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Technology: Computer

Tiger Analytics Named On Inc.5000’s 2019 List Of Fastest Growing Companies In America

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“Data is the fuel enabling the digital disruption of every industry today. At Tiger, we have continued to reinforce our focus on building deep domain knowledge, industry specific solutions, and world-class talent in AI & data science.”, Mahesh Kumar, CEO, Tiger Analytics


SANTA CLARA, Calif., and CHENNAI, India (PRWEB)

Tiger Analytics, a leading AI & advanced analytics consulting firm, today announced that it has been honored in the 38th annual Inc.5000, the most prestigious ranking of the US’ fastest growing private companies. It marks the second year in a row that Tiger Analytics is part of this elite list.

The 2019 Inc. 5000 rankings are based on a three-year growth rate. Tiger Analytics attributes its 296% growth to its deep focus on solving high-complexity, high-value problems of strategic importance to clients, using AI & data science. The company has also developed industry-specific project accelerators and solutions for insurance, consumer goods, retail, and financial services businesses that reduce project execution time significantly and this has resonated very well in the market.

Tiger Analytics’ CEO Mahesh Kumar says, “Data is the fuel enabling the digital disruption of every industry today. At Tiger, we have continued to reinforce our focus on building deep domain knowledge, industry specific solutions, and world-class talent in AI & data science. We have stood true to our commitment of delivering value to our customers by helping them monetize their data. Hence clients trust us with their most complex problems. We are excited about the momentum and are energized by the confidence the market has shown in us.”

Mahesh adds, “We have also recently hired Kishor Gummaraju, a well-recognized digital transformation thought leader, as our Chief Customer Officer. In this role Kishor will help clients construct and execute their AI strategy to thrive in a fast-changing world.”

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “There is no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://bit.ly/2OtD2lO.

The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

About Tiger Analytics – Tiger Analytics specializes in building AI and data science solutions that enable enterprises to generate business value from data. The company brings deep expertise in marketing science, customer analytics, operations analytics, and risk analytics, and is a trusted partner for several Fortune 500 companies.

For more, visit https://www.tigeranalytics.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiger-analytics/

About Inc. Media – Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

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Technology: Electronics

Neoti to Provide New LED Scoreboard and Displays at Parkview Field

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“Neoti is excited to partner with the Fort Wayne TinCaps and All Pro Integrated Systems to upgrade the LED displays at Parkview Field,” said Neoti President and CEO, Derek Myers.


BLUFFTON, Ind. (PRWEB)

Neoti has been awarded the LED video display project for the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Parkview Field. Selected for their ultrabright LED technology and exceptional service, Neoti is excited to share this technology with another Indiana-based company.

Neoti’s rugged, outdoor ECO panels were a natural choice for this large stadium application. The ECO product line is built to withstand the most demanding environments, including the wide range of weather that Fort Wayne experiences each year. The ultrabright ECO panels will replace the ballpark’s original video boards from 2008.

“We had a good run with those video boards,” stated TinCaps President, Mike Nutter. “Over the course of almost 800 TinCaps games, and hundreds more non-baseball events, the boards had just run the course of their useful life. It was time to replace them and we’re excited about the new possibilities for the fan experience with the upgrade to HD.”

Final production and design of the video displays are moving forward now that the funds have been approved. The new displays, along with an updated control room, will be installed by All Pro Integrated Systems, and will be in place for the 2020 TinCaps season.

“Neoti is excited to partner with the Fort Wayne TinCaps and All Pro Integrated Systems to upgrade the LED displays at Parkview Field,” said Neoti President and CEO, Derek Myers. “We recognize the standard that has been set by the TinCaps and the City of Fort Wayne with Parkview Field, and it is our honor and goal to exceed expectations with our LED video display products and services.”

The LED video displays and updated control room are just part of the upgrades taking place at Parkview Field. The TinCaps are committed to providing their fans and visitors with a memorable ballpark experience and so, in addition to Neoti’s LED video displays, there will be many upgrades throughout the ballpark.

