May, 18
2018
Health Care Industry, InnovaCare

Penelope Kokkinides Talks About Why Restoring Healthcare Funding In Puerto Rico Is So Important

Penelope Kokkinides has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years. Among the universities she has been educated at is SUNY in Binghampton, New York, and Columbia University in New York City. Her specialties are managing Medicare and Medicaid plans. She is also very experienced at increasing efficiency and managing healthcare processes. She started her executive career at UnitedHealthcare where she was the vice president of disease management.

She has also worked for Americhoice and Aveta, Inc, at both places as a vice president. She became a chief operating officer in 2008 at Touchstone-Health HMO, Inc., and held this same position at InnovaCare Health Services for five years after that. She briefly left to work at Centerlight Health Systems as the COO and executive vice president but she returned to InnovaCare Health in July 2015 as their chief administrative officer.

Healthcare in Puerto Rico, which is where Innovacare Health provides Medicaid and Medicare plans, was very much complicated by the hurricane that hit it in 2017. Penelope Kokkinides is working to make sure people’s healthcare and other needs continue to be met on this island. One way she has done so is by being instrumental in setting up a storefront called Recargate. This storefront now provides clinical care to patients and is also a place where they can recharge their portable electronic devices.

Penelope says that Recargate helps people who need medical care, as well as those who want to be screened for mental illness. She says it is also a great place to unwind and features a recreation area for residents of San Juan and the surrounding areas. She says that Recargate has also been serving as a pilot to show effective ways of addressing Puerto Ricans healthcare needs going forward.

Another way Penelope Kokkinides is addressing the healthcare needs of Puerto Ricans is by advocating for Medicare and Medicaid funding at the White House. She took part in a “Women in Healthcare Panel” at the White House where she urged the president to restore funding to these programs on that island. She says that too much has been cut from the Medicaid and Medicare budgets of Puerto Rico in recent years and it would be both the humanitarian and fiscally wise to restore some of the funding. She stated that if these programs were to fail people would move to one of the states where their healthcare costs would be a lot more expensive.

 

May, 12
2018
business, Freedom Checks

Freedom Checks: An Investment Dripping in Oil and Gas

They are called an investment and it’s name is “Freedom Checks.” Apparently, companies are writing them as they engage in natural resources that they produce, store, process and transport in the U.S. The general focus is in the oil and gas industries. The fracking boom has created a overwhelming decline in Middle Eastern oil imports and a huge spike in gas and oil production. This allows U.S. businesses to make large profits in the following years where they will pay upwards of $34.6 billion to investors in the form of Freedom Checks for coming 12 months. Read this article at Affiliate Dork.

Matt Badiali discovered Freedom Checks in the first place. He studied natural resources for 20 years becoming a superior expert in the areas such as energy, mining and agriculture. While teaching geology at Duke University and then the University of North Carolina, he began traveling across the world. He went from Singapore, Yukon, Iraq, Mexican desert, Hong Kong then Papua New Guinea. During this time he produced a video about Freedom Checks that went viral. He explains the investment itself is born from the United States determination to get energy independence. Freedom Checks are in fact considered an investment because they trade like a stock and can raise in value.

The Freedom Checks fall under the companies called Master Limited Partnerships. These MLPs go out and find new gas and oil wells, move them through a pipeline and refine all oil and gas coming from Bakken Shale, Marcellus Shale, the Permian Basin and large U.S. fields full of oil and gas. The key part to remember is that the companies must pay out at least 90 percent of their income directly to investors. This is what makes a Freedom Check. When it comes time to filing taxes, investors are exempt from paying taxes on them because they are look at as a return of capital not income. The law that makes this all possible is Statute 26-F. It says that a company can operate tax free is they are a designated agency.

Matt has recommended stocks such as Northern Dynasty and Park Drilling. Further, of the additional 15 stocks he does consider people invest in, 12 have gone up gaining 18%, two that are down only show a loss of -1.01% and -2.47%. He narrows down the Freedom Check providers to a couple rules. One, the company must have 1 billion or in-demand assets. The industry should be in the oil, gas, silver, gold or earth minerals. They also need proof showing they have enriched investors and large consistent payments. Learn more: https://dailyreckoning.com/freedom-checks-exposed/

 

May, 07
2018
ADC Technology

Changing the Future of Cancer Treatment through Genetic Engineering-Clay Siegall

Most patients who suffer from cancer succumb not because of the cancer itself but because of the harshness of the chemotherapy. Clay Siegall had this kind of experience when he was young after his father was diagnosed with cancer. His father struggled with the sickness for four years before he succumbed due to the harshness of the therapy. This is one of the events which really shaped Clay Siegall’s future plans. He enrolled for a degree program in zoology and later specialized in Genetics at the post graduate level.

