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Sarasota, FL, February 07, 2023 — Grand Incentives Inc., a Sarasota, Florida-based travel incentive company, is celebrating the 18th anniversary of its founding by thanking its many long-time employees for their contributions. “Our employees are the foundation of our success,” says Jose Martinez, president, and chief executive officer. “They have allowed us to build a stellar reputation as a trusted partner to businesses and as a company that makes vacation dreams come true.”

Since its founding in 2006, Grand Incentives has set itself apart from competitors by creating innovative promotional travel offers that enable its corporate partners to acquire and retain new customers, as well as reward high-achieving employees. Rather than outsourcing fulfillment, the company ensures consumer satisfaction by taking charge of each step of the process, customizing interactions to each client’s specific needs.

“We understand that when our clients succeed, we succeed,” Martinez adds. “Our client’s satisfaction is our No. 1 priority. That’s what has allowed Grand Incentives to grow and succeed.”

Since its inception, Grand Incentives has issued in excess of 22 million travel certificates, traveling hundreds of thousands of consumers. The Grand Incentive team now encompasses more than 50 staff members including a senior management team with an average tenure of more than 15 years.

The company’s management team has over a century of experience in the premium incentive and travel business. After listening to client needs, Grand Incentives creates low-cost travel offers, including white-label packaging, digital marketing, and graphic design. Once these offers have been distributed, Grand Incentives ensures consumer satisfaction through fulfillment services including website management and inbound/outbound call center services. Their clients include major U.S. corporations including Allstate, General Motors, BBVA, GE Financial Assurances, and Cox Communications.

“Grand Incentives premiums have played an important part in our company’s success for the last 5 years,” says Kevin Maund, regional director of Rainbow Vacuum Sales, “whether to improve customer engagement, meeting sales goals or employee recognition through a wide variety of products offered. Combining this with top-notch customer service and the company’s ‘The customers always right’ mindset makes for a winning combination!”

To learn more about Grand Incentives, visit the company’s website, grandincentives.com, or call (813) 368-4577.

About Grand Incentives
Grand Incentives Inc., a Sarasota, Florida-based travel incentive company, is a privately held corporation, fully licensed and bonded by the State of Florida as a seller of travel. The company’s management team has over a century of experience in the premium incentive and travel business. After listening to client needs, Grand Incentives creates custom low-cost travel offers, including white-label packaging, digital marketing, and graphic design. Once these offers have been distributed, Grand Incentives ensures consumer satisfaction through fulfillment services including website management and call center services. To learn more, visit the company’s website, grandincentives.com, or call (813) 368-4577.
Contact
Grand Incentives
Judith Kenninger
317-858-8744
www.grandincentives.com
Larry Biondi
(305) 915-4902
lbiondi@grandincentives.com

New York, NY, February 07, 2023 – Virtua Consulting, a leading provider of Apple technology consulting and training services, is pleased to announce they have acquired Gravity, Mid-Missouri’s only Apple Authorized Service Provider. Gravity’s repair and networking services are a valuable addition to the Virtua Consulting family which includes Virtua Computers, an NYC-based Apple consultant, and MyMacMentor, an Apple technology training company.

Virtua Consulting CEO Justin Esgar and President Lauren Antia are thrilled to welcome the Gravity team to Virtua Consulting and excited to bring new faces, opportunities, and offerings to the Virtua family.

Jonathan Sessions from the Gravity team will become Virtua Computers’ new Director of Customer Experience, where he will play a key role in ensuring that all customers have a positive and productive experience with their technology. Sessions is certified with Apple Deployment and Management, Unifi Network Specialist, Ubiquiti Enterprise Wireless Administrator, Click-Up Certified Expert, and Addigy Certified Expert. With years of experience working on Apple products and networks, Sessions will bring the Apple ethos to Virtua and its clients.

Gravity Senior Consultant Kyle Huebotter will also join Virtua Computers, bringing a depth of networking knowledge to the team and further strengthening the company’s consulting work. Huebotter is a certified Apple Deployment and Management, Unifi Network Specialist, Ubiquiti Enterprise Wireless Administrator, and Addigy Certified Expert.

