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Business: Insurance

How To Compare 2 Car Insurance Online Quotes And Get The Best Policy

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“Comparing multiple car insurance quotes will help you get in touch with numerous companies and make an educated choice”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that explains how to compare 2 online car insurance quotes and save money.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/compare-2-car-insurance-quotes-policy/

Comparing online quotes is, undoubtedly, the best way to check the market and look for better deals. The introduction of rates calculators, interactive interfaces and online price estimates has helped many people track offers with better prices and multiple benefits. Get free car insurance quotes from http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/ and compare prices. But first, learn how to compare 2 or more prices and make a wise selection.

1.    Make sure that the quotes are obtained for exactly the same products. The online user must ensure that he quotes the same products. For example, if he chooses full coverage in a questionnaire, he must choose full coverage in all other websites. If he wants a fair comparison, of course. The same thing should be done with other important coverage options, like PIP coverage, deductibles and extra services.

2.    Use the same data. Make sure to add the same info about the driver and the vehicle. Even sub-model data is really important. The price difference between sub-models can be pretty high. Having car’s paperwork when getting quotes can be really helpful. . Furthermore, provide the same info about existing safety/anti-theft devices or graduated defensive driving courses.

3.    Provide accurate estimates. Estimating the annual mileage is up to the driver. Some questionnaires may ask to provide an annual mileage, while others will let the driver select between several limits. Choose the same range/limit for all insurance websites

4.    Get quotes from trustworthy companies and websites. It is recommended to do some research before shopping online. Check which companies are top rates and which brokerage websites are known to be working with top quality insurance providers.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com 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.

For more information, please visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com.

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Business: Executives

Chapters Health System Names Healthcare Industry Leader as New Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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Meagan Winthrop

Meagan Winthrop, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chapters Health System

Meagan has the strategic mindset to develop new services lines, recruit physicians and negotiate strategic partnerships, while at the same time being able to mentor and engage the sales team.”–Dean Forman, COO, Chapters Health System


TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Chapters Health System, one of the nation’s premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Meagan Winthrop as the organization’s new senior vice president of sales and marketing. She will start in this role on Monday, November 4, 2019. Winthrop will be responsible for developing and implementing visionary long-term strategic growth plans for Chapters Health.

“At Chapters Health, we are thrilled to have Meagan join our family,” said Andrew Molosky, MBA, FACHE, CHPCA, president and chief executive officer at Chapters Health. “She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our senior leadership team and we are looking forward to Meagan driving our sales and marketing efforts to new heights.”

Prior to making the decision to relocate to Florida and join Chapters Health, Winthrop was the director of business development for Jaga-Me Pte. Ltd, a leading medical home care company located in Singapore, where she negotiated contracts with private and public institutions to secure the company’s first partnership with a public hospital system. In addition while at Jaga-Me, she developed a palliative care training program through a partnership with the Lien Centre for Palliative Care and successfully launched the first community-based home IV infusion program in collaboration with a leading medical/technological organization thereby creating a new service line in Singapore. Winthrop’s extensive experience includes senior director of access services and director of business development for Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care; community education representative for Odyssey Healthcare and territory manager for Bausch & Lomb Pharmaceuticals.

“Meagan brings more than 18 years of healthcare business development and sales experience to Chapters Health. She has the strategic mindset to develop new services lines, recruit physicians and negotiate strategic partnerships, while at the same time being able to mentor and engage the sales team,” said Dean Forman, chief operating officer at Chapters Health.

Winthrop received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in Marketing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

About Chapters Health System

As a progressive leader and premier health system, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative home health, palliative and hospice care along with durable medical equipment and pharmacy services. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Chapters Health Home Care, Chapters Health Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice, located in Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Martin, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and St. Lucie counties. All offerings are provided in order to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. To learn more, visit http://www.chaptershealth.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Frankenmuth Insurance Welcomes Todd Piersol to Agency Council

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Frankenmuth Insurance welcomes Brown & Brown of Detroit’s Todd Piersol to its Agency Council.

“We are grateful to all our council members for their time and efforts and look forward to working with Todd in the years to come,” Benson said.


