SimplyAgree Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance Certification

Recognition underscores company’s commitment to high-quality security and process standards

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SimplyAgree, a leading provider of technology for transactional attorneys, announces the company has recently completed a successful System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type II compliance audit without unmanaged exceptions, validating its commitment to security based on the standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

SimplyAgree is a closing management tool that helps deal teams streamline signings and automate the creation of closings sets and other post-closing work. In addition, SimplyAgree provides tools to support professionals in closing deals remotely—including integrated mobile and electronic signing for firm clients—which has become more important than ever in today’s work environments.

The SOC 2 audit evaluated SimplyAgree’s security controls to ensure they were designed to protect against unauthorized access, unauthorized disclosure of information and damage to systems. In addition, the SOC 2 audit tested SimplyAgree’s controls to certify that those controls operated effectively in practice to achieve its service commitments and system requirements.

“The SOC 2 Type II audit is a challenging exercise, requiring subjects to demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls over an extended period,” shares Will Norton, CEO of SimplyAgree. “Understanding the importance of the trust services criteria to our clients, it was certainly a valuable process that demonstrates our commitment to them and the protection of their data.”

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SimplyAgree is a leading signature and closing management platform used by transactional attorneys in Global 100, Am Law 100, Am Law 200 and boutique law firms. The software provides closing support for sophisticated M&A, private equity, venture capital, commercial finance and commercial real estate practices, having been used to close transactions worth billions of dollars. SimplyAgree streamlines the administrative aspects of a closing—from creating signature packets to building closing binders—to increase efficiency and reduce post-closing write-offs, resulting in a closing process up to 80% more efficient for firms and their clients. For more information visit https://simplyagree.com.

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Vicki LaBrosse
Edge Legal Marketing
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Digerati Technologies Closes Nexogy, Inc. and ActivePBX Acquisitions, more than Doubling Annual Revenue to Greater than $14 Million





Acquisitions to Contribute $1.5 million in Annual EBITDA Before Synergies




SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digerati Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: DTGI) (“Digerati” or the “Company”), a provider of cloud services specializing in UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) solutions for the small to medium-sized business (“SMB”) market, is pleased to announce the closing of two acquisitions, Nexogy, Inc. (Nexogy.com), and ActivePBX (ActivePBX.com), leading providers of cloud communication, UCaaS, and broadband solutions tailored for businesses.

As a combined business, Nexogy, ActivePBX, and Digerati’s operating subsidiary, T3 Communications, Inc., serves over 2,600 business customers and approximately 28,000 users while generating over $14 million in annual revenue. The business model of the combined entities is supported by strong and predictable recurring revenue with high gross margins under contracts with business customers in various industries including banking, healthcare, financial services, legal, insurance, hotels, real estate, staffing, municipalities, food services, and education. The contribution of $1.5 million in annual EBITDA from the acquisitions is expected to have an immediate and positive impact on the consolidated EBITDA of the Company with additional improvements to be realized during FY2021 from the anticipated cost synergies and consolidation savings.

In addition to the financial contribution and operational synergies, each of the acquisitions brings a distinct set of capabilities and best practices that will contribute to the Company’s growth plan. Over the years, the Nexogy team has developed a channel sales program that has proven to be effective and resulted in Nexogy’s recognition as one of the fastest growing technology companies in South Florida and nomination by the Miami Minority Chamber of Commerce as “High Tech Company of the Year 2016’’. ActivePBX has placed a strong emphasis on integrating its cloud communication platform with Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) systems and most recently achieved the ‘Built for NetSuite’ status with its proven ActiveCRM CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) solution. This integration, built for Oracle NetSuite’s SuiteCloud Platform, allows organizations to pass CRM data seamlessly, easily, and conveniently between ActivePBX’s cloud system and Oracle NetSuite.

Arthur L. Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Digerati, commented, “I commend our team for staying on task and completing, not one, but two acquisitions simultaneously and we look forward to working with the talented people at Nexogy and ActivePBX that have placed a high value on customer service and retention. We will make integrating these transactions into our operations a top priority as we move on to the next phase of the Company’s growth plan. As we have done with past acquisitions, our team has identified and will implement operating cost efficiencies and strategic growth initiatives to target organic revenue growth and boost the combined EBITDA. In addition, we continue to have a solid pipeline of potential acquisition targets in various stages of development and have a corporate goal to up-list to either the Nasdaq or NYSE American.”

