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WD Lab Grown Diamonds First to Achieve SCS Sustainable Diamond Certification, Sets New Industry Standard

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — WD Lab Grown Diamonds («WD» or the «Company»), a leading laboratory grown diamond producer in the U.S., today announced that it is the first company to be certified under the provisional Certification Standard for Sustainable Diamonds («SCS 007»). This achievement grants WD third-party authorization to use the claims of ‘Certified Sustainable’ and ‘Certified Climate Neutral’ on their high-quality, As Grown diamonds. The climate neutral designation is an…

WD commits to Climate Neutrality and achieves the industry’s most stringent standard for Sustainability and Transparency

«We are tremendously proud and humbled to be the first company to achieve sustainable diamond certification,» said Sue Rechner, CEO of WD. «This accomplishment reflects our wholehearted commitment to safeguarding the environment, protecting the human rights of workers and communities, and providing reassurance to the modern consumer with fully traceable, guaranteed conflict-free product.»

The Certification Standard for Sustainable Diamonds establishes the world’s most stringent benchmark of sustainable accountability, transparency and provenance assurance for the gemstone diamond industry, and is the first unified framework for assessing natural and laboratory grown diamonds. The standard’s Chain of Custody provisions are backed by third-party certification that utilizes A.I. enhanced laser ablation testing, which guarantees each diamond’s origin with 99% accuracy. SCS Standards, the non-profit standards development arm of SCS Global Services, facilitated the creation of the standard, now in public review, through an international, multi-stakeholder consensus process involving diamond producers, retailers, academics and NGOs.

«While diamonds have long been associated with luxury, the industry needed a resource to address concerns about the mistreatment of workers, damage to the environment, and promulgation of greenwashing. We felt the time was right to develop a holistic sustainability standard for the diamond sector to help companies doing the right thing to set themselves apart,» said Stanley Rhodes, PhD, Founder and President of SCS. «WD’s participation has been invaluable, and we congratulate them on being the first to achieve Sustainability Certification – a testament to their position as an industry trailblazer.»

To achieve certification, WD completed an extensive audit over the past year, undergoing a comprehensive, third-party Lifecycle Assessment (LCA). The Company was measured against 15 core environmental impact categories, and committed to reaching Net Zero Environmental and Human Health Impacts. WD achieved certification based on their demonstrated adherence to the standard’s strict Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements.

News of sustainability certification comes on the heels of WD’s acquisition of pioneering materials science company J2, based out of Chicago, Illinois. As the Company further solidifies its market leadership position and ongoing commitment to innovation, transparency and sustainability, WD will continue its purpose-led transformation under the Latitude brand, coming soon at latitudediamonds.com.

About WD Lab Grown Diamonds
Based in the Washington D.C. area and founded in 2008, WD Lab Grown Diamonds is a market leader in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) diamonds, with its diamonds certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL), among other labs. The Company also offers new technologies and applications for diamonds in industrial settings. WD Lab Grown Diamonds is the exclusive licensee of a portfolio of patents covering single crystal CVD diamond growth technology developed by The Carnegie Institution of Washington. WD is jointly owned by Huron Capital, WD Management, members of its board of directors and The Carnegie Institution of Washington. For more information, visit wdlabgrowndiamonds.com.

About SCS Standards
SCS Standards is a non-profit committed to the development of standards that advance the sustainable development goals. Standards are developed in alignment with best practices and guidelines provided by internationally recognized bodies to ensure a robust, transparent and collaborative approach. For more information, visit www.SCSstandardsdevelopment.org. SCS Standards is the official standards development body for Scientific Certification System, Inc., a chartered benefit corporation, which provides internationally recognized third-party certification as SCS Global Services, a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certiﬁcation headquartered in Emeryville, California, with representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe and Africa. Additional information is available at www.scsglobalservices.com.