Gravity’s Apple Authorized Service Provider will continue to be led by Director of Operations Justin Gross with Lead Technician Josh Paquin spearheading repairs on Macs, iPads, iPhones, Apple watches, AirPods, and Beats by Dr. Dre. Gravity’s service and repair center will help Virtua Consulting expand their offerings to both home and business clients.

The Gravity team will join Virtua Consulting’s Director of Technology Luke Hakken, Senior Consultant Kellie Williams, Consultant and MyMacMentor Trainer Samm Robinson, and Consultant Samuel Lumerman.

About Virtua Consulting
At Virtua, we recognize the impact of even the smallest technology decision on internal and external experiences. Through our own consultancy, coaching for other IT Pros, and a series of annual events and programs, Virtua is leading the revolution to redefine the role of outsourced IT. For more information, visit www.virtuaconsulting.com.

About Gravity
We’re Mid-Mo’s Apple Authorized Service Provider. Our Apple-certified staff is extremely knowledgeable about Apple products. Our technicians have decades of experience spanning every Apple product line, and we can easily repair your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac computer. We can determine if a problem is hardware-related, and in most cases, facilitate the repair. Otherwise, we’ll assist you in the upgrade or replacement process. We’re the only ones in mid-Missouri certified to repair Apple products, so let us help get your Apple device running properly again. For more information, visit www.gravityrepairshop.com.
Contact
Virtua Consulting Group
Justin Esgar
347-369-4878
https://www.virtuacomputers.com

Chantilly, VA, February 07, 2023, IMCI Technologies today announced a new Internet of Things (IoT) solution for Food Service, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Educational, and even Industrial markets. The new solution technology brings about a cloud-based, mobile-enabled platform to automate and solve awareness, quality, reporting, compliance, and even regulatory challenges for its customers.

Internet of Things (IoT) platform technologies is presently helping entire industries take advantage of cost-effective sensors that can provide the data required for process automation and implementation of Artificial Intelligence.

IMCI Technologies President Mr. Sam Zamani stated, “Industry 4.0 enabled by the Internet of Things technology presents countless opportunities for organizations to improve their productivity and efficiency. IMCI is pleased to offer our new cost-effective, feature-rich IoT platform to meet the burgeoning demand for this technology.”

“IMCI’s 26 years’ of experience in delivering innovative remote monitoring solutions uniquely positions our company as a trusted partner for ensuring the success of our customers’ IoT initiatives,” Mr. Zamani continued.

IMCI Technologies is a leading global provider of commercial and industrial remote monitoring and control solutions. Established in 1992, IMCI designs develops, manufactures, and provides software and hardware products along with related services for the integrated, intelligent monitoring, configuration, control, and management of network and physical infrastructure.

If you would like more information about this topic, please visit us on the web at www.imci.net/iot-solutions or call IMCI Media Relations at 703-467-2970.
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IMCI Technologies
Eric Kinzey
703-467-2967
www.imci.net

Tampa, FL, February 07, 2023 — Firm moves into 2023 with a new name reflecting its deep roots and continued growth.

KE Law Group, PLLC, with its practice focused in the areas of public finance, establishment and representation of special districts, local government law, and construction law matters announced today that it has changed its name to Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC. The new name reflects the personal commitment the founders and firm have to each other and to providing clients with efficient, responsive, and business-minded strategic thinking in its legal counsel. Founded in 2021, the firm launched with nearly six decades of combined experience with the intent to focus exclusively on the needs of clients in a nimble and innovative environment. “We do that by listening, collaborating, strategizing, and bringing the strength of our decades of experience and legal and business-minded expertise to bear on our client’s objectives. We commit ourselves every day to being, hiring, and training the best attorneys in our practice area so that our clients can be the best in their business area,” said co-founder Jennifer Kilinski. She continued, “The name change reflects our personal commitment to serve and counsel our clients in that manner and to each other.”

Future announcements will follow – the Firm’s new website will be located at www.cddlawyers.com. Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC focuses its practice in the areas of special districts, construction law, governmental law, public contract law, ethics, and related areas.

About Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC

Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC is a professional limited liability company with its practice focused in the areas of special districts, construction law, governmental law, public contract law, ethics, and related areas. With nearly six decades of combined years of experience, the members, previously of Hopping Green & Sams, PA, founded Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC, with the intent to focus exclusively on the needs of clients in a nimble and innovative environment.

