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Effective School Solutions Introduces C.O.P.E., a Mental Health Planning Framework for Back to School

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Effective School Solutions (ESS), the country’s leading provider of school-based mental health services for K-12 school districts, has released C.O.P.E., a new mental health planning framework to assist districts in implementing the mental health supports students will need this fall due to the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had (and continues to have) on student social-emotional health.

The C.O.P.E. framework has a specific list of checklist items that provides districts with an actionable roadmap for how they can support student mental health. ESS has released a solution brief entitled Introducing C.O.P.E.- A Mental Health Action Plan for Back to School, which outlines questions districts should be asking themselves and steps they can take.

Duncan Young, CEO of ESS, stated «It’s critical that districts put a flexible safety net in place to support the mental health of every student. As districts plan what school is going to look like in the fall, it’s important that every district have a specific set of scaffolds in place for this vital component of student success and well-being.»

The C.O.P.E. framework is organized around four key domains:

Communicate- steps to build awareness and focus all stakeholders on the challenges students are likely to face
Orient- measures to expand the toolkit of educators to identify mental health warning signs and manage the effects of trauma in students
Phase- adopting a phased approach to clinical care that broadens reach during the back to school period
Extend- embedding mental health and social-emotional supports throughout the school curriculum

In conjunction with the release of its solution brief, ESS has designed an accompanying self-assessment for districts, Assessing Mental Health Readiness for School Re-Entry, which provides a way for districts to apply the systematic data-driven approach behind the C.O.P.E framework.

Please click here to read Introducing C.O.P.E.- A Mental Health Action Plan for Back to School.

Since 2009, Effective School Solutions has been a leader in school-based mental health. ESS partners with over 100 schools in over 60 districts in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and California to provide comprehensive, cost-effective whole-school clinical programs to K-12 students.

Media Contact: Lisa Murphy-Church, lmurphy-church@effectiveschoolsolutions.com

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Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc. (NOIRBCC) Becomes Kentucky’s Newest Community Development Entity (CDE)

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, July 26, 2020, Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc. (NOIRBCC) became Kentucky’s newest Community Development Entity (CDE) certified through the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund under The U.S. Department of the Treasury. The chamber will focus its efforts on identifying economic development projects that improve dis-invested neighborhoods that will create jobs…

On Aug. 19, 2019, the launch of Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc was announced in a press conference on the front steps of 1151 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky hosted by the Louisville Metro Council President, David James.

Since its inception, Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc., led by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, John Howard Shaw-Woo, has made significant strides in helping Black entrepreneurs and small black businesses start, grow, and sustain themselves through the teaching of best business practices, business plan development, analytical thinking, the formation of synergistic collaborative partnerships, as well as mentoring. Other accomplishments are the growth in memberships from 10 to 125 members, and the establishment of a national organization serving members in California, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. The chamber has also created the following member consortiums to build collaborations between members and their industries: Black Realty Consortium: Black Political Education Consortium, MBE Construction Consortium, Black Lives Matter Consortium, and Black Filmmakers Consortium, which is currently working on two reality TV shows and a documentary film on health issues facing Black Americans. The chamber also helped in the establishment of Kentucky Institute for Music Industry Development Inc. (K|M|D) led by R&B Recording Artist Brian Scott aka «B. Stille» from the rap quartet Nappy Roots. NOIRBCC is headquartered in Louisville Kentucky at 2900 W Broadway, Suite 223, Louisville, KY 40211 where it offers programming centered around FDIC Money Smart Courses, Homebuyer Education, Home Acquisition, and Teens Professional Career Pathways to move Black youth toward higher professional careers that will lead to improved economic and social mobility.

«With this new Community Development Entity designation, NOIRBCC can now move forward with its plans to truly assist Black Communities and Low-Income areas across the country by identifying and supporting New Market Tax Credit projects that will create jobs and economic mobility for residents living in dis-invested neighborhoods. NOIRBCC will support and take on projects that will truly beautify and uplift communities not gentrify and displace residents.

