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Local Entrepreneurs Expand the Dickey's Brand in La Marque, TX

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

LA MARQUE, Texas, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit continues expansion in the state of Texas with new franchisees Dave and Lesa Covert.

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  • LA MARQUE, Texas, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit continues expansion in the state of Texas with new franchisees Dave and Lesa Covert.
  • The Coverts will be opening their first Dickey's Barbecue Pit location in La Marque, TX in late 2018.
  • The Coverts have been residents of Galveston County for over 20 years and look forward to opening their first restaurant in the place they call home.
  • "Dickey's was the perfect fit because we love the food, the culture and the support from being backed by a 76-year-old brand."

Is Texas BBQ the Best Food in the World?

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Fred Robles of Texas-based Rio Valley Meatand BBQ was named 2017's World Barbecue Champion atthe World Food Championshipsback in November.

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  • Fred Robles of Texas-based Rio Valley Meatand BBQ was named 2017's World Barbecue Champion atthe World Food Championshipsback in November.
  • Robles makes his way to WFC's Final Table with help from his sponsor, WESTERN Premium BBQ Products.
  • As leaders in BBQ culture, WESTERN Premium BBQ Products is happy to support Robles as he takes to the world's largest food stage on the side of Texas BBQ.
  • WESTERN Premium BBQ Products is manufactured and distributed by W W Wood, Inc. based out of Pleasanton, Texas.

Kitchen Table Consulting - Wellness Solutions: Utilizing Key Data

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kitchen Table Consulting, a division of Kitchen Table Enterprises, LLC ( www.ktellc.com )announced its Integrated Analysis capabilities.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kitchen Table Consulting, a division of Kitchen Table Enterprises, LLC ( www.ktellc.com )announced its Integrated Analysis capabilities.
  • The company brings its unique expertise to the table to help organizations better evaluate their wellness commitments and effectively plan for the next phase of health and wellness employee/member engagement through the Integrated Data Analysis offering.
  • Kitchen Table Consulting, founded in 2011, is a cutting-edge firm that designs, builds, implements and manages workforce health and wellness strategies and solutions for employers of all sizes.
  • Borne from the realization that today's employer and health plan wellness environment demands creativity coupled with a practical approach, Kitchen Table Consulting uniquely and effectively delivers this combination to its clients.

Petco Encourages Employers to go Pet-Friendly in Honor of National Pets @ Work Day

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- National Pets @ Work Day is not just one day to bring pets to work, but instead a daylong celebration to spotlight the mutual benefits of having pets in the workplace every day.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- National Pets @ Work Day is not just one day to bring pets to work, but instead a daylong celebration to spotlight the mutual benefits of having pets in the workplace every day.
  • Petco established National Pets @ Work Day in 2016 to celebrate the growing number of pet-friendly workplaces, raise awareness for the mutual benefits of having pets at work, and to encourage more employers to consider going pet-friendly.
  • "At Petco, we encourage our corporate employees to bring their furry, scaled and four-legged pets to work every day, all year long," said CEO Brad Weston.
  • "Not only do we love having our pets with us throughout the work day, but we benefit as an employer too.

InventHelp Presents Mess-Free Outdoor Grill Invention (MWK-258)

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

An inventor from Milwaukee, Wis., has invented patent pending DISPOSABLE BAEBEQUE GRILL, an outdoor cooking accessory that is disposable in design.

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  • An inventor from Milwaukee, Wis., has invented patent pending DISPOSABLE BAEBEQUE GRILL, an outdoor cooking accessory that is disposable in design.
  • "It is time consuming to wait for a traditional grill to cool down, as well as cleaning the grill itself after each use," said the inventor.
  • This invention would save money, time and effort associated with outdoor grills on the market today."
  • Not only does DISPOSABLE BARBEQUE GRILL reduce the time spent cleaning after cooking, it also eliminates the cost of expensive outdoor cookware, saving individuals a considerable amount of money.

