State: Washington

Washington State Business News, Entertainment and Technology (U.S.)

Young Marines launches new relationship with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for youth drug demand reduction

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Young Marines youth organization and the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Demand Reduction Program have announced the Young Marines Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena Division Awards program. The awards program highlights the exceptional efforts the youth membership of the Young Marines are doing throughout the nation to educate other youths to live and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle in their communities through drug demand reduction efforts.

LTC Financial Partners Suggests 5 Questions to Ask a Long-Term Care Specialist Following Supreme Court Obamacare Ruling

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- When the Supreme Court upheld The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), uncertainty about health insurance abated. But what about long-term care insurance, which covers in-home, nursing-home, and assisted-living care - expensive services scarcely addressed by regular insurance or Medicare? That issue remains as head-scratching as ever, according to LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.

LTC Financial Partners, LLC Announces a Free Service to Help Consumers Learn About the Financial Risk of Needing Long-Term Care

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a free service to help consumers learn about the financial risk of needing long-term care someday, and how to manage the risk. The service blends the best of technology with the best of humanity: real, live advisors on the phone.

3in4 Association partners with Care Options OnLine with Resources for Long-Term Care Planning

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today the non-profit 3in4 Association announces a partnership with CareOptions Online (COOL), a web-based service promoting wellness and offering quick, easy access to healthcare services for entire families. The main focus is on mature adults and seniors, but the health and fitness advice applies to children and young adults as well.

Ecologic Leasing Services adds Nella Schwarz for Latin America Leadership Team

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Ecologic Leasing Services announced today that Nella Schwarz has joined the Company as Director, Business Development, Vendor Programs, Latin America.

17-year-old McCall Behringer of Baltimore is National Young Marine of the Year

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Young Marines National Executive Director Mike Kessler, announced seventeen year old McCall Behringer of Baltimore, Maryland, is the organization's National Young Marine of the Year for 2012-2013. The Young Marines is a national non-profit youth organization for boys and girls ages 8 through the completion of high school.

New Long Term Care Insurance Industry Report for Employee Benefit Brokers and Human Resource Managers: The LTC Benefit Battle

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) today announced an agreement with EraNova Institute to distribute a special report on the future of long-term care insurance (LTCI) as an employee benefit. The report will be made available by LTCFP to selected employee benefit brokers, human resource managers, and heads of business and non-profit organizations.

Young Marines announces second annual 'Raising Awareness to the Flag' initiative during National Flag Week in June

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Executive Director, Mike Kessler, of the national non-profit youth education and service program for boys and girls, the Young Marines, announces a call-to-action campaign to over 300 Young Marine units across the country to participate in the organization's 2nd annual 'Raising Awareness to the Flag' initiative during National Flag Week in June.

iFOS earns Multi-Year Contract to Provide Professional Support Services for Financial Computer Systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- iFOS), LLC announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Agency has awarded a multi-year contract to provide application development, maintenance and support for the agency national financial systems.

LTC Complete Worksite Solutions: New MedAmerica and LTCFP Program Fills a Growing Need for Flexible Protection of U.S. Employees

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today MedAmerica Insurance Company (MedAmerica) and LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announce a distribution agreement to make a broad suite of long-term care insurance products available at reduced underwriting and multi-life discounts to employees. The policy suite is the latest incarnation of multi-life LTC insurance, a relatively new, increasingly-popular type of employee benefit that is proliferating faster than traditional group LTC plans.

Entrepreneur Cavanaugh L. Gray launches The Entrepreneur Cafe, LLC

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- When entrepreneur Cavanaugh L. Gray set out to pursue his own small business dreams he didn't realize the impact it would have on helping others achieve their own dreams. In the spring of 2004, The Entrepreneur Cafe, LLC founder did the unthinkable. He scheduled a meeting with his supervisor, picked out his best suite, walked into his corporate job and fired himself. Given current unemployment rates and a tight lending market this might be considered absurd by today's standards.

Mount Vernon Ladies Association is Gingrich Foundation's Charity of the Month for Feb. 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association as its February 2012 Charity of the Month. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association cares for one of our country's most important historic sites - the home and estate of our first president, George Washington.

Healthcare Tax Planning: If You Already Have LTC Insurance, Remember This Year's Claim

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Long-term care insurance is subsidized, in effect, by Uncle Sam. 'For many people, a large part of their premium cost is deductible on their federal tax return,' says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP). 'That doesn't make coverage free, but it makes it more affordable for millions.' LTCFP is one of the nation's largest and most experienced agencies specializing in long-term care insurance.

