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Technology: Electronics

Philips Launches New Over-Ear Wireless Active Noise Canceling Headphones

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Milpitas, CALIF. (PRWEB)

Envision Peripherals Inc. (EPI), the Brand license partner for Philips Audio in North America , announces today the latest addition to the Philips audio line with the Philips Wireless over-ear noise cancelling headphone (TAPH805BK). The headphones are now available on Amazon, competitively priced at $199.99 USD.

Ideal for at Home, in the Office, or on-the-go, the new Philips (TAPH805BK) headphones provide users with an unparalleled listening experience.

Music or Silence

Eliminate outside noise through a press of a button with Active Noise Canceling mode or flip to Awareness Mode to stay in tune with your surroundings. Users can control volume by swiping up or down on the ear-housing touch control panel. Activate or deactivate Active Noise Canceling or engage in Awareness Mode with a simple press. While carrying out a call over Bluetooth, its built-in mic with echo cancellation keeps sound crystal clear. 

Hey Google!

With Google Assistant built-in, users can speak commands to read notifications while driving, manage playlists and much more. Activate the assistant  by simply placing your hand over the ear-cup.

Flawlessly Tuned Comfort

Perfectly tuned 40 mm neodymium acoustic drivers deliver deep bass and clear midrange frequencies for an immersive experience. The new addition offers high quality sound and a comfortable fit through its light weight yet durable construction. Soft ear-cup cushions fully cover the ear, creating a seal that passively isolates external noise. Perfect for on-the-go, the new Philips Performance Wireless (TAPH805BK) headphones conveniently fold in two configurations: flat for storing in a drawer or they can be folded flat and inwards creating a compact bundle. The packaging includes a USB cable, audio cables, airplane adapter and a travel case to take on-the-go.

All Day Usage

Its extensive battery life allows up to 30 hours of play or talk time or 25 hours while Active Noise Cancelling is turned off. Battery life is an impressive 30 hours more than enough for even the longest trip- while fast charging means a further two hours of playback can be available in just five minutes.

High resolution images are available here and a full list of specifications are available here.

To request more information on Philips Audio contact Jamy Reyes at jamy.reyes@epius.com.

About EPI

Envision Peripherals, Inc. is the brand license partner for Philips displays and audio in North America. The Philips audio line offers a broad range of high quality headphones and earbuds, including true wireless, noise canceling, and audiophile offerings.  In North America, soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, party speakers, ant other products are also available.  Philips products are designed to keep people healthy, and help them live well and enjoy life.   

EPI has offices in Milpitas, CA (Corporate HQ). For more information, visit philips.com/headphones, or call (510)-770-9988.

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Industry: Healthcare

Garey Orthopedic Medical Group Relocates Pomona Facility

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POMONA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Garey Orthopedic Medical Group is excited to announce the relocation of their Pomona clinic to a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility at Casa Colina’s campus, located at 255 E Bonita Ave, Bldg 1, Suite 101.

“We are thrilled to move onto the Casa Colina campus, working together to deliver high quality and cutting edge Orthopedic care to the San Gabriel Valley!” said Dr. Luis Corrales.

The new facility will allow Garey Orthopedic to offer patients comprehensive and convenient orthopedic care with relaxing, and updated patient rooms, and cutting-edge technology including the best MRI and X-Ray machines on the market. The updated facility will also allow them to continue providing the world-class care patients have come to expect from Garey Orthopedic.

“We are very excited about the relocation of Garey Orthopedic to our newly renovated location,” Lisa Bailey, Chief Administrative Officer at Garey Orthopedic said. “Casa Colina offers many services that go hand in hand with the services that we provide, and we could not be more thrilled to be working so closely with them.”

With construction and facility enhancements well under way, the new Pomona location is set to begin seeing patients on February 03, 2020. Until then, they will continue to operate out of their Garey Ave clinic.

About Garey Orthopedic Medical Group

Garey Orthopedic is a practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. We provide comprehensive orthopedic care for a wide range of shoulder, hip, and knee injuries as well as degenerative joint conditions using the advanced non-surgical and surgical treatment modalities. Our primary goal is to improve your quality of life and return you to your normal activities quickly and with as little pain as possible. For more information on all of the services that Garey Orthopedic has to offer visit http://www.gareyortho.com.

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Business: Insurance

Car Insurance 2020 Guide – What Is The Difference Between A Car Insurance Agent And A Car Insurance Broker?

