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Maps by Zip Codes Through Topo.ly Online Mapping Help Companies Manage Teams

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To gain business, entrepreneurs should have a knack of winning potential customers’ attention. They should be able to project the needs of customers and execute a plan to achieve their goals. A reliable tool like Topo.ly online mapping site is an easy-to-use BI tool that can readily help businesses win more customers. It allows its users to create a map based on location-target markets. By doing so, users can help their customers understand how the business will aid them every step to success.

Direct sales and marketing departments would want to make sure that their sales and managers are in the sales forefront in their respective territories. Business heads can tie-up with Topo.ly to create unlimited maps by zip codes. This will give their teams the necessary visuals on what strategies to take, plans to create and ideas to implement.

Online Mapping Solutions for Local and Targeted Marketing Issues

“Topo.ly is the easiest, most affordable and most flexible mapping solution for my web site I could find. Within 30 minutes I had my map up and when I hit a snag, customer service was right there to help. Thanks Topo.ly for making what I thought would be a mega job into something so easy!” That was well-said by Inez Steele from Realty Guild.

To be true to its commitment to make mapping simple, Topo.ly develops features that are user friendly and at the same time drive results better and faster. It makes creation of maps with zip codes possible in less than 5 minutes using one from the long list of territory zip code sets in the US. Direct sales organizations can customize their maps to give way to more in-depth analysis based from the individual performance of their sales agents.

Aside from US Zip Code territories, businesses can also take advantage of creating maps with zip codes like the 3-digit zip codes and PUMA territories.

Add-On Values by Topo.ly Online Mapping

Share Maps

To help the teams focused on one goal, maps by zip codes created through Topo.ly can be shared by team managers to their sales agents. This gives them access to view an exceptional data visualization and can immediately act upon not only to meet the goal but moreso, to exceed expectations for them.

Embed a Map

Company owners have the option to embed a map on their websites. It significantly plays as a guide to all teams on which areas they should focus.

Direct sales companies can maximize their efforts by using Topo.ly online mapping to monitor where they should focus each sales team, to identify opportunities, protect assets and create new and innovative ideas to promote the business.

Contact Details: contact@topo.ly
http://topo.ly

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Gorham Appoints Commercial Paper Agents as Exlusive European Distributor

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Targets International Growth of Specialty Packaging Papers

Gorham, New Hampshire, June 20, 2013 – Gorham Paper and Tissue announces the appointment of Commercial Paper Agents (CPA) as its exclusive distribution partner in Europe for its specialty packaging products.

Targeting European packaging converters and end users, CPA will focus on selling Optix™, a comprehensive line of specialty papers for food packaging engineered with grease resistance, wet strength and other functional properties.

“We are pleased to partner with Tom Radtke and the CPA team. They bring a tremendous amount of experience and insight about the needs of the European market,” said Brian McAlary, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Gorham. “The response to our packaging papers domestically has been phenomenal. With the guidance of CPA, we anticipate the same reception in Europe.”

CPA was recently launched by paper industry veteran, Tom Radtke. Headquartered in Dresden, Germany, CPA is centrally located to service Central, Eastern and Western Europe. The CPA team has a network of highly trained technical and sales professionals in place targeting markets that require specialty papers.

“With decades of experience, we know the packaging segment. Given the recent market dynamics, our customers are looking for new sources of high quality technical papers,” added Tom Radtke. “We look forward to introducing the Gorham products to customers in Europe.”

Optix is offered in bleached and natural options in 30 – 90 g/m2 (18-55 lb., 24 x 36/500) with grease resistance and wet strength. The line is ideal for a range of Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) and other food packaging including wraps, pouches, bags and liners. Gorham also makes various bases used for waxing, coatings and laminations. All products are FDA compliant for direct and indirect food contact and meet ISEGA and BRC/IoP standards. SFI, FSC and PEFC chain-of-custody fiber certification is available upon request.

About Gorham Paper and Tissue
Gorham targets niche technical markets with broad portfolio of custom-engineered products including high-quality Specialty Packaging, Converting, Engineered and Printing Papers, Tissue and Towel. Using scale and leanness as an advantage, the company challenges industry convention in the areas of manufacturing flexibility, product development lead times and its go-to-market strategy.

In May 2011, the Gorham facility was acquired with support from investment funds managed by Patriarch Partners, LLC (Patriarch). Patriarch is a private equity firm and holding company managing 75 companies across 14 industry sectors with revenues in excess of $8 billion. Founded by Lynn Tilton in 2000, Patriarch focuses on the acquisition and invigoration of undervalued iconic American brands where time, capital and sound strategy can rescue a business and restore its value, creating and preserving jobs in America.

About CPA:
CPA is committed to providing converters and end users with a full spectrum of specialty papers from reliable, high quality sources; responsive technical support; product innovation through mill relationships; and supply chain management for raw materials throughout Europe. With decades of global experience, CPA delivers customers unprecedented market knowledge combined with a level of personalized service unmatched in the industry. The CPA technical team will work with mill partners to develop new paper grades that target specific technical applications and meet daily demands in various markets.

