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GiftWorksPlus Debuts Its New Line of Custom Colorful Wooden Frames

May 28, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Leading custom frames and picture gifts company GiftWorksPlus has now added color to its popular line of personalized picture frames.

Waukesha, WI, USA (May 28, 2015) — GiftWorksPlus.com is excited to announce that it now offers colored customized picture frames. This is the first time color has been added to the company’s collection of custom frames. In addition, GiftWorksPlus is pleased to announce that its new color frame line includes select dog breed frames as well.

With the introduction of color to GiftWorksPlus custom frames, customers can now enhance their photographic displays even more. And as always, customers can easily add special details to picture frames with free personalization. Simply choose the picture frame designs and sizes and then provide names, dates, and phrases to be included on the custom wooden frames.

GiftWorksPlus.com is a Midwest company that is proud of its American craftsmanship. Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the picture frame leader employs master craftsmen who take pride in creating custom designed frames and personalized gifts and a support team dedicated to meeting customers’ needs.

To learn more about GiftWorksPlus custom frames or to order, visit http://www.GiftWorksPlus.com or call the friendly customer care team at 888-456-9878. GiftWorksPlus picture frames can also be purchased at Amazon.com and at Etsy.com.

Headquartered in the heartland of America, GiftWorksPlus is proud to offer a full line of personalized picture frames, personalized key chains, picture gifts, and more. Each GiftWorksPlus item is intricately handcrafted in the USA out of renewable resources. Special requests and custom orders are always welcome at GiftWorksPlus. Further, free personalization is standard and shipping is free for orders more than $50.

Media Contact:
Karla Jordan
GiftWorksPlus
N15 W22218 Watertown Rd. #5
Waukesha, WI 53186
888-456-9878
karla@giftworksplus.com
http://www.giftworksplus.com

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Very Important Relationships, Inc. Announces New CashBack Button Extension feature for its CashBack Shopping Malls

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Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), one of the nation’s premier developers of corporately branded Internet CashBack Rewards Shopping Malls today announced the launch of its new CashBack Button browser extension which helps members always get CashBack even when not shopping logged into and shopping from their mall account.

Reno, NV, May 28, 2015 – Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), http://myvir.com, one of the nation’s premier developers of corporately branded Internet CashBack Rewards Shopping Malls today announced the launch of its new CashBack Button browser extension which helps members always get CashBack even when not shopping logged into and shopping from their mall account. VIR’s new CashBack Button is now available on all its newest generation of CashBack Shopping Malls and works on Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, and Firefox. An example of one of VIR’s CashBack shopping malls with its new CashBack Button is http://CashBackHeaven.com.

“Our new CashBack Button changes everything as our members can now earn CashBack when visiting any of our 3,000+ merchant’s sites directly without going through the mall first.” says Jody Tallal, CEO of VIR. “This means once a member installs their extension; it will always let them know when CashBack is available whenever they do normal web searches on Google, Yahoo or Bing, as well as go to any of our merchant stores directly.”

The extension also lets a member see which stores in the mall are the most visited over the last 24 hours as well as the best Hot Deals sales offered by the mall’s merchants today. It also lets member see their CashBack totals available in their account.

VIR’s core service is its unique CashBack Shopping Mall which feature over 3,000 of the nation’s best know brand store, all offering CashBack on everything purchased. VIR, founded in 2006, is one of the nation’s premier developers of CashBack shopping malls and began its operations when the CashBack small industry was new.

“Today, VIR’s proprietary technology is unmatched in the CashBack Shopping Mall channel, and since its focus is on enhancing the customer experience through high-quality interactions, the end result is a winning combination.” adds Tallal. “VIR has research all of the major CashBack malls and other savings sites in the industry to determine what they are doing that that is working best and they are doing that is not. Previously, no one had figure out the magic combination that consumers want most out of the myriad of single focused savings sites out there. Therefore, VIR’s goal was to evaluate the best of the best of these sites and determine what their most popular elements were, and then combine those together to all inclusive platform.”

VIR’s new third generation malls (v3) are an ultimate shopper’s paradise where retailers from clothing to electronics to jewelry to travel, plus many more products and services, are all available together under one roof for the shopper’s convenience. VIR has relationships with most of the top retailers on he Internet like as Target, Drugstore.com, Staples, Best Buy, Travelocity, and over 3,000 others merchants, and brings CashBack shopping, special discounts and significant bargains to its shopping members.

