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New Book Helps People to Deal with Loss During the Pandemic

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- When Gina Marie Mordecki's daughter was raped and murdered, she prayed that her death would not be in vain. Her new book, "God's Amazing Intimacy in Grief" (ISBN: 979-8578563751), is the answer to that prayer. Mordecki's book is written to help heal the hearts of others who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one.

"Right now, we're living through a terrible pandemic and people are dying," Mordecki said. "People are dying alone and their loved ones are left behind to cope with a reality of inconsolable sadness. I want this book to offer some comfort and perhaps, even provide some answers."

After Mordecki's daughter was murdered, people didn't know what to say.

"It's one thing to say, 'I'm sorry for your loss,' but it's quite another to live in a house with an empty place setting at the dinner table," she says. "And, for people suffering loss during the pandemic, the suffering is only compounded through quarantining and "stay-at-home" orders."

"God's Amazing Intimacy in Grief" is a short read, less than an hour, that serves to minister to people while they grieve. It asks and answers important questions such as "Why now?" and helps people to understand and resolve their anger with God. It shares stories of others who have lost children and details how they found their way out of the darkness.

Mordecki's personal account of her tragic loss shares personal experiences of how God tried to prepare her for the loss and then helped her to deal with the inevitable outcome. The book also references specific scripture and offers interpretation.

"God's Amazing Intimacy in Grief" is available on Amazon for 0.99 as an eBook and $5.99 in paperback format.

For more information: https://www.whispersfromgod1.com/

About the Author

Gina Marie Mordecki is a nurse and grief counselor. After her daughter was murdered, she attended grief share classes and then, for seven years, led a grief support group for women who had lost a child of their own. She also led bible study classes and is an avid student of the bible herself. She was president of her nursing class and has been a guest speaker for nurse graduating classes. She loves to sing and has been nicknamed "the singing nurse." She has a dog Mia, who is her faithful friend and emotional support pet. She believes that pets help to fill the loneliness and lessen the anxiety after the loss of a loved one.

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When Gina Marie Mordecki's daughter was raped and murdered, she prayed that her death would not be in vain. Her new book, "God's Amazing Intimacy in Grief" (ISBN: 979-8578563751), is the answer to that prayer. Mordecki's book is written to help heal the hearts of others who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one.

Related link: https://www.whispersfromgod1.com/

Gund Gallery Presents ‘The Art of Trees,’ an Exhibition Inviting New Dialogue about Our Relationship to Our Environment

GAMBIER, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The Gund Gallery at Kenyon College is pleased to announce "The Art of Trees," an exhibition on view at the Gund from January 22 - April 11, 2021.

"The Art of Trees" reveals the many resonances, forms, and relationships of trees. Exploring themes of restoration and destruction, community and isolation, location and identity, and fragile temporalities, the 14 artists featured in the exhibition experiment with a range of mediums from painting to digital video, and even use trees as creative collaborators to express our essential and inseparable bond with these guardians of the earth.

"The Art of Trees" invites an interdisciplinary dialogue about personal, local, and global relationships to the environment, while simultaneously drawing attention to interactions between trees themselves, the communities they form, and their resilience despite human interference.

"The sense of community that trees uniquely inspire came to life through the collaborative curatorial endeavor of Gund Associates, Gallery and College staff, and Kenyon faculty," says Dr. Jodi Kovach, curator of academic programs at the Gund Gallery and an important participant in the development of the exhibition. She continues, "By leveraging one another's experiences with nature, modes of aesthetic appreciation, and perspectives on the environmental crisis, they have realized an exhibition that shows us how art can transform our ways of living with and in the natural world."

The participating Gund Associates add, "We hope that this exhibition provokes discussion about the environment and invites a heightened collective consciousness about the intersection of community and place, near and far."

In addition, the Gund Gallery is pleased to present "Nearby Voices." This special section of "The Art of Trees" exhibition offers artistic reflections on the local landscape as a shared point of witness and imagines trees as archives of commonly held stories and experiences that branch across generations of a community. "Nearby Voices" bridges the gap between global and local environmental concerns by engaging with the art and voices of community members. It will also include the work of 2020-21 artist-in-residence Brian Harnetty, an interdisciplinary, socially and environmentally engaged artist who is working collaboratively with community members to create a "sonic map" of Gambier and surrounding Knox County.

"The Art of Trees" is curated by a committee of Gund Associates, Kenyon faculty, and Gund Gallery staff who worked together in a collaborative, multi-year process to bring this project to life.

Image:
High-resolution digital file is available upon request. Credit line: James Balog (American, b. 1952) Giant Sequoia, Stagg, 2001. Chromogenic print on Crystal Archive. 93 x 35.75 inches. Gund Gallery Collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Gund '63, 2015.2.2.

About the Gund Gallery Associates Program:

The Gund Gallery Associate Program offers Kenyon College students an opportunity to complement their formal liberal arts education with meaningful career experiences and informal learning opportunities. Working with museum professionals, Gund Gallery Associates are able to participate in all aspects of museum work including behind-the-scenes operations, curatorial research and planning, collection maintenance, and educational outreach. An extension of the classroom, the program integrates theory with practice by building and promoting collaboration and exchange between students, faculty, and community.

About the Gund Gallery:

The Gund Gallery is located on the beautiful 1,000-acre wooded campus of Kenyon College in the village of Gambier, Ohio just 45 miles from downtown Columbus. The Gund is dedicated to presenting 20th-21st century art and visual culture that reflects and informs the interdisciplinary mission of liberal arts education. Exhibitions and all public programs at the Gallery are free and open to the public.

Hours are Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

To learn more visit http://www.thegundgallery.org/, call 740-427-5972, or email gundgallery@kenyon.edu.

Gund Gallery exhibitions and programs are supported, in part, by the Gund Gallery Board of Directors and the Ohio Arts Council.

The Gund Gallery at Kenyon College is pleased to announce "The Art of Trees," an exhibition on view at the Gund from January 22 - April 11, 2021. "The Art of Trees" reveals the many resonances, forms, and relationships of trees.

Related link: http://www.thegundgallery.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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MEDIA ONLY CONTACT
Gregory Ingle
Clinical Lab Consulting
greg@clinicallabconsulting.com
317-306-9042

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.

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

Tipp City Veterinary Hospital Raises the Bar in Feline Care for Local Cat Caregivers as A Cat Friendly Practice

TIPP CITY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Tipp City Veterinary Hospital is proud to announce it has been recognized as an official Cat Friendly Practice® (CFP). The Cat Friendly Practice® program helps veterinary teams stay ahead of best practices in feline medicine.

As a Cat Friendly Practice, the Hospital reached specific criteria to demonstrate the unique ability to treat and handle cats, resulting in less stressful visits for cats and their caregivers.

Tailoring medical care to cats' specific needs, Tipp City Veterinary Hospital created a more comfortable environment for all pets. Staff members worked tirelessly to become a CFP and implemented changes to make the hospital more "cat friendly.

For their work, the Hospital was recognized with a Silver level designation as a Cat Friendly Practice® by the AAFP.

"Whether it's a routine checkup or special visit, our staff is committed to ensuring that cats get the best care," said Ben Spinks, Hospital Administrator.

"We encourage everyone with a cat to visit us every year. It's simple to make an appointment by calling (937) 506-4064 or making an appointment online at https://tippvet.com/. We also now have telemedicine appointments available for nervous patients at http://www.tippvet.com/telemedicine."

What to expect at Tipp City Vet as a Cat Friendly Practice®:
* Cat-friendly attitude from the veterinary team
* Team members educated in feline needs and medicine
* Gentle handling
* Feline-specific advice
* Cat comfort
* Quiet waiting area
* Feline-focused hospitalization and boarding areas
* Feline-sized equipment and facilities
* Comprehensive care
* Cat-specific resources

ABOUT TIPP CITY VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Tipp City Veterinary Hospital is committed to helping pets live their best life by removing the anxiety of vet visits through extraordinary care. TCVH goes beyond simple care of your pets to provide traditional veterinary services infused with compassion, kindness, and comfort.

Tipp City Vet is one of the few AAHA accredited practices in west-central Ohio. Through the AAHA accreditation program, the practice is regularly evaluated on over 900 standards in the following areas: quality of care; diagnostic & pharmacy; management; medical records; and facility.

TCVH strives to exceed expectations in care through top-notch programs like Fear-Free visits, daycare, lodging facilities, and grooming services.

Learn more at: https://tippvet.com/

ABOUT THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FELINE PRACTITIONERS:

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) supports its members in improving the health and welfare of cats through high standards of practice, continuing education, and evidence-based medicine. As a trusted leader in the veterinary community, the AAFP has a long-standing reputation and track record for facilitating high standards of practice and providing educational resources to veterinary teams, including guidelines for practice excellence and an annual conference.

Over the years, the AAFP has encouraged veterinary professionals to continuously reevaluate preconceived notions of practice strategies in an effort to advance the quality of feline medicine.

Launched in 2012, the Cat Friendly Practice® (CFP) program ( https://catvets.com/cfp/veterinary-professionals ) was created to improve the treatment, handling, and overall healthcare provided to cats.

Its purpose is to reduce the stress of the veterinary visit for cats, caregivers, and the veterinary team and provide veterinary practices with the tools and resources to elevate the standard of care provided to cats. With the belief that cat caregivers are instrumental to feline health and welfare, the AAFP launched catfriendly.com, a consumer-focused reliable educational resource powered by feline veterinarians branded Cat Friendly Homes.

This educational resource is tailored to the needs of cat caregivers who want to provide the very best care for their cat and is accompanied by a monthly newsletter, The Cat Column, as well as educational content on Facebook and Instagram.

Tipp City Veterinary Hospital is proud to announce it has been recognized as an official Cat Friendly Practice (CFP). The Cat Friendly Practice(R) program helps veterinary teams stay ahead of best practices in feline medicine.

Related link: https://tippvet.com/

International Black Business Museum Created to Honor the Genius of Black Entrepreneurs and Inventors

BEACHWOOD, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Look out! The International Black Business Museum is here. The IBBM is the first and only museum in the world of its type, a repository that will enshrine the monumental accomplishments of Black entrepreneurs and inventors in the United States and other countries of the world.

It will also honor black-owned banks and ancillary organizations which helped to develop principles of self-help in the Black community.

