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New dating and social networking app, First Round's On Me (FROME), is now available for iOS and Android devices. Founded on the concept of bringing back real dating and driven by the pervasive need for in-person connection, FROME is an online dating app designed to get people off their phones and together in real life. With its unique feature offering discounts at some of LA's hottest bars, coffee shops and restaurants, FROME also helps users find the perfect date spot, and alleviate the stress (and awkwardness!) when it comes to the bill.

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The inspiration behind the name First Round's On Me is a nod to a time when people met for the first time, by chance, in person. You'd see someone across the bar, go up to them and ask if you could buy them a drink. In today's online dating world, and especially during a global pandemic with exposure to social and professional interactions slowly coming back, this "natural" style of meeting rarely occurs. Over the years, singles have gravitated towards a digital dating experience — whether they like it or not.  With its venue partnerships offers and prompts to actively set up dates, FROME helps facilitate the old school way of kismet experiences in dating through the comfort and safety of their home.

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"I am proud to help humans connect and stop relying only on technology," says founder and CEO, Joe Feminella who was inspired to design FROME after years spent on dating apps that never resulted in actual in person dates.  Disillusioned with a dearth of bland digital interactions and the endless swiping cycle, he was motivated to find a way to encourage people to put the phone down and set a date to get to know each other in person, how he believes people should get to know each other.

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"The dating-app world is saturated, yet it consistently leaves people unsatisfied. The more time I spent swiping, the more I realized it wasn't an effective way to make a real connection. Technology has solved so many problems in today's world, but one thing it hasn't done and probably will never do, is help people fall in love. That needs to be done in person." says Feminella.

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With an emphasis on both inclusivity and intimacy, FROME melds the ease of technology with the value of organic meetings: Instead of forcing users to rely on an app for a potentially infinite amount of time, it motivates them to get out in public and meet each other. Each time a user signs on, they have the option to select between one of two modes: Available Today (those free for a date tonight) and Available This Week (those who like to plan ahead). When a user finds someone they're interested in, they send an invitation for a time and place to meet for a drink. If the recipient accepts — it's date! The date is then added to their calendars, (one date per day, Romeo!). One of the app's unique features is a time-based chat made available six hours prior to the date, giving users some time to break the ice before meeting in person later that day. From there, the rest is up to them!

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FROME is proud to be partnering with a number of Los Angeles bars and coffee spots, including The Bungalow, Cha Cha Matcha, Juneshine, Library Alehouse, Independence Bar and Bravo Toast. A premium version of the FROME app will be launched later in 2022 and is slated to hit other major U.S. cities including Miami, New York, Austin, Dallas, and Chicago, in the coming year.

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For more information, visit firstroundsonme.co or follow us on Instagram @firstroundsonme

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An exceptional array of artists will deliver electrifying performances at the 11th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, led by Patti LaBelle, Christian McBride with Inside Straight, Chris Botti, and Kirk Whalum with Keiko Matsui. The annual event will be held over Labor Day weekend at Oak Hollow Park, Sept. 3-4, 2022.

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Having been on the music scene for more than 60 years, LaBelle will headline the Saturday lineup. The two-time Grammy Award-winner led the Bluebelles in the 1960s, the groundbreaking group LaBelle in the 1970s, and has maintained an enduring solo career since the 80s. Her latest music venture is the jazz album "Bel Hommage," released on her own label, GPE Records.

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Eight-time Grammy Award-winner and acclaimed jazz bassist Christian McBride is the co-headliner for Saturday with his band Inside Straight. They are at the pinnacle of performing mainstream jazz in a live venue. Members of Inside Straight are pianist Peter Martin, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, saxophonist Steve Wilson, and drummer Carl Allen. Six musicians play as the Masters of Smooth ensemble. Soprano saxophonist Marion Meadows, pianist composer Alex Bugnon, celebrated six string bass player Gerald Veasley, saxophonist Jessy J, Poogie Bell on the drums, and Karyn White, who recorded the smash hit female anthem "Superwoman."

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Two Grammy Award-winning artists who have each embraced the cultural resonance of their homelands will add the rhythms of Latin Jazz to the Saturday lineup. Puerto Rican-born pianist and composer Marlow Rosado will be joined by Cuban vocalist and songwriter Aymée Nuviola to add a distinguishing facet to the festival's musical offering.

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Chris Botti, the Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling trumpeter whose live shows have made him a worldwide sensation, will headline the Sunday lineup. He has cross-genre skills and the ability to set an ambiance with everything from jazz to pop to rock.

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Saxophonist Kirk Whalum and pianist Keiko Matsui will perform together blending their musical panache. Whalum brings together elements of gospel, blues, and jazz while Matsui utilizes space in her music to create a backdrop of drama and tension.

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For a blues counterpoint the legendary rust belt bluesman, Larry McCray is on the Sunday lineup. Known for his singing and rousing guitar style, McCray was one of the first to blend elements of blues, rock, and soul into a new sound.

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Eclecticism incarnate is drummer Cindy Blackman Santana. She has toured the globe and made albums with diverse artists including Pharoah Sanders, John Medeski, Lenny Kravitz, and her husband Carlos Santana.

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The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF) honors Coltrane, a High Point, NC, native son who graduated from William Penn High School, now Penn Griffin School of the Arts. Ticket information and festival details are available at coltranejazzfest.com.

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For the second consecutive year, Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) launched the Return to Screening campaign to raise awareness and understanding among Spanish speaking audiences about the importance of regular cancer screening tests; specifically, breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers.

