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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For two consecutive years, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa /New York Netwire/ -- HVS Capital Corp (HVSCC) has been exclusively appointed to sell the Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa, a 193-room hotel connected by skyway to the Convention Center and Mercy Medical Center. The property is 12 stories tall and includes 13,300 square feet of meeting space, featuring the best views in town from its top floor ballroom.

CLARKSVILLE, Md. /New York Netwire/ -- iFOS (Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions) Managing Consultants, LLC recently announced it is has been awarded a 5-year ID/IQ to provide Onsite Secretarial Support Services for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Headquarters and Interim Locations.

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire/ -- Located at Camp Twin Lakes and overseen by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's pediatricians, Camp Strong4Life caters to children struggling with their weight and dealing with the health issues that come with that struggle. While kids may have initial reservations about going, it won't be long before they are enjoying swimming, rock-wall climbing, archery, zip-lining, playing games, building friendships and making memories that last a lifetime.

RALEIGH, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Accounting software specialist, Massey Consulting continues its educational webcast series with two webcasts focusing on best practices for CPAs and their clients. Thursday, May 16, from 2-4 p.m. EDT - 'Top 5 Reasons Your Clients are Moving to the Cloud' featuring industry thought leader Taylor Macdonald, Intaact Vice President and Philip Massey CPA, founder Massey Consulting.

BOSTON, Mass. /New York Netwire/ -- Truebridge, Inc., a Boston-based financial services marketing firm for banks and credit unions, has hired Ken Wells as EVP of Relationship Marketing. In this role, Ken will head up a new unit that helps financial institutions maximize the power of their retail organization to drive more revenue from multiple business lines.

BOSTON, Mass., April 30, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Truebridge, Inc., a Boston-based financial services marketing firm for banks and credit unions, has hired Ken Wells as EVP of Relationship Marketing. In this role, Ken will head up a new unit that helps financial institutions maximize the power of their retail organization to drive more revenue from multiple business lines. The announcement was made by Stewart Rose, CEO of Truebridge.

BALLINGER, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Texas-based Mueller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, wants to extend a 'Helping Hand' again this year to a Texas non-profit in need of a new facility. One organization will be selected to receive a new Mueller steel building up to 4,000 square feet through applications received by June 1, 2013.

DALLAS, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Inspirational speaker and author Joy Cruse will speak at The III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner benefiting TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation. The dinner will be held on May 5, 2013 at III Forks Restaurant in Dallas. TeamConnor provides funding for research projects across the United States in an effort to find a cure for childhood cancers.

COLUMBIA, Mo. /New York Netwire/ -- Pinball is back! An arcade and pinball gaming staple that stood in downtown Columbia for more than 25 years before closing its doors is back on Broadway. The official Grand Opening of Gunther's Games is scheduled for Saturday April 27, with activities running throughout the evening.

DURANGO, Colo. /New York Netwire/ -- While business spending on all telecom services is expected to grow in low single-digit percentages over the next five years, global spending on managed services is expected to grow at an annual compounded rate of 11.3 percent, according to the latest market study from Insight Research Corporation.

OWENSBORO, Ky. /New York Netwire/ -- Kentucky's famous Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with a good, old-fashioned get together in its parking lot on Sunday, April 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be free sandwiches, soda, chips, ice cream, brownies and cotton candy in addition to live music, balloon twisters and inflatable areas where kids can play.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2013 of Neotrope's annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations and cause-marketing support to the National Inclusion Project over the next year.

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire/ -- According to Oleg Lola, of MobiDev Corporation: Nobody wants bad apps. Software owners don't want to receive bad products. Users don't want to have bad apps on devices. But what hides behind the meaning of the word 'bad'? How can software owners avoid building and getting 'bad' mobile apps? 'Generally, a bad app is one that doesn't satisfy the end users' needs,' says Lola, founder of MobiDev, specializing in mobile and web software development.

DENVER, Colo., April 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) has brought on software development specialist, Matt Steck, as the company's chief information officer. With more than 15 years of experience in information technology, Steck will be responsible for all software development initiatives within the Titan family of companies.

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.

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.