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BG Medical Welcomes Vertical Farming Expert Nick Brusatore to Scientific Advisory Board

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2012

BG Medical Technologies, Inc. (OTC:RIGH) announced today that a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) has been established to guide progress for the companys BG Vision and BG Health Services programs. The function of the SAB is to provide advice and guidance in developing new solutions for natural medicinal production, diagnostic device design, and telehealth naturopathy services. The initial focus of the SAB will be on technology acquisitions to facilitate Internet-based solutions for the 50 million uninsured patients in the USA, and patients looking to augment traditional health care packages with cost effective nature-based practices.

BG Medical Technologies is pleased to announce that technology expert and pioneer in the vertical farming industry, Nick Brusatore, has agreed to join the SAB.

Mr. Brusatore is the CEO of Vertical Designs, Ltd., a firm for designing vertical farming technologies related to food and natural medicine production. Nick is the designer of TerraSphere systems and several well-established technologies for cloning and plant tissue propagation. He is an innovative eco-entrepreneur, natural capitalist, mechanical designer, and inventor. Nick has presented on the benefits of vertical farm production facilities and energy saving technologies upon the international stage, including Vancouver, Haiti, New York, and various college universities. Mr. Brusatore also serves as the Chairman of the British Columbia Institute of Technologys Centre for Applied Research and Innovation Advisory Committee.

BGMT is creating a world-class think tank of leaders in green health technologies, commented Angel Stanz, CEO. Mr. Brusatore will lend his experience and thought leadership in selecting and improving the best available technologies for use in our naturopathy health care systems, natural medicine, and nutraceutical production.

About BG Medical Technologies

BG Medical Technologies develops ancillary support services for natural health treatment, patients, and professionals, including its flagship research laboratory and website portal, BudGenius.com. BG Medical Technologies, Inc. currently trades under the symbol OTC:RIGH. Symbol and name change pending.

http://www.BgMedTech.com

The foregoing press announcement contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by such terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “plans,” “suggests,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. In particular, management’s expectations could be affected by, among other things, uncertainties relating to our success in completing acquisitions, financing our operations, entering into strategic partnerships, engaging management and other matters disclosed by us in our public filings from time to time. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

Contact:

Angel Stanz

Chief Executive Officer

pr(at)bgmedtech(dot)com

(855) 723-3283

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NAPW Philadelphia Local Chapter Elected Chapter Board Members and Revised Mission at Second Official Post-Launch Networking Meeting

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) September 06, 2012

Members and guests of Philadelphia Local Chapter gathered on August 1st for a professional networking meeting. Chapter President Naketa R.Thigpen warmly welcomed the members and guests to what was the second official post-launch meeting this summer. New Chapter Board Members were elected and a revised Mission Statement was selected by members during the networking event.

Naketa opened the meeting by reviewing the new Mission Statements that were previously submitted by members. Then, the group took a vote and the winning statement was selected. It was submitted by member Lawana Scales and is a revised statement of what the group put together at the July Chapter meeting.

The Chapter President read aloud the new Mission Statement: The NAPW Philadelphia Chapter provides a forum for members located in the Philadelphia area to connect with and focus on supportive networking, mentoring, professional team building, and collaboration.

As at every Chapter meeting, individual introductions of all of the women in attendance were conducted and networking was encouraged. A round of SupportWorks!, where members and guests are able to meet, greet, and build with one another professionally and personally, then ensued. At its conclusion, Board Member selections began. Members were very enthusiastic about the process and many members were so enthusiastic that they insisted on being a part of several committees.

It was an exciting moment of conversation and very little debate. In fact, it was one of the easiest voting sessions in the history of the Philadelphia Local Chapter to date! said Naketa.

