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Peter Giese Joins Engel & Völkers Florida as Chief Growth Officer

October 17, 2019 imreal Leave a comment

Peter Giese, Chief Growth Officer at Engel & Völkers Florida

As a company committed to always raising the bar and creating value for our franchisees, this new position establishes growth and innovation as a priority

NAPLES, Fla. (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

Engel & Völkers Florida today announced Peter Giese has joined its corporate team, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to further amplify growth within the Engel & Völkers Florida network. As Chief Growth Officer, Giese is responsible for consulting with current Engel & Völkers Florida franchise-brokerages to assist with the recruitment, development and retention of talent. Additionally, Giese will consult with the Engel & Völkers Florida franchise expansion team to assist with the ongoing strategic efforts in new markets, as well as for potential merger & acquisition opportunities.

“In this new role, I am here to implement proven processes that will allow the Florida license partners to attract and develop talented real estate advisors and double the size of the brands presence in the state of Florida,” said Giese.

Giese comes to Engel & Völkers Florida from United Real Estate where he served as President, delivering record industry growth by expanding the company to over 80 franchise locations with more than $4.5 billion in annual sales in under five years. Prior to his position at United Real Estate, Giese was Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development for Fortune 500 company, Realogy, where he focused on increasing franchise sales and acquisitions.

“Having personally started my own national brand and previously worked with some of the largest global real estate brands in the industry, I have immense respect for the consistency of the Engel & Völkers brand and how it creates an emotional attachment with it’s luxury real estate advisors and their discerning clients across the globe,” said Giese.

Giese’s addition comes amid Engel & Völkers Florida’s eagerness to continue to expand across the region and raise recruitment and retention rates within already existing Engel & Völkers Florida franchise-brokerages. The company’s 2020 goal is to grow by 20-percent in agent count and add 10 new shops in key markets across Florida.

“As a company committed to always raising the bar and creating value for our franchisees, this new position establishes growth and innovation as a priority,” said Timo Khammash, Managing Partner of Engel & Völkers Florida.

Currently, the Engel & Völkers Florida network is comprised of 31 franchise-brokerages with over 540 advisors. In 2018 the average sales price increased to $559,000 with a sales volume of $1,360,000,000.

“Peter has quickly established himself and is projected to make a meaningful impact at Engel & Völkers Florida,” said Oliver Tonn, Co-Owner of Engel & Völkers Florida. “With this expanded role within our leadership team we see further potential for additional Engel & Völkers markets, especially in the central and east coast market of Florida.”

Press contact:

Linzee Werkmeister, Director, Public Relations & Franchise Support

Email: Linzee.Werkmeister(at)evrealestate.com

Tel: (239) 348-9000

About Engel & Völkers:

Engel & Völkers is a global luxury real estate brand. Founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European history to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas with a focus on creating a bespoke, white-glove concierge client experience at every stage of the home buying or selling process for today’s savvy homeowner. Engel & Völkers currently operates approximately 175 shop locations with more than 3,000 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the brand’s global network of over 11,000 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate, yachting and aviation. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs and platforms; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. For more information, visit evrealestate.com.

About Engel & Völkers Florida:

Engel & Völkers Florida is the Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers in the state of Florida. Recognized for uniquely recruiting, training and equipping some of the top professionals in the real estate industry, Engel & Völkers Florida’s exclusive franchise model positions its license partners at the top of the premium market to gain market share and support their bottom line. The company represents franchise locations in: 30A Beaches, Belleair, Boca Raton, Bonita Springs-Estero, Cape Coral, Clermont, Delray Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Downtown, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Jupiter, Leesburg, Madeira Beach, Marco Island, Melbourne Downtown, Melbourne Central, Miami-Coral Gables, Olde Naples, Orlando-Winter Park, Palm Beach, South Tampa, St. Pete, Stuart, Wellington, and Windermere.

Engel & Völkers Florida is continuing to strategically strengthen and expand its presence in premium real estate markets across the state of Florida. If you would like to know more about the Engel & Völkers brand or how to join its global network, which is known for demonstrating competence, exclusivity and passion, feel free to call our corporate office, located at 633 Tamiami Trl N, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102 USA. Tel: +1 239-348-9000.