Contact
Brittany Lewis
Chief Marketing Officer
WD Lab Grown Diamonds
press@wdlabgrowndiamonds.com

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Convenient Way to Store and Access Trash Bags (KXX-275)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –«I wanted to create a simple and easy way to store a roll of garbage bags and retrieve them when needed,» said an inventor, from Pineville, Ky., «so I invented the E Z B D EASY BAG DISPENSER. My design ensures that a new bag is readily available when emptying the trash can.»

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The invention provides an effective way to store and access trash bags when needed. In doing so, it eliminates the need to search for trash can liners. As a result, it saves time and effort and it increases organization. The invention features a practical design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for households and businesses. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.

The original design was submitted to the Knoxville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-KXX-275, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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EPRI and GTI Low-Carbon Resources Initiative Surpasses $100 Million in Funding from 33 Global Partners

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI), a joint project led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI), surpassed a major milestone of $100 million in funding, adding its 33^rd sponsor, Xcel Energy. This global collaboration is gaining momentum in delivering scientific credibility and objectivity to support international decarbonization.

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LCRI is a unique effort across the energy landscape, leveraging the collaborative research models of EPRI and GTI to produce industry-leading results for society. This five-year initiative brings together industry stakeholders to accelerate development and demonstration of low- and zero-carbon energy technologies through transformative, clean energy research and development.

«As industry and government take aggressive action to address climate change, LCRI is identifying and accelerating low-carbon options essential to a clean energy future,» said Neva Espinoza, Vice President of Energy Supply and Low-Carbon Resources. «Together EPRI and GTI are driving a historic effort, combining our unique technical expertise with deep experience from leading energy companies to make a net-zero future possible.»

«The strong interest in technology solutions for low carbon resources is indicative of the challenge to meeting mid-century decarbonization goals,» said Mike Rutkowski, GTI Senior Vice President of Research & Technology Development. «We feel the LCRI will provide its sponsors with a means for the scale, leverage, and collaboration needed to address this global challenge.»

Sponsors of the initiative represent a broad spectrum of energy industry leaders committed to decarbonization. In joining LCRI, these organizations are demonstrating their profound commitment to meeting emissions reductions goals and advancing the innovative technologies needed to get there.

Alliant	Ameren	American Electric Power
Arizona Public Service	CenterPoint Energy	CPS Energy
ConEdison	Consumers Energy	Dominion Energy
Duke Energy	Exelon Corporation	GE
Intermountain Gas Company	Lincoln Electric System	Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Missouri River Energy Services	Mitsuibishi Hitachi Power Systems, America	National Fuel
National Grid	Nebraska Public Power District	New York Power Authority
NOMAC	Oglethorpe Power	Portland General Electric
PPL Corporation	Salt River Project	SoCalGas
Southern California Edison	Southern Company	Tennessee Valley Authority
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association	WEC Energy Group	Xcel Energy

The body of technical work around LCRI continues to grow. A public whitepaper, «An Introduction to Low-Carbon Fuels,» is available now for download, and a technology research plan will be unveiled in the second quarter of 2021 outlining the initiative’s research and development priorities. More information and resources are available at www.LowCarbonLCRI.com.

About EPRI
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization that conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public, on a non-discriminatory basis. An independent organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI’s members represent more than 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to nearly 40 countries. EPRI’s principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass.

About GTI
GTI is a leading research, development, and training organization addressing global energy and environmental challenges to enable a secure, reliable, abundant, and clean energy future. For 80 years as an independent not-for-profit, GTI has been developing technology-based solutions that benefit industry, government, and consumers.