DETROIT (PRWEB)

Frankenmuth Insurance, a regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth, Mich., is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Piersol of Brown & Brown of Detroit to its Agency Council. Frankenmuth Insurance (FI) formed its Agency Council in 2009 and selects agents from each region where FI does business to ensure the needs and concerns of all its agency partners are represented.

Piersol has been in the insurance business since 2006 after getting his start as a commercial insurance producer with Brown & Brown. In 2013, he relocated to Michigan from Florida to work as the profit center leader for Brown & Brown of Detroit, and today serves as executive vice president. Piersol specializes in risk management, workers’ compensation and executive liability insurance, and offers a relationship-based approach to business by working with entrepreneurs and business owners to become familiar with their stories and understand how they develop their business.

“Todd brings more than 13 years of insurance experience and is a great addition to the Agency Council,” said John Benson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for FI. “His contributions will be vital as we work together to explore strategic issues that ultimately benefit all our agency partners.”

Members of the Frankenmuth Insurance Agency Council meet twice annually to discuss strategic issues of mutual interest, providing valuable insight that helps strengthen the company’s partnerships with all agencies. Other members of Frankenmuth Insurance’s Agency Council include:


  • Brian Bartosh, Top O’ Michigan Insurance Agency (MI)

  • Gary Burton, Robertson Ryan & Associates Inc. (WI)

  • Gretchen Hopp Doyle, Baker-Hopp & Associates (MI)

  • Victor Jowers, Upchurch & Jowers Agency (SC)

  • Mike Kuhl, Kuhl Insurance Agency (IL)

  • Scott McVicker, Savage McVicker Insurance (OH)

  • Brent Neal, Frank E. Neal & Co. (TN)

  • Jeff Lind, Clark Insurance (ME)

  • Rich Smith, Hickok & Boardman (VT)

  • Bill St. Charles, Michigan Community Insurance Agency (MI)

  • Todd VanDyk, Olivier – VanDyk Insurance Agency (MI)

  • Vickie Wolcott, M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services (IN)

Benson said, “We are grateful to all our council members for their time and efforts and look forward to working with Todd in the years to come.”

Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind for families and businesses for 150 years. Because insurance is both complicated and critical to people’s lives, Frankenmuth works exclusively with 600 independent agents to provide business, home, auto and life insurance policies. With more than 700 employees, the company is headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and offers insurance products in 15 states. Frankenmuth Insurance is financially sound, with $1.7 billion in assets. The company has an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent) and is a Ward 50® Top Performer. For more information visit fmins.com.

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Technology: Electronics

AIM’s Carlos Tafoya to Present at SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum 2019

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CRANSTON, R.I. (PRWEB)

AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce that Carlos Tafoya, Technical Support Director, will present the white paper “Weak Organic Acids – Detection and Reliability Assessment” at SMTA Guadalajara, scheduled to take place on October 23-24, 2019 at Expo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Weak Organic Acids (WOA) are a common component of no clean liquid flux. These acids provide the cleaning and etching capabilities required to prepare surfaces to accept solder. They are also a source of chemical contamination that can cause electrical and corrosive failures on circuit assemblies. The ability to assess the risk of flux residue after soldering in the production environment is a challenge for assemblers and flux manufacturers alike. In this study the accuracy of common residue extraction methods and a comparison of electrical and soldering performance of common WOAs are performed to illustrate the challenges associated with flux residue assessment as it relates to reliability.

AIM will also highlight its full line of advanced solder materials, including its award-winning REL61™ and REL22™ high reliability alloys and new cored wire solders, RX18 and CX18. To discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in Stand # 409 for more information and to speak with one of AIM’s knowledgeable staff members.

About Carlos Tafoya

Carlos Tafoya received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas – El Paso. He joined AIM in 2005, bringing with him over two decades of experience in the electronics assembly industry. Carlos currently oversees AIM’s technical support teams based in USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, China and India.

About AIM

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world. AIM produces advanced solder products such as solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. A recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement as well as providing customers with superior technical support, service and training. For more information about AIM, visit http://www.aimsolder.com.

