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COVERCRAFT® Introduces New Line of Multi-Layer Vehicle Covers

August 12, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Much anticipated release of new car covers already generating robust orders.

Today, Covercraft announced the introduction of a new line of custom vehicle covers featuring premium non-woven, multi-layer fabrics.

Covercraft has served the automotive market as the leader in innovative protection products and the new line of automotive covers expands the company’s selection to provide the most comprehensive fabric offering in the industry. “Our customers have been asking for new, multi-layer options, so we’re very excited about bringing these three new fabrics to the market”, says Erik Guldager, Vice President of Sales and Customer Service.

Non-woven, multi-layer fabrics are a more traditional fabric for protective vehicle covers and have been a favourite among consumers for decades, but the supply chain saw significant reductions in availability in 2020. “Non-wovens have been scarce since the onset of COVID, but we have worked side-by-side with our fabric mills to develop new and innovative fabric solutions”, comments Morgan Ein, EVP of Sales and Marketing for Covercraft.

As with all Covercraft’s custom vehicle covers, the three new automotive cover programs are all custom-fit designed and produced against OEM standards to ensure a precise fit on the vehicle.

Covercraft® 5-Layer Indoor protects against dust and is designed for garage storage, with a perfect fabric weight that handles easily while affording maximum protection. The inner layer is an extremely soft lining to protect those fine paint finishes.

Covercraft® 3-Layer Moderate Climate is designed for outdoor use in moderate climates to help protect against dust and moisture. The fabric is treated for extra UV resistance and is lightweight making for easy installation and removal.

Covercraft® 5-Layer All-Climate Softback is destined to be the most popular outdoor car cover in the market. Providing exceptional dust, moisture and UV protection, the added soft inner liner makes this the premier all-around protective cover.

The company has already seen excitement as the information has been rolled out to distributors in preparation for the launch that occurred on August 2, 2021. “Our customers were eager to flip the switch on these covers and get them in front of consumers and we have already seen a volume of orders that has us rolling out of the gate”, continues Guldager.

About Covercraft
Covercraft Industries, LLC is the leading branded manufacturer of Automotive, Marine and Recreational Vehicle protection products, as well as a market leader in outdoor protection products for Home and Garden. Covercraft’s product offerings include full vehicle covers, seat covers, front end masks, dashboard covers, window sunscreens, marine and RV covers and accessories, patio furniture and outdoor kitchen covers, and other products that preserve and protect. The company focuses on custom fitment with an unequalled, massive library of patterns for distinct automotive, marine, RV and outdoor protection products. Our Mission is to design and manufacture quality products that protect the things that move you. Our Goal and Vision is to be the most sought-after source for customers seeking to protect their investments, hobbies, adventures and memories.

The Covercraft family includes market-leading brands beyond the iconic car cover, including ADCO, Carver, Marathon and PCI. Founded in Southern California in 1965, Covercraft is Headquartered in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, with manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma, California, Colorado, Montana, South Carolina, Texas, and Mexico.

For more information, please visit www.covercraft.com.

Jeff Jegelewicz
Covercraft Industries, LLC
+1 405-238-9651

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Hartman Earns Excellence in Net Promoter Score for Tenant Satisfaction

August 12, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Hartman, a leading owner and operator of commercial real estate assets in Texas, announces that it has earned the high-ranking Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60.

 Hartman Income REIT Management Inc., a leading owner and operator of 60 commercial real estate assets in Texas, announces that it has earned the high-ranking Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60 from its surveyed tenants. The score is considered excellent based on global NPS standards.

NPS is a market research tool used to gauge the loyalty of a company’s customers. Hartman tenants are prompted to complete a voluntary survey that asks respondents to rate their likelihood of recommending the company.

For the sixth consecutive survey since Q3 2018, the Hartman Management Team has increased its NPS score. A positive upswing in Hartman’s NPS score firmly reflects the company’s commitment to uphold its core values. Hartman’s tenant mix include thousands of small businesses and some of the nation’s most recognized brands, including Oracle, Gulf Interstate, Chase Bank, Chuck E. Cheese, Aldi, and Floor and Décor.