GTI research initiatives solve important global energy challenges across the industry’s value chain—supply, conversion, delivery, and end use. From concept to commercialization, GTI offers an integrated systems perspective to expand the supply of clean and affordable natural gas and renewable energy; ensure a safe and reliable infrastructure; deliver solutions for efficient and environmentally responsible use of energy; reduce and manage carbon emissions; and advance energy systems innovations that protect air, land, water and communities while enhancing economic growth. www.gti.energy

Contacts:
Aimee Mills
EPRI
amills@epri.com
704.519.7486

Diane Miller
GTI
dmiller@gti.energy
847.768.0683

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Volvo Cars of Marietta Awarded 2021 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award for Outstanding Customer Experience

ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Volvo Cars of Marietta, part of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group in Atlanta, was awarded a 2021 Consumer Satisfaction Award by DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform and company of Cars.com Inc. Consumer Satisfaction Awards recognize the top 10% of auto dealerships delivering exceptional customer service as rated by online reviews.

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Volvo Cars of Marietta has a long-standing tradition of unrivaled customer service and satisfaction. Earning the coveted title means the dealership is doing something right under the leadership of General Manager, Michael Gerbick.

«The success of our dealership would not be possible without our team of hard-working technicians, sales personnel, finance, and the rest of our hard-working staff,» said Gerbick. «Our mission is to always exceed customer expectations; from the moment they walk in through the door to after they receive the keys to their new Volvo.»

From the S60, XC60, S90, and XC90, the brand’s latest fleet of new Volvo automobiles feature something for first-time buyers, commuters, and families alike. Customers can experience Volvo’s latest cars at Volvo Cars of Marietta in addition to an expansive inventory of vehicles. In addition to having the latest in Volvo performance, safety, and technology available, this Cobb Parkway location also houses a variety of used cars, trucks and SUVs, from which drivers from Atlanta can select a quality automobile at a terrific price.

Volvo Cars of Marietta is located at 1195 Cobb Parkway near the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Delk Road in Marietta, GA 30067. If you own a Volvo and require repairs or maintenance, the service department is conveniently located at 1130 Rottenwood Drive SE, Marietta, GA 30067. The dealership also uses and houses genuine and certified Volvo parts to ensure quality work on vehicles.

ABOUT VOLVO CARS MALL OF GEORGIA

Volvo Cars of Marietta proudly serves the Marietta area and beyond. Under the tutelage of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group, Volvo Cars of Marietta strives to deliver professionalism and expertise to our customers. Our dealership houses the brand’s latest fleet of new Volvo automobiles in addition to pre-owned vehicles at a great price. At Volvo Cars of Marietta, we pride ourselves on our legacy of service. Visit our new and used Volvo dealership near Atlanta today to experience it for yourself. For more information and to browse our inventory, visit http://www.volvocarsofmarietta.com.

Media Contact

Karinn Chavarria, Volvo Cars of Marietta, 7702254824, karinnc@jimellis.com

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Glass Portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris at Lincoln Memorial Celebrates Her Shattering of Historic Glass Ceiling

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A dramatic glass portrait honoring Vice President Kamala Harris will be unveiled in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Feb. 4th, celebrating Harris as America’s first woman vice president. The exhibit, which will be on display through Feb. 6th, commemorates this seminal achievement for women in America and celebrates an incredible woman leader with many «firsts» to her name – including the first woman vice president, first Black vice president, first South Asian vice president and first vice president to graduate from a Historically Black College and University.

The installation to honor Harris’ shattering of this monumental «glass ceiling» is presented by the National Women’s History Museum – the nation’s leading women’s history museum and the most recognized institution dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society, in partnership with Chief, a private network focused on connecting and supporting women leaders.

The one-of-a-kind broken glass medium used by the artist Simon Berger to create the portrait uniquely embodies Harris’ glass-shattering achievement. The installation was created by creative agency BBH New York, with production partnership from M ss ng P eces.

«Representation matters, especially at the ballot box, and the inauguration of Kamala Harris as the first woman, and first woman of color, to serve as vice president of the United States is a landmark moment in American history,» said Holly Hotchner, President and CEO of the National Women’s History Museum.

«Today’s progress is built on the legacy of the women who came before – the trailblazers, like Kamala, who raised their voices, marched for their rights, and ran for elected office; the women who cracked glass ceilings so that other women could shatter them,» Hotchner said. «It is a true honor to join BBH and Chief as partners in this remarkable installation honoring this critical turning point in the fight for representation, Vice President Harris, and the numerous women throughout history who demanded a seat at the table.»

