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In an industry most notoriously known for staying in the shadows and lurking behind the scenes through all hours of the night to provide client’s with the proof they need, Empire Investigations LLC, their CEO Robert Kresson and local International Federation of Body Building & Fitness professional Rebecca Eger, continue to raise the bar for themselves and their communities by giving back where they can to the city in the public light. Empire Investigations CEO Robert Kresson Teams Up With Inspirational Body Builder Diana Thornton to “Get Results, Not Excuses!” On Friday, July 22 nd 2016, in the historical Station Square, located in the weekend nightlife hub of Pittsburgh, the usual crowds were starting to head out to their favorite watering holes to celebrate the weekend. Inside the Sheraton Hotel however, there was a different sort of crowd. Inside this packed ballroom were some of the most extremely dedicated, passionate and self-disciplined competitors that in all honesty, the average person probably wouldn’t even be able to fathom going through. These athletes came from all around the country to showcase their hard work and incredible results in the 2016 NPC Teen, Collegiate, & Masters National Championships for Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini, Physique and Classic Physique. As always, every competitor in this year’s competing class brought with them their own unique story. Whether it be one of perseverance, personal struggle, self-sacrifice or inspiration this year’s group of sculpted athletes was no different; most notably is the story of Diana Thornton, a Personal Training Manager at Retro Fitness of Jacksonville Florida, owned by former Jacksonville Jaguar QB David Garrard. At a remarkable 60 years old, Diana has changed the game. With her incredible physique, she has singlehandedly broken down barriers and misconceptions about age and what has ultimately pushed the limits as to what people can do regardless of age, gender or any other classifications we put on ourselves. Diana is the living embodiment of the notion quoted by the late Napoleon Hill, “Our only limitations, are those that we set up in our own minds”. Inspired by her mantra, Pittsburgh’s very own Robert Kresson, CEO of Empire Investigations LLC since 1982 knew he had to team up with such an inspiring individual. Kresson notes that he prides his agency and the teams he uses for his investigations with a similar mantra of “results, not excuses”. This applies in office of course but most notably in the field. With more than 35 years of overall experience in the field, Kresson has surely come across his fair share of challenges and obstacles. He states “when it’s someone’s life in the balance, whether it be for a fair divorce or especially the safety of a child, there just are no excuses in this business. You have to find a way to get the job done”. We congratulate Diana for her amazing success and can’t wait to see what else is in store for her! Keep up with Diana on her Facebook Page, Diana L. Thornton and visit Empire Investigations at www.areyoususpicious.com and “Get Results, Not Excuses!” 2015’s Leading Global Counter-Espionage and TSCM Investigators When the top global companies, celebrities and world’s leading 1% need to ensure that their homes and businesses are secure from prying eyes and ears, Empire Investigations LLC has been at the top of a very short list for over 30 years in conducting Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and Counter-Espionage tactics. As their slogan goes, Suspicious? Get the Proof You Need!, Empire specializes in providing high level clientele with the confidential, highly sensitive proof and peace of mind they need. Empire Investigations LLC has been operating in the shadows for over 30 years, being established in 1982 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founder and CEO, Robert Kresson has trained alongside some of the United States’ most predominate figures when it comes to the art of espionage and counter espionage including the likes of G. Gordon Liddy. Kresson has prided his agency on having the most up to date and advanced equipment, attempting to bring what his client’s see on the big screen with the James Bond sagas, to reality. Throughout their decades of experience, Empire Investigations is a member of the World Association of Detectives and the Council of International Investigators where they brainstorm and collaborate collectively with some the industry’s finest from around the world on main problems they encounter and new strategies to improve. Empire teams have been recognized for their work in international publications across the globe including the USA Today, the Saudi Gazette, and the Ritz Carlton to name a few. They are the local media’s go-to expert when it comes to keeping the public aware of new and ongoing technological threats and uncovering undercover and confidential information. While the clientele must remain confidential for obvious security purposes, Empire Investigations LLC team members were key contributors