“We are thrilled to receive such high NPS scores from our tenants. The accolade is a testament to how hard our Property Management Team works to deliver top notch customer service and how sincerely we care about the experience our tenants have in our buildings. At Hartman we strive for nothing but the gold standard,” commented Angel Gonzales, Hartman’s VP of Property Management.

According to ClearlyRated.com, compared to other top commercial real estate firms, Hartman’s NPS results rank Hartman in the top 6% of all commercial real estate companies participating in the survey, and benchmarked the firm significantly higher than the average commercial real estate firm score of 43. For wider context, Honda, a highly trusted car manufacturer, received a Net Promoter Score of 49. Intel, a tech giant known for reliable computer hardware and software systems, earned a Net Promoter Score of 52.

Describing the firms excellent Net Promoter Score, Al Hartman, President and CEO, shared, “Our team here at Hartman takes customer service very seriously. Different from other commercial real estate firms, we are vertically integrated and manage everything in-house. This has allowed us to stay hyper-focused on our tenant’s needs and maintain a superior white glove service standard.”

Seven of Hartman’s 60 commercial properties received perfect accolades from its tenants. These properties were Hartman’s office buildings 7915 FM 1960, Timbercreek, 1400 Broadfield, Hartman’s retail properties Haute Harwin, One Mason, and Fondren, and one industrial property, Richardson Tech Center. The tenant’s stories highlighted that Hartman has “brought to life” the company’s culture and commitment to white-glove service. One such tenant remarked, “I have had nothing but GREAT experiences since I leased my office! The management goes out of their way to accommodate my needs. They also find plenty of ways to show their appreciation to the tenants,” shared Bridgette Rubin, an office tenant of Hartman’s.

If you are looking to lease office, retail, or industrial space in Houston, Dallas or San Antonio, please contact a Hartman leasing agent for more information. A leasing representative can be reached by phone at 800-880-2212 or by email at leasing@hi-reit.com.

Anthony Trollope
Hartman Income REIT
+1 713-467-2222
press@hi-reit.com

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Wichita State University’s Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization partners with Innosphere Ventures to support faculty commercialization efforts

August 11, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Kansas research university joins Innosphere’s University Partner Program to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship

Innosphere Ventures, the Colorado-based incubator and commercialization program that accelerates the business success of science and technology-based startup companies, has announced a partnership with the Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization (TTC) at Wichita State University (Wichita State) to support the university’s economic development efforts and to help faculty commercialize technologies.

Wichita State serves as Kansas’ only urban-serving research university. “We’re partnering with Innosphere because they’re a subject matter expert on working with faculty inventors to commercialize technologies,” said Rob Gerlach, Executive Director of the Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization. “Building relationships with industry partners is key to successfully transferring technology into the commercial marketplace. Wichita State works closely with local, regional and national entities to accelerate discovery and innovation, and we’re excited to have Innosphere as a new partner that can help us bring cutting-edge technology to the commercial marketplace.”

Innosphere’s University Partner Program works directly with technology transfer offices at leading research universities across a multi-state region to connect inventors with business drivers, facilitate introductions to corporate partners, advance technologies to commercialization, and turn startups into high-growth businesses.

“Moving an invention from the lab to the marketplace and forming a successful company can be daunting, so we’re excited to be a resource for Wichita State’s technical founders and faculty as they commercialize technologies and bring ideas to life,” said Mike Freeman, CEO of Innosphere Ventures. “Wichita State’s tech transfer office meets at the junction of academics and industry, creating a unique innovation effort that is focused on researching and solving industry-focused, real-world problems.”

Innosphere Ventures recently released the Kansas Venture Capital Ecosystem Review which covers investment trends shaping the state’s venture ecosystem and reveals challenges for up-and-coming innovation hotspots such as Kansas. The report suggests that the Kansas startup ecosystem has rebounded since the pandemic year, with very strong venture capital activity in the first half of 2021.

