Using Blockchain to Unearth the Next K-POP Superstar with the Z-POP Dream Project

August 29, 2018, 7:24 pm

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HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 30 August 2018 - Z-POP Dream Project (Z-POP Dream), a Korean Headquartered global entertainment platform is set to revolutionise the pop music industry through the use of Blockchain technology. They will be launching their Initial Token Offering (ITO) on October 1^st 2018.

 

Founded by the same team that launched global Korean Pop (K-POP) sensations PSY, Girls' Generation, BTS, EXO, and WannaOne, Z-POP Dream is the first of its kind that seeks to establish a global entertainment ecosystem to better discover hidden pop music talents. Using blockchain to accelerate a new star's rise to stardom and creating a global token economy within the $46 billion global music market, this new ecosystem will be built hand-in-hand with millions of K-POP music fans across the world. 

 

Z-POP Dream will be powered by hundreds of millions of K-POP music fans across the world through the use of the company's own cryptographic token, the ZPOP coin, which will be based on the Ethereum blockchain platform.

 

Leading the Z-POP dream is Founder and CEO, Mr. Jun Kang, an SM Entertainment veteran who initiated the first wave of K-POP expansion into the international market and made significant contributions to the industry. The highly respected K-POP pioneer brings along a wealth of experience and is confident that blockchain technology can transform today's inequitable music industry

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The Z-POP Dream platform's business model will focus on two key components. One, the proceeds from the Initial Token Offering (ITO) will be used to create infrastructure for this star creation business. Secondly, it will create a global online monetization platform, which will tokenize the revenue opportunities generated by the star creation business, including concert tickets, merchandise, online content and admission to exclusive events. By combining these two elements, a substantial part of the current $46 billion global music market opportunity will inevitably involve the Z-POP ecosystem and fuel it's token economy. Z-POP Online will be open to both K-POP artists and fans and help to unite a broader audience and create a greater community.

 

"Through the Z-POP DREAM Project, we aim to create a new generation of Global Pop Stars through the power of the fans, to equalise the playing field and empower both fans and artists alike to better achieve their dreams. With our outstanding team of industry veterans and proven track record, breaching the global music stage will no longer be just a pipe dream for local artists aspiring to showcase their talent to the world," says Mr. Jun Kang.

*About Z-POP DREAM* 

Z-POP DREAM was founded in Seoul in 2018. Z-POP DREAM was founded by Jun Kang (CEO), Norimitsu Kameshima. Founding Partners are Richard Douglas, Jung Hun Kim and Tetsuya Mori (CTO). The Executive Production and Advisor Team includes Yun Jae Lee (Executive Music Producer), Joo Sun Lee (Executive Choreographer), Daisuke Imai (Celebrity Advisor) and others. Z-POP DREAM will establish a global entertainment ecosystem to discover hidden pop music talents, accelerate their rise to stardom and create a global token economy within the $46 billion global music market, hand-in-hand with hundreds of millions of K-POP music fans.

 

To find out more about the project, click here (https://z-popdream.io)

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*Medium: https://medium.com/z-pop-dream*

*Twitter: https://twitter.com/zpopdream*

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*KakaoTalk: https://open.kakao.com/o/g68cS7J*

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*Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXDJTDHa4RdigfGolOuwAsA *

*Steemit: https://steemit.com/@zpopdream/* Reported by Media OutReach 14 hours ago.

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We Must Remember The Two Sides Of John McCain – OpEd

August 29, 2018, 8:36 pm

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John McCain was a complicated American politician. A celebrated war hero, McCain put a “happy face” on the drive to destroy Palestinian rights and wrapped his defense of Israel in warped reasoning and populist logic. But he was smart enough to avoid open displays of racism and bigotry, knowing it wouldn’t attract votes.

Americans had a love-hate relationship with McCain. He was ridiculed when he ran against Barack Obama in 2008, but was glorified by the same critics when he became the Republican Party’s most virulent critic of Donald Trump, and in death.

How could McCain not hate Trump, the “outsider” who easily won election as president, while McCain, a 31-year senator with political power and beltway prestige, never could?

McCain died on Aug. 25 of brain cancer and is being memorialized for his positive achievements in America and around the world. But is that enough? He had two sides: One as a heroic soldier who was captured and tortured during the Vietnam War; and the other as a member of America’s political elite defending Israel at the expense of principals, morality and the international rights of Palestinian civilians.

As an Arab American, I see both. I had hoped McCain would have made amends for his many misjudgments. He didn’t. Just bringing it up has drawn the ire of other Americans who, because of ignorance or racism, feel criticism of McCain is wrong, immoral and contemptible.

I can sympathize with his suffering as a human being but I can’t forgive McCain for his actions that enabled Israel’s continued abuses against the Palestinians. His history is replete with facts that most Americans either don’t know or have chosen to ignore.

There are many events in McCain’s life spotlighted in the endless remembrances and memorials this week. The most notable was his service as a US Navy pilot who flew bombing missions over Hanoi during the Vietnam War. His plane was shot down and he spent five-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war.

His capture came at the same time as his father, John McCain II, was promoted to commander of all US forces in Vietnam. A Vietnam era veteran myself, honorably discharged in 1975, I too served my country with pride. But I have always been disgusted by the hundreds of stories the media and military tried to squelch about the intentional killing of civilians during the war. Vietnamese women and children were shot in their heads for sport, as Palestinians are today, killed by Israeli sniper fire across the Gaza-Israel border.

It didn’t help that I was reading Seymour Hersh’s new book, “Reporter,” in which he details both the hypocrisies of the mainstream American news media and the many atrocities committed by American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Most of the bombs dropped by US Navy fighter pilots over Hanoi, Hersh documented, hit civilian sites rather than their intended military targets.

McCain is hailed for surviving Viet Cong torture as a POW. Yet, the same people cheering him have closed their eyes to worse torture or embraced it when used against Arabs after 9/11.

