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DEA Approves MMJ International Holdings THC Shipment for Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease Drug Development

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DEA APPROVES THC SHIPMENT FOR DRUG DEVELOPMENT

“We are pleased with the DEA ‘s cooperation and support to facilitate our company mission to service the unmet needs of patients suffering from these chronic diseases.”


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (PRWEB)

MMJ International Holdings, the premier medical cannabis research company, announced that it has received DEA approval to ship THC and CBD from Canada. MMJ International Holdings is developing oral drug products from natural whole plant extract derivatives from the marijuana plant containing THC and CBD. MMJ will be utilizing its new products for an FDA approved treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and Huntington’s disease (HD). “As MMJ International Holdings continues to advance to its clinical trials, a specialty pharmaceutical solutions company will be supporting MMJ with the FDA, DEA required development API and specialized liquid encapsulation solutions,” said Elio Mariani, PhD, EVP of Research & Development. “Patients will benefit from cGMP-quality therapies in an accessible and efficient format.”

Most recently the FDA awarded MMJ International Holdings ″Orphan Drug Designation″ for its THC and CBD proprietary drug formulation which will be used for the treatment of Huntington’s Disease. MMJ is confident that their pharmaceutical drugs will bring much needed relief to patients suffering from the debilitating effects of Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington’s Disease. “We firmly believe that our MMJ natural whole plant derived molecules with a unique combination of pharmacological properties will be FDA approved as a safe and effective prescription drug that can be of great benefit in treating patients with MS and HD diseases,” said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings.”We are pleased with the DEA ‘s cooperation and support to facilitate our company mission to service the unmet needs of patients suffering from these chronic diseases.” Tim Moynahan the company chairman stated that “Patients in the MMJ International holdings clinical trials will receiv e gelatin capsules containing THC and CBD daily.”

MMJ International Holdings has several academic institutions preparing to study cannabis in Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington’s disease. “MMJ clinical trials will provide the necessary data to prove that cannabis can treat essential tremors, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary shaking.” Tim Moynahan further stated that, “Ultimately, there’s so much interest in THC and CBD as a treatment modality, so MMJ will be providing the clinical research data necessary to prove patient dosing, safety, and efficacy.” MMJ International Holdings continues its process of scientific drug development and discovery by FDA protocol development processes, intellectual property portfolio and DEA regulatory manufacturing guidelines.

About MMJ International Holdings:

MMJ International Holdings has established a leading position in the development of plant-derived cannabinoid therapeutics through its proven drug discovery and development processes, intellectual property portfolio and regulatory and manufacturing expertise. MMJ is successfully developing several prescription medications derived from the cannabis plant for the treatment of spasticity and chorea due to multiple sclerosis and Huntington’s disease.

The company has a pipeline of additional clinical stage cannabinoid and other natural botanical product candidates for both orphan and non-orphan indications with a specific focus on neurological conditions.

For more information visit: http://www.mmjih.com

For media inquiries please contact:

Michael Sharp

561-627-9455

For Investment Opportunities:

MFS Capital Advisors

917-562-9610

SOURCE: MMJ International Holdings

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2020 Women on Boards Sacramento hosts National Conversation on Board Diversity Nov. 21

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Kim Box

Women bring diversity of thought, stakeholder representation, competitive advantage, and provide essential skills.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)

2020 Women on Boards (2020WOB) Sacramento will host the National Conversation on Board Diversity on Nov. 21, 2019, with a morning session at the Sutter Club.

2020WOB is a global education and advocacy campaign that has worked since 2011 to build public awareness and momentum toward the goal of achieving at least 20 percent of board of director seats at publicly held companies are held by women by year-end 2020, the centennial milestone of women’s right to vote.

The National Conversation on Board Diversity is a day during which 2020WOB campaigns across the nation gather to share ideas with business and civic leaders about the importance of increasing board diversity among directors. This year’s topic centers on how men play an essential role in ensuring more women are on boards.

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 2020WOB, says research shows that companies are more profitable and productive when they include women on their boards. “Enlightened companies now recognize that it is a competitive advantage to have business-savvy women on their boards,” she says.

