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Desti, the dating and social application designed to allow users to filter potential matches based on date destinations, announced today its official launch in Austin, Texas. Desti provides users a first-of-its-kind dating app experience unlike any other platforms on the market by not only saving users from the dreaded "small talk" of existing dating apps, but also by allowing potential matches to identify where and when they plan to meet up in their city.

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"It's been about 10 years since dating apps like Tinder and Bumble emerged,'' said John Taylor, CEO of Desti. "In that time the landscape of social media has evolved but they haven't as much. We feel that Desti creates a new lane and is positioned for this generation of users."

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Desti's innovative technology gives users control of their own experience by letting them filter who they see based on where they want to go, while simultaneously allowing users to discover hundreds of local businesses through engaging Desti videos. In an effort to drive people to start conversations with other users, Desti has removed the "send like'' feature. By removing the feature to only "like'' people and never start a conversation with them, Desti is on a mission to save users time and energy by avoiding the small talk and rather, starting a natural social conversation.

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"When developing Desti, our goal was to create a distinctive user experience that offered at least 10 times more efficiency than competitors," said Nick Dominguez, COO and Lead Designer/Developer of Desti. "We decided to bet on short form video being the future and provide people a way to communicate with far less friction. If you take a look at any woman's dating app inbox it's not hard to see the issue. I looked to books I read like Zero to One by Peter Thiel for capitalizing on the last movers advantage."

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Desti was created with single women's best interest in mind. Managing any current dating app is a full time job, and between drowning in small talk, boring dead-end conversations, terrible one-liners, and flakey matches that never go anywhere, Desti's founders saw there was clear friction in communication. Desti wants to bridge the gap between matching with someone and never conversing with them, and help foster real relationships.

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"Desti's mission to shift online dating towards in-person dating is a change we can all get behind," said Julia Chesbrough, designer at Desti and former designer at Hinge. "When I heard that Desti wanted to bring people off of their phones and into the real world, pushing people to meet their matches in real life, I was really excited. Having worked in the dating app industry before, I knew just how difficult it was to motivate people to get outside their comfort zones and onto a date."

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Desti launched on the App Store on July 31, 2022 for all smartphone users in the Austin area on iOS.

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Today, nationally-recognized culture & leadership expert Jason V. Barger celebrates the release of his latest book: Breathing Oxygen: How Positive Leadership Gives Life to Winning Cultures. The book is on sale now via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Amplify Publishing, and more.

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Nine out of every ten employees say they would take a pay cut to work for a more meaningful culture. It's widely-known that a leader's job is to cultivate a positive environment for themselves and their employees. This is a challenge, though. Every move made is either breathing life into the organization or killing it. The atmosphere can easily turn toxic, with negativity, blame, and doubt poisoning the culture.

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Over the past decade, noted author, consultant, and podcast host Jason Barger has advised some of the world's biggest brands—including Deloitte, Wendy's, Caribou Coffee, Ultimate Software, Syracuse University, Nationwide Insurance, NetJets, Kaiser Permanente, and many others—on how to engage the minds and hearts of their people.

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In his newest book Breathing Oxygen, Barger explores six key mindsets:

• Clarity
• Inclusivity
• Agility
• Grit
• Rest
• Ownership

that bring energy to every team and expand their productivity and your organization's potential.

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"We all need air to breathe. When its good air, we are able to sustain the energy we need to complete our missions in life. It's the same when it comes to leadership. A manager breathes life into their team. Positive, healthy thinking is as essential to great leadership and building a winning culture as air," says Barger.

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Jason V. Barger has always been committed to engaging people's minds and hearts. As the founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting—recognized as a Top 20 Leadership Development training and coaching company by HR Tech Outlook—Jason is a sought-after keynote speaker and culture consultant.

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His previous books—Step Back from the Baggage Claim, ReMember, and Thermostat Cultures—have been celebrated by the New York Times and global media. He has been recognized as a Top 200 Thought Leader to Follow by PeopleHum and a Forty Under 40 leader by Business First. He is also the host of the hit podcast The Thermostat with Jason Barger.

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Breathing Oxygen is on sale now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Amplify Publishing, and other major retailers. Learn more here.

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Cobb Children's Learning Center, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to ensuring equitable access to high-quality childcare and early education, today announced it is launching the “Grow Your Own Teacher” program for all full-time employees. The center will provide full college tuition and any out-of-pocket expenses for eligible employees to earn an undergraduate certificate, associate’s degree, and/or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. The program is designed to recruit, develop, and retain teachers who are already in the community.

“We recognize our emergent and child-centered approach is a unique offering in Southern Oregon,” says Jessica Gaul, executive director and head of people of Cobb Children’s Learning Center. “The ‘Grow Your Own Teacher’ program draws from people who have a passion for a child-centered approach but are not yet familiar or perhaps not yet comfortable with putting all the pieces together. Through thoughtful support and mentorship, employees who participate in the program develop a comprehensive understanding of our method while forging meaningful and lasting relationships with our existing teaching teams.”

Three years ago, in an effort to recruit and retain the best talent, Cobb Children’s Learning Center adjusted salaries to above-market rates, embedded paid professional development, and expanded its benefits program. This evolved into the idea of supporting its employees in pursuing post-secondary education. “Our dream became an achievable goal with ‘The Grow Your Own Teacher’ program, and we are so pleased to now invest in educators at every level to grow their careers and ultimately improve early education and long-term outcomes for our community,” says Gaul.

For more information on Cobb’s Children’s Learning Center, please visit: www.cobbschool.org.

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Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is excited to announce that they are now serving the Washington, DC area! Washington, DC residents will enjoy the office's excellent dental and orthodontics care. "With our extensive experience and knowledge, we are confident to provide our patients with the best possible care in Washington, DC," said Dr. Stella Chukwu.

Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is located in Washington, DC and committed to serving the surrounding communities of Shepherd Park, Takoma Park, Brightwood, Chevy Chase, Manor Park, and Silver Spring, MD. Our dental office has a design where children feel comfortable during their treatment. The office will adhere to the Rockstar business model that has made them leading pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in Maryland.

