Ecotech is Ranked 19th for its Military Veterans Services
Denver, CO, October 02, 2013 – The Military Times has named Ecotech Institute to its 2014 Best for Vets List. The list honors top military friendly schools doing the most for veterans. Ecotech, which is the only college entirely focused on renewable energy training, came in at 19th out of 38. About 80 schools in total applied for the honor. The Military Times ranks the schools based on what veterans have told them are important, such as university culture, student support, academic policies, academic quality and financial aid.
“At Ecotech Institute we are thankful for the sacrifices our military veterans have already made and we want to make their transition into their next career as smooth and enjoyable as possible,” said Chris Gorrie, Academic Dean at Ecotech Institute. “We strive to provide them the support they need to excel and it’s an honor to be recognized for our work with military veterans.”
Military veterans make up about 22 percent of Ecotech Institute’s student population. Ecotech received high marks from Military Times for many things, including:
* Accepting ACE credits
* Being at or below post-9/11 limits
* Academic support
* ACICS accreditation
* Low student-faculty ratio (14:1).
For a complete look at the rankings you can visit http://projects.militarytimes.com/best-for-veterans/colleges/career-technical-colleges/2014/.
Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colo., now has more than 500 students who came to Ecotech Institute from across the country for practical training in the growing field of sustainability. Ecotech Institute currently offers the following eight associate degree programs:
* Solar Energy Technology
* Wind Energy Technology
* Facility Management Technology
* Energy Efficiency
* Renewable Energy Technology
* Electrical Energy Technology
* Power Utility Technician
* Business Administration - Sustainability.
For more information on Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.
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 and Schools. 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.
Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
Superior quality, outstanding customer service and plenty of free resources, these are the 3 key reasons why Better Shea Butter supplies the Best Shea Butter on Amazon.com.
Houston, TX, October 02, 2013 - Search Amazon.com for Shea Butter and a whopping 40,000+ results are returned. Finding the best Shea Butter might seem like an impossible task. However, a relatively new company called Better Shea Butter has been identified as having some of the best Shea Butter products on Amazon, consistently ranking in the top ten retailers. To achieve such great results in a short time frame suggests that this company will only grow more successful as more consumers learn why they offer the best Shea Butter.
There are three key reasons why Better Shea Butter supplies the best Shea Butter:
1. Quality: Better Shea Butter is committed to sourcing the highest grade Shea Butter.
Selling only raw, organic Shea Butter, customers are guaranteed premium quality when purchasing this product. There are no additives in their ivory and yellow Shea Butter varieties. Instead, consumers receive the full pure goodness that Shea Butter offers to promote healthy, younger looking skin and hair.
2. Service: Better Shea Butter acknowledges that people are looking for more than just the best Shea Butter. Customers want attentive, warm customer service, and this is exactly what they receive with Better Shea Butter. Just by reading through consumer reviews it’s evident that this company is committed to their customers.
3. Free Resources: Better Shea Butter provide a free e-book with every purchase of their Shea Butter. This is full of useful information about how to make Shea Butter creams, lotions, conditioners and other products to support healthy skin and hair, plus a whole range of other useful tips.
For Better Shea Butter customers like Ester, this is clearly the best Shea Butter:
“This is the best quality Shea Butter I have used so far. I mix it with organic oils and use it on my face and hands right after shower. It keeps my skin soft and moisturized. It works much better than expensive department store cosmetics, and the best part is that it is natural and does not contain any chemicals that can destroy my health.”
With the best Shea Butter and service to match, Better Shea Butter is clearly setting a high benchmark for its competitors to inspire to.
Contact:
Lisa Girard
Better Shea Butter
9310 Rhythm Lane
Houston, TX 77040
832-554-6166
media@BetterSheaButter.com
http://www.bettersheabutter.com
The Prather Entertainment Group is proud to announce the opening of The Palms Theatre in Mesa.
Mesa, AZ, October 02, 2013 - The Prather Entertainment Group is proud to announce the opening of The Palms Theatre in Mesa. Formerly known as Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, the grand opening will take place October 24, 2013 to kick off the 2013-2014 season with the runaway hit musical comedy, Menopause the Musical® , running October 24th through November 23rd, with both evening and matinee performances.
In a marketing association with Black Dog Promotions, Menopause the Musical® promises to be an audience favorite, as popular as it was when it ran at Prather Entertainment Group’s other theatres, where the musical routinely had sold-out performances. The show is a non-stop feast of singing, dancing, witty dialogue and parodies from the ‘60’s, 70’s and 80’s that will resonate with a wide audience.