For more information about Engel & Völkers Florida, please visit evfranchise.com

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Planning for the Unexpected & Reacting to the Unforeseen, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

This late in the clinical development lifecycle, any delay can have a significant impact on getting a drug approved and on the market.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

ISS and ISE represent the culmination of what may be a decade or more of work in clinical development. Even with proper planning, timely delivery of the integration is not always ensured, often due to reasons outside of one’s control. With the significant volume of work the integration requires plus the multiple inputs, there are myriad places for a breakdown to occur. This late in the clinical development lifecycle, any delay can have a significant impact on getting a drug approved and on the market.

Join Nancy Fitzgerald, MS, MBA, Director of Biostatistics at Synteract in a live session on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 11am EDT (3pm GMT/UK) where she will discuss:

What happens when an integration goes off the rails and all that hard work and careful planning start to come apart

Types of issues one may face affecting the integration process and ways that one can react to them

How one can proactively anticipate the issues and manage their impact

Nancy Fitzgerald brings more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biologics and medical device research across all phases of development (Phase I-IV).

From failures with critical pivotal Phase III trials to time crunches and resource constraints, this webinar will delve into the tools necessary to keep the train on the track.

For more information or to register for this event, visit Integrated Summaries: Planning for the Unexpected & Reacting to the Unforeseen.

ABOUT XTALKS

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

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

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

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Technology: Computer

Aleyant & Ultimate’s Exclusive ‘’Intelligent Print Workflow’’ Delivers One-Stop Automated Solution at PRINTING United

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“With Aleyant and Ultimate’s Intelligent Print Workflow, PSPs can get more jobs completed with less errors and time and can position themselves to grow more profitability in the future” says Greg Salzman, Aleyant’s President.

WHEATON, Ill. (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

The mix of Aleyant’s full suite of order entry and production automation solutions with Ultimate’s market-leading imposition and breakthrough finishing automation solutions creates the Intelligent Print Workflow. This complete customizable automated workflow from order entry to finishing brings enhanced value to print service providers seeking true lights out, hands free, reliable automation.

ALEYANT: AUTOMATING YOUR SUCCESS

Online Design & Personalization, Web-to-Print, Estimating & Production Management, Prepress Automation

With PrintJobManager, Aleyant’s estimating, pricing and production management solution, a print service provider (PSP) can price any product from material, equipment and labor costs. This enables pricing controlled in one location to provide instant pricing for orders whether through an online store or via mobile device. Pricing information is then pushed automatically to Pressero, Aleyant’s online storefront solution, which instantly updates pricing for the storefront items in real-time.

Within Pressero, PSPs can sell off-the-shelf and custom items via either the built-in eDocBuilder online design templates or customer supplied artwork. tFLOW, Aleyant’s automated prepress, approval and collaboration workflow solution, can auto-receive files via Pressero then send them directly to Ultimate Impostrip®.

“Aleyant’s integration with Impostrip means our customers can get more jobs out the door quicker with less errors and manual touches, resulting in increased profitability,” says Trent Foreman, Aleyant’s Director of Product Management.

Aleyant will also feature their updated eDocBuilder Field Designer at the show. The Field Designer is an interface that enables you to create new templates without using Adobe Acrobat Form Fields or InDesign. It also allows you to edit templates in a way that’s closer to how your customers interact with them on your website.

ULTIMATE TECHNOGRAPHICS: AUTOMATION DRIVES RESULT

Imposition, Job Ganging & Nesting, Finishing Automation

Ultimate continues its #launchtour at PRINTING United to present Ultimate Impostrip® 2019, the next generation of imposition power. With new modern intuitive user experience, a new Imposition Agent powered by Artificial Intelligence, new preview of dynamic marks and barcodes, and new unified Mac and Windows platform, Ultimate Impostrip® 2019 takes a big leap forward. This major development is aligned with thousands of print service providers’ reality evolving in digital and offset environment with urgent need for an easy, flexible, reliable and intelligent, powerful imposition solution to drive their state-of-the-art printing equipment in a just-in-time fashion.