According to Dr. Bessie House-Soremekun, the President and Founder, "The establishment of the International Black Business Museum is an idea whose time has come. This pivotal institution will support black business creation and expansion. It will also enhance the development of an entrepreneurial ethos which emphasizes ways in which the Black Community can work collectively to enhance the attainment of higher levels of economic independence and more economic resources."

The IBBM has a very distinguished International Board of Directors and an Advisory Board. The IBBM has received endorsements from The Association for African American Museums (AAAM), The Carver Federal Savings Bank, and the National Black Chamber of Commerce.

The IBBM - http://www.theibbm.org/ - is currently choosing a final site among several cities to host this groundbreaking facility. Museum administrators are planning a state-of-the art multilevel building with exhibit areas, auditoriums, along with additional galleries and mixed-use spaces. The museum's official opening is scheduled to take place in the future, although it is presently holding virtual activities and creating several virtual exhibits.

Despite great odds against them historically, Black entrepreneurs and inventors have achieved mightily. Garrett Morgan, entrepreneur and inventor of the common traffic signal, gas mask, and hair straightening products, and Lewis Latimer, who drafted patents for the telephone and the incandescent light bulb, are cases in point. These trail blazers and their ancestors of color persevered through difficult obstacles, including systemic racial oppression and lack of adequate funding.

The International Black Business Museum seeks to immortalize their achievements through its mission to preserve the history and honor the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and inventors in the United States and other countries of the world. Black business is the world's business!

Black Americans control around $1.3 trillion of America's $22 trillion economy - the world's largest economic system - and Africa is home to one of the globe's richest black entrepreneurs, Aliko Dangote of Nigeria, whose estimated worth is $8.3 billion. As the U.S. and other countries strive to attain more just and equitable societies, it is and will remain the mission of the International Black Business Museum to educate and enlighten the global community about the amazing achievements of this important group.

Learn more at: http://theibbm.org/

MEDIA ONLY CONTACTS:
Dr. Bessie House-Soremekun
President and Founder, IBBM
(216) 645-3385
Dr.House@theibbm.org

James L. Patterson
Director of Program Operations, IBBM
(317) 354-3246
jpatterson@theibbm.org

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Look out! The International Black Business Museum is here. The IBBM is the first and only museum in the world of its type, a repository that will enshrine the monumental accomplishments of Black entrepreneurs and inventors in the United States and other countries of the world.

Related link: http://www.theibbm.org/

Ohio Veterans Launch Camp Freeman GoFundMe campaign and website to begin construction on their first non-profit Veterans’ Retreat

NEWARK, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Camp Freeman, a Veteran Owned Ohio Non-Profit 501(c)(3) has been established to support homeless, at-risk, disabled, and transitioning veterans. Camp Freeman is launching their fundraising campaign on Gofundme.com September 11th, 2020 with a goal of $2.9 million to build their first regional facility and headquarters right here in central Ohio.

The new organization is currently accepting donations on their website https://www.campfreeman.com, GoFundMe https://gf.me/u/yxtbk6, via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4016569, or by mail to Camp Freeman, PO Box 245, Jacksontown, OH 43030.

Volunteer opportunities are also available for individuals and organizations who wish to support the veteran community.

Services

Camp Freeman is a planned 50+ acre veterans' retreat and the first facility of its kind featuring:
* Veteran's Village (Cabins/Tiny Houses)
* Transitional Housing
* Family Support and Crisis Shelter
* Support Groups
* On-site Behavioral Health
* Nutritional services
* Education & Counseling
* RV Campground & Primitive Campsites
* Recreational Facilities
* Fitness Center & Aquatics
* Art & Equine Therapy Programs
* Auto Hobby Shop
* Designated Quiet Spaces
* & So Much More

Each veteran will go through an initial interview and counseling that Camp Freeman will use to create an individual action plan with easy to reach personal goals. Major milestones will be celebrated to recognize these veterans' efforts for themselves and their community. All programs at camp freeman will be offered at no cost except for campground, Veterans' Village, and transitional housing; but those cabin and site rentals will be offered on an income-based scale so it is affordable for any veteran.

Camp Freeman's mission may best be stated by one of its founding members, Christopher Reynard: "We are tired of watching veterans fall through the cracks of a broken system. Our veterans need real behavioral health support, real community, real comradery, and most of all they need their military family back. With the onslaught of natural disasters, a nationwide pandemic, and a forthcoming eviction apocalypse, we can't wait any longer. The time is now! The place is right here where we can make the greatest impact."

Camp Freeman Board Members

One of their Board Members, Timothy Godwin has already launched a highly successful PTSD Support Group, The Huddle, which is still active today. Another, Jacob Edgell, has spent most of his time in the past couple of years practicing and planning therapy opportunities for disabled Veterans including art, equine therapy, digital veterans' communities, and even volunteers as a counselor for veterans in his spare time through multiple online support groups. With over 15 years of combined experience serving veterans and active military members, the Board Members of Camp Freeman have witnessed what could only be described as Miraculous Transitions.

According to Army Veteran, Specialist Murphy who was homeless with a family of 5 near the onset of the Covid-19 crisis and is now transitioning into his own home in Southern Ohio: "I don't know where I'd be without Tim, Jake, and Chris. . .maybe on the side of the road...probably not good. My family and I got to stay with Chris and his family, and it was different than anything I'd seen. Seeing what they do for others makes it hard not to try every day and be a success story... I can't wait 'til I can come back and help some!"

The Camp Freeman Team has supported veterans in crisis, assisted with housing, provided counseling, sheltered veterans and their families, and most importantly have built supportive relationships with veterans of every background using only their own resources. With the support of local organizations and public/private donors to provide facilities and paid staff; Camp Freeman will make an unimaginable impact on the Veteran Community while providing a benchmark for the veterans' programs of the future.

Board member Timothy Godwin while speaking at a recent board meeting stated: "It's not just Central Ohio...It's not just Ohio, it's all the surrounding states...the whole nation...None of our unsung heroes will be forgotten with time and no more will be abandoned if they come to us. That is going to be our legacy, our brothers continuing on, that is our legacy... Sometimes you just can't do it alone...It takes a village."

Camp Freeman can be operational before the end of the year at a limited capacity with the success of this fundraising campaign then operating at full capacity before the end of 2021. On this September 11th, remember the patriotism and the unity after that great tragedy. With your support now, next year on the 20th Anniversary of this generation's Pearl Harbor (9/11/2021) Camp Freeman will be fully operational and serving veterans from all across the nation. With all of the hatred and discontent spreading today, this gives us all a chance to be a part of something positive that will not only save lives, but give our nations heroes the purpose and opportunity they deserve.

Important Links:

Website - https://www.campfreeman.com

PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4016569

GoFundMe Campaign - https://gf.me/u/yxtbk6

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:
Christopher Reynard
of Camp Freeman
+1-740-877-3053
info@campfreeman.com

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Camp Freeman, a Veteran Owned Ohio Non-Profit 501(c)(3) has been established to support homeless, at-risk, disabled, and transitioning veterans. Camp Freeman is launching their fundraising campaign on Gofundme.com September 11th, 2020 with a goal of $2.9 million to build their first regional facility and headquarters right here in central Ohio.

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

Fortin Ironworks’ Bee Bench Promotes Communities Coming Together

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Fortin Ironworks was inspired to design this new product because it simply felt that it gives the "right message at the right time." Bees exemplify communities working together and that was the buzz behind its new community "Bee Bench."

"As a business, we support all races, creeds and colors and hope to foster a culture that supports and nurtures communities to do the same," Robert Fortin, product developer, says. "It's a simple concept, but we hope it will deliver a deeper message."

The 48-inch, commercial-grade bench is manufactured at the Fortin Ironworks factory in Columbus, Ohio. It's constructed of solid aluminum and powder coated with a hardened black finish that can weather all conditions. It's beautifully suited for a home garden, school setting, business complex or community park.

No assembly is required. The benches are one solid unit construction and are suitable for indoors and outdoors.

Fortin Ironworks has created a small inventory that's ready to ship now. The message and size can also be customized to meet specific needs. Customizations can include names and logos too and will take approximately two to four weeks to ship. They're ideal for memorials and donor recognition too.

A special introductory sale price of only $649 is set to motivate people to make a move to build communities up, not tear them down.

To order a bench, call 614-291-4342 x220.

About Fortin Ironworks

Founded in 1946, Fortin Ironworks got its start as a small iron repair shop. Today, it designs and manufactures local installation of all commercial and residential ironwork needs. Its staff of 40 is comprised of highly-skilled craftsmen, artisans, estimators, salesmen and installers and products are manufactured in its 56,000 square-foot facility. There's also a 5,600-square foot show room that serves as its product showcase.

For more information: https://www.fortinironworks.com/

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Fortin
of Fortin Ironworks
+1-614-291-4342 x200
bob@fortinironworks.com

Fortin Ironworks was inspired to design this new product because it simply felt that it gives the "right message at the right time." Bees exemplify communities working together and that was the buzz behind its new community "Bee Bench."

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

Westfall Local School District Creates TV Network, Powered by Livecast365, to Broadcast Educational and Athletic Programs and Events

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Westfall is working with Columbus based digital media company, Livecast365, and their proprietary streaming technology. They pursued their very own dedicated TV network and TV channels to support athletics and education throughout their community.

* Wesftall and Livecast365 partner to broadcast sporting events and educational programming to district residents and fans through Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire devices.

* The district's first TV channel is set to launch with the upcoming football season. It will allow both home and visiting team's fans, as well as friends and relatives around the country, to tune into Westfall's events with a digital ticket-based system.

* Livecast365 believes these previously unobtainable services and capabilities should be accessible to educational communities at local and regional levels.

* Westfall District staff, volunteers, and students will run the network operation, and double as unique on-the-job training for students interested in furthering education in media.

Westfall Local School District, located just outside of Williamsport, Ohio, has partnered with Columbus, Ohio based Livecast365 to launch its very own TV channel. Joining many schools in the race to provide access this fall to their communities. The channel will launch this fall, starting with live and recorded broadcasts of Westfall High School football games.

This is just the start of Westfall's efforts to bring the school district's many resources and opportunities directly into the homes and living rooms of district residents. It will also allow other districts, competing against Westfall's teams, to tune in and watch the games.

