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Adam Grant Headlines VOICES by Staffbase - 2024's Largest Internal Communications Event

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffbase, a leading employee communications cloud provider, today announced its roster of speakers and agenda for VOICES 2024. VOICES, the leading event for the internal communications community, will take place virtually on May 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. ET – 6:00 p.m. ET. This year's event will offer communications teams across North America access to industry veterans and thought leaders. Combined with a stellar list of speakers who will discuss culture, change management, employee engagement & motivation, and leadership communications, VOICES will be the premier event of the year for communicators.

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  • VOICES, the leading event for the internal communications community, will take place virtually on May 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m.
  • This year's event will offer communications teams across North America access to industry veterans and thought leaders.
  • This year's free event offers communications teams across North America access to industry veterans and thought leaders.
  • We're convening some of the most brilliant minds in organizational psychology, business communications, and strategy with only one goal: To empower and enable internal communications experts."

Unclaimed Baggage Unveils 2023 'Found Report' Unpacking the Fascinating World of Lost Luggage

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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SCOTTSBORO, Ala., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered what gets left behind in travelers' lost or abandoned luggage? Your curiosity ends here. The first-ever Unclaimed Baggage "Found Report," released today, offers a comprehensive overview of the curious, unusual and most valuable items found in the orphaned luggage of air travelers in 2023, providing a time capsule into last year's traveling trends.

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  • Following a rigorous 90-day search initiated by airlines to locate the rightful owners or provide compensation, bags land at Unclaimed Baggage, where lost treasures are donated, recycled or sold to eager shoppers.
  • Bryan's father, Doyle Owen, founded Unclaimed Baggage in 1972 with a borrowed pickup truck, a $300 loan and a one-of-a-kind idea.
  • Since then, Unclaimed Baggage has launched an online store, expanded their charitable partnerships and created the enchanting Unclaimed Baggage Museum.
  • The Found Report represents the newest expansion of Unclaimed Baggage as the experts and leaders in all things lost luggage.

FLUSH Publishing: Announces relaunched memoir autobiography entitled '?QuestionMark?' and Death Before Achievement audio zine

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Reviewed by Jenny Shima, owner of the Literary Book store in Champaign, her review of ?QuestionMark?

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  • Reviewed by Jenny Shima, owner of the Literary Book store in Champaign, her review of ?QuestionMark?
  • "This autobiography is an authentic expression of a very real life lived with all of its dynamism, conflict, and beauty.
  • Recently launched Death Before Achievement audio zine is a multimedia collection of non-fiction spoken word and visual accompaniments that explores themes of death, struggle, addiction, mental health.
  • Death Before Achievement audio zine was reviewed by Steven Dinvero, Communities Chief at US Army "Man Mark!

Pure Culture Organics Announces New Kefir Line Launch at Natural Products Expo West 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Pure Culture Organics Kefir: Designed and tested with millennials in mind and loaded with 12 unique probiotic strains and over 50 billion CFUs per serving, Pure Culture is a sustainable offering, with a clean label, and less ingredients. Stripped down to its basic essential components and using newer processing and formulation techniques, Pure Culture is 100% lactose free, free of stabilizers, coloring agents, thickening powders and gums, and is gluten and GMO-free. Additionally, Pure Culture Kefir has eliminated the lactose sugars found in traditional dairy, and converted it into naturally occurring sweeteners, thereby enhancing the sweetness perception, without adding unwanted sugars.

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  • CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Pure Culture Organics Kefir: Designed and tested with millennials in mind and loaded with 12 unique probiotic strains and over 50 billion CFUs per serving, Pure Culture is a sustainable offering, with a clean label, and less ingredients.
  • Additionally, Pure Culture Kefir has eliminated the lactose sugars found in traditional dairy, and converted it into naturally occurring sweeteners, thereby enhancing the sweetness perception, without adding unwanted sugars.
  • Edward Smolyansky, co-founder of Pure Culture Organics, said: "My father developed the world's best kefir formulation in the world.
  • Pure Culture Organics is the result of that obsession."

New research: Well-designed training can improve hybrid worker productivity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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PORTMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InSync Training's latest research, spearheaded by cognitive psychologist Dr Charles Dye, shows how well-designed hybrid training can improve work efficiency and build company culture in hybrid environments. The study, "How to Engage Learners and Produce Real Outcomes," (available at: https://www.insynctraining.com/hybrid-research ) offers compelling evidence and strategies for organizations navigating the complexities of modern hybrid workplaces.

