Virgo Publishing, Publisher of ICT, Partners With Seaport Capital
PHOENIX -- Virgo Publishing announces it has partnered with Seaport Capital, a New York City based private-equity fund with more than $400 million of capital under management.
Seaport Capital focuses on partnering with management of private middle-market media, telecommunications, information and business-services companies. The partners at Seaport Capital have more than 75 years of cumulative experience in providing equity capital and financial and strategic advice to superior management teams seeking a partner to help them grow their business.
Seaport is thrilled to partner with Virgo management, and we look forward to working with Jenny Bolton and her team to build on their tremendous track record in business-to-business information services, says Kevin Brandon, partner with Seaport Capital.
Founded in 1986 and based in Phoenix, Virgo Publishing is a business-to-business publisher dedicated to meeting the information needs of niche business sectors. Virgo publishes 16 national trade magazines and produces seven trade shows and events diversified across several industry groups, including natural products/healthcare, telecommunications, light industrial and lifestyle.
President and CEO Jenny Bolton says, Our new partnership with Seaport Capital is very exciting and will allow us to accelerate our current growth strategies. I am looking forward to continuing our expansion into new and existing markets where we can implement our unique style of creating communities through our publishing, Internet and events businesses.
Newsletter
Stay prepared and protected with Infection Control Today's newsletter, delivering essential updates, best practices, and expert insights for infection preventionists.
Reducing Hidden Risks: Why Sharps Injuries Still Go Unreported
July 18th 2025Despite being a well-known occupational hazard, sharps injuries continue to occur in health care facilities and are often underreported, underestimated, and inadequately addressed. A recent interview with sharps safety advocate Amanda Heitman, BSN, RN, CNOR, a perioperative educational consultant, reveals why change is overdue and what new tools and guidance can help.
New Study Explores Oral Vancomycin to Prevent C difficile Recurrence, But Questions Remain
July 17th 2025A new clinical trial explores the use of low-dose oral vancomycin to prevent Clostridioides difficile recurrence in high-risk patients taking antibiotics. While the data suggest a possible benefit, the findings stop short of statistical significance and raise red flags about vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), underscoring the delicate balance between prevention and antimicrobial stewardship.
What Lies Beneath: Why Borescopes Are Essential for Verifying Surgical Instrument Cleanliness
July 16th 2025Despite their smooth, polished exteriors, surgical instruments often harbor dangerous contaminants deep inside their lumens. At the HSPA25 and APIC25 conferences, Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH, and her colleagues revealed why borescopes are an indispensable tool for sterile processing teams, offering the only reliable way to verify internal cleanliness and improve sterile processing effectiveness to prevent patient harm.
The Next Frontier in Infection Control: AI-Driven Operating Rooms
Published: July 15th 2025 | Updated: July 15th 2025Discover how AI-powered sensors, smart surveillance, and advanced analytics are revolutionizing infection prevention in the OR. Herman DeBoard, PhD, discusses how these technologies safeguard sterile fields, reduce SSIs, and help hospitals balance operational efficiency with patient safety.
Targeting Uncertainty: Why Pregnancy May Be the Best Time to Build Vaccine Confidence
July 15th 2025New national survey data reveal high uncertainty among pregnant individuals—especially first-time parents—about vaccinating their future children, underscoring the value of proactive engagement to strengthen infection prevention.
