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James Beard Award-Winning Chef Stands Behind New Culinary App to Empower Kitchen Teams

Gavin Kaysen announces his partnership with opsi, a workflow app for chefs. Known across the country for his award-winning restaurants and advocacy for the culinary profession, Kaysen was opsi’s first investor and advisor.

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“If there is one thing our profession has fallen behind on, it is the power and benefit of technology. James [Passafaro] came to me with this idea years ago and we have piloted the program at Spoon and Stable, Demi, Bellecour and beyond,” Kaysen said. “It is a program that helps us with efficiency, savings and above all else consistency. I am excited to see this type of program make it into not only my kitchen, but the many kitchens it will help moving forward.”

James Passafaro and Matt Luckey founded opsi in 2019. Passafaro recognized a need for workflow tools for use in restaurant kitchens, and created opsi because he knew the best solutions would come from directly involving industry professionals.

Shortly after Passafaro began to work on opsi, Kaysen approached him to become Chef de Cuisine at Spoon and Stable. Passafaro took on the role and shared the platform he was working on with Kaysen, who recognized the value of opsi and wanted to participate in its growth. Together, Kaysen and Passafaro incubated and tested opsi in Spoon and Stable’s kitchen, building the platform into what it is today.

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"Chef GK and I share the same belief that opsi should be developed from the ground up by those who will use it. That is why our partnership with GK is so valuable to me,” Passaforo says. “We extensively tested opsi at Spoon and Stable before introducing it to other teams, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. This only reinforces my belief that those who work with these tools such as chefs, operators, and their teams deserve a say in the ongoing development of opsi."

Passafaro remained at Spoon and Stable until 2022 when he left his sixteen-year career as a chef to work on opsi full-time.

Kaysen and Passafaro share the belief that hospitality is a human-centered business. With their focus on providing comprehensive resources for chefs and their kitchen teams, opsi’s wants to bring the same approach to their technology solutions that Kaysen does to his restaurants.

As opsi’s growth advances, Passafaro and Kaysen will continue to work together to keep human-centered technology at the center of the company’s vision.

To access opsi's media kit, please click here.

‍About opsi

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Opsi is a workflow app for chefs used by restaurant professionals across the nation to boost consistency, efficiency, and organization in culinary operations. The platform has been embraced by chefs and restaurant operators as a valuable tool for streamlining their day-to-day operations. For more details, visit the company’s website at www.opsi.io.

‍About Gavin Kaysen

Gavin Kaysen is the award-winning chef and founder of Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis known for his nationally renowned restaurants and cafés in the Twin Cities (Spoon and Stable, Demi, Bellecour at Cooks, Mara, and Socca Café) as well as his leadership in the culinary profession. In October of 2022 Kaysen released his first cookbook titled "At Home" filled with approachable recipes to inspire novices and professionals alike. Chef Kaysen is passionate about mentorship and creating a more professional work environment for hospitalitarians. He is the proud recipient of two James Beard Awards, "Rising Star Chef of the Year" in 2008, and "Best Chef: Midwest" in 2018. He is the executive culinary producer for the 2022 reboot of "Iron Chef" on Netflix.

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With every dip, tap, and swipe, Bend helps you manage spend and prepare for a more sustainable future

Bend launches as a modern corporate card built for climate-friendly business aimed at decarbonizing the global economy. With Bend any company or organization can automatically track and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (for free!) as they earn 4% yield on deposits, and carbon removal credits with every purchase.

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Automatically track your emissions from spending, identify carbon and cost savings opportunities, and gain actionable insights.

“We went through YC [Y Combinator] last summer with a mission of mapping the carbon graph, attaching sustainability insights to as many purchase decisions as possible. Late last year, we realized the fastest way to pursue that mission was to issue a card, and change the way businesses think about spend from within their corporate card program. Now, in record time, we're very excited to be launching the Bend card, earning carbon removal rewards on every purchase and attaching CO2e estimates on every purchase,” said Thomas Moore, co-founder of Bend.

Launching May 2023, Bend will offer high-yield cash accounts, vendor cards, and everything else you'd expect from a modern spend management platform.

For more information, visit www.usebend.com.

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‍Out-of-the-Box Taco Brand to Bring Unique Tacos to Durant, Oklahoma

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Velvet Taco announces their first casino restaurant partnership with Choctaw Casino & Resort inside of the District Food Hall in Durant, Oklahoma. Velvet Taco first brought their diverse, globally inspired tacos to the city of Dallas, TX in 2011. Since then, the brand has continued to break taco barriers with their trendy, scratch made tacos and nearly 40 locations across the U.S. This outpost joins two other Oklahoma restaurants in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

The partnership between Velvet Taco and Choctaw Casino & Resort will bring Durant, OK’s up-and-coming food hall, the District Food Hall, their very own Velvet Taco. The restaurant will serve the complete Velvet Taco menu, including the popular Spicy Tikka Chicken and Korean Fried Rice tacos, along with alcoholic beverages such as their Kick Ass margaritas, Palomas, and beer.

Proposed rendering of the future Velvet Taco at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant

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“We are honored to partner with the folks of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma,” says Clay Dover, President, CEO and taco maker. “The opportunity to expand, and to break into the casino arena, is exciting for our brand and we’re thrilled to explore more partnerships like this in the future.”

Velvet Taco’s momentum for continued growth at the start of 2023 has been strong since the three Dallas Fort Worth openings. With four restaurant openings (Deep Ellum, Rockwall, Grapevine, Frisco) their home state of Texas in just four months, Velvet Taco’s growth runway is showing no signs of stopping. The rest of 2023 has several restaurants planned to open in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida, with the food hall in Durant planned for Fall 2023.

The District Food Hall at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is scheduled to open September 2023. For more information about dining options at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, please visit Eat & Drink - Choctaw Casinos.

A press kit can be found here.

About Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla.

Located an hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is a AAA Four Diamond casino resort, entertainment and convention destination in southeastern Oklahoma. The casino has more than 7,400 slot machines, table games, a poker room, and a large non-smoking casino. The resort offers more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and seats more than 3,000 at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) award-winning Grand Theater. The resort also includes more than 1,600 luxurious rooms and suites, 16 restaurants, 20 bars and lounges, six retail stores, two fitness centers, a spa, and two outdoor pools and a water park. The family-friendly District offers guests 20 bowling lanes, a 6-screen premier movie theater, 70 arcade games and dining options. Additionally, guests can enjoy the 30-camper KOA Choctaw RV Park located across from the casino. For more information, visit choctawcasinos.com.

About Velvet Taco

Founded in 2011, the Dallas, Texas-based restaurant brand set out to elevate the taco through globally inspired recipes and the freshest ingredients. The acclaimed restaurant provides a broad sampling of international tastes and inventive combinations, delivering flavors that are as memorable as they are delicious. In addition to dozens of local and national accolades, in 2016, Velvet Taco was awarded Nation’s Restaurant News “Hot Concept” and in 2020 they were named Nation’s Restaurant News MenuMasters Award winner in the category of Best Limited Time Offer for their Weekly Taco Feature. Velvet Taco has almost 40 locations in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. For more information, including a complete menu, visit velvettaco.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram @VelvetTaco.

