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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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Important information about the event:
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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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Double Cross Vodka, LLC, one of the fastest growing ultra-premium vodka brands, announced today that J.B. Kropp has joined the organization as CEO, effective this month, bringing with him a significant track record of building and scaling companies with high-growth potential. Linda Gawne, the company's CEO for the past five years, will lead this transition as she moves into her new role as Board Chair.

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"Our team, our Board and our investors share a collective commitment to taking the brand to new heights. I am particularly proud of the strides we've taken to make Double Cross Vodka the luxury craft brand it is today," said Gawne. "We are thrilled to welcome J.B. to the team. His track record, depth of experience and excitement about joining our business make him the ideal leader to build on the significant brand traction we've accrued thus far."

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Double Cross Vodka is known for its superior ingredients and distilling process, as well as its provocative "Dare to Differ" marketing campaign. "I am looking forward to building upon the great foundation we've established and helping the brand achieve its full growth potential," stated Kropp. "Between the quality of our juice, our marketing campaign, our strategic sales partnership with Zamora, and our Distribution partnerships with Southern Glaser, Allied and Horizon, we believe we have all the ingredients in place to make Double Cross Vodka the country's leading ultra-premium vodka brand."

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Most recently, Kropp was President of Dinovite, a pet supplement company where he successfully managed the sale of the business to private equity firm, Carlyle. Kropp also founded George Remus Whiskey, which was later successfully sold to MGP, and co-founded Faraday West Indies Rum. Gawne and Kropp will continue to work alongside one another through August 31st to support a seamless transition, after which Gawne will be advising on commercial strategy, providing business development expertise, as well as maintaining stakeholder relations.

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The company also announced that Dan Ladenberger will be joining as CFO/COO of Double Cross Spirits, LLC. Dan brings a wealth of financial expertise and has been consulting with the company since early this year. Dan was formerly a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers with additional public market experience serving in numerous executive roles with SPX Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company.

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For more information about Double Cross Vodka, visit www.doublecrossvodka.com.

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Madison-based activewear company WodBottom will be a vendor at this year's CrossFit Games. The move will increase domestic violence awareness and provide more support for a local domestic abuse intervention nonprofit organization.

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When Than and Emily Ruyle started WodBottom seven years ago, they never imagined the impact it would have on women all over the globe. As an abuse survivor herself, Emily wanted to create a mission-focused brand that would educate customers about domestic abuse, empower abuse survivors, and support local abuse intervention organizations.

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WodBottom donates a portion of their profits to Dane County's Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS), a nonprofit providing confidential support, shelter, education, and logistical support for victims of domestic abuse and their children. WodBottom's goal is to donate a minimum of $25,000 per year to DAIS, enough money to provide food to DAIS residents and their children for an entire year.

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Like so many small businesses, WodBottom struggled to stay afloat during COVID and the subsequent economic downturn. The company was forced to make significant budget cuts over the past two years, but still managed to donate almost $10,000 to DAIS in 2021 alone.

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The CrossFit Games is an opportunity for WodBottom to make an even greater social impact.

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In August, the WodBottom team takes their brand to the largest CrossFit venue in the world, the CrossFit Games. The multi-day event, held in Madison's Alliant Energy Center, will showcase incredible athletes from all over the world and draws in hundreds of thousands of spectators. Through this event, WodBottom will not only display their high-quality products, but will also bring their mission of domestic abuse education, advocacy, and support to a massive audience.

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Being chosen as a vendor for the 2022 CrossFit Games is an incredible honor and opportunity. Seven years ago, Than and Emily never dreamed they would be featured at one of the most popular athletic events in the world.

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Being in the spotlight doesn't just mean more sales for WodBottom. It means something much bigger: helping more abuse survivors find the support they need to lead healthy, happy lives. It's a turning point for a local small business with a big impact.

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For more information about WodBottom, their mission, and their inclusion in the CrossFit Games, visit wodbottom.com.   For press inquiries please email support@wodbottom.com.

