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Vandalia Rental Launches Specialized Onsite Services for Trench Shoring Equipment, Elevating Safety and Efficiency in the Construction Industry

DAYTON, Ohio, May 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vandalia Rental is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new Specialized Onsite Services (SOS) focused on Trench Shoring equipment. This significant expansion underscores the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the construction industry while prioritizing safety and efficiency on job sites.

Image caption: Modular Aluminum Shoring System (MASS).

With this launch, Vandalia Rental is offering an extensive range of top-quality trench shoring solutions, including steel road plates, steel shields, steel manhole shields, bedding boxes, modular aluminum panel systems, modular aluminum guide frames, aluminum shields, vertical hydraulic shores, and other essential shoring accessories. These additions demonstrate Vandalia Rental’s dedication to equipping construction teams with the tools they need to keep their projects both safe and productive.

“Construction sites come with inherent risks, especially when dealing with trenches and underground work. That’s why we are introducing Specialized Onsite Services for Trench Shoring,” said Kurt Barney, President of Vandalia Rental. “By expanding our offerings in this critical area, we’re empowering contractors to complete their projects with greater safety, efficiency, and confidence.”

Trenching and excavation are often among the most hazardous tasks on a construction site. Reliable trench shoring equipment is essential in preventing cave-ins and ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations. Vandalia Rental’s new services go beyond simply supplying equipment. Their specialized team works closely with clients to match the right solutions to their project needs, helping them remain compliant while achieving maximum productivity. Education is a huge part, toolbox talks, lunch and learns and getting the customer up to speed with everything Trench Shoring. A personalized partnership is what sets Vandalia Rental apart from everyone.

“Our mission has always been to provide superior service and solutions that make a tangible difference for our partners,” said Harold Goings, Director of Technology. “By adding these trench shoring services, we’re addressing a vital need in the industry. This expansion represents our long-standing dedication to innovating for safety and efficiency.”

From small-scale projects to large infrastructure developments, Vandalia Rental’s comprehensive offerings are designed to support contractors across all sectors of the construction industry. The durable equipment available is fit for a broad range of applications, ensuring clients can approach their excavation tasks with the utmost confidence.

For clients seeking tailored recommendations and cutting-edge equipment, Vandalia Rental’s team of experts is on hand to provide guidance every step of the way.

Media Contact:
Name: Harold Goings
Title: Director of Technology

Phone: (513) 991-6699
Email: info@vandaliarental.com

For more information about Vandalia Rental’s Specialized Onsite Services in Trench Shoring equipment, visit https://vandaliarental.com/trenching-shoring/.

About Vandalia Rental:
Vandalia Rental is an industry-leading supplier of equipment and solutions for construction and industrial projects. With decades of experience, the company is committed to providing the highest quality tools and services, empowering clients to complete their projects efficiently and safely.

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Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC Joins DoD SkillBridge Program to Support Transitioning Service Members and Strengthen Government Innovation

DAYTON, Ohio, April 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Collaborative Agile Solutions (CAS) LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in programmatic process alignment, automation, and integration for government program offices, is proud to announce its official partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program.

Image caption: CAS – Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC.

The SkillBridge initiative offers U.S. service members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 180 days of military service. As a new SkillBridge Industry Partner, CAS will provide hands-on training and professional development in areas such as acquisition compliance, Microsoft Power Platform development, process optimization, and digital transformation for government agencies.

“This partnership is deeply aligned with our mission,” said Jamieson Pierce, President of CAS. “As a veteran-owned company, we are uniquely positioned to support fellow service members in their transition to civilian careers, while simultaneously enhancing our capability to serve government clients with a workforce that understands both military culture and technical innovation.”

Participants will work alongside subject matter experts and technical specialists to solve real-world challenges faced by federal program offices—gaining practical experience and positioning themselves for successful post-service careers in acquisition, technology, and public sector consulting.

By joining SkillBridge, CAS continues its commitment to service, innovation, and creating meaningful pathways for veterans to thrive in civilian life.

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Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC Provides Enterprise Agile Strategist Support to ISR/SOF Directorate

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS) has teamed with Apogee to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces (ISR/SOF) Directorate with Enterprise Agile Strategist Support. Working closely with Senior Leadership, CAS will lead the implementation of innovative efforts, aimed at improving current programmatic operations and achieving the organization’s vision for Digital Material Management (DMM).