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The campaign's theme is "Cancer screening saves lives" and will consist of video and digital assets with timely, relevant, and culturally appropriate information and resources which highlight the benefits of cancer screening while also addressing cultural, language and other barriers in order to promote cancer screening as an important part of annual health check-ups.

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One of the newest features of this year's campaign is the development of an interactive online quiz that will allow Latinos to receive, in a minute or less, recommendations of cancer screening tests based on their age and family history, as well as links to detailed information.  Additionally, quiz users will receive a link to the ground-breaking video "The Conversation'' which addresses the dynamics of healthcare within multigenerational Latinx families.

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"As a woman, I am particularly proud that HCN is working hand in hand with ACS to launch and develop this meaningful health campaign, and all of its new features like the quiz, the video and other digital elements. These will serve as  important tools that deliver easy to understand, lifesaving and actionable information and resources to our Hispanic audiences," said Alison Rodden, Chief Executive Officer of HCN.

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Beginning the week of July 18, 2022, HCN will activate its owned La Red Hispana digital and social media platforms with these digital tools to encourage target Hispanic audiences to learn more about cancer screenings via the ACS in-language and in-culture call to action (cancer.org/revisate-ya), and encourage cancer screening practices by providing access to ACS' resources and materials.

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For more information, please contact Yelena Grillet at (786) 247-7194 or yelena.grillet@hcnmedia.com.

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Element451 today announced that customer growth has resulted in the company doing as much business in the first half of 2022 as it did in all of 2021.

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This record success represents a diverse mix of colleges — from large community colleges like Wake Tech in North Carolina to online programs at San Jose State University to public universities like Texas A&M San Antonio to faith-based institutions like Appalachian Bible College in West Virginia.

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Each has committed to elevating the student experience and keeping learners engaged and feeling valued in a digital world.

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Barriers like limited budget, staff, and deeply entrenched, reactive ways of communicating are all factors behind why many colleges fall short on their effort to meaningfully connect with students. In the U.S., drop-out rates are roughly 40% for undergraduate students; this segment of the higher ed student population is largely low-income and first-generation, four times higher than second-generation students.

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To open more doors to previously unreachable students, colleges are using AI and behavioral intelligence to facilitate a highly personalized, student-led engagement experience.

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"We're seeing more and more schools make strategic shifts to be out in front of students with communications that are based on students' individual preferences and needs, not the school's," explains Todd Heilman, chief customer success officer for Element451 who led enrollment and student success operations for over two decades before joining the company.

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"Our clients are seeing higher engagement with prospects because our vast, proprietary database of student engagement behavior is optimizing their efforts," said Ardis Kadiu, CEO of Element451. "That intelligence combined with advanced marketing automation and communication tools is changing the game for how schools can anticipate and meet student needs."

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Element451 clients and the larger higher education community will gather in person and virtually next week for the Engage Summit. The free conference will focus on personalizing the enrollment journey for today's ultra-savvy, time-constrained learner. Registration is open to all.

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A&S Decor World launches as Sacramento's newest and most luxurious home decor store aimed at offering high-end and unique specialty items. Customers will be able to elevate their home decor and interior design with the unique pieces sold at A&S Decor World.

"A&S Decor World, my second business, will bring extravagant home decor to the community," said founder Serob Darbinyan. Darbinyan is also the owner of A&S Fresh Meat & Deli, purveyor of fresh and high-quality meat in the Sacramento community.

Launching August 25 at 10138 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, A&S Decor World will offer a variety of luxury household items made by well-known artists for the home and kitchen.
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For more information, visit: www.ourdecorworld.com

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Magnolia Wash Holdings, a premium express car wash operator, announced today it has grown its portfolio of express car wash locations to include approximately 70 across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. In the last six months, Magnolia has increased its presence in the Southeast by nearly 38 percent – fueling the company's efforts to reach 100 locations by the end of 2022. This momentum comes at a perfect time, as the company welcomes Samuel Freeman as the new chief development officer. In this new role, Freeman will leverage his expertise to develop and execute strategic initiatives supporting Magnolia's vision and goals.

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Freeman joins Magnolia Wash Holdings at an exciting period for the rapidly growing operator of express car wash brands. After an explosive six months, Magnolia's commitment to investing in operational excellence, customer experience, company culture, and innovative technology helped the brand grow across new key markets. Through mergers and acquisitions, as well as new-to-industry locations, the company welcomed more than 20 units since the start of the year and is projected to increase their unit count of car wash locations by 100 units each year for the next five years.

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"The tremendous success we've had at Magnolia Wash Holdings in such a short period of time is truly humbling. Our team has been and remains to be dedicated to finding the right express car wash brands to bring into our portfolio and as we look at our projections for the next six months, we're excited for the opportunity to continue to build upon the momentum we've created so far," said Jose Costa, chief executive officer of Magnolia Wash Holdings. "We're currently adding anywhere from five to ten locations a month and plan to double our size very soon. As we grow our presence across this industry, it's critical that we have a strong leadership team that can support our goals and vision for Magnolia. We are thrilled to have Samuel join the company as Chief Development Officer. His experience in exceeding revenue and growth benchmarks, as well as effectively leading and managing company initiatives, is exactly what we need in the person leading development for Magnolia."

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Freeman brings a wealth of industry experience developing and managing large-scale expansion projects for legacy automotive retail brands. Prior to joining Magnolia, Freeman served as Vice President of Real Estate and Corporate Development at Icahn Automotive Group, managing real estate for a 1,000+ company-owned automotive service locations.