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The program aims to develop, implement and track the impacts of a reusable packaging system for retail food products produced by local companies

Bold Reuse, the innovative leader in reusable packaging solutions, proudly announces the launch of Retail Reuse—a groundbreaking retail reusable packaging program for glass retail packaging. With the backing of Metro, New Seasons Market, Waste-Free Advocates, and PNW Packaged Food & Beverage Group's very own Hannah Kullberg, Retail Reuse represents a significant step forward for the environment and the economy.

Thanks to an $87,000 Investment and Innovation Grant from Metro in 2022, Bold Reuse has developed a closed-loop reuse model for glass bottles and jars that are commonly used by food manufacturers to package their products. The pilot program will operate until early 2024 and aims to provide substantial environmental and economic benefits to project stakeholders and the community at large by reducing emissions and costs associated with recycling and landfilling.

Jocelyn Quarrell, CEO of Bold Reuse, expressed her excitement, stating, "We are honored to work alongside this group of trailblazers to establish a first-of-its-kind retail reuse program using existing shelf-stable product packaging. Our objective is to create a scalable system that food manufacturers and retailers can access effortlessly as we expand our services nationwide."

Bold Reuse is currently supported at all 19 New Seasons Market stores in Oregon and SW Washington. Throughout the four years of its current partnership, the two organizations have together facilitated more than 76,000 reuse cycles.

“One of our most important sustainable packaging strategies is developing systems that allow our customers to have a lighter environmental footprint when they shop with us,” said Athena Petty, Senior Manager of Sustainability at New Seasons Market. “Through this unique partnership—and with the support of Metro—this reuse project will help us build the infrastructure to do just that.”

The partnership aims to develop, implement, and track the impacts of reusable packaging for retail food products produced by local companies in the Portland metropolitan area. The program will launch at all New Seasons Market locations, and customers will be able to purchase products from participating vendors as they normally would. Once customers have finished the product, they can return and drop used packaging in the Bold Reuse drop box at all New Seasons Markets. Bold Reuse collects, washes, and sanitizes the containers, then distributes the packaging back to vendors.

“The cost of glass packaging has hit an all time high. This is forcing manufacturers to move to less sustainable options like pouches and plastic. We need to develop a new system of reuse to allow makers to continue using the highest quality packaging for their products,” explained Hannah Kullberg from PNW Food & Beverage regarding the importance of offering reusable packaging.

Many makers in the food and beverage community currently offer glass return programs, which creates a great time burden to their businesses. Some businesses accept glass returns, but they stack up waiting to be washed. Other businesses turn away customers with glass to return because they lack the capacity or proper sanitizing system. This program will offer ease, finally making glass return a possibility on a large scale.

“We are excited to join Bold Reuse and local partners in piloting this new circular model. Waste-Free Advocates has built a large network of zero waste enthusiasts and we look forward to initiating an awareness campaign within our community to increase adoption, so that this model can be replicated beyond the Portland Metro,” shared Waste-Free Advocates President Brittany Wendell, expressing her excitement surrounding the program.

Visionary vendors participating in this program are Ground Up Nut Butter, Hot Mama Salsa, Sauvie Shrubs, Mickelberry Gardens and Sibeiho. Customers will be able to enjoy their favorite products and return the packaging to be reused again and again. As the program gains momentum, more vendors will have the opportunity to onboard.

Bold Reuse is at the forefront of creating innovative, sustainable solutions for the packaging industry, and Retail Reuse is yet another step towards a greener future.

About Bold Reuse

Bold Reuse supports companies incorporating reusable packaging into their business operations to reduce their waste footprint while expanding brand awareness and customer loyalty. New Seasons Market, Loop, Starbucks, Imperfect Foods, and the Portland Trail Blazers have partnered with Bold Reuse to help implement and scale reuse systems into their organizations. Recognized as a leader in the reuse industry, Bold Reuse received the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network 2022 Early Stage Entrepreneurs Award. Bold Reuse has helped customers divert nearly 2.5 million pounds of waste from the landfill. For more information, visit https://www.boldreuse.com.

About New Seasons Market

New Seasons Market is a friendly neighborhood grocery store that believes great-tasting, local food has the power to build community and enhance lives. From taking care of its staff, partners, neighborhoods, and the environment to growing a sustainable business, it’s doing what it loves with a commitment to cultivating a strong community centered around food. Founded in 2000 by three families and 50 friends in Portland, Ore., New Seasons Market is now a team of nearly 2,700 passionate staff across 19 stores in Oregon and Washington, serving a unique mix of locally sourced and organic items, as well as classic grocery favorites and chef-made grab-and-go meal solutions. New Seasons Market is proud of its progressive values—from offering industry-leading compensation and benefits to committing 10 percent of its after-tax profits to the communities it serves. For more information, visit newseasonsmarket.com.

About Waste-Free Advocates

Waste-Free Advocates (WFA) was formed in 1987. Originally named Recycling Advocates, the organization advocated and provided educational resources for curbside recycling in its early stages. Since then, WFA has helped ban plastic bags in Portland and has fostered a stronger “Bring Your Own Cup” culture in cafes across the Portland Metro. Over the decades, the organization has shifted focus to the top of the waste hierarchy, choosing to promote waste prevention and reuse and refill options above recycling. Through its large network of zero waste advocates, WFA brings together and advances community action. Learn more at https://wastefreeadvocates.org.

About PNW F&B

Pacific NorthWest Packaged Food & Beverage Group is a resource sharing network for food business founders & leaders in the NorthWest. We come to the group to learn from each other, share resources & collaborate. Together we are building vibrant businesses and a resilient, regenerative, regional food system. https://www.hannahkathrynkullberg.com/pnwfoodandbeverage.

About Metro

Metro is the regional government for the Portland metropolitan area in Oregon, serving 1.8 million residents in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. As a voter-approved charter, Metro is dedicated to providing essential services and convening community partners to address the most pressing issues facing the region. Its mission is to help people and nature thrive in a vibrant region. Metro’s responsibilities include managing the region’s garbage and recycling system, protecting water quality and habitat, and planning for a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future. In addition, Metro operates the Oregon Zoo, the Oregon Convention Center, and the Portland Expo Center. For more information, visit www.oregonmetro.gov.

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The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to providing various resources, services, and support for businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Brooklyn, today announced an Economic Development Breakfast featuring guest speaker Meera Joshi, New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Operations. The breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2nd and will take place in the Wythe Hotel, located at 80 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.

In her presentation, Joshi will discuss the economic development path forward in Brooklyn and beyond. Following the Deputy Mayor's presentation, she will engage in a Q&A session with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Randy Peers, before taking questions from the audience. This is a fantastic opportunity for Brooklyn-based entrepreneurs to gain insight into Brooklyn’s economic future and receive direct access to ask one of the city’s leaders important questions concerning their business.

Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi oversees New York City’s infrastructure portfolio. Prior to joining the Adam’s Administration, she was President Biden’s nominee for Administrator of USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency responsible for the regulation of interstate trucking.

