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		<title>Long Term Care Insurance Marketer Wins Coveted &#8216;Social Media Rockstar&#8217; Finalist Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>National LTC Network</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Long Term Care Associates (LTCA), a member of the National LTC Network, was recently announced a finalist in the 'Social Media Rockstars - Organizations' category of SENIORHOMES.COM 2012 BEST OF THE WEB AWARDS. The contest sought to identify the most valuable resources across the web for seniors, caregivers and industry professionals in 10 categories, and was judged by a panel of leading experts in the senior living industry.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0411-natltc_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href="http://www.ltc-associates.com/">Long Term Care Associates</a> (LTCA), a member of the <a href="http://www.nltcn.com/">National LTC Network</a>, was recently announced a finalist in the &#8220;Social Media Rockstars &#8211; Organizations&#8221; category of <a href="http://SENIORHOMES.COM" class="autohyperlink" title="http://SENIORHOMES.COM" target="_blank">SENIORHOMES.COM</a> 2012 BEST OF THE WEB AWARDS. The contest sought to identify the most valuable resources across the web for seniors, caregivers and industry professionals in 10 categories, and was judged by a panel of leading experts in the senior living industry.</p>
<p>&#8220;LTCA has been a groundbreaking industry leader in social media, so it&#8217;s great to see their work recognized by <a href="http://SeniorHomes.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://SeniorHomes.com" target="_blank">SeniorHomes.com</a>,&#8221; commented Terry Truesdell, President and CEO of the National LTC Network (<a href="http://www.nltcn.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.nltcn.com" target="_blank">www.nltcn.com</a>).</p>
<p>&#8220;Here at <a href="http://www.ltc-associates.com/">LTCA</a> we&#8217;ve been building our Twitter presence for nearly 3 years. Because of its intimacy and immediacy, I identified Twitter as the perfect platform to assist not only our producers, but also consumers and other professionals looking for information on long term care planning,&#8221; said Stephen D. Forman, LTCA&#8217;s Senior Vice-President &amp; Social Media Brand Manager. &#8220;I feel optimistic about our strategy, since we recently achieved the milestone of surpassing the 99.99 percentile rank by Followers and established ourselves as THE online source for high-quality long-term care content.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://SeniorHomes.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://SeniorHomes.com" target="_blank">SeniorHomes.com</a> reports that they received more than 450 nominations. Judges considered criteria including 1) Quality of writing, 2) Accuracy and insight, 3) Navigation and design, 4) Breadth and depth, and 5) Engagement with, and Number of Followers.</p>
<p><strong>About LTCA:</strong><br />
With roots dating back to 1974, <a href="http://www.ltc-associates.com/">Long Term Care Associates, Inc. (LTCA)</a> has now entered its 5th decade focused exclusively in the LTC insurance marketplace. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., the company is proud to service over 5 million members of sponsoring organizations, and count the claim payments to its clients in the tens of millions of dollars. LTCA can be followed on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ltcassociates">@ltcassociates</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About the National LTC Network:</strong><br />
Since 1994, <a href="http://www.nltcn.com/">The National LTC Network</a> has been a leader in long term care insurance distribution. The Network counts among its member firms some of the most respected and successful firms in the industry. Members include trailblazers in workplace sales, association sales, and traditional individual sales.</p>
<p><strong>About Contest Sponsor SeniorHomes:</strong><br />
SeniorHomes (<a href="http://www.seniorhomes.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.seniorhomes.com" target="_blank">www.seniorhomes.com</a>) is a free resource for people looking for senior housing or senior care for a loved one or themselves. SeniorHomes features expert-written articles and a comprehensive directory of care options.</p>
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		<title>Red Bag Solutions Named a TAG Top 10 Innovative Technology Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Red Bag Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, Ga., March 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry, has name Red Bag Solutions as one of its Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0314-redbag_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />ATLANTA, Ga., March 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state&#8217;s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia&#8217;s technology industry, has name Red Bag Solutions as one of its Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. </p>
<p>The coveted Top 10 Innovative Technology Company Awards recognize Georgia-based companies for their innovation, financial impact and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia&#8217;s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and beyond. Each Top 10 company presented their innovation on-stage during the <a href="http://www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-summit.php">2012 Georgia Technology Summit</a> (GTS) on March 28, 2012, at Cobb Galleria Centre.</p>