NOIR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC., is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Entity (CDE) headquartered in Louisville Kentucky, which is dedicated to improving the lives of African Americans through the pursuit of economic and social mobility via the following avenues; Affordable Housing, Entitlement Reform, Community Health and Wellness, Small Business Support, Teen Professional Career Attainment, Urban Hunger, Workforce Development, and the Arts.

For more information, (502) 777-6307 or info@noirbcc.org or visit www.noirbcc.org.

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Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools, Leading Architecture Firms SITU & WXY, Unveil New «Front Porch» Urban Design Concept to Support Safe Entry and School Arrival Amidst COVID-19

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) announces the launch of its new «

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) announces the launch of its new «Front Porch» designed by architects at SITU and WXY — an outdoor lobby that ensures safe entry and exit in response to the threat of COVID-19 and helps integrate its education buildings with the greater community.

At a live socially distant demo event, Brooklyn LAB unveiled the structure, during which faculty and medical professionals rehearsed the school’s new arrival process and showcased the Front Porch’s design elements. Staged classrooms also illustrated the rigorous social distancing protocols that LAB will be implementing when schools can safely reopen.

«As we prepare to reopen our schools this fall, school administrators must examine our back-to-school rituals and consider how to upgrade our plans for re-entry to account for the global health pandemic that is ravaging communities around the country. Science, technical expertise, and public health must guide our preparation,» says Eric Tucker, Executive Director of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools. The Front Porch concept prioritizes social distancing, temperature checks, staggered scheduling, and increased points of entry and exit of school buildings.

The Front Porch evolved from ideas generated by Brooklyn LAB’s May 2020 Back to School Facilities Tool Kit, which serves as a visual guide for schools preparing to reopen after COVID-19 closures. The Tool Kit presents ideas for facilities upgrades focused on creating an environment that supports social distancing and other health-related requirements for both the journey to and from school and the classroom experience.

«School is about much more than education, and this fall, it is vital that families have options that make them feel safe,» said Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. «The solutions that Brooklyn LAB has spearheaded are just one more example of the incredible strength, ingenuity and collaborative spirit that New Yorkers have displayed over the past months, and can serve as a model for schools as they consider their options.»

Brooklyn LAB and design experts involved in creating the Back to School Facilities Tool Kit identified LAB’s entry and exit points as a major concern for safe reopening this fall. Like many New York City schools located in multistory buildings, LAB has limited points of entry. Over the past two decades, many urban schools have become even more «fortified» in response to the specter of gun violence. If no changes are made to the entry process, architects and planners predict that students could end up waiting in long lines for hours to maintain 6 feet of space between students. This would increase students’ exposure to health risks and could disturb the surrounding community with more noise and congestion.

Using input from students, families, staff, and community members, Brooklyn LAB worked with Urban Projects Collaborative, SITU, WXY, and Urban Umbrella to develop and adapt design concepts for middle and high school facilities and operations at 77 Sands Street.

Developing the Front Porch required careful integration with school operations. It accounted for several challenges by:

Staggering school entry by class to minimize long lines and wait periods
Creating «split schedule» AM/PM queuing to minimize challenges with the entry, exit, and classroom cleaning processes
Ensuring accessibility in terms of installation, permitting, and cost. For instance, the Front Porch solution Brooklyn LAB chose is built from off-the-shelf materials that can be rented by the month and are pre-approved by the Department of Buildings

In addition to adhering to safety protocols, design elements of the physical structure will also beautify the space and foster a sense of community:

Polycarbonate ceiling panels allow natural light to filter through
Natural materials including wood planter boxes soften the urban space
Colorful painted ground surface and playful graphic art incorporate elements of the school logo
Wayfinding and social distancing graphics ensure safe 6-foot distanced queuing
Greeting station displays safety measure infographics, while providing privacy for wellness checks required before entry
Student artwork is installed on banners secured to the shed structure, which can be periodically rotated with new art

Brooklyn LAB believes schools should be part of the urban ecosystem. At LAB, students have benefited from opportunities such as internships, career days, and community service projects in local organizations. After the pandemic, LAB’s Front Porch will play a new role, serving as a venue to invite the surrounding community into the school building. «LAB is imagining the Front Porch as a place to share information about school activities, host community gatherings, and give students and community members the chance to connect in ways that bring out the best of Brooklyn,» says Aaron Daly, Chief Operating Officer, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools.