The Company also announced that it closed on its $20 million financing facility to complete its acquisitions and will provide information on the financing in an upcoming 8K filing and Company news release.

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About Nexogy, Inc.

Nexogy is a leading provider of unified communications as a service (“UCaaS”) and managed services, offering a portfolio of cloud-based solutions to the small to medium-sized business market and serving over 1,500 business accounts and 14,000 users across various industries including Education, Health Care, Financial Services, and Real Estate. Based in Miami, Nexogy is a single-source provider that allows businesses and multi-location organizations to leverage flexible, cloud-based services without the need for high capital expenditures required for legacy systems. The product set include a diverse cloud solution consisting of voice PBX, broadband data, collaboration, and managed services. For more information about Nexogy, please visit www.nexogy.com.


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Digerati Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: DTGI) is a provider of cloud services specializing in UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) solutions for the business market. Through its subsidiary, T3 Communications (www.T3com.com), the Company is meeting the global needs of businesses seeking simple, flexible, reliable, and cost-effective communication and network solutions, including cloud PBX, cloud mobile, Internet broadband, SD-WAN, SIP trunking, and customized VoIP services, all delivered on its carrier-grade network and Only in the Cloud™. For more information about Digerati Technologies, please visit www.digerati-inc.com.


Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including statements related to the future financial performance of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful execution of growth strategies, product development and acceptance, the impact of competitive services and pricing, general economic conditions, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Investors:
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Jack Eversull
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USAID and Ronald McDonald House Charities Partner to Expand Health Care Services to Children and Families in Ukraine

Chicago, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) announced a four-year, $12 million partnership to support the expansion of family-centered health care services for children across Ukraine. USAID will provide $6 million to support the expansion of RMHC Ukraine and the services it provides to families and communities. RMHC will leverage USAID funding with $6 million in direct and in-kind support from the private sector.

This first-ever partnership between RMHC and USAID will raise awareness and understanding of the importance of family-centered care across Ukraine’s healthcare system, while also supporting families whose children have been hospitalized.  This assistance will save families millions of dollars in meals and lodging.  This partnership will also expand community engagement opportunities through a new volunteer management program instituted by RMHC Ukraine. 

“Family-centered care is critically important to providing health care to children in Ukraine, especially those with serious medical conditions,” said Kelly Dolan, Chief Marketing and Development Officer, RMHC. “With this tremendous support from USAID, families in Ukraine will be able to fully engage with health care providers to make informed decisions about the health care and support services their child receives.”

Among other activities, RMHC Ukraine will deploy a national education program for the medical community to strengthen the Ukrainian medical system. Efforts will focus on family-centered care to help ensure that a patient’s family members work with health care providers to make informed decisions about the medical treatment and services received. 

“The United States is always looking for ways to help lift lives, build communities, and mobilize the energy and talent of our partners in the private sector, civil society, and government in support of our overarching objective  – to help build a Ukraine that is democratic, secure, prosperous, and healthy,” said U.S. Embassy-Kyiv Chargé d’Affaires Kristina Kvien.

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About RMHC
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Through a global network of over 260 Chapters in 65 countries and regions, RMHC enables, facilitates and supports family-centered care through three core programs: The Ronald McDonald House, the Ronald McDonald Family Room and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.  RMHC programs help families with ill or injured children stay together and near leading hospitals and health care services worldwide, ensuring they have access to the medical care their child needs while fully supported and actively involved in their child’s care. For more information, visit rmhc.org. Follow RMHC on TwitterFacebookInstagram and LinkedIn.  

About RMHC Ukraine

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Ukraine is a charitable non-profit organization that creates and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Since 2017, RMHC Ukraine has opened and maintained five Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in public hospitals in Kyiv, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Sumy and Kharkiv.  Ronald McDonald Family Room programs serve families right in the hospital, just moments away from a child’s bedside and provide a place for family members to recharge, grab a bite to eat, or get rest so they can be strong for their children. RMHC Ukraine seeks to be a catalyst for family-centered care in Ukraine through program services, education and outreach to healthcare professionals across the country.

