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NAFA Warns of Adverse Consequences from DOL’s Proposed Class Exemption
Comment Letter Seeks Relief for Insurance Professionals - August 08, 2020 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Operation Food Search Holds Gleaning Event
Nonprofit's newest partnership involves harvesting unwanted produce for food insecure families. - August 08, 2020 - Operation Food Search
22 Years Later, "Sam" the Oak Tree Remains Alive and Healthy
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declared August as “Tree Check Month,” there is one tree you can’t help but notice in Downtown Clearwater, “Sam” the live oak tree that earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1998 as the largest tree ever... - August 08, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
CPG Salon Inc. Chosen as Preferred Salon Provider for Sun City West Assisted Living Retirement Community
The addition of Sun City West is a Significant Development as it adds to CPG’s Growing Demand. - August 08, 2020 - CPG Salon Inc
NJCTS Announces Program of Webinars for Fall
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disoders provides free educational webinars for medical professionals, parents and educators. - August 08, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Superior Grocers Opens New Location in Bakersfield
Superior Grocers opens new Store in Bakersfield located at 1115 Union Ave. This is the second location in Bakersfield. A full service supermarket featuring the largest selection of produce in Bakersfield, a brand new “Beer Cave” offering the coldest beer in Bakersfield, fresh quality... - August 07, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Agent Z Marketing, Female Owned Business, Launches a Service for Female Dominant Industry
Marketing for personal service providers to promote, grow and sustain their businesses. - August 07, 2020 - Agent Z Marketing
InstaThread, a Children's Clothing Marketplace, Pledges to Match Vendors Sales Up to Ten Dollars in Effort to Help Businesses Affected by the Coronavirus
Due to the recent pandemic, an estimated 40% of small businesses plan to not reopen according to FEMA and The U.S. Small Business Administration. To help small businesses and home based vendors, InstaThread has pledged to match new vendors first sale up to $10. - August 07, 2020 - InstaThread
Adoptions From The Heart Hosts First Virtual Week of Workouts
Join Adoptions From The Heart's Virtual Week of Workouts to Honor All Birth Parents. - August 07, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Malak Jewelers Celebrates 40 Years of Business
Malak Jewelers, one of the Southeast’s largest and most acclaimed direct diamond importers, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. Malak Jewelers began in the imagination of a 14-year-old Egyptian boy named Asaad Malak. He began learning about the jewelry industry from his father at... - August 07, 2020 - Malak Jewelers
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards - Local Community Members Honored in Virtual Ceremony
The Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) annual Mayor and KIB Awards event was held virtually and streamed on YouTube Premiere Aug. 3. Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) edited videos of all the winners and presented a finished product, which was as close to the live event as possible. Mayor... - August 07, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Sound Payments and NRS Announce Partnership, Bringing EMV to More Pumps Nationwide
Partnership Delivers an Affordable Retrofit Solution to Enable EMV - August 06, 2020 - Sound Payments
We Silver Jewels Sees Increase on Jewelry Wholesale Sales During the Pandemic
The company's wholesale jewelry sales skyrocketed during the pandemic, implying an increase of online stores. - August 06, 2020 - We Silver Jewelry Wholesale
Palm Beach County's Biggest Birthday Celebration Benefits Local Vulnerable Children
On April 8, 2021, Speak Up for Kids is set to host the Gift-A-Birthday extravaganza, touted as Palm Beach County’s biggest birthday celebration, all proceeds will benefit the almost 1,600 local child victims of abuse and neglect. - August 06, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Amplifei International Given Approval to Market HAPInss Brands' New “Hemplifei” CBD Products
Through its exclusive marketing agreement, Amplifei will now offer The Hemplifei™ products with an advanced breakthrough in Endocannabinoid Nutrition (ECN). - August 06, 2020 - AmpLIFEi International
"You Don't Have To Be A Doctor" - Publish Your Purpose Press Book Launch
In his new book, "You Don’t Have to Be a Doctor" (Publish Your Purpose Press, 2020, ISBN: 978-1951591199), experienced health executive, public health educator, and CEO and founder of Health Career Connection, Jeffrey Oxendine delivers sage insights on how to best choose and achieve... - August 06, 2020 - Publish Your Purpose
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Awarded Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Winner - Tripadvisor's Highest Honor
On the fifth of August, 2020, MerPerle Hon Tam Resort received the exciting news from Tripadvisor, a travel website giant, that it has won one of the most prestigious accolade in travel and hotel industry as mentioned. - August 06, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
ArcherHall Acquires Nevada Digital Forensics
ArcherHall, LLC has acquired Nevada Digital Forensics, a Nevada-based digital forensics firm serving customers nationwide in the areas of computer and cell phone forensics, cell site analysis and call detail records. The acquisition will enable ArcherHall to expand its footprint across the... - August 06, 2020 - ArcherHall
The Scientology Information Center Provides a Unique Learning Experience in Downtown Clearwater
For those looking to learn more about their community, the Scientology Information Center invites the Clearwater community to peruse its vast audio-visual library offering insight into multiple facets of Scientology as a new summer, "thing to do." All are welcome. - August 06, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Giftapart Platform Now Available in Canada
Giftapart, the world’s first social ecommerce supermall, is now available in Canada. “We are thrilled to provide Giftapart’s innovative features to the Canadian people,” said Filipe Pedroso, founder and CEO of Giftapart, “Giftapart provides the world’s first and... - August 06, 2020 - Giftapart Inc.
