Dick and Betsy Devos Lead Efforts to Change Institutions

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When a proposal to build a sports arena north of downtown Grand Rapids was made in 1991, Dick DeVos lobbied against the idea. He’d seen the problems building the Pontiac Silverdome caused in Detroit when both the Lions and Pistons left the city in the 1970s, and he didn’t want to see a repeat of that in Grand Rapids.

 

DeVos, who became the CEO of Amway in 1993, organized a campaign against the sports facility and formed a group of business leaders who called themselves Grand Action. Together, they became the motivating force that helped see the Van Andel Arena, the DeVos Place Convention Center, and the DeVos Performance Hall added to Grand Rapid’s skyline.

 

Dick and Betsy DeVos have used their family fortunes and positions in the business community to steer institutional change over the years. Their political support for the GOP has also helped bring changes to state laws in the areas of education and labor.

 

Close to $140 million has been given to programs for leadership training, arts and culture, health, churches, and policy initiatives by the Dick & Betsy DeVos Family Foundation. One project in Grand Rapids that the Foundation helped make a reality was the contribution of $12.5 million towards the building of a children’s hospital named after Helen DeVos, who was Dick’s mother and wife of Amway’s co-founder Richard DeVos.

 

Education reform has also been a focus of the DeVos’s activism, supporting and founding charter schools that challenged the status quo in public schools. This included the founding of an aviation charter high school at Grand Rapids International Airport called the West Michigan Aviation Academy in 2010.

 

Dick DeVos, being a pilot, has taken an interest in reforming the aviation industry, playing a role in helping improve the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. He and a group of business leaders worked to bring more connecting routes to the airport from Grand Rapids, which lowered fares and increased passenger traffic.

 

He recently was named to the Management Advisory Board at the FAA and hopes to continue to drive reform and improvement in the nation’s aviation industry and infrastructure.

 

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Dr. David Samadi Cares about His Patients

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Dr. David Samadi is very passionate about what he does. He has wanted to be a doctor since he was young and he is now a certified urologist with his specialties lying in diagnosing and treating urologic diseases, bladder cancer, kidney and prostate cancer.

He got his degree from Stony Brook University in biochemistry and in 1994 he obtained his M.D. at the Stony Brook School of Medicine. He obtained postgraduate training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Montefiore Medical Center. In 2001 he completed a fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in proctology. He also started a fellowship in robotic radical prostatectomy at Henri Mondor Hospital Creteil as well.

Dr. David Samadi has done his work in over 45 countries and has worked at many reputable institutions including the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He is also the professor of Urology at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. He is on the American Medical Association and a member of the American Urological Association.

Dr. Samadi is devoted to detecting, diagnosing, and treating prostate cancer. He has also hosted the “Sunday Housecall” on Fox, and he has his own radio show which helps provide helpful medical information to those who listen. He also has a website, SamadiMD.com that he uses to share alternatives to medicine and other helpful information.

Dr. David Samadi lived in different parts of Europe, and he grew up in the Middle East. He has practiced in Israel, Germany, Greece, London, France, the Dominican Republic, and Spain. Robotic surgery is true passion, and it has proven to be a great advancement in prostate surgeries. His hospital utilizes a single robot to perform many successful surgeries.

Dr. Samadi has a long day that begins at 4:30 in the morning, but he is always sure to check on all of his patients before leaving work. He is known to have a photographic memory so drawings can be helpful in problem-solving. The way he has modified hos operating room has even become a blueprint for other surgeons.

Dr. Samadi likes to see results, and he tries to avoid negative vibes. He practices deep breathing exercised to relieve stress as well as a good game of tennis or backgammon. He sticks to a schedule, and he finds it to be efficient. He relies on the feedback from his patients to help grow his business and strives to be a great doctor.

