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Spectrio Named to Inc. Magazine’s 2020 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Technology, Other Retail, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Audio, Video, Software, Hardware, Retail, Business, Inc., Small business, Magazines
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 10:57pm

Spectrio , one of the nations leading providers of customer engagement technology, announced that it is on Inc. Magazines annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nations fastest-growing private companies.

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  • Spectrio , one of the nations leading providers of customer engagement technology, announced that it is on Inc. Magazines annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nations fastest-growing private companies.
  • In early 2020, Spectrio was also named to Inc. Magazines inaugural 2020 Inc. 5000 Series: Florida, ranking at No.
  • Were honored to receive the Inc. 5000 award for the ninth time, as well as being named as one of Floridas fastest-growing companies in 2020, said Brian Harris, vice president of marketing at Spectrio.
  • Spectrio also released its new SHARE mobile application as well as SpectrioCloud, its online account and content management portal.

Publix Activates Register Program to Support Hurricane Sally Relief Efforts

Other Philanthropy, General Health, Health, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Retail, Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Publix, American Red Cross
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 9:50pm

Publix has activated a register donation program to offer customers and associates a way to assist those affected by Hurricane Sally.

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  • Publix has activated a register donation program to offer customers and associates a way to assist those affected by Hurricane Sally.
  • Contributions will be channeled through the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts to help people impacted by the damage caused from Hurricane Sally.
  • Our register donation program offers an easy way for our local communities to provide financial assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Sally.
  • Publix Super Markets Charities is also donating a total of $100,000 to the American Red Cross and United Way for relief efforts in the affected areas.

Quirch Foods® and Colorado Boxed Beef® Announce Plans to Merge

Boxed.com, Food, Beef
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 9:42pm

Quirch Foods, LLC and Colorado Boxed Beef Co.today announced that they have agreed to merge their companies.

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  • Quirch Foods, LLC and Colorado Boxed Beef Co.today announced that they have agreed to merge their companies.
  • Both Quirch and Colorado Boxed Beef operate highly regarded operating companies that pride themselves on service, expertise in protein distribution, and in helping customers grow their businesses.
  • We have great respect for Colorado Boxed Beef, its management team,andthe companys strong reputation for being a trusted partner to its customers, said Frank Grande, President and CEO of Quirch Foods.
  • They will work alongside the leadership teams of their operating companies, including Quirch Foods,Colorado Boxed Beef, Butts Foods, E.J.

BBX Capital Corporation Provides Update Regarding Trading of its Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock Pending Completion of the Spin-Off of BBX Capital Florida LLC

Food, Beverage, Home Goods, Retail, Online Retail, Luxury, Residential Building & Real Estate, Entertainment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Restaurant, Bar, Public relations, Investor relations, Communications, Vacation, Other Travel, General Entertainment, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Operating systems, Computer architecture, Corporate finance, Equity securities, Financial economics, Stock market, BBX, Common stock, Stock, BlackBerry 10, BBX Capital Corporation
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 9:05pm

Prior to the spin-off, BBX Capital Florida LLC will be converted into a Florida corporation named BBX Capital, Inc. (New BBX Capital).

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  • Prior to the spin-off, BBX Capital Florida LLC will be converted into a Florida corporation named BBX Capital, Inc. (New BBX Capital).
  • Shareholders of the Company will also retain their shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock and/or Class B Common Stock.
  • A trade with due-bills represents an assignment of the right to receive the shares of New BBX Capitals Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable.
  • There will not be when-issued trading of New BBX Capitals Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock.

Zero Gravity Solutions Appoints Rick Barry, Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, as Senior Marketing Advisor

Entertainment, Sports, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Celebrity, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Chemicals, Plastics, Communications, Manufacturing, Basketball, Songs, Barry, Hypocorisms, Zero Gravity
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 5:42pm

Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc. (ZGSI or the Company) (Pink Sheets: ZGSI ), an agricultural biotechnology company, appoints Rick Barry , Basketball Hall of Famer, as Senior Marketing Advisor.

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  • Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc. (ZGSI or the Company) (Pink Sheets: ZGSI ), an agricultural biotechnology company, appoints Rick Barry , Basketball Hall of Famer, as Senior Marketing Advisor.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200918005483/en/
    Rick Barry, Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, Named as Senior Marketing Advisor for Zero Gravity Solutions (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Barry has long been an advocate for the adoption of environmentally beneficial agricultural practices to his extensive domestic and worldwide relationships.
  • I am excited to be joining another championship team, Zero Gravity Solutions, to assist them with marketing their transformational products, BAM-FX and Gardeners Choice.
  • The commercialization activities are being executed through ZGSIs two operating subsidiaries, BAM Agricultural Solutions, Inc. and Specialty Agricultural Solutions, Inc.

