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Whiteflash Expanding with New Retail Showroom
July 2, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, July 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whiteflash Inc., internationally acclaimed retailer of ideal diamonds and engagement rings based in Houston, Texas, announced today the opening of a new retail showroom in nearby Sugar Land, Texas. Scheduled to open in August 2012 the showroom located in Sugar Land Town Square (www.sugarlandtownsquare.com) will provide a more traditional retail experience to a rapidly growing number of local Whiteflash customers.
Even after winning the 2012 Better Business Bureau’s Pinnacle Award for the best retail jeweler in the greater Houston area, Whiteflash is still best known for its expertise in e-commerce. Since the company’s inception in 2000 e-commerce has been their primary marketing channel and the website www.whiteflash.com has been hailed by Kiplinger’s magazine as “Lord of the Online Rings”. Their A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal Diamonds are sought after by diamond connoisseurs around the globe. But the reality is that Whiteflash has been quietly serving local customers for over twelve years and has gained the largest number of local reviews of any jeweler in the fourth largest city in America.
In the words of Bryan Boyne G.G., Vice president of Whiteflash, “We are located in one of the premier jewelry markets in America and our strong internet presence is attracting an increasing stream of local customers. The new showroom will help us better serve this significant market, while at the same time we will continue to focus on the things that have brought us success in the national and international markets.”
Although a separate municipality, Sugar Land is located a mere 15 minutes southwest of current Whiteflash headquarters in Houston. Chief Operating Officer Eliezer Eber who has spearheaded the project expressed his outlook this way: “Sugar Land is one of the highest quality and fastest growing communities in Texas. This demographic is a perfect match for our expertise in top quality diamonds and designer engagement rings. Providing an exciting new venue for customers to physically see and feel the quality of our products will enhance our business in very important ways.”
Debi Wexler, CEO of Whiteflash is bullish on the business and on Sugar Land. “Sugar Land Town Square is a beautiful complex and I’m very excited that it will be the new home for Whiteflash. The showroom will enable us to evolve an important area of our business by providing an intimate venue for our jewelry designer partners. The project as a whole will enable us to take the business to new levels.”
Located across from Sugar Land City Hall and the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, the Whiteflash showroom at 2150 Town Square Place, Suite 330 will be open to the public weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting in August.
About Whiteflash:
Whiteflash is a full scale jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.
The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger’s Magazine as the “Lord of the Online Rings” enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.
Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and is the 2012 winner of the Better Business Bureau’s Pinnacle Award for the best retail jeweler in the greater Houston area.
For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com or call toll free 877-612-6770.
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Facility Rx Announces Acquisition of the Office Planning Group
July 2, 2012
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Facility Rx (FRx) CEO and President Vivian Holder announced the acquisition of The Office Planning Group (OPG). OPG is a 25 year old company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with client relationships in private and government sectors. It is also an aligned TAB dealer providing specialty file and storage systems, document imaging, records management, commercial office furniture, and related facility services.
The acquisition will provide FRx with a channel for selling new and pre-owned office furniture, as well as the opportunity to introduce document imaging, and records management and storage to their existing client base. FRx plans to retain all of OPG’s management, sales, and service personnel. Current OPG President Ron Turner will provide consultation services for the transition until the end of 2012.
Vivian Holder said of the acquisition, “This opportunity provides both FRx and OPG an opportunity to benefit from our current services expertise, experienced staff, and a mutually beneficial client base. We are incredibly lucky to be able to join forces with OPG. We will now fulfill more of our clients’ needs, which is a combination of facility and technology service solutions. Also, being a TAB dealer will expedite our entrance into the document imaging and records storage industry.”
About Facility Rx:
Facility Rx is a San Antonio based company started in 2010 as a sustainable services and products company focusing on transparency through reporting and revenue sharing. Customized equipment lifecycle management programs created through refreshing, repurposing, redeployment or recycling channel clients’ equipment in a sustainable and profitable manner.
More information: http://facilityrx.com .
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Texas Partnership and 3in4 Association Team Up to Showcase Long-Term Care Planning
June 21, 2012
KIRKLAND, Wash., June 21, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Texas Long-Term Care Partnership and the 3in4 Association are joining forces to host a series of free seminars in July to encourage people to think about how they’re going to pay for their long-term care.
Studies show that nearly three out of four Americans will need some kind of long-term care, help with preparing meals, getting dressed or simply getting around, but most don’t have a plan for how they’ll pay for those services. People may need long-term care after a debilitating injury or illness, but the services aren’t covered by typical health or disability insurance, or even Medicare.
The seminars will take place in conjunction with the “3in4 Need More” national bus tour, which will make stops in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio the week of July 16.
The 3in4 Association is a nonprofit industry association dedicated to increasing awareness about the need to plan for long-term care. The organization’s bus tour features noted eldercare expert Dr. Marion Somers. During each Texas stop on the tour, “Dr. Marion” will host at least one of the free seminars.
“People think their health or disability insurance covers long-term care but it doesn’t,” Somers says. “These seminars are basically to let people know that there is a geriatric tsunami headed our way and if we don’t start planning for our needs now, especially the younger people, we’re going to be swamped. But there is something we can do about it. Planning now can save thousands of dollars and a lot of time and stress in the long run.”
Along with the 3in4 Association, the Texas Long-Term Care Partnership is co-hosting the long-term care seminars in Texas. The partnership was created by the Texas Legislature to increase awareness about the importance of planning for long-term care. Partners include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Department of Insurance, and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The partnership’s website, http://www.OwnYourFutureTexas.org, has information about long-term care and interactive tools to help develop a strategy for how to plan for those services.
The 3in4 Association provides a national LTC insurance specialist locator by ZIP code and cost of care calculators for the consumer at http://www.3in4NeedMore.com.
To see a list of dates, times, and locations for seminars in each city, or to sign up for one of them, visit http://www.3in4needmore.net/edu/texas (redirects to event listing page).
Schedule for the free long-term care planning seminars:
* Austin: July 18 and 19, 2012;
* San Antonio: July 19 and 20, 2012;
* Houston: July 20 and 21, 2012;
* Dallas/Fort Worth: July 21, 23, and 24, 2012.
– Photo Caption: Noted long-term care advocate Dr. Marion Somers.
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Softway Solutions Develops Award-Winning Health App for Texas Heart Institute
June 20, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, June 20, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Softway Solutions development team has received a Bronze Web Health Award for their development work of the iPhone / Android application Auscultation Primer. The award was presented during the 14th annual Web Health Awards program, which recognizes America’s top digital health resources.
Softway Solutions is a premier website design, mobile applications and multimedia services company in Houston, Texas.
The app was developed for the Texas Heart Institute in collaboration with doctors from the organization. Its purpose is to provide auscultation (the ability to hear sounds from within the body) of an array of sounds the heart makes as related to physiology, anatomy and diagnosing cardiovascular disease. More about THI: http://www.texasheartinstitute.org/ .
Doctors and developers of Softway Solutions included 10 live recordings from real patients which demonstrate many of the most commonly-occurring heart sounds and murmurs. Video recordings include crystal clear audio along with detailed phonocardiograms and EKG tracings to assist with timing. Softway Solutions’ app designers also added descriptive text segments to enhance and improve the learning experience.
In addition to developing award-winning applications for mobile devices, Softway Solutions also provides a variety of strategic digital solutions for their clients. Since its launch in 2003, Softway Solutions has received recognition for its excellence in the following digital resource categories:
* Business strategy development for websites
* Web design and development;
* Web application development and programming;
* Game development and programming;
* Flash and multimedia design and development;
* IT solutions.
