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Gen Z Influencer Casey Johnson, of "FBoy Island" Fame, Gets Selected by Mode One Multimedia as a 2022 Brand Pitchman

Casey Johnson, a popular contestant on the HBO Max reality TV series "FBoy Island," was recently selected as a brand pitchman for Mode One Multimedia. Alan Roger Currie, a book author and professional dating coach for single heterosexual men, is the owner and founder of the sole proprietorship. Currie and Mode One Multimedia worked with Cameo for Business, which is the celebrity business marketing campaign division of Cameo.com, to tap Johnson as their pitchman until mid-December of this year. - October 21, 2022 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Dispatch Goods Hits Milestone of Diverting 1 Million Items from the Waste Stream

Dispatch Goods is a female-founded startup that works with food businesses to switch from single-use plastics to reusable packaging. This saves money for businesses and reduces their carbon footprint. Dispatch recently crossed the major milestone of diverting 1 million items from the waste stream. The impact potential is massive: if the US switched entirely to reuse, it would be equivalent to removing 27% of cars from the road. - October 21, 2022 - Dispatch Goods

"The Small Business Reorganization Act, What Creditors Need to Know" Webinar is Being Presented by WCA and KMK

Subchapter V of Chapter 11 provides specific rules for the reorganization of Small Businesses that differ in many important ways from the usual Chapter 11 reorganization. The timelines to propose and confirm a plan of reorganization are substantially shortened, so creditors must be aware of these... - October 21, 2022 - WCA/BCMA

Joseph McElmeel Attends Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer’s Association (KCMA) Fall 2022 Annual Management Conference

Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. attended the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer’s Association (KCMA) Fall 2022 Annual Management Conference in Sioux Falls, SD. - October 21, 2022 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.

Seven Key Skills in Top Customers’ Wants List in 2022

Leadership, resilience, digital ability, creativity, collaboration, people management and critical thinking are the key skills that customers of the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Learning Solutions, want their staff developing in 2022. Having analysed the main training needs... - October 21, 2022 - eCom Learning Solutions

Denali Advanced Integration Names Industry Veteran Robert Vrij CEO

Daher Family Founders Form Board of Directors for Private Company. - October 20, 2022 - Denali Advanced Integration

Golf Tournaments Are Booming & Orange County Golf Events is Helping Organizations Along the West Coast to Navigate Their Planning Details

The event industry is flourishing, and rightfully so following two brutal years of planning hiatuses that crippled the economy. People are eager to get back to a sense of normalcy and are seeking out human connection in the form of social gatherings, including concerts, festivals, and sporting... - October 20, 2022 - O.C. Golf Events

AS Colins Continental: Energy Crisis Threatens EU Stability

AS Colins Continental report reveals the EU’s reliance on Russian energy could threaten to topple the harmony and stability of the European Union. - October 20, 2022 - AS Colins Continental

Business Memoir Exposes Emotional Complexities of Family-Run Firms

Rock LaManna’s memoir “They Named You Right” shares painful lessons about buying and selling a family-run business during the dawn of the digital transformation of print. - October 20, 2022 - LaManna Media

GIAA Recognizes Industry's Best at Pinnacle of Excellence Awards

GIAA held its Pinnacle of Excellence Awards this past Friday; an event that honors the accomplishments of professionals and organizations in the state of Iowa's rental housing industry. - October 20, 2022 - Greater Iowa Apartment Association

Silver Star Brands Announces Acquisition of the Brands of Catalog and Internet Retailer Starcrest of California, LLC

Direct to consumer Health & Wellness Brand Portfolio to join the Silver Star Brands Company. Silver Star Brands, Inc. a multi-brand, direct-to-consumer, catalog and internet retail company announced that it has acquired the brand assets of Starcrest, LLC. The Starcrest® brands will become... - October 20, 2022 - Silver Star Brands, Inc.