The Kilinski | Van Wyk team serves clients throughout Florida from two offices, with a third on the way: one in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee and one from its Tampa office, strategically located in Central Florida staffed with an experienced team of lawyers and headed by partner, Lauren Gentry. Kilinski | Van Wyk prides itself on efficiency, responsiveness, and creative strategic thinking. Its founders created the firm with the mission to provide excellent, solution-oriented legal counsel focused on representing special districts that achieve the desired results to make special district operations, implementation of policy, and businesses successful. More information is available at www.cddlawyers.com or 877-350-0372.

Company Contact: Chris Kuhn 877-350-0372 or chris@cddlawyers.com
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Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC
Jennifer Kilinski
850-508-2335
cddlawyers.com

Hospitality veterans John Kudla and Leslie Havens will lead the Residence Inn by Marriott, one of the first newly constructed hotels in Clayton, Mo. since 1990

(St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 6, 2023) Midas Enterprises – a leading hotel development, investment, construction, and management company – through its hospitality division Midas Hospitality recently named John Kudla as General Manager and Leslie Havens as Director of Sales & Marketing for its Residence Inn by Marriott in Clayton, Mo. The $47 million hotel is scheduled to open late February 2023.

Kudla will manage all aspects of the hotel’s daily operations, which includes overseeing the property’s strategic business development while simultaneously delivering the ultimate guest experience.

Kudla has nearly 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry. During the past five years, he served as the General Manager at Midas Hospitality’s first Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn dual hotel in the Westport area. Kudla previously worked as General Manager, as well as in managerial roles, at various deluxe hotels throughout Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich.

As Director of Sales & Marketing, Havens will create sales strategies to maximize the hotel’s revenue. Her responsibilities include leading the hotel’s sales team and targeting regional business opportunities to ensure continuous market growth.

Havens has more than 18 years of hospitality sales experience. Prior to joining Midas Hospitality, she was Director of Sales & Marketing for a St. Louis luxury hotel. Havens previously served in numerous executive sales capacities where she met and exceeded revenue goals. She earned her associates degree in fine arts from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Ill.

Residence Inn by Marriott is an upscale extended-stay hotel located at 8125 Forsyth Blvd. The 12 story, 170 room hotel features 3,300-square-feet of second level meeting space along with an outdoor terrace and bar plus a 1,500-square-foot fitness center. The hotel overlooks the nearly 48-acre Shaw Park, Clayton’s oldest and largest park. Midas Hospitality will manage the property, which was designed and built by Midas Enterprises’ construction division Midas Construction.

The fully integrated real estate group Midas Enterprises has specialized in capital investment, construction, and hospitality management since 2006. Midas brings institutional quality real estate to income-focused investors through excellence in hotels, multi-family, and mixed-use developments. Known for building great communities where we live and work, Midas is headquartered at 1804 Borman Circle Dr. in St. Louis, Mo. For more information, call (314) 692-0100 or visit www.midashospitality.com.

Bradenton, FL, February 06, 2023 — Kimberly Mills, an agent in the RE/MAX Alliance Group Bradenton office, has received the Certified Charitable Real Estate Specialist (CCRES) designation. She is qualified to navigate transactions involving the charitable giving of real estate.

Mills is a strong supporter and the new treasurer of Heart Strings for Heroes, a foundation whose vision is to create a music retreat for wounded combat veterans who suffer from physical or mental issues. She will be orchestrating the process of real estate donations for the foundation.

A longtime RE/MAX Alliance Group agent, she is a consistent recipient of the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award and has earned the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI); Transnational Referral Certification (TRC); Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE); Military Relocation Specialist (MRS); and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designations, among others. She has been honored with a “Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Commitment” from the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR), and was twice president the WCR Manatee Chapter.

Mills serves Manatee, Sarasota and the Tampa Bay area. She can be reached at (941) 321-9601 and via email at Kim@kimberlymills.com.