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Emily Wilson
Innosphere Ventures
9702954481
emily@innosphereventures.org

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Award Winning Choreographer Paul Becker Strikes Again With Netflix’s The Kissing Booth 3

August 11, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Award-Winning Choreographer Paul Becker is closing out the Netflix trilogy The Kissing Booth with the global release of the third and final movie. Becker has choreographed all three films in the series directed by Vince Marcello. The third instalment stars fan favourites Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Meganne Young and Molly Ringwald. Becker was nominated for the 2021 MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Moment for “Lost in the Wild” from The Kissing Booth 2.

“Whenever I am asked about some of the most fun I have had creating choreography, the Kissing Booth franchise checks all the boxes for me. And it’s quite surreal to think that I choreographed all three films. In the first film, Director Vince Marcello really used dance and DDR with purpose in moving the story forward and as a choreographer, I appreciated that and it was a fun collaboration,” said Paul Becker. “On the second and third film, I decided to collaborate with my choreography partner Tori Caro who I worked with on Julie and The Phantoms. I feel that this collaboration, along with the clever guidance from Vince, awesome cinematography and great performances, was a perfect storm of entertainment on the screen.”

The Kissing Booth 3 picks up right where the second movie left off and sees Elle Evans (Joey King) deciding if she will be moving across the country with her boyfriend, Noah (Jacob Elrodi), or fulfilling her lifelong promise to go to the same university as her BFF, Lee ( Joel Courtney). Whose heart will Elle break?

Becker added, “As choreographers for The Kissing Booth 3, it was our responsibility to close out the third instalment with a bang. When Vince first told me that he wanted a big epic flash mob musical number, he didn’t have to ask us twice. The musical comedy, joy and heart that went into this dance is apparent on the screen, and I can’t wait for the world to see it. Choreographed by myself and Tori, once the viewers watch this infectious dance, I’m sure they will be on their feet dancing!”

The Kissing Booth 3’s run time is 1 hour and 52 minutes. It is rated TV-14. To stream visit: www.netflix.com/TheKissingBooth3.

About Paul Becker:

Paul Becker is one of the most sought-after young choreographers and directors in the industry. Paul is a two-time World Choreography Award Nominee, and a 2021 MTV Award winner for “Best Musical Number”, where he was nominated for two different films in the same category. He is the protégé and creative partner of famed director Kenny Ortega. Paul’s visionary approach to storytelling, which he honed for years through his prolific choreography career, resulted in him recently directing the hit Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms. He also wrote and directed Breaking Brooklyn for Lionsgate starring Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr. and was honoured to direct and choreograph the closing ceremonies for the illustrious Pan Am Games. His body of choreographic work includes over 300 films and T.V. shows, an impressive feat for such a young artist. Some notable projects bearing his innovative stamp include: the 2019 Academy Award-nominated film Ralph Breaks the Internet (Disney Animation), the Seth Rogan produced comedy Good Boys, Deadpool 2 (w/ Ryan Reynolds), Noelle (w/ Anna Kendrick & Shirley MacLaine), The Kissing Booth 1, 2 & 3 (Netflix), and the hit YA musical comedy A Week Away for Netflix. To learn more visit: www.beckercreations.com.

Kim Hale
Kim Hale | Public Relations
+1 646-808-4350

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E-Shopping E-zier Than Ever for Buying Much-Needed Scepter Fuel and Water Containers

August 11, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Online sales of gas, water and boat fuel containers from Scepter has spiked dramatically in 2021. Elevated growth in ecommerce shopping as a result of COVID-19 accounts for changing the way consumers purchase products.

Our time in quarantine during COVID-19 has changed the way Americans shop. Forever. The ease of ordering products online makes it simple to get anything from vitamins to fuel containers to shoes delivered to our homes fast.

