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Advancements Series to Explore Improvements in Pharmacy Staffing Solutions

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Learn how developments in technology are redefining pharmacy staffing.

JUPITER, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will highlight how innovations in marketplace technology are helping to find and fill pharmacy relief shifts with ease.

With a look at ShiftPosts, viewers will learn how the application matches pharmacists to open pharmacy shifts, while raising earning power and creating more control for pharmacists.

Audiences will hear how the application works to match pharmacy owners with quality pharmacists in minutes, making it easier to find staff or to post a shift, helping to shortcut the arduous administration usually required to identify, verify, and hire for short- or long-term shifts.

“Staffing is the single biggest challenge frontline healthcare providers face. When you are not fully staffed you can’t serve patient needs safely,” said Pat Fry, BOD ShiftPosts.

Viewers will discover how short-term and temporary shift work provides pharmacists with higher pay, allowing them to manage their own schedule, working less or more at a rate they set. The segment will also explore how the application improves staffing for pharmacy owners, while enabling better quality of life for those in the field.

“We look forward to exploring how ShiftPosts is giving pharmacists the freedom to choose when, where, and how they want to work,” said John Galvin, senior producer for DMG Productions and the Advancements series.

About ShiftPosts:
Four Q Technologies Inc. (D.B.A. “ShiftPosts”) is a Software as a Service (Saas) platform that unifies mobile communications and applications with complex staffing administration. At its core, ShiftPosts leverages marketplace technology, which matches pre-qualified healthcare professionals with available shifts in real-time. This function normally takes weeks or months. With ShiftPosts, it takes moments.

For more information, visit: https://shiftposts.com/.

About Advancements and DMG Productions:
Advancements is an information-based educational television series that explores recent developments taking place across several industries and economies. Shining a light on important issues and topics impacting society today, the series features the cutting-edge improvements, state-of-the-art technologies, and innovative solutions responsible for shaping, molding, and transforming our world.

Backed by experts in various fields, DMG Productions is dedicated to education and advancement, and to consistently producing commercial-free, educational programming for viewers and networks.

For more information, please visit http://www.AdvancementsTV.com or call 866-496-4065.

Media Contact

Sarah McBrayer, DMG Productions, 866-496-4065, [email protected], www.AdvancementsTV.com 

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Health: Abortion

Findem Wins Gold in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards

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Findem’s Talent Data Cloud generates entirely new 3D talent data that provides more context on people, teams and companies than can be found anywhere else. Talent teams can use it to build a rich talent ecosystem with consolidated applications for multi-channel sourcing, candidate rediscovery, CRM, market intelligence and talent analytics. They can also access centralized analytics and insights across diversity, recruiting performance and the labor market.

“In our 30th year, the Excellence in Technology Awards continue to showcase the best innovations in learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management and sales enablement technologies. We are proud to receive applications from a diverse range of organizations globally, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of technology solutions,” said Brandon Hall Group COO Rachel Cooke, leader of the Excellence Awards program.

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based upon these criteria: fit the need, program design, functionality, innovation and overall measurable benefits.

“Our awards program is distinguished by the thorough evaluation process led by industry experts. Judges meticulously score each entry, and our executive leadership team at Brandon Hall Group reviews and validates the judging and scoring. The level of the award is solely determined by the number of points, ensuring a fair and unbiased recognition of excellence in technology,” said Brandon Hall Group CEO Mike Cooke.

About Findem

Findem’s Talent Data Cloud enables organizations to build and evolve their workforce with unmatched precision, objectivity, and efficiency. It’s the only AI talent acquisition and management solution that generates dynamic, 3D talent data called attributes to deliver the most advanced talent intelligence. With Findem, customers like RingCentral, Nutanix and Intuitive Surgical are unlocking actionable insights at every stage of the talent lifecycle and transforming how they plan, hire and manage talent. Visit us and request a demo at www.findem.ai.

About Brandon Hall Group™

Brandon Hall Group is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights, and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations. The best minds in Human Capital Management (HCM) choose Brandon Hall Group to help them create future-proof employee development plans for the new era.

For over 30 years, we have empowered, recognized, and certified excellence in organizations worldwide, influencing the development of over 10 million employees and executives. Our HCM Excellence Awards program was the first to recognize organizations for learning and talent and is the gold standard, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”

The awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully developed and deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that have achieved measurable results. We are honored to receive applications from organizations worldwide ranging from small, medium, large, and global enterprises to government, not-for-profit, and associations.

