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OXO Introduces New Line, OXO Outdoor

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Food and drink, Skills, Learning, Procedural knowledge, Scoutcraft, Survival Skills, Helen of Troy Limited, OXO, Camping, OXO, Outdoor cooking, Recreational Equipment, Inc.

With OXO Outdoor, OXO saw an opportunity to provide quality cooking and cleaning tools that make outdoor experiences better, identifying an un-met need for tools on par with other outdoor equipment.

Key Points: 
  • With OXO Outdoor, OXO saw an opportunity to provide quality cooking and cleaning tools that make outdoor experiences better, identifying an un-met need for tools on par with other outdoor equipment.
  • Its strong retail relationship with REI, combined with deep understanding of the market, provided OXO the perfect opportunity to enter the outdoor category.\nFrom casual day and car campers to experienced trail enthusiasts, OXO Outdoor brings a selection of durable tools to meet the unique needs of campsite kitchens, without compromise in quality or experience.
  • OXO is creating better gear for better outdoor cooking and cleaning experiences, uniquely framed for campers and their needs.
  • The creation of the new OXO Outdoor line has broad and exciting implications for our brand new challenges to tackle, new experiences to improve another proof point of OXO making every day better.

Summer Travel: Harvest Hosts Study Shows RVers Ready to Travel, But Conflicted on Reopening Guidelines

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Human activities, Service industries, Travel, Camping, Procedural knowledge, Scoutcraft, Campsite, Tourism

Overall, the findings show hope for the travel industry in the summer months, and projections uncover it will look much different from the summer of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Overall, the findings show hope for the travel industry in the summer months, and projections uncover it will look much different from the summer of 2020.
  • RVing was celebrated as a safe mode of travel during the peak of the pandemic, and we are confident that in this post-vaccination phase, road travel will remain strong," says Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts.
  • "In the last year, travelers have rediscovered the road trip.
  • This is leading to a huge influx of alternative camping sites, such as Harvest Hosts.\nMany travelers expressed interest in exploring other locations that aren\'t campgrounds.

EAS Carpenters Host Customer Service Training in Preparation for Philadelphia Flower Show 2021

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Musical groups, Musicians, Entertainers, Carpentry, Occupations, Scoutcraft, Woodworking, Object Pascal, The Carpenters

b'Philadelphia, PA, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, May 13th, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) hosted their Customer Service Training and COVID-19 Preparedness Training Class for members assisting with the set-up of the upcoming 2021 Flower Show.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis program is a proud accomplishment that provides carpenters, contractors and industry leaders with the confidence they need to return to business safely,\xe2\x80\x9d said EASRCC Executive Secretary-Treasurer, William Sproule.\nThe Philadelphia Flower Show has always been a major event for the City of Philadelphia and a step in the right direction towards reopening the economy safely.

Key Points: 
  • b'Philadelphia, PA, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, May 13th, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) hosted their Customer Service Training and COVID-19 Preparedness Training Class for members assisting with the set-up of the upcoming 2021 Flower Show.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis program is a proud accomplishment that provides carpenters, contractors and industry leaders with the confidence they need to return to business safely,\xe2\x80\x9d said EASRCC Executive Secretary-Treasurer, William Sproule.\nThe Philadelphia Flower Show has always been a major event for the City of Philadelphia and a step in the right direction towards reopening the economy safely.
  • The Carpenters are providing this training to ensure one of the premier convention industry events of 2021 is built by the best trained and most skilled workforce in the country.\nIn attendance to see the training was Mayor Jim Kenney, Deputy Mayor of Labor Richard Lazer, Chief of Shows and Events for the Horticultural Society Sam Lemheney, City Councilmember Mark Squilla, CEO of Trade Show Solution Center Laura Palker and Vice Chair Board of Commissioners of Chester County, Josh Maxwell.\n\xe2\x80\x9cEstablishing a well-trained workforce is our number one priority and one we don\xe2\x80\x99t take lightly,\xe2\x80\x9d Director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust, Odie Parkins, stated during the training session, \xe2\x80\x9cOur ability to provide the best customer experience is our ability to provide for our families.
  • The Philly Carpenters are ready to provide world class service and best serve our city.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Philadelphia Flower Show will take place June 5th-13th.
  • Construction for the event begins soon.\n'

