Christopher Simmons

NEWS: (MESA, Ariz.) Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading student information and learning management solutions provider for the K-12 market, has been chosen by Loving Municipal Schools to replace its existing JMAC Student Information System (SIS) solution with Synergy(R). The district required a technologically advanced solution that would unite all district management functions in one fully-integrated solution, creating system wide data connections that help improve administrative processes and learning outcomes.

NEWS: (SOUTH JORDAN, Utah) W. Val Oveson has joined Taxometry as Senior Vice President of Tax Administration. His responsibilities include oversight and implementation of the company's product and delivery. Oveson has held executive positions in business and government, including National Taxpayer Advocate of the IRS and Chair of the Utah State Tax Commission.

NEWS: (BISBEE, Ariz.) A new K-8 school has officially opened its doors in Bisbee, Arizona, after what school officials describe as a 'miraculous launch.' Cochise SDA Christian School, a member of the Adventist Education network with over 7,200 schools worldwide serving more than 1.5 million students, is now enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year with plans to fill its new building scheduled for completion by early May.

NEWS: (ORLANDO, Fla.) Attorneys from the southwest Florida personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh attended the Florida Justice Association's annual "Workhorse" seminar held at the Orlando World Trade Center Marriott.

NEWS: (ASHEVILLE, N.C.) Grout Genie is a newly-launched cleaning product that makes cleaning tile and grout a cinch. And, these almost magical pads are unlike any other mopping pad on the market. Two rows of polypropylene bristles on the patent-pending microfiber Grout Genie(R) scrubbing pad reach into the grout channel to scour out dirt while the super-absorbent microfiber Genie pads mop up the mess.

NEWS: (SEATTLE, Wash.) Art Makes You, a Seattle-based non-profit organization, is having its fourth fundraiser to raise money for its summer art camps for under-privileged children in the U.S., Latvia and Ukraine. Its 2015 art camp hosted 70 children. This summer they hope to have 100 children participate in their special art programs.

NEWS: (NAUGATUCK, Conn.) PPRN Radio is pleased to announce the addition of a new program to its schedule: "The Online Movie Show with Phil Hall," a weekly celebration of films and filmmaking. The Online Movie Show will have its premiere on April 25, 2016 and will broadcast live on PPRN Radio on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ET.

NEWS: (CLEVELAND, Ohio) Project EverGreen, a national non-profit promoting the value of preserving and revitalizing managed green spaces, is bringing its 'Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.'(TM) Initiative to parks in Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina.

NEWS: (NEW YORK, N.Y.) National lawfirm Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., said today it hopes potentially fatal side effects associated with SGLT2 inhibitor drugs will be reported to consumers faster, since people taking these next-generation diabetes medications deserve to be notified of the health dangers shortly after they have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

NEWS: (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) Daniel P. Douglas announces his script, 'Richter's War,' has won best short screenplay at the February 2016 Los Angeles CineFest. The science fiction World War II hard boiled detective story has previously won or placed in multiple contests during 2015 and 2016.

NEWS: (DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.) RedFin POS, a leading provider of secure payment applications and payment gateway solutions, has launched SharkSwipe: a mobile app that allows for mobile transactions utilizing the super-compact, Bluetooth MSR/Chip & PIN SharkSwipe device. The free app is available today by visiting the Apple iTunes App Store, or Google Play Store.

NEWS: (PORTLAND, Ore.) Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held pharmaceutical and medical device company, announced today that it has received EN ISO 13485:2012 certification, signifying the company's successful implementation of an effective quality management system.

NEWS: (ATLANTA, Ga.) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Stephen McKenzie has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting team in Atlanta.

NEWS: (ATLANTA, Ga.) MEDIA ALERT: Reverse mortgage expert John Button, president and CEO of San Diego, California-based software provider ReverseVision, is available for interviews in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

NEWS: (SARASOTA, Fla.) The Westcoast Center for Human Development celebrated their 44th Annual Heart of Gold Awards Banquet at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh are longtime supporters of this organization and were one of the major sponsors of this event.

NEWS: (VANCOUVER, Canada) MiniTool Solution Ltd., a software development company based in Canada, announces MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS version 1.1. This application is designed for data recovery from iOS devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. With help of this easy to use software, user can recover lost data from unexpected deletion, virus invasion, reset all settings, system upgrade and logical damage.

NEWS: (MIAMI, Fla.) The International Downtown Association (IDA) has selected Kim Briesemeister, co-founder of RMA, Redevelopment Management Associates, to serve on the Top Issues Council for Public-Private Partnerships. IDA is the premier association of urban place managers who are shaping and activating dynamic downtown districts, connecting all the stakeholders in a downtown area, and bridging the gap between the public and private sectors.

NEWS: (SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it was included in HousingWire magazine's 2016 HW TECH100(TM) list. The company was recognized for its forthcoming eClosing integration with collaborative real estate technology provider and fellow TECH100 winner Pavaso, as well as its recent acquisition by automotive dealership software provider Reynolds and Reynolds.

NEWS: (BOULDER, Colo.) TeamSnap, the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of active sports life, today announced that Pat Benner will join as the company's chief financial officer effective March 28, 2016, bringing more than 25 years of experience guiding top brands in the software, IT storage and healthcare industries.

NEWS: (CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) 2 Refunds, Inc. has launched a website with a rare promise: File one tax return and get two refunds. Aptly named, 2 Refunds gives the startup a preemptive position in online done-for-you tax preparation - a niche that exists in the overlapping services of HandR Block and TurboTax yet has no focused presence from either industry leader.

NEWS: (KIRKLAND, Wash.) If you're in the market for long-term care insurance, you may be suffering from sticker shock. 'The cost may seem out of reach,' says Denise Gott. 'Many people feel this way, so they put off protecting themselves. That's a shame, because in their case, Uncle Sam may pick up part of the tab.' Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

NEWS: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. remains one of few bidders on so-called TRID 'defect' loans, said Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. According to Bode, Mid America wins roughly 80 percent of its bids on the loans, which have been rejected for purchase by other investors due to TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) infractions ranging from minor errors to more significant defects.

NEWS: (TAMPA, Fla.) C Diff Foundation, 'C. diff. Spores and More,' Global Broadcasting Network - innovative and educational interactive healthcare talk radio show discusses taking aim at 'superbugs' and the latest Vital Signs Report results with guest Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.

NEWS: (COVINGTON, Ky.) A web developer and veteran of the U.S. Navy, Michael Hebert, is creating a series of online games honoring the 225th anniversary of ratification of the Bill of Rights. Hebert, Owner/Operator of MH Virtual, LLC, was born in the ninth state to ratify the document (Rhode Island) and calls the game collection 'Civics Match.'

NEWS: (DENVER, Colo.) Mortgage services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it has been acquired by Utah-based MetaSource, LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition of Titan broadens the company's footprint in data-centric mortgage services.