Image caption: Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS).

Through the formation of innovative IT strategies and process improvement roadmaps, CAS will enable the execution of a tailored strategy aimed at shaping and advocating the organization’s DMM vision, communicating its intent and demonstrating its value across the Directorate.

About Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS):

CAS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) uniquely crafted to provide operational insight into the application of Agile Project Management principles in a Department of Defense (DoD) program office. Through Agile training, coaching, and mentoring services, CAS works alongside product teams through the Agile transformation, tailoring training curriculum and services around specific organizational structures, projects, stakeholders, and challenges.

About Apogee:

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO with regional offices nationwide, Apogee is a nimble and mission-driven organization committed to delivering proven U.S. defense and national security solutions. Apogee offers multi-domain expertise in digital transformation, science & technology, adaptive acquisition, and mission operations. Apogee is a government services platform company within Bernhard Capital Partners. See what peak performance looks like by visiting https://apogeeusa.com/.

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Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC Provides Enterprise Agile Strategist Support to Global Hawk

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS) has teamed with DCS Corporation to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) High Altitude Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Division with Enterprise Agile Strategist Support.

Working closely with Senior Material Leader and Branch Leadership as part of the DCS Team, CAS will provide technical expertise to support the analysis, design, development, and implementation of Enterprise-level solutions, enabling the integration of innovative technologies to improve current programmatic operations and achieve strategic objectives.

CAS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) uniquely crafted to provide operational insight into the application of Agile Project Management principles in a Department of Defense (DoD) program office. Through Agile training, coaching, and mentoring services, CAS works alongside product teams through the Agile transformation, tailoring training curriculum and services around specific organizational structures, projects, stakeholders, and challenges.

An employee-owned company, DCS offers advanced technology, engineering, and management solutions to government agencies in the national security sector. More Information about DCS is available at https://www.dcscorp.com/.

Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS) has teamed with DCS Corporation to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) High Altitude Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Division with Enterprise Agile Strategist Support.

A Son’s Legacy: Quinn’s Commercial Cleaning Company Thrives

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Today marks a new era for Quinn's Commercial Cleaning Company, as Daniel and Sarah Quinn have purchased the business from Daniel's parents, Ken and Betty Quinn. Established in the 1980s, Quinn's has been a staple in the local community ever since, providing top-notch office cleaning services to businesses of all sizes. Now with the help of Daniel and Sarah, the company is expanding and growing faster than ever before.

The team at Quinn's is dedicated to keeping up with modern green cleaning standards while preserving their commitment to customer service. As part of this process, they retrofit outdated cleaning procedures to ensure their services are effective and environmentally friendly. With this modernization comes an expansion into a larger office space that will allow them to serve their customers better.

Ken said on behalf of himself and his wife Betty: "We are so proud of our son Daniel for taking over the family business and continuing our legacy. We know that he and his wife Sarah will do great things with it and take it to new heights we never thought possible."

Daniel expressed his gratitude for taking over the family business: "It means so much to me that I could purchase this company from my parents, who worked so hard to build it up from nothing. I am excited about what we can achieve together now that we have a bigger office space and more resources."

Sarah added: "I am thrilled about our expansion into this larger office space and our ability to offer even better customer service through modern green cleaning practices. We want everyone who works with us or hires us for their commercial cleaning needs to be always satisfied with the results!"

As one of the most successful commercial cleaning companies in the Dayton Metro area, Quinn's continues its legacy under new ownership by offering superior service with modern green standards in mind. With Daniel and Sarah at the helm, there is no doubt that this family-owned business will continue its path toward success for many years to come!

Quinn's key service areas:

* Professional, reliable service

* Safe and effective solutions

* Comprehensive cleaning services

* Personalized attention to detail

* Environmentally friendly products and procedures

* Exceptional customer service and satisfaction guarantee

* Expanding office space to accommodate more customers

* Modern green cleaning practices to meet industry standards.

Quinn's Commercial Cleaning Company has been a reliable and trusted provider of top-rate office cleaning services in the local community for decades. Now with Daniel and Sarah Quinn at the helm, the company is primed to take it to the next level. With their commitment to customer service, modern green practices, and expanding office space, Quinn's will remain a commercial cleaning leader for many years!