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River Organics knows better than anyone about the benefits that relief and relaxation can have on the body. This year, River Organics is spreading the word by encouraging everyone to take part in "Everybody Deserves A Massage Week".

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The observed week takes place July 17th through July 23rd and spreads awareness of the many health benefits of massage therapy, including stress relief, sleep improvement, muscle relaxation, pain reduction and more. River Organics strives to educate and motivate massage enthusiasts to receive top-of-the-line experiences, and that's why they have developed a high-quality collection of CBD massage oils.

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River Organics' massage oils feature hand-seeded and harvested, full-spectrum CBD. Their original massage oil is available in two sizes: a 2oz 600 mg bottle or a 4oz 1,200 mg bottle. In addition to their massage oil, River Organics has introduced their "magic oil" - Extra Strength Pain Relief Oil with Arnica (ESPRO). ESPRO contains a whopping 1500 mg of CBD per ounce, alongside Arnica, an herb also known to decrease inflammation and pain.

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Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph, Founder, and CEO of River Organics says, "CBD is a powerful holistic remedy offering a host of benefits to boost health and wellness. Having a massage with our CBD massage oil and using our ESPRO on those hard-to-release trigger points takes the massage experience to another level. You will float off the table."

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To celebrate the week, River Organics is offering 30% off their massage and pain relief oils on riverorganics.com. To learn more about River Organics and the benefits of CBD massage oils, visit riverorganics.com/blog/news. Start your CBD journey by following River Organics on Instagram at @riverorganics_.

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Today, Dr. Bill Rawls, Medical Director for the holistic health company Vital Plan, announced a thought-provoking new webinar taking place on Wednesday, July 27, at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT. The live webinar will feature Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert and author of the New York Times bestselling book Intuitive Fasting, and Dr. Rawls, author of the #1 New Release The Cellular Wellness Solution. The one-hour webinar will concentrate on the relationship between autophagy, cellular wellness, intermittent fasting, and herbs to transform your health.

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"I believe that many of today's chronic health problems can be tied to inflammation, hormone imbalances, and a dysregulated nervous system," said Dr. Cole. "I look forward to discussing with Dr. Rawls the types of diet and natural lifestyle changes people can make to improve cellular processes and reclaim vibrant wellness."  

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Current research indicates that 6 out of 10 Americans have at least one chronic illness, so it's more important than ever for people to understand the impact of diet, lifestyle modifications, and herbal therapy to optimize their overall well-being. This webinar will highlight Dr. Cole and Dr. Rawls' complementary approaches to how individuals can take control of their cellular health.

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"Autophagy — the process by which cells are activated to clean, regulate, and repair themselves — is an essential component for maintaining and cultivating wellness on a cellular level," said Dr. Rawls. "Using herbs to support this critical cellular mechanism is one step individuals can take to maximize their health. I'm thrilled to discuss this topic and others with Dr. Cole."

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Vital Plan launched the Autophagy and Cellular Wellness Webinar in coordination with the publication of Dr. Rawls' new book, The Cellular Wellness Solution. It offers an opportunity for two leaders in the health and wellness field to engage and explore related topics in real-time. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 27, at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT and is open to all. Sign up here. If you cannot attend the live viewing, feel free to sign up so you can receive a replay of it within 48 hours.

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Today, Happiem announced that their new social app can increase your happiness level by combining fun, tech, and science in the perfect recipe to positively impact your sense of well-being — and it's a delicious concept.

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For most people, social apps are like an addictive sweet piece of cake we reach for whenever we are bored, worried, stressed, or just want to take a break from the daily routine.

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But these apps have an unhealthy dark side: they feed you misinformation and show you people at their highest point in their private jets, while you are at your lowest point in your pajamas. It's a recipe for disaster, leaving you subconsciously (or consciously) comparing them to yourself and feeling empty and dissatisfied.

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The General Social Survey reports that the happiness of American adolescents has a sudden turn downward around 2016. As it happens, this is the same time Instagram started exploding in popularity.

