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Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) Hosts Annual Awards Luncheon

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) a public-private partnership that promotes the use of clean, American transportation fuels, improved air quality and environmental justice and will host its Annual Awards Luncheon and Conference on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the National Press Club, 529, 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, at 11am.  

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  • The Conference Will Recognize Champions of Clean Energy, Transportation and Environmental Equity and Justice
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC)a public-private partnership that promotes the use of clean, American transportation fuels, improved air quality and environmental justiceand will host its Annual Awards Luncheon and Conference on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the National Press Club, 529, 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, at 11am.
  • Some of the guest speakers include: Hon.
  • This conference is a combination of celebration, education and a call to action," stated Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition.
  • Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), focused on the Washington, D.C. metro area, one of nearly 80 coalitions in the U.S. that fosters economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices.

National Propane Day Underscores Clean, Safe, Affordable, Reliable Fuel That Energizes New Jersey Homes, Businesses and Institutions…

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

TRENTON, N.J., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the cool and colorful arrival of the fall season, countless homeowners put away their outdoor grill, and for many, their summer memories of propane-fueled backyard barbecues.

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  • For a few weeks more, many restaurants with outdoor seating increasingly rely on propane heating lamps to ward off the October chill.
  • "Likewise, local institutions like schools, hospitals, libraries, public safety and public works buildings utilize propane," he continued.
  • "They all choose propane because it's clean, safe, reliable, affordable and delivered by locally-based business owners who know their customers.
  • And it's produced right here in the U.S."
    Highlighting these consumer-friendly attributes, October 7 has been designated National Propane Day by the Propane Education and Research Council.

PERC Celebrates Inaugural National Propane Day

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Monday, October 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is observing the inaugural National Propane Day on October 7, 2022. National Propane Day is an opportunity to recognize all the ways that propane keeps America running, and celebrate all the benefits propane offers families.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is observing the inaugural National Propane Day on October 7, 2022.
  • National Propane Day is an opportunity to recognize all the ways that propane keeps America running, and celebrate all the benefits propane offers families.
  • "We are proud to celebrate propane professionals and everyone who chooses to use propane on National Propane Day."
  • As part of National Propane Day, PERC is also celebrating the continued growth and production of renewable propane an ultra-low carbon option that further moves the propane industry down the path to zero carbon.

Plastic Surgery Center of Hagerstown, MD to Hold Fall "Incredible Injectables" Call-in Event

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, Md., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The staff of Plastic Surgery Services, located in Hagerstown, MD, announces that their one-day-only "Incredible Injectables" fall event featuring the absolute lowest prices of the year, will be held on September 28, 2022 with the theme, "Top Gun."

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  • HAGERSTOWN, Md., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The staff of Plastic Surgery Services, located in Hagerstown, MD, announces that their one-day-only "Incredible Injectables" fall event featuring the absolute lowest prices of the year, will be held on September 28, 2022 with the theme, "Top Gun."
  • Dr. Garazo's Plastic Surgery Services solely operates in a private, AAAASF-certified operating room for surgical procedures to help ensure patient safety and privacy.
  • For a full list of the event promotions and festivities, visit their website or call Plastic Surgery Services at (301) 791-1800.
  • He practices in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland, at Plastic Surgery Services, 1140 Conrad Ct., Hagerstown, Md., 21740-5905.

Nomono Secures Additional 35M NOK (3.6M USD) in Seed Round Led by Leading Norwegian Media Group

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

TRONDHEIM, Norway, Sep. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nomono, the pioneering developer of audio recording and collaboration tools that help podcasters and journalists tell immersive audio stories, today announced the closing of a NOK 35 Million ($3.6M USD, €3.55M) investment round led by Schibsted Ventures that enables it to scale the market for its podcasting and spatial audio solutions.

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  • Schibsted Ventures is the venture arm of Schibsted, a Norwegian media group globally recognized for its production and distribution of news, podcasts and information across several media platforms.
  • SINTEF Venture V AS, Spintop Ventures, and Investinor three previous investors in Nomono also contributed to the company's latest seed round.
  • They see in Nomono a business that will revolutionize media and journalism," says CEO Jonas Rinde.
  • "We look forward to supporting the Nomono team every step of the way to revolutionize the rapidly growing podcast industry."