Contact:
Pam Miller
Director of Marketing
Gorham Paper & Tissue
72 Cascade Flats
Gorham, NH 03581
203-829-4757
Pam.miller@gorhampt.com
http://www.gorhampt.com/

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The Great North Fork Awakening Takes Place August 3

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Strawberry Fields in Mattituck, becomes a Field of Hope on Saturday, Aug 3, 2013 from noon until 8 PM.

Mattituck, NY (June 21, 2013) — In fulfillment of the shared vision and years of prayer by many Christians, The Great North Fork Awakening — Where You’ll Meet God comes to life on Saturday, August 3 at Strawberry Fields on Route 48 in Mattituck. A day of music, prayer, sermons, and people sharing the Gospel and their own amazing stories is scheduled from noon until 8 PM.

Tents will be erected to protect event goers from the elements for this rain or shine event. Although food vendors will be on hand, the public is invited to bring their own picnic basket and bottled water. Admission is free.

“North Fork Awakening is an opportune time to help people find faith as a way of life, to refresh those who have become overwhelmed by life and to speak hope to a community already loved by God!,” says Pastor Lesaya Kelly of Crossover Christian Church in Mount Sinai. Pastor Kelly has served in pastoral ministry for 25 years, both here in the States and in her home country, South Africa.

Event organizers agree that Strawberry Fields in Mattituck will be the place to “find the missing peace in your life” on August 3.

“This will truly be a glorious day for the North Fork of Long Island to witness and attend a good ‘ole fashion tent revival. Faith and art on display for the whole community. This is not religion, but the Gospel at its best. If anybody needs some lovin’ this is the place to be,” says Mattituck Presbyterian Church’s pastor, George Gaffga.

The Great North Fork Awakening — Where You’ll Meet God is an interdenominational event and all are welcome, whether they are the deeply faithful, or the un-churched seeking spiritual direction. “It’s free GPS,” says event chairperson, Alex Nyilas, who had an idea for such an event almost two years ago. “That is, God’s Positioning System. And, upgrades are always available at no charge.”

“This is an opportunity to experience the church without walls as many people from many local congregations gather together to show our community real love,” added Pastor Mike Jankowski of Lamb’s Chapel in Center Moriches.

Dennis Bambino, a sought after speaker for churches, seminars and conferences, will be among the speakers at the Great North Fork Awakening. He is scheduled to speak at 6 PM on Saturday, August 3. Bambino has been ministering for over 30 years: as a church planter and Senior Pastor, ministering in 27 countries, Director of Christ for the Nations Institute of Biblical Studies and initiator of church and prayer networks.

He currently serves: on the apostolic counsel of Christ Covenant Coalition under Bishop Joseph Mattera, as founder of Petra Institute of Biblical Training, Long Island, overseer of Christian Family Fellowship International, as a Lifeforming Leadership Coach and consultant to individuals, churches and businesses for leadership development and strategic planning.

Also included in the schedule along with other music presentations is the popular Long Island based Christian band, Crossing Jordan.

WHO: Anyone who is interested in renewing their faith, seeking spiritual direction, or those who may have questions about beginning a relationship with God. It is being put on by volunteers from a variety of Long Island churches.
WHAT: Music, sermons by various members of the Long Island clergy.
WHEN: Saturday, August 3, noon – 8 PM.
WHERE: Strawberry Fields, Route 48 Mattituck.
ADMISSION: Free

For more info contact:
Monica Harbes
harbesfamilyfarm@gmail.com
631-298-0700

Telecom

Lycamobile Pairs Up with Prepay Nation for Global Partnership and US Market Entry

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MVNO and processing partner take steps towards greater involvement.

Berwyn, IL (USA), June 20, 2013 — Prepay Nation, a leading provider of international mobile top-up and cross border micropayment services, has forged a partnership with Lycamobile, one of the fastest growing prepaid mobile virtual network operators in the world. The partnership will explore joint activities globally, including topup processing and availability throughout Prepay Nation’s worldwide retail network.

The partnership comes as Lycamobile, which already operates its virtual networks in 16 countries throughout Europe and Australia sets its sights on the US and Canadian markets. “Our brand strategy is to drive unequalled value, creating low-cost prepaid mobile products for international calling customers,” said SubaskaranAllirajah, Chairman of Lycamobile. “A key component of that strategy is access. We need customers to have convenient access to instant airtime refills, and Prepay Nation is the ideal partner to make that a reality. They have not only an incredibly flexible processing platform, but also a retail distribution network of over 150,000 locations in every corner of North America.”

“We’re confident that partnering with Prepay Nation has helped us hit the ground running, and accelerate our market share growth,” Allirajah added.

Anurag Jain, CEO of Prepay Nation, praised the partnership for its mutual dedication to customer value. “We’re pleased to be working with a forward-thinking MVNO like Lycamobile,” said Jain. “We share a focus on efficient operations and broad market presence, which enables us to bring strong value to the end customer wherever they are. We look forward to exploring opportunities together globally as our partnership progresses.”