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"The past few months have been instrumental in positioning Magnolia as a leader in the express car wash industry. A major contributor to this success is the team's mission to maintain an entrepreneurial, small business spirit, which also sets us apart from others in the space," said Freeman. "We're at a pinnacle moment and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside a best-in-class team and use my prior experience to take the company to the next level."

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With a strong development pipeline for the remainder of 2022, Magnolia is in the midst of aggressive expansion. The express car wash operator is actively seeking acquisitions and development opportunities throughout the Southeast. For more information about development opportunities with Magnolia Wash Holdings, please visit magnoliawashholdings.com.

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NuggMD, the nation's leading medical marijuana telemedicine platform, is launching its service in Michigan for just $99 per evaluation for a limited time. Since its founding in 2015, NuggMD has connected over 1,000,000 patients to their medical marijuana physicians in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.

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In November 2019, just before recreational sales began, Michigan had 268,566 medical marijuana patients and 36,392 caregivers. By June 2021, nearly a year and a half later, the state still had 252,330 and 30,670. This small dip sharply contrasts with other states, which saw the number of registered patients plummet shortly after legalization.

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"Having a medical marijuana card is still a huge advantage for patients in Michigan," says Alex Milligan, NuggMD Co-founder and CMO. "You can assign a caregiver for cultivation, avoid the 10% excise tax, get extra discounts, access cannabis in cities that ban recreational sales, and even receive legal protections in medical-only states that offer reciprocity when traveling. It's easy to see why the medical marijuana market in Michigan is still strong."

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Michigan's recreational cannabis laws allow anyone over 21 to cultivate up to 12 plants, but rental agencies and landlords can still restrict cultivation on their properties and often do. Patients in this situation who need commercially unpopular strains, or need to grow their own for other reasons can assign a caregiver to cultivate for them, often for much lower costs than dispensaries. Last year, the state legislature attempted to restrict caregiver cultivation amounts, but resistance from activist patients and caregivers derailed the restrictive legislation.

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"The continued strength of Michigan's medical marijuana community despite adult-use legalization is clearly due to the intense activism of patients, caregivers, and advocacy organizations," says Kam Babazade, NuggMD Co-founder and COO. "It's incredible to see the community come together to maintain Michigan's caregiver protections despite attempted legislative restrictions. We're pleased to see that many licensed dispensaries also support these efforts. They set an example we can all learn from."

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NuggMD's platform is available from 8 am till 10 pm seven days a week. No appointment is needed, and patients who don't qualify for Michigan's medical cannabis program won't be charged for their evaluation.

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profToday, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center launched BellRinger, a bike ride and community movement to end cancer. BellRinger opened registration for its inaugural 25-, 50-, and 100-mile fundraising ride on Saturday, October 22, 2022 that will bring together more than 1,000 riders and raise more than $2 million. Riders include local cancer survivors, cancer researchers, and others united to end cancer. All funds raised by BellRinger will support lifesaving cancer research at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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"Today, and together with our partners at MedStar Health, community members, and businesses, we are proud to launch BellRinger to fund breakthroughs in cancer research," said Dr. Louis M. Weiner, Director of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and Director of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute. "We are also proud to announce our community's goal to raise $15 million in the next five years to fund critical investments in lifesaving treatments."

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"For more than 50 years, the team at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center has dedicated their work to finding ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancers, to supporting survivors and their families, and to addressing health disparities in our Washington, D.C. community," said John J. DeGioia, Georgetown University President. "With all of us coming together, BellRinger can deepen and transform our support of cancer research here at Georgetown."

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Riders interested in participating in BellRinger can sign up now to train for 25-, 50-, and 100-mile bike rides. BellRinger is a top-notch, fully supported ride and one of D.C.'s only rides with a 100-mile option. Riders will enjoy upscale food and beverages throughout the weekend, beginning with a kick-off party the evening before the ride (Oct. 21) at Georgetown University where riders and their guests will come together alongside their teammates to enjoy live music in a festival-like atmosphere. The ride starts from Georgetown University the following morning (Oct. 22) on a scenic course under the D.C. area's fall leaves, escorting riders out of D.C. and into rural Maryland. BellRinger riders will have access to fully stocked rest stops, on-route support vehicles, and safety officers at intersections to guide the way. The ride concludes at finishes lined with riders' friends, families, and supporters cheering them on and celebrating their physical and fundraising achievements.

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"If you hate cancer, there is room for you in the BellRinger community," said Chris Timko, BellRinger Executive Director. "We've designed the 25-mile course with casual and beginner riders in mind, while the 50- and 100-mile routes will pose a steeper challenge for more experienced cyclists."

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Those interested can click here to register and learn more. Riders can also create teams to train and fundraise together with friends and family. BellRinger is offering complimentary group training rides led by expert local ride leaders in the months leading up to BellRinger Weekend to help riders build endurance and become comfortable riding in groups.

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BellRinger, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center's year-round community effort to end cancer, is a bold project to unite the community around a common cause. BellRinger's inaugural ride will take place on October 22, 2022 and stretch from Washington, D.C. to Urbana, MD. Georgetown Lombardi is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center in the D.C. area and has been a leader in cancer research for over 50-years–from breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment, to contributing to the creation of the HPV vaccine to prevent cancer, to enabling "bench to bedside" research and clinical trials with their academic health system partner, MedStar Health.