The newly selected Philadelphia Chapter Board Members are as follows:

Deb Yogel, Vice President, primarily responsible for being a supportive leader and assist with planning; Amber Minotti, Secretary, primarily responsible for recording minutes and submitting to President for review before posting; Freda K. Magee, Treasurer -primarily responsible for collecting funds raised for speakers and charity to be maintained in NAPW agreed location; Barbara Ann Fields, Historian, primarily responsible for recording events, speakers , and exciting happenings of the Philadelphia Chapter; Lucretia Coleman, Historian Aide, assistant to the Historian with all visual-arts information and will team with members of the Events Committee for applicable projects; Kenyetta Overton, VP of Events, primarily responsible for coordinating locations for meetings and co-joint and single-run events; Christina Alcorn, Events Committee Member, assistant to the VP of Events to aid with planning and coordination of all of the excitement that will pour out of the Philadelphia Chapter. Lucretia Coleman, Events Committee Member; DeAnne Lonnquist, SMG Committee Coordinator (Social Media Guru), primarily responsible for updating and maintaining social media platforms for the Chapter; Amber Minotti, SMG Committee Member -assistant to the SMG Coordinator who will provide backup technical assistance and ample feedback and suggestions to guide the growth of the Chapters online presence; Kenyetta Overton, SMG Committee Member.

Delaware Chapter President and newly elected Philadelphia SMG Coordinator DeAnne Lonnquist took a few minutes to update the group on her upcoming summer Meet & Greet scheduled right before her end of September launch.

The Philadelphia Chapter is excited to partner with the Delaware County Chapter for topical discussions, events, charity fundraisers, and more, said Naketa.

At the conclusion of the August networking meeting, the Philadelphia Chapter President extended a warm thank you to all who attempted to attend the meeting but whose life circumstances and conflicting schedules prevented them from partaking in this exciting communal experience.

We hope to see all who can join us at the next meeting! said Naketa.

The Philadelphia Chapters upcoming September meeting, which is scheduled for September 12th at the Wanamaker Building, 100 s. Penn Square,- Juniper Street Entrance (2nd Floor Security desk), will focus on developing its strategic plan for the fall and winter, starting with the Idea Funnel.

The following members and guests were present at the August Chapter meeting:

Deb Yogel, Chapter Vice President, is the Director of IT Quality Program at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Deb expertise include process improvement, and operations service management. Contact her at yogel(at)email(dot)chop(dot)edu

Barbara Ann Fields, Chapter Historian, is the Director of Religious Education at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church and provides parent education. Contact her at barbaraannfields(at)verizon(dot)net.

Katrina Brittingham is a Senior Claims Analyst for the School District of Philadelphia. Contact her at kbrittingham(at)philasd(dot)org.

DeAnne Lonnquist, Delaware County Chapter President of NAPW and newly elected SMG Coordinator is a Recovery Counselor at CATCH, Inc. DeAnnes background as an Art Therapist and Mural Specialist have served her well. Visit her website at muralsandmirrors.com/muralsandmirrors/ or contact her at detig2(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Annie Jones is the CEO of the BPBA Launching Pad. Annie provides Business Consultation services and is an expert in Project Management. Visit her website at bigprojectbusinessalliance.com or contact her at ajones(at)thelaunchingpad(dot)com

Amber Minotti, Chapter Secretary and SMG Committee Member, is a Financial Advisor at ING Financial Partners and has a background in marketing. Contact her at amber.minotti(at)temple(dot)edu.

Nancy Faber is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with vast experience in radiology. If you are interested in connecting with Nancy to find out more about how her unique skills could benefit your company, contact her at nfaber1234(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Freda K. Magee, Chapter Treasurer, is an Independent Business Owner of Ignite Energy. Freda specializes in consulting, training and business administration. Visit her website at shine4u.igniteinc.biz or contact her at fkmagee(at)aol(dot)com.