Menopause the Musical® is set in a department store, where four women with nothing in common but a black lace bra accidentally meet at a lingerie sale. The all-female cast pokes musical hilarity fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is formed between these diverse women when they realize that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage” and is made easier with a bit of humor.
Menopause The Musical® is the work of writer and producer, Jeanie Linders. The laughter-filled 90-minute production includes parodies from the classics of the ‘60s and ‘70s and ‘80s. Disco hit “Stayin’ Alive” becomes “Stayin’ Awake,” Motown favorite “My Girl” is transformed into “My Thighs,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” switches to “In the Guest Room or on the Sofa, My Husband Sleeps at Night,” and “Puff The Magic Dragon” becomes the anthem to exercise, “Puff, My God I’m Draggin.’” It’s ‘The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change!’®
The Prather Entertainment Group is a family owned and operated company that follows one basic philosophy, "Give the guests great entertainment at a great value.” The company also owns The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, Florida.
Black Dog Promotions is a media and business development agency and also provides digital marketing and publicity consulting for regional and national brands. Black Dog’s team has a long history of success in the entertainment, sports, technology and finance industries. They have taken companies from concept to millions of dollars in sales and billions of dollars in market capitalization. Find out more at www.BlackDogPromotions.com.
Tickets to Menopause the Musical® go on sale on Saturday, October 5th and are available at the box office, by phone; 480-924-6260 or online at www.ThePalmsTheatre.com .
Tickets can be purchased as individual show tickets either with or without a full buffet dinner, in groups of 15 or more, or as part of a season subscription. A full bar is also available at the theatre.
The Palm's Theatre is located at 5247 E. Brown Road in Mesa, on the southeast corner of Brown and Higley Roads in the Alta Mesa Plaza.
Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
Statewide Health Insurance CO-OP Launches Campaign to Help Coloradans Without Health Insurance Get Covered
Denver, CO, October 1, 2013 — Today, as healthcare marketplaces open across the country, Colorado HealthOP, one of 23 new health insurance cooperatives launching nationwide today as a result of the Affordable Care Act, announced it is now selling health insurance plans to Coloradans. Colorado HealthOP’s health insurance policies are available on Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s online health insurance exchange, and through a statewide network of brokers. Coverage becomes effective in 2014.
As part of its emergence on the health insurance market, Colorado HealthOP, Colorado’s only statewide consumer-operated and oriented health plan, launched an aggressive campaign today to help Coloradans without health insurance Get Covered. The campaign kicked off this morning with “exposed” models on Denver’s high traffic 16th Street Mall handing out “Get Covered” cards designed to awaken consumers to the need for health insurance and outline the steps to buy coverage.
“More than 1.5 million people in Colorado lack adequate health insurance, which leaves them exposed to health problems and high medical bills. As a CO-OP focused on improving health, it’s our mission to raise awareness and help all Coloradans get covered with quality, affordable health insurance,” said Julia Hutchins, CEO of Colorado HealthOP.
As a health insurance CO-OP, Colorado HealthOP is turning health insurance upside down:
1. Colorado HealthOP is governed by its members:
Colorado HealthOP does not have shareholders; instead members have a voice in how the company is run. Members elect and can serve on the board of directors. When the organization’s revenue is greater than costs, Colorado HealthOP members influence how the excess is used — by lowering premiums, adding benefits or making other improvements.
2. Colorado HealthOP’s plans reward healthy behaviors:
Colorado HealthOP protects its members when they’re sick or injured—but the CO-OP also helps members get and stay healthy. After enrolling in most Colorado HealthOP insurance plans, members can take simple preventive health actions to upgrade to an enhanced plan. In an enhanced plan, members will pay less out-of-pocket when they see a doctor, and receive money on a debit card they can use to pay for health expenses.
3. Colorado HealthOP offers members choices that can reduce costs:
Colorado HealthOP offers a range of plans so that individuals and families can make a choice that meets their financial and healthcare needs. The health insurance plan options include those that offer flexibility with a robust provider network, as well as tailored plans with more limited networks that people can purchase at a lower cost.
Colorado HealthOP members in some health insurance plans can also keep their healthcare costs lower by choosing from a list of preferred providers who are committed to improving quality and reducing cost.
“Coloradans have been waiting for a health insurance plan like ours, one that has their best interests at heart,” Hutchins said. “We are excited to have this opportunity to help more Coloradans get insured.”