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Cribl, the leader in enabling open observability, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Cribl to its 2022 Emerging Vendors list in the Big Data category. This annual list recognizes fast-rising technology vendors that have exhibited a commitment to driving positive change and continuous growth in the IT and security channels by delivering innovative, cutting-edge solutions.

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The technology vendors featured on CRN's 2022 Emerging Vendors are bringing a fresh approach to solving the IT and security challenges facing customers today, enabling their partners to deliver unique solutions that will ensure both channels' continued success.

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Cribl's suite of products focuses on the fast-growing field of observability, providing operations and security teams unprecedented visibility into increasingly complex infrastructure and cybersecurity environments. Cribl Stream, the company's flagship product, is a vendor-agnostic observability pipeline that gives customers the flexibility to collect, reduce, enrich, normalize, and route data from any source to any destination within their existing data infrastructure. Cribl Edge is an observability agent that allows teams to automatically detect, collect, and process observability events in real time and deliver the data to any destination, directly or through Cribl Stream. Cribl Search, the company's newest product offering currently in preview, is the first open and vendor-agnostic analytics tool to perform "search-in-place" queries on any data, in any format, at any location.

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"As part of our 2022 Emerging Vendors list, CRN recognizes technology vendors that are transforming the IT channel by providing revolutionary and innovative products that help customers manage ever-evolving IT demands," said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. "As a trusted industry resource, CRN's Emerging Vendors list gives solution providers insight into the latest groundbreaking IT channel technologies.

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"Cribl is honored to have been named to CRN's 2022 Emerging Vendors list," says Zac Kilpatrick, VP of Global Channels at Cribl, who was recently recognized as a Channel Chief by CRN. "At Cribl, we pride ourselves on the value and innovation we bring to our customers and partners. Our suite of products, combined with the expertise of our great channel partners, give customers across industries the ability to have the choice and control to do what they want with their IT and security data in order to drive business outcomes."

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Cribl has also been recognized by CRN in 2022 as a Cloud 100 Company and was named to the Big Data 100 List. The CRN 2022 Emerging Vendors list will be featured in the August 2022 issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/EmergingVendors.

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Captain Cookie & the Milk Man, DC’s favorite stop for made-from-scratch cookies and ice cream sandwiches, will grand open its long-awaited Cleveland Park storefront on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Owners Kirk and Juliann Francis, along with their dedicated cookie crew, will eagerly welcome the community to enjoy a delightful experience and to help "Save the World, One Cookie at a Time."

Captain Cookie's dedication to the local community takes center stage at the inauguration. The small business will donate ten percent of grand opening sales to benefit DC Central Kitchen, a social enterprise non-profit committed to battling hunger through job training and job creation. Juliann shared, “We are excited for the opportunity to further support DC Central Kitchen in the critical work it does daily to improve lives in the DC area.”

"We are thrilled to join Captain Cookie & the Milk Man to celebrate their grand opening in Cleveland Park,” said Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen. “It's partners like Juliann, Kirk, and the Captain Cookie team, who share our compassion and dedication to addressing hunger and its root causes, that allow us to make a real impact in our community. We wish them great success in their new location and look forward to working together to create meaningful change here in the District.”

“The support we’ve seen already has made us even more excited to give back to the neighborhood,” said Kirk Francis. “We’re starting things right by benefitting DC Central Kitchen, and we have other fundraisers for local organizations in the works. We’re serious about making Cleveland Park (and DC) better every day, and for us that means awesome cookies, a great customer experience, and giving back to the community.”

“We’re really looking forward to having a permanent, meaningful presence in the Cleveland Park neighborhood,” said Juliann Francis. “These long months of construction and permitting have shown us what great neighbors we have in this location, with so many people reaching out to share their excitement and support. This area clearly understands the importance of neighbors helping neighbors, and we’re glad to be a contributing part of that cycle—small business has such an important part to play in building community.” 

"It's great to celebrate the remarkable resilience exhibited by Captain Cookie & the Milk Man as they open their newest store in Cleveland Park, even in the face of post-COVID challenges," said Shawn Townsend, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Shawn added, "Their commitment to quality, customer experience, and investment in their team embody a steadfast dedication to fostering community and fueling local economic growth." 

Attendees are welcome to join the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM and have a chance to win free merchandise and treats by spinning Captain Cookie’s “Wheel of Fun.” The store is located at 3411 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008, with regular hours from 10 AM to 10 PM daily.

Painting the Spirit of Captain Cookie’s Mission

The fun mural at the Cleveland Park store was painted by the talented team at Capital Murals. It captures the spirit of Captain Cookie's mission and features Captain Cookie flying with a plate of cookies and a glass of milk, symbolizing the company’s dedication to "Saving the World, One Cookie at a Time."

S’mores & More: A Captain Cookie Adventure

To celebrate the start of the fall season, patrons can try Captain Cookie's new s'mores cookies. It’s all the good parts of a campfire without getting smoke in your face: toasted graham crackers, chewy marshmallows, and velvety milk chocolate.

Alongside the tempting new special, there’s a cookie for everyone. Customers can indulge in the classic chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, double chocolate, confetti, peanut butter, and more. Captain Cookie also makes a serious offering for their vegan customers: a chocolate chip cookie using house-made vegan butter that is sure to please.

Kirk explains, “One highlight of a visit to Captain Cookie comes from the joy of creating your own ice cream sandwich masterpiece. Choose any two fresh cookies and pair them with any flavor of local, premium-quality ice cream from Ice Cream Jubilee and South Mountain Creamery.”

