Hampton by Hilton Debuts New Hotel in San Antonio, Texas

December 7, 2017, 11:05 am

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Hotels guests will be near Lackland AFB and SeaWorld San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Baywood Hotels announced the opening of its newest property, in San Antonio. Each Hampton by Hilton offers warm surroundings, a friendly service culture and a staff that makes sure guests are 100 percent happy. Guaranteed ™.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland AFB SeaWorld has a total of 105 guest rooms (24 King Suites). Our hotel is located five miles from SeaWorld San Antonio and nine miles from Lackland AFB.

“Being nearly in the center between SeaWorld® of Texas and Lackland AFB, travelers will have easy access these locations and much, much more,” said April Galvan, general manager. “Additionally, our guests are surrounded by numerous restaurants and several shopping outlets giving them opportunities to enjoy the best San Antonio has to offer.”

Owned and developed by Baywood Hotels, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland AFB SeaWorld offers guests value-added amenities such as free hot breakfast featuring delicious waffles and seasonal offerings and On the Run™ Breakfast Bags for the busy traveler. Additionally, its complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour business center and JumpStart Fitness Center are sure to set any guest on the right track. Each guestroom includes a microwave, mini-refrigerator, free cable channels and a coffeemaker. King Suites feature a sofa bed and a wet bar in addition to other standard amenities. The hotel also offers a 700 square foot meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people and is equipped with an LCD projector, screen, sound and Wi-Fi.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland AFB near SeaWorld is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s fourteen distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members that book directly through preferred Hilton channels save time and money and gain instant access to the benefits they care about most, such as an exclusive member discount, free Wi-Fi and a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay. Members can also redeem their Points for free nights or to gain access to unique events through the Hilton Honors auction platform or to make purchases with at Amazon.com with Amazon Shop with Points.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland AFB SeaWorld or call +1 210 674 0700.

Read more about Hampton by Hilton at http://www.hampton.com and http://www.news.hampton.com.

About Baywood Hotels
Established in 1975, Baywood Hotels, Inc. is a fast-growing and privately-owned hospitality management company, operating $1 billion in assets and employing over 2,500 associates nationwide. The company is headquartered in Greenbelt, MD, and has regional offices in Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA; Miami, FL; Pittsford, NY and San Antonio, TX. In each of its regions, the private hotel ownership company is consistently recognized as an innovative leader in the hotel industry, focusing on product concept and development and the outstanding management of its assets. The focused vision, strong values and aggressive long-range strategy of Baywood Hotels has helped the company develop reputable and well-branded hotels in areas where Baywood has competitive expertise and partnerships. Baywood Hotels’ portfolio includes well-known brands, such as Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental Hotels Group, as well as several independent brands. Contact us through Facebook or our website or connect with us on LinkedIn. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

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Ziegler Hires Healthcare Investment Banker - Brian McGough Joins Firm in Chicago, IL Office

December 7, 2017, 2:30 pm

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Ziegler, an investment bank and full service brokerage firm, announced today the addition of Brian McGough as managing director to its healthcare investment banking team. Mr. McGough will reside in the Chicago corporate headquarters, focusing on structuring and delivery of investment banking products and services to not-for-profit healthcare clients.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Ziegler, an investment bank and full service brokerage firm, announced today the addition of Brian McGough as managing director to its healthcare investment banking team. Mr. McGough will reside in the Chicago corporate headquarters, focusing on structuring and delivery of investment banking products and services to not-for-profit healthcare clients.

Mr. McGough stated, “I’m very excited to join the Ziegler team. The breadth of Ziegler’s healthcare franchise and the long-term, client-relationship driven culture ideally aligns with my historic investment banking practice as well as my future growth objectives.”

Over the course of his career, Mr. McGough has been responsible for a variety of financings and advisory transactions in excess of $30 billion including virtually every type of cash market and derivative structure. He has also provided advisory services ranging from long-term capital markets planning and debt capacity, to mergers and acquisitions, and asset-liability management strategies.

Prior to joining Ziegler, Mr. McGough has been involved with transactions for Aurora Health System, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Intermountain Health, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, All Children’s Medical Center, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Scripps Health and The University of Maryland Medical System, among others.

In addition, Mr. McGough led the healthcare investment banking practice at US Bank and BMO Capital Markets and was previously a senior banker at JP Morgan. He also practiced law with a national law firm in the areas of healthcare financing and mergers and acquisitions.

Dan Hermann, Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at Ziegler, stated, “Bringing Mr. McGough to Ziegler is a significant leap forward – not only for our Midwest presence, but also for our national healthcare investment banking practice. He has a long track record of successfully capturing, structuring and executing complex transactions while establishing himself as a deeply trusted advisor among clients.”

