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Koolfog, Inc. to Exhibit Cannabis Greenhouse Fog Solutions at Marijuana Business: MJBIZCon

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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (PRWEB)

Koolfog, Inc. will showcase its high-pressure fog systems and solutions designed for marijuana greenhouse and indoor cannabis grow facilities. Koolfog’s innovative technology harnesses the ability to address horti- cultural factors such as temperature and humidity control to facilitate the best environments for healthy cannabis growth.

Bryan Roe, President and CEO of Koolfog, Inc., states, “We have worked with agricultural experts to research and develop fog systems focused on cannabis production. Our systems produce micron-sized particles classi- fied as “fog” as a perfect vehicle to cool and humidify marijuana greenhouse and grow facilities in a uniform manner with high efficiency and low maintenance costs.”

  • Cannabis Growers and Cultivators can visit the Koolfog Booth #C1726 to explore solutions in:

  • Temperature Cooling

  • Balanced Humidification

  • Greenhouse / Grow Facility Environmental Systems Integration Dust Particle and Unhealthy Bacteria Management

  • Propagation of Healthy Seedlings, Soil & Plant Growth


About Koolfog, Inc.

For over 30 years Koolfog Inc. has designed, developed and manufactured fog solutions for cooling, humidi- fication, dust control, water features and special effects. Koolfog, Inc. is a world leader in delivering the best in quality high pressure fog systems that balance performance and aesthetics while seamlessly integrating into theme parks, restaurants, resort hotels, industrial facilities, wineries, green-

house crops, landscapes and architectural settings. http://www.koolfog.com

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Industry: Healthcare

Vascular Medcure Receives Third FDA Clearance for CAPERE® Thrombectomy System – a Mechanical Device for Treatment of DVT

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CAPERE® Thrombectomy System

“The CAPERE® Thrombectomy System does not use thrombolytics which may be a significant time saver in busy care facilities. With no capital equipment required, the CAPERE® Thrombectomy System provides interventional radiologists and interventional cardiologists on the table results”


ANAHEIM, Calif. (PRWEB)

Southern California medical device manufacturer Vascular Medcure, Inc. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its latest CAPERE® Thrombectomy System for peripheral vascular, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment. The company’s early clinical data suggests the CAPERE® offers great benefits for first-in-line treatment for nonsurgical removal of soft emboli and thrombi without the need for aspiration, thrombolytics, or capital equipment.

“We are very pleased to receive FDA 510(k) clearance for our latest CAPERE® thrombectomy catheter that significantly expands the treatment options for physicians. We have also received our ninth U.S. patent on the technology and are excited about the potential of CAPERE® to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs for the healthcare system,” Vascular Medcure CEO, Samuel Shaolian said.

Mr. Shaolian further stated, “The CAPERE® Thrombectomy System does not use thrombolytics which may be a significant time saver in busy care facilities. With no capital equipment required, the CAPERE® Thrombectomy System is a cost effective, low-profile, 8Fr, over-the-wire approach, that provides interventional radiologists and interventional cardiologists on the table results, when treating these challenging patients.”

The CAPERE® Thrombectomy System, which utilizes its patented, dynamic basket technology, was developed to provide a mechanical thrombectomy approach for fast and effective treatment of patients with deep vein thrombosis and to provide on the table results. CAPERE® is designed to offers significant improvement over existing products by not requiring the use of aspiration – whereby minimizing blood loss, thrombolytics, or expensive capital equipment.

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

Contact:

David Mills, Vice President of Sales & Marketing

David@vascularmedcure.com

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Business: Insurance

Financial Services Association Membership Drive Ending December 31

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Referrals are truly one of the best ways to infuse the Association with members who are qualified by meeting our educational, experience and ethical requirements…H. Stephen Bailey, MRFC – IARFC Board of Trustees Chairman and CEO.


MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (PRWEB)

Under the Member-Refer-A-Member Drive, participating members will be rewarded $25 toward a renewal for each new RFA®, RFC®, MRFC® or Association member who joins during that period.