“VIR’s new CashBack Button now allows members to install it once and then never miss another opportunity to earn CashBack.” says Tallal. “It like having a constant monitor set on your computer to visually alert you anytime you are about to make any type of purchase when CashBack is available. For people interested in always getting the highest and best use of their money, it doesn’t get any better than this”

Additionally, clipping coupons from the Sunday newspaper is now a thing of the past. VIR’s malls also have their own Coupons section which offers the four largest online coupon sites on the Internet, all together in one place. These sites include Coupons.com, SmartSource, Redplum and CouponNetwork; so all a member needs to do is select the coupons they want, print them out on their printer, and use them at their local grocery or drugstore. The malls even include a direct API feed from Groupon offering its daily Groupon Goods, which are Groupon’s deeply discounted products offering.

“Since VIR is a technology company first, it can integrate any of its discount health and lifestyle benefit programs with the mall so they are presented to the end user as a seamless website.” states Tallal. “We can integrate multiple independent web based services from different sources and produce a seamless end user experience, all on the same URL. Very Important Relationships, Inc. simple has the best platform available for any company wishing to offer a merchant funded loyalty CashBack shopping mall to its customer, members or supporters.”

About Very Important Relationships, Inc.
Very Important Relationships, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier developers of Internet CashBack Rewards shopping programs. VIR operates different CashBack mall business models that serve seven industries, including customer loyalty, employee benefits, nonprofit fundraising, and association benefits. For more information on Very Important Relationship, Inc. and the services they offer, visit www.myvir.com or call (972) 726-9595.

Contact:
Jody Tallal
Very Important Relationships, Inc.
2533 N Carson Street, Suite 1V
Carson City, NV 89706
(972) 726-9595, Ext 229
Jody@myvir.com
http://myvir.com

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UglyDeck.com Helps Homeowners Realize the Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

May 28, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Minnesota deck builders UglyDeck.com helps people enjoy the benefits of being outside with maintenance free decks and pergolas.

Burnsville, MN, USA (May 28, 2015) — With today’s indoor and sedentary lifestyles, humans are suffering from debilitating physical and mental health conditions. The popular way to treat modern illnesses is often to take prescription medications. However, there is a very simple (and often free) way to address the problems: get outside.

UglyDeck.com, premier Minnesota deck builders and deck building materials supplier, is pleased to share a few reasons why homeowners should spend time outdoors.

One of the most important reasons to go outdoors is to boost the immune system. Having a strong immune system means a person is less likely to contract viruses and diseases that prey on weak or compromised bodies.

Other benefits of spending time outdoors include lower stress, increased happiness, and brain stimulation. Further, studies have indicated that being outside may also contribute to weight loss.

UglyDeck.com believes one of the best ways to spend time outdoors is to enjoy the opportunities an outdoor deck and/or pergola provides. By extending living space beyond the walls of a home, a family can easily move their times together outdoors.

For those in need of deck replacement, deck restoration, or deck building, UglyDeck.com deck building company is happy and qualified to help. With years of experience in creating customized deck designs and building decks, UglyDeck.com is the deck builder and decking material supplier to call.

A pergola is a beneficial addition to almost any yard, patio, or outdoor deck. It provides an attractive living space and can be customized to fit any space and style. UglyDeck.com is pleased to offer Heartland Pergolas and offers a photo gallery of custom pergola ideas at http://www.UglyDeck.com.

To learn more about outdoor deck options and Heartland Pergolas offered by UglyDeck.com, maintenance free decks, or franchise opportunities, contact UglyDeck.com at http://www.UglyDeck.com or at 952-736-3308. For those located near Burnsville, Minnesota, visit the UglyDeck.com showroom located on Nicollet Avenue just behind the Burnsville Bus Station. UglyDeck.com is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am until 4:30 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Media Contact:
Bill Barton
UglyDeck.com
12277 Nicollet Ave S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-3308
info@uglydeck.com
http://www.uglydeck.com

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Dakota Dental is Helping Patients Prevent and Treat Unsightly Cold Sores This Summer

May 28, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Apple Valley dental clinic Dakota Dental offers information, diagnosis, and treatment of oral health problems such as fever blisters.

