Employee-owned companies are more productive, create more jobs, and often unlock the problem-solving creativity of their work forces.

More than 1,700 people will gather April 18-20, 2018 for the 2018 Employee Ownership Conference hosted by the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) to learn how to make employee ownership reach its potential by sharing best practices and focusing on technical nuts and bolts.

PCE Investment Bankers is proud to be a sponsor of this conference. If you plan to attend, please stop our exhibit booth and visit with our ESOP experts: David Jasmund, Mark Klopfenstein, Will Stewart and Eric Zaleski. Or, join us during the following sessions:

Overview of Plan Design, Eric Zaleski, April 17 at 2:30 PM
Overview of an ESOP Transaction, Will Stewart, April 19 at 2:00 PM
ESOP Company Growth by Acquisition, David Jasmund, April 19 at 11:50 AM

As a sponsoring organization, we are able to offer our clients and contacts discount codes which can be inserted into your registration form. Please contact us if you are interested in attending.

For more information and to register, go to the NCEO website (www.nceo.org). We urge interested companies to register soon, as this conference often sells out in advance!

About NCEO
The NCEO is a self-sustaining nonprofit membership organization that provides practical resources and objective, reliable information on ESOPs, equity compensation plans, and ownership culture. Learn more about employee ownership from the NCEO or our informational Web site www.esopinfo.org.

About PCE
PCE is a leading financial services firm for mid-market companies, offering clients a full range of investment banking, business valuation and advisory services. PCE delivers support for M&A transactions, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP), management buy outs (MBOs), bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and fairness and solvency opinion services. Additionally, the firm offers management consulting, succession planning, strategic analysis, and litigation support. PCE has area offices in Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago and New York. Founded in 1996 with headquarters in Florida.

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Deborah Domroski
PCE Investment Bankers | ESOP | Valuation | Advisory

http://pcecompanies.com/

Release ID: 261549

Through the Storms of Life, a new book by Martha S. Williams, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) This book is a reader for everyone. The poems contained in this small volume are inspirational, preaching peace and faith in the Lord and in His plan. It is an encouraging and uplifting book, a “How To” for forgiveness, for letting go, and for trusting that God will give you peace amidst the storm.

About the Author
Martha S. Williams is a Christian fiction writer, poet, and speaker who uses her past life experiences mixed with other events to gain readers’ attention. She focuses on spreading the word of Christ and encouraging others to keep faith by either developing or maintaining a relationship with God. She enjoys devoting her time by volunteering with her church community and assisting families in need. A devoted mother of three, she lives in Anguilla, Mississippi, where she enjoys creating art by using cardboard boxes to create beautiful doll houses and other items to uplift the spirits of the little boys and girls in her community.

Through the Storms of Life is a 52-page paperback with a retail price of $10.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4867-9. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261548

VANCOUVER, Wash., March 21, 2018 – RentVest Property Management, headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, has launched its tenth office in Vancouver, Washington. The full-service real estate company’s latest office opening is in step with the company’s bold plan to establish 10,000 accounts nationwide by 2020.

Jennifer Stone, Portfolio Manager and Licensed Realtor at RentVest Vancouver, will manage operations. RentVest Vancouver accommodates both buyers and sellers in order to efficiently and effectively service every clients’ needs and real estate goals.

RentVest’s rapid expansion is keeping pace with increasing demand for affordable, innovative, and customer-centric property management services in active markets.

Vancouver was recently named one of the healthiest housing markets in the United States, attracting investors looking to add properties with steady income streams to their portfolios. Compared to the Seattle area, Vancouver rentals are more affordable relative to median household incomes and attract a large number of Millennials and young families.

Financial software and data company SmartAsset recently ranked Vancouver as the seventh healthiest real estate market in the nation based on stability and affordability within local housing markets. Additional considerations included fluidity, (how quickly homes are selling) and “risk of loss,” referring to the potential for depreciating home prices over time.

Vancouver is expected to remain one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., attracting a large number of new Millennial residents, the majority of whom are renters.

According to Stone, RentVest Vancouver provides a great opportunity to offer the company’s innovative, technology-driven property management and real estate services to the Southwest Washington region.

“I am super excited to be opening the RentVest branch in Vancouver,” Stone says. “I can’t wait to make RentVest the premier property management company in Washington.”

Since launching the company’s first office in Mesa, Arizona in 2016, RentVest has expanded its presence to Phoenix, Tucson, Reno, Las Vegas, Dallas, Atlanta, Hawaii, Houston, Denver, and now Vancouver with plans to continue developing new offices in at least six additional U.S. markets by 2020.

