South Bay Music Association Presents ‘Beethoven Ode to Joy at 200’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On April 6, 2024, at 7 p.m. in El Segundo, CA, the South Bay Wind Ensemble will perform “Beethoven Ode to Joy at 200.” The concert will take place at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center.
Image caption: “Beethoven Ode to Joy at 20.”
Beethoven conducted the premiere of his “Choral” Symphony (Symphony No. 9) in May of 1824, and we’re thrilled to present it in a way he never imagined. Join the South Bay Wind Ensemble, the SoCAL Chorale, Maestro Steven Allen Fox, Chorale Director Marya Basaraba, and over 130 musicians on April 6 as we celebrate 200 years of the greatest symphony of all time!
The concert includes four incredible vocalists: Emily Dyer Reed (Soprano), Tara Alexander (Mezzo Soprano), Manfred Anaya (Tenor), Johann Schram Reed (Baritone).
We are rounding out the concert with “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral” by Richard Wagner, “First Suite for Military Band” by Gustav Holst, and selections from Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” by Alan Menken, conducted by Assistant Conductor, Matthew Visk.
Under the direction of Steven Allen Fox, South Bay Wind Ensemble is a high-level performing group with the mission of providing semi-professional and dedicated amateur musicians the opportunity to perform challenging and rewarding concerts; and to provide the South Bay community an exceptional concert experience comprised of quality wind band compositions and transcriptions.
Maestro Steven Allen Fox is Principal Conductor for the Los Angeles Film Orchestra and the Golden State Pops Orchestra. He has conducted the San Francisco Symphony, the Silly Symphonies Orchestra, Hollywood Studio Symphony, and the Video Games Live Orchestra. He made his Walt Disney Concert Hall debut the summer of 2022, conducting “Basil Poledouris, The Music and the Movies.” Notable professionals Steven has worked with include Kelsey Grammer, Zooey Deschanel, John Stamos, Rebel Wilson, Taye Diggs, Shoshana Bean, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Alan Silvestri, Richard Sherman, Thomas Newman, John Debney, Michael Giacchino, and Michael Kosarin.
Mountain View Welcomes the Launch of Nibav Lifts Showroom
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nibav Home Lifts, a leading provider of innovative elevator solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new showroom in the heart of Mountain View. This marks a significant step for the company in its commitment to serving the community with cutting-edge mobility solutions.
Located in Mountain View, CA, the showroom invites visitors to experience firsthand the advanced technology and craftsmanship that Nibav Lifts embodies. From sleek designs to sustainable engineering, the showroom showcases a diverse range of elevator options tailored to various residential and commercial needs.
“We are on cloud nine to step into Silicon Valley, our showroom serves as more than just a physical space; it stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation, accessibility, and exceeding customer expectations. We look forward to sharing our passion for elevating experiences with the community,” said R. Vimal Babu, CEO of Nibav Home Lifts.
With sustainability at the forefront of its ethos, Nibav Lifts takes pride in offering eco-friendly solutions that minimize environmental impact without compromising performance. Visitors to the showroom will have the opportunity to explore energy-efficient elevator models designed to optimize resource utilization while maintaining exceptional functionality.
Moreover, Nibav Lifts prioritizes accessibility, ensuring that its elevators are inclusive and accommodating to individuals of all abilities. The showroom features design that prioritizes safety, comfort, and convenience, reflecting the company’s unwavering commitment to enhancing mobility for everyone.
In addition to showcasing its product range, the Nibav Lifts showroom serves as a hub for education and collaboration. Visitors can engage with knowledgeable staff members who are dedicated to providing expert guidance and personalized solutions tailored to specific needs and preferences.
Furthermore, the showroom provides a platform for architects, developers, and designers to explore partnership opportunities and gain insights into integrating innovative elevator solutions into their projects seamlessly.
As Nibav Lifts embarks on this new chapter in Mountain View, the company remains steadfast in its mission to redefine the elevator experience. By combining cutting-edge technology with exceptional craftsmanship, Nibav Lifts continues to set industry standards and transform the way people move within built environments.
The launch of the Mountain View showroom represents a significant milestone for Nibav Lifts and underscores its commitment to serving communities with integrity, innovation, and excellence.
Pro-Aging Influencer, Makeda Smith, Closes Women’s History Month with Book Release, ‘Flying Over 50 at Any Age’ and New Coaching Portal, ‘The Makeda Method’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When veteran entertainment industry publicist Makeda Smith began pole dancing as a fitness hobby, over 12 years ago, she had no idea it would morph into a life changing journey. The 63-year-old grandmother, who has received international notoriety for her dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50 ( https://www.flyingover50.com/ ), has announced a brand expansion during Women’s History Month.
“Flying Over 50 at Any Age, A 30-Day Self Journal for Speeding Past Limitations” by Makeda Smith.
Makeda is releasing her first book, “Flying Over 50 at Any Age, A 30-Day Self Journal for Speeding Past Limitations,” on April 5, National Self Care Day. In addition, she has also launched an online wellness portal, The Makeda Method – https://www.themakedamethod.com – offering healing breathwork sessions, deep stretch yoga classes, and dance flow movement lessons, all targeted for maturing seniors.
“Flying Over 50 at Any Age, A 30-Day Self Journal for Speeding Past Limitations” is an encouraging guide for navigating through life’s many holding patterns. The author offers daily motivation and wisdom through introspection about her life while prompting the reader to write and reflect on their own journey. By the end of the book, readers will hopefully find themselves renewed, invigorated, and ready to ‘Fly Over 50,’ soaring past societal and self-imposed speed limits.
“When I turned 50 over a decade ago, I was at one of the lowest points in my life,” expresses Makeda. “The market had crashed, and I literally lost everything – but through it all, I found myself. I discovered that life doesn’t end at 50, but it does take on new responsibility. Diving into fitness not only saved my life, but it also positioned me in the current pro-aging movement and garnered me the profound understanding that aging is one of the most powerful celebrations of living a long life.
“My book, ‘Flying Over 50 at Any Age’ and my new wellness portal, The Makeda Method, are my support systems for adults who are being challenged with the many effects of what we call ‘growing old.’ Aging is a natural process, but the secret is mastering practices for mitigating the daily stress that comes with it.”
The Makeda Method is a culmination of wellness offerings for everyone, all ages, but particularly for individuals struggling with the anxiety of aging. As a certified breath and stretch coach, Makeda created the online portal to help others establish their own personal routines for health and wellness. Layered with the grace of her private coaching, breathwork is taught as a mindful tool for eliminating tension and unease, while deep stretch classes enhance flexibility and mobility in the body and work to calm the mind as well.
“Embracing senior citizenship can be overwhelming. That’s where finding a coach comes into play,” adds Makeda. “A coach can guide you with the training and tools you need to initially get started and hold you accountable for your daily practice. Eventually it all becomes secondhand and then you are fine on your own. I’m still a busy publicist with my own PR agency, but coaching has always been a passion point for me. Now with the release of my book and wellness portal, I’m hoping to further spread the news that growing older is a divine blessing when approached with attentive self-care!”
Caption: Cover, “Flying Over 50 at Any Age, A 30-Day Self Journal for Speeding Past Limitations” by Makeda Smith.
Young UK Scientologists Brave the Storm Clouds To Share the Truth About Drugs Rain or Shine
EAST GRINSTEAD, UK and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Despite forecasters predicting rain, young Scientologists gathered at Saint Hill in East Grinstead, slipped on their signature teal Foundation for a Drug-Free World T-shirts over hoodies, unfurled their “brollies,” and took off for the nearby town of Crawley to share the truth about drugs with local families. They handed out youth-friendly Truth About Drugs booklets to help other kids make the self-determined decision to live drug-free. What has recently come to light is just how important their drug education campaign really is.
Image Caption: Saint Hill Lions youth group and mentors leave Saint Hill with drug education booklets from Foundation for a Drug-Free World to share the truth about drugs with youth in the nearby town of Crawley.
Until now, the UK has been spared the ravages of the opioid epidemic that has devastated the United States and Canada. But in December 2023, The Guardian reported that drug poisoning deaths in England and Wales have risen “to the highest level since records began 30 years ago, with nearly half of deaths now involving an opiate.”
According to a March 20 news release on the Gov.uk website, the UK government has issued a ban on new synthetic opioids. “We are determined to ensure these destructive and lethal drugs do not take hold in our communities in the UK,” said Crime and Policing Minister Chris Philp in the article.
But in America, simply banning these drugs has not been enough: Illicit opiates are responsible for the spike in the country’s overdose deaths. This is why drug education is a vital part of any drug-prevention strategy.
According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, “For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs.”
“The only solution is to educate youth, so they don’t start taking drugs in the first place,” says Jessica Hochman, Executive Director of Foundation for a Drug-Free World. “Teaching kids the truth about drugs before some dealer or peer tells them lies is what it is all about. We provide resources to do just that, and in language kids listen to. Our purpose is to empower youth with the confidence that they are doing the right thing by living drug-free.”
Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free.
Noting the increase in substance abuse and the role this played in the disintegration of the social fabric in the 1960s and ‘70s, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “Research has demonstrated that the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs.”
The Church of Scientology and Scientologists support Foundation for a Drug-Free World, making it possible to provide these materials free of charge to campaigns like this and to schools, civic groups, governments, law enforcement, and institutions in the private sector.
Watch the Drug-Free World public service announcements and The Truth About Drugs—Real People, Real Stories documentary on the Scientology Network, and episodes of Voices for Humanity to see the program in action. The Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streams at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps, and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.
Photo caption: Saint Hill Lions youth group and mentors leave Saint Hill with drug education booklets from Foundation for a Drug-Free World to share the truth about drugs with youth in the nearby town of Crawley.
Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard Honored: His Life, His Legacy and His Many Contributions
MEXICO CITY, Mexico and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Members of the Commission of Culture of the LXV House of Representatives of the National Congress of Mexico paid tribute to the enduring legacy of L. Ron Hubbard by presenting a proclamation to the Friends of L. Ron Hubbard Foundation and representatives of the Church of Scientology of Western United States. The proclamation extended their heartfelt gratitude for L. Ron Hubbard and the “tireless altruistic work performed throughout his life for the benefit of the American, Mexican and Latin American communities in the United States of America,in celebration of the 113th anniversary of his birth on March 13, 1911, and in gratitude for his legacy of knowledge.”
Photo caption: President of the Commission of Culture of the LXV House of Representatives of the National Congress of Mexico, officials, and representatives of the Friends of L. Ron Hubbard Foundation and the Church of Scientology outside the National Congress of Mexico with the proclamation presented for L. Ron Hubbard.
Ron Hubbard is celebrated worldwide by millions of Scientologists, friends, and partners who practice the religion or benefit from secular programs Mr. Hubbard inspired and technology he developed. These programs raise awareness of human rights, combat illiteracy, and provide drug prevention and rehabilitation, and moral revitalization.
Established in Mexico in 1975, the Church of Scientology has been an integral part of the nation’s spiritual landscape for nearly five decades. The inauguration of the first Ideal Church of Scientology of Mexico in 2010, situated in the historic center of Mexico City, significantly accelerated the religion’s growth in the country.
In a milestone recognition on October 30, 2017, Mexico’s Minister of Interior officially registered the Church of Scientology of Mexico as a recognized religion.