John Hanley, Managing Director and Head of Healthcare Investment Banking, stated, “I am thrilled to have Brian join our healthcare team. His addition reinforces our ongoing commitment to be one of the leading investment banks to the healthcare community. Brain has provided insightful advice to his clients through capital planning and strategic advice. He will now be able to include strategic investment opportunities through our private equity funds and relationships within our corporate finance practice.”

Ziegler is a premier investment bank to community and regional healthcare providers. For over 80 years, we have been assisting these organizations with creative, tailored financial solutions for their capital needs. Specializing in healthcare, Ziegler offers an array of services including investment banking, financial risk management, merger and acquisition services, as well as capital and strategic planning.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:
Ziegler is a privately held investment bank, capital markets, wealth management and proprietary investments firm, celebrating its 115th anniversary this year. Ziegler is ranked No. 1 in the country in healthcare/senior living underwriters by issuance and No. 4 by par amount (Thomson Reuters, 2016), and is ranked in the top 20 municipal underwriters in the country by volume (Bloomberg, 2016). Specializing in the healthcare, senior living, education and religion sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance enables Ziegler to generate a positive impact on the communities it serves. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the United States, Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, equity and fixed income sales & trading, wealth management and research. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.

Kaiser Permanente purchase gives it full ownership of Waterpark Campus

December 7, 2017, 4:26 pm

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California-based healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente has purchased two office properties for an undisclosed amount in Aurora. The two buildings, Waterpark II and III, were purchased by Matrix Group Inc. for $14 million in 2010. The sale of these two properties gives Kaiser Permanente full ownership of Waterpark Campus, as it already owned Waterpark I. The buildings are located at 2350 and 2550 S. Parker Road and total 210,8484 square feet. Waterpark II and III were built in 1982 and 1984,… Reported by bizjournals 2 hours ago.

Gaylord Rockies hotel construction is 70% complete; here's a look (Photos)

December 7, 2017, 5:54 pm

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After an aggressive construction schedule involving some 1,300 temporary construction workers, builders of the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora say they are 70 percent complete and should have no problem opening by late November 2018, as has been their plan. That fact is surprising largely because the 1,501-room hotel near Denver International Airport and its more than 2 million square feet is the largest lodging facility currently being constructed in the United States. The… Reported by bizjournals 27 minutes ago.

No cause of death found in autopsy of Aurora theater victim who died Sunday

December 5, 2017, 8:26 am

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An autopsy of Heather Snyder, the Aurora theater shooting victim who died on Sunday, could not determine a cause of death, according to the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office. Reported by Denver Post 3 days ago.

Aurora man who shot man arguing with his cousin in the back gets 32 years

December 5, 2017, 2:30 pm

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A man who fatally shot a man in the back to settle an argument the victim was having with the suspect's cousin has been sentenced to 32 years in prison. Reported by Denver Post 3 days ago.

First Centennial Mortgage Continues Midwest Growth in Wisconsin

December 6, 2017, 12:09 am

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First Centennial Mortgage is happy to announce the opening of a new branch location in Portage, Wisconsin. The new office is located at 230 W. Cook Street, Portage, WI 53901.

PORTAGE, Wis. (PRWEB) December 06, 2017

First Centennial Mortgage is happy to announce the opening of a new branch location in Portage, Wisconsin. The new office is located at 230 W. Cook Street, Portage, WI 53901.

The new branch is managed by Sue Foley who brings over 25 years of management and production experience to the First Centennial Mortgage team. Foley and her group specialize in delivering the highest level of service to their clients, builders and real estate agent partners.

“With our new branch office in Portage, WI, we are positioned to continue to grow and help borrowers throughout the entire State of Wisconsin,” said Steven McCormick, President of First Centennial Mortgage. “The experience and passion of Sue Foley and her team match with our advanced technologies and strong borrower experience to make an amazing partnership.”

First Centennial Mortgage is known for providing their clients with a variety of loan products, competitive rates, industry-leading underwriting turn times and a highly-efficient loan process and support team. Current offices are located in Illinois, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

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About First Centennial Mortgage

First Centennial Mortgage is a family owned mortgage lender headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. Founded in 1995, brothers Steven and David McCormick have grown their mortgage firm from a simple mortgage broker to a multi-office mortgage banking powerhouse currently licensed to do business in 10 states. All loan processing, underwriting, closing and funding is done in house.

The company has been named one of the Top 100 mortgage companies by Mortgage Executive Magazine, one of the Top 10 Most Dependable Lenders in the country by Goldline Research in Forbes Magazine, and a Top 100 Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. For more information, visit our website at http://www.GoFCM.com, “Like” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GoFCM/, follow us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-centennial-mortgage-corporation/ and follow us on Twitter @firstcentennial. Reported by PRWeb 3 days ago.

