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Kelly Toyota & Kelly Hyundai are Open and Ready to serve Lehigh Valley and Eastern Pennsylvania

HAMBURG, Pa. -- The Kelly Automotive Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and addition of two new dealerships. Kelly Toyota and Kelly Hyundai are setting up shop in the former Freedom Toyota and Freedom Hyundai locations of Hamburg, Pa. The new stores will not miss a beat and will be up and running immediately.

The dealerships are located where I-78 meets route 61 across from Cabela's.

The addition of Kelly Toyota and Kelly Hyundai will round out the Kelly Auto Group's list of dealerships to 12 franchises in eight locations consisting of Kelly Nissan on Route 33 in Easton, Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram, Buick/GMC, and Mitsubishi on the Lehigh Street Auto-mile in Emmaus, and Ford and Infiniti in Melbourne, Florida.

"Our goal has been to expand in the Greater Lehigh Valley and Eastern Pennsylvania and we've been watching the steady retail growth along Route 61 in Hamburg since Cabela's opened." Commented KAG President Greg Kelly. "Toyota and Hyundai are sought after brands with large owner bases and impressive product lineups. That combination of great product and great people working at the dealerships made it the perfect time for us to expand to Hamburg. It's less than 20 minutes from Lehigh County and we'll make it even more convenient for our Lehigh Valley customers by offering online buying and home delivery.

Visit https://www.kellytoyotaofhamburg.com/ and https://www.kellyhyundaiofhamburg.com/ today to start your car shopping journey.

For over 50 Years the Kelly Dealerships have been committed to the Risk Free satisfaction of their customers by providing services like their exclusive 3 day Money Back guarantee on all new and used cars.

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Preeminent Strategic Intelligence Analysis Certification from Treadstone 71 Drives Cyber Attack Prevention

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. -- Treadstone 71 announced today the release of the much-awaited and industry-leading Strategic Intelligence Analysis training certification. The in-depth, on-demand course breaks down intelligence collection and analysis complexities over 12-weeks of lectures, exercises, quizzes, and hands-on case studies.

The certification includes all aspects of the pioneering Cyber Intelligence Tradecraft, Certified Cyber Intelligence Analyst course combined with comprehensive instruction on all strategic intelligence elements. The course also includes extended lectures and exercises for analytic writing and structured analytic techniques.

"The Strategic Intelligence Analysis Certification covers all aspects of building cyber intelligence programs, interacting with stakeholders, building intelligence requirements, establishing adversary threat matrices, planning for intelligence collection through execution of analytic methods," said Jeff Bardin, Chief Intelligence Officer for Treadstone 71.

He adds, "Students and corporate teams completing this program of study are ready to analyze, write, and forecast adversary activities that can prevent cyber-attacks. We believe this course is a game-changer that shifts the paradigm away from after-the-fact indicators of compromise analysis to what Intelligence is intended to be."

The course provides instruction in a crawl-walk-run method that gives students the confidence to execute tasks throughout the cyber intelligence lifecycle. Templates and examples show students effective practices that are both descriptive and prescriptive while at the same time allowing for adapting the practices to corporate culture.

Organizations looking to build or mature their cyber intelligence program find this course of study a natural next step in establishing resilient and sustainable intelligence capabilities that assist leadership in decision-making.

"We deliver several hands-on exercises complete with templates and examples," continued Bardin. "We intend to send each student back to their corporate environments armed with the knowledge necessary to immediately enhance their existing programs or start new programs with a foundation rooted in excellence. Teams taking the course learn how to think independently, establishing strong unit bonds crossing technical, tactical, and strategic boundaries."

About Treadstone 71 LLC:

Treadstone 71 ( https://www.treadstone71.com/ ), founded in 2002, is a woman and veteran-owned small business delivering cyber Intelligence, counterintelligence, strategic analysis, clandestine cyber HUMINT, OSINT training and analysis, cyber psychological and target acquisition operations.

