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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.

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) collaborated with the Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation (COBEC) to provide 15 Belize colleges and universities with access to NISOD's resources and benefits.

Self storage needs are continuing along an upward trend in Austin and the surrounding areas as real estate market rebound becomes increasingly evident in this region. One locally based establishment has developed a reputation among area residents in this field over the years. As part of the company's latest efforts to meet a growing demand, spokesperson Dal Anderson recently announced AAA Storage Dessau is now open to the public.

Dr. Ashley Gordon and Dr. Dustin Reid of Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre, a practice that provides cosmetic non-surgical, skin care, laser and plastic surgery in Austin, TX, have designed an infographic called "Why Choose Restora". The infographic is the first installment of a visual collection, which will include various forms of educational content that online users researching plastic surgery should find helpful.

Individuals looking to purchase a home need to find the best mortgage for their financial situation. With numerous mortgage lenders to choose from, doing so shouldn't be a difficult task, yet quite a few potential buyers still fail to realize that they can save more on this purchase by taking some simple steps. AMCAP Mortgage-Austin (www.home-loans-austintx.com) offers some tips any home buyer may benefit from.

The ProZone is an exciting new development in the field of swing development and golf training created by Buck Mayers and Mark Gray in the summer of 2015. Now released for the first time on general sale, it is designed to help players practice while hitting balls, to master the feel and proper sequence of a golf swing while in practical application.

FLAY aka SLENDER, a feature film represented by Empress Road Picture heads to the 2015 American Film Market in Santa Monica, Nov 4 –11. FLAY comes from Austin film production company, Phame Factory and Director Eric Pham, a visual effects pro with over 27 feature film credits, known for his work with Robert Rodriguez's SPY KIDS, SIN CITY, and GRINDHOUSE.

Search engine optimization is a means by which businesses improve their visibility within search engines for their targeted customers. This helps businesses better connect to more potential customers, but has until now been the preserve of the multinationals, as search engines disproportionately favored bigger companies. Now, Google, Bing and others have introduced local search, and local businesses can take advantage of their agility to get ahead of their larger competition. Moxie SEO has vowed to help businesses in Austin Texas do just that by opening a new branch there.

One of the most difficult tasks that politicians and political campaign managers face is helping their supporters remember when it's time to vote. One service aims to fix that problem with an innovative marketing tool that is more affordable and takes less time to implement than any of the previous marketing attempts that have been used throughout history. Political campaign managers and volunteers can now say good-bye to licking stamps and sealing envelopes with the political SMS platform service from WhenToVote.

Finding the right tie bar or cufflink can be a long process, especially for men that have discerning tastes in style and color coordination. Right now, style junkies need look no further than ProCuffs, Inc., an online organization providing 2,000 accessories in the lines of cufflinks, tie bars, watches, earrings and more. Right now, they are pleased to announce that they offer both novelty and formal men's cufflinks through their website.

Value Tree Service, an Austin based arboriculture firm, recently started offering comprehensive tree disease management solutions for Austin residents. The tree doctors working with the firm told the reporters that they are now fully prepared to respond to any emergency. They also added that they are now working round the clock, which means that residents of Austin, Texas can get in touch with them at any point of time they feel convenient.

Basecamp is a charging station for iOS products, including the Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad. It features an LED nightlight and hidden cable management that allows users to avoid tangles of wires and plugs, making it convenient to use anywhere.  It also includes its own power source so that it does not need to be near a computer to be used.  The unit charges three different iOS devices with a space-saving stand that features a sleek, attractive design.  Now, the creators of Basecamp have launched an IndieGoGo campaign to raise funds to produce and distribute copies of this innovative product.

CryoFit Americas, Inc. is the leading provider of of Cryotherapy in Austin and Cryotherapy in San Antonio. Now, they are offering the opportunity to franchise the business to entrepreneurs looking to be a part of the next big thing in health and wellness. Whole Body Cryotherapy is a short process of exposing the skin to extremely cold temperatures in or to reduce pain and inflammation in the body. Whole Body Cryotherapy has been used to enhance performance in athletes while decreasing recovery times.