Ex TV Producer Bites Back At Bullies With Debut Novel

December 6, 2017, 12:09 am

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Miriam Sawan is a former television producer who is biting back at bullies. Her debut novel "Louboutins, Lattes & Live TV,” published by Aurora House, takes readers to the dark side of television, where the impressionable young are toyed and tampered with for Klarissa-Maree Francis’ gain. There has never been a more timely moment to release a novel on workplace bullying.

SYDNEY (PRWEB) December 06, 2017

“This novel, although fictional, shares a story on workplace bullying that unfortunately too many people, in EVERY industry, can relate to. I intend to use this as a voice for the bullied and the broken” said Miriam.

“As a journalist, I always wanted my stories to mean something so when I moved to a law firm and began working as a Media Advisor, I was suddenly exposed to all of these horrific accounts of workplace bullying.

While I couldn’t tell client stories, this was a way to tell a tale to change the tide and to hopefully empower young people in the workplace to stand up for themselves in any degrading situation.”

Louboutins, Lattes and Live TV is fictional but the message is a fact of many people’s lives.

“When I started writing this novel, I looked for support groups that existed for young people in the workplace and I’m sad to say, that there are very few networks available to help workers navigate tricky workplace situations. This book is a step in that direction.”

“I hope it’s something that mothers give to their daughters to read before they enter the workforce. I hope young workers read it and see it as a tool for empowerment and I hope, that the bullies who do read this learn to reflect and change old behaviours to stop themselves from the inevitable hurt that they cause.”

Miriam is available for interviews.

Louboutins, Lattes and Live TV is available as an Ebook on Kindle and Apple Books

Tha paperback version is on sale now for $22.95 at the bookdepository.com, amazon.com & barnesandnoble.com

Copies of the book available on request.

READER REVIEW - 5 Stars on Goodreads and Amazon

"This is the perfect novel for fans of the like of The Devil Wears Prada, or for anyone who has had an absolute nightmare of a co-worker, who would throw you under bus at the blink of an eye. Many of us have been in a similar situation that protagonist, Anna-Simone finds herself in – battling a workplace foe, that seems to want to destroy her for no reason at all. It is shocking the lengths that Klarissa will go to, to undermine and humiliate her co-workers, just to get ahead. Her willingness to betray and bully, makes for a compelling read...it certainly kept me turning page after page, hoping the next one will bring her comeuppance. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but you wont be disappointed by the ending, so fight through your frustrations. Louboutins, Lattes & Live TV by Miriam Sawan is a really fun read, that had be laughing out loud, wanting to tear my hair out, and definitely will make me think twice before sending that brusque email."

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Fairbanks Visitors Guide Features Aurora Borealis, Midnight Sun and Denali National Park

December 6, 2017, 4:05 am

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The Fairbanks 2018 Official Visitors Guide that showcases Fairbanks' year-round opportunities is now available for free. The aurora borealis, the midnight sun and Denali National Park, are among popular regional attractions featured in the guide.

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (PRWEB) December 06, 2017

The Explore Fairbanks 2018 Official Visitors Guide, a 78-page, full-color booklet that describes Fairbanks’ year-round opportunities, is now available for free. The annual publication is designed to capture the features and attractions specific to life in the region. Fairbanks is defined by the midnight sun, the aurora borealis, the centrally located Chena and Yukon rivers and many miles of wilderness.

Fairbanks delineates the Aurora Season as August 21 through April 21, when visitors have the opportunity of seeing the aurora borealis. Fairbanks’ location is ideal for northern lights viewing because it is under the “Auroral Oval,” a ring-shaped zone where aurora activity is concentrated. Additionally, Fairbanks’ low precipitation and distance from coastal areas contributes to consistently clear nights. All combined, these variables make the Fairbanks region an outstanding destination for aurora viewing. Conversely, the Midnight Sun Season runs from April 22 through August 20. The midnight sun shines brightly for the whole summer with the most sunlight occurring between May 17 and July 27, when Fairbanks experiences 70 straight days of light.

Known as the "Golden Heart of Alaska," Fairbanks is located in the center of Alaska and serves as the basecamp for Alaska’s vast Interior and Arctic. Places situated nearby are Denali National Park and Preserve, the Arctic Circle, Chena Hot Springs, North Pole and a myriad of villages, refuges and parks. The Arctic is featured prominently as Fairbanks is the hub for travel, research, supplies and transportation to the area. The guide highlights year-round activities available in the frontier community that include fishing, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, hiking, visiting museums and floating the Chena River. Additional activities take place during the winter months, such as dog mushing, ice sculpting, snowmobiling and skiing. The guide also features exhibitions, attractions and performances focused on Alaska Native heritage, contemporary arts and gold rush history.