Newly referred members will receive a $185 value IARFC member kit to help them promote their designation and credentials. The kit includes:

  • Media Release

  • Member Certificate

  • Confirmation Notice

  • Ethics Approved Certificate

  • IARFC Code of Ethics

  • Ethics Approved Seals

  • Lapel Pin or Ladies Broach

  • IARFC Information Brochures

  • IARFC Custom Pen


“We urge all members to send in names of their professional colleagues who would benefit from membership in the IARFC,” remarked H. Stephen Bailey. MRFC®, Board Trustee Chair and CEO. “Referrals are truly one of the best ways to infuse the Association with members who are qualified by meeting our educational, experience and ethical requirements.”

The IARFC offers designations, credentials, and membership on 4 levels:

  • Registered Financial Associate (RFA®) – designation offered to professionals who have less than 3 years of experience in the financial services industry.

  • Registered Financial Consultant (RFC®) – designation awarded to financial consultants who meet the high standards of education, experience, and ethics with more than 3 years of experience in the industry.

  • Master Registered Financial Consultant (MRFC®) – accredited credential awarded to financial consultants who meet the high standards of education, experience, ethics, and examination with more than 4 years of experience in the industry.

  • Association Membership – full membership and benefits for those serving the financial industry.


Additionally, the member who refers the most members will be recognized with the Association Membership Award during the 2020 IARFC Annual Banquet at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati – April 23, 2020

Members can send in their referrals by filling out the Referral Form and returning it to info@iarfc.org.

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BirdEye Names Dave Lehman as President and COO to Fuel Long-Term Growth

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BirdEye Names Dave Lehman as President and COO

BirdEye Names Dave Lehman as President and COO

It’s an exciting time to join BirdEye, the #1 leader in Customer Experience Automation. The demand for intuitive software solutions to help local businesses grow their bottom line is high across all industries – and the addressable market is massive.


PALO ALTO, Calif. (PRWEB)

BirdEye, the leading customer experience platform, has appointed Dave Lehman as President and Chief Operating Officer. Lehman brings more than 20 years of experience as an operational leader at customer-centric technology companies to BirdEye. He will be responsible for all go-to-market functions, including sales, marketing, operations and customer success.

Prior to joining BirdEye, Lehman was Executive Vice President at Yext, Chief Revenue Officer at Campaign Monitor, and Vice President of Commercial Sales at Salesforce, roles where he consistently built and led sales and marketing teams to success. Specifically, Lehman’s sales organization at Campaign Monitor doubled bookings in just 12 months. At Salesforce, he opened the Chicago office and grew the team to more than 400 people in just two years.

“Dave is a proven world-class leader and go-to-market executive,” said Naveen Gupta, CEO of BirdEye. “He has incredibly relevant and extensive experience in high-growth SaaS, customer experience, marketing solutions, and local businesses. As we continue to expand globally, I could not think of a better leader to help fuel our hyper-growth.”

“It’s an exciting time to join BirdEye, the #1 leader in Customer Experience Automation” said Dave Lehman. “The demand for intuitive software solutions to help local businesses grow their bottom line is high across all industries – and the addressable market is massive. I’m excited to join a team that’s built a great product and customer base, and am eager to continue to build out the executive team and climb to new heights with them.”

Lehman joins BirdEye at a pivotal moment of high company growth. With over 50,000 customers in eight countries, BirdEye is poised to own the customer experience space for local businesses and drive success in 2020 and beyond.

About BirdEye

BirdEye drives business growth by getting new reviews improving customer experience. More than 50,000 businesses use BirdEye’s all-in-one platform to effectively manage their reviews, be found online, become the obvious choice, and increase revenue. Founded in 2012, BirdEye is headquartered in Silicon Valley and led by alumni from Google, Amazon, and Yahoo. BirdEye is backed by Salesforce founder Marc Benioff, Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, Trinity Ventures and World Innovation Lab.

To learn more, please visit: https://birdeye.com

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Charge Running fights to end heart disease and stroke by raising funds for the American Heart Association

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Strive for a healthy heart!

Strive for a healthy heart!

We saw an opportunity to make running, a rather lonely sport, exhilarating! Matthew Knippen, CEO Charge Running


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Charge Running is joining the fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke by supporting the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health. Beginning in November, Charge Running is participating in the American Heart Association’s fundraising campaign, Life Is Why We Give™.

