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First of Its Kind National Study Examines Economic, Social, and Fiscal Impacts of State Prevailing Wage Laws

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As policy debates rage in states from Michigan and New Hampshire to New Mexico and West Virginia, researchers from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute, Colorado State University-Pueblo, and Smart Cities Prevail have just completed the first ever national study on the economic, social, and project cost impacts of state prevailing wage laws.

Prevailing wage laws govern the wage rates paid to construction workers on government-funded public works projects.

The Report, entitled "The Economic, Fiscal, and Social Impacts of State Prevailing Wage Laws: Choosing Between the High Road and the Low Road in the Construction Industry," utilizes industry standard IMPLAN modeling software and industry comparisons between states with and without prevailing wage laws to assess the impact of these policies on a variety of economic and social factors: including job creation, wages, worksite productivity, rates of in-state contracting, impacts on taxpayers, reliance on government assistance programs, and effects on communities of color and veterans.

A Fact Sheet Summarizing the Report's Findings May be Found Here: http://www.smartcitiesprevail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Report-Fact-Sheet-for-the-Impacts-of-State-Prevailing-Wage-Laws.2016FINAL.pdf .

The Full Report May be Downloaded Here: http://www.smartcitiesprevail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PW-national-impact-study-FINAL2.9.16.pdf .

"Our study confirms that states without prevailing wage laws not only undermine workmanship, productivity, and workforce development programs that promote construction career pathways for racial minorities and veterans, but millions more is spent in these states on food stamps, EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit), and public forms of insurance for low income blue-collar construction workers, with smaller overall economic output, higher income inequality, and millions less in tax revenue," said study co-author and Colorado State University Economist Kevin Duncan. "If all the states with prevailing wage laws in place were to repeal, they could expect to see similar trends, with 400,000 lost jobs, a $65 billion reduction in our national economy, and a loss of $8 billion in tax revenue."

The report also examines - for the first time - the existing body of research that has been presented on both sides of the issue related to the impact of prevailing wage policies on overall project costs. In doing so, it makes an important distinction between research that has undergone peer review, and that which has not, concluding that 75 percent of recent peer-reviewed studies find that construction costs are not affected by prevailing wages.

"Our research shows that the debate around the cost impact of prevailing wage policies, in many ways, mirrors the debate on policy questions like climate change - where some policy makers rely on ideological bias or an incomplete understanding of an industry to promote conclusions that are simply not supported by academic consensus," said study co-author Alex Lantsberg. "We found that the non-peer reviewed studies that suggest cost savings from prevailing wage repeal tend to focus exclusively on wage differences, which ignore the fact that prevailing wage standards dramatically reduce material and fuel expenditures and reliance on taxpayer-funded welfare assistance, while increasing worksite productivity."

This study follows individual, peer-reviewed state analyses that Duncan, Lantsberg, and Manzo completed last year amidst state battles over construction wage policies in Wisconsin, Michigan, and California.

While Wisconsin voted to severely weaken its prevailing wage standard, California moved to strengthen its laws and a citizen petition to force a repeal in Michigan failed. Proponents of repeal in Michigan have vowed to mount a similar petition drive again in 2016.

"In many ways, our research shows why state-level prevailing wage standards were first introduced by Republicans, and have long enjoyed bi-partisan support from leaders as ideologically diverse as California Governor Jerry Brown and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan," added study co-author Frank Manzo IV. "To be sure, there are financially motivated interests on both sides of this issue, but the facts clearly argue for prevailing wage policies as the best bet for taxpayers, workers, businesses, and the economy as a whole."

The Illinois Economic Policy Institute is a non-partisan research and education nonprofit focused on issues affecting Illinois and the Midwest, including infrastructure investment and the construction industry. Learn more at http://illinoisepi.org/ or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/IllinoisEPI.

Smart Cities Prevail is a leading construction industry research and educational organization, specializing in studying the costs and benefits of prevailing wage policies. Learn more at http://www.smartcitiesprevail.org/ - or follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SmartCitiesPrevail and https://twitter.com/cacitiesprevail.

Dr. Kevin Duncan, Ph.D. is a Professor of Economics in the Hasan School of Business at Colorado State University - Pueblo and Senior Economist at BCD Economics, LLC. Over the last 30 years, Duncan has become one of the nation's foremost experts on the impact of prevailing wage policies, testifying before numerous legislative committees, advising government agencies, and publishing dozens of peer reviewed studies and over 40 public policy papers on the subject.

