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The TurfMutt Foundation Shares 5 Reasons We Need More Yards, Parks and Community Green Space

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Lundi, mai 6, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For 15 years the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces. These outdoor areas facilitate "backyarding," the act of taking every day activities that we normally do inside into the outdoor spaces around us such as dining, working, relaxing and more. This not only makes life more enjoyable, but it also improves the health and well-being of people pets and the planet.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For 15 years the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces.
  • "Over the years, we've seen the benefits to families, communities and wildlife by having accessible green space to help balance our man-made environments," said TurfMutt CEO & President Kris Kiser.
  • Here are the top 5 reasons we need more managed green space in our backyards and communities:
    Plants, shrubs, trees, and grass are "environmental superheroes" that capture and filter rainwater, produce oxygen, and absorb carbon.
  • For more, sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with backyarding tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here .

ASI Acquires Promo-Focused Events and Media Portfolio from PRINTING United Alliance

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

Under the agreement, ASI acquired the Alliance's Power Meetings events and Print & Promo Marketing media brand and formed a new, long-term strategic partnership with the Alliance.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, ASI acquired the Alliance's Power Meetings events and Print & Promo Marketing media brand and formed a new, long-term strategic partnership with the Alliance.
  • "Today's deal marks a new era and transformative leap for both ASI and our industry," said Timothy M. Andrews , ASI president and CEO.
  • ASI and the Alliance are also teaming up to offer an ASI Promo Products Knowledge Center along with promo-focused education sessions at September's PRINTING United Expo , the largest printing and graphic arts trade show in the Americas.
  • To ensure continuity, ASI will preserve the Alliance's media and event branding and the Alliance will continue to manage its scheduled 2024 hosted-buyer events.

2024 IBWSS Communication Awards Honor Leaders in Boating and Water Safety Outreach

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) announced the 2024 recipients of the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) Communication Awards in Albuquerque, NM on April 11, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CLEARWATER, Fla., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) announced the 2024 recipients of the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) Communication Awards in Albuquerque, NM on April 11, 2024.
  • IBWSS is a global event dedicated to education, awareness, and networking for the advancement of boating and water safety.
  • Safety messaging advocates for boating safety, on-water training, wearing life jackets, using an engine cut-off switch, and more.
  • https://www.atthehelmtraining.com
    Chesapeake Boating Academy with Inspired by Hannah: Along with Inspired by Hannah and TowBoatUS Kent Narrows, Chesapeake Boating Academy reached boating communities through strategic placement of Hannah’s Marine Awareness Boating Resource Signs and Boating Safety Checklist pamphlets.

Tips from the TurfMutt Foundation to Yard Your Way for the Planet

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For fifteen years the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces – what the Foundation calls "backyarding." The outdoor areas around us makes everyday activities like working, dining, and working out more enjoyable, and they are also good for the planet.

Key Points: 
  • "Remember, nature starts at your back door, and when done right, your yard is good for people, pets and the planet."
  • The essential elements that make up your yard and our community parks and public green spaces – including plants, shrubs, trees, and grass – are "environmental superheroes."
  • For those with an eco-conscious mindset, here are some tips from TurfMutt to "yard your way" for the planet this spring:
    Remember "right plant, right place."
  • For more, sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with backyarding tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here .

Bellator Real Estate's Announces 2023 #1 Top Sales Producer Company-Wide: The Beckham Partners Team

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024

DAPHNE, Ala., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the year 2023, the Beckham Partners team with leadership from Broker, Michelle Beckham repeated as Bellator's #1 Top Sales Producer, Company-wide! Operating from the Daphne Office, last year's Beckham Partners Team achieved sales of well over $40 million in closed volume, from locally-owned Bellator Real Estate.

Key Points: 
  • Operating from the Daphne Office, last year's Beckham Partners Team achieved sales of well over $40 million in closed volume, from locally-owned Bellator Real Estate.
  • In March of 2024, Bellator recognized the Beckham Partners Real Estate Team as the #1 Top Sales Producer Company-wide!
  • Michelle Beckham says, "Although 2023 started off slow, home sales quickly rebounded in the Spring, and through the Summer!
  • Our top sales months were March, May and June of 2023, and this was our highest real estate sales year to-date."

