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Technology: Electronics

Catalyst Introduces Impact Protection Case for New iPhone 11 SERIES at Pepcom Holiday Spectacular in New York

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RED Catalyst Impact Protection Case for iPhone 11

“Early adopters of the latest Apple devices want to ensure their investment in the latest technology is protected.” June Lai CEO


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

On the heels of Apple’s annual, global announcement revealing their latest innovations and consumer products, Catalyst today announces a new line of Impact Protection cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone Pro, iPhone Pro Max at Pepcom Holiday Spectacular in New York City. The new line of Catalyst cases debuts a vibrant red colorway for the iPhone 11 series along with the popular Blueridge/Sunset, Clear and traditional Black. They have enhanced drop protection to 9.9ft (3m) and are designed with Catalyst’s signature features.

Also, in time for the Holiday shopping season, Catalyst introduces the RED LINE of Waterproof and Impact Protection cases. The festive RED LINE includes the Impact Protection case for the iPhone 11 series, the Waterproof case for the iPad Air 10.5″, iPad Pro 11”, iPad Pro 12.9”, the Waterproof case for AirPods and the Catalyst Sports Band for Apple Watch. The Sport Band (in all colors) has undergone a design modification, featuring a new watch band clasp that allows for even easier use.

The RED LINE is available now on both Amazon.com and Catalystcase.com

“This is a very exciting time of year for Catalyst customers. Early adopters of the latest Apple devices want to ensure their investment in the latest technology is protected and we make certain they’re able to feel good about diving right into their day to day adventures without worry or hesitation,” said Catalyst CEO June Lai. “In true Catalyst fashion, we also want to show off the fun and vibrant side of the brand with the new RED LINE. These products allow you to show off a bit of style without sacrificing quality of protection, and they make fantastic Holiday gifts.”

The Impact Protection Case has experienced significant growth in consumer demand, with a minimalist design that offers unmatched drop protection. Earlier this year, the Catalyst Impact Protection case was put through a rigorous public trial by CNET live from CES in Las Vegas. The case survived a 20.0ft (6m) drop, face down on a cracked tile floor, followed by a two-pound steel ball bearing being dropped on the case attempting break the phone. Of the 10 participating case brands, Catalyst was the slimmest case and the only one without a screen protector that survived the ball bearing test. The case is now available for the iPhone 11 series on Amazon and Catalystcase.com

Catalyst Impact Protection Case for iPhone 11, iPhone Pro, iPhone Pro Max

iPhone 11, iPhone Pro, US $39.99 | PRE-ORDER NOW in Red, Clear, Stealth Black and Blueridge/Sunset

iPhone Pro Max US $49.99 | PRE-ORDER NOW in Red, Clear, Stealth Black and Blueridge/Sunset

The Impact Protection Case for iPhone 11 stays true to Catalyst’s signature features: with a grippy rubber bumper, lanyard attachment, rotating mute switch and clear case back to show off the device.

This design has an angular modern form for the new iPhone 11 and added drop protection from an innovative truss cushioning system combined with a proprietary rubber polymer blend to increase the drop spec to 9.9ft (3m) while a raised bezel protects the screen. The open port gives unobstructed access to the charging port and the rear camera is sealed and protected to keep out dust and debris. The slim, protective case protects the iPhone from scratches and drops and is fully compatible with Wireless Charging.

Catalyst RED LINE

Catalyst Waterproof Case for the iPad Air 10.5”, iPad Pro 11” and iPad Pro 12.9”

PRE-ORDER NOW | iPad Air 10.5” (2019) | $129.99 USD

PRE-ORDER NOW | iPad Pro 11” | $149.99 USD

PRE-ORDER NOW | iPad Pro 12.9” | $169.99 USD

The Waterproof case for the iPad Air 10.5”(2019), 11” (2018) and the 12.9” iPad Pro (2018) delivers exceptional performance with an IP68 waterproof rating of 2m (6.6ft) and drop proof rating of 1.2m (4ft). The case features an impact-ready, external grippy rubber bumper layer, extra-large ports and integrated screen protector, a hard-coated optical lens, and acoustic membranes. This case is also refined with its transparent case front and back that compliments the design of the device.

