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cbdMD Continues to Celebrate Save Mart Partnership with Appearance by Daniel Cormier

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Team cbdMD’s Daniel Cormier to make appearance at Save Mart in Modesto, California.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD), a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand, continues to celebrate its partnership with The Save Mart Companies, a retailer which operates 207 traditional and price impact stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx throughout California and Northern Nevada. cbdMD will be present at the brand new Modesto Save Mart store for a demonstration visit on Saturday, October 26 with an appearance by Team cbdMD athlete, former Olympic wrestler and two-time UFC Champion Daniel Cormier.

The new Save Mart store, located at the corner of Oakdale Rd. and Sylvan Ave., is the first Save Mart to provide a full wellness program offering a variety of CBD products to their customers. With 26 different cbdMD products available for purchase, customers can choose from a wide array of tinctures, topicals, capsules, bath bombs and Paw CBD pet products.

“We’re excited to be back in Modesto to continue educating cbdMD consumers and supporting our dynamic relationship with Save Mart,” said Pancho Mangual, EVP, Sales and Expansion for cbdMD.

cbdMD encourages patrons to attend the product demonstration from 1pm-5pm PST at the new Save Mart located at 3401 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95357. Daniel Cormier will be available for a fan meet and greet from 2pm to 4pm PST.

About The Save Mart Companies

Based in the heart of the Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies is committed to sourcing a wide variety of local products to communities throughout California and Northern Nevada. The company operates 207 traditional and price impact stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx. In addition to its retail operation, the company also operates Smart Refrigerated Transport and is a partner in Super Store Industries (SSI), which owns and operates a distribution center in Lathrop and the Sunnyside Farms dairy processing plant in Turlock. For more information on the company, visit: http://www.TheSaveMartCompanies.com.

About cbdMD

cbdMD, Inc. is a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand whose current products include CBD tinctures, CBD gummies, CBD topicals, CBD bath bombs, and CBD pet products. cbdMD is also the proud partner with the BIG3 Basketball League, Barstool Sports, Bellator MMA, Life Time, Inc. and Nitro Circus. cbdMD has one of the largest rosters of professional sports athletes who are part of “Team cbdMD.” To learn more about cbdMD and our comprehensive line of over 100 SKUs of U.S. produced, THC-free CBD products, please visit:http://www.cbdmd.com or follow cbdMD on Instagram and Facebook or visit one of the 3,000 retail outlets that carry cbdMD products.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ”should,” ”may,” ”intends,” ”anticipates,” ”believes,” ”estimates,” ”projects,” ”forecasts,” ”expects,” ”plans,” and ”proposes.” These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, but not limited our ability to, our ability to expand our sales of our CBD products through our partnership with The Save Mart Companies, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in cbdMD, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 12, 2018, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2019, as filed with the SEC on May 15, 2019, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2019 as filed with the SEC on August 14, 2019 and our other filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of cbdMD, Inc. and are difficult to predict. cbdMD, Inc. does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. The information which appears on our websites and our social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Instagram and Facebook, is not part of this press release. The information which appears on Save Mart’s website and its social media platforms is not part of this press release.

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American College of Lifestyle Medicine Announces Addition of Clinical Care Innovator Silver Fern Healthcare to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable

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“Silver Fern Healthcare focuses on the 60% of what drives health outcomes and gives clinicians actionable care paths to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.”


ST. LOUIS (PRWEB)

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the addition of Silver Fern Healthcare to its Lifestyle Medicine Corporate Roundtable, a group of individuals and organizations whose collective vision is sustainable human health, a sustainable health care system and a sustainable world.

Silver Fern Healthcare combines behavior medicine expertise with a state-of-the-art digital platform to deliver a distinctive integrated toolset for use in routine clinical care. While clinicians routinely order a range of diagnostic tests, including clinical, laboratory, pathology, radiology and genetic screenings, until now they have not had access to practical screenings for behavior and psychosocial issues that are critical to diabetes care and a professional challenge for front-line primary care clinicians. Silver Fern’s proprietary Behavior Diagnostic Platform for chronic disease management has shown in rigorous, real-world, community and clinical settings to significantly improve health outcomes for people living with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and provides actionable suggestions and care pathways for providers and health care networks.

