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Vivo and Clayton County Partner to Increase Strength in Older Adults through Innovative Exercise Program

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Longevity, Organization, Vivo, Atlanta Regional Commission, Exercise, Ageing, Health, Partnership, Grandparent, ARC, Kinship, Quality of life, Face, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry

ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind partnership between Atlanta-based Vivo and Clayton County, Georgia, is increasing strength and mobility in older adults through innovative small group exercise classes.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind partnership between Atlanta-based Vivo and Clayton County, Georgia, is increasing strength and mobility in older adults through innovative small group exercise classes.
  • Vivo, an evidence-based online strength training program designed specifically for older adults, offers more than 100 classes to participants in 33 states each week.
  • Exercise classes were held twice weekly, virtually, for 44 older adults and in person for 16 older adults who visit Clayton County's senior centers to receive nutrition assistance.
  • To learn more about how Vivo can support the strength and health of older adults in your community, contact [email protected] .

Disrupting the Global Networking Paradigm Shift with Victoria Wejchert

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Communication, Human, Element, CRM, Apple, Google Play, Ecosystem, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Social media, Kinship

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Open communication should be a priority for business leaders focused on improving partnerships and collaborations with their key stakeholders and other companies in their ecosystem. In fact, they encourage them to pivot and not view other companies in their industry as competitors— but as referral sources for talent and joint pitching opportunities. These perspectives from Forbes Expert Panel® members reflect a need for a 'people notebook' to track and nurture their business connections. (1)          

Key Points: 
  • Disruption Interruption podcast host and veteran communications disruptor, Karla Jo Helms, recently sat down with Victoria Wejchert, entrepreneur and anthropologist, to find out how she is disrupting the need for companies to build and nurture their online networks.
  • These perspectives from Forbes Expert Panel® members reflect a need for a 'people notebook' to track and nurture their business connections.
  • Wejchert and Karla Jo discuss the importance of fostering meaningful relationships and the limitations of current business social media tools and CRM systems.
  • Disruption Interruption can be listened to via the Podbean app and is available on Apple's App Store and Google Play.

Selva Ventures Closes $34 Million Second Fund to Support Emerging Health & Wellness Consumer Brands

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
General Health, Finance, Consulting, Health, Professional Services, Beauty, Kaplan, The Bad Seed (TV series), Partner (business rank), Selva, Traction, Investment, Coffee, Growth, The Thomas Crown Affair (1968 film), Female, Retail, Kinship

Selva Ventures––a venture capital firm dedicated to partnering with consumer brands that promote healthier living––today announced the successful closing of its second fund of $34 million.

Key Points: 
  • Selva Ventures––a venture capital firm dedicated to partnering with consumer brands that promote healthier living––today announced the successful closing of its second fund of $34 million.
  • The addition of these strategic partners further positions Selva Ventures to accelerate the growth of emerging companies across health, wellness, beauty and personal care.
  • Launched in 2019 with a $10 million first fund, Selva Ventures has invested in leading better-for-you brands including MUD\WTR (coffee alternative), Native Pet (pet supplements), Mid-Day Squares (functional chocolate) and Cake (sexual wellness).
  • "Health and wellness is a powerful driver of the consumer economy," said Kiva Dickinson, Founder and Managing Partner of Selva Ventures.

REMEDY DRINKS CLOSES SERIES B FUNDING ROUND AND APPOINTS NEW C-SUITE SALES LEADER TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL GROWTH

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Culture of the New Capitalism, Albertsons, Campbells, Nathan, CPG, Target, Acquisition, Kombucha, Capital, Kinship, KIND, Snack, L Catterton, The Fresh Market, Nature, Functional beverage, Walmart, Danone, LOS, Meijer, Kroger, Bottled water, Wegmans, Costco, Mars, Growth

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Drinks, the innovator of shelf-stable, no-sugar, better-for-you beverages announces the closing of a Series B funding round from its existing lead investors L Catterton and Kin Group. The new capital raised will be focused on global retail growth through new distribution and retail takeaway. Remedy Drinks also announces the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer, Nathan Schy. As the third largest kombucha brand globally and fastest growing in the U.S. market (272% year-over-year via SPINS), Schy will aggressively build on this momentum with existing and new customers. 

Key Points: 
  • The new capital raised will be focused on global retail growth through new distribution and retail takeaway.
  • Remedy Drinks also announces the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer, Nathan Schy.
  • "This funding round from our partners at L Catterton and Kin Group will allow us to continue to fuel our global retail expansion with Nathan Schy at the helm.
  • Remedy Drinks' mission is to make great tasting, shelf-stable kombucha and functional beverages accessible to consumers globally.

REMEDY DRINKS CLOSES SERIES B FUNDING ROUND AND APPOINTS NEW C-SUITE SALES LEADER TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL GROWTH

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Culture of the New Capitalism, Albertsons, Campbells, Nathan, CPG, Target, Acquisition, Kombucha, Capital, Kinship, KIND, Snack, L Catterton, The Fresh Market, Nature, Functional beverage, Walmart, Danone, LOS, Meijer, Kroger, Bottled water, Wegmans, Costco, Mars, Growth

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Drinks, the innovator of shelf-stable, no-sugar, better-for-you beverages announces the closing of a Series B funding round from its existing lead investors L Catterton and Kin Group. The new capital raised will be focused on global retail growth through new distribution and retail takeaway. Remedy Drinks also announces the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer, Nathan Schy. As the third largest kombucha brand globally and fastest growing in the U.S. market (272% year-over-year via SPINS), Schy will aggressively build on this momentum with existing and new customers. 