“Adding Ultimate Impostrip® to the Aleyant’s mix enables end to end automation, enabling increased productivity,” says Ray Duval, Director of Solution Sales. “The rules-based automation provided by Ultimate Impostrip® gives users full control over page position, variable gutters, bleeds, page-spread, page scaling, sets of marks, and barcodes or banner sheets by following an easy and user-friendly ticketing process.”

Digital Commercial and Wide Format

For digital commercial print or wide format, Ultimate Impostrip® allows to gang and nest jobs of different sizes and quantities automatically, and allowing for banner placement and marks for tracking and finishing. “Ultimate Impostrip® integrated with Pressero provides the production efficiency and quality required to deliver short runs on time, all the time” says Ray Duval.

Finishing Automation

When tying in finishing automation to the workflow, Ultimate Bindery® brings the competitive edge that differentiates a profitable printer from the others by driving the finishing devices automatically, and increasing throughput by over 30%. In an era where automation is key in order to achieve quick turn-around time and getting more jobs out of the door everyday, automating the post-press workflow enables to increase speed, efficiency and reduce costs by eliminating paper waste due to test runs.

Maximum Benefits

This time-saving Intelligent Print Workflow upgraded with new capabilities is a must-see at PRINTING United for all professionals seeking affordable and easy-to-use fully automated solutions. By implementing Aleyant and Ultimate’s Intelligent Print Workflow, organizations can benefit from:

Improved profitability;

Fewer errors with less rework and waste;

Fewer manual touches and less labor;

Faster cycle times with the ability to more effectively handle today’s demanding market requirements.

“With Aleyant and Ultimate’s Intelligent Print Workflow, PSPs can get more jobs completed with less errors and time and can position themselves to grow more profitability in the future” says Greg Salzman, Aleyant’s President.

Make sure to visit the Intelligent Print Workflow presented by Aleyant and Ultimate TechnoGraphics at booth 11245-11246 at PRINTING United from October 23-25, 2019.

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About Aleyant

Aleyant’s automated print software solutions create a solid foundation for growing your print business (and customer count) by automating daily print processes such as ordering, pricing, file correction, production, customer service and more.

Our automation print software reduces manual touches, errors and production time for your print shop. With it, you can connect online design to B2C and B2B online print stores. Connect your print store to estimating, production management and to customer service and prepress automation. You can use Aleyant software products separately, together or with over 1500 third-party apps via direct API or Zapier. Start Automating Your Success today at aleyant.com.

About Ultimate TechnoGraphics Inc.

Automation drives results in printing. This is the foundation of all Impostrip® product developments and today, Print Service Providers worldwide benefit from increased productivity in a digital and hybrid environment. Ultimate TechnoGraphics invented digital imposition with the first release of Impostrip® in 1989, and has continued to play a leading role in the market ever since while providing the most innovative and progressive imposition products. Ultimate today leads in imposition and finishing automation software solutions. The company has a rich history of providing and integrating imposition technologies into hardware and software workflow solutions for print industry leaders.

http://www.imposition.com

Technology: Electronics

Orbex Slip Rings Offer IP65 Protection for Demanding Environments

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The 300 series of miniature slip rings is ideal for applications requiring signal and power transmission in compact spaces.

The 300 series of miniature slip rings is ideal for applications requiring signal and power transmission in compact spaces. Devices feature a small rotor diameter, which minimizes surface speeds and imbalances—improving service life.

FREMONT, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

The Orbex Group, a leading manufacturer of high-performance electric motors and slip rings, now offers IP65-rated slip rings for reliable use in demanding industrial or outdoor environments. Units include the 200 series of harsh environment slip rings, as well as the 500 and 300 series (with the -F option) of through-bore slip rings and miniature slip rings, respectively.