Moreover, Silver Fern’s integrated digital health system offers practical solutions for implementing the new American Diabetes Association (2016) clinical care guidelines by simplifying assessment and management of patient behaviors, goals and barriers, as well as psychosocial problems, to improve treatment engagement and to help them cope with the burden of treatment. For clinicians, the program provides readily accessible, actionable reports which integrate into an existing electronic medical record and team workflows.

“Silver Fern Healthcare delivers practical, highly scalable behavior and psychosocial diagnostic solutions to clinicians to use with patients who have chronic diseases,” said Silver Fern Chief Scientific Officer Garry Welch. “We focus on the 60% of what drives health outcomes and give clinicians actionable care paths to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.”

“Silver Fern has cracked the code to better outcomes by focusing on the behavior and psychosocial aspects of chronic disease,” said ACLM President Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, FACLM, DipABLM. “By identifying critical behavior and psychosocial issues in patients with chronic disease, clinicians can tailor motivational and educational resources to drive optimal health outcomes. The company’s mission to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for patients living with chronic disease worldwide is in direct alignment with ACLM’s. We welcome them to our Corporate Roundtable.”

The Corporate Roundtable of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine convenes health care and lifestyle thought leaders, with a keen focus on the power of Lifestyle Medicine to transform health and health care. Roundtable members explore effective Lifestyle Medicine clinical applications, strategies for accelerating reimbursement, and adoption and analysis of potential business-related opportunities. The Roundtable launched in 2015 and has grown to include more than 30 active member organizations.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: ACLM is the medical professional society for those dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system. Lifestyle Medicine is the use of a whole food, plant-predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connection as a primary therapeutic modality for treatment and reversal of chronic disease.

More than a professional association, ACLM is a galvanized force for change. ACLM addresses the need for quality education and certification, supporting its members in their individual practices and in their collective mission to domestically and globally promote Lifestyle Medicine as the first treatment option, as opposed to a first option of treating symptoms and consequences with expensive, ever increasing quantities of pills and procedures. ACLM members are united in their desire to identify and eradicate the root cause of disease. Learn more at http://www.LifestyleMedicine.org.

ABOUT SILVER FERN HEALTHCARE: Silver Fern Healthcare, LLC is a U.S.-based mission-oriented company that provides a unique, validated Behavior Diagnostic Platform to clinical care teams to improve the management of chronic diseases beyond medical protocols. Silver Fern’s proprietary Behavior Diagnostic Platform assesses and addresses key behavior and psychosocial vital signs that drive patient engagement and outcomes. While clinicians routinely order a range of diagnostic tests, including clinical, laboratory, pathology, radiology, and genetic screenings, until now they have not had access to practical screenings for behavior and psychosocial issues that are critical to diabetes care and a professional challenge for front-line primary care clinicians. Silver Fern’s Behavior Diagnostic Platform for chronic disease management has shown in rigorous, real-world, community, and clinical settings to significantly improve health outcomes for people living with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and provides actionable recommendations and care pathways for providers and health care networks. Learn more at http://silverfernhealthcare.com/

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Business: Insurance

Agents See Significantly Enhanced Commissions & Services with New Stuckey & Company “Concierge Service” Membership Program

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LAKE SAINT LOUIS, Mo. (PRWEB)

Stuckey & Company has introduced an innovative new service model that gives insurance agents commissions of up to 90%, even faster turnaround times on quotes & binding–and a personal in-house representative dedicated to their account, among other benefits.

“Nothing is more important to Stuckey & Company than our agency partners. We developed this new program to set the gold standard for the services and benefits agents can expect from any MGA, wholesaler or aggregator. No other MGA can match Stuckey’s combination of high commissions, great service and flexibility,” said Tyler Bechtold, Head of Business Development at Stuckey & Company.

Bechtold says he encourages agents to think the Stuckey Membership Program as a concierge service. Agents get to pick the level of commission and service they want and simply pay a monthly fee for the service. The monthly fees range from $0 for basic access to $129 per month for Elite Service.