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“Insurance agents and insurance brokers play important roles in the car insurance industry. While the insurance agent wants to sell you policies from a specific insurer, the insurance broker will help you find the best insurance deal that fits your needs”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains the differences between car insurance agents and car insurance brokers.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/what-are-the-differences-are-between-car-insurance-brokers-and-agents/

Insurance brokers and insurance agents are industry professionals that act as intermediaries between policyholders and insurance companies. The most important difference between insurance brokers and insurance agents is who they represent. The insurance broker represents the policyholder. The broker can help a driver find the best car insurance policy. The insurance agent represents one or more insurance companies. Insurance agents will try to sell policies from their companies to any potential customer.

Drivers who haven’t decided with whom to work should consider the following about insurance brokers and agents:


  • Insurance brokers: Brokers work for the customers and not the insurers. Brokers can help drivers to determine their own insurance needs and they can assist them when looking for a policy that can satisfy those needs. While some customers need brokers to find cheaper insurance policies, other customers have complex insurance needs and they require assistance. Brokers can recommend the drivers some insurance products that can help them save money on insurance. Drivers who got involved in an accident can get assistance from the broker when making a claim. Brokers can help drivers manage the claim, organize the documents, or handle the insurance company. Usually, brokers work for smaller companies that represent large insurance companies

  • Insurance agents: Usually, an insurance agent represents a single insurance company. An insurance agent serves as the link between policyholders and insurers. Some insurance companies have a business model that is based on bundling personal connections between insurance agents and customers and they are selling policies only through their insurance agents. Some insurance agents have the best interests and they will help drivers compare insurance plans and look for better deals. Other agents just want to sell policies that bring the largest commissions.

Drives who choose to work with an insurance broker can gain the following benefits:

  • Honesty. Brokers are required by law to disclose the commission rates, insurance policy terms, and other items.

  • Better premiums. In many cases, insurance brokers can access cheaper car insurance premiums than ordinary people can. Drivers working with a broker can save 10% to 15%.

  • Avoid complex policy comparisons. Comparing insurance plans can be quite overwhelming for many. However, an insurance broker knows where to look and will help customers pick the best insurance plan.

  • The commission is included in insurance premiums. Insurance brokers are not working for free, and their commission is bundled with the customers’ premiums.

  • Objective and neutral. Brokers are not biased towards any insurer. Their goal is to help customers find an insurance deal that fits their needs. Insurance brokers can customize policies objectively and neutrally.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Business: Executives

Todd Callen Joins AODocs as Executive Vice President of Sales

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Todd Callen, Executive Vice President of Sales, AODocs

The AODocs team is excited to welcome Todd, knowing that his expertise in directing global sales strategies for enterprise software companies will be instrumental in ushering in the next stage of our company’s growth. — Stéphane Donzé, CEO, AODocs


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

AODocs, the only business process platform tightly integrated with Google Drive, announced today that Todd Callen has joined its leadership team as Executive Vice President of Sales. Callen will be based in the company’s Atlanta headquarters where he’ll oversee sales strategy and manage AODocs’ global sales teams.

Most recently, Callen served as Executive Vice President of Sales in North America for Stibo Systems, where he was instrumental in driving an increase in annual revenue from $25 million to $125 million. Throughout his career, he has had a strong focus on developing fast-growth companies, leading them to successful initial public offerings while maintaining a hands-on approach to management. He brings deep knowledge of cloud and data solutions to AODocs, along with a marketing background that he has leveraged to develop and execute global campaigns.

“The AODocs team is excited to welcome Todd, knowing that his expertise in directing global sales strategies for enterprise software companies will be instrumental in ushering in the next stage of our company’s growth,” said Stéphane Donzé, CEO of AODocs. “His proven track record of successfully building customer-focused sales teams and driving revenue is well known. He’s sure to have a tremendous impact as AODocs’ momentum grows.”

“The potential for enterprises to leverage the AODocs platform to innovate and improve how they manage and process information and documents is huge,” said Todd Callen, Executive Vice President of Sales, AODocs. “AODocs is poised to take advantage of this massive opportunity, and I’m excited about joining the team and contributing to the company’s continued success.”

About AODocs

AODocs is the only business process platform tightly integrated with Google Drive’s collaborative, user experience-focused platform, allowing organizations in all industries to easily implement their business-critical processes, control their documents, and meet compliance requirements without burdening users. Headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in San Francisco, Paris, and Milan, AODocs was founded in 2012 by software veterans with decades of experience at organizations including Exalead, Actelion, and Logica. Built to automate business workflows in full compliance with various regulations, AODocs’ patented content services platform is a Google Recommended Partner Solution for G Suite. For more information, visit AODocs.com or follow @AODocs.