And a new chapter in Scientology history commenced March 1, 2024, when officials and community and religious leaders joined Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige and Scientology parishioners, staff and guests for the dedication of the new Church of Scientology of Del Valle in the Benito Juárez borough of Mexico City. An 80-foot illuminated Scientology sign crowns its majestic new 12-story home, welcoming one and all.
An episode of Destination Scientology, an original series on the Scientology Network, shows how the Church of Scientology of Mexico, its activities, and the spirit of Scientology, resonate with the country’s unique, vibrant culture. The Network also features episodes of Voices for Humanity on humanitarians who use Church-supported initiatives to raise awareness of human rights and combat illiteracy, crime and recidivism. Since launching in 2018, Scientology Network has been viewed in more than 240 countries and territories in 17 languages.
Photo caption: President of the Commission of Culture of the LXV House of Representatives of the National Congress of Mexico, officials, and representatives of the Friends of L. Ron Hubbard Foundation and the Church of Scientology outside the National Congress of Mexico with the proclamation presented for L. Ron Hubbard.
TravelInsurance.com Recognized As The Best For Comparing Travel Insurance Quotes By Money.com For Fourth Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TravelInsurance.com, a leading travel insurance comparison marketplace, was recognized by Money.com as one of the “9 Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2024” for the fourth consecutive year. TravelInsurance.com garnered recognition as the leading platform for comparing travel insurance quotes. Additionally, its price guarantee and insurance terms glossary were noted by the media outlet.
Image caption: TravelInsurance.com.
Money.com’s evaluation criteria encompassed several factors, notably the availability of plans offering extensive coverage options, customization flexibility and upgrades, ease of request and comparison processes, quality customer service, resources such as TravelInsurance.com’s insurance terms glossary, and overall company reputation.
It took into consideration how responsive the companies are to their customers’ needs. From giving customers the ability to contact support through a mobile app, to providing them with round-the-clock emergency assistance. They also acknowledged those that offered bespoke services such as help with obtaining new passports, recommending local translators, or even finding legal assistance.
“We are honored to be recognized by Money.com for the fourth consecutive year as the best travel insurance company for comparing quotes,” Drew Sharma, Co-Founder of TravelInsurance.com, said. “As travel demand increases, travelers need efficient, transparent, and easily understandable travel insurance options that meet their needs. We continually upgrade our platform to ensure these requirements are met.”
Co-Founder Stan Sandberg added, “Deloitte’s 2024 travel outlook found that travelers may be looking at more trips and longer trips in 2024. TravelInsurance.com helps travelers find the right policy for their needs, not only quickly and efficiently, but offers comprehensive plans that include CFAR, pre-existing condition, and comprehensive coverage options – all which are becoming more important for those who are buying travel insurance.”
Overall, comparison shopping with TravelInsurance.com offers consumers choice, transparency, and value. Customers can quickly compare providers and plans and select the best plan for their trip at the lowest guaranteed price.
About TravelInsurance.com
TravelInsurance.com helps simplify the world of travel insurance by providing consumers with the easiest way to compare and buy insurance coverage online. A member company of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, TravelInsurance.com is owned and operated by DigiVentures Holdings, LLC, a licensed agency that works with some of the largest travel insurers in the industry. Purchases can be made directly through the https://www.travelinsurance.com/ website, with policies sent by email within minutes.
Moody’s Investors Service affirms Dovenmuehle’s overall rating as an ‘above average’ residential mortgage loan servicer
LAKE ZURICH, Ill., March 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading residential mortgage subservicer, announced today that Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has affirmed its servicer quality (SQ) assessment as a servicer of prime residential mortgage loans at SQ2-. Moody’s assessment underscores Dovenmuehle’s exceptional capabilities across various key areas of mortgage servicing.
Image caption: Dovenmuehle Mortgage.
“This affirmation from Moody’s reaffirms our commitment to excellence in mortgage servicing. At Dovenmuehle, we prioritize not only meeting but exceeding the expectations of our clients and borrowers,” said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President of Business Development David Allison. “Our sustained performance reflects the dedication of our experienced team and our ongoing investment in technology and process enhancements.”
In its assessment, Moody’s highlighted Dovenmuehle’s focus on technology innovation and information security, noting the company’s recent upgrades in network security software and implementation of monthly phishing exercises. The key areas considered in the review include:
Loss Mitigation: The company’s loss mitigation abilities were rated above average, with improved processes and enhanced efficiency.
Enforcement Abilities: Dovenmuehle’s enforcement abilities were above average, noting compliance enhancements in foreclosure processes.
Loan Administration: The company’s loan administration function was rated as average, with automation and ongoing efforts to address reconciliation items.
Servicing Stability: Dovenmuehle’s servicing stability was average, highlighting technology investments and the provision of DMIConnect for client access.
In addition, Dovenmuehle’s collection performance metrics were deemed above average, and the company has consistently demonstrated robust loss mitigation abilities, maintaining solid cure and recidivism rates.
Dovenmuehle’s dedication to continuous improvement and adherence to best practices in mortgage servicing has resulted in this positive assessment from Moody’s. The company remains committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and borrowers while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
About Dovenmuehle:
Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans and loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com/.
United for Human Rights, an Innovative Education Initiative, Was a Perfect Fit at the Innovative School Summit in New York
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, “Each year, millions of K-12 students experience hostile behaviors like bullying, hate speech, hate crimes, or assault.” Many attending the Innovative School Summit at the Marriott Marquis on Times Square in New York February 28 to March 1 are keenly aware of the urgent need for effective programs that empower young victims of abuse. United for Human Rights, an international, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Los Angeles, approaches this issue with education. The group is dedicated to raising awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. And this emphatically includes children’s rights.
Photo caption: United for Human Rights booth at the Innovative School Summit 2024 in New York.
Innovative School Summit is part of a growing movement to raise the quality of education and its impact on the lives of youth. While many human rights organizations focus on research and advocacy for abuse victims, United for Human Rights and its initiative for younger children, Youth for Human Rights International, complement these efforts by creating effective educational materials and making them broadly available.
United for Human Rights believes that education is the foundation and catalyst for changing the state of human rights in the world. Educators need effective materials and tools they can use to incorporate human rights in their curricula and United for Human Rights fills this need:
An educator’s guide—a complete manual for implementing a human rights curriculum
Lesson plans for middle, high school and college classes
Youth for Human Rights manual and lesson plans for teaching human rights to young children
The text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and a simplified version for children
A series of youth-friendly public service announcements that bring each of the 30 articles of the UDHR to life
A brief and engaging documentary on the history of human rights
Educators visiting the United for Human Rights booth were eager to order sets of these materials for use with their classes. One teacher from Canada has used the program for 10 years and shared how effective she finds it. An executive of a nonprofit charter school management organization who is passionate about human rights ordered both the United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights educator kits for teacher training programs. And one educator, whose son is a young activist, told the staff at the booth that the program was perfect for youth like him.
Thanks to the generous support of Scientology Churches and Scientologists and inspired by the words of L. Ron Hubbard that “human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream,” United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights make all materials available free of charge to educators. They can be ordered online on the United for Human Rights website.
TunesKit 2024 Easter Special Deals – Up to 40% OFF
HONG KONG, March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TunesKit launched special deals for Easter this year to thank customers for their support and celebrate this wonderful festival. This promotion will run from March 20 to April 9. During the promotion, free prizes and big discounts are available for all users.
Image caption: TunesKit Easter Deals 2024.
TunesKit Easter special deals will last for three weeks until April 9. If you want to learn more information about it, you can visit TunesKit’s activity page here: https://www.tuneskit.com/special/
Quick Look at TunesKit 2024 Easter Special Deals
From March 20 to April 9, all users have opportunities to win prizes like $10 coupons and $50 Amazon Gift Card, and to buy TunesKit products at up to 40% off.
At the beginning of activity page, there is a lucky wheel that allows users to win prizes which include $50 Amazon Gift Card, $10 Coupon, Free AceMovi Licence, and iPhone Unlocker and iPhone Data Recovery discount coupons. Users can join in the draw by clicking the Go button on the wheel. In addition, TunesKit products are provided at a discount of up to 40%.
Watch the video to learn more about the promotion:
TunesKit prepared flagship products at up to 40% off for users, those products including iPhone Unlocker, iPhone Data Recovery, iOS System Recovery, Activation Unlocker, Audio Capture, and AceMovi Video Editor.
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Some popular product packages are also launched in this promotion. Customers can get two practical products at the same time at more affordable prices at up to 40% off. Package plans contain iPhone Unlocker + iOS System Recovery, iPhone Unlocker + iPhone Data Recovery, iPhone Unlocker + Activation Unlocker, and AceMovi + Audio Capture.
“TunesKit always commits to providing users with high-quality products and services, and affordable prices, and put them into practice,” said William, the chief product officer of TunesKit. “This time, we bring Easter deals to show our appreciation to our users and hope that users can get better using experience.”
About TunesKit:
TunesKit Studio specializes in developing professional multimedia and iOS software and is dedicated to delivering top-notch products and support for users worldwide on both Windows and Mac platforms. Our product lineup includes AceMovi Video Editor, Audio Capture, iOS System Recovery, iPhone Unlocker, and more. With a focus on enhancing user satisfaction, TunesKit has garnered praise from users in over 150 countries, striving to provide unparalleled service and user experience. Learn more at: https://www.tuneskit.com/en/
EnergyCAP earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This marks the sixth occasion that EnergyCAP has received this prestigious award, underscoring its continuous commitment to energy efficiency and management excellence.
Image caption: EnergyCAP.
Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy. EnergyCAP’s energy and sustainability software suite has consistently yielded significant time, cost, and energy use savings for its customers by streamlining utility bill accounting, identifying energy conservation opportunities, and simplifying reporting and compliance.
EnergyCAP’s ENERGY STAR® benchmarking software interface automates energy data submittals, allowing customers to submit building data and view their ENERGY STAR scores and metrics directly in the platform. Leveraging data that’s already in EnergyCAP eliminates additional analysis and double-entry into Portfolio Manager®, streamlining and simplifying submittals and results. “This award reflects not only the efforts of EnergyCAP, but our customers’ dedication to energy efficiency and best practices in building operations and maintenance,” said Tom Patterson, CEO of EnergyCAP, LLC. “More than 15,000 properties were submitted to ENERGY STAR through EnergyCAP’s platform last year alone. We’re incredibly proud to have facilitated benchmarking for so many customers, and remain committed to helping organizations simplify, analyze, and report energy and sustainability data efficiently.”
The EPA had complimentary words for EnergyCAP and other 2024 award winners. “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda creates unprecedented opportunity to build a clean energy economy, and private sector partners through programs like ENERGY STAR are leading the way,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “I congratulate this year’s ENERGY STAR award winners for their innovation and leadership, in delivering cost-effective energy efficient solutions that create jobs, address climate change, and contribute to a healthier environment for all.”
Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. EnergyCAP’s achievement in this category highlights its role in helping businesses and organizations significantly reduce energy costs and environmental impacts. For a complete list of 2024 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit http://www.energystar.gov/awardwinners.