«Chief’s mission is to drive women into positions of power and keep them there – we exist to support ascendant women to break glass ceilings, retain their seats at the table, and create lines of succession for future women leaders,» said Lindsay Kaplan, who co-founded Chief in 2019 with Carolyn Childers. «This artwork not only celebrates Vice President Kamala Harris, a woman who embodies this mission, but it recognizes the women who came before her and those who’ll come after. Today, only 23% of executive roles are held by women. We hope this exhibit will show women of all backgrounds that they can change that percentage, assert their voices, and open doors as they shatter barriers.»

Set against the historic and scenic backdrop of the reflecting pool and Washington Monument, the installation will include a plaque featuring a QR code which viewers can scan to take them to an Instagram Spark AR. This will provide an augmented reality experience that immerses the observer in Harris’ glass-breaking moments. The campaign also includes a companion website and film.

«We hope that women – of all ages and backgrounds – will see their own strength and potential reflected in the portrait of our first woman vice president,» said Amani Duncan, President of BBH New York. «This incredible work of art featuring interactive elements is a rallying moment for all organizations to work together to advance gender equity and address the issues facing women and other marginalized genders.»

Based on a color photo of Harris taken by photographer Celeste Sloman (represented by ATRBUTE, New York), the artwork measures 6.5 feet x 6.5 feet and was crafted by artist Simon Berger (represented by Artstübli Gallery, Basel). To create these unique works of art, Berger delicately taps a hammer on large sheets of laminated safety glass, making tiny cracks and fissures that, when viewed together, coalesce to create an incredible, 3-D-style likeness (www.simonberger.art @simonberger.art).

About National Women’s History Museum

Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum is the nation’s leading women’s history museum and the most recognized institution dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. A renowned leader in women’s history education, the Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history, and serves as a space for all to inspire, experience, collaborate, and amplify women’s impact—past, present, and future. The Museum is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)3. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Chief is the future of women in the workplace. Created to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there, Chief is a private network designed specifically for women executives to strengthen their experience in the C-suite, cross-pollinate power across industries, and effect change from the top-down. Co-founders Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan launched in Chief in 2019, and have grown to nearly 4,000 of the most formidable senior leaders in the United States, representing over 3,000 companies. Chief is headquartered in New York City, with membership open in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco. Learn more at chief.com.

About BBH NY

Helmed by the trio of President Amani Duncan, Chief Creative Officer Rafael Rizuto and Head of Planning Tom Callard, BBH NY «zags» where other agencies «zig,» making ambitious ideas for ambitious clients. Leveraging the power of creativity for outsized impact on culture and business growth, BBH NY works with some of the most innovative marketers in the world, including Google, Marvel, Brighthouse Financial, and Samsung. For more information, visit bbhny.com.

m ss ng p eces is the new wave production and entertainment partner for content and immersive experiences that inspire culture. As the industry shifts and evolves through new mediums and new demands, we bring the missing pieces to the table to make content and immersive experiences with diverse creatives across storytelling, technology and physical experiences – all supported by world-class integrated production. With offices in NY & LA, we produce globally recognized work for agencies, brands, and studios, and have been named to the Ad Age Production Company A-List for the past 4 years in a row. www.mssngpeces.com

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Azure Power to Announce Results for Fiscal Third Quarter 2021 Ended December 31, 2020 After the Market Closes on February 10, 2021

NEW DELHI, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, will report financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2020 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The Company will host a conference call to discuss results on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. US Eastern Time….

Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call by using the link below. Participants who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call. Pre-registration may be completed at any time up to the call start time.

To pre-register, go to: https://services.choruscall.in/DiamondPassRegistration/register?confirmationNumber=2293700&linkSecurityString=75c9e6124

Members of the public who would like to join, but have not pre-registered, can do so by dialing +1-866-746-2133 (in the U.S.) and +91-22-6280-1444 (outside the U.S.). The number should be dialed at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a podcast will be available on the website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and can be accessed at http://investors.azurepower.com/events-and-presentations.