Christopher Gardner speaks at LTC Financial Partners LLC annual meeting

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Christopher Gardner, played by Will Smith in 'The Pursuit of Happyness' (Columbia Pictures, 2006), was jobless and homeless with a baby boy to support. He bounced back, gaining wealth and a future for his son. Inspired by this example, LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) invited Gardner to speak at the company's annual meeting, held this year in New Orleans, January 13-15.

Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. chosen as Charity of the Month by Gingrich Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. as its January Charity of the Month. The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation cares for two of America's most iconic historical sites - Lady Liberty and Ellis Island.

Dr. David Lewis released a report today calling for a formal investigation into the practices of the British Medical Journal

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Dr. David Lewis, internationally known whistleblower and respected expert on institutional fraud, released a report today calling for a formal investigation into the practices of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), and specifically into the actions of its editor, Dr. Fiona Godlee, and Brian Deer, a reporter she hired to write a series of articles which appeared in the journal beginning on January 4, 2011.

3 in 4 Need More Campaign Gains Additional Support and New Board Members

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- In November the 3in4 Association added seven new members to its advisory board, and received increased support from two insurance carriers: John Hancock, an existing member of the organization, and Genworth, which provided sponsorship of a meaningful consumer study. 'We're gaining momentum,' says Mark Goldberg, Treasurer of the association that runs the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign.

Seattle's largest New Year's Eve party sells out every year: 10th Annual Indulgence New Year's Eve Bash

SEATTLE, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- SeattleBash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue it's long tradition of being held at the EMP museum in downtown Seattle. INDULGENCE, known as 'Seattle's largest and hottest New Year's Eve party,' has sold out every year for the last 9 years, primarily because of its unique proposition to partygoers: offering 5 parties in one.

Capitol Hill's Old Naval Hospital restored by Conservatory Craftsmen

WASHINGTON D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Conservatory Craftsmen is honored to have been chosen to work on the Hill Center project with Bell Architects to restore the Old Naval Hospital on Capitol Hill.

A Perfect Time to Talk Turkey About Long-Term Care – about 7 in 10 of us over age 65 will need...

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Thanksgiving is a time to join with family to say thanks for life's blessings. It can also be a time to make sure those blessings continue year after year, uninterrupted by the financial impact of long-term health issues. 'According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 7 in 10 of us over age 65 will need long-term care at some point,' says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP).

Building Cultural Economy and Trade: World Women Trade Fair Nigeria Trade Mission to the USA

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Mallam Mukhtar Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Senior Special Adviser to Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan to Travel to USA in December With World Women Trade Fair Nigeria Women Entrepreneurs, the National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP) and the Federal Capital Territories Social Development Officials led by Honorable Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State Federal Capital Territories.

WOOFSTOCK 2011: Annual pet celebration adds Silent Auction and pet food bank to benefit PAWS, features local pet vendors

SEATTLE, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Pet owners can attend Woofstock 2011 next month, where Santa photos and a Silent Auction fund raiser for PAWS will be among the attractions. Smiley Dog, the local pet food delivery service, announced the event which will also feature a pet food bank, local pet vendors, free nail trims, pet massages, and healthy pet foods.

American Senior Benefits Association selects LTC Financial Partners for Long Term Care Education and Insurance

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today the American Senior Benefits Association (ASBA) announced the selection of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) to provide long-term care education and insurance for members and their families. The aim of the ASBA Long-Term Care Insurance Program is to supply education on the financial risks associated with long-term care and how a long-term care insurance policy can transfer these risks from a member's assets to that of an insurance carrier.

Ecologic Leasing Services announced today that it has launched The Global Lessor Network 2.0 in China

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Ecologic Leasing Services announced today that it has launched The Global Lessor Network 2.0 in China. 'Our corporate lessee clients and our vendor captive clients have been asking us to help them find, engage, and transact with new lessors in China for several years,' stated Michael Keeler, CEO, Ecologic Leasing Services.

David Bromage and Rod Suhan appointed to Ecologic leadership team for Boart Longyear Financial

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Ecologic Leasing Services announced today that it has appointed David Bromage and Rod Suhan as its leadership team dedicated to Boart Longyear Financial Services.