notable topics include: Conversation with the Honorable George W. Bush; How Changes in Washington D.C Will Affect the Mortgage Industry; Changes to HMDA and Fair Lending Implications; How the Best Originators in the Country Build Predictable Cash Flow; Technology and our Next 100 Years; Leadership Lessons From Ritz Carlton and Disney; Best Use of Social Media to Grow Your Business; and more.

"As an industry, we are operating in an ever-changing, compliance intensive business landscape with a significant degree of uncertainty on the horizon," said President of the TMBA, Mary Pirrello. "This year's conference will provide mortgage bankers with invaluable information on new tactics and strategies to help navigate through industry changes and achieve ongoing success and sustainability."

Keynote speakers include:

* George W. Bush - 43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
* Bill Hart-Executive Coach, Building Champions.
* David Horne-Lobbyist and Consultant, David L. Horne, LLC.
* J. David Motley, CMB-Chairman-Elect, Mortgage Bankers Association.
* Mark K. Updegrove-CEO, National Medal of Honor Museum.

Event details:
* Location: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas.
* Dates: May 21 - 23, 2017.

To learn more about the event visit https://www.texasmba.org/convention or call 512-480-8622 or email info@texasmba.org. To register for the conference, just go to the TMA's website, which contains show details and also lists those early pre-registration attendees.

About Texas Mortgage Bankers Association:

The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association is committed to being an informative, quality-focused association of real estate finance professionals that provides the best educational resources, government advocacy, and industry interaction. TMBA's purpose is to serve the mutual interests of its members in order to preserve, enhance, and advance the mortgage banking and real estate finance business in the State of Texas.

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

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

The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced today the location and dates of its 101st Annual Convention. This year's conference - "Defining Our Future" - will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas on May 21 - 23, 2017.

EPIC Insurance to Sponsor HR West 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor and exhibit at NCHRA's HR West 2017 Conference on March 6-8 at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, Calif. Please visit us at the EPIC Booth 13.

HR West is the West Coast's premier conference for HR professionals. Home to the world's leading-edge companies, the San Francisco Bay Area is the most innovative place on earth. Practicing HR here requires skills beyond the ordinary, and a level of sophistication not found in other parts of the world. This conference addresses how to meet the challenges of globalization, keeping up with the latest hi-tech boom and reacting to ever-evolving definitions of work, all while maintaining a human touch.

HR West will have 100 speakers covering over 80 sessions and separate tracks including compensation & benefits, talent acquisition & retention, employment law & legislation, employee & labor relations, general HR, leadership and business management & strategy. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the best and meet face-to-face with more than 50 exhibitors offering high-quality HR solutions.

Click here to view the full agenda: http://hrwest.org/sessions/.

About Northern California Human Resources Association:

The Northern California HR Association (NCHRA), one of the nation's largest regional HR associations, has been advancing organizations through human resources since 1960. Delivering over 200 programs annually, the association is dedicated to connecting human resources professionals with practice resources, leading California-specific training, legal and legislative developments, quality service providers, and each other -forming career-long networks and partnerships.

Headquartered in San Francisco, NCHRA serves a community of more than 20,000 throughout its twelve regions in Northern California. The San Francisco Bay Area represents one of the most innovative and challenging sectors of the country (and world) in which to practice HR. As such, our membership demands a level of sophistication unparalleled by others. Nationally recognized for quality and breadth of service, this focus on excellence has earned us members in 34 states and several foreign countries.

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

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

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

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor and exhibit at NCHRA's HR West 2017 Conference on March 6-8 at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, Calif. Please visit us at the EPIC Booth 13.

Impending Implementation of California’s 2018 Business-critical Cannabis Regulations to be Addressed at Upcoming San Diego Cannabis Business Expo

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MJIC, Inc., the leading provider of cannabis regulatory compliance solutions and services, media, investor capital and supply chain distribution, announced today that it expects to sell out for its upcoming third Annual Cannabis Business Expo, March 5 - 8, 2017 in San Diego, California.

