Saw X producers think killing Jigsaw so early might have been a mistake

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Saw X producers think killing Jigsaw so early might have been a mistake

Saw X producers regret killing Jigsaw so early in the franchise, admitting that it might have been a mistake.

Horror movie villains can survive just about anything, with Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, and many more returning from the dead time and time again. However, when it comes to the Saw franchise, the dead stay dead, and that includes the man himself — Jigsaw (Tobin Bell).

Although Jigsaw is back in theaters with Saw X, the character actually died over fifteen years ago in Saw III, which franchise producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules now regret. In an interview with IndieWire, the pair said that Jigsaw’s death is the one creative choice they regret. “If I had to do it again, I might not have killed Tobin Bell in ‘Saw III,’” Burg said. “That might have been a mistake.” Thanks to flashbacks, Tobin Bell was able to reprise the role of Jigsaw in every subsequent Saw sequel, with the exception of Spiral, but it’s not hard to imagine what could have been had they kept him alive just a little longer.

Saw X is already off to a good start at the box office, taking in $2 million in Thursday night previews. It’s also received the best reviews of the franchise by far, which begs the question: will there be another sequel/prequel? “We’re superstitious, so we’ve never talked about the following ‘Saw’ until the previous movie opens,” Burg said. “So if this movie works on October 2, we’ll sit down. We left it open-ended, and I want to see what happens next.“

“John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most chilling installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game,” reads the official Saw X synopsis. “Set between the events of SAW I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, John returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps.“

Saw X is now playing in theaters, so be sure to check out a review from our own Tyler Nichols.

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/saw-x-jigsaw-death/

Dixie Belle Paint Company Announces ‘Paint it Pink’ Campaign

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Dixie Belle Paint Company Announces ‘Paint it Pink’ Campaign

A Brushstroke of Hope in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

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PORT RICHEY, Fla., October 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Dixie Belle Paint Company, a distinguished manufacturer known for its innovative chalk paint products as well as other DIY products, proudly announces its latest initiative: the "Paint it Pink" campaign. This campaign signifies a commitment to supporting breast cancer research and awareness.

What is 'Paint it Pink'?

For those unfamiliar with chalk paint or Dixie Belle Paint Company, it offers a versatile and user-friendly paint that transforms furniture from ordinary to extraordinary. Chalk paint has been a cornerstone in countless DIY makeovers and home transformations. Dixie Belle Paint Company serves as a primary source for all chalk paint and crafting needs.

Why 'Paint it Pink'?

The "Paint it Pink" campaign is a heartfelt effort to contribute to breast cancer research and awareness. For each pot of pink paint sold, a donation of 50 cents will be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Additionally, all profits from the sale of the exquisite "Flowers for a Cause" rice decoupage paper will also support this crucial cause.

Breast cancer affects millions of lives globally, and together, there is an aim to make a meaningful impact. The pink paint symbolizes hope, strength, and unity. With everyone's support, work is underway towards a world where breast cancer is a thing of the past.

Why Choose Dixie Belle Paint Company?

At Dixie Belle, it goes beyond being a paint company; it is a community of artisans, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts. Collaboration occurs with over 2,000 mom-and-pop boutiques worldwide, assisting them with high-quality products. The mission is to empower individuals to bring creative visions to life, one brushstroke at a time.

From refreshing kitchen cabinets to crafting beautiful holiday decorations, comprehensive solutions are offered for all painting and crafting requirements. With fall and the holiday season approaching, now is the perfect time to explore the world of DIY and give homes a fresh, vibrant makeover.

Whether one is a seasoned professional or a newcomer eager to explore chalk paint, Dixie Belle Paint Company stands ready to offer guidance, inspiration, and support in the fight against breast cancer.

How to Get Involved

Visit the website at https://dixiebellepaint.com/ or the local Dixie Belle Paint boutique at https://dixiebellepaint.com/find-a-dixie-belle-paint-retailer/ to explore the wide range of chalk paints, decoupage papers, and crafting supplies. Select the "Paint it Pink" pink paint or the "Flowers for a Cause" rice decoupage paper to contribute directly to breast cancer research. Share pink-painted projects on social media using the hashtags #DBPGivesBack or #DixieBellePaint to help raise awareness.