The Economic Development Breakfast is sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Two Trees Management, and United Airlines. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit here. Tickets are $35 each for Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce members and $45 for non-members.

For sponsorship inquiries, please email Dina Rabiner at drabiner@brooklynchamber.com, or visit the event’s website.

‍About Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

‍The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is the largest and fastest-growing Chamber of Commerce in New York. It was named 2017 Chamber of the Year by The Business Council of New York State. The Chamber promotes economic development across the borough and serves as an advocate for its member businesses. Its mission is to promote a healthy and robust business environment throughout Brooklyn. For more information, visit brooklynchamber.com.

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Acentec, a leading provider of data protection solutions, is proud to announce the launch of bare metal cloud servers

Irvine-based Acentec today announced it is launching bare metal cloud servers, a type of cloud computing infrastructure that allows users to rent physical servers rather than virtual ones. The primary purpose of a bare metal cloud server is to provide users with greater control and flexibility over their computing environment, as they have direct access to the server's hardware and resources. This level of control makes bare metal cloud servers an ideal choice for resource-intensive applications that require high performance, security, and scalability. Additionally, bare metal cloud servers offer several benefits, including faster data processing, reduced latency, and improved reliability, as users have access to dedicated resources that are not shared with other users. Overall, a bare metal cloud server provides an excellent balance between the performance and control of a dedicated server and the scalability and flexibility of cloud computing. 

The product will be available on May 2023 to customers across the U.S. Here are some key features of bare metal cloud computing:

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• Dedicated Resources: Bare metal cloud servers provide users with dedicated resources, including CPU, RAM, and storage, which are not shared with other users. This ensures consistent and predictable performance, making it an ideal choice for resource-intensive applications.
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• Full Control: Users have complete control over the server hardware and resources, including the ability to choose their preferred operating system, network configuration, and other system settings. This level of control allows users to optimize their computing environment to meet their specific requirements. 
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• High Performance: Bare metal cloud servers offer high performance and low latency, making them suitable for applications that require fast data processing, such as big data analytics, scientific computing, and machine learning.
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• Scalability: Bare metal cloud servers can be easily scaled up or down based on the user's changing needs. Users can add or remove resources, such as CPU, RAM, and storage, without the need to provision new virtual machines.
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• Security: Bare metal cloud servers offer enhanced security features, such as isolated network environments, hardware-level security, and secure boot processes, which ensure the safety and confidentiality of users' data.
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“We are very excited about offering the benefits of bare metal cloud computing to our customers seeking high-performance and secure computing environments. With dedicated resources and full control over the server hardware and resources, bare metal cloud servers provide businesses with greater flexibility, scalability, and reliability. This makes it an ideal choice for organizations that require the performance and security of dedicated servers while leveraging the advantages of cloud computing. Additionally, bare metal cloud computing offers enhanced security features that protect sensitive data, making it a valuable solution for businesses in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and government. Overall, the use of bare metal cloud computing can provide businesses with a competitive edge by offering superior performance, scalability, and security, leading to increased productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction,” said Jeff Mongelli, CEO of Acentec.

For over 20 years, Acentec has supported and implemented electronic health records and practice management software. During that time, managed IT support and cybersecurity have become a necessary component of our turn-key solution. Acentec has become the preferred outsourced IT solution for many of our clients, and we have assisted in securing client networks and modernizing their infrastructures. To encompass the compliance aspect for our clients, Acentec developed the HIPAA Security Suite software and service. We have recently expanded our online compliance training offering; in addition to HIPAA compliance training, we now also offer harassment and discrimination, cybersecurity, bystander intervention trainings and more. Acentec continues to provide and grow on these areas of expertise to assist our clients nationwide.

For more information visit www.acentec.com.

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JAG-ONE continues expansion and community commitment in New Jersey with new location

‍JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices with 115 locations across the Northeast, today announced the opening of its Jersey City Heights location. The new location will be located at 3540 JFK Blvd, Suite T3-2, Jersey City, NJ 07307. The news of the expansion comes only two weeks after the company's announcement of its location opening in Tuckerton, New Jersey.

The Jersey City Heights location will be led by Clinical Director, Eva Reyes, PT, DPT. Eva graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021 and quickly began working as a full-time outpatient orthopedic physical therapist with JAG-ONE Physical Therapy. She has extensive experience working with and using IASTM and cupping therapy. Eva enjoys the opportunity to work with patients of all ages, populations, and injuries at JAG-ONE Physical Therapy.

Eva attended school at Widener University and graduated with a Fine Arts Bachelor’s degree in 2018. While at Widener University, Eva played on the women’s soccer team where she gained experience with athletic injuries and rehabilitation.

“Our new Jersey City location will help us further expand our presence in New Jersey and bring our services to more people within the Hudson County community,” says John Gallucci Jr., CEO of JAG-ONE Physical Therapy. “We are always looking to bring in people with experience in new techniques and we can't wait to see what Eva accomplishes leading this location as Clinical Director.”

JAG-ONE Physical Therapy’s new location will offer physical and occupational therapy services including manual therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and concussion return to sport. Additionally, the Jersey City Heights location will offer cupping and IASTM. The JAG-ONE Physical Therapy team will be able to assess each patient and create personalized treatment plans for all types of injuries and problems and get patients in Jersey City back to the life they love.

About JAG-ONE Physical Therapy

JAG-ONE Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 115 locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as well as in New Jersey, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and Pennsylvania. JAG-ONE Physical Therapy specializes in general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries with a personalized treatment plan for each patient. JAG-ONE Physical Therapy is the official provider of physical therapy for sports teams such as the New Jersey Devils, Columbia University Athletics, and Princeton University Athletics. For more information on JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, visit jagonept.com and find JAG-ONE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Brand Signs Seth Hall, Former Executive at Olo

GiftAMeal, a food-tech startup founded by social entrepreneur Andrew Glantz that turns customer photos into meals for local communities in need, is proud to announce the addition of Seth Hall to its advisory board. Hall joins existing board members Phil Crawford (CTO of CKE Restaurant Holdings, which operates Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s), Andrew Rebhun (CMO of El Pollo Loco), and Dan Sokolik (VP Marketing of Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken).

Hall brings experience as an entrepreneurial sales and partnership veteran with over a decade of experience in software, technology, and e-commerce in the hospitality industry.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Seth to the advisory board,” says Andrew Glantz, Founder and CEO of GiftAMeal. “His in-depth knowledge of how different brands operate will significantly help us learn how to navigate partnership opportunities and best meet their needs. In addition to his restaurant expertise, his genuine care for our mission of fighting food insecurity makes him the perfect fit for our advisory board.”

Most recently, Seth has partnered with a number of high growth agencies and startups in both consulting and advisory capacities. Previously, Seth spent nearly seven years at Olo and departed as the AVP of Enterprise Sales. At Olo, he was responsible for enterprise restaurant partnerships which grew to over 70% market share and went public with a 99% retention rate. After going public, Seth was a founding member of Olo for Good, with a focus on "doing good while doing well", and helped lead the initiative of Olo for nonprofits.