<p>&#8220;Red Bag Solutions&#8217; technology is not only changing the medical waste disposal industry, the company is also putting Georgia on the map as a state where technology innovation can thrive,&#8221; said Tino Mantella, president and CEO of TAG. &#8220;We applaud each of these companies for standing out as leaders in Georgia&#8217;s technology community and look forward to showcasing them at our annual Georgia Technology Summit.&#8221;</p>
<p>Red Bag Solutions (<a href="http://www.redbagozone.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.redbagozone.com" target="_blank">www.redbagozone.com</a>) offers patented technology and equipment for the on-site processing of regulated medical waste. Since 1990 Red Bag Solutions has offered Steam Sterilization and Maceration (SSM) for safe, community friendly on-site processing of bio-hazardous waste. In 2011, Red Bag Solutions released its new Ozone Sterilization and Maceration (OSM) technology, a groundbreaking innovation for which it is being recognized as TAG Top 10 Company. Ozone sterilization and maceration is more environmentally friendly and less costly than comparable bio-hazardous waste management alternatives and represents a giant leap forward in sustainable bio-hazardous waste management.</p>
<p>&#8220;The competition for Top 10 recognition was particularly fierce this year,&#8221; said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas &amp; Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. &#8220;The Top 10 demonstrate the depth and breadth of Georgia&#8217;s technology community. We are pleased to recognize this group of companies and believe that the community will be just as impressed as we are by their innovation and impact on Georgia&#8217;s technology industry.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Georgia Technology Summit is TAG&#8217;s flagship event that brings together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia&#8217;s technology community. This year&#8217;s theme, Innovation: The Path to a Bright Future, builds upon TAG&#8217;s public awareness campaign to promote Georgia&#8217;s technology industry through an emphasis on the fastest-growing tech clusters in the state, including health IT, information security, financial technology, logistics and communication services. </p>
<p><strong>About Red Bag Solutions:</strong><br />
Founded in 1989, Baltimore, Md.-based Red Bag Solutions (RBS) provides technology and services for on-site <a href="http://www.redbagozone.com">processing of bio-hazardous waste</a>. The company has manufactured and sold its SSM (Steam Sterilization and Maceration) systems throughout the world. In November 2011, RBS launched its patent-pending Ozone Sterilization and Maceration (OSM) system for European markets. OSM processed waste is sterile, safe, and unrecognizable. It can be recycled or disposed of with ordinary municipal trash. OSM will be available to U.S. customers in Spring 2012. Red Bag Solutions&#8217; customers include hospitals, medical providers, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the United States, South America and Europe. For more information visit <a href="http://www.redbagozone.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.redbagozone.com" target="_blank">http://www.redbagozone.com</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):</strong><br />
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 15,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG&#8217;s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia&#8217;s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia&#8217;s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state&#8217;s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG&#8217;s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at <a href="http://www.tagonline.org" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.tagonline.org" target="_blank">www.tagonline.org</a> or TAG&#8217;s community website at <a href="http://www.TAGthink.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.TAGthink.com" target="_blank">www.TAGthink.com</a> . To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit, <a href="http://www.tagedonline.org" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.tagedonline.org" target="_blank">http://www.tagedonline.org</a> .</p>
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		<title>USC Latino Alumni Association Honors Dr. Richard Zapanta with Legacy Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>USC Latino Alumni Association</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A sold-out crowd of more than 750 Trojans, USC trustees, faculty and administrators, honored guests, alumni and students gathered at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel to celebrate the 38th Annual USC Latino Alumni Scholarship Gala on March 2. Executive Director Domenika Lynch announced that the dinner raised an estimated $300,000, which through USC's two-to-one matching program will add a total $900,000 to USC Latino Alumni Association's scholarship fund.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0323-usclatino_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; A sold-out crowd of more than 750 Trojans, USC trustees, faculty and administrators, honored guests, alumni and students gathered at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel to celebrate the 38th Annual USC Latino Alumni Scholarship Gala on March 2. Executive Director Domenika Lynch announced that the dinner raised an estimated $300,000, which through USC&#8217;s two-to-one matching program will add a total $900,000 to USC Latino Alumni Association&#8217;s scholarship fund.</p>