About EnergyCAP:
EnergyCAP is a leading provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional value and results for over forty years, EnergyCAP helps thousands of public and private organizations optimize energy consumption, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability efforts. By providing robust data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities, EnergyCAP empowers organizations to make informed decisions and achieve their energy management and sustainability goals. Visit https://www.energycap.com/ to learn more.
About ENERGY STAR:
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners helped American families and businesses avoid more than $500 billion in energy costs and achieve more than 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions. More background information about ENERGY STAR’s impacts can be found at http://www.energystar.gov/impacts.
Beyond Benign and Dow expand collaboration to advance Green Chemistry education
WILMINGTON, Mass., March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW), a global leader in materials science, and Beyond Benign, a nonprofit organization focused on making green chemistry an integral part of education, announce an expanded multi-year collaboration. Building upon a foundation of cooperation, both organizations aim to advance chemistry education by empowering educators with the tools and resources to incorporate green chemistry into higher education curricula.
Image caption: Beyond Benign – green chemsitry education.
The collaboration, fueled by Dow’s commitment to sustainability, will bolster Beyond Benign’s initiatives in several key areas:
Expansion of the Green Chemistry Commitment program: Over the next three years, Beyond Benign plans to accelerate the recruitment of universities globally into its Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program, an institutional approach to advancing green chemistry in higher education (currently, more than 160 have joined). This expansion will further the integration of green chemistry principles into academic institutions worldwide.
Design of on-demand professional training in Green Chemistry: Beyond Benign and Dow will partner with educators to design a cutting-edge on-demand training program focused on green chemistry. This initiative will provide educators and industry professionals with accessible resources to enhance their understanding and teaching of sustainable chemistry practices.
Green Chemistry Education Challenge awards: Beyond Benign will provide university awards to support the advancement of Green Chemistry in teaching, research and service for 15-30 university educator teams.
Support for Dow employee volunteer opportunities: Dow employees will have opportunities to engage as advocates, educators and learners in Green Chemistry initiatives, amplifying the impact of this collaboration across communities.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to expand our efforts with Dow,” says Amy Cannon, Beyond Benign Co-Founder and Executive Director. “This collaboration will allow us to deepen our connections with educators to provide key resources to train future scientists with the knowledge and skills to design safer chemical products. We will also provide support to universities through educational grants and peer support to enable further adoption of green chemistry in higher education.”
With expanded support from Dow, Beyond Benign aims to collaborate globally, prioritizing relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the U.S. Beyond Benign seeks to increase participation of Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the GCC program to enhance the representation of scientists in the green chemistry field, empower faculty to integrate sustainability principles into chemistry education, and expand the diversity of the talent pool equipped to address critical sustainability challenges in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“Beyond Benign’s commitment to advancing green chemistry education is inspiring,” says Bob Plishka, global director of Strategic Corporate Partnerships and Dow Company Foundation president. “This collaboration reflects Dow’s commitment to sustainability and STEM & skilled trades, empowering educators to instill environmental stewardship in the next generation of scientists.”
Growing this collaboration symbolizes a significant stride in transforming chemistry education. Green chemistry places sustainability at the forefront of product and process design, providing the framework for scientists to address sustainability in the design stage of a product lifecycle. Supported by Dow, Beyond Benign launched the GCC 25×25 initiative in 2020, aiming to ensure 25% of graduating U.S. chemists possess green chemistry expertise by 2025. Over 107 U.S. universities, including many of Dow’s academic partners, and over 160 universities globally have already joined, highlighting the widespread embrace and impact of green chemistry principles. To learn more about the GCC program and which universities have signed the pledge, please visit Beyond Benign’s website: https://www.beyondbenign.org/he-green-chemistry-commitment/
About Beyond Benign:
Beyond Benign, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, envisions a world where the chemical building blocks of products used every day are healthy and safe for humans and the environment. Beyond Benign is fostering a green chemistry education community empowered to transform chemistry education for a sustainable future. Beyond Benign’s continuum of sustainable science educational programs including, teacher and faculty training and curriculum development from K-20 are helping to build the next generation of scientists and citizens with the skills and knowledge to create and choose products that are safe for human health and the environment. Over the past 17 years, Beyond Benign has an extensive history of service, having trained over 6,500 K-12 teachers in sustainable science and green chemistry, designed over 200 open-access lessons, reached over 35,000 youth and community members through outreach, & partnered with over 160 universities to transform chemistry education. Together we can catalyze the development of green technological innovations that result in safer products and processes in support of a sustainable, healthy society.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting https://www.dow.com/.
Revolutionary AI Story Generator – Transform Your Ideas into Stories Instantly
NEW YORK, N.Y. and HONG KONG, March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DataNumen is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking online tool, AI Story Generator (version 1.0). This innovative platform is set to redefine the landscape of creative writing by allowing users to effortlessly turn their ideas into compelling, detailed stories, complete with vivid imagery.
DataNumen’s AI Story Generator simplifies the process of story creation. Users are invited to input their story prompt on the platform and with a simple click on “Generate,” the tool brings their ideas to life by crafting long stories that exceed 1500 words, embellished with more than five captivating pictures. Each story is provided with a permanent link for easy sharing on social media networks, amplifying the joy of storytelling.
FEATURES THAT SET US APART:
Completely Free Access: Open the door to unlimited storytelling without any cost.
No Signup Required: Start crafting your stories immediately, hassle-free.
Unlimited Use: There’s no limit to creativity; generate as many stories as you desire.
Real-Time Tracking: Watch your story unfolds in real-time, adding to the excitement.
Freedom to Share: Each generated story comes with a permanent link, making it easy to share your creations with the world.
Use Rights: Users have the freedom to utilize parts or the entirety of the content and images, adhering to our user-friendly terms of use.
A Tool for Everyone
The AI Story Generator is designed with everyone in mind – from parents seeking unique stories for their children, to budding writers in search of inspiration, and individuals looking to explore the bounds of their creativity for fun or educational purposes. Its ability to generate long stories with images sets it apart from rival products, offering a richer storytelling experience.
DataNumen, Inc. is a world leader in data recovery technologies. Since its foundation in 2001, the company has been committed to delivering unparalleled software solutions. For more information about the company and its diverse range of products, please visit: https://www.datanumen.com/.
Bill Warden of Dark Matter Technologies recognized among The Top 25 CFOs of Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bill Warden has been recognized on the 2024 list of The Top 25 CFOs of Jacksonville. The Top CFOs awards program honors highly respected CFOs who have driven growth in their companies and the city’s business community, solidifying Jacksonville as an economic giant.
Image caption: Bill Warden of Dark Matter Technologies.
Bill Warden has more than 30 years of experience in accounting, financial, operational and treasury leadership. For the last 12 years, Warden has worked in the mortgage technology industry, including serving nearly five years as Senior Vice President of Finance at Black Knight. In his current role as CFO at Dark Matter, Warden uses his financial acumen to optimize the organization’s financial performance and ensure its long-term financial stability and growth.
“Bill’s expertise in the industry and insight into operating results make him uniquely qualified for his role,” said Dark Matter CEO Rich Gagliano. “His ability to lead collaborative discussion and foster ideas brings new insights to every conversation he is part of, driving strategic and creative growth while keeping a keen eye on the financial and economic impacts of every decision.”
“When I moved to work in the mortgage sector, I embraced the complexities of the market. I had many leaders and teammates who helped me adapt and grow to meet the unique challenges the mortgage industry encounters,” said Warden. “The impact we have on our community as mortgage technology vendors can be large and deeply meaningful to even our own neighbors, and I’m honored to have contributed to Jacksonville’s economic strength through this work.”
Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry’s leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers cutting-edge technology, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders and companies nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com.
Legacy of Valor: Persian American Civic Action Network [PACAN] Hosts 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Persian American Civic Action Network [PACAN] is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Iranian-Americans for civic engagement and activism for the restoration of diplomatic relations between the United States and a free, democratic, and secular Iran. PACAN is excited to announce their 3rd annual fundraising Gala to celebrate the Centennial of the Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF).
Image caption: Persian American Civic Action Network [PACAN].
Scheduled for Friday May 31, 2024, this effort aims to commemorate the memories of its visionary founders and highly decorated leaders for the Persian American community.
Previously, the leadership of PACAN has taken extraordinary measures by dedicating its galas to families grappling with the challenges of adult children with autism and to the victims of human trafficking. Moreover, they consistently ensured the presence and recognition of men and women in uniform, honoring their dedication to serving and protecting.
“While we will continue on the very same path of raising awareness on important public issues and empowering civic activism, we remain steadfast in our responsibility to express our appreciation to the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform, many of whom remain invisible from sight,” said Zohreh Mizrahi, Founder of PACAN.
Event Information:
The gala will be held at The Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library on 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 on Friday May 31, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
PACAN invites the community to join in supporting this cause.
About Persian American Civic Action Network [PACAN]:
Empowering Iranian-Americans for civic engagement and activism for the restoration of diplomatic relations between the United States and a free, democratic and secular Iran. Learn more at: https://www.pacan.us/
PROGRESS in Lending recognizes Argyle as a leader in mortgage industry innovation
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, is a 2024 recipient of the PROGRESS in Lending Association’s 2024 Innovations Award honoring the most innovative companies in the U.S. mortgage industry. Argyle was recognized for its revolutionary approach to verification of income and employment (VOIE) that delivers meaningful cost savings for lenders and a superior experience for customers.
Image caption: Argyle.
Argyle delivers secure access to direct-source income and employment data in real time. Its coverage of the US workforce, which includes gig economy workers and 99% of the Fortune 1000, is superior to the three largest credit bureaus and boasts the highest conversion rates in the market.
As the the first provider of consumer-permissioned income and employment data to be named an authorized Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) Validation Service report supplier by Fannie Mae, Argyle empowers lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, verify income and employment and qualify for Day 1 Certainty®—all at 60-80% less cost. In addition, Argyle seamlessly integrates with leading loan origination systems (LOS) and point-of-sale (POS) platforms such as ICE’s Encompass, the Empower® LOS from Dark Matter Technologies, and the nCino Mortgage Suite.
“This recognition speaks to the impact Argyle is having on the mortgage industry,” said Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman. “It’s a relief for lenders to get accurate, complete reporting quickly, so their loan teams can make decisions efficiently and focus their time on providing great customer experiences instead of number-hunting.”
Now in its 14th year, PROGRESS in Lending’s Innovations Award program recognized 30 companies for their contributions to innovation in mortgage lending in 2024. After scoring applicants on a weighted scale, judges selected winners based on their industry significance, originality and positive impact on lending efficiency. To view the complete list of winners, visit https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2024-innovations-award-winners-are/
About Argyle:
Founded in 2018, Argyle is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr, and Rockefeller Asset Management. Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical workflows—including income and employment verifications, deposit switches, wage advances and loan repayments—so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their business. Argyle largely serves the mortgage, background check, personal lending and banking industries as well as the gig economy.
For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.
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How to Remove Background from Image on Mac with Edimakor AI
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading software developer specializing in multimedia editing solutions, proudly announces the launch of Edimakor Mac version 2.7.0. This latest update introduces a suite of AI-driven tools, such as the highly anticipated AI cutout feature, revolutionizing the editing landscape for Mac users.
Image Caption: Remove Background from Image on Mac with Edimakor AI.