Upcoming Events:

November 12-15, 2019 – Productronica – Messe München, Munich, Germany

November 20, 2019 – SMTA Space Coast – Melbourne, FL

December 4, 2019 – SMTA Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA

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GYMGUYZ Launches ‘Opportunity October’ Campaign with a Goal of Hiring 200 New Personal Trainers by the End of the Year

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PLAINVIEW, N.Y. (PRWEB)

GYMGUYZ, the nation’s first in-home mobile personal training and fitness franchise, has announced its Opportunity October hiring campaign. The campaign seeks to aggregate 2,000 new applications which translate to the hiring of another 200 personal fitness trainers before the end of 2020. In addition to helping meet the company’s growth plan of opening 100 new locations by the end of 2020, the Opportunity October campaign is meant to aid in the fitness industry’s pressing need for quality personal trainers.

GYMGUYZ currently has over 250 locations across the globe serving over 575 cities and continues to eye national and international expansion as it seeks out territories that show a demand for its in-home personal training services. This year, GYMGUYZ has successfully added new locations to several states including California, New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, Oklahoma, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom, with additional territories expected to open before the end of the year. The Opportunity October hiring campaign is part of GYMGUYZ’s plan to aggressively increase hiring efforts to help support its growth strategy.

“GYMGUYZ offers personal trainers the opportunity to be a part of a team that is changing the fitness industry,” said Josh York, CEO and Founder of GYMGUYZ. “We are extremely proud of our team and are excited to hire more highly-skilled, energetic and driven individuals to provide convenient, customized and creative workouts in the setting of our clients’ choice. Before starting GYMGUYZ, I worked as a personal trainer and I recognize how important it is to pair our clients with the best trainers possible. The incredible culture of the fitness industry has allowed me to work my way up from being a personal trainer to opening my own mobile personal training business.”

The fitness industry suffers from an annual trainer turnover rate of 80%, according to a study done by W.I.T.S. GYMGUYZ combats this turnover rate by offering trainers the opportunity to “bust out of the gym” and take their training to the client. GYMGUYZ also stresses a uniquely personalized training approach, creating a high level of trust and collaboration between trainers and clients. The brand’s coaches, who must be nationally certified personal trainers and pass a rigorous background check to be considered for employment, are trained using GYMGUYZ methodologies and employ various techniques and tools to ensure that no two workouts are ever the same and that clients are always having fun and being challenged.

The brand structures convenient, customized and creative workouts to help every client meet their own personal goals. Training programs begin with a comprehensive health and fitness assessment that creates a thorough fitness baseline for the client, as well as a deep discussion of fitness goals and timelines for achievement. This helps to determine a customized and ideal course of action. This client-focused approach and more effective delivery model is the reason that GYMGUYZ holds an above-industry average NPS score of 94—showcasing the positive regard clients everywhere have for the company and the results they are able to achieve due to the convenience and effectiveness of the service.

GYMGUYZ was recognized earlier in 2019 as having jumped up 49% on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500® and also ranked No. 50 on Entrepreneur’s list of Fastest-Growing Franchises and No. 25 on its Best For Any Budget list in the under $100,000 category.

Those interested in applying to become a GYMGUYZ trainer can visit https://www.gymguyz.com/about-us/careers/.

ABOUT GYMGUYZ

GYMGUYZ is # 1 in Home Personal Training providing convenient, customized, and creative workouts wherever you are. Headquartered in Plainview, N.Y., and founded in 2008 by fitness specialist Josh York, the mobile brand utilizes a fleet of franchise vans that bring more than 365 pieces of state-of-the-art fitness equipment and expert coaches to their customers’ doors to drive accountability and provide tailored workouts. Since beginning franchising in 2014, the brand’s growth has exploded 1,700 percent. Now with nearly 200 locations internationally, including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, GYMGUYZ is the fastest growing fitness concept in the U.S. with plans to open another 100+ locations globally in the coming year. Beyond rapid expansion, the brand was also recognized in 2019 having jumped up 49 percent on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500®, also ranking #50 on Entrepreneur’s list of Fastest-Growing Franchises and #25 on its Best For Any Budget list in the under $100,000 category. Due to the uniquely personalized approach the company takes, GYMGUYZ prioritizes cultivating a high level of trust and respect between trainers and clients. For more information on GYMGUYZ, visit http://www.gymguyz.com/. To learn more about franchising opportunities with GYMGUYZ, visit http://www.gymguyzfranchise.com/.

