Cosmo DeNicola Companies News (27)

Monday, January 29, 2018

COSMO DENICOLA TAKES PART IN SUPER BOWL LUNCH AT MINNEAPOLIS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WITH FORMER EAGLES OWNER LEONARD TOSE'S GRANDDAUGHTER

Minneapolis; January 29, 2018: As the granddaughter of the former Philadelphia Eagles owner and co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House Leonard Tose, Marnie Schneider was raised with a dedication to family, charity, and sports. Tose helped found the Ronald McDonald House in 1974 when Eagles player Fred Hill’s daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, prompting the team to raise money for the hospital and later for a house where children and families could find rest and refuge from the hospital. Now, Schneider is giving back to these communities she calls family through her love letter to football cities, sports fans, and first responders: her Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog series. On Feb. 2, Marnie will be sharing her first book in the series at a luncheon for children, patients, and families at the Ronald McDonald House – Oak Street in Minneapolis.

Longtime family friend, humanitarian, entrepreneur and Ronald McDonald House Charities supporter Cosmo DeNicola, who owns a private healthcare, technology, publishing, professional sports, and entertainment holding company called Cosmo DeNicola Companies, will be joining Marnie for this unique event. Cosmo will speak to the guests about being a champion both on and off the field, while Marnie will share her experiences as an author, what inspired her first book in the Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog series, and exploring topics such as the connection between sports and family; the Philadelphia Eagles past, present, and future; high school sports programs; and the evolution of the sports world. Marnie’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A, book signing, and some kid-friendly activities, including a chance for guests to try on her grandfather’s NFC Championship ring.

“We are excited to welcome Marnie and Cosmo to the Ronald McDonald House to celebrate professional football in America and the Super Bowl in Minnesota”, said Jill Evenocheck, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest (RMHC-UM). “We are so grateful for the generous donations of books to our school and making a fun event for our families around the big game.”

Learn more about the Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog series at www.footballfreddie.com.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Recently Acquired Screen Media Assets Appraised At Over $31 Million

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc., a fast-growing provider of positive and entertaining video content, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Form 8-K/A, as required, updating the Form 8-K filed on November 6, 2017 and providing audited and additional financial information relating to CSS Entertainment’s acquisition of Screen Media Ventures, LLC (“Screen Media”).

The value of all the recently acquired assets, as set forth in an independent, third-party valuation opinion dated January 11, 2018 (the “Valuation Opinion”), is approximately $31.4 million. The Valuation Opinion places a value on the Popcornflix direct-to-consumer online video service and associated content rights and the Screen Media TV and film library assets of approximately $27.9 million.

“Screen Media is comprised of an extraordinary collection of assets,” said William J. Rouhana, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer. “We are extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to acquire these assets at such a substantial discount not only to their appraised value, but also to their intrinsic value and replacement cost.”

Reflecting the excess of the net appraised value of the assets over their purchase price as set forth in the Valuation Opinion, CSS Entertainment will recognize a non-cash gain in its Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 of approximately $22.2 million.

“The appraised value of the Screen Media assets substantially exceeds our initial estimates,” stated Scott W. Seaton, vice chairman and chief strategy officer. “Consistent with our prior expectations, Screen Media generated more than $12 million in net revenue and $5 million in Adjusted EBITDA in 2017. We anticipate Screen Media’s 2018 net revenue and Adjusted EBITDA to substantially exceed its 2017 results.”

Mr. Rouhana added, “We continue to pursue additional transformative opportunities that would complement our growing portfolio of assets and further drive growth in revenues, profits and shareholder value.”

The Popcornflix direct-to-consumer online video service is comprised of five ad-supported networks with rights to over 3,000 films and approximately 60 television series (representing approximately 1,500 episodes) and is available in 56 countries. The Popcornflix app has been downloaded approximately 25 million times and has approximately 15 million active users.

The Screen Media content library is comprised of over 1,200 television series and feature films and is one of the largest, independently-owned libraries of filmed entertainment in the world. Through direct worldwide relationships, this content is distributed across all media, including theatrical, home video, pay-per-view, free cable and paid television, video-on-demand and existing and emerging video platforms.

Monday, January 15, 2018

AMTECH ANNOUNCES SPRING 2018 USER GROUP MEETING

Amtech Software announced their Spring 2018 User Group Meeting. The meeting will take place April 23-24 in Grapevine Texas.

The Amtech User Group is an independent organization that provides User oriented development suggestions to enhance the Amtech Software suite. Customers meet twice annually and vote on software enhancements, while learning more about best practices and Amtech’s latest releases.