About Quinn's Commercial Cleaning Company:

Our mission is to create breathtaking, tranquil workspaces for our clients. Long-term client relations are built upon trust and understanding--so we go the extra mile with exceptional professionalism and honesty. Together, let's make work a little more extraordinary! Learn more about Quinn's by visiting their website at https://quinnscleaningco.com/ .

Today marks a new era for Quinn's Commercial Cleaning Company, as Daniel and Sarah Quinn have purchased the business from Daniel's parents, Ken and Betty Quinn. Established in the 1980s, Quinn's has been a staple in the local community ever since, providing top-notch office cleaning services to businesses of all sizes. Now with the help of Daniel and Sarah, the company is expanding and growing faster than ever before.

Related link: https://quinnscleaningco.com/

Bash Foo Moves from Marketing to Sales Enablement

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Bash Foo, specializing in web design, SEO, creative services, and digital marketing, announced today the introduction of Fractional CMO and Sales Enablement to its popular service offerings. The new services augment and highlight Bash Foo's continued expansion, enhancing its clients' sales and revenue goals.

"Since we partnered with our first clients in 1999, Bash Foo has focused on helping the functional needs of our customers," said Mike McDermott, President of Bash Foo. "It became a constant frustration to me that our small business customers sometimes struggled to handle leads when we sent them to them. They often didn't understand how to structure a sales cadence, the sales nurturing process, or even how to acquire a testimonial."

Fractional CMO

What happens when you need a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) but don't have the budget for their $250,000 salary? You either go without their leadership and guidance, or you hire a Fractional CMO that will help to guide and optimize your marketing efforts for a mere fraction of the cost.

"While a marketing agency will provide the services that you pay them for, they usually aren't researching your industry, helping you hire members of your team, streamlining your lead generation, or customizing your reporting dashboards," shared McDermott.

Adding a Fractional CMO allows customers access to consultative services that have a pulse on the agency's marketing services and insight into how this benefits the organization. From gaining better insight through reporting to qualifying leads, the Fractional CMO can have a hand in many things.

Sales Enablement

The traditional marketing department has always been there to enable the sales team to identify, nurture, and grow new revenue sources. Marketing agencies commonly set up lead generation forms and landing pages and then guide those form fills and phone calls to the sales team. What often gets glossed over is the conversion of a marketing-qualified lead (one that the agency creates) to a sales-qualified lead (a prospect that meets the criteria set by the sales team). Also, what happens to a lead that is interested but not ready to buy?

Bash Foo's new sales enablement services will integrate the website into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software tool. They will also train the sales team on how to handle leads and how they can flag a lead for nurturing within the CRM. Sales executives from Bash Foo will also assist the business in setting up a proper sales cadence and communications strategy.

"This new work delivered across Bash Foo's teams is a direct response to the evolving business demands of our clients and brands," added McDermott. "I am proud of Bash Foo's growth and expansion, and our new service offering brings to life new opportunities for our clients."

Check out the Bash Foo website and inquire about how these new services may benefit your business or organization.

About Bash Foo

With 18 team members located across three countries and serving over 90 clients, Bash Foo is large enough to get the work done but small enough to care. From closely monitoring marketing campaigns to deeply researching the competition, the 5-star rated agency has won multiple awards for website design, content marketing, and marketing automation services. Providing website design in Dayton, Ohio, the agency has clients across the Midwest and, even more broadly for its national brands, the entire U.S. Learn more: https://bashfoo.com/.

Bash Foo, specializing in web design, SEO, creative services, and digital marketing, announced today the introduction of Fractional CMO and Sales Enablement to its popular service offerings. The new services augment and highlight Bash Foo's continued expansion, enhancing its clients' sales and revenue goals.

Related link: https://bashfoo.com/

Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, Delivers Facilities Improvements to Marietta High School

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Marietta City School District is investing in improving the High School café, kitchen, and concession stand with Energy Optimizers, USA. As a member of the META Solutions Educational Purchasing Co-op, the District will be able to tap into the LED Lighting and Energy Savings Program through the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia. This program enables the district to make these improvements at no additional expense to taxpayers while ensuring the best possible pricing.

The School District is installing LED lighting retrofits in the High School café, server, kitchen, and kitchen offices. Other improvements include new kitchen appliances, electrical upgrades, replacement of ceiling tiles in the café, pine paneling in the serving area, and new counter tops in the bar area. The floors will be waxed and conditioned. The concession stand will be expanded.