As schools grapple with basic questions about whether their doors will open this fall, one of the primary concerns for urban schools will be to rethink school entry and exit protocols under the pandemic. The Front Porch is a solution that safeguards health today while building a necessary bridge connecting schools to the communities and cities they serve.

«When we consider what designing for an eventual reopening might look like, schools in urban centers are particularly challenged, because they are often located in mixed-use buildings that aren’t especially conducive to social distancing,» said WXY’s Principal-in-Charge Claire Weisz. «WXY welcomed the opportunity to partner with Brooklyn LAB, SITU, UPC and Urban Umbrella to design the Front Porch Framework as part of a suite of solutions that would not only prioritize the health and wellness of the school’s community but also reimagine how any urban school’s vital social infrastructure can be integrated into the public realm, now and after the pandemic is gone.»

About Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB), founded in 2014, is a network of public charter schools that will serve 6-12th grade students this fall. LAB was designed to educate high-need urban students, particularly those who are least well-served by their current educational options. Named a «Center of Excellence» for its work with Students with Disabilities by the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools, LAB aims to meet the individual needs of each student and to leverage innovative technologies and learning practices to eradicate the achievement gap. LAB was selected as an XQ school and is actively involved in work to upgrade and rethink high school to better meet the needs of students and of the future. For more information, please visit BrooklynLaboratorySchool.org.

LAB partnered with the following design firms in preparing the Front Porch:

Urban Projects Collaborative (UPC):
UPC provides owner representation services for clients engaged in the design and construction of capital projects and facilities oversight. www.upcnyc.com

SITU:
SITU is an unconventional architecture practice based in New York City, using design, research and fabrication for creative and social impact. www.situ.nyc

WXY:
WXY is an award-winning, studio-based multidisciplinary practice focusing on innovative approaches to public space, structures and cities. www.wxystudio.com

Urban Umbrella:
Urban Umbrella is the first design alternative to the sidewalk bridge in 50 years, transforming a protection system into a graceful sheltering space. https://www.urbanumbrella.com/

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Susan McPherson
smcpherson@mcpstrategies.com
917.859.2291

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Stryker’s Neuroform Atlas® Stent System granted an expanded indication, providing a new option for patients with aneurysms in the back of the brain

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, USA, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expanded indication of its Neuroform Atlas Stent System, becoming the first and only adjunctive stent approved for use in the posterior (back of the brain) circulation.Aneurysms in the posterior circulation rupture more frequently and are generally more difficult to treat. With the approval of the Neuroform Atlas adjunctive stent for…

Already approved for use in the anterior circulation, the expanded indication was granted based on robust clinical trial evidence proving the safety and efficacy of the device. The combined patients from both the anterior and posterior cohorts totaled 298 patients, making it the largest study of its kind.

«The Atlas Posterior PMA trial data shows a compelling advancement in the treatment of wide-neck posterior aneurysms,» said Dr. Sam Zaidat, Director of the Neuroscience and Stroke Center at Mercy Health System in Toledo, Ohio, and Co-Principal Investigator of the U.S. Neuroform Atlas investigational trial. «Posterior stent assisted coiling with Neuroform Atlas achieved an impressive high rate of complete occlusion in this very challenging location at 76.7%. Equally impressive was the 4.3% primary safety rate.»