Softway Solutions hopes to remain an important part of healthcare in America by continuing to pioneer digital resources related to health and fitness.
About Softway Solutions:
Softway Solutions is a Houston, Texas based multimedia company that has been helping businesses fulfill their visions since 2003. The company specializes in various aspects of multimedia including website design, mobile application development and Internet marketing, amongst others. Softway Solution employs approximately 115 highly experienced industry experts both in the United States and abroad. They also provide services to a variety of industries including health care and oil and gas. More information online: http://www.softwaysolutions.com/ .
For more information, and media queries, contact:
Danny Gavin
281-914-4381
marketing[at]softwaysolutions.com.
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360 Mortgage Group Adds Melanie Rocha as Account Executive in Western Region
May 22, 2012
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, has hired Utah-based mortgage specialist Melanie Rocha as an account executive in its Western region. Rocha, a former 360 Mortgage Group employee, brings more than 10 years of mortgage industry experience.
Prior to re-joining 360 Mortgage Group, Rocha worked as a loan officer and processor for Oakridge Capital, a wholesale account executive for CIT Home Lending and a wholesale account executive for First Greensboro Home Equity, Inc.
“To be successful, I need to have a lender behind me that offers the technology and support to get the job done,” Rocha said. “360 Mortgage Group unequivocally delivers on its promise to make its brokers look good, and that’s why I chose to come back to 360.”
“Melanie is very detail-oriented,” said Courtney Henry, president of One City Mortgage. “She doesn’t work a typical 9-to-5 schedule. Instead, she is there for her customers at all hours that she might be needed. Melanie also knows her products front to back and knows how to approach everything to make it work smoothly.”
About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group, LLC (http://www.360mtg.com) is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States.
Contact 360 Mortgage Group via email at 360marketing@360mtg.com or by calling (866) 418-2997
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2012 BSI Top 100 VARs Includes Texas-based MicroAccounting Solutions
May 22, 2012
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Business management software specialist MicroAccounting Solutions (www.microaccounting.com) has been named to the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs. The annual listing of the top accounting software Value Added Resellers (VARs) in the United States and Canada is published by Bob Scott, executive editor of The Progressive Accountant and Bob Scott’s Insights.
“We are happy and honored to be included on this prestigious list,” said MicroAccounting Solutions Partner Lorrie Harris. “The credit for our strong performance belongs to every member of the MicroAccounting Solutions team. Their enthusiasm, expertise and commitment to results-driven focus for our clients, and creating an amazing workplace for one another, is what accounts for our success.”
The ranking of the 2012 top 100 midmarket reselling firms is based on annual revenues of companies selling midmarket accounting software solutions. MicroAccounting Solutions, a Sage Select Business Partner, sells, implements, and supports a variety of Sage software products including Sage 100 Standard ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), Sage 100 Advanced ERP (formerly Sage ERP 200), Sage 100 Premium ERP (Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL), and Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 500).
In addition to Sage ERP solutions, MicroAccounting Solutions offers a wide variety of complementary products including document management; productivity and reporting; warehouse and shipping automation; manufacturing; human resources and payroll; service and project management; EDI; and website and eCommerce solutions.
MicroAccounting Solutions works with companies to define processes within a continual improvement model that is then implemented using a “no chance for failure approach” resulting in rapid deployment of ERP solutions so that businesses can enjoy a quicker return on investment.
About MicroAccounting Solutions:
MicroAccounting Solutions has been helping businesses to be more successful by increasing productivity and decreasing costs since 1988. Having served over 1,000 Sage ERP clients, MicroAccounting Solutions is one of the largest Sage partners in the nation. Their core focus is helping businesses with software selection, implementation, project management, and training. In addition, MicroAccounting Solutions provides technical support, business process evaluation and assists in the integration with other business management systems. More information: http://www.microaccounting.com .
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Whiteflash Captures 2012 BBB Pinnacle Award
May 17, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whiteflash Inc., specialists in Ideal Diamonds and Fine Bridal Jewelry, announced today that it has been selected the 2012 Pinnacle Award Winner by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the retail jewelry category in Houston, Texas. This award recognizes Whiteflash as the top retail jeweler in the fourth largest city in America.
Businesses were judged by a panel of experts on many different measures of excellence including best practices in providing clear and complete information about their products and services, assurance policies, innovation in adding value to the marketplace, and above all customer satisfaction.
Bryan Boyne, Vice President of Whiteflash who spearheaded the effort on the part of the company, had this to say about the honor: “Being in the diamond engagement ring business the saying that comes to mind is ‘always the bridesmaid, never the bride.’ We have taken home the Winner of Distinction award for many years, but this is the first time we have been awarded the big prize- the Pinnacle. It is humbling to have been recognized for top honors amongst so many fine jewelers in our great city.”
Whiteflash Chief Operation Officer, Eliezer Eber, was enthusiastic in his comments about the award: “We are especially proud of this honor and feel it is a validation of our commitment to the pursuit of excellence and our dedication to constant improvement. Initiatives like our certification for ISO 9000 and our investment in employee education, which has resulted in numerous team members achieving AJP certification through GIA, have really put us in position to lead our industry.”
CEO Debra Wexler offered this view about the accomplishment: “I am thrilled for our entire team that we have been honored by the BBB with the Pinnacle Award. It takes a total team effort to execute on our mission to deliver a brilliant experience to each and every one of our outstanding customers. It is so satisfying to know that our staff can see all their efforts and dedication pay off in recognition of this magnitude.”
Whiteflash wishes to thank the friendly staff at the Houston BBB for helping making our business community a vibrant one. We also wish to congratulate all 2012 BBB Winners of Distinction. We know that winning that award is a testament to the value that they each add, and that healthy competition is great for the consumer as well as for the further development of the businesses themselves.
About Whiteflash:
Whiteflash is a full scale manufacturing jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.
The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger’s Magazine as the “Lord of the Online Rings” enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.
Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management.
For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com or call toll free 877-612-6770.
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360 Mortgage Group Succeeds with HARP 2.0, Now Helping Significant Number of Qualified Underwater Borrowers
May 16, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage banker, officially began accepting applications for HARP 2.0 loans on Monday, March 19, 2012, specifically serving challenged and underwater borrowers. Subsequently, 360 has experienced a significant increase in loan volume, resulting in the largest active pipeline since the company’s 2007 founding.
Borrowers whose application date was listed after December 1, 2011 are eligible to take part in 360 Mortgage Group’s participation with HARP 2.0. Additionally, all EA-I, II, III, and occupancy loans are HARP-eligible with unlimited LTV and CLTVs with AU Approval. 360 is also accepting existing MI transfers and no appraisals will be required on loans receiving a Property Fieldwork Waiver. There is no limit to the number of financed properties owned by a borrower that can be considered HARP-eligible and no minimum FICO is required.
Since first accepting HARP 2.0 applications, 360 Mortgage Group’s active loan pipeline has increased by almost 700 percent and 360 expects customer participation with HARP only to increase in the coming months. As a result of its increased loan activity, 360 is adding staff.
“We’re focused on making quality hires as rapidly as possible, adding expert staff to meet the daily increasing demand both for HARP and all other loan types,” said Mark Greco, President of 360 Mortgage Group.
“360 has truly embraced the spirit of HARP 2.0,” Greco said. “If homeowners have made their payments without fail throughout the past four years during an economic crisis, then they are going to continue to make those payments now. These homeowners see their home as just that – a home – and not just an investment. These are the people that Fannie and Freddie are seeking to help right now, and so is 360.”
