Kyle Touchstone was in Chatham County for a little more than two years
Reported by bizjournals 2 hours ago.
Chatham County loses economic development president to Texas community
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30 companies hiring like crazy in July, according to Glassdoor
11 of those companies are hiring in Texas.
Reported by SFGate 2 hours ago.
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Planning for a 'worktirement?' Start here
The top three U.S. cities for those looking to work during retirement are Santa Barbara, California, Scottsdale, Arizona and Tyler, Texas, according to a recent SmartAsset survey. The personal finance company looked at nine factors to determine the list: data for effective tax rate; unemployment rate; medical centers; retirement centers; recreation centers; seniors as a percent of overall population; median annual housing costs; median household income for seniors and senior unemployment rate. Santa…
Reported by bizjournals 2 hours ago.
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The Promotion Optimization Institute Names Pam Brown as Chief Commercial Officer
With new CCO Pam Brown, POI builds on its leadership adding industry expertise in ecommerce, analytics, and consumer goods
WYCKOFF, N.J. (PRWEB) July 16, 2018
The Promotion Optimization Institute(POI), the leading resource for trade marketing and merchandising executives, today announced that Pam Brown has joined the leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Brown will create and execute POI membership strategy, research, advisory practices, plus foster improved consumer goods manufacturers and retailer relationships. She will also be responsible for overseeing the global trade association’s thought leadership and best practices advisory services. Brown has served on the POI board since 2011.
“We are thrilled to have Pam join the POI leadership team, and know that her extensive knowledge of CPG and experience with data and technology will greatly benefit POI, our constituents and our industry,” said Michael Kantor, CEO and Founder of POI. “Pam’s expertise and deep personal relationships with many of our members will be extremely valuable to POI as we continue to serve them with our leading practices, and events. Pam is recognized as a visionary and best in class leader by industry peers, as she brings an exemplary combination of vision, strategy and execution to her work. I’ve experienced how Pam has advised solutions providers on how to enhance core capabilities and has partnered with FMCG manufacturers to learn and drive best practices in today’s challenging retail and consumer goods environment.”
Most recently, Brown worked as Director of IT Governance for Del Monte Foods where she led IT Governance and the Project Management Office. While at Del Monte Foods, she also served as the Director of Sales Operations and Director of Trade Promotion Management.
“I’m excited to begin my new role with the POI,” said Brown “This opportunity melds my leadership expertise in consumer goods and retail with my passion for sales, marketing, and advanced analytics in a way that will allow me to push new boundaries in areas such as exploring AI, block chain solutions and other digital technologies, plus leading and driving best practices with the POI ecommerce council. I look forward to working with all POI constituents and members to drive profitable growth for the business and value for the industry. The POI continues to be the definitive venue for CPG collaboration, improving the entire distribution and promotion cycle for the consumer goods industry.”
POI Education Advisory Board Adds New Members
POI has also recently added the following consumer goods and retail experts to its Education Advisory Board: Lisa Malleus, Head of ecommerce Digital Solutions at Mondelēz International, and Lisa Henriksen, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Customer Engagement at Meijer. The new board members will be at the upcoming POI Fall 2018 Retail Execution Summit, September 26-28, 2018 in Morristown, New Jersey and The Collaborative Marketing Summit, November 7-9, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.
About the Promotion Optimization Institute
POI brings together manufacturers, retailers, solution providers, analysts, academics and other industry leaders. Members of the POI share cross-functional best practices in both structured and informal settings. Additionally, members benefit through our industry alliances, the Certified Collaborative Marketer (CCM) curriculum and certification, industry leadership events, and leading research. POI aims to instill a financial and metrics-based discipline not typically found with other trade groups.
The goal of our innovative approach is collaborative promotion optimization. The focus is on the customer/shopper through sales, marketing, and merchandising strategies. POI is based in West Nyack, New York. To learn more about POI, including how to participate in research, how to register to attend or sponsor events, and how to engage with leaders on the CCM, visit http://www.poinstitute.com/ or email mkantor (at) poi (dot) org and pambrown (at) poi (dot) org. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
WYCKOFF, N.J. (PRWEB) July 16, 2018
The Promotion Optimization Institute(POI), the leading resource for trade marketing and merchandising executives, today announced that Pam Brown has joined the leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Brown will create and execute POI membership strategy, research, advisory practices, plus foster improved consumer goods manufacturers and retailer relationships. She will also be responsible for overseeing the global trade association’s thought leadership and best practices advisory services. Brown has served on the POI board since 2011.
“We are thrilled to have Pam join the POI leadership team, and know that her extensive knowledge of CPG and experience with data and technology will greatly benefit POI, our constituents and our industry,” said Michael Kantor, CEO and Founder of POI. “Pam’s expertise and deep personal relationships with many of our members will be extremely valuable to POI as we continue to serve them with our leading practices, and events. Pam is recognized as a visionary and best in class leader by industry peers, as she brings an exemplary combination of vision, strategy and execution to her work. I’ve experienced how Pam has advised solutions providers on how to enhance core capabilities and has partnered with FMCG manufacturers to learn and drive best practices in today’s challenging retail and consumer goods environment.”
Most recently, Brown worked as Director of IT Governance for Del Monte Foods where she led IT Governance and the Project Management Office. While at Del Monte Foods, she also served as the Director of Sales Operations and Director of Trade Promotion Management.
“I’m excited to begin my new role with the POI,” said Brown “This opportunity melds my leadership expertise in consumer goods and retail with my passion for sales, marketing, and advanced analytics in a way that will allow me to push new boundaries in areas such as exploring AI, block chain solutions and other digital technologies, plus leading and driving best practices with the POI ecommerce council. I look forward to working with all POI constituents and members to drive profitable growth for the business and value for the industry. The POI continues to be the definitive venue for CPG collaboration, improving the entire distribution and promotion cycle for the consumer goods industry.”
POI Education Advisory Board Adds New Members
POI has also recently added the following consumer goods and retail experts to its Education Advisory Board: Lisa Malleus, Head of ecommerce Digital Solutions at Mondelēz International, and Lisa Henriksen, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Customer Engagement at Meijer. The new board members will be at the upcoming POI Fall 2018 Retail Execution Summit, September 26-28, 2018 in Morristown, New Jersey and The Collaborative Marketing Summit, November 7-9, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.
About the Promotion Optimization Institute
POI brings together manufacturers, retailers, solution providers, analysts, academics and other industry leaders. Members of the POI share cross-functional best practices in both structured and informal settings. Additionally, members benefit through our industry alliances, the Certified Collaborative Marketer (CCM) curriculum and certification, industry leadership events, and leading research. POI aims to instill a financial and metrics-based discipline not typically found with other trade groups.
The goal of our innovative approach is collaborative promotion optimization. The focus is on the customer/shopper through sales, marketing, and merchandising strategies. POI is based in West Nyack, New York. To learn more about POI, including how to participate in research, how to register to attend or sponsor events, and how to engage with leaders on the CCM, visit http://www.poinstitute.com/ or email mkantor (at) poi (dot) org and pambrown (at) poi (dot) org. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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Leading Content Planning Platform DivvyHQ Launches New Calendar Interface
‘World’s best content calendar’ just got even better with addition of new features and filters
(PRWEB) July 16, 2018
DivvyHQ, the content marketing industry’s leading planning and production platform for high-volume teams, has rolled out a new 3.0 Calendar Interface with all-new features and filters. The interface is designed to streamline production tasks and simplify the user experience with customized, savable master filters and new dropdown features to optimize screen “real estate.”
“There are a ton of new features and improvements packed into this new interface,” said DivvyHQ Co-Founder Brody Dorland. “We’ve kept all the filters and functions that DivvyHQ fans know and love and built upon those to help users easily manage the chaos of their busy content schedules.”
