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The Village at Willow Crossings Resident Care Associate Receives National Recognition for Inspired Caregiving & Service

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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MANSFIELD, Mass., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Village at Willow Crossings, a Benchmark senior assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, today announced that resident care associate, Carol Gordon of Mansfield, has been recognized for her significant contributions to her residents and senior living as a whole. Gordon is one of only four people nationally to be selected for the 2024 McKnight's Women of Distinction Spirit award, a joint program of McKnight's Long-Term Care News, McKnight's Senior Living and McKnight's Home Care.

Key Points: 
  • Since I was young, taking care of older people, and helping to heal those with Alzheimer's, dementia and other disorders has been my life's work."
  • -Carol Gordon, resident care associate, The Village at Willow Crossings
    Now in its sixth year, the award program honors women who have significantly impacted the senior living, skilled nursing or home care fields.
  • The Village at Willow Crossings is the only assisted living community in the greater Mansfield area to have earned U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living designation.
  • Last year, the assisted living with memory care community earned both Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care excellence awards.

Hall of Fame Village Receives Sensory Inclusive Certification from KultureCity

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Village today announced that it has partnered with KultureCity, an organization that works with venues across the country to create acceptance and inclusion for all individuals with unique abilities, to make the Village sensory inclusive.

Key Points: 
  • CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Village today announced that it has partnered with KultureCity, an organization that works with venues across the country to create acceptance and inclusion for all individuals with unique abilities, to make the Village sensory inclusive.
  • "We are privileged to be a part of Hall of Fame Village and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, working together to deliver a genuinely inclusive experience for all visitors and guests!"
  • The certification process required the Hall of Fame Village staff to be trained by leading medical professionals to recognize and accommodate guests with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation.
  • One of the major barriers for these individuals is sensitivity to overstimulation and noise, which is typical of an environment in a destination like the Hall of Fame Village.

Grey Tsumani is coming - seniors 65+ to make up 1/4 of the population by 2030. Northern Ontario's Canadore College is leading the way to healthier aging.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Canadore College recognizes seniors need to age better and healthier, be more productive and engaged with their community, and it's using The Village to help make that a reality.

Key Points: 
  • Canadore College recognizes seniors need to age better and healthier, be more productive and engaged with their community, and it's using The Village to help make that a reality.
  • Seniors aging better, and healthier thanks to The Village at Canadore College.
  • The Village Collective Impact Project (CIP) is funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
  • Canadore College is planning for the expansion of The Village into intergenerational living opportunities for seniors and more hands-on learning experiences for the students.

Sucro Announces Plans for New Cane Sugar Refinery in Chicago Adding New Specialty Domestic Capacity to Growing and Underserved U.S. Market

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sucro Limited (TSXV: SUG) ("Sucro" or the "Company"), an integrated sugar company focused primarily on serving the North American market, today announced plans to construct a new cane sugar refinery in the Greater Chicago Area to address the growing and underserved U.S. sugar market.

Key Points: 
  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sucro Limited (TSXV: SUG) ("Sucro" or the "Company"), an integrated sugar company focused primarily on serving the North American market, today announced plans to construct a new cane sugar refinery in the Greater Chicago Area to address the growing and underserved U.S. sugar market.
  • The new refinery will have significant value-added specialty sugar capabilities, including large grain crystals used in specialty foods and confectionery, an integrated brown sugar line, specialty liquid production and organic sugar refining capabilities.
  • The Chicago refinery will leverage Sucro's existing property and sugar processing infrastructure at University Park, Illinois.
  • "Our new Chicago refinery will add much-needed domestic refinery capacity to address the demand for refined sugar and reduce the market's reliance on imports.

Village of Oxford joins the MITN Purchasing Group by Bidnet Direct

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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OXFORD, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Village of Oxford has officially joined the MITN Purchasing Group, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Michigan easy online access to its upcoming solicitations. The Village of Oxford invites all vendors to register online at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/villageofoxford.