McCain is also remembered by many Americans and Arabs for his defense of Obama during the 2008 presidential election that McCain lost in a landslide.

During the same 2008 presidential campaign, the news media also ignored concerns expressed by Arab-American candidate Ralph Nader. He detailed how Israel intentionally attacked the USS Liberty on June 8, 1967, killing 34 American soldiers and wounding 171 more, and he slammed McCain for his silence.

A military inquiry into the assault defended Israel and rejected the sworn testimony and first-hand evidence of the Americans on the ship, who said Israeli war planes intentionally targeted the Liberty. The inquiry, ordered by McCain’s father, falsely concluded only days later that the Israeli attack was an “accident.”

When A. Jay Cristol, a pro-Israel activist and former Navy pilot during the Korean War, penned a defense of Israel’s actions 36 years later, McCain wrote a testimonial lauding Cristol’s conclusions, which defended his father.

McCain shamefully chose to stand with Israel instead of with American veterans who served on the Liberty, who to this day are demanding that Israel be held accountable. One such witness to the Israeli assault is the highly decorated American veteran Lt. Cmdr. James M. Ennes, who was an officer on the Liberty.

Arabs do not celebrate the deaths of others, including those with whom we disagree or battle. We offer prayers for the deceased. As we remember McCain’s life, let’s remember everything. Respectfully, but honestly. Reported by Eurasia Review 12 hours ago.

Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen Play It (Relatively) Straight

August 30, 2018, 3:14 am

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Idaho National Laboratory Selects Envision Solar EV ARC™ Solar Charging Station for its Fleet EVs

August 30, 2018, 2:01 am

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Envision Solar International, Inc., (OTCQB: EVSI) (“Envision Solar,” or the “Company”), the leading renewable energy, media, branding and EV charging product company, announced that Idaho National Laboratory has selected the Company’s EV ARC™ product to provide emissions-free EV charging for its fleet vehicles.The EV ARC™ product’s ease of deployment and environmentally impact-free installation, coupled with the truly emissions-free driving it delivers, were major factors in the Lab’s decision to select EV ARC™ over grid-tied options. Using the EV ARC™ aligns with their goal of integrating clean energy and sustainability performance improvements, which includes fleet management, as part of their environmental policy. The remote location of INL’s desert site along with the need for clean mobility and no construction made EV ARC™ the perfect choice. EV ARC™ products continue to charge electric vehicles during grid outages, which make them a crucial part of resiliency planning for electric fleets.

“We are honored that more Department of Energy Laboratories are selecting the EV ARC to charge their fleet vehicles,” said Envision Solar CEO, Desmond Wheatley. “We are looking forward to enabling the driving on sunshine experience for their entire fleet, employees and visitors too.”

In many locations, fleet vehicles are electrifying faster than the general driving public. So far this year, the mayors of LA, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle have partnered on a Request for Information for 24,000 electric fleet vehicles and 30 other major cities are seeking the same information. According to Bloomberg, the landmark EV order has an estimated price of $10 billion. Envision Solar views fleets as a major opportunity and is currently supplying New York and many other cities.

Invented and manufactured in California, the EV ARC™ fits inside a parking space without reducing available parking and generates and stores enough clean solar electricity to power up to 225 miles of EV driving in a day. The system’s solar electrical generation is enhanced by EnvisionTrak™ which causes the array to follow the sun, generating up to 25% more electricity than a fixed array. The EV ARC™ products store energy for charging day or night, and to provide emergency power during grid failure. The EV ARC™ product is a permanent solution but because it requires no trenching, foundations or installation work of any kind; it is deployed in minutes and can be moved to a new location with ease. EV ARC™ products power Level I, Level II and DC Fast Charging and can work with a customer’s existing EV charging service provider.  EV ARC™ products are manufactured in the company’s San Diego facility by combat veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other minority demographics and highly talented, mission-driven team members.

About Envision Solar International, Inc.
Envision Solar, www.envisionsolar.com, is a sustainable technology innovation company whose unique and patented products include the EV ARC™ and the Solar Tree® with EnvisionTrak™ patented solar tracking, SunCharge™ solar Electric Vehicle Charging, ARC™ technology energy storage, and EnvisionMedia solar advertising displays. 

Based in San Diego, the company produces Made in America products. Envision Solar is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol [EVSI]. For more information visit www.envisionsolar.com, call (858) 799-4583. Follow us on social to keep up with the latest news: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This, Envision Solar International, Inc., Press Release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events or our expected future results that are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties.  All statements in this report other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by terms or phrases such as “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “plan,” “intend,” “seek,” “goal,” “will,” “should,” “may,” or other words and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or results.  Statements contemplating or making assumptions regarding actual or potential sales, market size, and demand, prospective business contracts, customer orders, trends or operating results also constitute forward-looking statements.  Our actual results may differ substantially from those indicated in forwarding-looking statements because our business is subject to significant economic, competitive, regulatory, business and industry risks which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.  Our operating results, financial condition, and business performance may be adversely affected by a general decline in the economy, unavailability of capital or financing for our prospective customers to purchase products and services from us, competition, changes in regulations, a decline in the demand for solar energy, a lack of profitability, a decline in our stock price, and other risks.  We may not have adequate capital, financing or cash flow to sustain our business or implement our business plans.  Current results and trends are not necessarily indicative of future results that we may achieve.

Contact:
Lucia Asbury
Envision Solar International, Inc.
(858) 799-4583
gosolar@envisionsolar.com

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Allied Wallet and CEO Andy Khawaja Give Back to Armed Service Veterans

August 30, 2018, 3:05 am

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#alliedwallet--CEO Andy Khawaja and Allied Wallet were recently recognized by the United Service Organizations for their support of armed services veterans. Reported by Business Wire 6 hours ago.