Check out DivvyHQ’s 3.0 Calendar Interface Video
“At DivvyHQ, we are always working to simplify the content marketing process,” said DivvyHQ Co-founder, Brock Stechman. “This new DivvyHQ 3.0 Calendar Interface is designed to improve workflow for users who are often trying to juggle production tasks for 20 to 30 pieces of content at a time across multiple deadlines, departments, contributors and channels.”
New features in the 3.0 Calendar Interface include:· Customizable, savable Master Calendar Filters to keep track of all campaigns and deadlines
· Filtered view to display all current campaigns and content deadlines by calendar (web, email, social)
· Orange Highlights identify active filters and campaigns
· Expand-and-Collapse Function for long-running campaigns to optimize screen real estate
· Slide-In Sidebars offer preview of content items, tasks or campaigns
· New Ideas/Planned Content area (formerly Parking Lot) allows for drag-and-drop of future unscheduled content items
"DivvyHQ’s new updated calendar view and functions brings a fresh new look and experience to the workflow process,” said Sam Craft, digital media specialist for Texas A&M’s Health Science Center. “I’ve been working in DivvyHQ going on three years now and am very pleased with the updates the platform has made in that time. I know it will only continue to get better as it grows.”
About DivvyHQ:
DivvyHQ, makes it incredibly easy for global marketing and content teams to get organized, plan, produce and publish high-quality content more efficiently. DivvyHQ has been used in over 90 countries, and global marketing teams at brands like Lowe’s, Red Bull, Ben & Jerry’s, Virgin Mobile, Hewlett Packard, Olive Garden, Mercedes-Benz, Pfizer, Samsung, National Geographic, and Aflac have used DivvyHQ to improve their content marketing efforts. For more information, contact DivvyHQ at contact@divvyhq.com.
For more information or to schedule an interview:
Krista Klaus | 913-284-5752 | kristamartinklaus(at)gmail.com Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
(PRWEB) July 16, 2018
DivvyHQ, the content marketing industry’s leading planning and production platform for high-volume teams, has rolled out a new 3.0 Calendar Interface with all-new features and filters. The interface is designed to streamline production tasks and simplify the user experience with customized, savable master filters and new dropdown features to optimize screen “real estate.”
“There are a ton of new features and improvements packed into this new interface,” said DivvyHQ Co-Founder Brody Dorland. “We’ve kept all the filters and functions that DivvyHQ fans know and love and built upon those to help users easily manage the chaos of their busy content schedules.”
Check out DivvyHQ’s 3.0 Calendar Interface Video
“At DivvyHQ, we are always working to simplify the content marketing process,” said DivvyHQ Co-founder, Brock Stechman. “This new DivvyHQ 3.0 Calendar Interface is designed to improve workflow for users who are often trying to juggle production tasks for 20 to 30 pieces of content at a time across multiple deadlines, departments, contributors and channels.”
New features in the 3.0 Calendar Interface include:· Customizable, savable Master Calendar Filters to keep track of all campaigns and deadlines
· Filtered view to display all current campaigns and content deadlines by calendar (web, email, social)
· Orange Highlights identify active filters and campaigns
· Expand-and-Collapse Function for long-running campaigns to optimize screen real estate
· Slide-In Sidebars offer preview of content items, tasks or campaigns
· New Ideas/Planned Content area (formerly Parking Lot) allows for drag-and-drop of future unscheduled content items
"DivvyHQ’s new updated calendar view and functions brings a fresh new look and experience to the workflow process,” said Sam Craft, digital media specialist for Texas A&M’s Health Science Center. “I’ve been working in DivvyHQ going on three years now and am very pleased with the updates the platform has made in that time. I know it will only continue to get better as it grows.”
About DivvyHQ:
DivvyHQ, makes it incredibly easy for global marketing and content teams to get organized, plan, produce and publish high-quality content more efficiently. DivvyHQ has been used in over 90 countries, and global marketing teams at brands like Lowe’s, Red Bull, Ben & Jerry’s, Virgin Mobile, Hewlett Packard, Olive Garden, Mercedes-Benz, Pfizer, Samsung, National Geographic, and Aflac have used DivvyHQ to improve their content marketing efforts. For more information, contact DivvyHQ at contact@divvyhq.com.
For more information or to schedule an interview:
Krista Klaus | 913-284-5752 | kristamartinklaus(at)gmail.com Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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Experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Maria T. Reyes, MD, Joins Advanced Women’s Healthcare
Dr. Maria Reyes, OB/GYN, returns to Dallas to practice at Advanced Women's Healthcare on the Medical City Dallas campus.
DALLAS (PRWEB) July 16, 2018
Advanced Women’s Healthcare is pleased to announce that Maria T. Reyes, MD has joined the Advanced Women’s Healthcare team of physicians. Dr. Michelle Heintges, Partner and Owner of Advanced Women’s Healthcare says, “We are thrilled to have Dr. Reyes join our practice! I’ve known her for years and she is an exceptional physician whose been providing excellent care to women in our community for years. My partners and I have been looking to add a top-notch physician to our group, so the stars aligned when I found out she was looking to move her practice back to Dallas. Her medical approach and vision aligns with ours at AWH and we are beyond excited to bring her on board.”
Dr. Reyes attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where she earned an undergraduate degree in psychology. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts and returned to Dallas to complete her residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. During her residency at Parkland, Dr. Reyes trained with the other physicians at Advanced Women’s Healthcare and looks forward to working with this amazing team again at Medical City Dallas Women's Hospital.
Dr. Reyes has practiced in the Dallas area since 2004 and previously practiced at Comprehensive OB/GYN in McKinney, Texas. Her clinical interests include preventive care, general and high-risk obstetrics, family planning/contraception, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. In addition, she likes helping women through the challenges of menopause and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Reyes is proficient at minimally invasive surgery, including the use of the da Vinci robot and offers in office procedures such as Essure and endometrial ablations.
Board certified and fluent in Spanish, Dr. Reyes is a member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Society. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Grateful for the time she spends with her patients, Dr. Reyes said, “It is such an honor to partner with women and be part of their pregnancy and their lives, often delivering two or three babies together. Honestly, I see my patients as a close friend or relative.”
Dr. Maria T. Reyes is accepting new patients and looks forward to her continued partnership with patients to work towards healthy lives and healthy families.
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About Advanced Women’s Healthcare
Advanced Women’s Healthcare is a Dallas all-female Obstetrics & Gynecology practice dedicated to providing compassionate and quality healthcare to its patients. Services include low and high-risk pregnancy care, minimally invasive and major surgery, fertility and infertility concerns, incontinence management, and comprehensive gynecological care. Their team of trusted doctors and nurses provide outstanding healthcare and extensive patient resources, all in a state-of-the-art facility. Follow us on Facebook. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
DALLAS (PRWEB) July 16, 2018
Advanced Women’s Healthcare is pleased to announce that Maria T. Reyes, MD has joined the Advanced Women’s Healthcare team of physicians. Dr. Michelle Heintges, Partner and Owner of Advanced Women’s Healthcare says, “We are thrilled to have Dr. Reyes join our practice! I’ve known her for years and she is an exceptional physician whose been providing excellent care to women in our community for years. My partners and I have been looking to add a top-notch physician to our group, so the stars aligned when I found out she was looking to move her practice back to Dallas. Her medical approach and vision aligns with ours at AWH and we are beyond excited to bring her on board.”
Dr. Reyes attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where she earned an undergraduate degree in psychology. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts and returned to Dallas to complete her residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. During her residency at Parkland, Dr. Reyes trained with the other physicians at Advanced Women’s Healthcare and looks forward to working with this amazing team again at Medical City Dallas Women's Hospital.
Dr. Reyes has practiced in the Dallas area since 2004 and previously practiced at Comprehensive OB/GYN in McKinney, Texas. Her clinical interests include preventive care, general and high-risk obstetrics, family planning/contraception, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. In addition, she likes helping women through the challenges of menopause and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Reyes is proficient at minimally invasive surgery, including the use of the da Vinci robot and offers in office procedures such as Essure and endometrial ablations.