An estimated 6.5 million people in the United States have unruptured brain aneurysms with an average rupture rate of 1 every 18 minutes. Ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in roughly 50% of cases.¹

«Complete occlusion, or complete blocking of blood flow, is the gold standard in determining long term aneurysm healing,» said Dr Brian Jankowitz, Director, Cerebrovascular Surgery at the Cooper Neurological Institute in Camden, New Jersey. «With the additional challenges that come with treating posterior circulation aneurysms, we never would have anticipated reaching occlusion rates that rival those found in the anterior circulation. Now with Neuroform Atlas, those same high rates are achievable.»

«The results from the Atlas Posterior PMA trial demonstrate that physicians can now address the more difficult posterior circulation aneurysms, offering hope for better outcomes in that patient population,» said Mark Paul, president of Stryker’s Neurovascular division. «This expanded indication of Neuroform Atlas, as the first and only adjunctive stent for use in the posterior circulation, reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing stroke care for patients with cerebrovascular disease.»

About Neuroform Atlas Stent System
Stryker’s Neuroform Atlas Stent System is a self-expanding nitinol stent used in conjunction with metal coils to pack weakened blood vessel sacs called aneurysms within the brain. The stent is positioned across the aneurysm neck to hold metal coils in place and occlude the aneurysm.

The Neuroform Atlas Stent System is indicated for use with neurovascular embolization coils in the anterior and posterior circulation of the neurovasculature for the endovascular treatment of patients ≥ 18 years of age with saccular wide-necked (neck width ≥ 4 mm or a dome-to-neck ratio of < 2) intracranial aneurysms arising from a parent vessel with a diameter of ≥ 2.0 mm and ≤ 4.5 mm.

About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. More information is available at www.stryker.com.

Media contact
Keri Laden
Global Communications Manager
keri.laden@stryker.com

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Socionext Unveils New HDMI Module «cecTalker»

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Socionext Inc. today announced its unique new «cecTalker» (pronounced «C-E-C-Talker»), an HDMI module equipped with Socionext’s HDMI controller IC. The new cecTalker is capable of connecting, controlling and linking devices that have HDMI terminals, such as audio and video equipment. The company has started shipping samples for device and equipment manufacturers.

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cecTalker utilizes CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), a communication standard of HDMI, and enables devices connected through HDMI cables to perform new operations. Built on the company’s expertise in HDMI technology, cecTalker allows users to easily integrate HDMI- compliant devices, even if they originated from different manufacturers and without the standard linkage functionalities. In addition to PCs, cecTalker supports development platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino and SPRESENSE, making it easy for customers to work in their most familiar environments. cecTalker will be certified to the HDMI standard and can be used either in standalone mode or built into other products with added features and applications. Integration and use can be done effortlessly, from proof-of-concept and prototyping to volume production. Applications include connecting audio and video equipment with smart appliances, building home IoT systems, and utilization with video streaming services, medical imaging and industrial applications, among many others.

The current lineup of cecTalker includes the «HDMI» model with HDMI input and output terminals, and the «V-by-One» model with the added V-by-One and HDMI conversion functionality. Both models are currently being delivered as samples. Volume production and shipping are scheduled to start in January 2021.

Download an image of the «cecTalker» HDMI Model

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cecTalker specifications

Product name			«cecTalker» HDMI model [Black]	«cecTalker» V-by-One model [White]
Purpose			· Prototype · Development · Mass production	· Prototype · Testing · Development
Function			· CEC transmission function · CEC reception function (requires development costs) · 3-to-1 HDMI input selection function · 2K/4K low-latency super- resolution function	· HDMI-to-V-by-One conversion function · V-by-One-to-HDMI conversion function · 4-to-1 HDMI input selection function · 2K/4K low-latency super- resolution function
Interface	HDMI	Rx	3 ports (Connector: Type-A)	4 ports (Connector: Type-D)
		Tx	1 port (Connector: Type-A)	1 port (Connector: Type-A)
		CEC	Standard	Support for customization
		ARC	Support for customization	–
	V-by-One	Rx	–	1port
	V-by-One	Tx	–	1port
	I2S	Rx/Tx	Support for customization	2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and a sub-board)
	UART	Rx/Tx	2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and SPRESENSE) *1	2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and a sub-board) *2
Power supply			5V/1A (Connector: USB micro-B) *3	5V/1.5A (Connector: USB Type-C)