The pediatric dentistry department offers fluoride treatment, nerve treatment, hospital dentistry, infant dental exams, and tooth-colored fillings. In addition, services provided include tooth extractions, pediatric dental emergencies, routine cleaning and exams, and teeth whitening. Other special services include space maintainers, digital x-rays, zirconia crowns, and laughing gas. Orthodontic services include braces, early treatment, traditional braces, porcelain braces, adult orthodontics, and precise aligner therapy. Combining all these services from a premier orthodontist in Washington, DC, makes them an ideal orthodontics center.

About Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

At Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we provide the best orthodontics and pediatric dental treatment for children in Washington, DC and surrounding areas. We believe that children deserve to have rockstar smiles, and we do everything we can to help them achieve that goal. Laughter and smiles flood our office in Washington, DC, but that's simply the work of our Rockstar team. We love working with children and seeing them enjoy a dental experience built around their needs. Our team has the right skills to work with anxious children and make them feel relaxed in our dental office. Our dental team will communicate openly and clearly about all procedures (both children and parents) to ensure you're comfortable. We put kids at center stage as we guide them to a lifetime of healthy smiles! We set ourselves apart from the competition with our unwavering commitment to excellence and the constant pursuit of the best possible results for our clients.

Contact Information

Name: Dr. Stella Chukwu
Organization: Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Address: 7838 Eastern Ave NW Suite D, Washington, DC 20012
Phone: (202) 596-9094
Website: www.rockstarpediatricdentistry.com
Email: info@rockstarkidsdental.com
Facebook: @rockstarpediatricdentistry
Instagram: @rockstarpediatricdentistry

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The Functional Chocolate Company® is pleased to announce that its products are available through Goody - the gift-giving platform on a mission to spur genuine connections with friends and family.

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Goody is a mobile app and a business gifting platform which allows you to send amazing personal, employee, client, and customer gifts as easily as a text or email. Goody's defining features are its unique gift recipient experience, which allows users to select their choice of gift flavor, color, size, or swap their gift for another item, and enter shipping information themselves, and its curated collection of 300+ trendy gift brands, now including The Functional Chocolate Company.

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The Functional Chocolate Company's award-winning vegan dark chocolate is paired with a blend of condition-specific nutraceuticals - vitamins, minerals, botanicals and amino acids, to help address a variety of everyday health realities - from sleep to energy, stress to focus and much more.

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"Functional Chocolate helps make every day a little better," explained Nicole Smith, CEO, The Functional Chocolate Company. "We're delighted to collaborate with Goody to help make the gift of health more accessible to everyone. Functional Chocolate is the perfect gift to show some love for someone special, for motivating a team, thanking a partner, or simply as a bit of self care."

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Goody offers the most popular products from The Functional Chocolate Company including individual products and several curated bundles including:

• Health Realities Starter Pack
• Trusty Traveler Pack
• Sexy Me Feel Good Pack
• Back in Balance PMS Pack

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Sweet Dirt, a Maine-based, vertically integrated cannabis company, today announced the grand opening of its Bridgton, Maine adult use cannabis store. Located at 1 Beaver Creek Farm Road, the new store will open its doors at 9am ET, Friday, August 5. The refinished 2,500 square-foot retail location is the Company's third recreational cannabis store and its second store in Cumberland County.

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Only 40 minutes from North Conway, New Hampshire, and an hour west of Portland, Maine, Bridgton is part of Maine's Lake Region and is bordered by Long Lake, Highland Lake, Moose Pond, Sebago Lake, and the nearby Naples Causeway. Bridgton is also home to Pleasant Mountain, southern Maine's tallest mountain, known for its extensive trail system and Shawnee Peak ski resort. Strategically located near the intersection of Routes 117 and 302, Sweet Dirt Bridgton will proudly serve the greater Bridgton community plus guests visiting the areas 33 lakes and ponds, mountains and trails, and Bridgton's shops and galleries.

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Sweet Dirt Bridgton will feature a thoughtfully curated mix of Maine-grown and Maine-made products including flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, hemp, CBD, and ancillary products. Sweet Dirt will also offer its own brands and its organically-grown cannabis certified clean by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA).

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Sweet Dirt has hired more than two dozen employees to support the new location including a dozen retail staff in and around Bridgton and additional cultivation and manufacturing employees at the Company's nine-acre campus in Eliot, Maine.

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"With Summer in full-swing, we are thrilled to be opening our Bridgton location and eager to become part of the Bridgton community" says Jim Henry, Chief Executive Officer, Sweet Dirt. "Bridgton - with its abundance of natural beauty, year-round outdoor recreation opportunities, and appreciation for the arts - is an ideal location to introduce our Sweet Dirt retail model and in-house brands to Mainers and visitors alike."

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Sweet Dirt Bridgton will be open daily, 9am to 9pm, for adults aged 21 and older. Online ordering is available at https://shop.sweetdirt.com

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A ribbon-cutting, hosted by the Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Sweet Dirt Bridgton on Thursday, August 4, at 10am.

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Shawarma Press, the award-winning quick-service franchise committed to bringing authentic, healthy Mediterranean fare to the masses, continued to dot the Texas landscape with the recent opening of its sixth location in Frisco. Enthusiastic customers swiftly welcomed the restaurant to the community by showing up hours before the grand opening and forming a line that snaked throughout the parking lot. Members of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and other local dignitaries joined in the festivities that included free samples of mouthwatering shawarma and discounts on wraps and signature menu items. Located at 6363 Dallas Parkway, Suite 107, the Frisco locale is the sixth Shawarma Press operating throughout Texas, including restaurants inside Walmart stores in Arlington, Plano, San Antonio and Georgetown, and the company's flagship headquarters in Irving.

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"We are overwhelmed by the warm reception we are receiving from the Frisco community," said Shawarma Press Franchising CEO and co-founder Sawsan Abublan. "Seeing so many eager customers show up on opening day, and then returning later with family and friends, is truly a blessing. "We are passionate about bringing our concept of healthy Mediterranean food to the Frisco area."