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Health

Smile Brands Inc. Hosts Affiliates at Annual Leadership Meeting

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This event provides an excellent opportunity for our teams to strengthen relationships and share best practices.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Smile Brands Inc., a leading dental support organization (DSO) with 440 locations across 18 states, hosted its Annual Leadership Meeting on January 10 – 12 in Dallas, Texas. The event brought together some of the nation’s best general and specialty dental providers, practice managers and industry suppliers to celebrate the success of Smile Brands’ affiliated practices in 2019 and share goals for 2020.

“Celebration is a key component of our culture,” explains CEO Steve Bilt. “This event provides an excellent opportunity for our teams to strengthen relationships and share best practices. In 2019 we added 50 new affiliated practices, and it was great to see so many new faces at our Leadership Meeting.”

For the third year in a row, Smile Brands was the only DSO to be named a Best Place to Work in the Glassdoor Employee Choice Awards and the company was named Employer of the Year by the American Business Awards. The Annual Leadership Meeting is just one of many activities the organization sponsors throughout the year to create a win-win culture for its affiliated providers and employees. This year, over thirty-five graduating dental students participated, allowing them a chance to experience Smile Brands’ culture first hand.

“We talk about our mission of delivering Smiles for Everyone® during the recruiting process, but there is nothing like getting a ring-side seat,” says Tanisha Wicker, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. “We welcome both dental students and other prospective affiliates to the event to learn about the organization and hear first-hand experiences from their peers.”

The meeting featured a variety of continuing education courses delivered by top dental industry experts for Smile Brands affiliated providers, plus information and best practice sharing to help all affiliated offices reach new heights in 2020. Some of the most important learning actually happens outside of the scheduled sessions where attendees are afforded the opportunity to network and share ideas and best practices.

About Smile Brands

Based in Irvine California, Smile Brands Inc. is one of the largest providers of support services to dental groups in the United States. The organization’s award-winning culture has made it the only dental support organization on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work for the past three years. Smile Brands’ affiliated dentists benefit from industry-leading business support services, so they can spend more time caring for patients and less time on the administrative, marketing, and financial aspects of operating a dental practice. The organization supports over 440 affiliated practices and 60 brands across 18 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.smilebrands.com.

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Technology: Computer

Mission Critical Partners Announces Acquisition of URL Integration, Expanding its Data-Integration Capabilities

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URL brings new skillsets that will help us better support our clients as they look to automate the flow of data in the emergency response ecosystem—from beginning to the end—including the criminal justice function.


STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (PRWEB)

Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a leading public safety consulting and information technology (IT) support services firm, today announced the acquisition of URL Integration, an IT consulting company specializing in the planning and implementation of complex data-exchange points for the criminal justice and public safety sectors.

The acquisition furthers MCP’s commitment to helping mission-critical organizations deploy integrated data-sharing solutions that promote communications interoperability and improve collaboration among agencies, with the end goal being improved emergency response outcomes. With URL Integration, MCP now can offer new vendor-neutral solutions—including analytics, systems integration and artificial intelligence (AI)—to help clients realize more value from data to support applications such as field-reporting, computer-aided dispatch (CAD), records management and jail management.

“Public safety is experiencing an unprecedented transformation, and agencies need data-sharing solutions that enable stronger decision-making,” said Kevin Murray, MCP’s cofounder, chairman and chief executive officer. “URL brings new skillsets that will help us better support our clients as they look to automate the flow of data in the emergency response ecosystem—from beginning to the end—including the criminal justice function.”

Founded in 2002, URL Integration has been helping state and local agencies integrate complex systems, processes and data. With URL comes strong technical talent with considerable experience in the criminal justice market, including data architects, business analysts, project managers and software developers. URL has implemented more than 1,100 data exchanges in state and local criminal justice operations, and the firm has worked in more than 19 states for state-level and local clients.

“Joining MCP is a natural next step for us. Since our founding, clients have relied on us to help make them more effective and efficient,” said Dave Usery, URL’s founder and chief executive officer. “Similar to MCP, we are not tied to a specific vendor and integrate software from any provider, reinforcing MCP’s commitment to vendor neutrality. We look forward to this opportunity to support clients with added resources and to serve a broader client base.”