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To make matters worse, related cases of depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation have increased sharply among young people, especially in girls and young women who use social media frequently. Recent info from a Facebook insider shows that this social media giant has done nothing to quell these issues — if anything, they've exacerbated these tragic cases.

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But what if we had a healthy cake to turn to and satisfy our online social cravings without the unhealthy sugars and fats of comparison and envy? What if we had a healthy social app that could help us use our free time to plan for fun and improve our lives?

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The answer is Happiem, a social app that's based on the science of well-being that encourages users to engage in more real-world activities instead of spending countless hours alone online.

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Instead of mindless, passive scrolling, the Happiem app engages users in an active way. One example is the app's "Plan" button. Instead of hitting Like or Save when you see something you like, such as a vacation photo, selecting the Plan button will instantly add that place to your calendar — a great first step to planning a vacation of your own.

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After placing it on your calendar, you can share it with friends and family to let them know what you're planning so that they can join you as well. Over time, you'll likely get busy and forget to keep making arrangements for that plan, but Happiem doesn't forget! It keeps gently reminding you to finish planning your dream vacation and make it happen. And by doing so, you will have a sense of achievement — which is one of the most important pillars of happiness based on the science of well-being.

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The Happiem methodology adds a healthy purpose to the online social world, and it's like having all of the delicious treats you want without the bad side effects. In other words, it helps users to create their own fun future — not wasting time scrolling on heavily filtered posts of someone else's life.

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The time has come for an ad-free social app that promotes outdoor activity, brings people together, and protects user information. Get ready to enjoy guilt-free cake every day with the Happiem app and be a part of a hopeful shift in societal happiness.

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Shoe Gummi, the world's first and only outer-sole designed to prevent foot discomfort caused by high heels is back in stock after gaining viral visibility on Tik Tok and Instagram, racking up millions of views, comments and shares across platforms. Last year, the company expanded their sizing to include small, medium and large and a pointed style to compliment the original rounded design. This June, Shoe Gummi launched their signature tan collection and a special red collection to accommodate their luxury clientele of Christian Louboutin shoe lovers.

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Shoe Gummi CEO and inventor, Shantel Jackson, is the entrepreneur, model, influencer and former reality TV star behind the invention. After nearly a decade of product design, research and development, the company officially launched in 2019. Currently, the products ship worldwide and are available for purchase at shoegummi.com.

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"I'm thrilled to see how much Shoe Gummi is being embraced and talked about by women and high heel wearers around the world. Women have been tagging us in their videos and sharing our posts with their friends and family who struggle with high heel pain," said Shantel Jackson, CEO & Inventor of Shoe Gummi. "I'm so glad to offer an innovative solution that is helping high heel wearers everywhere. Expanding our product line to include new colour additions, extended sizing and the pointed version have been part of my vision from the start," continued Jackson.

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A 2021 Shoe Gummi Customer Satisfaction Survey revealed that high heels could be worn 4x longer with the outer-sole. Shoe Gummi can be applied to a wide range of heels with the exception of wedges, platforms and certain shoe bottoms as outlined on the website. The company has witnessed exponential social media growth with almost 90K followers on Instagram and Tik Tok and over 10 million views across both platforms with some viral videos gaining as much as 3 million views.

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Shantel Jackson has graced the cover of multiple lifestyle and entrepreneurial magazines to speak on her unique invention from WOE-Preneur, Resilient Magazine, Rolling Out Magazine & more, she's also been featured in notable publications such as Business of Fashion and Footwear News.

For more information visit shoegummi.com

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Renogy, a leading commercial provider of renewable energy products, today announced the release of Renogy One, the first all-in-one Energy Monitoring and Smart Living Center. Through an easy-to-use unit and interface, Renogy One enables users to monitor and control battery power levels, charge controllers, inverters and other connected devices at a glance. Renogy One is also designed to integrate with Internet of Things, or IoT products, allowing users to create "smart scenes", which streamline daily routines to build a smart and connected home.