Media Contact

Rebecca Scanlan, Findem, 1 8087387744, [email protected], www.findem.ai

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Elite Endodontics of NH Opens New Location in Moultonborough

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The Moultonborough office is convenient to Meredith, Gilford, Laconia, Wolfeboro, Plymouth, Campton, Tilton, Ossipee, Tamworth, and many other Lakes Region and White Mountains locations.

Dr. Tadros M. Tadros leads the practice. He is Board Certified in Endodontics, receiving a Diplomate from the American Board of Endodontics in 2019. He combines a high level of skill with a dedication to patient care.

He received his DDS from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle.

For advanced training in Endodontics, Dr. Tadros attended the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He is an associate professor at Tufts University in the School of Dental Medicine. He is also an active Army reservist Captain in the Dental Corps at Fort Devens, MA.

“My primary goals are to relieve my patient’s pain and to save natural teeth whenever possible,” said Dr. Tadros. “I want my patients to understand their procedures and feel comfortable and relaxed in the office.”

Elite Endodontics of NH offers a full selection of endodontic services in a comfortable, calm environment. Dr. Tadros and his staff use advanced technology like the GentleWave procedure to promote treatment success. He treats all family members, including children, and offers the following services:

  • Root Canal Therapy
  • GentleWave Procedure
  • Endodontic Retreatment
  • Endodontic or Apical Surgery
  • Cracked Teeth
  • Dental Trauma
  • Pediatric Services
  • Pulpotomy
  • Sedation Dentistry

About Elite Endodontics of NH

Elite Endodontics of NH is a full-service endodontic practice. Dr. Tadros provides premier endodontic services in a warm and friendly setting. Their three locations are:

Moultonborough Office
60 Whittier Highway, Unit 1
Moultonborough, NH 03254
603-253-5224

Hudson Office
182 Central Street
Hudson, NH 03051
603-882-5455

Hooksett Office
1310 Hooksett Road
Hooksett, NH 03106
603-628-2891

To receive more information and make an appointment, please visit our website at https://www.eliteendodonticsnh.com.

Media Contact

Robert Messinger, Dentalfone, 203-979-4013, [email protected], https://www.dentalfone.com/

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Renowned Attorney and Personal Injury Lawyer Willies D. Powells III was Honored for Exceptional Support at Who Dat Nation Charitable Foundation’s Holiday Gala

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The foundation extends its deepest gratitude to Mr. Willies D. Powells III, acknowledging his generosity and continued dedication to their cause. In addition to being a valued donor, Mr. Powells has previously sponsored one of the foundation’s events, further exemplifying his commitment to making a positive difference in the community.

The Who Dat Nation Charitable Foundation remains committed to its mission of supporting high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education. The proceeds from ticket sales for the Holiday Gala will directly benefit these students, providing them with the resources they need to achieve their academic goals.

About the Who Dat Nation Charitable Foundation
The Who Dat Nation Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Houston, TX, dedicated to empowering and supporting high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education. Through various initiatives and fundraising events, the foundation strives to make a lasting impact on the lives of students, helping them achieve their academic and career aspirations.

Media Contact

Charlotte Arkwright, Law Office of Willie D. Powells III & Associates PLLC, (954) 773 – 9920, [email protected]

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Health

Hoggan Scientific, LLC., Secures EU MDR and UKCA Certifications for Its Medical Device Evaluation Products

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With EU MDR and UKCA certifications, the approvals will strengthen Hoggan’s position in the market, and expand its opportunities for new business development and distribution in the European Union (EU), and the United Kingdom (UK), in providing products to customers and the patients they serve.

Hoggan Scientific, LLC., is a recognized global leader in the manufacture of dynamometers used in clinical trials and research, physical and occupational therapy clinics, sports and athletic training facilities, and hospitals and universities worldwide; and force gauges for ergonomics, health and safety and engineering applications. For more information about Hoggan Scientific and its product offering, please visit the website at http://www.hogganscientific.com, contact by phone at 800-678-7888/801-572-6500, or email at [email protected]. The manufacturer can also be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HogganScientific.

