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Science: Biology

Capstone Strategic Advises Achieva Credit Union on the Purchase of Cannella Insurance Services

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Cannella Insurance Services was founded in 2003 by Joseph H. Cannella. The firm has just under 900 insurance clients in the Tampa region as well as Lee, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. The firm specializes in auto, car, home, boat, business, commercial, and flood insurance, including insurance for religious organizations, churches, museums, private schools, and builders’ risk.

Achieva Credit Union manages $2.7 billion in assets with 25 branches serving 160,000 members across 15 Florida counties. Joe Cannella will serve as Director of the newly named Achieva Insurance Agency, LLC.

“Achieva’s proactive acquisition search program started with refining their external growth strategy before shifting to the development of a robust prospect pipeline and ultimately, the successful acquisition of a strategic privately held, not for sale insurance agency,” said Capstone Partner John Dearing. “Achieva’s CUSO now benefits from an exciting new leaping off point for growth acceleration while credit union members will enjoy another solution. All parties are excited about the future together.”

About Capstone Strategic, Inc.
Capstone Strategic, Inc. is the leader in mergers and acquisitions for credit union service organizations (CUSOs). The firm helps CUSO and credit union leaders develop, evaluate, and implement growth initiatives. Established in 1995 by CEO David Braun, Capstone specializes in strategic not-for-sale acquisitions and corporate growth strategies and has facilitated over $1 billion in transactions in more than 100 industries. For additional information go to the Capstone website at https://www.capstonestrategic.com or call 703-854-1910.

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Brent Holliday, Capstone Strategic, 703-854-1910, [email protected], www.capstonestrategic.com

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Your Gateway to the Future of Clinical Research

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The first issue of the Xtalks Clinical Edge magazine offers a unique blend of insights and interviews with prominent figures from organizations such as the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative, the Decentralized Trials Research Alliance and the Mayo Clinic. These thought leaders share their perspectives and expertise, offering readers a comprehensive view of the ever-evolving landscape of clinical research.

In addition to featuring key opinion leaders, Xtalks Clinical Edge goes the extra mile by showcasing the viewpoints of pharmaceutical companies, patient advocacy groups and clinical research organizations. These diverse perspectives help foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the clinical trials community, ultimately driving excellence in clinical research.

The inaugural issue of Xtalks Clinical Edge covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of decentralized trials, methods to overcome operational challenges in complex trials, cutting-edge clinical trial technology and more. Whether you are a seasoned industry professional or an academic researcher, this magazine is your go-to resource for staying informed about the latest developments in clinical research.

“We invite readers to join the conversation and contribute their thoughts, questions and insights as we work together to shape the future of clinical trials. Xtalks Clinical Edge is more than just a magazine; it’s a platform for collaboration and innovation in the field of clinical research,” said John Hughes.

To explore the debut issue of Xtalks Clinical Edge magazine, please click here. And stay tuned for our next installment, slated for release in March 2024. Xtalks Clinical Edge is committed to providing valuable insights and information to professionals across the clinical research spectrum.

ABOUT XTALKS
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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Science: Biology

Home Shopping Channel Launches 18 Day Holiday Sweepstakes

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Shop LC Holiday Sweepstakes includes thousands of dollars of prizes

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shop LC announced its Holiday Sweepstakes, launching on November 1st. This 18-day event includes daily prizes for customers and fans alike.

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Lasting 18 days, participants stand a chance to win daily prizes, including coveted items such as an iPhone, Dyson vacuum cleaner, iPad, Android phone, TV, gold chain, RHAPSODY and ILIANA jewelry, and much more. The current prize can be seen on the website.

Winners will be announced daily on the contest website, as well as on live programming and social media. The sweepstakes ends on November 18th.

About Shop LC
Based in Austin, Texas, home shopping channel Shop LC operates as a full subsidiary of Vaibhav Global Ltd. (VGL), a company with extensive global sourcing and manufacturing resources. Serving as a budget-aware, interactive retailer, Shop LC offers a variety of products spanning fine jewelry, beauty, fashion, home decor and lifestyle categories. Since its establishment in 2007, Shop LC has extended its reach to over 70 million American households, providing live high-definition programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year. Additionally, the Your Purchase Feeds Program ensures that with every purchase made, a meal is provided to a child in need. For further details, visit http://www.shoplc.com or download the interactive app available on iTunes, Google Play, and other streaming devices or televisions.

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Health: Psychology

Ascent® Protein Launches New 100% Whey Peppermint Mocha Flavor

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Ascent Protein, a leader in the sports nutrition category, announced today the release of a new, limited-time-only flavor of their 100% Whey Protein Powder Blend in Peppermint Mocha. This nostalgic holiday flavor is a combination of refreshing peppermint and comforting notes of mocha and will surely be a hit this holiday season for those looking to stay on track with their fitness goals throughout the holiday season.