This is the third acquisition announced by MCP in the last 18 months, adding to its consulting and IT support offering that also includes Athena Advanced Networks, which MCP acquired in 2018, and Black & Veatch’s Public Safety consulting services, which was announced in January 2020.

Click here for more information regarding MCP’s acquisition of URL Integration and follow MCP on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Mission Critical Partners (MCP)

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is a professional services and co-managed IT services firm that helps clients evolve their public safety systems and operations and improve emergency response through our extensive experience, knowledge and resources. By providing insight and support every step of the way, our clients are able to transform their mission-critical operations, maximizing the value of their investments and ensuring optimal performance and success. Additional information and career opportunities are available at http://www.MissionCriticalPartners.com.

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Technology: Electronics

Second-Annual New Innovations in Consumer Electronics (NICE) Awards Recognize Those Using Technology in A New, Innovative Way at CES

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We are excited to bring back the NICE Awards this year at CES as a way to support and promote the latest advancements in new and innovative consumer tech. Presenting the awards as a way to recognize the work being done in our industry is an honor in and of itself.


LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)

Digital marketing agency Enventys Partners announced their picks for the second-annual NICE Awards at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. To be eligible for a NICE Award, a product or company must display how they’re making strides to grow their industry by using technology in an innovative new way. The eligible products or companies must also exhibit at CES in Las Vegas.

While at CES, judges from Enventys Partners walked the floor and heard pitches from many companies in their search for the best new products. The companies and products that received a NICE Award include Hyper Lychee, Shifu, Square Off, Switchbot, Mateo, Espresso Displays, Luminook, Vivoo, Wayzn and The Yes Com.

Among this year’s winners include projects like Switchbot, the smart curtain attachment, Luminook, a home illumination solution, and Espresso Displays, the world’s thinnest touchscreen display that transforms your laptop into a portable workstation.

“We are excited to bring back the NICE Awards this year at CES as a way to support and promote the latest advancements in new and innovative consumer tech. Presenting the awards as a way to recognize the work being done in our industry is an honor in and of itself, and we are excited to see what this year’s winners accomplish in this new year and new decade,” said President of Enventys Partners Roy Morejon.

To learn more about the NICE Awards, visit http://niceawards.org/.

About Enventys Partners

Enventys Partners is the industry’s only full-service, turnkey product launch agency. They combine start-to-finish, all-encompassing product development services with digital marketing expertise to create innovative products and bring them to market. For over 15 years, clients have utilized their combined services to take their consumer product from napkin sketch to production. For more information, visit https://enventyspartners.com/.

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Society: Social Services

The Council on Accreditation (COA) Publishes 2020 Edition Standards

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Countless hours were invested by our team of staff and volunteers to bring these updates to fruition. We are thrilled to release standards that focus on the areas most relevant to our organizations, tying directly to their results all while preserving the rigor of COA accreditation.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Council on Accreditation (COA) is proud to announce its publication of new 2020 Edition Standards. The Standards will affect private, public, and Canadian organizations seeking accreditation, and can be viewed online at https://coanet.org/standards.

The changes come after COA sought feedback from its volunteers, organizations, and partners, who provided valuable insight into which aspects of COA’s accreditation process were most helpful. All of the work was done with a single goal in mind: to increase the value of accreditation by focusing on those practices and activities that will have the greatest impact on the people and communities its organizations work with. With this focus, the COA Board of Trustees recently approved COA’s updated mission as “partnering with human and social service organizations to strengthen their ability to improve the lives of the people they serve.”

COA President & CEO Jody Levison-Johnson commended the group effort that culminated in the 2020 Edition, noting that “countless hours were invested by our team of staff and volunteers to bring these updates to fruition. We are thrilled to release standards that focus on the areas most relevant to our organizations, tying directly to their results all while preserving the rigor of COA accreditation.”

The 2020 Edition focuses on the standards that promote the development of effective, mission-driven organizations that are equipped to meet the needs of their clients. Through efforts to refine the standards and focus on those that most impact client outcomes, COA has reduced both the standards and required evidence by about 30%. This will help organizations spend less time compiling evidence, and more time improving practice.

A PDF summary of the standards changes can be found at https://go.coanet.org/2020Edition.

COA will be hosting a webinar on January 16th at 2 PM EST to answer questions about the new Standards. Register at https://bit.ly/2Rgq9Ls.

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health and fitness

Aloisia Marie™ Adds New Skin Care Products to Its K-Beauty Collection

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Our goal is to provide straightforward skin care solutions that effectively address various skin concerns, while helping people feel good about what they are putting on their skin.