MJIC attributes the flood of pre-event registrations to mounting concerns centered around California's complicated licensing regulations that will impact every participant in the Cannabis supply chain, from growers to dispensaries, to ancillary non-flower touching suppliers like surveillance and technology providers seeking to do business in the 6th largest economy in the world - California.

"Heavy enrollment in each compliance-focused session together with other data metrics gathered by MJIC during the online registration process strongly indicate that compliance centric information is a major focus point for an overwhelming number of cannabis entrepreneurs," said Larry Horwitz, General Counsel for MJIC, Inc. "We are laser-focused on helping educate the rapidly budding, fast-moving cannabis industry on a myriad of fluid and dynamic nuances as they unfold so the industry is ready for 2018."

Of primary interest to attendees is the pre-state licensing strategy track for obtaining municipal operating permits, the implementation of California's regulatory infrastructure roundtable by state and local officials and the keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, notable R-Calif who introduced a bill that would protect states' rights to legalize marijuana (Respect State Marijuana Laws Act) are trending as the hottest Expo draws this past week.

Horwitz added, "The data we are getting indicates that all stakeholders at every segment of Cannabis business are concerned about what the regulations mean and how to prepare in advance of January 1, 2018. The Expo compliance tracks give stakeholders real compliance solutions, strategies and access to subject matter experts providing a real opportunity for potential licensees and ancillary cannabis companies to gain valuable insight and education on critical compliance issues and solutions."

Session attendees will leave with a solid soup-to-nuts understanding of licensing intricacies on what is necessary to compliantly kick-start a new operation or grow an existing business.

The 3rd Annual California Business Expo will be held at the Sheraton Marina Hotel in San Diego, March 5 - 7. Interested parties can learn more at http://www.calcanbizexpo.com/.

About MJIC:
MJIC is a diversified cannabis holding company, leading the industry in defining legal cannabis operations by developing compliant products, systems and programs for licensing, design and construction, operational best practices and expert financial and regulatory consulting designed to position MJIC distribution businesses for lawful and efficient operations. MJIC then packages and markets these systems and services to the entire supply chain.

The MJIC Distribution subsidiary is a municipally licensed distribution company, positioned for state licensure and state wide operations, including brand and product development selling for and to growers, manufacturers and dispensaries. MJIC media operations markets its partners and clients through MJIC media events, and deploys recognized industry leaders in trade shows, magazines and its online assets such as http://www.marijuanaindex.com/ for the total compliance experience. For more information, visit http://www.mjic.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Larry Horwitz
Lhorwitz@horwitzarmstrong.com

MJIC, Inc., the leading provider of cannabis regulatory compliance solutions and services, media, investor capital and supply chain distribution, announced today that it expects to sell out for its upcoming third Annual Cannabis Business Expo, March 5 - 8, 2017 in San Diego, California.

‘Certification of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Store Overseas’ Information Session

SAN FRANCISO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In San Francisco on February 27, 2017 the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan will hold briefing sessions and exchange meetings aimed at promoting understanding of this system and expanding the number of supporter store certifications for restaurants and retail stores, Japan Products Promotions announced today.

This session is the first information session held by the Japanese government in the United States for the "Certification of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Store Overseas."

This system is a project of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan, and was organized through the "Certification of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Store Overseas" set forth on April 1, 2016, to strengthen overseas deliveries of Japanese-produced agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foods.

This briefing session will be held in two parts. The first part will explain the "Certification of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Store Overseas" system, and introduce the merits of certification as a supporter store, provide guidance on local applications and other issues, and unveil Supporter Stores in San Francisco. The second part will be a networking session, providing opportunities for confirming the details of the supporter store certification procedure in San Francisco and for exchanging information with distributors dealing with Japanese foodstuffs.

Date / Time:
February 27, 2017 (Monday).
- Session 1: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.)*
- Session 2: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Doors open at 4 p.m.)*
* Participation Fee: Free, the first 50 applicants will be accepted for each session.