The benefits will be immediate, with reduced energy bills and maintenance costs from the LED lighting retrofits. Annual energy savings are anticipated at $2,377. Kitchen staff will have a much more efficient, safe workspace, and students will benefit from the improved facility.

LED lighting retrofits offer up to 75 percent savings over the district's former lighting systems, offering an almost immediate reduction in utility costs. They will also last 3 to 4 times longer, which will further reduce long-term operations and maintenance costs.

"At Marietta City School District, we aim to be high achieving in all aspects of our operations, from academic performance to financial management," said Will Hampton, Superintendent. "This investment in our High School building will pay dividends to our bottom line while supporting our mission of empowering our students to excel academically and personally."

"We take great pride in our ability to provide schools with cost-effective solutions that make measurably better improvements to their facilities," said Rusty Bookman with Energy Optimizers, USA. "Marietta City School District will be able to channel the savings it gains right back into its classrooms or into other needed capital improvements. That's a victory for the school, its students and the community."

About Energy Optimizers, USA

Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial, and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, indoor air quality improvements, HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits, solar and energy education programs. In 2018, the company became part of The Habegger Corporation, an industry leading distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at https://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

Marietta City School District is investing in improving the High School café, kitchen, and concession stand with Energy Optimizers, USA. As a member of the META Solutions Educational Purchasing Co-op, the District will be able to tap into the LED Lighting and Energy Savings Program through the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia.

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/

Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, Delivers Indoor Air Quality Solutions and $51,000 in Annual Savings to National Trail Local School District

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- National Trail Local School District is investing in indoor air quality solutions and energy efficiency through a facilities improvement project with Energy Optimizers, USA. The District did not ask for more taxpayer dollars but is using federal funds coming through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER).

National Trail is taking proactive steps to ensure that school facilities are as safe as possible by installing bi-polar ionization devices in HVAC units throughout the entire campus. These units send charged ions into the environment that break down viruses and other contaminants into smaller, harmless particles, which then drop out of the air.

In addition to these very important upgrades, the District is also implementing other improvements, including LED lighting retrofits, adding air conditioning to the upper part of the High School, removing asbestos, installing new duct work and chilled water piping, and replacing boilers, chillers, and air handler units. Building automation controls will improve comfort levels and ensure energy efficiency. The benefits will be immediate, with reduced energy bills and an improved learning environment.

With a project cost of $1.5 million, the District anticipates a reduction in utility and maintenance costs of about $51,000 annually. By using the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia's (OCEPC) competitively-bid LED Lighting and Energy Savings program, the District did not have to go through a lengthy and expensive bidding process for the project.

The LED lighting retrofits offer up to 75 percent savings over the district's former lighting systems, offering an almost immediate reduction in utility costs. They will also last 3 to 4 times longer, which will further reduce long-term operations and maintenance costs.

Beyond the financial savings, LED lighting is a superior option for educational settings. The quality of LED lighting is very close to natural daylight, making it easier on the eyes. Further, it offers improved light distribution and lighting levels. LEDs are also free of the hum and flicker associated with fluorescent lighting, making it an ideal system for special needs classrooms. All these benefits are associated with improved behavior and health, in addition to increased motivation and higher test scores.

"At National Trail, we aim to be high achieving in all aspects of our operations, from academic performance to financial management," said Bob Fischer, Superintendent. "This investment in our building will pay dividends to our bottom line while directly supporting our strategies to keep staff and students safe and improve student outcomes and our overall school climate."

"We take great pride in our ability to provide schools with cost-effective solutions that make measurably better improvements to their facilities and, by extension, their overall performance," said Dave Eshbaugh, General Manager with Energy Optimizers, USA. "National Trail Local School District will be able to channel the savings it gains right back into its classrooms or into other needed capital improvements. That's a victory for the school, its students and the community."

About Energy Optimizers, USA

Energy Optimizers, USA, an Ohio-based energy services company, works with educational, governmental, commercial, and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs. The energy measures can include lighting retrofits, indoor air quality improvements, HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits, solar and energy education programs. The company was named to the INC. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest growing companies in the U.S., was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal and was named a finalist in the Dayton Business Journal Best Places To Work competition. To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com or call them at (937) 877-1919.

National Trail Local School District is investing in indoor air quality solutions and energy efficiency through a facilities improvement project with Energy Optimizers, USA. The District did not ask for more taxpayer dollars but is using federal funds coming through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER).