For updates on new flavors, events, and more, patrons can subscribe to Captain Cookie & the Milk Man's bi-weekly newsletter and follow their social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @captaincookiedc #CaptainCookieCP #CaptainCookieDC

For more information and updates, visit: captaincookiedc.com.

About Captain Cookie & the Milk Man

Captain Cookie & the Milk Man is a dynamic, superhero-themed cookie bakery renowned across DC for its small-batch cookies, made-to-order ice cream sandwiches, local dairy, tempting edible cookie doughs, and indulgent milkshakes. Kirk Francis founded the first Captain Cookie food truck in DC in 2012. Since then, he and his wife, Juliann, have expanded their cookie joy-sharing by adding multiple trucks, a flagship store adjacent to George Washington University, and now five DC-area bakeries with a sixth location in Raleigh, NC.

Captain Cookie & the Milk Man's mission is to “save the world, one cookie at a time.” We believe that we can improve the lives of our staff with good work and pay, our customers with great cookies and customer experience, and those in need with charitable giving. Small things - like a fresh cookie served with a smile - can lift your spirits, and that joy spreads as people pass on the good feelings to their friends, coworkers, and families. The spirit of this mission is exemplified at all stores, their cookie trucks that roam the streets of DC, and at various catering events.

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NASA launched its Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) on June 28, as a part of the Artemis program, to study a specific orbit for the future Gateway lunar station. Led by Advanced Space, this mission is test driving orbital analysis that will enable NASA's future exploration efforts. Orion Space Solutions (OSS) provides a critical satellite component that will support mission success.

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Space systems need reliable timing information when flying beyond well-understood orbits, into regions where GPS and other communication signals lose contact with Earth-based systems or control centers. Lacking the information provided by these standard communications, mission operators lose positioning and navigation knowledge and capabilities. The longer a system goes without updated information, the more likely it can drift away from its intended trajectory, resulting in higher potential for mission error or risk.

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To address this problem, OSS engineers developed the Chip Scale Atomic Clock, or CSAC, as an important part of the CAPSTONE experiment. CSAC is a precision clock able to provide critical positioning and timing data while the small satellite is in the near-rectilinear halo orbit, which is the planned orbit for the Gateway station to the moon on its future lunar mission. The low size, weight, and power of the CSAC system means it is easily integrated into CubeSats and other small satellites. Several OSS space-based programs use CSAC, giving the equipment flight-proven status.

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"OSS engineers and scientists develop space solutions that work," says Mr. Erik Stromberg, OSS Senior Director of Special Programs. "With humans returning to the moon, CSAC's ability to maintain positioning and timing data for any potential dropouts in signal are essential contributions to keeping astronauts and satellites safe for programs, such as CAPSTONE."

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"CSAC will provide reliable timing information to maintain a highly accurate positioning indicator for when systems have a loss of communication or positioning for the CAPSTONE mission. While the halo orbit will not put the spacecraft behind the moon, allowing for stable communication back to Earth, no spacecraft has ever operated in the designated orbit for this mission before," explains Mr. Gerald Thompson, Senior VP of Strategy.

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CAPSTONE is set to arrive at the moon in November, when it will begin its 6-month long primary mission.

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BuildCentral Inc, a division of BCI Central, Inc. is proud to announce a new product, Geospatial Energy and Mining (GEM). Whether it's an electrical generation project, a resource extraction or processing plant, or a pipeline project, GEM has the project details and contacts needed to discover and track planned projects from proposal to completion.

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Created with the user experience in mind, the site includes a multitude of features to help visitors quickly and easily navigate the site and to find the latest renewable, mining, or oil & gas projects in the United States and Canada.

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GEM's coverage of renewable energy includes planned solar and wind farms, battery storage and waste-to-energy facilities, and hydropower plants is unmatched.

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Damian Eastman, CEO of BuildCentral Inc, shares, "I'm pleased to announce the launch of the BCI GEM website. It is the result of an incredible amount of research to bring to market the latest North American energy and mining projects and the best contacts for those projects. We are constantly deploying new mapping features alongside our rich database of projects to provide insights not currently available into the growing renewable energy and resource extraction opportunities in North America."

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GEM covers every stage of the energy and mining process from Exploration, Scoping, and Pre-Feasibility and Definitive Feasibility studies to the operations and maintenance stages.

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You can find opportunities in all of the following development stages:

• Concept: Early Planning, Exploration, Scoping Studies
• Design & Documentation: Pre/Definitive Feasibility Studies, Development Applications/Approvals
• Pre-Construction: Bidding Projects, Contracts Awarded
• Construction: Main Contractor on Site, Site Works Commenced, including Awarded Subcontractors
• Operational: Production including Maintenance, Shutdowns and Decommissioning

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If you want to stay informed with the latest BCI Gem and industry news, visit our site or through the new online blog.  The blog will contain richer online content such as technical tips, press releases, featured products and newsletters.

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For more information on BCI Gem, and to view the site, please visit www.bcigem.com. All media contact can be directed to Kyle Camp (340710@email4pr.com, (866) 316-5300), Executive Vice President of BuildCentral Inc.

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MikeWorldWide, a leading independent and integrated public relations agency, announced today that Gina Cherwin, who joined the firm in 2013 and served as EVP & Chief People Officer since 2016, has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer. In this newly created position, Cherwin will maintain CPO responsibilities of leading the firm's focus on culture and talent strategy, while adding all international operations, resource planning and forecasting, real estate and facilities management, and acquisition integrations. Cherwin will continue to serve on the firm's executive committee, responsible for establishing policies that promote company culture and vision through operations to maximize growth and profitability while managing risk.

