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ZEAL Invests 1% of Gross Revenue Into Bridging the Gap
ZEAL, an award-winning software consultancy, today announced the commitment to invest 1% of gross revenue into the next generation of technical talent and bridging the digital divide. 50% of the investment went to LEARN academy, who is teaching a new generation of daring and diverse students to be compassionate, curious, and professional web developers, while the remaining 50% went to organizations like One Digital World, and Women in Tech. - December 30, 2021 - ZEAL
Korea's Choi Dongho Honored with Gjenima Prize for Literature
Mundus Artium Press announces the award of the 2021 Gjenima Prize to Korean poet, critic and scholar Choi Dongho. Established in 2004, the annual Gjenima Prize recognizes the creator of an important body of literary work or a single major literary achievement that has played a part in current... - December 24, 2021 - Mundus Artium Press
Century Media/Sony Recording Artists Witherfall Announce Full-Time Drummer Auditions
Century Media/Sony recording artists Witherfall announce full-time drummer auditions to be held Jan. 26 and 27. Video submissions for possible candidates now being accepted. - December 21, 2021 - Witherfall
Build Back Better Using the Envision® Sustainability Manual — Now in Spanish
ISI's Envision® framework is used worldwide to help communities build more resilient, sustainable, and equitable civil infrastructure. The Envision guidance manual (prepared for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry) is now in Spanish— and the timing couldn't be better, as communities everywhere look for solutions to design and deliver civil infrastructure projects that combat climate change, enhance human health and wellbeing, and promote economic prosperity. - December 17, 2021 - ISI
Mancini’s Sleepworld Opens Their 36th Store at Livermore, East Bay Area
Mancini’s Sleepworld is your go-to destination for quality-crafted mattresses and furniture in Northern California. Founded over 50 years ago, they have a history of providing premium-quality mattresses that help you get the best sleep possible. They now have 36 stores spread across Northern California. - December 07, 2021 - Mancini's Sleepworld
South Texas College Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform to First-Generation Hispanic Students
The award-winning iGrad platform uses artificial intelligence to customize and personalize financial wellness content for each student. Used by more than 600 colleges and universities nationwide, iGrad includes comprehensive customized and interactive information on everything from building and maintaining good credit, budgeting and money management to student loan/debt management and loan calculators. - December 06, 2021 - iGrad
Episcopal Community Services Names Julia Nemon Montijo COO
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) has named Julia Nemon Montijo as the new Chief Operating Officer. In her role as COO, Nemon Montijo will be responsible for ECS’s operations, including its Head Start and Housing & Clinical Services programs IT, Accounting, Facilities, and Nutrition Services. ECS serves more than 7,000 people in San Diego County, providing social services focusing on early childhood development, homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. - December 03, 2021 - Episcopal Community Services
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards Over $40,000 in Grants to Local Educators
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded more than $40,000 in grants to local educators this year, bringing the total amount of grants and student scholarships awarded since 2015 to over $550,000. The non-profit foundation awards educator grants, annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000 throughout... - December 01, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
71% of Student Loan Borrowers Ready to Resume Payments in 2022 (The College Investor Survey)
With the student loan payment pause coming to an end on January 31, 2022, student loan borrowers face resuming payments after almost two years. Surprisingly, 71% of student loan borrowers feel ready to resume payments in February 2022. - November 29, 2021 - The College Investor
Jornaya and Infutor Officially Support the Lead Generation World Lead Buyer Scholarship Program
Lead Generation World, the home to the lead generation industry, in partnership with Infutor and Jornaya, is pledging up to $100,000 of free registrations for its upcoming Lead Generation World conference taking place January 16, 17, and 18, 2022 in beautiful San Diego, to end lead buyers. The... - November 26, 2021 - Lead Generation World, LLC
GOLDen MetaSessions with doc.Peace Feat. Sefer Hanpolat of Amazing Women NFT, a Women-Based NFT Collection Dropping Today That Empowers Women Through Non-Fungible Tokens
Non-fungible token representative, Sefer Hanpolat shares the story and mission behind Amazing Women NFT, a women-based NFT collection dropping today that empowers women through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and art on GOLDen MetaSessions with doc.Peace. GOLDen MetaSessions with doc.Peace is a weekly podcast and radio show on knsj 89.1 FM Radio, a local San Diego, CA radio station geared towards raising the collective vibration one dose of inspiration at a time by featuring NFT creatives. - November 22, 2021 - doc.PEACE