Discover Your Backyarding Personality Type to "Yard Your Way" This Spring

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Mercredi, mars 20, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring and backyarding – the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, and exercising in our own backyards – go hand in hand. As homeowners prepare to create the yard of their dreams this spring, the TurfMutt Foundation, which celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time, encourages them to start by identifying their backyarding personality type.

Key Points: 
  • As homeowners prepare to create the yard of their dreams this spring, the TurfMutt Foundation , which celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time, encourages them to start by identifying their backyarding personality type.
  • "There really are no rules; Create an outdoor area that reflects your unique personality and style while supporting the things you like to do in your green space."
  • Here are TurfMutt's backyarding personality types to help inspire you to "yard your way" this spring:
    Outdoor Athlete: Likes to stay active in the fresh air.
  • For more, sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with backyarding tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here .

Grain Trading Takes a Quantum Leap Forward with the Launch of Quantum Hedging

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024

Quantum Hedging, a new grain market advisory and brokerage firm dedicated to predicting commodity markets, officially launched today with a promise to give U.S. farmers and investors a probabilistic edge in grain trading by unleashing the power of A.I.

Key Points: 
  • Quantum Hedging, a new grain market advisory and brokerage firm dedicated to predicting commodity markets, officially launched today with a promise to give U.S. farmers and investors a probabilistic edge in grain trading by unleashing the power of A.I.
  • “We think clients deserve better, so we started Quantum Hedging to capture the full complexity of grain markets using A.I.”
    Quantum Hedging will predict corn and soybean markets using a rigorous process that feeds hundreds of data features into its A.I.
  • The leap to A.I.-driven trades was a personal one for long-time trader and Co-founder of Quantum Hedging, Cy Monley.
  • Managed Acre program combines the trading subscription with holistic acre management, and trades can be executed through Quantum Hedging’s Brokerage .

Beckman Foundation Reveals Updated Logo and Refreshed Visual Identity in Lead Up to Organization's Semicentennial Anniversary

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Jeudi, mars 7, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, a 501c3 organization which has provided more than $700 million in grants to researchers in chemistry and life sciences since 1977, is debuting a new look for its brand that includes an updated logo and refreshed visual identity designed in collaboration with Nien Studios and Torchbox. The modernization represents the first major change to the organization's branding in decades, with a rollout planned over three quarters to start in March 2024, ahead of the lead up to the Foundation's highly anticipated 50th anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • - Dr. Anne Hultgren, Executive Director
    "The approaching milestone provided us with the impetus for reviewing our brand," explained Dr. Anne Hultgren, Executive Director of the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.
  • The previous logo and identity pieces were confined to a two-color scheme of red and black with original typefaces that were lost over time.
  • Beckman Foundation aims to "support young scientists today for tomorrow's breakthrough discoveries."
  • Elements from both projects inspired the refreshed identity currently being implemented across Beckman Foundation's social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube, as well as its monthly e-newsletter, Latest News blog, podcast, and Symposium graphics.

The TurfMutt Foundation Offers Tips to "Yard Your Way" This Spring

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Mercredi, mars 6, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The TurfMutt Foundation, which is celebrating 15 years this year of advocating for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces, encourages homeowners to put their own spin on their personal outdoor space this spring by adopting a "yard your way" attitude.

Key Points: 
  • Now, with spring just around the corner, the Foundation encourages people to ratchet up their backyarding activities by identifying their personal style and personality.
  • "Your yard isn't just for aesthetics," reminds Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, "It's purposeful and contributes to our and the planet's well-being.
  • We encourage you to design your space that shows off your sense of style and supports what is important to your family."
  • For more, sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with backyarding tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here .

New Survey Reveals that Almost 80 per cent of Women Face Ageism in the Workplace

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Lundi, février 26, 2024

The survey explores the nuances of ageism and its impact on women in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • The survey explores the nuances of ageism and its impact on women in the workplace.
  • More than 80 per cent (80.7 per cent) have witnessed women in the workplace being treated differently because of their age.
  • Survey participants expressed the belief that age is often inappropriately correlated with perceived performance and success, a bias that disproportionately affects women.
  • The survey, Exploring the Impact of Ageism on Women in the Workplace, demonstrates that age-based discrimination is an issue impacting women in the workplace across countries, organizations, industries, and sectors.