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Student Engineer at DEMACO Was Named Florida Tech Student Employee of the Year
Student engineer was recognized as Florida Tech Student Employee of the Year while working at DEMACO. Lakshmi Narasimhon, a graduate student pursuing a Masters in Mechanical Engineering at Florida Tech, worked on several complex engineering designs and projects while at DEMACO, a company that specializes in developing pasta machines and technology for the largest food companies worldwide. - May 14, 2020 - DEMACO
Woman-Owned B Corp Company, Rescue Chocolate, Tries Paleo Line
A pair of new “paleo” chocolate bars were recently unveiled by Rescue Chocolate, the 10-year-old company which donates all profits to animal rescue organizations. Each bar is sweetened only with coconut sugar and contains 70% organic dark chocolate. The Off the Chain Chia bar also... - May 14, 2020 - Rescue Chocolate
Annapolis-Area VeganNewsDaily.com Raises $1,000 for COVID-19 Food Bank Relief Efforts with Zoom Cooking Series
Startup Publication Taps Into Growing Audience Hungry for Vegan Cooking Tips and New Ways to Improve Cooking Skills and Health – All from Home - May 14, 2020 - Vegan News Daily
Vital Essentials to Send Pet Food and Treats to Those in Need
Vital EssentialsⓇ Care Packages will be sent to pet parents each week during May to help those who may be struggling during these uncertain times. Nominate yourself, a neighbor, friend or family member to receive a care packaging with Vital Essentials or Vital CatⓇ food and treats. Nominations will be accepted through the month of May. - May 13, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Cork Quality Council Supports the Wine Community
The Cork Quality Council supports the United Sommeliers Foundation by donating $30,000 to provide financial relief to sommeliers, bartenders, tasting room personnel, and other members of the wine community. - May 11, 2020 - Cork Quality Council
TEALEAVES' The Garden of Secrets Project Wins Honorable Mention in Fast Company 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards
TEALEAVES’s The Garden of Secrets project receives Honorable Mention in the 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards in the Education and Creativity categories. - May 09, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Winery Raises Over $8K for Neighboring Businesses
Lynfred Winery in suburban Chicago sold wine packages to help raise money for four local Roselle shops. - May 09, 2020 - Lynfred Winery
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria Expands to Online Ordering Due to Growing Demand
The restaurant industry is evolving and St. Louis restaurant-owner Katie Collier is on the forefront of overcoming adversity. Due to growing demand, her dine-in restaurant, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria (KPPO), is continuing to shift its business model with a new online ordering website. This will launch just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. - May 09, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Entertainment® Announces Nationwide Restaurant Rebound Program
All local restaurants will be eligible for completely free exposure on the Entertainment® mobile app as well as partner platforms to drive carry-out business now and promote ongoing business once the country has re-opened. - May 07, 2020 - Afin Technologies
G2 Names MVP Plant a Spring 2020 Momentum Leader
CMMS Data Group is proud to announce that G2 has, once again, named MVP Plant™ as one of the best CMMS solutions on the market today in its Spring 2020 Grid® Reports. This honor reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to providing its end users with the best CMMS software,... - May 07, 2020 - CMMS Data Group
Speakeasy Co. Raising Spirits by Providing Alcohol Brands Direct Distribution Nationwide
Southern California company helps small businesses market, warehouse and ship bottled alcohol as stay-at-home orders prevail across many states. - May 07, 2020 - Speakeasy Co.