“We are excited to be working with the American Heart Association because we share the same vision of promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle. We all know the benefits cardio can have on our health, but it can be hard to get motivated. Charge Running has set out to change that. We saw an opportunity to make running, a rather lonely sport, exhilarating,” said Matthew Knippen, Charge Running’s co-founder and CEO.

From November 7, 2019 through March 7, 2020, Charge Running will donate to the American Heart Association the first month’s membership fee from each new subscriber when they register with the code HEALTHY4GOOD.

The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, has funded more than $4.1 billion in research since 1949, including 13 Nobel Prize winners. The Association has also supported legislation that ensures newborns in 47 states are screened for critical congenital heart defects and trains more than 2.5 million high school students in CPR annually.

In addition to contributing to save lives through Charge Running, donations can also be made directly to the American Heart Association at http://www.heart.org/lifeiswhywegive. To learn more about the Life Is Why We Give™ campaign and other participating companies, please visit http://www.heart.org/lifeiswhywegive.

About Charge Running

The premier fitness app for iPhone, Android and Apple Watch provides a one-of-a-kind running experience connecting runners with personal trainers. Your live run includes real-time feedback from world-class trainers, a group chat to allow communication between the trainer and other runners, and a live leaderboard to track how far a user has run. Runners are not restricted to just the scheduled runs; they can run any time they want through the use of new On-Demand Runs. If you want to learn more about Charge Running, visit their website at http://www.chargerunning.com or download today from the Apple App Store or Google Playstore.

About Life Is Why We Give

We all deserve to live a long, healthy and happy life. However, heart disease and stroke are robbing too many of us of this chance. The American Heart Association is working to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to have a quality of life that they can spend more joyfully with family and friends. When people donate or purchase goods and services from our Life is Why We Give cause supporters, we move closer to creating the quality of life we all desire. For too long, heart disease and stroke have stolen our precious moments. It’s time we fight back together and affirm that we’re more powerful than these diseases… because everyone has a reason to live a longer, healthier life… and that reason is why we give.

For Media Inquiries: Email Julie Wallock at [Julie(at)chargerunning(dot)com]

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DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences Shares Scientific Advances to Address Global Sustainability Issues

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The six TED Talks give a unique insight into the aspirational research our scientists work with across a variety of fields and are a great presentation of how we work to discover new innovations.


COPENHAGEN, Denmark (PRWEB)

In a series of TED Talks, six DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences’ scientists present powerful science to help solve some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Among others, the research relates to enzymes for more sustainable consumption, alternatives to antibiotics in livestock production, reducing environmental impact in oilfields and tackling the worldwide obesity pandemic by harnessing the human gut microbiota.

These scientific advances were revealed in a series of TED talks as the culmination of a collaboration between DuPont and TED. TED’s world-renowned platform gave the scientists an opportunity to showcase some of the most impactful innovations coming out of DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.

“A deep passion and curiosity for science and how we can use science to create more sustainable solutions for tomorrow is the core of DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences. The six TED Talks give a unique insight into the aspirational research our scientists work with across a variety of fields and are a great presentation of how we work to discover new innovations,” said Angela Naef, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences Technology & Innovation Leader.

Using brain scans to understand taste response for more nutritious and sustainable food products – Camilla Arndal Andersen, Ph.D., Scientist

Camilla Arndal Andersen presented her research on how food flavours provoke specific brain response. By using brain scans, studies of food perception are no longer limited by vocabulary or the capacity of the conscious mind. In fact, her studies show that our bodies react to flavor differences even though we are not consciously aware of them. Unconscious food attributes may therefore prove to be vital to food experience and could be used to replace traditional ingredient sources with healthier or more sustainable options without sacrificing taste.