Constructed from stainless steel, the rugged 200 series resists shock, vibration and corrosion in salty or washdown environments. It features a wide temperature range (-40° to 80°C) and the longest service life of any of our slip rings—up to 80 million revolutions. Units incorporate our proprietary channeled brush technology, which creates multiple contact points and reduces contact forces to minimize wear in food processing, packaging, wind turbines, marine cable reels, downhole inspection equipment and other demanding applications.

The 300 series of miniature slip rings is ideal for applications requiring signal and power transmission in compact spaces. Devices feature a small rotor diameter, which minimizes surface speeds and imbalances—improving service life.

With standard bore diameters from 2 to 100 millimeters, our 500 series slip rings incorporate a through hole for passage of a shaft or feed. Devices have a modular design—achieving unprecedented flexibility with respect to package size and combination of power and signal circuits.

To learn more about our IP65-rated slip rings, visit orbexgroup.com/slip-rings.

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ABOUT ORBEX

Since 2007, the Orbex Group has produced high-performance slip rings and electric motors for a range of OEM applications—including industrial automation, semiconductor, packaging, medical manufacturing, telecommunications and more. Our off-the-shelf and custom-engineered products include miniature capsule slip rings, through hole slip rings, DC-coreless electric motors, brushless electric motors and electric servo motors.

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See Béla Wellness Drinks Introduce Their Healthy, Delicious Beverage Solutions

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Modern Living with kathy ireland® and Béla Wellness Drinks

Béla Wellness Drinks is a company that creates herb-infused beverages that are designed specifically to enable and support holistic mind and body goals.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

Modern Living with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Béla Wellness Drinks Founder/CEO Atul Agarwal and Co-Founder Madhu Deshmukh to discuss their healthy, herb-infused wellness drinks.

Béla Wellness Drinks is a company that creates herb-infused beverages that are designed specifically to enable and support holistic mind and body goals. All of their drinks are infused with antioxidants and help support energy. In addition, all Béla Wellness Drinks are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and have no artificial colors or flavors, no sugar, no caffeine and no calories. The first blend is called Béla Harmony, and brings together six herbs with minerals and vitamins to hydrate the body, promote calming and deliver antioxidative activity. The beverages are designed for all-day consumption to complement and support a healthy and active lifestyle aimed at holistic mind and body harmony. They feature Turmeric, Tulsi, Ginger, Amla, Shallaki and pepper extract. Along with the herbs, the potassium and magnesium in the drinks help overall body function, fluid levels, muscle flexibility and energy, while Vitamin C completes the package with its antioxidant properties.

Agarwal says that Béla Wellness Drinks offers beverages that are different than anything else on the market. He explains, “We want holistic mind and body wellness. We use whole herbs, so if you look at the bottle you’ll actually see the turmeric powder. It took us about eighteen months to really understand the mix of herbs that would work. Even with all of this, it’s zero sugar, zero calories and zero caffeine — while most other drinks are either high protein, high sugar, high caffeine or high calories. We have none of those.” For more information about Béla Wellness Drinks, visit DrinkBela.com and tune in to WE tv as sponsored content on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:30am EST.

About Modern Living with kathy ireland®

Modern Living with kathy ireland® is a weekly business television program featuring real-world insights from corporate executives all over the globe.Modern Living with kathy ireland® airs Thursday mornings throughout North America on WE tv as part of their sponsored content lineup and to over 50 countries throughout the world on Sundays on Bloomberg International as part of their sponsored content lineup.

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Industry: Healthcare

William Boozan, MD, Is the Latest Ophthalmologist to Join OCLI

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“OCLI is honored to expand our partnerships with innovators and thought leaders in the Ophthalmology space. This broadens our community to which we can provide exceptional, expert care.” – Tom Burke, CEO, Spectrum Vision Partners

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

OCLI, a Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) managed practice, today announced it will be welcoming William Boozan, MD to the OCLI team of doctors. Dr. Boozan is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Laser Cataract and Refractive Surgeon. He will see patients in OCLI’s Oceanside and Valley Stream locations beginning October 16th, 2019.