Ultimate Software Ranked #2 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women 2020 List

Women, Software, Human resources, Internet, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Consumer, Business, Computer companies, Economy, Weston, Florida, Ultimate Software, Kronos Incorporated, Business software, Kronos, Workforce management
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 4:00pm

Ultimate Software, a leading global provider of human capital management (HCM) and employee experience solutions in the cloud, announced today that Ultimate ranked #2 on Great Place to Works and Fortunes Best Workplaces for Women 2020 list.

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  • Ultimate Software, a leading global provider of human capital management (HCM) and employee experience solutions in the cloud, announced today that Ultimate ranked #2 on Great Place to Works and Fortunes Best Workplaces for Women 2020 list.
  • We are humbled and honored to be ranked among the Best Workplaces for Women this year, said Dave Almeda, chief people officer at Ultimate and Kronos.
  • Rankings on the annual Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list reflect anonymous survey feedback from millions of U.S.-based employees at organizations across industries.
  • Kronos merged with Ultimate Software on April 1, 2020, to create one of the worlds most innovative HCM and workforce management companies.

Publix Named Among Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women

Supermarket, Retail, Women, Consumer, Magazines, Publix, Fortune, Workplace, Periodicals
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 3:30pm

Publix has been recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces for Women, ranking No.

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  • Publix has been recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces for Women, ranking No.
  • We are honored to be recognized by Fortune as a best workplace for women, said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous.
  • Our inclusion on the 2020 list reflects Publixs commitment to create a diverse culture that makes us stronger as a company.
  • To read more about Publixs ranking and see the Best Workplaces for Women list, visit greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/women/2020 .

EPA Approves SteriCide™ Disinfectant for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Coronaviridae, Sarbecovirus, Nidovirales, Zoonoses, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Coronavirus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Disinfectant, Chinese coronavirus, Broad-spectrum antiviral drug
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 3:00pm

SteriCide has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus [2 SARS-CoV-2] on hard, non-porous surfaces.

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  • SteriCide has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus [2 SARS-CoV-2] on hard, non-porous surfaces.
  • Therefore, SteriCide can be used against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus [2 SARS-CoV-2] when used in accordance with the directions for sterilization on hard, non-porous surfaces.
  • Make sure to follow the contact time, which is the amount of time a surface should be visibly wet, for full efficacy.
  • SteriCide stands out as not only a disinfectant, but an all-in-one disinfectant, sterilant, detergent cleaner, deodorizer, fungicide, and sporicide.

CBD Brands Hemp Bombs, Perfect Paws Hemp Expand Global Widget's Line of CBD Pet Products with Launch of New CBD Dog Chews

Biofuels, Hemp, Herbs, Applied sciences
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 3:00pm

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Widget , the manufacturer and distributor of premium hemp-derived CBD products from Hemp Bombs , Nature's Script and Perfect Paws Hemp for pets, announced today its expanded line of CBD pet products with the launch of CBD Dog Chews.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Widget , the manufacturer and distributor of premium hemp-derived CBD products from Hemp Bombs , Nature's Script and Perfect Paws Hemp for pets, announced today its expanded line of CBD pet products with the launch of CBD Dog Chews.
  • The new CBD Dog Chews available in the Hemp Bombs and Perfect Paws Hemp brands feature premium CBD, which promotes calmness, and other high-quality ingredients, such as peanut butter and beneficial oils.
  • Perfect Paws Hemp features CBD Dog Chews in a bag of 15 chews with 15 mg of CBD in each dog chew for a total of 225 mg of CBD in each package.
  • Hemp Bombs CBD Dog Chews sell for $14.99 online and $9.99 in retail stores; Perfect Paws Hemp CBD Dog Chews are $24.99 online and $19.99 in stores.

American Heritage Is The #1 Private School in the Nation For Highest Number of Nationally Recognized Scholars

Schools in Florida, Education in Florida, American Heritage School, Delray Beach, Florida, Plantation, Florida, National Merit Scholarship Program
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 2:56pm

Their combined students from both campuses comprise 10 percent of all National Merit Scholars throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida.

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  • Their combined students from both campuses comprise 10 percent of all National Merit Scholars throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida.
  • This marks the 11th consecutive year American Heritage has had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida.
  • American Heritage School is the #1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars in math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot court, and speech and debate.
  • American Heritage School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades PK3 to 12.