<p>Dr. Richard Zapanta was honored with the 2012 USC Latino Alumni Association Legacy Award. Erica Suzanne Silva (B.A. &#8217;12) received the Dr. John R. Hubbard Award and Michelle Munoz (M.D. &#8217;12) received the Dr. Edward Zapanta Outstanding Medical Student Award. </p>
<p>U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis (MPA 1981), surprised the audience when Ruben Smith, chair of the Corporate Advisory Council introduced her. </p>
<p>She said to Dr. Zapanta and his wife, Rebecca, &#8220;Finally, I have to say thank you &#8211; 14 million &#8216;thank yous&#8217; &#8211; to the USC Latino Alumni Association for what you&#8217;re doing. I&#8217;m absolutely blown away to learn that this organization has raised $14 million to help Latino youth pursue their education. It&#8217;s caring folks like you who made my story possible.&#8221;</p>
<p>USC Trustee Frank Cruz presented Zapanta with the Legacy Award. Zapanta recalled the first scholarship dinner held at Town and Gown in 1974. &#8220;We raised $16,000 that evening and with the university matching us two-to-one, our total was $48,000,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Dr. Hubbard always said how proud he was of that decision to match our fundraising and since his passing, his legacy lives in with the annual recognition of one of our outstanding scholars.&#8221;</p>
<p>Dr. Zapanta earned his B.A. in psychology from USC in 1954 and completed his M.D. at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in 1973. He completed his post graduate training at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. He has been in private practice since 1979 and is the senior partner at Eastside Orthopedic Medical Associates and Plaza Surgical Center.</p>
<p>Dr. Zapanta with his wife, Rebecca annually give a scholarship to a deserving Garfield High School student and sponsor a student from the Keck School of Medicine at USC of USC MedCor Summer Work Program. </p>
<p>His brother, the late Dr. Edward Zapanta was the first Latino appointed to the USC Board of Trustees in 1984.</p>
<p>&#8220;My proudest achievement is the founding of the USC Mexican American Alumni Association that now continues as the USC Latino Alumni Association,&#8221; Zapanta said. &#8220;I&#8217;m honored to have played a small role in the support and nurturing of our Latino students.&#8221;</p>
<p>Jovana Lara of ABC7 Eyewitness News was the mistress of ceremonies and Father Lawrence Seyer, pastor of Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center said the invocation.</p>
<p><strong>About the USC Latino Alumni Association:</strong><br />
The USC Latino Alumni Association is a legacy of the USC Mexican American Alumni Association that was founded in 1973 to develop programs that provide tuition assistance grants to students attending USC who show a commitment to the Latino community. Since then, the USC Latino Alumni Association has awarded over $14 million in scholarships to more than 7,000 deserving students. For more information please visit: <a href="http://www.usc.edu/latinoalumni" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.usc.edu/latinoalumni" target="_blank">http://www.usc.edu/latinoalumni</a> .</p>
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		<title>Red Bag Solutions Named a TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Red Bag Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, Ga., March 14, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry, today announced Red Bag Solutions as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 28, 2012, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0314-redbag_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignleft" align="left" />ATLANTA, Ga., March 14, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state&#8217;s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia&#8217;s technology industry, today announced Red Bag Solutions as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the <a href="http://www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-summit.php">2012 Georgia Technology Summit</a> (GTS) on March 28, 2012, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.</p>
<p>TAG&#8217;s Top 40 Awards are presented to Georgia technology companies based on degree of innovation, the scope and financial impact of their innovations and effect of such innovation in promoting Georgia&#8217;s technology industry throughout the U.S. and globally.</p>
<p>Red Bag Solutions offers patented technology and equipment for the on-site processing of regulated medical waste. Since 1990 Red Bag Solutions has offered Steam Sterilization and Maceration (SSM) for safe, community friendly on-site processing of bio-hazardous waste. In 2011, Red Bag Solutions released its new Ozone Sterilization and Maceration (OSM) technology, a groundbreaking innovation for which it is being recognized as TAG Top 40 Company. Ozone sterilization and maceration is more environmentally friendly and less costly than other bio-hazardous waste management alternatives and represents a giant leap forward in sustainable bio-hazardous waste management.</p>