How to Enroll
Coloradans can sign up for Colorado HealthOP health insurance by visiting Connect for Health Colorado’s website or calling Colorado HealthOP toll-free at 855-796-7676. The CO-OP’s local customer service representatives can help Coloradans enroll and answer questions about Colorado HealthOP plans. Local brokers can also help Coloradans find and enroll in plans.
Tax credits are available to people who qualify to help reduce the cost of their health insurance. Colorado HealthOP provides a free online health insurance tax credit calculator to help individuals determine if they may be eligible. For more information about Colorado HealthOP or to learn more about changes in healthcare, visit www.COHealthOP.org.
About Colorado HealthOP:
Colorado HealthOP offers a new alternative to traditional health insurance in Colorado. A nonprofit health insurance cooperative, Colorado HealthOP and its members are committed to providing affordable, quality coverage to individuals and employers interested in making a difference in their own health, their employees’ health and the health of their community. Colorado HealthOP aims to improve health outcomes by putting the responsibility for consumers’ care back into the hands of the cooperative’s members and providers. A private market solution tailored for individuals and employers, Colorado HealthOP will begin open enrollment in October 2013 via Connect for Health Colorado, Colorado’s health insurance marketplace, and through independent brokers and agents. Coverage will begin January 1, 2014. For more information about Colorado HealthOP, please visit www.COHealthOP.org or call 720.627.8900.
Contact:
Anna Beaty
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
anna.beaty@COHealthOP.org
http://www.csg-pr.com
Better Shea Butter is delighted to be ranked within the top ten retailers of Shea Butter on Amazon. This is testament to their commitment to exceptional products and stellar customer service.
Houston, TX, October 01, 2013 - Better Shea Butter is proving to be one of the most successful suppliers of Shea Better, consistently recognized as one of the Amazon top sellers. Ranked within the top 10 for their Shea Butter, consumers clearly love this brand and this retailer.
For Better Shea Butter spokesperson Ms. Girard, their Shea Butter is within the Amazon top sellers because of two very important criteria: quality and service.
“We’re passionate about our products and want all our customers to gain from the great health and beauty benefits Shea Butter provides. Our product is unrefined, organic, and rich in nutrients vital for healthy skin and hair. We’re proud of our high quality Shea Butter and our commitment to customer service, which is why people keep coming back to Better Shea Butter.”
With over 40,000 Amazon listings for Shea Butter products, ranking in the top 10 retailers is an incredible feat. With consistent positive feedback, it isn’t surprising that Better Shea Butter is so successful. For happy customer Tiff Guy, Better Shea Butter is unique and unmatched by other products:
“This product is NOTHING like the Shea butter I've bought elsewhere. It's GREAT. The others had a grainy texture to it, but this melts as soon as you begin to rub it in your skin and is great on my hair. I will be ordering again.”
Better Shea Butter offers two varieties, yellow and ivory. Both are exceptional quality, although slightly different in appearance and application. The yellow Shea Butter will help to bronze skin, while the ivory variety won’t change skin tone. There are no additives in this pure product, only the richness that comes from vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other essential natural compounds.
Better Shea Butter is a great option for anyone that would like to naturally enhance the condition of their skin and hair. As Amazon top sellers, customers are guaranteed great products and attentive customer service from Better Shea Butter.
Contact:
Lisa Girard
Better Shea Butter
9310 Rhythm Lane
Houston, TX 77040
832-554-6166
media@BetterSheaButter.com
http://www.bettersheabutter.com
When Jersey Mike’s Subs on Jefferson Blvd. officially opened its doors to the public on August 28, the throng of hungry patrons may not have noticed that they were walking on the latest trend in restaurant flooring
Fort Wayne, Indiana, October 01, 2013 – When Jersey Mike’s Subs on Jefferson Blvd. officially opened its doors to the public on August 28, the throng of hungry patrons may not have noticed that they were walking on the latest trend in restaurant flooring – polished and colored concrete. The gleaming new floor is not only worthy of notice, it will also withstand all the foot traffic and food spills expected in the months to come from the influx of sub sandwich lovers.
“Polished concrete is becoming more widely used in restaurants, warehouse facilities, retail stores, grocers and a variety of other commercial facilities because of its durability, ease of maintenance and design options. Using concrete as the finished floor is also much more environmentally friendly because it makes use of an existing building material,” says Nick Dancer of Dancer Concrete Design, a Fort Wayne contractor specializing in stained and polished concrete and epoxy coatings.
Dancer Concrete Design was hired to completely transform the existing concrete floor in time for Jersey Mike’s grand opening. The floor was previously covered with carpeting and glued-down vinyl tile, all of which had to be stripped away to expose the bare concrete. Given only two days to complete the project, Dancer and his crew utilized the latest concrete polishing equipment and techniques to accomplish the makeover.