DENVER, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ascent Protein, a leader in the sports nutrition category, announced today the release of a new, limited-time-only flavor of their 100% Whey Protein Powder Blend in Peppermint Mocha. This nostalgic holiday flavor is a combination of refreshing peppermint and comforting notes of mocha and will surely be a hit this holiday season for those looking to stay on track with their fitness goals throughout the holiday season. Peppermint Mocha will be sold for a limited time on ascentprotein.com, Amazon Prime and at Wegman’s Food Markets.

The new flavor is the result of input from Ascent consumers and aligns with our goal of offering premium products without artificial sweeteners or flavors. “We are excited to launch this Peppermint Mocha flavor to help our consumers keep their health and fitness top of mind while also embracing the holiday spirit,” said Kirsten Karlsson, head of Marketing at Ascent Protein. “Not only will you recover after training with 25g of protein per serving, but Peppermint Mocha also satisfies that holiday season sweet tooth without any added sugar.”

Ascent 100% Whey is made using a native whey protein blend. Native whey is the least-processed whey protein available. The company is continually innovating to deliver clean protein products for consumers seeking high quality ingredients to support muscle health and athletic performance. The Peppermint Mocha flavor delivers 25g of clean protein per serving and contains zero artificial flavors or sweeteners. Ascent is also Certified Gluten Free and Informed Sport Certified, meaning every batch is third party tested for banned substances.

Since launching in 2016, Ascent has quickly become one of America’s fastest growing sports nutrition companies with its line of clean products. Ascent Protein is trusted by some of the world’s most prominent elite athletes, including professional running back Tony Pollard, CrossFit Games athletes Brent Fikowski and Christine Kolenbrander, and Team USA Weightlifting athletes CJ Cummings and Jourdan Delacruz.

About Ascent Protein

Ascent® was created to naturally improve athletic performance and is The Official Sponsor of Hard Work®. Ascent launched in 2016 and has continued to bring innovative products to the market, while remaining committed to their high-quality standards and offering products with straight-forward ingredients and nothing artificial. All Ascent products contain zero artificial flavors and sweeteners and are Certified Gluten Free, and Informed Sport Certified meaning they are third party tested for banned substances. Aligning with the admirable qualities in the athletes that Ascent serves – going the extra mile, completing an extra set, and never backing down from a challenge, Ascent pushes for high-quality results, knowing they do not come without hard work. For more information, visit Ascent Protein.

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Kim DeVigil, Ascent Protein, 1 720-550-3751, [email protected], https://www.ascentprotein.com/ 

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Chris Kim, DDS, Named a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry

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Livewell Dental is proud to announce that Dr. Chris Kim, DDS, has earned the prestigious title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). This special recognition places him among the top 6% of general dentists in the country for achieving competency and excellence in providing quality patient care.

FAIRFAX STATION, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Livewell Dental is proud to announce that Dr. Chris Kim, DDS, has earned the prestigious title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). This special recognition places him among the top 6% of general dentists in the country for achieving competency and excellence in providing quality patient care. As a FAGD, Chris Kim, DDS, has demonstrated his dedication to continuing education in all aspects of dental care and services.

Through this dedication, he has been able to provide superior dental care to his patients at Livewell Dental while also remaining up-to-date with the latest treatment methods and clinical skills available today.

“Achieving the prestigious title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry is truly an honor and a testament to our commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients,” said Dr. Chris Kim, DDS, founder of Livewell Dental. “I am ever committed to the pursuit of knowledge in dentistry – it is the cornerstone of my practice. My continuous learning enables me to bring the latest techniques and the most innovative treatments to my patients, ensuring they receive the best possible dental care.”

Earning the title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry is no small feat. Dr. Chris Kim successfully completed a rigorous fellowship exam that covers all aspects of dentistry, in addition to over 500 hours of continuing education. The intensity and breadth of this test, coupled with the requirement for ongoing learning, underlines why only around 6% of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada hold the distinguished honor of being FAGD Fellows. This commitment to excellence is at the heart of Livewell Dental’s philosophy, driving Dr. Kim and his team to deliver unparalleled dental care to their trusted patients.

Dr. Chris Kim continued his postgraduate education at the respected Kois Center in Seattle, WA. This institution attracts dentists from all over the world who are eager to learn about the latest developments in aesthetic, implant, and restorative dentistry. As a Kois graduate, Dr. Chris is committed to offering state-of-the-art, evidence-based care to his patients.

Furthering his professional development, Dr. Chris earned the esteemed Fellowship award from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). This recognition underscores his expertise as an implant dentist, placing Livewell Dental among the top-ranking implant dental practices in Northern Virginia.