The Jalen Rose Golf Classic Presented By Tom Gores & Platinum Equity Featured A Red Carpet & Gala At MGM Grand Detroit In Support Of The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

August 30, 2018, 5:04 am

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For more information and additional details on the annual golf tournament, please visit http://www.jalenrosegolfclassic.com

DETROIT (PRWEB) August 30, 2018

The 8th Annual Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) Celebrity Golf Classic was held on August 26 & 27 in Detroit and raised over $100,000.00 for JRLA. The weekend was hosted by NBA Star and current ABC/ESPN Analyst, Jalen Rose, and many celebrity friends benefitting the open enrollment, public charter high school he founded in his hometown of Detroit. JRLA currently ranks third for open enrollment high schools in the City of Detroit for college enrollment and first for college persistence.

The annual event began on Sunday, August 26 with The JRLA Red Carpet & Gala presented by MGM Resorts International at MGM Grand Detroit. Celebrities and guests entered the exquisite MGM Grand Ballroom via a Red Carpet for a elegant evening experience. The star-studded event featured cuisine by MGM Detroit, a hype musical performance by DJ sensation, D-Nice and signature cocktails presented by Tanqueray No. TEN and CIROC. New this year, was the 2018 JRLA Leadership Award, presented by Jalen Rose to David Merritt and Kuhu Saha for their work with the FATE Education Enrichment Mentoring Program and the JRLA scholars.

On the morning of Monday, August 27, the historic Detroit Golf Club hosted the 8th Annual Jalen Rose Leadership Academy Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Tom Gores and Platinum Equity. The sold-out event was played on both the North and South Courses. Guests enjoyed putting lessons presented by UAW-Ford from special guest, Professional Golfer and Event Co-Host, Seema Sadekar.

Celebrity guests included former NBA Veterans and Michigan sports stars; Tracey McGrady, Jimmy King, Malik Rose, Howard Eisley, Spencer Haywood, Jordan Crawford, Shasta Averyhardt, Perry Watson, Maceo Baston, Antoine Joubert, Steve Fisher, Ron Harper, Willie Norwood, Dave Bing and many more.

Each tee-box featured a different “JRLA Future Leader” sign highlighting the success of a scholar along with various event partner logos. The official event vehicle sponsor, Jeep, positioned a Wrangler Rubicon and Grand Cherokee Limited on course for Hole-In-One challenges. Guest were able track their scoring live on handled devices sponsored by Others First. Post round playoffs, just outside The Clubhouse Lounge presented by ABC's "Fresh Off The Boat,” were presented by Puma Basketball which featured a $5,000 Putting Challenge and a One-Million Shot.

“These past couple of days have been amazing. I’m blessed so many people believe in our mission and want to support our efforts,” said Rose. “Your education shouldn’t be defined by your zip code and that’s why I founded JRLA. As a public charter high school in Detroit, we get zero state funding for our facilities and receive less state aid than traditional public schools, especially those in surrounding suburbs. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and the funds raised allow us us to provide unique opportunities for our scholars and the facility to house them.”

The event continues to be tremendous pillar for success for JRLA and again proves to be the premier celebrity, lifestyle and golf experience in Detroit. For additional 2018 highlights and 2019 dates, please visit the official tournament website http://www.jalenrosegolfclassic.com.

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ABOUT JALEN ROSE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) is an open enrollment, public charter high school on the northwest side of Detroit. The Academy began its first academic year in September 2011 and currently serves over 400 ninth through twelfth grade scholars and over 360 alumni from metro-Detroit. It’s mission is to empower all scholars to develop the strength of character, skills, and knowledge needed to matriculate, be great in, and graduate from college so that they have opportunities to be successful in the competitive world and to take care of themselves and the people that they love. More info: http://jrladetroit.com

ABOUT PGD GLOBAL
Play Golf Designs, Inc. (PGD Global) is a golf marketing & event company, directing and participating in luxury events for some of the world’s most legendary athletes, brands, entertainers and organizations including Coach Mike Woodson, Julius Erving, Chris Tucker, Jeffrey Osborne, Viacom, The Broadcasters Foundation of America, The Calvin Peete Foundation, Diageo and MGM Resorts International. PGD blends pop culture and entertainment, creating the most unique, innovative golf events and experiences for each client. PGD Global focuses on celebrating diversity and inclusion in golf while welcoming women to the game with open arms. Specializing in connecting golf to the modern world of trends and fashion, PGD Global operates golf and lifestyle events and experiences all around the country, welcoming new golfers and businesses to the game. More info: http://pgdglobal.com.

ABOUT PLATINUM EQUITY
Platinum Equity is a global investment firm founded by Tom Gores. With $13 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of more than 30 operating companies, the firm specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of different sectors.

ABOUT THE MGM GRAND DETROIT
The only Forbes Four-Star hotel in Detroit with the only Forbes Four-Star spa in Michigan, the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning MGM Grand Detroit is the city's first and only downtown hotel, gaming and entertainment destination built from the ground up. The hotel features 400 chic and stylish guest rooms, including nine rooftop VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites. Guests enjoy signature restaurants; two by world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck as well as the hotel’s own sports pub, TAP at MGM Grand Detroit; casual dining options; lounges; and the only resort-style spa in Southeast Michigan. More than 30,000 square feet of meeting space hosts everything from large corporate events to intimate black-tie affairs. MGM Grand Detroit is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International. For more information, visit mgmgranddetroit.com, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MGMGrandDetroit/ or call toll free at (877) 888-2121. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.

BYU football offensive line draws on wide range of experience heading into Week 1

August 30, 2018, 5:26 am

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A little digging into the 11 offensive linemen on the BYU football roster reveals quite the blend of seasoned veterans and inexperienced newcomers. Reported by Harrison Daily 4 hours ago.

Zimbabwe:War Vets Receive Cars

August 30, 2018, 5:35 am

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[The Herald] Zanu-PF yesterday handed over vehicles to provincial chairpersons of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) in fulfilment of the party's commitment to improving their welfare. Reported by allAfrica.com 3 hours ago.