The calendar section details significant events including the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race and the Midnight Sun Festival. The guide also lists a wide variety of seasonal and year-round accommodations, services, restaurants, shopping and attractions.

For a free copy of the 2018 Fairbanks Visitors Guide and the companion piece, the 2017-2018 Fairbanks Winter Guide, please click here, or contact Explore Fairbanks at 1-800-327-5774 or (907) 456-5774 or write to Explore Fairbanks, 101 Dunkel St, Suite 111, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806. View both guides online at explorefairbanks.com.

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Explore Fairbanks is a non-profit marketing and management organization whose mission is to be an economic driver in the Fairbanks region by marketing to potential visitors and optimizing the visitor experience. Explore Fairbanks markets Fairbanks as a year-round destination by promoting local events, attractions and activities to independent travelers, group tour operators, travel agents, meeting planners and the media as well as by developing public policy and infrastructure to achieve marketing objectives. Find out more at explorefairbanks.com. Reported by PRWeb 3 days ago.

QuickPivot Selected by Upscale Retailer MacKenzie-Childs for Customer Data Management and Campaign Planning Business Intelligence

December 6, 2017, 7:08 am

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Iconic Home and Lifestyle Brand Uniting Digital, Catalog, Social and Retail Marketing Channels for Deeper, More Personalized Customer Experiences

Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 06, 2017

QuickPivot, the cloud-based, cross-channel marketing platform enabling B2B and B2C companies to market at customer speed, today announced that they have been selected as the customer data platform (CDP) by MacKenzie-Childs, the iconic upscale home and lifestyle retailer.

“We’re looking for deeper insights at the intersection of customers, products and channels” said Larry Shaw, CMO of MacKenzie-Childs. “QuickPivot really impressed us with their expertise in bringing offline and online worlds together to provide a deeper, more complete view of our customers with daily updates of the data. They are very focused on increasing marketing efficiency as we continue to grow our direct-to-consumer business.”

QuickPivot offers a unique value proposition for catalog marketers looking to bring their print and digital channels together. QuickPivot enables catalog marketers to easily segment all customer data together in one place, and is the only marketing technology platform enabling the creation of a fully waterfalled, precise mail plan in the browser.

“We’re very excited to be working with MacKenzie-Childs” stated Bob Boehnlein, CEO of QuickPivot. “They have great products, devoted customers and an amazing story to tell across all of their marketing channels. We’re happy to provide them with the real-time decision making tools they need as they further develop their marketing channels and build deeper customer relationships.”
 
About QuickPivot
QuickPivot™ delivers fast, powerful, easy-to-use software for smart and nimble marketers with big ideas. The QuickPivot Cross-channel, Campaign Management (CCCM) platform combines big data analytics, discrete customer journey insights, visual and intuitive segmentation, and simplified customer journey mapping in one unified SaaS offering. Winner of several industry innovation awards, the QuickPivot platform enables marketers to deliver coordinated customer experiences across all channels, measure results in real-time, and refine marketing programs to improve performance. As brands look for cost-effective ways to drive rapid campaign creation and execution, QuickPivot is emerging as the vendor of choice. That’s why clients like Shutterfly, HP, Allen Edmonds, the NHL, and over 25 channel partners are turning to QuickPivot as their new marketing hub. For more information, visit http://www.quickpivot.com

About MacKenzie-Childs
Operating from a 60 acre working farm in Aurora NY, MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, artisan home décor, entertaining, holiday, and bridal products. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 30 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s website, catalogs, retail stores in New York City, Aurora, and Washington D.C., and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.mackenzie-childs.com or follow us on our social channels at: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. Reported by PRWeb 3 days ago.

Searchers seek 2 men missing from capsized boat in Juneau

December 6, 2017, 10:23 am

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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A boat capsized in Juneau’s Gastineau Channel and the Coast Guard is searching for two missing men. Juneau police at about 9 p.m. Tuesday received a call from a witness reporting screaming from near the breakwater at Aurora Harbor. Police say five people and a dog were in a small boat […] Reported by Seattle Times 2 days ago.

KeyBank to sell a slice of East Aurora history

December 6, 2017, 10:33 am

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Former Main Street bank branch put up for sale. Reported by bizjournals 2 days ago.

Former police officer in Mexico convicted of raping a woman at Aurora apartment complex

December 6, 2017, 6:09 pm

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A former police officer in Mexico who fled allegations of rape there was convicted on Wednesday of multiple sexual assault and burglary charges related to raping a woman at an Aurora apartment complex and then returning to terrorize another woman at the same complex. Reported by Denver Post 2 days ago.

