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Friday, March 6, 2020

Avitus Group Announces February Expert Forum Topic: Open Your Culture, Build Your Success; Why & How to Enable Growth Through an Open Culture

"A positive workplace culture is not just happy hour and yoga retreats. It is something that brings better retention, positive revenue and truly happy employees. I'm excited to explain what culture is, how it is shaped and why it's incredibly important to your employees and your bottom line," says Avitus Group Director of Employee Experience Emily Heller.

The Avitus Group Expert Forum, Open Your Culture, Build Your Success; Why & How to Enable Growth Through an Open Culture, is scheduled for February 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. MST. Enrollment is limited to 200 attendees and online registration is required.

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Attendees will walk away from the expert forum with three key takeaways and action items: 1. What an open culture looks like and its benefits; 2. Overcoming roadblocks; 3. Things to do today to start opening your culture. Click here.

"Our expert forums are designed to help you improve your business without ever leaving the office. The convenient online training format highlights the latest business trends and allows for Q & A. You'll leave Emily's event feeling confident with an action-item list of easy things you can start doing immediately to open and improve your workplace culture," says Avitus Group Chief Revenue Officer Travis Bruyere.

Registration is open until capacity is met. A replay option is available for those who register but are unable to attend.

Avitus Group is a nationwide business services company headquartered in the Denver Metro Area. Services include human resources, co-employment, information technology, marketing and branding services, payroll and much more. Additional Expert Forum topics can be found here, including: What Do You Mean I Have to Pay?! Keeping Your Footing on Shifting Tax Laws; Actionable, Subtle IT Changes that Make a Big Difference, and How to Recruit the Best Employees for your Business.

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Breast Reconstruction Specialist Surgeon Dr. Constance M Chen with Tips on Why Feeling is Lost After Mastectomy and How Sensation Can Be Restored

Autologous reconstruction – using a woman's own tissue to create a new breast – has become the "gold standard" for breast reconstruction, either immediately following mastectomy or later. "Nipple-sparing mastectomy with autologous tissue breast reconstruction delivers a soft, warm, natural breast that is often barely distinguishable from a woman's original breast," says plastic surgeon and breast specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen. "Sometimes, however, the natural look and feel of the reconstructed breast may be more apparent to others than it is to the woman herself." While pleased with the appearance of her new breasts, some women are disappointed to realize that to her reconstructed breast is numb to touch and sexual arousal.

"As breast reconstruction techniques have been developed, the emphasis until now has been on how the woman would look," says Dr. Chen. "The next frontier in reconstructive surgery is to reconnect nerves and restore sensation to the breast. New techniques show great promise and many women are now experiencing varying degrees of restored feeling."

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Dr. Chen answers questions about loss and restoration of feeling in reconstructed breasts.

"Why is feeling lost after mastectomy? Can it return?"
During a mastectomy, the nerves that provide feeling to the breast and nipple are severed, causing loss of sensation in the remaining skin. Some women experience a limited return of sensation over time, dependent in part on the type of reconstruction they have. Implants form a physical barrier that prevents nerves from growing through to the skin. Autologous reconstruction, which transfers blood vessels and nerves along with fat and skin, offers the best opportunity for nerve regeneration since nerves are more likely to grow in natural tissue.

Of the four different types of nerve sensation – deep pressure, light touch, pain, and temperature – deep pressure sensation returns most quickly and temperature most slowly. But nerves grow very slowly and even when the regenerated nerves reach the skin after months or years, the quality of sensation is variable.

"How can sensation be restored?"
Because nerve regeneration is slow and results are unpredictable, reconnecting nerves has not always been a surgical priority. But new, meticulous microsurgical techniques that use neural tubes and nerve grafts have enabled surgeons to offer each woman the best possible chance for restoration of feeling. Read related news here.

Two specific methods of autologous reconstruction offer the best opportunity for successfully reconnecting nerves via a procedure called neurrropahy, a microsurgical technique that attaches two nerves. In perforator flap breast reconstruction, the skin, fat, and blood vessels (the "flap") are transferred from a donor site, often the abdomen or upper inner thighs, to create the new breast. During the flap surgery, a sensory nerve that provides feeling to the lower abdominal skin can be included and transferred with the flap to the chest. Surgeons specially trained in this technique can then connect this nerve to nerves that were severed during the mastectomy. This additional surgical step has shown great promise in restoring feeling better and faster than waiting and hoping for nerves to regenerate.

"How can I ensure that I have the best possible chance to have feeling restored?"
One of the most distressing aspects of loss of feeling is that many women were assured that their reconstructed breast would look and feel natural but weren't told that they would lose most or all of the feeling in the breast. Read related news now.

The importance of the return of sensation is different for every woman and should be discussed in the initial surgical consultation so she knows what to expect and has the opportunity to ensure that her surgeon is trained in the techniques that will provide the best outcome.