Clay worked for a number of firms as a lab technician before he left to set up Seattle Genetics in 1998. Seattle Genetics was set up as part of a plan to create ADCs, antibody drug conjugates. For the past two decades, they have been trying to come up with ADCs which can combat different types of lymphomas. The first of the drug to be approved by the FDA was Adcetris, which was approved in 2015. Since its approval, the drug has received overwhelming sales all over the world with more than 75 countries endorsing it. In Canada, there was a time when Takeda Pharmaceuticals was marketing it. Seattle Genetics has since started retailing their drugs.

Clay Siegall has been at the helm in Seattle Genetics at a time when a lot of positive change has been happening. For instance, he has bargained for partnerships with big pharma such as GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Genentech and Daiichi Sankyo. The partnerships are meant to get the company the financing that they need to carry out their research and their clinical trials.

So far, the company has held a vast number of trials for different drugs. These include Hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Solid Tumors, breast cancer, and Leukemia. The company plans to expand their capacity even further so that they can intensify their research.

Seattle Genetics has been listed on NASDAQ since 2001. They are listed under the name SGEN, and their shares have been doing very well. When asked whether the company is planning to sell off to big pharma any time, Clay Siegall says that while it is common for successful startups to sell off, he has a solid strategy for the future of Seattle Genetics. He states that his company has gotten to the level of success they are enjoying right now because of dedication and hard work, and is confident that with the same spirit, they will get even more of their ADCs approved for public use.

May, 04
2018
business, business leaders, Business News, Entrepreneur, Invesment Management Firms, Leader

Stream Energy – Innovator and Philanthropist

Stream Energy played a major role in helping Houston citizens recover after the devastating Hurricane that happened there recently. When news of the hurricane arrived, the team of Stream Energy in the Dallas headquarters decided to put the people of Texas first.

The company’s Humanitarian branch, Stream Energy Cares, helped thousands of Houston residents recover from the hurricane. They supplied essentials so that victims of the disaster could recover at least while having the necessities needed for survival.

Stream Energy is also a global leader in communications technologies, employing over 250,000 associate employees globally. Since helping people is at the focus of their corporate mission, a practical business model, growth of this company is predicted to increase. Everyday, hundreds of thousands people worldwide promote the brand while a simultaneous, genuine, and concerted effort is made everyday to assist those truly in dire situations.

Homelessness is also a major concern of Stream Energy Cares. The company eventually plans to find a way to combat homelessness while curing some of society’s ills on a more grassroots level. This company has adapted to the needs of the people, who seek to improve themselves. With so many resources at hand, there can only be an increase in demand for a company who puts it’s people first.

The corporation also has a sector called Women of Power, that encourages women who produce for the company to find new and more innovative ways to promote their brands and succeed in the global marketplace. Therefore, many women who work with them truly have a bond with this company.

As a leader in the way business should begin to evolve nowadays, Stream Energy’s focus is on growth and sales through a lens of promoting the worth of the individual. In a world full of the devaluation of human life in some media outlets, true humanitarians have risen to leadership who are truly committed to the individual’s psychological well being. This company is also great because it contributes to so many pocketbooks, too.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171205005370/en/Stream-Brings-Energy-Services-Delaware

May, 04
2018
Entrepreneur, OSI Group

What David McDonald Has Achieved During His Time as OSI Group’s President

The OSI Group’s current president, David McDonald, spent his childhood years in the Iowa farming area. Thanks to this background on farms, McDonald developed a strong interest in agriculture from a surprisingly young age. As he got a little older, improving the operations within the agriculture industry became a primary goal for him. AS a young man, he studied animal science at Iowa State University and eventually complete his bachelor’s degree.

Several years ago, in 1991, Mr. McDonald made his first entry into the company that he would eventually rise to the top of, Chicago’s OSI Industries. Years later, a remarkable amount of integrity and hard work enabled him to reach the top of the organization and become the president and chief operations officer. Inside the agriculture industry, David McDonald has become one of the more respected and trusted authorities, thanks to his outstanding leadership and reputation.

OSI Group is becoming more and more globalized in their operations each year. Currently, the company has well over fifty facilities, which are located all over the world in almost 20 different nations. In China alone, OSI Group has set up eight operation factories. Additionally, OSI Group has increased its efforts in China by embarking on a joint venture with the DOYOO Group.

Aside from China, there are several other countries that OSI Group has been working to increase its presence in, including Poland, India and Hungary. India was recently the location of a brand new OSI Group facility designated for processing frozen foods. In China’s Shandong province, OSI Group set up a modern feed mill, which boasts a yearly capacity of around 600,000 metric tons.