Best Social Media Campaigns to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association will name the Best Social Media Campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 20th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Anyone wishing to nominate their social media work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 30, 2022. - November 22, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
iGrad to Launch Financial Literacy Education at Saint Joseph’s University for Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni
Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia will soon begin offering iGrad's customized, interactive financial literacy digital platform, which is used by more than 600 colleges and universities. Research shows that financial literacy programs can lower student loan defaults, decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students life-long financial management. - November 19, 2021 - iGrad
Registration for the 2022 Sailing Convention for Women
This release gives additional details of the annual convention. - November 12, 2021 - Sailing Convention for Women
"True Joy for the Retired" - This Book Reveals a Major Breakthrough in Unleashing the Power of Appreciation, Love and Inclusion Between Generations
Paulina Kay loves sharing the stories of the virtues in old age. Growing up in Mexico with an older father and being very close to her grandmother, she experienced firsthand the active role the elderly play in providing wisdom and support to the younger generation and their communities. - November 10, 2021 - Paulina Kay
San Diego Authors Shine in New Anthology
The San Diego Writers and Editors Guild has launched its tenth anthology, featuring fifty-three stories and six poems from local authors. - November 05, 2021 - San Diego Writers and Editors Guild
Three Exceptional Math Courses for Pre-K to 1st Grade from Super Star by Help Me 2 Learn Company
The Help Me 2 Learn Company announces the completion of a new series of math mini courses for Pre-K to 1st grade. - November 02, 2021 - Help Me 2 Learn Company
Mancini's Sleepworld is All Set to Open Its 35th Store in San Ramon, Bay Area
Mancini's Sleepworld is set to open its 35th store in San Ramon on 6th November 2021. Heavy footfall is expected at the store on Opening Day as there will be major events, including sweepstakes and giveaways. - November 01, 2021 - Mancini's Sleepworld
Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Launched to Fill Local College Food Pantries
Approximately 50% of local community college students grapple with food insecurity. With the 3rd annual Pack the Pantry food drive, California Coast Credit Union is partnering with all of the local community college campuses and the San Diego Food Bank to launch Pack The Pantry, a virtual food drive to help local college students facing hunger. - November 01, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Securian Financial Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Financial Wellness Platform to Retirement Plan Clients
Securian Financial will be offering the award-winning Enrich Financial Wellness platform, created by iGrad, to its retirement plan clients and their employees at no additional cost. - October 21, 2021 - iGrad
TopDawg Announces Quarter Over Quarter Retailer and Supplier Growth
TopDawg, Inc., a leading dropshipping integrator, announced today quarter over quarter growth in a number of online retail store subscribers and manufacturers/suppliers. TopDawg is an online platform that seamlessly connects e-commerce retailers and manufacturers/suppliers, integrating financial... - October 19, 2021 - TopDawg
OmeCare and Hillsborough City School District Renew Partnership for Student and Faculty COVID-19 PCR Testing
Partnership helps district ensure safety standards and meet COVID-19 testing protocols for the 2021-2022 school year. - October 16, 2021 - OmeCare
Freedom with NFTs Podcast Has Officially Launched on All Major Podcast Streaming Platforms as of October 1, 2021
Freedom with NFTs has officially launched as of October 1, 2021 on all major podcast-streaming platforms. In each episode of Freedom with NFTs, Lauren Turton interviews NFT gurus who share their experiences, strategies, tools and tips so the Freedom with NFTs audience can dive even deeper into creating their own freedom with NFTs. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 5 AM EST. - October 15, 2021 - Lauren Turton
1st Inspection Services Adds Georgia Franchisee
1st Inspection Services, a leading national real estate inspection franchise known for being “not your ordinary inspection company,” announced today the signing of a new franchise agreement in Atlanta, GA signaling the company’s continued growth year-to date in 2021. With median... - October 12, 2021 - 1st Inspection Services
OmeCare and LifeSite Announce COVID-19 Testing Solution Partnership
The partnership provides a turnkey approach for workplaces, schools, major conventions and other group events looking to ensure safety and meet governmental mandates for students, staff, employees and event participants. - October 01, 2021 - OmeCare
