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Gleanster Research announces the publication of the new 2014 Benchmark Report on Localized Marketing Automation, which provides a comprehensive look at the unique technologies designed to support a national or global brand with a central corporate marketing function and a network of local marketers and affiliates. This is a continuation of Gleanster’s…

July 31– The assistant attorney general blamed for giving incorrect Open Meeting Act advice to the Workers’ Compensation Commission no longer works for the attorney general and will no longer be advising the commission. “Ted Rossier is no longer employed at the attorney general’s office,” Aaron Cooper, spokesman for Attorney General Scott Pruitt, said in a terse…

A report by the Huffington Post today outlined that while Walt Havenstein was CEO of SAIC, he “helped the tech giant receive millions of dollars in contracts from the federal government to implement parts of Obama’s health care law.” As the Huffington Post reports, ” SAIC was paid $2.4 million in 2011 by the Program Management Office set up under the Internal…

–Stonetrust Commercial Mutual Insurance Holding Company announced today that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Dhandho Holdings, LP and Dhandho Holdings Qualified Purchaser, LP, based in Irvine, CA. Stonetrust is a Louisiana- domiciled mutual insurance holding company and the parent company of Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Company which…

eHealthPath.com, a premier website dedicated to promoting healthy living habits through online cooking courses and nutritional guidance, is launching a health-centric blog focusing on affordable meal planning and behavioral choices that help readers transition to more balanced lifestyle habits. Frantz Corneille, eHealthPath co-founder and CEO says…

5th Dimension Logistics and C&H Financial Services, Inc. have signed a strategic alliance partnership agreement to provide top-tier merchant and gateway services for business owners in United States and Canada. This partnership will help 5th Dimension Logistics improve brand awareness, further penetrate U.S. and Canada markets and expand their…

Governor Jan Brewer today appointed Lori Horn Bustamante to the Maricopa County Superior Court. Bustamante has been a Commissioner for the Maricopa County Superior Court presiding over conservatorships, guardianships, mental health matters, and personal representative appointments for decedent estates. Previously, her career included being a sole…

Senator Dick Durbin joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Senate Democrats to introduce legislation, the Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2014, which would overhaul current Department of Defense’s policy on contraceptive coverage and family planning counseling. The bill would bring health care provided by the…

Nuanced Media, a leading digital marketing agency, is pleased to announce the launch of the Nuanced Medical website. Nuanced Medical, and extension of NuancedMedia.com was specifically created for the needs of the Medical Industry. Visitors can also choose to download a helpful infographic that includes information such as 2013 Law Changes, HIPAA website…

Did you know that in the Chicago area, August is the rainiest month of the year? According to the National Weather Service, Chicago receives on average 3 to 7 inches of rainfall during this month. This month customers can receive $75 off any new sump pump installed by Confident Aire.

The Independent Insurance Agents& Brokers of America today commended the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development for conducting a hearing entitled, “The Flood Insurance Claims Process in Communities After Sandy: Lessons Learned and Potential Improvements.” The hearing discussed the claims…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety issued the following news release:. The Mini Cooper Countryman is the only small car to earn a good rating among the latest group of 12 cars subjected to the Institute’s small overlap front crash test. Another small four-door wagon, the gasoline-powered Mazda 5, is rated poor.

For retirement income planning, people have many options at their disposal for annuity products. But annuities can differ heavily in terms of the benefits they actually offer, according to Brent Meyer, experienced wealth planner and licensed annuity expert. When it comes to choosing the right one, investors should be aware that some annuities are pushed with…

Accelerent Nashville, a national business development platform, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Van Meter Insurance Company, a top ten Property& Casualty and Benefits insurance provider in the Middle Tennessee market. “Partnering with Accelerent is a natural next step in growing our presence in the Nashville market,” says Don Ray, SVP of Van Meter…

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America issued the following news release: Don Griffin, vice president, personal lines at the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America testified today before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development on the hearing…

Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the National Council on Compensation Insurance has filed a request for lower workers compensation rates, recommending a 5.5 percent drop in the advisory rate for 2015. This decrease will bring the total rate reduction since historic reforms championed by the Governor were enacted in 2011 to more than 18 percent,…

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that up to $300 million has been made available through the State’s NY Rising Housing Recovery Program to support home elevations for 6,575 homeowners. “As we continue to adjust to the new normal of extreme weather, it is critically important that our communities are as safe and resilient as possible,” Governor Cuomo said.

“It is bad enough when this happens to an adult,” stated family law attorney Victor Rotolo, “but when children’s identities are stolen, it presents a whole new set of problems, some of which may not be discovered for years.” The Department of Justice data shows identity theft is quickly becoming the leading form of financial crime:• Over 16 million Americans reported…

Orlando, FL and Houston, TX July 31, 2014. “Our inspectors’ unique knowledge, technical expertise, along with numerous years of experience, make our inspections second to none,” said Jerry Longtin, General Manager and a NCCCO Certified Crane Operator and Inspector. To know our cranes are inspected without compromise, to ensure we only operate load worthy equipment,…