*1 SPRESENSE or Raspberry Pi Exclusive
*2 Main or Sub Exclusive
*3 2.0A in case of SPRESENSE stacking

«cecTalker» product page –
http://socionextus.com/products/visual-systems/cectalker-hdmi-module/

About Socionext America Inc.
Socionext America Inc. (SNA) is the US branch of Socionext Inc. headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company is one of the world’s leading fabless ASIC suppliers, specializing in a wide range of standard and customizable SoC solutions for automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Socionext provides customers with quality semiconductor products based on extensive and differentiated IPs, proven design methodologies, and state-of-the-art implementation expertise, with full support.

For product information, visit our website, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453. For company news and updates, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

All company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.

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ROCKWOOL™ expands Comfortbatt® and AFB® product offerings

BYHALIA, Miss., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Contractors, designers and installers now have new, innovative, and expanded options when it comes to insulation for thermal and sound applications. With codes and climate zones varying throughout the U.S., ROCKWOOL™ now has a thermal batt option for every area from the north to the south and coast to coast.

ROCKWOOL, North America’s largest stone wool manufacturer, has extended its Comfortbatt™ line with products available in several new R-values—R13/R21/R38, designed to provide customers with more options. In addition, ROCKWOOL has released AFB® for wood stud applications—an acoustical fire batt that is now available in new dimensions designed for wood stud cavities.

Comfortbatt® R13/R21/R38: Using Comfortbatt® within the building envelope can contribute to a robust thermal insulation solution that meets the variety of code requirements that exist across the United States. Comfortbatt® is a semi-rigid stone wool batt insulation for exterior wood and steel stud applications in both new construction and renovations. ROCKWOOL now offers Comfortbatt® in R13/R15/R21/R23/R30/R38. No matter what R-value or climate zone you are in, there is a Comfortbatt® solution for your project.

Comfortbatt® features a unique flexible edge designed to aid installation. Simply compress the flexible edge as the batt is inserted and release. The flexible edge is designed to spring back, expanding the batt against the stud cavity to give a complete fill. This flexibility ensures the expected R-value is achieved and maintained.

AFB® for wood stud applications is a lightweight, acoustical fire batt stone wool insulation specifically designed for wood stud interior wall and floor applications. Its superior sound absorbency and fire protection contribute to the overall comfort and safety of occupants. It provides increased insulation density that reduces sound transmission. Traditionally, AFB® was designed for steel stud applications only. Today, we are pleased to introduce several new sizes designed for wood stud applications.

«In the US, codes and standards are constantly evolving,» says Garrett Feehrer, Marketing Manager USA at ROCKWOOL. «With our new ROCKWOOL Comfortbatt® range, ROCKWOOL now offers a solution for every climate zone and every application. Our customers are looking for products that make their jobs easier, and this extension of our existing Comfortbatt® line addresses that.

«In regard to AFB®, wood construction is certainly a growing trend in the built environment, and AFB® has been a trusted acoustical fire batt in steel stud applications for many years. We wanted to bring those same steel stud benefits to the new wood application market, this product allows us to do just that.»

Like all ROCKWOOL stone wool products, Comfortbatt® and AFB® are non-combustible and resist temperatures up to 2,150˚F. They provide excellent sound absorption due to their density and non-directional fiber structure and are uniquely durable against all forms of weather (vapor permeable, water repellent, high drying potential). ROCKWOOL stone wool products, including Comfortbatt® and AFB® are manufactured using sustainable materials, like basalt rock (an abundant natural resource) and recycled steel slag.