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Aloisia Marie, a K-Beauty line of high-quality skin care products that blends Korean beauty principles with cutting-edge science, proprietary formulations, and clean, responsive ingredients, announces the addition of three new products to its collection. Aloe Soothing Mask, Honey Glow Mask, and Aloe Stem Cell 3 in 1 Skin Care System are available now exclusively at AloisiaBeauty.com.

“We are excited to introduce our newest product innovations since our brand debut in October 2019,” said Veronica Konecke, brand Co-Founder and VP of Sales. “Our goal is to provide straightforward skin care solutions that effectively address various skin concerns, while helping people feel good about what they are putting on their skin.”

Aloisia Marie broadens its sheet mask offerings with two new maintenance masks, Aloe Soothing Mask and Honey Glow Mask. Both masks are supercharged with signature formulations to support specific skin care goals with natural antioxidant and vitamin-rich ingredients, and feature a silky Luxe Cupra Fabric, which allows for deep-penetrating and even absorption, and stays firmly and comfortably in place during application:

Aloe Soothing Mask: Enriched with a skin-calming blend of Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, and other natural antioxidants and plant extracts, this sheet mask relieves irritation and inflammation due to acne, sun damage, and environmental stress (from $8.50 for one mask)

Honey Glow Mask: Enriched with a deeply nourishing blend of Honey, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, and Green Tea Extract, this sheet mask purifies, soothes, and moisturizes inflamed, irritated skin associated with acne, dryness, and environmental stress, and promotes a restored glow (from $8.50 for one mask).

Aloisia Marie also debuts a trio of skin care essentials to keep skin glowing on-the-go, packaged in a no-spill, TSA-approved foil packet:

Aloe Stem Cell 3 in 1 Skin Care System: Including a Pre-Treatment Cleanser, Revitalizing Serum Ampoule, and Aloe Stem Cell Mask, this synergistic 3-step system is formulated with Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, and other marine and botanical extracts to cleanse, revitalize, and provide intense hydration for skin depleted from travel or environmental stresses ($12).

All Aloisia Marie products are free of parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde donors, and mineral oils, and must meet the brand’s clean-ingredient criteria. Aloisia Marie is also cruelty-free and committed to environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. A genuine K-Beauty brand, all Aloisia Marie skin care products are manufactured in a Korea FDA, ISO 9001, and 14001 certified facility.

About Aloisia Marie™

Aloisia Marie blends the centuries-old Korean beauty principle of committed skin care with modern science and nature-derived ingredients for its advanced skin care collection. Product innovations include the 7 Day Skin Care System face mask regimen and patented ingredients. All products are researched, developed, and produced in partnership with one of South Korea’s leading skin care labs, with U.S. headquarters located in San Diego, CA. Visit http://www.aloisiabeauty.com for more information. Follow Aloisia Marie on Instagram and Facebook.

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Industry: Healthcare

Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group Hosts 6th Annual Deal-Making Workshop and Reception in San Francisco

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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

For the sixth consecutive year, Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group hosted two events coinciding with the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

On Jan. 14 the group presented the lunchtime panel discussion, “Insiders’ Views of Deal Makings,” where seasoned executives from leading life sciences companies shared current trends, best practices, and pitfalls of deals including M&A, licensing, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations. They also shared predictions on what 2020 will hold for deal making. Panelists included:


  • Debbie Alexander, Director, Business Development, 23andMe

  • Shaun Grady, Senior VP, Business Development Operations, AstraZeneca

  • Dr. Robert Mittendorff, Partner, Norwest Venture Partners

  • Jeremy Sohn, Vice President, Global Head of Digital Business Development & Licensing, Novartis

The panel was moderated by Fiona Adams, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Corporate Practice and managing shareholder of the London office, and Wayne H. Elowe, co-chair of the firm’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group and the Atlanta office Corporate Practice. David J. Dykeman, patent attorney and co-chair of the global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group and Boston officeIntellectual Property & Technology Group, gave opening remarks.

The program was preceded by a private wine tasting and networking reception on Jan. 13, attended by more than 300 health care industry executives and investors.

In addition, Kate Black, a shareholder in the firm’s Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice in the Miami office, introduced companies at the Biotech Showcase on Jan. 14.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group: Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group advises clients ranging from start-ups to large multinational public companies to leading research institutions. The group’s attorneys work closely with clients, providing innovative legal counsel to help them achieve their objectives – from discovery through commercialization and product marketing.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.

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