Bel Vino Announces Virtual Wine Tasting with George Bursick
A unique collaboration with one of one of the premiere winemakers who have shaped the California Wine industry. Join Erika Batiz, General Manager, and Sommelier George Bursick live to taste and talk wine, answer questions as well as discuss the latest releases at Bel Vino Winery. - April 30, 2020 - Bel Vino Winery
USO-Metro and Giant Responds to Urgent Military COVID-19 with #GivingTuesdayNow Campaign
USO-Metro’s is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow so that they can raise much needed support to deliver important services and programming designed to lessen the impact on our military community during this time of need. USO-Metro has set a goal of $20,000 and have partnered with Giant Food, who has committed to matching donations up to $10. - April 30, 2020 - USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore
The Excellence Collection to Give Free Vacation Packages to COVID-19 Medical Responders
The all-inclusive high-end resort and hotel brand has launched the Excellence Heroes program for its worldwide community of guests across the brand’s portfolio of properties in the Caribbean. Excellence Heroes has been created to reward the sacrifice of medical professionals at the forefront... - April 30, 2020 - The Excellence Collection
CX Orlando Commences COVID-19 Audits
Program Ensures Franchisees Are Not Creating Corporate Liability - April 29, 2020 - CX Orlando Research and Revenue Architects
Locl Launches New Google My Business Optimization Software with Free Trial Through May 31
Locl, the first Google My Business (GMB) software solution focused 100% on Google Maps, announces the launch of their new user-friendly software to help businesses grow their Google Maps presence more efficiently and acquire more offline customers. Free Trials of the Portland-Based Startup’s GMB Software Helps Businesses Make Important Content Updates and Strengthen Google Maps Presence During COVID-19 Crisis. - April 29, 2020 - Locl
MarshmallowMBA Donates Care Packages to First Responders
More than 25,000 marshmallows were donated by MarshmallowMBA as part of first responder care packages distributed across the mid-Atlantic region in April 2020. - April 28, 2020 - MarshmallowMBA
Detectamet Launch New Plastic Sanitizer Wipes Dispenser Container
New Plastic Sanitizer Wipes Dispenser Container for most types of sanitizer wipes. - April 27, 2020 - Detectamet Detectable Products
Stats Sports Bar & Grill Offers Meal Pledges for Health Care Workers
Stats is pleased to announce a new program which allows the community to feed a health care worker. For just $10.00 a customers can pledge a meal. Stats will then deliver these pledges to local medical personnel who can then turn them in for any entrée. Customers can purchase these pledges... - April 25, 2020 - Stats Sports Bar & Grill
COVID-19 Consumer Habits Assessed by FMCG Experts HRA Global
HRA Global, the food and drink experts, present the findings of their coronavirus consumer habit research project. A "snap survey" of 100 participants was conducted by the food and drink market research company. - April 25, 2020 - HRA Global
TEALEAVES, Luxury Tea Purveyor, Announces Fully Compostable Tea Bag Line for Earth Day
Focused on quality and craft, TEALEAVES strives to be custodians of the plants and botanicals that they use every day. For Earth Month, the luxury tea purveyor announces that they will be transitioning to backyard compostable tea envelopes, made of NatureFlex, in 2021. - April 24, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Double Cola Announces Fundraiser for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank
The Double Cola Company is proud to announce a new fundraising campaign in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. This network of over 240 nonprofit agencies anticipates an additional cost of at least $100,000 per month due to COVID-19 and its calculated economic impact. Double Cola is... - April 24, 2020 - Double Cola
Jolly Roger Brew Introduces bLIMEy! a Tropical Pale Ale with a Hint of Lime to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Jolly Roger Brew is offering bLIMEy!, a refreshing gold ale with a hint of lime, for take-out, curb-side pick up, in growlers and 16 oz. cans. - April 23, 2020 - Jolly Roger Brew
Metal Detectable Products - Detectamet Launches in Australia