With Elite-level membership, agents get the following benefits for a $129 monthly fee:


  • 90% Commission

  • Nationwide, excluding AK and HI

  • Admitted and Surplus Lines

  • 60+ National A Rated Carriers

  • 151 Promise

  • Assigned Stuckey In-House Rep

  • 1-on-1 Underwriters Support

  • Dashboard Access

  • Free Product Training

  • Marketing Newsletters

  • Data API Integration

  • Online Rating

  • Lead Generation

  • Co-Branded Marketing Material

  • Social Sharing

  • Carrier Sub-Coding

With VIP-level membership, agents get this slightly scaled-back set of benefits for just $59 per month:

  • 75% Commission

  • Nationwide, excluding AK and HI

  • Admitted and Surplus Lines

  • 60+ National A Rated Carriers

  • Quick Turnaround

  • Assigned Stuckey In-House Rep

  • 1-on-1 Underwriters Support

  • Dashboard Access

  • Free Product Training

  • Marketing Newsletters

  • Data API Integration

  • Online Rating

Stucky has also introduced a free basic membership that offers basic access to the program. The Access-level membership includes:

  • 50% Commission

  • Nationwide, excluding AK and HI

  • Admitted and Surplus Lines

  • 60+ National A Rated Carriers

  • Quick Turnaround

  • 1-on-1 Underwriters Support

  • Dashboard Access

  • Free Product Training

  • Marketing Newsletters

The Stuckey & Company Membership options available provide turnkey access to several National A-Rated insurance carriers with no premium volume commitments.

“Our goal in developing this program was to give our agency partners access to the services and commission levels they need to be successful in an easy, straightforward manner,” said Bechtold. “Simply put, Stuckey is focusing on further expanding available resources to our agency partners, by providing clear-cut membership options that work precisely for them…especially when it comes to commissions.”

Bechtold said agents frequently ask how they can qualify for larger commissions…but the answer is always writing more business with a specific carrier. The Stuckey Membership Program makes that unnecessary and gives agents access to higher commissions with every carrier Stuckey represents.

“Improving commission opportunities for our clients was the single-most important aspect of this program,” he said. “But right behind that is continuing to provide professional service by building relationships and offering a clear strategy that our agents need to ensure the long-term growth and success of their insurance businesses. As always, we put our agents first, and are committed to helping them from start to finish.”    

About Stuckey and Company

Founded in 1991, Stuckey & Company is a Specialty insurance provider based in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. For 28 years, Stuckey & Company has provided their agents with turnkey access to exclusive specialty products and wholesale access to National A Rated Carriers for Personal, Commercial, Professional, and Surplus Lines insurance carriers. With over 9,000 Insurance Agencies and 16,000 Independent Agents, Stuckey continues to be driven to provide resources and specialized knowledge in exclusive specialty insurance programs for our independent licensed agents.

Stuckey & Company has become one of the fastest growing insurance providers emphasizing hard-to-get specialty insurance programs. While Stuckey excels as a Specialty MGA, offering Specialty coverage that requires in-depth industry knowledge and experience, you can also depend on Stuckey & Company as a National Wholesale Broker for Commercial, Personal, Professional, and Surplus Lines insurance coverages. With over 9,000 Insurance Agencies, 16,000 Independent Agents and backed up by A+XV Insurance Carriers, Stuckey & Company continues to be remained dedicated to their capable and growing agency network.

For more information, visit http://www.stuckey.com/memberships or contact Tyler Bechtold at 314-282-9295 or tyler@stuckey.com.

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Health: Addiction

DEA Drug Take Back Day Backed by National Association of Chain Drug Stores

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Survey results

Americans consider drug disposal and other strategies to be effective in addressing the opioid abuse epidemic.

With all eyes on this issue during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, it also is important to note the many other strategies that create a comprehensive approach to preventing opioid abuse and addiction while caring for those in pain.


ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a chance to help keep opioids out of the wrong hands and to raise awareness of other critical resources that help keep patients, families and communities safe, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) said today.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners showcase this event on October 26, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“NACDS stands with the DEA, with law enforcement, with first responders, and with other community leaders who are helping Americans dispose of unused opioids, and helping prevent these drugs from becoming part of the problem. We are helping to create the surround sound that is necessary to raise awareness of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. NACDS members offer safe drug disposal options in thousands of locations nationwide, have donated the resources to offer these services in thousands of other locations, and have made possible the disposal of millions of pounds of these and other drugs,” said NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE.