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Celebrate the Arts at Jeff Fest – July 24-26, 2015

CHICAGO, Ill., July 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine dancers hanging high above your head. Or an interactive drum experience for the whole family. Or seeing Hawaiian dancers in your own Chicago neighborhood. All this and more will be at Jeff Fest July 24-26, 2015.

Presented by the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Jefferson Memorial Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District, along with media partner 104.3 K-HITS Chicago. The Festival's proceeds support local student scholarships and help build relationships with local businesses and the community.

The Arts abound!
* Love ballet? Dancers from the Chicago Ballet Center will perform on Saturday and Sunday.
* Giggle out loud with the physical comedy of Vaudeville at Six Corners who will perform on Saturday.
* Hawaii in Chicago? The Hokulea Hawaiian Dancers will bring some island rainbows to the stage on Sunday.
* Join in with the returning John Yost Drum Circle. Bring a drum or build one on Saturday and Sunday.
* Flying or floating? It's Aerial Dance Chicago dancing in mid-air on Saturday.
* Art in the making? Award-winning art teacher and Nadig Newspaper cartoonist Ken Klopack will be drawing caricatures on Saturday. And the C3 Photo Fest returns with their curated photo contest - you get to vote!

Our Arts Stage showcases:
* The hottest emerging bands straight from Martyr's: Purple Door, Aunteaks and The Kelson Twins on Friday night
* Local favorites during the days Saturday and Sunday including Bob Martwick's "Little Egypt" and Celtic & Cajun with a wicked sense of humor from Beth Patterson on Saturday
* The lively salsa of NuBambu on Sunday

Our artists are peppered throughout the vendors' area and pop-up in the park, Four Star Brass Band will lead you for a New Orleans romp through the park, and Sweet Fannie Adams will serenade you while you screen print your own poster.

All this, plus a Kids Zone, with bounce houses, art activities, and family theater.

You won't want to miss out on the food and music either:
* Enjoy taste treats from Gale Street Inn, Leadbelly Burgers, Smilin Dawgs, Caponies, Chicago Cupcake and Creative Cooking.
* Wash that down with drinks from Lake Shore Beverage (Bud Light and Goose Island), Lagunitas, and Brugal Rum.

The popular three-day Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival runs Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, 2015 and takes place on the grounds of Jefferson Memorial Park and includes a family-picnic area to enjoy the neighborhood food favorites. There are also two stages, a designated Kid's Zone, art to purchase, and a juried photo art competition. Festival tickets can be bought at http://www.jeffersonpark.net/.

The weekend is packed with music, too. Saturday's headline act is Jonathan Jackson + Enation, a anthemic Alt / Rock / Pop three piece from Nashville, Tenn. The band recently released their fourth studio album, Radio Cinematic, through Loud & Proud Records. Rolling Stone says Radio Cinematic is "Filled with electric guitars, chest-beating vocals and swirling synths" while Billboard Magazine calls Jonathan Jackson + Enation a "rock band on the rise." Their Emmy-Award winning frontman is also a well-known actor. Jonathan's acting credits include "Tuck Everlasting," "General Hospital," "Insomnia," & "Nashville," in addition to many other TV and films.

Friday kicks off with some "heavy metal" sound from Eliminator and Blackened, and Sunday features JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound (JCBUS). JCBUS call Chicago its home, and has toured North America and Europe, including playing at Lollapalooza.

Jefferson Memorial Park is located at 4822 N. Long Avenue, just west of Milwaukee Avenue. Fest-goers are encouraged to take public transportation, as the Jefferson Park Metra and CTA Blue Line transportation hub is just a block from the festival grounds. Plenty of bike racks also will be available. Road closures: Linder Avenue and Long Avenue will be blocked off between Higgins and Lawrence Avenue for the three-day festivities.

The fee for admission is $5 per person. It is free for children ages 12 and under, and adults older than 65. And if your name is Jeff, show an ID for free admission. Coolers and liquor are not permitted. Festival hours are Friday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 25 from Noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 26 from Noon to 8 p.m. Lawn chairs welcome.