The detectable product manufacturers Detectamet are delighted to announce their new office and distribution centre in Sydney, Australia. This new facility will be able to manufacture and distribute their award-winning products to food and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Australia, New Zealand... - April 23, 2020 - Detectamet
StringCan Interactive Offers Free Marketing Support to Valley Restaurants
StringCan Interactive pledges marketing services to local businesses amid COVID-19 challenges. - April 23, 2020 - StringCan Interactive
Hoboken Locals Launch Hoboken Hospitality Alliance (HoHA) to Support New Jersey Restaurant Industry During Times of Crisis
New organization to spotlight local “ghost kitchen” Founder, Corey Manicone, and Goldcoast restaurateurs Anthony Pino (Pino Hospitality Group) & Kevin Cox (Montclair Hospitality Group) on Tuesday, April 21 to kick-off local support efforts. - April 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
Superior Grocers Extends Temporary Hourly Employee $2.00/hr. Wage Increase
Superior Grocers announces they will extend the temporary $2.00 per hour Wage Increase for the Store and Warehouse hourly personnel through the May 15 Stay at Home Order. “We know that our employees have been working under strenuous times and want to acknowledge our incredible team for their... - April 18, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Jersey Artisan Distilling Rolls Out New Hyde Hand Sanitizer
Jersey Artisan Distilling, maker of James FC Hyde Whiskeys, has commenced production of hand sanitizer to help fill the critical need created by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The product is available now. “We have been contacted by a large array of folks all in urgent need of hand... - April 18, 2020 - Jersey Artisan Distilling
Edge LED Lighting Offering Free Lighting to Businesses
Indianapolis lighting company offers LED Lights to local small businesses at no cost. - April 18, 2020 - Edge Systems Group
Chocolate and Wine Online Workshop
For all chocolate and wine lovers in the world K&K (World’s smallest chocolate factory) is introducing an online chocolate and wine workshop. Wherever you are as from today you can do this delicious workshop with your family, roommates or friends just at home on the couch and guided by... - April 18, 2020 - K&K chocoladeatelier
Rhoads Metal Works Creates Clean Air for Hospitals
Adapting During a Pandemic, a Solution for Hospitals to Clean the Air, Four Generation Company Has a Legacy to Uphold - April 17, 2020 - Rhoads Metal Works, Inc.
Subway® Restaurants and Feeding America® Partner to Provide 15 Million Meals
For every Footlong purchased, Subway will donate a meal to Feeding America. - April 17, 2020 - Subway
Savannah Taste Experience Launches In-Home Food Tour
Internationally-Awarded Food Tour Company Launches New Product Line to Help Boost Local Restaurant Scene - April 15, 2020 - Savannah Taste Experience
WellPower Takes Off in Nakuru Kenya
WellPower, an ambitious and savvy new tech startup, is now operating in all areas of Nakuru and is soon to expand to other parts of Kenya. They have launched an easy to use mobile app where users can now order clean, safe, and affordable drinking water on their phones and from the comfort of their homes. - April 14, 2020 - WellPower
Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival Created the First Virtual Food Festival in Arizona
Create your own themed party with their guide containing bao and dumpling recipes, a list of vendors where you can order takeout, and more. - April 14, 2020 - Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival
Buzz Pop Cocktails Donates $50,000 in Pops to Help COVID-19 Healthcare Workers in the US
In the spirit of Easter and its socially conscious mantra, Buzz Pop Cocktails offers free mini boxes of its world famous Buzz Pops to front line COVID-19 Healthcare workers throughout the USA via Facebook. The response was overwhelming. Buzz Pop Cocktails® are the world’s first and only... - April 11, 2020 - Buzz Pop Cocktails
New RAMBOOS™ Season Begins at Goldenberry Farms
In an effort to increase the healthy consumption of tropical fruit with families and children, Goldenberry Farms™ has launched its "RAMBOOS™" branded product line, offering a kid-friendly introduction to the world of tropical fruit. The unique labels, character presentation, and available in-store merchandising displays help to create eye-catching presentations. - April 11, 2020 - Goldenberry Farms
House of Bread on Line Baking Classes Free
