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Friday, January 18, 2019

The University of the Arts uses MobileUp Software to Create a Custom App for Student Engagement

The University of the Arts (UArts), a customer of MobileUp Software, has transitioned a portion of its student engagement efforts to a custom app to increase and measure student participation in campus activities.

The UArts app is part of a larger mobile technology movement many schools, associations, and corporations are using to engage their constituents who consider smartphones to be their primary method of communication.

Studies suggest at least 75 percent of college students consider themselves dependent on smartphones and one in five describe themselves as "lost" without a mobile device.

Recognizing this trend, the UArts student services department turned to MobileUp Software last fall for a custom app that could be used to manage a campus-wide orientation and celebration called UArts Day and year-round student engagement activities once UArts Day concluded.

For UArts Day, the app was populated with a list of 50 area locations near the school's Philadelphia-based campus with descriptions and directions. Students were then able to use the app to document their visits to the areas as "completions" by taking a photo of the landmark or a selfie at the location.

The app also featured gamification and social elements by tracking each student's progress through a leaderboard and the ability to see other students' event completions through a scrollable photo-based highlight reel.

Besides UArts Day, the app provides school event calendars, dining menus, methods for finding and joining student clubs, directories, and other information that helps the school's 1,800 students engage with campus activities.

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"Our students have become more informed and we have seen an increase in engagement across the board including new student organization start-ups and attendance in student activities events," said Sara Kupferer, Assistant Vice President for Student Services at UArts. "We also have generated a great deal of feedback from students that we were not receiving before we had the app in place."

For more information on how UArts uses its app, visit the MobileUp Software website at https://www.mobileupsoftware.com/blog/university-of-the-arts/.

About MobileUp Software

MobileUp Software brings the development and management of custom apps to a platform level, providing schools, professional associations, and corporations with easy-to-use tools for engaging their mobile audiences with affordable custom iOS and Android apps. Learn more about the company's mobile delivery platform at http://www.mobileupsoftware.com.

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National Social Security Advisor Certificate Education Set for 6 U.S. Cities

Premier Social Security Consulting will host its National Social Security Advisor (NSSA®) certificate education in six cities this year while expanding its webinar and on-demand courses for busy professional advisors nationwide.

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Marc Kiner, partner at Premier Social Security Consulting of Cincinnati, which teaches the Social Security education program, said professional advisors are busier than ever, but want the comprehensive NSSA program.

"We've found that advisors, like the rest of us, are pressed for time," said Kiner. "An increasing number of advisors are choosing the all-day webinar option. We have the same content and the same interaction ability as a live program, but advisors can take the course in the privacy of their company conference room or the comfort of their home offices."

NSSA is the nation's only accredited Social Security education certificate program, with accreditation provided by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) in Washington, D.C.

The NSSA Advisor certificate is awarded to professional advisors who take the NSSA course and pass an assessment. The National Social Security Association has certified more than 1,700 advisors since the program began in 2013.

Full, all-day NSSA programming will be held in Cincinnati on Feb. 5, April 19, June 3 and 19, Aug. 15 and 16, Oct. 22 and Dec. 3; Orlando, Fla. on March 5; San Diego on March 28; Chicago on June 27; Cleveland on July 16; and New York on Sept. 23. Live Classes run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Webinars will be held on: Jan. 23; Feb. 14; March 12; April 5; May 3; June 18; July 23; Aug. 20; Oct. 17; Dec. 11; Dec. 27.

Cost for the live class is $995, with web-based and on-demand video classes at $695. Premier also offers private, on-site classes for organizations that need to provide in-house Social Security training to multiple professional advisors.

Eight continuing education credits are available for certified financial planners, certified public accountants, and insurance agents nationwide for live classes. Education credits will be also available for on-demand and web-based education in 2019.

Premier provides ongoing gold standard Social Security education support after an NSSA education course is completed, said Kiner. Support includes monthly webinars; marketing videos; and a PowerPoint presentation.

"Baby boomers turn 65 years old at the rate of 10,000 a day, yet the majority of boomers know little about how to maximize their Social Security income," said Kiner. "That's why we developed the NSSA certificate program—to help advisors teach clients everything they need to know about Social Security but didn't know they had to ask." Read related news now.