Atlanta Artist AshleyBella Completes First Ever Mural on Historical King Center
Atlanta Artist AshleyBella partnered with Wellspring Living to produce a mural installation on the side of the King Center building in Atlanta, GA. - September 30, 2021 - ArtzyBella
Doc.Peace, Q Williams and Lauren Turton Co-Host Greater Than the Game Summit on October 5 and 6 to Provide Support for Athletes After Sports to Navigate Their Mission
Greater than the Game Summit is designed for those who are feeling overwhelmed with life outside of their sport, confused on what options exist aside from athletics and are looking for guidance and support on their journey. On October 5 & 6, Doc.Peace, Q Williams and Lauren Turton are coming together to help athletes navigate their mission, message and meaning beyond sports so that they can be greater than the game of sports. - September 29, 2021 - doc.PEACE
Traffic Roots is Media Partner for White Label World Expo’s Huge New York Show
More than 10,000 retail, e-commerce and online selling professionals are expected at the White Label World Expo in New York City Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The big event is highly visible online due to its media partnership with Traffic Roots, the proprietary advertising network that provides access to more than 6 billion monthly impressions on over 160,000 mainstream websites. - September 28, 2021 - Jenny's Baked at Home Company
Internationally Recognized Researcher Burns Out and Starts New Podcast Talking with Experts on Solutions for Working Mom Burnout
International Podcast Day is September 30. This year we are highlighting a new podcast on an important World Health Organization recognized issue: overcoming working mom burnout. Dr. Jacqueline Kerr, a world renown scientist, who burned out herself, is hosting the podcast. She interviews guests from around the world who are burnout experts, DEI experts, and behavior change leaders. - September 27, 2021 - Dr. Jacqueline Kerr
Inc. Magazine Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc. 5000; For the 2nd Time, SlideGenius Inc. Appears on the Inc. 5000
Inc. magazine today revealed that SlideGenius is No. 3357 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment -... - September 15, 2021 - SlideGenius, Inc.
Gregory Abbott Launches New Website for Left Coast Industries
Gregory Abbott, an experienced fabricator who specializes in prototyping, is excited to announce the launch of a new website for his company Left Coast Industries. - September 14, 2021 - Left Coast Industries
Globally Recognized Agricultural Leader to Become First N.C. PSI Director
Adrian Percy, one of the world’s top leaders in the agriculture field, is set to become the first executive director of the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative (N.C. PSI): a world-class research and innovation effort that is poised to solve some of the world’s grandest agricultural... - September 09, 2021 - North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative
Ocean Aero Announces Series C Funding, San Diego, September 8, 2021
Ocean Aero is proud to announce the closing of its latest financing round led by Advantage Capital and the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) on July 23, 2021. Advantage Capital and CDVCA join Energy Innovation Capital and WTRMLN Labs, LLC in the funding round to ramp up production of the company’s TRITON Generation III AUSV and accelerate the development of specialized payloads. - September 08, 2021 - Ocean Aero
Former Baywatch Actress and Businesswoman Melissa Biggs Clark Set to Open New Garden Shop, GRANGE Garden at San Diego’s Design District in Solana Beach
Update: Where is she now? San Diego’s Melissa Biggs Clark has gone from running on the beaches of TV’s “Baywatch” to sprouting up a GRANGE Garden. That is the name of the former Baywatch lifeguard’s new retail shop selling raised gardens, houseplants, succulents, preserved flowers and home décor. - September 07, 2021 - GRANGE Garden, LLC
NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc. (NBIS) is Acquired by Align Financial Holdings, LLC
NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc (NBIS), today announced that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by Align Financial Holdings, LLC (Align). NBIS is the premier managing general agency specializing in providing risk management, underwriting and claims handling expertise to the crane... - September 02, 2021 - NBIS
VentiSwap, New Cross-Blockchain Decentralized Finance Exchange Platform, to Launch in Fourth Quarter 2021
Cross-Blockchain DeFi Exchange Featuring Real-Time Charts, Assets Wallet and Much More, All on One Platform - September 01, 2021 - VentiSwap
Million Kids Urges Californians to Contact Their Assembly Person Regarding SB357
MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating about human trafficking and exploitation, is reporting that California Bill SB357, authored by Senator Weiner and legalizing street prostitution, has passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly Appropriation Committee Suspense file. - August 24, 2021 - Million Kids
Legendary Singer Songwriter Toby Keith to Perform at Pala Casino Spa Resort