If you are interested in contacting 360 Mortgage Group about HARP 2.0 then visit 360′s website at https://www.360mtg.com or contact the following individuals:
Regional Contacts:
West:
Greg Fullmer, Regional Production Manager of the Western Region, at (303) 809-8210 or gfullmer@360mtg.com.
Southeast and Mid-Atlantic:
Brad Smith, Regional Production Manager of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Region, at (813) 397-3979 or bsmith@360mtg.com.
National Accounts:
Scott Stavinoha, Inside Sales Manager (866) 418-2997 or sstavinoha@360mtg.com.
About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group LLC is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States.
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Whiteflash Launches A CUT ABOVE(R) Diamond Sweepstakes
May 9, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, May 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Continuing their tremendously popular Facebook “Give it the Yes Vote and Win” contest series, Whiteflash Inc., leading retailer of ideal diamonds, engagement rings and fine bridal jewelry, announced today another impressive giveaway promotion. By casting a vote between the two members of their internationally acclaimed A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal Diamond brand, each participant will be entered to win the diamond getting the most votes.
The Whiteflash “Give it the YES Vote and Win” contest is providing everyone the chance to win fabulous diamonds and fine jewelry just by casting a vote. All you need is Facebook and an opinion!
Each participant will simply choose between a 0.412ct A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Round Diamond and a 0.496ct A CUT ABOVE® Princess Diamond. Both are certified as Ideal by the American Gem Society Laboratories and have passed all the tests conducted by the Whiteflash gemological team in order to receive the elite designation of A CUT ABOVE®. It is widely considered by diamond experts and connoisseurs to be among the most perfectly crafted diamonds in the world with proven light performance at the very top of the chart.
Whiteflash serves an international clientele and ships ideal diamonds and fine jewelry to over seventy countries worldwide.
Those wishing to enter for a chance at one of these spectacular diamonds can do so by voting on Whiteflash.com website or by going directly to the Whiteflash Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Whiteflash.Inc .
After the polls close on June 30, 2012 one lucky voter will be chosen in a random drawing of the participants and will be awarded the diamond with the most votes. So, cast your vote and you may end up looking particularly brilliant!
About Whiteflash:
Whiteflash is a full scale manufacturing jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, engagement rings and fine bridal jewelry.
The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger’s Magazine as the “Lord of the Online Rings” enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.
Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management.
For more information, log onto www.whiteflash.com or call toll free 877-612-6770.
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Green Mountain Energy Company selects Cogent Software to manage Sales Commissions
May 7, 2012
DALLAS, Texas, May 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cogent Technology Group, Inc. announced today that the Commercial Services Division of Green Mountain Energy Company has expanded their use of Cogent’s Sales Commission Manager (SCM) software product to provide a means of managing the residual sales commissions that flow as ongoing streams of compensation to their independent brokers and sales agents for completed energy-service contracts. Cogent’s SCM software will be used by Green Mountain’s Commercial Services Division in Texas, New York and other markets as Green Mountain expands into them.
Green Mountain is a pioneer in the renewable energy space, operating as the nation’s longest serving provider of green power and the first retail electric provider in Texas to offer renewable energy. The company’s Commercial Services Division wanted a turn-key approach to accurately calculating and recording commission amounts that are payable to their brokers and sales agents and are based on the customer’s energy usage over time. With Cogent’s SCM software running on their internal network, Green Mountain expects to proactively manage the variability of the commission compensation function.
Cogent’s SCM solution is available both as a leased product and as a software service which is hosted in their Atlanta data center. The full-featured SCM product, which offers a wide range of capabilities and an easy-to-use interface, bolts onto the energy marketer’s CIS/Billing data source and calculates commissions as the underlying energy-usage changes. SCM manages the commission function regardless of the frequency of commissioning events or the complexity of the commission methods.
“We find Cogent’s Sales Commission Manager to be a flexible, cost-effective and robust solution that can accommodate our many needs and we look forward to continued utilization of the system as our company expands into new markets.” said Les Montgomery, Vice President of Retail Energy Operations for the Commercial Services Division of Green Mountain Energy Company.
About Cogent Technology Group:
Cogent Technology Group specializes in custom software and software consulting services for market participants operating in the deregulated energy industry. Cogent’s software professionals have the experience needed to help energy marketers and wholesalers navigate the challenges of the industry by providing cost-effective solutions that reduce operating expenses and increase organizational efficiency.
In addition to Sales Commission Manager, Cogent currently offers an Energy Marketer Data Reconciliation System software product for validating ERCOT SCR727 settlement data against billing data; a Data Flow Manager software product for managing the download of B2B data; and their SalesScape Sales Automation component suite for automating the pricing of sales quotes and the creation of retail energy service contracts. For more information, visit http://www.ctginc.biz .
About Green Mountain Energy Company:
Green Mountain, the nation’s leading competitive retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions, was founded in 1997 to “change the way power is made.” The company is the longest serving green power marketer in the U.S. Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, such as wind, as well as a variety of carbon offset products.
One of Green Mountain’s largest customers is the “world’s most famous office building,” the Empire State Building in New York City. Green Mountain customers have collectively helped avoid over 19.4 billion pounds of CO2 emissions. As a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG), Green Mountain is backed by one of the nation’s largest renewable power producers. For more information, visit http://www.GreenMountain.com .
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Nonprofit Software Executive Kent L. Hollrah Joins Orange Leap
May 2, 2012
DALLAS, Texas, May 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Orange Leap (www.orangeleap.com), developer of cloud-based fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) software, today announced the hiring of Kent Hollrah to serve as company President.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kent to the Orange Leap team because of his proven success in building channel-oriented software companies,” said Orange Leap CEO Randy McCabe. “Orange Leap and our customers will benefit from his strong understanding of the nonprofit sector and his experience growing software companies.”
With over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and accounting technology market space, Hollrah managed and developed channel programs at Open Systems and MIP, and served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Sage Nonprofit division in North America.
“Orange Leap has an excellent cloud-based constituent relationship management product for nonprofit fundraisers,” said Hollrah. “So far, the product and the company have only been limited by how quickly a direct sales force can sell and an internal services group can setup and train new customers; but by developing a channel of solution providers, Orange Leap can focus on developing new versions of the solution, providing customers with tools they need to achieve their mission, while channel partners handle the sales, system setup, and training.”
Hollrah will be the chief architect of the Orange Leap partner program, which will include recruitment, authorized reseller agreements, marketing on behalf of partners and a “Partner Bill of Rights” which outlines the Orange Leap commitment to an outstanding partner experience.
“Just as we are committed to an outstanding customer experience, as we launch our channel we want to ensure that the program inspires enthusiasm and attracts expert, dynamic partners,” said McCabe. “Kent brings the level of experience and expertise necessary to create such partnerships.”
About Orange Leap:
Orange Leap helps nonprofits raise more money with fewer resources by streamlining the fundraising process with innovative technology solutions and collaborative support. A cloud-based, Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) technology solutions company, Orange Leap effectively manages donor and constituent relationships; processes donations and tracks gift history; and automates fundraising and marketing communications. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company works closely with nonprofits that are focused on reaching and engaging a wide range of missions and constituencies.
More information: http://www.orangeleap.com .
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Hill PHOENIX Debuts Innovative, Flexible, Responsible Technologies at FMI2012 Convention
May 1, 2012
DALLAS, Texas, May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hill PHOENIX will showcase several new products at the 2012 FMI show April 30-May 3 at the Dallas Convention Center. Bringing together more than 25,000 industry-shaping professionals from 90 countries, FMI is the food retail industry’s most-attended conference and exposition in North America. As one of 1,200+ exhibitors, Hill PHOENIX will feature several new and exciting innovations inside booth #4409.