House of Bread is offering a 100% discount on their on line baking classes during the Shelter at Home directive. - April 10, 2020 - House of Bread
Hope Cafe Receives 2020 Best of Chicago Award
Chicago Award Program Honors the Achievement - April 09, 2020 - Chicago Hope Cafe
Foodservice Supply Companies Team Up to Offer Free Technical and Maintenance Support to Help Restaurants During COVID-19 Crisis
Program Provides Live DIY Support to Help Kitchens Stay Open for Business - April 09, 2020 - Diversified Foodservice Supply
IVANNOVATION Announces Development of COVID-19 Response Translation System
IVANNOVATION Language Management has added a service based on its new COVID-19 Response Translation System (CRTS) to meet the new coronavirus crisis facing health providers and the public at large. It has developed specialized COVID-19 language resources based on a massive collection of bilingual... - April 09, 2020 - IVANNOVATION
My Vegan Venue Offers Comfort Food Recipes That Use Economical Pantry Staples
New Comfort Food Recipes Use Common Economical Pantry Staples - April 08, 2020 - My Vegan Venue
Katie’s Pizza Offers New Hours, Menu Items, and COVID-19 Updates
KPPO has also matched $8,000 in fresh pasta by the pound orders for a total of $16,000 toward their employee emergency fund so far. - April 08, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Q Stay and Lounge Ueno Announces Advance Sale Accommodation Vouchers
Q Stay and lounge has begun offering advance sale accommodation vouchers for guests to purchase now, then use to stay whenever they please, once the threat of the Coronavirus has subsided - April 05, 2020 - LS Corp.
Helping Runners Overcome the Disappointment of Cancelled Events 26.2 4U Offers Concierge Services That Create "Personal Race Day Experiences"
Hundreds of thousands of runners around the world have trained for months and maybe even years, for road races that have understandably been cancelled or postponed. 26.2 4U was created with a simple mission, to support the running community by helping runners achieve their dreams and goals from the... - April 05, 2020 - 26.2 4U
Carnivore Meat Company Kicks Off “Vital Relief Challenge” with $100,000 Donation to Green Bay WI Community
Carnivore Meat Company and its family of brands announced today it will donate $100,000 to Green Bay area nonprofits including food pantries, shelters and other community outreach organizations as part of its COVID-19 community response initiative. In addition to their donation, the company is... - April 04, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Vital Essentials Launches Vital Relief Challenge with $100,000 Donation
To kick off the Challenge, Vital Essentials announced it’s donating $100,000 to Green Bay area nonprofits including food pantries, shelters and other community outreach organizations. “As an essential manufacturer of pet food, we’re blessed to be able to continue to successfully operate with a safe and healthy team,” says Carnivore Meat Company CEO and Owner Lanny Viegut. “Unfortunately, others have landed in some pretty tough spots.” - April 04, 2020 - Vital Essentials
My Menu Gives Away QR Ordering to Help Contain the Spread of COVID-19 in Restaurants & Hotels
The single most reusable item in the restaurant is the menu. Unfortunately, it is not possible to sanitize a printed menu after every use. The solution, QR Ordering via the guest mobile. The guest scans a QR code on his / her mobile, sees the menu and places the order via the mobile without downloading any app. Given the current market scenario, restaurants are not in a financial position to purchase such solutions. Hence My Menu will giveaway QR Ordering for free to any restaurant worldwide. - April 01, 2020 - My Menu
Iron Smoke Distillery Launches Drink Recipe & Tipping Website to Support Bartenders Globally
Iron Smoke Distillery Launches Drink Recipe & Tipping Website to Support Bartenders Globally. SmokeOutCOVID19.com will support bartenders across the world affected by the coronavirus. - April 01, 2020 - Iron Smoke Distillery
Companies and Government Institutions to Benefit From Free Online Courses by LEORON During Telecommuting Period
LEORON is providing a selected number of its online courses for free to all companies and government institutions to help employee productivity during the working from home period. Free e-learning content will be made available to all aspiring organizations in the MENA as part of the Ta3leem... - March 31, 2020 - LEORON Institute