Together, work is underway towards a world without breast cancer, one brushstroke at a time. The "Paint it Pink" campaign is where creativity meets compassion, and every stroke counts.

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Inspire Dental Wellness Offers Custom Dental Appliances for Beautiful, Healthy Smiles

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Inspire Dental Wellness Offers Custom Dental Appliances for Beautiful, Healthy Smiles

Patients at Inspire Dental Wellness in Orland Park, Illinois, Have Access to a Growing Selection of Today’s Most Advanced Orthodontic and Dental Appliances

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ORLAND PARK, Ill., October 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Orland Park’s Inspire Dental Wellness is providing all patients with the options they need for a healthy smile. This includes a wide range of custom orthodontic and dental appliances, including braces, implants, dentures, and more.

As a trusted dental provider, the team at Inspire Dental Wellness has seen firsthand how custom dental devices can benefit patients. Custom appliances provide patients with an ideal fit for optimal results with their dental or orthodontic work. They also help minimize certain risks, such as pain and discomfort, tooth fractures, and other oral injuries, that can result in worsening or additional dental problems.

Types of custom dental appliances currently offered by Inspire Dental Wellness include:

Braces — Functional orthodontics with airway support to treat bite problems, crooked and/or crowded teeth, and other orthodontic issues without compromising the jaw joint or patient’s breathing capacity.

Clear Aligners — SureSmile invisible aligners are an alternative to traditional metal braces and are customized to a patient’s teeth using 3D imaging.

Dentures — Partial and complete denture sets custom-fitted to a patient’s jaw. In addition to denture selection and fittings, Inspire Dental Wellness also offers as-needed adjustments to ensure long-term satisfaction.

Bridges — Dental bridges replace missing teeth to restore bite and chewing abilities. Inspire Dental Wellness patients have the option of multiple bridge types based on their specific needs and goals.

Implants — Inspire Dental Wellness offers All-On-4 implants for full-mouth dental reconstructions, a long-lasting solution that can be placed in just one appointment.

Because all individual needs are different, Inspire Dental Wellness patients are provided with in-depth consultations and personalized treatment plans that take into account current oral health status and future goals. This personal approach continues into treatment itself, where custom dental and orthodontic appliances are expertly fitted for safe and efficient results.

Please visit InspireDentalWellness.com to learn more about custom dental devices and dental services, and call (708) 460-6699 today to schedule an appointment.

About Inspire Dental Wellness

Inspire Dental Wellness is a premier dental clinic located in Orland Park, Illinois, offering a wide range of routine, preventative, and cosmetic dental procedures. The Inspire Dental Wellness team is led by Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk, an aesthetic dentist who is dedicated to remaining at the forefront of modern dental care and best practices. Dr. Zolnierczyk specializes in all facets of family and general dentistry, as well as cosmetic procedures and facial and airway development.

For more information, visit www.inspiredentalwellness.com.

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Florida’s South Beach Detox Offers a Secure Setting for Medical Detox and Mental Health Care

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Florida’s South Beach Detox Offers a Secure Setting for Medical Detox and Mental Health Care

Patients at South Beach Detox have access to safe and controlled medical detox services, as well as professional support for co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder

MIAMI, October 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - South Beach Detox is helping meet the needs of individuals struggling with substance use disorder by providing highly qualified medical detoxification and mental health services at its luxury treatment center in South Florida. In doing so, the medical detox facility is hoping to help more individuals get the care they need to achieve a truly sustainable recovery from addiction.

The main goal of South Beach Detox’s medical detox facility services is to ensure patients are as safe and comfortable as possible during the substance withdrawal period. The inpatient detox process includes 24/7 medical and psychiatric care from an experienced team of physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, behavioral health technicians, and support staff and is intended to support patients as they begin the transition from substance use to sobriety. Medical detox is intended to treat patients suffering from addiction to several different types of substances, among them alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids.

