The degree will provide graduates with employability skills for careers in financial institutions and insurance companies
Buffalo, NY, July 09, 2013 – Bryant & Stratton College Online, a leader in online associate’s degree programs, announced today an addition to its degree program offerings – an Associate of Applied Science Financial Support Services (AAS FISS) degree. The degree program instills in graduates the employability skills needed to perform a variety of customer services in banks, insurance agencies and saving and loan companies processing financial transactions and generating reports. The College is currently enrolling students in its new degree program. Classes will begin in September 2013.
Students who enroll in the AAS FISS online college degree program will learn skills that prepare them for careers such as finance service representative, customer service representative, billing and posting clerk, brokerage clerk, loan processor, or banking specialist. Many of these career fields are predicted to grow by 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.
“This new associate degree will help our students be more prepared to enter the workforce in fields that are seeing positive growth. In diversifying our degree offerings to meet the changing needs of the marketplace we are offering more choices for students to find a career that fits their goals,” said Scott Traylor, Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “The AAS FISS degree will give students the chance to learn how to calculate complex mathematical questions, complete fundamental accounting transactions, and adhere to current legal regulations that are necessary to succeed in the financial services industry.”
The AAS FISS degree program will teach students how to process client financial transactions, generate reports that support client needs, judge appropriate ethical behaviors that follow the laws and regulations applicable to the financial services industry and formulate useful solutions to clients’ financial and business related needs. Additionally, in the program students will learn employability skills like information literacy, critical thinking and written and oral communication, among others, that will help them be successful in the workforce.
The AAS FISS degree is not available to residents of New York or Ohio. The degree joins the five online bachelor’s degree programs, thirteen online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate of completion programs Bryant & Stratton College Online offers. To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College, its online college degree programs go to http://online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
About Bryant & Stratton College Online:
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, twelve online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.
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Platform used by more than 40,000 schools gets strategic funding from Javelin Venture Partners, Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, Kapor Capital, and Rethink Education.
Santa Monica, CA, July 03, 2013 – Engrade, the district-level education platform that unifies the data, curriculum, and tools teachers, schools leaders, and administrators use every day by integrating all of a district’s software and systems, today announced it has secured $5 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate its nationwide expansion and product development. The company has grown rapidly in recent years as it has worked with schools and districts to solve one of the most pressing challenges facing schools---connect once disparate systems from a wide array of sources to maximize the learning potential of students.
With the massive changes to the American education system expected over the next decade with the increase in 1:1 and blended learning, school systems need an integrated, cost-effective, and user-friendly technology infrastructure for managing all parts of the instructional process. Engrade integrates all of a district’s resources, including third-party applications and open education resources, into an easy-to-use, single sign-on solution. Used in more than 40,000 schools around the world, Engrade enables districts to manage curriculum planning and evaluation, instruction, assessment, and school-home communications through one fully secure, cloud-based platform, saving time and money.
Javelin Venture Partners, an entrepreneur-driven venture capital fund in San Francisco, led the round. Rethink Education, which led the company’s $3 million Series A round in January of 2012, added to its position. Other participants included Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, Kapor Capital, the investment fund led by prescient technologist and investor Mitchell Kapor, Expansion Capital and Ed-Mentor. This new round will help Engrade meet the rapidly rising demand of U.S. schools and districts for seamless education technology integration. With Samsung Venture Investment Corporation’s investment, Engrade anticipates business collaboration and partnership opportunities with Samsung.
“It is time for schools and districts to have a true platform, not a jumbled collection of tools that keep vital data locked up in separate silos," said Jed Katz of Javelin Venture Partners. "Teachers, administrators, students, and parents are now able to see in one place the full story of an individual’s academic performance and learning needs."
The additional capital will allow Engrade to help districts and school systems more rapidly integrate data, curriculum, and tools from third parties into their classrooms and evaluate the effectiveness of their instructional resources. By using Engrade, districts can more easily transition to the new Common Core State Standards, allowing teachers and administrators to align granular chunks of content and professional development resources with the relevant Common Core skills.
“We are thrilled to work with a group of investors composed of innovative thinkers and experienced leaders who will make excellent partners in reshaping the future of education,” said Engrade CEO Zach Posner. “We are defining a new product category in the education market that provides school districts with a system to use the right content with the right student at the right time to accelerate academic achievement.”
