Month: January 2019
Technology Association of Georgia Honors 40 Companies for Innovation and Contributions to the State’s Technology Community
ATLANTA — January 23, 2019 — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced Decisely one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize honorees at The Summit 2019 event on February 11-12, 2019, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
“The 2019 Top 40 finalists are an elite group of innovators who represent the very best of Georgia’s Technology community,” said Larry K. Williams, President and CEO of TAG. “The 2019 Top 40 finalists are shining examples of what makes our state such a hot bed for technology, and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.”
This year’s Top 40 were selected from among over 90 applications submitted by companies from across Georgia. Companies selected for the “Top 40” will be showcased in an exhibition at The Summit 2019. “This year’s Top 40 was more competitive than ever,” said Dennis Zakas, chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. “In our quest to showcase the most innovative companies in Georgia, we had to select from an incredible impressive lineup of contenders. The companies that we selected this year are truly outstanding.”
The event – the state’s largest technology showcase – will feature internationally recognized keynote speakers, the honorees of the Top 40 and Top 10 Innovative Georgia Companies competition, the newest inductee into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia, 30 breakout sessions on global tech trends, and a two-day exhibitor showcase.
“We are thrilled to be among the Top 40 Innovative Tech Companies for the 2nd year in a row. Thank you TAG for the honor and for the recognition!” said Kevin Dunn, CEO of Decisely.
ABOUT DECISELY
Decisely is a Benefits brokerage and HR services firm specializing in integrated technology solutions for Small Businesses. Supported by licensed benefit brokers and industry professionals, the Decisely solution provides the right mix of healthcare benefits, recruiting, HR admin, compliance, payroll and retirement on one easy-to-use platform.
ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA (TAG)
TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 30,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that fuels the innovation economy.
Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive.
For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at http://www.hubga.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/
Leading cruise travel agency franchise offers franchisees access to health benefits, retirement and HR solutions delivered on an easy to use platform
ATLANTA, January 9, 2019 (PR NEWSWIRE) – Expedia CruiseShipCenters, with over 100 travel agency franchises throughout the United States, today announced it is collaborating with Decisely Insurance Services, an employee benefits brokerage, retirement and HR services company serving the small business, Association and Franchise market. Expedia CruiseShipCenters will use Decisely to provide medical benefit solutions and retirement savings opportunities to franchise partners and their team members. Decisely will provide Small Group Benefits solutions, which includes carrier marketing, enrollment and administration, or Decisely Individual Medical, which includes Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement services. Additionally, Expedia CruiseShipCenters will select from retirement savings opportunities and HR services for franchises, all from the cloud-based Decisely platform.
“Our franchise partners want to offer affordable, high-quality benefits to their team members to help attract and retain the best travel agents in the industry, but as small businesses with a majority of independent contractors, we had yet to find a solution. We believe that through this partnership, we will be able to help our store owners help their people and grow the value of their franchise,” said Jasmine Moore, Manager of Franchise Services for Expedia CruiseShipCenters. “Collaborating with Decisely enables us to work with an experienced team dedicated to the exclusive service of our own agency owners as well as other small businesses.”
The Decisely solution, a broker-friendly, integrated, turnkey benefits and benefits administration platform, also provides HR management tools such as applicant tracking, onboarding, payroll, off-boarding and retirement, to help save employers time that they can reinvest in running and growing their business, while increasing their ability to attract and retain the best employees in their market.
“We’re honored to be partnering with Expedia CruiseShipCenters, an outstanding organization dedicated to building its brand in the US and meeting the needs of its franchisees as well as their team members,” said Tyler Davis, Decisely Account Executive. “Expedia CruiseShipCenters is looking for ways to add value to franchises, and help them with one of the biggest challenges small businesses face – obtaining cost effective and high-quality benefits.”
About Expedia CruiseShipCenters
Expedia CruiseShipCenters provides exceptional value and expert advice for travelers booking cruises and vacations through its network of 265 retail travel agency franchises. As part of the Expedia Group family of brands, the company’s more than 6,000 Vacation Consultants sell a wide range of vacation products including cruises, flights, hotels, vacation packages, tours, excursions and more. The company has been navigating spectacular vacation experiences for customers across North America for over 30 years. For more information on Expedia CruiseShipCenters, visit www.expediafranchise.com.
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About Decisely
Decisely improves the health of businesses and their employees. Decisely is a benefits brokerage and HR services firm specializing in integrated technology solutions for small businesses. With the right mix of recruiting, benefits, HR, compliance, payroll & licensed support, Decisely technology brings your most essential HR activities onto one platform. Learn more at https://Decisely.com.