Location and accessibility have become obsolete problems. Now, friends and family throughout the country will be able to tune in. No one wants to miss their granddaughters or grandson's shining moments; with Livecast365, no one will have to. Livecast365 will assist Westfall at a time when attendance will be severely limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. Not to mention, the school district will have more diverse and unique opportunities to support their advertisers. Our partnership with Westfall provides them with greater control of revenue generating opportunities for clubs, teams, and the district itself, well beyond the typical posting of videos to channels such as YouTube, which takes ownership of content and prospective ad revenue.

Through Livecast365, creators have the capability to bypass cable, broadcast, and satellite television platforms (the companies that traditionally act as a controller/distributor of such content). In short, you can create your very own and personally branded TV channel. What's even better? All of your generated revenue stays in your pocket. You can create live streaming content, pre-programmed content, pay-per-view content, and socially shareable content. Anywhere, anytime, through Livecast365. The platform allows viewers to choose when, where, and how they watch content.

About Westfall Local School District

The mission of the Westfall Local School District, as the educational hub of the community, is to produce responsible, emotionally and physically healthy students who excel in academics, technology, the arts, and graduate career or college ready.
* https://www.westfall.k12.oh.us/o/wlsd
* @WestfallHS

About LiveCast365

Create it. Stream it. Own it™. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Livecast365 is the most affordable, user friendly, and over-the-top digital content delivery network in the world. Through a proprietary online tool that aggregates digital content, customers can create easy-to-use, user-generated, revenue generating, live streaming TV networks and channels. These channels can be easily broadcasted over Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku, proprietary web and mobile apps, and various social media networks. All while allowing customers to own their content and advertising profits.

* www.livecast365.com
* https://www.facebook.com/Livecast365
* https://www.instagram.com/livecast365/
* @livecast365

Media Contacts:

Brill Devore, CTO
Livecast365
614-371-8071
Brill@livecast365.com

Emily Clark, Director of Communications
Westfall Local School District
740-986-3671
emily.clark@westfallschools.com

Westfall is working with Columbus based digital media company, Livecast365, and their proprietary streaming technology. They pursued their very own dedicated TV network and TV channels to support athletics and education throughout their community.

Related link: https://livecast365.com/

Valentis Security welcomes new Regional Operations Manager in Ohio

CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Valentis Security is proud to announce and welcome Stephen Souders as its new regional manager in Cincinnati, Ohio. Souders will be responsible managing Valentis operations, personnel, and assisting with business development in the Cincinnati and surrounding markets.

Souders is a former sworn Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Ohio and served as a narcotics detective and member of SWAT with Elmwood Police Department. Souders is a US Navy Veteran and graduate of University of Cincinnati with a Masters Degree in Business Administration.

Marnie Sutch, CEO of Valentis, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Steve to our team. He brings an extensive background that will greatly assist our operation and commitment to professionalism and quality."

About Valentis:

We are a fully operational security logistics solution for a variety of clients and security concerns. We are growing domestically, and envision global ventures, in risk management and security logistics with services and products under development to create a network of global affiliates, lead through branding, and expand our clients; financial institutions, governments, religious facilities, maritime, cybersecurity, combined with specially-developed training, software and telecommunication consultancy, and more. We are mindful and committed and care about our clients, team, and shareholders.

Learn more at: https://valentissecurity.com/

Valentis Security is proud to announce and welcome Stephen Souders as its new regional manager in Cincinnati, Ohio. Souders will be responsible managing Valentis operations, personnel, and assisting with business development in the Cincinnati and surrounding markets.

Related link: https://valentisinternational.com/

Teays Valley Local Schools is Creating a First-of-its-Kind TV Network, Powered by Livecast365, to Broadcast Athletic Events to Fans Who Cannot Attend in Person

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- One of the largest school districts in the state of Ohio, Teays Valley, is working with Columbus based digital media company, Livecast365, and their proprietary streaming technology. Teays Valley pursued their very own dedicated TV network and TV channels to support athletics and education within their community.

* Teays Valley and Livecast365 have partnered to broadcast sporting events and educational programming to district residents and fans. The broadcasts are available on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire devices.
* The district's first TV channel is set to launch with the upcoming football season. It will allow home and visiting team's fans, as well as friends and relatives across the country, to tune into Teays Valley's events through a digital ticket-based system.
* Livecast365 believes that these previously unobtainable services and capabilities should be accessible to educational communities at local and regional levels.
* Teays Valley district staff, volunteers, and students will run the network operation. This experience will double as unique on-the-job training for students interested in furthering their education in digital media.

Teays Valley Local Schools, just outside of Columbus, Ohio, has partnered with Columbus, Ohio based Livecast365 to launch its very own TV channel. The channel will launch this fall, starting with live and recorded broadcasts of Teays Valley High School football games. This is just the start of Teays Valley's efforts to bring the school district's many resources and opportunities directly into the living rooms of district residents. Teays Valley will also be broadcasting other events: including volleyball, soccer, and more from the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Teays Valley's channel will also allow other districts, competing against Teays Valley teams, to tune in and watch the games. It is truly a win-win for everyone.

Location and accessibility has become obsolete. Now, friends and family throughout the country will be able to tune in. No one wants to miss their granddaughters or grandson's shining moments; with Livecast365, no one will have to. Livecast365 will assist Teays Valley at a time when attendance will be severely limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. Not to mention, the school district will have more diverse and unique opportunities to support their advertisers. Our unique partnership with Teays Valley provides them with greater control of revenue generating opportunities for clubs, teams, and the district itself.

Through Livecast365, creators have the capability to bypass cable, broadcast, and satellite television platforms (the companies that traditionally act as a controller/distributor of such content). In short, you can create your very own and personally branded TV channel. What's even better? All of your generated revenue stays in your pocket. You can create live streaming content, pre-programmed content, pay-per-view content, subscriber content, and socially shareable content. Anywhere, anytime, through Livecast365. Our platform allows viewers to choose when, where, and how they watch your content.

About Teays Valley Local Schools

Teays Valley Local School District is a community located just outside of Columbus, Ohio, and is the largest school district in Pickaway County. It services the communities of South Bloomfield, Ashville, and Commercial Point. Teays Valley Local Schools serves over 4,000 students and their families.
* https://www.tvsd.us/
* https://www.facebook.com/teaysvalleyschools
* @TV_Athletics

About LiveCast365
Create it. Stream it. Own it(TM). Based in Columbus, Ohio, Livecast365 is the most original, affordable, user friendly, and over-the-top digital content delivery network in the world. Through a proprietary online tool that aggregates digital content, customers can create easy-to-use, user-generated, revenue generating, live streaming TV networks and channels. These channels can be easily broadcasted over Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku, proprietary web and mobile apps, and various social media networks. All while allowing customers to own their content and advertising profits.

* https://livecast365.com/
* https://www.facebook.com/Livecast365
* https://www.instagram.com/livecast365/
* @livecast365

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Brill Devore, CTO
Livecast365
614-371-8071
Brill@livecast365.com

Joel Baker, Athletic Director
Teays Valley High School
740-983-5020
jbaker@tvsd.us

One of the largest school districts in the state of Ohio, Teays Valley, is working with Columbus based digital media company, Livecast365, and their proprietary streaming technology. Teays Valley pursued their very own dedicated TV network and TV channels to support athletics and education within their community.

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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/

Tech Company HoloPundits Offers Free Augmented Reality Fireworks for July 4

DUBLIN, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- While social distancing guidelines are still in effect, many Fourth of July celebrations have been put on hold. Though nothing can replace the magic of real fireworks, HoloPundits, a technology company, created a free augmented reality experience available to anyone with a smartphone or tablet.

"We wanted to make something special for the public to enjoy," said HoloPundits Founder and CEO Vinod Dega. "With our app, Fourth of July fireworks can be brought to life wherever you are through augmented reality."

The app, TotalAR, puts dazzling displays in the sky through a smartphone or tablet, giving the viewer the opportunity to see fireworks as if standing right under them.

The 12-minute fireworks display will be available to view between 9 p.m. and midnight local time on July 4. Watch it once or multiple times before midnight.

Communities across the country are promoting this virtual display as an alternative to in-person fireworks events.

Available now on TotalAR are other augmented reality experiences - all at no cost and free of ads. Experience a rainbow, floating lanterns, a hot air balloon launch, and a UFO landing all from the comfort of your home or your favorite social-distancing location.

"People can enjoy the holiday safely, and that is important to us," said Dega.

To enjoy the experience, 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, open the app and click on the Geo AR option.

View the promo video here (YouTube): https://youtu.be/cSdoEGjkomg

For supporting videos and text, please click here ( https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k961kwo5a94gliw/AAA7ByI-wVW-aIKhzwhr5TO8a?dl=0 ) to see the following:
* Promo video
* B-Roll video
* Suggested Anchor Script

HoloPundits is also available for on-camera interviews. Please send inquiries to Doug Smith at Doug.Smith@HoloPundits.com or call 614-371-2595.

About HoloPundits

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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While social distancing guidelines are still in effect, many Fourth of July celebrations have been put on hold. Though nothing can replace the magic of real fireworks, HoloPundits, a technology company, created a free augmented reality experience available to anyone with a smartphone or tablet.

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

Ready, Set, Slide! Big Mucci’s ‘The Set Slide’ going viral

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- 71 North Entertainment's artist Mark "Big Mucci" Wynn, best known for his "Bikers Shuffle" and "Cleveland Shuffle," is gaining new attention for another line dance track - "The Set Slide."

A 2014 production, "The Set Slide" is being given new life via TikTok, where the "Set Slide Line Dance Challenge" is making its way across the world.

"'The Set Slide' is a continuation of the 'Bikers Shuffle.' which was dedicated to the motorcycle community," Big Mucci said. "After that came out, people in different sets, like clubs and social groups, kept coming up to me asking to make a dance for their clubs. I'm not in all those clubs, so this one is just dedicated to all the sets. I even put the roller skaters in there."

The motivation behind Big Mucci's music is to bring people of different backgrounds and ages together through line dancing.

"These groups of people love to do things together, and it's a brotherhood and camaraderie," he said. "'The Set Slide' came out in 2014, but 'Bikers Shuffle' has overshadowed it. That came out in 2009, and now it's 2020, so I think people have done it so much they are looking for something new."

The rebirth of "The Set Slide" is proven in its social media attention. "The Set Slide" video on Big Mucci's TikTok page has exploded to more than 460,000 views, while the page itself, launched in mid-April, has grown to nearly 32,000 followers and more than 100,000 likes. "The Set Slide" on Spotify has swelled to 7,761 streams, a growth of more than 5,000 percent in the last month, and monthly, his Spotify has nearly 25,000 listeners.