“We have purchased additional concrete polishers and vacuums and have brought on skilled craftsmen to handle an increase in demand for commercial concrete polishing. With the new equipment and our skilled team, we can polish floors ranging in size from 1,000 square feet all the way up to 100,000 square feet,” says Dancer.
Concrete polishing involves grinding the floor to a high-gloss finish using special floor polishers equipped with diamond-impregnated abrasive disks. To tackle the Jersey Mike’s project, Dancer’s crew used a heavy-duty 1,000-pound polishing machine, going over the floor in multiple passes to achieve an 1,800-grit finish. “This finish offers nice depth and clarity while also meeting OSHA and ADA standards for slip resistance,” says Dancer.
In addition to polishing the floor, the crew also applied a Sienna-colored dye to give it more warmth and treated it with a densifier to increase the surface hardness. To protect against food stains and make the floor easier to clean, they also applied a stain guard.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., this busy Jersey Mike’s will certainly benefit from a flooring surface that’s trouble-free. “The floor can be cleaned with just warm water and an auto scrubber or microfiber pad. There is no waxing, stripping or refinishing that is often necessary with other commercial flooring,” says Dancer.
Nick Dancer is the owner of Dancer Concrete Design, a business he launched in 2007 to provide professional custom concrete work for both homes and businesses, including concrete countertops, stained and polished concrete flooring, and decorative epoxy overlays. He is also a member of the American Concrete Institute, serves as an expert consultant for Concrete Décor magazine, and has had his work profiled by ConcreteNetwork.com. For more information about Dancer Concrete Design’s services and to see before-and-after photos of their work, visit www.dancerconcrete.com.
Contact:
Nick Dancer
Dancer Concrete Design
1819 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260-748-2252
create@dancerconcrete.com
http://www.dancerconcrete.com
Training Venues and Training Facilities at its best.
North Sydney, NSW, October 01, 2013 - In keeping with Training Choice's philosophy of providing a one-stop place for training and education solutions to their international clientele, Training Choice is once again seen to be raising the standards of the industry a notch higher and setting the trend for quality services at cost-effective rates with their "If You Find A Better Deal, We Will Beat It By 10%" promo.
Matching Competitor’s Prices Plus 10% Discount:
This offer is for clients who can find a better deal than what Training Choice is currently offering from a comparable services provider. If and when they come to Training Choice from another comparable training outsourcing company, Training Choice promises to beat their competitor's rate by matching their price plus adding a 10% discount on top of the room hire rates.
More about Training Choice’s Room Hire Services:
Training Choice's Room Hire Services are at the highest standards globally.
Clients have the option of choosing their classroom style and layout. Clients and participants enjoy top quality services, spacious breakout areas, state of the art equipment and natural lighting, making the environment conducive for learning and training.
The set-up services are included in room hire and so are equipment, internet, free tea and coffee for the delegates and participants, free dedicated on-site IT support and free dedicated support.
Training Choice also provides their clients the option to incorporate other services into their room hire such as virtual training solution and catering services. When clients choose Training Choice training venues, they also get the assistance from Training Choice's professional staff such as logistical and business services.
Clients can request for the use of equipment such as laptops, memory hire, fiber optic internet, data projector, LCD screen, microphones and lapels, video cameras, AV stations, teleconference equipment, smart wand for presentations, music or audio players. Office supplies are also available upon request, ranging from individual items to basic hamper, luxury hamper, etc.
Other support offered is printing, copying, and labeling services, manual printing etc.
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Custom-Tailored Room Hire Service:
All Room Hire service bookings are done according to the client's specific needs and requirements. This means that clients get to cut training outsourcing costs by handpicking only the options and services which they want included in their package and by doing away with the items they don't need.
With the launch of Training Choice's "If You Find a Better Deal, We Will Beat It By 10%", Training Choice is once again reinforcing its prime position as one of the premier providers of cost-effective quality training outsourcing solution in the industry.
To enjoy all the benefits and offers that Training Choice has to offer, simply book online, or get in touch with the Global Customer Relationship Manager, Nadia Gaidarova through email at nadia@training-choice.com, or through phone at 1 300 557 535
For more information on Training Choice services, please visit www.training-choice.com or call on: Phone 1 300 557 535, email info@traning-choice.com, Blog.
Contact:
Nadia Gaidarova
Training Choice Inc.