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SHIEC Advances Interoperability During 4th Annual Conference in Atlanta

August 30, 2018, 5:39 am

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SHIEC Announces Newly Elected Board, Recognizes Outstanding HIE Achievement with New Awards Program, and Announces Site for 2019 Conference

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Aug. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative (SHIEC) held its 4^th annual conference last week in Atlanta, which featured a packed agenda of speakers covering topics related to advancing interoperability and sharing common health information exchange (HIE) issues and best practices. Kelly Hoover Thompson, CEO of SHIEC, said the conference was strong evidence of the growth and progress of the national collaborative of HIEs. “This conference and organization have grown steadily over the past four years, and this was a banner year for SHIEC,” Thompson said.In addition to attracting another 17 HIEs to join SHIEC (membership now exceeds 70 HIE members), the national HIE collaborative has more than doubled membership in its Strategic Business & Technology (SB&T) partner program to 60 members. The SB&T program is made up of organizations that provide technology and business solutions to HIEs to help them provide effective health data sharing capabilities across the country.Due to the growth in membership, SHIEC’s HIE reach now spans the country and directly touches more than 200 million people throughout the U.S.The conference included the annual business meeting during which SHIEC announced the newly elected SHIEC board members. SHIEC’s board of directors includes 12 board members who serve three-year staggered terms. Three board members were re-elected this year, including: Dick Thompson, CEO, Quality Health Network; Teresa Rivera, CEO, Utah Health Information Network (UHIN); and Keith Hepp, chief financial officer and vice president of business development, The Health Collaborative. In addition, Dan Chavez, executive director, San Diego Health Connect joins the SHIEC board for a three-year term, replacing Deb Bass, retired CEO of Nebraska Health Information Initiative.Don Rucker, the National Coordinator for Health IT at the Department of Health and Human Services, delivered the keynote address on Monday, August 20, 2018, noting that HIEs “provide a valuable netting connecting our medical communities.”Other key highlights of the conference included:

· The Progress and Promise of Health Information Exchange – representatives from the Veterans Health Administration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) discussed their approach and future plans for health information exchange
· The Foundation and Future of the Patient Centered Data Home™ (PCDH) – this presentation featured research results on PCDH as well as a report on the national expansion of PCDH regional networks
· Responding to Disaster: Moving and Accessing Patient Information in a Crisis – a panel discussion featured both past experiences and future planning for moving and accessing health information in response to disaster

*SHIEC Achievement Award Winners*The conference also announced the first-ever SHIEC Achievement Award winners in five categories:

· *Advocacy and Government Relations:* UHIN, based in Salt Lake City, UT, was selected for its work in receiving and implementing a $2.5 million ONC grant to increase interoperability in key areas and programs of the state.
· *Community Partnership: *Health Current, based in Phoenix, AZ, was selected for its collaborative work with the state Medicaid agency and many public/private entities to onboard and build one of the nation’s largest integrated care networks.
· *Innovation*: The Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) was selected for their research and work to improve access to critical information for emergency department physicians across the state.
· *Quality and Quality Data*: Health Share Exchange, based in Philadelphia, PA, was awarded for its work in partnering with vendors to enhance and improve data quality in HIE.
· *Leadership*: Angie Bass, CEO, Missouri Health Connection, was recognized for her leadership in bringing together community stakeholders to create the statewide HIE in a difficult political environment.

*Date and Location for Next Year’s Annual Conference*SHIEC also announced the conference will be held again next year, from August 18-21, 2019, at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, MD.*About SHIEC*SHIEC is the national collaborative of health information exchanges (HIEs) and strategic business and technology partners. As the unbiased data trustees in their communities, SHIEC’s 70+ member HIE organizations manage and provide for the secure digital exchange of data by medical, behavioral, and social service providers to improve the health of the communities they serve. Collectively, SHIEC members serve more than 75% of the U.S. population.For more information about SHIEC, visit info@strategichie.com and follow us on Twitter at @SHIEClive.

*Contact
*Tom Reavis
Health Current (Co-Chair, SHIEC Marketing/Communications Committee)
(602) 688-7202
tom.reavis@healthcurrent.org

  Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.

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TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

August 30, 2018, 6:35 am

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*BEVERLY HILLS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 30, 2018 / *TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. ("TOMI") (OTCQX: TOMZ), a global provider of infection prevention and decontamination products, services and research, including SteraMist™, a hydrogen peroxide-based mist and fog, announced its results for the second quarter of 2018.

TOMI™ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Halden Shane stated, "The SteraMist™ brand, product line, and customer portfolio continues to grow in 2018. We've made great strides this year building brand awareness, adding customers, executing on our R&D strategies, expanding our sales force and further developing our internal infrastructure. Through the first six months of the year, we have allocated a significant amount of our resources into future projects and innovation of our line of products to better serve our clients and to further differentiate ourselves from our competitors."

*Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 compared to 2017*

· Net revenue in the first quarter of 2018 was $1,246,000, compared to $1,380,000 in the first quarter of 2017, representing a decrease of $134,000 or 10%. The decrease in revenue relates to product mix in sales as there was an increase in recurring solution orders in the second quarter of 2018 and less of a concentration in equipment sales that carry a higher sales price.
· Gross margins in the first quarter of 2018 was 55.2%, compared to 62.9% in the second quarter of 2017. The primary reason for the decrease in our gross margins was attributable to our customer and product mix in sales during the three months ended June 30, 2018.
· Loss from operations in the second quarter of 2018 was approximately $866,000, compared to $1,156,000 in the second quarter of 2018, representing a decrease of $290,000 or 25%. Our loss from operations improved in the current period as a result of lower operating costs.
· Net Loss in the second quarter of 2018 was approximately $986,000, or $0.01 on a per share basis, compared to a net loss in the first quarter of 2017 of $1,213,000, or $0.01 on a per share basis, representing a decrease of $227,000 or 19%. The decrease in our net loss is attributable to our lower loss from operations, offset by the induced conversion costs we incurred in connection with the conversion of the 700,000 convertible note payable.
· At June 30, 2018, cash and cash equivalents were $3,336,000 and working capital was $2,618,000.