As the Entertainment Capital of Southern California, Pala Casino presents Toby Keith’s Country Comes to Town Tour on Friday, September 17 - August 17, 2021 - Pala Casino Resort Spa
Gilbert Lee, MD is Selected as One of San Diego’s Physicians of Exceptional Excellence
The San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) has honored Dr. Gilbert Lee, a triple-board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa, as one of San Diego’s 2021 Top Doctors in Plastic Surgery. The selection process consists of asking San Diego County medical... - August 10, 2021 - Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa
Food is Medicinal: PRVZN CO Launches LUV Your Mood to Help Make Stress Less Stressful
To help people fight the negative effects of stress, global wellbeing company PRVZN CO LLC, a pioneer in the use of adaptogens, has launched LUV Your Mood. Its selection of ingredients utilizes a powerful blend of Ayurvedic medicine and modern research to create a naturally sound, science-backed supplement for its customers. The dietary supplement features nine adaptogens that support the body's ability to adapt to stress, combat fatigue, and improve mental clarity.* - August 10, 2021 - PRVZN CO LLC
Million Kids Predicts Prostitution Will be California's Silent Tsunami
There is a bill making its way through California legislation that will legalize street prostitution in California and allow those previously convicted of prostitution, or related offenses, to have their sentences overturned or dismissed as reported by MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization... - August 09, 2021 - Million Kids
Joy Nash Joins Cast of LGBTQIA+ Film Serpentine Pink
Joy Nash joined the cast of Serpentine Pink - an LGBTQ+ neo-noir set in the desert-weird world of Joshua Tree, CA, confronting domestic violence and the trauma that stems from it. - August 09, 2021 - Hard Knock Productions
Kayo Hustle Says His "No Kap" Video Sets the Tone for the "Reality Rap" Genre
“Really on my Grind” is how the hook starts out in Kayo Hustle’s single, “No Kap,” and the visual really sets that tone. Originally from San Diego, CA, Kayo Hustle started his label in Las Vegas. With scenes on the strip and a suite in Planet Hollywood, Kayo Hustle gives a glimpse into how he and his team hustle their “iGot Hustle” merchandise. - July 31, 2021 - Go Reala Music Group
The Boynes Emerging Artist Award Launches the 5th Edition of This Award
The Boynes Emerging Artist Award has announced that it will be launching its 5th edition of the award. This year, they are accepting all 2D mediums as well as sculpture for the first time in addition to photography and painting. They are thrilled to announce that they will also be awarding $7000 in cash prizes, and also for the first time, permanent access to the Boynes Emerging Artist Award marketing team. - July 30, 2021 - Boynes Emerging Artist Award Ltd.
Does Singer Mark Peace Thomas Have a Rock Star Delusion?
Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records is releasing Mark Peace Thomas' sophomore hard rock-leaning effort, "Rock Star Delusion," on August 13, 2021. Peace's first genre busting "Crazy Girls" album popped with Dance music, R&B, Rap, Rock and Reggae with some people asking, "why are you doing this at your age?" and calling him "delusional." Listen to "Rock Star Delusion" and you be the judge. Is Mark Peace Thomas delusional? - July 29, 2021 - Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records
Box for Loss Creates Supportive Space for Pregnancy Loss
Box for Loss is a physical and emotional support box designed to nurture mothers and families going through the loss of a pregnancy. One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, with the majority occurring before 12 weeks. Many women say they felt very alone and unsupported in the aftermath. Box for Loss was created to expand the space for families going through pregnancy loss with resources + support. - July 29, 2021 - Box for Loss
OpenFender, the World's First Sponsorship Marketplace for Motorsports
Bryan Herta Autosport Driver Mason Filippi is proud to announce the launch of “OpenFender,” the world's first sponsorship marketplace for motorsports. OpenFender is the common thread between fans, sponsors and racers, Filippi has spent the last two years developing the platform,... - July 23, 2021 - OpenFender
World Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson Teams Up with Airbnb to Offer Exclusive Olympic Perspective
From pioneering tube-riding, to winning the world title, to creating a champion mindset in the modern world, Tomson breaks down how to crack “the code” to be #1. - July 15, 2021 - Shaun Tomson
Even Keel Tattoo Parlor Partners with Non-Profit, Shark Allies, for 5th Annual Shark Weekend Fundraiser
Shark Allies and Even Keel Tattoo partner for the 5th Annual Shark Weekend event to raise funds for 501c3 non-profit, to help protect sharks. - July 14, 2021 - Shark Allies
NOTICENINJA Announces Newly Formed Corporate and Advisory Board
“We thoughtfully curated this board to include industry leaders whose collective experience ensures NOTICENINJA has the guidance it needs to navigate its way in the dynamic and complex notice management solutions market,” said founder Richard Pinkerman. - July 13, 2021 - Notice Ninja, Inc.