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Industry: Healthcare

China Focus@Europe 2019 to be Held in November in Hamburg; Early Bird Discount Available

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HOUSTON (PRWEB)

Representatives with MyBioGate (https://events.mybiogate.com/) announced that China Focus@Europe 2019 will be held November 10 at the Grand Elysée Hamburg Rothenbaumchaussee in Hamburg.

“To better connect Chinese companies and European markets, China Focus comes to Europe again this November,” said Miao Guo, Vice President of Operations and spokesperson for MyBioGate.

Guo went on to highlight that China Focus@Euorpe will bring together investors, pharma leaders, and innovators from China and around the world for an exclusive partnering event designed to inspire, educate and foster cross-border investment and collaboration in leading biopharma innovations.

Guo noted that the event would feature keynote speech, panel discussions, Chinese companies showcase, 1-on-1 meetings, and company presentations (Pitch & Match).

Guo added that Forum Admissions are available at an early bird rate of €845+19% VAT after a discount of €150, and Group discounts are available for 3 or more attendees. Company presentations (Pitch & Match) also has a €500 off for the first 5 registrants. Send inquiry to info (at) mybiogate (dot) com for more details.

“The pharma market in China grew to about Rmb1,558bn (US$226bn) in 2018, at a CAGR of 10% in 2013-18, becoming the 2nd largest pharma market in the world,” Guo highlighted, before adding, “as the youngest member of ICH (International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use), China joined with the least experience but holding the promise to bring domestic clinical trials to world standard and open its market. There will be new revenues for innovative therapeutics and more business development opportunities for global players. The current U.S.-China relationship and CFIUS regulations in the U.S. derived interest from some Chinese investors to the European market.”

Regarding the topics to be discussed at the event, Guo explained that the topics include: NMPA (previously CFDA) regulatory reforms and new opportunities for biotech & pharma; opportunities and barriers for new Chinese players entering the market; new IPO opportunities and the impact on the valuation of biotech companies; European biotech space: how is it unique?; and current and future hot spots in modality and therapeutic area – how can China and Europe join forces?

China Focus@Europe 2019, according to Guo, is designed to provide a meaningful platform to inform, inspire, and foster cross-border partnerships in life science and healthcare.

The event will feature speakers such as Stephen Sunderland, Partner, L.E.K. Consulting; Dong Chen, Senior Director and China head of business development, Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine; Sebastian Gensior, Founder, Sino-European Pharma Forum (SEPF); Managing Director, Global Health Access Solutions; James Huang, Managing Partner, KPCB China, and more to be announced soon.

For more information, please visit: https://events.mybiogate.com/europe/.

About China Focus

China Focus brings together investors, pharma leaders, and innovators from China and around the world for an exclusive partnering event designed to inspire, educate, and foster cross-border investment and collaboration in leading biopharma innovations.

Contact Details:

Feier Chen

Marketing Manager

7707 Fannin Street

Ste. 200

Houston, TX 77054

United States

Phone: (832) 497-2220

Email: feier.chen at mybiogate.com

Source: MyBioGate Inc. (event.mybiogate.com)

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Business: Insurance

Why Drivers Should Get Online Car Insurance Quotes Before Dropping Current Coverage

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“Driving while uninsured is a risky and extremely costly endeavor. We recommend drivers to look for better prices, instead of dropping coverage”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that explains why drivers should get car insurance quotes online before dropping the current coverage.

For more info and free quotes, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/why-getting-quotes-is-the-smart-thing-to-do-before-dropping-coverage/

Totally dropping the current coverage will leave a driver uninsured and prone to numerous penalties. There are some alternatives, like searching for cheaper coverage from different companies. Get free car insurance quotes from http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com and compare prices!


  • Driving without insurance is illegal. Any driver caught without insurance will be penalized with hefty fines, license points, car impoundment and expensive future premiums. Furthermore, drivers will be required to carry SR-22 for a predetermined period of time. In Massachusetts, the fine for driving without insurance can be as high as $5000. In many states, subsequent convictions will be penalized with jail time, starting from 10 days, up to half a year or even a year. Having driver’s license reinstated will also cost a significant amount of money. To conclude it all, driving without insurance is not worth the money.

  • Use online quotes to look for cheaper rates. Getting cheaper premiums is the best alternative to dropping coverage. Use online quotes and get prices from as many insurance companies as possible, including the smaller, local ones. A local company may provide a better price for the same high-quality services offered by any industry giant. Smaller companies realize that they cannot compete without offering fair prices and outstanding services.