"What constitutes feeling 'herself' again after breast cancer is an individual matter that has both physical and emotional aspects," says Dr. Chen. "Our responsibility to each patient is to ensure that her expectations are realistic and to offer her choices that let her decide what is the best way for her to regain her confidence and preserve her sense of self."

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Constance M. Chen, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with special expertise in the use of innovative natural techniques to optimize medical and cosmetic outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction. She is Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Weill Cornell Medical College and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Tulane University School of Medicine.

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New Report Finds Nearly 9 Out of 10 Young Alumni Engage in Philanthropic Activity

Young alumni are eager and able to provide both volunteer and financial support, but mainly to causes and organizations that can clearly communicate the impact that their support will generate, according to research by RNL and the Schuler Education Foundation.

The 2020 National Young Alumni Survey report captures data from 40,000 young alumni representing 36 colleges, making this one of the largest studies of its kind. The report appears at a time when alumni participation in fundraising has been decreasing for more than 20 years. Young alumni make up more than 30 percent of the current alumni base in higher education, and increasing their engagement is critical to the future of higher education philanthropy.

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One of the most important findings shows that the vast majority of young alumni are philanthropic, with 87 percent of survey respondents reporting they volunteer or make financial donations with a cause or organization. In addition, one out of four reported making donations totaling $1,000 or more in 2018, demonstrating that young alumni often make substantial gifts.

"This research shows that young alumni—often dismissed as uninterested or unable to be philanthropic—are engaged, active donors," said Jason Patenaude, executive director of the Schuler Education Foundation. "However, they are more interested in giving to causes they are passionate about, and they also want to see the impact of their gifts."

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Feeling "connected" is also a major factor in whether young alumni give. Of those who reported donating, 82 percent said they felt "very connected" to their alma mater. Yet only 21 percent of all young alumni in the study said they felt very connected, with 52 percent reporting they were "somewhat connected" and 28 percent feeling neutral or not connected to their alma mater.

Another finding reveals that the prioritization of giving back to an institution is changing for young alumni. While higher education topped the list of causes that young alumni currently support, an institution's annual fund was low on the list of areas they would like to give. Giving to scholarship funds or specific departments/majors ranked highest on the priority list, highlighting that this generation of donors wants to give to specific areas.

"These findings show more than ever that colleges and universities need to adapt their fundraising to the expectations and aspirations of young alumni," said RNL President and CEO Sumit Nijhawan. "Campuses need to identify the passions of their recent graduates, make it easy for them to give to the areas they care most about, and show the impact of gifts so young donors grow into lifelong givers."

The 2020 National Young Alumni Survey report is the initial report from this research. Additional reports analyzing specific donor populations and institution types will follow later this year.

To download the report, visit RuffaloNL.com/YoungAlumni2020.

About RNL
RNL (Ruffalo Noel Levitz) is the leading provider of higher education enrollment, student success, and fundraising solutions. The firm serves more than 1,900 colleges and universities through data-driven solutions focused on the entire lifecycle of enrollment and fundraising, assuring students find the right program, graduate on time, secure their first job in their chosen field, and give back to support the next generation. With a deep knowledge of the industry, RNL provides institutions the ability to scale their efforts by tapping into a community of support and resources. Learn more at RuffaloNL.com.

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About the Schuler Education Foundation
The Schuler Education Foundation seeks to further the success of individuals and communities by investing in high-achieving underrepresented students and top-tier liberal arts colleges. The Schuler Education Foundation currently supports the Schuler Scholar Program and the Schuler Initiative. Learn more at SchulerEducationFoundation.org.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

New Bramvik Revolutionary Skirts as the Ultimate Wardrobe Solution to Conquer the Fashion Industry Launches on Kickstarter and is Successfully Funded Within 2 hours

BRAMVIK, a revolutionary clothing brand, launched their patent-pending customizable zipper skirts, also known as Zirts, on March 4th on Kickstarter and hit their goal in 2 hours. These highly innovative skirts consist of two styles, straight chino, and A-line, and feature a mini/base skirt to which extensions called tiers can be added or detached by means of premium quality zippers. Each tier is reversible and can be interchanged between Zirts thus ensuring you never run out of unique outfit options as seen in this video. Read news here.

"With Zirts, you can change the colors, patterns and length of the skirt in a jiffy," said Zirts Co-founder Prasad Bakkamanthala. "This allows you to wear thousands of skirt combinations with only a few Zirts. It's the only skirt that grows with you. Also, for little girls, it is like playing with the Legos, where they can mix and match to build something fun and beautiful." Be alert to read related news.

Prasad notes that Zirts are especially ideal for young girls, providing them multiple styles and the ability to tap into their creative side when choosing something to wear.