According to a spokesperson for HitPaw Edimakor, the release of Mac version 2.7.0 underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and user-centric design. “AI cutout represents just one of the many enhancements we’ve made to HitPaw Edimakor,” said a spokesperson of HitPaw. “The Edimakor team is continually dedicated to refining its products, aiming to unleash users’ creativity and streamline their editing workflows.”
What is AI Cutout?
Gone are the days of tedious manual selection and masking. With the new AI Cutout tool, Mac users can effortlessly remove backgrounds from images with unparalleled precision and efficiency. Whether editing portraits, product photos, or any other image, this feature empowers users to achieve professional-quality results in a fraction of the time.
Other AI Tools in HitPaw Edimakor
In addition to AI Cutout, HitPaw Edimakor Mac V2.7.0 brings forth a set of other AI-driven functionalities designed to elevate the editing experience. These include:
STT and TTS Features: HitPaw Edimakor, like other video editing software, offers powerful Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) tools. STT converts dialogue in videos to editable text for easy subtitle creation, while TTS allows you to add audio to your videos when needed.
AI-Generated Script Templates: HitPaw Edimakor Mac V2.7.0 introduces AI-generated script templates, empowering users with intelligent video copywriting recommendations.
Text-to-Subtitle Conversion: Simply paste your text into HitPaw Edimakor, and it will automatically split it into subtitle strips, saving you time and effort in the subtitle creation process.
These AI and enhanced features, coupled with optimizations to the Timeline interface and fixes to the downloader, reinforce HitPaw Edimakor’s position as a leading provider of cutting-edge editing solutions.
How to Use AI Cutout on Mac by HitPaw Edimakor?
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a novice enthusiast, HitPaw Edimakor makes AI background removal accessible to everyone. Here is a step-by-step guide to use AI coutout on Mac:
Step 1: Begin with upload your image to Edimakor by clicking ‘Import Files.’ Then, add the image to the timeline by clicking the ‘+’ icon or dragging it there manually.
Step 2: Navigate to ‘AI Tools’ under ‘Image’ in the right column, and toggle the ‘AI Cutout’ feature to remove the background from your image with a single click.
Step 3: Once the background is removed, you can further edit and enhance the image, such as changing the background, adding special effects, etc. Finally, click ‘export’ to save your edited image.
PLANO, Texas, March 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the leading provider of sports technology solutions, proudly announces the renewal of its partnership with USA Lacrosse, the governing body for the sport in the United States and a Recognized Sports Organization by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, for an additional two years. As part of this continued collaboration, Sports Connect will serve as an Official League Registration Partner of USA Lacrosse.
Image Caption: Stack Sports Renews Partnership with USA Lacrosse.
As an official league registration partner, Sports Connect is helping to streamline registration and league management processes for associated leagues. This strategic partnership aims to simplify the administrative functions for volunteers, program leaders, coaches, and parents involved in organizations across the country.
“At Stack Sports, we are dedicated to transforming the sports experience and growing participation in youth sports,” said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. “Our continued partnership with USA Lacrosse drives us to innovate continually, allowing us to make the job of league administrators even easier. We are proud to continue working with USA Lacrosse to support the growth of the sport.”
This partnership grants associated programs access to exclusive features, including a USA Lacrosse member lookup feature built into the registration process.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Sports Connect,” said Karen Krupka Smith, VP of Marketing, Communications and Membership for USA Lacrosse. “Sports Connect provides a robust platform of tools that allows our programs, often run by volunteer leaders, to focus on what they do best, providing opportunities for people to play the game.”
Affiliated leagues will be able to take advantage of additional Sports Connect features, including season scheduling, professional website designs, team communication, and more to keep their organization running more efficiently.
About Stack Sports:
With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, USA Lacrosse, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.
About USA Lacrosse:
USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a Recognized Sports Organization of the U.S. Olympic Paralympic Committee. As the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, USA Lacrosse leads the U.S. National Teams Program and establishes universal standards. With more than 400,000 members across the country, USA Lacrosse unites the community of players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders. Working together, we inspire participation, enrich the athlete experience, and support the growth of the sport.
How to Spoof Location on Pokemon Go in 2024 with Tenorshare iAnyGo – No Jailbreak
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the ever-evolving world of Pokemon Go, the desire to discover new regions and participate in activities knows no bounds. However, for a lot of players, geographical and physical limits can make it difficult for them to engage themselves in the game to the fullest. Thanks to the introduction of Tenorshare iAnyGo, people can now revel in the pleasure of changing their vicinity while not having to jailbreak their gadgets.
Image caption: How to Spoof Location on Pokemon Go in 2024 with Tenorshare iAnyGo – No Jailbreak.
“With iAnyGo, we aim to enhance the gaming experience by eliminating geographical limitations,” says a Tenorshare spokesperson, highlighting the transformative capabilities of the iAnyGo spoofer to revolutionize gameplay.
With Tenorshare iAnyGo, players can easily manipulate their GPS location to explore new territories and encounter diverse Pokemon, all from the comfort of their own homes.
Features of iAnyGo:
1. Instant Teleportation: Seamlessly transport yourself to any location worldwide with just one click, effortlessly capturing region-exclusive Pokémon.
2. Singular Point Movement: Enhance your gameplay by simulating movement at variable speeds, adding depth to your Pokémon hunting experience.
3. Multi-Point Movement: Plan intricate routes across diverse locales, crafting exhilarating journeys to track down Pokémon.
4. Joystick Navigation: Utilize a joystick for precise maneuvering, enabling you to capture elusive Pokémon with accuracy.
Pros and cons of iAnyGo:
PROS:
Compatibility with iOS 17: iAnyGo spoofer ensures seamless operation on the latest iOS 17.
No Jailbreak, No Rooting Required: Unlike many other fake GPS solutions, iAnyGo doesn’t necessitate jailbreaking for iOS devices or rooting for Android, guaranteeing a secure and straightforward experience.
CONS:
Risk of Terms of Service Violation: While iAnyGo aims for compliance with app policies, there’s a potential risk of breaking Pokemon Go’s terms of service.
Using iAnyGo is straightforward, let us look at a step-by-step guide on how to use it seamlessly.
Launch iAnyGo and Connect Your Device: Begin by connecting your iOS device to your computer.
Select Location: Simply choose your desired location, and iAnyGo will adjust the GPS coordinates accordingly.
Start Spoofing: With the location set, iAnyGo will simulate your device’s GPS location to match the selected location. This means any apps or websites that rely on GPS will believe you’re at the new location.
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Arizona Interfaith Movement Honors Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard in Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Church of Scientology
PHOENIX, Ariz., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 2024 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Church of Scientology, the world’s youngest major religion, and Phoenix played a pivotal role. Celebrating this historic occasion were Arizona Interfaith Movement (AZIFM) Executive Director Dr. Albert Celoza; President Rev. Rock Fremont, spiritual director of the Shephard of the Hills United Church of Christ; AZIFM Administrative Assistant Anne Taylor; and members of many Phoenix faiths.
Photo Caption: Arizona Interfaith Movement Executive Director Dr. Albert Celoza (left) presents a plaque in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Scientology religion to the Camelback House Director and the Director of Public Affairs of the Church of Scientology of Phoenix.
AZIFM honored Mr. Hubbard by presenting a stunning plaque to the Church of Scientology. Embossed on a background that speaks to the beauty of the Phoenix landscape, it states: “We commemorate L. Ron Hubbard’s creation of the Scientology creed in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a brand-new dawn for this world.”
The first Scientology Church was incorporated in Los Angeles in February 1954. It was in Phoenix that same year that Mr. Hubbard wrote the Creed of the Church of Scientology, setting the religion forever on a path of religious tolerance, interfaith cooperation, and support of the freedom of religion or belief. The creed includes these pivotal words:
We of the Church believe:
That all men have inalienable rights to their own religious practices and their performance.
Dr. Celoza highlighted the historic role Phoenix played in the history of the Scientology religion. L. Ron Hubbard lived at Camelback House in Phoenix when he authored many of the basic books of Scientology and delivered hundreds of lectures at seven Advanced Clinical Courses and three Congresses, laying the foundation of the Scientology religion.
The Church presented the Arizona Interfaith Movement with a certificate in appreciation for the work they do to unite people of all faiths.
Photo Caption: Arizona Interfaith Movement Executive Director Dr. Albert Celoza (left) presents a plaque in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Scientology religion to the Camelback House Director and the Director of Public Affairs of the Church of Scientology of Phoenix.
Skateboard Legend Steve Berra Partners with LAPD Hollywood Division for Charitable Skateboard Giveaway
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As part of a toy giveaway in Hollywood for underserved youth, organized by the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in conjunction with LAPD Hollywood youth development programs, Scientologist and legendary skateboarder Steve Berra donated signature skateboards, hoodies, and Berra’s Berrics Cariuma CATIBA Pro skate shoes. And what could be more appropriate in a town known as the birthplace of modern skateboarding. Berra hand-delivered the donated items to the children.
Photo Caption: Skateboarding legend Steve Berra donated skateboards and skate shoes to kids at a toy giveaway organized by the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Hollywood.
Hollywood police officers mentor at-risk youth and organize educational and athletic activities. Officers not only serve as positive role models, they also promote academic achievement and leadership skills youth need to create their own future.
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre supports these LAPD programs with giveaways like this and annual “Christmas Stories” fundraisers that have raised more than $500,000 for these community programs since 1993.
The Church and LAPD also collaborate to make Hollywood beautiful, safe and clean with their annual Faith & Blue activities and monthly cleanups through the Hollywood Village initiative, a partnership between the Church of Scientology, the LAPD, local merchants and The Way to Happiness Foundation.
Photo Caption: Skateboarding legend Steve Berra donated skateboards and skate shoes to kids at a toy giveaway organized by the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Hollywood.
Experience the Epitome of Center-Stage Senior Living – Engaging Spring LifeLAB Events at Charles E. Smith Life Communities
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) announced today a series of fun and enriching LifeLAB events for March and April 2024. Offering a glimpse into the vibrant senior living lifestyle at CESLC, these complimentary events promise to engage, educate and entertain attendees on a variety of captivating subjects.
Image caption: Discover the worth of your cherished antiques at our Appraisal Roadshow event.
LifeLAB events range from delightful musical performances and fun, engaging social events to insightful panel discussions on the unique essence of residing at Charles E. Smith Life Communities and in-depth webinars delving into the latest advancements in wellness and science. These events offer something for everyone.
“We’re thrilled to introduce our new LifeLAB events, designed to cultivate a passion for lifelong learning,” remarked Bret Stine, the Executive Director for Ring House Independent Living. “Our upcoming series promises a delightful fusion of fun and education, tailored to nourish not just the mind but the heart and soul as well. We invite you to join us for one or all three of the events and embark on this enriching journey.”
Upcoming Spring LifeLAB Events:
CHERRY BLOSSOM SIP N PAINT
Date & Time: Thursday, March 28, 3-5:30 p.m.
Location: Ring House at 1801 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity and relaxation at the Cherry Blossom Sip N Paint event. Unleash your inner artist as you sip on refreshments and paint alongside fellow enthusiasts. All necessary supplies will be provided.
APPRAISAL ROADSHOW
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 10, 3-5 p.m.
Location: Ring House at 1801 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
Discover the worth of your cherished antiques at our Appraisal Roadshow event. Just like the popular TV show, expert appraisers specializing in antiques and collectibles will evaluate your items for their historical, cultural and financial significance. Guests are encouraged to bring items or photographs for assessment.