Apple Valley, MN, USA (May 28, 2015) — Dakota Dental is pleased to assist clients in preventing and treating cold sores. The Apple Valley dentists are experienced in educating patients on and diagnosing a range of oral health problems including cold sores.

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are an outward sign of an inner virus. The herpes simplex virus is highly contagious and is easily transmitted. All it takes to transfer the herpes virus from one person to another is a kiss, a shared eating utensil, or even a communal bathroom towel. Even though this virus is easily transmitted from person to person, it still has no cure.

After the initial manifestation of the virus, it will lie dormant until triggered. Once the virus is triggered, an infected person will feel the tell-tale tingling, itching, and burning sensations of a sore about to appear.

Most cold sores are located on the edges of the lips, but sores can also manifest on the chin and cheeks, in the nostrils, and in the mouth. Once the fluid-filled sores appear, they will eventually burst and crust over. Within about two weeks, the sore will heal and gradually disappear.

What triggers cold sores? It varies by person, but most cold sore flare-ups are caused by triggers such as excess sunlight exposure, illness, or stress. There are some treatments available to reduce the symptoms and to shorten the duration of cold sores. These include prescription and over-the-counter antiviral creams to be applied as soon as symptoms are noticed. Pain killers may also be taken to reduce the discomfort.

At Dakota Dental, the family dentists are very experienced in diagnosing and treating oral health problems such as cold sores. There is no reason to be ashamed of dental health issues – the Dakota Dental dentists in Apple Valley are dedicated to providing support to any person seeking dental care and strive to make every dental service experience positive.

To learn more about cold sores or other oral health issues, contact Dakota Dental at http://www.DakotaDental.com or 952-431-5774.

Dakota Dental, located at 14682 Pennock Avenue in Apple Valley, serves the southern Minneapolis/Saint Paul suburbs. Dakota Dental provides comprehensive dental services including, but not limited to, preventative dental work, dental implants, dental care for kids, cosmetic dentistry, and dental emergency services.

Media Contact:
Dr. Shelley Wakefield
Dakota Dental
14682 Pennock Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-431-5774
swakefield@dakotadental.com

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Edgar Perez, Author of Knightmare on Wall Street, to Lead The Speed Traders Workshop 2015 Kuala Lumpur

May 24, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Edgar Perez, former McKinsey and IBM consultant, is a global expert, author of The Speed Traders, Knightmare on Wall Street, and the course director of The Speed Traders Workshop 2015 Kuala Lumpur, “How Banks, Hedge and Mutual Funds and Brokers Battle Markets ‘RIGGED’ by Wall Street’s ‘Flash Boys’, High-frequency Trading, Exchanges and Dark Pools”.

New York City, NY, USA (May 24, 2015) — The Speed Traders Workshop 2015 Kuala Lumpur, “How Banks, Hedge and Mutual Funds and Brokers Battle Markets ‘RIGGED’ by Wall Street’s ‘Flash Boys’, High-frequency Trading, Exchanges and Dark Pools” (http://www.thespeedtradersworkshop.com), is the first and most comprehensive initiation to the world of high-frequency trading with Edgar Perez, author of Knightmare on Wall Street (http://www.knightmareonwallstreet.com), and will open the door to the secretive world of computerized low-latency trading, the most controversial form of investing today; in the name of protecting the algorithms they have spent so much time perfecting, speed traders almost never talk to the press and try to disclose as little as possible about how they operate.

The Speed Traders Workshop 2015 Kuala Lumpur covers the latest research currently available and reveals how high-frequency trading players are operating in global markets and driving the development of electronic trading at breakneck speeds from the U.S. and Europe to Japan, India, and Brazil. The “flash crash”, the suspended BATS IPO, the botched Facebook IPO, Knight Capital’s trading malfunction and NASDAQ’s Flash Freeze are just a few of the milestones in the history of high-frequency trading that will be dissected with participants.

ABOUT EDGAR PEREZ
Mr. Perez is the author of Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets (2013), and The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), Published in Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012), and Investasi Super Kilat, published in Bahasa Indonesia by Kompas Gramedia (2012).