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Renogy One is the first comprehensive touchscreen gateway on the market that can monitor and manage energy systems, while also enabling users to configure smart life scenarios via IoT.

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With rolling blackouts projected to affect much of the West Coast, Mid-West, and Texas this summer, caused by aging power plants, water scarcity, and burgeoning populations, many have opted to hybridize their current systems with solar power, or to remove themselves off the grid entirely. Similarly, costs for power have increased by 4.3 percent since 2020, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration, while supply chain disruptions and conflict in Ukraine have driven the costs of living sky-high. As such, many are looking for ways in which to reduce energy expenses.

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"The cost of living has risen at a dramatic rate over the past year in particular," says Yi Li, CEO at Renogy. "Because of this, people are looking for ways to not only reduce the cost of energy through incorporating solar power infrastructure, but also have greater control over where that power goes and when to ensure stability. Renogy One enables users to not only understand the scope of their energy use through one simple interface, but to control and optimize their use as well - choosing where power is distributed and at what time. Ultimately, this should result in Renogy One users having more stability in their power supply when it's needed, at a much lower cost than through traditional energy suppliers."

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Many centralized energy monitoring systems have only one function - to monitor energy. In addition to this basic feature, Renogy One enables users to make the most of Internet of Things, or IoT technology. This means smart home products can also be automated and monitored. Through this feature, users can set triggers to place their Renogy system into energy-saving mode or sleep mode. Additionally, Renogy One can be customized to alert homeowners when doors and windows are opened for increased security or to ensure they're not left open while the air conditioner is running. Smart plugs and relays can also be incorporated and controlled by the system, ensuring appliances or devices aren't still drawing power while in standby or idle mode.

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Renogy One works with all Renogy products including solar panels, charge controllers, DCDC Chargers, inverters, battery storage, and Renogy's new flagship REGO series. This means users can monitor and control their system from one easy-to-use panel. In addition, they're also able to collect data and perform diagnostics across their systems with just a few taps.

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Renogy One is available for preorder now and will go on sale on July 18th. It will also be offered with a subscription service across three tiered bundles to best suit users' needs. These include:

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Smart Basic+ Bundle: $259.99 includes Renogy One plus first-year Smart Basic subscription service. $29.99 per year for a subscription each subsequent year.
The Smart Basic+ subscription features:

• 24/7 energy visualization
• Remote monitoring
• Status alerts and error notifications
• Troubleshooting recommendations
• Off-grid virtual assistant
• Historical data tracking (for the past 200 days)

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Smart Energy+ Bundle: $299.99 includes Renogy One, Smart Plug, Smart Relay, and a first-year Smart Energy subscription. $59.99 per year for a subscription each subsequent year.
The Smart Energy subscription features:

• 24/7 energy visualization
• Remote monitoring
• Status alerts and error notifications
• Troubleshooting recommendations
• One touch control
• Smart home automation
• Off-grid virtual assistant
• Historical data tracking (for the past year)
• Theme customization
• Video call service

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Smart Life+ Bundle: $319.99 includes Renogy One, Smart Plug, Smart Relay, Motion Sensor, 2x Door/Window Sensors, and a first-year Smart Life subscription. $99.99 per year for each subsequent year.
The Smart Life subscription features:

• 24/7 energy visualization
• Remote monitoring
• Status alerts and error notifications
• Troubleshooting recommendations
• One touch control
• Smart home automation
• Entry Alerts
• Off-grid virtual assistant
• Historical data tracking (unlimited)
• Theme customization
• Smart motion detection
• Video call service

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For more information, or to order Renogy One, please visit: https://www.renogy.com/renogy-one/

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Five to Flow™ today announces a partnership with NTeli to invest in Girls Who Code to support their mission to increase the number of women in computer science by equipping young women with the necessary computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. Five to Flow, at the direction of NTeli's leadership team, has donated 5% of the revenue from their latest project to Girls Who Code to help them achieve their goal of reaching gender parity in computer science by 2030.