According to several studies, the elevated growth in eCommerce shopping as a result of COVID-19 is here to stay. A report from McKinsey & Co. states that online ordering increased 35% between January 2020 and January 2021, based on credit and debit card expenditures. And, they predict that people’s use of convenient online shopping will not go away.

“We certainly have seen online ordering of our products accelerate through our retail partners since March of 2020,” says Melissa Obradovic with Scepter®. “The more familiar people become with online ordering, the more the ‘fear factor has evaporated. They seem to appreciate the ease and speed of shopping on the Internet.

“Our online sales of gas, water and even boat fuel containers have spiked dramatically in the past year. And, we expect to see that continue to grow throughout the rest of this year and into 2022.”

Easy E-Shopping
At Scepter, the simplicity and convenience of online shopping have especially accelerated during the summer months. Traditionally a time when people require fuel and water containers for powering outdoor chores and sporting equipment, the summer is also a time when families prepare for potential weather emergencies. Keeping both clean water and a good supply of fuel on hand is critical for many homeowners and businesses across the country during hurricane season.

“There are certainly people who are not comfortable yet shopping in stores and prefer to stay with online sales,” says Obradovic. “Then there are those people who have found online shopping is a huge timesaver. For both these categories of consumers, we have a wide variety of Scepter products available through national online retailers.”

Obradovic relates that Scepter offers the following products through web stores and online retailers, oftentimes with free and fast delivery services:

  • Scepter® SmartControl™ 1-, 2- and 5-gallon fuel containers (gas, diesel and kerosene) – Amazon®, Walmart®, The Home Depot®, Lowe’s® and Grainger®.
  • Scepter® Military Water Cans in 5-gallon sizes made of BPA free, high-density polyethylene – Amazon, Grainger, Walmart and Bass Pro Shops®.
  • Scepter® Marine Portable and Topside Tanks ranging in sizes from 11.4 L up to 45L for onboard needs for boats – Amazon, Walmart, Academy® Sports & Outdoors, Bass Pro, Northern® Tool + Equipment, Tractor® Supply Co. and Mills Fleet Farm®.

Quality Products Online
Sceptre’s consumer product line helps homeowners and do-it-yourselfers complete their projects faster and easier. People around the world rely on the rugged construction and built-in safety elements of Scepter’s best-in-class products to do everything from storing drinkable water for emergencies to mowing the lawn, to fueling up boats.

A proud supplier of the US Department of Defense and world-class OEM’s like Yamaha, Tohatsu, Suzuki and Mercury Marine, Scepter also manufactures containers for the military and marine markets.

For more information on Scepter, visit http://www.scepter.com.

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KATHY ZIPRIK
Scepter
828-890-8065

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Acuity Brands Filtered Far-UVC Module With Ushio Care222 Technology is the First to Be UL Certified

August 11, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Certification paves the way for incorporating Ushio’s Care222 technology in wide range of Acuity Brands products that will treat pathogens in occupied spaces

Ushio America, Inc. (‘Ushio’; http://www.ushio.com) announced today that its strategic partner Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (‘Acuity Brands’) has successfully secured a certification by UL LLC for the combination of Ushio Care222® filtered Far UV-C technology with Acuity Brand’s newly developed (patent-pending) UV dosing controls. This is the first germicidal UV (GUV) source in the wavelength range 200-230 nm (i.e., ‘far-UVC’) to be UL LLC Certified to meet U.S. and Canadian standards for germicidal equipment for use in occupied spaces. When properly installed and administered, the module is in the Exempt risk group for photobiological hazards, as described in the IEC 62471:2006, Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems.

The UL Recognized Component certification paves the way for incorporating Ushio’s Care222 technology into a variety of Acuity Brands LED lighting products, which will be fully UL Certified to deliver a measured 222nm UVC dosage with people present. These lighting products provide a 222nm UVC dosage that can effectively target pathogens1 throughout the day in occupied spaces such as schools, hospitals, manufacturing, hospitality and retail while maintaining a natural-looking light emittance.