About USAID    
With more than $3 billion in assistance to Ukraine since 1992, USAID provides humanitarian aid and supports stronger democratic governance, improved economic growth, and better health for the Ukrainian people. USAID’s development objectives in Ukraine are based on the foundational demand expressed by Ukrainians during the Revolution of Dignity that they should live in an independent, democratic, prosperous, and healthy Ukraine united around core European values. The United States, through USAID, is providing more than $35 million in assistance this year to improve health and combat infectious diseases in Ukraine. Please visit us at the USAID/Ukraine website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

 

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USAID
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Cerner Announces Appointment of Major General Elder Granger, M.D., United States Army (Retired) to Its Board of Directors

CERNER EXPANDS BOARD TO 11 DIRECTORS

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ: CERN) announced today that Major General Elder Granger, M.D., U.S. Army (retired) has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective Nov. 16, 2020. Dr. Granger, 67, is president and chief executive officer of The 5Ps, LLC, a health care, education and leadership consulting organization.

“It’s an honor to welcome Dr. Granger to our Board,” said Brent Shafer, Cerner’s chairman and chief executive officer. “He is a proven clinical, military and business leader who has successfully navigated complex policy, regulatory and competitive environments. He will bring invaluable insights to Cerner particularly in the commercial and federal health sectors. We are delighted to have him.”

By adding Dr. Granger, Cerner’s Board expands to 11 members, with 10 of them, including Dr. Granger, being external and independent. Dr. Granger fills a newly created Class II Director seat and will stand for re-election at Cerner’s 2021 annual shareholder meeting.

Dr. Granger served in the U.S. Army for over 35 years before his retirement on July 1, 2009. During his military career he held significant roles including the deputy director and program executive officer of the TRICARE Management Activity, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining TRICARE Management Activity, Dr. Granger led the largest U.S. and multi-national battlefield health system in recent history while serving as Commander, Task Force 44th Medical Command and Command Surgeon for the Multinational Corps Iraq. He has led at every level of the Army Medical Department.

In addition to his accomplished military career, Dr. Granger is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Board of Hematology and Oncology, a certified physician executive by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management, certified by the American College of Healthcare Executives and certified in Medical Quality by the American Board of Medical Quality. He has earned the CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from Carnegie Mellon University, certified in Healthcare Compliance by Health Care Compliance Association and is a certified Compliance Officer by American Academy of Professional Coders. Dr. Granger also serves on the boards of directors of Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) and DLH Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: DLHC).

“The opportunity to bring on a person of this caliber not only is another step in improved corporate governance, it also adds another dimension of experience that complements our current Board members’ skills,” said Shafer.

About Cerner

Cerner’s health technologies connect people and information systems at thousands of contracted provider facilities worldwide dedicated to creating smarter and better care for individuals and communities. Recognized globally for innovation, Cerner assists clinicians in making care decisions and assists organizations in managing the health of their populations. The company also offers an integrated clinical and financial system to help manage day-to-day revenue functions, as well as a wide range of services to support clinical, financial and operational needs, focused on people. For more information, visit Cerner.comThe Cerner Blog or connect on FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter or The Cerner Podcast. Nasdaq: CERN. Health care is too important to stay the same.

Media Contacts:

Cerner
Misti Preston, Director, External Communications & Public Relations, [email protected]

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Symphony RetailAI Names Dale Grant Chief Revenue Officer

Grant to lead the company’s global sales organization and accelerate license revenue growth

DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Symphony RetailAI, provider of the industry’s leading AI-enabled platform and customer-centric solutions that deliver profitable growth for retailers and CPG manufacturers, today announced the appointment of Dale Grant as chief revenue officer leading the global sales organization. Graeme Cooksley, who previously served in this role, has stepped down after eight years with Symphony RetailAI.

Grant has over 30 years of retail technology experience with Fortune 500 companies and a proven track record in delivering revenue growth with enterprise SaaS and software solutions. Most recently, Grant was SVP of global retail sales at Oracle. He also led the formation of Oracle’s hospitality, food and beverage business as a senior vice president. Additionally, Grant held significant leadership roles at NCR with several senior executive positions culminating as the global retail vice president of sales.

“As we continue to build on our momentum delivering high-value software solutions with AI-based insights across the entire value chain for global FMCG retail and CPG manufacturer markets, it is critical that we attract the most qualified leaders to our team,” said Chris Koziol, CEO, Symphony RetailAI. “Dale brings a depth of experience leading transformational sales initiatives for some of the world’s largest technology providers and we are pleased to welcome him to the company as our chief revenue officer.”

Grant will lead Symphony RetailAI’s global sales and pre-sales organization doing business in over 40 countries with over 1,200 customers including 15 of the top 30 grocery retailers and all of the top 25 global CPG manufacturers.

“Symphony RetailAI’s innovative AI-enabled, industry-specific solutions drive profitable growth for retailers and CPG manufacturers,” said Grant. “I am thrilled to join the Symphony RetailAI team to execute on the next phase of growth with our retail industry customers and prospects around the globe.”