Mr. Perez has been interviewed on CNN’s Quest Means Business, CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, Worldwide Exchange, Cash Flow and Squawk Box, FOX BUSINESS’s Countdown to the Closing Bell and After the Bell, Bloomberg TV’s Market Makers, CNN en Español’s Dinero, Sina Finance, BNN’s Business Day, CCTV China, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com, Leaderonomics, GPW Media, Channel NewsAsia’s Business Tonight and Cents & Sensibilities. In addition, Mr. Perez has been featured on Sohu, News.Sina.com, Yicai, eastmoney, Caijing, ETF88.com, 360doc, AH Radio, CNFOL.com, CITICS Futures, Tongxin Securities, ZhiCheng.com, CBNweek.com, Caixin, Futures Daily, Xinhua, CBN Newswire, Chinese Financial News, ifeng.com, International Finance News, hexun.com, Finance.QQ.com, Finance.Sina.com, The Korea Times, The Korea Herald, The Star, The Malaysian Insider, BMF 89.9, iMoney Hong Kong, CNBC, Bloomberg Hedge Fund Brief, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Valor Econômico, FIXGlobal Trading, TODAY Online, Oriental Daily News and Business Times.

Mr. Perez has been engaged to present to the Council on Foreign Relations, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University (Kiev), Quant Investment & HFT Summit APAC 2012 (Shanghai), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Washington DC), CFA Singapore, Hong Kong Securities Institute, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing), Hult International Business School (Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Mr. Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including Cyber Security World Conference 2014 (New York), Inside Market Data 2013 (Chicago), Emerging Markets Investments Summit 2013 (Warsaw), CME Group’s Global Financial Leadership Conference 2012 (Naples Beach, FL), Harvard Business School’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum (New York, Chicago), MIT Sloan Investment Management Conference (Cambridge), Institutional Investor’s Global Growth Markets Forum (London), Technical Analysis Society (Singapore), TradeTech Asia (Singapore), FIXGlobal Face2Face (Seoul) and Private Equity Convention Russia, CIS & Eurasia (London).

Mr. Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Previously, he managed Operations and Technology for Peruval Finance. Mr. Perez has an undergraduate degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, New York, with a dual major in Finance and Management (2002). He belongs to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Mr. Perez resides in the New York City area with his wife Olga, son Edgar Felipe and daughter Svetlana Sofia.

Media Contact:
Taylor Blankfein
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
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LEMO – Northwire Launch European Distribution Open for Business

May 21, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Offering custom programs with short lead time, dedicated stock & service support.

Osceola, WI, USA (May 20, 2015) — Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), in collaboration with precision cable connector market leader LEMO is pleased to announce the opening of the manufacturing companies’ European super warehouse, the European Distribution Center (EDC). Designed to rapidly respond to customer demands from its strategic location at LEMO Connectors Benelux in the Netherlands, the facility will offer specialised inventory programs, fast delivery and custom cable services and support. Both manufacturers and their customers will benefit from the advantages provided by a centralised responsive EDC, which is expected to be fully operational in second quarter of 2015.

“The launch of the European Distribution Center represents another milestone in LEMO and Northwire’s continuous pursuit to bring more value to our customers,” explains Northwire CEO Katina Kravik. Sharing Kravik’s enthusiasm is Niels Zonnenveld, Managing Director, LEMO Connectors Benelux, “In addition to engineering a complete connector and custom cable assembly solution for the Benelux region, LEMO and Northwire are pleased to offer specialized Kanban and inventory programs with short lead times personalised for our valued European customers.” Capitalizing on his ten year history and start-up of LEMO Benelux, Zonneveld is integral to the design, creation and implementation of this EDC, selecting and training “really energetic and vibrant” staff members and implementing robust systems.

The key customer benefits of the LEMO-Northwire EDC are within the Expedited Solutions and Services programme. Similar to Northwire’s USA-oriented NWI DIRECT and NWI EXPRESS programmes which feature fast delivery and factory-direct bulk cable cost savings, the EDC will focus on LEMO and Northwire customers in Europe in conjunction with LEMO’s local sales companies. These include warehousing and distribution, risk management redundancies, rapid response and delivery, custom wire and cable lengths and full logistical support for supply chain and inventory management. Additionally, like NWI EXPRESS, the LEMO-Northwire EDC will have very short lead times for custom cables.