RING HOUSE COMMUNITY LIVING 101
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 16, 10-11 a.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
Delve into the intricacies of community living at Ring House in this informative webinar. Whether you’re a solo ager or part of a couple, this LifeLAB event will provide valuable insights into entrance fee contracts, rental options, for-profit versus nonprofit structures and why Charles E. Smith Communities offers the best of all possible choices. Residents from Ring House will be on hand to answer your questions and share their experiences.
Don’t miss out on these captivating opportunities to connect, learn and enjoy the vibrant lifestyle offered at Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Guests are more than welcome to bring along friends and loved ones to share in the experience.
RSVP today to secure your spot at any or all upcoming LifeLAB events. Call 301-381-5770 or visit https://liveatceslc.org/events/.
CESLC is committed to elevating both longevity and lifestyle, offering expansive options, comfortable surroundings, delicious dining, vibrant arts and so much more. The CESLC campus provides independent living, assisted living and memory care in upscale settings. As a nonprofit organization, money is invested back into their communities to benefit residents.
ABOUT CESLC:
Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving more than 1,100 older adults, is located on a 38-acre campus in Rockville, Maryland. Established as Hebrew Home of Greater Washington in 1910, CESLC is committed to providing residents meaningful connections, intellectual pursuits, artistic expression, active social lives and cultural exploration. CESLC offers independent living at Revitz House and Ring House; assisted living at Landow House; memory care at Cohen-Rosen House, with services, including post-acute care and long-term skilled nursing care at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington; medical care at Hirsh Health Center; and temporary shelter and advocacy for victims of elder abuse at the ElderSAFE™ Center.
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Blue Sage Solutions and The Mortgage Collaborative Partner to Bring Interim Servicing to their Members
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation’s largest independent mortgage cooperative, announced the addition of Blue Sage Solutions, an industry leader in innovative cloud-based technology providers, to bring interim servicing to the mortgage industry. The partnership makes the Blue Sage Digital Servicing Platform (DSP), a cloud-based system that provides all necessary functions to perform interim servicing, available to TMC members at preferred rates.
Image caption: Blue Sage Solutions and The Mortgage Collaborative Partner.
“We admire Blue Sage’s digital mortgage leadership and are delighted to partner with them,” said David Kittle, CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative. “At a time when mortgage organizations are striving to lower costs, Blue Sage’s LOS-agnostic, cloud-built servicing platform streamlines loan onboarding while bridging the divide between origination and servicing functions. I’m thrilled to welcome them to The Mortgage Collaborative.”
The Blue Sage Digital Servicing Platform revolutionizes mortgage operations through open API technology that seamlessly merges loan origination and servicing functions and is compliant at the federal, state and agency levels. Leveraging the same trusted technology and architecture as all Blue Sage offerings, the platform offers a modern, user-friendly interface that is accessible via any browser, enabling an optimized borrower and lender experience.
All lenders, regardless of their current loan origination system (LOS), can use the Digital Servicing Platform to effortlessly automate the onboarding of loans, process individual and batch payments, collect payments and seamless offboard loans via servicing transfers, enabling lender-servicers to reduce costs and improve borrower retention rates. In addition, a full servicing version of the platform is expected soon.
“Being huge fans of The Mortgage Collaborative, we couldn’t be happier to be chosen as an interim servicing preferred partner,” said Carmine Cacciavillani, founder and chairman of Blue Sage Solutions. “Our partnership validates our ongoing commitment to transforming the entire mortgage lifecycle for all mortgage stakeholders, including lenders, servicers and especially borrowers. We look forward to enabling members of The Mortgage Collaborative who are looking to improve servicing efficiency and enhance the experience of every borrower they serve.”
The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 210 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $350 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of organizations that specialize within each facet of the mortgage life cycle. The association is rewriting the playbook on the cooperative model, and their network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.
Blue Sage is a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based digital technology for the mortgage industry. The company’s Digital Lending Platform provides end-to-end functionality for the entire lending and fulfillment process, regardless of channel, while delivering a superior experience for every borrower. The Blue Sage Digital Servicing Platform enables financial institutions to modernize their servicing operations, reduce costs and ultimately attract and retain more borrowers. All Blue Sage technologies are 100 percent browser-based, equipped with mobile applications, and delivered through a secure, fully-managed cloud service. Blue Sage Solutions is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. For more information, visit https://bluesageusa.com/.
About The Mortgage Collaborative:
The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation’s largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.
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Los Angeles Deserves to Know the Hidden Source of So Many of the City’s Problems: Find Out at the Citizens Commission on Human Rights ‘Psychiatry an Industry of Death Exhibit’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s no accident that while prescriptions for psychiatric medications have soared, the Los Angeles suicide rate has risen 40 percent since the year 2000 while the county’s mental health budget, at nearly $3 billion and rising, is the largest in the United States. Ever wonder why? The answer is not easy to confront. But Angelenos owe it to themselves and their families to visit the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) ‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit,’ which begins its global tour this week in Los Angeles with a grand opening on Friday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Photo Caption: Grand Opening of ‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death’ Global Tour in Los Angeles, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway. Exhibit is open March 22 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Speakers will include:
Oliver E. Buie, pastor of Bel-Vue Presbyterian Church, NAACP Religious Affairs Chair of the Inglewood South-Bay Chapter and Executive Board Member of the L.A. Department of Mental Health.
Fred Shaw, Public Affairs Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, President of the NAACP Inglewood-South Bay Chapter and Cofounder of the Task Force against Racism and Modern Day Eugenics.
The “Psychiatry: An Industry of Death” Global Tour is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from March 22 to 27 at Grand Central Market lower level, 317 S. Broadway in Los Angeles. Admission is free. The exhibit is not for the faint-hearted. But it provides the answers Los Angeles needs. Confirm your attendance here.
Citizens Commission on Human Rights is a nonprofit charitable mental health watchdog established by the Church of Scientology in 1969, dedicated to eradicating psychiatric abuses and ensuring patient protections.
For more information, visit the CCHR website or documentaries produced by CCHR that air on the Scientology Network. Satisfying the curiosity of people about the Scientology religion and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the Scientology Network airs on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streams at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.
Photo Caption: Grand Opening of ‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death’ Global Tour in Los Angeles, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway. Exhibit is open March 22 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Why does my iPhone keep going into SOS mode? How to get out of it? The Emergency SOS mode on iPhones is quite useful for emergencies.. It can quickly call your emergency contacts and share your exact location. But the same mode can become a pain in the neck, leaving the iPhone stuck in SOS mode which prevents many users from accessing their phones, says Tenorshare.
Image caption: Get out of Emergency SOS Screen.
“There are some fixes out there, that teach you how to get iPhone out of SOS mode. But most of them might make you lose your data. However, that’s not the case with Tenorshare ReiBoot. First of all, it’s automatic, so you don’t have to do manual tweaking. Secondly, it can fix your iPhone stuck on SOS mode without wiping out your data,” says a Tenorshare spokesperson.
So, how to turn off SOS on iPhone with Tenorshare ReiBoot? Let’s find out!
Why Does My iPhone Say SOS Only?
There are many reasons why you are left with an iPhone stuck on Emergency SOS such as following:
You may have pressed wrong key combination while pressing Volume up, down, and power buttons.
Rooting or freshening the iPhone can sometimes cause this issue.
There’s a glitch in your iPhone’s system.
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4DDiG Email Repair v1.0.0 Released – Fix Corrupted PST/OST Files with Just One Click
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 4DDiG, a leading software solutions provider (and unit of Tenorshare), is thrilled to announce the release of its latest software, 4DDiG Email Repair v1.0.0. This user-friendly tool is desgined to scan and repair corrupted PST or OST files in Outlook. Moreover, it also helps Windows users resolve many common Outlook issues, such as difficulties accessing your mailbox or encountering Outlook error messages.
Image caption: 4DDiG Email File Repair v1.0.0.
What can 4DDiG Email Repair do for you?
Easily Fix Corrupted PST/OST Files: Your PST/OST files may become corrupted due to various reasons, such as program crashes, hardware failure, virus attacks, and more. However, regardless of the cause of file corruption, 4DDiG Email Repair can effectively detect and fix them.
Restore Every Data From Outlook PST/OST File: Whether it’s emails, attachments, calendar events, contacts, or folders, all your Outlook file data can be easily repaired and recovered.
Suitable for various problem scenarios: In addition to common corruption cases, this Outlook repair tool can also address a range of other issues, including but not limited to:
Outlook fails to open or crashes unexpectedly.
Outlook becomes unresponsive or freezes during use.
Outlook cannot connect to the server.
Attachments are missing in Outlook emails.
Other common Outlook errors include 0x80040154, 0x8004210A, and more.
Why choose 4DDiG Email Repair?
Although there are many available email repair tools on the market, 4DDiG Email Repair is clearly the winner.
Impressive Success Rate and Scan Speed: The best part of 4DDiG Email Repair is its impressive success rate and fast scan speed. With advanced algorithms, your corrupted PST/OST files can be repaired in the blink of an eye.
Dual Scan Mode: No matter where damaged email files are located on the computer, this feature ensures their thorough detection.
Broad compatibility: This Outlook repair tool is not only compatible with all versions of Microsoft Outlook but also supports various PST file formats, including ANSI and UNICODE.
Full Preview: To ensure integrity, 4DDiG Email Repair allows you to preview repaired PST/OST files before saving them.
Compatibility and pricing
4DDiG Email Repair is now compatible with multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7. There are three subscription plans available for you to choose from:
$39.95 for one-month license
$55.95 for one-year license
$79.95 for a lifetime license
However, 4DDiG is currently running a special Spring Sale promotion, which means that you only need to pay 70% of the original price.
About 4DDiG
4DDiG is a software solutions provider with a decade of experience. Initially focusing on data recovery, the 4DDiG team has expanded its expertise into areas such as file repair, AI video enhancement, and disk management. 4DDiG’s mission is is to create a world that is more convenient and innovative for all users.
Author of ‘Buying Time’ Financial Guide Changes Course When Tragedy Hits
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Heidi McNulty sat down to write “Buying Time” (ISBN: 978-1956955941 [ebook]; 978-1-956955958 [paperback]; 978-1956955965 [hardcover]), a finance book for young people for publisher Legacy Launch Pad, based on going from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building a real estate empire for passive income generation – her life seemed set. At 35, she appeared to have it all—she was a successful real estate mogul, tech advisor, wife, mother and had just sold one of her businesses for seven figures. Then, the unthinkable happened: McNulty lost her husband to PTSD-related suicide.
Image caption: Cover, “Buying Time: A Young Person’s Guide to Building Wealth and Fulfillment.”
As a sudden widow responsible for raising her three young boys alone, she found herself overwhelmed with grief and not sure what to do next. What was the point of writing a book about financial wealth when tragedy could strike at any time?
And then she realized: it was her lifetime of planning that was giving her and her kids the time and space they needed to grieve.
“As I worked through all my pain, I felt deep and profound gratitude that I evolved my financial philosophy and values when I did,” McNulty says. “My goals used to be solely about career and money, but I had to evolve with my life experiences.”