Europe on One Pair of Underwear is an exciting board game created by ABNormal Games.  Participants have a chance to race through Western Europe while learning about geography and to challenge friends to complete six destinations first to win the game.  Now, the creator has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to produce the board game.

Austin Tenant Advisors issued new advice for companies seeking downtown office space. With competition heated across the board, the commercial real estate consultancy recommends that businesses looking for new quarters plan ahead by at least six months. Even with high-profile new developments like the Lincoln Property Company's 18-story, Class AA 5th + Colorado under construction, the level of demand and the need for improvements in many unoccupied spaces mean that an absolute minimum wait of three to four months is to be expected. Helping businesses find the best space at the best possible price, Austin Tenant Advisors assists with the search for, selection of, and negotiation over commercial space of all kinds in the Austin area.

Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre, the premier cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Austin, TX co-founded by Austin plastic surgeons, Dr. Ashley Gordon and Dr. Dustin Reid, are honored to have been named two of the "Top Austin Doctors 2015" by Austin Monthly under the Plastic Surgery category.

The FARE Walk for Food Allergy, presented by Mylan Specialty L.P., raises critical funds and awareness each year to support Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in its mission to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments.

Since shortly after the turn of the century, deliberations have been ongoing over whether or not the use of a hyphen in URL's is effective in SEO efforts. Though industry-specific opinions vary greatly on this matter, general consensus indicates this widely used element of punctuation is nothing more than a hindrance to online searchers. In light of this discovery, Dal Anderson of AAA Storage has launched a new domain name for the company.

After twenty-five years plus in the business of reviewing luxury homes, it is truly remarkable to walk through another Panache & Development Construction exquisite custom home, located in the exclusive Westlake Hills minutes from downtown Austin TX. Brought to life by a seven-person team of architects, engineers and designers from both Chicago and Austin, it is a showcase of some of the best talents and imaginations in the business.

Wrought iron gates, fences, and entrances are available in many varieties with different uses. Despite the differences among them, they all have one thing in common. These structures combine the classic appearance with dependable durability.

Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre, the premier cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Austin, TX co-founded by Austin plastic surgeons, Dr. Ashley Gordon and Dr. Dustin Reid, is opening the doors on a new, interactive website designed to function as a comprehensive tool for people who are researching information on the latest plastic surgery and aesthetic enhancement options. Complete with the latest modern parallax website design, the site includes detailed pages on procedures ranging from breast augmentation and facial rejuvenation to male plastic surgery and non-surgical skin and laser treatments.

Mr. Greg Feste, CEO Of Rezilient Direct, recently discussed the need for health insurance policyholders to have a supplemental policy in an interview. As seen at www.gregfeste.com/, Greg Feste and his team provide supplemental policies to customers throughout the United States and Canada. As a cancer survivor himself, Greg L. Feste has a personal understanding of the importance of having supplemental insurance.

Austin-based marketing agency Catalyst is proud to announce that we have achieved Google Partner status. This certification was achieved by running high-performing campaigns meeting the required performance threshold, including exceeding the minimum spend of $10,000 within the last 90 days and passing two of three certification exams.

The Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants® (AASBC) and Universal Accounting® Center (UAC) have agreed to jointly promote each other's products and services for the benefit of AASBC members and UAC's students and graduates.

One man will soon undertake an audacious first: swimming the length of the Pacific Ocean. He will be swimming from Tokyo, Japan to San Francisco, California.

Today's market scenario is changing every minute; unlike the times when having a flashy billboard was enough to grab all the eyeballs in the city. Promotional strategies have witnessed a dramatic change from flyers to digital marketing but what remained consistent in every era was design. Design in every form has been highly instrumental in the field of advertising.

Rome fell over 2,000 years ago, but the rich legacy of the Roman people and their accomplishments live on today. So much of what the Romans did and discovered has shaped everything from the roads we use to the way we run our government. For the relatively short time Rome was a world power, its influence has been immeasurable, but what if Rome never met ruin? How would it look today and in the near future? ROME 2030 is a new mobile game that sets out to answer this question.