Lycamobile prepaid airtime is now available at all Prepay Nation partner retail locations across North America.

About Prepay Nation:
Prepay Nation enables value transfer across international borders using a global mobile ecosystem of 149 mobile operators. Processing millions of transactions across the Americas, Prepay Nation leads the way in expanding distribution with rich mobile customer experiences and has a traditional distribution channel of over 150,000 locations. Their processing platform serves as a foundation for micro transactions beyond airtime, enabling instantaneous value transfer creating revenue generation for operators, distributors, and retailers. With the recent acquisition of the European company, Minute Transfer SA, they are aggressively expanding into Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information visit: http://www.prepaynation.com.

About Lycamobile:
Lycamobile is a prepaid mobile SIM card provider that provides low-cost, high-quality international and national calls and has acquired over 30 million customers across 16 countries (UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Australia, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Ireland and the USA). The brand was initially introduced in 2006 and is already Europe’s largest pre-pay MVNO. Lycamobile continues to grow rapidly with further market launches planned throughout 2013. http://www.lycamobile.com

Press & Media Contact:
Erin Flynn Jay or Fady Sahhar
XtraGlobex, Inc
1800 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103 – USA
215-772-3048 / 267-238-3820
erin.flynn@xtraglobex.com / fady.sahhar@XtraGlobex.com

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Long Island Authors and Writers Society Members Sign Books at Summer Festival

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Authors of children’s, young adult and family friendly books will sign books and meet readers during Harbes Family Farm Sweet Corn Festival on July 13.

Mattituck, NY (June 21, 2013) — Amid an array of singing hayrides, pig races, farm animals, antique tractors, beekeeping exhibits and bushels of what has been called by Newsday, the ‘best corn on Long Island’, author members of Long Island Authors and Writers Society will be at Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck on Saturday, July 13 from 11 AM until 3 PM during Harbes Farms Sweet Corn Festival.

Included in the lineup of LIAWS authors are: ten-time award winning children’s author and children’s motivational speaker, Yvonne Capitelli, children’s book author Dr. Loraine Alderman, an advocate for children with learning disabilities who recently received Book of the Year Award, on-air radio personality and children’s book author, Lisa A. Dabrowski, elementary educator Valerie Pfundstein the author of Veterans, Heroes In Our Neighborhood, and author Tom Gahan, whose novel Harmony Bay was influenced by places and events on eastern Long Island during the American Revolution and became required reading at several Long Island high schools.

The author’s works represent several subjects including character-building, farm life, history, science, and community relations. “We feel this is a good matchup of writing talents and titles with this venue. We look forward to meeting writers and aspiring authors from around Long Island,” says Tom Gahan, president of the not-for-profit LIAWS that mentors and develops writers at all levels.

“Harbes Farm is an amazing place. Their attention to detail, variety and focusing on the wants and needs of children is outstanding,” says Capitelli. “It’s a place where all ages can enjoy themselves. There’s something for everyone. We are honored to be included in Harbes Sweet Corn Festival activities.”

During Harbes’ Annual Sweet Corn Festival, which this year celebrates 25 years of growing super-sweet corn on their Mattituck farm, many children-friendly activities are planned. For adults the farm also features a vineyard and a 100-year-old barn for wine tasting where Harbes award-winning wines can be sampled.

“I too am delighted to be part of the annual Sweet Corn festival this year,” added Dabrowski. “As a North Fork native, I am very proud of my own family’s agricultural heritage and feel that it is important we continue our farming traditions on the East End. Harbes Farm is playing a vital role in doing that.”

These notable LIAWS authors will be on hand at Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck, NY from 11 AM until 3 PM on Saturday, July 13.

More about LIAWS:
The Long Island Authors and Writers Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to support and promote the craft of writing through supporting one another, mentoring its members, educational programs, in-school programs, book events and events related to writing, and community outreach to residents of Long Island interested in writing. LIAWS nurtures writers and authors at all levels of development in a mutually beneficial environment. LIAWS: provides a trusting atmosphere where authors and writers can come together to meet their individual needs and share information for the good of the whole, supplies strong motivational programs of interest to all writers, offers the opportunity for members to network on different levels according to their needs, provides an environment that promotes authors, and encourages writers to strive to publish their work. All members pledge to support one another and to be involved in supporting the activities of the organization. For further information, please visit http://www.liaws.org.

More about Harbes Family Farm:
Harbes Family Farms, based in Mattituck, Long Island New York has 5 unique agro-tourism properties spread across more than 200 acres. In the farms situated in Mattituck, NY and Jamesport, NY are planted: sweet corn, field corn, grape vineyards, berries, melons, pumpkins and other produce. Farm stands, family based farm activities, and wine tasting rooms compliment the working farms. The Harbes family has been farming Long Island for 13 generations. For further information, please visit: http://www.harbesfamilyfarm.com.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
Tel: 631-369-0063
E-Mail: liawsorg@gmail.com
Web: http://www.LIAWS.org