RE/MAX Alliance Group is the #1 RE/MAX franchise in Florida and the #1 RE/MAX franchise in the Southeast. It is the #1 RE/MAX franchise in Florida for contributions to the Children’s Miracle Network. The company offers residential and commercial real estate solutions through 12 offices in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties. For more information, please visit https://www.alliancegroupfl.com.
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RE/MAX Alliance Group
Sheila Brannan Longo
(941) 355-3006
https://www.alliancegroupfl.com
Media Contact:
Thomas & Brannan Communications
www.thomasbrannan.com

St. Louis, MO, February 06, 2023 — Veterans Home Care announces Bonnie Laiderman, Founder, and David Laiderman, CEO, have been named St. Louis Titan 100 honorees for 2023.

The Titan 100 program recognizes St. Louis’ top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in the industry using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision and passion.

Bonnie Laiderman launched Veterans Home Care in 2003 to help veterans, and their spouses who qualify, receive assistance for home-based daily living activities through a pension with the Department of Veterans. Through its VetAssist® Program the company has grown to now include over 114 employees, 5000+ home care agency partners, and service to 22,000 clients. Under her leadership the company has won many awards for business achievement and community service.

David Laiderman became CEO in 2021 and is leading VHC to its next level of growth. The company is re-imagining healthcare for seniors and is launching new products and services such as its voice-activated SmartCompanion device which is gaining national recognition and adoption as it combines voice-activated calling, and video chats with the intelligence and fun of Alexa®, replacing old-fashioned medical alert devices. Available through sister company SmartCompanion Care LLC, the device is available to all seniors regardless of military service.

“It is both exciting and humbling to be named to the Titan 100,” said Bonnie Laiderman. “This honor is symbolic of not only our success of serving veterans nationwide but also the efforts of our great team who make it all possible. We are proud to have served thousands of veterans and their families for two decades.”

David Laiderman said, “This honor salutes both our past and our future. VHC is positioned for strong growth as we continue to focus on new products and services for all seniors. This includes laying the groundwork to move into telemedicine and therapeutic care.”

The 2023 St. Louis Titan 100 represent companies employing more than 89,000 individuals and generating $26 billion in annual revenues. This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled exclusively online. All will be honored at the annual awards ceremony on April 6, 2023 at The Factory, and will be given the opportunity to interact and connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow Titans.

Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO, said, “The Titan 100 are changing the way that business is done in St. Louis. These preeminent leaders have built a distinguished reputation that is unrivaled and preeminent in their field. We proudly recognize the Titan 100 for their efforts to shape the future of the St. Louis business community. Their achievements create a profound impact that makes an extraordinary difference for their customers and clients across the nation.”

For additional information visit https://veteranshomecare.com, info@veteranshomecare.com, or 888-314-6075.

About Veterans Home Care
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, VHC’s VetAssist® Program utilizes a network of more than 5,000 home care agencies to provide home care, matches them with caregivers and follows up to assure that the veteran or spouse remains in compliance with VA guidelines to continue receiving the pension. Veterans Home Care has helped more than 22,000 veterans or their surviving spouses to access VA benefits for the care they need. Veterans Home Care is not a government agency and is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans, who served during wartime, and their spouses can apply for a non-service-related disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which pays for assistance with activities of daily living in their homes. Military service must have occurred during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam era, or Persian Gulf War. Limitations apply. For details and qualifications contact your social worker or https://veteranshomecare.com.
Contact
Veterans Home Care
Steve Turner
314-205-0800
https://veteranshomecare.com

Springfield, MA, February 06, 2023 — The Super Brush sales and development team will be showcasing a wide range of durable, lint-free, adhesive-free foam swab products at the annual MD&M West Trade Show in Anaheim, California, February 7-9, 2023, in Booth #1944. The Super Brush team will be exhibiting diagnostic testing kit swabs, as well as swabs for device assembly operations, swabs for inclusion in medical kits and trays, as well as, swabs for cleaning electronics and printers.

“We are frequently asked how our durable, lint-free foam swabs can be used to an advantage in the surgical suite, and we’re proud to talk about the many ways Super Brush foam swabs can add to the value of a kit,” says Diane Henry, Director of Sales at Super Brush LLC. “For instance, Super Brush foam swabs can be used for application of antiseptics and skin barrier films and can be pre-saturated with fluids for single-use applications. In addition, our foam swabs are manufactured without adhesives so that they do not include contaminating chemicals.”