About Neoti, LLC

Headquartered in the American Midwest, Neoti is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution and service of direct-view LED Displays. Neoti specializes in high definition, fine pixel pitch displays for such applications as broadcast, higher education, corporate spaces, retail signage, exhibits, worship venues, and creative experiences; while providing additional direct-view LED Displays for indoor, outdoor, and rental applications. Neoti is also proud to offer world-class, U.S.-based component-level repair and service capabilities for nearly all makes and manufacturers of direct-view LED displays. Founded in 2006, Neoti is privately owned, providing an unrivaled level of support and service to its customers.

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Industry: Healthcare

Advanced Clinical Appoints Dr. Pavel Tyan to Lead and Enhance Therapeutic Oncology Research

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“Dr. Tyan’s extensive experience and knowledge will further strengthen our scientific rigor to offer current and emerging therapeutic oncology regimens to existing and prospective clients,” said Graham Belgrave, Senior Vice President of European Operations at Advanced Clinical.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Advanced Clinical, a clinical research services organization, is pleased to announce that surgeon, oncologist, and researcher Dr. Pavel Tyan has been appointed Therapeutic Lead for Oncology. Dr. Tyan brings a wealth of practical, therapeutic, and academic experience to the organization, further enhancing the already strong scientific and delivery credentials previously offered at Advanced Clinical.

Dr. Tyan has worked extensively in both the pharmaceutical and CRO industries focusing on immuno-oncology programs. In his role at Advanced Clinical, Dr. Tyan will consult on development plans, provide specific therapeutic training, and offer high level medical monitoring and medical data review services for clinical research programs.

Through his solid relationships with oncology Key Opinion Leaders in Central and Eastern Europe as well as within pharma and biotech organizations, Dr. Tyan will enable Advanced Clinical and its oncology customers to enhance development plans from protocol execution to CSR and filing, identify and establish the appropriate investigational sites for oncology clinical trials, and develop panels of oncology experts and investigators.

“We are pleased to have Dr. Tyan join the Advanced Clinical team as the therapeutic oncology lead,” said Graham Belgrave, Senior Vice President of European Operations at Advanced Clinical. “Dr. Tyan’s extensive experience and knowledge will further strengthen our scientific rigor to offer current and emerging therapeutic oncology regimens to existing and prospective clients as we continuously work to deliver a better clinical experience.”

Advanced Clinical has established European operations in Frankfurt, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Guildford, United Kingdom; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France and Rome, Italy. Its United States offices are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with locations also in Orlando, Florida and San Francisco, California.

About Advanced Clinical

Advanced Clinical is a global clinical research services organization that provides CRO, FSP, Strategic Resourcing, and Quality & Validation services for biopharmaceutical and medical device organizations. Our mission is to deliver a better clinical experience. To learn more, visit http://www.advancedclinical.com.

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Health: Mental Health

Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s Benefits the Davis Phinney Foundation

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“As Davis Phinney says, every challenge met is a victory,” says Louisiana Walks Event Director Michelle David Lane.


METAIRIE, La. (PRWEB)

The spirit of Louisiana will be embraced by the 8th Annual Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s, sponsored by US WorldMeds and benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation. The event celebrates all the best that Louisiana has to offer — community, living well, and of course incredible food, beer and wine.

The walk and festivities will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, La.

The event benefits the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. The organization is focused on programs and research to help people with Parkinson’s live well today. In 2018, a portion of funds raised at Louisiana Walks were also donated to the NOLA Ballet’s local Dance for Parkinson’s classes. This year the event is supporting the local community by bringing a world class symposium, the Davis Phinney Foundation’s The Victory Summit, to Baton Rouge in March 2020.

Delicious local food, wine, beer, many activities for children, and a selection of handicap accessible courses make this event tailor-made for people who want to have a lot of fun while giving back to the community. There will be a silent auction, crafts, raffles, live entertainment and more.

Event Director Michelle David Lane and Susan Sapir-Fields, assistant walk director, shared their stories here. Susan lost her mother to Parkinson’s; Michelle herself was diagnosed at a young age, and happened to be diagnosed the same year as Davis Phinney.