Premier is finding that more financial advisors are basing their practices on the needs of baby boomers, said Jim Blair, Premier partner and a Social Security expert. The Social Security topic, he added, has become an excellent lead generation tool.

"Since retirements today can last up to 30 years, Social Security income has become increasingly more important to help retirees not outlive their money," said Blair. "We find that NSSA advisors are better educated about Social Security and equipped to help their clients make wise decisions about claiming Social Security." Continue reading.

About 75 million Americans today are classified as baby boomers.

A married couple can leave as much as $150,000 on the table in Social Security benefits by not accessing the program correctly based on their ages, health and life expectancy and not coordinating spousal benefits, said Kiner.

For more information about the National Social Security Advisor certificate program, visit http://www.nationalsocialsecurityassociation.com or http://www.premiernssa.com or call Kiner at (513) 247-0526.

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Contact: Marc Kiner
Email: mkiner@mypremierplan.com
Phone: (513) 247-0526

About Premier Social Security Consulting:
Premier Social Security Consulting, LLC in Cincinnati educates professional advisors nationwide on the nation's Social Security program so they can counsel their clients on how to maximize lifetime Social Security income. Partners Marc Kiner and Jim Blair teach the National Social Security Advisor (NSSA) certification program.

Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport Announces New 2019 Winter Sale Specials

Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport, http://www.holmesmercedes.com , has new 2019 Mercedes-Benz models including national Mercedes-Benz offers incentives without security deposits. 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 SUV is available for as low as $379/month for 36 months and no security deposit.

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Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport offers a wide range of certified pre-owned (CPO) used cars for car enthusiasts in the Shreveport area. Mercedes-Benz CPO vehicles pass a certification process guaranteeing only the best vehicles are certified. You can find the most recent CPO vehicle offers on the Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport website. Read related news here.

Mercedes-Benz New Tire Offer is the current service offer for your current vehicle. You will receive $75.00 off for two (2) tires and $150 off for four (4) tires. Schedule your service appointment at Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport at to receive your new tire offer.

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Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport service, gives you access to the latest specialized technology from Mercedes-Benz trained technicians for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle repairs. Mercedes-Benz trained technicians undergo frequent training, are always up-to-date, and understand every detail of your vehicle. Bring any of your vehicles to Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport for all your service and repair needs. You can make service appointments at the Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport website.

About Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport
Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport is an Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealer in Shreveport, LA serving the Houghton, Minden, Ruston, Monroe, El Dorado AL, Marshall TX, and surrounding area. They offer new, used and certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles, service, specials, parts and accessories. Holmes European Motors has brought together a team of automotive experts and service professionals who are fully dedicated to achieving excellence, bestowing great customer service, and reflecting the superior nature of the Mercedes-Benz name. Read this here.

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ALOHA’s 3rd Annual National Math Competition for Kids Offers Over $43,000 in Cash Prizes; Sign up Continues Thru Feb. 15, 2019

Registration for ALOHA's 3rd Annual National Math Challenge for kids, offering over $43,000 in cash prizes, is open to children (grades 1-6) through February 15, 2019. This math test-based competition for kids is open to students grades 1-6 nationally.* Sign up continues through Feb.15, 2019 click for more info.

ALOHA's 2019 National Math Challenge features three separate age categories with 5 cash prize winners in each category. Cash prizes will total more than $43,000. Over 1,300 students participated last year in ALOHA's 2nd Annual National Math Challenge. Each student registered for the 2019 Challenge will compete within their age group across three rounds of testing. The preliminary test round will be held March 16, 2019. Qualifying students will be invited to compete in the semi-finals on Apr 13, and qualifying finalists will be invited to the final round held in Edison NJ in May, 2019.** Registration fee for contest: For current ALOHA students: $45 for the first child, for non-ALOHA students, $60*; sibling discounts available. Registration is open through February 15, 2019. Click/tap here to register.

How Does This National Math Challenge Work?
Students will compete in three categories: Pre-Jr: grades 1& 2; Jr: grades 3 & 4 and Sr: grades 5 & 6. The math challenge is open to all students, not just to those enrolled in an ALOHA program, although there are some state restrictions* (see eligibility information below). Children will be tested with competitive math-type questions that are grade level appropriate. Students will not be allowed to use calculators or an abacus. Scratch note paper and pencils will be allowed.