For more information, call (331) 999-0071 or email info@treadstone71.com.

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Driving Rhythm and Soaring Lyricism Combine in Brian Field’s Fifth Album, STRING PLAY

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Olim Music is proud to announce that "STRING PLAY" by Brian Field, will be released worldwide on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Music and all digital platforms on April 15, 2021. The classical album highlights a diverse mix of contemporary works for strings ranging from solo violin, duos, quartets to works for string orchestra.

On this fifth album, Field explores a wide range of forms, moods and ensemble groupings, combining driving rhythmic impulses with hints of jazz and post-romantic sensibilities. Fanfare Magazine calls Field "a very fine composer...his music comes across as having a great deal of conviction."

The album opens with his Sonata for Violin and Piano, highlighting the skills of Diana Sargsyan, the concertmaster of the Kandinsky Symphony Orchestra, and transitions to his work for string orchestra performed by the Budapest Philharmonic, "Oliana's Dream of the Sea," which is based upon a short story by the American author William Lychack.

The album also highlights the jazz-inspired work for string orchestra "Four by Four," performed by the Lviv Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, filled with syncopated rhythms and memorable thematic material.

The collection concludes with Field's "String Quartet #1" in four movements, performed by the ÉxQuartet. Guy Rickards, Gramophone, says, "Listening to [Brian Field's] First Quartet makes me want to hear more. Its four very rhythmic movements are models of concision, real dialogues between the four musicians." The American Music Guide further notes that, "Field's Quartet #1 has a true gem of a second movement: here we get that delicious sense of longing, of needing, as the strings climb higher and higher on their fingerboards: almost like they're attempting to touch heaven."

About Brian Field

Brian Field's music is an eclectic fusion of lyricism and driving rhythm that brings together elements of post-romanticism, minimalism and jazz. A graduate of Connecticut College and the Juilliard School in New York City with a doctorate from Columbia University, Field has studied with Noel Zahler, Milton Babbitt, George Edwards and Mario Davidovsky, among others. A recipient of dozens of awards, his compositions are widely performed, recorded, and distributed worldwide. He has written music for solo, chamber ensemble and orchestra, ballet, stage and television.

For more about Field: https://www.brianfield.com/

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Ford is the most searched for car manufacturer in the US

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Ford is the most searched-for used car manufacturer in the US according to top records checking site CarHistory.us.org. Ford just pipped Chevrolet and Toyota to the top spot by a very small margin, reflecting all of these company's reputations as motoring giants.

The rest of the top 10 searches on www.carhistory.us.org was completed by a number of familiar names.

The Top 10 in full is:

1. Ford
2. Chevrolet
3. Toyota
4. Honda
5. Jeep
6. Nissan
7. Hyundai
8. Subaru
9. Kia
10. GMC

The list is pretty much in line with the national car sales figures* which have the same manufacturers in the top three positions, albeit in a slightly different order.

1. Ford
2. Toyota
3. Chevrolet
4. Honda
5. Nissan
6. Jeep
7. Subaru
8. Ram
9. Hyundai
10. Kia

Checking a used vehicle's history should be part of every driver's purchasing plan. It is vital to know about this to help you make a better decision on whether or not to buy a used vehicle.

A vehicle history report should include:
* Title information, so you can find out if it was ever salvaged or junked
* Any history of flood damage
* Whether the current odometer reading is accurate
* Lemon history
* If the car was used as a taxi or rental car

CarHistory.us.org was created to provide Americans with comprehensive vehicle history reports. The site has an extensive database of information on vehicles from around the world. All they need is the VIN (vehicle identification number) and from that can generate a report that provides all the data on that particular vehicle. With a CarHistory.us.org report, you receive the information you will need to help make an informed decision on your next vehicle purchase.

For more information, please visit https://www.carhistory.us.org/ or call customer support on 1-855-482-6465

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150 Industrial Warehouse & Distribution Center Planned Construction Project Reports – March 2021 Recap

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- SalesLeads announced today the March 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 150 new projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Distribution Center and Warehouse construction news.