Waterproof case for AirPods

PRE-ORDER NOW | $24.99

The Catalyst Case for AirPods is a premium protective case that is a stylish, essential everyday accessory and is the first of its kind. Made of a soft premium silicone, the case is IP67 waterproof to 3.3ft (1m) and drop proof to 4ft (1.2m) making the Catalyst Case for AirPods the must-have accessory for your AirPods. This patented, award winning design is slim and minimalistic and allows users to have convenient access to the Lightning charge port. The included carabiner allows the case to be easily attached to a belt loop, bag or backpack so that you can always find your Apple AirPods and the waterproof case is easily accessible.

Catalyst Sports Band 42MM & 44M Apple Watch

Coming Soon | Series 3 /4/5 | $39.99 USD

The Catalyst Sport Band for Apple Watch combines distinctive styling with performance features for the Apple Watch. The new watch band clasp design now allows for even easier use without sacrificing breathability, adjustability or comfort.

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Bubba’s Fine Foods New Bold Flavor to Rival a Snack Classic

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“The data was all there at our fingertips: people love sea salt!” – Jeff Schmidgal, Bubba’s CEO and co-founder


DENVER (PRWEB)

The paleo snack brand Bubba’s Fine Foods is putting the ubiquitous potato chip in its place with the launch of Classic Sea Salt ‘Nana Chips, hitting shelves in October 2019.

“The data was all there at our fingertips: people love sea salt!” explained Bubba’s CEO and co-founder Jeff Schmidgal. “Our preference for big, bold flavors prevented us from even contemplating a ‘sea salt’ flavor, but the sales numbers have shown something far different. All of our retailers are going to want to add this one to their lineup.”

Four Ingredients—Bubba’s new flavor is created with only four real food ingredients. Nutrient-rich green Saba bananas are cooked crisp and crunchy in coconut oil, to deliver that addictive potato chip crunch without the guilt. The crisps are then polished to perfection with apple cider vinegar and a dash of sea salt, creating Bubba’s Classic Sea Salt ‘Nana Chips.

Bubba’s ‘Nana Chips Collection:

  • Made from low-sugar, green Saba bananas for that perfect starchy crunch without the sweet banana flavor

  • Packed with vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics for gut health

  • Doused in nutrient-dense coconut oil and bold, natural seasonings

  • Kettle cooked for that classic crunch

  • Paleo-approved

  • Grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free

  • Free of refined sugars and artificial flavorings

  • Project Verified Non-GMO

  • Made in America in the heart of Loveland, Colorado


The new Classic Sea Salt ‘Nana Chips will be available online by the end of the month and will hit stores by October 15, 2019.

‘Nana Chips are available in other finger-licking flavors, including Not-Cho Nacho, Blazing Buffalo, and Grand Garlic Parm.

Available for purchase at http://www.bubbasfoods.com, Amazon, Natural Grocers, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, King Soopers, and select retailers nationwide.

Follow @bubbasfoods on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About

Since 2014, Bubba’s Fine Foods has been at the head of a natural health food revolution where smart, healthy choices finally meet big, bold flavors. Run by gourmet chef Jared Menzel and health coach and former CrossFit trainer Jeff Schmidgall, they’re satisfying your naughty and nice cravings with every wholesome green banana they peel, dash of chipotle they sprinkle, and nourishing handful you munch.

To coordinate an interview with Bubba’s Fine Foods, contact Brooke Daily at brooke@veteranpr.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

Bright Now!® Dental in Miamisburg, OH to Host a Free Dental Clinic

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Bright Now! Dental Team


MIAMISBURG, Ohio (PRWEB)

In Partnership with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, Bright Now!® Dental will provide free dental services for low-income, underinsured individuals at its Miamisburg, OH office on October 26th.

Dental services provided include same-day procedures such as exams and x-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions. For more information, please visit the Bright Now! Dental website.