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Open daily from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., the new location is the go-to place for authentic and innovative Mediterranean fare, including shawarma wraps made with all-natural chicken and premium beef, made-from-scratch falafels and hummus, and fresh soups, salads, bowls, and pastries. The menu, as well as an interactive nutrition calculator to assist customers on restricted diets or concerned about allergies, reflects the brand's commitment to health and acknowledgment of the Mediterranean Diet notably ranked as the healthiest diet in the world.

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"Customers are realizing that Shawarma Press is an alternative to quick service food that is sometimes loaded with empty calories and high in sugars, fat, preservatives, and sodium," said Abublan. "We are thrilled to offer our guests delicious, nourishing, heart-healthy dishes they can feel good about."

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In addition to dining at the cheerful, colorful restaurant, take-out and delivery options are available, as well as catering for special occasions or events. Customer favorites include the incredibly addictive, freshly made hummus as well as wraps to please all taste buds, including Chicken Shawarma, the traditional Tandori Press™ and the spicy original Tex-Mex Press™.

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Co-founded by Dallas entrepreneurs Sawsan Abublan and Dr. Ehap Sabri, the first Shawarma Press opened its doors in Irving in 2017. Since then, restaurant's growing popularity resulted in franchise inquiries throughout Texas and nationwide. According to Ehap Sabri, PhD, who is a former KPMG supply chain leader and an adjunct professor at UTD's School of Business, additional restaurants will be opening throughout Texas this year, followed by Wichita Falls, Lufkin, and Temple. He said the expansion plan is to open more than 100 restaurants inside Walmart stores and stand-alone locations during the next five years.

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In addition to rapid expansion, Shawarma Press is receiving recognition and praise from the restaurant franchise industry. The co-founders were recently recipients of the 2022 Innovation Award presented by Franchise Update Media, which recognizes the top franchisors in the nation who are creating the most successful strategies to build their brands. Shawarma Press received the Most Innovative Supply Chain Award. In addition, Sabri and Abublan were recently named to fastcasual.com's Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, which recognizes the industry's most successful fast casual restaurant brands based on criteria such as profitability, creativity, expansion, and dedication to innovation, leadership, and resilience.

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In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Lotus Moon Skin Care created a limited edition, commemorative "Peace Begins With Me," candle. As founder and CEO, Lake Louise sends a message, "With all of the turmoil and fighting going on in the world, we wanted to create something that would encourage us to turn inward and reflect on how we can create more peace within ourselves so that we may shine it on others."

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This commemorative candle uses 100% coconut-based wax, blended with essential oils of lavender, geranium, and ylang ylang, designed to relax the body mentally and emotionally. It includes crushed rose petals, a symbol of love, and topped with a citrine crystal, which is associated with positivity and optimism.

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Entrepreneur Louise founded Lotus Moon Skin Care in Oakland, CA, in 2002. As a lifelong learner and former educator with a master's degree in education from Stanford University, she states, "I ‛dug my heels' into ingredients and wellness research to launch Lotus Moon Skin Care."

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Lake says she was the first ecommerce brand in the clean beauty space. In 2002 there were no website design plug n play apps, so she enrolled in an HTML course at the local junior college to learn how to code her own website from scratch.

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"Brick by brick" her business grew, and subsequently they moved to their current location in Atlanta, GA, in 2014. From day one, sustainable business practices have always been a part of what the team at Lotus Moon Skin Care focuses on. Consideration of the impact on the environment is woven into their business culture.

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The premiere product, Skin Regen, a scar-fading oil, was actually created for Lake's mother to help her heal a post-surgical scar. It was the start of the brand's vision of wanting a cleaner alternative to petroleum to help heal the skin after an injury or surgery.

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Their key to progressing forward is in giving back. Lotus Moon Skin Care is on a mission to support social and economic justice organizations through their 1% donation program. Also, they have a mission-driven hiring practice that seeks to employ formerly incarcerated and other marginalized people. Products are plant-based and cruelty-free. In addition, manufacturing, bottling, and filling takes place in the U.S.A.

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Looking back over the past 20 years, Lake recounts, "Little did I know, what started as a single product to address my own hormone-related skin changes would turn into skincare solutions for 1,000's of women who experience the same."

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Ready or not, the way people receive mail and packages is about to drastically change. On Monday, August 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Ind., (a suburb of Indianapolis) history will be made when traditional mail is delivered to the world's first smart mailbox. That delivery will be followed by a McDonald's Big Mac and French fries drop to that same mailbox via drone to Schneider Geospatial.

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The postal delivery is part of a pilot project involving other Dronedek mailboxes, which are powered by Oracle, throughout the city.

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"We're showcasing how this mailbox is ready right now for traditional delivery and what it can do in the near future when federal regulations are relaxed to enable autonomous delivery," says Dan O'Toole, founder and CEO of Dronedek. "We're also marking the start of secure autonomous package delivery. It's historic."

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The Dronedek mailboxes are located outside La Hacienda at 5625 Lawton Loop E Dr.; Culver's 5525 N. Post Road; Bloomerang, 5724 Birtz Road; and Schneider Geospatial at 8901 Otis Ave. O'Toole says his company is in talks with major national delivery services, including UberEats, DoorDash and other major retail delivery companies.

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Mayor Steve Collier said it makes sense that Dronedek chose Lawrence for its global headquarters and first launch site. The Fort Ben Tech Campus and City of Lawrence won TechPoint's Rising Tech City Mira Award in 2020. Bloomerang is a current TechPoint Mira Awards nominee, and Schneider Geospatial is a two-time Mira Award winner.

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"Dronedek chose to grow with us because we are rapidly becoming known as a city that encourages tech innovation," he said. "We'd be happy to add 'birthplace of the smart mailbox' to our claims to fame."

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"McDonald's French fries are the best and we are excited to watch this new delivery option," said Eric Moore, McDonald's franchisee. "Dronedek's climate-controlled mailbox is a game-changer. We can't wait to see Dronedeks become a delivery option for everyone everywhere."