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/

Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, Delivers $25,000 in Annual Savings to St. Mary Catholic School

DAYTON, Ohio, /ScoopCloud/ -- St. Mary Catholic School is making an investment of $86,704 in a facilities improvement project with Energy Optimizers, USA. The school paid cash for the project, which includes energy efficient LED interior and exterior lighting retrofits. The benefits will be immediate, with reduced energy bills and an improved learning environment.

The School anticipates a reduction in annual utility costs of about $25,000. The payback for the project is just 3-1/2 years, which makes this a very worthwhile endeavor.

The LED lighting retrofits offer up to 75 percent savings over the district's former lighting systems, offering an almost immediate reduction in utility costs. They will also last 3 to 4 times longer, which will further reduce long-term operations and maintenance costs.

Beyond the financial savings, LED lighting is a superior option for educational settings. The quality of LED lighting is very close to natural daylight, making it easier on the eyes. Further, it offers improved light distribution and lighting levels. LEDs are also free of the hum and flicker associated with fluorescent lighting, making it an ideal system for special needs classrooms. All these benefits are associated with improved behavior and health, in addition to increased motivation and higher test scores.

"At St. Mary Catholic School, we aim to be high achieving in all aspects of our operations, from academic performance to financial management," said Mrs. Elizabeth Tokodi, Principal. "We believe that this investment in our building will pay dividends to our bottom line while directly supporting our strategies to improve student outcomes and our overall school climate."

"We take great pride in our ability to provide schools with cost-effective solutions that make measurably better improvements to their facilities and, by extension, their overall performance," said Rusty Bookman, Senior Account Executive with Energy Optimizers, USA. "St. Mary Catholic School will be able to channel the savings it gains right back into its classrooms or into other needed capital improvements. That's a victory for the school, its students and the Parish."

About Energy Optimizers, USA

Energy Optimizers, USA, an Ohio-based energy services company, works with educational, governmental, commercial, and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs. The energy measures can include lighting retrofits, indoor air quality improvements, HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits, solar and energy education programs. The company was named to the INC. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest growing companies in the U.S., was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal, and was named a finalist in the Dayton Business Journal Best Places To Work competition.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at https://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

St. Mary Catholic School is making an investment of $86,704 in a facilities improvement project with Energy Optimizers, USA. The school paid cash for the project, which includes energy efficient LED interior and exterior lighting retrofits. The benefits will be immediate, with reduced energy bills and an improved learning environment.

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/

Creative Extruded Products Announces Global Expansion to Mexico – The CaliBaja Manufacturing partnership will shoulder the high demand for specialty moldings within multiple vehicle applications

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Creative Extruded Products is excited to announce a new manufacturing partnership with CaliBaja Manufacturing in Mexicali, Mexico. Initially, the CaliBaja location will produce Creative's GripFlex® line of direct-fit aftermarket moldings, which are uniquely designed and engineered for OEM vehicle-specific applications.

"As the demand increased for these products, we made the strategic decision to support our global customers by expanding our production capacity and distribution," said Bill Mills, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Creative Extruded Products.

Through this partnership, Creative Extruded gains a unique advantage to foster a growing customer base in Mexico and extend its reach to additional international business opportunities.

"This new partnership gives us additional capacity for future growth in the Dayton and Tipp City, Ohio areas as well as internationally," Mills said. "Fortunately, this partnership does not reduce the need for workers at existing facilities. Instead, we anticipate adding several additional jobs and positions in the future."

About Creative Extruded Products, LLC

A manufacturer of OEM moldings since 1979, Creative Extruded Products has become a leader in auto glass molding systems for both OEM and aftermarket customers.

Creative has grown to be a fully integrated system supplier by offering injection molded products and plastic and EPDM extrusions to meet customer needs.

To learn more about Creative Extruded Products, please visit https://creativeextruded.com/.

About CaliBaja Manufacturing

Located in Mexicali, Mexico, CaliBaja is a contract manufacturer with more than 800 employees and 40 years of comprehensive customer service and outstanding manufacturing capabilities.

CaliBaja Manufacturing's operations span four separate facilities with a combined footprint of over 200,000 square feet on approximately 17 acres of land.

Creative Extruded Products is excited to announce a new manufacturing partnership with CaliBaja Manufacturing in Mexicali, Mexico. Initially, the CaliBaja location will produce Creative's GripFlex® line of direct-fit aftermarket moldings, which are uniquely designed and engineered for OEM vehicle-specific applications.