Southern Pines Police K9s Receive Donation of Body Armor and Heat Monitoring Systems
Southern Pines Police Department’s three K9s have received custom bullet and stab protective vests through a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Project Paws Alive, Inc. The vests were anonymously sponsored by a donor from Texas and are embroidered with “Gifted by Axel... - August 06, 2020 - Project Paws Alive
Returning to School: Special Education Considerations for 2020/21
Tune in on Friday, August 21st, 2020 at 12 PM ET/ 9 AM PT for a free webinar hosted by SEALKIDS with Nationally Certified School Psychologist Dr. Ann VanSkiver. - August 06, 2020 - SEALKIDS
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FINRA Arbitrations: A Comprehensive Guide for 2020 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: FINRA Arbitrations: A Comprehensive Guide for 2020 and Beyond. This event is scheduled on August 06, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET). Event Synopsis: New... - August 06, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
FDA's New Arsenic Guidelines Fail to Protect Babies from Neurological Impact
The 100 ppb limit suggested, released today, did not consider IQ loss or other forms of neurological impact, allowed cancer risks far outside of protective limits, and failed to account for children who have unusually high exposures to arsenic in rice. - August 05, 2020 - Healthy Babies Bright Futures
Millions of Children Continue to Benefit from Positive Experiences at Camps with Implications for Back to School
More than 3,000 day and overnight camps nationwide ran in-person programs with positive outcomes for families and significant insights for schools. - August 05, 2020 - American Camp Association
Ronald J. Szymanski Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Ronald J. Szymanski of Brookfield, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of law. About Ronald J. Szymanski Ronald Szymanski is a retired assistant... - August 05, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Clearwater Community Volunteers Gives PAL’s Students 3,600 Reasons to Get Back to School
On July 30, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) provided the Pinellas County Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL) a donation of over 3,600 school supplies items such as pencils, crayons, notebooks and even scientific calculators for the high schoolers. PAL is an independent non-profit... - August 05, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Locus Performance Ingredients™ Launches Ferma™ Line of Sophorolipds (INCI: Glycolipids) to Replace Chemical Surfactants in Personal Care Formulations
Locus Performance Ingredients™, a new start-up developing biosurfactants through advanced fermentation, is launching its first product line to replace petrochemical surfactants in personal care formulations. Branded as Ferma™, the pure Sophorolipid series of biosurfactants provide safer and more sustainable ingredient options with 5-25 times better performance - enabling lower usage rates and reducing carbon footprint by a minimum of 37%. - August 05, 2020 - Locus Performance Ingredients
Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference Pivots to Zoom (8/7 - 8/15/2020)
Executive Director of the Annual Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference (AGLAWC), Tony Todaro, has announced that this educational and networking event will celebrate its 26th year with a pivot from its pre-pandemic originally slated venue at the Culver City Doubletree by Hilton Hotel to Zoom,... - August 05, 2020 - West Coast Writers Conference
Wallis Companies Raise $50,000 for Operation Food Search
Locally owned On the Run stores keep team members employed and help local community. - August 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
GPHCC’s Closing the Gap Conference 2020 to Center Around Covid-19 Economic Recovery
This year’s conference will align with GPHCC’s Recalibrate, Retool, Restart (R+) initiative developed to help Latino-Owned Businesses reintegrate into “the new normal.” - August 05, 2020 - Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Adoptions From The Heart’s "AFTHtv" Dedicates Season 6 to Black Voices in Adoption
This summer AFTHtv is dedicating its entire sixth season to serve as a program giving Black voices within the adoption triad (adoptive parents, birth parents, adoptees) the platform to discuss racial matters and adoption in today’s society. New episodes air on the nonprofit’s official... - August 05, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Zero Empty Spaces Partners with Westfield Broward on "Black Voices" Exhibit
Landmark South Florida mall, with one of the only commission-free art galleries in South Florida, works with Zero Empty Spaces team to curate exhibit celebrating Black-themed works. - August 05, 2020 - Zero Empty Spaces
Carroll Center for the Blind Publishes New Book for Web Browsing with Screen Readers
Sometimes, one web browser is not enough. This new book provides guidance on web browsing with popular browsers to improve experiences for blind and visually impaired screen reader users. - August 05, 2020 - The Carroll Center for the Blind