Media Contact

Drazana Buckley, Hoggan Scientific LLC, 1 18015726500, [email protected], https://hogganscientific.com/

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Dream Vacations Announces Winners for “Operation Vetrepreneur Become Your Own General” Contest

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The Dream Vacations franchise contest was open to former members of any of the six branches of the U.S. military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard) who are retired, off active duty and/or honorably discharged prior to the contest start date and are residents of the U.S. Candidates participated in a rigorous three-part application process which included creating a business plan, video essay and phone interviews. More than 4,600 people have applied for franchise ownership through Operation Vetrepreneur since 2012.

This year’s winners are U.S. Army Veteran Dillon Svoboda of Roseville, Calif.; U.S. Navy Veteran Ron and Melissa Hargrove of Genoa, Ill.; and U.S. Army Veteran Michael and Teri Rigali of New Bern, N.C.

“I was ecstatic to learn I was a winner in the 2023 Operation Vetrepreneur contest,” said Svoboda. “This opportunity signifies the chance to explore the world all while sharing the joy of travel with like-minded adventurers. This incredible achievement allows me to embark on a journey of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the fulfillment of a dream I’ve always held close to my heart.”

All military veterans who purchase a Dream Vacations travel agency business receive a 30 percent discount off the initial franchisee fee. Veterans also receive an enlistment package valued at more than $5,000, which includes waived administrative fees valued at $1,350. In addition to having access to the Command Center, an internal portal with veteran-specific training and veteran-themed marketing assets, all veterans and Gold Star families receive a waived training fee for a business partner and the ability to hire active-duty military spouses and veterans as associates at a discount. Additional veteran incentives include the ability to move residences and stay in business, travel discounts for military customers and access to veteran networking groups.

As the only travel franchise to receive a 5 STAR ranking from VetFran, Dream Vacations proudly supports military veterans and is consistently recognized by leading industry publications as a veteran-friendly franchise. It is ranked the #2 franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur magazine in 2023, and other recent number one rankings include Military Times and Forbes. Additional recognitions include inclusion on G.I. Jobs annual “Hot Franchises for Veterans,” US Veterans magazine’s “Top Veteran-Friendly Companies”, USA Today’s “50 Top Franchises for Military Veterans” and recognition by MSC Cruises in its Seaside Salute Award. The Operation Vetrepreneur program won gold from the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards and the IFA Franchising Gives Back Awards.

Dream Vacations is committed to being “Rich in Diversity” and empowers all owners, franchisees and employees to reach their highest potential by leveraging their broad range of talent, experiences, personalities, viewpoints and ideas to generate business growth.

Military veterans and community heroes who are passionate about travel with an entrepreneurial spirit who would like to be part of a travel agency network that cares more about its agents, travelers and military veterans, should visit http://www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com or call 888-249-8235 to learn about franchising with Dream Vacations.

Photo Cutline: (From left to right) U.S. Navy Veteran Ron Hargrove of Genoa, Ill.; U.S. Army Veteran Dillon Svoboda of Roseville, Calif.; Joelle Delva Vice President of Operations for Dream Vacations; and U.S. Army Veteran Michael Rigali of New Bern, N.C.

About Dream Vacations
Travel agents with the top-ranked home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations have the resources to plan and create seamless vacation experiences for their customers while offering the best value. A member of the International Franchise Association, Dream Vacations is part of World Travel Holdings and has received franchise partner of the year, a top-ranking status, by all the major cruise lines as well as national recognition for its support of military veterans. For more information about Dream Vacations, visit http://www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com. Like Dream Vacations on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DreamVacationsFranchise, follow on Twitter at @Dream_Franchise and watch its videos at http://www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness.

Media Contact: 
Michael Cadigan, Public Relations Manager
Dream Vacations
954-958-3627
[email protected]

Media Contact

Michael Cadigan, Dream Vacations, 18779587447, [email protected], https://www.dreamvacationsfranchise.com/

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Productlife Group Acquires LifeBee, Strengthening Its Capacity To Support Digital Transformation In Life Sciences

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Xavier Duburcq, CEO of PLG, highlighted: “LifeBee is a highly reputable company with in-depth knowledge on the challenges of consulting and digital business for the life sciences industry as well as the experience and knowledge to tackle them. LifeBee’s strong voice on the market, very active on the Pharma 4.0™ ISPE international Community of Practice, further demonstrates how this strategic alliance is a testament to our commitment to offering unparalleled services. Technology and innovation are fundamental to shaping the future of life sciences, and with LifeBee’s teams’ expertise, we will be able to support our clients’ transformation on their success throughout the whole product lifecycle. Moreover, the commitment of LifeBee’s existing partners to reinvest their capital in PLG, attests to our shared ambition to deliver ingenuity to the life science consulting arena.”