Kenyetta Overton, Chapter VP of Events and SMG Committee Member, is also the Founder/Executive Director for The Murals of the Mind (MOM) Project with a principal focus on creative writing, mentoring, and project facilitation for youth and young adults. Mrs. Overton also owns and operates Overton Professional Services (OPS) which houses her document creation enterprise, including fully customizable r

alliantgroup Expands Industry-Leading Strategic Advisory Board with Addition of HOK Executive

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

Robert Pratzel of HOK Group, Inc., one of the worlds leading architecture and design firms, has been selected to join a prestigious team of high-profile business leaders and policy makers on the alliantgroup Strategic Advisory Board. As the Official Sponsor of American Innovation and Job Creation, alliantgroups mission is to strengthen American businesses, and the Advisory Board will assist in that mission.

Robert is a CPA and currently Senior Financial Advisor of HOK where he formerly held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for 26 years. During his tenure, HOK has grown five-fold and is widely recognized as one of the best-managed and diversified practices in the country. In 2009, Bob was voted CFO of the Year by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Bob exemplifies the kind of top-notch talent we have joining our Strategic Advisory Board. We are excited to have him join our team of credentialed professionals who care about strengthening American businesses and making a positive impact on the country, said Dhaval Jadav, alliantgroup CEO.

alliantgroup provides Fortune 50-level expert resources to CPAs and businesses for claiming valuable tax incentives. As the go-to professional services firm, alliantgroups Advisory Board has attracted some of the most powerful and influential minds in the fields of management, accounting, tax, law, and public policy. Members of the Advisory Board gain additional access to exclusive VIP programs and networking, as well as opportunities for dialogue with top government officials about issues impacting their practices and industries.

Before his employment with HOK, Robert worked in the audit division of Touche Ross & Co., prior to its merger with Deloitte. Besides his experience on auditing firms from a wide range of industries, he was also a frequent lecturer on the topic of cash management.

I have been impressed with alliantgroup for several years first working with them on tax studies that provided tremendous value for HOK, and now as a member of their Advisory Board. I admire companies who want to be actively involved in making a difference for businesses in this country, commented Bob Pratzel.

alliantgroup, LP is the nation’s leading tax specialty services provider, working with CPA firms and their clients to ensure companies receive the full benefit of federal and state tax incentives aimed at creating jobs and spurring innovation in America. alliantgroup has helped thousands of businesses in the architecture, design, engineering, and construction industries claim millions of dollars in government tax incentives.

For more information, please visit http://www.alliantgroup.com or contact us at 800.564.4540.







Premium RV Resorts Announces New Board of Directors to Best Parks in America

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McLean, Virginia (PRWEB) June 06, 2012

Best Parks in America, an affiliation of premium RV Resorts and campgrounds, CEO and President David Gorin, has announced the appointment of 4 people to the Board of Directors of the national network of premium RV parks and campgrounds.

The four new directors whose terms officially begin on July 1, 2012 and continue for three years are: Michael Gurevich, owner of Cherry Hill Park, College Park, MD; Tripp Keber, Chief Operating Officer of Bella Terra Realty Holdings, developers of Bella Terra RV Resort, Foley, AL; Vern Mangels, owner of Anaheim Resort RV Park, Anaheim, CA; and Randy Packard, owner of Pine Acres Family Camping Resort, Oakham, MA.

David Gorin and BPA Vice President Deb Kohls also serve as Board members.

During 2011, Best Parks was re-structured into a non-shareholder corporation and now operates as an association of member parks.

The Board will be meeting quarterly with the next meeting scheduled to take place on June 6.

These four new BPA board members represent the diversity of the park industry the board is geographically diverse, their parks serve varying demographic segments, and the board members represent destination vacation resorts, destination tourist or travel parks and the ownership park business model, said David Gorin. This is a highly experienced group of sharp businesspeople and theres no doubt that all the Best Parks affiliates will be very well served by this outstanding group of industry experts.

Background information on each board member is found below:

Mike Gurevich

Mike Gurevich and his wife Linda own and operate Cherry Hill Park campground in College Park, MD. Mike, son of Joan and Norman Gurevich, is the fourth generation of a family business that dates back to the depression (the real big one of 1929). The business has evolved from a chicken farm and general store to a tourist camp and mobile home park and to its current form as one the nations most successful and prominent RV Resort catering to visitors of Washington, DC.