Engrade, which doubled its staff last year to meet the increased demand from school systems around the country, expects that the fresh round of investment will help it expand its staff and product offerings—from advanced tools for content management to programs that will help teachers manage all of their students' data, accessible from any device.
About Engrade:
Engrade unifies the data, curriculum, and tools teachers, schools leaders, and administrators use every day by integrating all of a district’s software and systems, including third-party applications and open education resources, into one fully secure and easy-to-use, cloud-based platform. Districts rely on Engrade’s powerful single sign-on solution to enhance district-wide communication, plan and evaluate curriculum, manage assessment, and monitor student progress in real time. Educators love Engrade because it simplifies their workflow, increases efficiency in the classroom, and empowers them to use the resources and strategies that work best to improve instruction and outcomes for each student. Since the launch of its flagship product – the most widely used gradebook on the Web – Engrade has grown to serve more than 40,000 schools and support a community of more than 6 million users worldwide. To learn more, visit engrade.com.
Contact:
Zach Posner
Engrade, LLC
1327 Ocean Ave.
Suite I
Santa Monica, CA 90401
+1-800-305-1367
media@engrade.com
http://www.engrade.com
Series of events July 15 through July 19 to help local students and job seekers get job ready
Buffalo, NY, July 01, 2013 – Bryant & Stratton College today announced it will host Employability Week from July 15 to July 19, a series of events to help students and job seekers get job ready. Events planned on the College’s three Western New York campuses will bring together students, new graduates, job seekers and local business leaders for many career-focused activities. The highlight of the week will be the “Job Ready or Not?” Employability Summit, a live event with top U.S. employers aimed at helping close the perception gap between what job seekers think employers want and what employers really value in candidates.
The “Job Ready or Not?” event will include a panel of speakers from CareerBuilder, Enterprise, Humana, Marriott Hotels and Microsoft, who will give attendees a look into the mind of an employer and offer advice on how to be successful in today’s tough job market. The event will be streamed live online from the College’s campus in Orchard Park on Friday, July 19 at 1 p.m. Those interested in joining in-person should call (716) 860-4799 to register. Those wishing to watch the event live online can register at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/employability-summit.
On Thursday, July 18, a career fair will host area job seekers and 40-50 local companies and organizations with open positions and volunteer opportunities. Attendees will be able to connect with employers and get career advice from College experts, as well as enter to win an iPad® *. The career fair will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the Buffalo Campus at 465 Main Street, 4th floor.
To prepare for the career fair, attendees are encouraged to attend the free Employability Clinics on Wednesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the College’s campuses in Amherst, Buffalo and Orchard Park. Attendees can get free career advice from College experts, have their resumes reviewed, receive a personalized “Dress for Success” consultation and enter a raffle to win a $200 gift certificate for professional attire. Free career readiness coaching sessions will cover resume and cover letter writing, job interviews, using LinkedIn, managing your online reputation and negotiating your salary.
Employability Week events and the “Job Ready or Not?” Employability Summit are aimed at helping close the perception gap between how job seekers view their own employability and what employers value. According to a new survey from Bryant & Stratton College’s Online Education Division and Wakefield Research, 80 percent of 18-34 year olds feel they are job ready and possess all the skills, experience, and education needed to advance in their desired career path or obtain their next job. Comparatively, data released by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company found almost 40 percent of employers attribute the main reason for job openings to lack of skills among entry-level applicants. The research indicates that college students and young employees have inflated assumptions about their own career readiness in today’s job market.
“Being a viable candidate in today’s job market takes an understanding of what employers want, a firm grasp on how to present your skills and access to quality career resources. Employability Week touches on all of these tenets so our students and other job seekers can feel job ready,” said Paul Bahr, Director of the Western New York Campuses of Bryant & Stratton College. “Our core mission at Bryant & Stratton College has always been to provide students the training and education they will need to be successful in their careers. Employability Week is an opportunity to do that for our students as well as the greater Western New York community.”