“People think of it as a shaking disease,” Michelle says. But she says, it’s so much more.

She explains that Parkinson’s affects so many aspects of day-to-day life, including speech and the ability to carry on regular tasks that many people take for granted. The medications people take to help ease symptoms have side effects, she says. And there is no cure — which is why programs and activities that help people with Parkinson’s live well today are so important.

That extends to dedicated caretakers, including Susan who took care of her mother.

“Being a caretaker is a full-time job,” Susan says. Members of Team DPF, one of the fundraising arms of the Foundation which includes both people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, will join Susan and others at Louisiana Walks. The organization recognizes that “living well” means different things to different people, but celebrates all aspects of the good life: Physical activity, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying cultural events like Louisiana Walks.

Getting through the day, taking a long walk, doing daily chores and savouring the best your day has to offer are all “victories” Michelle says.

“As Davis Phinney says, every challenge met is a victory,” Michelle says.

The Davis Phinney Foundation has research-based and experiential data supporting how much exercise, daily victories and living well today can improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s, and those who care for them.

For more information about the event, including sponsors, activities and a sneak peek at silent auction items, go to http://www.parkinsonswalk.org.

Sponsors of this year’s walk include: Waters Parkerson & Co., Amneal, Boston Scientific, MaxHome, Ochsner and LSU/Tulane Neurology, Bistro Orleans, Don’s Seafood, Mary Brocato, Backyard Lawn Master Outdoor Living, SLO Melt, Abita Brewing Co, Acme Oyster House, Baudry Therapy, Big Easy Food, Copelands, Gold Medal, Medtronic, Raising Canes, Reginelli’s Pizzeria and many more.

The Davis Phinney Foundation was founded by Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney in 2004 to help people with Parkinson’s live well today. The organization’s focus is to provide programs and resources that offer inspiration, information and tools that enable people living with Parkinson’s to take action that can immediately improve their quality of life. Parkinson’s is the No. 2 neurodegenerative disease — second only to Alzheimer’s — and affects more than 1 million people in the United States. The Foundation’s work impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals and families each year.

Team DPF is the grassroots fundraising community that supports the Davis Phinney Foundation through participation in a wide range of athletic and community-based events. With a focus on fun, personal empowerment and fundraising for Parkinson’s, Team DPF welcomes all ages and abilities. With roots in cycling, Team DPF also extends to runners, climbers, swimmers, hikers, community events and more. Team DPF is sponsored by: Primal, Alt Red, SCRATCH Labs, BOCO Gear, Altra Running, Baker Insurance and Boulder Neurological and Spine Associates. Visit dpf.org to learn more.

Business: Insurance

Typical Penalties For Drunk Driving Or Driving While Intoxicated

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“DUI convicts can expect harsh penalties, including fines, community service or even jail time”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains the typical penalties applied to people caught with DUI/DWI. Besides immediate penalties, future car insurance premiums will also become more expensive.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/penalties-for-dui-dwi/

Each state has its own laws regarding DUI/DWI and associated penalties. The most common penalties include:


  • Jail and community service. First-time offenders with a low BAC will usually have to do community service. The situation changes, even for first offenders, when human victims are involved. In this case, the felony is likely to result in jail time for the DUI driver. The length of the jail time sentence depends on the condition of the victims. The guilty driver can expect to serve several months of jail time for minor injuries like bruises, or even many years behind the bars if the victim dies because of the accident.

  • Fines. Depending on which state the incident happened, expect fines from as low as $500 for first-time offenders in North-Dakota, and as high as $10,000 for drivers that have children on board in Texas.

  • Drug and alcohol education programs. Many states offer lesser penalties to those drivers that attend these programs. In some states, participating in a drug and alcohol education course is mandatory.

  • AA meetings. Judges may sentence DUI drivers to participate in this type of meetings, depending on their cases.

