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Northern California Cities Walk the Walk with Wellness
SAN DIEGO, CA/ December 20, 2010—While some people dream of success, others wake up and work hard for it. In that spirit, NCCSIF—a consortium of Northern California Cities with wellness provider ACI Specialty Benefits, recently completed its highly successful month-long Walking Challenge. Employees logged hundreds of hours of walking, and the winner completed nearly 5,000 minutes of exercise in the challenge.
City of Rocklin Senior Human Resources Analyst, Patty Tash explains, “The NCCSIF Walking Challenge gave our employees a great ‘excuse’ to either start a walking program or really enhance their current one. The competition really motivated employees to go all out. Not only are we looking forward to the next NCCSIF sponsored challenge, but I’ve been getting input from employees regarding fitness competitions we can conduct amongst ourselves. The challenge has really gotten our employees thinking about physical fitness in a whole new way.”
The NCCSIF Walking Challenge took place from October 1st to 29th and included 15 Northern California cities: Auburn, Dixon, Gridley, Ione, Marysville, Nevada City, Placerville, Red Bluff, Rio Vista, Rocklin, Willows, Town of Paradise, Yuba City, and Galt. Literally hundreds of employees represented dozens of departments. ACI Specialty Benefits is the Wellness provider for all NCCSIF cities and many local concerns such as Teleplan, Diocese of Stockton, Jackson Rancheria, and City of Roseville. Prizes were awarded with the City of Rocklin recording an average of 1,200 minutes per employee and Claudia Contos of Rocklin leading all individuals with 4,873 minutes.
“The walking challenge gave Rocklin the opportunity to take on something as a team so I stepped up my routine with things that I enjoy doing,” proclaims winner Claudia Contos. “It was a great time to do this too with the beautiful weather! I’m looking forward to the next one!”
About ACI Specialty Benefits
ACI Specialty Benefits ranks in the nation’s Top Ten providers of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance, and work/life services to corporations worldwide. ACI’s Applecore Wellness Program includes creative challenges, unlimited wellness coaching, health seminars, access to the GetFit website and monthly publications. Founded in 1983, ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com.
City of Rocklin Senior Human Resources Analyst, Patty Tash explains, “The NCCSIF Walking Challenge gave our employees a great ‘excuse’ to either start a walking program or really enhance their current one. The competition really motivated employees to go all out. Not only are we looking forward to the next NCCSIF sponsored challenge, but I’ve been getting input from employees regarding fitness competitions we can conduct amongst ourselves. The challenge has really gotten our employees thinking about physical fitness in a whole new way.”
The NCCSIF Walking Challenge took place from October 1st to 29th and included 15 Northern California cities: Auburn, Dixon, Gridley, Ione, Marysville, Nevada City, Placerville, Red Bluff, Rio Vista, Rocklin, Willows, Town of Paradise, Yuba City, and Galt. Literally hundreds of employees represented dozens of departments. ACI Specialty Benefits is the Wellness provider for all NCCSIF cities and many local concerns such as Teleplan, Diocese of Stockton, Jackson Rancheria, and City of Roseville. Prizes were awarded with the City of Rocklin recording an average of 1,200 minutes per employee and Claudia Contos of Rocklin leading all individuals with 4,873 minutes.
“The walking challenge gave Rocklin the opportunity to take on something as a team so I stepped up my routine with things that I enjoy doing,” proclaims winner Claudia Contos. “It was a great time to do this too with the beautiful weather! I’m looking forward to the next one!”
About ACI Specialty Benefits
ACI Specialty Benefits ranks in the nation’s Top Ten providers of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance, and work/life services to corporations worldwide. ACI’s Applecore Wellness Program includes creative challenges, unlimited wellness coaching, health seminars, access to the GetFit website and monthly publications. Founded in 1983, ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com.
ACI Specialty Benefits CEO Named a Finalist for Most Admired CEO Award by San Diego Business Journal
San Diego, CA / December 3, 2010 – ACI Specialty Benefits CEO, Dr. Ann D. Clark was named by San Diego Business Journal as a finalist for the publication’s 4th Annual Most Admired CEO Award. The award ceremony held on November 16, 2010 recognized Dr. Clark among dynamic business leaders and role models, selected for their achievements and contributions to San Diego companies.
“It is truly an honor to be nominated among San Diego’s finest and most admired CEOs,” says Dr. Ann Clark. “This recognition undoubtedly extends to ACI’s incredible team, who work so hard to ensure ACI’s clients receive outstanding service and unbeatable benefit products. I am thankful to the San Diego Business Journal for recognizing our efforts.”
Recognized for being fearless in moving forward, retaining clients, and creating new business in the face of difficult economic conditions, Dr. Clark led two major acquisitions, Leverage Life and LifeCare Services EAP, in 2009 that greatly increased revenue and expanded ACI’s coverage across the country. Her vision and innovation includes the creation of ACI’s GetFit Cell Phone Diet as part of AppleCore Wellness, and the launch of ACI’s hugely successful student assistance benefit, SOAR: Student Outreach, Assistance, Resources. Due to acquisitions, new hires, and corporate expansion, ACI has recently moved to a nearby, larger office facility to accommodate new staff and business needs.
For San Diego Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Award, 71 finalists were selected by an independent panel of judges. Honorees included CEOs from public companies, private companies, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and business nonprofits.
About ACI Specialty Benefits
ACI Specialty Benefits is a Top Ten provider of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance, and work/life services to corporations worldwide. ACI Specialty Benefits consistently ranks in the nation’s Top Ten EAPs by Business Insurance. Founded in 1983, ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com.