Blue Pillar Recognized by JMP Securities “Efficient Fifty” as a Leading Private Company in Industrial and Energy Technology

December 7, 2017, 12:07 am

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Blue Pillar’s Aurora™ Energy Network of Things™ platform and Energy Network-as-a-Service offering help energy providers drive a new era of efficiency and revenue-generating services

FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Based on its recent analysis of the industrial and energy technology industries, JMP Securities, a San Francisco-based investment bank, recognizes Blue Pillar in its inaugural Efficient Fifty Private Companies listing as a distributed resource management technology that helps energy providers and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) companies overcome reliability and resiliency challenges. Blue Pillar is also the first in market to offer Energy Network-as-a-Service (ENaaS), a turnkey energy networking solution. Blue Pillar was selected, in part, on its merits as a company that supports greater energy efficiency and operational flexibility, while also enabling improved relationships between energy service providers and their customers.

Blue Pillar is an Energy Internet of Things (IoT) platform company with the goal to seamlessly connect distributed energy resources (DERs) — new or old and all makes and models — to help commercial facilities, utilities, and energy service providers avoid power outages, balance the grid, alleviate grid stress, offer revenue generating energy services, and drive higher levels of efficiency and data interoperability. Its ENaaS offering is a seamless, end-to-end service built on Blue Pillar’s award-winning Aurora platform that allows energy service providers (ESPs), utilities and application providers to gain access behind-the-meter data and control without the need for costly system integration or internal operations deployment management. Blue Pillar’s ENaaS offering eliminates operational deployment and maintenance concerns and delivers all hardware, installation and configuration, and the full lifecycle management required to keep the network alive. Behind-the-meter data and control is accessible through an open Application Program Interface (API) that dramatically reduces development time and costs.

“What set Blue Pillar apart from many of the other companies we analyzed was Aurora’s ability to simplify the chaos behind the meter,” said Joseph Osha, Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at JMP Securities. “The Aurora platform is revolutionizing the way companies think about achieving greater energy efficiency and resiliency in a way that sets it apart from the competition and puts it definitively on our Efficient Fifty Private Company list.”

“We are honored to receive this recognition from JMP as we continue to provide companies of all types with ubiquitous access to behind-the-meter energy data and secure automated control over their energy assets and systems,” notes Tom Willie, CEO of Blue Pillar. “Our C&I customers are proving they can operate their facilities more sustainably, efficiently, safely, and with greater resiliency to unexpected events. Our energy provider customers are embracing Aurora to expand the grid edge, allowing them to collaborate more deeply with some of their most important C&I customers, which is providing a win/win situation for all parties involved.”

With the inaugural version of the Efficient Fifty Private Company Handbook, JMP evaluated more than 250 companies in industrial and energy technology in the pursuit of singling out companies that fit into the following four categories: Intelligent Infrastructure; Intelligent Industry; Smart Assets; Energy Storage. Also included are companies that fall into the cross section of where these four categories meet. The 50 companies selected have one thing in common: they are all about being smarter and more efficient. They run the gamut in size, with 17 of the 50 being at the $10 million in revenue range while eight of the companies show revenues of $50 million or greater. They have raised a total of $2.65 billion in equity financing since 2010, with projections showing 2017 likely to exceed 2016’s record of $588 million raised among the companies.

Along with Blue Pillar, featured companies in the Efficient Fifty list include Enbala Energy Networks, Spirae, AutoGrid, STEM, Advanced Microgrid Solutions, Sentient Energy, Aclara, and others. For a hardcopy of the complete Efficient Fifty report, please contact Joseph Osha at JMP Securities via email at josha(at)jmpsecurities.com.

About Blue Pillar

Blue Pillar connects the Energy Things that power our world. The only IoT solution to unite all Energy Things onto a single platform, Blue Pillar unleashes the power of real-time data to strengthen critical infrastructure and accelerate business. Blue Pillar’s Aurora is automated through a template-driven process where security is built-in from sensor to cloud. With Blue Pillar, companies have unprecedented insight into their energy needs to become more efficient and have peace of mind that when the grid goes down, their business will continue forward. Learn more at Blue Pillar or on Twitter at @bluepillarinc. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.

Former police officer from Mexico found guilty of Colorado rape

December 7, 2017, 3:22 am

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A former police officer from Mexico was found guilty on Wednesday of multiple charges of sexual assault and burglary related to raping a woman at an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado. Reported by FOXNews.com 2 days ago.