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  • PORTMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InSync Training's latest research, spearheaded by cognitive psychologist Dr Charles Dye, shows how well-designed hybrid training can improve work efficiency and build company culture in hybrid environments.
  • "Our research demonstrates that well-executed hybrid training is not just about knowledge transfer; it's a critical tool for shaping how organizations function and thrive in a hybrid work world," said Jennifer Hofmann, founder and chief strategist of InSync Training.
  • Central to the research findings is the profound impact of well-designed hybrid training on both work practices and organizational culture.
  • Key insights include:
    -Improving Hybrid Worker Productivity: Well-designed hybrid training is shown to improve how employees work in hybrid settings.

Round Rock Home Shopping Network Named Best Place to Work Finalist

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shop LC is honored to announce its recognition as a finalist in the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards in the Best Place to Work category.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shop LC is honored to announce its recognition as a finalist in the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards in the Best Place to Work category.
  • "Being named a finalist amongst such notable companies is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Shop LC," says Ganeriwala.
  • "Being named a finalist amongst such notable companies is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Shop LC," says Ganeriwala.
  • "We would like to thank the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and for organizing these awards that celebrate business excellence.

Visit St. Augustine Unveils New Black History App

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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In an effort to make the extensive history of African-descended people in the oldest city accessible to all, Visit St. Augustine has created an all-new Black History app — putting history in the palm of your hand.

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  • In an effort to make the extensive history of African-descended people in the oldest city accessible to all, Visit St. Augustine has created an all-new Black History app — putting history in the palm of your hand.
  • "In our work with the team at Visit St. Augustine, we wanted to develop a new Black History app for St. Augustine that would amplify marginalized voices and preserve the rich tapestry of Black History in St. Johns County,” stated Susan Phillips, President & CEO of the St. Johns County Visitors & Convention Bureau.
  • The St. Augustine Black History App has four main sections — Events Timeline, Historical People, Historical Places, Historical Topics.
  • Plan your trip to Florida's Historic Coast using our trip planner and download the St. Augustine Black History App through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today.

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Bern

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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SHIBUYA WARD, Japan, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) proudly announces the short film screening in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Switzerland to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland.

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  • The 160th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Switzerland, the Japanese Embassy in Switzerland and Asia's biggest international short film festival will screen 11 short films depicting the appeal of Tokyo and Japan for 3 nights
    SHIBUYA WARD, Japan, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) proudly announces the short film screening in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Switzerland to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland.
  • The appeal of short films is that they can convey stories, messages, social events, and culture in a cinematic way in a short amount of time.
  • SSFF & ASIA president Tetsuya Bessho, who wants to energize film festivals as a place to support filmmakers who create such great films stated, "I hope that we can deliver short films from our film festival to the world and to as many people as possible.
  • Because it's a short film, I think people will be able to see and enjoy a lot of different aspects of Japan."

Suburban Propane and Historic Tours of America Unite to Support Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in Celebration of Black History Month

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The LMCC is located in the Lincolnville Historic District, which was founded in 1866 by formerly enslaved people and stands in the town's most prominent historically black neighborhood.

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  • The LMCC is located in the Lincolnville Historic District, which was founded in 1866 by formerly enslaved people and stands in the town's most prominent historically black neighborhood.
  • "At Suburban Propane, we believe in the power of preserving and sharing diverse cultural histories," said Nandini Sankara, spokesperson, Suburban Propane.
  • "Our collaboration with the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center aligns with our SuburbanCares commitment to support initiatives that celebrate and educate on the vibrant heritage of the communities in which we operate."
  • "We are honored to join forces with Suburban Propane to support the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center," said Piper Smith, Vice President of Marketing, Historic Tours of America.

VizyPay Highlights Record-Breaking Growth with 2023 End-Of-Year Report

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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WAUKEE, Iowa, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VizyPay , the leading payment processing fintech serving small businesses in rural America, today announces its 2023 end-of-year report, showcasing successful and consistent demand for services.

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  • WAUKEE, Iowa, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VizyPay , the leading payment processing fintech serving small businesses in rural America, today announces its 2023 end-of-year report, showcasing successful and consistent demand for services.
  • Partnerships - To best serve its merchants, VizyPay welcomed over 20 new partnerships in 2023, including banks, credit unions, CPAs, ISVs, SMB consultants, bookkeepers, restaurant advisors and digital marketing.
  • Growing Revenue – VizyPay increased its revenue by 18% in 2023 to $21.5 million and is projected to bring in $26.5 million in 2024.
  • Total Payments Processed – In 2023 VizyPay processed 33.5 million payments equating to $1.8 billion.