Dr. Boozan joins OCLI after his impressive career which spans several decades in various leading medical and educational facilities. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, and his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine before completing both a general surgery residency and later an ophthalmology residency at Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York.

In addition, Dr. Boozan has held positions as Residency Training Coordinator and Chief, Glaucoma Service, at Sisters of Charity Medical Center in Staten Island, New York; and Clinical Instructor at both New York Medical College and Sisters of Charity Medical Center, Physician’s Assistant Program, in Staten Island, New York.

Dr. Boozan coauthored, “A Companion of Neonatal Mortality from Different Sources in a Referral NICU,” with A. Krause and P.A.M. Auld. He is currently writing, “The Prevalence of Early Posterior Capsular Fibrosis Post-Cataract Surgery in Patients Using Latanaprost for Intraocular Pressure Control,” in cooperation with P. Pal and. R. D’Amico.

OCLI is one of seven managed practices to join Spectrum Vision Partners since November 2017, when Spectrum announced its strategic relationship with the growth-oriented, private equity firm Blue Sea Capital. Since then, 26 eye doctors and 10 locations have been added across five affiliates.

SVP administratively supports the growth and management of some of the leading ophthalmology practices and eye ambulatory surgery centers in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Tri-State area. In addition to OCLI, managed practices include Island Eye Surgicenter, Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut (“OCC”), New Vision Cataract Center, Glaucoma Associates of Long Island, Eye Institute of New York, Long Island Eye Care, Precision Eye Care, and Huntington Eye Care.

Tom Burke, CEO of Spectrum Vision Partners, commented, “OCLI is honored to expand our partnerships with innovators and thought leaders in the Ophthalmology space. This broadens our community to which we can provide exceptional, expert care.”

Dr. Boozan is equally as excited to join the OCLI community, “After decades of clinical service, I am excited to work within a community of ophthalmic leaders, providing the utmost in care to patients and the community.”

Spectrum will continue to assist OCLI to build centers of eye care excellence, with the best and brightest clinicians we can attract. I look forward to future partnerships with the community of eye care providers who recognize OCLI’s long history of transparent business transactions, their focus on excellence, and Spectrum’s proven ability to fulfill their vision and meet their long-term goals.”

For questions or further information regarding the OCLI team or Spectrum Vision Partners, please contact:

Tom Burke

Chief Executive Officer

tburke@spectrumvisionpartners.com

Justin Kuperberg

Chief Development Officer

jkuperberg@spectrumvisionpartners.com

About OCLI

Founded in 1997, OCLI (http://www.ocli.net) is one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the United States. OCLI boasts 21 state-of-the-art medical facilities across Manhattan, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, housing the most advanced technology available, to offer patients a variety of ophthalmic services and treatments. OCLI is led by 42 highly skilled eye surgeons in each major sub-specialty of eye care, providing comprehensive eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, corneal disease, refractive surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics, retinal disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. OCLI also employs six Doctors of Optometry, three Physician Assistants, and one NYS Licensed Aesthetician.

About Spectrum Vision Partners

Spectrum Vision Partners (http://www.spectrumvisionpartners.com) is a leading management services organization, serving the ophthalmology sector. Spectrum Vision Partners has over 700 employees, providing world-class practice management solutions to a network of nationally renowned, multi-specialty ophthalmologists in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Tri-State region. The Spectrum platform in New York and Connecticut consists of 25 clinic locations, two State Licensed Ambulatory Centers, with 66 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. Spectrum Vision Partners provides a comprehensive set of business support functions, including billing and collections, credential services, marketing, physician recruitment, ASC development, financial and accounting services, benefits and payroll management, and information technology. The company’s corporate headquarters is located at 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 111, Garden City, NY 11530.

Health: Mental Health

MemoryCare.com Names the Best Facilities for Senior Memory Care in Indianapolis, IN

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INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana. The guide identifies 8 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Indianapolis, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Indianapolis, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Indianapolis, IN, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/indianapolis-in-facilities/.