  • Use brokerage websites. Brokerage websites work establish a vast network with national and local insurance providers. After the user inputs the ZIP code, the brokerage website will present a list with top matches. Then, the user can be redirected to a company’s quote webpage just by clicking on the company’s name.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com 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.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/

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Business: Executives

ATD Recognizes 59 Organizations With Prestigious ATD BEST Award

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“These 59 organizations are driving impact and solving business challenges through talent development practices, and they are doing it in innovative ways,” said Tony Bingham, ATD president and CEO.


ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB)

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) honored 59 organizations from Australia, Canada, China, India, Korea, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States as winners of the 2019 BEST Awards. Rosendin, headquartered in San Jose, California, won the first-place ranking. IBM, Tata Consultancy Services, TELUS, and Wipro Limited received ATD’s Best of the BEST Award, which goes to organizations that have won the BEST Award 10 or more times. Companies were recognized during a ceremony held at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on October 3, 2019.

“These 59 organizations are driving impact and solving business challenges through talent development practices, and they are doing it in innovative ways,” said Tony Bingham, ATD president and CEO. “Senior leaders in these organizations understand the critical strategic role learning has, and they are committed to investing in the growth and development of their people.”

ATD’s BEST Award is the talent development industry’s most rigorous and coveted recognition. The global program acknowledges organizations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success through talent development.

The 2019 BEST Award winners shared their winning strategies at the Learn From the BEST conference preceding the ceremony and are profiled in a special section of the October issue of TD, ATD’s flagship magazine.

ATD received entries for the BEST Award from 142 organizations. These organizations submitted quantitative and qualitative information about their talent development practices and programs. Applications were assessed in a rigorous blind review by members of the BEST Awards advisory committee comprised of experts in the field.

The 2019 BEST Award Winners

Best of the BEST:

    14-Year Winner: TELUS—Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    13-Year Winner: Wipro Limited—Bangalore, India

    10-Year Winner: IBM—Armonk, New York

    10-Year Winner: Tata Consultancy Services—Mumbai, India

2019 Rankings

1.    Rosendin—San Jose, California

2.    BMO Financial Group—Toronto, Canada

3.    Consumers Energy—Jackson, Michigan

4.    Valvoline Instant Oil Change—Lexington, Kentucky

5.    Tan Tock Seng Hospital—Singapore

6.    Samsung Electronics—Suwon, South Korea

7.    Optum Global Solutions India—Gurugram, India

8.    Persistent Systems—Pune, India

9.    Florida Blue—Jacksonville, Florida

10.    Black Knight—Jacksonville, Florida

11.    Verizon—New York, New York

12.    Aditya Birla Capital—Mumbai, India

13.    DISH Network—Englewood, Colorado

14.    Tata Consultancy Services—Mumbai, India

15.    Haier Group—Qingdao, China

16.    AARP—Washington, D.C.

17.    First Hawaiian Bank—Honolulu, Hawaii

18.    NTPC Limited—New Delhi, India

19.    Hilton—McLean, Virginia

20.    Paycor—Cincinnati, Ohio

21.    Asurion—Nashville, Tennessee

22.    NTT (formerly Dimension Data) —London, United Kingdom

23.    Busey—Champaign, Illinois

24.    Danone Academy Turkey—Istanbul, Turkey

25.    Gilbane Building Company—Providence, Rhode Island

26.    Ryan—Dallas, Texas

27.    Memorial Health System—Springfield, Illinois

28.    Procore—Carpinteria, California

29.    C&A Industries—Omaha, Nebraska

30.    Sberbank—Moscow, Russia

31.    UST Global—Aliso Viejo, California

32.    Infosys BPM—Bengaluru, India

33.    Cochlear—Sydney, Australia

34.    Deltek—Herndon, Virginia

35.    Fisher Investments—Camas, Washington

36.    Jindal Power—Gurgaon, India

37.    Papa Murphy’s International—Vancouver, Washington

38.    Signature Consultants—Fort Lauderdale, Florida

39.    Navy Federal Credit Union—Vienna, Virginia

40.    iCIMS—Holmdel, New Jersey

41.    Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company—Columbia, South Carolina