More information on the event and how to register will be available soon.

Friday, January 12, 2018

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment to Present at the 20th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 18

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, a fast-growing provider of positive and entertaining video content, today announced that management will attend the 20^th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City on January 17-18, 2018. The Needham Growth Conference provides institutional, private equity and venture capital investors with access to over 320 growth companies from a broad range of industries.

Chairman and chief executive officer William J. Rouhana, Jr. is scheduled to present on January 18 at 4:50 p.m. ET. Mr. Rouhana will be joined by vice chairman and chief strategy officer Scott Seaton to host one-on-one and small group meetings throughout both days of the conference.

Management's presentation will be webcast live and available for replay on the Event Calendar section of the Company’s Investor Relations website.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

FUTURA MOBILITY ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES PRACTICE

We are very excited to announce that Futura Mobility has acquired the Healthcare services practice of Impulse Healthcare Solutions! Impulse Healthcare Solutions is a privately-held healthcare IT services and technology organization providing healthcare systems, hospitals and clinics strategy services, clinical application services, mobility services and website security. They are experts in their fields and have a longtime commitment to providing excellent customer services.

“I’m very excited to diversify our lines of business in the healthcare field. Facilitating the delivery of health services is an important mission,” stated Janet DeNicola, Futura Mobility chairman.

The acquisition expands Futura’s offerings to provide strategic solutions to healthcare providers surrounding electronic medical record systems in a hospital. This also provides Futura Mobility with growth drivers by creating synergistic sales opportunities for organic growth.

“Scott Collins and I have been long term fans of the Futura team and can’t wait to explore all the synergy between our two firms,” stated Shawn Boorom, co-founder of Impulse Healthcare Solutions.

Impulse became a part of Futura Mobility on January 2.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

AMTECH CREATIVE IN FINDING WAYS TO SUPPORT ICPF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alexandria, VA...Many firms and individuals make contributions to ICPF in a number of different ways. Recent examples include donations to nominate and recognize candidates for its Circle of Distinguished Leaders program, pledges to become an ICPF corporate partner, corporate donations and individual donations of cash or stock, and participation in ICPF’s annual Holiday Weekend in in New York.

This year, one of the more creative ways in contributing was developed by Amtech. In launching a national competition to rename a recent software update, iNext, Amtech announced that part of the award would be a $5,000 contribution to ICPF in the name of the contestant providing the winning entry.

In making the donation in the name of Nathan Bevers of Dura Fibre, who won with his submission of Encore, Amtech president & owner, Cosmo DeNicola, encouraged others to remember ICPF throughout the year. “We hope all corrugated packaging suppliers and manufacturers remember to financially support ICPF’s educational work as opportunities arise in their own businesses.”

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) mission is to generate a stream of increasingly qualified students to enter the corrugated packaging and display industry, now and into the future. ICPF is dedicated to the continued creation and building of partnerships within the education community, the advancement of corrugated curriculum, the expansion of student internships within the industry and the promotion of corrugated packaging & displays career opportunities for packaging science, packaging design, graphic design, sales & marketing, business, finance & accounting, supply chain management, engineering, environmental science, technical and related graduates.
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Telephone: (703) 549-8580 ۰ Fax: (703) 549-8670 ۰ Email: info@icpfbox.org

Friday, December 22, 2017

TECHNOLOGY GIFTS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER FOR LOCAL REFUGEE CHILDREN

Cosmo DeNicola Companies took part in spreading holiday cheer on Thursday, when they donated bean bag chairs, blankets and Samsung Tablets to the Romero House, part of the St. Joseph & St. Vincent Homes for children.

St. Vincent homes has been caring for children for over 100 years, and takes pride in caring for and assisting the least, the lost and the last to have hope, to achieve their dreams of a better life. In 1888 Father Eugene McElhone established St. Joseph’s House for Homeless Industrious Boys, often gathering in young boys living on the streets, surviving on the pennies they earned hawking newspapers.

The Blessed Oscar Romero House, which was opened in May 2016, serves youth who have fled their countries of origin due to war, ethnic or religious persecution, human trafficking, and other hardships. Current residents originate from Central America and Central Africa. Among the languages spoken by the residents are Spanish, French, Swahili, and other Congolese dialects. All of the boys have been granted legal status because they have no families to be returned to, or the situation in their home country is too dangerous for them to be sent back.