Employability Week Events:
Date: Tuesday, July 16
Event: Portfolio Development Day for Bryant & Stratton College students (private event)
Time: all day
Location: At local Western New York Campuses
Date: Wednesday, July 17
Event: Employability Clinics
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Career Readiness Coaching Sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location #1: Amherst Campus, 3650 Millersport Highway, Getzville, NY 14068
Location #2: Buffalo Campus, 465 Main Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14203
Location #3: Southtowns Campus, 200 Redtail Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Date: Thursday, July 18
Event: Career Fair
Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Buffalo Campus, 465 Main Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: Friday, July 19
Event: “Job Ready or Not?” Employability Summit
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
Location: 200 Redtail Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Register to join-in person by calling (716) 860-4799 or register to watch online at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/employability-summit.
To learn more about the Employability Week events at Bryant & Stratton College campuses in Amherst, Buffalo and Orchard Park, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/466778813416629/.
These events are part of the Bryant & Stratton College Employability Series, an ongoing effort dedicated to helping students become career-ready upon graduation. By focusing on the development of employable skills, the College purposefully helps students develop technical, industry-specific knowledge as well as soft skills. To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College, its degree programs and the Employability Series, go to http://www.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
*An iPad or comparable device will be available.
About Bryant & Stratton College;
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees and professional certificates in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, & graphic design. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information can also be found on the College’s website at http://www.bryantstratton.edu.
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Communications Strategy Group
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Denver, CO 80206
703-624-6125
ajenkins@csg-pr.com
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Thought Provoking, 30-Minute Webinar Will Focus on Actionable Ways to Live Sustainably
Denver, Colorado, July 01, 2013 – On Tuesday, July 16, Ecotech Institute will launch a webinar series that explores many facets of green living, including careers, lifestyle choices and a deep dive into solar careers. The first webinar, “Bringing the Ecotech Lifestyle to Life”, will discuss the overall concept of sustainable living and encourage participants to define their own personal sustainability-focused mission, vision and goals. After a fast-paced 30 minutes, attendees will leave with new considerations and approaches on how to live a sustainable lifestyle.
“This lunchtime webinar is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to explore how to live more sustainably through easy and actionable steps,” says Kyle Crider, Ecotech Institute’s Manager of Environmental Operations. “Everyone can do something to make a positive impact on the planet – and we are here to be a catalyst for positive change.”
Webinar Topic:
“Bringing the Ecotech Lifestyle to Life”
Date:
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Time:
1:00 p.m. Eastern/12:00 p.m. Central
11:00 a.m. Mountain/10:00 a.m. Pacific
Speaker:
Kyle Crider, Manager of Environmental Operations at Ecotech Institute. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree with a double-emphasis in urban planning and policy analysis. He is also a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional, Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND) and an instructor of “Introduction to Sustainability” on Canvas.net.
Register:
Spots are limited and will go fast, so sign up today at Ecotech Institute Webinars.
Upcoming Webinars – Dates to be announced:
What Are Renewable Energy Jobs?
The World of Solar Energy Jobs
Time Management: Finding Life Balance While in School
Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colorado, is the only college entirely focused on training people for jobs in sustainability. Ecotech currently offers the following renewable energy degree programs:
* Solar Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Wind Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Renewable Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Facility Management Technology, Energy Efficiency Program, Associate of Applied Science
* Electrical Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Power Utility Technician, Associate of Applied Science
* Business Administration – Sustainability, Associate of Applied Science
About Ecotech Institute:
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.
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Communications Strategy Group
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Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
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Powerful aerobic activity that is done in even short spurts and only 10 minutes a day is proving to be life changing for many. This is big news when you consider that in just 10 minutes of jumping rope we can burn off the calories in that candy bar that we just ate.” Says Ms. Carr, creator of the Jump Rope Jack blog.
Tampa, FL, June 30, 2013 – Jump Rope Jack has arrived and is helping thousands of people in the US alone to back away from the TV and get up on their feet and Jump for Life.
Statistics show and plane old observation confirms that the number of weight challenged folks around town are at an all time high. Not meant to hurt feelings but with that obesity comes hand in hand, illness. And Illness is just a little bit of death.
The Jump Rope Jack Blog has launched to bring up the awareness of the power of doing some simple jumping rope for health and jumping rope for life.
“The ‘secret’ to success in health in today’s crazy world is to get up off the couch and recliner and get these bodies moving / jumping. We can jump at home, at work at lunch time, outside, at the gym, on the sidewalk, in the parking lot, while waiting for the bus, you name is and you can probably stand there and jump with a jump rope right there.” says Ms. Carr, of JumpRopeJack.com.