“NACDS members offer diverse drug disposal solutions that are right for their particular stores and communities. These include secure kiosks, innovative solutions that safely destroy unwanted opioids, as well as other solutions. With all eyes on this issue during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, it also is important to note the many other strategies that create a comprehensive approach to preventing opioid abuse and addiction while caring for those in pain.”

A national survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by NACDS October 17-20, 2019, found that voters recognize the effectiveness of an array of opioid-abuse prevention strategies.

The survey asked, “In your opinion, how effective or ineffective do you believe each of these initiatives are for reducing the abuse of legal, prescribed opioids?” The results were:


  • “Support patient and provider education on the risks of opioids” – 66% effective/19% ineffective/15% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Participate in prescription drug monitoring programs, which tracks patient behaviors that may contribute to the opioid epidemic” – 64% effective/18% ineffective/18% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Promote access to naloxone, a medication to prevent overdose” – 52% effective/24% ineffective/24% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Participate in the disposal of unused medications to stem abuse” – 62% effective/21% ineffective/18% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Cooperate with programs that help prescribers, pharmacies, and distributors comply with regulations that pertain to opioids” – 64% effective/19% ineffective/18% don’t know or no opinion

  • “Sponsor community programs that focus on educating the public about opioids, and rehabilitating those with addiction” – 67% effective/19% ineffective/15% don’t know or no opinion.

In addition to pharmacies’ engagement in these initiatives, NACDS advances public policy recommendations designed to further address the opioid abuse epidemic.

More information about related policy issues is available at NACDS’ Access Agenda website.

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West Monroe Partners Named to 2019 Dallas Business Journal List of 100 Best Places to Work in North Texas

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As an organization whose mission is centered on building the next generation of leaders, the quality of our workplace is extremely important to us. This award reflects the care and attention our Dallas colleagues have put into building a winning culture in just a few short years


DALLAS (PRWEB)

West Monroe Partners, a national business and technology consultancy, today announced that it has been named one of the Dallas Business Journal’s 2019 Best Places to Work in North Texas. West Monroe ranked third among medium-sized companies with 50 to 249 employees in the region. The award honors the top 100 businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with the highest rankings in employee satisfaction, company culture, and overall benefits.

West Monroe is one of 36 companies appearing on the list for the first time. The Dallas Business Journal announced the list of best workplaces on July 24 and honored them at an event yesterday.

“As an organization whose mission is centered on building the next generation of leaders, the quality of our workplace is extremely important to us. This award reflects the care and attention our Dallas colleagues have put into building a winning culture in just a few short years,” said Tom Hulsebosch, senior managing director and leader of West Monroe’s Dallas office. “We are pleased that our vision of a strong employee-driven culture, employee ownership, and leadership in our community has been recognized among the exceptional companies in this dynamic business market.”

West Monroe’s Dallas office is one of nine offices nationwide. The company entered the market in 2015 and has since grown the Dallas office to more than 75 employees. It serves clients in the energy and utilities, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, consumer and industrial products, and other industries across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Like all West Monroe offices, the Dallas office maintains a highly participatory and collaborative culture marked by an open work environment, frequent team-building events, and a strong commitment to serving the local community. The office relocated to One Arts Plaza in January 2019, following an announcement in 2018 of plans to triple its local workforce over the next five years.

“We are thrilled to be included among the top workplaces in North Texas and extremely proud of what our team is building together. This award is particularly gratifying because it is based on feedback from our people and reflective of their pride in being part of this organization,” said Adam Gersting, senior director and Technology practice leader for the region. “Our rapid growth is creating exceptional opportunities for business consulting and technology professionals to join our team at all levels and continue to develop as leaders and stewards of the business.”

Nationally, West Monroe has been recognized among top workplaces by Consulting® magazine, Great Place to Work® Institute and FORTUNE, and Crain’s, among others. The company earned 26 awards in 2018 for its people-first culture.

This is the publication’s 17th annual best workplace award program. The Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work results are divided into five categories based on company size and measured by employee responses from an anonymous employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace. Award recipients are determined based on an indexed score created from the survey response. The complete list of recognized companies is available here.