to uncovering the Jerry Sandusky child predator investigation, an LA Fitness shooting and countless cases of infidelity and corporate theft around the country. Their true expertise lies in the ability to advise, detect and eliminate hidden threats to major companies trade and personal secrets that the competition is trying to steal. Just like in the movies, corporate espionage is very real in competitive economies across the globe and with ever enhancing technologies, there has never been a time of greater threat for bug placement in and out of the workplace. Kresson is a man that thrives off of taking strong immediate response instead of waiting and living in fears of losing out on information. For a free consultation, contact Empire Investigations at 800-860-6068 or online at www.areyoususpicious.com. As Seen in 400 Publications Across the Globe! Empire Investigations LLC Partners with YesPlus Program to Promote “Acts of Kindness” and Help Others to Reduce Stress In the fast paced society that we live in today, from our early ages we are constantly running from class to class, program to program, meeting after meeting. We are always on the go and always connected through social media to a constant recycling news cycle where everything is always changing. With this kind of life style, sometimes we fail to live in the present, in the “now”, instead constantly worrying about what lies instead. No one knows this better than Empire’s CEO Robert Kresson. As a private investigator for more than 30 years, Kresson and his teams have been flying across the country and at times the world at the drop of a hat, dropping everything in order to catch the next flight to get the proof his client’s need. With that, comes a level of stress that is sometimes difficult to cope with but is a requirement and necessity to work through in order to be successful and efficient. In order to learn more about how to combat stress and create an improved way of life, Kresson and his teams took part in the “Happiness Program”, a part of the Art of Living Foundation. After taking part in the courses, Kresson searched for a way to help spread the word to help others learn about these strategies and also to spread the idea of committing “random acts of kindness”. With that, came his partnership with the YesPlus Program. The YesPlus program helps teach students to thrive in life and lead with clarity of mind, resilience, purpose, and belongingness. This innovative life-skills training program combines empirically-validated breathing and meditation practices with interactive discussions and experiential processes so students gain valuable skills to better navigate the personal, social, and academic landscape and pressures of college. YesPlus impacts the participants in these areas and has a ripple-effect in the society through the service module of the program. For more information on how you can sign up for a course and even donate to help fundraising for this effort to make YesPlus accessible to everyone, you can visit https://www.generosity.com/education-fundraising/yesplus-pittsburgh/x/9705408 Channeling Bond, Empire CEO Robert Kresson Spotlights Investigative, Security Measures Robert Kresson is no stranger to the axiom “the only constant is change.” The CEO of the internationally-renowned investigative services firm Empire Investigation LLC, Kresson stands at the forefront of an industry that itself stands at the forefront of a wide array of new and emerging technological and investigative trends – ranging from international investigations and computer and cell phone forensics to corporate and domestic surveillance, through to handwriting analysis, legal defense and, of course, cyber security. Thus, it’s of little surprise that Empire Investigation, in an effort to educate the public on the latest security measures, signed on as a corporate sponsor for the James Bond Cleveland Bond Soiree on Saturday, January 24, 2015.Honoring the 52nd anniversary of the Bond series presented by Kent Schmor Champagne Parties Cleveland and Global Bond Soceity, Kresson grasped the opportunity to showcase his firm’s wide array of tools and tactics by participating in the event, which in and of itself showcases the items that make the Bond franchise both unique and appealing – all those incredible, cutting-edge gadgets and deft, expertly executed spy tactics. “There’s no better event for Empire Investigation to be a part of – a night of elegance, espionage and adventure,” Kresson said in a recent interview. He adds, “… and what’s even better – we’re able to benefit a good cause in the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, which ensures that families in the Northeast Ohio communities have the nutritious food they need every day. That is the real mission this evening.” A veteran in the investigative services industry, Kresson founded Empire in 1982 and quickly amassed not only a track record of investigative and protective success, but equally a client list the likes of which those in the industry itself would revel in the opportunity to serve. As a member of the World Association