Shinji Kameda, COO of Ushio America, Inc., stated, ‘The development of the world’s first UL listed Far UV-C incorporated lighting fixtures is a major achievement for both Acuity Brands and Ushio and is a huge step forward for the lighting industry in recognizing the adoption of filtered Far UV-C light for disinfection* in occupied spaces. Ushio is honoured to be a part of this development project and will strive to continually improve and evolve our Care222 technology in collaboration with our partners to help in the fight against current and future pandemics.’

Ushio’s Care222 technology uses filtered excimer lamps to generate 222nm Far UV-C light. The mercury-free excimer lamps feature a specially designed short pass filter, based on groundbreaking research and technology developed by Columbia University, which filters out longer UV wavelengths that are potentially harmful to humans. The result is a narrow band 222nm wavelength of UV light that can inactivate viruses and bacteria, effectively preventing them from replicating. Without this filter, excimer lamps would need to deliver much lower doses of UV to work within established exposure guidelines, which means they would not work as quickly.

‘The certification of the Care222 module for use in lighting products in occupied spaces is the result of rigorous testing and evaluation performed by UL scientists working together with research and development teams from Acuity Brands and Ushio America, Inc. in what has become a breakthrough category in GUV product development. The certification process followed by UL included an assessment against IEC 62471 for the GUV module when installed and used according to instructions,’ said Ron Schimmelpfenning, Vice President-Design Solutions, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.

Results from laboratory testing and clinical studies suggest that the filtered Far UV-C light emitted from the Care222 lamp can reduce known viruses and other pathogens, including the SARS-CoV-22 on surfaces and in air. When used within appropriate parameters, the 222nm wavelength emitted from the Care222 lamp inactivates viruses and bacteria at energy levels that do not penetrate living tissue in the skin or beyond the tear layer in the eyes, allowing spaces in which the lamps are used to remain occupied during use. In contrast, possible acute and chronic damage to eyes and skin may result from the more generally employed 254nm UV wavelength used in many germicidal lamps unless they are used under conditions that sharply limit human exposure.

An important part of the integration of Care222 technology into Acuity Brand’s lighting fixtures was the creation of patent-pending UV dosing controls by Acuity Brands. These electronic controls allow for highly precise administration of UVC doses to target pathogens1 in occupied or unoccupied spaces. The completed module is an outgrowth of the 2020 strategic alliance agreement between Acuity Brands and Ushio that granted Acuity Brands exclusive rights in North America to incorporate Ushio’s Care222 Far UV-C disinfection technology into Acuity Brands luminaires.

Acuity Brands is now in the process of seamlessly incorporating the Care222 Far UV-C disinfection modules in familiar luminaires and stand-alone products from its multiple lighting brands, creating a full lineup of UL Certified far-UVC-enabled luminaires featuring Care222 products from Ushio.

For more information about the properties of 222nm UV light, Care222 excimer lamps, and products using these disinfection technologies, please visit the new Care222 website.

For more information on the full line of Acuity Brands Care222 Fixtures, visit Acuity Brands.

1 Refer to product specification sheets at acuitybrands.com/UV-Products for efficacy claims and claim substantiation regarding specific products and pathogens.

2 In a 2020 study, Hiroshima University confirmed that under laboratory conditions, a dose of 3 mJ/cm2 of 222nmUVC irradiation, with an exposure time of 30 seconds inactivated 99.7% of SARS-CoV-2 on a surface. Ushio’s Care222 UV-C disinfection module was placed 24 cm above the surface of the plates in which the viral samples were placed. To read study: Effectiveness of 222-nm ultraviolet light on disinfecting SARS-CoV-2 surface contamination.

*All references to ‘disinfection’ are referring generally to bioburden reduction and are not intended to refer to any specific definition of the term as may be used for other purposes by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Bioburden reduction is a function of fixture run time, distance to the UV light source, airflow, room size and/or other factors, and the level of reduction will vary within a specific space. Neither the disinfection technology as incorporated in Acuity Brands products nor the Ushio Care222 products themselves are intended for use as a medical device or for the disinfection of medical devices.