Amid Nationwide Reopening, Speakeasy Meets Demand with Return of Critical In-Person Communication Development Programs

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Other Professional Services, Other Communications, Publishing, Consulting, Communications, Professional services, Education, Training, Application software, Articles, Science software, Communication studies, Communication, Plant cognition, Scoutcraft, Speakeasy, Business communication, Interpersonal communication, Speakeasy

To accommodate that demand, Speakeasy today announced that all five of its offices globally are offering a full schedule of in-person sessions beginning this month.

Key Points: 
  • To accommodate that demand, Speakeasy today announced that all five of its offices globally are offering a full schedule of in-person sessions beginning this month.
  • For more information on Speakeasy\xe2\x80\x99s offerings, and to learn more about Speakeasy, please visit www.speakeasyinc.com .\nFounded in 1973, Speakeasy provides interpersonal communication development and business communication consulting services to some of the most influential business leaders in the world.
  • Driven with a unifying philosophy that communication starts from within the individual and all individuals have the capability to be effective communicators, Speakeasy has enhanced the interpersonal communication capabilities of thousands of clients over the past 48 years.
  • From young professionals to some of the most recognized names in business, their corporate communication programs are tailored to empower communicators, at all levels, to look within and realize the communication potential they already possess.

LivBar Partners With Top Rated Camping App

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Skills, Learning, Camping, Procedural knowledge, Scoutcraft, Campsite, Human activities

Access to the Dyrt PRO, an app with over 1 million+ campsite profiles, customer reviews, and trip planning tips, will make it easier for LivBar customers to find an adventure that fits their lifestyle.

Key Points: 
  • Access to the Dyrt PRO, an app with over 1 million+ campsite profiles, customer reviews, and trip planning tips, will make it easier for LivBar customers to find an adventure that fits their lifestyle.
  • Community allows us to provide the best camping information from the most trusted source other campers," said Kevin Long, CEO of The Dyrt.
  • "Increasing that information flow, with help from our new outdoor partner companies, will now make going camping even easier.
  • LivBar is innovating the nutrition bar category through self-manufacturing at their own solar-powered facility and using the industry\'s only compostable wrapper.

MEC celebrates its 50th anniversary and announces $1M donation to Canadian outdoor community organizations

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
MEC Canada, Scoutcraft, Learning, Camping, Mountain Equipment Co-op

Over the next year, through MEC\'s Outdoor Impact program, national organizations willreceive funding and gear to build capacity in areas that support shared priorities.

Key Points: 
  • Over the next year, through MEC\'s Outdoor Impact program, national organizations willreceive funding and gear to build capacity in areas that support shared priorities.
  • "Since COVID-19 began, we have helped a new set of folks prepare for their first trip to the backcountry or local campground.
  • The MEC Vancouver-based design team is supporting the growth with accessible, high quality gear and apparel built for outdoor performance.
  • Established in 1971, MEC has been a strong backer of community initiatives and has invested $45 million (and counting) into non-profit organizations that support outdoor recreation and conservation.

New Survey Reveals Decline in Women's Mental Health Linked To Communication Breakdown

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Communication, Plant cognition, Scoutcraft, Mental health, Articles, Academic disciplines, Mind

"\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8891451-evolve-mkd-evolution-of-...\nDuring the pandemic the way the world has communicated shifted from in-person to virtual.

Key Points: 
  • "\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8891451-evolve-mkd-evolution-of-...\nDuring the pandemic the way the world has communicated shifted from in-person to virtual.
  • "Our styles of communication continue to evolve and for women in particular, it\'s no surprise that the way we interact with others and our mental health are closely entwined.
  • "\nEvolveMKD wants to help clients meet their goals while also making a positive impact on the mental health of the consumer.
  • These communication preferences, what EvolveMKD is naming \'The Five Communication Languages of Women,\' help women learn more about their communication needs and why understanding those needs is important.