About Bright Now!® Dental

Bright Now! ® Dental provides general dentistry, children’s dentistry and, in select locations, specialty care services such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics at over 150 offices across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Bright Now! Dental’s Miamisburg office is operated by Modern Dental Professionals – Nouneh, Inc, P.C. (the “Group”). The Group is affiliated with Smile Brands Inc., one of the largest providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States. Smile Brands Inc. provides comprehensive business support services through exclusive long-term service agreements with affiliated dental groups, so dentists can spend more time caring for their patients and less time on the administrative, marketing and financial aspects of operating a dental practice. Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors (“Gryphon”), a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.smilebrands.com.

About the Smiles For Everyone Foundation

The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of delivering smiles for everyone by providing free dental care for those in need, both at home in the U.S. and around the world. Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 24,000 smiles and over $18 million in donated dentistry. The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand, and the United States. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org.

Contacts:

Bright Now!® Dental                    

Jody Martin    

PR@smilebrands.com                            

714.427.1299                    

Smiles for Everyone Foundation

Crystal Strait

crystal.strait@smilesforeveryone.org

714.824.5037

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Business: Insurance

What Are The Main Benefits Of UBI (Usage Based Insurance)?

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“Usage-based insurance will help you get better car insurance rates and reduce the expenses”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains how drivers can lower car insurance costs after enrolling in usage-based programs.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/top-advantages-of-usage-based-insurance/

Usage-based Insurance takes advantage of various sensors and tracking technologies. By analyzing a client’s driving habits, a company will be able to provide customized premiums. A device will be installed in the car and sends data about miles driven, time of day when the car is driven, braking, acceleration, speed, cornering, distance travelled.

Letting the insurer monitor the car and driver’s performance will provide the following benefits:


  • Good drivers can get discounts really fast. It only takes several months and companies will provide discounts. This is much faster than waiting several years to get good driver discounts.

  • Lower rates for lower miles. If the driver changes his driving habits, it will quickly reflect on the paid insurance rates. He can drive fewer miles to qualify you for a low-mileage discount and a premium reduction. The discounts can be as high as 50 percent, compared to a traditional insurance system.

  • It encourages clients become better drivers. Companies monitor driving habits like how often the driver is hard braking, turns too sharply, or you has excessive speed. Being aware that bad habits are recorded can determine a person to become a better driver. Having good driving habits is beneficial not only for the driver and his insurance rate but also to the insurer that will have to pay fewer accident claims.

  • It helps accident investigation. The telematics records the moments before an accident happens. Data like the speed and the direction the car was travelling, airbag deployment and hard braking can help the investigators to find out what happened and who is at fault. Fraudulent claimants are also easier to catch by the insurance companies.

  • It helps drivers recover their stolen vehicles. Telematics devices come installed with tracking technologies. For this reason, recovering a vehicle equipped with one of these devices is much easier for the authorities.

For more information and free online quotes, please visit http://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

Kyle Kinateder Named President/CEO of Midlothian Economic Development

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DALLAS (PRWEB)

Midlothian Economic Development is pleased to announce and welcome Kyle Kinateder as its new president and CEO, effective October 7, 2019. The announcement follows a national search conducted by The PACE Group.

Kinateder previously served as the executive director of economic development for the community of Schertz, Texas, where he was directly involved in attracting and facilitating a variety of projects.

He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and received his Master of City and Metropolitan Planning from the University of Utah.

“I appreciate the opportunity that I have had over the last seven years to work with the City of Schertz,” said Kinateder. “Under the supportive leadership and collaboration of the Schertz EDC, City Council, and staff, we helped Schertz to become one of the leading commercial areas in the San Antonio region.”

In his new role, Kinateder will lead business recruitment and retention efforts, as well as expand workforce development initiatives and additional strategies for long-term economic prosperity.

“Midlothian is a fast-growing community that has attracted several significant projects,” said Kinateder. “It has great neighborhoods, schools, parks, and easy access to the metroplex. Midlothian is the type of city in which I want to raise my own family.”