RentVest’s aggressive expansion plan answers the increasing demand for affordable, comprehensive, customer-centric property management services in active markets.

Founded and launched by Gentry Real Estate Group principals Spencer Caldwell, Jacob Ash, and Benton Carter, RentVest is a full-service property management firm specializing in high-performance property and tenant management services that meet a growing need for property management solutions that outrival outdated industry practices. RentVest leverages innovative technology and exceptional customer service practices to provide a worry-free experience for property owners.

RentVest Vancouver charges a flat rate management fee rather than the percentage- based fee structure that other property management companies apply. This flat-rate fee allows property owners to escape cancellation and other “junk” fees that chip away at profits. RentVest’s experienced staff has a proven track record of minimizing vacancy rates and maximizing rental income streams for property owners.

Established in 2007, Gentry Real Estate Group—a premier buyer of auction homes in Arizona—pioneered the development of auction-based home acquisitions for investors. Gentry has purchased thousands of homes at auction during the past 11 years and has sold billions in the real estate market.

By leveraging the Gentry team’s 11 years of experience in home auction sales and property management, RentVest’s ground-breaking group of professionals were able to develop a business strategy emphasizing personal, one-on-one consultation and assistance to clients concerning their real estate investments. By driving revenue from multiple client sources not utilized by competitors, RentVest has disrupted conventional property management models with a synergistic approach that incorporates training, education, and leadership in an ever-changing enterprise environment.

The company’s focus on positive communications and teamwork is as critical to its success as the comprehensive management services it provides.

RentVest Vancouver is located at 4400 NE 77th Ave Suite 275 Vancouver Wa 98662. For more information, phone 360.200.6800, visit the RentVest website or email benton@rentvest.co.

About RentVest:

Launched in June 2016 by Gentry Real Estate Group founders Spencer Caldwell and Jacob Ash, RentVest has already established itself as a market leader in the property management industry. With offices in eight U.S. markets, RentVest harnesses state-of-the-art technology and unprecedented customer service to manage high-quality rental properties for busy property owners.

In 2016 and 2017, RentVest was named to Inc. 5000, Inc. Media’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

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RentVest
360 200 6800
https://www.rentvestpm.com/

Release ID: 261376

Mar 21, 2018 (Great Neck, NY) – Transaction Innovation Corporation (TIC), the leading provider of software solutions and consulting services for HPE NonStop legacy modernization; is pleased to announce the addition of The Operations Pack (TOP) from partner comforte Inc to the firm’s offerings. TOP is an easy-to-use GUI, designed to “provide intuitive and effective access to all HP Enterprise (HPE) NonStop subsystems and components from a Windows workstation.”

comforte’s TOP is designed to maximize productivity for experienced HPE users, as well as minimize the learning curve for new IT professionals. By leveraging a modern standardized interface, TOP enables greater efficiency through Windows functionality (drag/drop, copy/paste, etc.); as well as minimizing mistakes through fewer syntax errors and less reference to manuals.

“Using TOP any authorized user can operate an HPE NonStop server much more efficiently and with fewer mistakes,” explains Michael Horst, Chief Architect. “TOP reduces complex tasks to simple point-and-click operations to save time, increase productivity, and reduce the potential for errors. Experienced staff accomplishes much more and inexperienced staff learns more quickly.”

TOP runs on Windows computers, utilizing the robust functionality of that environment giving a modern interface to NonStop system’s operations and staff providing:

Reduced System Downtime – improved GUI for optimal productivity for mission-critical applications
Quicker Learning Curve – replaces command-line interactions with standard Windows-based drag-and-drop and point-and-click functions
Increased Productivity – leverages intuitive GUI for faster performance
Greater Self-Sufficiency – easy-to-use interface enables and empowers users

“We are excited to be working with partner comforte to offer TOP to the HPE NonStop community,” enthused Phil Ly, President, TIC Software. “TOP is a streamlined operation tool for the next generation. And I mean that in both the sense of next-generation technology; as well as the next generation of HPE NonStop professionals. This is an offering that will help experienced professionals become even more productive, as well as assisting new staffers to get up-to-speed ever more quickly. As the oft-used adage goes, TOP provides ‘a win-win’ situation.”
TOP, a NonStop interface for the next generation. Please contact TIC for more details.