Please direct any questions regarding obtaining access to the conference call to Azure Power Investor Relations, via e-mail, at ir@azurepower.com.

About Azure Power

Azure Power (NYSE: AZRE) is a leading independent solar power producer with a pan-India portfolio of 7.1 gigawatts on September 30, 2020 of which 1.8 GWs is operational, 1.3 GWs are under construction and 4.0 GWs have received a Letter of Award but for which PPAs have yet to be signed. Azure Power developed India’s first private utility scale solar project in 2009 and has been at the forefront in the sector as a developer and operator of solar projects since its inception in 2008. With its in-house engineering, procurement and construction expertise and advanced in-house operations and maintenance capability, Azure Power manages the entire development and operation process, providing low-cost solar power solutions to customers throughout India. For more information, www.azurepower.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s future financial and operating guidance, operational and financial results such as estimates of nominal contracted payments remaining and portfolio run rate, and the assumptions related to the calculation of the foregoing metrics. The risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include: the availability of additional financing on acceptable terms; changes in the commercial and retail prices of traditional utility generated electricity; changes in tariffs at which long term PPAs are entered into; changes in policies and regulations including net metering and interconnection limits or caps; the availability of rebates, tax credits and other incentives; the availability of solar panels and other raw materials; its limited operating history, particularly as a new public company; its ability to attract and retain its relationships with third parties, including its solar partners; its ability to meet the covenants in its debt facilities; meteorological conditions issues related to the corona virus; supply disruptions; power curtailments by Indian state electricity authorities and such other risks identified in the registration statements and reports that the Company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact
Nathan Judge, CFA
ir@azurepower.com

Media Contact
Samitla Subba
pr@azurepower.com
+91-11- 4940 9854

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Alzheimer’s Nonprofit HFC To Host First Virtual CareCon, Providing Free Safe Space For Caregivers

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — National Alzheimer’s nonprofit organization, HFC, has announced HFC CareCon presented by Kensington Senior Living, a free, virtual event designed specifically for Alzheimer’s and dementia family caregivers worldwide. HFC CareCon will be held on Friday, February 19th, 2021 and hosted by HFC Co-Founder Lauren Miller Rogen, with a special appearance from Co-Founder, Seth Rogen. HFC CareCon is designed to empower caregivers with support, knowledge and community through an interactive two-hour event hosted on Zoom. Celebrity moderators include Sean Hayes, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Leeza Gibbons, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams. CareCon’s mission is to celebrate caregivers and help support them in their journey, especially during the increasingly isolated times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

«As my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when she was only 55 years old, I understand the emotional toll of caring for a loved one and can only imagine how the further isolating conditions of COVID-19 have impacted caregivers,» said HFC Co-Founder, Lauren Miller Rogen. «We decided to create CareCon to offer a safe space for caregivers, providing both community support and the education to help along their journey.»

Allowing for connection with other caregivers and providing an open forum for questions and caregiving knowledge, registrants can customize their experience by selecting between two Care Path’s: Connecting to Community and Caring For You. With Alzheimer’s disproportionately impacting the LatinX community, HFC will also be offering the event in Spanish. Secure a FREE spot at CareCon by registering at wearehfc.org/CareCon.

The virtual event will be made possible by the generous support of sponsors including Kensington Senior Living, Biogen, Home Instead, Eisai, Rivet Revolution, Oasis Senior Advisors, Healthpro Heritage, Adira Foundation and Hamilton Insurance Agency.

«Kensington Senior Living is honored to sponsor the inaugural HFC CareCon and passionately supports HFC’s mission to raise awareness globally for brain health and offer support to Alzheimer’s caregiver families. We believe this event will provide caregivers with new tools and best practices to help ease their caregiver journey,» said Tiffany Tomasso, co-founder, Kensington Senior Living.