PureView™ Door System: PureView™ lives up to its name by providing more viewable area in medium temp cases; the largest door height (75 inches), interior height (71 inches) and shelf depth of 27 inches. More pack-out, product facings, and external viewing area makes it easier for retailers to stock and customers to shop. Insulated doorframe components are integrated into the structure of the low temp display case providing a thermal break between the door and the refrigerated zone. Hill PHOENIX® is the only manufacturer to successfully implement this innovative approach – an advancement that provides a dramatic decrease in energy consumption of up to 34 percent.
Clearvoyant™ LED Lighting: Get a first look at Hill PHOENIX’s next generation of Clearvoyant LED lights at its one-of-a-kind lighting display showcasing various types of LED lighting in combination with different types of ambient lighting.
* Proprietary design directs light evenly from angles of 0 to 30 degrees, allowing for multiple merchandising configurations.
* Clearvoyant LEDs fit completely underneath the shelf, increasing case pack out by 10 percent and allowing customers to see only what they want – the product.
* Optional color temperatures of 3,000K or 3,500K make any product pop.
* Customized low-profile extruded channel helps dissipate heat and reduces case BTUH by 3 percent.
* Clearvoyant is up to 75 percent more energy-efficient than standard T8 lighting.
* Fits Any Hill PHOENIX Shelf (Traditional and New).
Glimpse the 100 percent HFC-free sustainable store of the future with Hill PHOENIX-Advansor transcritical technology – a game changer for the supermarket industry. Advansor and Hill PHOENIX combined have more than 550 CO2 systems operating in supermarkets in the United States, Europe and Canada, making them the largest manufacturer of CO2 refrigeration systems in the world.
And, see how Hill PHOENIX is making its popular Synerg-E™ display case technology available across its entire line of low- and medium-temp merchandisers, including custom Barker Specialty Products by Hill PHOENIX cases. Synerg-E delivers enhanced display case performance and energy savings by combining Hill PHOENIX’s proprietary NRGcoil™ with its patented Airflow Management System.
To view an interactive floor plan of the Hill PHOENIX FMI 2012 booth, visit http://www.hillphoenix.com on May 2, 2012
About Hill PHOENIX
Hill PHOENIX Inc., a Dover Company, is based in Conyers, Ga. The company designs and manufactures commercial refrigerated display cases and specialty products, refrigeration systems, integrated power distribution systems and walk-in coolers and freezers. Visit http://www.hillphoenix.com or call 800-283-1109 for more information.
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Hill PHOENIX Showcases Merchandising Flexibility and Innovative Case Design at FMI2012 Convention
May 1, 2012
DALLAS, Texas, May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hill PHOENIX will debut an exciting collection of new merchandising innovations at the 2012 FMI show April 30-May 3 at the Dallas Convention Center. Bringing together more than 25,000 industry-shaping professionals from 90 countries, FMI is the food retail industry’s most-attended conference and exposition in North America.
As one of the 1,200+ exhibitors, Hill PHOENIX leads the industry in merchandising flexibility and innovative solutions for retailers’ most challenging needs. Visit the Hill PHOENIX booth (#4409) to experience these exciting new merchandising solutions:
* Hill PHOENIX will debut a prototype service case with retractable glass that allows retailers to instantly convert the case to self-service during non-peak hours. The ultimate in merchandising flexibility, this new convertible case is designed to maximize profit potential during all operating hours.
* GMD-5RG Aged Beef Case:
Move your aged beef to center stage with the increased visibility of Hill PHOENIX’s new service meat line-up equipped with Clearvoyant™ LEDs to put products in the best light possible.
* CWC-7H/R Hot/Cold Station:
Hill PHOENIX’s new Hot/Cold Station runs dry, refrigerated, or hot for the ultimate in merchandising flexibility. Imagine a hot carving station during the week and a refrigerated prep table on weekends.
* CWC-12D Dry Wine Display:
Showcase upscale wine and cheese with a service twist. This unit combines refrigerated wine with a unique wine dispensing service bar. Non-refrigerated wines are showcased in a custom-designed wine rack and bar. This innovative display allows customers to try before they buy. Easily create an upscale department with a small footprint.
* SBI-710H Hot Food Bar with Automatic Timer:
Automatic preheat timers save energy and increase food safety. This new integrated hot entree food bar features a built-in rotisserie merchandiser, auto-fill food warmers and soup wells. A raised product display area with a lower tray slide design makes accessing product even easier.
* Hill PHOENIX’s new PureView™ Door System lives up to its name by providing more viewable area in medium temp cases: the largest door height (75 inches), interior height (71 inches) and shelf depth (27 inches) available. More pack-out, product facings, and external viewing area makes it easier for retailers to stock and customers to shop.
* The next generation of Hill PHOENIX Clearvoyant™ LED Lighting will be on display as part of a one-of-a-kind lighting demonstration featuring various types of LED lighting in combination with different types of ambient lighting. Clearvoyant’s proprietary design directs light evenly from angles of 0 or 30 degrees, allowing for multiple merchandising configurations, and optional color temperatures of 3,000K or 3,500K make every product pop.
To view an interactive floor plan of the Hill PHOENIX FMI 2012 booth, visit www.hillphoenix.com on May 2, 2012.
About Hill PHOENIX:
Hill PHOENIX Inc., a Dover Company, is based in Conyers, Ga. The company designs and manufactures commercial refrigerated display cases and specialty products, refrigeration systems, integrated power distribution systems and walk-in coolers and freezers. Visit www.hillphoenix.com or call 800-283-1109 for more information.
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360 Mortgage Group Fortifies Foothold in Georgia with Addition of Account Executive Gino Berchock
April 25, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, April 25, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, announces that it has added 20-year mortgage lending veteran Gino Berchock as an account executive in its Southern region, specifically targeting the Georgia market.
Prior to joining 360 Mortgage Group, Berchock was regional sales manager for Clearpoint Funding, senior mortgage originator for Home Town Mortgage, regional sales manager for both Countrywide Home Loans and SunTrust Bank, Southeast regional sales manager for the wholesale and correspondent division of Sovereign Bank, regional sales manager for the retail division of Cendant Mortgage, and vice president and branch manager of the retail division of Philadelphia Mortgage Corporation.
Berchock received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Delaware.
“As a former mortgage originator I was looking for a company that provided outstanding customer service, quick response times, user-friendly technology and a product line that could help me to better serve my clients,” says Berchock. “360 Mortgage Group offers all of these.”
“Gino has always handled himself with integrity and professionalism,” said former SunTrust colleague Jo Kingsman. “He is highly motivated, focused on relationships and service and delivers on what he promises. He can always be counted on giving 100 percent of himself. He’s overall a great guy and a pleasure to work with.”
About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group, LLC (http://www.360mtg.com) is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States. Contact 360 Mortgage Group via email at 360marketing@360mtg.com or by calling (866) 418-2997.
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TACPA Announces Quarterly CPE Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
April 23, 2012
DALLAS, Texas, April 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Texas Association of Certified Public Accountants (TACPA – www.tacpa.net) announced today the opening of registration for its 2012 Spring Meeting and CPE Sessions. This conference is open to all Texas-licensed CPAs and meets all Texas CPE requirements.