Supply Chain Software Developer Datex Announces New CEO Michael Armanious

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After 44 years at the helm of growing supply chain technology company Datex International, Founder and CEO Samir Armanious has taken an important step and turned over the reins to the next generation of leadership. He will become the company's first Chairman of the Board. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Armanious was elected CEO by unanimous board vote and will continue to build upon the strong foundation of expertise, trust, and service for which the company is known.

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  • 3PL WMS industry favorite Datex transitions to next generation of leadership under new CEO Michael Armanious, a supply chain technology expert with over 25 years of experience.
  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After 44 years at the helm of growing supply chain technology company Datex International, Founder and CEO Samir Armanious has taken an important step and turned over the reins to the next generation of leadership.
  • With over 25 years of experience in third party logistics, supply chain management and logistics, Michael Armanious has participated in over 300 warehouse management system implementations across the globe.
  • For more information on Datex software, hardware, and managed services, please visit the Datex website https://www.datexcorp.com .

Get Smart About Sustainability

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Monday, August 29, 2022

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) For many parents, their interest in sustainability and earth-friendly living is driven by a desire to create a better world for their children. Taking personal action and responsibility are part of the solution but teaching the next generation to be environmentally conscious is an important part of the equation, too.

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  • MISSION, Kan., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) For many parents, their interest in sustainability and earth-friendly living is driven by a desire to create a better world for their children.
  • Connecting lessons about sustainability to familiar aspects of your child's daily life, like school, can makes it easy for him or her to understand and establish earth-friendly habits from a young age.
  • Here are some ideas for promoting sustainable behaviors this school year:
    Be smart about supplies.
  • Before restocking your student's supplies, take inventory of what you have left over from last year.

NREL Study: Refineries Increase Revenue and Reduce Carbon Footprint with Renewable Propane

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) shows biorefineries can increase their financial returns by selling renewable propane versus using it as a processing fuel or as a hydrogen feedstock. The financial findings complement the proven carbon reduction benefits of renewable propane for the transportation, commercial, agricultural and residential sectors.

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  • The financial findings complement the proven carbon reduction benefits of renewable propane for the transportation, commercial, agricultural and residential sectors.
  • Baldwin along with NREL researchers Mark Nimlos and Yimin Zhang spent six months studying the economic feasibility of recovering renewable propane from HEFA biorefineries.
  • The World LP Gas Association estimates renewable propane could meet half of the world's propane demand by 2050.
  • Today's U.S. biorefineries have the potential to produce 40 to 50 million gallons of renewable propane annually.

Joel S. Stoeckeler, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, August 15, 2022

During his years in full-time medical practice, Dr. Stoeckeler was a Family Medicine physician for over 26 years.

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  • During his years in full-time medical practice, Dr. Stoeckeler was a Family Medicine physician for over 26 years.
  • He additionally served as the EMS medical director for the Baldwin Ambulance Service for 18 years.
  • He continued his studies at the University of Minnesota, where he attended medical school, obtaining his Medical Degree in 1985.
  • Following medical school, Dr. Stoeckeler completed an internship in Pediatrics and a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota.

Emobility, Electric, Propane and Natural Gas Vehicles Highlighted at Annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 12th annual Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols , and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia , kicks off this August with four tour-stops in Marietta, Fayetteville, Valdosta and Savannah.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 12th annual Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols , and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia , kicks off this August with four tour-stops in Marietta, Fayetteville, Valdosta and Savannah.
  • Four, half-day, events open to commercial and municipal fleet professionals and planning organizations will feature a showcase of the latest technology CNG, Electric and Propane Vehicles.
  • Seminar speakers will include Clean Cities Georgia, Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry, EPA Region 4, OEMs, Utilities and fuel providers.
  • The Roadshow is the longest running mobile educational series and best opportunity to launch Make Ready Fleet and Resiliency planning.