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Friday, January 11, 2019

DeVIL-TECH’S 8(a) Certification Opens the Door for Large Federal Contracts with Help of SBA

DeVilliers Technology Solutions LLC (DeVil-Tech), a systems and software engineering company, is honored to be certified as a participant in the Small Business Association (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program. The certification comes after the SBA evaluated the minority and service-disabled Veteran-owned company on several factors including its financial records, business leadership, moral character, and its ability to succeed. Read all the related news.

The federal government's goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year and the 8(a) BD program is one way to achieve that goal. To level the playing field for small businesses, the government limits competition for certain contracts to small businesses. Those contracts are called "small business set-asides," and they help small businesses compete for and win federal contracts. According to a report issued by the Congressional Research Service, a total of 3,421 8(a) firms were awarded more than $27.1 billion in federal contracts in the 2017 fiscal year.

"Receiving an 8(a) certification is a major strategic accomplishment for us," says Dr. DeVilliers, Founder and President of DeVil-Tech, "It opens our company to many more business opportunities through the set-aside contracts, with direct awards up to $5 million a year. This gives us a competitive edge to leverage in the years to come."

DeVil-Tech now enters the nine-year small business development program. Not only will the program allow the company to compete for federal contracts, DeVil-Tech will also have access to a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting, be able to form joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA's mentor-protégé program, and will receive management and technical assistance, including business training, counseling, marketing assistance, and high-level executive development.

About DeVil-Tech
DeVilliers Technology Solutions LLC (dba DeVil-Tech) is a minority- and service-disabled Veteran-owned systems engineering and software development company in Stafford, Virginia. Founded in 2012 by Dr. Edward M. DeVilliers, DeVil-Tech provides engineering services, consulting and product development. DeVil-Tech is a registered vendor to Federal agencies, such as the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as well as State and commercial firms. The company's experience in complex DoD command and control systems also translates into valuable solutions for the commercial world. Continue reading.

For more information about DeVil-Tech visit the website at https://devil-tech.com or connect with them at Facebook/DeVilTechSolutions, Twitter/DeVilTechSolns, and and LinkedIn.com/devilliers-technology-solutions-llc

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KidCheck Children’s Check-In Child Safety and Volunteer Policy Workshop

KidCheck, providers of secure children's check-in software, is leading a workshop entitled "Volunteer Policies for the Modern Kidmin" at the Children's Pastors Conference, hosted by the International Network of Children's Ministry (INCM). The Children's Pastors Conference takes place January 15-17, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.

The conference is a national event designed for the global kidmin community to gather for learning, inspiration, relationship building and renewal. It provides a powerful training and learning experience with networking opportunities, inspiring speakers, a multitude of workshops, and access to many tools and resources.

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KidCheck child safety expert Angela Lewton will be leading the session. The workshop discusses why screening and volunteer policies are integral to the overall safety plan, what effective guidelines look like, and how to implement a comprehensive candidate screening process, with in-depth information shared on each of the key steps involved. Be alert to the latest news.

"All organizations caring for children need to make child safety a priority and ensure the proper screening process and policies are in place for any individual interacting with children," said Lewton. "This is vital to protect all involved: the children, the volunteer, and the organization itself."

"Partnering with INCM at the Children's Pastors Conference is always an honor," continued Lewton. "Their focus on educating the community about topics such as child safety and security continues to make a positive impact."

About KidCheck

KidCheck, Inc. provides secure children's check-in software and complete check-in station systems for churches, fitness facilities, activity centers, kids' camps and other organizations caring for children. KidCheck believes every child deserves a chance to grow in a safe environment, and every parent deserves peace-of-mind about the safety of their children. KidCheck is committed to delivering easy-to-use, innovative, and reliable check-in systems backed by world class support. To learn more or to request a demo visit https://www.kidcheck.com. Read related news here.