It’s true that the practice of having to go to a gym for an hour a day or even every other day is not as practical as it was even 10 years ago. People are busier today than ever, some work 2 jobs, some are single parents doing their best to raise their children right. Time is a valuable commodity. That’s why jumping rope is perfect for health and life.
Jumping is the fastest way to accomplish getting yourself in shape. Jumping is the work-out that boxers, wrestlers, and other great athletes do to improve their reaction time, focus and endurance. The nice thing about jumping rope is that you can get the whole family involved. It’s not expensive and it’s not too time consuming because even 10 or 15 minutes makes a huge benefit on health.
Ms. Carr says, “I often get asked, ‘Will I see results after one day of jumping?’ No. But then again we won’t drop dead tomorrow if we don’t jump either. Something that is very easy TO do like jumping rope for just a short time or maybe 60 jumps is also going to be very easy NOT to do. So you have to stick with it and let the benefits of the compounding positive take place. But this compounding works both ways. You can jump every day for a month and you will have added a big credit to your “health” bank. You can also not exercise at all for a month and you won’t fall over but you will have a debit on your ‘health’ ledger of slightly flabbier arms, belly and slightly less energy.”
To find out more about the benefits of jumping to our health visit www.JumpRopeJack.com
Ms. Carr is an accomplished author and owner of Jump Rope Jack. She is passionate about educating people about the importance of staying active and strong. She practices what she preaches too. You can find this over-60- year-old up at 7am exercising outdoors with a jump rope, stretch bands and brisk walks.
Ms. Carr explains, “And it all pays off! I have enough energy to keep up with my 30 year old kids. My main focus is to help people get more active. With the Jump Rope Jack Blog, which is turning into a movement, I know we are making an impact. I believe that together we can make a huge and positive impact in many people’s lives, helping them create a healthier stronger body for themselves and their children too.”
If you are interested in learning more about how Mary Kay Carr can help you, Ms. Carr can be reached at 888-811-5160 or visit her online at info@jumpropejack.com or www.JumpRopeJack.com
Contact:
Mary Kay Carr
Jump Rope Jack
Tampa, FL
888-811-5160
info@jumpropejack.com
http://www.JumpRopeJack.com
Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC), global leaders in the research, evaluation and selection of enterprise software solutions, have awarded AuraPortal their certificate for BPM Systems.
Boca Raton, Florida, June 26, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that after a thorough analysis, Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) have accredited AuraPortal as a Certified Product in the business process management software field.
To achieve this certificate AuraPortal surpassed the questionnaire prepared by TEC covering 100 features and functions of the application and made a profound demonstration of the product to TEC analysts.
According to comments from TEC in their blog:
"As from the demonstration for the certificate, AuraPortal's characteristics for the model were evident, as was its ease of use and task transition. AuraPortal differs from the competition thanks to its powerful process modeling tool and its wide but easy adaptability, configuration and use. Its powerful tool for managing workflow (creating, editing and monitoring) gives it great potential for both simple and complex projects in the process management field."
To access the full article, click here (http://bit.ly/12Q8xKE)
About Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC):
TEC provides software selection services to companies throughout America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
TEC has more than 50 partners throughout the mainstream media.
The TEC Web sites have over 3 million registered members and more than 1 million visitors per month.
TEC newsletters reach around 1 million subscribers worldwide.
More than 22,000 senior decision-makers trust in TEC Advisor for assistance with their evaluation and project selection software.
About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.
AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, Sodexo, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.
Its headquarters are in Europe (Spain and Holland) with an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.
Contact:
Nina Moon
AuraPortal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com
Axicon Auto ID Ltd, a world leader in barcode verification, announce the launch of a new online barcode validation system.
Oxford, UK, June 26, 2013 - Axicon Auto ID Ltd, (Oxford, UK) a world leader in barcode verification, announce the launch of a new online barcode validation system.
The Checkrite 5 is a stand alone, on-line barcode validation system that can be used in conjunction with a range of different barcode readers. The system, which doesn’t require a PC, operates with a simple three colour light display that indicates either a match, a mis-match or no read. Checkrite 5 offers a host of benefits to the user including very easy installation and operation, a choice of sensors and is suitable for speeds of up to 5 products/barcodes per second.