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Type

- Distribution/Fulfillment Centers - 62 New Projects

- Industrial Warehouse - 123 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain- By Project Scope/Activity

- New Construction - 72 New Projects

- Expansion - 28 New Projects

- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 57 New Projects

- Closing - 0 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Location(Top 5 States)

- Texas - 17

- California - 13

- Ohio - 9

- Pennsylvania - 8

- Florida - 8

Largest Planned Project

During the month of March, our research team identified 4 new Distribution and Supply Chain facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by One World Ventures, Inc., who is planning to invest $219 million for the construction of a warehouse, growing, and processing facility in MADISON, WV. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities

Ontario:

Global online retailer is considering the construction of a 4 million sf distribution center in PICKERING, ON. Watch SalesLeads for updates.

Tennessee:

Clothing retailer is planning to invest $83 million for an expansion of their distribution center in GALLATIN, TN. They have recently received approval for the project.

Alabama:

Beverage company is planning to invest $48 million for a 120,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their warehouse and distribution facility in MOBILE, AL. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2021, with completion slated for late 2022.

Florida:

Cold chain logistics company is planning to invest $47 million for the construction of a 150,000 sf warehouse and distribution facility at 11180 Blasius Rd. in JACKSONVILLE, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Spring 2022.

Pennsylvania:

Logistics service provider is investing $42 million for the construction of a 200,000 sf warehouse and distribution center at the Port of Philadelphia in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Construction has recently started.

Indiana:

Global online retailer is planning to invest $30 million for the construction of a 141,000 sf distribution center in MERRILLVILLE, IN. They are also planning for the construction of a distribution center in VALPARAISO, IN. Completion of both projects is slated for late 2021.

Georgia:

Logistics service provider is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 1 million sf distribution center at 1015 Collinsworth Rd. in PALMETTO, GA.

California:

Logistics service provider is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on two recently leased warehouse and distribution facilities totaling 410,000 sf at 6753 Mowry Ave. and 7375 Morton Ave. in NEWARK, CA.

Texas:

International trade and logistics service provider is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 500,000 sf distribution center in LAREDO, TX. They expect to occupy the space in Summer 2021.

Massachusetts:

Cold chain logistics company is planning to invest $22 million for the construction of an 83,000 sf refrigerated warehouse and distribution facility in STURBRIDGE, MA. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2021.

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Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL has been providing Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials. https://www.salesleadsinc.com/

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Sales Boomerang Becomes Affiliate Member of ACUMA, Bringing New Tools for Member Retention to Credit Unions

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. As a member of ACUMA, Sales Boomerang provides tools for credit unions looking to improve member retention, increase member utilization of mortgage and home-equity loan programs and strengthen referral relationships with real estate agents.

Sales Boomerang alerts credit unions to their members' activity at the most advantageous times. For example, when a member's credit activity indicates they may be mortgage shopping, or when their credit score improves, Sales Boomerang notifications allow credit unions to help members apply for a loan for which they were previously not qualified. On average, credit unions using Sales Boomerang improve their member retention by 11.66% and see a 20 to 40% average lift to loan volume.

"We're proud to be an affiliate member of ACUMA and eager to help credit unions improve mortgage lending services to their members," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "Bringing relevant loan options to members' attention at the most opportune time helps credit unions deliver on their mission. We're looking forward to helping CUs focus on what matters most: their members."

ACUMA is an organization of and for credit unions that brings together shared real estate lending and financing interests. ACUMA member organizations include federal- and state-chartered credit unions and Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSOs), mortgage insurance companies, secondary market investors and investment banking firms and mortgage technology firms.

"Our organization serves as a resource to thousands of credit union professionals and their primary suppliers to network, share knowledge, build relationships and grow market share," said Tracy J. Ashfield, ACUMA President. "We're pleased to present an additional resource to our members and extend Sales Boomerang a warm welcome."