In addition to offering the most frequently purchased cable design options in stock, the EDC will work collaboratively with customers to create flexible Kanban and custom stocking programs designed specifically to meet exacting requirements. With options and innovations increasing daily from LEMO and Northwire, and multiple configurations for customization such as shielding and jacketing, management for the EDC expects to offer literally thousands of cable assembly solutions in the near future.

Located on the LEMO Netherlands campus, the EDC facility allows room for future expansion, while the current facility boasts a brand new state-of-the-art industrial park, modern geothermal systems for heating and cooling, solar energy, and thoughtful design for efficiency and environmental awareness.

Serving Europe and beyond, the EDC is now accepting customer orders for standard cables and built-to-order custom cables and more. Tailored Kanban and flexible supply programs are also available for enrollment, as is the five day lead time service. To place an order or enroll in special custom programmes, contact your local LEMO company for further information at http://www.LEMO.com/contact, or connect with Northwire at cableinfo@northwire.com or via live chat at northwire.com.

About LEMO

LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc. as part of its vision to provide a full range of interconnection solutions and services to niche markets.

About Northwire

Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection moulding, over-moulding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defence, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

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Nominations Now Open For Hennepin County-Wide Free Roof Giveaway

May 8, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Storm Group Roofing’s No Roof Left Behind™ free roof giveaway will provide residential roofing and gutter installation services to one deserving local homeowner.

Minneapolis, MN, USA (May 8, 2015) — Storm Group Roofing, a Minneapolis roofing company, announced today it is accepting nominations for its No Roof Left Behind™ Campaign. This nationwide program provides free roof replacement and repair to local community members in need.

Nominations are being accepted at http://www.noroofleftbehind.com/program/mn/1204/Nominate now through August 1st. The process is simple. Anyone can participate and nominate a friend, neighbor, or family member in need of a new roof and gutter system. From the submissions, four finalists will be chosen for the final online public voting campaign.

The four finalists’ stories and photos will be displayed on Storm Group Roofing’s No Roof Left Behind homepage. From August 19th to September 9th the public will be able to vote for the finalist they feel is most deserving. The winner will be revealed online on September 16th.

Nominees must own the home they are living in and be a resident of Hennepin County. Also, the winner of the free roof replacement must be current on his/her mortgage payments. Nominations will be accepted until August 1st, when a team of local volunteers will then review the nominees and select four as finalists.

Storm Group Roofing joined the No Roof Left Behind initiative as a way to give back to the communities that have supported them for more than 10 years. “We are ecstatic to be part of No Roof Left Behind,” said Dmitry Lipinskiy, Owner of Storm Group Roofing. “The direct positive impact this initiative has on members of our community is something that can’t be described. It is an honor to be able to launch this here. We look forward to seeing our neighbors and customers come together to help one of our own in need.”

Other local businesses are invited to participate as sponsors or volunteers. “No Roof Left Behind is a great way to rally the community together,” said Lipinskiy. “There is a way for everyone to get involved. You don’t even have to swing a hammer or get dirty to help out. Whether looking to donate services, products, or time, just give us a call and we’ll find a place for you.”

For more information about Storm Group Roofing, its No Roof Left Behind program, and interviews with Dmitry Lipinskiy, please call 612-559-2449 or visit http://www.stormgrouproofing.com.

ABOUT NO ROOF LEFT BEHIND: No Roof Left Behind is a nationwide program that gives members of the community a way to help their neighbors that have fallen on hard times. The No Roof Left Behind program provides a local roofing contractor the framework to provide a new roof at no cost to a deserving homeowner in need.

ABOUT STORM GROUP ROOFING: Storm Group Roofing provides superior roofing services for the entire Twin Cities metro area. The Minneapolis roofing contractor also offers premium gutter installation, vinyl siding installation, and ice dam removal services for residential and commercial properties.

Media Contact:
Dmitry Lipinskiy
Storm Group Roofing, L.L.C.
7308 Aspen Lane, N. Ste. 118,
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428
(612) 559-2449
info@stormgrouproofing.com
http://www.stormgrouproofing.com

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Fabian Weber Brings Expertise to Northwire as VP of Innovation and Business Development

May 5, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Field-proven engineer and customer-centered focus drives solutions provider.