About Ushio America, Inc.

Ushio America, Inc. is a vertically integrated solutions company for lighting systems and components utilizing xenon short-arc lamps, lasers, ultra-high-pressure lamps, excimer, metal halide, LEDs (speciality sensing and general illumination), halogen, fluorescent lamps serving the semiconductor, printed circuit, video projection, cinema, medical, life sciences, UV curing, germicidal, horticulture, general lighting graphic arts, scientific medical, infra-red heating, lamp and laser drivers, systems and services, and numerous other applications. Established in 1967 as a subsidiary of Ushio Inc. of Tokyo, Japan, Ushio America, Inc. offers a full spectrum of over 2,500 products and services to its customers. Visit www.ushio.com for more information.

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Ashley Wilkins – Marketing Communications – press@ushio.com

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The Future of Grain Marketing Now Available in Western Canada

August 10, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Grain Discovery partners with South West Terminal to bring its innovative grain marketing app to Western Canada.

 After launching in Ontario late last year, Grain Discovery has successfully launched its ground-breaking grain marketing app in Western Canada through a partnership with South West Terminal (SWT).

Farmers in the prairies will now be able to experience the simplicity of grain marketing through a customized digital marketplace that connects buyers and sellers simply and securely – eliminating missed marketing opportunities and tedious jobs like juggling calls and paperwork.

In addition to seamless transactions, farmers have access to a range of innovative features at their fingertips, like the latest news, government reports, and weather – getting the inside scoop from seasoned marketing professionals to make informed decisions when buying and selling grain.

“Western Canada is a leader in agriculture, and our partnership with SWT is an incredible step forward to revolutionize the way we market our grain,” said Grain Discovery CEO Rory O’Sullivan. “Our technology streamlines the manual and time-consuming tasks currently involved in buying and selling grain, and we know our new Western Canadian customers will love our features like live bids and an industry-first instant contract confirmation.”

“The Grain Discovery system is straightforward to use and simplifies every part of the grain buying process,” said Monty Reich, South West Terminal General Manager. “For our team, it was a win-win – we have another form of communication with our customers, and the ability to just scroll through their target offers completely simplifies our buying process.”

Grain Discovery is planning more innovative features in the coming months, including an integrated logistics scheduler where growers can easily manage their inbound deliveries from anywhere, anytime.

The SWT app is available for download on ioS and Android; Book a Demo at GrainDiscovery.com.

You can find Grain Discovery at AgSmart Booth #207 August 10-11, 2021.

About Grain Discovery
Based out of Prince Edward County, Ontario, Grain Discovery is an agricultural technology company building a digital ecosystem focusing on price discovery and traceability. Founded by leaders in the commodities, trading, and blockchain technology space, Grain Discovery develops innovative solutions to the logistical challenges of the commodities market, using blockchain technology to increase the transparency, efficiency, and traceability of the supply chain.

About SWT
Back in 1994, a group of local farmers had the vision to create an inland grain handling facility in the underserved region of Southwest Saskatchewan. Expanding quickly from its humble beginnings, SWT now handles around 700,000 tonnes of grain and offers crop production products and services across 7 locations. SWT is built on the foundation of the original directors’ vision and continues to service producers’ needs in Southwest Saskatchewan.

Alison Matthews
Grain Discovery
+1 416-471-5332

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Humantelligence Partners with Beyond Remotely to Better Support Organizations Shifting to Hybrid Work Models

August 10, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Global training marketplace Fluenzy and Culture-as-a-Service software provider Humantelligence partner to offer individualized, adaptive training journeys that support hybrid work models.