Board certified and fluent in Spanish, Dr. Reyes is a member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Society. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Grateful for the time she spends with her patients, Dr. Reyes said, “It is such an honor to partner with women and be part of their pregnancy and their lives, often delivering two or three babies together. Honestly, I see my patients as a close friend or relative.”
Dr. Maria T. Reyes is accepting new patients and looks forward to her continued partnership with patients to work towards healthy lives and healthy families.
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About Advanced Women’s Healthcare
Advanced Women’s Healthcare is a Dallas all-female Obstetrics & Gynecology practice dedicated to providing compassionate and quality healthcare to its patients. Services include low and high-risk pregnancy care, minimally invasive and major surgery, fertility and infertility concerns, incontinence management, and comprehensive gynecological care. Their team of trusted doctors and nurses provide outstanding healthcare and extensive patient resources, all in a state-of-the-art facility. Follow us on Facebook. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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Costilla County’s mix of long-time residents, Texas transplants and off-gridders come together to recover from Spring Creek fire
In Costilla County, a mix of long-time locals, Texas vacationers and off-the-grid newcomers will work to rebuild after Spring Creek Fire.
Reported by Denver Post 24 minutes ago.
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Oil traders face losses as WTI-Brent spread hits 3-year high
An increase in US oil production has top traders counting losses, as the price discount of West Texas Intermediate crude to B -More-
Reported by SmartBrief 37 minutes ago.
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Texas Regulator Issues Cease-and-Desist Order To Three Crypto Firms
The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) issued an emergency cease-and-desist order against the promoters of three crypto-mining investment companies. The Utah-based companies are controlled by Lehi, Utah-based Darren Olayan. The order alleges widespread violations of the Texas Securities Act by all the entities and individuals.
Reported by RTTNews 28 minutes ago.
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Tekashi69 Surrenders in Texas and Posts Bail
Tekashi69 is a free man -- for now -- after posting bail. 69 was behind bars in New York after NYPD hooked him up over a misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly roughing up a kid in Harris County, Texas. He was taken to Rikers where he was awaiting…
Reported by TMZ.com 19 minutes ago.
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WATCH: Best of Texas Tech Red Raiders at Big 12 Media Days
WATCH: Best of Texas Tech Red Raiders at Big 12 Media Days
Reported by FOX Sports 2 hours ago.
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Snoring in Waco, TX Relieved by Drs. Donna Miller and Michelle Hinds Using Custom Sleep Apnea Treatment
As education-focused dentists, Drs. Donna G. Miller and Michelle Hinds urge those who experience daytime fatigue, trouble sleeping and loud snoring in Waco, TX, to find out if the underlying cause could be a medical condition called obstructive sleep apnea. They now welcome new patients for custom sleep apnea treatment, with or without a referral.
WACO, Texas (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
Creekwood Dental Arts dentists, Drs. Donna G. Miller and Michelle Hinds, encourage those with obstructive sleep apnea to receive a consultation at their practice for custom treatment options. This team encourages those experiencing excessive fatigue during the day, loud breathing and snoring in Waco, TX to learn more about sleep apnea and find out if it’s time to consider anti-snoring treatment.
The National Sleep Foundation estimates that no fewer than 18 million Americans have some level of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked while sleeping causing breathing to temporarily stop. Aside from the most common sign of the condition, loud and excessive snoring, other symptoms include headaches upon waking, constant fatigue despite sleeping, a scratchy throat, memory loss during the daytime and waking suddenly with the sensation of choking. Without intervention, sleep apnea rarely goes away on its own. It may worsen over time, leading to more troubling concerns such as depression, weight gain and falling asleep at inappropriate and dangerous times.
Working with each patient’s primary care or sleep physicians, Drs. Miller and Hinds are experienced in helping those diagnosed with sleep apnea. They can help ease their patients’ sleep apnea related condition starting by reducing their bouts of snoring in Waco, TX. This can be done by a variety of measures, including modifications in behavior as well as custom-created dental appliances worn at night to keep the airways open.
Headaches, daytime fatigue and snoring in Waco, TX may be solved using sleep apnea solutions. Drs. Miller and Hinds welcome new patients for custom anti-snoring and sleep apnea treatment at Creekwood Dental Arts. Those interested in making an appointment can call 254-870-9026 or visit CreekwoodDentalArts.com to learn more.
About the Practice
Creekwood Dental Arts is a general dental practice offering personalized dental care to patients in Waco, TX. Drs. Donna G. Miller and Michelle Hinds provide an array of services with state of the art technology. Dr. Miller was honored to receive The Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the highest and most respected award in general dentistry. To learn more about Drs. Miller and Hinds or the services they offer, please visit their website at CreekwoodDentalArts.com or call 254-870-9026 to schedule an appointment. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
WACO, Texas (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
Creekwood Dental Arts dentists, Drs. Donna G. Miller and Michelle Hinds, encourage those with obstructive sleep apnea to receive a consultation at their practice for custom treatment options. This team encourages those experiencing excessive fatigue during the day, loud breathing and snoring in Waco, TX to learn more about sleep apnea and find out if it’s time to consider anti-snoring treatment.
The National Sleep Foundation estimates that no fewer than 18 million Americans have some level of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked while sleeping causing breathing to temporarily stop. Aside from the most common sign of the condition, loud and excessive snoring, other symptoms include headaches upon waking, constant fatigue despite sleeping, a scratchy throat, memory loss during the daytime and waking suddenly with the sensation of choking. Without intervention, sleep apnea rarely goes away on its own. It may worsen over time, leading to more troubling concerns such as depression, weight gain and falling asleep at inappropriate and dangerous times.
Working with each patient’s primary care or sleep physicians, Drs. Miller and Hinds are experienced in helping those diagnosed with sleep apnea. They can help ease their patients’ sleep apnea related condition starting by reducing their bouts of snoring in Waco, TX. This can be done by a variety of measures, including modifications in behavior as well as custom-created dental appliances worn at night to keep the airways open.
Headaches, daytime fatigue and snoring in Waco, TX may be solved using sleep apnea solutions. Drs. Miller and Hinds welcome new patients for custom anti-snoring and sleep apnea treatment at Creekwood Dental Arts. Those interested in making an appointment can call 254-870-9026 or visit CreekwoodDentalArts.com to learn more.
About the Practice
Creekwood Dental Arts is a general dental practice offering personalized dental care to patients in Waco, TX. Drs. Donna G. Miller and Michelle Hinds provide an array of services with state of the art technology. Dr. Miller was honored to receive The Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the highest and most respected award in general dentistry. To learn more about Drs. Miller and Hinds or the services they offer, please visit their website at CreekwoodDentalArts.com or call 254-870-9026 to schedule an appointment. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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LightEdge Announces Acquisition Of Compliant Cloud Provider OnRamp
LightEdge Acquires Austin, Texas-based Compliant Cloud and Colocation Company
DES MOINES, Iowa (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
LightEdge expands its geographical reach and redundancy and invests further into the company’s world-class compliant cloud solutions as it acquires Austin, Texas-based OnRamp.
“LightEdge is thrilled to announce the expansion of our secure and compliant hosting and colocation services through the acquisition of OnRamp. This combining of forces elevates the strategic vision we have been successfully executing for the past decade. OnRamp brings a tremendous group of skilled experts, HITRUST-certified data center facilities, and a proficiency in delivering leading compliance and security solutions that make them a natural fit with LightEdge,” said Jim Masterson, Chief Executive Officer at LightEdge.
With the emergence of the IT cloud paradigm, many mid-sized enterprises are trying to get out of the hardware business. They are seeking trusted partners that specialize in providing compliant infrastructure to meet increasing audit standards, enhance data security, and minimize business risk or downtime. This acquisition presents the perfect opportunity for LightEdge to expand and serve this national demand.