Big Mucci's YouTube and Facebook pages have also seen a rise, with 33,000 and 821,000 views, respectively.

"I put 'The Set Slide' on TikTok in the last week of April, and it just took on a whole new life," Big Mucci said. "I put up a clip of me and my partner leading the dance, and people started doing it themselves and reposting it.

"During the pandemic, I wanted to give people something to do at home with their families. Line dance is also a form of exercise, so I think people saw that then went to my YouTube and found more dances they could do together in their living rooms.

Big Mucci's ultimate goal with his music is to bring people together.

"The 'Trail Riders Shuffle' is also going viral," he said. "That one is for trail riders and saddle clubs, which are mostly people in the south that ride horses. It's big in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, and goes as far over as South Carolina. Thousands of them like to meet up, go on a horseback ride, then meet up in a field and party all night with music and vendors."

Big Mucci's other group-specific hits include his original debut in 1997, "Let Me See Dat Bootie Bounce," "The Birthday Slide," "ReBirth of the Shuffle," "The Mickey James," and the "Breast Cancer Awareness Shuffle."

"I operate by the belief that if people show me love, I show them love back," he said. "If I go to an event, I analyze what is going on and the people's lifestyle, then I incorporate that into a song.

"The music itself makes me come up with the dances when I start grooving to it, and I always make my dances to where everyone can do them - from the little kids to the elders. It's all about bringing unity and connecting everyone together."

After 23 years in the business, Big Mucci said it's amazing his career is still going.

"'Bootie Bounce' came out, and then 'Cleveland Shuffle' went global [and reached No. 44 on the top 100 Billboard Charts], and I've been doing this nonstop ever since," he said.

The music will continue this year, as Big Mucci's fifth studio album, "Big Mucci's Line Dance Movement, Part III," is set to drop by the end of 2020.

Born in Cleveland, the birthplace of Rock & Roll, Big Mucci served his country as a United States Marine. After returning home from serving his country, Big Mucci formed his line dance rap group 71 North Boyz in 1997. In 2004, he embarked on a successful solo career. Big Mucci is praised for the quality of his choreography, flow and beats for beginner and intermediate line dancing.

He has won numerous awards, including Producer Of The Year, Line-Dance Of The Year, Artist Of The Year, Best Rap/Hip-Hop Act Of The Year, The Academy of Line-Dancing's Lifetime Achievement Award, and The State of Ohio Hip-Hop Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award.

For more about Big Mucci, people can go to his YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/BigMucci), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BigMucci), Spotify (http://www.open.spotify.com/artist/3J4NyWIyckQkncdfizUmHq) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@bigmucci).

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/C1oh6pCXXMo

71 North Entertainment's artist Mark "Big Mucci" Wynn, best known for his "Bikers Shuffle" and "Cleveland Shuffle," is gaining new attention for another line dance track - "The Set Slide."

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First Touchless Pizza Serving Plate for Restaurants – A Solution to New Food Handling Safety Expectations

HUDSON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Nuova Vita Corporation is excited to announce the launch of the first No HandL Portion PadL with the Touchless Pizza Border. This next generation pizza serving plate is designed for today's sanitization standards and makes other serving plates obsolete.

The patented No HandL Portion PadL(tm) enables restaurant patrons to avoid shared surface areas when self-serving pizza slices. This decreases the risk for spread of viral pathogens associated with the novel coronavirus and bacteria that causes food borne illness.

Each custom-made No HandL Portion PadL with the Touchless Pizza Border is ideal for sharing pizza at the table. Three unique features give patrons peace of mind and convenience. Finger wells enable individuals to grasp and move the serving plate without shared surface contact, recessed grooves ensure fully cut slices to allow patrons to easily remove a slice of pizza from the plate and centering circles consistently ensure equally cut slices so every slice is as desirable as the next.

"The government provides restauranteurs with food preparation and serving guidelines and regulations, but it's ultimately consumer confidence that determines sales," said Greg Getzinger, founder and CEO of Nuova Vita Corporation.

He added, "The No HandL Portion PadL with the Touchless Pizza Border will help restauranteurs give people safe, familiar and convenient group pizza dining experiences, where they can feel a part of community again."

More information - and online ordering - now available at https://www.portionpadl.com/.

For further details and personal assistance contact Nuova Vita Corporation by phone at 330-608-5928.

About Nuova Vita Corporation:

Nuova Vita Corporation is a pizza and lasagna cutting board and portioning guide company. Their patented and patent pending branded products, the Portion PadL is the premier pizza portioning cutting board company specializing in customizing Portion PadLs for each customer's pizza size and slice applications.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/Fr89bbc0KnA

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuvo-grand-dba--portion-padl/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/portionpadl/
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Caption: No HandL Portion PadL with the Touchless Pizza Border.

Nuova Vita Corporation is excited to announce the launch of the first No HandL Portion PadL with the Touchless Pizza Border. This next generation pizza serving plate is designed for today's sanitization standards and makes other serving plates obsolete.

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

Vandalia Rental To Open Location In Lima, Ohio

LIMA, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Vandalia Rental proudly announces the grand opening of the Lima, Ohio branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 1 at 4:30 p.m. Vandalia Rental is the premier equipment rental solutions provider offering construction equipment and services to contractors and industrial clients. Renting equipment reduces cost and eliminates the need for storage and maintenance.

Along with residential and commercial construction equipment, the new location specializes in equipment rental for the area's vast industrial manufacturing needs.

"We are excited to partner with local contractors and be a key partner with Lima's Real American Strength of Industrial Manufacturing," said Stephen Barga, Lima Branch Manager. "This is a great opportunity for Vandalia Rental to expand our service offering to the Lima area."

Additionally, the location services a 60-mile radius of Lima, Ohio, and brings rental equipment closer to the needs of many local contractors, builders, and facility maintenance teams.

"Over the past few years, we have increased our partnership with Lima area customers," said Jimmy Hassan, Director of Sales. "By expanding our geographic footprint, we can eliminate the need for our northwest Ohio customers to travel to secure equipment for their projects. This way, they can complete their equipment solution needs right here in their own backyard. We are excited and honored to be a part of the Lima community."

The new location will be located off I-75 and will serve several of the surrounding areas.

"It's the ideal location to conveniently serve the equipment rental needs of contractors and industrial clients in the Lima, Findlay, Fort Laramie, Bowling Green, Wapakoneta, and Fort Wayne areas," said Kurt Barney, President of Vandalia Rental. "Vandalia Rental prides itself on personalized service. We are anxious to provide exceptional service to this community and allow customers to experience rental 'The Way It Should Be.'"

About Vandalia Rental

Vandalia Rental has served the Greater Dayton and Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky markets since 1961. Vandalia Rental proudly services construction rental accounts ranging from small businesses to large publicly traded corporations, government agencies, and municipalities throughout the Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky regions, and sales accounts throughout the country.

Learn more at: https://vandaliarental.com/

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Vandalia Rental proudly announces the grand opening of the Lima, Ohio branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 1 at 4:30 p.m. Vandalia Rental is the premier equipment rental solutions provider offering construction equipment and services to contractors and industrial clients.

Related link: https://vandaliarental.com/

Historic Ironworks Factory Creates Products that Protect in Face of Pandemic

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- A third-generation, family-owned and operated ornamental iron and metal fabrication company, Fortin Ironworks, is stepping up to create new products driven by a surge in consumer safety. These American-made products are destined to be an integral part of the "new normal."

Manufacturing products designed to keep people safe is not a new concept for Fortin Ironworks. In fact, it's been doing it for nearly 75 years with specialized items such as decorative handrails, fencing and gates. But now with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, like so many other businesses, it's getting requests for new ways of doing things.

"Our historic old company has been asked to produce more consumer safety products," Robert Fortin, product developer, says. "Specifically, 'new norm' products that will soon be popping up everywhere."

Fortin Ironworks has now added foot pulls, touchless keys and mask brackets to its product lineup. The company is equipped with high-tech laser machines which can create beautifully engraved, custom pieces that not only look good, but can help businesses with branding and create that personal touch (or touchless) experience for individuals who enjoy artisan creations too.

These new foot pulls and touchless keys are designed to limit the number of items that people have to touch on a daily basis. Foot pulls are easy to install, touchless keys are easy to use and eye-catching face mask brackets ensure that people are not just another face in the crowd.

"We can engrave just about anything on these foot pulls, touchless keys and mask brackets from logos and names to school mascot images and many organizations are asking for that," Fortin says.

Foot pulls are ideal for hospitals, schools, restaurants and factories - basically anywhere there are high numbers of people.

"It's a new world out there and we plan to be part of it for years to come," Fortin says. "We want our consumers to move into the future with confidence and are committed to our mission to protect."

Learn more about custom metal fabrication: https://www.fortinironworks.com/metal-fabrication/

About Fortin Ironworks

Founded in 1946, Fortin Ironworks got its start as a small iron repair shop. Today, it designs and manufactures local installation of all commercial and residential ironwork needs. Its staff of 40 is comprised of highly-skilled craftsmen, artisans, estimators, salesmen and installers and products are manufactured in its 56,000 square-foot facility. There's a 5,600-square foot show room too.

For more information: https://www.fortinironworks.com/

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A third-generation, family-owned and operated ornamental iron and metal fabrication company, Fortin Ironworks, is stepping up to create new products driven by a surge in consumer safety. These American-made products are destined to be an integral part of the "new normal."

Related link: https://www.fortinironworks.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/

Fairport Wealth Announces 2020 Community Beacon Recipient

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Fairport Wealth is pleased to announce its support of Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K) as its 2020 Community Beacon recipient. For 50 years, SC4K has been removing barriers to school attendance by providing essential school supplies such as school shoes and uniforms for kids in need. Its efforts help reduce chronic absenteeism and improve self-esteem, school attendance and graduation rates, and directly align with Fairport's mission to inspire families.

Terry Uhl, Executive Director of SC4K says, "We are thrilled to have a chance to be the next Fairport Community Beacon. We know the impact Fairport had at Merrick House, last year's Community Beacon, and we look forward to building upon that to continue to help the kids in Cleveland who need our help most."

How SC4K Helps Children Succeed

When students don't have access to the appropriate clothing or supplies necessary for school it's a barrier to attendance. SC4K wants to establish a community in which all children have access to the basic supplies they need to become engaged learners and succeed.