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Aurora WDC’s CEO Derek Johnson to Present “Pricing Intelligence: How to Use Advanced Analytical and Elicitation Techniques to Demystify Competitive Pricing Strategy”

December 7, 2017, 4:02 am

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Derek Johnson, Chief Executive Officer for the global intelligence consultancy Aurora WDC will present “Pricing Intelligence: How to Use Advanced Analytical and Elicitation Techniques to Demystify Competitive Pricing Strategy” at the SCIP Boot Camp Conference in Tempe, Arizona. The intensive half-day session will includes detailed case studies, coursework and exercises to guide participants through Cost Analysis & Price/Discount Policy-Making and Elicitation Techniques & Skills Development.

MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Derek Johnson, Chief Executive Officer for the global intelligence consultancy Aurora WDC will present “Pricing Intelligence: How to Use Advanced Analytical and Elicitation Techniques to Demystify Competitive Pricing Strategy” at the SCIP Boot Camp Conference in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MST. He will co-present with John Westberg, Program Manager, Aurora WDC.

“Pricing intelligence is, arguably, the most challenging competitive insights to collect in a systematic and repeatable manner,” said Johnson. “However, through a combination of rigorous analytical techniques and human elicitation techniques, we can learn how to stay one step ahead.”

Johnson’s intensive half-day session will highlight three specific case studies to help learners understand how they can apply analytical models and human elicitation techniques to the challenges of pricing intelligence. Coursework will include two intensive small group exercises:

1. Cost Analysis & Price/Discount Policy-Making
2. Elicitation Techniques & Skills Development

For those unable to attend the event in person, Aurora WDC will schedule private webinars with interested parties on request.

ABOUT AURORA WDC

Aurora WDC serves organizations worldwide in their efforts to win in the marketplace, deploy technology to amplify insights, and build a culture of intelligence. Its three offerings - Aurora GPS research and analysis services, FirstLight cloud-based intelligence management software, and RECONVERGE social learning community - have been crafted intentionally to serve the needs of intelligence professionals and top executives. Learn how to break through at http://www.AuroraWDC.com.

About SCIP Boot Camp

To excel as a CI professional in today’s business environment, one needs to expertly identify opportunities and accurately assess competitive risks. This requires a strengthening of essential skills to enhance the core CI capability. This boot camp will introduce strategy, marketing, finance, intelligence, and insight professionals to the world of CI in a structured, highly interactive and engaging format. Using individual as well as group break-out exercises, role playing, videos, stories, and current case studies, this boot training is suitable for beginners, analysts, managers, directors and vice president level participants. More information is available at http://www.scipbootcamp.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.

DK Eyewitness Travel Announces Where to Go in 2018

December 7, 2017, 5:06 am

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Travel Experts Share Definitive List of Top Destinations to Explore in the New Year

NEW YORK (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

DK Eyewitness Travel today announced the regions and countries that made their list of Where to Go in 2018. From the world’s happiest country to the home of Europe’s largest Viking Festival, this year’s Where to Go list showcases the best places to explore in the new year, so you may want to start making plans now.

"Picking our top destinations for 2018 provoked some fierce debate among the DK Travel team but we agreed on one thing: traveling in 2018 is all about the experience,” said Hollie Teague, managing editor, DK Travel. “Getting back to nature is a must, as is raising a glass to Malta, home to 2018's European Capital of Culture, and South Africa, as it celebrates the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth.”

Where to Go in 2018

Malta
Boasting hidden coves, golden beaches and abundant marine life, plus 300 days of sunshine a year, Malta is also home to 7,000 years of history and culture, and its islands are peppered with a variety of treasures, from prehistoric temples to traditional British post boxes.

Norway
Crowned the World’s Happiest Country in 2017, Norway is home to some of the world’s most dramatic scenery. With majestic fjords and snow-capped mountains there’s plenty to explore, and you can also spy the aurora borealis.

South Africa
2018 marks the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth so expect the country to celebrate with boundless energy and passion. Add to this mix the country’s vibrant cities and lush vineyards, its rugged coastline and incredible wildlife, and you have one of 2018’s most enticing destinations.

Pacific Northwest
Much of the Pacific Northwest is blanketed by national parks, including forested Olympic, volcanic Crater Lake and glacier-capped Mount Rainier. The Pacific Crest Trail turns 50 in 2018, making it a must to hike at least a section of the 2,650-mile trail that cuts through the Pacific Northwest.

Japan
Japan is home to a feast of festivals. In Numata see long-nosed goblins parade through the streets; in Morioka dance to the beat of taiko drums; or admire lantern-bedecked Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara. There’s even a belly button-themed dance festival in Hokkaido.

Chile
Not only does Chile mark 200 years of independence in 2018, with celebrations set to take place up and down the country, it’s also well on its way to gaining several new national parks – there’s plenty to explore.

United Kingdom
There’s so much more to the UK than its cultural capital. Why not try Europe’s largest Viking Festival in York or experience Liverpool’s vibrant arts and music scene. A diminished pound means a trip here won't break the bank.