*Current Business Highlights** *

· Execution of lease and near completion of our new 9,000 square foot facility in Frederick Maryland to accommodate our expanding operations. The new space will have additional office and warehouse space, a dedicated laboratory, larger research and development space and will feature its own permanently installed SteraMist™ Complete Room System. This SteraMist™ Complete Room will demonstrate to prospective clients TOMI's patented technology. Allow TOMI to answer the community's mobile transportation decontamination needs along with meeting TOMI's internal decontamination needs. The facility will be located at Riverside Corporate Park in the heart of emerging bio-tech companies and research centers.
· Expansion of product line with launch of the EZ SteraMist™ Disinfection Cart. This is a result of the needs and requests from USC/LAC Medical Center and two UCLA Hospitals. This all-in-one cart housing the SteraMist™ Surface Unit and accompanying supplies making disinfection in hospitals even faster and more efficient for its EVS cleaning staff.
· Expansion of product line with launch of SteraMist™ Select Surface Unit. A unit developed for small enclosures answering the needs of many of our Life Sciences customers and opportunities. It has features for adjustable fluid and air control, a programmable timer, and an E-stop and Start button.
· Added 36 new customers continued to see an increase in repeat solution orders from our existing client base.
· 3% growth in our revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
· Continued participation in a large study that compares hospital manual cleans to a SteraMist™ mechanical clean using iHP™ disinfecting technology. The study is being conducted at three Los Angeles Public Hospitals, LAC-USC Medical Center being the largest along with UCLA Olive View Medical Center, and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Early study details and progress looks very encouraging and further results will be released as obtained from the study's lead investigators.
· Continued expansion of sales force devoted to our Hospital-Healthcare division with the addition of independent sales represantatives. We anticipate by the end of 2018 to have a base of greater than 40 independent representatives.
· Brought on first VA hospital with the substantial purchase of two (2) Surface Units and two (2) Environment systems, a new facility that will be among the highest-performing VA medical centers across all VA missions and once fully activated, the tertiary care regional referral medical center will serve a projected 70,000 enrolled Veterans with an anticipated 550,000 annual visits.
· Swedish American, a division of University of Wisconsin Health, recently purchased a significant number of additional SteraMist™ disinfection units for use throughout its hospital in Rockford, IL. Given the satisfaction at Swedish American Hospital with the purchase of their first Surface Unit, it was determined that expanding SteraMist use hospital wide with a purchase of an additional ten (10) SteraMist™ units would allow the hospital to disinfect additional departments to proactively reduce the transference of the harmful pathogens in a variety of spaces. Planned use sites for the newly purchased systems include Intensive Care Units, inpatient beds, emergency department and continued use and expansion in the ORs.
· Continued growth in our portfolio of clients in Life Sciences with the addition of 17 new customers in 2018 and further purchases from current Life Sciences customers, which include multiple facility locations of some of the largest multinational pharmaceutical companies in the world and prominent universities.
· One such new customer is one of the world's leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets who has over 100 facilities worldwide in which TOMI won two (2) iHP® Service Treatments.
· Delivered a customized nine (9) applicator built-in system to one of our customers in the United Kingdom, where our technology was built into the facility to provide automated decontamination.
· Added 12 new members to the TSN network.
· Expansion of TSN into Canada with the addition of our first Canadian-based service provider.
· Launch a new subdivision of TSN, Crime Clean Service Network ("CCSN"). The network will be comprised of service providers who are certified and specialize in crime scene clean up and bio recovery. Participating members will receive training, certification including on how to incorporate our SteraMist™ equipment into their everyday jobs. As part of our near term launch, we purchased the domain www.crimeclean.com.
· Presented at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) 2018 annual conference, along with thousands of healthcare professionals committed to infection prevention from around the world.
· Invitation to speak at this year's CBRNe Applied Science and Consequence World Congress conference in Cavtat, Croatia, September 2-6, 2018.
· Kimann Engineering Pte. Ltd. converted its $700,000 promissory note into common shares.

*About TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.*

TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (OTCQX: TOMZ) is a global decontamination and infection prevention company, providing environmental solutions for indoor surface and air disinfection through manufacturing, sales and licensing of its premier Binary Ionization Technology® (BIT™) platform. Invented under a defense grant in association with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense. BIT™ is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and uses a low percentage Hydrogen Peroxide as its only active ingredient to produce a fog composed mostly of hydroxyl radical (*.*OH ion), known as ionized Hydrogen Peroxide, iHP™. Represented by the SteraMist™ brand of products, iHP™ produces a germ-killing aerosol that works like a visual non-caustic gas.

Our products are designed to service a broad spectrum of commercial structures, including, but not limited to, hospitals and medical facilities, bio-safety labs, pharmaceutical facilities, universities and research facilities, vivarium labs, all service industries including cruise ships, office buildings, hotel and motel rooms, schools, restaurants, meat and produce processing facilities, military barracks, police and fire departments, and athletic facilities. TOMI products are also used in single-family homes and multi-unit residences.

Our mission is to help its customers create a healthier world through its product line in our divisions ( Healthcare, Life Sciences, TSN or TOMI Service Network and Food Safety) our motto is "innovating for a safer world" for healthcare and life.

TOMI develops training programs and application protocols for its clients and is a member in good standing of The American Biological Safety Association, The American Association of Tissue Banks, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and The Restoration Industry Association.

For additional information, please visit http://www.tomimist.com/ or contact us at info@tomimist.com.

*Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995*

Certain written and oral statements made by us may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"). Forward-looking statements are identified by such words and phrases as "we expect,""expected to,""estimates,""estimated,""current outlook,""we look forward to,""would equate to,""projects,""projections,""projected to be,""anticipates,""anticipated,""we believe,""could be," and other similar phrases. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements relating to revenue growth, earnings, earnings-per-share growth, or similar projections, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act. They are forward-looking, and they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our anticipated results. The information provided in this document is based upon the facts and circumstances known at this time. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements after the date of this release.*TOMI ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS*

*ASSETS*

Current Assets:

*June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)*
* * * * *December 31, *
*2017*

Cash and Cash Equivalents
$ 3,335,637 $ 4,550,003
Accounts Receivable - net
2,165,014 1,835,949
Inventories (Note 3)
3,012,569 3,518,884
Deposits on Merchandise
87,213 -
Prepaid Expenses
361,343 270,419
Total Current Assets
8,961,774 10,175,255

Property and Equipment - net (Note 4)
585,974 712,822

Other Assets:

Intangible Assets - net (Note 5)
1,363,778 1,548,532
Deposits
90,959 4,700
Total Other Assets
1,454,737 1,553,232
Total Assets
$ 11,002,486 $ 12,441,309


* LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY*

Current Liabilities:

Accounts Payable
$ 665,015 $ 751,730
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Note 10)
350,580 267,136
Accrued Interest (Note 6)
66,667 80,000
Customer Deposits
1,000 3,062
Deferred Rent
- 781
Convertible Notes Payable, net of discount of $39,684
5,260,316 -
at June 30, 2018 (Note 6)

Total Current Liabilities
6,343,578 1,102,709

Convertible Notes Payable, net of discount of $55,625

at December 31, 2017 (Note 6)
- 5,944,375
Total Long-Term Liabilities
- 5,944,375
Total Liabilities
6,343,578 7,047,084

Commitments and Contingencies
- -

Shareholders' Equity:

Cumulative Convertible Series A Preferred Stock;

par value $0.01 per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 510,000 shares issued

and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
5,100 5,100
Cumulative Convertible Series B Preferred Stock; $1,000 stated value;

7.5% Cumulative dividend; 4,000 shares authorized; none issued

and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
- -
Common Stock; par value $0.01 per share, 200,000,000 shares authorized;

124,290,418 and 122,049,958 shares issued and outstanding

at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
1,242,904 1,220,499
Additional Paid-In Capital
42,930,773 42,139,675
Accumulated Deficit
(39,519,869 ) (37,971,049 )
Total Shareholders' Equity
4,658,908 5,394,225
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$ 11,002,486 $ 12,441,309

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

*TOMI ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)*

*Three Months Ended*
* * * * *Six Months Ended*
* *
* * * * *June 30,*
* * * * *June 30,*

2018
2017
2018
2017


Sales, net
$ 1,246,472 $ 1,379,769 $ 2,558,938 $ 2,478,653
Cost of Sales
557,810 512,494 1,049,469 928,851
Gross Profit
688,661 867,275 1,509,469 1,549,802

Operating Expenses:

Professional Fees
85,714 394,710 192,172 666,721
Depreciation and Amortization
152,468 148,923 315,206 308,074
Selling Expenses
431,655 371,095 635,660 550,480
Research and Development
109,823 18,119 242,310 48,765
Equity Compensation Expense (Note 7)
- 232,345 12,685 243,897
Consulting Fees
38,352 86,060 73,378 117,112
General and Administrative
736,919 771,869 1,400,806 1,382,224
Total Operating Expenses
1,554,931 2,023,120 2,872,217 3,317,273
Loss from Operations
(866,270 ) (1,155,845 ) (1,362,748 ) (1,767,472 )

Other Income (Expense):

Amortization of Debt Discounts
(7,904 ) (757 ) (15,941 ) (894 )
Induced Conversion Costs
(57,201 ) - (57,201 ) -
Interest Income
1,751 636 2,949 636
Interest Expense
(55,878 ) (57,123 ) (115,878 ) (71,256 )
Total Other Income (Expense)
(119,233 ) (57,244 ) (186,072 ) (71,514 )

Net Loss
$ (985,502 ) $ (1,213,089 ) $ (1,548,820 ) $ (1,838,986 )

Loss Per Common Share

Basic and Diluted
$ (0.01 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.02 )


Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
123,457,386 121,032,400 122,847,063 120,929,340

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

*MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT*

Juliana deRosa
Vice President Domestic Business Operations
jderosa@tomimist.com

*SOURCE:* TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. Reported by Accesswire 2 hours ago.

Supreme Court won't hear veterans' lawsuit appeal

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MIDWAY CITY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Family Housing (AFH) – a nonprofit organization that provides housing and services to low-income and homeless families and individuals – has announced its first annual “Victories of Spirit” Charity Golf Classic tournament. Held at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, Calif., on Thursday, September 13, 2018, the event will benefit AFH housing and homelessness prevention initiatives for veterans, families and individuals.The full-day event kicks off at noon with a shotgun start. The $300 individual fee includes 18 holes of golf, complimentary valet parking and lunch, one entry into the Longest Drive Contest, two drink tickets and two raffle tickets. The day concludes with a dinner recognizing four AFH individuals or families who have triumphed over seemingly insurmountable odds. 

The golf tournament is part of AFH’s ongoing commitment to serving the Southern California community and its mission to end homelessness. During the tournament, participants will meet other community-minded players and celebrate the inspiring stories of AFH families and the veterans who now live at Potter’s Lane, where AFH repurposed shipping containers to house formerly homeless veterans.

“We are fervently committed to ending homelessness among veterans, and eventually homelessness, period,” said Milo Peinemann, AFH’s chief executive officer. “This event will allow us to support expanded homelessness initiatives for veterans, as well as families in their time of need.”

Pacific Premier Bank, headquartered in Irvine, CA, provides banking services to businesses and consumers throughout the US, and will serve as the title sponsor for the event as a continuation of its longstanding support for AFH.