Grant will be based out of Symphony RetailAI’s Atlanta-area office.

About Symphony
RetailAI

Symphony RetailAI offers the industry’s leading AI-enabled platform accompanied by a suite of customer-centric solutions that deliver profitable growth for retailers and CPG manufacturers. Symphony RetailAI’s innovations span the retail value chain from customer insights, agile merchandising, promotion optimization, personalized marketing, fresh and center store management, to demand forecasting and inventory management. Our role-based solutions and CINDE, the industry’s first personal decision coach, provides users predictive analytics and prescriptive recommendations that make it easier to identify growth opportunities, activate plans and realize profit and revenue growth, from supplier to shelf. A strong global partner ecosystem helps us serve more than 1,200 organizations worldwide – including 15 of the top 25 global grocery retailers and 25 of the top 25 global CPG manufacturers – all through the Microsoft Azure Cloud. Symphony RetailAI is a SymphonyAI company. 

Connect with Symphony RetailAI on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SymphonyRetail
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/symphonyretailai/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SymphonyRetail/

About SymphonyAI

SymphonyAI is the fastest-growing private group of B2B AI companies, backed by a $1 billion commitment to deliver next-generation AI solutions for transforming the enterprise. SymphonyAI addresses use cases in healthcare and life sciences, retail and CPG, industrial manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, media and entertainment, defense, and financial services. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown rapidly to a group of eight companies with a combined revenue run rate of more than $350 million. Over 2,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals operate the group under the leadership of one of Silicon Valley’s most successful serial entrepreneurs, Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, founder of the Wadhwani Foundation. More at SymphonyAI.

Media Contact

Adrienne Newcomb
Ketner Group Communications (for Symphony RetailAI)
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TDb Split Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share

TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TDb Split Corp. (“TDb Split”) declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04375 for each Preferred share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2020 to shareholders on record as at November 30, 2020.

There will not be a distribution paid to the Class A Shares for November 30, 2020 as per the Prospectus which states no regular monthly dividends will be paid on the Class A shares in any month as long as the net asset value per unit is equal to or less than $12.50.

Since inception, Class A shareholders have received a total of $6.40 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $6.99 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $13.39.

TDb Split invests in common shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank, a leading Canadian Financial institution.


Distribution Details
 
Preferred Share (XTD.PR.A)  $0.04375
Ex-Dividend Date: November 27, 2020
Record Date:  November 30, 2020
Payable Date:  December 10, 2020

Investor Relations: 1-877-478-2372
Local: 416-304-4443
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Financial 15 Split Corp. Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share

TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial 15 Split Corp. (“Financial 15”) declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04583 for each Preferred share ($0.550 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2020 to shareholders on record as at November 30, 2020.

There will not be a distribution paid to the Class A Shares for November 30, 2020 as per the Prospectus which states no regular monthly dividends will be paid on the Class A shares in any month as long as the net asset value per unit is equal to or less than $15.00.

Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $20.40 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $9.02 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $29.43.

Financial 15 invests in a high quality portfolio consisting of 15 financial services companies made up of Canadian and U.S. issuers as follows: Bank of Montreal, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, National Bank of Canada, Manulife Financial Corporation, Sun Life Financial, Great-West Lifeco, CI Financial Corp, Bank of America, Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group, JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co.


Distribution Details
     
Preferred Share (FTN.PR.A)   $0.04583
Ex-Dividend Date:   November 27, 2020
Record Date:   November 30, 2020
Payable Date:   December 10, 2020

Investor Relations: 1-877-478-2372
Local: 416-304-4443
[email protected]
www.financial15.com



Vital Farms and King Arthur Baking Company Introduce a Holiday Kit Created to “Bake it Forward” This Season

Treat loved ones to a beautifully created cookie gift this holiday season with new DIY kit

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While the holidays may look different this year, Vital Farms and King Arthur Baking Company are hoping to make the season just a little sweeter with a new holiday kit full of gifting essentials created to help connect with loved ones from afar.

The Vital Farms and King Arthur Holiday Kit contains all the supplies needed to thoughtfully bake, wrap, and gift cookies. Contents include a Ginger Molasses holiday cookie recipe—specially created by King Arthur’s test kitchen—coupons for complimentary pasture-raised eggs and butter from Vital Farms, King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, and uniquely-designed packaging to beautifully wrap and gift the holiday treats. The two brands, both Certified B Corporations, hope the holiday kit inspires people to #BakeitForward, gifting homemade cookies to family, friends, or those who may need some extra love this holiday season.