Singapore
This tiny island-nation is actually one of the world’s greenest urban environments. With eco-friendly travel becoming an ever-growing necessity and plenty to explore in “the city in a garden” traveling to Singapore in 2018 is definitely worth thinking about.

Northern France
In 2018, Northern France will honor the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with a packed calendar of events. Beyond battlefields, the region is home to some fascinating cities, countless UNESCO World Heritage sights (including the magnificent Mont-St-Michel) and miles of rugged coastline.

India
No traveler’s bucket list is complete without a visit to chaotic and colorful India. Relax on Goa’s white-sand beaches, stand awestruck before the Taj Mahal and negotiate Delhi’s hectic streets – make 2018 the year you explore this fascinating country.

For more information (and inspiration) in planning your own travels in the new year, visit https://www.traveldk.com/article/where-to-go-in-2018/.

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Vice President Joe Biden to Keynote 6th Annual StartUp Health Festival

December 7, 2017, 6:43 am

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Thousands of the World’s Most Inspiring Health Transformers, Entrepreneurs, Innovators and Investors to Convene in San Francisco to Focus on Achieving Health Moonshots

NEW YORK (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

StartUp Health, which is organizing, supporting and investing in a global army of Health Transformers to achieve 10 Health Moonshots, is honored to welcome back for the second year former Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, who will keynote the annual StartUp Health Festival in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 8 - 9, 2018. Fresh off his American Promise tour and the release of his new book ‘Promise Me, Dad,’ Vice President Biden will discuss the progress the Biden Cancer Initiative is making to end cancer as we know it.

The StartUp Health Festival, now in its sixth year, is an invite-only, two-day experience alongside the annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference. The Festival has become StartUp Health’s largest and most prestigious event of the year bringing together 2,000 of the most inspiring Health Transformers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors to focus on achieving Health Moonshots and solving the world’s biggest health challenges.

“By organizing an army of Health Transformers from all over the world, and supporting the entrepreneurs and innovators committed to achieving Health Moonshots, we believe we can make 100 years of progress in just 25 years,” said StartUp Health CEO and cofounder Steven Krein. “This acceleration can only come from entrepreneurial innovation and the Health Transformer Mindset.”

“Exponential leaps are possible when you bring together people who are dedicating their lives to transforming health and wellness,” said Unity Stoakes, President and cofounder of StartUp Health. “As one army for good, marching toward common goals, we have the potential to move beyond incremental progress and find ways to improve the wellbeing of everyone in the world. We won’t stop until our mission of improving global health is accomplished.”

Since 2011, StartUp Health has organized thousands of entrepreneurs, innovators and organizations committed to transforming health. With the world’s largest portfolio of digital health companies, StartUp Health and a global network of partners have made a long-term commitment to supporting and investing in seeing 10 Health Moonshots to fruition. Each Health Moonshot aims to improve at least one billion people’s lives. The 10 Health Moonshots essential to improving global health are:

1. Access to Care Moonshot: Delivering quality care to everyone, regardless of location or income
2. Cost to Zero Moonshot: Radically reducing the cost of care by a factor of a million
3. Cure Disease Moonshot: Curing disease using data, technologies, and personalized medicine
4. Cancer Moonshot: Ending cancer as we know it
5. Women’s Health Moonshot: Prioritizing women’s health, including preventive care and new research
6. Children’s Health Moonshot: Ensuring every child has access to quality care, particularly in underserved areas
7. Nutrition & Fitness Moonshot: Providing access to a healthy environment and supporting an active lifestyle
8. Brain Health Moonshot: Unlocking the mysteries of the brain to improve health and wellness
9. Mental Health & Happiness Moonshot: Connecting mind, body, and spirit in the pursuit of happiness
10. Longevity Moonshot: Adding 50 healthy years to every human life