Humantelligence (HT), a pioneer in culture intelligence, recently partnered with Beyond Remotely’s Fluenzy — an online marketplace offering courses and world-class consultants to enable enterprises to reskill their workforces to meet the challenges of the new Future of Work/hybrid office. With the market predicted to reach over $400 billion by 2027, the needs of the Global Corporate Retraining market continue to evolve, fueled by the growing importance of personalized adaptive online micro training — the key driver for a partnership between a global training marketplace like Fluenzy and Humantelligence.

As the fastest, most comprehensive self-assessment tool in the market, Humantelligence measures 28 psychometric characteristics in just under 12 minutes — helping people quickly and easily understand the what, why, and how of their work — through actionable insights into their communication, leadership, teaching and learning styles, as well as motivations and behaviours. Fluenzy is launching the first global professional online training that addresses the ever-changing intricacies of the new hybrid work environment and provides access to a global network of business consultants in order to help enterprises better navigate the challenges in front of them. With Humantelligence, Fluenzy offers better personalization of its course options and consulting services.

“At Fluenzy, we understand that in the increasingly complex world of the Future of Work, technology such as Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams and other platforms connect devices to devices, but do not build the person-to-person connection,” said Jeff Kahn, founder and CEO of Beyond Remotely. “Our goal is to help people and organizations succeed in a continuously evolving work environment. We believe that the data from Humantelligence will be a critical and unique way to develop individualized, adaptive training journeys, including tailored micro-courses, consultant advice and certification in a single marketplace dedicated to the Future of Work. This partnership lays a strong foundation for helping both organizations and individuals thrive in hybrid work environments.”

Humantelligence is the leading cloud-based platform for the accurate measurement of culture, from individuals and teams to overall corporate culture. It provides the culture and talent intelligence needed to measure, manage, and hire for fit, optimize collaboration while reducing turnover, and build engaged high-performing teams across the organization. What sets Humantelligence apart is its ability to leverage emotional intelligence (EQ) data to empower more inclusive communication and effective collaboration.

In leveraging insights from talent profiles to intentionally build a culture that supports remote and hybrid work models, clients — including Lyft, Bank of the West, Ashley Furniture, AFLAC and others — have improved performance, team collaboration and the customer experience.

“This partnership reinforces our deep commitment to helping people discover the roles and companies that best align with their cognitive behaviours, motivators, and ideal work styles,” said Juan Betancourt, CEO of Humantelligence. “It’s a privilege to serve the Beyond Remotely community because when people better understand their success factors and are more deeply engaged in their work, they’re able to collaborate more effectively and perform better, while organizations reduce turnover, improve productivity, and strengthen culture — it’s a win-win for everyone.”

The partnership with Beyond Remotely supports Humantelligence’s broader vision to empower people and companies with the data needed to make meaningful improvements across all levels of an organization. In the future, insights gained through these assessments can be used to help companies hire candidates for better culture fit or to fill gaps, primarily in remote working environments.

To learn more about how Humantelligence can support your hybrid or remote team, visit http://www.humantelligence.com.

About Fluenzy
Beyond Remotely’s mission is to provide an online global resource marketplace, offering micro-courses, world-class consultants, assessment tools, and certifications to help both enterprises and individuals become fluent in the new Future of Work. Through our extensive global network of corporate, political and academic leaders, we have access to the best and brightest, sharing their insights on how we can improve the usage of virtual platforms as well as scaling-up remote work teams without losing the conversational capacities that enterprises require in order to succeed in the new hybrid office reality.

About Humantelligence
Humantelligence (HT) is the leading cloud-based platform for the accurate measurement of culture at every level of an organization, from individuals and teams to overall corporate culture. HT has the quickest, most comprehensive self-assessment that measures behaviours, motivators, and work energizers so that leaders have the culture and talent intelligence needed to measure, manage, and hire for fit, optimize collaboration while reducing turnover and build engaged high-performing teams across the organization.

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Victoria Guzzo
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
vic.guzzo@humantelligence.com

Jay Kalish
COO & General Counsel, Beyond Remotely
jay@beyondremotely.com

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Healthcare Real Estate Developer Joe Simone Sees Boom in ‘Medispas’ Spurring Medical Office Makeovers

August 9, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Healthcare real estate developer Joseph Simone foresees big investment in medical office makeovers as doctors jump on the medical spa bandwagon.