2019 Best Memory Care Facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana (in alphabetical order)

American Village

Phone: (317) 253-6950

Address: 2026 E. 54th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220

Web: asccare.com

Magnolia Springs SouthPointe

Phone: (317) 406-9585

Address: 4926 Sir Barton Way, Indianapolis, IN 46237

Web: mssouthpointe.com

Rittenhouse Village at Northside

Phone: (317) 584-5234

Address: 1251 West 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

Web: rittenhousevillages.com

Robin Run Village

Phone: (317) 597-0464 x413

Address: 5354 West 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46268

Web: lifecare.brookdale.com

Stonecrest of Meridian Hills

Phone: (317) 225-4145

Address: 8549 N. Meridian Hills, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Web: stonecrestofmeridianhills.com

Traditions at North Willow

Phone: (317) 876-2916

Address: 1703 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

Web: traditionsatnorthwillow.com

Traditions at Solana

Phone: (317) 860-0000

Address: 7721 Battery Pointe Way, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Web: traditionsatsolana.com

Willow Lake Place

Phone: (317) 315-5294

Address: 2725 Lake Circle Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46268

Web: enlivant.com

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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Business: Insurance

AutoClaims Direct Inc. (ACD) Named to 2019 Entrepreneur 360 List

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The quest to improve the claims experience for our clients is what drives us each and every day,” said Ernie Bray, ACD CEO.

CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

Entrepreneur magazine has named AutoClaims Direct Inc. (ACD) to its Entrepreneur 360 list. It’s the third time, and second consecutive year, the company has been recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America.”

“We’re once again extremely honored for this recognition which is truly a team achievement,” stated Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD. “We’re very excited to channel the momentum of this award as we prepare to deliver new and better technology in 2020. The quest to improve the claims experience for our clients is what drives us each and every day,” added Bray.

“Every entrepreneur knows that a healthy business isn’t just about growth. It’s about being well-rounded — growing your culture and your systems as strongly as you grow your revenue,” says Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “That’s why we’re excited to celebrate these companies with our fifth annual Entrepreneur360™ ranking. The companies that make the list have pushed boundaries with their innovative ideas, fostered strong company cultures, impacted their communities for the better, increased their brand awareness, and grown impressively as a result.”

ABOUT ACD

With a mission of shortening the claims process and driving client satisfaction, ACD delivers the leading virtual claims workflow technology that flexes to an auto insurer’s specific business needs. ACD partners with tier 1 insurers, midsize carriers, TPAs, fleet administrators and self-insureds to provide the leading SaaS platform that drives workflow optimization and efficiency. ACD is an award-winning insuretech company located in Carlsbad. For more information, visit ACD at acdcorp.com.

ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA INC.

For 42 years, Entrepreneur Media Inc. has been serving the entrepreneurial community by providing comprehensive coverage of business and personal success through original content and events. Entrepreneur magazine, Entrepreneur.com, GreenEntrepreneur.com and publishing imprint Entrepreneur Press provide solutions, information, inspiration and education read by millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners worldwide. To learn more, visit entrepreneur.com.

METHODOLOGY

The Entrepreneur360™ is a 360-degree analysis of U.S. based companies designed to identify the real leaders among entrepreneurs. Unlike other analysis, Entrepreneur 360 uses quantitative and qualitative info by looking at your hard numbers as well as soft determinants such as impact, innovation and leadership.

Honorees were identified based on the results from a comprehensive study of independently owned companies, using a proprietary algorithm and other advanced analytics. The algorithm was built on a balanced scorecard designed to measure five metrics reflecting major pillars of entrepreneurship —innovation, growth, leadership, impact, and business valuation.

For additional details on the E360 List and the companies recognized, visit: entrepreneur.com/360

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Business: Executives

Congress Wealth Management Names Scott W. Dell’Orfano To Lead National Growth Initiatives Through M&A

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Now, with Scott’s leadership, we feel confident we will be able to expand into new markets in key wealth centers around the U.S. by identifying strategic partners that are a strong philosophical and cultural fit.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

Congress Wealth Management announced today it has named Scott W. Dell’Orfano as Chief Strategic Officer. In this role, he will oversee a major growth initiative in key U.S. markets, with the aim of growing clients and assets under management significantly over the next five years.