“We are very grateful to our sponsors and especially to Pacific Premier Bank for its support of the Victories of Spirit event,” said Gary Crisp, golf co-chair and president and owner of Crisp Imaging in Costa Mesa. “With Manny Montanez, my co-chair, I am delighted to have been asked to lead this event and couldn’t pass up this opportunity to become engaged in the mission of American Family Housing.”

For more information about American Family Housing, visit www.afhusa.org. For more information about the golf tournament, contact Steven Forry at sforry@afhusa.org or at 714-897-3221 x117.

To donate or sponsor the event, visit www.charityvalet.com/afhgolf/index.asp. For more information about the event, visit www.charityvalet.com/afhgolf/index.asp.

*ABOUT AMERICAN FAMILY HOUSING:* Founded in 1985, American Family Housing (AFH) is a nonprofit organization that provides a continuum of housing and services to vulnerable populations facing barriers to achieving housing stability. AFH provides services to 300 units that serve more than 1,300 unduplicated adults and children each year in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties. AFH is committed to permanently ending the cycle of homelessness, helping low-income families and adults achieve a self-sustaining way of life. For more information, follow American Family Housing on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit www.afhusa.org.

*MEDIA CONTACT:* Leslie Licano, Beyond Fifteen Communications, Inc.
leslie@beyondfifteen.com | 949-733-8679 x 101

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Event to Highlight the Economic Impact and Business Development of Arizona

PHOENIX (PRWEB) August 30, 2018

The HeroZona Foundation, formerly named the Checkered Flag Run Foundation, has announced its 15th annual invitation-only D.C. Celebrate Arizona Caucus Brunch. Previously called the Arizona Delegation Brunch, the event will take place during the Congressional Black Caucus on Saturday, September 15th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"Speakers will highlight opportunities offered by the Arizona Office of Tourism, Arizona Commerce Authority, Visit Phoenix and additional Arizona Chambers to increase awareness of what it means to make Arizona the best state to live, work and play," says HeroZona Foundation Founder and U.S. Army Desert Storm Veteran, Alan "AP" Powell.

The caucus brunch aims to bring together legislature, businesses and lobbyists to learn about everything Arizona has to offer, such as national events, the diversification of the state, economic impact and business development. Sponsors for the event include the HeroZona Foundation, Arizona State University, Arizona Public Service, Republic Services, Squire Patton Boggs, University of Phoenix, Salt River Project and supported by The Leadership Consortium and Achieving My Purpose.

“The leadership Consortium is pleased and honored to participate in the caucus brunch for our 2nd year and the HeroZona Foundation has exhibited great forethought for a bipartisan event. This is certainly something the late, great U.S. Arizona Senator John McCain would have been proud of,” says President and Chairman of The Leadership Consortium, Michael Kelly.

The event will include notable speakers such as U.S. Congressman from Arizona’s 6th District, David Schweikert; U.S. Congressman from Arizona’s 7th District, Ruben Gallego; U.S. Congresswoman from Arizona’s 2nd District, Martha McSally; U.S. Arizona District 9 Congressional Candidate and former City of Phoenix Mayor, Greg Stanton; former U.S. Congressman from Arizona’s 7th District and current Vice-President of Government Affairs at Arizona State University, Matt Salmon; and National Legislative Director of the American Legion, Matthew J. Shuman will be a special guest. The former Democratic Leader of the Arizona State House of Representatives, the honorable Art Hamilton will be the master of ceremonies for the event.

Achieving My Purpose, an organization that works to support women ages 18 to 35 to discover their life’s purpose will also be in attendance.

“Achieving My Purpose will be taking nine young ladies with us to Washington D.C. to encourage civic responsibility around the political process,” says President of Achieving My Purpose, Linda Walton.

For more information about the HeroZona foundation, visit herozona.org.

About HeroZona Foundation
Founded by U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran, Alan “AP” Powell, the HeroZona Foundation provides diverse educational programs that impact under-served students and veterans. They believe access to quality educational opportunities ensures the investment of every student and Veteran getting to cross the “finish line.” Their upcoming event, HeroPreneur is a week-long Veterans Day engagement that has 3 pillars which empower Arizona’s veterans through entrepreneurship, education and employment. HeroZona‘s Annual Heropreneur National Veteran Business Summit has created a multi-day networking experience to improve America’s support of veteran companies through workshops, networking, entrepreneurial connections, and seminars; culminated by various entertainment events including the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, HeroZona Honor Walk, Phoenix Sun’s NBA basketball game and other entertainment activities. For more information visit herozona.org. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.

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By Charles Kennedy

Utah holds the largest reserves of oil sands in the United States, but up until now, no company had the technology to exploit these vast resources.

Despite the potential, “only a few companies are pursuing the price-sensitive and water-intensive development of the state’s oil shale and oil sand resources,” the EIA said in a 2017 report on the state, essentially writing off the region as a meaningful opportunity.

But that could change in the very near future. Petroteq Energy hopes to bring the first commercially profitable oil sands production online in the United States in the next few weeks.

“We have a very disruptive technology,” David Sealock, Petroteq’s CEO, told the New York Times in a sweeping profile of the innovative oil sands company. “There was a treasure chest here that didn’t have a key, and this technology is the key.”

Unlike Canada’s oil sands, characterized by vast toxic tailings ponds and environmental destruction, Petroteq has pioneered a breakthrough approach to oil sands production that minimizes the environmental impact.

Petroteq uses a proprietary technology involving solvents that cleanly extract heavy oil sands by separating out the oil from the rock. Crucially, unlike destructive processes used in Alberta, Petroteq’s approach uses no water at all and does not pollute the soil. “What’s in Canada is an environmental nightmare,” Jerry Bailey, president of Petroteq, told the NYTimes. “With our operation, nothing goes in the air, nothing goes in the ground, and there is no water involved.”

The company crushes oil sands, mixes it with solvents, and spins the mixture in centrifuges. The process yields oil separated from the sand. The sand, free of oil and solvents, can be returned to the earth, while the solvents can be reused. The entire process makes a mockery of traditional oil sands processing, which involves vast quantities of water, chemicals, heat and toxic fallout.