of Detectives and a licensed private investigator in the corporate and domestic arenas and one of the country’s top counter-espionage investigators, Kresson and his Empire team’s expertise spans both the technical and human aspects of intelligence gathering. Recognized for his work around the globe, the media consistently calls on Kresson as a reliable source for investigative and protective services industry commentary. Kresson and Empire have garnered international acclaim, being featured in media from USA Today and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to the Jenny Jones talk show to the Saudi Gazette. To learn more about the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and their mission, please visit:http://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/. To contact Empire Investigation, visit: http://empireinv.com/ . Empire Investigation Along With Other VIP Sponsors Unite Groups To Create First Mega Mixer March 23, 2015 Print PDF On March 18th, 2015, the Pittsburgh Social Exchange with the help of VIP sponsors, Empire Investigation, LLC, National Brokerage, and Eyetique, created a VIP Mega Mixer unlike any other in the area. Over 800 fellow business owners and like-minded people attended the event at The Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe in Canonsburg, PA including members of six powerhouse chambers in the area including: Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Southpointe CEO Association, Peters Township Chamber of Commerce, The Power of Southpointe & YPWE at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe. The Social Exchange’s CEO, Ethan Nicholas, his team, corporate sponsors Empire Investigation’s CEO Robert Kresson, Eyetique’s Brad Childs, and National Brokerage’s Mark Martin, united these powerhouse groups for the first ever MEGA MIXER. The themed event was called “Executives and Energy.” Nicholas says, “Our Pittsburgh networking events are diverse and are hosted at ever-changing locations in unique areas of our beautiful city.” The Pittsburgh Social Exchange has been recognized as the premier networking group of the city. Recognized for his work around the globe, the media consistently calls upon Empire Investigation, LLC, CEO Robert Kresson as a reliable source for investigative and protective services industry commentary. Kresson, is often recognized as the country’s top Counterespionage Investigator. Kresson and his team at Empire have garnered international acclaim, being featured in media such as USA Today, the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette, and Good Morning America, and from the Jenny Jones talk show to the Saudi Gazette. Throughout three decades of service, Kresson and his teams have helped solve thousands of difficult and extreme divorce cases as well as child custody cases for some of the wealthiest across the nation and across the globe. Kresson says, “Most of our clients are dealing with confidential information, be it their business or personal lives. When people trust you with their lives you take every precaution available to protect them while the investigation is taking place, and that’s what we do.” Don’t miss out on this exciting group’s next Pittsburgh Social Exchange event by checking out the event schedule online at http://www.pittsburghsocialexchange.com/ and get pre-registered for the 3rd annual PSE Golf Outing at Diamond Run Golf Course on August 3rd. For VIP Sponsorship opportunities contact 1(800)860-6068. Don’t miss out on a great event and even the chance to win $1 MILLION courtesy of VIP Sponsor Empire Investigations LLC. Photo: VIP Sponsors Bob Kresson (Empire Investigations, Mark Martin (National Brokerage), Ethan Nicholas, and Brad Childs (Eyetqiue). Photo courtesy of Clyde Allen Photography. Empire Investigation Helps Give Spotlight To The Highmark Caring Foundation March 16, 2015 Print PDF On February 18 th , 2015 at the grand opening of the new, beautiful and luxurious Monaco Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. The Pittsburgh Social Exchange, with the help of VIP corporate sponsor, Empire Investigations, LLC helped to support and give the spotlight to The Highmark Caring Place. The Highmark Caring Place is a non-for-profit Pittsburgh organization that helps grieving children by creating awareness of their needs, providing programs for them and their families, and empowering the community to effectively support them. Thousands of community members are helped by The Caring Place each year at no cost through their peer support group, education, consultation, and referral services. The Social Exchange’s CEO, Ethan Nicholas, is proud of the work they do for local businesses and loves giving back to the city, its business owners and the kids that are the future of Pittsburgh commerce saying, “Our Pittsburgh networking events are diverse and are hosted at ever-changing locations in unique areas of our beautiful city.” The Pittsburgh Social Exchange has been recognized as the premier networking group of the city for a reason. This includes this latest event at the brand new Monaco Hotel. Next >