As part of the initial launch, Zirts were available in ten solid colors which can be worn with colorful, interchangeable 'tiers' that can be used to create custom designs with any color skirt. Additional solid colors and patterns (prints) will be available later based on demand.

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"We are absolutely thrilled to finally present girls and women with an original, stylish and travel- light dressing solution that will save them time, energy and resources as they get ready to face the day," said Rama and Prasad, the creators of Zirts. "Since we are fully funded, we are all set to launch these skirts and introduce them to the world," they added. The focus is on the durability, comfort, and versatility of the apparel which is specifically designed with the modern woman in mind, all this without compromising on quality while keeping an eye on adopting sustainable practices. "We want our customers to fully embrace their unique personalities the best way they know how to: through the Zirt of their choice!" added Prasad.

Made using 100% cotton, the product is fit for a hectic day. It is super comfortable, and supports mobility. It never irritates, itches or discomforts in any of way. Cotton was produced by BCI certified farmers. BCI stands for Better Cotton Initiative which is a holistic approach to sustainable cotton production which covers all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. Read all the related news.

Luxury is all about comfort, style and feeling good. Zirt comes with flaps to cover the zippers on both the front and back side so they don't touch the skin, making it comfortable if seated for a long duration. It also features large pockets which can fit most cellphone models.

Prasad adds that Zirts are ideal for parents of twins or multiple children, offering each the ability to create their own cute matching look while affording them the flexibility to choose the colors and prints they love. And although it is not easy to find skirts for taller girls or women, Zirts will enable the wearer to increase the length of their skirt as needed by simply attaching additional tiers.

"Zippers are the backbone of Zirts. We have created hundreds of prototypes and tried several types of zippers. We then found a perfect zipper that is durable, flexible and lightweight, and are working with one of the major zipper manufacturers in the world. These zippers have been tested and meet human, ecological and CPSIA requirements. Zirts are machine washable!" added the Husband-wife team.

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"We have partnered with one of the leading apparel manufacturers with over 30-year history of serving dominant brands Worldwide. Some of the brands they serve are in the top 5 brands in the US. So, high-quality is guaranteed. We take social responsibility seriously and so does our manufacturing company who focus on environmental sustainability, ethical business practices, and economic responsibility," added Zirts Co-Founder Rama.

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To Rama and Prasad, fashion is their ultimate passion and they created Zirts to express their artistry. Committed to adding 'fun' to functional fashion where beauty runs skin-deep through their brand BRAMVIK, the wife and husband team is truly determined to help customers define their sense of style by providing endless options so that they can be their real selves inside, and out. Initially inspired to undertake this creative journey by their daughter's fashion preferences, they are now dedicated to empowering women and girls through intricately designed Zirts for both dressing up and dressing down. Read this here.

To find out more about their groundbreaking Zirts, visit their website at Bramvik.com.

Kader Sakkaria, Vice President at Realogy Holdlings Corp is accepted into Forbes Technology Council

Kader Sakkaria/Vice President, Realogy Holdings Corp., the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States based in Madison, New Jersey, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives.

Kader Sakkaria was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

"We are honored to welcome Kader Sakkaria into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Technology Council. "Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world."

As an accepted member of the Council, Kader has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. Kader will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

Finally, Kader Sakkaria will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.

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ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive. Read this here.

For more information about Forbes Technology Council, visit forbestechcouncil.com. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.

Pinnacle Group CEO Nina Vaca Advocates for Women in Business at Global Conference Celebrating International Women’s Day

Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca delivered the keynote at the International Women's Day Conference 2020, an event organized by the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) and Women in Business (WIB).

The event, titled "Harness Your Power –The Journey is Yours," commemorates International Women's Day with an entire day dedicated to discussions around the theme: #EachforEqual; an equal world is an enabled world.

"Events like these are key towards changing perceptions and expanding the opportunities and platforms for women," Vaca said. "By joining with both men and women who all want you to succeed, you create a wonderful global ecosystem where you can receive the support, guidance, and connections needed to excel."

Vaca founded Pinnacle Group, a workforce solutions powerhouse, in 1996 and has spent much of her career focusing on expanding opportunities for minorities and women in business. She is not only a trailblazing Latina entrepreneur and dynamic global leader but a world-changing philanthropist as well. In 2014, she was appointed by the White House as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. In that capacity, she has traveled to five continents inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs globally.

"Nina Vaca is a vibrant business leader who understands the importance of opening doors for other women," Dineen García, co-organizer of the conference, said. "Vaca helped this conference fulfill its goal of leaving attendees fulfilled and inspired." Garcia is also an experienced leader and influencer as the Principal of Diversity Global Consulting, LLC.

Along with Vaca, the conference featured speakers Hon. Samantha Sacramento MP, Minister for Equality and Justice, and a senior representative from the British Association of Women in Policing. Panelists included local and international members of the Gibraltar Community sharing their expertise, journeys, and personal experiences.