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Five to Flow operates within an ethical framework and is committed to conscious capitalism. Our focus on social responsibility reinforces our commitment to elevating the existence of every individual and maintaining a balance between the economy and our ecosystems. Five percent of the company's annual revenue is donated, at the close of each customer's project, to nonprofit organizations that focus on providing life necessities and offering education for children and young adults globally.

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"NTeli is proud to contribute to Girls Who Code to build the pipeline of future female engineers. This generous donation from Five to Flow will help support programs that serve 500,000 girls, women, and nonbinary individuals globally", said Brian Johnson, Managing Partner and SVP of Sales at Nteli Group.

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Recent research shows that the work that Girls Who Code delivers every day is essential for improving the employee experience and career path for women in tech. According to the 2019 Alumni Data Report released by Girls Who Code, 52% of women surveyed either had a negative experience in applying for a tech job or know a woman who has. Furthermore, the latest research from a 2022 report on Women in Technology from Deloitte shows that only 25% of the technical roles from 20 of the largest technology companies are occupied by women.

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"Corporate giving enables Girls Who Code to build the largest pipeline of future female engineers", said Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code. "Beyond that, it's also about the sisterhood, the confidence, the bravery, and a lot of soft skills that are critical to them persisting in the field."

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"We are proud to honor our commitment as a purpose-driven organization by building a relationship with Girls Who Code. Given my own experience as a woman in tech, I am personally vested in ensuring that women across the globe are given equal opportunities to grow and succeed", said Kate Visconti, Founder and CEO of Five to Flow.

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Isos Capital Management ("Isos Capital" or the "Firm"), an independent investment firm focused on identifying and executing on opportunities in the global media, entertainment, sports and technology industries, today announced it has acquired 4Forces Group, LLC, an advisory firm focused on providing outsourced and interim management services to help companies activate both organic and inorganic growth strategies. The acquisition expands Isos Capital's capabilities in supporting its portfolio companies and bringing strategic growth advisory and execution services to the market.

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4Forces Group was founded by media, entertainment, and consulting executive Peter Cosco, who will now serve as Managing Director at Isos, overseeing the advisory practice and supporting the firm's core investment business. Following a career as a media industry executive, Peter has spent the past decade driving transformational growth for companies across sectors by operationalizing and implementing growth plans, pivoting and repositioning brands, and advising on key transactions. 4Forces Group has established a reputation as a change-agent for its clients by delivering a variety of services including strategic planning, corporate development/M&A, operational improvement, brand marketing, business development and sales acceleration, with deep domain expertise in Media, Entertainment, Sports, and Professional Services.

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"We are thrilled to add the advisory capabilities of 4Forces Group to our set of offerings as clients and contacts continue to seek support in planning, development, operational efficiencies, and sales – all areas that Peter and his team have significant experience with," said George Barrios, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Isos Capital Management.

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"The acquisition of 4Forces Group further differentiates Isos Capital from other investment firms, as we bring to market an operator's mindset alongside access to capital, and the ability to help our partners develop and execute growth plans," said Michelle Wilson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Isos Capital Management.

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"In my experience, post-merger success is realized not only through strategic synergies, but by having a clear cultural alignment," said Cosco. "The partnership between Isos Capital and 4Forces Group has both in spades, and I couldn't be happier to join Michelle and George's team."

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In addition to bringing deep industry and operating experience from leading global companies in the media and sports industries, including the National Basketball Association, Time Warner, HBO, The New York Times and the United States Tennis Association, Barrios and Wilson most recently served as Co-CEOs of Isos Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company that completed a business combination with Bowlero Corp. (NYSE: BOWL), the worldwide leader in bowling entertainment, media, and events, in a $2.6B transaction, the third largest media SPAC of 2021.

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Barrios and Wilson are proven Fortune 500 executives with success in leadership, strategy, expansion, branding, and digital transformation. They served as Co-Presidents of WWE leading the company's day-to-day operations and strategy and building WWE into one of the most successful multi-platform media businesses in the world across traditional, digital, social, and direct-to-consumer media platforms.

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