WESTBROOK, ME – June 30, 2010 – The Insurance Automation Group (IAG), a Workgroup Company, announces that it has expanded its staff and moved to a new office location to accommodate the company’s growth. Insurance Automation Group develops software solutions that enable insurance agencies and companies, health care plans, and commercial recovery firms to improve efficiency, streamline business processes, and reduce operational costs.

The firm recently hired Stacy Cutbirth as Senior Surety Business Analyst/Product Specialist for its iAutomate: Erlon Surety software solution. Cutbirth used the product while managing the surety bond division of a large insurance agency. In addition, she served on the iAutomate: Erlon Surety Steering Committee, a group of product power users that interfaced with Insurance Automation Group to propose product innovations. In her new role, she will provide product support, training, and demonstrations while developing a manual of recommended workflow processes that will help iAutomate: Erlon Surety users to maximize their investment in the product. Ms. Cutbirth is based on the West Coast, improving IAG’s multi-time-zone help-desk support services for its installed base.

IAG also has promoted Greg Marsters to Product Manager, where he is now responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product’s evolution. He will continue to work closely with customers as well as with software engineering, marketing, and sales to prioritize customer requirements, define product vision, and ensure customer satisfaction.

In addition to expanding the staff, Insurance Automation Group has relocated to new office space at 207 Larrabee Road in Westbrook, Maine. The new space will help IAG and its sister company, Workgroup Technology Partners, accommodate continued growth.

“While the economy has been exceptionally challenging, businesses still are investing in software and solutions like those developed by Insurance Automation Group that enable them to be more productive and efficient, and that help them grow the bottom line,” says Dan Russell, Vice President, Insurance Automation Group. “We are pleased to have Stacy join our team, and will benefit from her agency experience and product knowledge. We also appreciate the ability to accommodate our busy and growing team into our new office space.”

About Insurance Automation Group

The Insurance Automation Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Workgroup Technology Partners, a provider of advanced technology solutions and services based in Westbrook, Maine. The Insurance Automation Group develops software solutions that help agencies, companies, HealthPlans, and commercial recovery firms automate time-consuming and costly challenges. Its Cost Containment Solutions help HealthPlans and commercial recovery firms contain costs and capture recovery dollars. Its Surety Solutions automate the entire surety workflow process for agencies and surety companies. Its tightly integrated Document Management Solutions control office documents and forms. The Insurance Automation Group is an Applied ConneXion® Integrating Vendor. For more information, call 207-856-5300 or visit www.insuranceautomationgroup.com.

Contact:

Jeff Bucci

Insurance Automation Group

207.856.5325

jeff.bucci@insuranceautomationgroup.com

Alison Harris

Harris Media Services

207.829.4500

alison@harrismediaservices.com

Planned gifts – typically absorbed into endowment funds – generally involve more complicated gift arrangements than current gifts of cash or marketable securities. They also typically begin at the 6 figure level, involve gift, estate and/or income tax benefits to their donors, and can increase significantly the financial resources of nonprofit organizations for their long-term operation.

In this course, we will review and explore:

* organizational prerequisites, including board and staff roles
* underlying policies and procedures
* the industry of planned giving
* wealth transfer and tax implications that incentivize planned gifts
* mechanics of planned gifts
* resources to support planned giving programs (e.g. allied professionals, web-based services)
* the concept of appropriate donor recognition and stewardship

We will also discuss how to identify potential planned giving opportunities.

Sarah Ruef-Lindquist, J.D. is a graduate of the Institute for Civic Leadership and a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (“CTFA”). She has practiced law, was Vice President for Southern Maine at the Maine Community Foundation and Sr. Administrative Trust officer at Union Trust Company. She is a frequent writer and speaker on the topics of trust and estate planning, charitable gift planning and planned giving.

Wednesday, April 14, and Thursday, April 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
call USM Cont Ed. 1-800-787-0468  or go to USM Cont Ed web site here
$285 (12 contact hours/ 1.2 CEUs)
Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, USM Portland campus

Sarah Ruef-Lindquist can be reached at her web-site, Planning for Good here

WESTBROOK, ME – March 24, 2010 – The Insurance Automation Group, a Workgroup Company and Applied ConneXion® Integrating Vendor, announces that it has released Version 4.4 of its iAutomate: Erlon Surety software, a surety workflow automation solution that reduces the costs and the potential for error in developing and managing surety bonds. The new enhancements include the ability to manage dividends associated with Texas-based construction projects, to electronically transmit bid-bond data, and to improve navigation and workflow. New updates include:

• Texas Dividends Module: This new feature enables agencies that write bonds for Texas-based projects to calculate and manage the dividends given to contractors that successfully complete contracts on time with no claims. iAutomate: Erlon Surety enables agencies to calculate premiums based on SFAA rates, as well as manage the process of collecting the dividend owed by the surety and remitting payment to the contractor.

• Surety2000 Interface: iAutomate: Erlon Surety now integrates directly with e-commerce surety bond repository Surety2000, which enables agencies to submit surety bid bond data electronically, reducing clerical errors and streamlining their surety workflow processes.

• Bond Processing Options Toolbar: Buttons used to process bonds have a new static toolbar at the top of the screen.