The sessions will include “Compilation, Review and White Paper Engagement Under New SSARs (Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services),” IRS Updates, State Tax Essentials, and other topics totaling 12 hours of CPE credit. The conference will begin Friday May 18 at 8 a.m. and the final session will conclude at 3 p.m. on Saturday May 19, 2012.
TACPA presents courses targeted at the needs of the independent practitioner and small-practice CPA.
The conference is designed to provide CPAs, particularly independent or small-office practitioners, the opportunity to accumulate credits towards their annual CPE requirements as well as offer a forum to network with other CPA professionals and share ideas, experiences and best practices.
“These days, many CPAs are completing their CPE requirements online. While that’s a perfectly viable strategy, there still is a need for a place where you can meet with your peers from time to time. When you work independently, it’s awfully nice to be able to occasionally share ideas, thoughts, and experiences face to face,” said Dave Brown, Executive Director of the TACPA.
The 2012 Spring Meeting marks our third quarterly meeting of the fiscal year and will be held May 18 and 19 at:
The Doubletree Hotel – San Antonio Airport
37 NE Loop 410 (@ McCullough)
San Antonio, TX 78216.
Those interested in attending may register at http://conta.cc/SpringCPE .
TACPA will be holding its Annual Meeting and elections in Houston, Texas in August and will host a Fall meeting in Dallas in November. Information on future meetings can be found at the TACPA website: http://tacpa.net .
About TACPA:
The Texas Association of Certified Public Accountants was founded in 2001 to provide a voice to the independent practitioner and small-practice CPA. TACPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to representing the interests of the small office CPA in Texas.
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360 Mortgage Group Expands Mid-Atlantic Presence with Addition of Account Executive Glenn Bonds
April 23, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, has added Glenn Bonds as account executive for its Mid-Atlantic region. In his more than 15 years’ mortgage industry experience, Bonds has held leadership positions and earned a reputation for optimizing broker performance.
Prior to joining 360 Mortgage Group, Bonds served as an account executive for various firms, and as a retail branch manager for Savings 1st Mortgage. Bonds earned his Bachelor of Science degree in technology and management from University College at the University of Maryland. Formerly, Bonds served in the U.S. Air Force as an E5 with top secret/crypto clearance.
“I believe 360 Mortgage Group has the most attractive business model for brokers to grow their businesses in 2012 and beyond,” Bonds said. “360 is an agile, focused company driven by experienced entrepreneurs with a clear vision that is shared with employees and clients.”
“Products and pricing may come and go, but service is what defines a wholesale lender,” Bonds said. “360′s technology drives service at a consistently high level. Working for 360 makes me an ‘impact player’ in my market.”
“Glenn Bonds is very professional and in my opinion an outstanding account executive,” said Steve Summers, owner of The Mortgage Link. “He is always very helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to any of his loans. He is always very involved and goes the extra mile to ensure that all transactions go smoothly and most importantly that all loans are closed on time and without any unexpected issues. It is always a pleasure doing business with Glenn.”
About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group, LLC (http://www.360mtg.com) is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States. Contact 360 Mortgage Group via email at 360marketing@360mtg.com or by calling (866) 418-2997
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For the 4th Year in a Row, Mueller Offers a Metal Building to a Deserving Texas Non-Profit Organization
April 20, 2012
BALLINGER, Texas, April 20, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mueller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, wants to extend a helping hand again this year to a Texas non-profit in need of a new facility. The campaign is called “Helping Hand.” One organization will be selected to receive a new Mueller steel building up to 4,000 square feet through applications received by June 1, 2012.
Because of today’s economic environment, Mueller wants to give something back to a struggling organization that always gives to others, whether it is a food bank facility, a volunteer firehouse, or maybe a senior citizen center.
Upon making the announcement, Mike Fry, director of marketing for Mueller (www.muellerinc.com) said, “With a large amount of applications received annually for our Helping Hand contest, it is apparent that there are many struggling organizations right here in Texas. We are glad to help the recipient change lives – now and for many years to come.”
For the 4th straight year, Mueller is teaming up with the popular television series, “Texas Country Reporter” with Bob Phillips to publicize this offering. Viewers of the program representing non-profit organizations will be invited to write in and explain why their organization is worthy of receiving a Mueller steel building. The winner will be announced on the television show this fall.
The non-profit Titus County Cares was awarded the first Mueller building. Titus County Cares serves hundreds of people by offering services such as a food bank, clothing, utility bill assistance and their unique “back-pack program” which provides weekend food for school-children of low-income families. The second recipient was the City of Buckholts and surrounding areas.
The campaign built a new facility to house trucks and equipment for the Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department. The third recipient of the Mueller Helping Hand building was West Texas Gifts of Hope. This non-profit organization benefits cancer patients and their families in an enormous area of west Texas by providing free overnight accommodations for patients who must travel great distances to receive chemo-therapy in Odessa, Texas.
For complete contest rules and entry form visit www.texascountryreporter.com and click on “Helping Hand.” A complete listing of the days and times the show airs in cities across Texas is also on the program’s web site.
For more information on the Helping Hand program visit: http://www.muellerinc.com/whats-new/helping-hand .
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Whiteflash Announces New Feature on AGS Laboratory Diamond Reports
April 19, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, April 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In close cooperation with the American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL), Whiteflash Inc. announced today a new innovation on the Platinum Diamond Quality® Documents (DQD) of all new round brilliant diamonds in stock.
The AGSL has recently introduced a computer generated “Hearts” image which is now available on Platinum DQD and Proprietary branded reports. The Hearts image is an ASET light map illustrating light behavior from the pavilion side of the diamond. Because of the explosive growth in demand for Hearts and Arrows diamonds, this new feature will add value for tens of thousands of consumers. The presence of well defined hearts and arrows patterning in polished diamonds indicates outstanding three dimensional symmetry and top cut craftsmanship.
As a leading provider of Hearts and Arrows diamonds, Whiteflash will be the first company to integrate this new feature into the comprehensive data that we provide on all of our round in-house diamonds. As an internationally acclaimed diamond and jewelry retailer known for its commitment to full transparency and consumer education we feel this feature further validates and strengthens our value proposition. Having tested the accuracy of the AGSL computer generated images against a representative set of actual Whiteflash diamonds with actual hearts images, we are confident in the usefulness of the new imagery.
Objective third party gemological evaluation such as that done by the AGSL (http://agslab.com) is critical to understanding light performance in diamonds. Computer generated ASET (Angular Spectrum Evaluation Tool) images have been an integral part of the AGSL Platinum DQD since its inception. With the dual light maps on the new report (the new pavilion view Hearts ASET image together with the original face up ASET image showing the arrows pattern) the consumer is provided with complete light performance and cut quality information in an easy to understand graphical display, removing the uncertainty surrounding the all-important aspect of diamond cut quality.
Both of the ASET maps are generated by the highly sophisticated and scientifically vetted light performance grading system of the AGSL. High Definition three dimensional Sarin Technologies non-contact scans capture the precise measurements of every facet of the diamond. All that data is fed into the AGSL diamond modeling and ray tracing software that performs millions of calculations and determines the quantity and quality of light coming from every facet of the diamond in a range of viewing angles.
For shoppers searching for diamonds with optimal fire, brilliance and sparkle such as the world class A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal, the new dual light map report from AGSL is the certificate of choice. If you are shopping for a Hearts and Arrows diamond this is the pedigree you want backing your purchase.
About Whiteflash:
Whiteflash is a full scale manufacturing jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry.
The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger’s Magazine as the “Lord of the Online Rings” enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.
Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management.
For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com or call toll free 877-612-6770.