StartUp Health expects more than 2,000 participants at this year’s Festival. Industry leaders and speakers in attendance include:· Keynote Speaker Vice President Joe Biden, Former Vice President of the United States
· Sundeep Bhan, Co-Founder & CEO, Prognos
· Aneesh Chopra, President, CareJourney, and Former Chief Technology Officer, United States
· Chris Cutter, Founder & CEO, LifeDojo
· Esther Dyson, Executive Founder, Way to Wellville
· Jamey Edwards, Co-Founder & CEO, Cloudbreak Health
· Vinay Gidwaney, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Maxwell Health
· Bruce Greenstein, CTO, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
· Ryan Howard, Partner, SeventySix Capital, and Former MLB Player
· Andre Iguodala, Investor and NBA Player, Golden State Warriors
· Asif Khan, Co-Founder & Chairman, Caremerge
· Bob Kocher, MD, Partner, Venrock
· Clifton Leaf, Editor-in-Chief, Fortune
· Philip Marshall, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Conversa
· Jessica Mega, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Verily Life Sciences
· Reed Mollins, Co-Founder & SVP, Business Development, Doctor.com
· Sachin Nanavati, Client Partner, Facebook
· Ameet Nathwani, M.D., EVP, Chief Medical Officer, Sanofi
· Bryan Roberts, PhD, Partner, Venrock
· Jim Lecinski, VP of U.S. Sales, Google
· Jerry Levin, Executive Chairman, StartUp Health
· Dean Ornish, MD, President & Founder, Preventive Medicine Research Institute
· Andrey Ostrovsky, MD, Pediatrician, Children’s National Health System
· Sally Poblete, Founder & CEO, Wellthie
· Jo Schneier, Co-Founder & CEO, Cognotion
· Anish Sebastian, Co-Founder & CEO, Babyscripts
· Sue Siegel, Chief Innovation Officer, GE and CEO, GE Ventures
· J. Craig Venter, PhD, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO, Human Longevity, Inc.

StartUp Health’s Lead Innovation Partners include Accenture, Google and Sanofi
“Google has a shared vision with StartUp Health about the power of supporting Moonshot thinking which is why we are so honored to collaborate on the StartUp Health Festival,” said Jim Lecinski, VP of Sales, Google. “By bringing together so many entrepreneurs and innovators with the world’s health leaders, we can share new ideas and make connections that will speed up innovation.”

“We are aligned with StartUp Health’s global vision to improve health outcomes for everyone regardless of disease or geography,” said Ameet Nathwani, M.D., EVP, Chief Medical Officer, Sanofi. “Partnering with StartUp Health enables us to work alongside the world’s top Health Transformers to foster collaboration and innovation opportunities in life sciences. In particular, we’re eager work together in advancing digital health solutions designed to enhance outcomes.”

The Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge at the StartUp Health Festival
Accenture, a Lead Innovation Partner of the StartUp Health Festival, will be announcing the finalists of the Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge, followed by an awards ceremony at the Festival on Monday, January 8th. The Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge – which this year saw more than 800 applicants - brings together leading-edge startups with prominent health and life sciences companies to tackle some of the world’s greatest health challenges including access, affordability and transparency.

“After regional rounds in London, Singapore and Boston, we’re honored to bring 10 of the top emerging health innovation companies to present during the final round of the Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge at the StartUp Health Festival,” said Anne O’Riordan, senior managing director, Accenture Life Sciences. “We’re excited to continue our relationship with StartUp Health to give our clients the opportunity to access innovation and new solutions that could have immediate impact on their businesses and revolutionize how medical treatments are discovered, developed and delivered around the world.”

The StartUp Health Festival Networking Party with Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman and StartUp Health are also hosting the official Festival closing party to celebrate health innovation on Tuesday, January 9th, 6:00pm. RSVP here as space is limited.

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Global Partners Supporting StartUp Health’s Mission to Transform Health
The Festival is made possible with support from StartUp Health’s world-class partners and sponsors including Accenture, Google, Sanofi, Klick Health, Oliver Wyman, Allianz, Allied Physicians, Aurora Health Care, Bayer, BioQuest, Boston Scientific, California Health Care Foundation, Celgene, DaVita, DLA Piper, Genentech, Guidewell, Impact Pediatrics, Israel Economic Mission to the West Coast, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Nestlé Health Science, Ping An, SAP and Silicon Valley Bank.

To request an invite visit http://www.startuphealth.com/festival. If your organization would like to support the 2018 StartUp Health Festival email festival(at)startuphealth(dot)com. Entrepreneurs can apply to join StartUp Health’s Moonshot Academy at http://www.startuphealth.com.

About StartUp Health
In 2011, StartUp Health introduced a new model for transforming health by organizing, supporting and investing in a global army of entrepreneurs called Health Transformers to achieve 10 Health Moonshots with the long-term goal of improving the health and wellbeing of everyone in the world. With the world’s largest digital health portfolio (nearly 200 companies spanning 5 continents, 18 countries and 60+ cities), StartUp Health’s long-term platform for entrepreneurs includes the StartUp Health Academy, StartUp Health Network, StartUp Health Media and StartUp Health Ventures. StartUp Health was founded by Steven Krein and Unity Stoakes and is chaired by former Time Warner CEO, Jerry Levin. StartUp Health’s notable strategic partners and investors include AARP, Aurora Health Care, Allianz, Bayer, California Health Care Foundation, Ping An, SAP, Steve Case, Mark Cuban, Esther Dyson, Brad Feld, Genentech, GE Ventures, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and SeventySix Capital. Learn more at http://www.startuphealth.com.

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