• Improved Search for Contract Bond Job Name Field: This field is now driven by a unique word look-up rather than via pull-down menu, slashing the time required to find a specific job.

• Principal Bond Card Redesign: The Principal Bond now displays the most commonly used information in the leading columns.

“Our community of users relies on iAutomate: Erlon Surety to streamline their surety bond departments’ workflow,” says Jeff Bucci, National Sales Manager, Insurance Automation Group. “They provide solid ideas that help us enhance the software, enabling surety departments to save time and money, improve efficiency, and build their surety business.”

About Insurance Automation Group

The Insurance Automation Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Workgroup Technology Partners, a provider of advanced technology solutions and services based in Westbrook, Maine. The Insurance Automation Group develops software solutions that help insurance firms and Plans grow their businesses and capture more revenue without adding personnel overhead. The product line includes iAutomate: Erlon Surety, iAutomate: SmartForms, iAutomate: ABTS Benefits, iAutomate: Recovery CaseManager, iAutomate: OPL CaseManager and iAutomate: Overpayment CaseManager. The Insurance Automation Group is an Applied ConneXion® Integrating Vendor. For more information, call 207-856-5300 or visit www.insuranceautomationgroup.com.

Contact:

Jeff Bucci

Insurance Automation Group

207.856.5325

jeff.bucci@insuranceautomationgroup.com

Alison Harris

Harris Media Services

207.829.4500

alison@harrismediaservices.com

Planning For Good Workshops, presented by Sarah Ruef-Lindquist  March 2010 Topics:

• Assessing organizational readiness

• Involving the Board: ensuring sound policy basis

• Setting Goals and evaluating success
  

Go to :  www.planningforgood.net for more information and advance registration details (required)

March 16th – Augusta location, Maine Bar Foundation offices

March 23rd – Portland location, Cumberland Club

Sarah Nelson

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates

20 Long Creek Dr

South Portland, ME 04106

207-772-4063

For Immediate Release

Doctors David Moyer and Mark Zajkowski Announce American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Recertification

South Portland, Maine – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates are pleased to announce that Dr. David Moyer and Dr. Mark Zajkowski have successfully completed their American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery recertification examinations. The recertification program fosters the renewal of knowledge, and requires participating doctors to complete written and oral examinations on the entire scope of the specialty. The doctors are proud to offer their patients the latest in oral and maxillofacial surgery care and are dedicated to the continued improvement of the OMS profession.

For more information, call 207-772- 4063 or visit www.maineoralsurgery.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: entreverge Director Johann Sabbath

Phone (207) 807-7073 cell

Email: johann.sabbath@gmail.com

Portland, ME – Portland PROPEL unveiled entreverge, a bold new project to celebrate and support local entrepreneurs.

The inaugural entreverge Awards, a collaborative project led by PROPEL in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber and numerous local businesses, business groups, non-profits, and social networks, will accelerate economic growth by connecting entrepreneurs and business innovators with resources and relationships within Portland’s local business community.

“The launch of entreverge comes at a time when the economy is starving for positive energy and when national trends toward innovation and entrepreneurship are amplifying louder than ever”, said Mike Carey, Chair of PROPEL and auctioneer with Tranzon Auction Properties.

Nominations for the entreverge Awards will be fielded at www.entreverge.com from May 5th to 31st.  Nominees will be considered by PROPEL on a number of criteria, including the nominees’ scalable vision for their business and their commitment to a triple bottom line—the people, place, and prosperity of Maine.

Five entreverge Award-winners will receive face time with Portland’s leading business figures and a package of pro bono consultation, services, and products volunteered by local artistic, finance, IT, legal, marketing, and web experts and other business service providers.

Dana Hutchins, owner of Image Works Internet Business Solutions, is one of the local business leaders who is volunteering consulting services to the winners.  “When I was approached about getting involved, “ remarked Dana, “I thought is was a great opportunity to give back to the business community and meet exciting new clients.”

“This is a critical time for collaboration and getting the resources of Portland’s business community behind its future leaders,” said Will Thomas, an entreverge organizer and founder of the Portland-based triathlon company Tri-Maine. 

The entreverge Awards will culminate with a celebration on Thursday evening, June 25th at Port City Music Hall in downtown Portland with live performances by Adam and the Waxmen and the Jason Spooner Band. Tickets can be purchased through the Portland Regional Chamber by calling 207-772-2811.

Recognizing the need to celebrate risk and innovation in today’s economic climate, PROPEL began planning entreverge this winter when approached by the University of Maine Farmington and Swardlick Marketing Group.  Six months later—after comprehensive feedback from many of Portland’s business leaders and social entrepreneurs—entreverge has arrived.

“I’ve spent the last few months meeting with business leaders and organizational heads throughout Greater Portland,” said entreverge Director Johann Sabbath, “trying to figure out the greatest potential value that PROPEL could bring to the community.  Organizing entreverge became the answer.”

Portland PROPEL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering leadership and education among Greater Portland’s young blue, white, green, and no-collar business community. In 2006, PROPEL was inspired by the Realize!Maine network and formed as an affiliate of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

entreverge is made possible by Premier Sponsors Bangor Savings Bank, Swardlick Marketing Group, and the University of Maine Farmington and Premier Media Sponsor Mainebiz.

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