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ERP and Accounting Software Expert MicroAccounting Solutions Hires Jennifer Stucker as Software Consultant
April 17, 2012
RICHARDSON, Texas, April 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Texas-based ERP and accounting software expert MicroAccounting Solutions (www.microaccounting.com) announced today the hiring of Jennifer Stucker to serve as one of the senior programming consultants specializing in assisting clients using SQL Server, Sage ERP MAS 500 (becoming Sage 500 ERP), and Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 (becoming Sage 100 ERP).
“Jennifer brings a wealth of ERP industry knowledge, SQL Server and Sage ERP MAS 500 software expertise to our consulting team,” said Lorrie Harris, partner at MicroAccounting. “Jennifer’s ability to identify the source of the client’s problem and quickly bring them a solution, contributes to our company focus of consistently surpassing client expectations.”
Stucker’s past experience with Sage ERP MAS 500 includes providing consulting services on behalf of reseller organizations and as a client and end user of the system. “In addition to selecting and customizing Sage ERP MAS 500,” explained Harris, “Jennifer, as an IT Manager at a former company, resolved some complicated challenges surrounding the company’s international connectivity issues.”
Stucker will work with other MicroAccounting Solutions Sage ERP MAS 500, Sage ERP MAS 200, and Sage ERP MAS 90 consultants to help their clients optimize current system functionality, extend the capabilities of the software, enhance reporting tools, and maximize the benefits of SQL Server. Much of the customization Stucker will conduct will be centered on business intelligence and analytics to help companies gain greater insights into their operations.
“Our company tagline is ‘we go further’ and we can only live up to that promise by having the best people to assist our clients,” said Harris. “Each member of our staff has been working in the field for over twelve years. Their knowledge of the software is second-to-none and they have the additional insight of having worked with hundreds of companies in a variety of industries.”
About Micro-Accounting:
MicroAccounting Solutions has been helping businesses to be more successful by increasing productivity and decreasing costs since 1988. Having served over 900 MAS90/200/500 clients, MicroAccounting Solutions is one of the largest Sage partners in the nation. Their core focus is helping businesses with software selection, implementation, project management, and training on Sage products. In addition, MicroAccounting Solutions provides technical support, business process evaluation and assists in the integration with other business management systems.
More information: http://www.microaccounting.com .
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360 Mortgage Group Hires Account Executive Jon Tinsley to Serve Growing Northern California Market
April 2, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Jon Tinsley, the latest addition to 360′s growing unit of California-based account executives. In his 27 years of mortgage sales, management and operations experience, Tinsley has demonstrated an acute ability to listen, analyze, and respond with solid solutions to brokers’, loan officers’ and borrowers’ needs.
Prior to joining 360 Mortgage Group, Tinsley served as a wholesale account executive for Fremont Bank, Reunion Mortgage and MortgageIT. He has also worked in the wholesale lending division at Deutsche Bank and Western Sunrise Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and as a loan officer and manager in the retail lending for units of Eastland Mortgage, General American Mortgage, Sears Mortgage Corporation and World Savings. Tinsley earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State University at Fullerton.
“In conducting my ‘due diligence’ in searching for a lender, there were a number of assets the lender needed to possess — first, the technology platform; second, the quality levels of service that brokers/loan officers/processors expect; and lastly, a product mix that is compatible with the lending needs of the area,” Tinsley said. “360 Mortgage Group met all three of those assets, and I am thrilled to be part of a dynamic growing organization.”
“Jon Tinsley was always a top producing account executive for our company,” said Kymberly Gale, branch manager at MortgageIT. “He was a very important member of our team, and 360 Mortgage Group is lucky to have him.”
About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group, LLC – www.360MTG.com – is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States.
For more information, contact 360 Mortgage Group by calling (866) 418-2997 or send an email to 360marketing@360mtg.com.
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360 Mortgage Group Hires Michigan-based Account Executive Jeffrey Eason
March 30, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, March 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, is pleased to expand its presence in Michigan and the Midwest region with the addition of Jeffrey Eason as an account executive. Eason has worked for more than 10 years in the mortgage industry and has demonstrated exceptional experience as a sales and account manager with the ability to create excellent sales growth and produce customer satisfaction within program and project development operations.
Prior to joining 360 Mortgage Group on March 14th, Eason worked as a senior account executive for ClearPoint Funding; an account executive for TopFlite Financial, Bank of America and Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo); and a new business and lead generation executive for Great Lakes Finance. Eason earned a degree in business from Oakland Community College and Macomb Community College.
“I had three job offers, but I decided to go with 360 Mortgage Group,” said Eason. “This decision was based on a webinar that I watched about the technology and simplicity of 360′s platform. Because 360′s system is integrated with Calyx, it is much simpler and faster to use, which means less time and aggravation for brokers.”
“Jeff was a great employee,” said Jodie Sedestrum, sales manager at Wells Fargo. “He is a go-getter who is very good with all of his clients and always makes sure that they are taken care of.”
About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group LLC – www.360MTG.com – is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States. For more information, contact 360 Mortgage Group by calling (866) 418-2997 or send an email to 360marketing@360mtg.com.
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Whiteflash Launches Ideal Cut Princess Diamond Promotion
March 29, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, March 29, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whiteflash Inc. announced today the launch of a new sweepstakes to create awareness for their A CUT ABOVE® Princess line of certified ideal diamonds. Through their Facebook Fan Page participants will be asked to vote on two popular items; A half carat A CUT ABOVE® Princess pendant vs. a half carat total weight pair of A CUT ABOVE® Princess earrings. Simply by voting participants will be entered to win one of these fabulous diamond jewelry pieces.
Best known for their A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Round Diamonds, Whiteflash has also developed one of the finest inventories of AGS certified Ideal princess cut diamonds of any retail jeweler in the world, including the A CUT ABOVE® Princess super ideal. By virtue of immaculate cut craftsmanship these diamonds exhibit light performance at the very top of the scale delivering optimal fire, brilliance and sparkle.
Entry in the Princess Sweepstakes is open to anyone and can be accessed through a link on the Whiteflash website or by going directly to the Whiteflash Facebook page. Simply click on your favorite of the two designs and you are in the drawing!
The Princess Sweepstakes runs through the Diamond Month of April. The drawing will be held and winner announced in the first week of May, 2012.
The tremendous popularity of the Whiteflash “Give it the Yes Vote and Win” series on Facebook was highlighted last month by Michelle Mastas who was so thrilled upon winning a fine diamond and pink topaz ring that she had the Whiteflash logo tattooed on her lower leg. Contestants are not required to go that far in showing their appreciation! While most customers simply post online reviews and testimonials to express their satisfaction, Whiteflash was quite honored by Michelle’s special show of support.
About Whiteflash:
Whiteflash is a full scale manufacturing jeweler specializing in Ideal Cut Diamonds and Engagement Rings. All in-house diamonds include an extensive benefit package including a 100 percent lifetime trade up benefit. A strong team of GIA trained gemologists and accredited jewelry professionals work directly with each individual client. Local customers are welcomed in their Houston, Texas showroom.
The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger’s Magazine as the “Lord of the Online Rings” enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.
Whiteflash is the first retail jeweler in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management. For more information, log on to http://www.Whiteflash.com or call 877-612-6770.
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American Land Forces Institute Announces Launch – Nonprofit Will Focus on America’s Ground Forces
March 26, 2012
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 26, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Colonel Jack H. Pryor (U.S. Army, Retired) today announced the formation and launch of a new nonprofit organization, the American Land Forces Institute (ALFI). Based in San Antonio, Texas, ALFI will focus on policy, advocacy, education and services in support of land forces and small combat units across all branches of the U.S. military, the National Guard, and domestic law enforcement.