Fairport's Commitment to the Children

In addition to financial support, Fairport Wealth will team up to collect items to support SC4K programs, provide mentorship support and serve as title sponsor for their 50th Anniversary culmination celebration this year. Fairport team members will also volunteer onsite and conduct workshops to help empower teachers with the skills needed to teach students about financial responsibility.

"Fairport Wealth stands firmly committed to SC4K and we look forward to being a visible presence as the organization moves into its next 50 years," says Kristen Lucas, Fairport Wealth Chief Marketing Officer.

Past Fairport Community Beacon Recipients:
* Merrick House
* YWCA Greater Cleveland
* Cleveland Museum of Natural History
* The First Tee of Cleveland
* The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
* The Cleveland Foundation
* Jewish Federation of Cleveland
* Cleveland Go Red for Women/American Heart Association
* Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging

About Fairport Wealth

Fairport Wealth inspires families by providing comprehensive wealth management solutions to high net worth individuals. Our team of credentialed professionals, including CPAs, CFP® certificants and CFA® charterholders have experience in guiding corporate executives, business owners and women of wealth. We help our clients with life's transitions including succession, retirement and liquidity planning, marital/partnership changes or loss of a spouse. Our clients value our depth of talent and experience, along with our collaborative and approachable style. For more information, visit https://www.fairportwealth.com/.

About Luma Wealth

Luma Wealth Advisors is a division of Fairport that provides women with personalized wealth planning, experienced investment management, and a supportive, enriching community where they can learn, connect, and celebrate with other women. For more information, visit https://www.lumawealth.com/.

About Hightower

Hightower is a national wealth management firm that provides growth capital and front- to back-end support services to independent-minded financial advisory businesses. Operating as a Registered Investment Advisor, Hightower provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices. Corporate services include 401(k) consulting and corporate cash management. For more information, visit https://www.hightoweradvisors.com/.

Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment Adviser.

More information: https://www.fairportwealth.com/index

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Kristen T. Lucas
Chief Marketing Officer
Fairport Wealth
kristen.lucas@fairportwealth.com
216-431-3000

Fairport Wealth is pleased to announce its support of Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K) as its 2020 Community Beacon recipient. For 50 years, SC4K has been removing barriers to school attendance by providing essential school supplies such as school shoes and uniforms for kids in need.

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

Energy Optimizers, USA and E2 Host ‘Clean Energy at a Crossroads’ event in Ohio

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Recently, Energy Optimizers, USA co-hosted the E2 "Clean Energy at a Crossroads" event in Dayton, Ohio. In true energy-optimized fashion, the event was held at a renovated former steam energy plant in downtown Dayton. Energy Optimizers, USA founder and E2 Midwest Chapter Director, Greg Smith and staff organized the event, along with E2 Midwest Advocate Micaela Preskill.

Amid a backdrop of controversial state bills, like Ohio House Bill 6 (HB 6), and various rollbacks of fuel and emissions standards and other such policies, E2 and Energy Optimizers, USA gathered business leaders and lawmakers together to discuss ways of moving with positive economic and environmental decisions and policies.

Ohio House Speaker Pro Tem Rep. Jim Butler, among others, participated in discussions with more than 50 local business owners and interested parties. Butler defended his stance on the clean energy rollbacks of HB 6, but was receptive to the concerns of executives.

He said hearing from individual business leaders painted the conversation in a new light, and he appreciated the role that E2 and Energy Optimizers, USA played in bringing both sides together.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown shared the same views in this video he recorded for the event ( https://youtu.be/jWUEULr3KoQ ).

In addition to productive conversations between lawmakers and business owners, Energy Optimizers, USA founder Greg Smith announced that he will personally fund scholarships for 20 E2 Emerging Leaders members every year for the next five years. This major gift will help young, clean energy professionals become part of E2.

Smith said one of his passions is getting more young people involved in the fight for climate and clean energy.

"It's something I think is important and that I'm personally excited about it," he said.

See here to learn more about the E2 Emerging Leaders program and see here to apply for a E2 Emerging Leaders program scholarship.

Lean more about Energy Optimizers, USA at: https://energyoptusa.com/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/jWUEULr3KoQ

Recently, Energy Optimizers, USA co-hosted the E2 "Clean Energy at a Crossroads" event in Dayton, Ohio. In true energy-optimized fashion, the event was held at a renovated former steam energy plant in downtown Dayton. Energy Optimizers, USA founder and E2 Midwest Chapter Director, Greg Smith and staff organized the event, along with E2 Midwest Advocate Micaela Preskill.

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/

The OLFACT Test Battery – a Screening Test App for Predicting Alzheimer’s

CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The OLFACT™ Test Battery, developed by Osmic Enterprises, was initially developed to detect olfactory impairments. Now, it's been adapted as an automated, self-administered screening test to predict Alzheimer's disease/dementia and is being tested by a number of prominent physicians and research laboratories around the United States and in China.

People sense smell through the olfactory nerve and the olfactory system is often one of the earliest sites where the signature neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease is found. The olfactory system is also intricately connected with the hippocampus, a brain structure that plays a major role in the formation of memories. These factors suggest that the sense of smell could be effective in assessing for development of the disease.

The OLFACT™ Test Battery consists of a miniaturized olfactometer (instrument to generate smells) and a tablet-based app which controls presentation of the smells by the olfactometer and administration of the test protocols on the tablet.

The test battery has four standard olfactory function tests: odor identification, memory, discrimination and threshold. The tests are presented in an unbiased manner with computer-accurate consistency concerning timing and smell concentration. The app scores and provides a report of the results and all data is stored in real-time in a central, cloud-based database.

Osmic Enterprises is currently in the process of applying for FDA approval for the test. Once it receives FDA clearance, it can be used with other biomarkers to screen for Alzheimer's/dementia.

In the immediate future, the test can help to select subjects for Alzheimer therapeutics clinical trials. Currently, 10 subjects must be screened to find one acceptable for inclusion into a clinical trial (average cost per enrolled subject, $49,000). The OLFACT™ could potentially increase these odds and help to lower recruitment costs while selecting better suited candidates.

The test has been validated in a number of National Institutes of Health-sponsored clinical trials including one at the Rush Medical Center in Chicago - the Memory and Aging Project. This was a community-based prospective study where normal cognitive adults, 65 and older, were enrolled and underwent annual exams until death. The OLFACT™ Test Battery was added into those annual exams and data was collected for approximately 600 patients for three consecutive years (2010-2012).

Data analysis showed that the results from the OLFACT™ Test Battery can be used to predict the probability of Alzheimer's developing in an individual over a four to 10-year timeframe.

In another study at Harvard, the test battery was shown to accurately identify subjects as being cognitively normal, mildly impaired or having Alzheimer's/dementia. Other clinical trials are underway at Indiana University School of Medicine and Hershey Medical Center/Penn State University.

The OLFACT™ Test Battery is not a diagnostic test, it only predicts the odds that a patient will develop Alzheimer's/dementia.

"The consensus in the field is that since Alzheimer's is a disease with multi-factorial etiologies, there probably will never be a single diagnostic test," Dr. Lloyd Hastings, president and director of research, Osmic Enterprises, says. "It will require a number of screening tests, each probing a different physiological substrate, to obtain a definitive answer and The OLFACT Test Battery is well positioned to be one such test."

By combining cutting-edge technology with sound psychophysical principles, Dr. Hastings says that its innovative tests will become industry standards for assessing the sense of smell in medical clinics, industrial workplaces and research laboratories.

The OLFACT™ Test battery was developed with the aid of SBIR grants funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Aging.

The product and its data on predicting Alzheimer's will be presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's disease (CTAD) conference from December 4 through 7 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Dr. Hastings will be available for interviews.

Learn more about the company at: http://www.osmicenterprises.com/

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The OLFACT™ Test Battery, developed by Osmic Enterprises, was initially developed to detect olfactory impairments. Now, it's been adapted as an automated, self-administered screening test to predict Alzheimer's disease/dementia and is being tested by a number of prominent physicians and research laboratories around the United States and in China.

Related link: http://www.osmicenterprises.com/

Matic named to InsurTech100 list of the world’s top insurance technology providers

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Matic, a fully licensed digital insurance agency that partners with mortgage servicers and originators to sell insurance products to borrowers, has been named to FinTech Global's InsurTech100. The annual awards program, now in its second year, recognizes the pioneering tech firms leading today's global insurance industry.

A panel of industry experts selected Matic from a field of more than 1,000 insurtech companies curated by data and research firm Fintech Global. Matic was recognized for helping mortgage lenders and servicers tackle the challenge of integrating homeowners insurance into the mortgage process. Its proprietary technology condenses the timeframe required to compare and purchase policies from an average of two to three days to about two to three minutes, greatly speeding up loan transactions and helping mortgage customers save money.

"Matic provides the missing link between insurance carriers and mortgage companies, adding considerable value for both parties - and their customers - along the way," said Matic CEO Ben Madick. "Carriers can leverage Matic to deliver a quality-focused online bind experience that decreases claims ratios and underwriting risk, while mortgage lenders and servicers can 'wow' customers by making it simpler than ever before to compare and purchase the homeowners insurance required for a home loan. We're honored to be recognized among this esteemed list of companies transforming the insurance industry through technology."

"The insurtech industry has seen huge growth in the last two years as insurance companies grapple with the challenges of digital transformation and new demands from customers," stated Fintech Global in a press release. "Nearly $10 billion has been invested in insurtech companies since the beginning of 2017."
A full list of the InsurTech 100 can be found at https://fintech.global/insurtech100/.

About Matic

Matic is a digital homeowners insurance marketplace built for mortgage servicers and lenders. Matic's proprietary technology analyzes data from loan origination and servicing software to give homebuyers multiple policy options within seconds - without any manual data entry or lengthy questionnaires. With more than 20 A-rated carrier partners and industry-leading customer service ratings, Matic helps loan officers close deals faster and enables mortgage servicers to delight customers with an average of $617 per year in unexpected savings.

For more information, visit https://matic.com or follow Matic on LinkedIn.

Matic, a fully licensed digital insurance agency that partners with mortgage servicers and originators to sell insurance products to borrowers, has been named to FinTech Global's InsurTech100. The annual awards program, now in its second year, recognizes the pioneering tech firms leading today's global insurance industry.

