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Janice Sand

Janice Sand
Jan started as an intern with Neotrope® Dec. 2010, became "Content Manager" for New York Netwire, in 2015, and has worked for both the Send2Press® Newswire service, as well as MuseWire.com. She edits daily news stories for the site from state and local NY government and non-profit agencies and is based in “New England,” USA.

Truebridge Hires Senior Retail Exec to Help Banks Increase Sales

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.

For the 5th Year in a Row Mueller Offers a Metal Building to a Deserving Texas Non-Profit Organization

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.

Author and Cancer Advocate Joy Cruse to speak at III Forks Golf Classic Dinner to Benefit Childhood Cancer Research

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.

Gunther's Games Arcade Reopens on Broadway in Columbia, MO

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.

Businesses Worldwide Will Spend $152 Billion on Managed Telecommunications Services in 2013, says Insight Research Corp.

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.

Moonlite Bar-B-Q-Inn Celebrates 50 Years of Smoke and Friends

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.

James Allen partners with Diamond in the Rough

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Leading online diamond and luxury jewelry retailer, James Allen, announced today an exclusive online partnership with Diamond in the Rough, the most renowned brand for natural, rough diamond jewelry. Now James Allen customers can choose from a wide variety of over four hundred Diamond in the Rough ring styles or custom design their own.

North Carolina's National Inclusion Project Receives 2013 Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant

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.

Global DMS has been named a Finalist for Pennsylvania Governor's Impact Award to recognize companies from 10 regions

LANSDALE, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software for the mortgage industry, announced that it has been named one of five finalists in the state of Pennsylvania's inaugural Governor's Impact Awards in the category of small business impact within its region.

Paragon BioTeck and Bausch + Lomb sign License Agreement to commercialize and distribute Paragon's phenylephrine in the U.S.

MADISON, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company and Paragon BioTeck, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into a license agreement for Bausch + Lomb to commercialize and distribute Paragon's phenylephrine in the United States on an exclusive basis beginning this month.

Main Problems of Custom Mobile Apps

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.

Titan Lenders Corp. Expands Executive Team, Adds Matt Steck as Chief Information Officer

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.

STEM Education NonProfit CPEP wins Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant Award for 2013

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. /New York Netwire/ -- CPEP (Catalysts Powering Educational Performance) is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope's 2013 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope will provide public relations support to CPEP over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments.

Updated Workplace Guide from LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP) Highlights Tax and Employee Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance

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.

Park Ridge Health presents 8th Annual Seasons of Life Soiree to Benefit Four Seasons' Non-Profit Services for Western North Carolina Families

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.

Vermont Company Launches New Product Line of Tiny Houses

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.

EaseUS Partition Master 9.2.2 adds more 'Friendly Features' as an all-in-one Windows 8 disk management utility

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- EaseUS Software, a provider of partition management, data recovery and backup solutions, today announced the release of EaseUS Partition Master 9.2.2. This new version introduces a highlight that when upgrading to any paid edition from the trial edition, you just need to purchase a license and input the serial number without downloading and installing twice to save time for other endeavors.

TeamSnap Now Organizes Immigrant Israeli Soccer League of 18 Nationalities

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.

The Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach announces 30th Anniversary Fundraiser Gala

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.

Marriage Visa Help cautions that UK Border Agency Changes are Affecting Settlement Applications in 2013

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- According to Marriage Visa Help (MarriageVisaHelp), a global visa consultancy specializing in family immigration, two important changes have recently been made by the UK Border Agency which will affect those applying for a UK spouse visa, UK fiancee visa, UK unmarried partner visa and other family visas under the settlement category.

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