"A brand’s social and local impact is strongly influenced by where and how consumers spend their money, and it’s important to make decisions for your brand that effectively lead your consumers to participate in change,” says Hall. “GiftAMeal allows brands to bring a cohesive approach to give back in each of their local communities—while involving their customers too! I'm impressed with the work that Andrew and the GiftAMeal team has already done and could not be more excited to help moving forward."

Now available in 31 states at 550+ restaurant locations, GiftAMeal provides restaurant guests with a free way to support local food banks, just by taking photos of their food. For each photo taken through the program, a meal is provided by a local food bank near that restaurant. GiftAMeal has provided 1,350,000 meals to date, which totals over 1.6 million pounds of food across 65 food banks in 31 states.

To learn more about GiftAMeal, visit www.giftameal.com. Restaurants interested in joining can visit giftameal.com/partner to schedule a free demo today. A complete press kit is available here.

About GiftAMeal

Founded in 2015, GiftAMeal helps provide a meal to a family in need in a restaurant’s local community every time a guest takes a photo of their order from a partner restaurant. Through over 500 established restaurant partnerships, the GiftAMeal program has helped provide over a million meals to those in need across 31 states—one smile at a time.

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Featuring workshops and performances by The Fab Faux, with special guests Joan Osborne, Kate Pierson, John Sebastian, Marshall Crenshaw and more!

From June 20th to June 23rd, a unique and immersive experience awaits fans of The Beatles: Magical Mystery Camp will take place at Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York (near Woodstock) and will feature The Fab Faux plus special guests Joan Osborne, Kate Pierson, John Sebastian, Marshall Crenshaw and more.

A presentation of Music Masters Collective, The Fab Faux and RPM Music School, Magical Mystery Camp will celebrate the music of The Beatles via performances, interactive workshops, teaching clinics and songwriting discussions. In addition, attendees will have the chance to participate in on-stage jam opportunities, utilize acoustic and electric jam rooms with backline equipment provided, sing at open mic events and enjoy campfire song-circles. If you're a musician, bring your instrument and learn from and jam with host artist The Fab Faux and their special guests. If you're simply a fan of the music, bring your love of The Beatles and know that a multi-day, one-of-a-kind, collaborative celebration awaits.

Full Moon Resort features one hundred acres of fields, meadows and mountain streams - as well as country-inn style accommodations, luxury cottages, glamping, gourmet dining, a variety of beautiful barns, the artistically rustic Rock n’ Roll Roadhouse and the spectacular new Moondance Pavilion, home to scores of great Music Masters Collective performances.

Magical Mystery Camp promises to be both an interactive, educational, music-vacation experience...and a ton of wonderful fun! Registration includes three nights of lodging, all meals, workshops, performances, plus use of rehearsal spaces and equipment. A range of accommodation options awaits registrants, from simple BYO tents to high-end glamping to standard rooms to luxury cottages and more. Availability is limited to about 100 persons, and attendee packages are selling quickly! For details, photos and FAQs, visit https://www.magicalmysterycamp.com/about.

Music Masters Collective is a non-profit, and they are proud to announce a scholarship program for this event for those interested in attending who may have financial limitations. To apply for an MMC Scholarship, visit: https://www.magicalmysterycamp.com/scholarship.

Over the course of a decade, MMC has provided financial aid to hundreds of people spanning more than 90 events. It is their goal to continue and expand this legacy and to make their programs highly accessible.

The Fab Faux

For those of us who never got to see The Beatles in concert, we're fortunate to have The Fab Faux dedicate themselves to faithfully recreating some of the most extraordinary music ever written. The Fab Faux’s members are celebrated bassist Will Lee (CBS Orchestra/David Letterman, countless artists,) Jimmy Vivino, Music Director/Guitarist for 'Conan' and long-time music partner of Levon Helm, John Sebastian, Laura Nyro, lead-singing drummer/producer Rich Pagano (Rosanne Cash, Roger Waters, etc.), guitarist Frank Agnello (Marshall Crenshaw, Phoebe Snow, etc.) and multi-instrumentalist, Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne, Patti Smith, etc.).

Special Guests

Special guests at Magical Mystery Camp include iconic Woodstocker and Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee, masterful songwriter and bluesman, John Sebastian, founder of the Lovin’ Spoonful, along with consummate rock n’ roller, Marshall Crenshaw, Kate Pierson founding member of the celebrated B-52’s, and Grammy-nominated songstress, Joan Osborne. Along with performances by The Fab Faux, the event will feature a smokin’ dance party with Toombs Dixon - celebrating the birth of rock n’ roll and early Beatles influences - with Rich Pagano and Jack Petruzzelli from The Fab Faux, along with Jay Collins (Gregg Allman Band) and Peter Yarin (Nighthawks.) A number of authors, educators and Beatles-scholars will also be on site for MMC, including Walter Everett, Jonathan Gould and Scott Freiman.

More about each of the participating artists, here: https://www.magicalmysterycamp.com/artists.

About Music Masters Collective

Music Masters Collective, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Music Masters Collective curates and presents unique events where participants and artists meet and collaborate in an inspired and creative atmosphere, specifically designed to facilitate elevated musical experiences. Their mission is to bridge the gap between artist and audience offering unparalleled opportunities for participants to interact with world-class musicians and take a truly magical step, Beyond Backstage!

The organization is funded by a combination of registration fees, grants, sponsorships and the generous support of members.

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SumFoods, a leading food manufacturer, announced today the launch of its new "Buy One, Give One" campaign aimed at supporting local food banks. Under this campaign, for every package of SumFoods' popular Sumsweet product purchased, the company will donate a bag of Sumsweet to a local food bank.

As the pandemic continues to impact communities across the country, many families are struggling to put food on the table, and the current recession has only made matters worse. With this initiative, SumFoods aims to provide essential nutrition to those in need and support the efforts of local food banks in their fight against hunger.

"We are proud to launch this campaign as part of our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact on people's lives," said Teresia Matthew, CEO of SumFoods. "We recognize that these are challenging times for many, and we hope that our 'Buy One, Give One' initiative will provide some relief and support to those who need it most."

The campaign is part of a new initiative by SumFoods aimed at supporting those impacted by COVID-19 and the current recession. It is set to run for a limited time and will be available at participating retailers nationwide. Customers who purchase a package of SumSweet can rest assured that they are not only enjoying a delicious treat but also contributing to a worthy cause.

For more information, visit https://sumsweet.com.

About SumFoods

SumFoods is a leading food manufacturer with a mission to provide delicious, sugar-free and low-carb foods for people with diabetes or low-sugar diet requirements. The company is committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment through its operations and partnerships.

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Email: info@sumsweet.com

The 1.61-acre site provides 14,598 sf to tenant Guidepost Montessori

Quattro Development announced today the recent purchase of a commercial development site in Goodyear, AZ. The 1.61 acre property is located at 1832 N. Litchfield Road and houses three buildings totaling 14,598 square feet. The site is fully leased to Guidepost Montessori, the leading network of schools dedicated to Montessori education.