When she went back to working on her book, she had a whole new “why”: building wealth was a way to give yourself space for personal development, a message she thought would resonate with a younger generation who have been so vocal when it comes to uncertainty about their financial future.
In McNulty’s hybrid memoir/financial guide “Buying Time: A Young Person’s Guide to Building Wealth and Fulfillment,” she shares her remarkable story while teaching young entrepreneurs financial literacy to prepare them for anything—even life’s most unexpected tragedies.
“For so long, I based my self-worth on how much I was making,” McNulty says. “But in light of my grief, my perspective on money changed. I still believe it’s a tool to solve problems, but more as a bedrock that can help us through our worst crises.”
As an author, Heidi McNulty intends “Buying Time” to be a money and finance book like no other. Financial independence, in McNulty’s world, isn’t a fear-based way to achieve status but about purpose and service.
“Buying Time,” and its accompaniment the “Buying Time Workbook,” are available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major online booksellers.
About Legacy Launch Pad Publishing:
Legacy Launch Pad is the leading book publisher for entrepreneurs who want to build authority and leave a legacy. The company has published numerous Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling authors whose books have been featured on such shows as “Today” and “Good Morning America,” as well as in publications like the New York Times and USA Today.
A 16-year-old’s first job at Chick-fil-A® who learned ‘second-mile service’ saves operators an estimated $35 million over the years
ATLANTA, Ga., March 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — James Finlinson, co-founder of OneClickApp.com™, develops a software solution for his restaurant’s director at 16 years old. In 2017, James Finlinson was a busy high schooler in Ammon, Idaho. His cheerful attitude made him a perfect fit for his first job at the local Chick-fil-A® restaurant. One day James noticed his director, Jessica, spending several hours daily transcribing schedules from her computer to paper. He offered to help fix the problem and that is how OneClickApp™ was born.
Photo caption: James at work.
Encouraged by his father, Jan Finlinson, to learn software programming, James began to code after school, nights, and weekends to fix Jessica’s problem. Jessica paid James $75 per month to improve the system.
Seeking inspiration, James and his dad visited the Chick-fil-A® Support Center in Atlanta, GA. While on a tour they met two software engineers who encouraged James to continue. However, James was stuck. He had one paying customer but didn’t know how to start or grow a business and was leaving on a service mission for his church in two weeks.
James was then introduced him to Michael Alvarez, a successful entrepreneur and mobile apps pioneer, including being the first to launch a national restaurant search app named “Munch.” Michael quickly published a website and organized a webinar. When leaders of 50 restaurants attended, Michael recognized that there was a need and this concept deserved further testing.
A year later when James completed his mission, he returned home to a thriving business serving over 80 Chick-fil-A® restaurants under Michael’s direction as CEO and Jan Finlinson as CTO.
Today, the value OneClickApp™ has provided Chick-fil-A® Operators is estimated at over $35 Million by increasing employee retention, communication, and efficiencies. Serving over 40,000 team members and leaders daily, now nearly one in five Chick-fil-A® Operators of standalone stores are connected to OneClickApp™.
“I feel blessed to be able to serve so many of the great team members and leaders for the company that I owe my success to, Chick-fil-A,” said James Finlinson.
About OneClickApp:
Serving nearly one-in-five Chick-fil-A® Operators of stand-alone stores, www.OneClickApp.com™ is a leading VendorBridge approved all-in-one workforce management app. The application provides the following time saving features: shift management, training, breaks, create checklists, accountability infraction points, positive reward points, messaging and more.
Copyright & Trademark Disclaimer: OneClick is not affiliated with Chick-fil-A® or HotSchedules® and do not claim to own or have rights to the trademarked and copyrighted brands Chick-fil-A® or HotSchedules®. OneClick is Chick-fil-A® VendorBridge approved and our focus is Chick-fil-A®.
MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:
Daniel Higbee
OneClickApp
EMAIL: dhigbee@oneclickapp.com
PHONE: 404-999-6055
SmartBuy DPA Now Available to The Mortgage Collaborative’s Lender Members
ADDISON, Texas, March 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced its Preferred Partner status with The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a leader in mortgage cooperatives dedicated to providing its members with cutting-edge technology and expert mortgage banking resources.
Image caption: Click n’ Close.
As a correspondent investor, Click n’ Close will offer TMC’s Lender Members access to SmartBuy™, a proprietary suite of down payment assistance (DPA) loan programs designed to give homebuyers an advantage in today’s heightened mortgage interest rate environment. This national program combines a USDA or FHA-insured 30-year first mortgage with either a second lien that is fully forgivable after five years or a 10-year repayable second lien amortized up to 30 years. The second lien funds available through both options meet agency minimum required investment guidelines and can be used by the borrower towards their down payment, closing costs, or to buy down the interest rate. SmartBuy also has no income or first-time homebuyer restrictions.
“TMC is one of the preeminent cooperatives serving mortgage lenders in today’s market, and we are delighted to be part of its Preferred Partner network,” said Click n’ Close founder and CEO Jeff Bode. “SmartBuy is a competitive alternative to managing the myriad of state and local programs. SmartBuy has helped more than 6,000 borrowers become homeowners by extending more than $1.5 billion in DPA-related financing. We’re looking forward to expanding both these numbers through our partnership with TMC.”
“TMC is thrilled to have Click n’ Close as a Preferred Partner serving the growing needs of today’s mortgage lenders through its SmartBuy product suite,” said TMC President and COO Melissa Langdale. “This partnership is a testament to TMC’s mission of providing its members with access to the most innovative and reliable solutions in the industry.”
About The Mortgage Collaborative
Based in Austin, Texas, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation’s largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/
About Click n’ Close, Inc.
Click n’ Close, Inc., formerly known as Mid America Mortgage, is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation’s leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click n’ Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.
Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click n’ Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click n’ Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click n’ Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.
Hallandale Beach proudly announces the acquisition of nine cutting-edge electric buses, the only fully electric bus fleet owned by any municipality in Florida
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., March 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hallandale Beach is the gateway of Broward County in sunny south Florida, a city pulsating with life and innovation. Progress continues to be at the forefront of this City, as Hallandale Beach proudly announces the acquisition of nine (9) cutting-edge electric buses, the largest electric bus fleet owned by any municipality in Florida. The all-electric fleet isn’t just about upgrading transit; it’s about shaping a safe, reliable, and environmentally conscious community.
Image caption: The Cloud zero-emission Electric Bus.
Thanks to a generous grant from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) totaling $3,406,828 million, complemented by a matching contribution of $2.5 million from the city, $1,937,128 of that being a contribution towards the purchase of buses and associated charging infrastructure from the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, making the total investment in this electric bus fleet a whopping $5,906,828.
This visionary initiative is a testament to Hallandale Beach’s commitment to a higher quality of life. The City has contracted new customer-focused drivers, expanded bus routes, and increased the size of its community buses. The Cloud will replace the City’s community shuttle service, offering more seating and standing capacity and cleaner vehicles inside and out. The previous Hallandale Minibus Routes, which serve as essential connections for residents to key destinations, will also transform with the introduction of these electric buses.
What this means for Hallandale Beach residents is cleaner air, a reduced carbon footprint, and a transit system that’s as reliable as it is eco-friendly. By embracing clean, electric power, the city is paving the way for a healthier environment and progressive future. The Cloud will enhance the transit experience, encouraging more residents to choose public transportation.
Hallandale Beach is a city forging a path towards a greener, more vibrant tomorrow. The Cloud bus fleet will begin operations in early April of this year. For more information about bus routes and more call (954) 451-2220 Option 6.
Matrix Advises on the Sale of Andretti Petroleum Group to H&S Energy
RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., March 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Andretti Petroleum Group (“Company”) on the sale of its convenience retail, fuels distribution, cardlock, fleet card, commercial fueling, car wash, lubricants and transportation businesses to H&S Energy, LLC and its affiliates (“H&S”). Andretti Petroleum Group is one of the largest convenience retail and fuels distribution businesses on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest, operating in northern California, Oregon and Washington.
Image caption: Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Andretti Petroleum Group was founded in 1997 when racing icons Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, long-time Andretti advisor John Caponigro, and Texaco executive M.J. Castelo launched a startup Texaco wholesale business in northern California. Mario Andretti had always been enamored with the fuels business after having worked at his uncle’s gas station with his twin brother Aldo just three days after moving from Italy to America at the age of 15. In 1998, the nascent business developed its flagship Texaco facility in downtown San Francisco, which featured an Andretti SpeedMart convenience store, an Andretti Winning Finish car wash, a Burger King, and the first Starbucks integrated into a convenience store.
Over the next 25 years, M.J. Castelo embodied the legendary Andretti competitive spirit and grew the Company to be one of the largest convenience retail and fuels distribution businesses in the West through organic growth and a series of acquisitions. The enterprise completed its first major acquisition in 2001, when it purchased a chain of convenience stores and dealer operations in Monterey County, California. In 2005, the Company expanded further north with the acquisition of Humboldt Petroleum’s 16 company-operated stores. Andretti’s most transformative acquisition occurred in 2017, when it purchased Colvin Oil Company of Grants Pass, Oregon. The Colvin transaction more than doubled the size of the Company and added retail, wholesale, transportation, commercial fuels, and lubricants operations. Over the past few years, the Company continued to expand via acquisition, most notably through the acquisitions of Sheldon Oil and Stein Oil, while also rolling out a comprehensive rebranding effort through its proprietary Pinnacle 365 store brand and proprietary loyalty program. Prior to the sale, Andretti Petroleum Group consisted of nearly 170 convenience retail and fuels distribution assets in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Matrix provided merger and acquisition advisory services to the Company, which included valuation advisory, marketing the business through a confidential, structured sale process, and negotiation of the sale. The transaction was managed by Cedric Fortemps, CFA, Co-Head of Matrix’s Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group; Andrew LoPresti, CPA, CFA, Vice President; John Mickelinc, CFA, Senior Associate; and James Mickelinc, CPA, Associate.
Mr. Castelo, CEO and Managing Member of Andretti Petroleum Group, commented, “We are delighted to transact with H&S Energy as the new steward of our enterprise. Our companies share similar stories, starting with single sites, then growing into formidable players in our industry. This transaction will be a win for all stakeholders. We especially appreciate the great work of Matrix in assisting us with finding the perfect buyer and perfect transaction.”
Sal Hassan, founder and CEO of H&S, stated, “We are honored to take on this great portfolio of retail sites, wholesale distributorship, cardlocks, lubricants, and transportation assets. We believe the people on both ends of this transaction, when put together, will bring great synergies and help take H&S to the next level. Working through this transaction with the help and professionalism of everyone involved made the process smooth and simple. We thank the entire group for their efforts.”
Mr. Fortemps added, “M.J. and the Andretti team have built an incredible business through thoughtful, strategic growth, meticulous execution, and unparalleled passion to be the best across the entire organization. We are honored to have been chosen to advise them on the sale of the exceptionally successful business that they built and know that their successes will continue in their future endeavors—both on and off the racetrack.”
John Caponigro, Hank Wineman, and Gabriella Tringali of Frasco, Caponigro, Wineman, Scheible, Hauser, and Luttmann and Otto Konrad and Kaitlin Cottle of Williams Mullen served as legal counsel for Andretti Petroleum Group.