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Marco Dominguez, spokesperson for La Hacienda, said his restaurant staff is thrilled to prepare drone-delivered meals, too.

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"This is where the food delivery business is heading," he said. "We'd love to be among the first restaurants in the country to offer delivery via drone."

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Ross Hendrickson, CEO of Bloomerang, said his team is just as thrilled to be among the first to see their lunch arrive from the sky.

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"The pandemic got us used to delivery, but this is next level," says Hendrickson. "We're a tech company, so we're early adopters. We're also serious about delivering to our customers and to our team."

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Jeff Corns, CEO of Schneider Geospatial, said it won't be long before Dronedek mailboxes will be routine.

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"Robotic delivery at Purdue University was a novelty when that began, and now, no one even thinks about sharing the sidewalk with those devices," adds Corns. "The pandemic really increased consumer demand for delivery, and consumers want faster, more secure ways of getting their products. Dronedek solves for that in a really cool way."

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Industry experts project double digit growth in the drone delivery sector in the next few years if regulations ease and guidelines are established. Companies like Amazon and Alphabet say drone delivery is the future of e-commerce fulfillment.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. brother George Paasewe has published One Day, I Will Become an Alpha, a children's book about the fraternity to educate, inspire, and encourage youths of all ages to pursue membership when they get to college. Paasewe was initiated through the fraternity's Mu Alpha Lambda chapter in the fall of 2018 on the campus of Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois). One Day, I Will Become an Alpha is now available to consumers worldwide. Paasewe's children's book about Alpha Phi Alpha was approved by the fraternity's General President, Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III, in December of 2021.

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One Day, I Will Become an Alpha is about a boy named Eugene, who grows up admiring and emulating his father, a distinguished brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eugene's father takes an active interest in enrooting Alpha's values, morals, and characteristics within his son. Throughout the book, Eugene's father gives him insights into what it takes to become an Alpha. Eugene explores his imagination and has a glimpse of his future as an Alpha man and joining the same fraternity as his father. By the end of Eugene's journey, he recognizes Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity's mission and the true meaning of brotherhood, scholarship, manly deeds, and love for all mankind.

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"This book is dedicated to stimulating the interest of the youth and giving them a glimpse of what the future holds for them as members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.," says Paasewe. "It is also dedicated to the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha themselves to reflect on their journey of becoming members of this distinguished fraternity."

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is the first intercollegiate Black Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men. Seven college men—known as the "Jewels" of the fraternity—founded Alpha Phi Alpha at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, on December 4, 1906. These seven founders recognized the need for a strong brotherhood that serves a social and intellectual purpose for men of African descent. The fraternity began as a study and support organization for minority students at Cornell who encountered academically and socially racial prejudice. Soon after its inception at Cornell, Alpha Phi Alpha chapters sprang up at other colleges and universities across the nation, emphasizing academic excellence, service, and advocacy among its members.

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"When I joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., I gained a robust brotherhood comprised of intelligent and like-minded Black men who are determined to debunk all prejudice and stereotypes associated with Black men by being distinguished leaders and advocates in society," says Paasewe. "This children's book is for the culture. It is for the communities and families of color to see themselves in a book because representation matters and this book is about changing the narrative of Black men."

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Click the following link to purchase your copy of the book: One Day, I Will Become an Alpha

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School is just around the corner, and in its wake, youth sports programs are firing up. Coaches are making plans, and teams are coming together. For many parents, this is a time of purchasing equipment from football pads to soccer balls, jerseys to water bottles. One item that is too often left off of the list, though, is a quality skincare product to prevent sports-related injuries.

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Dr. Doug's Balms offers a growing range of effective products that are made from organic ingredients and can naturally assuage many of the worst sports injuries. "Our products have a proven track record that comes from using simple, organic ingredients that get the job done," explains company co-founder "Dr. Doug" Strobel. Strobel is a neurologist, veteran, and committed weekend warrior who knows a thing or two about skincare. "Living an active lifestyle comes with its fair share of bumps and bruises. Our goal is to protect, heal, and restore skin that has come under strain — including those of young athletes learning to thrive in their respective sports."

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Dr. Doug's range of skincare products has a solution for everything, from sport-specific skin injuries, like thigh rashes from football pads, to everyday concerns, like bumps and scraped knees. For example, the brand's Miracle Balm + Clear Zinc is ideal for preventing blisters and chafing. The presence of zinc also makes it an ideal way to protect against the sun without resorting to harsh, chemical sunscreens.

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The company's Magnesium Balm is another proven sports winner, which can help with sore muscles and cramping after a game or a practice. Dr. Doug's Recovery Balm taps into the power of Arnica Montana to provide natural, topical pain relief for bruising or swelling — which is common in collision sports like football and even soccer.

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It's easy to overlook the potential for skincare needs on the playing field until they've become an active concern. Fortunately, Dr. Doug's skincare solutions provide an accessible option that can function as both a preventative and a healer. It's the ultimate injury weapon parents with athletically inclined kids want in their back pocket every time they pull up to the field.

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"The Backpack Years" is a rollicking tale spanning 13 countries and four continents, chronicling the youthful adventures of two people in love – both with each other and the world. Co-written, the memoir recounts the tale of a six-year adventure with travelers from two entirely different backgrounds – one ready to let loose and be free, the other escaping the pain and embarrassment of a complicated past.

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Narratively weaving in and out like two different colored threads from the same tapestry, "The Backpack Years" offers deeply rich character studies braided into a single tale. Can these two navigate their way through red-tape, relocation, miscommunication, and a last ditch, make-or-break trip to try to save their relationship – or will this be their last adventure as a couple?

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The Backpacking Protagonists

• Good-natured Stef leaves her straight-laced life in America to study abroad in Spain, letting loose and falling completely in love with two things: traveling and one handsome but dispirited man.
• Utterly exhausted and worn out in Australia, despite being young with a whole world ahead of him, James continues to flee his painful past in England – but unknowingly finds his future in an Irish pub in Sydney.

