Business

NEWS: Los Angeles-based Neotrope, a 32-year-old brand marketing, PR, and content development firm, today announced the launch of its 2016 annual PR Grants program for U.S.-based 501(c)3 charities. Launched in 2000, the Non-Profit PR Grant was designed to help raise awareness of selected charities to traditional media, to the public, as well as to potential 'halo' sponsors and donors.

NEWS: The Ranch for Kids, a therapeutic program bringing hope and healing to families facing FASD and RAD, announced today that it is again fully licensed by the State of Montana.

NEWS: Journey Sales, a leading provider of innovative customer engagement solutions for sales professionals, is pleased to announce that they will be a sponsor of the CEB 2015 Sales and Marketing Summit, to be held October 20-22 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NEWS: Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. officially launches a Tatt2Away non laser tattoo removal system in the state of Nebraska. Matt Allsman of Eternal Tattoo and Body Piercing in Columbus has come on board with the company to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state. Bringing into their high quality of service and products, the all natural system.

NEWS: Mid America Mortgage, Inc. Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has expanded its operations into Missouri, Iowa and Kansas with its newest branch locations in Kansas City, Mo. and Overland Park, Kan.

NEWS: The Central Texas Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth(R) (ACG), the global organization focused on driving middle-market growth, presented its recently established Scholarship for Finance Studies to Dr. Keith Fairchild, PhD, associate professor and former department chair of the Department of Finance at The University of Texas San Antonio.

NEWS: For the first time since its launch in 2009, Living Textiles Baby and Kids, the innovative textiles and design baby and kids brand, is relaunching their own website. This initiative will provide Living Textiles and Baby a larger platform to expand and grow its ecommerce.

NEWS: The Central Texas Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth(R) (ACG), the global organization focused on driving middle-market growth, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mexican Entrepreneurs Association, AEM, in an effort to actively expose the two organizations to each other's membership, foster integration, and promote joint programs. Eduardo Berdegue, president of ACG Central Texas, and Roberto Espinosa, President of AEM San Antonio were the signatories.

NEWS: Rejuvatek Medical Inc., launches the first Tatt2Away non laser tattoo removal system in the state of Texas. Zulu Tattoo Studio of Austin has come on board with the company to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state. Bringing into their high quality of service and products, the all natural system.

NEWS: Mid America Mortgage, Inc. owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced John Rhode has joined the company as an account executive in the wholesale and correspondent lending division. Rhode brings 24 years of wholesale lending experience to Mid America and will be focused on the metro-Chicago area and surrounding markets.

NEWS: UGLY by nature, a chemical-free and fluoride-free toothpaste, is getting attention from its reviewers. Doctor-formulated, it's made with fair trade organic coconut oil and contains only natural and organic ingredients that were chosen for optimal oral health; nothing artificial is added.

NEWS: TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show 'Hoarders,' Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise owned by Doug Baruchin is inviting the public to its grand opening / open house on Saturday Oct. 17, 2015, beginning at noon at their franchise headquarters.

NEWS: Philadelphia-area attorney Mary Gaffney, of Weitz and Luxenberg, believes the conferring of honors on high-achieving women lawyers is good for their career prospects. However, she believes it is even better for individuals in need of legal assistance as it helps them make smarter choices about who should represent them in a court fight.

NEWS: Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, a medical professional liability insurer, has gained an 'A' rating from AM Best. AM Best is an issuer of financial strength ratings for insurers, reinsurers, captives and other risk-bearing entities.

NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRGI), Urban Systems and Rhythm Engineering today announced they have joined forces to launch a strategic Smart City Alliance - a multi-company collaboration with the goal of designing and delivering a cloud-based, multifunction transportation solution that provides data and decision insights to metropolitan transportation managers, professionals and users.

NEWS: The annual Event Planner Expo, brought to you by EMRG Media, announced that Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder Gilt.com, and CEO GLAMSQUAD, will be its keynote speaker this year. This premier event planner event will take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 7, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

NEWS: DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced that Mid America Mortgage, Inc. will utilize DocMagic's SaaS-based compliance and mortgage loan document engine together with the on-premise solutions of DocMagic's recently acquired eSignSystems patented eSigning, eNotary, eVaulting, eRegistration and eRetention solutions.

NEWS: 'Late summer/early fall is the perfect time to check your roof for damaged shingles or possible areas of leakage,' said Aaron Zarling, manager of the King County-based Eco Roof Service. 'A roof check (and potential repair or replacement) is especially important to do now, before the big rains set in. Even small leaks can lead to big damage - mold and rot - if they are not fixed in time,' he noted.

NEWS: Philosys, Inc. announces that all Kmart pharmacies nationwide are now offering the Gmate(R) SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System, the latest in mHealth technology for diabetes management. Gmate SMART is available in all Kmart pharmacies as of September 2015. The Gmate SMART meter and App deliver fast and accurate blood glucose test results right to your smartphone.

NEWS: When it comes to being recognized as a 'leader in your industry,' there's no better testament than those from your peers, and Roger Stalheim, President of The Des Moines Metro Alternative Board (TAB) can attest to that.

NEWS: Regent Education, the leading provider of financial aid and enrollment management software solutions, today announced the addition of higher education veteran Jim Hermens to the executive team where he will serve as the Company's president.

NEWS: Empaxis Data Management, experts in middle and back-office outsourcing for investment management firms, recently announced expansion into the European market. Empaxis has opened an office in London and has launched Empaxis Europe Limited. Empaxis has also appointed Stefano Nocera to direct the European operations.

NEWS: Super Lawyers magazine yesterday reported that 14 attorneys from the powerhouse personal injury law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., will appear in the prestigious periodical's 2015 roster of outstanding New York City metro area attorneys, Weitz and Luxenberg announced.

NEWS: Eularis announces the release of E-VAI, the latest development in sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology delivering next generation analytics and decision making to Pharma marketers globally. E-VAI changes the game for marketers struggling to understand and get value from their marketing.

NEWS: Blend, a lifestyle retailer showcasing artfully curated furniture and décor, brings a much needed breath of fresh, open air to the home furnishings market in the Jacksonville Florida area. The newly hatched shop is opening its Parisian blue doors for a grand opening soirée this month and the community is invited to attend.