  • License suspension. The majority of states will suspend a driver’s license if they fail a breathalyzer test. The suspension time vary from state to state, and it can be as low as one week to as much as one year in Georgia. Factors like, first-time offense, multiple DUI convictions, or the severity of the offense are considered when a license is suspended.

  • Ignition interlock device. In some states, the judges can order for an ignition interlock device to be installed in the cars of multiple offenders. This device works like a breathalyzer that doesn’t allow the car engine to start if the driver’s BAC is above a certain level.

  • Expensive premiums. Car insurance rates will double, or even triple. And that’s in the best case. The insurance provider can drop coverage, or it will simply not renew your policy. DUI convicts are considered a high-risk driver for the insurance companies and at least three years.

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

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

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Business: Executives

Lotus Foods Names Andrew Burke President/COO

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“It’s an exciting time at Lotus Foods and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Andrew onto the leadership team as we look ahead to the next 25 years.


RICHMOND, Calif. (PRWEB)

Lotus Foods, the leading heirloom and organic rice and rice ramen company, has hired Andrew Burke as President/COO. The position is the first C-level hire in the history of Lotus Foods, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2020. Co-Founders & Co-CEOs Caryl Levine and Ken Lee will remain in their roles and continue to act as the company’s visionaries.

Burke will partner with Levine and Lee on the strategic vision for Lotus Foods to drive future growth. In the newly created role, Burke will have direct oversight of all aspects of the company’s operations, supply chain management, finance, marketing and sales functions. Burke brings decades of leadership and relevant industry experience having been CEO of TCHO Chocolate, where he led a new corporate strategy with the goal of efficiently scaling the business, and holding prior senior roles at E&J Gallo Winery, Diamond Foods and Nature Box.

Levine and Lee will begin to devote more time to their mission-related endeavors including expanding the number of rice growers using System of Rice Intensification (SRI) farming techniques to reduce water usage and carbon emissions while supporting the livelihoods of family growers, who are mainly women. They will also be increasing their work with OSC2, the Climate Collaborative, Regenerative Organic Certification, as well as the B Corp Collectives #WeTheChange, and The B Corp Climate Collective.

“It’s an exciting time at Lotus Foods and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Andrew onto the leadership team as we look ahead to the next 25 years,” said Caryl Levine and Ken Lee. “Andrew’s ability to lead teams and identify growth opportunities together with his collaborative style makes him an ideal fit. The shift will allow us to have more time to fuel our passions to fight climate change and support women worldwide. We started Lotus Foods as a way to celebrate good food while also making a difference in the world and this is the next step in fulfilling both of those goals.”

For more information visit Lotus Foods online and follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

About Lotus Foods

Since 1995, Lotus Foods has partnered in direct and fair trade with small family farmers around the world who are growing rice more sustainably while preserving rice biodiversity. Lotus Foods’ product line includes pigmented heirloom and organic rice varieties such as Forbidden Rice®, Jade Pearl RiceTM, Red Rice, traditional Basmati and Jasmine Rice and Tricolor Rice as well as Rice Ramen, Arare Rice Crackers, Pad Thai Rice Noodles and Rice Ramen Noodle Soup Cups. Products are available at major retailers throughout the US and Canada including Whole Foods, Costco, Wegmans, Target and Amazon.com. As a certified B Corporation, Lotus Foods is committed to “Changing How Rice Is Grown around the World” by focusing on rice grown using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), which we call More Crop Per DropTM. SRI minimizes water usage, improves soil health, increases yields, empowers women, and reduces methane emissions.

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Technology: Computer

Ntiva Wins CRN Triple Crown Award 2019

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MCLEAN, Va. (PRWEB)

Ntiva, Inc., a leading provider of managed IT, cloud hosting, cyber security, unified communications and strategic consulting services announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Ntiva as a 2019 Triple Crowd Award winner.

CRN Triple Crown Award winners rank among the largest IT solution providers in North America in terms of revenue on the Solution Provider 500 list. They are also among the fastest-growing organizations in the channel today on the Fast Growth 150 list and have made the Tech Elite 250 list by receiving the highest-level certifications from leading vendors. It is a great accomplishment for a solution provider to earn a spot on any of these lists, so being named to all three deserves special attention.