Related link: https://creativeextruded.com/

Kids Read Now celebrates partnerships with hometown heroes, delivering books to Ohio students

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Kids Read Now has partnered with school districts across Ohio, including Ansonia Local Schools, Troy City Schools, Mapleton Local School District, Greenville City Schools, and Northridge Local Schools, to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer. The number of students in the Kids Read Now program continues to grow with almost 400,000 books being mailed to students in 2020 alone!

Most students will experience reading skill loss over a typical summer break from school. Creating home libraries is key to preventing a steep learning slide due to summer break and recent extended school closures. "Whether it's the summer slide or the COVID slide, the KRN in-home reading programs are eliminating learning loss and are helping kids gain up to 2.5 months of learning over the summer," said Leib Lurie, CEO of Kids Read Now.

"The kids love getting the books throughout the summer and come in the following school year talking about all the awesome books that they got. I can tell it definitely encourages the kids to read," said Taylor B., Classroom Teacher, Troy City Schools.

"Providing students with high quality texts to read during the summer is absolutely crucial. An added bonus is that students get 'real' mail!" said Jill H. B., Curriculum Director, Black River Local School District.

The Kids Read Now K-3 summer reading program mails eight new books to students and includes exciting multicultural, fiction, and nonfiction titles loved by children. Mailing books builds ongoing enthusiasm but does not require in-home technology. Each book includes guided discussion questions to help improve reading skills and increase family engagement. The ninth book of beautifully illustrated creative writing prompts concludes the program so children can write their own stories. Best of all, kids keep their new books!

Kids Read Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the singular mission to eliminate learning loss for all K-3 students.

To learn more about Kids Read Now, please visit https://kidsreadnow.org/.

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Kids Read Now has partnered with school districts across Ohio, including Ansonia Local Schools, Troy City Schools, Mapleton Local School District, Greenville City Schools, and Northridge Local Schools, to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer.

Related link: https://kidsreadnow.org/

SV Diagnostic Lab Expands COVID-19 Testing Drive-Thru Sites in Ohio to Include Toledo and Akron Areas

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- SV Diagnostic Lab LLC, one of Ohio's leading diagnostic testing laboratories, has recently expanded its widespread COVID-19 testing beyond only high-priority individuals presenting with symptoms of the novel coronavirus, but also to now provide much-needed increased testing capacity to local physician offices, holiday travelers, nursing homes, area hospitals, municipalities and employers affected by the pandemic.

The laboratory also offers a self-pay option for expedited results. The laboratory has over 20 sites in the Columbus region but have expanded to include sites where the greatest needs are in the northeast.

For a list of all locations visit: https://www.svdiagnosticlab.com/

SV Diagnostics has developed a unique "Mouth Wash" product whereby patients "swish and spit" into a collection tube, replacing the Nasopharyngeal swabs typically associated with COVID testing if patients so choose. The process is carried out with a proprietary software that allows for self-check-in and no long wait times for testing (CovidDrive).

"Nasopharyngeal swabs are time consuming, have a high false negative rate due to improper collection and are painful and off-putting," said Dr. Phillip Gibbs, PhD the Chief Science officer and biochemist at SV Diagnostic Lab, who developed the patent-pending "Quiksal" collection method. "Patients on metformin and other medications typically have dry mouth and cannot produce enough saliva for a purely saliva-based test either."

Gibbs Continued: "Additionally, the viscosity of Saliva proposes several challenges in scaling at the lab level, cross contamination on robotics platforms and inconsistencies are high. The Oral Rinse solves all these issues. Our studies have shown the Oral Rinse to be a more effective indicator of infection due to ease of use and detecting a true infection, not just viral fragments in a nasal swab which are keeping people quarantined for much longer than they are truly infectious."

Greg Ingle, CEO said, "As the country and our own community continues to deal with the impact of this public health crisis, SV Diagnostic lab feels deeply fortunate to have the expertise and capacity to do our part in providing vital COVID-19 testing. We know it's critical that individuals experiencing symptoms or those returning to work have immediate access to testing for peace of mind and to protect our communities."

Over the past several months, SV has already been supporting testing efforts for local police departments and at area urgent cares and hospital systems across the state for patients experiencing coronavirus symptoms. Now, testing is also available to anyone that needs a test. It is as simple as sending a text message.

