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American Specialty Health Celebrates Banner Year of Awards

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Specialty Health (ASH), one of the nation's premier independent and privately-owned specialty health organizations, achieved remarkable success in 2023, culminating in a Top Workplaces award from the San Diego Union-Tribune.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Specialty Health (ASH), one of the nation's premier independent and privately-owned specialty health organizations, achieved remarkable success in 2023, culminating in a Top Workplaces award from the San Diego Union-Tribune.
  • This marks the second consecutive year that ASH has been recognized as a Top Workplace in San Diego.
  • "Great things are created and achieved by great teams," said George DeVries, American Specialty Health CEO.
  • "We're honored to receive the Top Workplaces award again this year," said Vice President of Human Resources Kristin Bragg.

Silverton Mortgage Offers New Loans With 100% Financing

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hundreds of thousands of Americans are currently considering homeownership, but are facing a major hurdle of a down payment on a new home. According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), the median sales price for existing homes in January 2023 was $359,000, which means that a potential homeowner trying to save up a 10% down payment would need close to $40,000.

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  • Silverton Mortgage, a leading direct residential mortgage lender, has programs that can help potential home buyers obtain a mortgage loan with no cash down.
  • - Dan Dadoun, president of Silverton Mortgage
    Silverton Mortgage, a leading direct residential mortgage lender, has programs that can help potential home buyers obtain a mortgage loan with no cash down.
  • "We know that homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult for the average American to achieve," said Dan Dadoun, president of Silverton Mortgage.
  • Silverton also offers 100% financing options through both VA and USDA loans.

National Work Readiness Council Names Reecie Stagnolia Executive Director

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Work Readiness Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Reecie Stagnolia as the new Executive Director.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Work Readiness Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Reecie Stagnolia as the new Executive Director.
  • "He is an experienced leader who has dedicated his career to adult education and work readiness, and we are excited to see what the Council will accomplish under his leadership."
  • To learn more, please visit www.nwrc.org
    Reecie Stagnolia joined the Advisory Council in 2021 as the NWRC voice for adult education.
  • If you are interested in becoming a member of the National Work Readiness Council, please contact Mr. Stagnolia at [email protected] .

Governor Newsom Appoints Hilary Lentini to the State Rehabilitation Council

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lentini Design & Marketing's Founder and CEO Hilary Lentini has been appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) by Governor Newsom.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lentini Design & Marketing's Founder and CEO Hilary Lentini has been appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) by Governor Newsom.
  • For her entire career and in building her firm, Hilary has supported women-owned businesses and small businesses.
  • In 2018 she was honored with an appointment by Governor Brown to serve on the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB).
  • Last month, she was honored with an appointment by Governor Newsom to serve on the SRC.

PIA's Dana Anaman Named to the Forty Under 40 Program

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The Forty Under 40 Program by Association Forum recognizes individuals whose notable endeavors before turning 40 have had an impact within the association management community.

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  • The Forty Under 40 Program by Association Forum recognizes individuals whose notable endeavors before turning 40 have had an impact within the association management community.
  • "I am honored and humbled to be selected for the 2023 Class of Forty Under 40," said Anaman.
  • Anaman holds a Bachelor of Arts from Radford University and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
  • When Dana is not busy at work, she spends her free time traveling the world and exploring new cuisines.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Mr. Garry Pezzano as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Speech and Language Pathology

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

COLLINGSWOOD, N.J., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mr. Garry Pezzano is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.

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  • COLLINGSWOOD, N.J., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mr. Garry Pezzano is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.
  • Mr. Pezzano pursued higher education at the College of New Jersey where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • He also utilizes his expertise in grant writing for Alzheimer's research and is instrumental in securing academic partnerships to foster collaboration and advancements in the field.
  • Prior to this post, Mr. Pezzano asserts that he consistently led strategic change and improved clinical effectiveness in various capacities.

ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Fifth Third Bancorp Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - FITB

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=20583 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.

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  • WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=20583 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.
  • The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.
  • Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company.
  • 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017.

Echo Global Logistics Named a 2023 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc. ("Echo"), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, has been named a 2023 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation. This is the seventh year Echo has been named to this prestigious award list.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc. ("Echo"), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, has been named a 2023 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation.
  • "We're proud to see Echo continually celebrated for its workplace culture and community," said Paula Frey, Chief Human Resources Officer at Echo.
  • Best and Brightest is an excellent illustration of how every Echo employee supports our shared company goals."
  • The Best and Brightest community is comprised of the nation's leading businesses which have continually proven to be employers of choice.

NAIC Welcomes Kathlika Fontes and Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms, announced that industry veterans Kathlika Fontes and Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon were elected to its Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms, announced that industry veterans Kathlika Fontes and Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon were elected to its Board of Directors.
  • Fontes is Director of Investor Relations for Grain Management, LLC, a leading private investment firm focusing on communications infrastructure and technology companies.
  • She is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with Limited Partners and their advisors and leading capital development processes.
  • "I am excited to welcome Ivelisse and Kathlika to the Board of Directors.

The Computer Voice Stress Analyzer® is Now the Most Widely Used Lie Detection Device in US Law Enforcement

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

LEWES, Del., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts (NACVSA), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement Computer Voice Stress Analysts, the CVSA, manufactured by NITV Federal Services, West Palm Beach, Fl, has quietly replaced the polygraph at nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies, making it the most widely used truth verification device in law enforcement. Among the nearly 3,000 LE users are the Illinois State Police, Atlanta P.D., New Orleans P.D., California Highway Patrol, California Dept. of Justice, California Dept. of Corrections, Kansas City P.D., and the US Federal Courts Div. of Probation.

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  • LEWES, Del., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts ( NACVSA ), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement Computer Voice Stress Analysts, the CVSA, manufactured by NITV Federal Services, West Palm Beach, Fl, has quietly replaced the polygraph at nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies, making it the most widely used truth verification device in law enforcement.
  • Among the nearly 3,000 LE users are the Illinois State Police, Atlanta P.D., New Orleans P.D., California Highway Patrol, California Dept.
  • The CVSA was used to analyze tape recorded interviews of suspects in the murder of a young woman.
  • The study found that 100% of voice stress analysis "Stress Indicated" examinations resulted in verifiable disclosures (of victims and sex crimes).