42.    Rapid7—Boston, Massachusetts

43.    UL—Northbrook, Illinois

44.    IBM—Armonk, New York

45.    Lupin Limited—Mumbai, India

46.    Booz Allen Hamilton—McLean, Virginia

47.    ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company—Mumbai, India

48.    Hitachi Vantara—Santa Clara, California

49.    North Highland—Atlanta, Georgia

50.    Aimco—Denver, Colorado

51.    Medidata Solutions—New York, New York

52.    Krystal—Atlanta, Georgia

53.    Western & Southern Financial Group—Cincinnati, Ohio

54.    Walmart—Bentonville, Arkansas

55.    Plante Moran—Southfield, Michigan

56.    University Health System—San Antonio, Texas

57.    Gap—San Francisco, California

Twenty-two companies on this list have been BEST Award winners for three or more years:

BMO Financial Group, Booz Allen Hamilton, Busey, Consumers Energy, Florida Blue, Haier Group, Hilton, Hitachi Vantara, IBM, ICICI, Infosys, Lupin Limited, NTPC Limited, Persistent Systems, Ryan, Samsung Electronics, Tata, TELUS, University Health System, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Verizon, and Wipro.

More information about the 2019 BEST Award winners may be found in the October 2019 issue of TD magazine. Details about the 2020 program will be available in January 2020.

ATD thanks program sponsors GP Strategies and Artisan E-Learning for supporting excellence in talent development.

About ATD

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Originally established in 1943, the association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). ATD’s members come from more than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports talent development professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led U.S. chapters and international member networks and with international strategic partners. For more information, visit TD.org.

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Health

Grand opening of new Community Center completes a decade of transformative change at Pine Run Retirement Community

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Carol Elia, Jerry Gorski, Maria Santangelo, Jim Brexler, and Amber Bahr celebrate the opening of the Community Center on October 2 in Doylestown, Pa.

“Work over the last decade at Pine Run is transformational, encompassing renovations to resident cottages, construction of a four-story apartment complex, upgrades of the 90-bed Pine Run Health Center, and improvements to infrastructure,”said Maria Santangelo, executive director at Pine Run.


DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (PRWEB)

Pine Run Villagers and Doylestown Health and Pine Run leaders celebrated the grand opening of Pine Run’s new community center devoted to healthy living on Oct. 2. Amenities in the 37,000-square-foot building include indoor and outdoor dining venues, entertainment galleries, a swimming pool and fitness facilities.

The two-story building was constructed in two phases after a groundbreaking in Spring 2017. The new center will continue to be the heart of the Pine Run community for years to come.

“While this may be the end of construction, we are poised on the precipice of a new chapter in senior living,” said Maria Santangelo, executive director at Pine Run. “In fact, work over the last decade at Pine Run is transformational, encompassing renovations to resident cottages, construction of a four-story apartment complex, upgrades of the 90-bed Pine Run Health Center, and improvements to infrastructure.”

The new center features versatile spaces known as “galleries” for food, fitness and fun activities. The first phase of construction included three indoor and two outdoor dining galleries overlooking the pond, as well as a café. The second phase includes an expanded fitness center with new equipment, space for classes, an indoor pool with a private changing area, and a 175-seat auditorium.

“Pine Run is an integral part of Doylestown Health, now and far into the future,” said Jim Brexler, President and CEO. “Doylestown Health has a bright future – a visionary future – and Pine Run is an important part of the continuum of care we offer our community, today and always.”

Construction of the new Community Center is one of the priorities of ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health, a $75 million philanthropic effort that includes Pine Run and the Doylestown Hospital campus. The campaign launched last year and has received nearly $60 million in gifts, pledges and bequests.

Two other new Doylestown Health construction projects are nearing completion: The Cardiovascular and Critical Care Pavilion, housing the Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care, which will open in early 2020. The Ambulatory Center on the health system’s flagship hospital campus, with its same-day surgery center, orthopedic offices and rehabilitation facilities, will be finished in Spring 2020.

The ONE VISION campaign launched publicly in June 2018 and will end in 2023 to mark the centennial of Doylestown Hospital, founded by the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown.