<p>&#8220;The Top 40 companies are shining examples of what makes Georgia a hotbed for innovation in technology,&#8221; said Tino Mantella, president &amp; CEO of TAG. &#8220;Georgia is home to more than 13,000 technology companies, so we applaud the 2012 Top 40 finalists for standing out as leaders in innovation and in Georgia&#8217;s technology community. These are the types of companies that will help Georgia become recognized as one of the top states in the nation for technology.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Georgia Technology Summit is TAG&#8217;s flagship event that brings together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia&#8217;s technology community. This year&#8217;s theme, Innovation: The Path to a Bright Future, builds upon TAG&#8217;s public awareness campaign to promote Georgia&#8217;s technology industry through an emphasis on the fastest-growing tech clusters in the state, including health IT, information security, financial technology, logistics and communication services. </p>
<p>&#8220;This year we had a 30 percent increase in the number of applications over the past few years. We were very impressed by the quality and breadth of technology companies that applied,&#8221; said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas &amp; Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. &#8220;It was very difficult to choose the Top 40 because of the large number of deserving companies. We expect great things from our winners.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About Red Bag Solutions:</strong><br />
Founded in 1989, Baltimore, Md.-based Red Bag Solutions (RBS) provides technology and services for on-site processing of bio-hazardous waste. The company has manufactured and sold its SSM (Steam Sterilization and Maceration) systems throughout the world. In November 2011, RBS launched its patent-pending Ozone Sterilization and Maceration (OSM) system for European markets. OSM processed waste is sterile, safe, and unrecognizable. It can be recycled or disposed of with ordinary municipal trash. OSM will be available to U.S. customers in Spring 2012. Red Bag Solutions&#8217; customers include hospitals, medical providers, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the United States, South America and Europe. For more information visit <a href="http://www.redbagozone.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.redbagozone.com" target="_blank">www.redbagozone.com</a> .</p>
<p><strong>About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):</strong><br />
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 15,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG&#8217;s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia&#8217;s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy.</p>
<p>The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia&#8217;s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state&#8217;s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG&#8217;s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at <a href="http://www.tagonline.org" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.tagonline.org" target="_blank">www.tagonline.org</a> or TAG&#8217;s community website at <a href="http://www.TAGthink.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.TAGthink.com" target="_blank">www.TAGthink.com</a> . To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit <a href="http://www.tagedonline.org/" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.tagedonline.org/" target="_blank">http://www.tagedonline.org/</a> .</p>
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		<title>Pest Control Technology Magazine Announces Commercial Service Technician of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Griffin Pest Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RICHFIELD, Ohio, March 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pest Control Technology (PCT) magazine, and sponsor BASF Pest Control Solutions are proud to announce the 2011 Commercial Service Technician of the Year is John Dawson and category finalist is Chad Mackie, both from Griffin Pest Solutions, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For the past 15 years, PCT magazine has recognized standout commercial service professionals.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0306-griffinp1_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Griffin Pest Solutions" title="Griffin Pest Solutions" class="alignright" align="right" />RICHFIELD, Ohio, March 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href="http://www.pctonline.com/">Pest Control Technology</a> (PCT) magazine, and sponsor <a href="http://pestcontrol.basf.us/">BASF Pest Control Solutions</a> are proud to announce the 2011 Commercial Service Technician of the Year is John Dawson and category finalist is Chad Mackie, both from <a href="http://commercial.griffinpest.com/about.html">Griffin Pest Solutions</a>, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For the past 15 years, PCT magazine has recognized standout commercial service professionals. </p>
<p>Dawson, a 24-year veteran of Griffin Pest Solutions, an Associated Certified Entomologist (A.C.E.), has been an early adopter and patient teacher of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). He works hard to find solutions that are environmentally responsible and minimally invasive. As a teacher, he believes in thoroughly explaining to customers what he&#8217;s doing and why, what they can expect in terms of results and why IPM solutions are preferable to traditional solutions in many situations. Because Dawson services accounts with very low pest thresholds, mostly in the health care and pharmaceutical segment, this customer education is vital.</p>
