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Engel & Völkers Continues Franchise Expansion in Florida with New Location in Trinity

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NAPLES, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers Florida today announced its latest franchise expansion into the vibrant market of Trinity, an affluent community in Pasco County. This strategic move comes as a result of the recent acquisition of license rights by distinguished entrepreneurs Tom Phanco and Clarence J. Butt. Their dynamic leadership extends beyond the real estate sector, as they integrate this residential arm seamlessly into their existing CTV Capital business—a multifaceted organization encompassing construction, commercial real estate, development, insurance, investment, mortgage, and property management. Engel & Völkers Trinity will initially operate from their temporary office at 18331 US-41 Suite 13 in Lutz, Florida inside the "Cowork of Lutz" building while their permanent office building is being built at 3047 Alachua Way in New Port Richey, Florida. A grand opening event is slated for the fourth quarter of 2024, upon completion of the shop build out.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers Florida today announced its latest franchise expansion into the vibrant market of Trinity, an affluent community in Pasco County.
  • Engel & Völkers Trinity will initially operate from their temporary office at 18331 US-41 Suite 13 in Lutz, Florida inside the "Cowork of Lutz" building while their permanent office building is being built at 3047 Alachua Way in New Port Richey, Florida.
  • "Engel & Völkers emerged as the standout choice among competitors, and we are excited about forging a collaborative, enduring relationship.
  • "We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Tom and CJ as franchise owners," said Peter Giese, CEO of Engel & Völkers Florida.

General Stephen Townsend Joins Phoenix Defense Board

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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GILBERT, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Defense is happy to announce that General Stephen Townsend, U.S. Army (Retired) has joined the esteemed Phoenix Defense Board.

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  • GILBERT, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Defense is happy to announce that General Stephen Townsend, U.S. Army (Retired) has joined the esteemed Phoenix Defense Board.
  • General Townsend served in the U.S. Army for more than 40 years from his commissioning as an Infantry officer in 1982 to retirement in 2022.
  • Phoenix Defense Chairman Benjamin Chereskin stated, "We are excited to welcome General Townsend to the Phoenix Defense Board.
  • General Townsend reciprocated his enthusiasm related to Phoenix Defense, noting, "Phoenix is an exceptionally strong small to mid-size company that is focused on innovation and consistent, quality performance for their customers.

Brown Books Kids Publishes a Hauntingly Delightful Picture Book for Halloween Season!

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Obscura the Cat Sees Beyond by debut author Ben Franchi (Brown Books Kids; on sale: September 5, 2023) offers a refreshing twist on traditional fairy tales reminiscent of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion.

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  • Obscura the Cat Sees Beyond by debut author Ben Franchi (Brown Books Kids; on sale: September 5, 2023) offers a refreshing twist on traditional fairy tales reminiscent of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion.
  • Perfectly timed for Halloween, the book releases this week and includes a special glow-in-the-dark book jacket.
  • “Obscura the Cat Sees Beyond is a fun (and slightly spooky!)
  • With a new creature at every turn, Obscura must rely on her wit and bravery to reach the safety of her owners!

FHU Students Spend the Summer Seeing the Sites, Digging for Truth

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "I was amazed and somewhat shocked by the way in which this trip grounded and emboldened my faith. I began really to grasp how bold the early church truly was in their sharing of faith," Colton Mahana said. Mahana is a Master of Arts in New Testament student currently living in Dahlonega, Georgia and working as a campus minister for the Gold City Church of Christ on the campus of the University of North Georgia. "This  challenged me in confronting the world we live in. I had not expected this result. I was thinking I was just going to be digging in the dirt."

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  • I began really to grasp how bold the early church truly was in their sharing of faith," Colton Mahana said.
  • I was thinking I was just going to be digging in the dirt."
  • Sarah Dutton of Abingdon, Virginia, works as a pastoral counselor in the community and via telehealth.
  • "What I learned gave me the desire to keep digging and learning more about biblical archaeology."

NAfME Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Lydia Kirkland, Sharon Tran, and Ethan Watkins

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Lydia Kirkland of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Sharon Tran of the University of North Georgia (UNG), and Ethan Watkins of Converse University as the recipients of the 2023 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship. Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit. The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music. The scholarship award is open to current NAfME Collegiate members, who have been nominated for NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Recognition.

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  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC.
  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit.
  • The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music.
  • Learn about past recipients of the Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship, NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition, and NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Awards.

Alpha Pet Waste Removal Hosts 4th of July Salute To Service Promotion To Raise Funds for College Student

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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DAWSONVILLE, Ga., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia pet waste removal company, Alpha Pet Waste Removal, has created a new 4th of July Salute to Service promotion to help raise money for employee Thomas Cameron's college fund. From July 1 to August 15, 100% of proceeds from new customers in Dawson and Forsyth counties purchasing one time, regular weekly, or twice weekly clean ups will be donated to Cameron for tuition and books. While the promotion lasts, new customers getting regular or twice weekly clean ups will receive a free initial clean up, while new customers getting a one time clean up will get a 15% discount.