Protecting the Public and Securing Correctional Facilities with Securus Technologies Wireless Containment Solutions

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Securus Technologies is an industry leader when it comes to providing civil and criminal justice technology solutions. These solutions are designed to enhance public safety as well as to aid in criminal investigation, corrections, and offender monitoring.

 

One of the Securus Technologies solutions offered to correctional institutions is its Wireless Containment Solutions. This Securus Technologies solution is designed to detect and then prevent an incarcerated person from utilizing an illicit cell phone or mobile device.

 

A major problem in this day and age is the use of cell phones and mobile devices by inmates. These offenders manage to get these communication devices smuggled into correctional facilities. The rate at which mobile devices end up inside correctional institutions is shockingly high.

 

Securus Technologies is highly committed to developing its Wireless Containment Solutions. The company has invested over $40 million to date in developing this important technology.

 

Securus Technologies is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. At the present time, Securus Technologies serves over 3,450 public safety, law enforcement and corrections agencies in North America. Its solutions address the needs associated with and over 1.2 million inmates at this time.

 

The story of former Florida corrections officer Robert Johnson helps to illustrate the vital importance of controlling the introduction and use of cell phones in correctional facilities. Johnson was on duty at a Florida correctional institution when he came upon a box filled with contraband that was headed into the institution. The value of the contraband was thought to be about $50,000.

 

Because of the efforts of Johnson, the contraband never reached inmates. However, the inmate that made arrangements for the introduction of the contraband decided he would seek revenge upon Johnson. The inmate had access to an illicit cell phone inside the institution.

 

The inmate contacted one of his fellow gang members outside the institution, using the illicit phone he smuggled into the facility. Through this mobile phone communication, the inmate arranged a hit on correctional officer Johnson.

 

Johnson was preparing to go to work one morning after the hit was arranged when the gang member broke into Johnson’s home and shot the correctional officer multiple times. Johnson nearly died from the assault.

 

In the aftermath of the attack on Johnson, and the near taking of his life, Johnson began a crusade to keep cell phones and other mobile devices out of correctional facilities. The stark reality is that the attempt on Johnson’s life is only one example among multiple instances in which someone from within a correctional facility has been able to arrange criminal activity in the “real world” using a mobile phone smuggled into a correctional institution. Johnson advocates for the utilization of technology like the Securus Technologies Wireless Containment System to protect the public and better secure correctional facilities.

 

How Talk Fusion University is Changing Network Marketing

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After more than two decades in network marketing, Bob Reina, CEO and Founder of Talk Fusion is sharing his expertise with aspiring marketers through a new and innovative venture. With the launch of a new training program called Talk Fusion University, Reina is giving users a way to learn his successful techniques for network marketing. Users who want to grow as salespeople can get the content directly from their homes and learn from the expert advice that Reina shares. These tips and tricks can help salespeople grow from regular earners to exceptional earners who can afford the best things in life.

 

Talk Fusion University offers users a host of different ways to learn Reina’s system for direct selling success, which has been proven to work many times over since the 1990’s. This is the same system that Reina has used to grow into a top network marketer, frequent Huffington Post contributor and famous, successful business founder. Over many years of direct selling, he has developed a four step approach that is guaranteed to close more leads and bring more sales when executed properly. This system is explained in detail through videos, written content and more on the Talk Fusion University site so any type of learner can absorb the material. With an associate ID, users can access all of the content and work through it at their own pace.

 

Talk Fusion University is currently available in English and will soon be available in many languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese and several others. Learn more: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/talk-fusion

 

Bradesco’s Board Of Directors Welcome New Chairman Luiz Carlos Trabuco

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To say Bradesco is a big bank is an understatement. The Osasco-based Banco Bradesco is one of the top banks in the world in terms of net income and assets under management. Bradesco’s net income in 2016 was $4.6 billion, and the bank currently has $413 billion in assets under management. The success of the 74-year-old bank is well-documented. In 1943, Amador Aguiar wanted to help small farmers, government employees, and retailers get the money they needed to do business, so he founded, Banco Brasileiro de Descontos in Marilia, a small city in the state of Sao Paulo. In 1946, Aguiar moved the bank’s headquarters to the city of Sao Paulo. By 1951, the bank was the largest private banking institution in the country.