View Camilla Arndal Andersen’s presentation at: dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/ted

Tackling the worldwide obesity pandemic with early gut microbiota – Henna-Maria Uusitupa, Ph.D., Senior Scientist & Technical Lead of Infant Health

Henna-Maria Uusitupa examines the role of infant gut microbiota on overall health later in life. Research indicates that the beneficial bacteria we acquire as infants helps keep us healthier, even as adults. Consequently, disruptions in early gut microbiota development, caused by C-section birth, antibiotics and environmental as well as nutritional factors might have a crucial role in the development of overweight and obese conditions, which are increasingly prevalent in children and adolescents. Henna-Maria Uusitupa’s research deals with how customized pre- and probiotic products could reintroduce the lost beneficial microbes to infants and children to tackle worldwide health problems such as the obesity pandemic.

Henna-Maria Uusitupa’s presentation will be available in early 2020 on dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/ted

Raising animals without antibiotics in a sustainable and healthy way – Leon Marchal, Ph.D. and Innovation Director

The rise of multi-resistant bacteria poses an increasing risk to global health and one of the main causes is overreliance on antibiotics in animal production industry. Leon Marchal’s research has uncovered novel and alternative ways to supplement the role of antibiotics. It shows that by using a holistic science-based approach, we can feed 10 billion omnivores sustainably, reducing the use of antibiotics and the evolution of multi-resistant bacteria.

Leon Marchal’s presentation will be available in early 2020 on dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/ted

Transform and optimize oilfield systems with molecular biology – Geert van der Kraan, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Discovery and Applications

Geert van der Kraan focuses on how molecular biology can be used to impact oilfield systems. His goals are threefold: optimize and reduce the amount of chemicals used by making dosing more effective and treating the system as needed; improving the overall management of production — and injection — of water systems to extend the lifespan of a well or reservoir; and reduce the amount of sulfide in topside facilities, making the work associated with oil production safer for employees and the environment. Geert’s research is helping halt and potentially reverse land degradation of oil production.

View Geert van der Kraan’s presentation at: dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/ted

Enzymes as tailor-made catalysts and the green choice for contemporary chemistry and microbiology – Adam Garske, Ph.D., Senior Scientist

Recent advances in enzyme engineering and directed evolution make possible the design of tailor-made catalysts for a variety of purposes. In his research, Adam Garske explores how scientifically modified enzymes can help solve urgent problems, such as plastics degrading enzymes or by improving the efficiency of common household products like laundry detergent and dish soap. New products that incorporate these innovations allow consumers to do more with less, ultimately reducing global consumption and waste.

Adam Garske’s presentation will be available in early 2020 on dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/ted

Everyday science in our homes: Using enzymes for more sustainable households – Vicky Huang, Scientist and Application Specialist

Vicky Huang’s research deals with the considerable science that goes into household products, e.g., uncovering how enzymes can replace harsher and non-biodegradable ingredients in household products, ultimately enabling consumers to live more sustainable lives.

View Vicky Huang’s presentation at: dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/ted

About TED

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Every year, TED works with a group of carefully selected companies and foundations to identify their best brainstormers, inventors, connectors and creators, in order to clearly present their most impactful ideas.

About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: http://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com or http://www.biosciences.dupont.com

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

New Sealed Lighting with Indigo-Clean Disinfection Helps Pharmacies Meet USP 800 Requirements

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SimpleSeal CSEDOIC luminaire for pharmacy cleanrooms

This is a completely unique product designed specifically for pharmacies that must now meet the demands of USP 797 and 800


KENOSHA, Wis. (PRWEB)

In order to help pharmacies meet the requirements for USP 800, targeted for implementation this month, Kenall is introducing the CSEDOIC luminaire series. CSEDOIC fixtures are designed for healthcare cleanrooms, where air pressure must be tightly controlled. USP 800 now requires the unpacking of hazardous drugs (HDs) and HD-active pharmaceutical ingredients from the original container be done in neutral pressure or negative pressure rooms to reduce the risk of airborne contamination outside the pharmacy area – making sealed light fixtures critical to room design.

The CSEDOIC series also utilizes Indigo-Clean Visible Light Disinfection to kill harmful bacteria that may be inadvertently introduced into the healthcare cleanroom environment, accidentally contaminating sterile preparations. This unique new light fixture, pairing bacteria-killing technology with a sealed housing, is a cutting-edge way to meet and exceed USP 797 and 800 requirements in the healthcare space.