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang revolutionized the relationship between a Mortgage Lender and Borrower with the introduction of the only automated Borrower Intelligence System in 2017, which tells lenders when anyone in their database is ready for a loan. Today, Sales Boomerang is the #1 Borrower Retention strategy in the industry and has discovered over $30B in new volume for Lenders. Sales Boomerang's notifications are integrated with the best CRM/Marketing Automation Systems in the industry to provide a seamless experience for Lenders and Borrowers. Sales Boomerang's employees are dedicated to improving the lending experience for Lenders and Borrowers, and united behind the ethos - No Borrower Left Behind(tm).

About ACUMA:

The American Credit Union Mortgage Association provides resources and education to credit unions aimed at streamlining performance, processes and procedures for real estate lending services. ACUMA's goal is to encourage credit unions to help more consumers get fairly priced and safe mortgage loans delivered locally, and in so doing, providing them with a pathway to the American dream of home ownership.

Twitter: @SalesBoomerang @ACUMACommunity #mortgageindustry #mortgagemarketing #customerretention #ACUMA

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Top of Mind Debuts Bidirectional Connection Between Its Surefire Automated Mortgage Marketing Platform and Salesforce CRM

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind) today announced the debut of a bidirectional data connection between Surefire, the number-one platform for automated mortgage marketing, and Salesforce, the world's most popular enterprise CRM. The connection gives mortgage lenders unprecedented choice and control over the way information is shared between their enterprise CRM and mortgage marketing technologies.

Salesforce is not required to reap the benefits of Surefire, which offers native CRM capabilities. However, Top of Mind's tie-in with Salesforce Lightning Connect helps banks, credit unions and independent mortgage companies that have already invested in Salesforce maximize the effectiveness of their marketing programs by playing to the unique strengths of each platform.

"For an enterprise-class lender, there's no better CRM than Salesforce - and there's no better mortgage marketing automation tool than Surefire," said Top of Mind Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer Erik Enright. "We've made it easy for lenders to leverage the best of both systems and tailor the experience to the exact way they do business."

Top of Mind's connection with Salesforce comes pre-configured with default mapping to Salesforce data fields, making it easy to use out of the box. By adjusting a few simple toggles, lenders can specify exactly what data should be shared between systems, which direction the data should flow and when it should be pushed. For instance, lenders may wish to share just leads and contacts, or they may choose to share tasks, events, emails, and phone call records. Records can be shared as they are created, or they can be shared every time they're updated. Lenders can even create and share custom data fields.

"We built this connection to give mortgage lenders choice and control over the way Salesforce and Surefire work together - without the need to hire a six-figure developer or consultant," said Enright. "Whether loan originators log into both systems or only use one system of record, the data flow can be adjusted to suit."

Lenders that use Salesforce Sales Cloud to manage leads and customers can turn on Top of Mind's marketing automation workflows to engage contacts with dynamic content designed to win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. If a company prefers to build its customer journeys with Salesforce Marketing Cloud instead of Surefire, it can still make its marketing automation more impactful with Top of Mind's award-winning content. And whether a lender uses Salesforce Sales Cloud, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or both, its marketing program can be greatly enhanced by the application of Top of Mind's Blueprints for Success, a set of mortgage marketing best practices informed by the team's more than 450 years of mortgage industry experience.

For more information about Top of Mind's connection with Salesforce, request a demo.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks ( https://www.topofmind.com ) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

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Portland, Oregon-based Western Machine Works Expands its Hydro Power Capabilities with the Hiring of Industry Pro, Rob Adams

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Western Machine Works, an engineering-focused equipment service and maintenance provider based in Portland, Oregon is pleased to announce the hiring of Rob Adams as a dedicated Hydro specialist, sales engineer to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise to its hydro clients.

