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Cannabist Dispensary Employees in New Jersey Vote Unanimously to Accept First Ever Union Contract

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The contract covers Dispensary Associates and Senior Dispensary Associates, and is noteworthy both because the vote was unanimous, and because its guaranteed wage increases are retroactive to March.

Key Points: 
  • The contract covers Dispensary Associates and Senior Dispensary Associates, and is noteworthy both because the vote was unanimous, and because its guaranteed wage increases are retroactive to March.
  • The contract comes more than a year after Cannabist employees petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to support their push to unionize with UFCW.
  • Workers at Cannabist elected to unionized to ensure their rights were protected and acknowledged as New Jersey’s cannabis industry evolves and expands.
  • That push to unionize, gave employees a voice, and critical resources from Local 360, that led directly to the development of this first contract.

Lake Superior State University and Focus EduSolutions Collaborate to Introduce Micro-Credentials in Various High-Demand Fields

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Mich., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lake Superior State University (LSSU), a renowned institution committed to providing innovative education, has partnered with Focus EduSolutions, a leading provider of professional development solutions, to launch a diverse range of micro-credential programs. This collaboration aims to equip individuals with specialized skills and knowledge in several high-demand industries, catering to the evolving needs of the workforce.

Key Points: 
  • Lake Superior State University (LSSU) and Focus EduSolutions have joined forces to introduce a range of micro-credential programs, addressing the demands of various high-demand industries.
  • SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Mich., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lake Superior State University (LSSU), a renowned institution committed to providing innovative education, has partnered with Focus EduSolutions, a leading provider of professional development solutions, to launch a diverse range of micro-credential programs.
  • The micro-credential programs offered through this partnership will cover a wide range of disciplines, addressing the growing demands in today's job market," said Dr. Lynn G. Gillette, President of Lake Superior State University."
  • Through these micro-credential programs, Lake Superior State University and Focus EduSolutions aim to bridge the gap between traditional education and the needs of the modern workforce.

Five West Queen West Small Restaurants to Receive Financial Support as Part of Amex-Backed Grant Program

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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The initiative is part of American Express' global 'Backing International Small Restaurants' grant program to support culturally significant, independent restaurants owned by individuals from underrepresented groups in five major cities globally, that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative is part of American Express' global 'Backing International Small Restaurants' grant program to support culturally significant, independent restaurants owned by individuals from underrepresented groups in five major cities globally, that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
  • In Toronto, IDA Foundation worked in partnership with the West Queen West BIA to select the grant recipients from within the district's boundaries.
  • Rob Sysak, Executive Director of the West Queen West Business Improvement Area says: "West Queen West has always celebrated and prided itself on being known for the diversity of business owners, and the products and services they offer.
  • The 'Backing International Small Restaurants' program builds on American Express' wider Backing Small initiative to provide economically vulnerable small businesses with financial support and other resources to address critical needs and challenges.

New Amex-backed grant program supports local restaurants in Toronto's West Queen West neighbourhood

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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The initiative is part of American Express' global 'Backing International Small Restaurants' grant program to support culturally-significant, independent restaurants owned by individuals from underrepresented groups in five major cities globally that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative is part of American Express' global 'Backing International Small Restaurants' grant program to support culturally-significant, independent restaurants owned by individuals from underrepresented groups in five major cities globally that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
  • In Toronto, IDA Foundation is working in partnership with the West Queen West BIA to select the grant recipients from within the district's boundaries.
  • David Downey, Executive Director, IDA Foundation says: "We are able to implement this groundbreaking work thanks to the generous support of American Express.
  • 1 Independently owned restaurants, pubs, bars, cafs with foodservice within the West Queen West's neighbourhood district boundaries, and with no more than 5 locations and annual revenues below $1M CAD are eligible to apply.

Introducing A Better Way to Stay Hydrated: The New Brand That's Shaking Up the Water Bottle Industry

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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ORANGE COUTY, Calif., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Disruptive Drinkware has unveiled the newest and most remarkable hydration bottle in the world, created to give everyone a better way to stay hydrated.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE COUTY, Calif., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Disruptive Drinkware has unveiled the newest and most remarkable hydration bottle in the world, created to give everyone a better way to stay hydrated.
  • The Disruptive Drinkware water bottle has been designed entirely around feedback gathered from in-depth customer focus groups.
  • After testing, Fred and the Disruptive Drinkware team came up with the design of the most remarkable drinking bottle ever made.
  • With sustainability and charity as the driving force behind the brand, Disruptive Drinkware has made a name for itself as being brave, bold, and totally remarkable.

American Express Launches Grant Program to Back Independent, Small Restaurants around the World

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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American Express has committed US $500,000 to this program, which will be administered in partnership with the International Downtown Association (IDA) Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • American Express has committed US $500,000 to this program, which will be administered in partnership with the International Downtown Association (IDA) Foundation.
  • Building on Backing Historic Small Restaurants , a recent $1 million grant program that supported historic restaurants across the United States, this new initiative takes the companys efforts to support small and independent restaurants to the international stage.
  • Backing International Small Restaurants expands American Express support for local, independent restaurants.
  • Both programs are an extension of American Express Shop Small movement, a global effort to spotlight and support small, independent businesses.

Blue River Terps Joins Green Flower and GF Institute to Ensure Cannabis Credentials Equip Professionals for Career Success

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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"Cannabis education is built into the fabric of everything we do at Blue River.

Key Points: 
  • "Cannabis education is built into the fabric of everything we do at Blue River.
  • As the cannabis industry begins this new chapter in developing a truly skilled and educated workforce, Blue River will proudly continue to champion the value of cannabis education."
  • The need for GF Institute comes from the industry itself and many conversations Green Flower has had with its corporate partners over the years.
  • With the creation of the GF Institute, the cannabis industry will build a truly skilled and talented workforce through standardized education.