Because substance use rarely occurs on its own, South Beach Detox also offers comprehensive mental health services to address some of the most common co-occurring disorders. This includes, but is not limited to:

Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder)
Psychotic Disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, brief psychotic disorder)
Impulse Control Disorders (personality disorders, borderline personality disorder)
Mood Disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (trauma, stressor-related disorders)

Patients undergoing mental health treatment at South Beach Detox are provided with a private and serene environment for learning the skills they need to integrate back into everyday life. Additional services include 24-7 supervision and regular visits with licensed therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists.

Comfort is a top priority for patients healing from substance use and other mental health disorders. Amenities at South Beach Detox include private and semi-private bedrooms, multiple lounge areas, and gourmet meals cooked by an on-site chef and overseen by licensed nutritionists. Patients are also encouraged to enjoy the on-site movie and gaming room, as well as the outdoor basketball hoop. Both English and Spanish-speaking staff are available to make sure patients get everything they need to focus on recovery during their stay.

Together, South Beach Detox’s medical detox and mental health services meet an urgent need for individuals in the South Florida communities of West Palm Beach, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale who are struggling with addiction. In addition to ensuring safety during the medical detox period, South Beach Detox is also able to closely oversee a patient’s physical well-being during detoxification and monitor and adjust medications as needed.

Other benefits of South Beach Detox’s medical detoxification services include:

Psychological support and access to mental health professionals during the withdrawal period
Individualized treatment and personalized recovery plans
Relapse prevention and proactive interventions
Emergency response for those who experience severe seizures, heart problems, or other life-threatening complications during detox
Managed tapering protocols that avoid the dangers of abruptly stopping certain drugs
Support for overall health, including making sure patients receive adequate nutrition, hydration, and medical attention while getting sober

No one should suffer through medical detoxification alone. Learn more about South Beach Detox, and schedule a consultation to learn more about the facility’s detox and mental health services.

About South Beach Detox

South Beach Detox is an acute care facility offering state-of-the-art residential and inpatient programs for individuals struggling with addiction and other mental health disorders. As one of Florida’s top-rated medical complexes, South Beach Detox serves communities throughout the region, including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. The center offers a range of mental health treatments in addition to 24/7 medical care and strives to provide all patients with a safe, secure, and effective environment for moving forward with their recovery.

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Movie about OceanGate Titan submersible tragedy in development

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Movie about OceanGate Titan submersible tragedy in development

MindRiot Entertainment are developing a movie about the OceanGate Titan submersible tragedy which claimed five lives.

Deadline reports that MindRiot Entertainment is developing a movie based on the OceanGate Titan submersible tragedy, which caught the attention of the world in June 2023.

The OceanGate Titan submersible lost contact with its mothership nearly two hours into its deep-sea dive near the wreckage of the Titanic. A massive search took place in an attempt to locate the submersible and rescue the occupants before their air ran out, but four days later, debris was discovered that led investigators to believe the vehicle had imploded, claiming the lives of all five onboard: OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, British businessman Hamish Harding, former French Navy diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet, and British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman.

Mindriot’s Justin MacGregor and Jonathan Keasey will co-write the OceanGate movie, which will cover the periods before, during, and after the tragedy. “The Titan Tragedy is yet another example of a misinformed and quick-to-pounce system, in this case, our nonstop, 24-7 media cycle that convicts and ruins the lives of so many people without any due process,” Keasey said. “Our film will not only honor all those involved in the submersible tragedy, and their families, but the feature will serve as a vessel that also addresses a more macro concern about the nature of media today.“

Keasey added: “Truth is all that matters. And the world has a right to know the truth, always, not the salacious bait crammed down our throats by those seeking their five minutes of fame. Life is not black and white. It’s complicated. There’s nuance. Always nuance.” MindRiot is also developing a docuseries titled Salvaged, which will be based on the life of former Oceangate mission director Kyle Bingham.