Located just 26 miles south of Dallas-Fort Worth, Midlothian has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade. With a population of roughly 40,000 within its zip code, the community has seen a dramatic increase in housing, business, and retail development, as well as increased student enrollment in Midlothian Independent School District.

“I’m honored to be selected by the Midlothian Economic Development Board to serve in this position,” said Kinateder. “The Board has been instrumental in positioning Midlothian for future growth opportunities. I look forward to working with them as we attract new companies that will further define our community.”

The MED Board of Directors formally announced Kinateder’s selection to the Midlothian City Council on September 10, 2019.

“We are so thrilled to welcome Kyle Kinateder to lead Midlothian Economic Development,” said Wayne Shuffield, MED chairman of the board. “Over the past several months, we conducted an extensive national search and met with several qualified candidates. I couldn’t be more pleased with the selection of Kyle. He brings proven economic development experience to the table, as well as ethical leadership and positive energy. We believe he is the perfect candidate to guide Midlothian forward on its evolving path of success.”

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Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Completes $55-Million, Luxury, Rental-Based Tiffany Springs Senior Living Community in North Kansas City

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Tiffany Springs is Tutera’s newest continuum-of-care senior living community, offering upscale residential options with country club-style amenities and services.

With the completion of Assisted Living and Memory Care, we now have realized the vision we set out to achieve at Tiffany Springs, a comprehensive senior living community that allows our residents to age in place in beautiful, amenity-rich surroundings.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB)

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care announces the completion of Tiffany Springs Senior Living, its $55-million, luxury, rental-based community in North Kansas City. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 26, at 3 p.m., will mark the Grand Opening. Tiffany Springs is Tutera’s newest continuum-of-care senior living community, offering upscale residential options with country club-style amenities and services.

This month, Tiffany Springs Senior Living opened 89 memory care and assisted living residential units, supplementing the 172 independent living apartment homes that became available in July 2019.

Construction began in July 2017 on the new Tiffany Springs Senior Living Community located at 9101 North Ambassador Drive in Kansas City, Missouri. The new residential community is connected via breezeway to Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center that offers both short-term rehabilitation services and extended stays. Through these two facilities, Tiffany Springs residents are given priority access to a full continuum of care with a complement of post-acute health care services.

Tiffany Springs Senior Living Community comprises 289,000 square feet, consisting of 261 total luxury apartment homes (IL, AL and MC), as well as three outdoor living spaces, on 4.1 acres. Each one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den and two-bedroom apartment home features high-end appliances, upscale finishes, high ceilings, balconies and large windows. With a range of residential options, the new community is designed to meet the diverse lifestyle preferences of every senior at Tiffany Springs.

“With the completion of Assisted Living and Memory Care, we now have realized the vision we set out to achieve at Tiffany Springs, a comprehensive senior living community that allows our residents to age in place in beautiful, amenity-rich surroundings,” said Randy Bloom, Ph.D., president and chief operating officer for Tutera Senior Living & Health Care.

Unlike other senior communities that require a buy-in or large upfront payment, Tiffany Springs is a rental-based community for discerning seniors who want more choice and flexibility. Tiffany Springs meets the highest standards in senior living and wellness design, which include these diverse community amenities:


  • Upscale day spa and salon

  • Multiple dining venues, including private and outdoor dining spaces

  • Healthy menu options made to order by in-house chefs

  • Resort-style heated indoor wellness swimming pool

  • Large outdoor courtyard with fire pit, outdoor seating and BBQ kitchen

  • Yoga studio

  • Art studio

  • Theater room with surround sound

  • Multiple lounges for entertaining and playing cards

  • Chapel

  • Dog park and dog washing station

  • 24-hour security

  • Senior-inspired technology with secure, controlled access

  • Full interior and exterior maintenance of apartment homes

  • Concierge and transportation services

  • Fiber-based Wi-Fi throughout the community


Convenient access to shopping district with diverse retail, restaurant and entertainment venues

“We’ve designed Tiffany Springs like an elegant country club, with scenic landscaping and extraordinary amenities, to provide exceptional living and health services to our residents and peace of mind to their families,” said Joe Tutera, chief executive officer of Tutera Senior Living & Health Care.