<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0306-griffinp2_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px;" alt="John Dawson" />Mackie, also an A.C.E., is a 10-year veteran of Griffin Pest Solutions and has become a leader at Griffin&#8217;s Grand Rapids branch office due to his positive attitude and willingness to do the little things to meet and exceed customer expectations. Mackie has excelled at a job that requires problem solving and attention to detail. He serves as a model mentor to new service technicians, exhibiting patience and dedication necessary to train others.</p>
<p>&#8220;The 2011 Technicians of the Year are representative of the many outstanding service professionals in the pest control industry,&#8221; said PCT Managing Editor Brad Harbison. &#8220;Whether it&#8217;s mentoring new service technicians, assisting with training programs or growing their routes through sales efforts, each of this year&#8217;s winners truly goes above and beyond their job description.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We are very proud of John and Chad,&#8221; said Griffin Pest Solutions President Linden Griffin. &#8220;This is a tremendous honor for both of them and they truly deserve the recognition for all of their hard work and dedication to their customers.&#8221;</p>
<p>PCT received dozens of nominations for from pest control companies throughout the U.S. of various size and make-up. Managers/owners were asked to evaluate service technicians in several areas including: technical skills; communication skills; service to company/community; and their mentoring role within the company. All of the nominations were reviewed by a panel of pest control industry experts who determined the winners. The winners were recognized during special ceremony at <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">National Pest Management Association</a> (NPMA) Legislative Day on Monday, February 27, 2012, in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>The winners will also be profiled in an upcoming issue of PCT Magazine.</p>
<p>More information: <a href="http://commercial.griffinpest.com/about.html" class="autohyperlink" title="http://commercial.griffinpest.com/about.html" target="_blank">http://commercial.griffinpest.com/about.html</a> .</p>
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		<title>Accessories Unlimited is Talk of the Town Two Years Running</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Accessories Unlimited</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Accessories Unlimited, an automotive accessory and installation provider, proudly announced this week that it is the recipient of Celebration Media's, Talk of the Town award for excellence in customer satisfaction.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0301-accesunlm_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Accessories Unlimited" title="Accessories Unlimited" class="alignright" align="right" />ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Accessories Unlimited, an automotive accessory and installation provider, proudly announced this week that it is the recipient of Celebration Media&#8217;s, &#8220;Talk of the Town&#8221; award for excellence in customer satisfaction. </p>
<p>&#8220;This is the second year in a row we have been bestowed this honor,&#8221; says Ray Moreau, owner of Accessories Unlimited. &#8220;We are excited to share this information with our loyal customers who have made it possible.&#8221; </p>
<p>According to Celebration Media, only companies that provide the highest level of customer service, as reported by their customers through no-cost, user-review websites, blogs, social networks and business-rating services, are awarded this honor. </p>
<p>To determine award recipients, a dedicated team of researchers spent more than 6,000 hours analyzing customer experiences and rating each company or professional using their star ratings&#8217; system &#8211; CMUS Power Ratings(TM). Only those with a four to five-star rating received the award. </p>
<p>Moreau attributes the company&#8217;s four-star rating to its attention to people and detail. </p>
<p>&#8220;Most of my installers have been with us for 10 to 18 years,&#8221; says Moreau. &#8220;My staff is both experienced and passionate about what they do. They have deep product knowledge and never talk down to customers. We offer a very different experience from the big box stores. We establish a relationship of trust with our customers. In addition, we believe we are the only shop to offer a limited, lifetime-labor warranty.&#8221; </p>
<p>Just 15 years ago, the average age of a vehicle was 8.4 years; today, it has hit nearly 11 years, according to a new study by Polk, an automotive data and marketing-solutions leader. And, with the public keeping their vehicles longer, they are seeking reliable, professional product and service providers to refresh them and add function, safety and styling features rather than face a new car payment. </p>
<p>&#8220;For instance, a recent customer had no idea that he could get a brand new, leather interior for $1,200 &#8211; that&#8217;s about two new car payments,&#8221; says Moreau. </p>
<p><strong>About Accessories Unlimited:</strong><br />
In business since 1985, Accessories Unlimited is an automotive accessory shop that supports car dealers and the general public. It sells and installs accessories that add function, safety, style and value. Popular accessories include: leather interiors; sunroofs; electronics; back-up cameras; navigation systems; cruise controls; tube steps; grill guards; tool boxes, tonneau covers and much more. It also does performance upgrades.</p>