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  • Alpha Pet Waste Removal, a dog waste removal company, has created a 4th of July Salute to Service promotion to raise money for employee Thomas Cameron's college fund.
  • DAWSONVILLE, Ga., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia pet waste removal company, Alpha Pet Waste Removal, has created a new 4th of July Salute to Service promotion to help raise money for employee Thomas Cameron's college fund.
  • He plans on continuing to work with Alpha Pet Waste Removal during his studies where he has been a Route Service Manager since December 2022.
  • To learn more about Alpha Pet Waste 's services, visit their website or contact them today.

Open Book Extracts Announces Allen Olson as VP of Supply Chain

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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ROXBORO, N.C., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Book Extracts (OBX), an NSF cGMP and ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of high-quality cannabinoid ingredients and nutraceutical finished products, is pleased to announce Allen Olson will join the organization's leadership team as VP of Supply Chain, reporting to the CEO.

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  • ROXBORO, N.C., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Book Extracts (OBX), an NSF cGMP and ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of high-quality cannabinoid ingredients and nutraceutical finished products, is pleased to announce Allen Olson will join the organization's leadership team as VP of Supply Chain, reporting to the CEO.
  • As a Lean Six Sigma black belt, Olson will leverage his experience to lead EHS, manufacturing, quality control, procurement, materials management, and logistics at OBX.
  • With its breadth of products and services offerings, distinct growth strategy, and bias for innovation, OBX is poised for growth and continued category leadership," stated Allen Olson.
  • "Olson brings decades of extensive supply chain and operations leadership experience in manufacturing companies, and has a special passion for continuous improvement.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms Identifies New Senior Leadership

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Oakwood, Ga., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nation’s third largest poultry producer, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, has announced changes to its senior leadership team, including the retirements of Bryan Miller, senior vice president of quality assurance and food safety, and David Malfitano, chief human resources officer, after over 35 years of collective service to the company.

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  • Oakwood, Ga., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nation’s third largest poultry producer, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, has announced changes to its senior leadership team, including the retirements of Bryan Miller, senior vice president of quality assurance and food safety, and David Malfitano, chief human resources officer, after over 35 years of collective service to the company.
  • Most recently, he served as vice president for quality assurance and food safety for the company’s fresh and prepared foods business units.
  • In her last role with the company, she was a member of the senior leadership team that achieved $4 billion in revenue across three countries including 14 plants and five terminal locations.
  • Following the recent merging of two poultry industry leaders, Wayne Farms and Sanderson Farms, the new company has worked diligently to retain the equity both companies have built over decades of reputation-building operation.

ConnectALL Expands Betty Knight ConnectALL Scholarship Effort with Second Award

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ConnectALL, a leading provider of value stream management (VSM) solutions, today announced the expansion of the Betty Knight ConnectALL Technology Scholarship program. This year, ConnectALL is adding a second scholarship as it renews financial support for the first recipient. University of North Georgia (UNG) cadet Jaden Davidson is receiving the second scholarship and the inaugural award, which was made to UNG student Jazmyn Archer, is continuing for a second year.

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  • ATLANTA, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ConnectALL , a leading provider of value stream management (VSM) solutions, today announced the expansion of the Betty Knight ConnectALL Technology Scholarship program.
  • This year, ConnectALL is adding a second scholarship as it renews financial support for the first recipient.
  • University of North Georgia (UNG) cadet Jaden Davidson is receiving the second scholarship and the inaugural award, which was made to UNG student Jazmyn Archer, is continuing for a second year.
  • "My grandmother, Betty Knight, was an early tech pioneer when women in the field were few," ConnectALL President and COO Lance Knight said.

Amerigroup Georgia Partners with Local Universities and Colleges to Increase Access to Care for Rural and Medically Underserved Communities

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Amerigroup Georgia today announced a scholarship to expand the number of frontline workers across the state, increase access to care, and improve health equity in Georgia’s rural areas.

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  • Amerigroup Georgia today announced a scholarship to expand the number of frontline workers across the state, increase access to care, and improve health equity in Georgia’s rural areas.
  • The Amerigroup Rural Medicine Scholarship is a $300,000 investment given to select Universities and Colleges that will cover tuition costs for native Georgians aspiring to serve as primary care physicians, mental health professionals and certified nurse midwives in rural Georgia.
  • This funding will help build and maintain a robust network of highly skilled healthcare providers in some of Georgia’s most vulnerable communities.
  • Recipients of the Amerigroup scholarships must commit to practicing in rural Georgia communities for at least three years upon graduation.