«It is humbling to think about the courage and strength that millions of Americans – who care for their family members, friends and others living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia – demonstrate every day,» said Alisha Alaimo, President, Biogen US. «We are proud to support HFC’s CareCon to help bring together, empower and celebrate the Alzheimer’s caregiving community.»

About HFC:
Founded in 2012 by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, HFC is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to care for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, inspire the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates, and be leaders in brain health research and education. HFC is accelerating progress in Alzheimer’s care, prevention, and support all while bringing many laughs and light to the Alzheimer’s space. Through its signature celebrity events, HFC also raises much-needed awareness about this disease. HFC launched a Brain Health Dinner Series, hosted nine star-studded variety shows and one comedian-filled carnival and has a comedy special currently streaming on Netflix. In 2020, HFC hosted its first-ever virtual game show: Hilarity for Charity’s Head to Head. Thanks to the ongoing support of our generous donors, HFC has raised over $13 million and awarded over 325,000 hours of in-home care relief to Alzheimer’s family caregivers through our North American Caregiver Respite Grant Program. In addition to providing caregiver respite, HFC organizes online support groups to build caregiver community and connectivity, engages young people across the country to become Alzheimer’s advocates, funds prevention-focused and brain-health research, and teaches people how to care for the health of their brains today, so they can reduce their risk tomorrow.

While there isn’t a cure, there is care.

www.wearehfc.org

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Travel Leader EF Go Ahead Tours Opens Tour Dates Through 2023 and Sets Private Group Tour Threshold to Seven Travelers, Lowest in Industry

BOSTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In response to strong consumer demand and new travel preferences emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, EF Go Ahead Tours (GAT), a premier provider of culturally immersive travel experiences, announces significant flexibility, experiential, and value enhancements to its portfolio…

«Since the announcement of the vaccine this past November, we’ve seen a 30% increase in new reservations for future 2022 travel over the previous quarter,» says Heidi Durflinger, President of EF Go Ahead Tours. «Whether you’re looking forward to traveling this year, next year or in 2023, this allows you to plan for when the time is right for you. People really need something to look forward to and so we are seeing bookings coming in for the future at an unprecedented rate. Travel is truly a unique and special way to finally reconnect with family and friends.»

Two Year Advance Booking – Tour Dates Now Open Through 2023
As of February 4^th, all travelers – whether they’re eager to get back on the road this year, waiting for 2022, or taking the long view to 2023 – will be able to view and book all tour dates through 2023 for all 175+ EF Go Ahead Tours itineraries to all seven continents.

Private and Customized Tours Start at Just Seven Travelers – Go with People You Know
Another trend Go Ahead’s recent sweep of enhancements addresses is the growing demand for travel in a «small pod» or «travel bubble.» Keeping with its goal of making travel accessible to all, Go Ahead is now offering customized or private tours to groups as small as just seven travelers, the lowest in the industry. Perfect for family and friends looking to reconnect or for groups wanting to customize the experience to a specific passion or interest. Turn any of Go Ahead’s 175+ itineraries into a Private Tour or dream up a new itinerary with a Customized Tour.

Responsive Travel Safety, On-The-Road Support and Flexible, Risk-Free Planning
Go Ahead Tours takes a comprehensive approach to travel in the age of Covid-19, including new safety guidelines, ongoing 24-7 response, and EF’s Covid Care Promise, worry-free on-the-road support. Flexible, risk-free planning is central to Go Ahead’s promise to make travel accessible. Only $99 down to book and no payments for 60 days. Every itinerary has a window where it is fully refundable with no change fees.

EF Go Ahead Tours leadership team members are available to media for comment on industry trends, specific itineraries and more via Marcia Gray (mgray@graycreate.com).