“Women bring diversity of thought, stakeholder representation, competitive advantage, and provide essential skills,” says Kim Box, a director on the board of American River Bank and McGrath RentCorp, and one of the speakers at the Nov. 21 event. “And consider this: women control some $21 trillion in purchasing power, and make 85 percent of the buying decisions. Getting first-hand insight into what drives women to open their pocketbook is good for any business’ bottom line.”

Erica Dias, MBA, Campaign Chair for 2020WOB Sacramento and Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Community Banking for SAFE Credit Union, said she is hopeful that the event will launch a community conversation on the value of diversity at the highest level of businesses in the region.

“Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in the nation, and we are witnessing in real-time how that amazing blend of talent, skills, and backgrounds is transforming our region into a world-class business and cultural center,” Dias said. “Coming together to hear insights from those working daily on this effort will benefit our business community.”

The Sacramento event will feature a panel of exemplary speakers who have diligently worked on increasing overall diversity in boards of directors and in C-suites.

Speakers:

Kim Box: Kim Box is an Independent Director on the Board of American River Bank and is Chair of the Directors Loan Committee. Kim is also an Independent Director on the McGrath RentCorp Board of Directors and a member of the Compensation Committee and Governance Committee.

Virginia Walker: Virginia Walker is Managing Partner at the Jamison Group, a network of seasoned high-tech professionals providing solutions that help businesses transform to create increased value in today’s highly disruptive business environment. She is an Independent Director on the board of directors of Tri Counties Bank, a $6.5 billion California community bank, publicly traded, where she chairs the ALCO and CRM committee and is a member of the Audit, Nom/Gov, and Risk committees.

David Smith, PhD, and W. Brad Johnson, PhD: David Smith, PhD, and W. Brad Johnson, PhD, are the authors of “Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women.” Smith is an associate professor of sociology in the National Security Affairs Department at the U.S. Naval War College. He focuses on gender, work, and family issues. Johnson is a professor of psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy and a faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University.

Amii Barnard-Bahn, JD, PCC: Amii Barnard-Bahn is an Executive Coach, Attorney, C-Suite Executive and lifelong diversity advocate

Ed Gurowitz, PhD: Ed Gurowitz has spent over 30 years on the front lines of organizational transformation, partnering with executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations to provide training and consulting in leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness through executive coaching, consulting, and designing and delivering programs.

Lisa Thee: Sacramento resident Lisa Thee is an artificial intelligence startup founder who works to empower parents and protect children as VP of Strategic Partnerships at Bark.

Dave Tamayo: Dave Tamayo was elected to the SMUD Board in 2014. Tamayo has served on a number of public boards and commissions and is an environmental scientist for Sacramento County.

Both men and women interested in increasing diversity in business leadership are invited to attend the event. This event is made possible by generous sponsorship from SAFE Credit Union, SMUD, Comstock’s Magazine, Small Media Solutions, Jennifer Stevens Virtual Assistant, and Fruitridge Printing.

Event details

When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21

Where: Sutter Club, 1220 9th Ave., Sacramento

An optional Directors Lunch will follow from noon-1 p.m.

To register: https://2020womenonboards.regfox.com/ncbd-sacramento.

ABOUT 2020 WOMEN ON BOARDS

2020 Women on Boards (2020WOB) is a global education and advocacy campaign committed to building public awareness and momentum toward increasing the numbers of women directors on corporate boards. Its namesake goal of 20% women on boards has been achieved in 2019, a year earlier than expected in 2020—the year chosen to honor the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the U.S., the 19th Amendment.

2020WOB educates stakeholders, men and women, about the business advantages of gender diversity on boards. To provide the public easy access to online information, 2020WOB created its “Gender Diversity Directory” to inform business leaders, shareholders, consumers, and news media about the numbers of women directors on Russell 3000 boards, sortable by state, industry, company name, size, and ranking.

Through its annual National Conversation on Board Diversity, and “Get on Board” workshops, 2020WOB educates women about how to navigate their own careers toward corporate boards. The 2019 National Conversation on Board Diversity will be held on November 21st in more than 30 U.S. and international cities.

Established in Boston, 2020WOB is a 501c3, educational nonprofit. Headquarters and staff are now located in Los Angeles, CA. http://www.2020WOB.com.

