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Fast Company Names Locus AG’s CarbonNOW Program a World Changing Ideas 2020 Finalist in the Food Category
Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas awards honor products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet. Locus AG's CarbonNOW program is an innovative idea that is already helping to solve the interrelated challenges of climate change and food security by monetizing carbon farming and driving adoption of its global award-winning, non-GMO, microbial technology that boosts crop yields and nutrients. - May 01, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
American Nursing Homes in Need of Mask Donations and Other PPE as Country’s Long-Term Care Facilities Reach Record Deaths Due to COVID-19
Local communities can utilize resources from the Masks For Heroes website to help support facilities in their area. - May 01, 2020 - Masks For Heroes
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is Moving to Oldtown Salinas
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is moving on May 7th and 8th, 2020. The MCWDB will be relocating its main office to 344 Salinas Street in Oldtown Salinas. “We’ve been planning this move for over a year now,” said Executive Director, Christopher Donnelly. - May 01, 2020 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. of New York, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. With over 40 years experience and 35 years with... - April 30, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Susan Margaret Thomas Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan Margaret Thomas of Binghamton, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Susan Margaret Thomas Susan Margaret Thomas is a secondary... - April 30, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Derrick Johnson Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Derrick Johnson of West Chester, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of solar energy. About Derrick Johnson Derrick Johnson is the district manager... - April 30, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Prepr's Beyond COVID-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World
A Global call to action for innovative solutions surrounding secondary and tertiary issues arising from the covid 19 crisis. - April 30, 2020 - Prepr
DavidBialecki.com Announces Launch of Small Business Consulting Website
DavidBialecki.com announces the launching of its small business-consulting firm today. Its objective is to help small businesses meet the daily challenge of managing its operations, differentiate their products from its competitors, and turn prospects into paying customers. It saw an opportunity... - April 30, 2020 - DavidBialecki.com
Feed My Sheep to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing May 1
Feed My Sheep, South Mississippi's largest soup kitchen, will partner with Coastal Family Health to provide free COVID-19 testing on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its facility at 2615 19th Street in Gulfport. - April 30, 2020 - Feed My Sheep
Exhibit Offers Three Months of Free Service in Response to COVID-19
Global web platform supports creatives and small businesses amid pandemic challenges. - April 30, 2020 - Exhibit
Traci Creighton Earns RSPS and CRS Certifications
Traci Creighton of RE/MAX Alliance Group Named Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist and Certified Residential Specialist. - April 30, 2020 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
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
NobelBiz Announces Live Webinar for Contact Centers: How to Gain the Competitive Edge of Remote-Work
NobelBiz, one of the leading companies in providing contact center solutions, announces the launch of the live webinar Manage the Unexpected: How to Gain the Competitive Edge of Remote-Work as a Contact Center, welcoming two of the most established leaders in the industry as guests, Christa Heibel, CEO of CH Consulting Group and Jake Bush, CEO of INFOCU5. - April 30, 2020 - NobelBiz
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
Kidney Care Partners Opposes Discriminatory Policies Toward Nation’s Most Vulnerable Patients with Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure During Pandemic
Kidney Community Applauds HHS Office for Civil Rights for Enforcing Anti-Discrimination Regulations to Address Potential for Denial of Medical, Ventilator Care for Kidney Patients with COVID-19 - April 29, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Citing Threat to Seniors’ Nursing Home Care and Pandemic-Generated Economic Crisis, SCPC Letter to HHS Sec. Azar Seeks LTC Pharmacy Relief Funding
America’s Key Front-Line Nursing Home Pharmacies Eligible for, Warrant HHS-Administered Aid - April 29, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Load King Expands Service Footprint, Naming Several New Authorized Service Centers
Today, Load King, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck), announced its partnership with three additional businesses to be Authorized Service Centers for Load King cranes. - April 29, 2020 - Custom Truck One Source
My-State Trek Virtual Event Provides New Opportunity to Support ALS Research While Social Distancing
Virtual event provides opportunities to get active at home and raise funds for cutting-edge ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). - April 29, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