Mr. Dell’Orfano, who is based in Jupiter, Florida, joins Congress Wealth Management from Boston Private Wealth, where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer, and was responsible for corporate strategy and acquisitions.

“We’re excited to have Scott join the Congress Wealth Management team and to make an immediate impact in driving strategic partnerships and leading all merger and acquisition activity,” said Paul Lonergan, President of Congress Wealth Management. “Over the last 10 years, we achieved $2 billion in assets under management organically through an intense focus on providing a superior client experience, and on offering customized creative investment solutions and advice. Now, with Scott’s leadership, we feel confident we will be able to expand into new markets in key wealth centers around the U.S. by identifying strategic partners that are a strong philosophical and cultural fit.”

Mr. Dell’Orfano is a 29-year veteran of the financial services industry. He has a strong record of successful mergers and acquisitions on both the buy and the sell side. In addition to managing the expansion plans at Congress, Mr. Dell’Orfano will contribute to the enhancement of services available to Congress Wealth clients. He has a proven success rate in running large growth-oriented businesses. His relationships throughout the Registered Investment Advisor community will support the growth of the firm and its brand.

“This is a tremendous opportunity because Congress Wealth has built such a scalable and highly regarded service model for its clients,” said Mr. Dell’Orfano. “This firm is very attractive to strategic partners that want help in growing their respective businesses, and also want to be part of a nationwide expansion play. We’re looking to make deals in the right geographic wealth centers with partners that share our focus on helping clients succeed and our commitment to firm growth.”

The addition of Mr. Dell’Orfano to the Congress Wealth Management team follows the recent hiring of two other former Boston Private executives, Gerald Graves and Chris Dudley, who joined the firm in July to lead Congress Wealth’s West Coast practice. This new initiative primarily services professional athletes, entertainment industry clients, and other high-net-worth individuals.

“Gerald and Chris have quickly acclimated to our team and have given us a strong presence on the West Coast,” said Lonergan. “We see great potential in positioning the Congress Wealth brand in other high-value markets, and Scott Dell’Orfano is a tremendous asset for us in pursuing that growth.”

Prior to serving as President and COO at Boston Private Wealth, Mr. Dell’Orfano was a member of the firm’s executive management team and served on the Boston Private Bank & Trust Company’s Policy Group. Before joining Boston Private Wealth in 2014, Mr. Dell’Orfano was Executive Vice President of Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services Group. Mr. Dell’Orfano received his B.S. in Economics from Union College.

About Congress Wealth Management

Congress Wealth Management is a Boston-based, privately-held, SEC registered investment management firm providing innovative wealth solutions to high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations and endowments. Congress Wealth Management also has offices in Westport, CT, Scottsdale, AZ, and Orange County, CA. The firm – which grew AUM from $200 million in 2009 to $2 billion today – was recently recognized as a Top 300 Registered Investment Advisor by Financial Times.

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Mapping the Future of Animal and Plant Protein in Product Development, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Specifically, plant proteins are dominating the trends in the food and beverage market. These trends reveal the multitude of sources from which plant proteins or plant protein ingredients originate, as well as the various applications in the beverage market

TORONTO (PRWEB)
October 16, 2019

“Proteins” is the buzzword in the food industry. Consumers are looking for new experiences, health benefits, a clean label and sustainable products — all without jeopardizing food safety.

Specifically, plant proteins are dominating the trends in the food and beverage market. These trends reveal the multitude of sources from which plant proteins or plant protein ingredients originate, as well as the various applications in the beverage market. Plant-based dairy products are a clear consumer favorite. Other trends include using plant proteins for their technical functionality, nutrition, sustainability and creating a better image in the market.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11am EDT (3pm GMT/UK), join featured speaker Fred van de Velde, Expertise Group Leader of Protein Functionality at NIZO for a live webinar as he discusses the plant-based protein trends in-depth, as well as address some of the concerns food manufacturers may have in the wake of this movement.

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