“Nearly 125 years ago at its founding, I suspect the women of the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown would never have imaged how their vision to create a healthier community would one day result in a time and place like this,” said Joyce Hanson, president of the VIA. “This community center is the embodiment of that vision – it offers healthy options in food and activities, but most of all, it helps to build a better community.”

Located on 43 acres in Doylestown Township, Pine Run was originally built in 1976. The Ferry Road campus is home to more than 300 seniors who enjoy independent living in cottages and apartments. Also located on the campus are the Pine Run Health Center, which offers rehabilitation services and 90 skilled nursing beds.

Pine Run continues to grow and re-invest in Villager services and facilities. The $13 million Community Center is part of a decade-long investment in Pine Run.

The New Community Center also features a library and computer nook, living room with fireplace, a hair and nail salon and a Country Store.

Designed by AG Architecture Inc. and built by Gorski Engineering of Collegeville, the center uses environmentally-friendly green materials and innovative features to reduce energy costs. The site incorporates a rain garden with plantings, a greenhouse, and a pond with new landscaping enjoyable in all four seasons.

About Pine Run

Pine Run Retirement Community in Doylestown has 272 cottages and 24 apartments situated on a beautiful 43-acre campus. Also located on the campus are the Pine Run Health Center, which offers rehabilitation services and 90 skilled nursing beds. The Garden, a 40-bed, secure dementia neighborhood, is located on the top floor of the five-story Health Center. The Willows neighborhood offers an intimate setting for end-of-life care. An additional 107-bed personal care residence, Pine Run Lakeview, is located on Lower State Road in Doylestown.

About ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health

Doylestown Health is beginning a bold new chapter as we approach our second century of health care delivery. To honor our centennial, Doylestown Health launched an ambitious $75 million comprehensive campaign, ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health, to elevate the patient experience to new heights and unlock our full potential to deliver exceptional care.

Philanthropic support of ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health will fund transformational renovation and expansion across the Doylestown Hospital and Pine Run campuses and will help chart the course for the next generation of patients, providers and technology. For more information, visit the Doylestown Health Foundation website or call 215-345-2009.

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Franklin Energy Acquires Build It Green’s Utility Business

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PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (PRWEB)

Franklin Energy, a leading provider of energy efficiency and grid optimization solutions, announced today that they have finalized the acquisition of Build It Green’s utility business, a boutique implementer of residential energy efficiency programs within California.

In addition to implementation services, Build It Green serves as a trusted advisor to local governments, utilities and others seeking to develop or enhance green building programs. This acquisition allows Franklin Energy to expand their work along the West Coast and align resources to continue developing innovative grid optimization programs throughout the country.

“This acquisition will enable more robust turnkey programs, continued innovation for clients, and more career advancement opportunities for staff in our utility business,” said Karin Burns, former Executive Director of Build It Green and new West Coast Regional Vice President for Franklin Energy.

“We are excited to refocus the Build It Green non-profit back on its original mission of promoting healthy, efficient and sustainable dwellings through our GreenPoint Rated system and related services,” said Karen Kho, the new Board Chair for Build It Green.

“We have already been working together, but we look forward to more formally welcoming the Build It Green utilities team into Franklin Energy,” said Paul Schueller, Franklin Energy CEO. “Their expert staff and industry experience will be valuable as we continue building solutions that meet our utility clients’ energy efficiency, demand response, grid optimization and customer engagement needs.”

About Franklin Energy

Franklin Energy delivers flexible energy efficiency and grid optimization programs that enable utilities to achieve their highest-priority goals. The company’s integrated in-house services and proven software provide deeper personalization and insights, acting as a true partner to utilities. Franklin’s NGAGE™ platform is a scalable end-to-end technology that seamlessly integrates utility portfolio programs into a single interface for more efficient management and more effective customer engagement. The company is celebrating its 25th year serving the utility industry, with solutions implemented by more than 1,000 experts in more than 60 offices across 26 states and provinces.

About Build it Green

Build It Green (BIG) is a nonprofit with a mission to create a world of healthy and sustainable homes for all people. We are driven by the recognition that housing is fundamental to our well-being and to our clean energy future. In California and beyond, Build It Green brings innovation to market, helping consumers, professionals, and public agencies to succeed. Together, we hold a vision that all communities will thrive—built on a foundation of homes that support our well-being and strengthen our resilience to climate change. Learn more at http://www.buildItgreen.org.

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