“It’s a privilege to be honored as a 2019 Triple Crown winner,” said Steven Freidkin, Founder and CEO of Ntiva. “This award highlights our position in the market as a top solution provider and identifies us as one of the top growth companies in the channel. It’s an exciting recognition of our hard working team, our fantastic partners and our loyal customers.”

Now in its sixth year, the Triple Crown Award recognizes solution providers that outshine their IT channel peers. It is awarded to the top solution providers in North America based on revenue, growth, and technical expertise.

“Triple Crown Award winners have pulled off the trifecta — they’re among the top solution providers in North America according to revenue, have experienced substantial growth over the past year, and are committed to building and maintaining the technical skills needed to provide customers with the highest level of service,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “We are honored to recognize these solution providers as Triple Crown Award winners for their exceptional achievements across the IT channel.”

This year’s Triple Crown Award winners will be featured in the October issue of CRN Magazine and can be viewed online at http://www.crn.com/triplecrown.

About Ntiva, Inc.

Ntiva is a trusted Managed IT and Cloud Services provider that offers IT services and support to businesses of all types, building and maintaining infrastructure, securing networks, and providing strategic technology expertise. Our team of world-class talent genuinely cares about the relationships we build and understands that response and precision are fundamental keys to a successful partnership. Ntiva’s ultimate objective is to help our clients leverage their technology investments to improve their business performance.

Media Contact:

Holly Dowden

VP of Marketing, Ntiva, Inc. 703 891 0131 holly.dowden@ntiva.com

About The Channel Company®

The Channel Company® enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.

The Channel Company® Contact:    

Jennifer Hogan

The Channel Company®

jhogan@thechannelcompany.com

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Technology: Electronics

New Photographer Insurance Option Available

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NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. (PRWEB)

Insurance Canopy launched a new insurance program called Full Frame Insurance that offers photography and videography insurance. The Full Frame Insurance program allows customers to purchase an event or annual insurance policy completely online.

“We are thrilled to offer insurance for photographers and videographers. Our quick online process allows creatives to protect their investment so they can focus on growing their business. We look forward to being able to offer affordable insurance coverage for this market,” said Jason McCaul, Insurance Canopy Marketing Manager.

The Full Frame Insurance program allows users to protect their businesses completely online.

Full Frame Insurance Offers:

General Liability

Medical Expense Coverage

Rented Property Coverage

Additional Insureds

Camera Equipment Insurance

And More!

The program boasts a fast online process, robust insurance coverage, and downloadable proof of insurance.

About Insurance Canopy

Insurance Canopy is a leader in the business liability insurance industry. They work closely with insurance companies and specialty markets to deliver customized small business insurance quotes for their clients. The quote-to-coverage process is fast and simple. They have experience working with an array of business industries. Visit https://www.fullframeinsurance.com to learn more.

For additional inquiries, contact Jason McCaul at jasonm@insurancecanopy.com

(844) 520-6993

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Cumberland Academy of Georgia Expands Its Experiential Emotional Intelligence Curriculum

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Student at Cumberland Academy of Georgia who participates in the "IMAGINE If..." program

“The more we infuse Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into the curriculum and student life, the better our students are equipped to handle stress and surprise,” said Dr. Spargo, director of counseling at Cumberland Academy.


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Cumberland Academy of Georgia believes that social growth is equally as important as academic growth. In addition to a teaching staff that specializes in educating students with learning differences, Cumberland houses a therapeutic counseling staff that plays an equal role in student success at school, at home and in the world. One of the tools Cumberland counselors utilize is an experiential emotional intelligence curriculum entitled “IMAGINE If..”. “IMAGINE If…” emphasizes core principles like “gratitude” and “courage” in an effort to build a student’s level of self-awareness, motivation, and self-esteem.