About SAFE

SAFE Credit Union has made members an integral part of its vision since 1940. Over the years the credit union has kept the focus on what really matters, putting members first, a formula that has seen SAFE grow into a leading financial institution in Northern California with nearly $3 billion in assets and about 235,000 members. SAFE crafts every cutting-edge product and sterling service with members’ needs foremost in mind. In addition to banking services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile, or phone options, SAFE offers in-person care for members and small businesses at service centers across the Greater Sacramento region and a mortgage lending office serving Contra Costa and Alameda counties. SAFE is a not-for-profit, state-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Yuba, Amador, and Alameda counties. Insured by NCUA. http://www.safecu.org

Contact: Erica Dias, MBA

Sacramento Campaign Chair

2020 Women on Boards

(916) 271-0763

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AsSeenOnTV.pro and Kevin Harrington’s DRTV Campaign with Liberty International

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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (PRWEB)

Kevin Harrington, one of the original Sharks from hit reality series Shark Tank, and the Product Managers of AsSeenOnTV.pro are pleased to announce their DRTV campaign with Liberty International.

Dealing with illnesses isn’t easy. Whether it’s physical or mental, people are searching for natural alternatives to help ease their ailments. Now you can seek a better way of living, with the help of Liberty International.

Liberty International aims to help you and your loved ones live the best life possible, with the help of their premium CBD products. They also offer CBD products for pets, to promote their optimal health and wellness as well. Backed by labs, Liberty International products display a consistent quality and potency. All of their products have formulations and dosing at levels for optimal performance and uptake. Liberty International are distributors and they also wholesale.

“We want people to feel better,” says Kayla Garipoli, Partner at Liberty International. “We don’t want them to waste their money on something that doesn’t work. That requires some knowledge of how cannabidiol works in the body, and that’s what we offer at Liberty International. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with AsSeenOnTV.pro and expand our client success stories.”

“Liberty International is changing lives around the country,” says Lisa Vrancken, Executive Vice President of Business Development at AsSeenOnTV.pro. “The potential benefits of their phenomenal products are endless.”

As part of its DRTV campaign with AsSeenOnTV.pro, Liberty International will be appearing in 60 second spots set to air nationwide and feature the original Shark himself, Kevin Harrington. AsSeenOnTV.pro is comprised of an award-winning team of producers, writers, videographers, and editors as well as industry veterans dedicated to finding the latest, most innovative products and ideas, and putting them on the DRTV map.

About AsSeenOnTV.pro

Headquartered in South Florida, AsSeenOnTV.pro is a full-service production, branding, and marketing company that specializes in direct response television, short- and long-form commercials, and brand building. Based out of a 25,000+ sq ft, state-of-the-art studio, the company’s creative team handles every aspect of production from script to screen to airing. For nearly two decades, AsSeenOnTV.pro’s veteran staff of writers, producers, videographers, and editors has amassed more than 50 Telly Awards, thousands of prestigious clients, and over $20 million in television placements.

About Kevin Harrington

As the inventor of the infomercial, founder of As Seen on TV, and one of the original Sharks on Shark Tank, Kevin Harrington has worked with some of the world’s biggest celebrities and launched some of the best-selling DRTV campaigns in history. Since producing his first 30-minute infomercial in 1984, Harrington has been involved in over 500 product launches that have resulted in over $4 billion in sales. Now, in his latest venture with AsSeenOnTV.pro, Harrington is on the hunt for the best new products and ideas, bringing them to homes everywhere through personalized DRTV campaigns featuring the Shark.

For more information on Liberty International, please visit http://www.libertyinternationalcbd.com.

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Suzana Marku, Nurse Practitioner of Women’s Excellence, Earns NAMS Certification

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LAKE ORION, Mich. (PRWEB)

Women’s Excellence is pleased to announce that Suzana Marku, Nurse Practitioner, has successfully met the criteria and has passed the examination necessary to become a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP).

Founded in 1989, NAMS is North America’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health and quality of life through an understanding of menopause.

Those who hold the NCMP certification have demonstrated special interest and competency in the field of menopause. These include, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurses, and pharmacists.

Women’s Excellence offers a comprehensive menopause program that is dedicated to helping women transition through menopause through symptom management and lifestyle modifications. Women’s Excellence’s goal is treating the whole person. All of their services reflect the comprehensive nature of their philosophies of treatment. Evaluation or standard laboratory data is important but they also employ in depth interpretation of symptoms, evaluation of a woman’s lifestyle, and physical examination to help to outline a patient’s goals for menopausal management.