About EF Go Ahead Tours
EF Go Ahead Tours offers more than 175 guided trips across all seven continents. Each carefully planned, a maximum group size well below the industry average, each trip has the perfect balance of planned sightseeing and free time to explore. EF Go Ahead Tours is a division of EF Education First, the world’s largest international education company that was founded in 1965. With a mission of opening the world through education, EF Education First has 612 offices and schools in 50 countries.

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Horseshoe Bay Resort Hosts Socially Distant Hiring Events

HORSESHOE BAY, Texas, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Horseshoe Bay Resort, the Texas Lake & Hill Country AAA-four diamond resort is hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.

They are hosting three socially distant hiring events this month:

Saturday, February 6 at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay Texas from 11am-3pm
Wednesday, February 10 at…

HORSESHOE BAY, Texas, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Horseshoe Bay Resort, the Texas Lake & Hill Country AAA-four diamond resort is hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.

They are hosting three socially distant hiring events this month:

Saturday, February 6 at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay Texas from 11am-3pm
Wednesday, February 10 at Sonesta Hotel in Bee Cave Texas from 3pm-7pm
Tuesday, February 16 at Horseshoe Bay Resort from 3pm-6pm

Horseshoe Bay Resort offers exciting career opportunities, growth potential, and generous benefits packages for employees.

The hiring events are looking for quality candidates to fill these roles: engineers, servers, bartenders, front desk agents, golf service attendants, concierges, and many more.

View open positions by visiting www.hsbresort.com/careers.

About Horseshoe Bay Resort

Horseshoe Bay Resort is the original Texas lakeside resort destination. It is located 45 minutes from Austin on over 7,000 picturesque acres of the Texas Hill Country and along the spectacular shores of constant-level Lake LBJ. The AAA Four Diamond resort is the only waterfront resort in Texas and is part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts management company’s distinguished Latitudes lifestyle hotels and resorts division.

Horseshoe Bay Resort has invested $90 million in a property-wide renovation and new construction. The work included new guest rooms, suites, and multi-room units, as well as renovation of the golf courses and facilities, dining experiences, meeting spaces, and more. The resort also features a world-class spa and health club, tennis facilities with 14 courts, bike rentals, hiking trails, lake activities with a full-service lake marina and boat valet service, nearby wineries and a private airport. For more information and reservations visit www.hsbresort.com or call 877-611-0112.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care And Tufts Health Plan Foundations Providing $1 Million To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Education In Communities Of Color

WELLESLEY, Mass. and WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In their first joint community investment, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation are giving $1 million to 42 organizations across the region to expand vaccine education, awareness and outreach in communities of color. Nine Rhode Island organizations will receive a total of $175,000 in funding. Just one month after Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan announced their combined organization, this investment is an immediate response to emerging needs in Black and Brown communities across the region disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

«We are at an inflection point in the pandemic,» said Thomas Croswell, chief executive officer of the combined organization of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, and a member of the Tufts Health Plan Foundation board. «As vaccine production and distribution are ramping up, important education efforts are taking place to address community concerns and we need to support them.»

Grant recommendations were informed by community organizations, public health leaders and other key stakeholders engaged in the vaccine rollout in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

«With the pandemic continuing to have a devastating impact on Black and Brown communities, this funding will give a boost to organizations across the region working tirelessly to support the needs of their community members and create awareness around the importance of the vaccine,» said Michael Carson, president of the combined organization of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, and chairman of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation board.

Grants will support a range of organizations—from statewide organizations to local community nonprofits. They include faith-based organizations, trusted Black/Latinx-led community nonprofits, and organizations with experience coordinating multilingual efforts.

One of the organizations receiving a grant is Progreso Latino of Central Falls, Rhode Island.

«This grant will help us continue our bilingual COVID-19 education efforts and services to ensure that those experiencing the greatest need in our community get help,» said Mario Bueno, executive director of Progreso Latino. «We want to ensure that folks facing literacy and language barriers, among other challenges, have access to testing and vaccinations. COVID-19 has amplified the struggles of our community members and especially Latino and immigrant communities. This is a critical time as our community faces extraordinary challenges, so we appreciate Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan Foundations’ investment in our hardest hit communities.»