For more information, go to http://www.jefffest.org/.

Be sure you are the first to hear of announcements and plans for Jeff Fest and follow @JeffFestChicago on Twitter and Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Fest-Arts-Music-Festival/96599731822 .

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Laura Gale
cell: 773-318-3293
fest@jeffersonpark.net

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Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival Celebrates Local and Diverse Food and Beverages: Special Discount until July 4

CHICAGO, Ill., June 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Every Chicago Festival needs the right food to complement the entertainment, and to satisfy every taste. Jeff Fest 2015 features the best of local neighborhoods and offers a wide range of culinary delights for everyone. "Jeff Fest is known for its food and its arts and music. We are kicking up the food a few notches this year, and have a broader assortment than ever before," says Amie Zander, Executive Director of the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce.

The 2015 Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival runs July 24-26 and is presented by the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Jefferson Memorial Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District, along with media partner 104.3 K-HITS Chicago.

A special discounted ticket offer is available at http://www.JeffFest.org/ before July 4. For $12, you can enjoy admission, two beers, one ear of corn, and a reusable mug that will get you $1 off on beer refills.

Here's the food and beverage rundown:
* Gale Street Inn, 4914 N. Milwaukee Avenue, will serve up grilled corn on the cob as well as the popular ribs that have helped make Jefferson Park famous for 52 years.
* Leadbelly Burgers is a new addition to the Fest, and has quickly become part of the community, serving up one-of-a-kind burgers at two locations, 5739 W. Irving Park and 5691 N. Milwaukee Avenue.
* Chicago-style hot dogs with all the fixin's from Smilin Dawgs will be served for the first time. Smilin Dawgs operates a popular food truck that is a staple at summer fairs and festivals.
* Fest food favorites will be back:
o Caponies Food Truck: fresh pizza
o Chicago Cupcake: unique and flavorful cupcakes
o Creative Cooking: funnel cakes
* Lake Shore Beverage (Bud Light and Goose Island) and Lagunitas Brewing are providing the variety of beer this year.
* Brugal Rum is new to the Fest and will be serving special tropical fruit drinks.

The popular three-day Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival runs Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, 2015 and takes place on the grounds of Jefferson Memorial Park and includes a family-picnic area to enjoy the neighborhood food favorites. There are also two stages, a designated Kid's Zone, art to purchase, and a juried photo art competition. Festival tickets can be bought at http://www.jeffersonpark.net/.

The weekend is packed with music, too. Saturday's headline act is Jonathan Jackson + Enation, an anthemic Alt / Rock / Pop three piece from Nashville, Tenn. The band recently released their fourth studio album, "Radio Cinematic," through Loud & Proud Records. Rolling Stone says "Radio Cinematic" is "Filled with electric guitars, chest-beating vocals and swirling synths." Billboard Magazine calls Jonathan Jackson + Enation a "rock band on the rise." Their Emmy-Award winning frontman is also a well-known actor. Jonathan's acting credits include "Tuck Everlasting," "General Hospital," "Insomnia," and "Nashville," in addition to many other TV and films.

Friday kicks off with some "heavy metal" sound from Eliminator and Blackened, and Sunday features JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound (JCBUS). JCBUS call Chicago its home, and has toured North America and Europe, including playing at Lollapalooza.

2015 Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival Music Line-Up:

Friday, July 24, 2015:

Eliminator (7 - 8 p.m.)
Blackened (8:30 - 10:30 p.m.)

Saturday, July 25, 2015:

Leonum (4 - 5 p.m.)
The Empty Pockets (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
Jonathan Jackson + Enation (7 - 9 p.m.)
The Student Body (9 - 10:30 p.m.)

Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Pirates over 40 (3 - 4 p.m.)
Shagadelics (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound (6 - 8 p.m.)

Jefferson Memorial Park is located at 4822 N. Long Avenue, just west of Milwaukee Avenue. Fest-goers are encouraged to take public transportation, as the Jefferson Park Metra and CTA Blue Line transportation hub is just a block from the festival grounds. Plenty of bike racks also will be available. Road closures: Linder Avenue and Long Avenue will be blocked off between Higgins and Lawrence Avenue for the three-day festivities.