Level 6, 1 Elizabeth Plaza
North Sydney, NSW
Australia
+61 1 300 557 535
info@training-choice.com
http://www.training-choice.com
A new joint venture between a Vietnamese and Cambodian partner has taken place to promote quality tourism in the Kingdom of Cambodia as Luxury Travel Ltd.
Hanoi, Vietnam, September 29, 2013 - A new joint venture between a Vietnamese and Cambodian partner has taken place to promote quality tourism in the Kingdom of Cambodia as Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) is set to launch “Asia Premium Travel” to promote luxury tourism in the kingdom of Cambodia as part of its expansion strategy.
Consolidating the talent of other travel experts in Cambodia, Luxury Travel Ltd. has set up a joint venture, “Asia Premium Travel www.asiapremiumtravel.com”, which will launch on October 1, 2013, with its head office in Siem Reap and a branch office in Phnom Penh.
Teeming with history, marvelous architecture and awash in natural beauty, Cambodia is fast becoming a must see destination in Southeast Asia. And, although a lengthy period of internal strife and civil war curtailed travel to Cambodia for the better part of three decades, the establishment of peace has spurred a rise in tourism, which (accompanied by a hotel construction boom in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Sihanouk Ville) has made the area an exotic, high-end destination in the Mekong region.
“Our purpose is to build the first Cambodia-based premium luxury travel company which provides full travel service and develops luxury hotel stays, cruises and restaurant visits in the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Mekong sub region. Our team will be our clients’ personal experience guides and our mission will be to provide the world’s most authentic luxury travel experiences in Cambodia and the region.” Chea Win, co-founder and CEO of Asia Premium Travel Ltd.”
Asia Premium Travel's (www.asiapremiumtravel.com) main business activities will focus on chic inbound/outbound operations, luxury adventures, custom tours, romance, wellness and spa destinations, MICE, family travel and private travel arrangements for stars, celebrities, royal and government clientele. All of this will include arranging private jet and yacht cruises and anything else required, as nothing is impossible our estimation.
“We define premium travel as experiential. The beauty of our Cambodian high-end travel experience tours is the flavors of first-hand knowledge plus unique, sophisticated and excellent service handled by local travel experts. We focus on FIT, MICE and tailor made experiences for special interests”says Phan An, co-founder and DOSM of Asia Premium Travel.
“Each experience has been carefully designed to capture the crème de la crème, essence, culture or food of each region, allowing clients to really absorb the experience and engage in a cultural exchange, while flowing smoothly from place to place, and allowing time for relaxation and exploration at their own pace. Of course, any travel experience can be modified to suit their tastes, timeframe, budget, and special interests.”
Asia Pacific is the main force for Cambodian tourism, and Vietnam is a big market in particular, but the company will also aim to attract long haul travelers from Europe, America and Australia, who are seeking to explore Cambodia.
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) has a very good reputation, as well as offices throughout Vietnam, which makes this a good partnership due to more airline and road connections between the two countries. Also, international travelers also prefer combining Vietnam and Cambodia into one single destination.
About Asia Premium Travel Ltd.
The first Cambodia-based premium travel and tour operator for the Mekong region, Asia Premium Travel will be known for their custom high-end journeys, first-hand destination knowledge, dedication to highly personalized experiences, insider access, and unsurpassed service to an elite clientele. Asia Premium Travel (www.asiapremiumtravel.com) provides travelers the world’s most authentic luxury travel experiences, and their travel advisors work with the discerning, adventurous and curious travelers across the globe seeking a highly personalized luxury travel experiences. Their team of luxury travel specialists will customize the trip of a life time experience for their clients.
About Luxury Travel:
Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravels.asia) and based in Hanoi,with offices throughout Vietnam, Luxury Travel Ltd. opened in 2004. The Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and representative offices in California, London, Paris, Berlin, Brisbane, and a joint-venture company Cambodia. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent Guide Award 2013: “The leading specialist in the art of travel with luxurious and private service”
Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd.
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi, 10000
Vietnam
+84439274120
marketing13@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/
The implementation of the AuraPortal BPM Suite has provided the Kimberly-Clark Corporation with greater loyalty from its customers (pharmacies) in Holland, along with an increase in turnover in its distribution channel.
Woburn, MA, September 27, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the implementation of the AuraPortal.(*) BPMS has made it possible for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation to offer a personalized service to its customers, from its distribution channel to pharmacies in Holland.
AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix (2011) report and by other renowned analyst firms.