New LCBA Label Recognises the Potential of Circular and Decarbonisation Projects in the Americas

LCBA launches a Seal for technology and knowledge transfer projects between European suppliers and American companies (from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Mexico) accelerated by the programme. - October 20, 2022 - LCBA Canada

Lakefront Living International, LLC Adds Florida to Its Family of Lakefront Property Partners

Guy and Kevin Shipley, a Father-Son team from Central Florida, become the latest Lakefront Living Realty partner to showcase their spectacular lakes to a nationwide audience. - October 19, 2022 - Lakefront Living International, LLC

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Offering Free Registrations to the 23rd Annual Creating Opportunities Virtual Conference

Rainbow PUSH Coalition today announces upcoming sessions in this year's 23rd Annual Creating Opportunities virtual conference entitled, “Embracing Change and Transformation in an Unstable Economy.” This virtual conference will be held October 19 - 21, 2022 and registrations are complimentary. - October 19, 2022 - Rainbow PUSH Atlanta

Sale of Dollar Smart Storage, Eden, NC and Martinsville, VA Sold by Midcoast Properties, Inc.

Midcoast Properties Inc. announces the recent sale of Dollar Smart Storage with three locations in Eden, NC and Martinsville, VA. Midcoast Properties represented the seller, with Michael Morrison as lead broker. The facility was sold to a regional buyer. The facility located at 323 W. Stadium Dr. - October 19, 2022 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.

Bird Barrier America Announces First-Ever Master Class Certification

The Master Class Bird Control certification class was created for the professional installer who has experience in bird control but desired advanced training in this specialized field to go further in their career. - October 19, 2022 - Bird Barrier America

Marketing Influencer Mark Lamplugh Joins Need Treatment Now’s Executive Team

Need Treatment Now, a management company for multiple top-rated treatment facilities, has hired Mark W. Lamplugh, Jr. to serve as its next Chief Marketing Officer. - October 18, 2022 - Need Treatment Now

Nevron Open Vision for .NET v2022.3 is Now Available

The Nevron Team is pleased to announce the official release of Nevron Open Vision for .NET 2022.3 – the Leading User Interface components for Blazor, WPF, WinForms, and Xamarin.Mac. The new release introduces great features across all major UI components in the suite, focusing on Chart and... - October 18, 2022 - Nevron Software

Principled Technologies Find Cost and Performance Per Dollar Benefits for Servers with AMD EPYC 7763 Processors

Principled Technologies (PT) ran an online transaction processing (OLTP) workload using a MySQL database on two four-server VMware vSAN clusters—one with 64-core 3rd Gen AMD EPYC 7763 processors and one with 40-core 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 processors. - October 18, 2022 - Principled Technologies, Inc.

Bruce Air Filter Company Announces Corporate Promotions

Aaron Smith, President of Bruce Air Filter Company, the distributor of quality air filtration products and services, recently announced several corporate promotions. Tommy Mogabgab joined Bruce Air in 2017 as Account Manager/Project Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business... - October 18, 2022 - Bruce Air Filter

5 Practical Strategies for Improving Client Retention Using Customer Engagement Score

Are you seeking to improve your client retention rates? Data shows that getting new clients is up to 5 times more expensive than retaining existing ones, and increasing your client retention rates by just 5% delivers over 90% in increased profits. So how do you prevent cancellations and improve retention? Start by determining each client's customer engagement score (CES). A CES is a business analytical tool that helps you measure how much a client is engaged with your service. - October 18, 2022 - Tribute Kiosk Inc.

GemFind's Newest Tool: "In Store Personal Shopper-Video Call"

GemFind Digital Solutions, the #1 technology and digital marketing agency in the jewelry industry, released their newest innovation, In Store Personal Shopper - Video Call. GemFind’s new Video Call, in exclusive partnership with Oktium technology, allows jewelers to provide an in store shopping experience via video chat with their customers. - October 18, 2022 - GemFind

Alley Land & Fencing, LLC. Becomes WBENC Certified

Alley Land & Fencing, LLC. is now certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC is the largest certifier of women’s business enterprises in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners. About WBENC Founded in 1997, WBENC is the... - October 18, 2022 - Alley Land and Fencing

Huntington Study Group Announces myHDstory™ Pilot Study: Making HD Voices Heard Has Reached Target Enrollment