According to Quattro Development’s Mike Liyeos, “We’re pleased to work with Guidepost Montessori as they continue to grow and add new locations. This market, and this site in particular, works well for all involved. ”Area retail includes Target, Michaels, McDonalds, Ulta Beauty, Barnes & Noble, Ross Dress for Less, Applebee's, Chipotle, and Chili’s.
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‍About Quattro Development

‍Quattro Development is a commercial properties developer based in Oak Brook, IL. Founded in 2006 by Michael Liyeos and Robert Walters, Quattro Development actively builds nationwide for retail, medical, restaurant, education, and service tenants. With a precision focus on finding the “Main & Main” location for every project and a dedication to client satisfaction, Quattro Development leads the industry as a premiere preferred developer. For more information, visit QuattroDevelopment.com.

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Staten Island native furthering her accomplished career as an athletic trainer with the baseball team

JAG-ONE Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 115 locations across the Northeast. The company announced that Julianna Managano ATC, EMT-B, a JAG-ONE Physical Therapy Athletic Trainer, will be the official Athletic Trainer for the Staten Island FerryHawks.

Julianna graduated from Marist College with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training in 2022 and is currently a full-time Athletic Trainer at JAG-ONE Physical Therapy. After she finished school, Julianna worked with the FerryHawks and developed a strong relationship with baseball and the team. In the beginning of 2023, Julianna worked as an athletic trainer for the California Winter League in Palm Springs, where she cared for over 300 baseball players alongside two athletic trainers over four weeks.

In addition to being an athletic trainer, Julianna is a certified New York State EMT and has worked with several other professional sports teams including the Metropolitan Riveters, NY Gotham FC, and Trenton Terror.

Julianna will be working alongside amazing players as well as former New York Yankees World Series Champion and current FerryHawks manager, Homer Bush. The FerryHawks will open their season on April 28th at 7:00 pm at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park. This year, Staten Island University Hospital Community Park will be getting new premium padded seating, group areas, and top tables installed.

“After working tirelessly doing what I love in California, I am eager to pick up where I left off last season and chase my dreams with my hometown team, the Staten Island FerryHawks once again,” said Julianna Managano, ATC, EMT-B.

"JAG-ONE is an outstanding FerryHawk partner. They represent core FerryHawk values of community commitment and work with us to engage and support Staten Island,” said Eric Shuffler, FerryHawks team president and co-owner along with John Catsimatidis. “Julianna Managano is a Staten Island product who took great care of our players last year. She is a consummate professional, passionate about her craft and we are lucky to have her helping the FerryHawks to their championship run!”

“We are so proud of Julianna and all her accomplishments,” said John Gallucci Jr. CEO of JAG-ONE Physical Therapy. “We know she will be an incredible addition to the FerryHawks team and we can't wait to watch her bring all her talent back to Staten Island.”

About JAG-ONE Physical Therapy

JAG-ONE Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing  comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 110 locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as well as in New Jersey, Westchester,  Rockland, Long Island, and Pennsylvania. JAG-ONE Physical Therapy specializes in general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries with a personalized treatment plan for each patient. JAG-ONE Physical Therapy is the official provider of physical therapy for sports teams such as the New Jersey Devils, Columbia University Athletics, and Princeton University Athletics. For more information on JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, visit jagonept.com and find JAG-ONE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Creatz Inc., parent company to South Korean golf technology company Uneekor, acquires majority stake in California-based premium milled putter brand

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Uneekor is delighted to announce the acquisition of a controlling interest in U.S.-based premium putter brand Evnroll.

Jey Suk (Uneekor CEO) on the left and Guerin Rife (Evnroll's founder and Chief Designer)

The deal sees Creatz Inc., parent company to the South Korean golf technology company Uneekor, acquire a 70% share and controlling interest in Evnroll putters with immediate effect.

“We feel that Evnroll, as a 100% U.S. milled and technology-driven putter line, is a great fit for Uneekor’s precision analytics in the launch monitor space,” said Eddie Lee, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Creatz Inc. “Together, Uneekor and Evnroll will represent the highest level of game improvement, encompassing the full spectrum of performance-enhancing technology from tee to green.” 

Evnroll's founder and Chief Designer, Guerin Rife, will retain a 30% shareholding and remain CEO and Chief Designer of the company going forward.

“Our mission remains unchanged,” said Rife. “Evnroll was founded on delivering forward looking, real innovation, and technology that enhances every aspect of putter design and performance. Uneekor has the same vision for full swing analytics.”

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Through the merger and acquisition process, the brands found parallels between Uneekor and Evnroll, including the companies’ shared passion for innovation, design and engineering, and their commitment to produce pioneering solutions to help improve the golf games of players of all levels. 

“There is definitely an air of excitement around the place,” added Rife. “We’re excited for the future and what this positive injection of resources and knowledge will do for both our businesses.” 

Evnroll's putters first came to the golfing world’s attention in 2016 with a range of stunning 100% U.S. milled putters featuring designer Guerin Rife’s groundbreaking, patented SweetFace Technology—an innovative and unique mill pattern, engineered to deliver uniform performance across the entire hitting area of the putter face for unprecedented accuracy and zero dispersion.

Since then, the brand has won a host of accolades, awards, and elite tournaments across the globe on their way to becoming the second-ranked brand in sales in the Korean putter market. With corporate offices in Carlsbad, California—golf’s global heartland—the acquisition will see Uneekor further expand its footprint in the U.S. golf market.

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Evnroll's putters

For more than 14 years, Uneekor has been developing and producing ground-breaking launch monitors, simulators, performance software, and accessories, passionately developed with unrivaled technologies by a team of top engineers.

Uneekor’s patented high-speed OPTIX infrared technology delivers the most advanced ball and clubhead data ever achieved. Together with their 16 million shots per day of ball data, they have generated a sophisticated algorithm that delivers precise and unmatched ball and clubhead analytics for both indoor and outdoor fitting and practice. This technology, combined with Evnroll’s expertise in fitting, promises some exciting future advancements in the portable putting analysis market.

For Uneekor's media kit, click here. For Evnroll's photos, click here.

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About Evnroll

All Evnroll putters are 100% milled in Carlsbad, California. Each design features the ground-breaking, patented SweetFace Technology—an innovative and unique mill pattern engineered to deliver uniform performance across the entire hitting area of the putter face for unprecedented accuracy and zero dispersion. Evnroll putters have won a host of accolades, awards and tournaments around the world. #nothingrollslikeanevnroll. 

For more information on the full Evnroll putter line, please visit www.evnroll.com.

‍About Uneekor

Uneekor, founded by a South Korean technology company with more than 200 employees globally, has 14+ years of experience in engineering and developing leading golf simulation equipment and world-class technologies specialized in performance analysis and enhancement. Uneekor is recognized for revolutionizing the industry by bringing together the sharpest team of passionate engineers, strongly committed to constant innovation and quality assurance. Products include launch monitors, simulators, performance software, and accessories to create the world’s greatest practice experience, empowering golfers to elevate their game. Uneekor knows what golfers want, but truly understands what they need. We are Unrivaled. We are Unmatched, We are Uneekor. Master Your Passion.