Top Camping App, The Dyrt PRO, and 70 Outdoor Companies Form New Partnerships to Gear Up for Increasing Camping Demand

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Camping, Procedural knowledge, Scoutcraft, Campsite, Human activities, Human behavior, Articles

The Dyrt PRO, with over 1 million+ campsites, reviews, and tips, addresses that need, and outdoor companies can now offer that value to their customers.\nCustomers of these 70 companies can now get free memberships to The Dyrt PRO , The Dyrt\xe2\x80\x99s quickly growing premium membership.

Key Points: 
  • The Dyrt PRO, with over 1 million+ campsites, reviews, and tips, addresses that need, and outdoor companies can now offer that value to their customers.\nCustomers of these 70 companies can now get free memberships to The Dyrt PRO , The Dyrt\xe2\x80\x99s quickly growing premium membership.
  • In return, The Dyrt will feature some of these companies in The Dyrt Magazine , and some as prizes in The Dyrt\xe2\x80\x99s Campground Review Contests , which fuel their crowd-sourced campground review platform.\n\xe2\x80\x9cFrom day one our focus has been on building the biggest camping community.
  • Community allows us to provide the best camping information from the most trusted source \xe2\x80\x94 other campers,\xe2\x80\x9d explained Kevin Long, CEO of The Dyrt.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cGiving our customers The Dyrt PRO does just that.\xe2\x80\x9d\nCustomers of these 70+ companies will automatically receive free 90-day memberships to The Dyrt PRO with any purchase, effective immediately:\nWith over 1 million+ campsites, reviews, and tips, The Dyrt PRO offers the most comprehensive campground search features and camping discounts.

Tours of Water Recycling Facility Offer Southern Californians Glimpse Into Potential Drought-proof Water Supply

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Public policy, Government, Energy, Other Natural Resources, State, Local, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Scoutcraft, Sustainable design, Waste minimisation, Water conservation, Natural environment, Articles

Metropolitan\xe2\x80\x99s demonstration facility is testing an innovative treatment method to purify and reuse wastewater.

Key Points: 
  • Metropolitan\xe2\x80\x99s demonstration facility is testing an innovative treatment method to purify and reuse wastewater.
  • Purified water may be used for groundwater replenishment, industrial purposes, and potentially as an additional supply into Metropolitan\xe2\x80\x99s water treatment plants.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis project is a major investment to reduce Southern California\xe2\x80\x99s reliance on imported water supplies.
  • Participants may register for tours hosted on Zoom in Spanish , in English , or watch them live on Metropolitan\xe2\x80\x99s YouTube channel .
  • The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210423005544/en/\n'

THE BRAND LABO Co., Ltd. in Osaka, Japan Has Started Pre-Sale of Ultra-Small and Thin Fire Pit [ALPHA BONFIRE] at a Limited Price on Indiegogo

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Steel, Sports, Specialty, Professional services, Manufacturing, Small business, Retail, Outdoors, Camping, Procedural knowledge, Scoutcraft, Labo, Human activities

b'Innovative, lightweight, and portable\xe2\x80\x94this stylish and easy-to-use portable fire pit is the perfect partner for solo camping, bicycle camping, hiking, fishing, and other casual outdoor excursions.\nTHE BRAND LABO is a startup that works with local workshops and manufacturers to build innovative products that deliver new value and revitalize local economies.\nFor this project, we teamed with Plan Co., Ltd, which operates the specialty aluminum brand [ALUMINO].

Key Points: 
  • b'Innovative, lightweight, and portable\xe2\x80\x94this stylish and easy-to-use portable fire pit is the perfect partner for solo camping, bicycle camping, hiking, fishing, and other casual outdoor excursions.\nTHE BRAND LABO is a startup that works with local workshops and manufacturers to build innovative products that deliver new value and revitalize local economies.\nFor this project, we teamed with Plan Co., Ltd, which operates the specialty aluminum brand [ALUMINO].
  • The company is based in the manufacturing town of Yao, Osaka.\n'