Tutera is tapping its 30 years of national senior living expertise to bring the services and amenities most valued by residents, their families and staff to Tiffany Springs. To complete the project, Tutera engaged an award-winning team, including Nearing Staats Prelogar & Jones Architects (Prairie Village, Kansas), BHC RHODES (engineering firm in Overland Park, Kansas) and Luke Draily Construction Company (Riverside, Missouri).

Tiffany Spring’s independent living apartment homes are filling fast. Tours of the community can be scheduled by contacting Shonda Shaw at (816) 621-3800. With all phases complete, Tiffany Springs has created 175 jobs in the Northland.

About Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is a locally owned, diversified post-acute senior health care provider operating 70 senior living communities in nine states throughout the United States. As one of the nation’s premier senior care providers, Tutera Senior Living & Health Care offers its residents independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, post-surgery rehabilitation, memory care, home health and hospice care. In 1983, Dominic F. Tutera, M.D., founded Tutera to provide compassionate patient care with the uncompromising values of integrity, accountability and commitment. Tutera Senior Living & Health Care still embodies those values today. Tutera is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of its residents and their families through senior living and health care experts who inspire and promote individuality and personal happiness. For more information, visit http://www.Tutera.com.

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dicentra Cannabis Consulting (dCC) Announces Two New Online Training Programs to Help Cannabis Experts Comply with Regulatory Standards

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“Our online training programs will ensure that cannabis professionals have successfully completed the necessary training requirements to run a robust and efficient operation,” said Peter Wojewnik, Vice President of Growth, Marketing & Sales, dCC.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

dicentra Cannabis Consulting (dCC), Canada’s leading consulting firm for the cannabis industry, has launched two new online training programs: Cannabis Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Cannabis Food Safety (HAACP). The two programs provide comprehensive, effective, and certified training for cannabis industry professionals.

dCC’s Cannabis GMP Online Training is designed for companies involved in growing, cultivating or processing cannabis into finished product formats (e.g. oils, extracts, etc.). This program is strategically based on the Canadian natural health product GMP requirements. Canada is the first G7 nation in the world to legalize cannabis for both medical and recreational use. Training participants will save money, have unlimited access for users, and fulfil all GMP training requirements. At the end of the training participants that successfully pass the test will receive a certificate of HACCP training that can be used as proof of training during audits and for potential employment.

dCC’s Cannabis Food Safety Online Training is based on the global HACCP Codex Alimentarius International Food Standards of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The program is an easy-to-use and cost-effective solution to meeting the training requirements for maintaining a HACCP Food Safety Management System for cannabis edibles. This course will help participants to identify the causes of food-borne illness, understand the 7 HACCP principles, develop standard operating procedures for food safety and defense, determine and apply critical control points, complete monitoring forms, and determine effective corrective actions. Ongoing HACCP training is required for all professionals involved in food processing, distribution and warehousing. Most companies have adopted the practice of requiring their staff to participate in HACCP training once per year.

“Our online training programs will ensure that cannabis professionals have successfully completed the necessary training requirements to run a robust and efficient operation. Companies need to ensure that their employees have a complete understanding of compliance with the current regulatory standards. Our programs offer an easy and cost-effective solution. And if you have multiple locations, our online training makes it even easier to ensure proof of training is consistent for all your staff,” said Peter Wojewnik, Vice President of Growth, Marketing & Sales, dCC.

To discover more about dCC’s full list of cannabis services, please visit http://www.dicentra.cc or contact our multidisciplinary team of industry experts to discuss your goals.

About dicentra Cannabis Consulting (dCC)

dicentra Cannabis Consulting (dCC) is Canada’s leading consulting firm for the cannabis industry. We provide the services you require to establish, improve, and perfect your cannabis business. This includes applying for and obtaining all licenses under the Cannabis Act, obtaining import and export permits, designing and conducting clinical trials, and assisting in overall business strategies and product development. Our team of experts has extensive regulatory, compliance, and security experience within the cannabis industry. dCC also provides strategic advice and all related regulatory services for drug, natural health products, food and medical device products related to or containing cannabis. Learn more at http://www.dicentra.cc.