InventHelp Presents Preventative Pet Collar Invention (LAX-931)

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

An inventor from Castaic, Calif., has invented RESTRICTED PET ACCESS SYSTEM, a collar that is designed to make a pet door or forbidden areas inaccessible to pets.

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  • An inventor from Castaic, Calif., has invented RESTRICTED PET ACCESS SYSTEM, a collar that is designed to make a pet door or forbidden areas inaccessible to pets.
  • "We lost one of our indoor cats who got out via the pet door and was then killed by coyotes," said the inventor.
  • RESTRICTED PET ACCESS SYSTEM helps prevent damage to household furniture or electronics by discouraging a pet from going near it, as well as prevents a pet from going through a pet door.
  • In doing so, it provides a pet owner with peace of mind that the pet would not exit the home during the night.

Brooklyn Bedding Launches Honor Discount of 25% for All Military

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The offer extends to everyone with military credentials and includes veterans, active duty military, National Guard and military spouses and dependents.

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  • The offer extends to everyone with military credentials and includes veterans, active duty military, National Guard and military spouses and dependents.
  • "This initiative comes from the heartfrom the Brooklyn Bedding family to those in the military community who have made and continue to make such significant sacrifices," said John Merwin, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Brooklyn Bedding.
  • Like all Brooklyn Bedding purchases, the military discount includes free shipping on all orders, along with a free 120-night trial and 10-year warranty on the purchase of any mattress.
  • "We are proud to be partnering with Brooklyn Bedding to power their honor discount and deliver a seamless experience for veterans."

Invention City Announces 3D Space Maker for Grills, BBQs, Ovens & Smokers

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

BOSTON, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Invention City , a leading invention evaluation and commercialization company, announced the launch of a vertical skewer accessory called VertiGrille.

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  • BOSTON, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Invention City , a leading invention evaluation and commercialization company, announced the launch of a vertical skewer accessory called VertiGrille.
  • The all stainless-steel accessory is 100% made in USA and now available for pre-orders at vertigrille.com .
  • "VertiGrille makes a small grill big and a big grill bigger," said Dan Fulford, Vice President of Invention City.
  • Invention City helps independent inventors and companies confirm, develop, protect, license, manufacture and market new product ideas.

Kitchen Table Consulting - Wellness Solutions: Employee Input

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kitchen Table Consulting, a division of Kitchen Table Enterprises, LLC ( www.ktellc.com ) announced its streamlined Employee Wellness Engagement Survey (EWES) capabilities.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kitchen Table Consulting, a division of Kitchen Table Enterprises, LLC ( www.ktellc.com ) announced its streamlined Employee Wellness Engagement Survey (EWES) capabilities.
  • With this evolution, we see clients and the market in general gaining a greater understanding about the importance of using data to make thoughtful decisions notably employee/member input," says Crystal Hover, founder and Chief Strategist of Kitchen Table Consulting.
  • Kitchen Table Consulting, founded in 2011, is a cutting-edge firm that designs, builds, implements and manages workforce health and wellness strategies and solutions for employers of all sizes.
  • Borne from the realization that today's employer and health plan wellness environment demands creativity coupled with a practical approach, Kitchen Table Consulting uniquely and effectively delivers this combination to its clients.

Minnesota Beer Truck Drivers Strike Over Unsafe Conditions

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Friday, April 13, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Beer truck drivers out of the largest beer distributor in the state of Minnesota have gone on strike over proposed unsafe working conditions.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Beer truck drivers out of the largest beer distributor in the state of Minnesota have gone on strike over proposed unsafe working conditions.
  • The 95 drivers, members of Local 792 in Minneapolis, have been in contract negotiations with J.J. Taylor since February.
  • It contained a clause requiring drivers working by themselves to carry and deliver beer kegs, some weighing 175 pounds each."
  • Ironically, the company has hired temporary workers to deliver during the strike and each truck has gone out with a driver and a helper.