Robert Sahyan, Michael Leake and Aaron Duffy of Sheppard Mullin, Jeffrey Reuben of Elkins Kalt, and Paula Bailey, General Counsel of H&S Energy served as legal counsel for H&S.
About H&S Energy, LLC
Based in Orange, California, H&S Energy was founded by Sal Hassan in 1996 with one gas station. Sal’s vision was to have larger footprint convenience stores that offered customers a variety of snacks, hot food, fresh coffee, and the cleanest restrooms on the street. His vision grew H&S to more than 160 convenience stores under the Chevron, Texaco, Shell, and 76 fuel brands. H&S operates its convenience stores under the ExtraMile banner and under its own proprietary brand, Power Market.
About Matrix’s Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group
Matrix’s Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group is recognized as the national leader in providing transactional advisory services to companies in the downstream energy and multi-site retail sectors including convenience retailing, petroleum marketing & distribution, propane distribution, heating oil distribution, lubricants distribution, petroleum logistics, terminals, car washes and quick service restaurants. Group members are dedicated to these sectors and draw upon complementary experiences to provide advisory services to complete sophisticated merger and acquisition transactions, debt and equity capital raises, corporate valuations, special situations and strategic planning engagements. Since 1997, our Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group has successfully completed over 300 engagements.
About Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Founded in 1988, Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is an independent, advisory focused, privately-held investment bank headquartered in Richmond, VA, with additional offices in Baltimore, MD and New York, NY. Matrix provides merger & acquisition and financial advisory services for privately-held, private-equity owned, not-for-profit and publicly traded companies. Matrix’s advisory services include company sales, recapitalizations, capital raises of debt & equity, corporate carve outs, special situations, management buyouts, corporate valuations and fairness opinions.
Our industry focused, dedicated sector advisory groups serve clients in the automotive aftermarket, downstream energy & convenience retail, healthcare and outdoor recreation & marine markets. Our broad sector advisory groups serve clients in a wide range of industries including business services, consumer, diversified industrials, restaurants and transportation & logistics. For additional information or to contact our team members, please visit https://www.matrixcmg.com/.
Securities offered by MCMG Capital Advisors, Inc., an affiliate of Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., Member FINRA & SIPC.
Argyle welcomes former FHFA Chief Fintech Officer Jason Cave to board of advisors
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced the addition of Jason Cave, former chief fintech officer and deputy director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Division of Conservatorship Oversight and Readiness, to its board of advisors.
Image caption: Argyle welcomes former FHFA Chief Fintech Officer Jason Cave to board of advisors.
Cave has more than three decades of experience in U.S. banking regulation. Before joining the FHFA, Cave spent 27 years at FDIC, where he served in numerous positions including as a senior advisor within the Division of Complex Institution, Supervision and Resolution. He has also helped shape international bank policy as a former chairman of the Basel Committee’s task force on simplicity and comparability, leading negotiations for the post-crisis reform package known as Basel III.
In more recent years Cave has emerged as a leading force in housing finance innovation. After launching the FHFA’s Office of Financial Technology in 2022, he introduced its first annual Velocity tech sprint in 2023. The three-day event challenged practitioners from across the technology and mortgage finance sectors to build and present innovative solutions for increasing access, fairness, affordability and sustainability in mortgage lending.
“After 30 years in government, I’m investing my experience and energy in the fintechs that are working to solve the many entrenched challenges within banking and mortgage,” said Cave. “Argyle is a company that is making real, measurable strides toward making mortgages more fraud-resistant and cost-effective in an industry where modernization is often an uphill battle. We can expect a lot more innovation to come from Argyle, and I’m energized to be a part of it. ”
“No one understands the intersection of financial regulation and technology better than Jason Cave,” said Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman. “It’s an honor to welcome Jason to our advisory board, where his guidance will be invaluable in helping Argyle navigate the D.C. landscape as we drive advancements the mortgage industry needs to thrive.”
Cave’s appointment to the Argyle advisory board follows that of fellow mortgage industry veterans Sam E. Oliver III and Terri Davis, both of whom joined in 2023. Oliver boasts three decades of experience at Freddie Mac, while Davis has held leadership positions at Fannie Mae, ICE Mortgage Technology and Notarize.
About Argyle:
Founded in 2018, Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to income and employment data. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service, a component of Day 1 Certainty®, Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and reduce repurchase risk—all at 60-80% less cost. Argyle’s commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management.
For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.
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Image caption: Argyle welcomes former FHFA Chief Fintech Officer Jason Cave to board of advisors
Fineshare Launches Innovative AI Voice Changer and Soundboard Tool, VoiceTrans, to Enhance Online Communication
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In this ever-growing virtual world, how to express yourself better, close distance with others, and light up atmosphere is getting important. As a smart software company that has been exploring the possibility of AI voices, Fineshare presents a new AI voice changer & soundboard tool VoiceTrans to help everyone create personalized voice identities in the virtual world, bringing joy to gamers, streamers, and chat users.
Image caption: Fineshare VoiceTrans – A New AI Tool to Make Your Voice More Expressive and Fun.
Fineshare VoiceTrans combines AI voice changer with soundboard, and is available on desktop, mobile, and website. Its resource community allows anyone to find or share favorite audio resources, and add them to VoiceTrans. Feel free to send AI-generated voice messages or funny sound effects that fit current circumstances to enhance atmosphere and express yourself during streams, gaming, or chat.
VoiceTrans turns your voice into different styles in real-time and enhance your background sounds with soundboards. VoiceTrans app can send AI voice messages on platforms like Discord and WhatsApp, no need for extra soundboard software or devices because it supports turning iPhone into portable soundboard. VoiceTrans expands usage scenarios across platforms and devices, more combinations are available for exploration.
Co-founder of Fineshare, Jared says: “Video industry has matured solutions in helping people showcase themselves and deliver visual information with beautifying, filters, stickers, and more. But audio industry seems underdeveloped when compared. VoiceTrans is meant to fill that gap, its voice changer beautifies your voice, voice effects are filters of voices, soundboards are atmosphere stickers for voices, and user-generated short audio will be voice material library. Professional or amateur, everyone can make their voices more expressive and fun.”
VoiceTrans Features:
Audio Resource Library: All resources are available for use, download, and share. This community full of creativity produces new resources regularly for discovery.
Real-time Voice Changer with Unlimited Possibilities: Use 28+ effects to create voice effects or search in collections of community resources, and apply it to desired platforms or applications.
Powerful AI Voice Pack: AI character voice models can generate voice messages from input audio. Furthermore, you can create AI clones of favorite voices, and use them to better showcase yourself.
Free from Soundboard Device and Software: Turn your iPhone into soundboard and use it anywhere. Use separately or combine with other devices, any scenario is possible.
Compatibility and Pricing: VoiceTrans is available on Desktop, iOS, and Web. Free Plan available, Paid Plans start from $6.99/month.
Fineshare is an intelligent software company that offers various services including voice generator, voice changer, music generation, dubbing, and more for individuals and businesses. Helping them showcase themselves more expressively in the ever-expanding virtual world.
The Scientology Network’s International Day of Happiness Marathon Features an Array of Changemakers Raising the Quality of Life in Their Communities
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network is celebrating International Day of Happiness with an all-day marathon featuring “The Way to Happiness” – the common-sense moral code written by L. Ron Hubbard – and its positive impact across the globe.
Photo Caption: “The Way to Happiness,” the common sense guide to better living.
The marathon event includes the two-hour The Way to Happiness book-on-film and features episodes of Voices for Humanity showcasing the movement in action.
See how Kim Bey reverses rising crime rates and despair, introducing The Way to Happiness to institutions and schools and through cultural events in Washington, D.C.
Learn how educator Miao-Hsiang is restoring traditional moral values with this book in Taiwan.
Join Rosalba Cordero as she reduces crime and recidivism by bringing The Way to Happiness to schools and prisons across Mexico.
Follow along as retired parliamentarian Carmelita Haynes uses The Way to Happiness to combat moral decay and uplift the people of Aruba.
Ride with Minister Tony Muhammad on the “Peace Rides” as he builds a peace movement among notorious warring gangs in South-Central Los Angeles.
Written by L. Ron Hubbard, the 21 precepts of The Way to Happiness form the first moral code based entirely on common sense. It can be applied by people of any faith or belief.
“The Way to Happiness” holds a Guinness World Record as the single most translated non-religious book. Its 21 basic principles guide one to a better quality of life.
Church of Scientology of Milano Shares Tools for Helping Victims Recover from the Emotional and Spiritual Consequences of Disaster
MILAN, Italy, March 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A World Civil Defense Day seminar for first responders at the Church of Scientology of Milano shared unique and simple technology for helping relieve the emotional and spiritual trauma that can affect disaster victims long after the incident is over. Studies show that not knowing how to help victims deal with these needs can take a toll on emergency response personnel: Their concerns over their ability to help can be a factor in burnout.
Photo Caption: World Civil Defense Day seminar at the Church of Scientology Milano.
A Scientology minister trained those attending the seminar on how to administer simple Scientology assists — techniques developed by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that address the emotional and spiritual factors in stress and trauma.
The civil protection volunteers teamed up and practiced the assists on each other.
“I immediately had great physical relief. It relaxed me a lot,” said one. “It was very easy,” said another. Yet another appreciated how good it felt “to see you are helping.”
Each participant was presented with the Volunteer Ministers booklet Assists for Illness and Injury and was invited to log onto the Scientology website to enroll on this and 18 other Scientology Tools for Life courses, available free of charge in 17 languages.
With the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige called on Scientologists to redouble their efforts to aid their fellow man. He issued a directive entitled “The Wake-Up Call,” which inspired astonishing growth within the Volunteer Minister program. In response, Volunteer Ministers of Italy formed Pro.Civi.Co.S, which was entered into the registry of the National Department of Civil Defense the following year.
Over the past two decades, Pro.Civi.Co.S and the Volunteer Ministers of Italy have responded to disasters at home and abroad, including the L’Aquila and Amatrice earthquakes in Italy, the South Asian tsunami of 2004, the Haiti earthquake of 2010, the 2019 Albania earthquake, and the 2020 Croatia earthquake.
Throughout the pandemic, they established and ran help lines, provided assistance to healthcare workers, saw to the needs of their communities, and sanitized churches, mosques, and other houses of worship, making it possible for them to safely serve their congregations. Their work is featured in the new feature-length film Operation: Do Something About It on the Scientology Network.
How a Scientology Volunteer Minister Reached Out to a Friend With an Offer of Help and the Difference it Made
ATHENS, Greece, March 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In September 2023, Julia, a Scientology Volunteer Minister from Athens, reached out offering help to her friend Mariza in Volos, Greece. The city, some 200 miles away, was all but destroyed by Storm Daniel.
Photo Caption: One of the homes in the city of Volos, Greece, that the Scientology Volunteer Ministers salvaged from the destruction of Storm Daniel.
Julia assembled a team and traveled some 200 miles to the coastal port city. They arrived with tools and supplies and helped residents and businesses recover from a disaster that some described as “Biblical” because of its unparalleled damage.
Joined by a team of Hungarian Scientologists, the Volunteer Ministers coordinated with civil protection and the fire department and began the grueling task of removing the mud and restoring order. More and more families and local volunteers joined in the project until every home in the area was mud-free and clean and they were ready to start planning needed renovation and restoration.