ALOHA Mind Math National Challenge Prizes:

1st Prize: $5,000; 2nd Prize: $2,000; 3rd Prize: $1,000; 4th Prize: $750; 5th Prize: $500.

1st Prize: $7,500; 2nd Prize: $3,000; 3rd Prize: $1,500; 4th Prize: $1,000; 5th Prize: $750.

1st Prize: $10,000; 2nd Prize: $5,000; 3rd Prize: $2,500; 4th Prize: $1,500; 5th Prize: $1,000.

*Some restrictions apply, please see contest eligibility information below and full rules and regulations at: https://alohamathchallenge.com/math-challenge-rules/
** Final Round Entrants and their Eligible Children must travel to Edison, New Jersey to compete in the Final Round. See complete details in the contest rules and regulations.

How Can a Child Get Involved in ALOHA Programs?
ALOHA currently works with children in grades K through 6th in Math, Reading and Writing at over 100 locations in 19 states across the U.S., including: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA. For more details on these programs, go to http://ALOHAMindMath.com, search for a nearby center using ALOHA's online center locator, check the ALOHA Facebook page (Facebook.com/aloha.usa), or call 877-256-4203 to find a center near you. Each ALOHA learning center is independently owned and operated.

About ALOHA
Since 2006, ALOHA Mind Math, a leading provider of mental arithmetic and English Reading | Writing after school programs, has been helping children in the U.S. between the ages of 3 through 12 achieve academic excellence. Other programs also include a Tiny Thinkers pre-school program for ages 3-5 and Math and Reading Summer Camps. The interactive learning process ALOHA uses enhances a child's math, reading and writing capabilities. Teachers also assist children in developing skills and abilities such as critical thinking, observation, and listening that result in the overall growth of the child. The ALOHA program is also in use in 20 countries worldwide.

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*Math Challenge Eligibility
The ALOHA® National Math Challenge (the "Contest") is open to legal residents of the United States except where our contest is not permitted by the laws of Colorado & North Dakota, and as such no Entrants will be accepted in these states or in any other jurisdiction where this Contest is not permitted by applicable law. All registrants must be a parent or legal guardian of a child that is in grades one (1) through six (6) ("Eligible Child" or, collectively, "Eligible Children"). Also, due to state laws, legal residents of Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland may only participate if they are currently a parent or a guardian of a child that is enrolled in programs at an ALOHA Learning center and is currently in grades one (1) through six (6) and ("Eligible Child" or, collectively, "Eligible Children"). Employees (and their immediate families or those living in the same household) of Apogee Learning, LLC ("Sponsor") or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, parent and related companies, franchisees, suppliers, printers and advertising, promotional and judging agencies (collectively, "Sponsor Affiliates") are not eligible to enter or win. Parents or legal guardians wanting their child to participate in the Contest may do so by registering an Eligible Child in accordance with the complete rules and eligibility page (https://alohamathchallenge.com/math-challenge-rules/) before the Contest registration end date.

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Ideal CU’s Popular ‘Use & Win’ Debit Card Giveaway Returns for 2019; Payout Now $24K Since 2017

Ideal Credit Union's popular monthly $1,000 "Use & Win" Debit Card Giveaway is back for another year of giving in 2019. Since the program's inception in January of 2017, Ideal CU has given away $24,000 to 24 lucky members chosen at random in the "Use & Win" Debit Card promotion. Previous winners have used the funds to help pay for everything from adopting a baby to car repairs, home improvements, bills, vacations, maternity leave, tuition, study abroad programs and much more!

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Ideal CU Personal Checking members age 18 and older receive one (1) entry for each qualifying Ideal CU Debit Card transaction completed during the month. Eligible cards include a personal Ideal CU Cash & Check Card, My Rewards™ Gold Debit Card or My Rewards™ Platinum Debit Card. The more times the card is used for everyday purchases, the greater the chances of winning. It's that easy!

Ideal's unique My Rewards™ Gold and Platinum Debit Cards deliver benefits and rewards normally associated with premium credit cards. Benefits include reward points, cash back, roadside assistance, prescription savings, hotel & car rental discounts and more!

Random drawings are conducted once a month for the promotional period, which runs through December 2019, from all eligible entries received for each drawing. Winners are chosen on the first Wednesday of each month. More details and official rules can be found at idealcu.com. Read news here.