The first processes to be implemented with AuraPortal have been to automate the management of health insurance claims and to provide a personalized service to the end-user, mainly in the range of incontinence and dependency products. This has allowed the continuous monitoring of medication and patient control, and ensured the successful delivery of the necessary products.
This has greatly increased the level of satisfaction of both the pharmacies and the end-users, resulting in greater customer loyalty and increased turnover.
About Kimberly Clark Corporation
Kimberly Clark is one of the world-leading companies in the manufacture of hygiene products including well known brands such as: Scott, Kleenex, Huggies, Kleen Bebe, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Cottonelle, Petalo® Suavel, Vogue, Sanitas, Marli and Kimlark, among many others.
It employs more than 55,000 people across the globe, with production centers in 37 countries and points of sale in over 150 countries. Its products are used daily by almost a quarter of the population worldwide.
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: Walmart, Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, INCAE, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha,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:
John Charles
AuraPortal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
john.charles@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com
New Scholarship and Military Specific Resources Will Help Active Duty Service Members, Veterans and Their Families Complete Their Degrees Online
Greenwood Village, CO, September 26, 2013 – In an effort to best support military students seeking to complete their degree, Colorado State University-Global Campus (CSUGlobal.edu) announced today the launch of Operation EDU. This new initiative features services, resources and a new scholarship program exclusively designed to help active duty service members, veterans and their families successfully finish their college degree online. Operation EDU is the latest addition to CSU-Global’s comprehensive military program, which has earned the University recognition by Military Advanced Education Magazine, GI Jobs Magazine and, most recently, Victory Media, which last week named Colorado State University-Global Campus a Military Friendly School for 2014, an honor awarded to only the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide.
“A high-quality and affordable college degree should not be among the sacrifices military and veteran students make in service to their country,” said Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker, President of Colorado State University-Global Campus. “Based on our past data-driven success with active military, veteran and family member students, the launch of Operation EDU advances our mission to help military-affiliated students complete the degree they need to continue their professional development in the military or to guide their successful transition to the civilian sector.”
CSU-Global is dedicated to providing U.S. service members and their families with the tools and support they need to achieve their academic and professional goals. As part of Operation EDU, CSU-Global has expanded its training for military academic and financial service advisors, who must now complete an intensive internal certification program. Additionally, all instructors are now required to participate in “boot camp” training to ensure they are prepared to meet the unique needs of military students. CSU-Global has also created the Operation EDU scholarship program, which will award ten $1,000 scholarships to new applicants with a military affiliation. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2013. More information, including full eligibility requirements, is available at CSUGlobal.edu/military/scholarship.
“CSU-Global takes its responsibility towards all students very seriously, working every day to help students achieve maximum returns on the time, effort and tuition they have invested in their education,” said Dr. Takeda-Tinker.
Operation EDU builds on CSU-Global’s long-standing commitment to military inclusive policies and practices. The University has an internal task force dedicated to addressing military and veteran issues, accepts all types of military tuition assistance and offers a special military tuition rate that is guaranteed not to increase as long as the student remains enrolled. CSU-Global also waives its application fee for qualifying military personnel and their families and works to maximize the number of transfer credits accepted. The University’s robust career resources include placement support, resume help and career events for military affiliated students. Additional financial aid options are available including CSU-Global’s U.S. Military Active Duty/Veteran Bachelors Degree Completion Scholarship for undergraduate students and a U.S. Military Active Duty/Veteran Master’s Degree Scholarship for graduate students.
Colorado State University-Global Campus has an MOU with the U.S. Department of Defense, is VA approved and a VA Principals of Excellence Program participant, a member of SOC and is one of a select number of institutions participating in the General Education Mobile (GEM) program with the Community College of the Air Force. It is currently number seven in the United States on U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The Fall 2012 course completion rate for military and veteran students was 96 percent and the Fall 2011-Fall 2012 persistence rate for military and veteran students was 75 percent. Time-to-graduation is consistent with all CSU-Global bachelor’s degree students at an average of two years.
“Currently at least one of every ten students at CSU-Global is a current or former service member,” said Victoria Webb, Military Coordinator at CSU-Global. “Whether they’re currently deployed or at home, the 100 percent online coursework makes it possible for military affiliated students to complete their degree from anywhere in the world without putting their other responsibilities on hold.”
CSU-Global classes start every four weeks year round. Military affiliated students interested in learning more can visit CSUGlobal.edu/military, contact an Admissions Counselor at 1-800-920-6723 or apply online at CSUGlobal.edu/apply.