The fee for admission is $5 per person. It is free for children ages 12 and under, and adults older than 65. And if your name is Jeff, show an ID for free admission. Coolers and liquor are not permitted. Festival hours are Friday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 25 from Noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 26 from Noon to 8 p.m. Lawn chairs welcome.

For more information, go to http://www.JeffFest.org/. Be sure you are the first to hear of announcements and plans for Jeff Fest and follow @JeffFestChicago on Twitter and Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival on Facebook.

For media queries, please contact: Laura Gale, crossmedia451@gmail.com, or 773-318-3293.

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Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival Announces Three-Day Musical Lineup Featuring Jonathan Jackson + Enation, July 24-26, 2015

CHICAGO, Ill., May 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- How do you celebrate summer in Chicago? With Jeff Fest, the premier neighborhood event on Chicago's Northwest side. This year's headlining music act is Jonathan Jackson + Enation, an anthemic Alt/Rock/Pop three piece from Nashville, Tenn. The band recently released their fourth studio album, Radio Cinematic, through Loud & Proud Records.

Rolling Stone says Radio Cinematic is "Filled with electric guitars, chest-beating vocals and swirling synths" while Billboard Magazine calls Jonathan Jackson + Enation a "rock band on the rise." Their Emmy-Award winning frontman is also a well-known actor. Jonathan's acting credits include "Tuck Everlasting," "General Hospital," "Insomnia," and "Nashville," in addition to many other TV and films.

Chicago neighborhood Jefferson Park plays host to this popular three-day Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, 2015. The festival takes place on the grounds of Jefferson Memorial Park with two stages, a designated Kid's Zone, art to purchase, a juried photo art competition, and beer from sponsors Lake Shore Beverage (Bud Light and Goose Island) and Lagunitas Brewing. In addition there is a family-picnic area to enjoy neighborhood food favorites from Gale Street Inn, Fischman's, Smilin Dawgs, Leadbelly Burgers and much more. Online ticket sales for the Festival begin May 11, 2015.

"We're proud of the musical line-up at this year's Jeff Fest," says Amie Zander, Executive Director of the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce. "We put effort into getting top name musical talent such as Jonathan Jackson + Enation, and JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, plus we are bringing back some of the attendees' favorite entertainment such as the John Yost Drum Circle."

The weekend is packed with music in addition to Saturday's headline act of Jonathan Jackson + Enation. Friday kicks off with some "heavy metal" sound from Eliminator and Blackened, and Sunday features JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound (JCBUS). JCBUS call Chicago its home, and has toured North America and Europe, including playing at Lollapalooza.

2015 Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival Music Line-Up:

Friday, July 24, 2015:

Eliminator (7:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Blackened (8:30 - 10:30 p.m.)

Saturday, July 25, 2015:

Leonum (4:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
The Empty Pockets (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
Jonathan Jackson + Enation (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Sunday, July 26, 2015:

Pirates over 40 (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Shagadelics (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

Online ticket sales start May 11, 2015.

Jefferson Memorial Park is located at 4822 N. Long Avenue, just west of Milwaukee Avenue. Fest-goers are encouraged to take public transportation, as the Jefferson Park Metra and CTA Blue Line transportation hub is just a block from the festival grounds. Plenty of bike racks also will be available.

Road closures: Linder Avenue will be blocked off between Higgins and Lawrence Avenue for the three-day festivities.

The fee for admission is $5 per person. It is free for children ages 12 and under, and adults older than 65. Coolers and liquor are not permitted. Festival hours are Friday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m, Saturday, July 25 from Noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 26 from Noon to 10 p.m. Lawn chairs welcome.

Presented by the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Jefferson Memorial Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District, along with media partner 104.3 K-HITS Chicago.

For more information, go to http://JeffFest.org.

Be sure you are the first to hear of announcements and plans for Jeff Fest and follow @JeffFestChicago on Twitter and Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Fest-Arts-Music-Festival/96599731822 .

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Scorpion Mezcal Silver 4-Pack Sampler Gift Box wins Gold Medal

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Caballeros Inc. today announced that the Beverage Testing Institute's Tastings 2014 International Review of Spirits Packaging Competition has awarded Scorpion Mezcal's(R) 4-Pack Silver Sampler Gift Box several Gold awards and runner-up status for "Best Gift Box."