West Monroe is currently hiring for an array of positions in Dallas. For career opportunities, visit https://www.acceptthechallenge.com.

About West Monroe Partners

West Monroe is a national business and technology consulting firm that partners with dynamic organizations to reimagine, build, and operate their businesses at peak performance. Our team of more than 1,400 professionals is comprised of an uncommon blend of business consultants and deep technologists. This unique combination of expertise enables us to design, develop, implement, and run strategic business and technology solutions that yield a dramatic commercial impact on our clients’ profitability and performance. For more information, visit http://www.wmp.com.

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Axiim Announces Collaboration with LG Electronics on 2019 WiSA Ready TVs and the New Axiim LINK USB Wireless Audio Transmitter

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2019 LG OLED and NanoCell WiSA Ready TVs and Axiim LINK USB wireless audio transmitter

LG’s fully featured Intelligent TVs combined with the Axiim LINK transmitter allows users to take full advantage of their audio experience by providing a simple, easy to use USB device that supports many of the advanced audio features found in today’s highly complex home theater solutions.


KIRKLAND, Wash. (PRWEB)

Axiim Inc., a leading creator of wireless audio/video products for the next generation connected home, announces collaboration with LG Electronics on 2019 WiSA Ready TVs with the highly anticipated Axiim LINK USB transmitter. LINK is available now on axiim.com for $229USD.

The Axiim Link USB wireless audio transmitter is the essential component connecting 2019 LG OLED and NanoCell WiSA Ready TVs to WiSA certified speakers. LINK plugs into the LG TV with a micro-USB cable and is automatically detected bringing up the simple and intuitive onscreen speaker setup menu. The WiSA certified Axiim LINK transmitter provides customers with an uncompressed low-latency wireless audio connection that takes only minutes to set up. LINK works together seamlessly with all Axiim wireless loudspeakers and WiSA certified speakers from established audio providers such as Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Enclave Audio, Harman and more.

“Our WiSA Ready enabled OLED and NanoCell TVs allow consumers to enjoy the advantage of truly immersive wireless sound without an overly complicated setup,” explains Tim Alessi, senior director, product marketing at LG Electronics. “LG’s fully featured Intelligent TVs combined with the Axiim LINK transmitter allows users to take full advantage of their audio experience by providing a simple, easy to use USB device that supports many of the advanced audio features found in today’s highly complex home theater solutions.”

The LINK mobile app for iOS and Android enables users to fine tune their audio experience with advanced features like: per speaker level control, LFE crossover points, EQ, and more. LINK supports audio mixing and bass management to ensure every detail encoded in the audio stream from the LG TV is not missed when configured as a 2.0, 5.1 or anywhere in between. LINK supports up to 5.1 channels of immersive audio when connected to LG TVs to create a true-to-life cinematic and authentic music experience as intended by content creators.

“LG continues to lead the industry with groundbreaking technology and an award winning user experience,” says James Hammer, CEO of Axiim Inc. “The integration of our technologies delivers an unprecedented wireless surround sound experience that complements the exceptional visual experience of LG’s flagship TVs.”

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $55 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. LG is a 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LG.com.

Axiim Company

Axiim Inc. is a company focused on creating WiSA certified products for the next generation connected home. Our mission is to deliver cutting edge technology for the consumer home entertainment markets.

All Axiim products leverage the WiSA technology to ensure interoperability between brands allowing retailers to provide audio/video products that meet the customer’s desired features and various price points. For more information please visit https://axiim.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

As A Proud National Team of Alzheimer’s Association

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“As an organization, we were looking to give back to our community in a way that would build off of the work we do in our centers each day. We knew if we could leverage our organization as a whole toward something our team members were already interested in, the impact would be widespread.”


SKOKIE, Ill. (PRWEB)

Villa Healthcare is honored to be a National Team with the Alzheimer’s Association for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. With almost 4,000 patients and residents treated at the 34 skilled nursing facilities it supports in five Midwest regions, Villa has an organizational connection to Alzheimer’s as it impacts not only our guests, but also our team members and families.