The USA manufacturer Super Brush will be at Booth #1944 for all three days in the Anaheim Convention Center exhibiting their lint-free, durable foam swabs at MD&M West – the world’s largest medical design and manufacturing event. 20,000 advanced manufacturing professionals are expected to attend to familiarize themselves with the latest technologies in biocompatible materials, components, assembly, and contract manufacturing – fields in which Super Brush lint-free swabs have provided critical solutions.

Super Brush has manufactured their foam swabs in the USA for 65 years. Super Brush’s quality system is certified to ISO 13485 and their manufacturing facility is FDA registered.

Visitors to the booth will also see an extensive selection of Super Brush’s specialty foam swab products and retail products. The Super Brush team will be available at Booth #1944 to answer any questions about their products.

About Super Brush:

Super Brush LLC specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of foam swabs and applicators. From cosmetic applicators to cleanroom compatible swabs, Super Brush provides industries with technically advanced foam swabs for precision cleaning of laboratory equipment and delicate surfaces, collecting samples, removing excess materials, applying lubricants, solvents, adhesives, topical antiseptics, and a host of other solutions. ISO certified, FDA registered.
Contact
Super Brush
Michael Lecrenski
413-543-1442
www.superbrush.com
mlecrenski@superbrush.com

Atlanta, GA, February 06, 2023 – The expansion will provide mothers with dedicated support on and off the camera. “We are excited to offer our services to the entertainment industry,” said Nyeesha Williams, founder and CEO of Serenity. “This is an important step in our mission to help mothers thrive.”

The expansion will include the creation of a Motherhood In Entertainment Task Force, which will be responsible for providing support to mothers working in the entertainment industry.

The Task Force will offer resources and advice on a variety of topics, including mental health, self-care, and work-life balance. “The entertainment industry can be a tough place for mothers,” said Williams. “Our goal is to provide them with the tools they need to succeed both on and off the camera.”

For mothers in the entertainment industry, work can be a major source of stress. They are often juggling long hours, tight deadlines, and demanding schedules. This can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. And when you factor in the pressure to meet society’s standards of beauty and perfection, it’s no wonder that so many mothers in this industry struggle with their mental health.

That’s why having mental health programs specifically for mothers in the entertainment industry is so important. These programs can provide much-needed support and resources to help mothers cope with the unique challenges they face. From mental health coaching to restorative yoga and meditation practices, these programs can make a real difference in the lives of mothers working in an industry that can be notoriously tough on mental health.

For more information about Serenity & Oasis, please visit website.
Contact
Serenity & Oasis, LLC
Nyeesha D. Williams
470-228-3132
www.serenityformothers.com
IG: @NyeeshaD

San Antonio, TX, February 06, 2023 —- On the eve of their 10-year anniversary, Phillips & Associates Realty, once again topped San Antonio Business Journal’s list of Residential Real Estate Brokerages in the San Antonio area ending the 2021 sales year with $125.63 million in sales. Up from $110.44 million in 2020.

Phillips & Associates Realty is a family-owned boutique brokerage with 3 generations of brokers & over 70 years of Real Estate experience offering a full range of residential real estate services. They pride themselves in the ability to go above and beyond for their clients and agents. What makes this company more than just another real estate company is their attention to detail and the level of training provided to their agents. Through personalized training, their agents have the expertise to see a purchase or sale through from start to finish and their ongoing commitment to excellence also delivers maximum peace of mind that their many satisfied home buyers and sellers can attest to.

Recognition for top performance is nothing new for Phillips & Associates Realty. Over the years they have won several awards including Broker of the Year, #1 Residential Sales Agent in San Antonio, Top Real Estate Company by sales 4 times running and Top 10 Agents in San Antonio per US News and World Report.

Are you looking to enter the real estate industry or are you a REALTOR® looking for a broker with a dedicated support team, continued education, one-on-one training, and top of the line marketing? Contact Phillips & Associates Realty, they are hiring.
Contact
Phillips & Associates Realty
Tom Phillips
210-571-0330
https://phillipsrealty.co/
phillipsrealty1@outlook.com