On a weekly basis, students explore various topics through open discussions in the classroom and journaling digitally through Google Classroom. The counseling staff introduces the material to students during homeroom, and teachers incorporate the information into their lessons, providing students with additional opportunities to explore concepts in their daily interactions. The digital journal also provides students with opportunities to express their feelings and reflect. Journal prompts are provided, and students respond based on their thoughts and experiences. This online forum is monitored by counselors and provides them with valuable insight and feedback on each student.

“The more we infuse Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into the curriculum and student life, the better our students are equipped to handle stress and surprise,” said Dr. Spargo, director of counseling at Cumberland Academy. “The program helps us know how to listen and reach our students, so they can develop life-long skills to navigate successfully in all areas of life.”

Aligning with Cumberland’s mission, the “IMAGINE If…” program helps provide support and guides students in learning the importance of goal setting, daily positive practice, and self-awareness to become self-sufficient young adults. Jennifer Kramer, speaker and author of “IMAGINE If…”, regularly visits the campus and is accessible to faculty, staff, and families as a consultant.

About Cumberland Academy of Georgia

Cumberland Academy of Georgia specializes in the needs of students in grades 4 through 12 who have high-functioning autism, Asperger’s syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities. Cumberland was founded in 2007 by Debbi and Matthew Scarborough, and is a fully-accredited, independent, non-profit school that seeks to provide a safe and supportive academic atmosphere for its students. Cumberland accepts applications year-round. To schedule a family tour, please contact Jane Paoletta, Director of Admissions, at 404-835-9000, or email admissions@cumberlandacademy.org.

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health and fitness

25 North American senior living communities win the Beacon Award for ‘Best in Wellness’

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ICAA NuStep Beacon "Best in Wellness" Award

ICAA NuStep Beacon “Best in Wellness” Award

The Beacon is awarded to communities that successfully foster a wellness culture and an environment that supports wellness for all who live and work there.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

As the population of older adults continues to grow and more individuals seek a better, longer life, where people choose to live becomes increasingly important. Wellness has emerged as a culture shift in many senior living communities in the last decade. These communities prioritize wellness—and its pursuit—as an essential way of life. Yet how they structure their support for wellness can significantly affect health and longevity. Wellness is not simply something to practice; it is a culture that permeates all aspects of life—and now a new awards program will highlight communities whose efforts make them shining examples. Twenty-five communities have been recognized with the 2019 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award for their “Best in Wellness” achievements.

The Beacon Award was created as a joint venture between two organizations: the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC, both of whom have long supported, and advocated for, older adult wellness. ICAA is responsible for leading, connecting and defining the active-aging industry. CEO and founder Colin Milner says, “Senior living communities have been aware for a long time how important wellness is for the health of their residents, which is reflected in a survey ICAA recently conducted. The survey shows that 59% of senior living communities state that their business model will be wellness-centered with care services by 2023.”*

The Beacon is awarded to communities that successfully foster a wellness culture and an environment that supports wellness for all who live and work there. Wellness is typically defined by seven key dimensions: emotional, physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, vocational and environmental. These dimensions improve a resident’s quality of life when they are nurtured and prioritized as a whole.

The Beacon recipients have demonstrated remarkable strength in creating resident-staff partnerships to create meaningful opportunities that empower participants to improve their quality of life. The award-winners achieved this by weaving wellness into the fabric of their communities. By doing so, they could then provide exceptional innovation, inspiration and motivation for engaging residents and staff in a wellness culture and journey.

“It is a pleasure to honor the top 25 wellness communities,” says Jane Benskey, marketing communications specialist at NuStep, LLC (a manufacturer of recumbent cross trainer exercise equipment used in healthcare, senior living and fitness settings). “Their recognition of the value and importance of creating cultures where wellness is not a program in a room, but rather a way of life, is having a lasting and positive impact on many lives.”

Milner agrees. He adds, “Although there are only 25 winners of the 2019 Beacon Award, every community that enters the awards contest, and every older adult or staff member whose life improves due to that community’s wellness culture, is already a winner.”