River + Wolf Launches NOD (Names of Distinction), an Online Gallery that Celebrates the Unsung Heroes of Branding—Company and Product Names

River + Wolf, an award-winning brand naming and writing agency, announces the recent launch of NOD (Names of Distinction), an online gallery of exceptional company and product names. Each month, NOD will showcase 12 names from a different industry or category. The first exhibition features a collection of shade names along with companies that produce shades for nail polish, eye shadow, and foundation.

River + Wolf created NOD to bring awareness to the importance of naming, to celebrate exceptional names, and to inspire founders or marketing executives tasked with the job of developing a company or product name. A name is the foundation of a brand, but, typically, naming does not receive much industry attention. It is easy to find galleries and marketing award programs highlighting logos, websites, and advertising campaigns, but rarely do you see a roundup of inspired brand names. Names are the unsung heroes of branding, and River + Wolf intends to change that.

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NOD will feature a new themed collection of names each month. To brighten the dreariness of January, River + Wolf chose to explore the colorful world of nail polish, eye shadow and foundation shade names, and the companies that create them. This inaugural exhibition consists of names ranging from the elegant and edgy to the poetic and playful.

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"At River + Wolf, we love great brand names—not only our own, but also those created by marketing execs, company founders, and agency colleagues," says Margaret Wolfson, founder and Chief Creative of River + Wolf. "We created the monthly NOD exhibition to celebrate these magnificent monikers and, more broadly, the art of brand naming. We hope NOD will shine a light on the importance of a quality name and provoke thought and discussion as gallery visitors consider what makes an outstanding name."

To determine which names to honor, Wolfson and her team reviewed hundreds of products and companies, looking for those rare names that paint vivid pictures in the mind and/or evoke a story or bit of mystery. "There are so many great names out there—choosing a handful isn't easy," Wolfson said. "To limit our choices and give a boost to newer brands we focused on products and companies launched within the last 10 years."

One of the names showcased in January is Scuba, a nail polish shade by JINsoon. "The name evokes rich teal in a creative and powerful way," Wolfson said. "It instantly immerses you in the sea." Other January honorees include Scattered Light, a glittery eye shadow shade by Hourglass Cosmetics; Clay Play, an eye and cheek palette of earth-tones by Tarte; and Dark Fiction, a dark red-brown lipstick shade by Lancôme. Each exhibition will also include a companion blog article on the River + Wolf website that describes what makes the names so great.

Adding to the fun, River + Wolf plans to tie each collection to something unique about the month. In February, NOD will highlight names of perfumes, a tribute to Valentine's Day. In March, the gallery will exhibit names of brands geared towards women, in celebration of International Women's Day. More info here.

For more information on the NOD or to request a full list of the categories the gallery will explore this year, visit https://riverandwolf.com/names-of-distinction/ or contact Jacqueline Lisk at info@jrlisk.com.

About River + Wolf
River + Wolf is an award-winning brand naming and writing agency that creates product names, company names, and service names, along with brand stories and messaging. River + Wolf works in all industries and with all sizes of companies, from solopreneurs to Fortune 500s. River + Wolf is based in New York, but works with clients across the globe. For more information, visit https://riverandwolf.com/ and follow River + Wolf on Twitter @RiverandWolf.

Vettys® Award Show will Honor National Leaders and Innovators in the Veteran Space

Praised by the community of our nation's finest for its symbolic gesture of unity, empowerment, and collaboration, the 4th Annual Veterans Awards, also known as the Vettys®, presented by the Academy of United States Veterans and its partner organizations, will take place on Sunday, January 20th, 2019. The black-tie gala will honor individuals and organizations who have demonstrated relentless dedication and selfless service to the veteran community and their families. Read all the latest news.

Among the awards to be presented, include the category of Veterans Choice, for which Travis Manion Foundation is one of three nominees. The Veterans Choice Award is presented to an individual or organization chosen by the community as a whole. The organizations nominated are highly admired and esteemed within the community by demonstrating leadership, excellence and public service. Voting for the Veterans Choice Award is the only category open to the public, and votes can be cast through January 17th by visiting http://www.travismanion.org/vettys. Read news here.