“LightEdge is an extremely innovative and forward-thinking organization. I am confident they have the drive, ingenuity, and financial support to continue to propel the combined company into the forefront of the nation’s top hosting and compliant cloud providers,” said Lucas Braun, Chief Executive Officer for OnRamp. “Our two cultures could not be a better fit, which was very important to us in making this decision.”
LightEdge and OnRamp both bring over 20 years of experience to the industry. They have built deep expertise in achieving the world’s top compliance and security standards for their operations and their customers by hosting complex workloads for highly-regulated sectors like healthcare, financial services, education, and manufacturing. DH Capital, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor for OnRamp.
LightEdge currently owns four colocation facilities: two purpose-built data centers outside of Des Moines, Iowa, one facility within the underground mines of SubTropolis Technology Center in Kansas City, MO, and another recently opened data center in Omaha, Nebraska. Through this acquisition, LightEdge will now be able to expand their geographically-dispersed data center reach into Austin, Texas and Raleigh, North Carolina. This acquisition also puts LightEdge on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid, in addition to their presence on the Eastern grid. This dual-coverage and increased reliability will offer more value and flexibility for LightEdge customers.
About LightEdge
With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services to provide leading flexibility, security, and control. Their solutions include premier colocation across four purpose-built data centers, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Their owned and operated facilities, integrated disaster recovery solutions, and premium cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center model. LightEdge’s strong financial backing of the Anschutz Group empowers them to invest heavily in their markets. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for maintaining ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.
For more information, visit http://www.lightedge.com.
About OnRamp
Founded in 1994 as an ISP, OnRamp opened its first data center in 2003 and transitioned into the private cloud space. In 2010, OnRamp strategically pivoted into the high security hosting space and expanded its data center reach into Raleigh and an additional ground-up build of a second Austin facility. Today, OnRamp is a HITRUST-certified data center services company that serves organizations in high-regulated industries and helps them overcome the complexities of data security and regulatory compliance. OnRamp’s solutions help organizations in healthcare, financial services and education services meet compliance standards including HIPAA, PCI, SOX, FISMA and FERPA. Their breadth of hybrid computing and managed services ensures they can provide custom solutions from colocation to cloud.
For more information, visit http://www.onr.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
DES MOINES, Iowa (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
LightEdge expands its geographical reach and redundancy and invests further into the company’s world-class compliant cloud solutions as it acquires Austin, Texas-based OnRamp.
“LightEdge is thrilled to announce the expansion of our secure and compliant hosting and colocation services through the acquisition of OnRamp. This combining of forces elevates the strategic vision we have been successfully executing for the past decade. OnRamp brings a tremendous group of skilled experts, HITRUST-certified data center facilities, and a proficiency in delivering leading compliance and security solutions that make them a natural fit with LightEdge,” said Jim Masterson, Chief Executive Officer at LightEdge.
With the emergence of the IT cloud paradigm, many mid-sized enterprises are trying to get out of the hardware business. They are seeking trusted partners that specialize in providing compliant infrastructure to meet increasing audit standards, enhance data security, and minimize business risk or downtime. This acquisition presents the perfect opportunity for LightEdge to expand and serve this national demand.
“LightEdge is an extremely innovative and forward-thinking organization. I am confident they have the drive, ingenuity, and financial support to continue to propel the combined company into the forefront of the nation’s top hosting and compliant cloud providers,” said Lucas Braun, Chief Executive Officer for OnRamp. “Our two cultures could not be a better fit, which was very important to us in making this decision.”
LightEdge and OnRamp both bring over 20 years of experience to the industry. They have built deep expertise in achieving the world’s top compliance and security standards for their operations and their customers by hosting complex workloads for highly-regulated sectors like healthcare, financial services, education, and manufacturing. DH Capital, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor for OnRamp.
LightEdge currently owns four colocation facilities: two purpose-built data centers outside of Des Moines, Iowa, one facility within the underground mines of SubTropolis Technology Center in Kansas City, MO, and another recently opened data center in Omaha, Nebraska. Through this acquisition, LightEdge will now be able to expand their geographically-dispersed data center reach into Austin, Texas and Raleigh, North Carolina. This acquisition also puts LightEdge on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid, in addition to their presence on the Eastern grid. This dual-coverage and increased reliability will offer more value and flexibility for LightEdge customers.
About LightEdge
With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services to provide leading flexibility, security, and control. Their solutions include premier colocation across four purpose-built data centers, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Their owned and operated facilities, integrated disaster recovery solutions, and premium cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center model. LightEdge’s strong financial backing of the Anschutz Group empowers them to invest heavily in their markets. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for maintaining ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.
For more information, visit http://www.lightedge.com.
About OnRamp
Founded in 1994 as an ISP, OnRamp opened its first data center in 2003 and transitioned into the private cloud space. In 2010, OnRamp strategically pivoted into the high security hosting space and expanded its data center reach into Raleigh and an additional ground-up build of a second Austin facility. Today, OnRamp is a HITRUST-certified data center services company that serves organizations in high-regulated industries and helps them overcome the complexities of data security and regulatory compliance. OnRamp’s solutions help organizations in healthcare, financial services and education services meet compliance standards including HIPAA, PCI, SOX, FISMA and FERPA. Their breadth of hybrid computing and managed services ensures they can provide custom solutions from colocation to cloud.
For more information, visit http://www.onr.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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MI’s Adds Black SuperCapSR Color Technology to Homemaker3 & EC190 Sliding Glass Door Product Lines
MI Windows and Doors’ HomeMaker3 and EnergyCore (EC) 190 sliding glass door product lines are now available with the company’s black SuperCapSR co-extrusion exterior color technology.
GRATZ, Pa. (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
MI Windows and Doors’ HomeMaker3 and EnergyCore (EC) 190 sliding glass door product lines are now available with the company’s black SuperCapSR co-extrusion exterior color technology. Previously only available in silver and bronze, SuperCapSR is a scratch-resistant, molecularly-fused color layer that reflects up to 76 percent of infrared light, helping to prevent heat build-up and frame distortion caused by high outdoor temperatures and extreme sun and UV exposure.
“MI is dedicated to staying on-trend with the latest styles and product options,” said Josh Williard, MI’s director of products. “Dark-colored windows and doors are rapidly growing in popularity due to the stark contrast they provide to light-colored siding materials. This is most apparent in the growing ‘Modern Farmhouse’ trend, where white siding is paired with black, bronze, or other dark-colored windows.”
The black SuperCapSR is now offered in nearly the entire HomeMaker3 Series of window and sliding door products, which are ideal for renovation-and-replacement projects as well as newly built homes. It will also be available with MI’s series of EC190 two-, three-, and four-track sliding door configurations.
For more information on MI’s HomeMaker3 and EC190 sliding glass door product lines newly-enhanced with the black SuperCapSR color technology, please visit http://www.miwindows.com
About MI Windows and Doors:
Founded in 1947, MI Windows and Doors is one of the nation's largest suppliers of energy-efficient vinyl and aluminum windows and sliding glass doors. With plants in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Arizona, MI offers a broad spectrum of windows and doors backed by exemplary customer service. The company's commitment to safety, quality, and service are exemplified by the people that represent it nationwide. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
GRATZ, Pa. (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
MI Windows and Doors’ HomeMaker3 and EnergyCore (EC) 190 sliding glass door product lines are now available with the company’s black SuperCapSR co-extrusion exterior color technology. Previously only available in silver and bronze, SuperCapSR is a scratch-resistant, molecularly-fused color layer that reflects up to 76 percent of infrared light, helping to prevent heat build-up and frame distortion caused by high outdoor temperatures and extreme sun and UV exposure.
“MI is dedicated to staying on-trend with the latest styles and product options,” said Josh Williard, MI’s director of products. “Dark-colored windows and doors are rapidly growing in popularity due to the stark contrast they provide to light-colored siding materials. This is most apparent in the growing ‘Modern Farmhouse’ trend, where white siding is paired with black, bronze, or other dark-colored windows.”