About Colorado State University-Global Campus:
Colorado State University-Global Campus (CSU-Global) was created by the Colorado State University System Board of Governors in 2007 as the first 100 percent online state university in the United States. CSU-Global is focused on facilitating adult success in a global marketplace through career-relevant education including bachelor’s degree completion and master’s degree programs. Embracing the land grant heritage as part of the Colorado State University System, CSU-Global sets the standard for quality and innovation in higher education through its expert faculty trained in working with adults in an online learning environment, and through its dedication to student retention, graduation and workplace success. Visit CSUGlobal.edu or call 1-800-920-6723 for more information.
Contact:
Lindsey Read
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
937-408-9321
lread@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
For the last 23 months Empower Networks marketing system has paid out over 70 Million in 100% commissions and has taught people how to market online.
Eagan, MN, September 26, 2013 - Blog Beast Has Launched From Empower Network. For the last 23 months Empower Networks marketing system has paid out over 70 Million in 100% commissions and has taught people how to market online. The Alexa ranking for Empower Network is top 258 in the world and top 81 sites in the USA Nilsson says.
One of the highlights of Blog Beast is its mobile app, which syncs the computer and smartphone blogging systems in new ways. In the past, other blog platforms have released mobile apps that were watered down and not as feature-rich. Blog Beast will truly bring the same experience users enjoy on the Web to their mobiles.
Empower Network’s new system allows users to maintain multiple blogs among multiple domains from one account and one login.
It is faster, easier to use and a better design than the original version, as well as other blogging platforms.
It all comes down to a marketing system that any person and business can use to get more internet traffic to their websites. Blog Beast solves this big problem Nilsson says.
Nilsson says, After intentionally staying on the fringe of the Home Business/Network Marketing Industry for a dozen years, the careful evaluation and due diligence of a dozen different top internet marketing systems, it was obvious that Empower Network and Blog Beast ENV2 had the perfect combination of product, leadership, training and appropriate market timing. It’s very rare to have all of these elements come together in one powerful structure all at the same time. Together we can make a huge and important difference in people’s lives.
If you are interested in learning more on how Chad Nilsson can help you, Mr. Nilsson can be reached at 651-330-8032 Or visit him online at: Chad.nilsson@gmail.com or http://WhoIsChadNilsson.com
Contact:
Chad Nilsson
WCN, Inc.
Eagan, MN
651-330-8032
Chad.nilsson@gmail.com
http://WhoIsChadNilsson.com
New Health Insurance CO-OP Announces Five Progressive Programs that Give Coloradans More Control Over Their Medical Costs and Care
Denver, CO, September 25, 2013 — Colorado HealthOP, Colorado’s first statewide non-profit health insurance cooperative (CO-OP), announced today that it will offer five progressive programs designed to give consumers more choice in their healthcare, help them stay healthier and ultimately reduce their healthcare spending.
“Because Colorado HealthOP reports to members, not shareholders, investing in members’ long-term health – not short-term profits – is a priority,” said Jack Westfall, MD, chief medical officer of Colorado HealthOP. “By investing in preventive care and giving members more choices, we will not only improve members’ health, but also hope to save them more money now and in the future.”
Colorado HealthOP’s five programs emphasize preventive care and encourage members to make choices that help them get healthy, stay healthy, and save money.
1. Rewards Members for Staying Healthy
Under most of Colorado HealthOP’s health insurance plans, when members take three health actions each, they will:
* Pay less out-of-pocket when they visit the doctor.
* Earn money on a debit card to use to pay for healthcare expenses.
2. Partners With Doctors that Cost Less
Colorado HealthOP members have two ways of saving money when they go to the doctor.
* Members can choose a plan with a more limited network that costs less.
* Colorado HealthOP has partnered with doctors who believe in the CO-OP’s mission. When members go to these doctors, they often pay less.
3. Helps Children Remain Cavity Free at Three
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in young children, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Yet the majority of health plans do not cover infant and toddler oral care provided by a primary care physician. Colorado HealthOP will pay for covered children to receive four oral health visits, including preventive fluoride varnish, between the ages of 6 months and 4 years from their primary care provider. The CO-OP is partnering with Cavity Free at Three, a program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, to train primary care physicians to provide dental care for infants.
4. Covers Home Blood Pressure Monitoring at 100 Percent
The American Heart Association recommends home monitoring for anyone with high blood pressure. When people measure their blood pressure at home several times a week and report it to their doctors online, doctors see a more accurate picture of health and can more quickly respond to issues, helping people with high blood pressure better manage their condition. Colorado HealthOP will cover 100 percent of the costs associated with home monitoring for its members with high blood pressure. And finally Colorado HealthOP will pay primary care providers an annual fee to cover home blood pressure management.