Incorrect or unreadable barcodes on retail products can result in unexpected costs through shipment rejections and even fines and contract cancellations. The new on-line barcode validation system has been designed to quickly spot errors which leading to a reduction of wastage and avoidance of costly returns.
Passing comment, James Bernard, Chairman of Axicon Auto ID Ltd said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of Checkrite 5 our new on-line barcode validation system, we understand how damaging unexpected costs, fines and potential loss of contract can be to any business” he continued, “the new system safeguards against these undesirable outcomes and provides a new level of peace of mind to any supply chain or retail workflow by spotting potential errors.”
About the company, the Axicon Group is a world leading barcode verification solution provider. Based in the UK, Axicon Auto ID Ltd specialise in barcode verification, barcode images and labels and distribute their product range through a network of international partners across the globe. Axicon Auto ID invites anyone with an interest in barcode verification technologies to view their full product range online at - www.axicon.com.
For Further information or an illustrative image: Media contact - Mathew Taylor, Director, Algorythm Solutions Ltd, mobile: +44 (0)773 403 2112.
Contact:
Mathew Taylor
Director
Algorythm Solutions Ltd
10 Torkington St, Stamford
Lincolnshire PE9 2UY
+44 (0)773 403 2112
mtaylor@algorythmsolutions.com
http://www.algorythmsolutions.com
Improvements to the seven year old eBay auction bargain website include additional categories, faster database servers and more frequent product updates giving greatly improved customer experience. The website lists last minute eBay auctions which are ending in less than one hour and with bids of less than $1.00, providing visitors with a unique list of auction items that can be had for extremely deep discounts.
Los Angeles, California, June 25, 2013 – LastMinuteAuctionBargains.com, has announced the launch of its faster and newly improved eBay bargain hunting website. Bargain hunters use the website to find last minute deals on both unique and everyday items, such as household goods, clothes, jewelry, pet supplies, toys, electronics and much more.
The improvements to the now seven year old website include additional product categories and newer, faster database servers and more frequent product updates. Response times are now faster than ever. In addition, the site does not employ the use of flash animations or large images to slow the site down, thereby keeping user response times as fast as possible. The website lists eBay auctions which are ending in less than one hour with bids of less than one dollar. Many shoppers say they go to LastMinuteAuctionBargains.com both first, and last when looking for online bargains. The website updates items and prices continually throughout the day, and true bargain hunters know if they spot a good deal the clock is ticking and they need to act fast.
Any given hour can show between 5,000 to 7,000 items that are ending in less than 1 hour and selling for less than $1.00; though this often does not include normal shipping and handling.
The expanded category listings add thousands of products to the website as well as new offerings on digital goods which can be downloaded instantly. A few of the categories on the eBay bargain website are:
* Antiques
* Art
* Baby
* Books
* Cameras & Photo
* Cell Phones & PDAs
* Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
* Collectibles
* DVDs and Movies
* Health & Beauty
* Jewelry & Watches
* Music and Musical Instruments
* Pet Supplies
* Sporting Goods
* Toys & Hobbies
* Video Games
* And more
The online website has been available for more than seven years and has developed a large and loyal following of customers that include businesses, entrepreneurs, as well as everyday people who wish to find the very best bargains to be had on eBay.
eBay shoppers use the website to find last minute auctions for products that often have very few bids and are ending quickly. The auctions on the site usually go fast- and with deep discounts to be had for the astute the buyer.
Media Contact : Jeff Becker, pr@lastminuteauctionbargains.com , Los Angeles, CA http://www.LastMinuteAuctionBargains.com
About LastMinuteAuctionBargains.com:
The website is dedicated to providing eBay shoppers with the deepest discounted items that can be found on eBay. With a list of thousands of items that is updated hourly, LastMinuteAuctionBargains.com allows shoppers to hunt down the very best eBay bargains. eBay auctions that are ending in less than 1 hour, for less than $1.
Contact:
Jeff Becker
LastMinuteAuctionBargains.com
PO Box 45140
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 310-4567
pr@lastminuteauctionbargains.com
http://www.LastMinuteAuctionBargains.com
Premier tutoring service offering 1-on-1 personalized academic support for K-12 and college students in the Bay Area
St. Louis, MO, June 24, 2013 – Varsity Tutors, the leading private, in-home tutoring service with 25 metropolitan locations, is expanding its operations to another major metro area. As of June 2013, the company has started offering private tutoring services in the San Francisco Bay Area and is seeking 100 talented tutors for part-time roles.