The black SuperCapSR is now offered in nearly the entire HomeMaker3 Series of window and sliding door products, which are ideal for renovation-and-replacement projects as well as newly built homes. It will also be available with MI’s series of EC190 two-, three-, and four-track sliding door configurations.
For more information on MI’s HomeMaker3 and EC190 sliding glass door product lines newly-enhanced with the black SuperCapSR color technology, please visit http://www.miwindows.com
About MI Windows and Doors:
Founded in 1947, MI Windows and Doors is one of the nation's largest suppliers of energy-efficient vinyl and aluminum windows and sliding glass doors. With plants in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Arizona, MI offers a broad spectrum of windows and doors backed by exemplary customer service. The company's commitment to safety, quality, and service are exemplified by the people that represent it nationwide. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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LPA Continues Dallas Expansion; Sets Sight on New Market Sectors
Integrated Design Firm Moves into New Office in West End Historic District
DALLAS (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
LPA Inc. has moved into a new location in downtown Dallas’ popular West End Historic District, as the firm continues to grow its local team of architects, interior designers, landscape architects and engineers.
LPA expects to double its staff in Dallas within the next year, as its expands its services in education and workplace design. The design studio is currently working on projects with Carroll Independent School District and real estate services firm Berkadia on its local office design.
The Dallas office is led by Craig Drone and Gary Blanton, who have a combined 50 years of experience in Texas, primarily working on developing innovative schools and education environments.
“We have enjoyed a great deal of success in Dallas so far and we believe there are real opportunities as the region continues to grow,” says Drone, Principal and Studio Director of LPA Dallas. “I have lived and worked in Dallas for nearly 20 years and I look forward to continuing our contribution to the fabric of the region.”
LPA opened its Dallas location in April 2017 and has since established itself as one of the fastest-growing companies in the region. The team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the Dallas marketplace with an emphasis on creative collaboration, environmental intelligence and research-driven design.
For its new office, LPA transformed a portion of the existing Landmark Center building on North Lamar Street into a creative workspace for its Dallas team. The repurposed 7,000-square-foot office features 14-foot-tall ceilings, a resource library and flexible spaces for designers to collaborate and communicate.
“We wanted to maintain the integrity and character of the existing building to honor the historic urban region,” Drone says.
LPA has developed one of the largest portfolios of LEED-certified buildings in the country.
“Sustainable designs are becoming more and more important in the Dallas market,” says Gary Blanton, Principal in the Dallas office. “It’s not about the plaque on the wall; it’s about a design that reduces the long-term operational costs and the footprint of the built environment.”
A private grand opening event for the new office is scheduled for Thursday, July 19, 2018.
About LPA
A pioneer in sustainable design, LPA provides services in architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture and planning. With more than 400 employees across offices in California and Texas, LPA delivers integrated design solutions for K-12 schools and higher education facilities, civic, recreational, workplace and healthcare developments to enhance the human experience. As one of the country’s only design firms with a dedicated research team, LPA draws on rigorous data and analysis to create environments that improve people’s lives. For more information, visit http://www.lpadesignstudios.com. Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
DALLAS (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
LPA Inc. has moved into a new location in downtown Dallas’ popular West End Historic District, as the firm continues to grow its local team of architects, interior designers, landscape architects and engineers.
LPA expects to double its staff in Dallas within the next year, as its expands its services in education and workplace design. The design studio is currently working on projects with Carroll Independent School District and real estate services firm Berkadia on its local office design.
The Dallas office is led by Craig Drone and Gary Blanton, who have a combined 50 years of experience in Texas, primarily working on developing innovative schools and education environments.
“We have enjoyed a great deal of success in Dallas so far and we believe there are real opportunities as the region continues to grow,” says Drone, Principal and Studio Director of LPA Dallas. “I have lived and worked in Dallas for nearly 20 years and I look forward to continuing our contribution to the fabric of the region.”
LPA opened its Dallas location in April 2017 and has since established itself as one of the fastest-growing companies in the region. The team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the Dallas marketplace with an emphasis on creative collaboration, environmental intelligence and research-driven design.
For its new office, LPA transformed a portion of the existing Landmark Center building on North Lamar Street into a creative workspace for its Dallas team. The repurposed 7,000-square-foot office features 14-foot-tall ceilings, a resource library and flexible spaces for designers to collaborate and communicate.
“We wanted to maintain the integrity and character of the existing building to honor the historic urban region,” Drone says.
LPA has developed one of the largest portfolios of LEED-certified buildings in the country.
“Sustainable designs are becoming more and more important in the Dallas market,” says Gary Blanton, Principal in the Dallas office. “It’s not about the plaque on the wall; it’s about a design that reduces the long-term operational costs and the footprint of the built environment.”
A private grand opening event for the new office is scheduled for Thursday, July 19, 2018.
About LPA
A pioneer in sustainable design, LPA provides services in architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture and planning. With more than 400 employees across offices in California and Texas, LPA delivers integrated design solutions for K-12 schools and higher education facilities, civic, recreational, workplace and healthcare developments to enhance the human experience. As one of the country’s only design firms with a dedicated research team, LPA draws on rigorous data and analysis to create environments that improve people’s lives. For more information, visit http://www.lpadesignstudios.com. Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
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Award-winning Cosmetic Surgery Provider, Houston’s Dr. Paul Vitenas, Has Been Named As a Texas Super Doctor® by Texas Monthly Magazine
Dr. Paul Vitenas was recently honored for his hard work and patient-centered practice with the title of Texas Super Doctor. The award is designed to recognize those physicians who have gone above and beyond to provide outstanding care and consistent results to patients within their Texas practice.
HOUSTON (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery founder, Paul Vitenas, MD, FACS, is pleased to announce that he has been named a Texas Super Doctor®. The coveted list of Super Doctors is much-anticipated by both physicians and consumers, with less than 5% of the state’s doctors making the cut. This is Dr. Vitenas’ sixth year to receive the title of Texas Super Doctor.
Texas Super Doctors is a one-of-a-kind award, designed to benefit patients from across the state. This selection of outstanding doctors represents more than 40 distinct medical specialties, including oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology and plastic surgery. Each nominee is committed to providing the highest level of care in a safe environment. Over their distinguished careers, each of the Texas Super Doctors have earned a high level of respect from both their peers and patients.
The title of Texas Super Doctors is a coveted honor. To be considered a Super Doctor, physicians must first undergo a rigorous nomination process, followed by an in-depth independent research report and a Blue Ribbon Panel review. Candidates are evaluated on various indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, including years of experience, hospital appointments, board certifications, academic achievements, publications and leadership positions. Each doctor’s credentials are carefully scrutinized by the national research division of MSP Communications in Minneapolis.
As one of the state’s most sought after cosmetic surgeons, it is no surprise that 2018 marks Dr. Vitenas’ sixth year as a Texas Super Doctor. Providing a wide variety of cosmetic procedures to patients of all ages, genders and ethnicities, Dr. Vitenas is committed to bringing out each individual’s inner beauty through the fine art of cosmetic surgery. Throughout his 30-year long career, Dr. Vitenas has developed game-changing, rejuvenating treatments for the face and body, including breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, Brazilian Butt Lift and Mommy Makeover techniques. Dr. Vitenas frequently shares his knowledge and skill by presenting at cosmetic surgery symposiums around the world.
Understanding the importance of a talented, caring aesthetic team, Dr. Vitenas has been able to create an environment where each patient feels comfortable and well-taken care of. He explains, “By creating a safe, welcoming space, (we can) ensure that everyone coming into Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery will feel relaxed and comfortable in their decision to seek out aesthetic enhancements,”. Dr. Vitenas continues, “The unique ability to consistently deliver optimal results requires a rigorous combination of meticulous training and decades of hands-on experience, as well as an innate artistic eye, giving distinctive skill in creating natural-looking physical proportion and contours,”.