For more information visit www.uneekor.com

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Brooklyn-based Green Spa & Wellness Center, a family-owned and operated full-service spa, is thrilled to announce its Silver 25th Anniversary & Ribbon Cutting Jubilee, taking place on Monday, April 24th at 4:00 p.m. The celebration will commemorate over 25 years of providing holistic healing treatments for the mind, body, and spirit, and showcase the center's commitment to wellness services and organic skincare.

The Green Spa & Wellness Center has been at the forefront of the health and wellness industry for more than 25 years, offering a wide range of services designed to promote overall well-being. These services include massage therapy, body treatments, organic facials, and mindset mastery business & personal coaching, available both in person and online. Additionally, the center has developed an extensive line of organic skin & facial products called Legend of The Spa, which includes the patent-pending Lotus Radiation Recovery Cream, developed by a breast cancer survivor and co-owner of Green Spa.

"Our passion and mission are to offer healing solutions to physical pain, mental pain, and spiritual pain," said the founders of Green Spa & Wellness Center. "We care about your whole life, and our services are designed to promote wellness for the mind, body, and spirit."

Green Spa & Wellness Center specializes in a variety of holistic healing treatments, including medical, oncology, pre and post-natal massage, vegan organic skincare, reiki treatments, and micro blading. The center also has sister companies, Legend of the Spa, which offers vegan organic skin and body care products, and Transformational Gangstas, which provides business coaching and life mindset mastery mentoring.

The Silver 25th Anniversary & Ribbon Cutting Jubilee event will bring together clients, supporters, and the community to celebrate Green Spa & Wellness Center's dedication to wellness and healing. The event will feature special promotions, giveaways, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark this significant milestone in the center's history.

"We are grateful to our clients and the community for their continued support over the past 25 years," said the founders of Green Spa & Wellness Center. "We look forward to many more years of promoting wellness and providing healing solutions for our valued clients."

For more information about the Green Spa & Wellness Center's services and products, please visit their website at www.greenspany.com.

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MARVIN Media and Porsche Cars North America, Inc., are teaming up for another episode of Sound and Driven, a series of short films featuring some of music’s most respected artists and producers as they take their records on the legendary car test, in a Porsche Taycan Turbo. The series follows a long tradition of artists taking their records out for the car test to ensure each aspect of production is hitting just right.

Sound and Driven follows a carefully curated selection of artists and producers on a journey around Los Angeles in an all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo to give new insights into the writing and production process of some of the world’s most popular artists. We share a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, the circumstances in which each record was created, and the collaborations that made them so special. There are also unique technical insights from producers and insights into why the car test is such a valuable part of the creative process.

For the eighth episode of Sound and Driven, Porsche invites us to join artists Chase Atlantic who discuss writing their record Beauty in Death during the pandemic and the intimacy and immediacy of hearing the record in new environments, including the privacy of the Porsche.
As band member Mitchel Cave noted “Studio playbacks can come at the end of a stagnant day, and there’s only so much atmosphere your headphones can deliver. But nothing beats the car test,” Mitchel continues. “You got the visuals, you can turn it as loud as you want, you know what I mean? I think that’s the passion for music. The car test is as critical as it gets, pretty much the final stage of music-making. Especially if you drive a nice little Porsche. Joel Madden lent me his for a week and the sound system was phenomenal!”

Marvin Scott Jarrett, co-founder of MARVIN Media and executive producer of Sound and Driven, says: “We are excited about collaborating with Porsche Cars North America on the Sound and Driven series. Chase Atlantic as artists and producers are the perfect artists to highlight in Sound and Driven Episode 8.”

Each of the eight 10-minute episodes within the series will be featured on the Porsche Brand Hub and social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) with a reach of 37M+, along with MARVIN’s website, YouTube, and social media channels.

Executive Producers: Marvin Scott Jarrett, Geoff Cottrill, Gary Koepke, and Porsche Cars North America
 
About MARVIN

MARVIN is a media and entertainment company with a focus on creating compelling content around music and culture, and to do so in partnership with an exclusive and strategically targeted list of brands. It works across a variety of platforms: digital, print, film, live events, e-commerce, merchandise, and more. In addition to creating media products that open the doors for brands to associate with music and culture, MARVIN also creates and produces high-end documentaries and short films in collaboration with cutting-edge filmmakers, as well as narrative and dramatic films in the music and youth culture arenas. At its core, MARVIN is an entertainment vehicle that provides a platform to help artists and amplify their stories. For more information, visit https://marvin.la.

About Chase Atlantic

Chase Atlantic is an Australian alternative R&B band and production trio from Cairns, Queensland, formed in 2014. The group consists of three members: Christian Anthony, Clinton Cave, and Mitchel Cave. Chase Atlantic has released seven EPs and three albums.

About Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354)

Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is the exclusive U.S. importer of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Taycan. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1998, PCNA is home to the first Porsche Experience Center in North America, which features two module-based 1.6-mile driver development tracks, a business center, and Restaurant 356. The campus is also home to the U.S. headquarters of Porsche Classic. The company operates a second Porsche Experience Center near Los Angeles. That complex features a driver development track with eight educational modules totaling 4.1 miles, a business center, Restaurant 917, and the headquarters of Porsche Motorsport North America. PCNA supports 197 independently owned and operated Porsche dealerships in the U.S., including supplying parts, service, marketing, and training. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the Porsche brand's 75-year history of leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. PCNA is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

At the core of this success is Porsche's proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000-plus motorsport wins to date.

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‍Photos and video footage are available to accredited journalists on the Porsche Press Database at http://press.porsche.com.

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The 1.45-acre site with a new 7,512 sf building sold for $4.6 million

‍Quattro Development announced today the recent sale of a commercial development site in Statesville, NC. The 1.45-acre property is located at 210 Turnersburg Highway. The new 7,512-square-foot building is leased to Chipotle, AFC Urgent Care, and The Joint Chiropractic. The redeveloped site sold for $4,600,000.

The Quattro Development project involved the redevelopment of a former Ruby Tuesday location. Construction completed in Q3 2022. The architect for the project was Excel Engineering Inc. of Fond du Lac, WI and G.L. Wilson Building Company of Statesville, WI handled construction.

According to Quattro Development’s Mike Liyeos, “Strong suburban Charlotte growth, traffic counts, and synergistic retail neighbors made this site attractive to us and our tenants for development.”

Area retail includes Chick-fil-A, Home Depot, T.J. Maxx, PetSmart, Michaels, and Staples.

About Quattro Development

Quattro Development is a commercial properties developer based in Oak Brook, IL. Founded in 2006 by Michael Liyeos and Robert Walters, Quattro Development actively builds nationwide for retail, medical, restaurant, education, and service tenants. With a precision focus on finding the “Main & Main” location for every project and a dedication to client satisfaction, Quattro Development leads the industry as a premiere preferred developer. For more information, visit QuattroDevelopment.com.