Colonel Pryor will head ALFI as its CEO. Also joining the ALFI team will be Major General Robert H. Scales (U.S. Army, Retired) who is serving as the Chair of ALFI’s Board of Directors.
“America’s Soldiers, Marines and Special Operations forces have carried the greatest burden in all of our contemporary wars. Since World War II, land forces have comprised only five percent of the entire Armed Forces, but have suffered more than eighty percent of military fatalities. Yet in spite of this horrific down payment in blood, this nation still fails to provide our ground forces with the support these brave men and women require to enable them to win our wars at the lowest possible cost in human life and human suffering. ALFI is dedicated to the proposition that America’s historic neglect of our land forces must not be allowed to persist,” Pryor said.
“As all who have gone before them, our service members are willing to give their today’s for our children’s tomorrows. We as Americans owe them the best of everything. ALFI is dedicated to advocating on behalf of these service men and women for the best possible training, preparation, equipment, supplies, support, and medical care during their tours of duty, and for the best possible support in their re-integration into civilian life. ALFI’s mission is to be the voice of America’s ground forces and veterans.”
ALFI will be an agent of change at all levels of America’s defense community. ALFI’s goal is to ensure that every member of America’s land forces – starting from their recruitment and continuing through to their transition to civilian life and beyond – will have the best that this country can provide them. ALFI’s programs and activities include a comprehensive advocacy effort that will affect military and national security policy at the highest levels of government; educating military and defense stakeholders as well as the general public; and facilitating the provision of the highest quality services for both land forces and veterans.
For more information visit: http://www.alfinstitute.org .
American Land Forces Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Address: American Land Forces Institute (ALFI), 170 PR 1731, Mico, TX 78056.
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New Mobile App Used on E! Show is Changing the Scouting Game
March 23, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, March 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One of the many niches that developers at Softway Solutions pride themselves in being experts is the realm of mobile app development. Recently, Page Parkes – a client of Softway Solutions – was interviewed during the evening news by the ABC affiliate in Houston. Parkes is the co-founder of Page Parkes Corporation and is on a new show called Scouted on the E! channel. Parkes requested that Softway Solutions create a mobile scouting application so that people from around the country could scout the next great models, singers and actors without the need for them to meet an agent.
The application – which is currently only available to iPhone users – is called iScout.
This app, iScout, is giving thousands of people the chance to live out their dreams as the face of a company or as the next big star at a record label. When scouting, users of the application should take a picture of the potential model, actor, or singer – whether that be themselves or someone else. First, iScout users will have to create an account so they can submit these pictures. In addition, they should also consider submitting a video clip – for actors – or an audio clip – for vocalists and musicians.
For models and actors, the user will be asked for personal information such as the weight, height, and eye color. Shoe size should be included for a potential model. This will give agents the ability to determine if they like what they see, allowing them to decide whether they will offer the person a job. This information will also be required for applicants that are interested in becoming well-known singers. An audio clip or a video clip should be contributed as well, so agents on the other end know how talented the applicant truly is.
The employees with the Page Parkes Corporation are examining the submissions that come in on a daily basis. They are scouring the applicants, looking for that next, big star.
Softway Solutions is proud to be part of this process and is receiving the national attention for giving an application such as this to Apple iPhone users everywhere.
About Softway Solutions:
Softway Solutions has been established for more than eight years, honing its expertise in the Houston website design, software development, 3D animation, and Internet marketing fields. Headquartered in Texas, the company has a wide reach with employees located around the globe. Visit http://www.softwaysolutions.com or send an e-mail to marketing[at]softwaysolutions.com to learn more about the company and its practices or call (281) 914-4381 for more information.
For more information, and media queries, contact:
Diana Zavala
281-914-4381
marketing[at]softwaysolutions.com.
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Students from Local Houston College Attend Presentation, Tour at Software Company
March 16, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, March 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Softway Solutions is a company that deals directly with the next most important frontier of business: the web. Having been in operation since 2003, Softway Solutions now employs more than 110 individuals throughout the globe. Its far-reaching network allows the company to function at its peak potential.
Specializing in web design, web application development and programming, Internet marketing, Android and iPhone application development, Flash design, IT solutions and back-end development and integration, Softway Solutions is deeply rooted in the information technology industry.
Recently, Softway Solutions hosted a group of interested students from the LoneStar College System, allowing them to visit for the day. Each of the visitors was enrolled in information technologies at the college; their interests were geared towards their future potential and careers they could eventually obtain.
At the beginning of their visit, the students were told about the history of Softway Solutions. Incorporated in Texas, the company has clients in various fields including, but not limited to, information technology, oil and gas, health care, graphic design, interior design, architecture and advertising.
Throughout the day, the students were allowed to ask questions of department heads from all over the organization. As directors from the multimedia, game development, mobile application development and website development departments explained their daily work regimens, the visitors were allowed to interject, inquiring about the projects these individuals work on and the types of challenges they encounter.
Some of the questions that arose involved the ideal career track for students to follow so that they could find themselves in positions like the directors at Softway Solutions. Each director discussed the development they put into themselves as professionals so that the students could get a better idea of how the experiences and choices of the directors have shaped them and their careers.
After the major presentation, the visitors were given a thorough tour of the facilities where Softway Solutions operates. The amount of insight that the students gained from this, combined with the informational presentation, will have some long-term effects on their career choices.
About Softway Solutions:
Softway Solutions has been in the business of Houston website design and management for more than eight years. Over time, the business has made the logical leap forward into the realms of Internet marketing, web application development and mobile development solutions. Softway Solutions is bridging the gap between tech-savvy and marketing expertise in order to offer their clients full-service solution management.
More information: http://softwaysolutions.com .
For more information, and media queries, contact:
Diana Zavala
281-914-4381
marketing[at]softwaysolutions.com.
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360 Mortgage Group Now Licensed in Washington, D.C.-Metro Area – New markets include Maryland, Virginia
March 13, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the goal of expanding its wholesale services to all fifty states, 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, is announcing that they are now licensed to provide mortgages to residents in the Mid-Atlantic region of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Currently, 360 Mortgage Group has markets in thirty states and territories across the United States. These states and territories include: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.
Brad Smith, 360 Mortgage Group’s regional production manager, is responsible for 360′s new Mid-Atlantic market and also currently oversees 360′s Southern mortgage markets in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
“We are extremely pleased to add the Mid-Atlantic market to our growing national lending platform,” Smith said. “360 Mortgage will provide our broker partners with FNMA and GNMA direct Seller/Servicer products and the most progressive proprietary technology in the industry, making us an invaluable partner to the dedicated mortgage professionals in the Mid Atlantic.”
Account executives and brokers interested in working with 360 Mortgage Group in the Mid-Atlantic region should send a resume to Katherine Kersgard at kkersgard@360mtg.com.
About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group LLC – www.360MTG.com – is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States.
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B2B Marketing Strategist Dawn Westerberg to Present on Google+ for The Association of Strategic Marketing
March 8, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — B2B Marketing Strategist and President of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC (dawnwesterberg.com), Dawn Westerberg will be presenting “Adding Google+ To Your Marketing Mix” for members of The Association of Strategic Marketing on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
“Google+ promises some intriguing possibilities for B2B marketers,” said Westerberg. “When you take into consideration that Google and YouTube are the number one and number two search engines, making content available on Google+ only makes sense.”
Westerberg believes that the integration between Google+ and other widely used Google applications, services and tools such as Gmail, Google Places, Chrome and Blogger, to name just a few, create a convenient and powerful platform for B2B marketers and business.