The fixture’s dual-mode Indigo-Clean technology provides white ambient light with disinfection in occupied spaces, and switches automatically to full Indigo mode to maximize disinfection when the room is unoccupied. A dedicated occupancy sensing system assures proper mode control. “This is a completely unique product designed specifically for pharmacies that must now meet the demands of USP 797 and 800,” said Tim Stevens, Kenall’s product manager. “It addresses the needs of the pharmacy space and helps ensure patients receive quality pharmaceuticals, free from contaminants,” he continued.

Indigo-Clean is a proven and patented technology that launched in 2015 to the healthcare industry. It is currently being used to disinfect operating rooms, emergency departments and other critical care areas in medical facilities across the United States. A July 2019 American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) peer-reviewed study reported a bacterial reduction of more than 85%. The new light fixture is recommended for the following areas:


  • Hospital pharmacies

  • Compounding pharmacies

  • Anteroom pharmacies

About Kenall

Indigo-Clean is a brand of Kenall Manufacturing, an independent sector of Legrand. Kenall was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1963 and has built a reputation for durable lighting solutions of superior quality and exceptional value. Today, the company creates unique solutions for the healthcare, cleanroom/containment, food processing, transportation, high abuse, and correctional lighting markets. Kenall luminaires are designed in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and comply with the Buy American Act (manufactured in the United States with more than 50% of the component cost of US origin). For additional information, visit http://www.kenall.com.

About Legrand and Legrand, North and Central America

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial, industrial, and residential markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. Legrand reported sales of approximately $7.1 billion (USD) in 2018. Legrand has a strong presence in North and Central America, with a portfolio of well-known market brands and product lines that includes AFCO Systems, C2G, Cablofil, Chief, Da-Lite, Electrorack, Finelite, Kenall, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Milestone AV, Nuvo, OCL, On-Q, Ortronics, Pass & Seymour, Pinnacle, Projecta, QMotion, Quiktron, Raritan, Sanus, Server Technology, Solarfective, Vaddio, Vantage, Wattstopper, and Wiremold. Legrand is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of indexes including the CAC40, http://www.legrand.us.

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New Jersey Homeowners Gain Access to Wright and Zurich North America’s First-of-its-kind Customizable Private Flood Insurance Program

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (PRWEB)

New Jersey has experienced heightened demands for new flood insurance options as the threat of sea-level rise, coastal and inland flooding intensifies throughout the state. Responding to the need for coverage, Wright National Flood Insurance Services, LLC (WNFIS) and Zurich North America (Zurich) are launching the Zurich Residential Private Flood Insurance program throughout New Jersey on December 9. This first-of-its-kind, stand-alone product was launched in Florida earlier this year, and will eventually expand to 10 additional states.

Zurich Residential Private Flood Insurance was created to address the protection gap, which has become more urgent with the increased frequency and severity of major weather events. New Jersey is anticipated to face more than $10 billion in property damages due to flooding over the next 10 years – more than any other state in the United States.¹ When looking at the US as a whole, a startling 98 percent of counties throughout the nation have been impacted by flooding events.²

“With changing weather patterns and growing storm intensity across the country, the vast majority of homes are potentially at risk and most property owners need to consider the protection provided by flood insurance,” said Greg Massey, head of Programs for Zurich North America. “This innovative product offering expands coverage choices and helps bring simplicity to this area of the flood insurance marketplace.”

Similar to customization options available in standard personal lines coverages, this is the first flood coverage, admitted and regulated by the state of New Jersey, which allows property owners to tailor their flood insurance policy to their specific needs.

“We are offering flood coverage that is not one-size-fits-all,” said James R. Watje, Senior Vice President of Private Flood at Wright National Flood Insurance Services. “Each home we cover is as unique as the people living in it. That’s why we created a product that will not only help protect your home, but also has the flexibility to customize that protection.”

Zurich Residential Private Flood Insurance will be sold exclusively by Wright’s partner agents and it is the only admitted stand-alone private flood option currently backed by an insurance provider with an A+ rating from AM Best.