Venue:
The SF Vault
415 Jackson St. Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94111
http://www.thesfvault.com/#anchor-location

How to Apply:
Please email the administration office. (Contact information below).

*Application deadline is Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

SESSION PROGRAM:

Introduction:
1. About the "Certification of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Stores Overseas."

Video message from authorized store: "Sushi Ran" Japanese restaurant CEO Mr. Yoshimori Tome, and others.

2. Introduction of Certification Body in San Francisco.

3. Introduction of supporter stores in San Francisco.

4. About the quality and use of Japanese food and ingredients.

Lecturer : ZEN-NOH AMERICA CORPORATION Mr. Ryuta Kawano;
Mutual Trading Co., Inc. Mr. Masaomi Abe.

Interaction:
Network opportunity with members of Japanese import and distribution companies.

More information: http://www.maff.go.jp/j/shokusan/syokubun/suppo.html

For further inquiries:
Japan Product Promotions Inc.
Administration Office
Mr. Nakata, Saeki, Nantani
Phone: 323-736-6569 (Nantani)
Email: japan@wattentionla.com

In San Francisco on February 27, 2017 the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan will hold briefing sessions and exchange meetings aimed at promoting understanding of this system and expanding the number of supporter store certifications for restaurants and retail stores, Japan Products Promotions announced today.

MostFit and Power Systems will Feature Core Hammer and SYN Ring Demonstrations at the 2017 IHRSA Conference

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On March 9 and 10, MostFit will join more than 350 fitness equipment and technology exhibitors from around the world to network and meet with thousands of health club operators at the IHRSA Annual International Trade Show and Convention in Los Angeles.

"We are looking forward to sharing our products and education with club, gym and studio owners, and working closely with our exclusive distributor, Power Systems, at the show," says MostFit Owner, Andrew Gavigan.

Andrew and his team of trainers will be demonstrating exercises and movements derived from their education and programming at Booth 753 on an ongoing basis during Trade Show hours.

MostFit will also hold a Functional Training Early Morning Workout in the booth on Friday, March 10 at 6:30 a.m., and Power Systems will hold a Functional Training Workout Friday March 10 at 7:30 a.m. that includes the Core Hammer. Power Systems will also be holding product demonstrations in their booth #1023.

During Trade Show hours, attendees will receive 15-percent off plus free shipping of all MostFit products at the MostFit and Power Systems booths.

MOSTFIT PRODUCTS INCLUDE:

The MostFit Core Hammer is a first of its kind, finally making sledgehammer workouts possible without the tire. The Core Hammer is designed just like a sledgehammer, but the head is round and composed of solid urethane, providing the right amount of rebound so the user can establish a rhythm that exactly mimics traditional sledgehammer swings. This means that sledgehammer workouts can now be done anywhere...in a park, gym, Crossfit box or at home and multiple users can workout together in small spaces with the Core Hammer, which fits in nicely with MostFit's mantra of helping the user be the "Most Fit" they can be - anywhere, any time.

The MostFit SYN Rings allow the user to suspend weight plates or kettlebells from an Olympic weightlifting bar creating instability; forcing the user to engage more core and stability muscles and increase overall strength. The rings allow the weight plates to move in all directions, including forward, back, side-to-side, up-and-down and in circular motions. Portable and easy to store, the SYN Rings can go with you anywhere, fit in a drawer or small spot on the functional training zone floor.

About MostFit:

Founded by trainer Andrew Gavigan MostFit strives to provide unique, effective, and efficient products to the fitness community in an effort to make optimum performance more accessible. Accessibility is the key to success for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels. MostFit's line of functional fitness accessories make tried methods and techniques simpler and more accessible. Learn more at: http://most-fit.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Andrew Gavigan
805-415-7493
Andrew [at] most-fit.com

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On March 9 and 10, 2017, MostFit will join more than 350 fitness equipment and technology exhibitors from around the world to network and meet with thousands of health club operators at the IHRSA Annual International Trade Show and Convention in Los Angeles.