Key Points: 
  • The Village of Oxford has officially joined the MITN Purchasing Group, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Michigan easy online access to its upcoming solicitations.
  • OXFORD, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Village of Oxford has officially joined the MITN Purchasing Group, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Michigan easy online access to its upcoming solicitations.
  • Registered vendors of the MITN Purchasing Group can gain access to a variety of bid opportunities throughout Michigan in one easy-to-use location.
  • By posting upcoming bids and RFPs on the MITN Purchasing Group, the Village of Oxford ensures an entire community of vendors can view their solicitation, download documents, and receive notification of addenda, helping to streamline their procurement process.

JCB and The Bicester Collection expand their partnership to offer more luxury shopping opportunities for Asian travellers

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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In line with JCB's commitment to expand card acceptance across Europe, the partnership initiated in April 2019 has played a pivotal role in fostering growth.

Key Points: 
  • In line with JCB's commitment to expand card acceptance across Europe, the partnership initiated in April 2019 has played a pivotal role in fostering growth.
  • Beginning with JCB Card acceptance at boutiques in Bicester Village (London) and La Vallee Village (Paris), JCB Card acceptance has progressively extended to additional Villages across Europe.
  • In addition to increased acceptance opportunities for cardmembers, this collaboration will offer more special promotions and savings for valuable JCB Cardmembers.
  • This expansion allows us to continue to offer our valuable cardmembers exclusive benefits and increased spending opportunities at luxury shopping destinations across Europe."

Hall of Fame Village Honors National Girls and Women in Sports Day

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) has become a revered annual nationwide observance characterized by community-based events, the spotlighting of notable women athletes, award presentations, and engaging activities that underscore the vital role of women's contributions to sports and society.

Key Points: 
  • National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) has become a revered annual nationwide observance characterized by community-based events, the spotlighting of notable women athletes, award presentations, and engaging activities that underscore the vital role of women's contributions to sports and society.
  • At Hall of Fame Village, we recognize and celebrate the significance of NGWSD, working to create programming and education that showcase women who best represent achievement, empowerment, leadership, and excellence in sport and life.
  • Renee Powell herself articulates, "As a woman deeply immersed in sports throughout my life, National Girls and Women in Sports Day holds profound significance for me.
  • As we celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day, let's all cheer on those little girls aspiring to play in the big arenas!

Florida Entrepreneur Brings Newest Marco's Pizza Location to Belleview

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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BELLEVIEW, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza is opening its newest location in Belleview on Monday, February 5. Located in the Belleview Regional Shopping Center at 10301 SE US-441, Unit 102, pizza lovers can expect only fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Key Points: 
  • BELLEVIEW, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza is opening its newest location in Belleview on Monday, February 5.
  • Located in the Belleview Regional Shopping Center at 10301 SE US-441, Unit 102, pizza lovers can expect only fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Beyond its delicious pizza, Marco's Pizza is known for its involvement with the communities it serves.
  • For more information about the Marco's Pizza location in Belleview, please visit www.marcos.com , download the mobile app or call 407-719-5236.

Columbia University Pledges Support of Solar Energy Project through Sol Systems in Croton-on-Hudson

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sol Systems , a leading renewable energy company, announced a clean energy project for which Columbia University will act as anchor tenant.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sol Systems , a leading renewable energy company, announced a clean energy project for which Columbia University will act as anchor tenant.
  • "We are thrilled to be part of the Croton-Harmon community solar project," Andrew Grin, Enterprise Solutions at Sol Systems, said.
  • Columbia University signed on with the commitment to buy solar energy from the project through Con Edison over the next two decades.
  • Environ Energy served as Columbia University's energy consultant, and Arevon will serve as the long-term project owner.

T-Mobile Rolls Out Faster Speeds in Upstate New York with Expanded 5G Network

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Today, 5G Home Internet is available to 40% of homes in Upstate New York — that’s over 1.6 million households.

Key Points: 
  • Today, 5G Home Internet is available to 40% of homes in Upstate New York — that’s over 1.6 million households.
  • Residents can learn more and check eligibility at www.t-mobile.com/home-internet , and businesses can learn more about T-Mobile Business Internet by visiting www.t-mobile.com/business-internet .
  • With an expanding presence in New York, T-Mobile is also focused on helping to make a difference in communities across the state.
  • Delivered via 5G cellular network; speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.