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"Soon after Gina joined MikeWorldWide, she became a heartbeat of our agency and an incredible champion for our culture. Many organizations talk about its importance, but Gina has successfully operationalized our culture, elevating our purpose and values to a strategic function and a competitive differentiator," said Michael W. Kempner, Founder and CEO of MikeWorldWide. "Gina and I will continue to collaborate to ensure that our people remain at the center of our decision-making and reinforce our position as the agency where top talent and top brands want to be."

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As Chief People Officer, Cherwin was instrumental in leading the agency through the pandemic and the transition to remote and hybrid work, while preserving the people-first, client-centric ethos that has been the hallmark of MWW since its inception. Cherwin has also been the executive sponsor of MikeWorldWide's DEI efforts and spearheaded the development of the firm's industry-leading benefits, which include 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents, unlimited PTO, and free online therapy for all employees and dependents.  Cherwin has stewarded the firm's leadership in all aspects of mental well-being, including the addition of seven paid holidays per year as agency-wide mental health days and company sponsored mental health and wellness stipends.  Her innovative approach to benefits design is also reflected in MWW's "Pre PTO" policy, which offers new hires a week of paid time off prior to starting at the firm to ensure a true reset and refresh between jobs.  These programs are operational reflections of MWW's "Caring Counts" philosophy and have led to industry-leading staff and client retention.

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"Human Capital isn't just part of the PR business, it is the entire business," commented Cherwin.  "I am proud to work at an agency with such an incredible track record of promoting from within, and alongside Michael Kempner, who has always given me the latitude to innovate and re-imagine how culture and HR can be a catalyst for growth.  This is truly an agency that encourages people to pursue their passions and chart their own course. "

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Cherwin continued, "The past two years have demonstrated that things we never thought possible can be done well if you allow your organization to lead with its values.  Our industry is at an inflection point; what brought agencies this far will not propel us to the future.  As we continue to reimagine and re-think legacy ideas and systems, I look forward to continuing to ensure that strategy, operations and people come together in a way that creates value for our clients and opportunity for our people."

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Cherwin was honored this year as one of the Top Women in Communications by PR Daily and Ragan Communications.

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To learn more about MWW current professional career opportunities, visit LinkedIn.

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Wondr Productions LLC launches as an affordable videography option, servicing the greater Columbus area as well as the state of Ohio as a whole. Founded last April, Wondr provides a suite of services at budget-friendly prices to a wide range of clients, such as artists, small business owners, event hosts, and bridal couples. The services include various formats of videography (e.g., music video, promotional, and short film production as well as videos for events and weddings), audio and voiceover editing and production, post-production capabilities, and more.

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Wondr’s founder, Hannah Wiedlebacher, graduated from Otterbein University and has been studying and practicing video and audio production since 2020. Wiedlebacher added, “I have a passion and love for video and audio production. Nothing brings me greater joy than being able to help others capture the perfect moment.” Previously, she worked as a video editor and videographer with Laux Creative, a video production company, and their sister company, Olivu, a wedding production company.

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For more information, please visit: www.wondrproductions.com.

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Revival Ministry Inc. is pleased to announce that its Annual Charity Gospel Concert will be on July 23, 2022, at Kingdom Vision Church in Columbia, SC. Through quality entertainment and food, the non-profit organization hopes to bring poverty awareness in the region. This, in addition to the organization’s usual work to help poverty-stricken people, has helped to revive lives physically and spiritually. The company is committed to making a difference locally.

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Just like the years past, the Annual Charity Gospel Concert is going to be a family event with lots of food and merriment. With authentic Jamaican food and Caribbean/American-style gospel music lined up, the event promises to be fantastic.
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The charity concert will commence by 6 pm on July 23rd, and admission to the event is free, however, registration is required (here). Gospel Singer, Pastor Arison Fluitt is slated to stand in as the event host with internationally acclaimed gospel music artist, Minister Clavor, set to make an appearance. Other noted performances that are expected to be featured include gospel artist Anya Dixon, Jordan & Jackson Band, and the Extraordinary Poetry Ministry of Gloria Umanah.
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Revival Ministry Inc. is a Christian non-profit organization that is dedicated to pulling people out of poverty. The organization is run by people who understand just how terribly poverty can affect a person. They are looking to do their part in ensuring that people can see beyond their current circumstance and reach for a better life. In order to achieve this, Revival Ministry has thrown its doors open to donors and partners of all sorts who are looking to join or contribute to its cause. To learn more about the cause and the mission of the organization, watch this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=seBbzz5f38E.
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‍‍Location: Kingdom Vision Church, 1701 Alta Vista Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
When: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Registration: www.revivalministrynow.org/events1/‍
Contact: rclarke@revivalministrynow.org (Rosemarie Clarke, Revival Ministry Charitable Services)

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Boostlingo, a leader in interpretation management and delivery technology, announced record volume in users on the Boostlingo platform in June of 2022, with a growth rate of 63% since December 2021. Additionally, the team announced a record number of net new revenue booked in Q2 as well as a doubling in employee headcount since the beginning of 2022.

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With the acquisition of Interpreter Intelligence and VoiceBoxer, Boostlingo now offers a comprehensive product catalog including enterprise scheduling and interpreter management for language service companies, as well as a platform for hosting virtual and hybrid events requiring interpreting and multilingual audience engagement.