Osceola, WI, USA (May 5, 2015) — Northwire, Inc., (NWI), a leading custom cable manufacturer and subsidiary of The LEMO Group, has recently hired Fabian Weber to elevate the position of Vice President of Innovation and Business Development. In this technical and customer-centric role, Weber will collaborate with senior management on strategy for the company’s goal of driving innovation and growing sales across a diverse range of industries.

Weber grew up in Switzerland and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Major in Microelectronics from the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland. He excelled in project and product management prior to promotions as Vice President of Business Development at a global corporation proficient in mechatronic drive systems and electric motors for applications ranging from vehicle to medtech.

Recalling a development and validation marathon at an OEM that was successfully concluded at early dawn, Weber emphasizes his customer-focused approach by “building strong relationships through problem-solving.” Committed to bringing value to his audiences, Weber also taught as an instructor and lecturer at IBZ Schools in Bern, Switzerland, and qualified as a Certified Professional Innovator by the University of Michigan. “Innovation and business development are intertwined” expresses Weber, “they fuel each other.” Accelerating collaboration amongst Northwire’s R&D, Field Application Engineers and Business Development Managers, Weber is empowered to deliver innovation to the voice of the customer.

Furthering Northwire and LEMO’s commitment to next-generation technologies, the first innovation horizon will continue the pursuit of cutting-edge wire and cable, cable assemblies, connectors, and contract engineering services such as rapid prototyping and broad testing capabilities. The 2020 Roadmap to achieve horizons two and three leverages progressive technologies while maintaining emphasis on providing optimized solutions to valued customers and targeted prospects.

Ongoing, Weber will be identifying current customer challenges that can be solved with the integration of Northwire and LEMO products and services. The manufacturing companies’ partnership gives customers access to a wide selection of cable assembly products, engineering and manufacturing services, research and development, and other international resources.

In the recent past, Northwire has announced two product solutions-BioCompatic, a robust silicone cable alternative ideal for medical environments, especially when optimized with a REDEL connector; and ruggedized SMPTE and ARIB hybrid fiber optic cable and assemblies featuring LEMO 3K.93.C broadcast connectors.

Northwire emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and professional and personal development with their valued staff. Learn more about careers with Northwire by visiting http://www.northwire.com/careers. To discuss NWI’s innovative new products and custom cable assembly creation, contact the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com, or via live chat.

About LEMO
LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

About Northwire
Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding and over-molding. Extensive test and development, contract engineering and rapid OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) services offered. Serving a wide range of markets with diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business, Human Resources

Engage PEO Grows Texas Team With Addition of Vice President of Sales Todd Cabra

May 5, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Engage PEO, today announced the continued growth of the company’s presence in Texas with the addition of Todd Cabra as vice president of sales for Houston.

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA (May 5, 2015) — Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., today announced the continued growth of the company’s presence in Texas with the addition of Todd Cabra as vice president of sales for Houston. Cabra will help drive Engage’s sales activities in the Southeast Texas market and continue to build upon the company’s significant relationships with business clients and insurance broker partners throughout the state and nationwide.

“Texas is expected to have the nation’s fastest annual job growth rate over the next five years, and that means more businesses throughout the state will need help to manage a growing workforce,” said Jay Starkman, chief executive officer of Engage. “Todd has spent most of his career in HR outsourcing and understands how PEOs can bring tremendous value to businesses facing increasing HR compliance requirements. We are excited to welcome him to our Texas team.”

Todd Cabra brings more than 12 years of PEO experience to Engage, serving as a senior sales representative for a number of national HR consulting organizations. Previously, he held executive leadership roles and managed companies in the printing industry for 15 years. He is a graduate of Lamar University and has received numerous top sales performer awards.

“As a proud Texas native, I am thrilled to lend my experience and passion to Engage – a company with a great reputation and a strong presence in the state and beyond,” said Cabra. “Texas is not only pro-business, it’s an extremely PEO-friendly state which is a perfect mix. I am looking forward to building new relationships with clients and broker partners to help their businesses grow with Engage’s industry leading HR services.”