<p>Prices are the most competitive and quality installation is the key. </p>
<p>For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.accessoriesunlimited.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.accessoriesunlimited.com" target="_blank">http://www.accessoriesunlimited.com</a> . </p>
<p>For additional information contact: <br />
Ray Moreau, of Accessories Unlimited, 505-264-8161, ray@accunlimited.com.</p>
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		<title>Allen Amos of EPIC named one of 2012&#8242;s &#8216;Power Brokers&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewood Partners Insurance Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that Allen Amos has been recognized by Risk and Insurance Magazine as one of 2012's property and casualty insurance 'Power Brokers.' This is the second consecutive year Amos has been so recognized.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0227-allenamos_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Edgewood Partners Insurance Center" title="Edgewood Partners Insurance Center" class="alignright" align="right" />SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that Allen Amos has been recognized by Risk and Insurance Magazine as one of 2012&#8242;s property and casualty insurance &#8220;Power Brokers.&#8221; This is the second consecutive year Amos has been so recognized.</p>
<p>To qualify for a Power Broker designation, nominees must be considered a top performer in a particular industry practice sector. The three principal criteria for evaluating candidates are creative risk problem solving, industry practice expertise and client service. Amos was one of only 126 people nationwide to be selected from hundreds of nominations received by Risk &amp; Insurance this year.</p>
<p>Amos was highlighted as a Power Broker for his extensive knowledge, client care, and skill in negotiations. A client noted that because of Amos&#8217; negotiation on their behalf, due in large part to his former experience as an underwriter, their company received $450,000 in financial return as part of a claim. The refund represented more than a quarter of the company&#8217;s annual insurance premiums.</p>
<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/11-1020-epic_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px;" alt="EPIC" />Another client noted, &#8220;Allen has excellent knowledge of our industry, and that is the main reason we went with him.&#8221;</p>
<p>At EPIC, Amos is both a shareholder and principal. Based in the company&#8217;s San Ramon division, he specializes in transportation, trucking, warehousing and logistics.</p>
<p>&#8220;Allen takes care of business and consistently produces strong results because he focuses first on the needs of others,&#8221; noted co-founder Dan Francis. &#8220;This is a primary reason he is such an outstanding broker.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About Edgewood Partners Insurance Center:</strong><br />
Founded in 2007, EPIC is a new and innovative California-based retail property &amp; casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. </p>
<p>The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC has nearly 300 team members operating from seven offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon). </p>
<p>With nearly $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.edgewoodins.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.edgewoodins.com" target="_blank">http://www.edgewoodins.com</a> .</p>
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		<title>National Non-Profit Honors Fort Worth Moving Company as Mover of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Move For Hunger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 20, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FireFighting's Finest Moving and Delivery of Fort Worth, TX has been recognized as Move For Hunger's Mover of the Year for 2011 out of 250 moving companies in 39 different states. The Mover of the Year award is presented to the moving company that best exemplifies the philanthropic spirit of Move For Hunger.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/11-1129-moveforhng_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Move For Hunger" title="Move For Hunger" class="alignright" align="right" />FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 20, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; FireFighting&#8217;s Finest Moving and Delivery of Fort Worth, TX has been recognized as Move For Hunger&#8217;s &#8220;Mover of the Year&#8221; for 2011 out of 250 moving companies in 39 different states. The Mover of the Year award is presented to the moving company that best exemplifies the philanthropic spirit of Move For Hunger. </p>
<p>In 2011 alone, FireFighting&#8217;s Finest delivered over 10,000 lbs. to the Tarrant Area Food Bank through consistent monthly collections as well as a number of food drives. That is enough food to provide for over 7,600 life-saving meals to those in need in the greater Fort Worth-Dallas area. The employees of FireFighting&#8217;s Finest are almost all active duty firemen and women which may explain their philanthropic spirit! </p>