Mr. Aguiar moved the bank headquarters once again in 1953 to Osasco which is also in Sao Paulo. Bradesco, under the firm leadership of Aguiar, was the first bank to use a computer and the first bank to offer clients credit cards according to folha.uol.com.br. By the 1970s, Aguiar was buying other banks, and by 1978 the bank had branches all over Brazil. In fact, the 1,000th branch opened that year. Aguilar didn’t give up his quest to make Bradesco the best bank in the world until his death in 1991. That’s the year Lázaro de Mello Brandão took over as Chairman.

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Lázaro de Mello Brandão is Aguiar kind of banker. Brandão was a bank trainee when Bradesco opened its doors in 1943. Mr. Brandão was Aguiar’s protégé. As the bank grew, Brandão got more responsibility. Under Brandão leadership, Bradesco became an international banking giant. But Brandão had help completing that quest. Luiz Carlos Trabuco came on the banking scene in 1969 after studying philosophy at Sao Paulo University and getting a graduate degree in psychology from Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo. Trabuco, like Brandão, is a company man, so by the time Trabuco became CEO in 2009, the men were a successful banking team and internationally recognized financial experts. The men were able to put an executive team together that had the same drive and ambitions. That team is one of the best banking teams in Brazil.

But all good things come to an end, and Brandão, at 91, is at the end of his banking career. The bank’s Board of Directors gave Trabuco the title of chairman after Brandão’s retirement became front-page financial news around the world. Trabuco will still function as CEO, but he will turn over his CEO duties to one of the men on the bank’s executive team in 2018. Being CEO of Bradesco is a challenge, but the candidates all have the experience and the ambition to do the job. Luiz Carlos Trabuco is only the third man to have the title of “Bradesco Chairman” behind his name, so he is eager to jump into the role with both feet. But in order to do that, the board will have to name a new CEO at the beginning of the new year. Most bank employees have a favorite executive, so there is a lot of closed-door conversations about who will take over as CEO. Most employees like Mauricio Machado de Minas because of his IT background. But there is a lot of support for Octavio de Lazari. Octavio de Lazari is the man who replaced Trabuco as president of the insurance division.

The five other candidates are Andre Cano, Domingos Figueiredo Abreu, Josué Augusto Pancini, Alexandre da Silva Glüher and Marcelo Noronha. All five men hold top executive posts and all of them have what it takes to be CEO, according to Trabuco and the board.

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Top Executive Scott Rocklage

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Scott Rocklage is the current managing partner of a company known as 5AM Ventures. He has held this position for over ten years since 2004. At this position, Scott has provided leadership an direction for the company in terms of setting and achieving its various goals. As well as being the managing partner, Scott was also the company’s venture partner dating back to 2003. While serving as the venture partner, Scott helped raise capital for the company and work out a number of financial arrangements. He would also hold a number of other top level management positions during his career. Along with being a high level executive at various companies, Scott has also completed advanced degrees in chemistry which demonstrates his level of knowledge in pharmaceuticals.

 

Prior to beginning his career in the healthcare field, Scott completed a couple of educational programs. While attending the University of California Berkeley, Scott studied chemistry. He would complete a bachelor’s degree in the field and use that to begin his career. Within a few years of completing his bachelor’s degree, Scott would attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he would complete a doctorate degree in chemistry. Both of these degrees would provide Scott with the knowledge necessary to help lead the various companies that he was a part of. They would also give him the credentials to establish himself as an expert in the pharmaceutical industry as well.