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About Transaction Innovation Corporation (TIC) Software:

Founded in 1983, TIC Software was created to address the challenges of keeping Tandem/HP NonStop legacy systems current with ever-evolving “modernization” technology – providing consulting expertise and software solutions designed to keep mission-critical applications up-and-running. Today, we continue to meet these modernization challenges – as well as offer migration solutions to organizations looking to explore other technological options.

Visit www.ticsoftware.com for more.

TIC Software – NonStop Innovation

About comforte:

comforte was founded in 1998 by the developers of MR-Win6530, an acknowledged terminal emulation package for HPE NonStop systems. Building on more than 20 years of experience in unlocking more value from systems that never stop, comforte has grown its solutions and evolved into a market leader for data protection, digital enablement, and digital payments on mission-critical systems. comforte proudly serves over 500 enterprise customers across the globe. For more information, visit: www.comforte.com

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Ryan Ly, TIC Software
C: 310-409-5082

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ticsoftwareadmin
TIC Software
310-409-5082
http://ticsoftware.com/

Release ID: 261546

Back In The Day, a new book by Steve Heuton, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

We all shook hands and watched as Andy bent down and ran for the chopper. He jumped on, turned to us, and flashed the peace sign as it lifted off. We watched for a second from the jeep. Then Ed started the engine and we headed back. Suddenly, we heard a loud explosion. I jumped from the jeep and looked back as we slid to a stop, watching in horror as the chopper, engulfed in flames, plummeted to the ground.

Back In The Day by Steve Heuton transports you to the late 1960s to experience life as it actually was “back in the day.” Steve’s powerful descriptions of the life of Jimmy Reno are founded partially in the experiences had by himself and loved ones who scarified for our country during Viet Nam.

We come to know Jimmy during the innocence of high school and we fall in love with him as he meets Angela for the first time. But, he too must deal with the reality of the impending draft. Living through the intense emotions caused by the perils of war forces Jimmy to grow up too fast. Run-ins with the law and bar fights aren’t the only things weighing Jimmy down. Will he be able to prevail and come to grips with these inner demons threatening to annihilate all that he loves?

About the Author
Steve Heuton is a retired plumbing, heating and electrical contractor form Kimballton, Iowa. He served in Viet Nam with the US Army in 1970 and continues to provide his service as the Commander for the local Amvets Post 51. If you can’t find him tending to his farm, you may find him restoring his classic muscle cars or drag racing his 1968 Pontiac Firebird. He enjoys traveling and hunting with family and friends throughout the Midwest and takes regular fishing trips to Canada.

Back In The Day is a 220-page paperback with a retail price of $17.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-5153-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261550

PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire, March. 20, 2018 – PixelMEDIA, an agency specializing in digital commerce for lifestyle brands, announced today the launch of a new online buying journey for Trans World Entertainment Corporation’s national specialty omni-channel retail brand FYE (For Your Entertainment) and ecommerce site, FYE.com.

Setting the pace in entertainment retail for over 40 years, FYE sought a more robust ecommerce platform for roughly 3.5 million SKUs on FYE.com. Collaborating with Pixel, they developed a flexible, scalable, ecommerce experience on the world’s #1 commerce platform, Salesforce Commerce Cloud. FYE and Pixel’s partnership was forged from Pixel’s extensive experience and success with implementing Salesforce Commerce Cloud for lifestyle brands.

“Not only were we seeking a top-tier partner that could help us relaunch FYE.com on Salesforce Commerce Cloud, we also needed a group that would function as an extension of our team. Pixel was a great choice and we feel confident that our new site will continue to scale and bring us success in today’s competitive marketplace.”
– Chris McBride, VP of Product Development at Trans World Entertainment

FYE.com went live January 2018, with one of the largest databases on Salesforce Commerce Cloud. They are now able to connect with customers, anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Fueled by Einstein (AI-powered commerce), FYE now delivers highly personalized shopping experiences that streamline the path from discovery to purchase for their large catalog of movies, music, and pop-culture products.

“Nine months ago, Trans World Entertainment made a decision to elevate their customer experience. Implementing Salesforce Commerce Cloud will give them the tools needed to engage shoppers across all digital channels with AI-powered commerce solutions for marketing, merchandising, promotions, fulfillment, and more.”
– Erik Dodier, CEO & Co-Founder at PixelMEDIA

About Trans World Entertainment Corporation
Trans World Entertainment is a unique omni-channel retailer coupling a long history of specialty retail experience with digital marketplace expertise. For over 40 years, the Company has operated as a leading specialty retailer of entertainment and pop culture merchandise with stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, primarily under the name FYE for your entertainment and on the web at www.fye.com and www.secondspin.com. Trans World Entertainment, which established itself as a public company in 1986, is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol “TWMC”.

About PixelMEDIA
PixelMEDIA helps lifestyle brands launch, manage, and grow their ecommerce business on the World’s #1 CRM in retail, Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Our certified team leverages Salesforce cloud-based applications to strengthen brand experiences in footwear, fashion, sporting goods, apparel, and specialty food categories and increase their online revenue. Pixel brand partners include Cole Haan, The Company Store, FYE, Stonewall Kitchen, Ross Simons, iRobot, Brookstone, and Samsonite.

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Kevin Brown
PixelMEDIA
+1 603.430.2033
https://www.pixelmedia.com

Release ID: 261513

Wesley Chapel, Fla, March 20, 2018 – Lane Mendelsohn, Vice President of artificial intelligence (AI) forecasting software VantagePoint, says in a Benzinga expert panel that Wall Street will catch up with other sectors in adopting AI to solve problems and create wealth. VantagePoint, capable of forecasting stock market trends up to three days in advance with up to 86% accuracy, was asked to participate in discussions on how investors and AI can more effectively intersect to create opportunity.

“There is some limited understanding of AI among retail and institutional investors, but actually being able to implement it to solve problems and create opportunities is the real challenge,” Mendelsohn said. “With nearly forty years of using AI to forecast markets, VantagePoint leads the way in enabling investors to cull vast amounts of data, pinpoint intermarket relativity, and make informed decisions based on predictions that supersede human capability.”

The round table discussion, organized by Benzinga and available in two parts on their website, provides Mendelsohn’s perspective on Wall Street’s current and future use of AI, challenges for regulators, and whether AI will lead to a reduction in volatility. Mendelsohn was joined by five other AI experts.

“It’s our job at VantagePoint – and something we think about every single day – to continuously discover ways AI can solve the problems and unknowns our investors face,” Mendelsohn said. “Because AI-based indicators must be trained and refined to keep up with the ever-changing financial markets, we invest heavily in research and development, and we know Wall Street is paying attention now.”

Since the 1980s, VantagePoint Software has released several significant updates to achieve 86% forecasting accuracy which is proven in many VantagePoint software reviews. During February’s record 1,200+ point Dow drop, VantagePoint’s version 10 proprietary intermarket indicators used its global approach to warn customers five days in advance.

A free VantagePoint demo is available at https://www.vantagepointsoftware.com/demo/ or by calling 800-732-5407.

About Market Technologies
Headquartered in Wesley Chapel, Fla., Market Technologies, creator of VantagePoint Software, is a pioneer and leader in trading software research and software development. VantagePoint forecasts Stocks, Futures, Forex, ETFs and cryptocurrencies with proven forecasting accuracy of up to 86%. Using artificial intelligence, VantagePoint’s patented Neural Network processes predicts changes in market trend direction up to three days in advance, enabling traders to get in and out of trades at optimal times with greater confidence.

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Jen Aquilino
Communications Specialist
JenA@vantagepointsoftware.com

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Market Technologies
8139730496
https://www.vantagepointsoftware.com/demo/

Release ID: 261525

IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC (ITK) continues regional expansion with the opening of a Dallas office and appointment of Steve Palomino as Performance Improvement Director in the area. Steve joins ITK with a deep knowledge of technology and passion for driving change through IT initiatives. In his new role, Steve will be creating the IT strategy for enterprise and mid-market organizations. His key focus is helping clients identify process improvement in finance and operations departments through the use of technology.

Donny Shimamoto, Founder and Managing Director of ITK, explained the deep knowledge that Steve adds to the team, “I’m excited to have Steve bring his deep technical expertise in accounting automation & robotics and internal audit to our firm. Steve and I have worked on several national (AICPA) initiatives related to records retention and data governance, so it’s wonderful to have another CPA technical expert join our firm’s ranks.” He continued, “Steve will also be laying the foundation for our Dallas office, so his addition to our firm increases our ability to serve Dallas, Houston, and other areas within Texas.”

Palomino has more than 17 years of experience working as a general ledger accountant, financial analyst, operation support subject matter expert, internal/external financial reporting manager, and as a business and IT consultant. He has extensive knowledge and experience in databases and programs including Oracle, Hyperion, NCR Teradata, and SAP. His primary focus is on project scoping, system assessments, data system integration into ERPs, reporting and automation, as well as business development.

