The fact is marketing Lurn is easy because we’re serving a mission bigger than ourselves

ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)
December 12, 2019

Each year, the Gaithersburg Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Gaithersburg area a great place to live, work and play.

“The fact is that marketing Lurn is easy because we’re serving a mission bigger than ourselves,” said Lurn CEO Anik Singal. “We’re empowering hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs around the world to take the initiative to improve both their own lives and the lives of those around them instead of waiting for someone else to do it for them.”

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 Gaithersburg Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Gaithersburg Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Gaithersburg Award Program

The Gaithersburg Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Gaithersburg area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Gaithersburg Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

CONTACT:

Gaithersburg Award Program

Email: PublicRelations@organizationnotice-2019.org

About Lurn

Lurn is the transformational home for entrepreneurs. We provide a virtual and in-person training center to teach, coach and guide entrepreneurs all over the world.

Founded by Anik Singal in 2004, Lurn’s approach has always been a straightforward one:

1. To empower others to create & grow passion-based businesses

2. To encourage big ideas that will change the world

3. To educate people about how to be the best entrepreneur they can be – no matter where they are on their journey

For more about Lurn, please visit http://www.lurn.com.

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Tim Carney, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Officer for BrightBenefits

“We are pleased for Tim to join the BrightBenefits team as we launch a dental and vision employee benefits product line,” said Danny Bentley, BrightBenefits President.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
December 12, 2019

BrightBenefits, a recently established dental and vision insurance business, is pleased to welcome Tim Carney as Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Officer. Carney has the primary responsibility of building, leading and overseeing the activities of the sales team, identifying new markets, as well as designing and delivering special programs and partnerships for the company.

BrightBenefits is a national dental and vision insurance business lead by long-time insurance industry expert, Danny Bentley. BrightBenefits’ focus is on providing employee benefits, products and services that help employers and their employees protect their families.

“Tim is a confident leader who is successful in advancing initiatives that aid in business development, product development and growing revenue. We are pleased for him to join the BrightBenefits team as we launch a dental and vision employee benefits product line,” said Danny Bentley, BrightBenefits President.

Most recently, Carney served as Vice President of Commercial Sales for Avesis, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. During his career there he expanded territories, improved lead generation and introduced strategic partnerships. Carney was also integral to developing new products and initiating marketing campaigns, promotions and communications for healthcare partners.

Prior to joining Avesis, Carney served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Davis Vision, the nation’s third largest vision insurer with approximately 22 million members.

“I look forward to collaborating with Danny on building a solid framework for BrightBenefits. This is an exciting opportunity for me to help drive initiatives that can lead to sustainable future growth and make an impact on employee benefits,” said Carney.

Carney holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management degree from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Carney is a former United States Marine and has served on the boards for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, American Red Cross-Arkansas and the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

About BrightBenefits

Established in 2019, BrightBenefits, a national dental and vision insurance business, is a strategic partnership between National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) and Insurance Capital Group (ICG). NGL and ICG, through its Federal Life Group, Inc. affiliate, have jointly developed and launched BrightBenefits. Policies will be issued by Commercial Travelers Insurance Company, an A.M. Best A- (Excellent) rated affiliate of NGL, in which Federal Life will make a significant equity investment, subject to receiving regulatory approval. For more information, go to http://www.BrightBenefits.com.

About National Guardian Life Insurance Company

Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. NGL is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Information about NGL can be found at http://www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.

Commercial Travelers Life Insurance Company (CT), which has been providing insurance coverage since 1883 and became a wholly owned, stock subsidiary of National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) in 2017.

About Insurance Capital Group

Insurance Capital Group is a holding company which acquires and makes investments in insurance businesses across targeted sectors with a focus on sponsored demutualizations and other complex conversion transactions. Our objective is to create long term shareholder value as measured by growth in tangible book value through the ownership and oversight of our partner companies. For more information about us, visit http://www.insurancecap.com.

About Federal Life Group, Inc.

Federal Life Group, Inc. is the parent of Federal Life Insurance Company (FLIC), an independently operated provider of quality life insurance and annuity products, incorporated in 1899. FLIC is headquartered in Riverwoods, Illinois, a suburb approximately thirty miles north of Chicago. FLIC is proud of its longstanding tradition of financial strength and stability and serves over 28,000 policyholders. For more information, go to http://www.federallife.com.

Ratings current as of 02/21/19. National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.

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“With SouthNorte, we’ve aimed to bring the authentic flavor of Mexico to American craft beer in a manner that evokes the thrilling and unexpected, cross-cultural vibrancy percolating along the border,” said John Gallegos, ‎founding partner, SouthNorte.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
December 12, 2019

Founded at the crossroads of cultures, SouthNorte Beer Co. today revealed that it has secured new investment to drive company growth led by advertising executive and founding partner, John Gallegos, who has increased his investment in the brand to further accelerate the company’s marketing efforts, expansion into new territories and exploration of new partners throughout the country. This influx of funding positions Gallegos as the majority owner of SouthNorte, with Coronado Brewing Company offering continued operational support with a minority stake in the company.

The infusion of new investment comes at an important juncture for SouthNorte —the brand has garnered critical acclaim and grassroots fan support in San Diego, and now, Gallegos and partners recognize that the time is ripe to amplify SouthNorte’s message and brand essence beyond its current footprint and into new markets. Having focused on creatively bringing together the best of both sides of the border in its craft beer portfolio, SouthNorte was recently recognized for its brewing excellence with a gold medal for Sea Señor Mex Lager (Cream Ale category) and a silver medal for Agavemente Hibiscus Lager (Specialty Ale category), at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). This recognition from the world’s largest commercial beer competition is a testament that these flavors are resonating with both fans and critics alike. This additional funding will allow SouthNorte to remain focused on delivering exceptional beers, while maximizing its ability to share its crossroads of cultures message with new audiences.

“With SouthNorte, we’ve aimed to bring the authentic flavor of Mexico to American craft beer in a manner that evokes the thrilling and unexpected, cross-cultural vibrancy percolating along the border,” said John Gallegos, ‎founding partner, SouthNorte. “Phase one was to strike a chord and leave a lasting impression with craft beer aficionados. We’ve clearly done that – and now we are in a position where we look to the future and say, ‘How do we grow?’ ‘How can we continue to elevate, evolve and introduce SouthNorte’s portfolio to more people as a lifestyle beer brand that is synonymous with the best flavors and rollicking, crisscrossing culture of both sides of the border?’ I see endless opportunities as we continue to shape SouthNorte into one of the most highly sought-after breweries.”

In addition to increasing his investment in the brand, Gallegos will take on additional operational management roles in the company. A seasoned advertising and marketing executive, Gallegos is CEO of the United Collective, a culturally-attuned, creatively driven communications group comprised of five interconnected independent agencies – built for where the market is going. Adept in understanding the complexity of unique challenges brands face when looking to reach new audiences to drive growth, Gallegos’ majority stake investment cements a renewed emphasis in creatively marketing SouthNorte and fully realizing its potential beyond its grassroots fanbase.

“It’s an exciting time to take up and reinvigorate the marketing, sales and creative mantle to build differentiation and preference for SouthNorte,” added Gallegos. “It’s the perfect match to my passion points – a love of cultural collaboration, an appreciation of multiethnic heritage fused with the California border lifestyle and the pursuit of campaigns that connect and resonate authentically with culturally diverse American consumers today.”

The new resources will allow SouthNorte to focus on a long-term strategy and growth objectives to move the brand forward in the future, including building-out a rededicated sales and marketing leadership force. Founding partner Ryan Brooks, the heart, soul and pioneering spirit of SouthNorte will stay on as brewmaster focused on continuing to creatively expand SouthNorte’s offerings.

“I was originally drawn to the craft beer industry because everyone is so passionate about what they do,” said Ryan Brooks, founding partner and Brewmaster, SouthNorte. “With SouthNorte, I wanted to create beers that truly embodied my experiences living on both sides of the border and engaging with brewers in both San Diego and across Mexico. I want people to enjoy SouthNorte beers and get a taste of what I experience when I am in Mexico—amazing flavor combinations, unique ingredients, crafted with respect and brewed with the highest quality. I am thrilled to be on this journey fulfilling my passions, and with this additional investment, I am confident we can take SouthNorte to the next level. I love that I can dedicate my craft to transporting people on a cross-border journey through our beers.”

Under this new arrangement, former CEO, Brandon Richards, credited for his contributions in making SouthNorte a success, will remain as a partner and Coronado Brewing Company will also remain a partner in the business offering various levels of support including brewing, sales, and marketing. SouthNorte beer will continue to be contract brewed and packaged at Coronado facilities.

SouthNorte Images:

Logo Link

Brewmaster, Ryan Brooks

John Gallegos

Social Media Links:

@SouthNorte

Facebook.com/SouthNorte

http://www.southnorte.com

About SouthNorte

Established in 2016, SouthNorte was born at the crossroads of cultures, where the blend of energies, wisdom, and talents equal more than the sum of the parts. We are brewers, makers and travelers wanting to see where we can take beer. And where it can take us. We explore the best of what each lado brings to the table. We cross borders and brew locally. We craft with an accent. We are SouthNorte. Inspired by Mexico. Crafted with an accent, hecho en San Diego. Taste the combinación. For more information, visit southnorte.com.

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Dr. Hans. J. Langer to be presented with AMUG’s Innovators Award following his interview in AMUG’s Innovators Showcase.

With his background and lengthy list of achievements, he is an excellent addition to the exemplary list of recipients of the Innovators Award.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)
December 12, 2019

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced Dr. Hans J. Langer, founder and former CEO of EOS GmbH and now the CEO and chairman of EOS GROUP, as the recipient of its esteemed Innovators Award. AMUG bestows this award on those that have cultivated innovative ideas that in turn have advanced the additive manufacturing industry.

The Innovators Award will be presented at the 2020 AMUG Conference, following Dr. Langer’s onstage appearance during the conference’s Innovators Showcase. Previous recipients include technology creators Chuck Hull, Scott Crump, and Carl Deckard—inventors of Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Laser Sintering, respectively—Fried Vancraen, founder of Materialise, and Gideon Levy of Technology Turn Around.

Carl Dekker, AMUG president, said, “Hans’ journey in additive manufacturing is an interesting tale that begins with him capitalizing on an opportunity created by the possibilities that others’ had rejected. He built on that to bring the world new solutions in stereolithography, polymer laser sintering, and Direct Metal Laser Sintering and to develop an ecosystem of companies supplying end-to-end solutions to industry. With his background and lengthy list of achievements, he is an excellent addition to the exemplary list of recipients of the Innovators Award.”

Dr. Langer is the CEO and chairman of the EOS GROUP, a family-owned business that comprises EOS GmbH, Additive Manufacturing Customized Machines (AMCM), Additive Manufacturing Metals (AM Metals), Metal for Printing (M4P, Advanced Laser Materials (ALM), and Kunststoff Vertrieb Dr. Schiffers (KVS). As CEO and chairman, he oversees the strategic alignment of the EOS GROUP of companies.

In 1989, Dr. Langer founded EOS GmbH with the vision to produce three-dimensional objects directly from CAD data using laser technology. With a pioneering spirit and an in-depth knowledge of market requirements, Dr. Langer expanded the company into an independent and world-leading manufacturer of high-end solutions in the field of additive manufacturing.

Prior to the founding of EOS, Dr. Langer was active in research at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and managing director at General Scanning. He studied physics at the Technical University of Munich and was awarded a Ph.D. in Laser Technology at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich in 1980.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Dr. Langer will take the stage for a casual, relaxed interview during the AMUG Conference. In this Innovators Showcase, he will respond to questions asked by the host and conference attendees with the intent of getting to know the man behind the innovations and gaining guidance from his experiences. The Innovators Showcase is unique in that it is structured to be an intimate conversation between two acquaintances that is witnessed by over 2,000 AMUG Conference attendees.

Designed for both novice and experienced additive manufacturing users, the AMUG Conference agenda topics range from technology basics to advanced applications to business considerations. Although the agenda is still in development, AMUG anticipates having nearly 160 presentations, workshops, and hands-on training sessions. The AMUG Conference will be held March 22 – 26, 2020, at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Conference details and registration are available at http://www.amug.com.

ABOUT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USERS GROUP (AMUG)

AMUG is an organization that educates and advances the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies. AMUG members include those with industrial additive manufacturing/3D printing technologies and materials used for professional purposes from companies such as 3D Systems, 3YOURMIND, BASF 3D Printing Solutions, Carbon, CATI, DSM Additive Manufacturing, Dyndrite, EOS, Essentium, ExOne, Formlabs, GE Additive, HP Inc., Renishaw, SLM Solutions, and Stratasys, AMUG meets annually to provide education and training through technical presentations on processes and new technologies. This information addresses the operation of additive manufacturing equipment and the applications that use the parts they make. Online at http://www.amug.com.

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