Linda and Mike have been married for 32 years, they have 3 daughters who have worked in the campground, and they hope to keep the family business going into the far future.

Mike attended the University of Maryland, has attended every type of campground industry conference available, belongs to an ARVC 20 group, and loves trade shows. He is currently a board member of the Maryland Association of Campgrounds, Prince Georges County CVB, and Best Parks of America.

Together with his parents Norman and Joan and his wife Linda, the Gurevich family led Cherry Hill Park to become the very first Best Park in America, joining the then fledgling group as a charter member in 2003.

Tripp Keber

As the Chief Operating Officer of Bella Terra Realty Holdings, Mr. Keber is responsible for investor relations, developing strategic business relationships, and all aspects of marketing for Bella Terra Realty Holdings. Additionally, Mr. Keber oversees all aspects of business development and marketing of companys flagship property on the Gulf Coast, Bella Terra of Gulf Shores.

Prior to his time at Bella Terra Realty, Mr. Keber held the position of Executive Vice President of Business Development for Sagebrush Realty Development, which created and developed Bella Terry Luxury RV Communities brand.

Kemptville District Hospital Board of Directors Receives Award from the United Counties of Leeds Grenville

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Kemptville, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Late last week the United Counties of Leeds Grenville presented the Bill Thake Economic Development Leadership Award to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Chair of the Kemptville Hospital Board of Directors.

The award is presented annually to a volunteer who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership toward the growth and vitality of the Leeds Grenville economy.

This years award was handed out at a United Counties Leadership Forum held June 14 in Roebuck. Rousseau accepted the award on behalf of the entire Kemptville Hospital Board of Directors. The Board was cited with overseeing the multimillion-dollar expansion of the hospital and the launch of the new Total Joint Replacement orthopaedic surgery program. The Board was also recognized for providing leadership during a period when the hospital saw an increase in its operating budget and the hiring of new staff for orthopaedic surgery, leading to a $ 7.8 million increase in the local payroll. The Board was further commended for playing a role in the hospitals offer of office space within its campus to its service partner, Beth Donovan Hospice.

Now in his seventh year of volunteer service to the community on the Board, Rousseau has been Chair for one year. He commented that he was pleased to see Kemptville Hospital being recognized for its leadership at the County level. Serving on the Board of Directors is so rewarding, he added, as we have such an interesting and dedicated group of people on the Board. He further commented that the hospital is blessed with the leadership of its CEO, Colin Goodfellow, and his committed staff.

Rousseau also spoke about the hospitals recently approved new strategic plan, which will see Kemptville Hospital moving forward in three key directions: integrating and supporting community-based primary care, looking for new open market service opportunities, and further developing the hospitals primary role as a health hub.

This is the second year for the award, named after Westports Mayor Bill Thake, who has spent a record-breaking 50 consecutive years in municipal government, including four terms as county Warden.

Leeds and Grenville MPP Steve Clark commented that this years nominees came from a variety of backgrounds, but they all shared one thing: they give their time and talent to improving economic activity in Leeds Grenville. The other nominees were Karen Cook (Athens), John Jodoin (Augusta Township), Frank Kinsella (Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands), Dana, Mike and John Purcell (Front of Young Township).

If you would like to make comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Kemptville District Hospital Chief Executive Officer Colin Goodfellow at 613.258.6133 extension 132, or by email at cgoodfellow(at)kdh.on(dot)ca.

About Kemptville District Hospital:

Kemptville District Hospital is a fully accredited healthcare facility committed to building healthier communities. We are distinct with the provincial health system as a model of hospital-led integrated health services. We operate on two sites and provide primary care management services, acute care hospital services, advanced orthopaedic care and pride ourselves on being a good partner within the system. Kemptville Hospital consistently ranks among the top hospitals in Ontario for both patient and employee satisfaction.