The attractive box is decorated with rustic artwork featuring an ancient still and stylized agave, with the top of the box showing the agave plants for each of the four varietals.

Awards:
Gold Medal - Creativity Category
Gold Medal - Graphic Design Category
Gold Medal - Form Category
Best Gift Box Runner Up.

Scorpion Mezcal's(R) award winning sampler gift box contains four 200ml bottles of Scorpion Mezcal(R) Silver. Each of the four bottles contains a different variety of 100 percent de agave Mezcal so that the consumer can experience, appreciate and become familiar with each of the varietals' unique flavor.

The four agave varietals in the box are:
1) Tobala (Estate Grown)
2) Espadin
3) Barril
4) Blue Weber (grown in Oaxaca).

Two award-winning silvers included in the box are: Scorpion Mezcal(R) Tobala and Scorpion Mezcal(R) Espadin. Scorpion's Tobala Mezcal received 97 Points and a Platinum award from The Beverage Testing Institute. It also won Best of Show at The Spirits of Mexico competition. Scorpion Mezcal(R) Espadin has won several awards, among them: 96 Points with a Gold Medal from The Beverage Testing Institute and Best Mezcal from Food & Wine Magazine.

Suggested retail for the 800ml box is $80; alc/vol 40 percent; each bottle is a different 100 percent agave varietal.

More information: http://www.scorpionmezcal.com/ .

Imported by Caballeros Inc., Oakton, Va., leading importers of award winning 100 percent agave Mezcals. Produced and distilled by Scorpion Mezcal SA de CV Oaxaca, Mexico. In 2015, master distiller, Douglas K. French is celebrating his 20th anniversary as an agave/maguey grower in Oaxaca. He planted his first espadin agave crop in 1995 with 2500 agaves/magueys on his ranch in San Felipe del Agua, Oaxaca. Since then he has planted maguey every single year and has about 50 acres of maguey plantations.

For further information contact: Barbara Sweetman, VP Caballeros Inc., Phone/Fax: (914) 921-6988 or barbara@scorpionmezcal.com.

Twitter: @scorpionmezcal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scorpion-Mezcal/185126041557986 .

Caballeros Inc., 2911 Hunter Mill Road, Suite 303, Oakton, VA 22124.

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Earth Mama Top Secret – ‘A Marijuana Inspired Vodka’

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Earth Mama Vodka LLC today announced that Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka is coming to stores near everybody. Earth Mama Top Secret Vodka, which is "A Marijuana Inspired Vodka" is the most radical, incredible, life altering super spirit brand to ever appear. Earth Mama Top Secret is a true super-premium vodka that has the real taste and smell of - you guessed it - pot!

This is an all-natural product, there is nothing artificial in it. From the minute you open the bottle and pour, you will be amazed at the lingering taste of pot on your pallet and the smell of pot as it opens and continues to breathe.

Earth Mama(TM) is a throw-back to the fun loving Woodstock Generation and for all people who enjoy the music of the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and all the other great music groups of that era.

Earth Mama was created to put a smile on your face and bring you to a state of peace, love, friendship and happiness. It is about good times, good vibes and great memories. Our inspiration was the music and culture of the 60's and 70's, the growth of rock and roll and the celebration of a lifestyle and times gone by.

Whether you are a young person celebrating the present, honoring the past or a survivor of Woodstock, you will return to an earlier, simpler time when we reveled in our music, our drink and each other.

Earth Mama(TM) is a celebration life and times well lived; of who we were, who we are and where we are going.

Remember, when the clock strikes 4:20 a.m. or p.m., it is always Earth Mama(TM) time. Laissez les bon temps rouler. Let the good times roll!

More information: http://www.EarthMamaVodka.com/ .

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Step back to the 60's and enjoy an Earth Mama(TM) pot Martini!

Earth Mama(TM) pot Martini
3 oz. Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka
1 oz. Dry Vermouth
1 Woodstock Record

Combine Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka and dry vermouth in a Shaker. Fill with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three blue cheese olives on a toothpick.

Turn on Record, tune out ... with Earth Mama Top Secret Vodka.

Disclaimer: Product contains no marijuana. Drink responsibly.