5. Gives Members the Tools to Price Shop
While most people compare prices when purchasing almost anything, few price shop when seeking medical care. To help its members compare costs prior to seeking medical care, Colorado HealthOP will provide pricing and quality ratings for local providers of surgery, medical tests and other common procedures.
“Colorado HealthOP is not just a health insurance company; we partner with our members and their providers,” said Dr. Westfall. “We believe that the role of health insurance extends beyond covering people when they’re sick or injured; we want to support our members’ health, nutrition and fitness, and help them be more informed consumers of healthcare services.”
For more information about Colorado HealthOP or to learn more about changes in healthcare, visit www.COHealthOP.org.
About Colorado HealthOP:
Colorado HealthOP offers a new alternative to traditional health insurance in Colorado. A nonprofit health insurance cooperative, Colorado HealthOP and its members are committed to providing affordable, quality coverage to individuals and employers interested in making a difference in their own health, their employees’ health and the health of their community. Colorado HealthOP aims to improve health outcomes by putting the responsibility for consumers’ care back into the hands of the cooperative’s members and providers. A private market solution tailored for individuals and employers, Colorado HealthOP will begin open enrollment in October 2013 via Connect for Health Colorado, Colorado’s health insurance marketplace, and through independent brokers and agents. Coverage will begin January 1, 2014. For more information about Colorado HealthOP, please visit www.COHealthOP.org or call 720.627.8900.
Contact:
Anna Beaty
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, Colo., 80206
303-433-7020
anna.beaty@COHealthOP.org
http://www.COHealthOP.org
In 2014, Ecotech Institute will also add a new energy efficiency lab to help students prepare for certification
Denver, Colorado, September 24, 2013 – Ecotech Institute, the only college entirely focused on renewable energy training, now provides students in Ecotech Institute’s Energy Efficiency degree program the opportunity to earn Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification. BPI sets the national standards for energy efficiency retrofits and professional credentials. Many state-run energy efficiency and weatherization programs require BPI certifications.
Interest in energy efficiency continues to grow in all sectors of the economy, as both homeowners and businesses look for ways to control rising energy costs.
“As more people seek ways to improve their energy efficiency, individuals with deep knowledge in renewable energy systems are becoming a valuable asset in businesses,” said Tiffany Burton, program director for Ecotech’s Energy Efficiency program. “Ecotech has asked employers what skills they desire in employees and we often hear that people with BPI Certification is key; that’s why our curriculum now includes that critical designation.”
Starting in 2014, Ecotech Institute Energy Efficiency students will also be able to use a new on-site energy efficiency lab that will help prepare students for BPI certification.
“Our new lab will once again set Ecotech apart from other institutions that don’t specialize in renewable energy and energy efficiency education,” added Burton. “Having this equipment on campus will be a terrific asset for our students.”
Facility Management is another program at Ecotech Institute where energy efficiency is becoming more important. Now, more than ever, the role of a facilities manager involves developing and implementing plans that incorporate energy efficiency into buildings, drastically changing how they are managed on a daily basis. People who work as facilities managers plan, manage and optimize critical facility operations and maintenance for a variety of buildings, grounds and equipment, and Ecotech Institute is educating future facilities managers on how to keep energy conservation top of mind.
According to Ecotech Institute’s Clean Jobs Index, in August 2013 there were more than 5,100 jobs posted in the U.S. related to facilities management energy efficiency. To see open positions in each state, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com/cleanjobsindex. A sample of possible facilities management jobs that graduates of this program could be qualified for include: energy manager, facilities manager, maintenance supervisor, grounds and plant manager. Energy efficiency jobs include work on building retrofits, home weatherization, lighting upgrades and grid infrastructure.
Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colo., now has more than 500 students who came to Ecotech Institute from across the country for practical training in the growing field of sustainability. In addition to the Facility Management Technology and Energy Efficiency programs, Ecotech Institute currently offers the following six associate degree programs:
* Solar Energy Technology
* Wind Energy Technology
* Renewable Energy Technology
* Electrical Energy Technology
* Power Utility Technician
* Business Administration - Sustainability.
For more information on Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.
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 and Schools. 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.
Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
720-244-4268
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
“At Ecotech Institute we are thankful for the sacrifices our military veterans have already made and we want to make their transition into their next career as smooth and enjoyable as possible,” said Chris Gorrie, Academic Dean at Ecotech Institute. “We strive to provide them the support they need to excel and it’s an honor to be recognized for our work with military veterans.”