“Specialists in understanding the art and science of bioidentical hormonal therapy, our Providers are able to diagnose, treat and improve your symptoms. We treat all women with menopausal symptoms and provide guidance to those in menopause who do not desire hormones or who cannot take hormones secondary to other medical conditions,” said Jonathan Zaidan, MD, President of Women’s Excellence.

Women’s Excellence in Menopause is a specialty area of the practice for women that have symptoms of menopause. The latest and newest treatment options to treat the ramifications are utilized including bio-identical hormones and non-hormonal therapies to help with the symptoms and sequelae of menopause. Women’s Excellence in Menopause providers are able to diagnose, treat and improve your symptoms.

To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.WomensExcellence.com.

Online Patient Support Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm to assist new, current, and prospective patients. The chat is located at the bottom right corner of your computer or mobile device screen at  http://www.WomensExcellence.com. During offline hours, all chats sent will be messaged directly to a Women’s Excellence team member. Offline messages will receive a response within 24 hours. Messages received during the weekend will be answered the next business week. Appointments can also be made at (248) 693-0543.

Women’s Excellence is the most comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic office in Michigan. Additionally, they specialize in menopause, weight control, bladder control, endometriosis, robotic surgery, oncology, and midwifery services. Women’s Excellence is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation with cutting edge technologies utilizing robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgical options when possible. The knowledgeable, compassionate physicians and healthcare providers of Women’s Excellence focus on patient-centered processes to deliver the highest quality of care. They are affiliated with most insurances. They offer seamless medical record access via a state-of-the-art patient portal and use the latest technology for record keeping and sharing, making the patient experience easier and more efficient. Women’s Excellence is taking new patients and is conveniently located throughout southeastern Michigan in Clarkston, Lake Orion, Lapeer, Rochester, Royal Oak, and West Bloomfield. For more information, visit http://www.WomensExcellence.com.

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Latin America’s Top Social Entrepreneur Emilio Rivero Joins Board of Directors of Gravity Accelerator

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“I am exhilarated I was pulled by this amazing force of GRAVITY. They have an unquestionable proven record of positively transforming the means in which Social Enterprises reach their full potential.”-Emilio Rivero


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Gravity Group has a technology accelerator that works with high-impact and ESG companies that improve the world we live in. The Accelerator’s portfolio companies support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), simultaneously seeking profitability and high returns for investors. The Co-Founders, Partners and Chief Executives of Gravity Accelerator are luminary entrepreneurs and investors such as Jeremy Nichele (pictured below), Novalena Betancourt Nichele, Richard Andrew Salony, Petr Johanes and Michael Wadden. Gravity’s Executive Team has either founded, lead or held key executive roles in companies such as Accenture Digital, US West Cellular and NextWave among others who have historically returned over $3 Billion to shareholders and generated over $20 Billion in revenue.

While over-subscribing its Seed Round, Gravity Accelerator earned equity positions in 17 disruptive portfolio companies, with stand-out companies such as Verses (spatial web), Pngme (providing credit scores and lending in third world countries), and Tsunami XR(reducing carbon emissions through the creation of virtual workspaces).

Emilio Rivero is the Chairman of Envirofit Mexico, a social enterprise that mitigates the negative health effects of cooking on an open fire. Envirofit Mexico has delivered over 300,000 Clean Cook Stoves throughout Latin America saving 4.5 million tons of trees, reducing 4.2 million tons of CO2 in the atmosphere while benefiting 1.2 million people’s long-term health.

Rivero highlights his experience as a Diplomat managing commercial relations within the NAFTA Northwest region. He was a senior advisor to the Office of the Cabinet of Japan for Development and Cooperation International Trade, as well as the International Olympic Committee’s Chief of Protocol dealing with International Dignitary and Security Programs for Olympic Winter Games (VANOC).

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Dr. Kevin Hogan Completes Advanced Misch Training to Enhance Dental Implant Care in Mt. Pleasant, SC

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Dr. Kevin Hogan, Dentist in Mt. Pleasant, SC

Dr. Kevin Hogan Completes Fellowship in Dental Implants with Misch International Implant Institute

I’m proud to have completed this rigorous training and excited to offer patients more advanced implant care back at home.


MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (PRWEB)

Experienced dentist, Dr. Kevin Hogan, has completed a fellowship in dental implantology at Misch International Implant Institute. Completing this three-year program enhances Dr. Hogan’s expertise on the placement and restoration of dental implants for Mt. Pleasant, SC patients who are seeking permanent tooth replacement solutions. The Misch International Implant Institute has offered leading dental implant training for over 30 years.

The fellowship course required completion of a three-year program, which Dr. Hogan began in 2016 in Dallas, TX. The program guided and educated attending doctors through all stages of implantology, including placement, restoration, repair and more. Dr. Hogan was required to complete many phases of training to attain fellowship status, including:

  • Five sessions of the Surgical Program

  • Three sessions of the Prosthetics Program

  • Dental implant complications courses

  • CBCT interpretations and radiographic analysis


By completing this course, Dr. Hogan is now considered a Fellow of Misch International Implant Institute. “I’m proud to have completed this rigorous training and excited to offer patients more advanced implant care back at home,” says Dr. Hogan.

Dental implants are an advanced treatment for patients suffering from tooth loss who would like a permanent tooth replacement solution. With proper care, they can restore full function and appearance to the smile and can last a lifetime. The treatment to place dental implants within the mouth is complex, however, and often requires advanced surgical planning and accurate care. Dr. Hogan’s commitment to patient results, safety and his own education is what encouraged him to pursue this fellowship status. With this training and education, patients can expect leading implant care from Dr. Hogan.

In addition to dental implants for tooth replacement, Dr. Hogan offers a plethora of dental services at his practice, Smiles by Hogan. Patients can also receive cosmetic dentistry treatments to improve the look of their smile, Invisalign® clear braces to straighten misaligned teeth, laser gum therapy and porcelain veneers, among other services. Patient care is at the forefront of Dr. Hogan’s practice philosophy and he offers sedation dentistry to ensure patients have a relaxed, pain-free dental experience.

Those looking for the best solution to tooth replacement in Mt. Pleasant, SC can connect with the highly educated and experienced Dr. Hogan for a consultation. To make an appointment at Smiles by Hogan, call 843-216-0908 or visit the website at http://www.smilesbyhogan.com.

About the Dentist

Dr. Kevin Hogan is a general dentist providing individualized care for patients in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Dr. Hogan is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education courses to stay contemporary with the latest dental technologies. In addition, he has also completed coursework with the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and has lectured at the University of North Carolina, Emory University, the Saginaw Valley University and AUA-American University of Antigua on head and neck anatomy and oral pathology. Dr. Hogan is a member of the American Dental Association, International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics, Academy of Laser Dentistry, International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics, Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, DOCS (the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation), International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the South Carolina Dental Association. He is also a past member of the American Straight Wire Orthodontic Association, Maxillofacial Orthopedic Growth and Development, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Functional Orthodontic Society. He and his team are dedicated to providing exceptional oral care to patients through personalized treatment plans. To learn more about the services offered by Dr. Hogan, please visit his website at http://www.smilesbyhogan.com or call 843-216-0908.

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Georgetown Home Care Lowers Preventable Hospital Readmissions With Its Key Program

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“What was more amazing was how the readmission rate went right back up when the pilot ended.” – Ruth Adonizio, Director of Readmission Reduction at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Georgetown Home Care (GHC) recently conducted a pilot program, now called the Key Program, with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital (no affiliation) that significantly lowered their preventable hospital readmission rate.

The pilot program targeted spinal surgery patients, and in two months was able to reduce the hospital’s preventable readmissions by 44% among this population. Georgetown Home Care has signed a contract with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital to continue and expand this program to more departments within the hospital for fiscal year 2020. Through this collaboration, GHC foresees a significant improvement in patient outcomes.

“It was amazing what a positive effect the GHC pilot program had on our readmission rates!” said Ruth Adonizio, Director of Readmission Reduction at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. “What was more amazing was how the readmission rate went right back up when the pilot ended. This was a big reason we agreed to sign a contract to continue the program with GHC.”

Georgetown Home Care achieved these results by implementing a proprietary process that is the result of closely studying the widespread problem of preventable hospital readmissions and enabling better transitions to home. “Our partnership with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital produced outstanding results,” says John Bradshaw, President of Georgetown Home Care. “By working closely with hospital leadership, we were able to customize a repeatable process to help them lower their rate of readmission significantly. We couldn’t be happier with the results and our on-going partnership.” From an institutional perspective, GHC’s Key Program produces results in a more cost effective and easier way than if the hospital or facility were to try and recreate this in house.