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As part of the growing employee base at Boostlingo, the company also announced Monday the addition of well-known thought leader and interpreter advocate Katharine Allen as part of the Boostlingo Language Access Department.

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Katharine brings 30 years of experience as an interpreter to her role as Training Specialist for the language access team, which oversees Boostlingo's network of 13,000 global interpreters speaking over 300 languages.

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An industry leader and expert, she has long advocated for the professionalization of interpreting. She served as the Co-Founder and Co-President of InterpretAmerica, an organization dedicated to raising the profile of language services from 2010 to 2021. In 2021, InterpretAmerica was award the Alexander Gode Medal, the American Translator Association's most prestigious award in recognition of outstanding service to the translation and interpreting professions.

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Allen also served as a founding steering committee member of CoPTIC, the Coalition of Practicing Interpreters and Translators of California, which led a successful campaign to protect the ability of interpreters and translators to work as independent contractors under California's AB 5 law.

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Allen's areas of expertise include interpreter and translator training, education and curriculum design for onsite and online settings, writing interpreting textbooks and manuals, language access consulting and observing technological trends and their impact in interpreting. Allen has developed curriculum and trained interpreters for The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Kaiser Permanente, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mammoth Medical Missions/Rotary International Medical Missions, the Glendon Master of Conference Interpreting at York University, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and more.

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Allen is an advocate for interpreters' work, and a long-time member of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care, the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators, and others. She is past President of the California Healthcare Interpreting Association.

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"Our profession is still just at the beginning of a permanent and profound change in how we do business," said Allen of the growing demand for virtual interpretation. "I'm excited to bring my knowledge and experience to Boostlingo and its innovative technology to do what I have always done: support interpreters in their essential task of facilitating meaningful communication between people who do not speak the same language."

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As the number of users on Boostlingo products continues to grow, the company will rely on Allen to help assure interpreter quality, workplace standards and expand language access into more communities around the globe. Her tenure at Boostlingo signals a growing profile for the company within the international language services community.

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Evergreen Nephrology is proud to announce they have joined the Living Donor Circle of Excellence. This program, an initiative from the American Society of Transplantation (AST), celebrates employers who implement internal policies that provide salary support to their employees who choose to be a living organ donor.

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Heather Wasielewski-Lopez, Evergreen's Chief People Officer, knows firsthand what its like to have a loved one going through the transplant process. "Organ donation is such a powerful gift. At Evergreen Nephrology, part of our mission is to increase the number of people who are able to receive organ transplants, who are living with chronic kidney disease. My younger brother was fortunate enough to be given the gift of a transplanted kidney from my older brother, and to receive support from his place of employment. As an organization we strive to offer support to our employees and alleviate stress for families as they journey through the transplant process."

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Evergreen's Chief Medical Officer, Nephrologist Stanley Crittenden said, "As an organization, Evergreen is committed to transforming kidney care by providing high quality care and outcomes to people living with kidney disease. Too many people living with kidney disease lose their independence and die on the kidney transplant waiting list.  The challenge for us, then, is to increase the number of living organ donors and this is where we are putting our mission into action. I am excited that Evergreen is now offering our employees paid leave if they choose to become living organ donors. I believe this is our moment to set the new standard, and we are proud to support our employees who will give the gift of life."

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John Gill, MD, Founder of the Living Donor Circle of Excellence said, "Living donors are heros amongst us, their gift is life-saving for patients in need of a kidney or liver transplant and has a huge positive impact on society. Patients facing life-threatening diseases are able to live normal lives, raise their families, and participate in their communities. By supporting living organ donors, we are also building stronger communities."

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Today, more than 100,000 patients are waiting for a life-saving kidney or liver transplant. Of the transplants performed in 2021, living donors accounted for 24% of kidney transplants and 6% of liver transplants. Financial disincentives are a barrier for many potential living organ donors. Living organ donation typically includes a four- to six-week recovery period and many will use their vacation time or take unpaid absences during this period to donate.

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The Circle encourages other employers to follow Evergreen Nephrology to help others in need of life-saving organ transplants. You can learn more about AST's Living Donor Circle of Excellence here.

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The Magdalen House, a nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles,  is proud to announce that Executive Director, Lisa Kroencke has been selected as a finalist in the 2022 D CEO's Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards. Presented in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas, this year's awards will recognize 126 North Texas nonprofit organizations and corporations.

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"I am honored to be recognized among North Texas top nonprofit leaders," says Executive Director Lisa Kroencke of The Magdalen House. "I walked into The Magdalen House for the first time when I was only two months sober in 2007 and didn't leave. I never imagined that 15 years later I would be recognized for helping other women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery. The Magdalen House is where I found the purpose for all the pain I caused; it is where I learned that I was given freedom from alcoholism for a higher purpose. No glass of wine ever gave me the high of when a woman thanks me for helping save her life. That was my substitute for alcohol and my new purpose in life."

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This year's program attracted nearly 500 nominations and included two new categories to recognize nonprofit efforts in education and corporate leadership in sustainability. After several judging sessions, a total of 126 finalists were named.

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Bolstered by deep corporate support, Dallas-Fort Worth has one of the most powerful nonprofit communities in the country. The two forces combine to strengthen the local economy and forge a brighter future for all. That point has been made even clearer in recent times. All finalists will be featured in D CEO's August issue and recognized at an awards event in July, where the winners in each category will be revealed.

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Thanks to the rapid growth and evolution of the online store, it paved the way for Retro Stage to expand its offline business -- bringing the brand directly to the public in local vintage clothing stores. The offline business model consists of launching showrooms and forming partnerships with brick-and-mortar retailers who specialize in vintage-inspired clothing.