About ROCKWOOL

With five manufacturing facilities and over 1,000 employees, ROCKWOOL is North America’s largest stone wool producer, offering advanced building insulation, industrial and technical solutions.

At the ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our solutions. Our expertise is perfectly suited to tackling many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding. Our range of products reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint along the way.

Stone wool is a versatile material and forms the basis for all our businesses. With more than 11,700 passionate colleagues in 39 countries, we are the world leader in stone wool solutions, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, engineered fibers for industrial use to insulation for the process industry, marine and offshore. For more information, visit: www.rockwoolgroup.com (global site) or www.rockwool.com (North America).

For additional images or more information, please contact: Garrett Feehrer, Marketing Manager, USA, ROCKWOOL (North America), Phone: 407-739-1811, Email: garrett.feehrer@rockwol.com

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UNITRON Ltd. Renames Industrial Microscope Product Line

COMMACK, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — UNITRON Ltd., a leading manufacturer of precision instruments for electronics, industrial, metallurgical, materials science, research, and educational applications, has renamed its Luxo industrial microscope product line to LX Microscopes by UNITRON®.

The change to LX Microscopes by UNITRON is in name only. All microscopes and accessories are identical in design, manufacturing, function, and performance to those that previously bore the LUXO…

The change to LX Microscopes by UNITRON is in name only. All microscopes and accessories are identical in design, manufacturing, function, and performance to those that previously bore the LUXO Microscopes by UNITRON name. «We are excited to reveal the new LX Microscopes by UNITRON name for this product line,» said Brian Taub, Executive Vice President of UNITRON. «The new name reinforces our commitment to deliver a portfolio of high-quality optical devices for assembly, inspection, rework and quality control applications.» As agreed with Glamox AS during the 2017 acquisition of the microscope product line by UNITRON, all use of the LUXO brand must cease by August 1, 2020.

LX Microscopes by UNITRON will continue to be sold through the existing distribution channels, leveraging their experience and customer relationships.

About UNITRON
UNITRON specializes in high quality, precision optical instruments for industrial, clinical, life science, research and educational applications. Since 1952 UNITRON’s microscopes and related optical accessories have been consistently used and trusted worldwide in companies such as Intel, BAE Systems, ITT, GE, Williams Co., Lockheed Martin, DuPont, Boeing, 3M, Alcoa, MIT, Raytheon, Sony, Texas Instruments, iRobot, Northrop Grumman, United Technologies, and the Mayo Clinic. Manufactured and assembled to the strictest quality standards, UNITRON products are available exclusively through a nationwide network of authorized distributors. Visit UNITRON at https://unitronusa.com/.

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American Fruit Grower® Announces 2020 Winner – Robert Black Receives Apple Grower of the Year Award

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Robert Black, Co-Owner of Catoctin Mountain Orchard in Thurmont, MD, has been named the 2020 Apple Grower of the YearSM by American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines, published by Meister Media Worldwide.

Black, the 32nd recipient of the award, which began in 1989, will be honored Aug. 20 during a virtual edition of the annual USApple Outlook and Marketing…

Black, the 32nd recipient of the award, which began in 1989, will be honored Aug. 20 during a virtual edition of the annual USApple Outlook and Marketing Conference.

«I’m amazed and shocked that I have won this award and appreciate being among my peers who have gone before me,» Black, who shares co-ownership with his sister, Patricia, said. «This is absolutely an amazing thing to have happen to my family. My sister has always been the one to stay home to keep the home fires burning and allow me to travel. She certainly has been a great partner in this operation.»

David Eddy, the Editor of American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower magazines and a member of the award selection committee, said the public nomination process spoke well of Black’s stature within the industry.

«I’ll never forget the day I called Bob to tell him he had won the award. Because he’s such a humble man, at first he actually insisted we must have made a mistake,» Eddy said. «It just reinforced what I had already read in the many enthusiastic nominations we received endorsing Bob, from university researchers — in multiple states, no less — to numerous fellow growers. Bob is definitely a popular winner.»

