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NAB 2013: CEO Patrick Macdonald-King of DAX LLC keynotes Cloud Computing Conference

CULVER CITY, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO/President of DAX, LLC (formerly Sample Digital), the leading provider of cloud workflow and media asset management applications and services to companies that produce, distribute and license audio-visual content, will be a keynote speaker at the Cloud Computing Conference, a feature of this year's NAB in Las Vegas.

Hi-Desert Medical Center Meets Staffing Needs with Help from San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Leveraging the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County's On-the-Job Training program, the Hi-Desert Medical Center has recently added 6 full-time registered nurses and saved $25,000 in hiring and training costs.

Riverview Financial Corporation and Union Bancorp, Inc. Announce Definitive Agreement and Plan of Consolidation

MARYSVILLE, Pa., March 8, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Financial Corporation ('Riverview') (OTCQB: RIVE), the holding company for Riverview Bank, and Union Bancorp, Inc. ('Union') (OTCQB: UBPT), the holding company for Union Bank and Trust Company, jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to consolidate their respective holding companies and merge their bank subsidiaries.

Citivest Inc. Completes Acquisition of its One Thousandth Single Family Residence

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Citivest Inc., a leading full service real estate investment firm, announces that it has recently purchased its one thousandth single family residence (SFR) for its 'short term flip' and long term rental property investment programs.

CMI's Paul Gondek and Alisa Hamilton to Co-Present with Deanna Schwarz of Pfizer at 2013 PRMG Annual National Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire/ -- CMI and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) will co-present 'Engaging Stakeholders with A Story - 3 Tips to Improve Research Reporting' at the PMRG's upcoming National Annual Conference March 10-12, 2013 in National Harbor, Maryland.

AMWAT Moving and Storage Honored as Mover of the Year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /New York Netwire/ -- Move For Hunger, a nationwide non-profit hunger relief organization, is proud to announce that AMWAT Moving and Storage of Tallahassee, Fla., is the recipient of the 'Mover of the Year Award' for 2012.

CMI’s Paul Gondek and Alisa Hamilton to Co-Present with Deanna Schwarz of Pfizer at 2013 PRMG Annual National Conference

ATLANTA, Ga., March 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI and Pfizer will co-present 'Engaging Stakeholders with A Story - 3 Tips to Improve Research Reporting' at the PMRG's upcoming National Annual Conference March 10-12 in National Harbor, Md.

Dealpoint Merrill welcomes Sterling McGregor as Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Dealpoint Merrill (a subsidiary of The Merrill Group of Companies), a regional owner and operator of value added adaptive reuse properties, retail conversions and investments, is proud to announce Sterling McGregor has joined the company as Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer.

Sterling McGregor joins Dealpoint Merrill as Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dealpoint Merrill (subsidiary of The Merrill Group of Companies), a regional owner and operator of 'value added' adaptive reuse properties, retail conversions and investments, is proud to announce Sterling McGregor has joined the company as Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer.

I.C.A.S.A. and 21 Sexual Assault Organizations Stand by Rape Survivor who was Charged

CARBONDALE, Ill. /New York Netwire/ -- The Sexual Assault Myths Organization of Carbondale, says The Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault 32 member board of lawmakers and professionals and 21 sexual assault organizations have hand delivered a letter to Jackson County, Ill. District Attorney Mike Carr asking him to drop all charges made by his office against Melisa Vistain, who was arrested after reporting her sexual assault.

The Women's Center Supports Sexual Assault Survivor Charged for False Reporting

CARBONDALE, Ill. /New York Netwire/ -- Jury selection for the criminal trial of Melisa Vistain, of Jackson County, Ill., is set to begin March 12, 2013. Vistain faces felony charges for falsely reporting sexual assault. Rape Crisis Services of The Women's Center stands in support of Vistain. She insists on her innocence of these charges.

Global DMS Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary

LANSDALE, Pa., March 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, today announced the celebration of its tenth anniversary in business. The Global DMS name was officially formed in 2003 and the company has remained dedicated to the mortgage banking industry and appraisal management space since its inception.

Janet Bull, Award-winning Chief Medical Officer of Four Seasons Hospice, Shares Quality of Life Concerns, Answers

FLAT ROCK, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- When Janet Bull, Ph.D., the award-winning chief medical officer of Four Seasons Hospice goes to work, it's more than showing up for a job. She helps people find meaning. Palliative care, which occurs before end of life is at hand, comes at the vulnerable time when a person who may have chronic multiple illnesses admits they need support to maintain their quality of life.

Street Artist Takes MONOPOLY Money for Art, Paints Oscar Winner Adrien Brody's Car as Game Piece

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- CACA (Cory Allen Contemporary Art) announces that L.A. street artist 'ALEC Monopoly' will bring the game of MONOPOLY to life at LAB ART Gallery in Los Angeles, where the artist plans to sell one of his popular pieces for MONOPOLY money and create a designer game piece with Actor Adrien Brody's '64 Pontiac Catalina.

AMT Datasouth Corporation releases new Documax 5380 narrow carriage serial-dot-matrix (SDM) printer

CAMARILLO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- AMT Datasouth is pleased to introduce the new Documax(R) 5380 narrow carriage (80 column), serial-dot-matrix (SDM) printer. The Documax 5380 is the latest printer to carry the storied Documax badge. It features the latest technology in motors, drivers and electronics. The Documax 5380 sets a new standard for cost of ownership and reliability.

iFOS is Seeking External Application Reviewers for CDFI Fund and NMTC Programs for Fiscal Year 2013

CLARKSVILLE, Md. /New York Netwire/ -- iFOS (Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions) Managing Consultants, LLC is seeking applicants to serve as field reviewers in evaluating grant applications submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) for the fiscal year (FY) 2013 funding rounds.

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center welcomes Derek Thomas as Chief Strategy Officer in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Derek Thomas as Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Principal. Thomas brings to EPIC 25+ years of progressive experience and leadership within insurance brokerage firms, Internet and e-commerce companies, as well as the non-profit sector.

Calculate Royalties with QuickBooks Data – DashBook Software Extends Integration with Widely-Used Accounting System

HOUSTON, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Financial Softworks, LLC today announced the release of the latest enhancements to their popular DashBook Royalty Pro system, which now includes the ability to directly create royalty checks or bill payments within Intuit QuickBooks, with special emphasis on book publishers, record labels, and music publishers and distributors.

Trustmark National Bank Selects CONIX Systems' Fraud Detective

MANCHESTER, Vt. /New York Netwire/ -- CONIX Systems, Inc., a leading international provider of payment processing solutions to the financial services industry, is pleased to announce that Trustmark National Bank (Trustmark) will add Fraud Detective(R) to the bank's payment processing operation. Trustmark, with approximately 220 branch locations in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas, is a subsidiary of Trustmark Corp (NASDAQ:TRMK).

Flathead Community Foundation claims title sponsorship for 2013 Montana Dragon Boat Festival

KALISPELL, Mont. /New York Netwire/ -- When the Flathead Community Foundation climbed on board as the title sponsor for the 2012 Montana Dragon Boat Festival, they knew they were in for a wild ride. After a rip-roaring success in 2012, including the $75,000 raised by local non-profits, the Flathead Community Foundation returns as this year's lead sponsor, it was announced today by the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau.

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