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William Mastin
Chief Marketing Officer
Quattro Development
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bill@quattrodevelopment.com

The Pictor Gallery, a fine art gallery located in the historic Landmark Arts Building in New York’s Chelsea District, today announced two new exhibitions that will be on display from April 25th through May 20th, 2023: Head Space by Gail Comes in Gallery 1, and Outside the Box by Elaine Chao, Charles Compo, Sachie Hayashi, and Nancy Rosen in Gallery 2.

The Pictor Gallery is located at 547 West 27th Street, Suite 204, New York, NY 10001, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The opening reception for the new exhibits will take place on Thursday, April 27th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Gail Comes: Gail Comes grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in a house filled with jazz musicians, dancers, actors, writers, and painters. Studying John Coltrane, Michelangelo, Van Gogh, and Francis Bacon ignited Gail’s artistic passions, but she admits that the playfulness in her work probably came from devouring Robert Crumb comics. As she began to explore the tension and balance between bold colors and abstract forms in the human body and the human face, Gail developed an unmistakably strong painting style. Gail has exhibited in New York and Amsterdam and has won numerous accolades and honors. One favorite story: During an award ceremony at the Society of Arts and Letters, Al Hirschfield shook her hand and said, “Welcome to the world of perpetual unemployment,” then added “But we find a way”. Gail clearly found her “way” and she has never looked back.

Elaine Chao: Strips of color intermingle to interrogate the role of boundaries. A box deconstructed into a flat plane like a flayed butterfly-hybrid structure places “high” and “low” on the same plane.

Charles Compo: Charles Compo explores the boundaries of his imagination by studying his work in progress from every conceivable angle. With each brushstroke, thoughts emerge and become forms.

Sachie Hayashi: Box for me is our physical being. These artworks express the laughter of the sun, the joyful dancing of the winds, and the liveliness of the spirits in nature.

Nancy Rosen: Noting that “traditional watercolors are lovely,” Nancy Rosen reaches further. “I strive to work 'outside the box' by using watercolor to display intense color with an innovative approach to design.”

For more information, please visit https://www.pictorgallery.com.
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Jobready2dey, a career services firm based in Charlotte, is excited to announce the launch of its Innovative Free Resume Review Service. This service is designed to help job seekers enhance their resumes and improve their chances of landing their dream job.

Starting April 16, the service will be available nationwide and will offer various delivery methods tailored to the unique needs of each client. The Free Resume Review service provides professional feedback on resumes at no cost, making it accessible to job seekers at all stages of their careers, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.

"Your resume is your marketing tool to showcase your skills, experience, and achievements. Having a well-crafted resume is crucial in making a positive impression on potential employers," said Kurtis Tompkins, President of Jobready2dey.

The Innovative Free Resume Review Service by Jobready2dey aims to provide valuable insights and suggestions to enhance resumes, including optimizing layout, highlighting achievements, and refining the language. By offering actionable recommendations, the service aims to help job seekers stand out in a competitive job market.

Jobready2dey is committed to empowering job seekers with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their careers. The launch of their Innovative Free Resume Review Service further demonstrates their dedication to helping job seekers improve their resumes and increase their chances of success.

About Jobready2dey

Jobready2dey is a career services firm based in Charlotte specializing in career readiness training, outplacement services, and career transition support. With a team of experienced career experts, Jobready2dey is dedicated to helping clients prepare for their next career opportunity and achieve their career goals. For more information, visit www.jobready2dey.com.

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Cyber tech experts analyzed the pros and cons of the hacker’s contest that broke into a Tesla system

‍NewLinum LLC out of Austin, Texas reviewed the contest with the famous EV manufacturer’s participation.

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‍On March 22nd, in Vancouver, Canada, the annual 3-day computer hacking contest ‘Pwn2Own’, organized by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), revealed surprising outcomes. Cyber tech researchers and/or hackers from all over the world were invited to the event. They put their skills to the test against the highly paid cyber security executives who created the systems that protect their corporations.

According to cyber threat trend magazine DARKReading, “The participants used an isolated Tesla vehicle head unit to conduct their test. The attacks gave them deep access into subsystems controlling the vehicle's safety and other components.”

DARKReading continued, “France-based pen-testing firm Synacktiv demonstrated two separate exploits against the Tesla Model 3.”
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• ‍1st Attack: “One of the exploits,” as reported in DARKReading, “involved executing what is known as a time-of-check-to-time-of-use (TOCTTOU) attack on Tesla's Gateway energy management system.”Result: In 2 minutes, “They showed how they could then—among other things—open the front trunk or door of a Tesla Model 3 while the car was in motion.
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• ‍2nd Attack: “Synacktiv researchers exploited a heap overflow vulnerability and an out-of-bounds write error in a Bluetooth chipset to break into Tesla's infotainment system.”Result: “Enabled them to break into Tesla's Infotainment system and gain root access to subsystems,” said DARKReading.
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Analysis

‍According to Phil Gambell, CEO of NewLinum, “It’s only fair to say that the best cyber security experts in the world cannot identify every hole in a thought-secured system. And many times, it takes a third party using unconventional means to uncover the vulnerabilities. Did the hack break Tesla’s back? Not really. As a credit to Tesla, they are wise enough to utilize contests like this, to help them improve the security of their systems. Though being hacked could be perceived as a disappointment, the last accolade goes to Tesla. They beat the hackathon by using it as a benefit and came out even stronger.”

While the hackathon contest was an interesting case study, further research highlights a particular software company that can be used to protect highly sensitive data and technology.

According to Gambell, “Implementing NewLinum technology can secure an entire system. Any unforeseen flaw or weakness in a secured system, would automatically be protected and become impervious to attacks.

”Hindsight of course is easier than foresight, but there are unconventional means used to prevent attacks not only on Earth but in space as well. The NewLinum corporation recently showcased its product suite with a satellite engineering corporation to completely securitize cyber systems and prevent cyber-attacks in the space theatre.

Rico Jones, Founder and Principal Director of Space EA (Space Engineering & Acquisition Systems), operates a satellite engineering company that has over 3 decades of experience working with the DoD, NASA and recently the US Space Force. Jones will be using the NewLinum product suite to protect the most highly sensitive space technology in their planned project. Through a joint effort, Space EA and NewLinum created PAVISE.

“This solution is the only cyber security product we have found with next-generation technology. It can create a unique capability to thwart the ever-growing problem of attacks on space assets now and in the future”, says Jones.

NewLinum’s technology suite has Network Access Control—a hardened network process, immune to external hacking and attacks. A methodology unique to cybersecurity, it actually changes encryptions every second, on a random basis.

“We have never seen any security technology that can deliver this type of process faster than quantum speed. This creates a hyper-secure global intranet system that provides no discernable data to any unauthorized attempt”, says Jones.

The technology has multiple proprietary protocols which enable quantum-proof secure channels of communication within the network. Since network transmissions cannot be detected, it becomes impervious to external interruptions or unwelcome intruders.