The full list of nonprofit organizations receiving grants is:

Connecticut Total Grants: $225,000

Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Partnership (Bridgeport), $20,000
Hartford Health Department (Hartford), $30,000
Health Equity Solutions (Hartford), $50,000
Human Resources Agency (New Britain, Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Plainville, Plymouth), $20,000
Ministerial Health Fellowship (Hartford, Middletown, New Britain, Meriden), $20,000
Project Access of New Haven (New Haven), $20,000
Stamford Health Dept/The Family Centers (Stamford), $15,000
URU, The Right to Be (New Haven), $50,000

Maine Total Grants: $125,000

Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (Portland), $20,000
Portland Minority Health Department (Portland), $40,000
Presente! Maine (Portland), $25,000
Somali Bantu Community Association (Lewiston), $20,000
Wabanaki Public Health (Millinocket), $20,000

Massachusetts Total Grants: $350,000

African Community Education Program (Worcester), $20,000
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (Lowell), $25,000
Greater Boston Latino Network (Boston), $25,000
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (Lawrence), $25,000
La Colaborativa (Chelsea), $25,000
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (Boston), $45,000
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (Boston) $50,000
New North Citizens Council (Springfield), $20,000
One Holyoke Community Development Corporation (Holyoke), $20,000
Pinnacle Partnerships (Brockton), $20,000
Public Health Institute of Western Mass. (Springfield), $30,000
Resilient Sisterhood Project (Boston), $20,000
Worcester Interfaith (Worcester), $25,000

New Hampshire Total Grants: $125,000

Amoskeag Health (Manchester), $40,000
Granite State Organizing Project (Manchester), $10,000
Granite State United Way (Manchester), $10,000
Lamprey Health Care (Nashua), $20,000
Manchester NAACP (Manchester), $10,000
Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Services (Nashua), $20,000
New Hampshire Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees (Manchester, Concord), $15,000

Rhode Island Total Grants: $175,000

Children’s Friend (Providence), $15,000
Comprehensive Community Action Program (Cranston), $20,000
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (Newport), $10,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation RI (Providence), $20,000
ONE Neighborhood Builders (Providence), $20,000
Progreso Latino (Central Falls), $15,000
Thundermist Health Center (Woonsocket), $20,000
United Way of Rhode Island (Providence), $35,000
West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. (Providence), $20,000

About the combined organization of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
The combination of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care represents the coming together of two of New England’s most iconic nonprofit health care companies. Representing nearly 90 years of combined service to our members and the community, together we are building upon our diverse legacies and innovative collaboration by making it our purpose to guide and empower healthier lives for our members – no matter their age, health, race, identity, or income.

We strive to be a different kind of nonprofit health and wellbeing company, with a broad range of health plans, and innovative tools that make navigating health and wellbeing easier, guiding our members at every step of their health care journey to better health outcomes. We are committed to providing high-quality and affordable health care, improving the health and wellness of our members, and creating healthier communities throughout New England.

About Tufts Health Plan Foundation
Established in 2008, Tufts Health Plan Foundation supports the health and wellness of the diverse communities we serve. The Foundation has given more than $45 million to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofits that promote healthy aging. Tufts Health Plan Foundation funds programs that move communities toward implementing age-friendly policies and practices that are relevant, focus on older adults, and include them in community solutions. Visit tuftshealthplanfoundation.org for grant program information.

About the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation
Created in 1980, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation supports Harvard Pilgrim’s mission to improve the quality and value of health care for the people and communities we serve. The Harvard Pilgrim Foundation provides the tools, training and leadership to help build healthy communities throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. In 2020, the Harvard Pilgrim Foundation awarded more than $10.4 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in the region. Since its inception in 1980, the Foundation has awarded $165 million in funds and resources throughout the four states. For more information, please visit www.harvardpilgrim.org/foundation.

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