<p>Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that works with relocation companies from across the country to provide support to food banks and local pantries. Many people throw out a good deal of &#8220;stuff&#8221; when they move. Unfortunately, a lot of this &#8220;stuff&#8221; is food that could be delivered to a family in need rather than thrown away. As a Move For Hunger affiliated mover, FireFighting&#8217;s Finest offers to collect any unopened, non-perishable food items from their customers and deliver that food directly to the Tarrant Area Food Bank. </p>
<p>&#8220;We are extremely proud of FireFighting&#8217;s Finest Moving &amp; Delivery, their enthusiasm and dedication is a model for all of the companies involved in our fight against hunger,&#8221; says Adam Lowy, executive director of Move For Hunger. &#8220;The staggering amount of food they have delivered is a true testament to the ability of our nation&#8217;s moving companies to fight hunger.&#8221;</p>
<p>The 2011 Mover of the Year Award is the first time the annual award has been bestowed on one of the Move For Hunger affiliated companies. The award recognizes a mover&#8217;s dedication towards fighting hunger in their local community. Each of the moving companies involved with Move For Hunger pledge to collect at least 300 lbs. of food per year and to include hunger awareness materials to every customer they serve. </p>
<p><strong>About Move For Hunger:</strong><br />
Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that works with relocation companies across the country to pick up unwanted, unopened food from those who are relocating and deliver it to local food banks across the country. To date, Move For Hunger is working with over 250 movers in 40 states and has delivered more than 420,000 pounds of food to food banks throughout the country. For more information on Move For Hunger, visit <a href="http://www.MoveForHunger.org" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.MoveForHunger.org" target="_blank">http://www.MoveForHunger.org</a> .</p>
<p>Move For Hunger, 1930 Heck Avenue, Bldg. 1, Ste. 1, Neptune, NJ 07753.</p>
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		<title>PCM Staff Honored by Community Associations Institute Orange County Regional Chapter (CAI-OCRC)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Professional Community Management of California Inc.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Community Management (PCM) proudly announced General Manager Jerry Storage, Towers Director Judie Zoerhof and Government and Governmental and Public Affairs Manager Wendy Bucknum at Laguna Woods Village were honored at the California Associations Institute Orange County Regional Chapter Excellence in Community Awards Dinner on Friday, February 3.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0126-pcmgmt_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Professional Community Management of California, Inc." title="Professional Community Management of California, Inc." class="alignright" align="right" />LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Professional Community Management (PCM) proudly announced General Manager Jerry Storage, Towers Director Judie Zoerhof and Government and Governmental and Public Affairs Manager Wendy Bucknum at Laguna Woods Village were honored at the California Associations Institute Orange County Regional Chapter Excellence in Community Awards Dinner on Friday, February 3. </p>
<p>&#8220;Every year that I attend the awards dinner, I am so honored and proud of the people I call my clients, colleagues and friends,&#8221; said Donny Disbro, Chief Executive Officer of PCM. &#8220;The winners and nominees exemplify the passion and dedication to service that has made our company and industry what it is today.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>This year&#8217;s PCM winners are:</strong><br />
* Jerry Storage, Vice President of PCM and General Manager of Laguna Woods Village, received the Manager of the Year Award (large-scale management category) for his success on meeting the needs of the client, open communication, and for keeping abreast of industry developments; <br />
* Judie Zoerhof, Manager of Rossmoor Towers in Laguna Woods, received Manager of the Year honors (high-rise category) for initiating and overseeing a marketing strategy that resulted in sales inventory at Towers decreasing by half in 2010, and leases increasing by 35 percent over the same time period;<br />
* Wendy Bucknum, Governmental and Public Affairs Manager, received the Committee of the Year Award as a part of the CAI Public Relations Committee. In 2011, the Committee created YouTube videos and created press releases for events and accomplishments, successfully increasing awareness about the chapter. </p>
<p>Additionally, several board members from PCM-managed communities as well as PCM team members received nominations for their service and dedication to the community association industry. </p>
<p>Board Members Catherine Brians and Roger Turner of Laguna Woods Village&#8217;s United Mutual were nominated for the Community Association Board Member of the Year in the Rookie Category, which is presented to a newer board member who demonstrated a high level of commitment and participation in their community.</p>
<p>The following were nominated for the Community Association Board Member of the Year in the Veteran Category which is presented to long-term members of their association board of directors:<br />
* Ross Chun, President of the Aliso Viejo Community Association;<br />
* Jeanne Kerr, Chair of the Landscape and Chair of the Rules and Regulations Ad-Hoc committees at Huntington Landmark;<br />
* Jack Walley, Board Member at La Mirada Landmark.</p>