To further its efforts within Europe, OSI Group made a bold move in 2016 by acquiring Baho Food. President David McDonald was quite please with this outcome. He praised his company’s acquisition of Baho Food, which he believes will help lead to increased demand for the organization’s products in the future.

To know more visit @: www.linkedin.com/in/david-mcdonald-a1b1137

May, 02
2018
Attorney

Bruno Fagali’s Blog

Bob Vieira de Costa founded a new agency in Brazil. The agency named SB has developed a new code of conduct with the help of Manesco, Ramires, Perez, part of the Azevedo Marques Society of Lawyers and also with the help of the lawyer Silvia Urquiza. The Society of lawyers and Silvia Urquiza created the code of conduct that will be used by the agency and also evaluated all of the agencies and the Internal Ethics Committee members. They also completed a detailed evaluation of the Corporate Integrity Manager. The code of conduct was given to all of the agencies members and also placed on the agency intranet. For full public disclosure, SB has placed the code of conduct of the agency website for public viewing.

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SB developed a Corporate Integrity Program and submitted it to the Ministry of Transparency, Control, and Supervision. SB consulted with CGU regarding corporate rules and regulations and SB’s Corporate Integrity Program, and its code of conduct are the only ones that are in accord with the Anti-Corruption Law according to comunique-se.com.br. SB had already gained international recognition after it was invited to participate in international competitions in advertising and publicity. The agency is committed to act properly and prevent any acts of impropriety.

Bruno Jorge Fagali will be in charge of the Corporate Integrity Management Program once the code of conduct is implemented and will train teams from Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. Bruno Jorge Fagali specialized in Administrative Law and received a Masters Degree in State Law from USP. Bruno Jorge Fagali’s career has been in Public Administration, and he has been involved in preventing improper acts. He is concerned with meeting and keeping ethical standards.

See: http://www.ibdee.org.br/o-cigarro-no-banco-dos-reus-no-brasil-os-aditivos-nos-estados-unidos-os-advertisings/

Apr, 14
2018
Entrepreneur, OSI Industries

OSI Industries Tries to Run Their Business the Right Way

Since the beginning, OSI Industries has always done their best at running the business the right way. They are confident in the things they do and they try to give everyone a chance to enjoy the opportunities they have available for them. They also try to always show people things will get better as long as they know what they’re doing. They make a strong point out of giving the community the things they need. It all goes back to the hard work they put into the business and the things they can use to make the business better.

For OSI Industries, the point of giving their customers the best options is they can serve them in a way no other company can. They have a lot of faith in what they do and they’re always prepared to give their clients a better experience. It goes back to the hard work they put in starting the company when they were first in business. They always did things that gave them a chance to try things on their own. It was a positive part of their business and something they knew they wanted to keep prominent in the business no matter what happened.

When the company first started, people knew what they were looking for. They also knew things would get better for everyone who tried to give back to the people who were in the area. It was their idea to always give everyone the chances they needed to see major success in the future. They had always planned on helping people with new options. Without giving them the negative parts of the business, OSI Industries tried to show them that things would get better and things would continue showing people how they could do more on their own.

As long as OSI Industries knew the right way to do things, they felt confident with the things they had to offer. They also felt as though there would be changes they could make to give back to the people they worked with. Even though everyone knew what would happen if they couldn’t do things right, OSI Industries tried to show them. With their purchase of Flagship Europe and their expansion into Spain, OSI Industries is doing their best to make things easier on people. They plan to keep doing this so their company will be the best it can be no matter where they go with the business.

Learn More: www.inc.com/profile/osi-group

Apr, 12
2018
Uncategorized

Jeremy Goldstein Has An Alternative To Traditional Stock Options

Offering stock options to employees was once a highly sought part of a compensation package, but, today, it’s viewed warily by both employer and employee. For the employee, the value of the stock may drop and leave them with little in the way of compensation, which is why many people prefer a higher wage instead. Meanwhile, employers will still need to report the expenses, which leaves their shareholders holding the bag in the form of an option overhang.

There’s a better alternative, according to Jeremy Goldstein. He suggests offering knockout stock options. In this alternative, there are the same time limits and vesting requirements as with traditional stock options, but with one important exception. If the value of the stock drops below a predetermined rate, the employee loses the stock option.

In companies where the stock price is more volatile, the knockout option can end up saving the employer accounting costs. Additionally, the overhang is eliminated in this type of situation.