The Volunteer Minister’s friend posted her heartfelt thanks and a video on her Facebook.
“Daniel hit all of Thessaly including my city Volos. There was devastation everywhere,” she wrote. “And then, in the darkest of days, my friend Julia said she and her team wanted to come to help Volos in any way possible.”
Mariza described how the volunteers took on the grueling work of cleaning up homes that were buried in mud and debris.
“They offered solidarity, support, cooperation and participation,” she said, “words that take on a new dimension when they are put into action.”
Mariza wrote of meeting Julia and her family 24 years ago, “and 24 years later, they proved to me how lucky I was to have met them and that they count me among their friends. I feel blessed.”
Scientology Volunteer Ministers are trained in technology developed by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, providing them with the skills they need to help “on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others.” The motto of the Volunteer Minister is that no matter the circumstances “Something can be done about it.” Mr. Hubbard described the Volunteer Minister as one who “does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well.”
For more information on the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, visit the nearest Church of Scientology or watch Operation: Do Something About It on the Scientology Network, airing on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streaming at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages.
Fast Company recognizes Argyle among the Most Innovative Companies of 2024
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income and employment data, has been named one of 2024’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. After evaluating a field of thousands of organizations worldwide, Fast Company editors, reporters and contributors ranked Argyle #5 globally for innovation in the Personal Finance category.
Image caption: Argyle logo.
Argyle was recognized for its automated verification of income and employment (VOIE) platform that gives financial service providers direct-source access to real-time income and employment data so they can build better, more efficient products, workflows and experiences. In 2023, after introducing multiple new platform features and adding thousands of employers to its data network, Argyle grew the volume of consumer verifications it fulfilled by 100% year over year and welcomed more than 90 new business customers across mortgage lending, personal lending, banking, background screening and tenant screening.
“Argyle thrives on tackling age-old challenges with new approaches,” said Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman. “We are honored to be recognized by Fast Company as a global innovation leader in the personal finance space. We couldn’t have done it without the partnership of our customers and integration partners. When it comes to making a difference for consumers, we are in it together.”
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is both a comprehensive look at the innovation economy and a snapshot of the business trends that defined the year,” said Fast Company Editor-in-Chief Brendan Vaughan. “We face daunting challenges on many fronts, but the solutions we celebrate in MIC give me plenty of hope about the future.”
Since 2008, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies has been the definitive source for recognizing the organizations that are transforming industries and shaping society. Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies list honors 606 organizations across 58 sectors whose innovative technologies are revolutionizing the business world. To view the complete list, visit https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list.
About Argyle:
Founded in 2018, Argyle is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management. Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical workflows—including income and employment verifications, deposit switches, wage advances and loan repayments—so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their business. Argyle largely serves the mortgage, background check, personal lending and banking industries as well as the gig economy.
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Tom Oxley to Keynote the 2024 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum in New York City
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report and BioElectRx Business Report newsletters, announced that the Seventh Annual Bioelectronic Medicine Forum will take place on April 5, 2024. The one-day event will be held at the New York Academy of Medicine in Manhattan.
Photo caption: Tom Oxley, Ph.D., M.D., will keynote the 2024 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum on April 5, 2024 in New York City.
The keynote speaker at this year’s event is Tom Oxley, CEO of Synchron and an interventional neurologist at Mount Sinai Health System. Synchron’s internationally acclaimed stentrode device can record brain activity from within a blood vessel. In the intended application of the technology, the user’s thoughts are captured, decoded and passed wirelessly through the skin to enable control of digital devices that enable movement and speech restoration to previously paralyzed patients.
Executives and entrepreneurs from several early stage and startup bioelectronic medicine firms will make presentations at the conference. Among these are Sinaptica Therapeutics, Neurosoft Bioelectronics, Helius Medical, PathMaker Neurosystems, Five Liters, Nia Therapeutics, Backstop Neural, WISE srl, and NeuroSigma.
There will also be several informative panel discussions on key topics such as investment, emerging technologies, and reimbursement. Neurotech Reports editors James Cavuoto, Jeremy Koff, JoJo Platt, and Victor Pikov will moderate sessions at the event. A panel on investment will feature Diana Saraceni, General Partner at Panakes Partners, David Neustaedter, Venture Partner at Deerfield, and others.
Cirtec Medical is the Platinum Sponsor of the conference. MCRA is the Silver Sponsor and CorTec is the Bronze Sponsor.
“Bioelectronic medicine is one of the most promising new segments of the healthcare industry,” said James Cavuoto, editor and publisher at Neurotech Reports. “This seventh-annual conference will be a key meeting place for entrepreneurs and executives helping to build this industry.”
Photo caption: Tom Oxley, Ph.D., M.D., will keynote the 2024 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum on April 5, 2024 in New York City.
Food and Beverage Industrial Planned Projects Remains Steady with 66 Projects in February 2024
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., March 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the February 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 66 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector as compared to 66 in January 2024.
Image caption: Research confirms 66 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector as compared to 66 in January 2024.
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 23 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity
New Construction – 26 New Projects
Expansion – 24 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 23 New Projects
Plant Closing – 5 New Projects
Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
California – 12
Tennessee – 5
Illinois – 3
Indiana – 3
Kentucky- 3
New York – 3
Texas – 3
Alabama – 2
Florida – 2
Georgia – 2
Largest Planned Project
During the month of February, our research team identified 2 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by Nestle Purina Petcare, who is planning to invest $200 million for the expansion of their processing facility in FORT DODGE, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects
FLORIDA:
Supermarket chain is planning to invest $145 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 168,500 sf processing and warehouse facility at 200 Accolade Ave. in ST. JOHNS, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2026.
KANSAS:
Food product mfr. is planning for the construction of a 729,000 sf distribution center in OLATHE, KS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
KENTUCKY:
Fresh produce company is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired growing and processing facility at 900 Dahl Rd. in SOMERSET, KY.
INDIANA:
Specialty grocery chain is planning for the construction of a 183,000 sf distribution center in WHITESTOWN, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.
OHIO:
Food processing company is planning to invest $15 million for the construction of a warehouse in AKRON, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will relocate their regional operations upon completion.
ONTARIO:
Poultry company is planning for the construction of a 100,000 sf processing facility in STRATHROY, ON. They are currently seeking for the project and will relocate their regional operations upon completion.
NEVADA:
Nutritional supplement ingredients supplier is planning to invest $7 million for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in HENDERSON, NV by 92,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project.
WISCONSIN:
Grocery retail chain is planning for the expansion of their distribution center in OAK CREEK, WI by 50,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project.
TENNESSEE:
Oilseed processing company is expanding and planning for the construction of a 22,000 sf processing facility at their processing complex in MEMPHIS, TN. They have recently received approval for the project.
IOWA:
Agricultural cooperative is planning to invest $4.5 million for the expansion of their processing and storage facility in ELGIN, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
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Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.
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Fluid Metering, Inc. Unveils FENYX: A Revolutionary Leap in Fluidic Precision
SYOSSET, N.Y., March 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fluid Metering, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid control solutions, proudly announces the debut of its groundbreaking variable dispense pump, FENYX (patent pending), heralding a new era of fluidic precision. Crafted to meet the evolving needs of the life sciences field, the FENYX integrates an advanced miniaturized fluidic system, enabling precise control of microliter volumes across a wide spectrum of applications.
Photo caption: A revolutionary leap in fluidic precision!
Not only does the FENYX variable dispense pump streamline flushing, priming, and dispensing into a single, cohesive unit, it also offers unmatched flexibility, allowing dispensing over various surfaces or wells through non-contact dispensing without requiring physical intervention. Pioneering components, such as a calibratable flag, anti-backlash mechanism, and encoder, address the escalating demand for heightened throughput, single microliter dispense volumes, and minimized downtime.
Harnessing Fluid Metering’s renowned CeramPump® technology, the FENYX boasts a sleek, low-profile design, delivering the industry’s expected levels of precision and accuracy even while dispensing over air. This breakthrough innovation is poised to redefine fluidic solutions within the diagnostic, biotechnology & medical device space, playing a pivotal role in achieving impactful outcomes.
“The FENYX isn’t just a pump; it’s a symbol of Fluid Metering’s commitment to innovation and our relentless pursuit of excellence in fluidic solutions. The FENYX marks our bold entry into the variable dispense pump market, expanding our capabilities beyond fixed dispense pumps. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey towards shaping the future of fluidic precision in life sciences,” said Sean Madden, Vice President, Commercial and Product Development at Fluid Metering, Inc.
Fluid Metering, Inc. stands at the forefront of fluid control innovation, having revolutionized the industry with our patented valve-less rotating and reciprocating piston metering pump concept, providing unmatched pumping excellence and precise fluid control across Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and Medical Device applications. With over 60 years of OEM design experience, our engineering team is dedicated to meeting customer and application requirements with unparalleled accuracy, precision, and reliability.
Scientology Tools for Life: Empowering South African Officials to Make a Difference at the Grassroots Level
GAUTENG, South Africa, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 16, 2024, (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Councillor Sibongile Soxuza, deeply troubled by the pervasive issues of domestic abuse, drug addiction, poverty, corruption and crime within her communities, recognized the urgent need for action. As speaker of the council, responsible for nearly a million residents, she took a personal stand to effect change. Seeking a program that could deliver tangible results, she turned to the Scientology Volunteer Ministers life skills training program, reaching out to the Volunteer Ministers South Africa headquarters at Castle Kyalami in Midrand. The result? A comprehensive and effective training initiative for 350 Ward Committee members.
Photo caption: Emfuleni councillors completed the Scientology Tools for Life training and were awarded certificates and the bright yellow jackets and caps of the Volunteer Minister.
These Ward councillors, facing daily challenges, eagerly embraced the opportunity for change. Completing the 19 Tools for Life courses, they acquired a diverse array of skills—from resolving conflicts and tackling poverty and drug abuse to empowering youth, improving literacy, communication and ethical standards.
“It was more than I expected,” said one councillor, while another hailed it as the catalyst for constructive dialogue between the community and the municipality. Chief Ward Committee Coordinator Mr. Tefo Molakeng, instrumental in organizing the program, affirmed its potential to enhance lives. “This training will help them make lives better,” he said.
In recognition of the program’s transformative impact, Cllr. Soxuza extended her congratulations to the graduates and expressed her intent to establish a “lifelong partnership” with the Scientology Volunteer Ministers.
“Real community development begins with empowerment,” said Sandile Hlayisi, chairperson of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of South Africa who delivered the training. “You first have to equip people with skills they can use to bring relief to themselves and others. We provide this training because we believe all our communities should be unified, empowered and prosperous.”
Scientology Tools for Life training is available free of charge on the Scientology website in 20 languages, including Sotho, Zulu and Xhosa. They contain the technology developed by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard for the Volunteer Ministers program. Mr. Hubbard described the Volunteer Minister as “a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others.” They live by the creed: “A Volunteer Minister does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well.”
For the full impact of South Africa’s Scientology Volunteer Ministers, watch the new feature-length documentary Operation: Do Something About It. Produced by Scientology Media Productions, the film is available on the Scientology Network on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse, and streams at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps, and via the Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV platforms.
Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.
Photo caption: Emfuleni councillors completed the Scientology Tools for Life training and were awarded certificates and the bright yellow jackets and caps of the Volunteer Minister.