The Huntington Study Group (HSG), a world leader in clinical research for Huntington’s Disease (HD) for over 30 years, is pleased to announce that the pilot study, Making HD Voices Heard, on the new online research platform, myHDstory™, has reached its enrollment target. “The HSG... - October 18, 2022 - Huntington Study Group

The Hard Money Lions with the King of Hard Money is on YouTube

One-of-a-kind reality show that will undoubtedly change the way people think about borrowing and lending money for “Real Estate Investing” projects; “Hard Money Lions” is here to show you the ups and downs, the ins and outs, the pretty and the ugly of a unique industry that can make you rich. - October 17, 2022 - HML Investments

Cooper Machinery Services and Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Achieve Hydrogen Breakthrough

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star), a U.S.-based interstate natural gas pipeline company and Cooper Machinery Services (Cooper) are pleased to announce they have successfully field tested a large bore slow-speed integral engine running on a 30% hydrogen (H2) fuel blend. In... - October 17, 2022 - Cooper Machinery Services

P&G Gillette Goes Green with Roof Sealing Systems

In an effort to save on energy costs and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, P&G Gillette has partnered with Roof Sealing Systems to seal and coat their Boston headquarters. The 400,000-square-foot building will be converted into a government-certified cool roof that will upgrade the building and significantly reduce its carbon footprint. This is just one more example of how turning to green solutions makes good business sense. - October 17, 2022 - Roof Sealing Systems

PROFITS 2022 Event to Help Trucking Companies be More Successful

PROFITS 2022 will give trucking companies free expert advice to help them make and keep more of their hard earned money. Guests can attend live on November 1 at 9:00 AM at Watermark Country Club in Grand Rapids, MI or watch online. - October 17, 2022 - Superior Trucking Payroll Service

AES Industries, Inc. Acquires Sunoptics Prismatic Skylights from Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.

The acquisition expands AES Industries, Inc. offering of products and solutions. - October 17, 2022 - AES Industries, Inc.

UAE Schoolgirl Recognised as Canon Youth Champion for 2022

A school girl in the UAE was awarded this years Canon Youth Champion of the Year award for her achievement in the field of education and women’s empowerment. - October 16, 2022 - SpunkGo

Butler Community College Graduates to Oracle Cloud with Help from Tharseo IT

With its migration to OCI, Butler Community College gained better system performance at a predictable cost. - October 16, 2022 - Tharseo IT

Magnus Ventures Launches Its Second Fund at GITEX Global & North Star Following the Close of the M-1 Fund to Back Overlooked Founders and Markets in MENAP

Based across the region, Magnus Ventures supports ambitious founders at a pre-seed & early-stage, typically with a first investment up to $500k. The firm takes a unique approach, committed to making VC accessible to the entrepreneurial talent that is often overlooked and underfunded, aiming to support breakthrough and game-changing ideas. Founded by Ashraf Kalim and Zain Moosa, the firm bets on over 20 years of combined experience in angel & venture capital investing globally. - October 15, 2022 - Magnus Ventures

Municipal Emergency Services Acquires Long Island-Based Equipment and Service Provider

Municipal Emergency Services (MES, Inc.) has acquired Coastal Fire Systems, Inc. on October 13, 2022. Founded in 2005, Coastal Fire Systems is the leading 3M™ Scott™ sales and service provider to municipalities and volunteer fire departments throughout Long Island, New York. Tom... - October 14, 2022 - Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.

Please Join McCloskey Partners, LLC in Welcoming Kimberly Wiseman to the Team

McCloskey Partners, LLC is excited to announce that Kimberly Wiseman joined the McCloskey Partners team on October 3, 2022 as a Human Resources Business Partner Consultant. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Jacksonville State University. Kim has 12 years of Human Resources... - October 14, 2022 - McCloskey Partners, LLC

4th Annual Noah Jeffries Memorial Sporting Clays Event Supporting First Responders in Polk County, FL

The 4th annual Noah Jeffries memorial sporting clays event will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Lakeland, FL. The primary fundraiser of Noah's Army Foundation, Inc. held annually to help support causes for first responders in Polk County, Florida. - October 14, 2022 - Noah's Army Foundation, Inc

Principled Technologies Releases Report Comparing Current and Last-Gen HP EliteBook 840 Notebook PC Performance

Principled Technologies (PT) found that a variety of users and use cases could benefit from upgrading to current-gen HP EliteBook 840 G9 Notebook PCs powered by either U Series or P Series 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and Wi-Fi 6E capabilities compared to last-gen tech. - October 14, 2022 - Principled Technologies, Inc.