“As an organization, we were looking to give back to our community in a way that would build off of the work we do in our centers each day. When looking to pair community efforts with a relevant cause, we noticed many of our team members were already participating in various Alzheimer’s awareness efforts. We knew if we could leverage our organization as a whole toward something our team members were already interested in, the impact would be widespread” said Toni Fimowicz, Alzheimer’s National Team Leader and National Director of Organizational Development at Villa.

As an organization with 4,500 employees, Alzheimer’s also impacts Villa’s team members through their families and friends. “When we shared our plans to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, it was incredible to see the connections we were able to form with each other through learning why they walked and how Alzheimer’s Disease had touched their lives, both professionally and personally. This is one of the most rewarding (and unexpected) aspects of our participation, being able to build relationships and to support our team members, throughout our organization” said Marissa Kalama, Alzheimer’s National Team Leader and Director of Villa Referral Management.

The work Villa has been doing to be a National Team with the Alzheimer’s Association has brought together not only the organizational development goals and the employees, but also the five regions. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 26 at Soldier Field in Chicago is the culmination of eleven walks from August to October, in all five regions that Villa supports skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, each of the regions highlighted creativity in their fundraising. In Michigan North, the Villa team partnered with an animal shelter to raise funds for both causes through an event hosted in the region and in Michigan South, the Villa team collected bottles and cans at each facility to raise money through collecting the deposits. Wisconsin’s team hosted a backpack raffle with donated backpacks and back to school supplies. In Illinois there was a bingo night hosted at the central support office. Minnesota focused on increasing the number of walk participants through registration rallies. And, always a popular fundraiser, all regions hosted bake sales. To date, almost $27,000 has been raised, and the team is hopeful to far exceed 2018’s donation of $26,000. Villa will match 50% of the funds raised by the team.

For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/walk.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Association®

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®. Visit http://www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

We’re Villa, and we make people better. Of course, we’re focused on quality care and good outcomes. But we’re here to do so much more. Villa’s leadership has a vision of rising above the status quo—of never settling, and of shattering the old image of this industry. We’ve always wanted to be a part of something greater, and we’re making that a reality. Our commitment to our people, our environment and clinical programs will allow us to fulfill our mission of making people better. For more information, please visit http://www.VillaHC.com.

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Business: Insurance

Morgan, Trevathan & Gunn Insurance Named Agency of Excellence by Prominent National Carrier

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BENTON, Ky. (PRWEB)

Benton-based Morgan, Trevathan & Gunn, Inc. (MTG) was honored with the 2019 Agency of Excellence Award by Sentry Insurance, a Fortune 1000 carrier. Sentry also named Michael Martin, vice president and partner, as its Producer of Excellence.

The carrier’s Transportation Agency Awards were designed to recognize individuals and agencies who excel beyond average performance and strive to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership. The Agency of Excellence Award was specifically given to MTG for many achievements including:

  • A closing ratio 20% above average

  • Solid retention

  • Growth in accounts

  • Profitability

“Being recognized by a titan of our industry is evidence of our agency’s commitment to quality.” “Our work every day is to provide our clients with the financial support they need when they need it. Winning awards for that work makes our efforts all that more rewarding.”

Sentry boasts a strong relationship with MTG and its customers spanning more than 25 years. MTG and Sentry connect businesses and individuals with quality insurance products in the ever-growing trucking industry. MTG has been in the trucking insurance industry for more than 70 years.

Founded in 1934, Morgan, Trevathan & Gunn offers “Creative Insurance Solutions with a Passion for People,” with a long track record of excellence in trucking, commercial, worker’s comp, life, health, and property insurance. MTG has three offices located in Benton, Lexington and Fort Wright.

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Colo Solutions Achieves 5 Consecutive Years of SOC 1, HIPAA, and PCI Compliance

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The company’s five consecutive years of SOC compliance reflects their long-standing dedication to service organization controls, including both physical security and environmental security.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

Colo Solutions, a colocation and cloud services provider located in downtown Orlando, Florida, today announced successful completion of their 2019 SOC 1 Type 2 examination, HIPAA Security Compliance assessment, and PCI DSS assessment.

As the company’s top priority, “customer needs” are the driving force behind the comprehensive initiative, noted Clayton Mynard, CEO.