Key features of the coverage include:


  •     No waiting period

  •     No Elevation Certificate required

  •     Higher dwelling limits

  •     Single deductible

  •     Automatic replacement cost on both dwelling and personal property

  •     Loss of Use, Other Structures, and Building Ordinance coverages

  •     Optional Resiliency coverage (rebuilding with flood-resistive materials)

A string of recent hurricanes hitting the Northeast, as well as the uptick in coastal, inland and sunny-day floods throughout New Jersey have caused billions of dollars in damage. Moreover, since the 1970s, more than 3,300 homes and business in New Jersey have been repeatedly flooded and repaired.³ Through Zurich Residential Private Flood with automatic replacement cost coverage and Optional Resiliency coverage, property owners can rebuild with flood-resistive materials, decreasing the impact of future floods.

Mother Nature doesn’t follow lines on a map. Flood protection is important regardless of location or flood zone, because it doesn’t take a historic event to significantly impact property. Just a few inches of water can cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Moreover, flood plains are constantly in flux as New Jersey’s population growth continues to spur new residential and commercial development. Simply put, concrete doesn’t absorb water, so the more developed land a community has, the more susceptible it is to damaging floods. Fortunately, with Zurich Residential Private Flood Insurance, property owners recover quicker and more fully after a flood event.

“Following the successful launch of our Zurich Residential Private Flood Insurance program in Florida a couple months ago, we are pleased to now be expanding the program to New Jersey and look forward to making customizable flood insurance a nationwide standard as we roll out the program across the country throughout 2020, ” added Watje.

Property owners with questions about their policy or those interested in purchasing flood coverage and want to learn more about Zurich Residential Private Flood Insurance can contact their local Wright agent today.

To find a Wright agent, or if you are an agent who wants to become a Wright partner, please visit: http://www.wrightflood.com

About Wright National Flood Insurance Services, LLC

Wright National Flood Insurance Services, LLC (WNFIS) provides private flood insurance products in 11 states with plans to continue building out the flood insurance marketplace. WNFIS offers Wright’s Excess Flood coverage in 42 states and is a Coverholder at Lloyd’s, offering several excess and surplus lines products with AM Best A- (Excellent) rated carriers. Contact Wright National Flood Insurance Services, LLC at 1-866-373-5663 for more information.

About Zurich North America

Zurich North America is one of the largest providers of insurance solutions and services to businesses and individuals. Our customers represent industries ranging from agriculture to construction and include more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500. We’ve backed the building of some of the most recognizable structures in North America — from the Hoover Dam to Madison Square Garden to the Confederation Bridge. Our North American, LEED Platinum® headquarters is located in the Chicago area. We employ approximately 9,000 people in North America and have offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Further information is available at http://www.zurichna.com.

Rating as of September 25, 2019. A.M. Best is under continuous review and subject to change and/or affirmation. For the latest Best’s Ratings and Best’s Company Reports (which include Best’s Ratings), visit the A.M. Best website at http://www.ambest.com. The rating represents the overall financial status of the individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company, and is not a recommendation of the specific policy provisions, rates or practices of each issuing insurance company.

References:

¹https://www.businessinsider.com/us-states-climate-change-flooding-risk-2018-7

²https://www.fema.gov/data-visualization-floods-data-visualization

³https://www.nj.com/data/2018/07/these_nj_properties_flood_over_and_over_again_costing_taxpayers_like_you_millions.html

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Business: Executives

OneNeck IT Solutions secures PCI DSS validation for colocation services

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This year we are proud to be including the new controls around logical security, which recently went into effect. This expanded validation also confirms we have the ability to meet specific colocation deliverables, in compliance with other PCI DSS controls.


MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)

OneNeck® IT Solutions has completed the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) version 3.2.1 Attestation of Compliance for colocation services at their top-tier data centers.

All merchants who outsource the transmission, processing or storage of payment card data to a third-party are required, by the PCI Security Standards Council, to verify the provider adheres to the standard. To validate their adherence to the standard, OneNeck once again requested Schellman & Company, LLC perform the PCI DSS assessment. Schellman, an independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor, reviewed the colocation services OneNeck provides customers at their data centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin.