“Vital Farms and King Arthur believe that cooking can inspire connection, whether you’re together in the kitchen with loved ones or dropping off freshly baked treats on their doorstep,” said Kathryn McKeon, Senior Director of Brand, Vital Farms. “We know a homemade cookie cannot replace a warm hug, but our hope is the Vital Farms and King Arthur Holiday Kit helps make the season a little sweeter.”

“While we can’t necessarily come together in person this holiday season, we can come together in spirit while sharing our love of baking,” said Bill Tine, VP of Marketing, King Arthur Baking Company. “We hope the Vital Farms and King Arthur Holiday Kit serves as one way we can spread the joy of baking.”

Starting today, the Vital Farms and King Arthur Holiday Kit is available to purchase online for $25.00 (shipping included) while supplies last. To celebrate the launch of the holiday kit and #BakeitForward to a charitable cause, Vital Farms and King Arthur will each make a donation to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national non-profit that funds pediatric cancer research through grassroots bake sales.

“Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has had a significant impact on pediatric cancer research, granting over $16 million toward this important work, primarily through grassroots bake sales in partnership with renowned chefs and organizations across the country,” said Carey Underwood, Director of Mission Driven Partnerships & Programs, King Arthur Baking Company. “We are pleased to come together with Vital Farms to #BakeitForward and support this wonderful organization that inspires hope and impact through baking as we launch our new holiday kit.”

Don’t forget to share your baking journey this holiday season using #BakeitForward, and tagging @VitalFarms and @KingArthurBaking, on social.

To purchase or learn more about the kit, including wrapping tutorials and additional holiday recipes, visit www.vitalfarms.com/holiday.


About Vital Farms


Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs and butter by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms also prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, and crew members and stockholders. Vital Farms’ pasture-raised products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, ghee, egg bites and liquid whole eggs, are sold in approximately 16,000 stores nationwide.


About King Arthur


King Arthur Baking Company has been sharing the joy of baking since 1790. Headquartered in Norwich, Vermont, a Certified B Corp, and 100% employee-owned, King Arthur Baking is the ultimate baking resource, providing the highest quality ingredients for the most delicious baked goods, while inspiring connections and community through baking. King Arthur’s superior flours and mixes are available in supermarkets nationwide. Visit KingArthurBaking.com for more specialty baking items, mixes, gluten-free products, recipes, guides, and more.

CONTACT:

Media:

Nisha Devarajan
[email protected]

Investors:

Ashley DeSimone
[email protected]

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Scott Cahill of Fulcrum Partners Talks Lifetime Business Resilience with Patrice Tsague, Nehemiah Project Int.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fulcrum Partners Managing Director and Partner, Scott Cahill was a featured guest on Nehemiah E-Community Podcast, hosted by Patrice Tsague, founder of Nehemiah Project International and the Nehemiah E-Community. Candid and insightful, Scott discussed his approach to business, his commitment to philanthropy and how he and others at the Fulcrum Partners team have brought disruptive innovation and much-needed transparency to executive benefits consulting.

Scott, who begin in the industry more than forty years ago selling insurance “across kitchen tables,” explained, “As I learned about institutional products and was involved in business cases where the use of life insurance is totally different than it is in the family situation, I was motivated to learn more. I worked on product design committees and learned how to use favorable tax attributes and other strategies for executive benefits.

“I’ve always felt that I have to serve the client first. When we are serving clients’ needs first, everything else works out. Fulcrum Partners has opened the door for me and others on our team to operate this way, bringing transparency and choice to our clients. We’ve been able to change a lot of things about our industry.”

Patrice Tsague, whose podcasts for entrepreneurs and business executives are released to over 4,000 listeners globally, has through his international organization trained and coached over 15,000 individuals on how to start or expand their business. The interview, titled “Business Resilience in the Midst of a Pandemic,” goes beyond the principles that have positioned Fulcrum Partners to continue to thrive even in the face of a global pandemic. Scott shares stories of his father’s powerful positive influence on his life and the lives of his siblings, along with quirky and engaging observations such as how he came to realize “not all insurance salespeople are happy and drive a Cadillac.” He even pulls back the curtain on his current projects saying, “Right now, we are pioneering an innovation that is not insurance based. We’re bringing tax-favored exchange traded funds, (ETFs) transparently and with fiduciary-type oversite to nonqualified deferred compensation plans. The client loves it; the participants love it. We are breaking open the silo.”