Anyone that needs a test can either call or text 614-819-3424 and complete the intake process and go to the drive through site. The results will be delivered in 24 to 48 hours via a text message directly to the persons mobile phone using secure messaging.

SV offers Ohio residents access to a variety of telehealth providers (if needed), scheduling of testing via its online scheduling app (CovidDrive), providing physician offices, hospitals, employers, nursing homes or municipalities with testing collection kits, as well as offering a wide variety of custom-solutions to meet specific testing needs.

About SV Diagnostic Lab:

Founded in 2017, SV Diagnostic Lab is one of the leading genomic laboratories in the Midwest. Headquartered in a 36,000 sq. ft. state of the art Facility in Dayton, Ohio, SV Diagnostic lab has grown to employ 100 people throughout Ohio, is certified by CLIA and COLA and works with national and global partners such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Shimadzu, Tecan, Eppendorf and others.

Learn more at: https://www.svdiagnosticlab.com/

Patent pending reference: WO2020102808A2 is the PCT designation.

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SV Diagnostic Lab LLC, one of Ohio's leading diagnostic testing laboratories, has recently expanded its widespread COVID-19 testing beyond only high-priority individuals presenting with symptoms of the novel coronavirus, but also to now provide much-needed increased testing capacity.

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Bash Foo Teams Up with Thomas as a Certified Thomas Agency

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Bash Foo, a digital marketing agency located in Dayton, Ohio has worked for 21 years in web development and lead generation, serving dozens of clients in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Powered with a common set of goals, Bash Foo will deliver combined capabilities that reach 1.1 million registered buyers, engineers, MROs, and decision-makers on the Thomasnet.com(R) platform.

"Sales teams are often too preoccupied with retention and new business development to properly work on engaging and growing those +1 new customer opportunities. I believe that this new partnership with Thomas ushers in ground-breaking sales enablement services for our existing and future manufacturing clients," shared Bash Foo President, Mike McDermott.

Manufacturers have seen their trade shows and industry conferences evaporate in the wake of COVID-19, making digital marketing an essential ingredient of healthy lead generation efforts. Thomas provides them with access to more than 1.1 Million registered users of the Thomasnet.com(R) platform. Bash Foo develops marketing collateral and email sequences that work to persuade these Tier 1 and 2 OEM's to consider new RFQ's from manufacturers, both large and small.

"As a Certified Thomas Agency, Bash Foo can leverage the Thomas audience, products, and services to increase exposure, engagement, lead generation, and drive growth for their manufacturing and industrial customers. We're proud to have them as a partner in supporting the growth of manufacturing in North America," said Thomas President and CEO, Tony Uphoff.

Best of Both Worlds

Manufacturers for decades have leveraged the contact information within the Thomas(TM) directory to reach out to engineers and purchasing buyer/planners in hopes of earning their business. As a leader in sales enablement, Bash Foo now can pair up marketing automation and remarketing campaigns with laser-focused one-to-one communications that deliver a dependable series of opportunities each month.

About Bash Foo

The Bash Foo team is dedicated to building the online reputation of small businesses through search engine optimization, digital marketing, and creative web design. They can help elevate your current marketing team efforts or fully support every aspect of marketing for your growing small business. Campaigns powered with marketing automation, content marketing, and social media see more lead opportunities, more often. Want to explore your options? Visit https://bashfoo.com to learn more.

About Thomas

Thomas provides actionable information, data, analysis, and tools that align with and support today's industrial buying process. Its solutions include the Thomas Network at Thomasnet.com(R), the industry's largest and most active buyer/supplier network. Through Thomas Marketing Services, the company provides full-service industrial marketing programs and website development. Thomas Product Data Solutions helps manufacturers connect with design engineers through advanced CAD/BIM and data syndication services. Thomas Industrial Data supplies sourcing and supply chain trend data to media, investors, analysts, and researchers to provide market insight and inform decision making. Thomas WebTrax(R) provides opportunity intelligence on in-market buyers to help marketing and sales teams track, identify, and engage high-value prospects. Thomas Insights delivers original content to help marketers and supply chain professionals inform their decision-making, through leading titles including Inbound Logistics(R), Thomas Industry Update, Industrial Equipment News(R) (IEN(R)), and the Thomas Index(TM).