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Upcoming Xtalks Webinar – Expert Screen Review Instead of Mode Equivalence Testing: Who are the Experts?

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The use of electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOA) is surging in clinical trials. Despite this trend, there is still some hesitation to embrace eCOA for fear that building an electronic version of an existing COA may “break” an instrument’s psychometric properties.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

The use of electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOA) is surging in clinical trials. Despite this trend, there is still some hesitation to embrace eCOA for fear that building an electronic version of an existing COA may “break” an instrument’s psychometric properties.

Fortunately, regulatory guidance and industry best practices have helped researchers to ensure modification to validated COAs when migrated to electronic platform has not undermined the instruments’ measurement properties. Guidance documents recommend mode equivalence studies of varying levels of complexity and associated cost, dependent on the extent to which an instrument is “changed” when migrated to a different mode of administration. The recommended studies can be expensive and time-intensive– requiring recruitment of 10-75 patients and up to 6-9 months to design, execute and analyze the study data.

In recent literature, eCOA experts suggested that mode equivalence testing may be eliminated for instruments that require only minor modifications when migrated to a new mode of administration, provided industry best practices for faithful migration are followed and the resulting screens undergo expert screen review.

Join the live webinar on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK). The featured speakers Celeste A. Elash, Director of eCOA Sciences at YPrime and Willie Muehlhausen, Managing Director at Muehlhausen Ltd. will also be on hand to answer audience questions.

For more information or to register for this event, visit Expert Screen Review Instead of Mode Equivalence Testing: Who are the Experts?

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

Agora AltX Teams Up with Leading Business Bank to Service Opportunity Zone Investments

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PHOENIX (PRWEB)

Agora AltX (AAX), a FinTech company with a proprietary Blockchain platform providing fund administration and banking services, today announced a synergistic initiative with Western Alliance Bank that integrates Agora AltX leading Blockchain technology platform, Pathchain™, with the bank’s business banking capabilities.

AAX will deliver an unparalleled and seamless integration of business banking and Blockchain-powered fund administration services to the Opportunity Zone market and corresponding stakeholders at no “out-of-pocket costs” to the fund manager*. This integration of business banking will expand Pathchain’s ability to connect and secure all bank account records, supporting documentation, record of transaction participants and processes from end to end, allowing the fund sponsor to reduce costs, certify transparency/accountability, and focus more effectively on the overall profitability of the investment.

“The relationship with Western Alliance Bank allows Agora AltX to provide a differentiated fund administration service to fund managers and their associated offerings. With transaction records coming to the blockchain directly from the bank, the Agora AltX Platform saves fund managers from laborious data entry and provides verifiable and immutable records that can be trusted by all transaction stakeholders,” stated Kyle Walker, Managing Director, Agora AltX. “Agora AltX and Western Alliance have invested significant time and effort to ensure this collaboration will not only provide our streamlined technology but also knowledgeable, responsive, and personalized service to the Opportunity Zone industry.”

OZ Fund Sponsors will benefit from a feature-rich product which includes:

  • Digital on-boarding of offerings

  • Digital subscription management

  • Cap table automation

  • Transaction categorization and management

  • Escrow, disbursement and operating accounts

  • Robust assessment & reporting to meet OZ compliance standards

  • Electronic funds transfer between accounts


“Agora AltX is a permission-based Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) that was specifically designed to address the industry’s three greatest threats: cost inefficiency, transactional accountability and data security,” states Nico R. Willis, Managing Director, Agora AltX. “The secure collection and maintenance of large amounts of data will provide critical measurements for the success of the program. Our disruptive technology provides unparalleled vaulted data security, record transparency, and bank account validation, all of which are critical to keeping complete and timely records, counteracting fraud and abuse, and promoting integrity in Opportunity Zone investments.”

The Opportunity Zone Program is a tax incentive created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), that mobilizes investors’ unrealized capital gains for investment into distressed communities throughout America. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expects Opportunity Zone Investments to reach $100 billion in these designated communities of need. Novogradac, a leading Opportunity Zone accounting firm, has a list of 212 Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds representing $57 billion in investing capacity as of August 2019.

“Providing best-in-class processes to streamline the administrative side of Opportunity Zone investments for key stakeholders fits with Western Alliance’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions that add value, and help our clients meet their goals,” said Gary Nazare, President, Business Escrow Services for Western Alliance Bank. “We believe our clients will benefit from Agora AltX’s expertise in this arena and we look forward to our work together.”

Agora AltX

Agora AltX (AAX) directly connects the investor, fund manager, related business and financial institutions through its OZ Investment Management Ecosystem that delivers products and services which significantly lower the overall operating cost of doing business. Agora AltX product and services offerings are supported by its permission-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) or “business blockchain,” allowing it to receive and immutably record every transaction between the market participants and their corresponding fiat currency exchange. AAX’s alternative investment ecosystem was designed to specifically address the challenges with Opportunity Zone Fund management, which includes digital setup, management of subscriptions, the disbursement of operating bank accounts, verified and immutable path of funds record-keeping, sub-accounting detail, documentation storage, and Fund, Business, and Investor tracking and reporting for OZ regulatory tests. Agora also provides the investor with key investment tools, which includes investor tax optimization, charitable giving analysis, and OZ asset allocation management tool. For more information, please visit http://www.agoraaltx.com.

Western Alliance Bank

With more than $25 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bank is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Western Alliance is ranked #1 regional bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence for 2018 and in the top 10 on the Forbes “Best Banks in America” list for four consecutive years, 2016-2019. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, helps business clients realize their growth ambitions with local teams of experienced bankers who deliver superior service and a full spectrum of customized loan, deposit and treasury management capabilities. Business clients also benefit from a powerful array of specialized financial services that provide strong expertise and tailored solutions for a wide variety of industries and sectors. A national presence with a regional footprint, Western Alliance Bank operates individually branded, full-service banking divisions and has offices in key markets nationwide. For more information, visit westernalliancebank.com.

*No “out-of-pocket” fees are based upon minimum escrow account balance with AAX member bank.

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Technology: Electronics

DogWatch Hidden Fences Provides Free Rescue Alert Window Stickers to Pet Owners to Celebrate National Preparedness Month

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DogWatch Pet Rescue Alert Window Sticker

DogWatch has created a limited supply of Rescue Alert Window Stickers. These stickers can be placed on windows and doors to alert rescue workers to the animals in the house and the contact information for pet owners and/or veterinarians.


NATICK, Mass. (PRWEB)

September is National Preparedness Month, which encourages people to take steps to prepare for emergencies. For pet owners, emergency preparedness also means making plans to protect your dogs, cats and other pets.

This year, DogWatch is helping spread the word by offering pet owners a crucial tool to help keep their pets safe. DogWatch has created a limited supply of Rescue Alert Window Stickers (see right). These stickers can be placed on windows and doors to alert rescue workers to the animals in the house and the contact information for pet owners and/or veterinarians.

To receive two (2) free pet alert stickers from DogWatch, fill out our online request form: RESCUE ALERT WINDOW STICKER

(Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Offer only valid in the United States. Two stickers per customer, while supplies last.)

“Pet safety is an important part of our mission,” says Fred King, President and Founder of DogWatch Inc. “As pet professionals and pet owners ourselves, our team is always looking for new ways to educate and assist our fellow pet owners, to help them keep their pets healthy, happy and safe.”

For more pet safety tips, including instructions on how to create a pet emergency kit, visit DogTails, DogWatch’s blog for pet parents!

About DogWatch

Since 1990, DogWatch Inc. has been keeping pets happy and safe with innovative pet containment and training solutions that protect pets while allowing them the freedom to play outdoors. The corporate office is located in Natick, Massachusetts. To locate a local DogWatch Dealer near you and to learn more about DogWatch, go to http://www.dogwatch.com.

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