Media Contact:
Laura McDermott
858-452-1254
lmcdermott(a)acispecialtybenefits.com
ACI Specialty Benefits Announces Corporate Relocation and Expansion
San Diego, CA / November 11, 2010 – ACI Specialty Benefits, a Top Ten provider of employee assistance programs, work/life, student assistance, wellness, and concierge services, today announced the relocation of its corporate offices to a nearby, larger facility as of November 16, 2010.
“The move stems from ACI’s unprecedented growth in the past year, due largely in part to the success of SOAR: Student Outreach, Assistance, and Resources, two major acquisitions, and newly invigorated wellness and concierge product lines,” says Dr. Ann D. Clark, ACI Specialty Benefits CEO.
The new office is over double the current space, and allows ACI to accommodate its influx in new clientele with more efficient services, larger staff, and state-of-the-art resources.
This is only an address change - phone numbers, emails and the corporate website address will not change.
ACI Specialty Benefits new corporate location:
ACI Specialty Benefits
6480 Weathers Place, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
ACI Specialty Benefits
6480 Weathers Place, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
About ACI Specialty Benefits
ACI Specialty Benefits is a Top Ten provider of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance, and work/life services to corporations worldwide. ACI Specialty Benefits consistently ranks in the nation’s Top Ten EAPs by Business Insurance. Founded in 1983, ACI has grown to international prominence, servicing nearly five million people worldwide with a network of over 40,000 providers. ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com.
Media Contact:
Laura McDermott
858-452-1254
Mary Berney Joins ACI Specialty Benefits as Account Executive
SAN DIEGO / November 8, 2010 — ACI Specialty Benefits, a Top Ten provider of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance and work/life benefits—announced today that Mary Berney, MSW has joined the organization as Account Executive. She will be an integral member of ACI’s Corporate Relations Customer Service Team, responsible for managing and supporting accounts, providing prompt and thorough attention to client needs, and insuring ACI’s customized benefit programs are a value-added resource for clients.
“As major acquisitions and the success of SOAR brought an influx in new clientele, it was important for ACI to find an account executive as highly accomplished, solutions-driven and passionate as Mary Berney,” says Dr. Ann Clark, ACI Specialty Benefits CEO. “She is exactly the kind of account executive that ACI clients want in their corner.”
Mary Berney comes to ACI with over 20 years in the behavioral health industry serving start-up to Fortune 500 companies including leading hardware and software companies, manufacturing, major hospital systems, and leading universities. She is a published author, who built her own relationship consulting business, authored Attracting the Right Person into Your Life, The Real Truth, and co-authored The Power of Leadership in Business Networking. As a motivational speaker, Ms. Berney has delivered hundreds of workshops and seminars to individuals, teams, and organizations with a focus on enhancing personal and workplace performance and effectiveness. She is an active member of Employee Assistance Professionals Association, American Society for Training and Development, a Certified Life and Relationship Coach, and earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri.
“I look forward to a dynamic role at ACI Specialty Benefits where I align benefit strategies with clients goals, build and strengthen client relationships, and truly deliver on ACI’s promise to provide outstanding service to diverse clientele,” says Mary Berney.
About ACI Specialty Benefits
ACI Specialty Benefits is a Top Ten provider of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance, and work/life services to corporations worldwide. ACI Specialty Benefits consistently ranks in the nation’s Top Ten EAPs by Business Insurance. Founded in 1983, ACI has grown to international prominence, servicing nearly five million people worldwide with a network of over 40,000 providers. ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com.
ACI Specialty Benefits Says Students = Profit at World EAP Conference
September 23, 2010 (San Diego, CA)—ACI Specialty Benefits today announced that Tori Barr, Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations will discuss the emerging market of student assistance in a presentation titled, “Student Assistance: An Opportunity for Employee Assistance Providers” at EAPA’s 2010 World EAP Conference on October 7 in Tampa, FL.
“Profits in career colleges have never been higher,” says ACI Specialty Benefits SVP Barr. “When the economy shifts, new opportunities appear. The success of ACI’s SOAR: Student Outreach, Assistance, Resources with industry leaders demonstrates that students can be big business.” Statistics showing that over 50% of college freshmen never graduate supports ACI’s approach to helping students solve personal problems that interfere with class attendance.
Before launching SOAR, ACI’s comprehensive student assistance program, to 79 campuses across the U.S., ACI conducted a pilot program for select campuses and online students. Follow-up surveys revealed 11% utilization in just the first three-months—more than double national averages for EAP utilization—and the school experienced measurable ROI in tuition and related services.
EAP providers team with existing student services to provide help with everyday coping. Child care, emotional challenges, homelessness, and economic challenges top the list of student concerns. “Today’s student is likely carrying a diaper bag along with the books, looking for an education that is quick, practical and leads to immediate job placement,” says Dr. Ann Clark, CEO of ACI. “For-Profit schools fill a unique and timely need in current educational trends.”
About ACI Specialty Benefits
ACI Specialty Benefits is a Top Ten provider of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance, and work/life services to corporations worldwide. ACI Specialty Benefits consistently ranks in the nation’s Top Ten EAPs by Business Insurance. Founded in 1983, ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com.
ACI Specialty Benefits is a Top Ten provider of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance, and work/life services to corporations worldwide. ACI Specialty Benefits consistently ranks in the nation’s Top Ten EAPs by Business Insurance. Founded in 1983, ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com.
About EAPA’s 2010 World Conference
EAPA's 2010 World EAP Conference "New Strategies; Emerging Opportunities" will be held at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel in Tampa, Florida. Conference October 6 through 9, 2010. Pre-Conference Trainings October 5 and 6, 2010. For more information, visit www.eapassn.org.
EAPA's 2010 World EAP Conference "New Strategies; Emerging Opportunities" will be held at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel in Tampa, Florida. Conference October 6 through 9, 2010. Pre-Conference Trainings October 5 and 6, 2010. For more information, visit www.eapassn.org.
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