The company’s five consecutive years of SOC compliance reflects their long-standing dedication to service organization controls, including both physical security and environmental security. Meanwhile, their HIPAA compliance demonstrates their secure handling of electronic protected health information (ePHI), and PCI-DSS compliance provides additional confirmation of the company’s secure payment data handling methods.

While data protection is a concern for any company that handles client information, Colo Solutions serves a vast range of industries – from healthcare to retail – necessitating a broad range of compliance initiatives.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) defines policies and procedures required of companies that store, process, or handle ePHI, and has become increasingly mandatory for service providers working with other organizations that store healthcare data.

The ¬Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI-DSS, is the most widely used and industry-recognized payment card security standard available. With payment breaches on the rise, ensuring an organization meets the most up-to-date PCI-DSS requirements is crucial for preventing financial and reputational damage.

Completion of the SOC 1 examination demonstrates a company’s commitment to safeguarding their client’s infrastructure. Companies that complete annual SOC 1 examinations are able to demonstrate a substantially higher level of security assurance and operational visibility as compared to those companies without an examination.

Colo Solutions’ proactivity helps set them apart from their competitors. Additionally, by taking an integrated approach to cybersecurity audits, they were able to streamline the process for their own team, while achieving a more comprehensive review of their controls.

All three efforts were completed by the professional and independent third-party audit firm, 360 Advanced, Inc. Leveraging the continuity and cohesiveness of a single engagement, Colo Solutions was able to achieve a more seamless examination and a more thorough review of their controls.

About Colo Solutions

Colo Solutions Group LLC is a privately-owned carrier-neutral data center in downtown Orlando providing colocation and cloud services. Colo Solutions houses every facilities-based carrier serving the Orlando area. The data center is SOC 1 Type 2 Audited; HIPAA Compliant; and PCI DSS Compliant. Opex or capex – we provide full and 1/3 locking cabinets for colocation and offer remote desktop, application hosting and back-up and recovery solutions.

For Colo Solutions inquiries, please contact:

Clayton Mynard, CEO

cmynard@colosolutions.com

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Brach Eichler Names Keith J. Roberts and Rosaria A. Suriano Co-Chairs of Litigation Practice

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Brach Eichler continues to evolve and grow and nowhere is this more evident than our Litigation Practice.


ROSELAND, N.J. (PRWEB)

Brach Eichler LLC announced today that Keith J. Roberts and Rosaria A. Suriano have been named co-chairs of the firm’s Litigation Practice.

“Brach Eichler continues to evolve and grow and nowhere is this more evident than our Litigation Practice,” noted John D. Fanburg, Managing Member and Healthcare Law Practice Chair. “Rose and Keith are exceptional litigators who have distinguished themselves among members of the New Jersey bar and the courts. They have both demonstrated the kind of leadership that will be pivotal in taking Brach Eichler’s Litigation practice to the next level.”

He added, “Rose has cultivated an impressive practice and impeccable reputation as one of New Jersey’s top business litigators. Similarly, Keith is an aggressive, skilled advocate, especially within New Jersey’s competitive healthcare arena. Our Executive Committee thanks former Litigation Chair Charles Gormally for his mentorship and skill in leading the litigation department to where it is today.”

Speaking on his appointment, Roberts commented, “Brach Eichler is a special place, where I am privileged to work beside quality professionals. I look forward to our continued growth as a firm, and working with Rose to expand our Litigation Practice.” Says Suriano, “As co-chair of Brach Eichler’s highly respected Litigation Practice, I feel privileged to be able to lead and grow this tremendous group of skilled and talented lawyers who zealously and tirelessly advocate for our clients.”

This announcement follows the firm’s appointment earlier this year of Susan Dromsky-Reed to the firm’s Executive Committee, making her the first woman to sit on the five-person Committee. Brach Eichler also celebrated a year of impressive growth. The firm’s 2018 revenue of $43.1 million now ranks Brach Eichler #18 statewide, according to the New Jersey Law Journal.