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Retro Stage was created by a group of retro enthusiasts who love the style of the 1920s, '50s, and '60s, aiming to make beautiful vintage-inspired garments for fellow fashionistas who are also attracted to the retro style. What began as a simple passion project quickly evolved into a way to preserve these aesthetics and explore new ways of applying them to modern clothing. Since introducing the Retro Stage website to the public, over 500,000 sales have been made in nearly 200 countries, and it has gained nearly 600,000 subscribers on its official social media accounts in just a few short years.

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The success of the online website inspires Retro Stage to expand the business by seeking offline opportunities. Thanks to the local team's extensive groundwork at the start of the project, in early 2020, Retro Stage launched its first showroom in Los Angeles and officially began nurturing local partnerships by offering collaborative promotions such as seasonal sales, themed events, and influencer collaborations. Since then, the retro style movement has expanded to 15 stores in 8 states across the US. Even pop-country music artist Arizona Lindsey featured Retro Stage's clothing in her music video I Didn't Fit in Anyway.

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The driving forces of enduring success are high-quality products and vintage inspiration. "Thanks to all of our wonderful offline partners, their warmhearted service and high-quality products shown at brick-and-mortar stores help build trust between the customers and us," the Retro Stage team said, "and thanks to our talented designers, we will continue to keep retro styles alive and design more satisfactory vintage-style clothing for our customers."

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What is happening at Retro Stage?

In addition to launching a special collection based on a themed celebration each season, such as Valentine's Day, Christmas, Halloween, and Weddings, Retro Stage is constantly adding new items to categories like 1920s flapper dresses, 1950s swing dresses, 1960s pencil dresses, and vintage swimsuits, jumpsuits, and rompers. Each category has a range of representative pieces that show off their unique cuts and classic silhouettes.

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Dark Green 1920s Sequined Flapper Dress

The glittering sequins, dazzling fringe, and elaborate decorations symbolize the wild and vivid '20s. From ballroom dancing to the spinning Charleston, the wearer can feel the charm of the Roaring Twenties again and never stop dancing. For more stunning dresses, check out the 1920s collection.

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2pcs 1950s Yellow Romper & White Floral Skirt

This yellow romper with a removable floral-printed skirt, inspired by 1950s fashion, features not only a unique design but a vintage flavor as well. The wearer can also sport the romper by itself, and the floral skirt can be paired with a floral halter lace-up bikini set to DIY a unique retro-style dress. Check out Mrs. Maisel's favorite dress collection.

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1960s Rose Suspender Pencil Dress

Who would say no to a dress covered with rose print? The rose pencil dress, with its modern design and bright colors, is the darling example of fashion from the 1960s as well as an overall iconic style that will ensure that wearers feel the retro charm. For elegant and fashionable styles, check out more 1960s dresses.

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Lace Strawberry Cami Tankini Set

The strawberry motif and soft lace are the perfect combinations of modern and vintage styles, making the pink tankini set timeless. For a lovely and vibrant look, it's an excellent choice to show off at the pool or sunbathe on the beach. Even more elegant and unique styles are available in the summer swimsuit collection. Check out more retro bikini sets, one-piece swimsuits, tankini sets, skirted swimsuits, and swimsuit cover-ups.

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1950s Floral Halter Lace-up Vintage Romper

Representing the beauty of nature-inspired motifs, the daisy print romper evokes a feeling of real forest greenery. The lifelike daisies on the romper make the wearers feel as if they're surrounded by fragrant flowers. It's easy to stay pleasantly cool in the summer due to the comfortable fabric and fresh colors, just like a 1950s girl camping by a stream in the forest. Check out more charming rompers.

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Green 1950s Velvet Vintage Jumpsuit

This dark green velvet jumpsuit decorated with plum blossoms combines elegance and high fashion to help exude femininity. The voluptuous deep V neckline perfectly outlines and accentuates the bust, and the handkerchief-shaped sleeves shape the arms to achieve a slimmer look. At the same time, it also maintains the comfort and functionality of pants. Check out more vintage fashion jumpsuits.

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A new blog site, Health Policy Today, highlights national news and clinician and patient insights on current policy issues that impact patient-centered health care. Launched today, the site is a project of the national nonprofit Institute for Patient Access, a physician-led 501(c)(3) policy research organization.

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Health Policy Today combines commentary from health care providers and patients, plain-language blog summaries on new data and current health policy developments, and educational resources. Featured content relates to one of Health Policy Today's core policy areas: health disparities, value and innovation, patient access, and health technology assessment.

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Available resources include the Institute for Patient Access' original content as well as materials from other policy, advocacy and research organizations.

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Examples include:

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Health Disparities - Rejected: How Life-Saving Heart Medication Eludes Women, Southerners and People of Color
Value and Innovation - Innovation Puts Patients Back in Charge by Robert Fekete, MD
Patient Access - More States Adopt Step Therapy Limitations
Health Technology Assessment - Sacrificing Quality for the QALY

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Health Policy Today replaces the now defunct Institute for Patient Access Policy Blog.

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STATEMENT FROM MICHELLE WINOKUR, DrPH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE FOR PATIENT ACCESS: "Health Policy Today is an online hub dedicated specifically to the issues that dominate current health policy discussions. When it comes to health disparities, innovation, access or health technology assessment, this site serves as a go-to resource for new data, blog content and commentary from patients and health care providers on the front lines."

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