Additionally, TMF Chief Program Officer and U.S. Army Veteran Janaia Nash, has been nominated as a finalist for the Female Veteran of the Year Award. This award is given to the female veteran who has most demonstrated impact, value, and progress in empowering and advocating for women veterans across the nation.

TMF President, Ryan Manion said: ""Travis Manion Foundation is honored to be nominated as one of the top veteran nonprofit organizations in the country. This recognition of TMF's work in uniting communities to strengthen our national character is a testament to our Spartan community leading the 'If Not Me, Then Who...' movement."

The Vettys® focuses on organizational, individual and community excellence. For years, the veteran community and its leaders have made great strides in entrepreneurship, academia, leadership, community service, and beyond. The Vettys® provides a recognition platform for individuals and entities to be acknowledged for their tireless demonstration of distinction.

The 4th Annual Veterans Awards will be organized in partnership with Disabled American Veterans, The Independence Fund, Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, and Melwood Veteran Services. The ceremony will take place at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Jake Tapper, CNN Chief Washington Correspondent and Anchor of "The Lead with Jake Tapper." Award presenters include George W. Casey, U.S. Army Chief of Staff; Shohreh Aghdashloo, Oscar Nominee and Emmy Winning Actress; actors Ian Bohen, Corey Feldman, Neil Brown Jr., and Board of Governors Chairman and Streetshares CEO Mark Rockefeller.

About Academy of United States Veterans:
With a relentless focus on the future, Academy of United States Veterans (AUSV) strives to have our veterans and other powerful communities work together to promote both what is morally right and socially impactful. We build sustainable bridges of trust, unity and respect between our service members and other influential communities through advocacy, community relations and media outreach. Our newsworthy events and projects open the doors of shared opportunities and a shared sense of community. Visit http://www.vetty.org for more information.

About Travis Manion Foundation:
Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) unites communities to strengthen America's national character by empowering veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop and lead future generations. In 2007, 1st Lt. Travis Manion (USMC) was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Today, Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, "If Not Me, Then Who..." Guided by this mantra, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation's heroes lives on in the next generation.

The story of 1st Lt. Travis Manion and his Naval Academy brother Lt. (SEAL) Brendan Looney have been publicized in the book Brothers Forever, and additional information about the Foundation can be found at http://www.travismanion.org.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Carson Dellosa Education Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments

Carson Dellosa Education announced today that it expanded its executive team by welcoming Dan O'Keefe as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (CFO/COO), Kelly Geer as VP of Consumer Brands, and Bill Harris as Director of Inside Sales. These appointments support Carson Dellosa's commitment to cement its position as the leading provider of educational solutions for school and for home.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dan, Kelly, and Bill to the Carson Dellosa team," said Ira Hernowitz, CEO of Carson Dellosa Education. "Each of these leaders brings with them a wealth of experience from successful, child-focused companies, as well as a unique set of skills that complements our current team. They have proven track records of driving rapid growth with their customer-centric and innovative mindsets. I am confident that they will have a tremendous impact on our organization."

O'Keefe joins the organization as CFO/COO with an extensive background in financial planning and operations, management, and strategy, along with deep knowledge of the consumer products industry. Prior to his role at Carson Dellosa, O'Keefe was SVP of Finance at Medline Industries where he was instrumental to the company's exponential growth. He also held executive roles at Hasbro, Inc. and General Electric Co. "I'm excited to join a company with such a rich history in the children's education market as well as an experienced and passionate leadership team," said O'Keefe.

As VP of Consumer Brands, Geer will be focused on accelerating product innovation and on launching new solutions to help children learn at home. Geer has held executive positions at Sphero, Stride Rite®, and Hasbro, Inc., where she helped drive consumer-centric thinking while building successful brands. "I've always believed in the unparallelled power of play—to both entertain and educate. The opportunity to leverage and expand Carson Dellosa's amazing content in new ways is incredibly exciting."