You can watch this podcast, and others with host Patrice Tsague on YouTube, Anchor, Stitcher and the Nehemiah E-Community Facebook page. It is also available on the Fulcrum Partners website at www.fulcrumpartnersllc.com/resources/.

With more than $7 billion in assets under care, Fulcrum Partners is one of the nation’s largest, privately held, executive benefits consultancies. Learn more about the team and the services of Fulcrum Partners by following Deferred Compensation News.

About Fulcrum Partners LLC:

Fulcrum Partners (fulcrumpartnersllc.com) is a wholly independent, member-owned firm dedicated to helping organizations enhance their Total Rewards Strategy. Founded in 2007, today the company has offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Charleston, South Carolina; Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Delray Beach, Orlando and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; Honolulu, Hawaii; Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California; Portland, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah and Washington D.C.

About
Nehemiah Project International and the Nehemiah E-Community

Patrice and Gina Tsague founded Biblical Entrepreneurship in 1997, followed by the Nehemiah Project in 1999. The 501(c)(3) ministry serves a global clientele and has physical centers in the U.S. in Washington and Florida, and internationally in Madagascar and Kenya. Patrice is a Christian business trainer, entrepreneur, international speaker, preacher, author, and business coach. Patrice specializes in helping families incorporate their faith into their business practices, ensuring that their businesses are able to exist beyond the third generation. Patrice’s long awaited fifth book, Biblical Entrepreneurship Essentials, is now available for purchase.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, accounting, legal or tax advice. Any tax advice contained herein is of a general nature. You should seek specific advice from your tax professional before pursuing any idea contemplated herein.

Securities offered through Lion Street Financial, LLC (LSF) and Valmark Securities, Inc. (VSI), each a member of

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SIPC

. Investment advisory services offered through CapAcuity, LLC; Lion Street Advisors, LLC (LSF) and Valmark Advisers, Inc. (VAI), each an SEC registered investment advisor. Please refer to your investment advisory agreement and the Form ADV disclosures provided to you for more information. VAI/VSI, LSF and BDO Alliance USA are non-affiliated entities and separate entities from Fulcrum Partners and CapAcuity, LLC.

CONTACT:
Bruce Brownell
904.296.2563
[email protected]



Influ2 Wins 2020 Platinum MarCom Award

Influ2 earns Platinum MarCom award for driving outstanding business growth in 2020

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Influ2, the first person-based advertising platform, today announced that MarCom Awards has named the company a Platinum winner, the highest honor, for driving outstanding business growth (a 251% increase) in an economic downturn. MarCom judges are industry professionals, awarding talented companies who exceed a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

This year, there were over 5000 entries from the United States, Canada and 28 other countries around the world. MarCom award winners were selected from over 300 categories.

“We are proud to have Influ2’s hard work and innovation be recognized by this prestigious and global award,” said Dmitri Lisitski, CEO and co-founder of Influ2. “My team has produced incredible results during this challenging year, and I appreciate their hard work, creativity and dedication to our clients. It wouldn’t have been possible to win this award without them, and I’m inspired by them, and their excellent work, each and every day.”

MarCom’s Platinum Award is presented to those entries judged to be among the most outstanding entries in the competition. Platinum Winners are recognized for their excellence in terms of quality, creativity, and resourcefulness and about 17 percent of entrants won this award.

To learn more or request a demo, please go to https://www.influ2.com.

About MarCom

MarCom Awards recognize the outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design, and production of marketing and communication materials and programs. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, public relations firms, design shops, production companies, and freelancers. MarCom is sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), a 25-year-old international organization consisting of several thousand creative professionals. Winners are selected from over 328 categories in Print, Web, Video, and Strategic Communications. A list of Platinum and Gold Winners can be found on the MarCom Awards website at www.marcomawards.com/winners.

About Influ2

Influ2 is a VC-backed, person-based advertising platform for B2B marketers, and it addresses the fundamental orchestration dissonance between advertising activities and sales. It delivers effective content marketing, as well as creates meaningful relationships with customers that result in closed deals. With Influ2 each step of the customer journey (from top-of-the-funnel brand awareness and demand generation stages to sales and customer retention efforts) is fortified by personally targeted advertising. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. For more information, visit https://www.influ2.com.

Media Contact

Samantha Rubenstein
PR Manager for Influ2
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