About ProductLife Group:

ProductLife Group’s mission is to improve human health by delivering regulatory & compliance services for the safe and effective use of healthcare solutions. PLG supports clients through the entire product life cycle, combining local expertise with global reach spanning more than 150 countries. It provides consulting and outsourcing services in the areas of product development, regulatory affairs, quality management and compliance, vigilance and medical information, covering both established products and innovative therapeutics & diagnostics.

With a goal of continuously improving the value delivered to people and customers, PLG is committed to long-term partnership, innovation, flexibility, and cost efficiency.

For more information, visit https://productlifegroup.com/

Contact:

Fabrice Galzin

ProductLife Group Head of Marketing

[email protected]

About LifeBee:

LifeBee | Digitalizing Life Sciences is a business and digital consulting boutique firm supporting life science companies on their path toward digitalization, operational excellence and compliance with customized advisory and innovative digital solutions. The company studies, designs and implements operational strategies, business processes, and digital solutions, to support life science companies in the innovative, robust, compliant, and sustainable realization of their business model. The focus is on GxP regulated areas such as manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratories, logistics, serialization, regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance of biopharmaceutical companies, medical devices, and nutraceuticals.

LifeBee is headquartered in Milan Italy with a presence in Switzerland. In 20 years of operation, the company has delivered over 1,000 successful projects. Today more than 90 life science international and local clients are served thanks to a team of about 80 professionals.

For more information, visit https://www.lifebee.com

Contact:

Annalisa Merola

LifeBee Marketing Manager

[email protected]

Media Contact

Fabrice Galzin, ProductLife Group, 33 (0) 672 349 606, [email protected], https://www.productlifegroup.com/

SOURCE ProductLife Group

Health

Strategic Radiology Recruits Industry Veteran Greg Thomson to Lead Operations

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Mr. Thomson most recently served as Sr. Vice President, Practice Management, Zotec Partners, Orlando, FL, leading the division to become the largest outsourced practice management firm in the U.S. Prior to that, he held leadership positions with CBIZ Medical Management Professionals, Orlando, FL, and Medical Management Professionals, Orlando, FL. Mr. Thomson also led practice mergers for Per Se Technologies, Richmond, VA, and began his career as a senior auditor with Ernst and Young.

“I have been privileged to manage the businesses of close to 100 private radiology practices throughout my career and enthusiastically embrace Strategic Radiology’s ethic of supporting and strengthening radiologist-owned radiology,” said Mr. Thomson. “I am genuinely excited to continue the work begun by Barbara in advancing SR Health and to operationalize new opportunities identified by Strategic Radiology.”

Mr. Thomson holds a B.S. from Virginia Tech and completed the Emerging Leaders Program at Harvard Business School. His areas of expertise include leadership, radiology finance, joint venture development, strategic planning, process improvement, practice operations, revenue cycle management, ambulatory services, and business valuations.

About Strategic Radiology    
Strategic Radiology (SR) is a national coalition of 37 privately owned, independent radiology practices representing 1700+ radiologists that have come together to improve quality, gain operational efficiencies, and innovate the future of radiology’s private practice model. SR established the nation’s first imaging-specific Patient Safety Organization listed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and also provides its member groups value through shared savings via a group purchasing program, strategic partnerships, and proprietary products and services, including SR Health, an independent health insurance plan for members. To learn more, visit http://www.StrategicRadiology.org and follow SR on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

SR Member Groups

  • Advanced Radiology Services; Grand Rapids, MI
  • ARA Health Specialists; Asheville, NC
  • Casper Medical Imaging and Outpatient Radiology; Casper, WY
  • Catawba Radiology Associates; Hickory, NC
  • Central Illinois Radiological Associates; Peoria, IL
  • Chesapeake Medical Imaging; Annapolis, MD
  • Delaney Radiology; Wilmington, NC
  • Diagnostic Imaging Northwest; Portland, OR
  • Gaston Radiology; Gastonia, NC
  • The Hill Medical Corporation; