When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Omere said, “My inspiration to write the book stems from my desire to let people all over the world, especially believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, know that forgiveness is a commandment of God. Anyone who refuses to forgive is disobeying God.”
Emmanuel S. Omere is African American, born and raised in Benin city, Nigeria, and now by the grace of God, a divinely commissioned minister of God with Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries in Boston, Massachusetts. A multi-gifted preacher who is leveraging on his God’s given talents and gifts in gospel music, song writing as well as book writing and publication. Omere is a graduate of Roxbury Community College and University of Massachusetts. He is happily married to Sister Faith Omere, with whom he has co-written and produced many gospel songs, and they have children. Omere enjoys cooking, swimming and playing soccer.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Forgiveness: Key To Victorious Christian Life is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
Media Contact
Emmanuel S. Omere, Salem Author Services, (875) 266 5702, [email protected]
Shareholders Timothy Long and Ryan C. Bykerk of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will present on Bridgeport’s California Wage & Hour Litigation Update webinar Aug. 17.
Both Long and Bykerk will speak on different aspects of wage and hour litigation during this half-day symposium. Long will present a “Wage & Hour Update” to open the webinar, and Bykerk will present a “PAGA Update.” Long is also an official program co-chair for this event.
Long, co-managing shareholder of the firm’s Sacramento office, has litigated virtually every wage-and-hour issue there is, including exemption, incentive compensation, independent contractor, off-the-clock, meal and rest, pay practice, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. Long also has defeated class and collective certification in exemption, off-the-clock, and pay practice cases, and has defeated PAGA claims short of trial. Long’s clients have included a variety of financial institutions and entities, health care-related entities, airlines, retailers, high-tech companies, and transportation and logistics companies.
Bykerk focuses his practice on helping clients develop strategies that meet their case-specific and larger business objectives and has broad litigation experience in both federal and state court. His practice primarily involves defending employers in wage and hour class/representative actions and individual actions asserting violations of federal and state employment law, but extends to general, commercial, and financial litigation. As a co-host of The Performance Review, a Greenberg Traurig Podcast about California Labor & Employment Law, Bykerk offers insight and discusses the latest trends and developments in California Labor & Employment law.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Global Labor & Employment Practice serves clients from offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Members of the practice have had numerous trial wins and are frequently called upon to handle complex, bet-the-company, and large high-stake cases, including nationwide class and collective actions. On the labor side, a leading group of lawyers regularly represents management with labor-relations matters. Labor & Employment team members assist clients with complex employment issues, and design practical, proactive strategies that can be readily implemented by today’s human resources professionals. In addition, the practice is recognized by The Legal 500 United States in the areas of Labor and Employment Litigation, Labor-Management Relations, ERISA Litigation, Workplace & Employment Counseling, and Trade Secrets Litigation. Visit Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment Blog for insights and analysis of the latest labor and employment developments, including legislation, regulations, cases, policies, and trends.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.
The honorees on this year’s list have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. VanTran’s continuous growth and success is due to our commitment to be the industry leader in quality, lead time, and on-time delivery. With a strong and dedicated workforce, VanTran has been able to maintain this level of success while growing to meet the high demand for our product.
“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000–with the fast growth that requires–is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”
Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
More about VanTran Transformers
VanTran Transformers is the industry leader in manufacturing custom liquid-filled distribution class transformers with the shortest lead times. VanTran started in Vandalia, Illinois in 1963, and for over 60 years the company has experienced exponential growth. As operations continued to expand, VanTran relocated to Waco, Texas in 1974 to better serve the Distribution Transformer industry. Manufacturing standard and custom products across a wide range of applications and industries, VanTran takes pride in being quick, precise, economical, and customizable. To learn more, please visit www.VanTran.com.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent–not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies–as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
“We sincerely appreciate all those who voted for PAX. We’re honored to be recognized and celebrated by our peers, and we thank the RSPA for this significant award, which inspires us to continue our commitment and hard work for the future,” said Andy Chau, PAX Technology Inc. President and CEO. “We are proud to be recognized among so many partners and send our congratulations to all the nominees and winners.”
These patents create a receptacle that a homeowner puts on the porch or lawn. The delivery person pushes a button and a drawer slides out into which the parcel is placed. The drawer automatically slides shut and locks, and drops the package into a safe and secure chamber. The unit then sends a text message to the homeowner informing him or her that a package has arrived. When the homeowner returns home, he or she unlocks the receptacle using a smartphone app and removes the package! The receptacle is battery-powered so no wiring is required.
Patent Portfolio
U.S. Patent No. 10,028,606: Protected unmanned vehicle delivery receptacle
U.S. Patent No. 11,045,031: Protected delivery receptacle
U.S. Patent Application 20210393066: Protected delivery receptacle
This patent portfolio will enable any mailbox manufacturer or provider of parcel delivery services to provide security for homeowners for the delivery of packages to consumers, saving e-commerce customers a ton of aggravation and preventing tens of millions of dollars a year in stolen merchandise!
“This patent portfolio gives any manufacturer of mailboxes the opportunity to leapfrog the technology of all of its competitors,” observes Alec Schibanoff, vice president of IPOfferings LLC, the patent broker that represents this portfolio. IPOfferings also provides patent valuation and IP consulting services, and has over 100 patents for sale listed at the Patent MarketPlace at its website (www.IPOfferings.com).
Taymar Sales U. and Texas A&M University-Commerce have signed a multiyear agreement for the firm to handle sponsorship and multimedia sales along with outbound ticket sales and operations for Lion Athletics.
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Taymar Sales U. and Texas A&M University-Commerce have signed a multiyear agreement for the firm to handle sponsorship and multimedia sales along with outbound ticket sales and operations for Lion Athletics.
“Championship aspirations require championship resources, and as we explored ways to elevate our sponsorship and multimedia initiatives it became clear that Taymar was the ideal partner for A&M-Commerce,” said A&M-Commerce Director of Athletics Jim Curry. “Mark Dyer and his team bring decades of industry-leading experience, along with a unique partnership framework, personal touch, and growth mindset that align with our institutional profile and mission. This partnership with Taymar will undoubtedly position us to leverage our unique location in DFW and Northeast Texas, maximize opportunities to grow resources, and enhance the A&M-Commerce brand.”
A&M-Commerce is the first school to engage Taymar Sales U. for the combination of sponsorship and multimedia sales since Taymar announced the new sponsorship/multimedia business unit on July 26. Taymar will also handle outbound ticket sales and operations.
“A&M-Commerce is a university on the move academically and athletically and they went out and got the perfect fit in Jim Curry to lead athletics in the step up to the Southland Conference,” said Taymar Founder/CEO Mark Dyer. “We’re appreciative that Jim and his team have placed trust in us and our new business unit.”
Jon Cole, who was recently hired as Taymar corporate vice president for sponsorship and multimedia sales, will hire the director and oversee setting up the program with Lion Athletics.
“From the start, our goal at Taymar Sales U. has been to better serve college athletics departments by providing more solutions and transparency across all areas of revenue generation,” said Taymar President Joe Rickert. “Jim Curry and his forward-thinking team at A&M-Commerce are the perfect match for us as we launch our new business unit in sponsorship and multimedia, led by industry veteran Jon Cole.”
Taymar Sales U. is a North Carolina based college sports marketing company focused on driving new revenue for athletic departments and organizations that own and operate college sporting events. Taymar Sales U. was founded on the belief that organizations want senior-level counsel and more personalized service to help drive new revenue growth. Current clients include University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Georgia Southern University, The Citadel, Robert Morris University, Northern Illinois University, Old Dominion University, University of Connecticut, Samford University, University of Akron, University of North Alabama, Michigan State University, DePaul University, Furman University, Jacksonville State University, Wichita State University, Queen City Soccer Club, North Dakota Athletics, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Texas A&M University-Commerce.
The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.
“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”
ABOUT CYPRESS:
Cypress (www.cypressei.com) is a civil engineering, environmental consulting, planning and landscape design firm that designs sustainable, resilient infrastructure and public places. Cypress partners with local, state and federal government agencies, as well as private industry to plan, engineer and design community-defining projects in the Southeastern United States. Cypress has been on the Inc 5000 list in both 2022 and 2023 and was recognized in 2021 by Engineering News Record for outstanding project design.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
The Consulting Report is pleased to announce the Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Consultants and Leaders of 2023.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Consulting Report is pleased to announce the Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Consultants and Leaders of 2023. Artificial Intelligence, the ability to perform tasks and analyze data at human intelligence levels, is taking many industries by storm. Companies around the globe are rushing to adopt AI with the aim of lowering operational expenses, enhancing productivity, boosting earnings, and elevating customer satisfaction. Nonetheless, there is a large contingent of individuals who do not possess the requisite understanding and skills essential for the successful integration of AI. As a result, there has been a growing demand for the services of AI consultants. Today, more than ever, AI consultants have a vital function in connecting advanced technology with its real-world application. Their specialized knowledge assists companies in navigating the intricacies of AI integration, guaranteeing customized answers that match distinct organizational requirements. Through the analysis of data and business operations, they pinpoint opportunities where AI can optimize effectiveness, enrich customer interactions, and facilitate decision-making.
A former aerospace engineer, Yoni Malchi is a Managing Director in Consulting Services at WWT, where he is focused on AI and Cloud Strategy. With a passion for driving Fortune 500 enterprises to become more data-driven and analytics-focused, Malchi brings more than a decade of combined experience and demonstrated success in leadership and strategy. Another awardee that made this year’s roster is Wim Verleyen, the Associate Director of Data & Analytics at Raytheon Technologies, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company. As a technology leader with over 15 years of experience, Verleyen has a proven track record of advancing data capabilities for descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive services. Furthermore, we would like to honor Lan Guan, who currently leads the Accenture Center for Advanced AI. Guan, who holds more than 10 patents, is one of the sector’s top minds. In addition to being a much sought-after speaker on AI-related topics, she has published many industry white papers and journal articles about the growing impact of AI on corporate transformation.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Consultants and Leaders of 2023.
This year’s awardees include John Collins (FTI Consulting), Paul Henninger (KPMG UK), Lan Guan (Accenture), Jean-Gabriel Prince (KPMG), Wim Verleyen (Raytheon Technologies), among other notable industry leaders. To view the full list, visit https://www.theconsultingreport.com/
About The Consulting Report
The Consulting Report is a comprehensive source for market research and insights, business news, investment activity, and corporate actions related to the consulting sector. Based in New York City, the firm is run by a seasoned team of editors, writers, and media professionals highly knowledgeable on management consulting and the various companies, executives, and investors that make up the sector.
“After fighting tirelessly for a direct allocation of ARPA dollars, we heard directly from residents that they wanted part of this funding to go towards supporting and improving public safety, and this partnership with MCP is a perfect example,” Cantrell said. “The ability to quickly obtain and disseminate information is a crucial tool for fighting crime, and recent advancements in technology have enabled multiple law enforcement agencies to accomplish this effectively. As a world-class police department, it is critical that we equip NOPD with every tool in the toolbox, not only to keep our people safe and protected but to also ensure we sustain our 21st-century police force.”
The planned justice technology upgrades will reduce cumbersome, repetitive data entry and paperwork, freeing professionals to pursue their true missions: public safety and public justice. Practical benefits will include:
Officers will spend less time filing jail paperwork, searching for records, and waiting to testify in court
Sheriff’s deputies will have up-to-the-minute information on the status of charges and required court appearances for individuals in their custody
Legal cases will proceed more quickly with fewer mistakes
Fewer court hearings will be rescheduled, relieving victims and witnesses from repeat trips to the courthouse in pursuit of justice
Transparency and accountability will be established in each of the technological processes
“New Orleans cannot afford the human and financial toll caused by outdated technology in our justice system,” said Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert MontaQo. “Given the herculean task this project presents, it was critical that we identify a partner with a proven track record. We could not have hoped for a better partner than MCP, having completed more than 3,000 projects for more than 1,300 clients since 2009.”
“A modern, connected information system is fundamental to building an effective and efficient justice system for New Orleans,” said Chief Information Officer Kim LaGrue. “Mission Critical Partners brings a wealth of experience building data systems across a wide spectrum of justice agencies, both large and small. We look forward to working together, alongside our criminal justice agencies, to deliver the city’s unprecedented commitment to this transformation.”
“Mission Critical Partners has helped communities large and small across the country optimize their data to improve public safety and justice outcomes,” said John Chiaramonte, MCP’s president of consulting services. “We commend the stakeholders in New Orleans for their collaborative, shared vision of a modernized justice system and their significant commitment to funding that vision.”
MCP is a leading provider of data-integration and security services with extensive experience consulting as an independent agent for local, state, and federal government entities. The firm’s previous experience includes:
Planning and acquisition services to replace the statewide criminal history and biometrics system for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Uniform data standards development and implementation for the Los Angeles County Superior Court
Data-integration planning and implementation for the State of California Administrative Office of the Courts
About Mission Critical Partners (MCP)
Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is a leading provider of data-integration, consulting, network, and cybersecurity solutions specializing in transforming mission-critical communications networks into integrated ecosystems that improve outcomes in the public safety, justice, healthcare, transportation, and utility markets. Our comprehensive experience and vendor-agnostic approach helps us develop modernized solutions for our clients to maximize value and create optimal efficiency while mitigating risk. Additional information and career opportunities are available at www.MissionCriticalPartners.com
With a three-year revenue growth of over 450%, FYC ranked No. 39 in IT Services, No. 116 in California, No. 3 in Sacramento– Roseville– Folsom, CA and No. 791 overall on the Inc. 5000 list. Many leading companies such as Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees.
“We’re thrilled to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the first time among so many leading companies,” said Justin Fortier CEO of FYC Labs. “Our growth is a testament to our dedicated team who always work one step ahead of the curve for our clients. FYC Labs has been an innovative technology partner providing businesses with top-notch solutions for the past decade, and we’re proud to continue to serve this mission.”
Continuing the momentum of business growth, FYC Labs recently acquired SpellBox AI, a versatile AI coding assistant. This tech will be available to all users on the FYC Labs website for a quick and easy solution to coding. In addition to being recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, Fortier was also honored earlier this year by San Diego Business Journal as one of the “40 under 40” next top business leaders.
“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About FYC: For over a decade, FYC Labs has been a leading design and development agency dedicated to empowering businesses. We offer a range of services including engineering expertise, UI/UX web and product design, and strategic guidance. Our team is committed to understanding the unique needs of our clients and consistently delivering exceptional results that surpass expectations. As a nationally recognized and award-winning studio, partnering with FYC Labs is the solution to achieving new levels of success and realizing business goals.