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Bash Foo, a digital marketing agency located in Dayton, Ohio has worked for 21 years in web development and lead generation, serving dozens of clients in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Powered with a common set of goals, Bash Foo will deliver combined capabilities that reach 1.1 million registered buyers, engineers, MROs, and decision-makers on the Thomasnet.com platform.

Related link: https://bashfoo.com/

Free Augmented Reality (AR) Fireworks for July 4 from Anywhere

DUBLIN, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Using the free TotalAR app on a smartphone or tablet, you can watch augmented reality fireworks from any location from 9 p.m. to midnight local time on July 4, HoloPundits announced today. The fireworks display will run 12 minutes and will feature patriotic virtual fireworks and music.

Communities across the country are promoting the mobile app as an alternative or a supplement to their in-person fireworks displays. The city of Dayton, Ohio is one community offering the virtual fireworks and other augmented experiences through the mobile app.

"It's fun to watch the hot air balloons and the other experiences available on the app," said Nick Terbay, Recreation Program Coordinator for the City of Dayton. "You just hold your phone up to the sky and experience all the augmented reality displays."

Leading up to July 4, you will be able to enjoy other fun experiences through the app. You can witness a beautiful rainbow, a stunning show of lanterns, a hot air balloon launch, a UFO landing, and more.

"We wanted to make something special for the community to enjoy," said HoloPundits Founder and CEO Vinod Dega. "With our app, these experiences can be brought to life wherever you are through augmented reality. People can enjoy the holiday safely, and that is important to us."

Though more than 60 communities in 20 states are teaming up with HoloPundits to provide this to their community members, individuals from anywhere can participate in the experiences.

To participate, download the TotalAR app for free at GooglePlay or the AppStore (no ads appear in this app). Allow the app to enable camera and location services. Click on Geo AR and enjoy the experiences.

For more information, visit https://www.totalar.com/fireworks.html

or view https://youtu.be/cSdoEGjkomg

HoloPundits is a global technology company with expertise that spans the entire spectrum of AR, VR, and mixed reality. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio with offices in Chennai, India, Holopundits works with brands across a variety of industries to transform their experience through immersive technology.

For more about HoloPundits, visit our website: https://www.holopundits.com/about-us.html

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Using the free TotalAR app on a smartphone or tablet, you can watch augmented reality fireworks from any location from 9 p.m. to midnight local time on July 4, HoloPundits announced today. The fireworks display will run 12 minutes and will feature patriotic virtual fireworks and music.

Related link: https://www.holopundits.com/

Energy Optimizers, USA Awarded as The Sole Provider of LED Lighting and Energy Savings Programs to Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC)

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Energy Optimizers, USA (EOU) is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC) and its six purchasing co-operatives as the sole provider for its LED Lighting and Energy Savings Program for the third year of the program.

School districts and local governments across the state can now partner with EOU to develop and implement LED lighting, energy savings, and facility improvement projects. More than 450,000 students will benefit from the partnership. Competitive bidding has already been completed, reducing project costs and providing faster design and implementation.

Since 2009, Energy Optimizers, USA has worked with communities to increase energy efficiency in schools, government facilities, businesses, and more. EOU is proud to have the chance to work with school districts and local governments in Ohio to create innovative solutions to improve their facilities.

Implementing LED lights in classrooms not only cuts down on costs for schools and taxpayers, but it also creates a better learning environment for students and teachers alike.

"We are so pleased that the board members of the OCEPC have great confidence in our program, and that the results delivered meet and exceed their project goals," said Belinda Kenley, vice president of business development.

More than $17 million in energy savings projects have been sold to Ohio schools and public entities utilizing this program since 2018.

School administrators seeking either energy savings or facility improvement projects or funding for these projects can reach out to Energy Optimizers, USA by phone at (937) 877-1919 or by emailing Belinda Kenley at bkenley@energyoptusa.com.

Their experienced team of engineers and analysts will first perform an energy audit to understand the district's immediate facility issues. The team will then strategize and present multiple recommendations on how the district can save money while also improving its facilities.

About Energy Optimizers, USA

Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial, and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs. The company was named to the INC. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S. (2014), was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal (2013, 2014), and was named a finalist in the Dayton Business Journal Best Places To Work competition in 2016.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com or call them at (937) 889-9261.

Energy Optimizers, USA (EOU) is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC) and its six purchasing co-operatives as the sole provider for its LED Lighting and Energy Savings Program for the third year of the program.

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/