After James Cameron commented on the tragedy, rumours spread that he would be making an OceanGate movie, but he quickly shot them down. “I don’t respond to offensive rumors in the media usually, but I need to now,” Cameron wrote on X/Twitter. “I’m NOT in talks about an OceanGate film, nor will I ever.“

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/oceangate-movie/

AQuity Solutions Ranked #1 for Virtual Scribes, Medical Transcription and Document Capture Solutions for 10th Consecutive Year by Black Book Poll

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AQuity Solutions Ranked #1 for Virtual Scribes, Medical Transcription and Document Capture Solutions for 10th Consecutive Year by Black Book Poll

CHICAGO, October 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Black Book™, recognized for accurate, impartial customer satisfaction surveys in the healthcare services and software industries, conducted a comprehensive crowdsourced user poll to determine the highest-ranked medical transcription software systems and outsourced virtual scribe services. Clients rated Cary, NC- headquartered AQuity Solutions with the highest customer satisfaction and loyalty scores in the sweeping study of user experience again for a tenth year.

In total, 806 hospitals and 2,274 physician practices responded to the Black Book polls in Q2-Q4 2023, measuring how providers are dealing with future-proofing their technology, decreasing staffing costs, and resource shortages with state-of-the-art transcription software and outsourced solutions.

"Medical transcription has become a critical part of the clinical documentation process as vendors are tested with the challenges of supporting clients as they go through healthcare reform and the progressive move toward value-based reimbursement," said Doug Brown, Managing Partner of Black Book.

Studies evidenced that traditional EHR charting has led to a reduced quality of the patient encounter as reported by 96% of physicians and 92% of office staff survey respondents, as well as clinician burnout reconfirmed by 90% of responding physicians. Eighty-five percent of 1,120 healthcare consumers (patients) also surveyed in a Black Book panel poll indicated they are dissatisfied with the abbreviated time spent with their physician in their last exam, both in-office and through telemedicine.

Business office managers and physician administrators report, on average, 39% or more loss of practice revenue caused by increased down-coding and fewer patient visits, including telemedicine encounters, since 2019, a 20% increase over the 2022 polling period.

"When practices use virtual scribes, clinicians see a significant reduction in time expended in non-clinical tasks, reduced queues for patient visits, improved documentation, and coding quality, and enhanced patient satisfaction," said Brown.

Based on the aggregate client experience and customer satisfaction scores on 18 key performance indicators, AQuity ranked first across 12 of the surveyed subsets including:

Transcription Technology Software, Hospitals, and Inpatient Facility Practitioners.
Transcription Technology Software, Physicians, and Ambulatory Care.
Virtual/Outsourced Transcription Services, Hospitals, and Inpatient Facilities, Practitioners, and
Virtual/Outsourced Transcription Services, Physicians, and Ambulatory Care.

"AQuity is recognized repeatedly for the success of the company because it has built on a winning combination of unparalleled customer service, innovative applications of technology, reliability, and transparent processes by seamlessly integrating EHR, artificial intelligence, and documentation workflow," said Brown.

About Black Book™

Black Book Market Research LLC provides medical transcription clients, healthcare IT users, media, investors, analysts, quality-minded vendors, and prospective software and services buyers with comprehensive comparison data of the industry's top respected and competitively performing solutions vendors. The largest user opinion poll of its kind in healthcare IT, Black Book™ collects over 1,300,000 viewpoints on information technology and outsourced services vendor performance annually. Black Book is internationally recognized for over 18 years of customer satisfaction and loyalty polling, particularly in technology, services, and outsourcing industries.

Black Book™ founders, management, and staff do not own or hold any financial interest in any of the vendors covered and encompassed in this survey including AQuity Solutions, and Black Book reports the results of the collected satisfaction and client experience rankings in publication and to media prior to vendor notification of rating results.

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For methodology, auditing, resources, comprehensive research, and ranking data, see http://blackbookmarketresearch.com. Black Book FAQ including responses to recent reports can be viewed at https://blackbookmarketresearch.com/FAQ

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HSG Advisors Executives to Speak at Two SHSMD-Sponsored Events in October

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HSG Advisors Executives to Speak at Two SHSMD-Sponsored Events in October

HSG’s CEO Travis Ansel and Chief Strategy Officer DJ Sullivan will present.