Healthcare real estate developer Joseph Simone foresees big investment in medical office makeovers as doctors jump on the medical spa bandwagon.

“A national boom in consumer demand for medispas has medical practices and hospitals turning to real estate developers for new locations or renovations of existing offices, lounges and treatment rooms to deliver a spa environment,” said Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies.“Consumers willing to spend big money on cosmetic lasers, injections and other elective procedures expect new levels of comfort from their providers.”

A recent article in Medical Economics estimated that the medical spa market is expected to reach $33.9 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth ratio of 13.8%.

“Once the realm of estheticians and dermatologists, medical spas are increasingly seen by medical practices and hospitals as a revenue stream that allows established healthcare groups to bring their brand recognition to a booming field,” said Joseph Simone.

Big retailers are also jumping on the medispa bandwagon. Earlier this year, Jack Nathan Health, a company that operates medical clinics inside Walmarts in Canada and Mexico, announced that it is expanding to eight more Walmarts in Canada to offer cosmetic injections, including Botox.

“The growing interest in wellness and self-care means that medical providers must reevaluate sterile medical office environments,” said Joe Simone. “Simone Development Companies is ready to partner with medical groups to design successful medical spas.”

Simone Development Companies is a fully integrated private real estate investment and development company that acquires and develops healthcare, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, retail and residential properties. Headquartered at the Hutchinson Metro Center, it boasts a portfolio of over seven million square feet throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, Orange and Fairfield Counties and New Jersey. With services spanning acquisition, development, construction, finance, asset management, accounting, leasing and property management, Simone Development Companies is set apart by its creatively oriented management team, long-term asset ownership and its pursuit of visionary development.

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DEAN BENDER
Thompson & Bender
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Baker Tilly Expands in New York with Acquisition of Margolin, Winer & Evens

August 9, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces its intent to acquire New York-based Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP (MWE), one of the largest regional accounting and business advisory firms in the Northeast. The combination will be effective on Nov. 1, 2021.

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MWE has been serving New York clients and the greater metro area for 75 years. Their industry expertise in real estate, manufacturing and distribution is a great match with Baker Tilly’s national practices and local teams.

“Metro New York is a strategic market for Baker Tilly positioned for continued growth and investment,” said Jeff Ferro, Baker Tilly Managing Partner – Eastern and Central U.S. “We admire MWE for their deep roots in the community and their longstanding client relationships in New York and beyond.”

“Joining forces with Baker Tilly connects our clients to valuable national resources and relationships,” MWE Managing Partner Craig Savell said. “We chose Baker Tilly for its vision and strategy and the way our firms put people and culture at the center of it all.”

Savell will become Baker Tilly’s managing partner for the New York market, succeeding Christine Fenske who has served in a dual role for the past four years as managing partner of New York and managing partner of the firm’s national financial services practice. Fenske will refocus on leading the fast-growing financial services practice.

Allan D. Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, advised both firms on the combination. “Even though M&A is heating up in the accounting profession, deals like this only happen when there’s mutual respect and a shared philosophy around clients and people. MWE was highly sought after by a number of firms, but they chose Baker Tilly because of the clarity and compelling nature of their vision.”

MWE’s 130 team members will continue to serve clients locally and nationally from New York, increasing Baker Tilly’s New York team to nearly 400 professionals.

About Baker Tilly US, LLP (bakertilly.com)

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centres – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 148 territories, with 36,000 professionals and combined worldwide revenue of $4.0 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

About Margolin, Winer & Evens, LLP (mwellp.com)

Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP (MWE) is one of the largest accounting and business advisory firms in the Northeast. Since 1946, MWE has been providing accounting, auditing, tax planning, tax strategies and advisory services. Today, the scope of MWE’s services embraces virtually every industry and market niche.

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