Dr. Chris graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry (UCSF), a highly reputed institution in the dental field. He then completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at UCSF. Following this, he became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a Kois graduate, and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). These experiences and achievements highlight Dr. Chris’s commitment to continuous learning and providing high-quality dental care to his patients.

The cornerstone of Livewell Dental practice is personalized care. This commitment to individualized attention sets them apart. The distinctive approach is marked by compassion, evidence-based methodologies, and innovative technology. They carefully crafted a rejuvenating atmosphere within a modern space where your comfort and relaxation are prioritized.

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Dr. Chris Kim, Livewell Dental, 1 (703) 690-0102, [email protected], https://www.livewelldentalva.com/ 

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Science: Biology

Foghorn Consulting and Carahsoft Announce Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive AWS Cloud Solutions to the Public Sector

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Carahsoft leverages its extensive experience in the industry, its reseller partnerships, Government contracts and status as an AWS managed service company to deliver advanced cloud solutions for the Public Sector. Holding the prestigious title of AWS Advanced Tier Partner, Carahsoft’s unwavering commitment to excellence is evident through its portfolio of successful AWS implementations and managed services that empower organizations to maximize cloud capabilities.

Carahsoft serves as the distributor for Foghorn Consulting’s range of AWS Marketplace services. Foghorn Consulting offers expertise in various aspects of public cloud engineering, including strategy, migration, design, implementation, and ongoing support via FogOps. With multiple AWS competencies, such as AWS Security, DevOps, and Migration, Foghorn is a trusted guide for clients at every stage of their cloud journey. This collaboration ensures access to Foghorn’s specialized offerings, including the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) for smooth migrations, cloud security assessments, and FinOps support for cost optimization. Together, they provide a comprehensive solution for navigating AWS Marketplace.

This strategic partnership aims to provide SLED and Federal clients with a comprehensive suite of cloud solutions that directly address their unique requirements. By combining Foghorn’s prowess in cloud engineering with Carahsoft’s expertise in managed services, the partnership aims to offer Public Sector customers end-to-end solutions that streamline operations, enhance security and optimize resource utilization within the AWS ecosystem.

“We are excited about the opportunities this partnership with Carahsoft brings to our SLED and Federal clients,” said Alex Roosakos, CEO at Foghorn Consulting. “Together, we can provide targeted solutions that navigate the complexities of these sectors and drive successful cloud adoption.”

“We are pleased to add Foghorn’s cloud services to our portfolio,” said Sehar Wahla, Director of Partner Business Development at Carahsoft. “By working with Foghorn and our reseller partners, we enable our joint customers to leverage the power of AWS through expert engineering and managed services, facilitating a seamless transition to the cloud.”

For more information about this partnership and the tailored AWS cloud solutions it offers to the SLED and Federal sectors, please visit Foghorn Consulting’s website and Carahsoft’s website.

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Kevin Fleming, Foghorn Consulting, 1 3126479976, [email protected], www.foghornconsulting.com
Mary Lange, Carahsoft, 1 7302307434, [email protected], www.carahsoft.com

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ClinOne Raises Additional Funding from Boulder Ventures and Highpoint Ventures in its Series A Extension; Names Top Life Science Leaders to its Board of Directors

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Katherine joins the ClinOne Board from her work as the Global Vice President of Clinical Innovation at Oracle Life Sciences. She served as content expert and workstream leader for unprecedented collaborations with public health and government organizations to accelerate the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostic testing. Katherine enjoyed exploring the depths of innovation and human compassion in clinical research as host of the very popular podcast, The Latest Dose.

Katherine also served at Eli Lilly and Company where she held various leadership positions in Clinical Operations, Statistical Sciences, Data Sciences and Solutions completing her 30-year career as Global Head, Clinical Innovation. Upon her retirement from Lilly, she served as Chief Ecosystem Officer at Reify Health where she generated their first Go to Market strategy for pharmaceutical customers and drove global product strategy.
“It’s an honor to join the ClinOne Board of Directors at this critical moment when the needs of clinical sites and participants are at a pivotal point,” said Katherine Vandebelt. “ClinOne is well-positioned to immediately address the challenge both with technology and innovative alternatives to rapidly change how site and participants engage in support of clinical research.”

JeanMarie Markham, RN, is an accomplished Life Science Executive, CEO & Founder with 25+ years of in-depth, clinical research and international business experience. JeanMarie founded Clinlogix, a Clinical Research Organization (CRO), with the mission of providing exceptional service and resources to researchers and founders in life science by assisting them to navigate global regulatory and clinical development pathways, meeting unmet medical needs of patients and improving quality of life and health.