Sponsored by Valent USA, the Apple Grower of the Year program honors individuals who have gone beyond the confines of the orchard and, through their involvement and leadership, have made genuine impacts on the apple industry.

«Bob demonstrates a willingness to listen and an openness to change that all come together as his personal recipe for success,» Dion McBay, Vice President of Sales with Valent USA, said. «Bob is a clear advocate for sustainable agriculture and has made investments and improvement in irrigation technology, integrated pest management, and the use of biological and biorational tools. Beyond his commitment to sustainable agriculture and his operational improvements, Bob is a relentless advocate for Maryland agriculture and a proud participant in the U.S. apple industry.»

Black represents the second Maryland farming operation to win the award, following Evan Milburn and his late son Nathan, of Milburn Orchards, who were honored in 2008. He is highly regarded for displaying leadership on the state and regional levels.

«Bob Black has been a staple in the Mid-Atlantic fruit-growing region for decades,» Mark Boyer, the Co-Owner of Ridgetop Orchards in Fishertown, PA, said. «He has served on almost every board position available both in fruits and vegetables to social and community. Always the first to help and the last to complain.»

Black has excelled in the areas of commercial planting and direct marketing and has served on the boards of the International Fruit Tree Association and Maryland State Horticultural Society. He is a member of the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA), which was founded by growers to produce varieties for its membership.

«I don’t know any other grower who has more variety trials in progress,» Brad Hollabaugh, the Apple Grower of the Year winner in 2000, representing Hollabaugh Bros., said. «Bob is also always willing to share tricks, techniques, and the results of his many production endeavors. Equally, he’s an avid listener to other growers, always looking for ways to improve his operation.»

USApple President and CEO Jim Bair credited Black for devoting his career to making a meaningful impact on the apple industry.

«When he is not working on groundbreaking innovations in his orchards, he is helping and championing other growers,» Bair said. «From his past leadership on USApple’s board to his ongoing commitment to represent Maryland every year during our Capitol Hill Day, he is always at the ready to advocate for the industry. We congratulate Bob for this much-deserved honor.»

About The Award: The Apple Grower of the YearSM Award is presented annually by American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines and honors apple growers who have gone beyond the confines of the orchard and have, through their involvement and leadership, made a real impact on the apple industry. American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower are published by Meister Media Worldwide. GrowingProduce.com

About Meister Media Worldwide
Meister Media Worldwide offers business solutions designed to cultivate a sustainable world through the power of knowledge. It accomplishes this through a host of integrated print, digital and data product offerings, and a variety of in-person events with a singular focus: to further specialized agriculture globally. In addition, its business services division utilizes Meister Media’s wealth of knowledge, combined with the latest technology, to develop strategic business services from concept planning through development and delivery. An industry leader, Meister Media’s mission is to be your trusted partner, empowering the business of global agriculture to grow a better world. With headquarters in Willoughby, Ohio, Meister Media Worldwide was founded in 1932 and operates out of offices throughout the United States and around the world. MeisterMedia.com.

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Sabio partner to engage Latinx community on CS education through new CSL initiative

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Sabio have partnered to continue their commitment to support underrepresented minorities, including women, interested in entering the fast-growing career path in Technology Education (IT) such as software engineering, especially during and post COVID-19. Through the «Intro to Web Development Certification» program – being offered for free through the partnership – which will consist of two courses that cover…

«There is talent everywhere and our collective effort is to inspire and develop that innovative potential through our CSL (Code as a Second Language) program and creative partnerships with Sabio to help our communities and America move forward, especially during and post COVID where tech jobs will be in even greater demand than they already are,» said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. «We are thrilled that Sabio shares in that vision and we are grateful for their leadership as a Latinx-owned-and-operated company providing tech education to our community.»