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Peel to Exhibit Flexible Packaging in the States

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. is the largest national market for flexible packaging and the value it brings to brand owners through versatility and potential for innovation. Peel Plastic Products Ltd. is bringing this value to the brand owners attending two U.S. September trade shows - HH Backer Total Pet Expo and Pack Expo. Peel is exhibiting in booth 1733 at the Total Pet Expo and booth S6075 at Pack Expo.

"As one of the largest suppliers of pre-made plastic packaging in North America, these two established trade shows allow Peel to connect with professionals from both markets that can benefit greatest from our unique packaging formats," said Mark Liberman, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Peel Plastic Products.

The variety of audiences attending the Total Pet Expo and Pack Expo allows Peel to showcase how flexible packaging can be customized to enhance the product it contains. "For example, our side gusseted pouches offer more surfaces for communicating to the consumer," said Liberman. "And when you add one of our closure features to the package, consumers gain the convenience of keeping the product in the original packaging while reinforcing the brand."

The variety of Peel closure systems allows brand owners to customize their packaging. This convenient feature means that customers are not forced to use a secondary container to store products. "The companies attending the Total Pet Expo and Pack Expo know that convenience has become the most sought after feature in consumer packaging today. Convenience can drive a purchasing decision," said Liberman. "Peel's flexible packaging can offer that convenience."

About Peel:

Established in 1978, Peel's expertise in Side Gusset formats, pre-made pouches, and roll stock, combined with the inclusion of unique package features makes them a leader in delivering customized packaging solutions. Peel pioneered the Flat-Bottom Pouch, the Fold-Over bottom pouch, and the Grab 'n' Go Side Gusset Handle pouch. Peel Plastic Products: Bringing flexible packaging innovation to your brands. Learn more at: http://www.peelplastics.com/ .

About the Trade Shows:

Backer's Total Pet Expo Fall 2013 Trade Show & Educational Conference, Sept. 20-22, is held at Chicago's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The Total Pet Expo is at the forefront of the pet industry with record-breaking trade shows and educational conferences.

Pack Expo, Sept. 23-25 in Las Vegas, Nev., is billed as the world's largest packaging and processing event in 2013. It is projected to bring together over 26,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 1,700 exhibitors.

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Lion Technology Presenting Hazardous Waste Management Fall Workshops for Midwest Companies

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fines and penalties are on the rise for facilities that fail to comply with Federal and State hazardous waste rules. An Illinois recycling facility faces a $700,000 fine for violating the RCRA hazardous waste regulations (EPA 5/6/10). Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Workshop regionally throughout September.

Lion Technology Director of Corporate Training, Scott Dunsmore, a national expert on hazardous waste management, stresses that proper hazardous waste handling, management, and disposal is critical, especially in light of rising enforcement, which is now $37,500 per day/per violation. "With a slow economy and budget tightening, the reflex is to go towards shorter and inexpensive training options. However, with enforcement initiatives on the increase, shortchanging your training puts you at risk of costing you more in the long run."

Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Workshop regionally throughout September. The course is designed for compliance professionals who must be trained annually under the RCRA hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in Minneapolis, MN on September 27-28; Cedar Rapids, IA on September 30-October 1; St. Louis, MO on October 4-5; Chicago, IL on October 7-8; Louisville, KY on October 18-19; Cincinnati, OH on October 21-22; Indianapolis, IN on October 25-26; Milwaukee, WI on October 28-29; Detroit, MI on November 4-5; Cleveland, OH on November 8-9; and Pittsburgh, PA on November 11-12, 2010.

The workshop provides hands-on application of the Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations (40 CFR 206-279). Students learn how to identify regulated waste, properly handle and store waste on site, prepare waste for off-site shipping, protect their site in the event of an emergency, keep records, and prepare their site for new regulatory changes.

Tuition is $795 per person, with group discounts available. Registration includes course reference materials, networking luncheon, certificate of achievement, and one year of follow-up support. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and the workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended. To register, call (888) 546-6511 or visit us online at www.Lion.com/HazWasteTrainingNow .

About Lion Technology:

Since 1977, more than 100,000 professionals have relied on Lion Technology to meet their regulatory compliance training needs. Lion offers comprehensive training and resources in the area of environmental, hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation, and workplace health and safety compliance. Training is offered through nationwide public workshops, live web seminars, online courses, and on-site programs. Regulatory support services and consulting are provided to assist industry comply with Federal and State laws and regulations.

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