CX Orlando Commences COVID-19 Audits
Program Ensures Franchisees Are Not Creating Corporate Liability - April 29, 2020 - CX Orlando Research and Revenue Architects
Average Age for Strokes Drops Reports Critical Illness Insurance Association
The median age for strokes is dropping reports the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. "Nearly 800,000 Americans will have a stroke in 2020, that's one every 40 seconds," shares Jesse Slome, director of the organization. The organization just completed posting their 2020... - April 29, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
National Breast Cancer Non-Profit Turns Loss Into an Opportunity to Help Others
The Tigerlily Foundation launches a virtual programming series that provides free health and wellness support for individuals during these challenging times surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Pure Cat Initiative" was launched in honor of Catherine "Cat" Odderstol. Cat was dedicated to helping others have a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness and believed it should be a standard way of life, not just during challenging times. - April 28, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Leading Short-Term Apartment Rental Startup Frontdesk Secures $6.8 Million Series A Financing Round
Founded in 2017, Frontdesk, the tech-enabled short-term apartment rental startup transforming the way people experience travel, announced it has completed a $6.8 million Series A raise in a combination of debt and equity. This financing comes on the heels of the company’s $2.75 million bridge... - April 28, 2020 - Frontdesk
Direct Auto Insurance Announces Policyholder Credit to Support Customers Amid COVID-19
Auto policyholders to receive a 15 percent credit on April premiums and the company’s insurance group will donate $3M to COVID-19 relief efforts. - April 28, 2020 - Direct Auto Insurance
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is Named Top Three of 100 Events in South Florida by BizBash
Winterfest, Inc. is recognized as producing one of the most influential annual events in South Florida. - April 28, 2020 - Winterfest, Inc.
Focusonmobile.com Launches with Inspiration, Education and News for Mobile Creatives
Focus On Mobile helps creatives leverage the newest mobile device technology. www.focusonmobile.com - April 28, 2020 - Focus On Mobile
Finally Safe Way to Buy a Used Car; CarExamer Setting Standards in Vehicle Inspections
Buying a used car can, and should, be a lot like buying a house. Carry out a survey first. - April 27, 2020 - CarExamer.com
RE/MAX Names Top Producers in Florida
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associates and Teams Place Among Top Producers for Combined Residential and Commercial Sales - April 26, 2020 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Critical Illness Insurance Association Posts First Educational Video
The first video to educate consumers about critical illness insurance planning has been posted by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance (AACII). "Millions of Americans are impacted each year by a critical illness," shared Jesse Slome, AACII's director. "The number... - April 25, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Hold 2nd Virtual Meeting to Inspire Leaders
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - April 25, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
Stan Rutstein of RE/MAX Alliance Group Named #1 Commercial Agent
The Closers Club led by Ivan Gould and Erick Shumway & Associates Named Among Top Commercial Teams. - April 25, 2020 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
RE/MAX Alliance Group Ranks #1 in Florida
The Florida Gulf Coast Brokerage Also Makes the REAL Trends 500 List - April 25, 2020 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Juliana Melo, Product Manager, PatSnap to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Effective Solutions and Best Practices in Managing Patent Portfolios Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Juliana Melo, Product Manager, PatSnap will speak at its webcast entitled, “Effective Solutions and Best Practices in Managing Patent Portfolios.” This event is scheduled for May 29, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET. - April 25, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
New Website Simplifies Seminary Institute
Empowerment Theological Institute and Bible Seminary (ETIBS), an online seminary and training institute, recently announced the launch of it's new website with updated info and easy click application. - April 24, 2020 - Empowerment Theological Institute and Bible Seminary
Meowtel Reports Cat Adoptions Soar by 120% Since Shelter-in-Place Order Began
Rescue organizations are faced with long waitlists of hopeful adopters. - April 24, 2020 - Meowtel
Epworth Children & Family Services to Partner with NAACP St. Louis County
Nonprofit to distribute 1,000 donated meals weekly to its community during COVID-19 pandemic - April 24, 2020 - Epworth Children & Family Services
48% of Tourists Would Still Visit Portugal in 2020 if Restrictions Were Lifted
Almost half of those who planned to travel to Portugal in 2020 would still do so if travel restrictions were lifted, according to a survey by Portugalist.com. - April 24, 2020 - Portugalist
Front Line Nursing Home Pharmacies, Seniors Under Their Specialized Care Warrant CARES Act Emergency Funding
