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Phillip Naples, Co-founder and CEO of Insurtech Startup Layr is a 2020 recipient of the Innovator Award. The Innovator Award is presented by the Georgia State University Risk Management Foundation to individuals and companies changing and influencing the insurance and risk management industries in dynamic ways. The award will be presented at the Foundation's 6th Annual Risk Science and Insurance Leadership Awards -- Riskies.

Sales Gauge, a leader in the sales training industry, today announced it has launched a new application for sales executives using Salesforce.com (SFDC). The app, which provides real-time insight into high value deals, is available at no charge on the SFDC AppExchange. In addition to full transparency into their sales pipelines, the new Sales Gauge High Value Trade Table app provides salespeople and managers a common language to discuss sales pipelines and forecasts.

Investors seeking a new, sustainable plantation investment could consider investing in fast-growing species like bamboo, explains AAA.

Used-CarLots.com recently developed a helpful search engine to give buyers convenient access to a list of used vehicles available in their local area. The comprehensive website also provides a wealth of information, making it a one-stop resource for consumers who are looking for their next car, truck, van or sport utility vehicle.

Campaigner Bob Geldof took the opportunity of the annual Superreturn International conference in Berlin to spend an hour extolling the virtues of investing in Africa, in a move that has been welcomes by impact investing advocacy group, AAA.

Cell process technology allows a company to engineer and manufacture products in a cohesive, efficient way. At Antron Engineering & Machine, Anthony Denietolis, Jr. leads the engineering department as the company creates innovative products for a wide array of industries. This Q&A shows how this technology has helped clients meet market demands and make Antron one of the leading contract manufacturing companies in the world.

Antron Engineering & Machine recently added a 3-jaw chuck rotary attachment to their laser system. This gives the company more capabilities with laser engraving as they help clients by engineering and manufacturing parts that need marking and identification.

The routes to medical devices being purchased within public healthcare systems vary significantly between countries. The major markets of the US and Europe are examined in this report, analyzing the strategies being used by medical device manufacturers to sell and succeed within them.

Antron Engineering & Machine creates innovative products and solves complex engineering and design problems for clients every day. It all starts with the company’s engineering expert Anthony Denietolis, Jr., who besides being the company’s president is also its lead innovator, engineer and product designer. For more than 27 years, he’s been helping the company excel in precision machining and contract manufacturing. Today, he shares his insights on the growing company.

C.W. Downer & Co., an independent global investment bank, has hired Charles DelGrande as Managing Director in charge of the firm’s newly-created Technology, Media and Interactive Services Group. Tristan Snyder, who has worked with Mr. DelGrande for more than four years, will also join the team as Associate.

An interview with UK-based wine investment fund, Vin-X’s founder and director, Peter Shakeshaft in myfinances.co.uk has underlined the benefits of investing in wine in the current economic climate, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

C.W. Downer & Co., a leading middle-market cross-border investment bank, is pleased to announce that Galaxy Desserts, makers of individual, French-inspired gourmet desserts and baked goods, has been sold to Brioche Pasquier Group of France. The transaction closed on January 25, 2012, and the financial terms were not disclosed.

The news that the Brazilian economy has started to outperform many others, including the UK’s, has acted as a prompt for many to start looking for ways to invest in the growing country, according to AAA.

Recently published research from Markets and Markets, "Global Micro Irrigation System Market - By Types, Applications, Geography, Crop Trends, and Forecasts (2011 - 2016)", is now available at Fast Market Research

C.W. Downer & Co., a leading global middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Arena Group has completed a successful fundraising totaling £16.5m. The private equity firm MML Capital Partners made a substantial minority investment, alongside the specialist sports fund, Sports Investment Partners (SIP).

A fund offering investors 2 per cent returns on ethical, socially responsible investment projects has won backing from The Guardian and Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

March 5, 2012, Boston and London. CIMCON Software, the pioneering Market Leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions for End User Computing (EUC), today announced its participation in The Institute of Internal Auditor’s 2012 General Audit Management Conference at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL from March 19 to 21.

The Traveling Vineyard, a direct selling party-plan company that brings quality wines to customers through free and educational in-home wine tasting events announced today that it added over 360 new Consultants from 24 different states to its roster in 2011, equaling one full-time, medium-time, or part-time job added for each day last year.

Canadean's Soft Drinks Reviews cover twelve beverage categories (where relevant): Bottled Water, Bulk/HOD Water, Carbonates, Juice, Nectars, Still Drinks, Squash/Syrups, Fruit Powders, Iced/RTD Tea Drinks, Iced/RTD Coffee Drinks, Sports Drinks, Energy Drinks.

Children’s media studio CloudKid has relaunched its website with the hopes of drawing new talent, partners and clients. The completely redesigned site has an improved interface and a sparkling new look and feel, while still managing to retain CloudKid’s trademark humor and charm.

Deborah Juhl, spokesperson for Ferrimy Construction in Mills, MA, spoke recently on the expectations consumers can have for roofers in Concord MA when they have roof work done on their homes or businesses. She said that roofers in Concord MA will, first, is to make sure the surface is clean and ready to receive the new roof. Old, damaged roofs may need to be removed, certainly, but then the roofers in Concord MA will need to inspect the substrate to make sure it is ready for a new covering. Ms. Juhl said that this is an important part of the preparation, if you want the roof to be mold and mildew free and sealed from leaks. The roofers in Concord Massachusetts will inspect the deck boards to make sure none of them are broken or water damaged. They will also check to make sure the seals around all of the vents and other protrusions are properly flashed, so that no water can get in around them. This is especially important around chimneys, as well.

Antron Engineering & Machine stays on the cutting edge of precision machining and contract manufacturing not just because of its technology and state-of-the art facility. The people that run the company also have a big part in making Antron a world-class manufacturing, design, and engineering company. Vice President John Kauker, IV is in charge of business and client relations, so he is heavily involved in the daily operation of Antron and oversees sales and marketing. Today, he shares his expertise in the 27-year-old company.

A recent article by City Commodities investment manager, Dan Fox, written in myfinances.co.uk, has been welcomed by AAA.

C.W. Downer & Co., a leading global middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Korindo Group of Indonesia has completed the sale of Eupec PipeCoatings France S.A., including its German subsidiary, Eupec PipelineServices GmbH, to Mutares AG. Mutares AG is a German industrial holding company focused on acquiring midsized companies in special situations. The transaction closed on January 26, 2012 for an undisclosed amount.

Smart grid intends to modernize the power grid by using the latest technology that supports the utility to reduce the transmission and distribution loss. This can be achieved with the help of advanced metering infrastructure, software's such as SCADA, DRM, DMS, MDMS, etc., and communication networks such as Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Z-Wave, etc.

Biomarkers Market (Discovery Technologies, Applications & Indications) - Global Trends, Opportunities & Forecasts (2011 - 2020)

GlobalData's new report, "Full-Field Digital Mammography Equipment - Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecasts to 2017" provides key data, information and analysis on the global full-field digital mammography equipment market. The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on the full-field digital mammography equipment market. The report provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting the market, and key analytical content on the market's dynamics. The report also reviews the competitive landscape and technology offerings.