On top of that, Utah would not have the same pipeline trouble that has plagued Canada’s oil sands. Producers in Alberta have proposed several pipeline projects that would essentially travel the length of the North American continent, several of which have been blocked at every turn, most notably TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline. Utah oil producers such as Petroteq wouldn’t have this problem. Petroteq sells its crude to local refineries, which can process the oil into diesel fuel.

These aren’t starry-eyed dreamers, but rather seasoned industry veterans. Sealock used to work for Chevron and two oil sands companies in Canada, while Bailey is a former ExxonMobil President.

They are starting small, but have huge ambitions. Petroteq has plenty of oil to work with, and the company is eyeing the 14 to 15 billion barrels of estimated oil sands reserves in Utah, plus more in the surrounding Rocky Mountain States. But, obviously, Utah is not the only place in the world with heavy oil sands. Petroteq wants to license its technology to companies in Australia, Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago and many other places.

The big question, though, is whether or not the company can make a profit. Petroteq claims it can breakeven with oil prices at just $32 per barrel, putting it on par with some of the most competitive shale basins in the U.S., including the Permian basin. And with WTI trading just below $70 per barrel, there is a large margin of error to work with.

Independent analysts are somewhat impressed, if guarded, about the novelty of the new technology. “The price is now in a zone where Petroteq can possibly justify what they are trying to do,” Kevin Birn, an oil sands expert at IHS Markit, told the NYTimes. “If the last decade has told us anything, I’d hesitate to rule out the potential for technology to generate new sources of energy supply.”

Petroteq is currently producing 1,000 barrels per day, with a plan to scale that up to 5,000 barrels per day in three years. To be sure, this is a relatively minor operation in the grand scheme of things, but it would likely spark broader investor interest, clearing the way for Utah’s oil sands industry.

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Cruise Planners enters Inc. 5000 Hall of Fame with six-time appearance on the fastest-growing private companies in America list

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (PRWEB) August 30, 2018

Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, has once again earned a spot on Inc. magazine’s 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Cruise Planners has been ranked six years in a row with a three-year growth of 69 percent. This prestigious honor places Cruise Planners on the Inc. Hall of Fame list, a rare achievement for a travel brand, especially a home-based travel company.

“This 2018 Inc. 5000 honor is a remarkable stepping stone for Cruise Planners as we have continuously proven ourselves as an innovating company changing the travel industry,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative. “This growth is thanks to our incredible network of franchisees who keep surpassing the sales targets we have with our partners alongside our growing Home Office Team, who work to inspire and support our franchisees.”

As the nation’s leading home-based travel franchise, Cruise Planners is always working to accommodate and exceed the needs of franchises, specifically in the areas of:· MarTech Tools to Work from Anywhere – The Cruise Planners Technology Team launched a new technology platform, CP Maxx™, a work-from-anywhere tool that gives Cruise Planners agents access to hands-free marketing and reporting tools as well as the industry’s first voice-activated technology in the form of two Alexa skills.
· Business Coaching to Drive Franchisee Success – The Business Development Team ensures travel franchise owners are set up for success by providing regular coaching calls and assisting with strategic business growth.
· On Demand & In-Person Training – Cruise Planners offers in-person and virtual ongoing training, so franchise owners can increase sales and achieve a successful home-based travel business.

Cruise Planners prides itself in creating sales opportunities for its nationwide of network of home-based travel agents while agents are inspired, trained and prepared to focus on selling travel. Cruise Planners agents push the envelope with their dedication to sales, while delivering personalized customer service to their clients.

“Our agents continue to make a positive impact in overall sales and build a positive reputation around the country,” Fee said. “Their efforts and positive Cruisitude™ helps maintain our strong brand image while servicing travelers and connecting them with unique vacation opportunities.”

Inc. exclusive annual 5000 list ranks company’s performance and growth by percentage revenue from the last three years and has been a tradition since 1982. Inc. recognizes the hard work of respected private businesses in America and earning a place on the list is nothing but a rewarding accomplishment. According to James Ledbetter, Inc. Editor in Chief, “We believe the credit for job growth should go to the leaders who’ve made this list.”

About Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative:
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry. Cruise Planners operates a network of more than 1,800 franchise owners who independently book vacation and travel experiences for their clients. Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla. since 1994, Cruise Planners supports its network of franchise owners with innovative marketing, booking and technology tools, professional development and training with the industry’s top executives. Cruise Planners and has been named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 15 consecutive years and was recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise innovators in technology. Consistently named as one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses by the South Florida Business Journal, Cruise Planners is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, has been ranked as the #1 travel franchise by Franchise Business Review for 6 years and is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel.

Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line including Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Viking Cruises, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, as well as many land vendors such as Travel Impressions and Sandals and Beaches Resorts. As an American Express Travel Representative, Cruise Planners maintains a reputation for quality and offers exclusive American Express Travel benefits such as Pay with Points. Cruise Planners has earned the American Express Travel Representative Excellence Award since 2004, as well as numerous marketing, technology, franchise and philanthropy awards including an International Franchise Association FranTech award for innovation, Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly and Travvy Awards from travAlliance media. Cruise Planners celebrates diversity and supports are troops as one of the Top 50 franchises for Veterans according to GI magazine, the Top Franchise Brand for Veterans according to Franchise Business Review, one of the Top 25 franchises for African-Americans by Black Enterprise magazine and a member of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. Visit our website, http://www.cruiseplanners.com, for more information or to view the complete list of awards and honors.

Stay in Touch: Media can stay up-to-date with Cruise Planners by visiting our media room or Socially Yours page for social media updates and handles. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should locate a travel advisor near them. For those interested in becoming a franchise owner, please visit the Cruise Planners franchise website.

Media Contact:
Caitlin Gardner, Director of Public Relations
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative
CGardner@cruiseplanners.com
954-344-8060 Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.