More specifically, protocols activate a random data generator, which never repeats a pattern and results in exponential algorithmic complexity and randomization. These solutions do not respond to port probes, fake IP attempts, unapproved network messages, replay, altered, or inserted messages, DDoS, and MiTM. This is part of a comprehensive solution suite that NewLinum has created to combat even a future scenario from quantum computer attacks.

“The quantum emergence threat drives a global shift to new satellite-enabled, post-quantum cybersecurity. Quantum-defying technology is the core element of secure communications infrastructures among constellations and other military assets," explains Rico Jones. "Space EA’s solution with PAVISE facilitates an intrusion-proof data exchange mechanism to overcome quantum computing threats.”

About NewLinum

‍NewLinum LLC is a technology development corporation in the cyber-security industry. The company's security technology suite includes post-quantum cryptography, multiple authentication systems, and dark networks – products for various applications include DEEP (Dynamically Encrypted Endpoint Protocol), Pavise, and Stealth API.

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The program aims to develop, implement and track the impacts of a reusable packaging system for retail food products produced by local companies

Bold Reuse, the innovative leader in reusable packaging solutions, proudly announces the launch of Retail Reuse—a groundbreaking retail reusable packaging program for glass retail packaging. With the backing of Metro, New Seasons Market, Waste-Free Advocates, and PNW Packaged Food & Beverage Group's very own Hannah Kullberg, Retail Reuse represents a significant step forward for the environment and the economy.

Thanks to an $87,000 Investment and Innovation Grant from Metro in 2022, Bold Reuse has developed a closed-loop reuse model for glass bottles and jars that are commonly used by food manufacturers to package their products. The pilot program will operate until early 2024 and aims to provide substantial environmental and economic benefits to project stakeholders and the community at large by reducing emissions and costs associated with recycling and landfilling.

Jocelyn Quarrell, CEO of Bold Reuse, expressed her excitement, stating, "We are honored to work alongside this group of trailblazers to establish a first-of-its-kind retail reuse program using existing shelf-stable product packaging. Our objective is to create a scalable system that food manufacturers and retailers can access effortlessly as we expand our services nationwide."

Bold Reuse is currently supported at all 19 New Seasons Market stores in Oregon and SW Washington. Throughout the four years of its current partnership, the two organizations have together facilitated more than 76,000 reuse cycles.

“One of our most important sustainable packaging strategies is developing systems that allow our customers to have a lighter environmental footprint when they shop with us,” said Athena Petty, Senior Manager of Sustainability at New Seasons Market. “Through this unique partnership—and with the support of Metro—this reuse project will help us build the infrastructure to do just that.”

The partnership aims to develop, implement, and track the impacts of reusable packaging for retail food products produced by local companies in the Portland metropolitan area. The program will launch at all New Seasons Market locations, and customers will be able to purchase products from participating vendors as they normally would. Once customers have finished the product, they can return and drop used packaging in the Bold Reuse drop box at all New Seasons Markets. Bold Reuse collects, washes, and sanitizes the containers, then distributes the packaging back to vendors.

“The cost of glass packaging has hit an all time high. This is forcing manufacturers to move to less sustainable options like pouches and plastic. We need to develop a new system of reuse to allow makers to continue using the highest quality packaging for their products,” explained Hannah Kullberg from PNW Food & Beverage regarding the importance of offering reusable packaging.

Many makers in the food and beverage community currently offer glass return programs, which creates a great time burden to their businesses. Some businesses accept glass returns, but they stack up waiting to be washed. Other businesses turn away customers with glass to return because they lack the capacity or proper sanitizing system. This program will offer ease, finally making glass return a possibility on a large scale.

“We are excited to join Bold Reuse and local partners in piloting this new circular model. Waste-Free Advocates has built a large network of zero waste enthusiasts and we look forward to initiating an awareness campaign within our community to increase adoption, so that this model can be replicated beyond the Portland Metro,” shared Waste-Free Advocates President Brittany Wendell, expressing her excitement surrounding the program.

Visionary vendors participating in this program are Ground Up Nut Butter, Hot Mama Salsa, Sauvie Shrubs, Mickelberry Gardens and Sibeiho. Customers will be able to enjoy their favorite products and return the packaging to be reused again and again. As the program gains momentum, more vendors will have the opportunity to onboard.

Bold Reuse is at the forefront of creating innovative, sustainable solutions for the packaging industry, and Retail Reuse is yet another step towards a greener future.

About Bold Reuse

Bold Reuse supports companies incorporating reusable packaging into their business operations to reduce their waste footprint while expanding brand awareness and customer loyalty. New Seasons Market, Loop, Starbucks, Imperfect Foods, and the Portland Trail Blazers have partnered with Bold Reuse to help implement and scale reuse systems into their organizations. Recognized as a leader in the reuse industry, Bold Reuse received the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network 2022 Early Stage Entrepreneurs Award. Bold Reuse has helped customers divert nearly 2.5 million pounds of waste from the landfill. For more information, visit https://www.boldreuse.com.

About New Seasons Market

New Seasons Market is a friendly neighborhood grocery store that believes great-tasting, local food has the power to build community and enhance lives. From taking care of its staff, partners, neighborhoods, and the environment to growing a sustainable business, it’s doing what it loves with a commitment to cultivating a strong community centered around food. Founded in 2000 by three families and 50 friends in Portland, Ore., New Seasons Market is now a team of nearly 2,700 passionate staff across 19 stores in Oregon and Washington, serving a unique mix of locally sourced and organic items, as well as classic grocery favorites and chef-made grab-and-go meal solutions. New Seasons Market is proud of its progressive values—from offering industry-leading compensation and benefits to committing 10 percent of its after-tax profits to the communities it serves. For more information, visit newseasonsmarket.com.

About Waste-Free Advocates

Waste-Free Advocates (WFA) was formed in 1987. Originally named Recycling Advocates, the organization advocated and provided educational resources for curbside recycling in its early stages. Since then, WFA has helped ban plastic bags in Portland and has fostered a stronger “Bring Your Own Cup” culture in cafes across the Portland Metro. Over the decades, the organization has shifted focus to the top of the waste hierarchy, choosing to promote waste prevention and reuse and refill options above recycling. Through its large network of zero waste advocates, WFA brings together and advances community action. Learn more at https://wastefreeadvocates.org.

About PNW F&B

Pacific NorthWest Packaged Food & Beverage Group is a resource sharing network for food business founders & leaders in the NorthWest. We come to the group to learn from each other, share resources & collaborate. Together we are building vibrant businesses and a resilient, regenerative, regional food system. https://www.hannahkathrynkullberg.com/pnwfoodandbeverage.

About Metro

Metro is the regional government for the Portland metropolitan area in Oregon, serving 1.8 million residents in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. As a voter-approved charter, Metro is dedicated to providing essential services and convening community partners to address the most pressing issues facing the region. Its mission is to help people and nature thrive in a vibrant region. Metro’s responsibilities include managing the region’s garbage and recycling system, protecting water quality and habitat, and planning for a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future. In addition, Metro operates the Oregon Zoo, the Oregon Convention Center, and the Portland Expo Center. For more information, visit www.oregonmetro.gov.

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Customer Success Manager - Bold Reuse
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