The award recipients are beacons for the industry, going above and beyond to bring wellness to many nuances of daily living at their communities. ICAA and NuStep, LLC are proud to announce this year’s top 25:

“Best in Wellness” ICAA NuStep Beacon Award winners for 2019

1.    Moorings Park (Naples, Florida)

2.    Senior Resource Group: Maravilla (Santa Barbara, California)

3.    Presbyterian Village North (Dallas, Texas)

4.    John Knox Village of Florida (Pompano Beach, Florida)

5.    Sunnyside Retirement Community (Harrisonburg, Virginia)

6.    Vi Communities (Chicago, Illinois)

7.    Touchmark on South Hill (Spokane, Washington)

8.    Touchmark at the Ranch (Prescott, Arizona)

9.    Galloway Ridge at Fearrington (Pittsboro, North Carolina)

10.    Sun Health Life Care (Sun City West, Arizona)

11.    Touchmark at Harwood Groves (Fargo, North Dakota)

12.    Vesta Properties: King Point (Sun City, Florida)

13.    Senior Resource Group: Maravilla (Scottsdale, Arizona)

14.    Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community (West Columbia, South Carolina)

15.    Kavod Senior Life (Denver, Colorado)

16.    The Hacienda at the River (Tucson, Arizona)

17.    Juniper Village at Brookline (State College, Pennsylvania)

18.    Touchmark Vancouver (Vancouver, Washington)

19.    Friendship Village of Bloomington (Bloomington, Minnesota)

20.    Touchmark in the West Hills (Portland, Oregon)

21.    Westminster Woods on Julington Creek (St. Johns, Florida)

22.    The Meth-Wick Community (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)

23.    Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)

24.    Berwick Comox Valley (Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada)

25.    Tapestry at Wesbrook Village (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)

Among the winners, the top 5 communities also receive the ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award for their particularly exceptional contributions. They are as follows:

1.    Moorings Park (Naples, Florida)

2.    Senior Resource Group: Maravilla (Santa Barbara, California)

3.    Presbyterian Village North (Dallas, Texas)

4.    John Knox Village of Florida (Pompano Beach, Florida)

5.    Sunnyside Retirement Community (Harrisonburg, Virginia)

Each Beacon Award recipient has received a crystal award trophy to display—a symbol of excellence to inspire residents and staff daily.

*Source: Vision of the Future. ICAA Active Aging Industry Trends Survey, 2018

About NuStep, LLC

http://www.nustep.com/

NuStep, LLC designs, manufactures and distributes recumbent cross trainer exercise equipment. NuStep products, accessories and adaptive equipment empower users of virtually all functional abilities and fitness levels to engage in exercise that helps build strength, enhance independence and improve health outcomes. From 1998 to 2018, NuStep sponsored the Pinnacle Award to recognize senior communities and senior centers transforming lives through whole-person wellness programming. The award also served as a vehicle to educate and encourage senior organizations to integrate whole-person wellness into their programming.

About the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)

http://www.icaa.cc

ICAA is a professional association that leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry and supports professionals who aspire to develop wellness cultures for adults over 50. This support includes creating wellness environments, programs and services. The association is focused on active aging—an approach to aging that helps older adults live life as fully as possible within all dimensions of wellness—and provides its members with education, information, resources and tools. As an active-aging educator and advocate, ICAA has advised numerous organizations and governmental bodies, including the US Administration on Aging, the National Institute on Aging (one of the US National Institutes of Health), the US Department of Health and Human Services, Canada’s Special Senate Committee on Aging, and the British Columbia (Canada) Ministries of Health and Healthy Living and Sport.

For more information or questions, contact:

Colin Milner, CEO, ICAA

Toll-free: 1-866-335-9777 (North America); Telephone: 604-734-4466; Cell: 604-763-4595

Email: info@icaa.cc

or

Jane Benskey, Marketing Communications Specialist, NuStep, LLC

Toll-free: 1-800-322-2209 (North America); Telephone: 1-734-418-1867

E-mail: jbenskey@nustep.com