GHC’s Key Program was designed to answer the question of “why do patients keep coming back here?” The Key Program is a proprietary program that provides Nurse Practitioners to make house calls following a transition home from the hospital. The Key Program gives physicians eyes and ears in the home in order to better understand the patient’s ability to recover and what makes some more successful than others at doing so.

As of November 2019, GHC’s Key Program is available to all hospitals and facilities in the DC metro area.

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StartingPoint Realty identifies a new trend with Chicago area first-time home buyers that may have lasting implications for the Chicago housing market.

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Buyers are paying top dollar for their first homes. Consequently, they’re losing the opportunity to accrue the kind of equity that making their own upgrades can provide. The margin for their own future profit is reduced.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

For generations of first-time home buyers, real estate logic was simple: buy an affordable home as soon as possible, fix it up, build equity, and then eventually trade up for a nicer home. But Chicago home buyers are no longer following this script. According to Ryan Gable, CEO and founder of StartingPoint Realty, the paradigm shift is significant, and it has lasting implications for the housing market.

“Between 2009 and 2011, about 18 percent of our first time buyers purchased homes that needed significant work,” says Gable. “In recent years, we’ve seen buyers passing over homes that needed any amount of repair. As of 2019, only 7 percent of our buyers selected homes that needed work.”

Putting it another way, buyer preferences have flipped towards new or like-new homes. Gable reports that 23 percent of StartingPoint’s buyers have chosen new or completely rehabbed homes this year, up from 8 percent about 10 years ago.

Buyer preference for newer, nicer homes is often attributed to the influence of HGTV, a popular cable channel featuring home improvement programming. Gable sees a more practical reason behind the trend.

“Buyers don’t want stepping-stone homes because they have more money and less time than they did just ten years ago. Employment is strong right now, so they’re feeling good about their incomes – but they’re not willing to spend their free time fixing up a house. They also don’t want the hassle of living in a house that is undergoing repair.”

This results in buyers paying higher prices for their first homes, which are more elaborate than the starter abodes of the past. Gable is concerned about how the situation could evolve. “The preference for updated homes makes it more expensive for sellers, who do upgrades and then try to recover the cost in the sales price. So, buyers are paying top dollar for their first homes. Consequently, they’re losing the opportunity to accrue the kind of equity that making their own upgrades can provide. The margin for their own future profit is reduced.”

Gable says buyers shouldn’t dismiss a home that needs some work, especially if it is structurally sound with a good layout in a prime location. “There’s an adage about investment that holds true for real estate,” Gable explains. “Namely, you make money when you buy, not when you sell. If you overpay for your first home, it becomes harder to move on from it.”

StartingPoint Realty has specialized in serving first-time home buyers in the Chicago area since 2004. For more information about StartingPoint Realty and their free, first-time home buying seminars, call 847-348-1154 or visit http://www.startingpointrealty.com.

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New Advisor Announcements Q3-4 Update

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PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (PRWEB)

Integrated Advisors Network Continues to Add New Advisors nationwide to the Platform in the 3rd and 4th Quarters of 2019.

Integrated Advisors Network is proud to announce several new advisory firms who have recently joined the platform. These firms include:

Auctum Wealth, based in the Greater Atlanta, GA area, is led by Thomas King. The firm works with real estate and business owners who wish to sell their hard-earned assets and secure the proceeds for the future. Tom has over 25 years of tactical, ground-pounding experience as partner in two real estate investment firms and CFO for two others. Tom brings decades of his solution-oriented, never-quit attitude to identifying challenges and creating custom-made solutions. Today, he uses his problem-solving experience to partner with CPAs, attorneys and other financial professionals to build a retirement strategy that helps his clients achieve their goals.

Candid Financial, based in the Seattle WA area, is led by the mother-daughter team of Sue Katz and Amanda Klug. Candid Financial provides investment advice based on their investment model, which has been in existence for 60 years. Candid Financial takes pride in talking to clients regularly so that we can be there when they are making any big financial decisions – we want our clients to be financially healthy in all areas of their lives. Before launching Candid Financial, Sue was a managing partner at Katz Family Financial Advisors. Sue holds a Masters of Business, Finance from The University of Wisconsin, Madison. Amanda holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies; Business and Phycology from The University of Arizona.