JeanMarie founded Markham & Associates to provide Clinical Monitoring and Investigator Management services to the industry. She developed an international platform of experienced Clinical Research Associates to provide clients with clinical monitoring services in multi-therapeutic areas. Concurrently, she developed a platform of Clinical Investigators and clinical sites – one of the early Site Management Organizations (SMO). She was named to the 2007 PharmaVoice 100, 2019 Philadelphia Business Journal’s 12 Power Women in Life Sciences, and 2020 Healthcare CEO of the Year, PACT Enterprise Award.

JeanMarie Markham said, “I’m thrilled to join the Board of Directors and lend my clinical and operational expertise as ClinOne continues to scale its comprehensive site hub and participant engagement platform.”

Andrea Valente, CEO at ClinOne, shared, “We are very fortunate to have Katherine and JeanMarie join the ClinOne Board. Their enthusiasm, deep experience and thought leadership brings such richness to the ClinOne team. We are excited to collaborate with them to advance our mission so vital to empowering sites for clinical research and helping participants and their families live their best lives.”

About ClinOne
ClinOne connects, informs, and empowers patients, care partners, and sites in clinical trials with a true single platform for trial awareness, consent management, and patient experience/retention – underpinned with comprehensive data insights tools and standards-based interoperability. Used by more than 80 sponsors, CROs, and site networks in 60 countries, our solutions are proven to reduce risk and simplify complex processes for therapeutic areas and patient populations including Oncology, Rare Disease, Pediatrics, the Elderly, and CNS. Designed in collaboration with sites and with participants and caregivers in mind, ClinOne features the industry’s fastest deployment, cost-efficient scale for trials of all sizes, and seamless API integrations to provide the results you need – and the experience your patients deserve. Ready to keep patients, sites, and study teams active and engaged throughout your clinical trial? Let’s get creative at http://www.clinone.com.

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Brian Ongioni, ClinOne, 1-800-343-6920, [email protected], https://www.clinone.com/

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Science: Biology

6,200 Companies Hired for 54K Fully Remote Jobs in Q3

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Spawn added, “Among the more than 54,000 total fully remote jobs published to the Virtual Vocations job board in Q3, 80% were for experienced workers with previous relevant work experience in a given role. Also, the majority of job postings (52%) were for full-time jobs. Educated applicants were also in high demand, with 40% of all fully remote job postings requiring a bachelor’s degree.”

Ranked by the total number of 100% remote job postings shared to the Virtual Vocations database during Q3 2023, the following companies, industries, and locations are best for fully remote hiring:

Top 5 Companies for Fully Remote Jobs:
1. VocoVision, Inc.
2. UnitedHealth Group
3. Maximus, Inc.
4. CVS Health Corporation
5. Humana Inc.

Top 5 Industries for Fully Remote Jobs:
1. Information Technology
2. Healthcare
3. Marketing
4. Sales
5. Financial

Top 5 Locations for Fully Remote Jobs:
1. Florida
2. Texas
3. North Carolina
4. Georgia
5. Virginia

Virtual Vocations also named its top 10 Employer Partners for the quarter. Employer Partners represent more than 3,600 vetted businesses that collaborate with Virtual Vocations to share fully remote job openings directly to its job board. From July through September, the following companies were among the best for 100% virtual work:

Top 5 Employer Partners for Fully Remote Jobs:
1. BairesDev
2. TTEC Holdings, Inc.
3. eXp Realty
4. Littera Education Inc.
5. Achieve Test Prep

The third quarter of 2023 also marked the addition of six new Employer Partners to Virtual Vocations’ program, joining companies like Susan G. Komen and Intuit Inc.

New Q3 2023 Employer Partners:
1. Groomers Friend, LLC
2. Halsey Resources
3. Nevada Autism Center
4. Instruction Partners
5. ROOK
6. PRIMUS Business Management

To see Virtual Vocations’ complete set of top 10 lists for the best companies, industries, locations, and Employer Partners for fully remote jobs from Q3 2023, visit: https://www.virtualvocations.com/blog/annual-statistical-remote-work-reports/q3-2023-state-of-remote-work-jobs-report/

ABOUT VIRTUAL VOCATIONS
Founded in 2007 by CEO Laura Spawn and her brother, CTO Adam Stevenson, Virtual Vocations is a small company with a big mission: to connect jobseekers with legitimate remote job openings. To date, Virtual Vocations has helped more than four million jobseekers in their quests for flexible, remote work.

In addition to providing a database of current, hand-screened, and 100% remote job openings, Virtual Vocations offers jobseekers a number of tools to aid in their job searches, including exclusive career courses, downloadable jobseeker content, and career coaching and resume writing services. Virtual Vocations also releases several data-driven reports each year on current trends in remote work.

Virtual Vocations, Inc. is a private, family-owned, and 100% virtual company incorporated in Tucson, Arizona.

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Kimberly Back, Virtual Vocations, Inc., 1 (800) 379-5092 x. 703, [email protected], https://www.virtualvocations.com 

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