Prior to working with ITK, Palomino was an Advisory Service Manager for Ernest & Young as well as PWC. He also has experience as a Portfolio Solutions Manager for Hitachi Consulting and as a Corporate Accounting, Planning, and Finance Manager for AT&T. Palomino spent the last two years working with a software robotics (AI) company where he led discussions with clients around how to best leverage AI, where to start and how to address reporting and control risks. He obtained his MBA from Baylor University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant holding designations as a CGMA, CITP and Certified Internal Auditor.

About IntrapriseTechKnowlogies
IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC (ITK) is an advisory-focused CPA firm, focused on organizational development and business process transformation for accounting firms, nonprofits, and other businesses that are innovative and think BIG. ITK formulated the Intraprise Architecture model and consulting methodology that optimizes an IT strategy to support an organization’s business strategy. ITK is a combined management consulting firm and systems integrator which results in expertise to right-size enterprise processes and leverage cost-effective technologies that enable organizations to gain a competitive advantage. ITK is focused on providing executive-level technology management, enterprise architecture, business performance management, information architecture and management, technology risk management, and operations optimization consulting services. Visit http://www.intraprise.us/ for more information. ###

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Donny Shimamoto
IntrapriseTechKnowlogies, LLC
808-735-8324
http://www.intraprise.us

Release ID: 261519

Lessons of Life – Poetry at Its Best! Poems, Prayers, Praise and Worship, a new book by Betty W. Lawson, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Lessons of Life – Poetry at Its Best! Poems, Prayers, Praise and Worship is a collection of Betty W. Lawson’s reflections on life, personal experiences, and touching introspective. Her poems and prose help to reveal how one relates to life by reflecting on the complex and combined elements of life, as well as one’s surroundings.

About the Author
Betty W. Lawson is a Christian leader and involved as an advisor to others. This is reflected in her writing. Her life has always been one of service and in service to others. Betty is a people-lover and a firm believer that everyone has a value and has a gift worthy of developing for the purpose of improving their own lives and the lives of others.

A retired teacher, Betty has at least forty years of experience in the classroom. She enjoyed every moment with her students and loved each student. Though there were challenges, she is grateful for her experiences as a teacher.

Lessons of Life – Poetry at Its Best! Poems, Prayers, Praise and Worship is a 148-page paperback with a retail price of $14.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4536-4. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261522

(March 20, 2018; Sonoma, Calif.) – Cline Family Cellars, the Sonoma-based winery owned and operated by Fred and Nancy Cline, released a new label design for its Cashmere brand. The updated label will begin shipping nationwide this month with the introduction of the 2017 Cashmere Rosé ($12.99), a fresh new addition to the Cashmere portfolio, and the 2016 Cashmere Red ($14.99). The updated label for 2016 Cashmere White ($12.99) and 2016 Cashmere Black ($14.99) will follow in the summer.

Designed in-house, the artwork is centered around the Cashmere “O” that radiates out to create a color-coded graphic bullseye which is embossed and silk-screened for dimension and sheen. The “O” refers to the original spirit of the Clines and their dedication to blends as a long-standing tradition. The closure also has a repeating ray pattern that complements the label, and the Cashmere Rosé and White feature screw cap closures.

Fred and Nancy Cline are members of the original Rhone Rangers, and in 1998 they created and donated a half-barrel blend to benefit Hospice du Rhone. The blend was composed of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre with a supple, smooth style that Nancy likened to “liquid cashmere.” The barrel took top dollars at auction and formed the foundation for Cashmere wines. Nancy continues to utilize Cashmere as a platform to help call awareness to important causes. To date, the Cline family has donated over $330,000 to causes such as Breast Cancer Awareness and Alzheimer’s. The charities supported in 2017 include the San Francisco Chapter of Susan G. Komen, CAStrong and the YWCA Women and Children’s Shelter.

About Cline Family Cellars
Established in 1982, Cline Family Cellars is a Sonoma, California based winery that produces awarding-winning Rhône-style wines and Zinfandels, as well as classic Sonoma County varietals including estate grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Merlot. With diverse viticulture holdings in areas such as Carneros-Sonoma, Sonoma Coast and Oakley-Contra Costa County, Cline Family Cellars’ varietals are planted in prime locations and vinted by a winemaking team with years of experience and an unerring instinct to the art of crushing, blending and aging wine. The results are wines of great depth, richness and intensity of flavor. To learn more please visit www.cashmerewines.com.

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For more information please contact Aisling Mahoney at Aisling@jarviscommunications.com

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Aisling Mahoney
Jarvis Communications

http://www.jarviscommunications.com

Release ID: 261517