 

Rocklage has many years of professional experience. He has been involved in the healthcare management field for a number of years by holding a number of top level positions. During the course of his career, Scott has been a chief executive officer, board chairman, chairman and also his current position as a managing partner. Each of these positions has allowed Scott to demonstrate his leadership and expertise in the healthcare field. While serving as a top executive, he has been able to provide direction for all of the organizations that he has been a part of. This has included organizing projects, managing employees, and providing guidance to other managers at the companies he has worked with.

 

Connect with Scott Rocklage on LinkedIn for more information.

Jeremy Goldstein’s Endeavors in serving Corporate Organizations

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Jeremy Goldstein is a corporate attorney who currently resides in the United States. He is a lawyer who is well-known as a co-founder of the Jeremy L Goldstein and Associates LLC. Jeremy is singled out for his expertise that entails providing advisory services to organizations on matters that involve employee benefits and corporate governance. Several establishments in the United States acknowledge Mr. Goldstein’s services, which helped them on significant business transactions and complicated scenarios. Jeremy Goldstein’s resilience towards success as a litigation attorney is unimaginable.

 

The lawyer attended New York University School of Law where he acquired a Juris Doctor. Jeremy Goldstein got employment opportunities at various organizations after completing his university education. Companies that he previously worked for include Verizon, AT&T, Bank One, Duke Energy and Merck. He served the companies for over fifteen years before joining the Jeremy L Goldstein and Associates LLC. The litigation attorney is currently attached at the corporation as the chief executive officer.

 

Jeremy Goldstein is currently involved with the Fountain House as an executive board member. The firm supports mental health programs for New York residents. He serves the New York University among board members of the Professional Advisory Board. Several chief executive officers, management teams and compensation committees in the United States who seek advisory services on executive pay matters primarily depend on Jeremy Goldstein. He is an individual who believes on knockout options. According to him, the strategy ensures that employees have alternatives stocks that help to boost efficiency in organizations. Knockout options minimize accounting costs, motivate workers, reduce executive compensation, and lowers worries associated with shrinking ownership shares. Apart from being a corporate lawyer, Jeremy Goldstein is an author of several publications. Paying for Long-Term Performance is among journals that he produced. He is proud to be associated with the American Bar Association Business Section and the Mergers and Acquisitions Subcommittee.

 

To learn more, visit http://officialjeremygoldstein.com/.

Apparel Company Fabletics Emerges as Top Retailer

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In the fashion industry, there are a number of retailers that are competing to get a considerable portion of the market share. However, it is very difficult for a majority due to competition from the e-commerce giant conglomerate Amazon. Since Amazon controls about one fifth or 20% of the total market of the fashion industry, many companies are unable to successful compete on a regular basis. However, a new company known as Fabletics has emerged as one of the few exceptions. Fabletics was founded by Kate Hudson and has established itself as a leading fashion retailer with revenues of up to $250 million per year. A major reason why this retailer is among the most successful in the industry is its subscription model. Instead of selling products one by one, the company sells merchandise on a monthly basis by allowing consumers to sign up for a membership. With the added convenience of membership, Fabletics has been able to make sales on a more consistent basis compared to other retailers.

 

For retailers in the fashion industry to be successful, they have always had to offer both quality merchandise and affordable prices. While these traits are still important today, retailers in this industry need to have more in order to remain competitive. Retailers in the fashion industry, now have to offer other benefits such as a satisfying experience for customers, frequent recognition of their brand and also developing clothing designs that are appealing to most consumers. Fabletics is one company that has provided these things to consumers and has therefore established itself as a leader in the fashion industry. With its subscription model, Fabletics enables consumers to take advantage of discounts and therefore buy merchandise more frequently. This has resulted in the company earning the revenue and achieving the success it has in its brief existence.

 

Fabletics was founded by Kate Hudson a few years ago and has quickly become a well known brand in the women’s athletic apparel segment. Hudson realized that women’s athletic apparel was very popular and a type of clothing that many active women value. Since a lot of this type of clothing is expensive, Kate looked to provide women with a way to purchase quality athletic apparel at an affordable price. In order to achieve this, Hudson decided to use the reverse showroom technique. The technique entails allowing consumers to evaluate merchandise on the internet and then make the final purchase at a physical storefront location. As a result, Fabletics has provided consumers with the opportunity to find what they want and then purchase it once they have made a final buying decision.