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HSG Advisors executives, Travis Ansel, CEO, and DJ Sullivan, Chief Strategy Officer, to speak at SHSMD-sponsored events in October.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - HSG Advisors, a national healthcare consultancy, announced that two of its top executives will speak at Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) events to share insights on strategic utilization of healthcare metrics.

Travis Ansel, HSG’s Chief Executive Officer, and DJ Sullivan, HSG’s Chief Strategy Officer, will lead a one-hour sponsored webcast on Oct. 11, and Sullivan will speak again at the SHSMD Virtual Conference on Oct. 20. SHSMD is a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association that’s focused on professions in healthcare strategy. It’s the largest membership association in its sector.

“Holistic, data-informed strategy is the cornerstone of a health system’s ability to provide optimal patient care, retain healthcare employees, and thrive financially,” says Ansel. “We appreciate the important work SHSMD does to provide value and ongoing education for its members and are delighted to have the opportunity to speak at its upcoming events.”

Ansel and Sullivan’s sponsored webcast presentation is entitled “Key Market and Provider Metrics to Drive Strategic Service Line Growth.” They will cover methods to measure and interpret healthcare data, including patient utilization, competitor market positioning, and inpatient/outpatient market share, and will provide real-world case study examples. The webcast is scheduled for Oct. 11 from 12:00-1:00 CDT and registration is free of charge.

Sullivan will then present at SHSMD23 Connections – SHSMD’s virtual conference for members. He will speak on a panel alongside Thomas Tiller II, Chief Operations Officer of Tiller-Hewitt HealthCare Strategies; Brock Dockery, MBA, Assistant Vice President of Archbold Medical Group; and Catherine Hurst, MSN/MBA, RN, Assistant Vice President Clinical Services of Archbold Memorial Hospital in a session called “Attracting and Retaining New Patients: Acting on Provider Relationship Data.” The interactive presentation will cover ways to analyze provider relationships using claims-based and internal data, steps to identify and remove care access barriers, and best practices for building closer physician alignment and optimizing a provider network. The session is part of the conference’s Strategic Planning and Business Development track and is scheduled for Oct. 20 from 12:00-12:45 CDT.

“SHSMD is an important partner for HSG Advisors, and we value our ongoing collaboration,” says Sullivan. “We’ve seen impressive transformations in health systems that excel in utilizing data analytics to drive strategy, and I’m thrilled to be presenting on this topic to members.”

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About HSG Advisors

HSG Advisors is a national healthcare consulting firm that partners with health systems to transform their approach to markets, services, and providers for improved growth and operational and financial sustainability. The practice empowers leaders to build differentiated health system strategies and high-performing employed physician networks by pairing data intelligence with experienced advice. The firm's comprehensive approach to leveraging market data and analytics to inform healthcare strategies allows leaders to understand opportunities and deliver the right care to their communities. For more information about HSG, visit www.HSGAdvisors.com, LinkedIn, email [email protected], or call (502) 814-1180.

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Birch Concepts LLC Unveils the Innovative Soviflex Self-Retaining Vaginal Retractor

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Birch Concepts LLC Unveils the Innovative Soviflex Self-Retaining Vaginal Retractor

Revolutionary Medical Device Set to Improve the Standard of Vaginal Laceration Repairs Experienced by 80% of Women During Childbirth

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Soviflex? Self-Retaining Vaginal Retractor

MENLO PARK, Calif., October 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Soviflex™ self-retaining vaginal retractor is a revolutionary device designed to improve the repair of vaginal lacerations caused by childbirth. About 80% of women experience vaginal tearing during delivery, and obstetricians have traditionally needed to use one hand to hold open the vaginal walls to see and be able to repair the lacerations and the other hand to suture the tears. The Soviflex retractor helps to streamline this process with improved visualization and no need for a second set of hands.

The retractor has a balance of flexibility and elasticity, enabling easy insertion without applying undue force on sensitive vaginal tissues. It is self-retaining, freeing up both hands for the procedure. Made of soft silicone material, it is gentler for the patient than metal retractors. It also reduces the risk of needlesticks to the surgeon or teaching physician. There are two versions of the device to address different patient body types.

According to Dr. Valerie V. Gafori, MD, in San Diego, California, "The Soviflex is not only an elegant solution to improve vaginal repairs for practicing providers, it's also a great teaching aid; one doesn't need to use their hands to provide visualization for students. I wish I had this when I was teaching residents. The Soviflex is also incredibly helpful for deep vaginal sulcus tears."

The Soviflex self-retaining vaginal retractor is the perfect solution for obstetricians attending deliveries. For more information and to request a sample for evaluation, visit www.birchconcepts.com.

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Benefunder Acquires Impactly

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Benefunder adds Impactly to its suite of services to help private funders manage all aspects of philanthropy and impact investing in one place.

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SAN DIEGO, October 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Benefunder has acquired Impactly, an industry-leading family office and foundation management system. We are happy to share that the transaction is final, the team and platform are now part of Benefunder, and the technology and services are being fully integrated.

About Impactly

Impactly was developed as a single true ledger for family offices and foundations that want to align their full capital stack along mission. Impactly’s first client was the Sobrato Organization, a large multi-generational family office in Silicon Valley, as a way to streamline workflows, deployment, and management of impact capital. It consolidates multiple systems into one and provides visibility across the organization, actionable insights, and the ability to collaborate across common areas of interest among family members.

The Sobrato Org’s primary focus areas are Economic Mobility & Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Oceans, Methane Abatement, Deforestation, Healthcare as well as other areas in which they are open to collaborating with other funders.

Impactly was developed by Eric Brisson, an accomplished entrepreneur, data scientist, philanthropist, impact investor, and member of the Sobrato family, along with his colleague and co-founder, Nick Foster, MBA. In a matter of two years, Nick and Eric were able to solve some of the most complex, pervasive problems facing family offices, helping their first client deploy more capital, faster, while uncovering critical insights into existing portfolios, and replacing multiple tools, saving time and costs.

What’s Next?

Benefunder will be commercializing and expanding Impactly’s user base in order to accelerate resource deployment among private funders. The Sobrato Org will continue to use Impactly as a founding client; Eric Brisson will be joining Benefunder’s board and will be deeply involved in the strategic development of the platform. Nick will be joining the team as a Director, leading Client Success, Support, and Product Development going forward. Impactly will operate as a stand-alone business unit within Benefunder, as well as part of an end-to-end client solution for resource deployment in tandem with Mandate Services and Capital Markets. Impactly will also become the reporting and management tools for Benefunder’s existing services.

We are also excited to share that the BQuest Foundation in San Diego has joined as the second user of the platform. Their primary focus is around climate, education and economic development, with an emphasis around solar power proliferation and CO2 reduction. They have been very innovative in pushing the envelope around deploying across various funding structures, including grants, loans, as well as program and mission-related investments, all of which are seamlessly managed on Impactly.

Big Picture

We’ve seen and heard from some of the largest and most sophisticated family offices and foundations who struggle with knowing whom to deploy capital to, how to properly evaluate opportunities, structuring transactions, managing them, and identifying other like-minded partners to work with. This is estimated to have left $10+ billion sidelined annually in philanthropy alone and does not include a likely much larger amount for impact investing. There is a growing trend of funders seeking to align their full capital stack along mission and Impactly is the first tool that allows them to manage both sides seamlessly. That’s why we’re incredibly excited about the opportunity to offer an end-to-end solution to support private funders and their impact objectives and to connect with other funders in a secure, discreet environment in order to solve major societal challenges. Impactly closes the loop for us in providing support during every step of the deployment process and we believe it will be the perfect compliment to our existing Mandate and Capital Markets services. Starting with stalwarts in the impact space like The Sobrato Org and BQuest Foundation will help us grow our capabilities, networks, and reach exponentially.