About The Association of Strategic Marketing:
The Association of Strategic Marketing (www.associationofmarketing.org) is a training and development website for Marketing professionals. Association of Strategic Marketing provides unique up-to-date Marketing training through audio conferences, webinar and articles.
About Dawn Westerberg Consulting:
Dawn Westerberg invites business owners to “fall in love with your business again” through a sound marketing strategy that drives results and profits. Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC assists companies in developing marketing plans that take full advantage of online and traditional marketing to create lead demand from ideal prospects.
An Authorized Duct Tape Marketing Consultant – http://dawnwesterberg.com/duct-tape-marketing/ – Dawn is a frequent speaker at conferences throughout the country on the topics of marketing, social media, online presence, and blogging. She publishes a blog on B2B Marketing at http://dawnwesterberg.com and is a contributor at the Duct Tape Marketing Consultant’s blog. With headquarters in Austin, TX, she serves customers in the United States and Canada.
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360 Mortgage Group Supports Mortgage Brokers Through 2012 Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals Annual Trade Show Sponsorship
March 5, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, is sponsoring the upcoming Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) annual trade show on Tuesday, March 6 in Tampa, Florida.
The theme for this year’s FAMP show is “Back on Track,” and will provide entertaining and educational resources for visiting wholesale lenders, title companies, surveyors, loan processors and third-party service providers in order to encourage business growth within the recovering housing market.
“With the upcoming HARP 2.0, Florida homeowners will have the opportunity to obtain refinancing relief that they have not previously been able to enjoy,” said 360 Mortgage Group president Mark Greco. “360 Mortgage believes mortgage brokers remain one of the best financing options consumers have, and we’re committed to keeping that opportunity alive by supporting brokers in any way that we can.”
Pre-registration for the 2012 annual FAMP trade show is free, but for those who are unable to register, the cost of attending “Back on Track” is $5 at the door. “Back on Track” will include a number of venders, food, drinks, and networking opportunities for mortgage professionals. The trade show will take place in Tampa’s Higgins Hall from 4 to 7 p.m.
About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group, LLC (http://www.360mtg.com) is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States.
Contact 360 Mortgage Group via email at 360marketing@360mtg.com or by calling (866) 418-2997.
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Equinomics 101: Cash and Financial Management System Targets Equine Industry with their new Audible version for Smartphones and CDs
March 5, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rockwood Enterprises, Inc., a six-year-old Houston-based marketing and publishing company, announced today the launch of an audio book version of “Equinomics 101″ – a management and record keeping system designed to teach horse owners and horse-related businesses how to efficiently manage their finances.
According to the American Horse Council, there are approximately 9.2 million horses in the U.S. used for racing, showing, competition, sport, breeding, recreation and work.
Richard B. Dicks, CPA, equine businessman and author, developed Equinomics 101 to provide a down-to-earth, practical cash and financial management system for horse lovers and small to mid-sized horse-related business owners. Written in an instructional, how-to format, Equinomics 101 reveals what records matter to accountants and the IRS.
The book and software have been very popular in the commercial market place and last year Equinomics 101 was converted into an accredited college course that is now being taught in many leading colleges and universities. Because of today’s busy schedules, most people don’t have ample spare time to read.
By popular request, Equinomics 101 has now been converted into an audio book version for smartphones and CDs and is being released today. The audible book contains 15 chapters of conceptual subject matter that is great for listening to and 5 technical chapters that contain forms and graphs that can be easily accessed through the Equinomics 101 website.
Read by Terry Rose, the 6-CD audio book is informative and easy to listen to and quite enjoyable. The listener will come away with many valuable ideas that can immediately be used in their equine operation.
“Most horse owners practice ‘pitchfork accounting,’” Dicks explained. “They throw everything in a box and hand it over to their CPA. Equinomics 101 is designed to help customers change these destructive financial patterns.” The audio book is designed for horse owners but the information and concepts are also useful for anyone with cattle, alpacas, goats, and other livestock.
According to Dicks, the key to avoiding financial loss is to run the horse operation like a business. Equinomics 101 instructs horse owners on how to minimize hobby-loss.
“Like a good saddle, it’s a tool that no horseman should be without,” Dicks said.
In 2005, the American Horse Council conducted a study that dispelled the misperception that the horse industry is an activity reserved for the wealthy. The horse industry is, in fact, a diverse activity with stakeholders including recreational and show horse riders, and moderate-income track, show and stable employees and volunteers.
Approximately 34 percent of horse owners have a household income of less than $50,000; 28 percent exceed $100,000. 46 percent of horse owners have an income between $25,000 and $75,000.
Equinomics 101 can also be used as a simple record and bookkeeping system, a check register system, or an easy-to-use contact management system. In addition, it also addresses barter and like-kind exchange, equine tax issues, depreciation, and investment analysis.
For more information, visit: http://www.equinomics101.com .
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Equinomics 101: Cash and Financial Management System Targets Equine Industry with their new Audible version for Smartphones and CDs
March 5, 2012
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rockwood Enterprises, Inc., a six-year-old Houston-based marketing and publishing company, announced today the launch of an audio book version of “Equinomics 101″ – a management and record keeping system designed to teach horse owners and horse-related businesses how to efficiently manage their finances.
According to the American Horse Council, there are approximately 9.2 million horses in the U.S. used for racing, showing, competition, sport, breeding, recreation and work.
Richard B. Dicks, CPA, equine businessman and author, developed Equinomics 101 to provide a down-to-earth, practical cash and financial management system for horse lovers and small to mid-sized horse-related business owners. Written in an instructional, how-to format, Equinomics 101 reveals what records matter to accountants and the IRS.
The book and software have been very popular in the commercial market place and last year Equinomics 101 was converted into an accredited college course that is now being taught in many leading colleges and universities. Because of today’s busy schedules, most people don’t have ample spare time to read.
By popular request, Equinomics 101 has now been converted into an audio book version for smartphones and CDs and is being released today. The audible book contains 15 chapters of conceptual subject matter that is great for listening to and 5 technical chapters that contain forms and graphs that can be easily accessed through the Equinomics 101 website.
Read by Terry Rose, the 6-CD audio book is informative and easy to listen to and quite enjoyable. The listener will come away with many valuable ideas that can immediately be used in their equine operation.
“Most horse owners practice ‘pitchfork accounting,’” Dicks explained. “They throw everything in a box and hand it over to their CPA. Equinomics 101 is designed to help customers change these destructive financial patterns.” The audio book is designed for horse owners but the information and concepts are also useful for anyone with cattle, alpacas, goats, and other livestock.
According to Dicks, the key to avoiding financial loss is to run the horse operation like a business. Equinomics 101 instructs horse owners on how to minimize hobby-loss.
“Like a good saddle, it’s a tool that no horseman should be without,” Dicks said.
In 2005, the American Horse Council conducted a study that dispelled the misperception that the horse industry is an activity reserved for the wealthy. The horse industry is, in fact, a diverse activity with stakeholders including recreational and show horse riders, and moderate-income track, show and stable employees and volunteers.
Approximately 34 percent of horse owners have a household income of less than $50,000; 28 percent exceed $100,000. 46 percent of horse owners have an income between $25,000 and $75,000.
Equinomics 101 can also be used as a simple record and bookkeeping system, a check register system, or an easy-to-use contact management system. In addition, it also addresses barter and like-kind exchange, equine tax issues, depreciation, and investment analysis.
For more information, visit: http://www.equinomics101.com .
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