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Before They Meet – A World Apart

"For as responsible as I was, I'd also craved adventure for as long as I could remember" … "We never went abroad, and I knew few people who had…" –Stef

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"I leaned against the bar, empty pint glass slipping through my fingers" … "I tried to yell, 'Get me out of here!' but my voice broke, and the words caught in my throat. No one could hear me. No one was listening." –James

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Finding Each Other – Falling Down Under

"We approached the guys – 'Y'alright? I'm James.' James put his pint down to shake my hand. His English accent differed from Sam's, and he looked at me with eyes bluer than any sky in Britain." –Stef

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"Every time I was out, Stef was there, and we'd always end up together. I'd be drunk and rambling, and she had an uncanny way of finishing my sentences as though inside my head..." –James

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A Sink-or-Swim Relationship – Across the Pond

"As I watched the sky, the horizon lightened, and a scarlet sliver of sunlight traced the curve of the Earth. The plane continued east toward a new day." –Stef

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"Then there she was, the best souvenir from my trip" … "Months before, I'd imagined a life in sunny Sydney outside the train window. Now it was dreary London. In my Sydney life, I had a surfboard, but in my London life, I had Stef." –James

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Healing the Cracks – The Way Home

"I didn't know that no matter how happy our life would be, there would always be a void. An emptiness that nothing but travel would fill. On short vacations, we'd catch glimpses of our former, adventurous selves and long for the days of quitting jobs, booking one-way tickets, and not knowing what was about to happen…" –James

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"For two people with a history of running away from problems, we knew that even through the worst of times, we'd never, ever, run away from each other." –Stef

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Dozens of Rave Reviews on Goodreads

"I found myself easily drawn into the stories of their travels, much as I would a novel, rooting for them as people as well as enjoying the view of the world they shared." –Rachel Deeming, Reedsy Discovery

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"I absolutely loved this memoir and even if you're not normally a fan of memoirs or non-fiction, I would still recommend this book. I think the authors did a beautiful job sharing their story…" –Kendall Mead

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"It's been a while since I read a memoir. And this one didn't disappoint. It's the perfect time to read this because this specific memoir is part travel and part romance; a superb read for the summer…" –Breathing Pages

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"This memoir reads like a great fiction book written by the likes of Liane Moriarty where the chapters alternate narrators. The escapades and adventures of James and Stef are funny and their quirky personalities come across well…" –Karen Pierce

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Published by Tucky Buddy Books, the volume is now available via Amazon. And for information on interviews and book signings, or to read extended bios and audience reviews, please visit: www.TheBackpackYears.com.

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Shield Compliance (https://www.shieldbanking.com/), a BSA/AML compliance and risk management solution for cannabis banking, announced the appointment of Noah Carey, Founder and CEO of Shield Compliance, to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, and the promotion of Tony Repanich to President and CEO. Repanich was also appointed to the Shield Compliance Board of Directors.

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Carey founded Shield Compliance in 2015 with a vision to extend financial services to the emerging legal cannabis industry. Today, Shield has grown to support over 50 financial institution partners on its platform serving nearly 4,000 cannabis-related businesses in 35 states. Since January 2019, Shield has monitored 3.5 million transactions including $17.5 billion in deposits.

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"Since our inception, we have strived to be the platform of choice for banks and credit unions seeking to improve compliance outcomes, better manage risk, and drive down the operational costs associated with serving cannabis-related businesses," said Carey. "We are extremely pleased by the rapid and steady growth of financial institutions selecting Shield Compliance as their technology provider because it indicates that they see a clear differentiation in the quality and functionality of our platform and services."

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Growing Economic Opportunity
The last few years have seen tremendous growth in the cannabis industry as more states recognize the benefits of legalization. The legal cannabis industry in the U.S. is projected to continue to grow from approximately $27 billion in retail revenue in 2021 to over $50 billion by 2026, and the economic impact of legal cannabis goes beyond sales. According to the MJBiz Factbook, every $10 spent at a legal cannabis retailer adds $18 to the economy, with the economic impact expected to reach $99 billion this year and $155 billion by 2026.

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"While the legal cannabis market is growing rapidly, demand for cannabis banking services outstrips supply in many parts of the country. As a result, there's a significant first-mover advantage for financial institutions willing to serve legal cannabis businesses today," said Repanich. "I am very excited to lead Shield Compliance forward as we bring the company's industry-leading BSA/AML compliance tools to a growing number of financial institutions ready to gain the financial rewards of this line of business."

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A Playbook for Cannabis Banking
Financial institutions that invest in technology to improve efficiencies and lower costs will have a competitive advantage when the economics of the industry change over time and new banks and credit unions enter the market. Informed by the experiences of pioneering cannabis bankers in states with legal medical and adult-use programs, Shield's Cannabis Banking Playbook outlines the risks, operational impacts, and go-to-market solutions available to financial institutions serving the legal cannabis industry.

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Board certified plastic surgeon Christa Clark, MD, FACS announces the addition of plastic surgeon Marc Orlando, MD to Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery, which she founded in 2016.

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"We searched far and wide for a talented, skilled plastic surgeon with the sophisticated aesthetic and approachable personality that our patients are looking for. Dr. Orlando fit the bill perfectly. He is a meticulous plastic surgeon with an unwavering commitment to high standards," says Dr. Clark. "His aesthetic outcomes are fantastic, and he comes to us with numerous glowing patient testimonials. The team and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Orlando."

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Dr. Marc Orlando completed residency training in both general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He went on to specialize in cosmetic medicine with an aesthetic surgery fellowship at University of Southern California, Marina Plastic Surgery, and Rox Center in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach. The fellowship was endorsed by The Aesthetic Society, a leading international organization of skilled aesthetic plastic surgeons.

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"Fellowship training provided the mentorship and time needed to refine my skills and focus my practice entirely on cosmetic surgery," says Dr. Orlando. "I offer my patients the most modern thinking in the use of cosmetic medical procedures. The goal is to deliver incredibly natural looking results by tailoring procedures to each patient: everything rests on individualization of the surgical plan. Integration of non-surgical methodologies can bring another level of nuance. Whichever methods may be used, I want my patients to feel simply wonderful and completely rejuvenated."

