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KIRKLAND, Wash. /New York Netwire/ -- An updated workplace guide, announced today, describes the tax, productivity, and other benefits of adding the missing link to employee benefit packages: long-term care insurance. 'Long Term Care Outreach and Education Program,' is published by LTC Financial Partners LLC, one of America's most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Snazzy sparkles and well-worn blue jeans are the attire of choice for the 8th annual Seasons of Life Soiree 2013, an event to benefit vital non-profit patient services at Four Seasons Compassion For Life. The event is presented by Park Ridge Health. Attendees will enjoy the talents of local jazz musicians Carol Duermit and Brad Curtioff.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt. /New York Netwire/ -- Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. this week announced that it's not just about sheds and storage spaces anymore; its new line of eco-friendly, tiny houses is getting attention from around the country. Tiny houses are gaining steam and Jamaica Cottage Shop is offering original designs that are as green as can be.

BOULDER, Colo. /New York Netwire/ -- The Olim Soccer League of Israel represents 18 nationalities and is now using TeamSnap's mobile and web SaaS for managing ongoing activities and groups. The league is entirely comprised of immigrants and acts as a competitive and social platform to play soccer with like-minded foreigners while integrating into Israeli society.

NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its corporate practice with the addition of Marcus Wilkinson, who joins as a partner based in Connecticut. Marcus Wilkinson handles angel investments, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate matters.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /New York Netwire/ -- The Soup Kitchen Inc. of Boynton Beach is proud to announce its first gala in recognition of its 30th anniversary in serving the local Florida community. The organization is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, sustaining itself only through the generosity of the community and its volunteers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) today announced that wholesale brokerage industry veteran Sheryl Smith has joined the firm as director. Smith joins WTCI from AmWINS Group Inc., where she specialized in the analysis and placement of difficult casualty risks.

TUCSON, Ariz. /New York Netwire/ -- Kief-Joshua Vineyards announces that the Second Annual Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival, featuring 18 Arizona Wineries in one location, is slated for April 20 and 21, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kief-Joshua Vineyards in beautiful Elgin.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- North American Roofing strengthens its national position as one of the largest commercial roofing companies in the U.S. with the award to participate in the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), through their premier construction program with ezIQC, which helps municipalities find sources for construction and repair facilitating the competitive bid process on behalf of their members.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire/ -- Style Tech, LLC, a provider of nail art technology for nail and beauty salons in the United States, announced it has signed an exclusive distributorship with Fashion Tec USA, Inc., a U.S. technology firm. This agreement will enable Style Tech to make the Tat'z Nail'z imaging systems available to beauty and nail salons across Utah and to expand its national service presence.

GREENSBORO, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Asheville fine artist Cindy Walton has been selected as one of 20 North Carolina abstractionists to present her work, technique, and inspiration in the innovative Pecha Kucha style on April 23, 2013, as part of the Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art spring focus on abstract art.

DENVER, Colo., April 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) now offers Platinum Data Solution's RealView automated underwriting appraisal tool to its growing clientele of mortgage lenders and related residential finance service providers, including servicers, investors and state housing finance agencies (HFAs).

CINCINNATI, Ohio /New York Netwire/ -- ProSource today announced that Beacon Printing recently increased its capabilities with the addition of a Konica Minolta color bizhub Press and a black and white bizhub Pro, both with variable data printing support. The color press allows Beacon to produce the best color images in the production print marketplace.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kelly Kyle as a senior account manager in its Los Angeles office. Kyle brings 12 years of experience in the healthcare and wellness insurance sector to EPIC.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- On April 10, Dr. Barry Eichengreen will be the Guest Expert on 'Market Wrap with Moe Ansari,' a nationally syndicated radio show that analyzes Wall Street news and provides insight into the complexities of the stock market.

TROY, Mich., April 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the nation, today announced it has launched a free Web portal that enables brokers they work with to produce customized flyers, with options geared towards also marketing to borrowers and REALTORS(R). The system offers an easy-to-use interface by which to tailor marketing pieces, thus promoting the growth of their businesses and personal brands.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc.'s Karl Kim CFP, CLTC, is a Medi-Cal specialist who is quickly gaining a reputation for being California's 'go-to-guy' in the retirement crisis planning arena. In fact, RPA is California's first firm completely dedicated to retirement crisis planning and pre-planning.

WALL, N.J., April 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Peter Grandich, managing member of Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management Co., LLC, announced that the company has committed major marketing support to the New Jersey Harness Racing Industry. As part of his support, members of the Trinity Financial Corporate Advisory Board will soon begin making appearances at the Meadowlands Race Track in an effort to provide added value to fans who patronize the races.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board surveyed 1,400 local Calif. businesses to identify trends in future hiring and growth. The results indicated that companies are recovering and beginning to hire in the County's top demand industries: manufacturing, health care, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, and construction.

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- California olive tasting and retail shop, The Quail and Olive, have launched a new online store for foodies on the go. 'The Quail and Olive team is having a great time collaborating and experimenting in our kitchens to create recipes for our new website,' said Dr. Stephen Brabeck, cardiologist and proprietor.