The academic tutoring and test prep provider operates in many large markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Houston, and Atlanta. As college admissions has become increasingly competitive, the demand for top tutoring and test prep services, particularly for ACT tutoring, has increased. Varsity Tutors is responding to this demand by further expanding its geographic footprint. In addition to San Francisco, other expansion plans are in the works for the summer of 2013.
The new San Francisco tutoring location will cover the entire greater metropolitan area, including San Jose and Oakland. Expanding to the Bay Area had been on the company’s roadmap for several years as it grew into one of the largest private tutoring companies from its headquarters in St. Louis, Mo. Founder and CEO Chuck Cohn said he expects the Bay Area market to be one of Varsity Tutors’ largest centers of operation with 18 months.
“San Francisco was one of the last major U.S. cities left for us to enter. We are launching in three other major metro areas this summer, but my expectation is that San Francisco will be the largest of those markets for us,” says Cohn. “Expansion into locations where we can match the best tutors with students is key to our growth. We believe that we can offer a higher quality service at a lower cost than the existing tutoring companies in the San Francisco market.”
Varsity Tutors was started in 2007 by Cohn while an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis. The small, college-based business quickly grew into a market leader with 2,000 tutors and 80 employees nationwide. The company’s tutors specialize in a wide selection of subjects including all academic areas of PreK-12, college, and graduate school courses, as well as test prep for entrance exams (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT). Tutors are chosen not just based on grades and test scores, but also on how effectively they are able to communicate challenging material.
Varsity Tutors’ San Francisco operations is open for business and taking inquiries.
About Varsity Tutors:
Varsity Tutors is a premier private academic tutoring and test prep provider designed to help students at all levels of education achieve academic excellence. Varsity Tutors delivers in-home, personalized, one-on-one instruction in any subject from STEM to the humanities and customized preparation for all standardized exams, including ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT and graduate exams such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT. Students from elementary to graduate school are expertly matched with an exceptional tutor who is best able to address their unique needs and goals. To ensure satisfaction and safety, only the highest caliber tutors are selected to join Varsity Tutors following a rigorous screening process. Varsity Tutors currently serves 25 cities nationwide and offers a variety of tutoring packages. Students and their families interested in learning more about Varsity Tutors should visit varsitytutors.com.
Contact:
Cathryn Sloane
Marketing Coordinator
Varsity Tutors LLC
St. Louis, MO
314-740-6075
press@varsitytutors.com
http://www.varsitytutors.com
Targets International Growth of Specialty Packaging Papers
Gorham, New Hampshire, June 20, 2013 – Gorham Paper and Tissue announces the appointment of Commercial Paper Agents (CPA) as its exclusive distribution partner in Europe for its specialty packaging products.
Targeting European packaging converters and end users, CPA will focus on selling Optix™, a comprehensive line of specialty papers for food packaging engineered with grease resistance, wet strength and other functional properties.
“We are pleased to partner with Tom Radtke and the CPA team. They bring a tremendous amount of experience and insight about the needs of the European market,” said Brian McAlary, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Gorham. “The response to our packaging papers domestically has been phenomenal. With the guidance of CPA, we anticipate the same reception in Europe.”
CPA was recently launched by paper industry veteran, Tom Radtke. Headquartered in Dresden, Germany, CPA is centrally located to service Central, Eastern and Western Europe. The CPA team has a network of highly trained technical and sales professionals in place targeting markets that require specialty papers.
“With decades of experience, we know the packaging segment. Given the recent market dynamics, our customers are looking for new sources of high quality technical papers,” added Tom Radtke. “We look forward to introducing the Gorham products to customers in Europe.”
Optix is offered in bleached and natural options in 30 – 90 g/m2 (18-55 lb., 24 x 36/500) with grease resistance and wet strength. The line is ideal for a range of Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) and other food packaging including wraps, pouches, bags and liners. Gorham also makes various bases used for waxing, coatings and laminations. All products are FDA compliant for direct and indirect food contact and meet ISEGA and BRC/IoP standards. SFI, FSC and PEFC chain-of-custody fiber certification is available upon request.
