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Resilience Healthcare to Implement Altera Digital Health’s Paragon® EHR and Ventus Solutions

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Additionally, the organization will implement Altera’s Ventus Contract Management , Ventus Compliance Advisor and Ventus Intelligent Coding solutions to optimize revenue and reduce compliance risk.

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  • Additionally, the organization will implement Altera’s Ventus Contract Management , Ventus Compliance Advisor and Ventus Intelligent Coding solutions to optimize revenue and reduce compliance risk.
  • Previously, Resilience Healthcare used different EHR systems for acute and ambulatory care.
  • “Healthcare organizations want to get the most out of their substantial IT investments, but for community hospitals, it is absolutely critical,” said Dr. Manoj Prasad, President & Group CEO, Resilience Healthcare.
  • “I look forward to working with the Resilience Healthcare team to ensure smooth implementations and provide support across the organization in the years to come.”
    To learn more about Paragon and Ventus, visit alterahealth.com/paragon and alterahealth.com/ventus .

Mayors Recognized for Leadership on Climate Action

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the effects of climate change continue to impact cities across the country, eleven mayors were recognized today for their distinguished leadership in addressing these threats with a 2023 Mayors' Climate Protection Award. Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and his city's Climate Protection Fund and River Forest Mayor Cathy Adduci and her Cross Community Climate Collaborative were named this year's top award winners during the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 91st Annual Meeting.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the effects of climate change continue to impact cities across the country, eleven mayors were recognized today for their distinguished leadership in addressing these threats with a 2023 Mayors' Climate Protection Award.
  • These annual mayoral awards are supported through a partnership between USCM and Walmart, specifically recognizing innovative local climate action by mayors throughout the United States.
  • "As mayors, we're called upon by our communities to be leaders on climate action.
  • "These award-winning mayors serve as powerful examples of how such leadership is driving climate action, local efforts that are finally being recognized and supported at the federal level."

Columbus Vegetable Oils Continues Giving Back to Community with $50,000 Donation to Greater Chicago Food Depository

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Columbus Vegetable Oils (CVO), a family-run business that produces the popular Butcher Boy cooking oils, was thrilled to present a $50,000 check to the Greater Chicago Food Depository during its recent Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus event.

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  • Columbus Vegetable Oils (CVO), a family-run business that produces the popular Butcher Boy cooking oils, was thrilled to present a $50,000 check to the Greater Chicago Food Depository during its recent Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus event.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230529005194/en/
    Andrea Caffrey of Columbus Vegetable Oils presenting their generous donation to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
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    Sponsored by CW26, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago Transit Authority, Jewel-Osco and Columbus Vegetable Oils, Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus took place at Jewel-Osco stores in Oak Lawn and River Forest from May 17-18.
  • In addition to the check presentation, CVO contributed Butcher Boy swag for the bags of food items that were loaded onto CTA buses and delivered to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Black couple wins $1.2 M grant to reimagine STEM education

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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OAK PARK, Ill., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The HEPH Foundation, an education-focused foundation, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1.2 Million grant to support its commitment to learners. The grant is provided by the How We Learn Fund, a fund administered by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation.

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  • The grant is provided by the How We Learn Fund, a fund administered by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation.
  • "Our work helps children quantum leap beyond their fears of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to find pathways to the future."
  • "Our work helps children quantum leap beyond their fears of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to find pathways to the future."
  • He continues: "This support is essential in helping us continue our work to advance appreciation, acceptance, and excitement around the importance of STEM."

Living Fresh Market Kicks Off the Holidays with In-Store Fun and Food

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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FOREST PARK, Ill., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Living Fresh Market welcomes residents of Forest Park and surrounding communities for a special day of fresh food, savings, and tastings as it kicks off a variety of In Time For The Holidays store-wide promotions!

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  • Each shopper will receive 5% discounts all week long and can enter a special contest for a chance to win free groceries, just in time for the holidays!
  • The newly renovated Living Fresh Market aims to provide all customer needs under one roof.
  • Taking advantage of advancements in technology, changing customer expectations, and efficiency across the food retail industry, Living Fresh Market will be a platform with solutions for all shoppers.
  • Living Fresh Market is owned by Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park, Illinois.

Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon Win Daily Herald Suburban Business Entrepreneurial Excellence Award; The couple were among several honorees this year

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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EVANSTON, Ill., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon, president and managing director of Restoration By Simons, were two of several honorees honored during the Daily Herald Suburban Business' 23rd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, in partnership with NAWBO Chicago. The awards were presented during a virtual ceremony on Sept. 22.

Key Points: 
  • Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon, president and managing director of Restoration By Simons, were two of several honorees honored during the Daily Herald Suburban Business' 23rd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, in partnership with NAWBO Chicago.
  • EVANSTON, Ill., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon, president and managing director of Restoration By Simons , were two of several honorees honored during the Daily Herald Suburban Business' 23rd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, in partnership with NAWBO Chicago.
  • Honorees demonstrate the best traits of entrepreneurship, including willingness to take risks, drive, perseverance, and business creativity.
  • "It is truly an honor for our company to be selected as a 2022 Entrepreneurial Excellence award winner!," Mabwa said.

ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons Wins Best of Small Business SB 100 Award; Customer service, innovation, and active COVID-19 responses bring company to the top

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Presented by Small Business Expo, this special awards program is America's most prestigious honor that recognizes and celebrates the BEST Small to Mid-Sized Business Visionaries.

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  • Presented by Small Business Expo, this special awards program is America's most prestigious honor that recognizes and celebrates the BEST Small to Mid-Sized Business Visionaries.
  • The "SB100 Award" honors the Top 100 Small to Mid-Sized Businesses in the US and celebrates their growth & accomplishments in the previous year.
  • Small business owners and entrepreneurs attend Small Business Expo to engage in cutting-edge business-critical workshops, shop for vendors that can help their business grow & network with thousands of attendees.
  • ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons (MBE/WBE) is a family-operated, IICRC & OSHA Certified company serving Chicago, Oak Park, River Forest, and the North Shore.

Winners Announced for the 2021 Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Awards

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Senior Housing News, an Aging Media Network publication, is pleased to announce the winners of the 9th annual Senior Housing News (SHN) Architecture & Design Awards ( http://www.shnawards.com ).

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Senior Housing News, an Aging Media Network publication, is pleased to announce the winners of the 9th annual Senior Housing News (SHN) Architecture & Design Awards ( http://www.shnawards.com ).
  • "This year's winning entries are a look at the future of senior living architecture and design," said George Yedinak, founder of Senior Housing News.
  • Senior Housing News (SHN) is the leading independent source for news and information covering senior housing and senior living.
  • About the SHN Architecture & Design Awards:
    The Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards recognize cutting-edge design, excellence and innovation in senior living.

ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons Wins Bronze Stevie® Award In 2021 Stevie Awards For Women In Business; Women around the world to be recognized during virtual event

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run worldwide.

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  • The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run worldwide.
  • The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world's premier business awards.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized by the Stevie Awards for our work in the commercial and residential disaster restoration field," said ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons President Nasutsa Mabwa.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.