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication Honors New Members

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York honors their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to introduce... - October 14, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide

Pamela Darcelle Price, Founder and Board Chairman of Priceless Dreams Corporation, is Named Top 100 Registry's 2022 Woman of the Year for Her Work in Children's Education

Pamela Darcelle Price is the Founder and Board Chairman of the Board for Priceless Dreams Corporation, Flint, Michigan. Since 2017, Ms. Price and her prestigious organization have provided events and sponsorships to create an environment that fosters growth and learning for children. - October 14, 2022 - Top100 Registry Inc.

YORC Announces Open Source Dispensing Robot

YORC is creating an open source manufacturing automation ecosystem. YORC's liquid dispensing robot is the first completely open source manufacturing dispensing solution. The robot is ideal for dispensing adhesives, sealants, lubricants, potting agents, or any other liquid or paste, even those... - October 14, 2022 - YORC

Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release Irish American Partnership Funded "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland"

The Irish American Partnership has supported not only the production of this important work, but also committed to making "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland" available at every secondary school in Ireland. - October 14, 2022 - Irish American Partnership

International Fluids Consortium Expands Its OEM Membership

The International Fluids Consortium (IFC) has added another key OEM to its collaborative effort. Aurobay (formerly Volvo Cars), Honda, Hyundai Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Renault, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota are recently joined by General Motors in this not-for-profit... - October 13, 2022 - International Fluids Consortium

Vesalio Announces EU MDR Certification

This regulatory achievement confirms the company’s commitment to the EU’s new, rigorous quality standards for its innovative medical devices. - October 13, 2022 - Vesalio

Announcing ALTA Vertiports Concept

Crypto real-estate platform ALTA (ERC20: ALTA) announced that it has released the full details of its ALTA Vertiports Concept publicly. “We are excited to release this concept publicly to the broader crypto, real estate, and air mobility markets,” said Jeremy Crane, CEO and Founder of... - October 13, 2022 - ALTA Finance

Clubhouse International Awarded 2022 Honorary Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health

Clubhouse International is deeply honored to receive the Honorary 2022 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health awarded by The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. The Pardes Prize recognizes the Clubhouse Model of psychosocial rehabilitation as a rights-based approach to recovery that expands... - October 13, 2022 - Clubhouse International

Keva Health to Reveal New Study Results at CHEST Conference

Keva Health, Baystate Health and UMass Medical School selected for 2 oral presentations at premier CHEST conference on Oct. 16-19 in Nashville, Tennessee. Exciting data observed in a cohort study at Baystate Health pulmonology center showing patient engagement and prevention of hospitalizations. - October 13, 2022 - Keva Health

ASC Funds First $1M Bridge Loan for Mixed-Use Building in Chicago

American Street Capital has announced the funding of a $1 million bridge loan for the acquisition of a 7-unit mixed-use building in Chicago, IL. - October 13, 2022 - American Street Capital

Florida-Based Woman-Owned CBD Brand, Happy Hemp, Launches New Delta 8 THC Edibles

Happy Hemp is excited to add this new product to its line of CBD edibles. Delta-8 is just one of the chemical compounds that are found in the cannabis plant, and it is said to have some great benefits. Unlike CBD, Delta-8 does, in fact, induce a sense of euphoria, so it should be consumed in moderation. Support the Florida-based Woman-Owned small business and be sure to check them out at www.gethappyhemp.com. - October 13, 2022 - Happy Hemp

Laurens van Kleef Named Timbers & Marine Lumber Program Manager at Nova USA Wood Products

Laurens van Kleef has been named the timbers & marine lumber program manager at Nova USA Wood Products, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality hardwood products and accessories. He is responsible for the development of new products in the Eastern United States as well as supporting the... - October 13, 2022 - Nova USA