As Director of Inside Sales, Harris will increase Carson Dellosa's reach into small retail accounts and schools. He joins the organization with a rich experience in educational sales at Barnes & Noble, Melissa & Doug®, and most recently at Really Good Stuff®. "I am thrilled to be part of the Carson Dellosa team. My entire career has been spent in the educational industry and I'm eager to apply my past experiences to this position in order to grow the existing business, as well as bring in new business."

According to Hernowitz, "This is an exciting time for Carson Dellosa Education. These key additions strengthen an already dynamic team, and demonstrate our commitment to bringing in exceptional talent to help grow our business and solve the challenges facing modern teachers, educators, and parents."

About Carson Dellosa Education (http://www.carsondellosa.com)
At Carson Dellosa Education, we believe that learning is everywhere. Whether at school, at home, or on the go, life is filled with learning moments. As a leading educational company, we've been bridging school and home with innovative solutions for teachers and families for more than 40 years. Our market-leading brands Carson Dellosa Education™, Spectrum®, Summer Bridge™, Schoolgirl Style™, Thinking Kids™, Rourke Educational Media, and Brighter Child® are available at more than 10,000 retail locations.

Crowdfunding PR Agency PRmediaNow Works with Clients to Raise more than $14.3 Million on Kickstarter, Indiegogo in 2018

Public relations agency PRmediaNow helped crowdfunding clients raise more than $14 million in 2018 – totaling above $60 million for crowdfunders since 2013. PRmediaNow was also recognized with several PR industry awards for its crowdfunding PR in 2018.

"Our clients raised $4 million more in additional crowdfunding revenue compared to our 2017 numbers, which indicates that crowdfunding continues to offer a viable product launch option for early-stage companies to attract funding to take their products from idea to commercialization," said PRmediaNow Principal Colin Trethewey. "We want to thank our clients for giving us the opportunity to share their innovative product stories with influential media and their respective audiences and followers around the world."

PRmediaNow, which provides non-crowdfunding public relations services as well, has become a leader in crowdfunding PR. The firm worked with nearly 60 crowdfunding clients in 2018. Its top-funded clients in 2018 included the BauBax 2.0 Travel Jacket ($4.3 million), the Plexus Wheel ($1.9 million) and Nomatic Laptop and Messenger Bags ($1.1 million).

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Other notable 2018 clients included Evolution Pant from Western Rise, the durable, versatile, sustainable and ethically-made pants that raised more than $646,000 to become the most-funded technical pants in Kickstarter history, DanForce, which raised $408,000 to become the most-funded tactical flashlight in Kickstarter history, the home-brewing system HOPii, which raised more than $394,000 during crowdfunding an d Peejamas for children, which raised $352,000 from backers.

PRmediaNow was also recognized for several campaigns by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). It received a 2018 PRestige Award for Best Media Relations Tactics and a 2018 Radiance Award for Best Media Relations Tactics – both for work with the X Suit campaign, which raised more than $360,000 to become the most-funded suit in Kickstarter history in 2017. PRmediaNow also won a 2018 PRestige Award for Best Media Kits for its work on the crowdfunding campaign for Nise Wave Sous Vide, an automated high-tech personal chef that raised $290,000 during crowdfunding in 2017.

In 2018, PRmediaNow continued to work with a wide variety of crowdfunding clients – promoting products ranging from travel accessories, earbuds, audio devices, cameras, apparel, home appliances, tech gadgets and many other innovative products.

"From our experience, we find the most successful crowdfunding campaigns introduce products that solve a common problem for consumers with an innovative solution," Trethewey said. "We also noticed a growing trend of eco-friendly products, from a home hydroponic greenhouse to jackets and other apparel made from recycled and sustainable materials, which are increasingly successful during crowdfunding."

About PRmediaNow
Founded in 2008, Tampa-based PRmediaNow, LLC is a full-service public relations agency that focuses on securing media coverage for companies and their products. The firm, which prides itself on creativity, responsiveness and providing a high level of customer service to clients, creates media outreach campaigns that result in major mainstream media coverage and viral spread on social media and the Internet. PRmediaNow began assisting crowdfunding clients in 2013. In 2015 it led PR and media outreach for the record-breaking BauBax Travel Jacket Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign. The campaign raised $9.19 million, and BauBax became one of the most-funded Kickstarter apparel and travel product ever. For more information, e-mail info(at)PRmediaNow, visit http://www.PRmediaNow.com, or follow the firm and its clients on Facebook. More info here.