“I am enthusiastic that Rose and Keith have earned co-leadership positions in the firm after having successfully transitioning and growing their practices at Brach Eichler. This promotion formally recognizes their contributions to the firm and I look forward to continuing the growth and development of the firm and its litigation group for many years,” Gormally commented. “Now more than ever in this very competitive environment, transitioning leadership roles is vital to the firm retaining its well-regarded status.” Gormally noted that, “This transition of departmental administration will also enable me to focus on the ‘bet the company’ litigation matters that I find both fulfilling and challenging as well as growing and developing the cannabis practice that we formed a few years ago.” Gormally is a member of the bars in New York, New Jersey, Colorado and California—all states with growing cannabis businesses.

Concludes Fanburg, “Our firm is bolstered by an entrepreneurial culture that allows the firm’s third generation of lawyers, now in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, to expand and innovate their practices. We are thoroughly committed to their advancement and are very excited for what the future holds for Brach Eichler.”

About Keith Roberts

Roberts is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction awarded to less than two percent of the lawyers in the state. He is an experienced and formidable advocate for his clients with extensive jury trial and administrative hearing experience in complex matters. Roberts is often consulted by healthcare professionals for his extensive insight concerning regulatory issues, practice structures, insurance audits, and compliance.

Roberts is frequently sought out by healthcare professionals to tackle complex litigation involving insurance fraud, RICO, False Claims Act, and disciplinary proceedings before state licensing boards. He is also called upon to represent hospital systems, surgical centers, medical practices, and a wide array of healthcare professionals in complex litigation matters.

Driven by results, Roberts is known for his commitment to excellence throughout the litigation process with demonstrated ability to extract clients from difficult situations. His track record is well recognized by his peers for successful outcomes at jury trials, administrative hearings, and arbitration proceedings.

Roberts is also widely known as an expert in No Fault Insurance, as well as reimbursement litigation, where he commonly represents medical providers against insurance carriers in coding and fraud disputes. He previously served as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee to the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. He has also served as a member of the Forthright NJ Arbitration Advisory Council. He frequently lectures for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education concerning healthcare and insurance-related matters.

Named to New Jersey Super Lawyers from 2017 through 2019, Roberts earned a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. from Manhattan College. He resides in Old Tappan, NJ.

About Rose Suriano

Suriano has over 29 years of trial and appellate court experience in both state and federal courts across the country. She handles complex contract and business matters, including claims between members of limited liability companies, partnership/shareholder disputes, theft and misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information, restrictive covenant litigation, domain name disputes, theft of computer data, and a wide variety of other contract and business disputes. She also handles construction litigation, including delay claims, non-payment claims, and performance claims for owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Suriano has built a reputation for taking the difficult cases others have feared or have been unable to manage and successfully turning them around in favor of the client. Many of her cases come from former adversaries who admire her tenacity and relentless desire to deliver a win to the client.

A true leader, Suriano is a member of several organizations and the recipient of many honors and awards. In 2019, she was named one of five “Women of Achievement” by the New Jersey chapter of Professional Women in Construction. In 2018, she was selected by the New Jersey Law Journal as one of 20 “Top Women in the Law.” She was also selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in 2019 and 2020.

Additionally, Suriano was named a “Top 25 Leading Woman Entrepreneur in NJ” in 2017, and was recognized by NJBIZ as a “Best 50 Woman in Business in NJ” in 2011. Suriano has also been named to the NJ Super Lawyers list from 2015-2019. She is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. In 2017, Rose was elected to serve as a director of the NJSBA Business Law Section for a three-year term. She has lectured on many business law topics and has served on panels for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.

She earned a J.D from Seton Hall University School of law and a B.A. from Seton Hall University. She resides in Readington Township, NJ.

About Brach Eichler LLC

Brach Eichler LLC, is a full-service law firm based in Roseland, NJ. With over 80 attorneys, the firm is focused in the following practice areas: Healthcare Law; Real Estate; Litigation; Trusts and Estates; Business Transactions and Financial Services; Personal Injury; Criminal Defense and Government Investigations; Labor and Employment; Environmental & Land Use; Family Law; Patent, Intellectual Property & Information Technology; Real Estate Tax Appeals; Tax; and Cannabis Law. Brach Eichler attorneys have been recognized by clients and peers alike in The Best Lawyers in America©, Chambers USA, and New Jersey Super Lawyers. For more information, visit http://www.bracheichler.com.