About Engage PEO

Engage PEO delivers comprehensive HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, sharpening their competitive advantage. Comprised of the industry’s most respected veteran professional employer organization executives, certified HR professionals and attorneys, Engage PEO provides hands-on, expert HR services and counsel to help clients minimize cost and maximize efficiency for stronger business performance. The company’s superior service offering includes a full range of health and worker’s compensation insurance products, payroll technology and tax administration, risk management services and best-of-breed technology as part of an extensive suite of HR services. For more information visit http://www.engagepeo.com.

Media Contact:
Sandra Fine, rbb PR
(305) 567-0535
sandra.fine@rbbpr.com

Business, Social Media

You Are A CEO To Debut at Collision with New Platform that Combines Social Media and Gamification for Personal Achievement

May 4, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

New Online Community Applies Habit Reinforcement to Motivate Members to Achieve, Share, and Celebrate Personal Accomplishments.

Las Vegas (May 4, 2015) — At the Collision conference for technology start-ups being held here this week, You Are A CEO will be showcasing its new online community that lets you achieve, share, and celebrate personal goals using gamification as a motivator. The You Are A CEO site currently has 5,000 beta users and is designed to inspire, celebrate, and reward you for daily achievements in your health, relationships, finances, and career while providing the opportunity to motivate and give accolades to others. The online community was created to harness the power of habit reinforcement to help you take charge of all aspects of your life because you are the CEO of your life.

Developed by founder and CEO Michael E. Parker, author, popular public speaker, and successful entrepreneur, You Are A CEO was developed to help people consistently achieve, while encouraging others to do the same. The concept is built on findings from behavioral scientists that to achieve personal goals requires motivation, small wins, and positive reinforcement. While motivation to achieve can get you started toward your goals, it’s habit – the unconscious behaviors of the brain – that ultimately enables you to succeed. You Are A CEO has been developed as a positive gathering place where members forge positive habits for achievement. Members can exchange information, inspiration, and learn new life skills to triumph through personal breakthroughs and motivation. It also provides the ideal forum for marketers to reach consumers who are looking to improve their lives.

“Collision is a great forum to announce You Are A CEO, since our social media startup is the first of its kind to bring social media and gamification together to enable personal achievement,” said Parker. “With You Are A CEO, we have created an online environment to help shape your thoughts and actions to stay focused on achieving. It all starts with how you think, which impacts how you feel and what you actually do. I spend my time inspiring others to be their best in business and their personal lives. Through You Are A CEO, we have developed a forum where we can inspire each other to achieve any goal and have fun while doing it.”

Personal Advancement Through Gamification
Members can use the community to reach personal, professional, and financial goals, capture positive moments, ask others for encouragement, and provide encouragement in return. The You Are A CEO environment is structured to create a positive, achievement-oriented mindset that makes successful patterns a consistent habit. The negative reinforcement and unhealthy emotional patterns inherent in society create negative belief systems that make it difficult to overcome obstacles. You Are A CEO uses the “cue-routine-reward” model and persuasive technology to help rewire attitudes to promote positive outcomes for achievable goals.

Personal goals can include anything from losing weight, getting a raise, establishing a budget, or saving for a trip. Members also capture positive moments like making it through a hard day, receiving some good news on the job, or hearing from a close friend.

An Integrated Marketing Platform
Parker plans to offer You Are A CEO as an integrated marketing platform to organizations seeking to reach success-minded consumers. The platform will support demographic targeting, geographic targeting, behavioral targeting, and psychographic targeting for research and marketing.

Advertising and direct marketing opportunities will be offered as banner space, sponsored game components, sponsored sections of the site, and more. The site is ideal for companies offering products and services that promote health, personal development, wealth management, and a better lifestyle.

During beta testing, interested users can request an invitation for access and receive weekly email updates. It is scheduled for release later this summer online and as a mobile app for both iOS and Android. For more information, visit http://www.youareaceo.com.

About You Are A CEO
You Are A CEO is a movement that uses a gamified social achievement platform to keep people motivated to achieve and live a more fulfilling life. You Are A CEO cultivates the mindset, personal qualities, and habits that help you experience the euphoria of a more fulfilling life. The platform provides a community of positivity with an infrastructure that allows you to stay motivated to achieve your health, relationship, finance, and career goals.

You Are A CEO will be available as a mobile app for iOS or Android, or can be accessed from any web browser. For more information, visit http://www.youareaceo.com.

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Tom Woolf, Director of PR
Gumas Advertising
(415) 621-7575
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