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Dr. Orlando has exclusively performed aesthetic procedures now for over 6 years. At Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery, he continues to offer a range of procedures for the breast and body.

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"I derive genuine satisfaction from understanding a patient's vision, helping them see it through, and watching them as they live their lives with greater energy supported by a newfound confidence. Joining Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery will afford me the opportunity to change many lives for the better while performing the procedures I enjoy most."

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Dr. Orlando specializes in procedures for the breast and body and has gained a reputation for performing a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure with subtle, natural-looking outcomes. Made famous by Hollywood celebrities, the BBL is a fat transfer procedure that involves liposuction of the waist, hips, or thighs, followed by transfer of that fat into the buttocks for an increase in projection and volume. While the procedure is famously used to create exaggerated buttocks in contrast with a very small waistline, Dr. Orlando said that a Brazilian butt lift can also be employed to achieve more moderate yet curvaceous body contouring results.

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"Most patients who schedule a BBL consultation are not looking for an unnaturally round, projected buttock appearance," Dr. Orlando comments. "Many women simply lack a proportionate buttock projection thanks to genetics, aging, or the effects of childbearing. I perform many BBLs to correct lost volume and create a feminine, healthy appearance."

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Patients seeking a cosmetic procedure with Dr. Orlando are encouraged to schedule a consultation. During this initial meeting, Dr. Orlando is able to learn about a patient's goals and discuss procedure options in depth. Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery can be reached by calling (916) 242-2662 or filling out the practice's online contact form.

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For Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements, and Hydration Drink brands, the New Year is the make-or-break moment for sales velocity, with go-to-market strategies launching now to drive acquisition. In a recent study of 5,567 consumers, Vesta, the leader in Community Powered Marketing, identified category purchase drivers that will help boost sales.

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The study found considerable appeal for the category, with 60% saying they are particularly interested in Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements and one in three consumers interested in Hydration Drinks. A substantial 58% are "very interested" in personalized Supplements, with Gen Z being most interested (71%). These consumers have big goals for wellness products, with two-thirds (66%) seeking help in seven or more areas of health. Across the board, online product reviews (89%) play a key role in wellness purchase decisions, as well as online communities of like-minded consumers (68%).

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For more information & results: https://www.vesta-go.com/consumer-insights/consumers-seek-personalized-wellness-research

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"Becoming healthier during the pandemic was not a flash-in-the-pan, but a shift in priorities, and many are turning to digital neighbors for recommendations," says Susan Frech, CEO of Vesta. "Whether you're a legacy or challenger brand, now is the time to offer personalized products and experiences that secure strong relationships and create a pipeline of advocacy that lasts beyond the 'New Year, New You' season of 2023."

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Other findings from the study include:

• Millennials want Supplements with real food sources (72%) and superfood ingredients (69%)
  
  
• 86% of consumers say family/friend recommendations are important in Hydration Drink purchases, while athletes and celebrity influencers ranked last at 38% and 28%, respectively
  
  
• Women are more likely than men to use Hydration Drinks as a midday pick-me-up (61% vs. 53%)
  
  
• Transparency and conscientious are important with Gen Z, as 54% want to know the science behind their Supplements, and 57% consider sustainability, community, and giving back important

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Methodology:

Research was conducted via a 45-question online survey issued to the peer influencer community, Smiley360, by 5,567 U.S. respondents between April 13-May 26, 2022.

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R.J. Brunelli & Co., LLC today announced that it recently completed 15 leases and one property sale for retail sites in northern, central, and southern New Jersey, and in Hampton, Va.

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In its role as exclusive statewide leasing representative for Dollar Tree and sister chain Family Dollar, the Old Bridge-based retail real estate brokerage signed the national retailer for two of its first combination locations in New Jersey.

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The two brands are expected to open under one roof later this summer in a 21,642-square-foot inline space at Baywick Plaza on Route 9 in Bayville, where the company already operated a Dollar Tree store. To pave the way for the combo concept's Ocean County debut, the company leased the shopping center's former 10,582-square-foot Rite Aid store, which adjoined Dollar Tree, and is demolishing the wall between the two spaces. The combo will co-anchor the 156,000-square-foot center with Retro Fitness and Goodwill. R.J. Brunelli President/Principal Danielle Brunelli represented the retailer on the transaction, while Shane Wierks of Jeffrey Realty represented the landlord.

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In central New Jersey, the two brands will occupy a 19,482-square-foot freestanding building at 1620 Park Ave. in South Plainfield that previously housed an Aldi supermarket. The combo is expected to open later this year at the Levin Management property. Ms. Brunelli and Senior Sales Associate Pete Nicholson represented Dollar Tree/Family Dollar on the lease, working with Levin's Vanessa Fernandez-Kelty.

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Elsewhere in central New Jersey, Mr. Nicholson signed Asian Food Market to a 27,000-square-foot lease at The Miracle Mall, 275 Route 18 in East Brunswick. The store is projected to open in the fourth quarter of 2023 at the 100,000-square-foot center, where it will join co-anchors Big Lots and Dollar Tree. Asian Food Market will occupy the former Hong Kong Grocery space at the property. R.J. Brunelli is exclusive broker for the chain, which currently operates five stores in New Jersey and is scheduled to open a location in Staten Island later this year. Ryan Starkman of Pierson Commercial represented the landlord on the East Brunswick lease.

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Meanwhile, in its new role as excusive statewide leasing representative for Gregory's Coffee, R.J. Brunelli signed the New York-based chain to its first central New Jersey location at 3091 Rte. 35 North in Hazlet.

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Gregory's will occupy a 1,500-square-foot endcap space with a drive-thru in a new 3,000-square-foot pad building at the existing retail property, which is located at the intersection of Poole Ave. The chain expects to open in the first quarter of 2023. Hazlet's land use board approved the new retail  building in June. Ms. Brunelli represented Gregory's on the lease, while Jonathan Greenberg of Katz Retail represented the landlord.