About Gorham Paper and Tissue
Gorham targets niche technical markets with broad portfolio of custom-engineered products including high-quality Specialty Packaging, Converting, Engineered and Printing Papers, Tissue and Towel. Using scale and leanness as an advantage, the company challenges industry convention in the areas of manufacturing flexibility, product development lead times and its go-to-market strategy.
In May 2011, the Gorham facility was acquired with support from investment funds managed by Patriarch Partners, LLC (Patriarch). Patriarch is a private equity firm and holding company managing 75 companies across 14 industry sectors with revenues in excess of $8 billion. Founded by Lynn Tilton in 2000, Patriarch focuses on the acquisition and invigoration of undervalued iconic American brands where time, capital and sound strategy can rescue a business and restore its value, creating and preserving jobs in America.
About CPA:
CPA is committed to providing converters and end users with a full spectrum of specialty papers from reliable, high quality sources; responsive technical support; product innovation through mill relationships; and supply chain management for raw materials throughout Europe. With decades of global experience, CPA delivers customers unprecedented market knowledge combined with a level of personalized service unmatched in the industry. The CPA technical team will work with mill partners to develop new paper grades that target specific technical applications and meet daily demands in various markets.
Contact:
Pam Miller
Director of Marketing
Gorham Paper & Tissue
72 Cascade Flats
Gorham, NH 03581
203-829-4757
Pam.miller@gorhampt.com
http://www.gorhampt.com/
Gorham Paper and Tissue Announces $50/ton price increase to offset to offset rising raw material and energy costs.
Gorham, New Hampshire, June 19, 2013 – To offset rising raw material and energy costs, Gorham Paper and Tissue announced today a $50/ton price increase for Packaging and Lightweight printing grades effective with July 15th shipments.
Since the fall, Gorham has experienced double digit price increases in the areas of pulp, PCW, natural gas and power. The costs increases are too great for the company to offset through productivity improvements and cost savings programs.
“Our customers understand our need to balance profitability and competitiveness. We pride ourselves on pricing our consistency in the market; however, a 10-15% increase across the board for fiber and energy is impacting our margins,” said Brian McAlary, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Gorham. “With a lens toward long-term viability, our decisions are building a stronger business that supports innovation, service and capital investment.”
Launched in 2011, Gorham has transformed its business through the installation of a state-of-the-art tissue machine and a sharpened focus on delivering highly engineered specialty papers.
About Gorham Paper and Tissue:
Gorham targets niche technical markets with broad portfolio of custom-engineered products including high-quality Specialty Packaging, Converting, Engineered and Printing Papers, Tissue and Towel. Using scale and leanness as an advantage, the company challenges industry convention in the areas of manufacturing flexibility, product development lead times and its go-to-market strategy.
In May 2011, the Gorham facility was acquired with support from investment funds managed by Patriarch Partners, LLC (Patriarch). Patriarch is a private equity firm and holding company managing 75 companies across 14 industry sectors with revenues in excess of $8 billion.
Founded by Lynn Tilton in 2000, Patriarch focuses on the acquisition and invigoration of undervalued iconic American brands where time, capital and sound strategy can rescue a business and restore its value, creating and preserving jobs in America.
Contact:
Pam Miller
Gorham Paper and Tissue
72 Cascade Flats
Gorham, NH 03581
203-829-4757
pam.miller@gorhampat.com
http://www.gorhampt.com/
CEO Robert Aylward Nominated as Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Award
Elkridge, MD, June 19, 2013 - Mabey Inc., a leader in bridging, shoring, temporary roadways, and construction rentals, is proud to announce that its CEO, Robert Aylward, has been named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Maryland. This award, given in 25 regions of the U.S., as well as in many locations abroad, honors leaders who are driving successful, innovative companies. The Maryland winner will be selected from among finalists who are judged by a panel of entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, academia, and the media.
“I’m deeply honored to be a nominee for this award, which is one of the longest running and most prestigious awards of its kind,” Mr. Aylward noted. “The award allows me to spotlight our innovative products and the incredible results that our hard working, professional employees have produced.”
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year has been celebrating entrepreneurs for more than 25 years and is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The awards will be presented on June 26, 2013 in Baltimore.
