Parenting

Pennington Celebrates Overlooked Plant Moms for Mother’s Day in Humorous Spot

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

But Pennington , a leading lawn and garden brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, is hoping to bring an underappreciated type of mother into the spotlight: Plant Moms.

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  • But Pennington , a leading lawn and garden brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, is hoping to bring an underappreciated type of mother into the spotlight: Plant Moms.
  • In addition to the audio spot, the brand created a series of humorous e-cards for fans to share with the plant moms in their lives to give them the appreciation they’d never hear from their leafy babies.
  • “Plant moms do a lot of work that gets taken for granted to keep their lawns and gardens happy and healthy.
  • Their plants obviously can’t thank them, so we wanted to instead,” says Dan Hoeller, VP of Marketing at Central Garden & Pet.

Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 Returns this Summer with Public Display Days in Roseville, California and Ogden, Utah

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

During the tour, the Union Pacific Museum will host a special passenger trip.

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  • During the tour, the Union Pacific Museum will host a special passenger trip.
  • The unique experience is the annual gala fundraiser for the nonprofit organization and provides a rare opportunity to travel on this historic heritage equipment.
  • Twenty-five Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific to haul freight over the steep grade of the Wasatch Mountain Range in Utah during World War II.
  • Eight were preserved after the locomotives were retired six decades ago, but only Big Boy No.

FRIDA TO CLOSE THE DAY AFTER MOTHER'S DAY FOR "MOMDAY OFF"

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

MIAMI, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, May 13, Frida's Miami HQ will close in honor of the first-ever Momday Off. 

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  • The truth is Mother's Day isn't really a day off for moms.
  • While Mother's Day gives families a chance to celebrate moms, it's still just one day a year and one where moms are expected to celebrate their own mothers, mothers-in-law, teachers, and other moms too.
  • Frida team members can also schedule their MTO – or Mom Time Off – at a later date this year.
  • Frida hopes other brands will follow their lead and offer Momday Off to their own employees, where moms can take the day to celebrate and recharge, on their own terms.

Southeastern Grocers donates $320,000 to 8 children’s hospitals and celebrates Mother’s Day

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, donated $320,000 to eight children’s hospitals across the Southeast to aid the health and healing of local pediatric patients.

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  • Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, donated $320,000 to eight children’s hospitals across the Southeast to aid the health and healing of local pediatric patients.
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    Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, donates $320,000 to eight children’s hospitals across the Southeast.
  • The grocer is also surprising moms caring for hospitalized children leading up to Mother’s Day with gift cards, fresh flowers and breakfast treats, including families at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “These eight exceptional children's hospitals hold a special place within our communities, similar to the vital role mothers play within their families.

Gainbridge® Announces Parity Week to Empower Girls and Women in Sports and Education

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

As part of this year’s “Parity Week by Gainbridge®: Investing in the Future of Women’s Sports,” Gainbridge® announces grants totaling $150,000 to deserving organizations that support girls and women through sports and/or education from Gainbridge®, Parity, and Women’s Sports Foundation®.

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  • As part of this year’s “Parity Week by Gainbridge®: Investing in the Future of Women’s Sports,” Gainbridge® announces grants totaling $150,000 to deserving organizations that support girls and women through sports and/or education from Gainbridge®, Parity, and Women’s Sports Foundation®.
  • Organizations can submit their grant requests for Parity Week by Gainbridge® now through July 1, 2024 by visiting https://paritynow.co/parityweek .
  • These flagship events will serve as vehicles to amplify the larger grant-giving initiative supporting girls and women in sports and education.
  • “Our mission at Group 1001 is to transform communities through sports and education and I’m excited to watch these Parity Week grants help organizations grow.”

Parents Poised to Quit Jobs if Boss Doesn’t Step Up

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

The research reveals their willingness to pause family planning until they find a job at a company that offers family-friendly benefits.

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  • The research reveals their willingness to pause family planning until they find a job at a company that offers family-friendly benefits.
  • Since 2014, the MFI has explored the experiences and sentiments of working parents as they’ve navigated balancing work with their familial/life responsibilities.
  • While worries from 2014 may have ebbed somewhat in 2024, they haven’t disappeared, and parents are emboldened in their expectations.
  • In contrast to their 2014 counterparts, today’s parents seem more optimistic about the future of working and parenting.

Jenzabar Unveils Public API for Campus Marketplace Designed to Enhance Data Analyses, Streamline Operations, and Improve Reporting

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

Jenzabar, Inc. , a leading provider of software solutions for continuing education and workforce development in higher education, today announced the launch of its public API for Campus Marketplace powered by Jenzabar.

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  • Jenzabar, Inc. , a leading provider of software solutions for continuing education and workforce development in higher education, today announced the launch of its public API for Campus Marketplace powered by Jenzabar.
  • The innovative API gives institutions programmatic access to valuable student, financial, course, and section data, empowering them to streamline workflows, enhance data analysis, and foster deeper integrations with third-party systems.
  • The Campus Marketplace public API was built with the following key features in mind:
    Robust security measures to ensure the safe and authorized access of data.
  • Streamlined Workflows: Campus Marketplace’s public API enables institutions to automate manual data entry tasks, freeing up valuable time so staff can focus on strategic initiatives.

Top-Performing Airlines Set Themselves Apart with Friendly Staff, J.D. Power Finds

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study,SM released today, big investments by airlines in staff training and efforts to improve the overall flight experience with friendly, attentive service are helping some airlines deliver great customer experiences—despite the crowds.

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  • Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study,SM released today, big investments by airlines in staff training and efforts to improve the overall flight experience with friendly, attentive service are helping some airlines deliver great customer experiences—despite the crowds.
  • “The big takeaway from this year’s study is the power of people to positively influence the overall flight experience.
  • While things like value for price paid are important, it is more important to passengers just to have a seamless flight.
  • Southwest Airlines ranks highest in customer satisfaction in the economy/basic economy segment for a third consecutive year, with a score of 685.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Names Bill Rogers, Chairman & CEO of Truist, New Board of Governors Chair-Elect

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is pleased to announce that its board of governors has voted to name long-time board member and supporter, William H. “Bill” Rogers Jr., as the nonprofit’s incoming board chair.

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  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America is pleased to announce that its board of governors has voted to name long-time board member and supporter, William H. “Bill” Rogers Jr., as the nonprofit’s incoming board chair.
  • Prior to this, he served on the Board of Directors for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta for more than 20 years.
  • “For more than two decades, Bill has demonstrated unwavering dedication and tremendous support for the Boys & Girls Clubs mission,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • As one of the nation’s largest youth-serving organizations, Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides safe, supportive environments and life-enhancing programs for all kids and teens.

loanDepot Supports STEM Education With Lab Overhaul for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

Functioning as the central hub for STEM initiatives across Dallas, the revamped lab will offer kids and teens access to invaluable resources and opportunities for growth.

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  • Functioning as the central hub for STEM initiatives across Dallas, the revamped lab will offer kids and teens access to invaluable resources and opportunities for growth.
  • "loanDepot is dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work," said loanDepot SVP of Software Engineering, Sangeeth Ponathil, who participated in the ribbon cutting event.
  • We’re proud to have contributed to the Boys & Girls Clubs in Dallas, creating a safe environment that inspires kids and teens to explore their interests in STEM and cultivate the skills needed for fulfilling careers in STEM related fields."
  • The Oak Cliff Club's STEM lab transformation included the creation of a new "Whisper Room" designed for audio and video content creation.