The Intro to Web Development Certification’s goals are to increase the number of Latinx individuals considering a career path as a professional software engineer or in the IT industry, and expose individuals to front-end web development through a foundational knowledge of JavaScript. Register at: http://bit.ly/SabioCode

«Sabio is excited to collaborate with HHF, an amazing organization that is 100% dedicated to helping uplift the Latinx Community,» said Liliana Monge, Co-Founder and CEO of Sabio. «Through our partnership we will work to engage more Latinx people, and encourage and support them through their journey into software engineering.»

About Sabio
Sabio, a coding bootcamp based in Los Angeles, is one of the oldest software development bootcamps and is taught exclusively by senior industry software practitioners. The current instructors are alumni of companies such as Fox, Gamefly, Stack Overflow, TMZ and UCLA. Sabio’s software development program focuses on .NET/C# and trains across the full-stack in Mobile, Front End, Back End, Source Control, Database and Development platforms. Sabio’s alumni now work at amazing companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Tesla, Activision, MedMen, UCLA, and USC. (Visit https://sabio.la/).

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and CSL
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a national nonprofit focused on education, workforce, innovative leadership, and culture to meet America’s priorities. Through HHF’s program, Code as a Second Language (CSL), tens of thousands of students across the nation are introduced and taught to code. Once they are initiated, they are connected to a larger network of coders including mentors, workshops, activities through award-winning LOFT (Latinos On Fast Track) program for further development, connectivity and placement into the workforce and Fortune 500 companies (Visit http://www.HispanicHeritage.org) Follow HHF on Facebook and Twitter.

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PR News Names Kaplow Communications a Top Place to Work

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kaplow Communications, known for its strategic brand marketing and superior media relationships, announced that it was named a

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kaplow Communications, known for its strategic brand marketing and superior media relationships, announced that it was named a Top Place to Work by PR News. Recognized for the agency’s overall culture, as well as expanding divisions and creating new roles based on employees’ interests, Kaplow was also honored for its dedication to team member development.

«I’m so proud of the entire Kaplow team for their contributions to our culture, our work and our results,» said Liz Kaplow, Founder and CEO of the eponymous public relations agency. «From the beginning, it has been our goal to attract top talent and create a working environment that prioritizes work-life balance and value.»

Kaplow’s culture is collaborative, communicative, down-to-earth, and fun. Defined by the four pillars of T.R.E.E. – Trust, Respect, Energy and Enthusiasm, Kaplow is guided by a transparent and empathetic approach to internal and external communications. This enables a collaborative culture where everyone has a direct line of communication to senior management, including Liz Kaplow herself, the company’s president, CFO and Senior Vice Presidents.

Dedicated to providing growth-opportunities for its team, the New York City-based agency, houses Beauty, Lifestyle and Health & Wellness categories, as well as Influencer Management. With a history of promoting division leads from within, Kaplow regularly provides employees with the career mobility they crave, which contributes to the agency’s higher than average retention rates. In fact, Kaplow boasts a stunning retention rate of staff that has stayed with the company for five or more years.

In addition, the agency offers numerous committees – such as New Earned Media, Marketing and Social Media – which provide team members at all levels the opportunity to grow their skills outside of their day-to-day client workload. These committees provide deeper exposure to senior leaders and often open the door to new work assignments.

Encouraging volunteerism, Kaplow sponsors efforts during official work hours and its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is communicated regularly and enshrined in the employee handbook. Kaplow also has a strategic partnership with Givz, a company that enables frictionless donation to every registered charity in America. As part of the agency’s 2019 holiday gift, as well as in response to the Coronavirus crisis, Kaplow added funds to all employees’ Givz accounts, allowing them to directly donate to the charity of their choice.

About Kaplow Communications
Kaplow Communications, based in New York City, specializes in conceptualizing and executing integrated campaigns that change conversations in today’s digital world. Its award-winning programs include brand strategy, media relations, influencer marketing and executive visibility, reaching consumers at every touch point and creating an emotional bond that drives loyalty and brand love. For information, call 212-221-1713 or visit http://www.kaplow.com/our-services.

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