Invest Wisely with Wealth Solution

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Wealth Solution is an investment firm that deals with offering financial advice and guidance to new and old investors. The wide range of services provided by this company allows each investor to grow their business, manage their capital, and most importantly, protect their assets.

Services Offered

Wealth Solutions has a wide variety of services to choose from depending on the preferences of the investor. Some of the services are as follows.

Wealth Management

Under this category, Wealth Solutions primarily works with affluent families, business owners and individuals who have accumulated a significant amount of money but don’t know how to manage the assets. Apart from this, this investment firm will help you in creating a portfolio that perfectly matches your investment needs. By entrusting your finances on Wealth Solutions, you will be in a position to invest wisely without being worried about the risks associated with the changing tides of investment. With the wealth management service, you will have access to a wide variety of alternative and traditional investment classes. With these services, you will be in a better position to understand the market, and hence have a glimpse of what is ahead before investing your cash.

Financial Planning

The Financial Planning services are services that allow the investor to make the right decisions when it comes to pursuing financial goals. These services incorporate a holistic process which brings together a vast array of buying and selling services. In most cases, financial services will only expose you to buying products. This is not the case with Wealth Solutions.

Under this category, you will be able to establish your long and short-term goals, determine your liabilities and assets, and most importantly, evaluate your current financial power.

Retirement Planning

Wealth Solutions understands that retirement is a process that must be planned for accordingly to avoid disappointments later in life. With Wealth Solutions, you will be in a position to navigate through some of the most complex retirement issues while at the same time, get the opportunity to build your wealth regardless of your age. The company will also offer you advice on the right time in your life to take your Social Security, how to create an influx of income, and minimize your taxes.

Richard Blair

Richard Blair is the founder and CEO of Wealth Solutions. Richard began his financial career immediately after graduating from college in 1993. A year later, he founded the Wealth Solutions firm, a firm that put his name on the map of financial advisors and companies.

For over two decades in the industry, Richard has changed the lives of many investors by providing them with financial strategies, as well as helping them pursue their financial dreams. Learn more: http://www.wealthsolutionsria.com/contact

Bob Reina: One of The Truly Good Guys

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The world is constantly on the lookout for good men and good women. They are becoming increasingly difficult to find as more and more people are looking out for themselves and only themselves. It is why someone like Bob Reina is such a breath of fresh air. He is someone that never puts himself first and always puts others first. It has become a life mission for him to help others, save others, and do whatever is within his power to help people. He knows the world needs it, and if they need it, he wants to provide it with Talk Fusion, the award-winning company known for its tech, voice, and data.

This is the way of the world now and for a lot of people, they are struggling to adapt to it. They might have worked for a particular type of company that might no longer be useful or no longer be popular. In some ways, it is like video stores. While there are video stores around, they are not around as much as they used to be and they are definitely on the way out especially with companies like Redbox. This is why Bob Reina wants people to have a plan B in their life. The plan B is Talk Fusion. Learn more: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bob-reina-talk-fusion-ceo-returns-as-guest-author-to-martech-advisor-300411047.html

There are a lot of creative people out there and the creative folks just need the right outlet to express it and they need to feel comfortable expressing it. Talk Fusion is the outlet where creativity, being different, and thinking outside the box is encouraged. It is how people get ahead in today’s world. They stand out and they are not like everyone else. After all, it is no fun being like everyone else. It is much more fun to be a trendsetter and someone that does things just a little bit differently.

That is Bob Reina. He made a record-breaking donation to the Tampa Bay Humane Society because he truly loves animals and cares for them. He shows the same level of understanding and compassion for humans. He loves everyone with the same amount of conviction.