Related link: https://maticinsurance.com/

Bash Foo to Provide Hiring Support for Ohio’s Small Businesses and Manufacturers

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Bash Foo, a digital marketing agency, revealed today the release of a new talent acquisition concept, hiring software and HR services agency to support small and mid-sized businesses in the Midwest. The combination of managed talent acquisition, cutting edge hiring software, and their overall approach to hiring will be known as Hiring Ninja.

"As a digital marketing agency, our job is to go out and hunt down new leads for our clients. However, our client's approach to hiring has always been 'if we post it, they will come,' which, as we have seen, rarely works out," shared Mike McDermott, President of Bash Foo.

Historically, when a position becomes available, a human resource manager will post the job on the company website, and online within one of the massive job boards. In days, the HR manager may have hundreds of applications to rummage through. As today's employers have discovered, the candidates seeking employment often have little to no qualifications for the available posting. Frustrated and still under-staffed, the employer then is faced with hiring an executive placement service, often paying placement fees north of 25%.

Hiring Ninja sets the current hiring concepts on its ear from passive and reactive to aggressive and proactive.

"Our agency fleshes out the job description much like a marketing buyer persona, we identify where this person works, how experienced they are, and even identify their current employer," says Ian Spencer, Client Success Manager for Hiring Ninja. "From there, Hiring Ninja uses LinkedIn, remarketing ads, and geo-fencing to selectively target candidates for our client's review. We make the initial introductions, and match jobs to candidates in a way that no one else is doing."

McDermott elaborates, "We treat job candidates as we do important leads and utilize the all of the data available to us to reach out to them. Imagine the surprise of these prospective employees when we approach them with a letter of interest from a company that they've always wanted to work for, it's a great feeling making that match work!"

What Jobs has Hiring Ninja been successful in placing?

Bash Foo has a diverse client list; however, its industrial sector and manufacturing clients have found the most significant benefits from the new service. Hiring Ninja has actively assisted in the hiring of Sales Managers, Operations Managers, and Purchasing/Procurement specialists. Other recruiting projects that are underway are for Mechanical Engineering and Sales Director/VP positions.

"I liked how Hiring Ninja provided our company with a menu of prospects they were going to go after for us, and then I really loved when these select candidates actually reached out and inquired about our positions available," shared Human Resource Director for Vandalia Rental. "I wish everything I did were that simple!"

When will Hiring Ninja be available to the general public?

Currently, the Hiring Ninja service is only available to Bash Foo's current client list. However, the service will become generally available to a limited number of new clients on December 2, 2019. The service does have a website located at https://hiring.ninja to collect the contact information from businesses and human resource managers interested in a risk-free trial of the service.

About Bash Foo:

Bash Foo is an inbound marketing agency that seeks to build the online reputations of small businesses in affordable and inspiring ways. They are dedicated to increasing growth opportunities for our clients through creative web design and persuasive marketing automation campaigns.

Small business owners have come to count on Bash Foo to deliver more traffic, more significant sales, and higher profitability. Learn more at https://bashfoo.com

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Bash Foo, a digital marketing agency, revealed today the release of a new talent acquisition concept, hiring software and HR services agency to support small and mid-sized businesses in the Midwest. The combination of managed talent acquisition, cutting edge hiring software, and their overall approach to hiring will be known as Hiring Ninja.

Related link: https://bashfoo.com/

Tubular Solenoids from Johnson Electric are the Secret Ingredient to High-Tech Assemblies and Smart Devices

VANDALIA, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Continuing to confound the competition and impress manufacturers in 77 countries, Johnson Electric is proud to announce today the release of their new 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 STA-model tubular solenoid. The product improves upon current brass sleeve technology by providing a longer stroke, higher cycles, and better mounting capacity.

"As devices get higher-tech, the functional demands of our solenoids increase. The voice of the customer on this is clear, they wanted a solenoid that was easy to install, had a more adaptable stroke length, ran up to 25 million cycles and most importantly, the solenoid must be prepared in both push and pull models," shared Jeff Woolf, Director of Sales for Johnson Electric.

Common commercial applications for tubular solenoids include shipping and receiving package sorting arrays, mechanical valves and brakes, door locks, and medical testing and analysis devices.

As Johnson Electric serves a wide array of product manufacturers, the demand for product quality and life expectancy could not be greater. Something as simple as making sure that your product can be UL-listed in the United States means that all product parts, including the coil components within the solenoid, are UL-listed.

Jill Post, Product Line Manager for the solenoid division of Johnson Electric shares, "The applicability of solenoids within modern device assemblies could not be more diverse. We see our units included in a much wider array of product configurations. Bottom line, we help to make our customers successful by providing the same product reliability, but with a much wider array of capabilities."

Johnson Electric supports its customers through a network of distribution channels as well as direct sales.

To contact Johnson Electric regarding these new STA-model 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 tubular solenoid, call +1 (937) 898-3621 or visit their website at https://us.johnsonelectric.com/solenoids/STA

About Johnson Electric

Johnson Electric is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems, and related electro-mechanical components, serving a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 40,000 individuals worldwide.

Learn more at: https://www.johnsonelectric.com/en

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Continuing to confound the competition and impress manufacturers in 77 countries, Johnson Electric is proud to announce today the release of their new 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 STA-model tubular solenoid. The product improves upon current brass sleeve technology by providing a longer stroke, higher cycles, and better mounting capacity.

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

Independent Research Proves Kids Read Now Reading Program Eliminates Summer Slide

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- According to an independent study of the program's efficacy, Kids Read Now (KRN), a leading K-3 reading program designed to combat summer slide, completely negates summer reading losses for low-income students when fully implemented.

The new study, led by Geoffrey D. Borman, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, found that "when students and parents take advantage of the full complement of 9 books delivered by KRN, the results are...equivalent to approximately 2.5 months of learning, or nearly 28% of the learning that takes place over a typical school year."

"Results indicate that the impact of Kids Read Now can more than eradicate the entire two months of summer learning loss experienced by low-income students," said Borman.

"KRN is 98% as effective as summer school reading programs at a fraction of the cost, and can be fully reimbursable with title funds," said Leib Lurie, the CEO of Kids Read Now, "making it an economical and effective supplement to summer learning initiatives that is available to all students, augmenting targeted summer programs where significant RTI is required, and where transportation challenges impact those who cannot attend traditional summer programs."

In spring, students create a Wish List from educator-approved titles, receiving three books from their list at a Family Reading Event before summer break. Each time a book is read and reported, a new book is delivered to their home with a "discovery sheet" of questions to assist students with comprehension and encourage parental engagement. Reporting all nine books earns a certificate of completion, a reward, and a celebration in the fall.

To read the full report or attend a webinar on the Kids Read Now program, visit https://www.kidsreadnow.org/study.

About Kids Read Now

Kids Read Now (KRN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to help all students become proficient readers as they enter fourth grade. KRN's in-home summer reading program was pedagogically designed to prevent summer learning loss, which is responsible for 65% of the learning gap between economically disadvantaged students and their peers. The program has provided more than 800,000 books to 60,000 students in grades K-3 across the United States at no cost to the students or their families.

To learn more, visit https://kidsreadnow.org/.

VIDEO (Vimeo):
https://vimeo.com/229015373

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According to an independent study of the program's efficacy, Kids Read Now (KRN), a leading K-3 reading program designed to combat summer slide, completely negates summer reading losses for low-income students when fully implemented.

Related link: https://kidsreadnow.org/

Bill Bryson Meets J.D. Salinger in New Novel that Explores Value of Travel – ‘The Perfect Culture’

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- "The Perfect Culture" (ISBN: 978-1733862202), authored by Brent Robins, is a new novel that explores the value of foreign travel through historical analysis and satirical humor. Robins blends the easy and relaxed style of Bill Bryson with the deep observations of J.D. Salinger.

The book is filled with humorous insights and thoughtful analysis of travel, people and customs. It confirms the value and power of international travel as a source for broadening the mind and providing a wider view of humanity.

Robins is an avid world traveler who has globe-trotted through more than 40 countries, and six continents and this is his debut novel. It's an exciting and thought-provoking piece of work.

"After all of these exotic experiences, I wanted to share them with a wider audience. This, combined with my interests in history and satire, made writing a novel quite desirable," said Robins.

"The Perfect Culture" is the story of Thomas Gephardt, an American, who after graduating from college, attempts to expand his horizons while living overseas in three different places: France, Japan and Israel.

Determined to leave the confines of his sheltered upbringing in the United States, Gephardt spends three months with a French family in Bordeaux, before a romantic interest in Paris - an Israeli woman named Sendi - complicates matters. He remains in contact with Sendi while he lives abroad in Japan as an English teacher, and then in Israel as a volunteer on a kibbutz.

"The Perfect Culture" explores the value of foreign travel and examines how countries have been shaped by their complex history and cultural differences.

It's available in soft cover, as an e-book, and as an audiobook and can be purchased on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, iBooks, and other online sites and bookstores around the globe.

"The audiobook helps bring alive the international feel of the book. The narrator, David George, has passports from three countries and he does about ten different accents," said Robins.

For more information or to request a review copy, visit:
- https://www.brentrobinsauthor.com
- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19199669.Brent_Robins
- https://twitter.com/BrentRobins3

About the Author:

Robins lives in the Cleveland, Ohio area. He grew up in Bowling Green and attended high school in Toledo. He has a passionate interest in foreign cultures, history and satirical humor.

While in college at the University of Michigan, he studied abroad during his third year at the University of York in England. He traveled through Europe (including France) during the academic year and then went on to teach English in Japan for a few months and in South Korea for two years. He learned Spanish in Peru and has taken multiple shorter trips all over the world, including Israel.

His undergraduate degree is in history and philosophy, and he has a master's from the University of Texas in public policy. He's a fan of The Daily Show, Monty Python and Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" novels.

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"The Perfect Culture" (ISBN: 978-1733862202), authored by Brent Robins, is a new novel that explores the value of foreign travel through historical analysis and satirical humor. Robins blends the easy and relaxed style of Bill Bryson with the deep observations of J.D. Salinger.

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

World Class Title Launches WCTALWAYS SECURE PLAN Against Real Estate Title Fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- World Class Title, a tech forward real estate title agency licensed in Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey, announces its successful launch of the WCTALWAYS SECURE PLAN(TM) (WCTAPP). WCTAPP is a multi-level approach to prevent real estate wire fraud within title transactions.

It consists of using secured email within every transaction, ALWAYS. In addition, it includes using SafeWire(TM) to send secured wire instructions and authenticate that parties in the transaction are who they say they are, ALWAYS. And finally, people. Thoroughly trained title professionals communicating early and often with consumers to keep their funds safe.

According to the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), real estate wire fraud is estimated to cost the real estate industry approximately $48 million a month.

"Unfortunately, this problem is going to get worse before it gets better. And it's up to us to fix it. According to NAR, consumers have a 63% satisfaction rate of a traditional real estate transaction. What happens if they are no longer confident that their funds are safe anymore? If that number becomes 43%, our industry is in a lot of trouble," said Chris Sauerzopf, co-owner of World Class Title and co-founder of SafeWire.

"World Class Title is proud to continue leading the title industry with cutting edge technology and processes to keep clients, consumers and our industry safe from wire fraud," said Kelley Shumaker, co-owner of World Class Title.

About World Class Title:

World Class Title (WCT) is a group of real estate title experts who work tirelessly to elevate the real estate closing process. Licensed in six states (Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey), WCT uses technology, social media, professional photography, video and sophisticated marketing strategies to help REALTORS and mortgage professionals increase their business. WCT focuses and invests heavily in improving the consumer experience by offering remote closings, digital signing, convenient SwiftSellerSignings(TM) and more!

For more information, visit https://www.worldclasstitle.com/ or email info@worldclasstitle.com.

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World Class Title, a tech forward real estate title agency licensed in Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey, announces its successful launch of the WCTALWAYS SECURE PLAN(TM) (WCTAPP). WCTAPP is a multi-level approach to prevent real estate wire fraud within title transactions.

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

Paul B. Stetz Joins Fairport Wealth

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Fairport Wealth (formerly Fairport Asset Management) announced today the appointment of Paul B. Stetz as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Prior to joining Fairport, Paul has held leadership positions with Schwab Advisor Services and Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions, where he successfully led Sales & Relationship Management teams focused on developing trusted partnerships, delivering strategic consulting and value-added solutions to Registered Investment Advisors and their end clients.

Most recently, Stetz was a Managing Director with Mercer Advisors, where he successfully led the firm's mergers and acquisitions strategy in the Central, Great Lakes and Northeast Regions. He brings a deep understanding of the M&A landscape, deal structure and trusted relationships with RIA firms and industry partners across the country.

"Paul's track record in leading successful teams and deep understanding of RIAs and their clients make him an ideal fit for the role of Chief Operating Officer at Fairport," said Managing Partners Kenneth Coleman and Heather Ettinger. "His focus and experience will allow us to accelerate momentum and future growth. We're thrilled to have him on our team."

"Fairport is a recognized and trusted brand. I have always viewed Fairport as a leader in the wealth management industry, delivering a planning-led, holistic wealth management solution to clients and delivering customized solutions to their niche markets well ahead of their industry peers," said Stetz. "The client-first culture, committed and professional staff and a dedicated leadership team with a clear vision for the future make Fairport very special."

About Fairport Wealth:

Fairport Wealth inspires families by providing comprehensive wealth management solutions to high net worth individuals. Our team of credentialed professionals, including CPAs, CFP(R) certificants and CFA(R) charterholders have experience in guiding corporate executives, business owners and women of wealth. We help our clients with life's transitions including succession, retirement and liquidity planning, marital/partnership changes or loss of a spouse. Our clients value our depth of talent and experience, along with our collaborative and approachable style. More information available at https://www.fairportwealth.com/.

Luma Wealth Advisors is a division of Fairport that provides women with personalized wealth planning, experienced investment management, and a supportive, enriching community where they can learn, connect, and celebrate with other women. More information available at http://lumawealth.com/.

About HighTower:

HighTower is a national wealth management firm that provides growth capital and front- to back-end support services to independent-minded financial advisory businesses. Operating as a Registered Investment Advisor, HighTower provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices. Corporate services include 401(k) consulting and corporate cash management. Visit https://www.hightoweradvisors.com/.

Securities offered through HighTower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, HighTower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment Adviser.

Fairport Wealth (formerly Fairport Asset Management) announced today the appointment of Paul B. Stetz as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team.

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

SafeChain Partners with RamQuest to Provide Fraud-Free Closings

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention technology and blockchain applications for land title, announced today its SafeWire application has been fully integrated into RamQuest's Closing Market application - making SafeWire available as a seamless experience to title offices nationwide.

"Improving functionality for RamQuest clients will be essential as we look toward eliminating wire fraud," said Rob Zwink, CTO at SafeChain. "We know human error accounts for the majority of wire fraud detection failure. Consequently, ensuring that agencies' escrow and closing teams can access SafeWire within RamQuest's Closing Market provides the ideal connection. It enables agencies to reduce their exposure without making major changes in their processes."

SafeWire protects real estate wire transactions with multi-source verification. By digitally identifying all transaction participants it assures agencies that the information cannot be tampered with or intercepted by unauthorized parties. This allows bank account authentication, two way sharing of secure documents, collection of wet signatures, and continuous secure communication from pre to post-closing. SafeWire works with buyer and seller banks to ensure all authorized parties receive funds.

"We're committed to developing integrations that empower our customers to grow their business," RamQuest CSO Ben Cork said. "The SafeWire integration is just one example of this and gives RamQuest customers an easy solution to securely communicate sensitive information, verify bank accounts, and ultimately deter fraud."

About RamQuest, Inc

RamQuest, Inc. is a Texas-based corporation that has been serving the title industry since 1991. As the provider of the title insurance and settlements industry's most comprehensive solutions, RamQuest products are currently in use for closings in all 50 states. For more information about RamQuest, visit https://ramquest.com/.

About SafeChain

SafeChain makes real estate transactions safer and modernizes operations for both the public and private sectors of the land title industry. Built by real estate title experts in collaboration with banking technologists, SafeChain tackles the inefficiencies of the home buying and selling process from the inside-out to help title companies, mortgage bankers, realtors and local governments decrease costs and deliver a better experience for customers. Leveraging the most advanced technologies, including blockchain, SafeChain increases the speed and security of real estate closings to deliver faster transactions. For more information visit https://www.safewire.com/ramquest.

SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention technology and blockchain applications for land title, announced today its SafeWire application has been fully integrated into RamQuest's Closing Market application - making SafeWire available as a seamless experience to title offices nationwide.

Related link: https://www.safechain.io/

GPRS Locates and Acquires Master Locators – Becoming One of the Largest Privately Held Utility Locating Companies in the United States

TOLEDO, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC ("GPRS"), has acquired Master Locators utility locating business ("Master Locators"), a leading provider of private utility locating, concrete scanning, vacuum excavation, SUE and video pipe inspection services. Master Locators' clients include utilities, engineering firms, and contractors who rely on its services to identify and map the presence of subsurface structures using ground penetrating radar and other locating techniques. Master Locators represents the fourth acquisition for GPRS.

"This is a terrific opportunity for us," said Gus Sareyka, President of Master Locators. "The new partnership with GPRS and CIVC gives us additional capital and resources, enabling Master Locators to better serve our customers and support our growth."

Kyle Sareyka, Chief Operating Officer of Master Locators, added, "GPRS is the market leader in the private locating industry and we are excited to partner with Matt Aston and his team to continue to extend GPRS' leadership position." Kyle Sareyka will join GPRS as the Regional Director of the company's Northeast Region. Master Locators' Vacuum Excavation business will form a new company Level A Underground Solutions that will continue to service its existing customers and work closely with GPRS to provide a full suite of subsurface utility engineering solutions.

Master Locators enhances GPRS' market position in the private utility locating, concrete scanning, and video pipe inspection markets by adding scale to GPRS' existing business in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Maryland, and Connecticut.

"Master Locators represents a highly complementary acquisition for GPRS that enhances our market position in several rapidly growing regions," said Matt Aston, President of GPRS. "Master Locators operates with strong core values around humility, integrity and passion. We are excited to collaborate with Master Locators' management team to better serve our customers' current and future needs."

About GPRS:

GPRS, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, provides private utility locating and concrete scanning services to utilities, contractors, engineering firms and environmental consultants in every major market in the United States. To learn more, visit: https://www.gp-radar.com/.

About Master Locators:

Master Locators is headquartered in Glen Mills, PA providing private utility locating services primarily in the northeast and mid-Atlantic areas. To learn more, visit https://masterlocators.com.

About Level A Underground Solutions:

Level A is headquartered in Glen Mills, PA providing vacuum excavation and SUE services in the northeast and mid-Atlantic areas. To learn more, visit https://levelaunderground.com.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC ("GPRS"), has acquired Master Locators utility locating business ("Master Locators"), a leading provider of private utility locating, concrete scanning, vacuum excavation, SUE and video pipe inspection services.

Related link: https://www.gp-radar.com/

Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, Expected to Deliver $83,716 in Savings to Alexander Local Schools

TIPP CITY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Alexander Local Schools expects to save $83,716, including rebates, on utility costs in the 2019-2020 school year by partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, to upgrade all interior and exterior lighting to high-efficiency LED systems.

Slated to begin shortly, the project will encompass the district's elementary and junior/senior high school buildings, administrative office building, and transportation garage. Alexander Local Schools Superintendent Lindy Douglas worked with Energy Optimizers, USA's Account Executive Rusty Bookman for more than two years on this project. Superintendent Douglas explains, "We are extremely excited to become more energy-efficient and save the district more money over the years to come."

The LEDs will offer up to 75 percent savings over the district's existing 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 of these benefits are associated with improved behavior and health, in addition to increased motivation and higher test scores.

"At Alexander Local Schools, we aim to be high achieving in all aspects of our operations, from academic performance to financial management," said Ms. Douglas. "We believe that this investment in our buildings will pay dividends to our bottom line while directly supporting our evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes and our overall school climate."

As a member of META Solutions, 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 will enable Alexander Local Schools to make these cost-cutting improvements at no additional expense to taxpayers while ensuring the best possible pricing.

"We take tremendous pride in our ability to provide school districts with cost-effective, turnkey solutions that make measurably better improvements to their facilities and, by extension, their overall performance," said Rusty Bookman, sales executive with Energy Optimizers, USA. "Alexander Local Schools will be able to channel the savings it gains right back into its classrooms or into other needed capital improvements-all at no cost to taxpayers. 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, 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) 877-1919.

Alexander Local Schools expects to save $83,716, including rebates, on utility costs in the 2019-2020 school year by partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, to upgrade all interior and exterior lighting to high-efficiency LED systems.

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/

Van Wert City Schools expects to save more than $115,000 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Van Wert City Schools, in partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, is poised to launch a sweeping energy and security improvement project that is expected to save the district more than $115,000 annually.

Starting this month, Energy Optimizers, USA, will begin work to:
* Retrofit interior lighting at all of the district's buildings with LED systems
* Retrofit exterior lighting at the High School, Middle School and Elementary School with LED systems
* Install LED lighting in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center auditorium and lecture hall, along with improved dimming and controls systems
* Install upgraded lighting and HVAC controls at select buildings
* Replace three water heaters with systems that are up to 96 percent more efficient
* Install kitchen enhancements at the High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Early Childhood Center
* Upgrade security measures at all five buildings, including security controllers and readers.

The project is expected to wrap up by mid-August, before the start of school.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, on a project that will not only improve our energy performance, but also the quality of our classrooms and auditorium," said Vicki Brunn, Superintendent. "The savings we attain from these relatively simple measures will be channeled directly into the innovative programs that make our district-and community-stand at a level above the rest."

The school district's biggest payback will come from the lighting retrofits. The new lighting will deliver savings of up to 75 percent over the existing fluorescent technology. It will also last five to six times longer than the district's current lighting systems.

The LED lighting systems will also improve the classroom experience for students and staff alike. State-of-the-art flat-panel LED systems offer sleek, low-profile lighting without the hum and flicker associated with fluorescents. The flat-panel LEDs also allow for stronger light distribution than fluorescents while the fixtures provide full dimming capabilities, features that are in high demand in educational settings.

The district will also realize significant savings from the upgraded lighting and HVAC controls. This component will include occupancy and daylight sensors to reduce wasted electricity as well as controls and programming upgrades to maximize the efficiency of the heating and cooling systems.

When combined, all of the energy conservation measures will be equivalent to removing 177 cars from the road or saving 271 acres of trees.

"Best of all-we will do this without needing to request additional funds from our taxpayers," Brunn said.

VWCS will use the LED Lighting and Energy Savings Program through the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC). This program will enable the district to make these cost-cutting improvements at no additional expense to taxpayers while ensuring the best possible pricing.

"Van Wert City Schools has received well-earned accolades at the local, state and national levels for academic innovation and performance," said Greg Smith, founder of Energy Optimizers, USA. "This project is a natural reflection of the district's application of evidence-based strategies in pursuit of better results. In this case, those results will take the form of measurably lower utility bills and more funding for classrooms."

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) 877-1919.

Van Wert City Schools, in partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, is poised to launch a sweeping energy and security improvement project that is expected to save the district more than $115,000 annually.

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/

Texan Title Taps SafeWire by SafeChain to Provide Protection Against Wire Fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention software and blockchain implementation for land title, announced today that Texan Title has chosen SafeWire(TM) to defend its clients' wire transactions against fraud. The blockchain-backed platform will be deployed across Texan Title's family of title companies located across Texas, including South Land Title, Prominent Title, Washington County Abstract, Guaranty Title Company of Grimes County and Security Title.

"As Texan Title seeks to drive more robust growth, we are also keenly aware of maintaining the security and integrity of our clients' transactions," said Todd Purifoy, Chief Information Officer at Texan Title. "To that end, as we seek to leverage blockchain throughout all of our operations, SafeWire was the clear choice for helping us prevent wire fraud and protect our clients' funds, as it is the industry's only wire fraud prevention platform leveraging blockchain today."

SafeWire enables title agents to conduct identity verification and account ownership authentication on both the buyer and seller in the real estate transaction to prevent wire transfers to unauthorized parties and/or accounts. As an added safeguard, the platform uses blockchain technology to securely store and transmit wiring instructions, thus circumventing the major source of wire fraud today -- business email compromise schemes.

"For growth-minded title agencies, addressing fraud must be at the top of their list of concerns," said Tony Franco, CEO and co-founder of SafeChain. "Having fully embraced the power of blockchain across its organization, Texan Title represents the future of our industry -- innovation-friendly, technology-focused, security-minded title agencies committed to using any and all means at their disposal to improve operations and protect their clients throughout the home buying and selling process."

About SafeChain

SafeChain makes real estate transactions safer and modernizes operations for both the public and private sectors of the land title industry. Built by real estate title experts in collaboration with banking technologists, SafeChain tackles the inefficiencies of the home buying and selling process from the inside-out to help title companies, mortgage bankers, realtors and local governments decrease costs and deliver a better experience for customers. Leveraging the most advanced technologies, including blockchain, SafeChain increases the speed and security of real estate closings to deliver faster transactions and better consumer confidence. For more information visit https://www.safechain.io.

About Texan Title

Texan Title Holdings is the parent company of a family of independent, local, homegrown title agencies, with more than 20 offices licensed in 38 Texas counties. While having a large presence in Texas, our title agencies are still local enough to provide professional service with a personal touch. Our expert teams are committed to ensuring the success of every transaction, regardless of the location of the property. The Texan Title family of companies has access to experienced real estate attorneys, title examiners and escrow officers in Abilene, Austin, Brenham, the Houston metroplex and Bryan/College Station. As independent title agents, we have the ability to write title insurance for multiple underwriters, giving us the flexibility to ensure your transaction closes quickly and smoothly. For more information, visit https://www.texantitleholdings.com.

SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention software and blockchain implementation for land title, announced today that Texan Title has chosen SafeWire(TM) to defend its clients' wire transactions against fraud. The blockchain-backed platform will be deployed across Texan Title's family of title companies located across Texas.

Related link: https://www.safechain.io/

Anthony Vince’ Nail Spa Opens at The Shops at Worthington Place, Worthington, Ohio

WORTHINGTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The long awaited and anticipated Anthony Vince' Nail Spa is now open at The Shops at Worthington Place. The renovated up-scale mall is the perfect place to host this one-of-a-kind high-end nail salon in the Worthington/Columbus area. Anthony Vince' Nail Spa is focused on the pursuit of excellence and beauty. Their goal is simple: To make you feel like their only guest.

Relax in their luxurious spa pedicure chairs and complete your nail care service under their signature blue sky. All services are performed by their highly-trained and licensed staff. They are focused on being the best in the industry and provide their clients the most up-to-date services using professional nail care lines.

Mall owners, Walter Floyd and Tom Carter, state: "Anthony Vince' Nail Spa, with its high-end services, exceptional build out and spectacular customer service, creates demand in the marketplace and complements our current tenant mix. Its addition is right in line with our overall strategy to add 'Best in Class' businesses that both help fuel the local economy and cater to the health and beauty consumer in and around the Columbus market."

Anthony Vince' Nail Spa is a premier nail care destination founded in 2004. Under visionary leadership, the salon has grown from one location to more than 60 locations across the country. This location is the third salon in Columbus, Ohio.

The Shops at Worthington Place location will be the largest in Ohio, including over 6,000 sq. ft. and offering 40 pedicure chairs. Salon services include: nail services, waxing, facials and relaxation massages. Kids' services are also available for prince/princess manicures and pedicures.

Kelly Wherley, Director of Operations, states: "We are excited to branch out into the Worthington market and there is no better place than The Shops at Worthington Place. Our exquisite surroundings transport you to a calm, serene atmosphere where you can relax and be pampered. Our goal is for the guest to relax/rejuvenate and to ensure that every individual leaving our salon looks and feels their best."

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

Anthony Vince' Nail Spa, 7227 N High St, Worthington, OH 43085.

About The Shops at Worthington Place:

The Shops at Worthington Place is located in the established affluent bedroom community of Worthington, outside of Columbus, Ohio. This "Mall" mainstay has been servicing the community for four decades. Polished and refurbished in 2011, The Shops at Worthington Place was one of the first, and is now the premier hassle-free, indoor boutique shopping complex in the Columbus marketplace. The center is built on 20 acres of mixed-used site with 130,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 10,000 square feet of office space, and 55,000 square feet of grocer.

Amid inviting gathering spots and convenient parking, they offer a unique range of over 36 premium shops and restaurants, such as Talbots, Orvis, Urban Baggerie, Learning Express Toys, Worthington Dental Group, Piada Italian Street Food, Pies & Pints, First Watch, Panera Bread, Aladdin's Eatery, Kroger and much more. The Shops at Worthington Place is conveniently located off Interstate 270. For more tenant information and deals visit http://shopworthingtonplace.com/.

The long awaited and anticipated Anthony Vince' Nail Spa is now open at The Shops at Worthington Place. The renovated up-scale mall is the perfect place to host this one-of-a-kind high-end nail salon in the Worthington/Columbus area. Anthony Vince' Nail Spa is focused on the pursuit of excellence and beauty. Their goal is simple: To make you feel like their only guest.

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

Ohio Marijuana Card to Give Away 15 Free Evaluations Per Month to Those in Need

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Ohio Marijuana Card, Ohio's largest provider of medical marijuana evaluations, will be giving away 15 free medical marijuana evaluations each month in an effort to help patients in financial need offset some of the cost of medical marijuana at dispensaries.

Medical marijuana costs throughout Ohio are currently significantly higher than in neighboring states as the program rollout delay has limited product availability. Ohio Marijuana Card already allows patients to pay for their appointment with installment payments, in addition to extending a $100 discount to veterans.

"We are growing concerned that the current elevated price of medical marijuana at Ohio dispensaries is making the program financially unfeasible," said company president Connor Shore. "Many Ohioans currently suffering from serious medical conditions simply cannot afford the cost. While we have no control over the pricing at dispensaries, we are still trying to help in a small way."

Shore explained, "Patients can submit a request for an appointment fee waiver on our site. We only ask that qualifying patients explain their situation, be honest and understand that we cannot help everyone."

Ohio Marijuana Card operates 9 locations throughout Ohio and according to the latest Board of Pharmacy numbers, has seen more than 50 percent of patients currently with a recommendation.

More information: https://www.ohiomarijuanacard.com/free-evaluations

About Ohio Marijuana Card:

Ohio Marijuana Card is the largest provider of medical marijuana patient evaluations in the state of Ohio. With nine locations and 15 Doctors, Ohio Marijuana Card has helped over 12,000 patients obtain their card in the last 12 months alone. Learn more at: https://www.ohiomarijuanacard.com/.

Ohio Marijuana Card, Ohio's largest provider of medical marijuana evaluations, will be giving away 15 free medical marijuana evaluations each month in an effort to help patients in financial need offset some of the cost of medical marijuana at dispensaries.

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