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In two additional Monmouth County transactions, Ms. Brunelli brokered a land sale and new lease in Manalapan. She represented Summit Assets NY, LLC in its acquisition of an approximate 0.7-acre parcel at 360 Rte. 9 North that was formerly occupied by Lukoil. "The site was delivered to the buyer free of any building structures and with a clean bill of environmental health," Ms. Brunelli said. "Summit is in the process of obtaining approval for its planned development of the site." Greg Sobol of Tri State Commercial represented the owner of the site, which is just north of Willow Grove Way.

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Just down the road at the Manalapan EpiCentre, Crumbl Cookies signed for a 1,585-square-foot inline space formerly occupied by Ameritrade. The fast-growing chain is expected to open this summer at the 471,543-square foot center, which is anchored by Wegman's, Target, Marshall's and Homesense. Ms. Brunelli is exclusive broker for the landlord as well as the local Crumbl franchisee, which has also opened shops in Ocean Township and Cherry Hill.

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In Mercer County, the firm inked two more tenants for Dover Park Plaza at 3 Sunnybrea Blvd. in Yardville. Dover Park Liquors is expected to open this November in a 4,700-square-foot space that formerly housed a Hallmark Cards shop, while a Wargamers Guild hobby store recently debuted in a 1,520-square-foot space previously occupied by a Kumon Learning Center.

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R.J. Brunelli is excusive leasing agent for the 54,000-square-foot center, which is anchored by CVS and Performance Strength Academy. Sales Associate Peter Miller represented both the landlord and tenant on the Wargamers lease, and the landlord on Dover Park Liquors. The liquor store, which also operates Glen Rock Liquors in nearby Ewing, was represented by Vinny Chawla of Ridolfi & Associates. "In particular, The Wargamers Guild is a perfect match for co-tenant Video Express & Game Exchange, one of the last remaining video stores in New Jersey," said Miller. "The synergy will be fantastic."

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In another deal co-brokered with Mr. Chawla, Mr. Miller represented the landlord on a lease that will bring a 4,000-square-foot medical cannabis dispensary and doctor's office operated by GLCPC, LLP to S4 Plaza, 3059 Rte. 27 in Franklin Park. The dispensary is projected to open in November 2022. R.J. Brunelli is exclusive leasing agent for the new 16,000-square-foot building.

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As exclusive broker for a new two-building development on the site of the former Bud's Hut restaurant at 906 Rte. 1 in the Avenel section of Woodbridge, the firm completed three leases for all 5,223 square feet of space. Bubbakoo's Burrittos and Smoothie King have already opened at the site, while Indian-Arabian fast-food chain ChicKing is expected to unveil its first U.S. location this November. The Kochi, India-based franchise chain, which currently has over 230 locations in 30-plus countries, plans on expanding throughout the U.S.

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The freestanding Smoothie King occupies a 2,223-square-foot building with a drive-thru, while the 1,500-square-foot Bubbakoo's will be joined by the 1,500-square-foot ChicKing in the parcel's second building. R.J. Brunelli Senior Sales Associate John Lenaz brokered all three deals for the landlord (and previously brokered the sale of the site for Bud's Hut). Smoothie King was represented by Kelly Bayer of NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co., Bubbakoo's was represented by Gary Krauss of Pierson Commercial Real Estate, and ChicKing was represented by Clare Golz of Ripco Real Estate.

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In nearby Edison, Mr. Lenaz leased the last remaining space at Edison Commons to The Perfume Club, which recently opened its first New Jersey location in 2,347 square feet. The fragrance discounter, which also operates five stores in California, took over the former Entenmann's space at the 15,365-square-foot center at 2120 Rte. 27 and Talmadge Rd. R.J. Brunelli is exclusive broker for the center and is also a preferred broker for The Perfume Club in New Jersey.

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Elsewhere in Middlesex County, Mr. Lenaz completed a 2,000-square-foot endcap lease for United Poles Federal Credit Union at 111 Main St. in East Brunswick. The financial institution is projected to open in January 2023 at the 13,500-square-foot center, which is anchored by 7-Eleven. R.J. Brunelli is exclusive leasing agent for the site; the tenant was represented by Dana Grau of Cushman & Wakefield.

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In southern New Jersey, the firm signed Salad House for a 1,917-square-foot inline space at 1882 Hooper Ave. in Toms River. R.J. Brunelli is exclusive broker for the new 12,600-square-foot retail center being developed by March Construction in the municipality's Silverton section. An October 2022 opening is anticipated for the franchise chain's first Ocean County location, where it will join Pizza Hut and AT&T—both expected to open this summer. Mario Brunelli, R.J. Brunelli VP/ Principal, represented the landlord on the lease, while franchisee Salad House of Toms River LLC was represented by Dina Santarelli of Sabre Life. The casual dining chain currently has nine locations, most in northern New Jersey.

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Finally, in Hampton, Va., R.J. Brunelli CEO/Principal Ron DeLuca signed medical cannabis dispensary Columbia Care for a 6,100-square-foot Cannabist retail store at The Coliseum Specialty Shops. The location is expected to open this November in the former VA ABC Liquors and Wines space at the 15,026-square-foot strip center located just off I-64 at 2400 Cunningham Way. In its role as Virginia project exclusive for Columbia Care, R.J. Brunelli currently has letters of intent out for two additional locations for the national chain, which currently operates approximately 100 retail locations under the Columbia Care and Cannabist names, as well as 32 cultivation and manufacturing facilities. Bradford Brown of Robert Brown & Associates represented the landlord on the Hampton lease.

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Chronic Cellars, known for its award-winning wines, standout attitude, and disruptive label characters, encourages enthusiasts to get their 'game on' with the debut of an interactive, gamified augmented reality (AR) experience. Available now, adventure seekers and wine enthusiasts alike can purchase a bottle of Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise, scan the QR code with your phone from the Chronic Cellars' website (https://www.chroniccellars.com/ar/) or from the bottle, and then scan the label on the bottle to watch good 'ol Purple come to life with augmented reality.

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"Our characters and labels are so beloved by consumers, we thought this would be a win/win to engage with them," says Patrick Cramb, Director of Marketing for Chronic Cellars, WX Brands. "We hope that all wine lovers learn a bit more about our wines and characters through this experience."