Additionally, employees are driven to perform better for the company. Jeremy Goldstein points out that, since they lose their stock option if the price drops, they will want to ensure the company continues to do well. This means making sure customers are satisfied, attracting new customers, and looking for ways to limit expenses. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-goldstein-26aa1b4

About Jeremy Goldstein

As a partner of Jeremy L. Goldstein & Associates LLC, Jeremy works with corporations, individual CEOs, and entire management teams on issues of executive compensation and governmental compliance. He specializes in providing companies with legal advice in regard to employee benefits, an area of law he knows well. He has been a business lawyer for more than 15 years and previously worked with the firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

Mr. Goldstein also spends time writing and speaking publicly about the areas of law in which he specializes. Additionally, he serves on a committee with the A.B.A., which oversees how acquisitions and corporate mergers affect compensation packages for executives. Several leading legal associations have also named Mr. Goldstein a top professional in regard to his executive compensation expertise.

Mr. Goldstein also works with charity organizations. He divides his time between the New Leadership Council of Make-A Wish Foundation® of Metro New York and the Board of Directors of Fountain House. Fountain House is an organization that helps men and women with mental illness seek recovery. Jeremy is as passionate about his charitable work as he is about practicing his special area of law.

Apr, 11
2018
CEO Profiles

Being Relevant to the Culture Like Lori Senecal

When it comes to advertising, there are a few things a marketer wants to do and a few things a marketer wants to avoid. Lori Senecal has mastered advertising and is willing to provide advice to people that are eager to listen. For one thing, she has learned how to keep from annoying the audience. After all, an annoyed audience is not going to want to do business with the company. This is one of the reasons that she makes sure that they are not annoyed. She is also making sure that she is relevant to the culture that she is advertising in.

 

According to Media Post, one of the ways to be relevant in the culture is to cater to women. One of the ways to do this is by showing women that are powerful. After all, women are going to be the people that are shopping more. While men also buy products, women are the ones that are spending more money. Therefore, it is important for a business to show women that they are being thought about as well. After all, this is the year that women are going to be shown overcoming. It is important for businesses to show awareness, reveals Lori Senecal.

 

Another thing to do is aim for the heart. While it can work to go after a person’s logic, people are not going to be driven by their logic. They are going to be driven by their emotions, adds inspirery.com. Even men are driven by some kind of emotion when it comes to buying something. Among the feelings that cause people to buy items are desire and a sense of need. When people feel like they want or need something, then they are going to buy the product. This is one of the aspects of advertising that Lori Senecal has mastered in the industry. Follow Lori Senecal on Linked In.

 

http://www.gcreport.com/curious-storied-career-lori-senecal-global-ceo/

 

Apr, 05
2018
Chainsmokers, Music Streaming Management, Radio, Success, Youtube Celebrities

The Electric Souls of Alex Paul and Andrew Taggart

The world’s one and only electropop duo the “Chainsmokers” have been taking the lead by storm. Launching their newly hit day singles, “Roses”, and “Don’t let me down”, has hit the radio stations everywhere. They have a unique and intricate style that makes them stand out in the crowd. Chainsmokers style is specifically tailored with a signature DJ twist making them a true gem.

Alex Paul had a love for the DJ world and was a DJ growing up. He began to realize that music consumed his life. The manager at the time where is was working introduced to him to Andrew. That was the beginning of Chainsmokers in the making. Andrew was in college and had a massive love for electronic music. He took an interest in being a DJ as well.

One day he decided to take a bus from New York City to Maine and that day he met Alex. It was love at first sight. They started working everyday and grinding in his garage. Four years later, Chainsmokers is a direct reflection of where they are today. Pall made it clear that they both knew what we brought to the table. They got together everyday non stop working at our music. “People relate to our music on such a deep level“(PALL). “What we’ve become bigger than anything imagined”(PALL).

ROSENZWEIG: What is it like working with Halsey?

Halsey is a great addition. She’s incredible ! Strong willed and unapologetic adds extra shine to our group.

ROSENZWEIG: Do you feel you have a strong sense of the type of person that’s connecting with your music?

PALL: Thanks to Instagram we are able to collect data that our music is reaching the demographic of 16-25 located in South Africa and the Philippines. We don’t care how young or old you are it’s just that our music makes you feel a certain way.

Taggart : We’ve grown incredibly from a college audience to audience over 30 year of age.

ROSENZWEIG:In what ways are you changing the live show and it’s visuals to cater to your expanding audience?

Alex Paul: Our future is forever Changing . The future’s so bright! In moving forward we are putting on a festival. In future plans we plan on mixing videos and visual content. We are pushing new boundaries. Our journey is endless.

https://www.instagram.com/alexpall/?hl=en

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