The 2018 list of Texas Super Doctor honorees will be presented in the December issue of TEXAS MONTHLY magazine, marking the 15th year of the award. For additional information on the Texas Super Doctors, or to view the full list of honorees, go to the Super Doctor site.
ABOUT VITENAS COSMETIC SURGERY
Founded in 1991, Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery has become one of Houston’s most recognizable and trusted cosmetic surgery providers. To further address the need for innovative, noninvasive techniques for men and women, Dr. Vitenas opened Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique in 2014. Located adjacent to Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique offers rejuvenating treatments designed for those not yet ready for surgery, or are looking to further extend the results of an invasive procedure.
If you would like to know more about Dr. Vitenas and the range of procedures available at Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery or Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique, contact the office at 281.484.0088. Consultations with Dr. Vitenas are always complimentary. To make the process easier for our out-of-town clients, online consultations are also available. Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
HOUSTON (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery founder, Paul Vitenas, MD, FACS, is pleased to announce that he has been named a Texas Super Doctor®. The coveted list of Super Doctors is much-anticipated by both physicians and consumers, with less than 5% of the state’s doctors making the cut. This is Dr. Vitenas’ sixth year to receive the title of Texas Super Doctor.
Texas Super Doctors is a one-of-a-kind award, designed to benefit patients from across the state. This selection of outstanding doctors represents more than 40 distinct medical specialties, including oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology and plastic surgery. Each nominee is committed to providing the highest level of care in a safe environment. Over their distinguished careers, each of the Texas Super Doctors have earned a high level of respect from both their peers and patients.
The title of Texas Super Doctors is a coveted honor. To be considered a Super Doctor, physicians must first undergo a rigorous nomination process, followed by an in-depth independent research report and a Blue Ribbon Panel review. Candidates are evaluated on various indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, including years of experience, hospital appointments, board certifications, academic achievements, publications and leadership positions. Each doctor’s credentials are carefully scrutinized by the national research division of MSP Communications in Minneapolis.
As one of the state’s most sought after cosmetic surgeons, it is no surprise that 2018 marks Dr. Vitenas’ sixth year as a Texas Super Doctor. Providing a wide variety of cosmetic procedures to patients of all ages, genders and ethnicities, Dr. Vitenas is committed to bringing out each individual’s inner beauty through the fine art of cosmetic surgery. Throughout his 30-year long career, Dr. Vitenas has developed game-changing, rejuvenating treatments for the face and body, including breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, Brazilian Butt Lift and Mommy Makeover techniques. Dr. Vitenas frequently shares his knowledge and skill by presenting at cosmetic surgery symposiums around the world.
Understanding the importance of a talented, caring aesthetic team, Dr. Vitenas has been able to create an environment where each patient feels comfortable and well-taken care of. He explains, “By creating a safe, welcoming space, (we can) ensure that everyone coming into Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery will feel relaxed and comfortable in their decision to seek out aesthetic enhancements,”. Dr. Vitenas continues, “The unique ability to consistently deliver optimal results requires a rigorous combination of meticulous training and decades of hands-on experience, as well as an innate artistic eye, giving distinctive skill in creating natural-looking physical proportion and contours,”.
The 2018 list of Texas Super Doctor honorees will be presented in the December issue of TEXAS MONTHLY magazine, marking the 15th year of the award. For additional information on the Texas Super Doctors, or to view the full list of honorees, go to the Super Doctor site.
ABOUT VITENAS COSMETIC SURGERY
Founded in 1991, Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery has become one of Houston’s most recognizable and trusted cosmetic surgery providers. To further address the need for innovative, noninvasive techniques for men and women, Dr. Vitenas opened Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique in 2014. Located adjacent to Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique offers rejuvenating treatments designed for those not yet ready for surgery, or are looking to further extend the results of an invasive procedure.
If you would like to know more about Dr. Vitenas and the range of procedures available at Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery or Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique, contact the office at 281.484.0088. Consultations with Dr. Vitenas are always complimentary. To make the process easier for our out-of-town clients, online consultations are also available. Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
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Harmony Technology Services Welcomes Joshua Shelman as Business Development Manager
The growing IT consulting firm’s newest hire will spearhead expansion efforts
KERENS, Texas and RESTON, Va. (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
Harmony Technology Services has named Joshua Shelman its business development manager. Shelman will continue to develop Harmony’s relationships in Texas as well as its federal, non-intel-related business. He will be a member of the executive council, playing a key role in expanding the company’s opportunities.
Shelman will also be taking over a business operations role, allowing Harmony CEO Darcel Shelman to turn her primary focus to operating Harmony’s parent company, Clear Creek Group. An information technology consulting holding company, Clear Creek acquired Virginia-based DataSync Technologies in April, joining Harmony to create one of the nation’s leading technology solutions and security IT providers.
“Josh has proven himself in operations management and leadership, and we are confident his experience and drive will be the key to rapidly expanding Harmony’s business opportunities,” said Executive Vice President Tom Shelman. “Darcel and I are proud of the work he does and look forward to working closely with him in the coming years.”
Josh received his B.S. in industrial technology and M.S. in quality and engineering management from Tarleton State University. Over the past 10 years, Josh has advanced in key leadership roles in Weir Oil and Gas. While running all aspects of $110 million P&L, Shelman redefined strategies, implemented new systems and metrics to achieve goals, and increased revenue and margin.
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About Harmony Technology Services
Harmony Technology Services delivers a wide range of IT solutions to clients with one goal in mind: optimized infrastructure for maximized profitability. Harmony brings together practical experience, technological vision, financial acumen and personal accountability. With a leadership team composed of former C-level executives from Fortune 100 companies, Harmony is able to offer the resources and experience of a large company with the agility, flexibility and cost-effective approach of a smaller firm. Harmony Technology Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Clear Creek Group, Inc., an information technology consulting holding company. http://harmonytechnologyservices.com Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
KERENS, Texas and RESTON, Va. (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
Harmony Technology Services has named Joshua Shelman its business development manager. Shelman will continue to develop Harmony’s relationships in Texas as well as its federal, non-intel-related business. He will be a member of the executive council, playing a key role in expanding the company’s opportunities.
Shelman will also be taking over a business operations role, allowing Harmony CEO Darcel Shelman to turn her primary focus to operating Harmony’s parent company, Clear Creek Group. An information technology consulting holding company, Clear Creek acquired Virginia-based DataSync Technologies in April, joining Harmony to create one of the nation’s leading technology solutions and security IT providers.
“Josh has proven himself in operations management and leadership, and we are confident his experience and drive will be the key to rapidly expanding Harmony’s business opportunities,” said Executive Vice President Tom Shelman. “Darcel and I are proud of the work he does and look forward to working closely with him in the coming years.”
Josh received his B.S. in industrial technology and M.S. in quality and engineering management from Tarleton State University. Over the past 10 years, Josh has advanced in key leadership roles in Weir Oil and Gas. While running all aspects of $110 million P&L, Shelman redefined strategies, implemented new systems and metrics to achieve goals, and increased revenue and margin.
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About Harmony Technology Services
Harmony Technology Services delivers a wide range of IT solutions to clients with one goal in mind: optimized infrastructure for maximized profitability. Harmony brings together practical experience, technological vision, financial acumen and personal accountability. With a leadership team composed of former C-level executives from Fortune 100 companies, Harmony is able to offer the resources and experience of a large company with the agility, flexibility and cost-effective approach of a smaller firm. Harmony Technology Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Clear Creek Group, Inc., an information technology consulting holding company. http://harmonytechnologyservices.com Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
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BlackArch Partners Advises Gibson Energy on the Divestiture of its U.S. Environmental Services Division
BlackArch Partners LLC is pleased to announce that Gibson U.S. Environmental Services, a division of Gibson Energy Inc., has been acquired by One Equity Partners.
CHARLOTTE, N.C (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
BlackArch Partners LLC (“BlackArch”) is pleased to announce that Gibson U.S. Environmental Services (“the Company”), a division of Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson Energy”), has been acquired by One Equity Partners (“One Equity”). The Company will be known as OMNI Environmental Solutions (“OMNI“) going forward.