CE-Solutions names Ben Pastro as Managing Director, Corporate Strategy and Client Services

CE-Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Pastro as the company's newest Managing Director of Corporate Strategy and Client Services. In his role, Ben will join the Leadership Team and lead the Corporate Strategy, Sales, Marketing and Client Services activities from the company's headquarters in Greenville, DE.

"Ben is a strategic hire that will drive our growth ambitions for both our staffing business and Allére, our XaaS solutions," stated Nicole Comer, Founder and CEO of CE-Solutions. "Not only is Ben an accomplished SaaS leader but he is a strong cultural fit who complements our passion for delivering stellar client service and creating high performing teams. Our values drive our performance at CE-Solutions and Ben will augment the service orientation that truly differentiates us."

Ben brings 30 years of diversified experience from Fortune 500 and Emerging Growth organizations. He is passionate about building organizations that set a high bar for serving customers, provide fulfilling careers for their employees and make a positive impact in the communities in which they operate. Ben has a successful track-record building consulting organizations that enable customers to improve their businesses using leading-edge technologies. He has worked closely with technology vendors such as Oracle, AWS and Salesforce.

"This is an exciting time to join CE-Solutions as it leverages its strong history to broaden its offering to include XaaS solutions. There is significant potential to help our customers improve their businesses by adding to the existing GRC and Testing solutions in the XaaS portfolio" Pastro said. "I am so impressed with the team, customer focus and outstanding performance—all of which are crucial for achieving aggressive and sustainable growth. I'm truly excited about the future."

CE-Solutions is also excited to announce the appointment of Leslie Stolic as Director of Client Services. In her role, Leslie will report to Ben and lead the Client Services teams to execute the growth strategy. Leslie has over twenty-five years of experience in the IT Staffing Industry and possesses an unparalleled level of commitment to exceeding customer expectations. A highly motivated, passionate, and energetic Sales Executive, she has consistently managed the successful high-volume delivery of tech consultants and permanent employees. Leslie's unique background as a Technical Developer, Quality Analyst, Recruiter, Sales Executive and National Accounts Manager enables her to consistently deliver quality to her clients and build strong delivery teams.

CE-Solutions is also pleased to announce the appointment of Maribel Delgado as Recruiting Manager. Maribel has an impressive career spanning 15 years of successfully attracting and retaining top IT talent for clients. Her ability to mentor and coach while leading by example has built her reputation as a trusted resource and go-to team member in an industry that is constantly changing.

About CE-Solutions
Whether it is Staffing or XaaS, CE-Solutions offers customized solutions designed to deliver against the individual business needs of our clients. We add value by enhancing their success.

Founded in 2004, CE-Solutions is a woman-owned business, certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). 15 years later, we are a leading staffing provider for mid-market, global and Fortune 500 companies. CE-Solutions is flexible and works within the parameters of our clients' staffing needs and objectives, providing contract, contract to hire, direct hire, and statement of work placements. We source enterprise-wide talent across diverse industries and have clients spanning nearly every vertical, from Media, Technology, and Global Financial Services to Healthcare, Education, Retail and Travel & Entertainment. We help professionals advance their career by providing rewarding opportunities with great companies. We hire talented, passionate employees and provide a positive, rewarding work environment where they can thrive and succeed.

In 2017, CE-Solutions launched Allére, an XaaS (Everything as a Service) solution. CE-Solutions developed Allére on its foundational experience partnering with clients across business functions. The initial focus for the Allére portfolio is on GRC and Testing. Allére enables CE-Solutions clients to strategically align resources and distribute work product at a granular level providing the elasticity necessary to deliver against today's dynamic business needs. Our mission is collaborating with our clients to achieve their business objectives by providing customized staffing and XaaS solutions.

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