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Scene Genesis Names Insurance Software Executive Kuebler to Board ...

ROCHESTER, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/13/07 -- Scene Genesis, Inc., a leader in connectivity and workflow solutions for the property-casualty insurance industry, elected Bill Kuebler to its board of directors.

The founder of two insurance software companies and a former executive at Aon and ChoicePoint, Kuebler brings more than 20 years of insurance software experience to the Scene Genesis board. He is currently chairman of Clear Data Strategies Inc. in Danbury, Conn.

"We're thrilled to have Bill's vast insurance and technology experience as a part of our company," said Scene Genesis CEO Ian Cunningham. "Bill's knowledge, insights and experience will help Scene Genesis tremendously as we enter a new growth phase in the company."

In 2000, he founded Insurance Decisions, a leader in rules-engine technology for the insurance industry, which was acquired by ChoicePoint in 2003.

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Experts urge tilt to Inland jobs

Inland business, education and work force development officials say the goal of those preparing the region's youths for careers should be to steer them toward occupations that will be prominent here, rather than training them to commute to Southern California's coastal counties.

Mike Gallo, president of Kelly Space & Technology Inc., said that collaboration among the various interested sectors will see a trained-for-local-industries work force as one of the most immediate tangible benefits.

Gallo and other participants at a Riverside conference on work force and economic development Thursday said that businesses want to move to a location with a work force they can use already in place, rather than relocate and then train the existing work force to meet their needs.

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Marina Pez Vela Contest Offers Boaters Transport to Costa Rica

QUEPOS, Costa Rica - Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, possibly one of the top billfish locations in the world, has announced a new contest for boaters.

The contest will entitle one lucky boat owner to free transport for his or her vessel to Marina Pez Vela. Entry forms are available online and will also be available at the Palm Beach Boat Show March 22-25. All entries must be submitted before April 2, when a winner will be drawn at the Marina Pez Vela offices.

The contest winner need not be present to claim his or her prize.

To fill out the online entry form, visit www.marinapezvela.com, click on "Our Team" and scroll down to "Contest."

Sea Tow Announces Launches of Insurance, Loan Programs

SOUTHOLD, N.Y. - Sea Tow Services International Inc., the world's largest and only international marine assistance company, recently announced the launch of Sea Insure, a comprehensive marine insurance program designed exclusively for Sea Tow members, as well as the Sea Loans marine financing program, also for members.

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Antioch bank pairs loans with charities

ANTIOCH -- An employee-owned bank based in Antioch is offering a unique home equity loan that benefits the borrower and the community.

Dubbed "There's No Place Like Home," First National Bank-Employee Owned has launched the campaign to offer 10-year home equity loans one point below the prime rate. But more significantly, under the program, the bank will donate $1 for every dollar borrowed up to $100 per loan to one of two charities in the customer's name.

The charities are Soliders Angels, which helps soldiers who are away from home, and Open Arms Mother Teresa Home, which assists individuals and families that are experiencing extraordinary life situations. It also operates a food pantry in Antioch.

"We want to promote our home equity loans, but also to appeal to our customters to contribute to the community," said Karen Kubin, marketing representative.