Economic Stress Taking Toll on Pharmacists Responsible for Life-Saving Medication Management - April 23, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
The International Digital Wellness Day 2020 Hosted by the Digital Wellness Collective
Over 100 digital wellness organizations across the globe will host virtual events on the inaugural Digital Wellness Day in San Diego, San Francisco, Washington D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Toronto, London, Italy, Ireland, India, the Netherlands and Argentina. - April 23, 2020 - Digital Wellness Collective
Ordained Minister Launches The NDE OBE Research Project to Study Near-Death Experiences
Near-death experience (NDE) researcher, former out-of-body (OBE) practitioner, and ordained minister Robert King has just launched a new study called The NDE OBE Research Project in which he and his team are trying to discover and determine the differences and commonalities between out-of-body... - April 23, 2020 - The NDE OBE Research Project
Jacob W. Stasny, Of Counsel, Sumner Schick to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webcast
The Knowledge Group has announced today that Jacob W. Stasny, Of Counsel, Sumner Schick will speak at its webcast entitled: “Managing M&A Transactions: Practical Tips and Strategies in Closing a Deal”. This event is scheduled on Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET). - April 23, 2020 - The Knowledge Group
Free On-Line Courses to Help Beat Isolation Stress Offered in Clearwater
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Center, located in Clearwater Florida, is now offering free on-line courses on how to alleviate stress and anxiety, improve your relationships with others, be more productive. A team of online supervisors are readily available to assist you through your study,... - April 23, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
In Partnership with Procter & Gamble, Matthew 25: Ministries is Providing COVID-19 Disaster Response
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are collaborating together via multiple channels to provide maximum support for those on the front lines of preventing, containing and treating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). - April 23, 2020 - Matthew 25: Ministries
North Florida Land Trust’s Director of Land Stewardship Has Completed a Prestigious Leadership Training Program
Elizabeth Guthrie graduated from the UF/IFAS Natural Resources Leadership Institute. - April 23, 2020 - North Florida Land Trust
Care 2 Communities (C2C) Responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need with Relief Fund for Haiti, Joining #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving and Unity
Care 2 Communities (C2C), a Boston-based nonprofit organization, is responding to meet the needs of COVID-19 in Haiti by starting COVID-19 Response Fund by participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020. The fund will equip health workers and community clinics with essential protective equipment and medical supplies that will help to slow the spread of the virus in an impoverished country with already-fragile health system. - April 23, 2020 - Care 2 Communities
Cancer Accounts for Majority of Critical Illness Insurance Claims Reports CI Insurance Association
The majority of critical illness insurance claims result from a cancer diagnosis reports the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance (AACII). Between half and nearly two thirds of claims were the result of a cancer diagnosis. "This year 1.8 million Americans will hear the dreaded... - April 23, 2020 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
CPG Salon LLC Approved for the Payroll Protection Program - Keeps Team Members Employed
CPG Salon, LLC dba Curls, Pearls & Gents Salon, a provider of turn-key salon services for retirement communities is pleased to announce that they’ve applied for and received, funding through the Small Business Association (SBA) the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). Company member, Kurt... - April 23, 2020 - CPG Salon Inc
Award-Winning Director of Sales Joins Jackson Hotel Management Industry Professional Brings Regional and National Sales Experience
Leading hospitality management company Jackson Hotel Management is proud to welcome Mary Bayer as its new Corporate Director of Sales. Bayer brings more than 25-years of sales experience to the company’s corporate staff. - April 23, 2020 - Jackson Hotel Management
Canadian Vacation Rental Software iGMS Launches Support Program for Hosts
In these challenging times, Canadian vacation rental software iGMS decided to aid the hosting community by launching the Support Program for Hosts. - April 23, 2020 - iGMS
Post Holdings Makes Generous Donation to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to use funds for COVID-19 Emergency Food Response. - April 23, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Locus Agricultural Solutions Honors Earth Day by Donating Climate-Smart Technology to Help Farmers Offset Economic Losses from COVID-19
Locus AG is calling for nominations of farmers that are making a positive impact on their communities and the environment during the coronavirus pandemic. Individuals that are chosen as Earth Day 2020 Hero Farmers will receive free healthy soil treatments that can boost yields and revenue, and reduce their operating costs and carbon footprints. - April 22, 2020 - Locus Agricultural Solutions