About Benefunder

Benefunder is an end-to-end solution for family offices and private foundations that want to deploy philanthropic and impact investment capital more efficiently. We offer the Impactly platform, Mandate Services, and Capital Markets as a la carte services to funders to address complexities that otherwise drive expenses, prolong timelines, and reduce the likelihood of intended outcomes.

For more information, please visit www.benefunder.com.

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National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) Partners With International Roofing Expo (IRE) to Empower Hispanic Contractors in the Roofing Industry

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National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) Partners With International Roofing Expo (IRE) to Empower Hispanic Contractors in the Roofing Industry

NAHICA and IRE Partnership Represents a Significant Step Forward in Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Within the Roofing Industry

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DALLAS, October 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) is excited to announce its strategic partnership with the International Roofing Expo (IRE), owned by Informa Markets U.S. This collaboration aims to strengthen the presence and support for Hispanic contractors within the roofing industry by connecting them with valuable resources and opportunities at the renowned International Roofing Expo.

The National Hispanic Contractors Association is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the interests of Hispanic contractors across the United States. With a mission to provide advocacy, education, and networking opportunities, NAHICA has been instrumental in promoting diversity and inclusion within the construction and contracting sectors.

The International Roofing Expo, produced by Informa Markets U.S., is the preeminent roofing industry event, attracting thousands of professionals from around the world. It serves as a hub for the latest roofing technologies, products, and educational sessions, making it a crucial event for contractors and industry stakeholders alike.

This groundbreaking partnership between NAHICA and IRE represents a significant step forward in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the roofing industry.

The collaboration will offer Hispanic contractors a unique platform to:

1. Access Industry-Leading Education: Hispanic contractors will have the opportunity to attend informative workshops, seminars, and educational sessions tailored to their specific needs and interests, ensuring they stay updated on the latest industry trends and best practices.

2. Network With Industry Experts: The partnership will facilitate networking opportunities with experienced roofing professionals, providing Hispanic contractors with valuable connections and mentorship possibilities.

3. Showcase Their Expertise: Hispanic contractors will have the chance to exhibit their services and products at the International Roofing Expo, allowing them to gain exposure and expand their business opportunities.

4. Access to Resources: NAHICA and IRE will provide access to resources, tools, and support to help Hispanic contractors thrive in the roofing industry, from business development assistance to legal and regulatory guidance.

In discussing this exciting partnership, Sergio Terreros, President of the National Hispanic Contractors Association, stated, "We are thrilled to partner with the International Roofing Expo to create more opportunities and a stronger sense of belonging for Hispanic contractors in the roofing industry. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and will undoubtedly pave the way for a brighter future for our members."

Rich Russo, Show Director of the International Roofing Expo, added, "We are proud to join forces with NAHICA to foster an inclusive environment within the roofing community. This partnership underscores our dedication to supporting contractors from all backgrounds, and we look forward to providing Hispanic contractors with a platform to thrive."

The National Hispanic Contractors Association and the International Roofing Expo invite all contractors, industry professionals, and stakeholders to join them in this exciting endeavor. The partnership is set to commence with the upcoming International Roofing Expo 2024 edition, scheduled for Feb. 6-8, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

For more information about NAHICA, please visit https://nahica.org, and for details on the International Roofing Expo, please visit INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO.

About the National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA):

The National Hispanic Contractors Association (NHCA) is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the interests of Hispanic contractors in the construction industry. NAHICA provides advocacy, education, networking opportunities, and resources to empower Hispanic contractors and promote diversity within the construction sector.

About the International Roofing Expo (IRE):

The International Roofing Expo (IRE), owned by Informa Markets U.S., is the premier event for roofing professionals worldwide. It offers a comprehensive showcase of roofing products, technologies, and educational opportunities to support industry growth and innovation.

Contact Information:
Sergio Terreros
President
[email protected]
8326500001

Original Source: National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) Partners With International Roofing Expo (IRE) to Empower Hispanic Contractors in the Roofing Industry