OMNI, headquartered in Carencro, Louisiana, is a leading provider of a comprehensive suite of oilfield waste management and environmental solutions to exploration and production operators and oilfield services companies. The Company focuses on providing waste- and water-related environmental, logistics and rental services. The Company operates across multiple, attractive U.S. energy basins, including the Anadarko, Bakken, Eagle Ford, Gulf Coast, Haynesville and Rockies regions. OMNI’s unparalleled record of customer service positions the Company as the waste management and environmental services partner of choice in each of its core geographies.
"The BlackArch team went above and beyond with a result that was a win-win for both the buyer and seller and certainly for our shareholders,” said Tammi Price, Vice President of Corporate Development of Gibson Energy. “Their intimate understanding of the business, attention to detail and hands-on approach to supporting the deal made a complex transaction with a lot of moving parts much simpler than it otherwise would have been. We would not hesitate to use BlackArch on future transactions.”
“The recent process we engaged in with BlackArch was a success on all fronts,” said Courtney Brackin, Chief Executive Officer of OMNI. “The BlackArch team helped make what could have been an arduous process smooth and uneventful. From the leadership to the analysts, BlackArch was extremely professional, thorough and engaging at appropriate levels. The response time to buyer/seller issues was perfect, and their willingness to take on tasks to help both sides reach the finish line was strong. Their team kept the “right” things in front of us at all times, understanding we were still running a business while going through the process. As impressive as their ability to deliverw was, it was only surpassed by the understanding they demonstrated of our business as well as the industry.”
BlackArch was retained by Gibson Energy to serve as its exclusive financial advisor in the divestiture. The transaction continues BlackArch’s strong presence in the energy and industrial services sectors and is representative of the firm’s focus on providing unique M&A advisory services to market-leading businesses.
Transaction Highlights· One Equity has acquired the U.S. Environmental Services division of Gibson Energy, which will now be called OMNI Environmental Solutions
· The Company’s unparalleled service record and strategic locations across multiple, attractive oil and gas basins position OMNI as a platform poised for accelerated growth under One Equity’s ownership
· The Company’s management will continue to grow the business and remain an integral part of the shareholder group during the Company’s next phase of growth alongside One Equity
· BlackArch leveraged its deep end market and business model knowledge to achieve a superior outcome for OMNI management and Gibson Energy
About OMNI Environmental Solutions
OMNI is a comprehensive provider of environmental services focused on energy customers. Key services include water logistics and disposal, solid waste processing, treatment and landfilling and a variety of other specialty environmental services such as offshore inspection and cleaning. For more information, please visit http://www.omnienvironmentalsolutions.com.
About Gibson Energy
Gibson Energy is a Canadian-based oil infrastructure company with its principal businesses consisting of the storage, optimization, processing and gathering of crude oil and refined products. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Gibson Energy’s operations are focused around its core terminal assets located at Hardisty and Edmonton, Alberta, and also include the Moose Jaw Facility and injection stations in Texas and Oklahoma.
Gibson Energy shares trade under the symbol GEI and are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit http://www.gibsonenergy.com.
About One Equity Partners
One Equity is a middle-market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm builds market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. One Equity is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 150 transactions worldwide. One Equity, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago and Frankfurt. For more information, please visit http://www.oneequity.com.
About BlackArch Partners
BlackArch Partners is a leading middle-market investment bank offering a full spectrum of advisory services to financial sponsors, private companies and diversified corporations. BlackArch addresses the needs of owner-operators, founders and shareholders of private companies with specialized services that include M&A advisory, strategic advisory and private capital solutions. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, BlackArch features a total of 12 industry-focused practices that cover all sectors of interest to middle-market investors; BlackArch professionals have closed more than 350 transactions in 16 countries on four continents. Please visit our website, http://www.blackarchpartners.com, for more details.
Securities offered through BlackArch Securities LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients. Testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance or success. Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
CHARLOTTE, N.C (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
BlackArch Partners LLC (“BlackArch”) is pleased to announce that Gibson U.S. Environmental Services (“the Company”), a division of Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson Energy”), has been acquired by One Equity Partners (“One Equity”). The Company will be known as OMNI Environmental Solutions (“OMNI“) going forward.
OMNI, headquartered in Carencro, Louisiana, is a leading provider of a comprehensive suite of oilfield waste management and environmental solutions to exploration and production operators and oilfield services companies. The Company focuses on providing waste- and water-related environmental, logistics and rental services. The Company operates across multiple, attractive U.S. energy basins, including the Anadarko, Bakken, Eagle Ford, Gulf Coast, Haynesville and Rockies regions. OMNI’s unparalleled record of customer service positions the Company as the waste management and environmental services partner of choice in each of its core geographies.
"The BlackArch team went above and beyond with a result that was a win-win for both the buyer and seller and certainly for our shareholders,” said Tammi Price, Vice President of Corporate Development of Gibson Energy. “Their intimate understanding of the business, attention to detail and hands-on approach to supporting the deal made a complex transaction with a lot of moving parts much simpler than it otherwise would have been. We would not hesitate to use BlackArch on future transactions.”
“The recent process we engaged in with BlackArch was a success on all fronts,” said Courtney Brackin, Chief Executive Officer of OMNI. “The BlackArch team helped make what could have been an arduous process smooth and uneventful. From the leadership to the analysts, BlackArch was extremely professional, thorough and engaging at appropriate levels. The response time to buyer/seller issues was perfect, and their willingness to take on tasks to help both sides reach the finish line was strong. Their team kept the “right” things in front of us at all times, understanding we were still running a business while going through the process. As impressive as their ability to deliverw was, it was only surpassed by the understanding they demonstrated of our business as well as the industry.”
BlackArch was retained by Gibson Energy to serve as its exclusive financial advisor in the divestiture. The transaction continues BlackArch’s strong presence in the energy and industrial services sectors and is representative of the firm’s focus on providing unique M&A advisory services to market-leading businesses.
Transaction Highlights· One Equity has acquired the U.S. Environmental Services division of Gibson Energy, which will now be called OMNI Environmental Solutions
· The Company’s unparalleled service record and strategic locations across multiple, attractive oil and gas basins position OMNI as a platform poised for accelerated growth under One Equity’s ownership
· The Company’s management will continue to grow the business and remain an integral part of the shareholder group during the Company’s next phase of growth alongside One Equity
· BlackArch leveraged its deep end market and business model knowledge to achieve a superior outcome for OMNI management and Gibson Energy
About OMNI Environmental Solutions
OMNI is a comprehensive provider of environmental services focused on energy customers. Key services include water logistics and disposal, solid waste processing, treatment and landfilling and a variety of other specialty environmental services such as offshore inspection and cleaning. For more information, please visit http://www.omnienvironmentalsolutions.com.
About Gibson Energy
Gibson Energy is a Canadian-based oil infrastructure company with its principal businesses consisting of the storage, optimization, processing and gathering of crude oil and refined products. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Gibson Energy’s operations are focused around its core terminal assets located at Hardisty and Edmonton, Alberta, and also include the Moose Jaw Facility and injection stations in Texas and Oklahoma.
Gibson Energy shares trade under the symbol GEI and are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit http://www.gibsonenergy.com.
About One Equity Partners
One Equity is a middle-market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm builds market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. One Equity is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 150 transactions worldwide. One Equity, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago and Frankfurt. For more information, please visit http://www.oneequity.com.
About BlackArch Partners
BlackArch Partners is a leading middle-market investment bank offering a full spectrum of advisory services to financial sponsors, private companies and diversified corporations. BlackArch addresses the needs of owner-operators, founders and shareholders of private companies with specialized services that include M&A advisory, strategic advisory and private capital solutions. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, BlackArch features a total of 12 industry-focused practices that cover all sectors of interest to middle-market investors; BlackArch professionals have closed more than 350 transactions in 16 countries on four continents. Please visit our website, http://www.blackarchpartners.com, for more details.