Evoque Investments, based in Berkshire County, MA, is led by Melissa Lydon, Jessica Bartle, and Dan Schaeffer with over two decades of experience. Their nationwide platform uses goal-oriented financial planning and asset allocation. Evoque Investments centers individual’s and organizations’ financial health and advises clients on the power of money to affect positive change in their life, their community, and the world.

Lienart Family Asset Management, based in the San Francisco, CA area, is led by Lance Lienart. Lance is a second-generation financial advisor over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry to deliver financial and intergenerational planning to individuals, families, and business owners. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine. Lance has passed the Series 65, 63, 31, and 7 Securities Exam.

Militello Wealth Management, based in the Greater St Louis MO Area, is led by Rick Militello. Rick pulls from more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry to deliver financial planning, estate planning, employment plans, and investment services to individuals and local businesses. He began his career in 1990 with a local financial planning firm, later served as an independent financial planner, and since 2002, has managed his own firm to help clients to meet their specific financial planning needs. He is one of the few members of the Royal Court, an honor given to top producers at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.

ReDefine Wealth Management, based in Denver, CO, is led by Jeff Nuttall, CFP. Jeff brings to clients his extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of portfolio design, implementation, and management, as well as his deep understanding of global macroeconomic trends and investment manager analysis. Jeff has decades of experience with banking, trust, tax, and estate planning services, as well as in developing customized multi-generational trust and wealth transfer plans designed to manage the impact of estate taxes while still accomplishing personal and humanitarian goals.

Sand Creek Investment Partners, based in Bend, OR, is led by Wendie Hohman, Managing Partner, and Bill Berner, Senior Partner. The firm assists families and individuals to both protect and grow their financial net worth through investment portfolios and other assets. Sand Creek is guided by the principles of integrity, rational thought, and hard work. Bill has been in the investment business since 1968, managing portfolios and investment offices. He employs a disciplined rules-based investment process combined with a strong risk management practice. Wendie has over 25 years’ experience in the industry, having worked in a variety of positions, from wire operator to Associate Administrative Manager of a complex, to Branch Manager.

For media inquiries, please contact Bill McGuire at 973-216-4152 or bill@wmmcguire.com

About Integrated Advisors Network

Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-Registered Investment Adviser offering a “supported independence” business model to advisors who want to run their own business without bearing all of the cost and responsibilities associated with doing so. Through our strategic business alliances, we provide an integrated back-office technology and services platform that allows advisors to establish their personally branded investment adviser practice while leveraging the benefits of shared cost. We have created a unique and flexible environment that supports advisors during and after their transition to independence and allows them to do what they do best: service their clients.

Integrated Advisors Network represents approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management, with 33 practices across the country.

Integrated Advisors Network is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2019 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S.

For more information on these advisors and other advisor announcements, visit: https://integratedadvisorsnetwork.com/Insights/Blog

To view the Integrated Advisors Network map, visit: https://integratedadvisorsnetwork.com/Our-Network

Find out more about how Integrated Advisors Network can help define your future. For more information call 855-729-4222 or visit http://integratedadvisorsnetwork.com/

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Get Your CEU Announces the Release of A Look at a Career in Radiology

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As techs ourselves, we know continuing education is most effective when the courses are interesting and the post-tests are organized and follow the flow of the chapters.


DALLAS (PRWEB)

Get Your CEU has published an infographic entitled “A Look at a Career in Radiology” to provide information on how to obtain a career in radiology.

With this infographic, Get Your CEU explains the educational requirements, median salaries, and job responsibilities for careers in radiology. The infographic also provides helpful information on specialties and the career outlook within the field.

“At Get Your CEU we have developed CE courses that meet your needs and give you choices on how you would like to view the course material,” said President Cheryl Harrison. “As techs ourselves, we know continuing education is most effective when the courses are interesting and the post-tests are organized and follow the flow of the chapters.“

For more information on a career in radiology, check out the infographic here.

About Get Your CEU:

Get Your CEU offers low-cost radiology CE courses accredited as category A by the ASRT, AHRA, or CAMRT. Our courses also meet national registry requirements for ARDMS, NMTCB, CCI, and MQSA.

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