The event provided local businesses and the diverse attendees with ideas and action points to help them move forward in a positive manner into a more equal and equitable future for all.

About Nina Vaca
Nina Vaca is the Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group. She is also one of the few (and youngest) Latinas serving as a director of publicly traded corporations. With Women on Boards 2020, she is working to increase the number of women on public company boards. In addition to her business leadership, Vaca is a civic leader and philanthropist, working relentlessly to expand opportunities for minorities and women in business, particularly in STEM fields in the U.S. and around the world. Recently, she was elected as a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). She is also a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute as well as a German Marshall Memorial Fellow. For information and resources, visit NinaVaca.com.

About Pinnacle Group
Pinnacle Group is a leading provider of workforce solutions headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded by Nina Vaca in 1996, Pinnacle Group's core services include talent acquisition and management, managed services (MSP), and payrolling. With an unwavering commitment to client service and a specialty in analytics and emerging technologies, Pinnacle Group provides transformational outcomes to primarily Fortune 100 clients. Its Progata Talent Platform utilizes machine learning (ML) and proprietary algorithms to help match talent with opportunity and maximize utilization rates. Pinnacle Group is consistently named one of the fastest-growing companies in the country and was named fastest-growing women-owned company in the country by the Women Presidents' Organization in both 2015 and 2018. For more information, visit pinnacle1.com.

About GFSB
The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses was formed in 1996 and is the leading non-political campaigning pressure group for the promotion and protection of Small & Medium-sized Business in Gibraltar.

Gomo Remains One of Training Industry’s Top eLearning Authoring Tools in 2020 List

Gomo, the cloud-based, multi-device eLearning authoring and delivery tool, has once again been honored on the Training Industry Top 20™ eLearning Authoring Tools list. The award recognizes Gomo's leadership and innovation in the eLearning authoring tools market, achieved through a broad and high-quality set of features and capabilities.

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This is Gomo's fourth consecutive appearance on the annual Training Industry list. The list aims to inform professionals about the best and most innovative providers of authoring software in the marketplace.

"We're delighted to have once again been included in Training Industry's eLearning Authoring Tools list," said Gavin Beddow, Gomo's Managing Director. "Gomo's continued presence in the category demonstrates that the team continues to grow and innovate with the tool year after year." Click here to read the latest news.

He went on to add, "Our focus on creating a tool that combines responsiveness and ease of use while still providing a powerful set of options for advanced learning designers has benefited countless clients, including L'Oréal, Shell, Domestic & General, British Airways, WhatsApp and the World Health Organization."

Gomo is a 100 percent cloud-based product that allows for full cross-team collaboration on r esponsive, mobile-first HTML5 eLearning courses. Content built in Gomo can be delivered to and updated on a wide range of environments and devices. xAPI compatibility ensures that whatever your analytics and tracking requirements, you'll be able to understand the impact of your courses.

Criteria for inclusion on the 2020 Training Industry Top 20™ eLearning Authoring Tools Companies List is based on:

"Gomo Learning is a leader in the learning technologies market and has earned a place on Training Industry's Top 20 Authoring Tools List due to its extensive feature set, strong content capabilities and continual growth in the industry," says Ken Taylor, president of Training Industry, Inc. "The organizations on the Top 20 List provide strong and innovative capabilities to ensure organizations have the tools and features they need to easily create and design impactful training materials."

"Global organizations choose the Gomo Learning Suite for the creation and delivery of their mission-critical eLearning projects," says Danielle Draewell, market research analyst at Training Industry, Inc. "Gomo provides a leading HTML5 eLearning authoring, delivery and analytics suite. Gomo's product embodies the functionality and capability required by today's modern learning organizations."

This year's full list of Training Industry's Top 20 Authoring Tools Companies is available here.

For more information on finding and getting the most out of the authoring tools currently on the market, read our 6 Steps to eLearning Authoring Success ebook.

About Gomo
The Gomo learning suite provides multi-award-winning products that allow you to create, deliver, update, and track beautiful multi-device eLearning. With Gomo Authoring, you can create truly responsive and adaptive HTML5 content that looks perfect on all devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. With Gomo Delivery and Analytics, you can get content into the hands of learners instantly via websites, direct link, the Gomo LMS wrapper, social media, and more—all with full xAPI analytics.

With an ever-growing client base including the BBC, British Airways, BT, Centrica, General Electric, HSBC, L'Oréal, Royal Mail Group, Shell, Sony, Squarespace, TDK, Vodafone, Weetabix, WhatsApp, the World Health Organization and many more, Gomo is quickly becoming the established choice for global organizations seeking collaborative, future-proof and responsive HTML5 multi-device eLearning.

Gomo is part of Learning Technologies Group plc's award-winning group of specialist learning technology businesses.

For more, visit gomolearning.com.