Rob brings more than 13 years of experience in the Hydroelectric power industry. Previously with PGE (Portland General Electric), Rob was appointed primary maintenance engineer and was tasked to oversee the project management of hydro turbine and generator overhauls. Prior to PGE, Rob worked with Southern California Edison as a field engineer, and with Delaval Turbine/Engine division in California and overseas.

"Rob Adams is the ideal Hydro Sales Engineer to fuel our growth in the industry. He has the technical expertise, business growth mindset, and solid reputation in the hydro industry. I have worked with Rob on previous projects, and I know first-hand that what sets him apart is his work ethic. We are excited to work with Rob in building and growing relationships with the hydro power providers, O&Ms and OEM clients," said Frank Van Liew, President of Western Machine Works, LLC.

"I am pleased to work for Western Machine and look forward in helping fellow utility peers on repairing their vintage hydro components to ensure long-term reliability," Rob Adams added.

Hydropower accounts for over 90% of all electricity that comes from renewable resources, producing more than 90,000 megawatts of electricity annually. In the Northwest, up to 80% of electricity is produced by hydropower each year.

To learn more, visit: https://westernmachine.com/industries/hydro-power-services/.

About Western Machine Works:

Western Machine Works was founded in 1985 in Portland, Oregon, specializing in equipment repair, upgrades, and manufacture of heavy machinery, including critical hydro components such as turbine runners, wicket gates, turbine shafts, gate shift rings, and other precision equipment.

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Corporate Health and Wellness Expert, Wellness Coaches, Releases Whitepaper on the Increased Risks of COVID-19 to Smokers and Their Employers

BLUE BELL, Pa. -- As COVID-19 lingers on, management teams across the country are struggling to find effective ways to keep their workforce safe and healthy while also keeping productivity levels up. Wellness Coaches offers a comprehensive look into an overlooked workforce demographic in their new whitepaper, "Smoking Cessation During a Pandemic: A look at the medical and financial costs of smoking for people and organizations."

"Businesses have been focused on creating a blanket approach for all employees regarding coronavirus prevention and stress management," says Justin Thomas, Wellness Coaches' Chief Operating Officer. "Companies may not realize that smoking employees are a higher risk population than non-smoking employees and require a different approach, including a specialized plan for long-term health."

A study of young adults aged 13-24 showed that those who have ever used e-cigarettes were five times more likely to contract COVID-19 than people who do not use tobacco products. Dual users of cigarettes and e-cigarettes were nearly seven times more likely to contract the virus.

Thomas explains further, "The goal of our findings is to help employers better understand the needs of their smoking employee population, what the increased health risks mean to their workforce and organization, and what they can do to help."

The "Smoking Cessation During a Pandemic" whitepaper draws on Wellness Coaches' over 20 years of experience in corporate health and wellness as well as data from the country's leading health organizations.

Top takeaways include:

* The many ways smoking negatively affects the emotional, physical, and financial health of the workforce
* Direct and indirect costs of smoking to organizations
* Recent studies linking smoking to elevated risks of contracting COVID-19
* The challenges of attempting smoking cessation in a high-stress environment
* Tools and approaches to smoking cessation programs in a pandemic

Download "Smoking Cessation During a Pandemic: A look at the medical and financial costs of smoking for people and organizations" (PDF): https://wellnesscoachesusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WC_SmokingCessation_WhitePaper.pdf

About Wellness Coaches:

Since 2002, Wellness Coaches has delivered proven results and high ROI through personalized support and company-wide health and wellness programs. As one of the largest and most experienced wellness, nutrition, and injury prevention coaching providers in the workplace, their expertise has allowed Wellness Coaches to pivot quickly in response to COVID-19. Services now include virtual wellness coaching and nutritional counseling and a holistic approach for businesses to survive and thrive during COVID-19 with vaccine administration, testing, temperature screenings, and onsite compliance officers and nurses.

Learn more at https://wellnesscoachesusa.com/, and on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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