About Mabey Inc.:
Mabey Inc. has more than 20 years of experience in serving the transportation, construction, and utility industries. We specialize in providing PE-certified engineered solutions with the rental or sale of equipment for bridging, structural shoring, excavation shoring, and temporary roadways. For more information, please visit www.mabey.com.
Contact:
Maria Fuster
Incite Creative, Inc
115 Wight Avenue, 95
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-366-9479
maria@incitecreativeinc.com
http://www.incitecreativeinc.com
CEO Robert Aylward Accompanies US Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank
Elkridge, MD, June 19, 2013 - Mabey Inc. was among 20 companies selected to participate in a United States Commercial Services sponsored infrastructure business development trade mission to South and Central America. Mabey Inc. Chief Executive Officer, Robert Aylward, was among the executives who accompanied US Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Rebecca Blank, to Brazil, Colombia and Panama.
The trade mission included other high profile US firms with a broad range of infrastructure and industrial expertise in transportation, energy, water resources management, safety and security.
Mabey CEO Bob Aylward commented, “Mabey was chosen for this high-level trade mission based upon the relevance of our product and service offerings. We are uniquely positioned to assist these countries achieve their ambitious infrastructure development goals.”
The United States Commercial Services (USCS) is an important part of the US Department of Commerce and actively promotes US exports through the International Trade Administration (ITA). The USCS regularly organizes, coordinates and hosts trade missions as part of its efforts to help small and medium sized US companies increase international sales.
The USCS is working in support of President Obama’s National Export Initiative, a government-wide strategy to promote American exports and create two-million export-supported jobs by the end of 2014. In 2012, exports hit another all-time record high reaching $2.2 trillion. Between 2009 and 2012 exports have supported 1.3 million additional jobs.
Mr. Aylward was extremely positive regarding the work of the USCS. “This trade mission was highly effective in targeting key personnel in ministries and private companies who are directly responsible for the development and execution of infrastructure projects within each of the countries visited,” said Aylward. “The USCS worked tirelessly to promote the business needs and objectives of all trade mission delegates. Thanks to their hard work we were able to talk directly with organizations responsible for infrastructure development to understand their plans and requirements.”
About Mabey Inc.
Mabey Inc. has more than 20 years of experience in serving the transportation, construction, and utility industries. We specialize in providing PE-certified engineered solutions with the rental or sale of equipment for bridging, structural shoring, excavation shoring, and temporary roadways. For more information, please visit www.mabey.com.
Contact:
Maria Fuster
Incite Creative, Inc
115 Wight Avenue, 95
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-366-9479
maria@incitecreativeinc.com
http://www.incitecreativeinc.com
New Single Marks First Collaboration Between Business Partners Sigler and Entertainment Attorney Lloyd Remick
Los Angeles, CA, June 13, 2013 – Grammy and multiplatinum producer/singer/songwriter and recording artist Bunny Sigler has announced plans for his newest single release “Forgive and Forget,” a song written by his longtime friend, manager, business partner and attorney Lloyd Remick, that will be released on all digital music retailers on June 18, 2013. After 40 years of working side by side, Sigler and Remick collaborate for the first time as songwriters to share a story that touches the hearts of many.
“Forgive and Forget” dares to seek its relation to those who have mistakenly experienced a one-time indiscretion, pleading for his love to simply ‘forgive and forget.’ The single will be available on CDBaby.com and iTunes on June 4 and is currently available on Bun-Z Music and Records website at: http://www.bunzmusicandrecords.com.
Four decades later, the two continue to produce music in hopes of inspiring others, but never had Remick proposed the idea of producing his very own song. He came to Sigler with these sorrowful yet beautiful lyrics, and Sigler fell in love with the story. “Forgive and Forget” reaches those who have experienced a one-time infidelity and have from there on out, lived life of regret and pain. This song, and all other songs Remick and Sigler have composed, convey such real-life situations and evoke strong emotion.
“I believe that the music Bunny is singing can help change the world,” said Remick. “I know it might sound a little idealistic, but I believe music has the power to unite us.”
Sigler and Remick aim at providing emotional tales for their audience. In “Forgive and Forget,” they uncover a perspective of the story that has never before been told through song. As for telling real-life stories—this latest single will reveal just that.
Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/