Securities offered through BlackArch Securities LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients. Testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance or success. Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
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Alcohol and Pregnancy a Toxic Cocktail to Swallow
OB/GYN Dr. John Thoppil with River Place OB/GYN Says Even ‘Light Drinking’ Can Harm Fetus; Offers Tips.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
Despite ongoing debate among physicians and scientists about whether an occasional sip of wine or beer may harm a fetus, mixing pregnancy and alcohol can prove a toxic cocktail to swallow. That’s the caution from obstetrician/gynecologist, John Thoppil, MD, director of River Place Obstetrics/Gynecology, in Austin, Texas, who sides with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics, which advise expectant mothers to abstain completely from alcohol rather than engage in what some might call “light drinking.”
“Too many pregnant women in this country continue drinking, even though no study has found a level of alcohol consumption safe for the fetus. That sip of wine may be one sip too many,” Dr. Thoppil warns.
He refers to a September 2017 study, published online in British Medical Journal Open, in which researchers decry the lack of clinical data on the effects – if any – that “light drinking” may have on a fetus, but conclude that, in the absence of solid evidence, “guidance [to a pregnant woman] could advise abstention as a precautionary principle.”
“Light drinking” is defined as consuming no more than 32 grams of alcohol a week – the equivalent of approximately two-and-a-half 12-ounce bottles of beer, a couple of 6-ounce glasses of wine or about 3 ounces of distilled spirits.
“Alcohol is toxic; it is a depressant and psychoactive drug that slows the brain and central nervous system and affects mood and mental processes,” Dr. Thoppil explains. “Once in the bloodstream, it can be carried through the umbilical cord and across the placenta where it impacts the fetus, robbing it of nutrients and affecting its developing brain.”
Women who drink risk miscarriage, stillbirth or delivery of a baby with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD condemns a child to lifelong problems, including learning disabilities, mood and sleep disorders, behavioral issues, language and speech delays, poor memory, coordination difficulties, even physical abnormalities, including shortened height, low body weight and changed facial features.
“It’s a myth that a glass or two of wine or beer will do no harm,” Dr. Thoppil says. He cites the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, whose representatives say the “scientific and medical research is very clear: No published biomedical research has found any risk-free benefit of prenatal alcohol exposure for the embryo or fetus.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 10 percent of pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 44 consume some alcohol. More than 3 percent of expectant mothers reportedly binge drink, meaning they consume four or more alcoholic beverages within a two-hour time span.
CDC’s sobering statistics are confirmed by research in a February 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. In that report, scientists contend that FASD-related problems may be present in as many as one in 20 U.S. children due to maternal drinking.
Oftentimes, changes wrought by alcohol are subtle, and parents and medical professionals alike might fail to associate a child’s problems with prenatal drinking, Dr. Thoppil says. In fact, alcohol has far more “neurobehavioral effects” on a fetus than illicit drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, according to The Institute of Medicine.
Dr. Thoppil agrees with the CDC that women in their child-bearing years and not on birth control, especially those planning to conceive, also refrain from alcohol.
Information presented at The Endocrine Society’s 2017 annual meeting, for example, suggests women who drink prior to conception are more likely to have children with abnormalities in glucose function, making them more susceptible to diabetes as adults.
Best medicine, of course, is prevention. That’s why Dr. Thoppil offers these tips to avoid the temptation to drink before and during pregnancy and while breastfeeding:· Arrange to meet friends or family members at a restaurant or café rather than at a bar where the focus is on serving liquor.
· Select from a wide choice of non-alcoholic drinks like sparking water or club soda, various iced teas or traditional lemonade. “Non-alcoholic” beers or wine spritzers may still contain small amounts of alcohol.
· Stop smoking. Smoking not only affects a woman’s health and that of her fetus but promotes a craving to drink alcohol.
· Find ways other than drinking alcohol to relax. Exercise, take warm baths, listen to quiet music.
Bio: John Thoppil, MD, leads River Place Obstetrics and Gynecology in Austin, Texas. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Thoppil also is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University College of Medicine and the president elect of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. http://www.riverplaceobg.com Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) July 17, 2018
Despite ongoing debate among physicians and scientists about whether an occasional sip of wine or beer may harm a fetus, mixing pregnancy and alcohol can prove a toxic cocktail to swallow. That’s the caution from obstetrician/gynecologist, John Thoppil, MD, director of River Place Obstetrics/Gynecology, in Austin, Texas, who sides with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics, which advise expectant mothers to abstain completely from alcohol rather than engage in what some might call “light drinking.”
“Too many pregnant women in this country continue drinking, even though no study has found a level of alcohol consumption safe for the fetus. That sip of wine may be one sip too many,” Dr. Thoppil warns.
He refers to a September 2017 study, published online in British Medical Journal Open, in which researchers decry the lack of clinical data on the effects – if any – that “light drinking” may have on a fetus, but conclude that, in the absence of solid evidence, “guidance [to a pregnant woman] could advise abstention as a precautionary principle.”
“Light drinking” is defined as consuming no more than 32 grams of alcohol a week – the equivalent of approximately two-and-a-half 12-ounce bottles of beer, a couple of 6-ounce glasses of wine or about 3 ounces of distilled spirits.
“Alcohol is toxic; it is a depressant and psychoactive drug that slows the brain and central nervous system and affects mood and mental processes,” Dr. Thoppil explains. “Once in the bloodstream, it can be carried through the umbilical cord and across the placenta where it impacts the fetus, robbing it of nutrients and affecting its developing brain.”
Women who drink risk miscarriage, stillbirth or delivery of a baby with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD condemns a child to lifelong problems, including learning disabilities, mood and sleep disorders, behavioral issues, language and speech delays, poor memory, coordination difficulties, even physical abnormalities, including shortened height, low body weight and changed facial features.
“It’s a myth that a glass or two of wine or beer will do no harm,” Dr. Thoppil says. He cites the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, whose representatives say the “scientific and medical research is very clear: No published biomedical research has found any risk-free benefit of prenatal alcohol exposure for the embryo or fetus.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 10 percent of pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 44 consume some alcohol. More than 3 percent of expectant mothers reportedly binge drink, meaning they consume four or more alcoholic beverages within a two-hour time span.
CDC’s sobering statistics are confirmed by research in a February 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. In that report, scientists contend that FASD-related problems may be present in as many as one in 20 U.S. children due to maternal drinking.
Oftentimes, changes wrought by alcohol are subtle, and parents and medical professionals alike might fail to associate a child’s problems with prenatal drinking, Dr. Thoppil says. In fact, alcohol has far more “neurobehavioral effects” on a fetus than illicit drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, according to The Institute of Medicine.
Dr. Thoppil agrees with the CDC that women in their child-bearing years and not on birth control, especially those planning to conceive, also refrain from alcohol.
Information presented at The Endocrine Society’s 2017 annual meeting, for example, suggests women who drink prior to conception are more likely to have children with abnormalities in glucose function, making them more susceptible to diabetes as adults.
Best medicine, of course, is prevention. That’s why Dr. Thoppil offers these tips to avoid the temptation to drink before and during pregnancy and while breastfeeding:· Arrange to meet friends or family members at a restaurant or café rather than at a bar where the focus is on serving liquor.
· Select from a wide choice of non-alcoholic drinks like sparking water or club soda, various iced teas or traditional lemonade. “Non-alcoholic” beers or wine spritzers may still contain small amounts of alcohol.
· Stop smoking. Smoking not only affects a woman’s health and that of her fetus but promotes a craving to drink alcohol.
· Find ways other than drinking alcohol to relax. Exercise, take warm baths, listen to quiet music.
Bio: John Thoppil, MD, leads River Place Obstetrics and Gynecology in Austin, Texas. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Thoppil also is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University College of Medicine and the president elect of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. http://www.riverplaceobg.com Reported by PRWeb 44 minutes ago.
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