“I have been driving by St. Vincent's Home for 40 years, and never really understood what it represented. I am so proud that we took the time to learn and engage with their great work,” stated Cosmo DeNicola.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

COSMO DENICOLA COMPANIES TAKING PART IN ATS 2018

For the 2nd year in a row, Cosmo DeNicola Companies will be taking part in the 2018 ATS international Conference. The 2018 Conference, which is taking place in San Diego, California, caters to Clinicians, researchers, and related health care professionals to learn about groundbreaking research, experience hands-on training, and explore the latest products and services available.

During the International Scholars Poster colloquium and discussion sessions, CDC Chairman Cosmo DeNicola will be presenting the Cosmo DeNicola Companies Scholarships, which are junior faculty awards for applicants with outstanding contributions to basic and translational science in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). scholarships to a scientist, to help recognize their work and studies.

Last year's recipients were Ndukwu Chizalu, MBBS and Annia Cherrez, MD. Both recipients were honored for their studies on Knowledge and Compliance on Inhalers, and Social Media Preference for COPD.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

HUMPTY DUMPTY INSTITUTE HOSTS 51ST CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

The Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI) hosted its 52nd U.S. Congressional Delegation to the United Nations on November 17, 2017. Three Members of Congress participated in a series of meetings and briefings with senior U.N. officials (see participant list below).

The delegation arrived in New York on the evening of November 16 and was hosted by HDI Board Director, Mark L. Epstein at a working dinner at his residence. Participants were joined by diplomats and others to discuss the relevance of Humpty Dumpty’s U.N. programs and their goal of promoting dialogue between the U.N. and the U.S. Congress. On Friday, November 17 the group started the day with a breakfast at the United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN). Deputy Permanent Representative, Ambassador Michele J. Sison, briefed the Members on USUN’s structure and mission. Ambassador Sison also spoke about the ongoing political and refugee crises around the world in the context of the U.N. The discussion was followed by a question and answer session during which the participants raised questions on peacekeeping operations, U.N. oversight and reform, the Syrian conflict, and the fight against ISIS.

"This delegation was a great step toward creating a harmonious world," Stated CDC Program Manager Morgan DeNicola.

The day’s program continued at the United Nations Headquarters with a series of briefings. The first briefing was given by Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs (DPA), and focused on the U.N. Department of Political Affairs and its mission, as well as ongoing reform process under Secretary-General António Guterres. Mr. Feltman discussed the importance of preventative diplomacy and how the United Nations acts as a mediator in conflict situations. Mr. Feltman discussed the latest of DPA efforts in Gambia, Zimbabwe and Colombia.

Mr. Fabrizio Hochschild, Assistant Secretary-General for Strategic Coordination from the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, next joined the participants to discuss the Secretary General’s priorities. Mr. Hochschild reiterated the importance of U.S. support of the United Nations and thanked the Members of Congress for their visit. He followed the discussion with overview of peacekeeping, humanitarian, and development assistance efforts. Mr. Hochschild then discussed the milestone agreement reached by all Members States known as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development or the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mr. Hochschild finished by highlighting reform and recalibration efforts within the U.N.

The next briefing was by Deputy Assistant Administrator Gülden Türköz-Cosslett and Sarah Poole of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Ms. Gulden started with an overview of UNDP mission which operates in 173 countries worldwide. Ms. Gulden explained how UNDP works with local government agencies and civil society organizations to help eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable models of governance. Ms. Poole continued and discussed UNDP’s development of interconnections to address global challenges, and particularly how the SDGs relate to the agencies work as a global platform for development. Ms. Gulden and Ms. Poole also discussed UNDPs work in promoting gender equality.

The day concluded with the participants proceeding to a working lunch at the U.N. Delegates’ Dining Room. HDI’s Executive Director Joseph Merante addressed the lunch guests and introduced Mr. Ted Chaiban, UNICEF's Director of the Programme Division. Mr. Chaiban discussed how UNICEF educates young women. He also stressed the importance teacher education and the challenges of access to education related to poverty, poor governance, and conflict. Over 120 million of people in the world still do not have access to basic education.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL MIZUHO INVESTOR CONFERENCE

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (“CSS Entertainment”) (Nasdaq: CSSE), a fast-growing provider of positive and entertaining video content, today announced that chairman and chief executive officer, William J. Rouhana, Jr., and vice chairman and chief strategy officer, Scott W. Seaton, will participate in The Global Mizuho Investor Conference on December 4th in New York City. Messrs. Rouhana and Seaton to host one-on-one and small group meetings throughout the day.

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