Key Points: 
  • The new capital raised will be focused on global retail growth through new distribution and retail takeaway.
  • Remedy Drinks also announces the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer, Nathan Schy.
  • "This funding round from our partners at L Catterton and Kin Group will allow us to continue to fuel our global retail expansion with Nathan Schy at the helm.
  • Remedy Drinks' mission is to make great tasting, shelf-stable kombucha and functional beverages accessible to consumers globally.

IAMS™ DOG FOOD TEAMS UP WITH WHISTLE™ SMART DEVICES TO EMPOWER PET PARENTS TO BE AN EXPERT OF THEIR DOG'S HEALTH

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet parents will go to great lengths to keep their furry friends healthy. Thanks to the newly announced partnership between IAMS™ dog food and Whistle™ smart devices, pet parents are empowered to be an expert of their dog's health, helping keep their dogs at their best with a whole new way to care for our canine friends.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to the newly announced partnership between IAMS dog food and Whistle smart devices, pet parents are empowered to be an expert of their dog's health, helping keep their dogs at their best with a whole new way to care for our canine friends.
  • By using the leading pet tech healthcare capabilities of Whistle smart devices, pet parents can identify the nutritional needs of their dog through data-driven insights based on their behavior and choose a tailored IAMS dog food to help keep their dog healthy.
  • "Whistle Health is the first product of its kind to help pet parents understand their dog's behaviors and needs based on data," said Kate Balingit, General Manager of Whistle.
  • When you choose IAMS dog or cat food, you're choosing high-quality food that will help you see visible differences in your furry friend.

STRmix Will Interpret DNA Evidence for Mississippi Office of Forensic Laboratories

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mississippi Office of Forensic Laboratories is the latest U.S. forensic lab to use STRmix™ forensic software in its scientific testing of crime scene evidence.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mississippi Office of Forensic Laboratories is the latest U.S. forensic lab to use STRmix forensic software in its scientific testing of crime scene evidence.
  • Unlike traditional DNA analysis methods, STRmix is able to resolve mixed DNA profiles that previously would have been dismissed as too complex or degraded to interpret.
  • "Investing in the Mississippi Office of Forensic Laboratories has always been important.
  • The Office of Forensic Laboratories is comprised of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory and the Office of the State Medical Examiner.

KINSHIP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER RECEIVES $75,000 MATCHING DONATION FROM PHOENIX INVESTORS & THE CRIVELLO FAMILY FOUNDATION

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Program, Hunger, Food, Advancement, Ageing, Poverty, Kinship, Agriculture

"Kinship Community Food Center and its Mission Internship Program are providing much-needed services to our community," said Frank P. Crivello, Phoenix's Chairman & Founder.

Key Points: 
  • "Kinship Community Food Center and its Mission Internship Program are providing much-needed services to our community," said Frank P. Crivello, Phoenix's Chairman & Founder.
  • "This donation from Phoenix Investors and the Crivello Family Foundation will help us continue in our mission to end hunger, isolation, and poverty in our city," said Jennifer S. Mehr, Director of Advancement for Kinship Community Food Center.
  • At Kinship Community Food Center, feeding hunger is a catalyst for the well-being of our community.
  • Kinship Community Food Center is bringing together people of goodwill from all over the community.

Philadelphia Digital Agency Armor Sold to Employees Dan Hughes and Chris Reif

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Wayfinder, Vybe Beatz, Yowie, Life, Einstein Healthcare Network, Unguarded, Hughes, Kinship, Shopify, Sale, Hand, Berkshire Hathaway, Interview, Anecdote, Instagram, Assemble, Public relations, Real estate, Razorfish

PHILADELPHIA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armor, an independent digital agency based in Philadelphia, today announced the sale of the company from founder Scott Peters to employees Dan Hughes and Chris Reif. The sale, which was completed on May 9, 2022 for an undisclosed sum, puts agency veterans and longtime friends Hughes and Reif at the helm of the agency they helped build.

Key Points: 
  • Armor, an independent digital agency based in Philadelphia, today announced the sale of the company from founder Scott Peters to employees Dan Hughes and Chris Reif.
  • The sale puts agency veterans and longtime friends Hughes and Reif at the helm of the agency they helped build.
  • PHILADELPHIA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armor , an independent digital agency based in Philadelphia, today announced the sale of the company from founder Scott Peters to employees Dan Hughes and Chris Reif.
  • Hughes joined Armor as employee two in May 2014, and later recruited Reif to join the team in June 2016.

Unveiling Next Generation of Pet Care Technology with Whistle™ Health

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Veterinary, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Pets, Software, Hardware, Consumer, Health, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Hotel manager, Drinking, DNA, General manager, Patient, Goodfriend, Health, Parent, Eating, PETS, Human, Ecosystem, DVM, Dog, Animal, Kinship, Mars, Incorporated, Collection, Medical imaging, Whistle

Whistle , the leading pet tech healthcare service, announced today the launch of Whistle Health, an AI-enabled, data-driven smart device for dogs aimed at preventive care.

Key Points: 
  • Whistle , the leading pet tech healthcare service, announced today the launch of Whistle Health, an AI-enabled, data-driven smart device for dogs aimed at preventive care.
  • The result is a first-of-its kind health device that helps pet parents see whats actually happening with their dogs health at all times.
  • Think of Whistle Health as your daily digital companion for your doga smart device that provides your pet with a voice, helping you understand them like never before, said Kate Balingit, General Manager at Whistle.
  • Whistle Health doesnt just detect issues, it also connects pet parents to an entire ecosystem of pet pros for data-driven, personalized care, helping their pets live their happiest and healthiest lives.