<p>Community Association Board Member of the Year nominees in the Hall of Fame Category:<br />
* Wendy Fox, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Woodbury East Community Association;<br />
* Ruth May, Member of the Board of Directors for the Golden Rain Foundation of Laguna Woods;<br />
* Joyce Saltzgiver, Member of the Board of Directors for the Casta del Sol Homeowners Association.</p>
<p>Community Manager Tawni Carpenter was nominated for the Community Manager of the Year in the Portfolio Category. </p>
<p>Debbie Alvarez, General Manager of Talega Galleries, was nominated for the Community Manager of the Year in the Large Scale Category.</p>
<p><strong>About Professional Community Management of California:</strong><br />
Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, specializes in the management of Common Interest Developments of homeowner associations for family oriented master-planned developments, resort-style master-planned communities, active-adult master-planned communities, condominium associations and boutique communities throughout Southern California and Southern Nevada.</p>
<p>With headquarters in Lake Forest, Calif., PCM and its companies employ a staff of more than 1,500 people. PCM has offices in serving all of Southern California and Southern Nevada and is recognized by the Multi Housing Council as one of the county&#8217;s largest managers of common interest developments. Management services by PCM are backed by state-of-the art Internet technology and comprehensive financial and management systems. For additional information, please contact PCM at 800.369.7260 or at <a href="http://www.pcminternet.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.pcminternet.com" target="_blank">http://www.pcminternet.com</a> .</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, has again been named to National Mortgage Professional magazine's 'Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40' list for 2011.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0117-rasori_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="MCT Trading, Inc." title="MCT Trading, Inc." class="alignright" align="right" />SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href="http://www.mct-trading.com/">MCT Trading, Inc.</a> (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, has again been named to National Mortgage Professional magazine&#8217;s &#8216;Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40&#8242; list for 2011. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.mct-trading.com/Management.html">Rasori</a> is recognized for his industry contributions in helping mortgage bankers implement effective loan pricing and pipeline hedging strategies that result in greater profitability and risk management for lenders. Further, he developed a unique model, dubbed <a href="http://www.mct-trading.com/HALO.html">HALO</a> (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization), which effectively supports clients in secondary marketing that are making the complex transition from best efforts loan sales to mandatory commitments.</p>
<p><a href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/">National Mortgage Professional magazine</a> cites individuals who make the list as being executives who continue to forge ahead, lead by example, set the bar high for education, professionalism and excellence in the mortgage industry. </p>
<p>Rasori is a respected thought leader in capital markets operations within the mortgage banking community and regular participates in panel sessions and serves as a thought leader in the media. His areas of expertise include complex financial modeling, computational dynamics, and linear programming for operational optimization. He developed MCT&#8217;s ground-breaking mortgage pipeline hedging algorithms that form the foundation of the company&#8217;s proprietary HALO program. He has also pioneered several metrics that have become standard industry parlance, including &#8220;beta pull-through&#8221; factors. In addition to banking clients, Rasori has consulted with GSE agencies and the U.S. Government on hedging best practices for community banks. He has functionally led MCT&#8217;s operations since 2005 and ascended to his current role as COO in 2007. </p>
<p>Rasori is a member of the Mortgage Banking Association of America, the California Mortgage Bankers Association, Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and is an active philanthropist in his community. He was instrumental in helping MCT consecutively double annual corporate revenue in 2010 and again in 2011.</p>
<p><strong>About MCT Trading:</strong><br />
MCT Trading, Inc. is a risk management and advisory services company providing independent analysis, training, hedging strategy and loan sale execution support to clients engaged in the secondary mortgage market. Founded in San Diego, CA in May 2001, the company has expanded to include <a href="http://www.mct-trading.com/Contact.html">field sales and support offices</a> in Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; and San Francisco, CA.</p>
<p>MCT is recognized as a leading provider of mortgage pipeline hedging service and currently supports more than 70 clients on the HALO (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization) Program. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.mct-trading.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.mct-trading.com" target="_blank">www.mct-trading.com</a> or call (619) 543-5111.</p>
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