"Our monthly $1,000 Use & Win Debit Card Giveaway is just one of the many ways we reward our members for using our products and services," stated Ideal CU President/CEO Brian Sherrick. "With our VIP+ payback, now over $3.6 million, $6,000 annual Community Celebration giveaway, $4,000 Holiday Debit Card giveaway, and the monthly Use & Win, it really does pay to be a member of Ideal Credit Union." Continue reading.

Founded in 1926, Ideal Credit Union is a member owned financial institution that is dedicated to providing financial services driven by a sincere and personal interest in the needs of our employees, members and community. Ideal CU offers a complete range of services, including a full suite of digital banking products, savings, checking, loans, mortgage products, exclusive VIP member payback, business services, investment services and more. Offices are located in Eagan, Hugo, Inver Grove Heights, North St. Paul, Stillwater and Woodbury. Visit idealcu.com for details and directions. Ideal has been voted "Best Credit Union in the East Metro" two years in a row by readers of the Stillwater Gazette and was named a 2018 Star Tribune Top 150 Workplace. Equal Housing Lender.
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Thursday, January 17, 2019

WeGet Group Inc, a New Online Consumer Goods Buying App, Lands $3 Million in Funding for Its New Social Buying Platform

WeGet, successfully secured $3 million in funding from K2VC and BV, subsequently launched their app on the App store. WeGet aims to interrupt the way we shop online by offering a group discount to individual buyers on its online buying platform.

The platform brings together groups of buyers, allowing users to buy with a group to receive a group quantity discount once the group size is met. WeGet passes the quantity discount directly to the consumer, whereas previously this discount only benefited large retailers.

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WeGet has entered the booming cosmetics industry and is swiftly moving into fashion and housewares. Currently, WeGet sells a variety of carefully curated luxury brands and trusted classics like Chanel, Urban Decay, Laura Mercier, Tom Ford, Mac, NARs and more.

"We believe in creating an interactive shopping environment aimed at creating an engaging customer experience. We are working hard to add local brands to our online buying platform and help promote smaller, independent beauty and fashion brands." Read this for more information.

"Online retailers use their influence to gain discounts from brands for buying large quantities. WeGet takes this group discount and offers it to buyers in a easy way." Read all the related news.

Find us at http://www.weget.com or download the Weget App on the App Store.

Pinot's Palette is Honored with Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 List Ranking

Pinot's Palette, a pioneer in the paint and sip experience, ranks among the best franchise opportunities in the nation, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Read this for more information.

Pinot's Palette, the fastest-growing franchise in the creative entertainment industry, is listed 208th on the prestigious Franchise 500®, the most comprehensive franchise ranking in the world. It is the sixth straight year Pinot's Palette has been named to the list.
Entrepreneur Magazine considers unit growth, financial strength, stability, and brand power when ranking companies on the extremely competitive list.

Pinot's Palette added 15 new paint and sip studios to the system in 2018, finishing the year with 142 locations open or signed and a nearly 10 percent increase in system-wide gross sales.

"Pinot's Palette is thrilled to once again be recognized by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 as one of the top franchise opportunities in the nation," said Craig Ceccanti Co-Founder and CEO. "We are proud of what we have achieved as a leader in the creative entertainment industry."

The Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company's most competitive rankings ever.

"As we celebrate 40 years of producing the Franchise 500, it's a good opportunity to step back and look at how much has changed since that first ranking in 1980," says Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur. "While the franchise business model has changed little, the strongest franchise brands are constantly evolving and innovating to keep up with changing trends and technology."

The key factors that go into Entrepreneur's evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. All franchises are given a cumulative score based on more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order.

Over its 40 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Pinot's Palette's position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity in the paint and sip industry.

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To view Pinot's Palette in the full ranking, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500.

About Pinot's Palette
Pinot's Palette is a pioneer of the paint and sip experience – a revolutionary way to enjoy art and wine, meet new people and bond with friends. With 142 locations across the United States and Canada, Pinot's Palette is the world's fastest growing franchise in the creative entertainment industry. Guests enjoy a no-experience-required art class — all supplies included — directed by trained, local artists, who guide guests step-by-step through a featured painting. By bringing fun, modern and creative ideas to their events, Pinot's Palette creates a unique, rewarding experience while providing a worthwhile contribution to the community.
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