Dupage Aviation to Purchase 5 More Business Jets to Meet Leasing Demand Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Dupage Aviation purchases new aircraft due to increased travel demand amongst the pandemic. - August 04, 2020 - Dupage Aviation
NuSight Medical Establishes Medical Advisory Board
NuSight Medical announced today the formation of a Medical Advisory Board, with leading experts in research, education and clinical management of dry eye and ocular surface disease. - August 04, 2020 - NuSight Medical
GivingTuesday Launches Global Learning Initiative and Microgranting for Grassroots Leaders
GivingTuesday's Starling Collective is a new global learning collaborative for grassroots leaders, offering coaching +$250,000 in microgrants to accelerate innovative approaches to generosity. - August 04, 2020 - GivingTuesday
Changing the Image of Men: L&R Productions Sings for a Healthy Manhood
Connecticut musicians and founders of L&R Productions, concerned with the current image of manhood, release two original songs about becoming a good man. - August 04, 2020 - L&R Productions
Dream Foundation Announces Director of Development
Susie Willett joins national dream-granting organization. - August 04, 2020 - Dream Foundation
Clearwater Community Volunteers Helps Foster Parents Association Get Kids Back-to-School
The Clearwater Community Volunteers and PCFAPA partner to give away school supplies to over 80 foster families in Pinellas County. - August 04, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
America Refinishing Pros Announces That is Now Offering a New Service: Cabinet Refinishing in South Florida
Announcement made by America Refinishing Pros about the inclusion of a new service (cabinet refinishing) to their arsenal in South Florida. - August 04, 2020 - America Refinishing Pros
New York Breast Health Welcomes New Board-Certified Surgeon
New York Breast Health is pleased to announce that Susan Palleschi, MD, FACS has joined the multi-specialty practice. Dr. Palleschi is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in diseases and surgery of the breast. She will be practicing at 1010 Northern Blvd, Suite 102, Great Neck, NY,... - August 03, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Online Corporate Gifting Store, GiftWaley Ties Up with Colop (India)
GiftWaley.com, the online gifting store, has recently collaborated with Colop (India) for its award-winning product E-Mark to market the product digitally and build corporate clients in the country. - August 03, 2020 - GiftWaley
NobelBiz Releases eBook About Customer Experience in the Contact Center Sector
NobelBiz continues to bring new research and information into the contact center market with the release of its new eBook – “Call Centers Are Out, Experience Centers Are In.” The study analyzes the impact of rising consumer expectations on call centers and business in general. The focus is on how traditional call centers are becoming obsolete and making way for more advanced experience centers, with better-trained agents and better technology solutions to serve consumers. - August 03, 2020 - NobelBiz
Gelatys Reinvents Gelato in Response to COVID-19
Gelatys, an artisanal gelato pop maker with headquarters in Miami, reinvents itself by launching a new product to adapt to a new market affected by the pandemic quickly. Since 2016, the brand has been capturing its customers' hearts with authentic, handcrafted pops made with premium and natural... - August 02, 2020 - Gelatys
Industry-Leading Case Manufacturer SKB Cases Hires Peter E. Schmitt Company
SKB Cases taps Peter E. Schmitt Company as official sales representative for NY Metro region. - August 02, 2020 - SKB Corporation
Tampa Crossroads Announces Gwendolyn Green as CEO
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, announced that Gwendolyn Green, LMHC, MCAP has been named the Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Green has served over 14 years with Tampa Crossroads, most recently as the Clinical Director, guiding the... - August 02, 2020 - Tampa Crossroads, Inc.
American Camp Association Offers Context on CDC Study and Implications for Back to School
More than 3,000 Camp Directors successfully ran and continue to run safe in-person day and overnight programs across the US this summer. - August 01, 2020 - American Camp Association
To Survive the COVID-19 Economy, Kurry Qulture, Award-Winning Indian Restaurant in Astoria Queens Re-Opens as Slush Astoria, a Bar Dedicated to Custom-Blended Slushees
Beat the heat by stopping by for a refreshingly great slushee at Slush Astoria, a new pop-up shop located on Astoria's famous 30th Avenue. Slush Astoria's collection of freshly handcrafted, delicious frozen slushees will make every brain freeze totally worth it. From frozen cocktails and dessert drinks to our barista fria and non-alcoholic fruit slushees, there's a tasty retreat for everyone at Slush Astoria. Come by and grab a taste of summer. - August 01, 2020 - Slush Astoria
Marlborough Small Business Relief Grants
Marlborough re-opens relief program for small businesses. - August 01, 2020 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation