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CLARKSTON, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Respondents in the new national scientific poll by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) reported a rise in prevalence to 30% of adult Americans who directly experienced "repeated mistreatment: abusive conduct that is threatening, intimidating, humiliating, work sabotage or verbal abuse."

VISTA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Kids Read Now is excited to partner with Guajome Park Academy to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer. Guajome Park Academy is the first school district in California to partner with Kids Read Now to eliminate learning loss and close the opportunity gap for their students.

NEW ORLEANS, La. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- LifeSkills Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to youth entrepreneurship and workforce training advocacy, is hosting TECHCharge NOLA 2021, a virtual tech career expo and speakers forum on Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. via live stream on Facebook, LinkedIn, and BoothCentral.

LEHI, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has been recognized in HousingWire's annual HW Tech100 list for the fourth year in a row.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Forensics Detectors, a gas detection expert company residing in Los Angeles, California, has introduced its highly sensitive 0.1ppm carbon monoxide "super-meter," an innovation that has been designed to help users prevent low-level carbon monoxide poisoning and detect very small carbon monoxide leaks.

TORONTO, Ontario /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Kids' screen time has soared during the pandemic, yet parents are reluctant to restrict it because it's their primary way of learning, socializing and playing. TimeoutIQ has the solution. It helps parents to subtly manage screen time, and challenges kids with educational content at their grade level while playing games, watching videos or engrossed in social media.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dr. Rodney Kryzhanovskiy, a general dentist with a passion for transforming lives, joins the admired team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. He strives to relate to each patient and understand their needs, desires and concerns, and to help them achieve optimal dental health that aligns with their lifestyle.

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Loren Data Corp. (LD.com) today announced the appointment of Don Reigrod as Senior Vice President - Corporate & Business Development.

CINCINNATI, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Bayzi Corporation has developed steam technology needed to quickly fight the spread of viruses like COVID-19 as well as bacteria, fungi, bed bugs and biofilms. They manufacture antimicrobial steam devices that will very quickly eliminate microbes, bugs and also provide a quick way to clean dust and grease. The machines use just water and no chemicals.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- On February 12, 2021, Texas Governor Abbott issued a disaster declaration following the severe winter storm that caused damage statewide. Mold Inspection Sciences Texas recommends that consumers pay close attention to this announcement as it allows out-of-state and unlicensed mold assessment and remediation contractors to obtain temporary registration and to perform mold remediation and material removal on storm-damaged properties.

SILVER SPRING, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Yesterday, the Senate reintroduced the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act, critical legislation that seeks to reduce the disparate maternal and infant morbidity and mortality rates, especially among Black and Brown birthing people and infants. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) strongly supports the MOMMA Act.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- LeMaster & Ahmed PLLC has announced that Rachel Anthony, a personal injury attorney, has recently joined their Houston area office of LeMaster & Ahmed PLLC. The law firm focuses on personal injury cases and has offices in The Woodlands, Texas and Plano, Texas.

CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Fairport Wealth is pleased to announce that the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio, is its 2021 Community Beacon recipient. According to Managing Partner Kenneth J. Coleman, "The pandemic has made fighting hunger an even more pressing issue and we are happy to lend a hand to the Food Bank. Its mission closely aligns with our goal of helping families."

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- LR Paris, the leading Fully Integrated Agency offering Branded Product Solutions since 1959, announced the appointment of three Business Development Directors: Jeff Davis in Charlotte, Craig Foy in Atlanta, and Michael Phares in Chicago.

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Fernando S. Ereneta of Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Black Youth Vote Georgia (BYV GA) will host the intergenerational Stand With Georgia Virtual March to launch "Don't Bother My Ballot," a youth-led campaign to fight oppressive voter suppression laws recently introduced by Georgia legislators and to promote the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- SalesLeads announced today the January 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects.

BEAUFORT, S.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- According to the Georgia American Revolution Preservation Alliance, if one battlefield archaeologist had his way, the first monument placed on the newly preserved Battle of Beaufort, SC site would not be to the two signers of the Declaration of Independence who also fought there.

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

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with King's College London.

LANCASTER, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- With mental health struggles surging globally, particularly in the US, Adventure Explorations has released a new white paper entitled "Improving Mental Health: The Power of Outdoor and Adventure." The piece explores the benefits outdoor activity has on mental health.

GOLDEN, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The United States Biochar Initiative (USBI) applauds Microsoft's funding for three projects that use biochar for atmospheric carbon removal. The three biochar projects were selected from 189 projects that the company evaluated for funding. Microsoft made awards to 15 suppliers, representing more than 1.3 million mt [metric tons] of atmospheric CO2 removals.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG hired two new Directors, Amar Patel and Ian Williams, as part of their Southeast practice. Both Directors join KBKG with over 25 years of combined experience in Cost Segregation and Research & Development Tax Credits, two key services offered by the firm to CPAs and businesses.

DETROIT, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Shwinn Innovations, LLC, the Push2BeGreat Brand and the non-profit 501(c)(3), the Innovative Learning Curriculum, are announcing the development of a revolutionary new educational framework that focuses on providing an equal opportunity to economically, disadvantaged youth in diverse, urban areas.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- California-based XG Communities, LLC ("XG Communities" or "XG") recently announced that it constructed more than 50 small cell sites in the fourth quarter of 2020. The project was implemented in St. Louis, MO. Engaged by one of the country's major wireless carriers, XG took less than 90 days from start to finish.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- RoboSolucio, an innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for mobile robot companions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Computer Mainstream Corporation (CMC), an Atlanta-based company specializing in serving government agencies and municipalities with IT, Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, e-Learning, and IBM solutions.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Dan Streufert to lead its new IT Infrastructure practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Streufert is responsible to lead and develop the delivery teams helping TAG CXO clients build the robust and durable IT operating environments needed for growth and efficiency.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Law Offices of Victoria Broussard​, a Houston-based law firm, today announced their return to Austin, and plans for expanding their practice across central Texas. The company launched in Austin in 2006 and relocated its office to Houston in 2014.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Eagle River Energy Advisors, LLC ("Eagle River") is pleased to announce the sell-side engagement by a private company, seeking the divestment of certain ORRI assets located in Dunn, McLean, McKenzie & Mountrail Counties, North Dakota.

COLUMBUS, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- For most the American Dream begins with an idea. For Fortin Ironworks, that idea began with a truck, a small shed and a man with a passion for welding. Today, 75 years later, it's reflecting on th

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Caisson Biotech and parent company Heparinex are pleased to announce that they have received a positive examination report from the European Patent Office for a patent covering the chemoenzymatic production of heparosan utilized in the HEPtune® drug delivery platform. Once certified, the new patent family will increase patent coverage across Europe, adding to the U.S. holdings.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants CEO Steve Denton announced organizational and restructuring changes, effective immediately, across the company. The moves are designed to position EPIC to thrive for years to come.

MANDEVILLE, La. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Sunpro Solar, a leading provider of home solar energy in the U.S., is expanding its services in Illinois to the greater Chicago area. The company's ongoing expansion strategy throughout Illinois creates more opportunity for economic growth and energy independence.

DURHAM, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Since the pandemic struck last year, many businesses have struggled to stay afloat and others unfortunately, have had to close their doors. But Trash Can Cleaning USA, a HUB-certified North Carolina company, has not been one of them. It's managed to flourish in times of economic uncertainty, and that's mostly due to its service offering - a unique way to keep customers' trash and recycle cans clean.

GAMBIER, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Gund Gallery at Kenyon College is pleased to announce the release of the first episode in the new docuseries "Can't Look Away: Photographs of the Civil Rights Struggle."

ROCKVILLE, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The 19th National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Annual Conference is set for April 15-16, 2021 and will include educational, career advancement and networking opportunities benefiting postdoctoral scholars ("postdocs") and their host institutions around the world. More than fifty experts will dive into themes of top importance to the greater postdoc community.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The new year is off to an industrious start with Jay King, CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), announcing a statewide partnership with the National Association of Minority Contractors, Northern California (NAMCNC), under the direction of its Northern California Chapter President, Pete Varma.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- UnityOneCloud announced that its Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services has been recognized as a "Leader" in the latest NelsonHall NEAT analysis within the Cloud Orchestration Services market segment.

SAN JOSE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Bayflex Solutions announced that it has signed an agreement with NextFlex, America's Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute, to expand existing endurance test capabilities at NextFlex.

VASS, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- China Rescue Dogs, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to rescuing and saving dogs from China and adopting them into homes in the U.S. and Canada, is calling on the public to help them save over 200 additional dogs.

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Loren Data Corp. (LD.com), a leader in B2B messaging platform technology, announced today that Accelerated Analytics, the leading provider of supply chain analysis for products, inventory and retail store sales, has selected Loren Data's ECGrid backbone for aggregating valuable data from retailers and their suppliers.

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Chicagoland romance author Dania Voss's Windy City Nights series is taking part in the Writers on the Moon project. Coordinated by speculative fiction author Dr. Susan Kaye Quinn, Voss is among one hundred and 25 authors participating in the lunar time capsule adventure.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Allen Baker has joined its National Energy Construction Team as a Senior Risk Consultant. Baker will be based in Birmingham, Alabama.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal, a leader in the automotive advertising world, recently signed as agency of record for Keffer Volkswagen. Beginning on March 1, 2021, Sokal will provide a full range of digital and traditional advertising services.

MANDEVILLE, La., Feb. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunpro Solar hosted its annual President's Club awards ceremony on February 5, celebrating the company's achievements in 2020 and awarding top sales employees with brand new Mercedes-Benz cars.

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C. Bob Basu, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS of Houston is honored to announce the first year of the annual Basu Plastic Surgery Advancing Care Scholarship for Adult Learners. Designed to support adults over the age of 40 who live in Texas as they pursue a graduate degree as a licensed medical practitioner, physician, or nurse.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Entrepreneurs Association and Dell Technologies will host the 2021 National Virtual Pitch Contest for Entrepreneurs Wednesday March 24, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. Contestants will have an opportunity to win over $5,000 in cash and prizes.

ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® today announced its AccountChek® 3n1 (3n1) asset, employment and income verification service now covers 85% of U.S. workers whose employers utilize a payroll processing service, representing over 100 million wage earners.

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, launches a mask to provide comfort and protection to both those who are wearing masks just for a quick trip to the grocery store as well as essential workers who are masked 8+ hours per day.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Feb. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill has created a new, welcoming atmosphere for families every Sunday. The upgraded Sunday dining experience, gives busy parents a much-needed break from daily meal prep, giving kids a yummy dine-in experience where they can be themselves; pajamas and comfy attire are encouraged!

AVE MARIA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com is announcing the results of its month-long North American search for local business leaders who've gone above and beyond to help peers during the COVID Crisis. Today, Alignable's network is honoring Faith James of The Personal Branding Consultancy as Ave Maria's 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year!

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Feb. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Northwest Navigation Co., which operates the small cruise boat, M/V David B in Alaska, is unaffected by Canada's recent extended cruise ship ban for the summer of 2021. The company will still be offering multi-day cruises this summer.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Current Builders is preparing to break-ground on their latest project in Boca Raton. The 5201 Building is an eight-story structure with 284 units and an 827-space, six-level parking garage.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new expanded and remastered 2-disc edition of the classic debut solo album by YES vocalist JON ANDERSON, "Olias of Sunhillow." Released in July 1976, the album was a conceptual work recounting the story of an alien race on a journey to find a new world following volcanic destruction on their home planet.

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Feb. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DataNumen company, the developer of data recovery software, has announced the release of a new version of DataNumen Outlook Repair. This time-tested solution with over 10 million users is now localized into 9 languages: Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RoboSolucio, an innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for mobile robot companions, announced today that it has an agreement with Rock Springs Elementary, an Atlanta-area school in the Gwinnett County School System.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Housing Finance Strategies President Faith Schwartz today announced that Charmaine Brown, the Mortgage Bankers Association Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will kick-off Day One of #HousingDC21, a 100% virtual housing summit being held on September 20-21, 2021.

TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tempe, Arizona-based, Marijuana Home Gardens announces the production and sales of turnkey Outdoor Marijuana Grow House Kits and premium gardening services for those who suffer chronic pain or like to enjoy the use of recreational marijuana.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RISE CrossFit Mount Pleasant - the city's first high-end CrossFit box to offer comprehensive, Montessori style childcare, and amenities specifically for women - announces its Grand Opening in the Belle Hall shopping center of Mt. Pleasant on March 6, 2021.

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, announced the promotion of Nick Belenky to chief revenue officer. In this elevated role, Belenky will lead Top of Mind's marketing, sales and customer experience teams.

VENTURA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sheila Lowe announces the formation of Write Choice Ink, a publishing imprint, to produce and distribute the complete catalog of her non-fiction and fiction work. Lowe will re-issue her backlist, totaling 14 of her titles over the next few months, starting with POISON PEN on February 23, 2021.

LEHI, Utah, Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers (LOs), borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced it has finalized the 2021 SimpleNexus User Group (SNUG) conference agenda with the addition of new speakers and the inaugural Nexus Awards presentation ceremony.

CLARKSDALE, Miss., Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "What is the value of one good job?" asks Crossroads Economic Partnership. For Spencer George, it means higher income and better well-being for himself and family. It also means understanding his own higher potential. (VIDEO)

BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Every year, California-based Ethical Traveler reviews the world's developing nations for their commitment to human rights, social welfare, and environmental protection. The ten destinations with the most impressive records are honored with Ethical Destinations Awards.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SIERA.AI, a leading safety automation innovator for the material handling industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new website. The new comprehensive website reflects SIERA.AI's growth over the past few years with preventing and reducing forklift accidents with AI vision driven systems.