“Third-party validation offers customers additional assurances that we have the security controls in place to protect their data,” said Katie McCullough, Chief Information Security Officer at OneNeck. “It substantiates we are fully-prepared to host customer environments in our top-tier colocation facilities. In addition, this year we are proud to be including the new controls around logical security, which recently went into effect. This expanded validation also confirms we have the ability to meet specific colocation deliverables, in compliance with other PCI DSS controls.”

In addition to PCI DSS validation, OneNeck also regularly submits itself to other third-party reviews, including ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, HIPAA and HITECH and SSAE 18 examination.

OneNeck provides a full suite of hybrid IT solutions including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, enterprise application management, professional services and IT hardware—in addition to colocation services at its top-tier data centers. For more information, visit oneneck.com.

OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., employs nearly 550 people throughout the U.S. The company offers hybrid IT solutions including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, enterprise application management, advanced IT services, hardware and local connectivity via top-tier data centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon and Wisconsin. OneNeck’s team of technology professionals manage secure, world-class, hybrid IT infrastructures and applications for businesses around the country. Visit oneneck.com.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company, provides wireless; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services. TDS has approximately six million connections nationwide through its businesses U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, and TDS Broadband Service. TDS has been named to three Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers for Diversity, Best Large Employers, and Best Employers for Women. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employs 9,400 people. Visit tdsinc.com.

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“Teens Need To Be Aware of Better ‘Junk Food'”

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Nick Desai jumps into $605 billion global snack food market. As CEO of PeaTos, he is set to take on the top 10 brands in Junk Food with his Best of Junk Food PeaTos, better junk food brand.

Basically the junk food brands we grew up loving have not kept up with the times, it’s time to bring our favorite salty snacks into the 21st century. I want my own kids to have better choices without compromising the great taste!


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

A new study from researchers at the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, and published in the journal Appetite, finds teens overwhelmingly engage with fast food, unhealthy snacks, candy and soft drinks filled with sugar.

Overindulging on Thanksgiving and through Holidays is expected, especially when teens get stuck inside with family members visiting from out of town. But a new report says social media isn’t helping teens promote the right foods, as they constantly photograph everything they eat, including indulgent and awful for you junk food.

Junk Food without all the Junk

The report says it shouldn’t be surprising junk food and fast food makers see the potential of social media. By building brand awareness the customers in turn become brand ambassadors.”

But it’s important for teens to be aware of newer options that are taking a creative approach to the snacking dilemma.

This study also finds foodies never eat alone and they tend to enhance their eating experience with social media by sharing photographs of what they’re eating on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. The study found 47% of millennials use social and 32% of consumers use social media while they are eating. The concern is social media not only exposes teens to unhealthy food and beverages, but they end up unwittingly marketing these bad choices.

PeaTos is one brand all teens should know about. The rapidly growing Brand is revolutionizing the $20B salty snack category dominated by brands like Cheetos(r) and Doritos(r) with “junk food” made from Peas. It’s “junk food” with all the crave-worthy taste, more nutrition and less junk, but they won’t find it in the junk food isle. It’s sold in the produce section of Kroger and other major retailers and is already the fastest growing snack in that category. It’s also available on Amazon. Once teens are aware delicious options exist, promotion of them naturally follows.

Nick Desai, CEO of PeaTos Brand says moms are so excited that kids love the taste of PeaTos as much as their favorite salty snacks. There is no trade-off, its the best of “junk food” and the best of “better-for-you” in one incredible snack. One of the reasons Dessai created PeaTos is to revolutionize this billion dollar industry dominated by industry giant Frito Lay. “Basically the junk food brands we grew up loving have not kept up with the times, it’s time to bring our favorite salty snacks into the 21st century. I want my own kids to have better choices without compromising the great taste!”

So if you’re a teen or a parent of a teen, make them aware exciting snack options exist. They’ll be grateful to learn about brands like PeaTos that are challenging the status quo. And they can use the #eatitworld hashtag when posting better photos on social media.

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[Published in Appetite at: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/appetite – “Adolescents’ presentation of food in social media: An explorative study,” Appetite, Volume 99, 1 April 2016, Pages 121–129]

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