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The AR experience allows users to establish a greater connection to Chronic Cellars motto, 'wines with character' through a unique gamification.

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"We were delighted to work with the Chronic Cellars' team to create this memorable AR experience and bring Purple Paradise to life," said Patrick Johnson, CEO of Rock Paper Reality, and agency behind the activation. "Purple's illustrated design begged to jump out of the bottle and into the real world--so that's what we did. The playful tongue-in-cheek nature of the Chronic Cellars brand provided the foundation of Purple's performance, mannerisms, voice, and the over-under dice game challenge, and allowed Purple Paradise to be as engaging of a character as the wine he represents."

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Chronic Cellars of Paso Robles continues to provide unpretentious, delicious wines with a rebel spirit for all. The game is the brand's most recent example of connecting with wine lovers through fun and approachable activation. Everyone is invited to try their luck with Purple Paradise.

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The Andrews family, an esteemed farming family in Washington State and proprietors of Trothe, a luxury wine brand, announced the opening of the new Trothe winery in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. The new production facility is designed to enable world-class winemaking in a region that has historically been known for its grape growing, but not for local wine production.

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The facility is one of the first of its kind located in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, built for the production of Trothe wines and for custom crush at the highest level of quality. Trothe was created to showcase the vast potential of high-end winemaking in the region that bears excellent fruit and is particularly known for its Cabernet Sauvignon.

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"Those of us who call the Horse Heaven Hills AVA home know the true potential of this land," says Trothe winemaker Ray McKee. "Our goal with this new facility is to harness that quality and help reveal it to the world by making outstanding Washington wines, right where they're grown. Our philosophy for custom crush echoes the ethos of Trothe: uncompromising small-lot winemaking and intensive attention to detail."

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The Trothe winery has been thoughtfully outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment to process some of the finest fruit in Washington State into equally fine wines. The crush pad equipment allows for precise control of the destemming, sorting, and pressing processes, including Pellenc destemming technology, a WECO optical sorter, a Pellenc Smartpress, as well as Pellenc Smartpumps and Ragazzini peristaltic must pumps; the winery houses concrete tanks for fermentation and maturation.

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"Our family's investment in this sophisticated winery is also an investment in the future of winemaking in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA and in the greater State of Washington," says Trothe proprietor Jeff Andrews. "We're excited to open our doors to vintners who share our vision for crafting luxury wines that are emblematic of their Washington roots."

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The New Flat Rate, the No. 1 price generating software for home service contractors, has announced a partnership with OPTIMUS Financing by EGIA, the all-in-one financing and leasing platform for the home service industry, that will empower contractors with the ability to offer multiple financing options to their customers.

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As part of the dealer-financing program, the program will enable participating dealers to select from multiple financing options that best align with their organizational structure and sales process.

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"Funding projects can be burdensome for both the contractor and the customers, and it shouldn't be" said Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate. "For the contractors helping their customers, it can be time consuming. For the customers, finding the money to complete the project can be stressful. With this partnership with OPTIMUS Financing, we are helping contractors by offering them a tool that will give them the ability to finance their customers right on the spot."

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The New Flat Rate's software provides a variety of menus that instantly give prices for repairs and supplies the customer with multiple options to choose from. These menus help decrease the stress of selling services while also increasing profits for the contractor.

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OPTIMUS Financing is the comfort industry's most comprehensive dealer-driven financing program, facilitating financing of over $750 million per year. Dedicated to matching the right finance program for a diverse customer base, OPTIMUS uses soft pull technology to quickly help a customer find the right lending or leasing options.

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"OPTIMUS Financing provides pathways that cover a wide range of credit profiles through a single platform," said Matthew Bratsis, vice president of contractor services for EGIA and creator of the OPTIMUS Financing Program. "Through this partnership, EGIA is gaining access to a plethora of contractors who can utilize our program to help their customers with funding for future projects. We share a common goal with The New Flat Rate, and together we can make the lives of the contractors easier by providing their customers with an easier path toward financial options that best suit them."

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For more information about The New Flat Rate, please visit https://thenewflatrate.com/.

For more information about the OPTIMUS Financing program, please visit https://optimusfinancing.com/.

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PetScreening, a first-of-its-kind screening platform that empowers property managers to outsource their pet risk assessment and assistance animal validation processes at no charge, today announced it has integrated with ResMan, a leading property management platform that helps conventional multifamily and affordable housing managers operate more efficiently and deliver higher rates of return to investors.

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With the integration, the innovative PetScreening platform will be available to all ResMan customers. ResMan enables property teams to manage all aspects of property marketing, leasing, operations—and now, pet processes.

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"As apartment operators become increasingly pet-passionate, it is more important than ever to efficiently manage pet processes onsite," said Elizabeth Francisco, chief engagement officer for Inhabit IQ, parent company of ResMan. "From accurately tracking pet populations to managing accommodation animal requests, these tasks can be burdensome and time-consuming for onsite associates. We're excited for our customers to have access to PetScreening's wide range of services because the solution offers the most pet-friendly, pet-responsible environment on the market and alleviates the load for property teams."

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PetScreening is a free service for owners/operators and will continue to be throughout the integration. The integration will help ResMan customers maximize applicant and resident accountability and further enhance compliance.

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Through the PetScreening platform, rental applicants enter information about their pets and the platform weighs various pet-related factors, including a community's specific restrictions, such as breed, weight and age. This provides property owners with a streamlined process to comprehensively assess a specific pet and pet owner who want to live at a rental property. Evaluating pets on an individual basis greatly assists properties that are considering eschewing standard restrictions in favor of more forward-thinking policies favored by today's residents.

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"Pet and assistance animal management now has become simpler than ever for property managers on the ResMan platform," said David Stunja, chief operating officer at PetScreening. "We're eager to integrate with such a trusted, innovative leader in the property management software space, and this will even further streamline pet and assistance animal management for mutual clients. Our team is genuinely excited to work with ResMan's sizable contingent of property management teams."

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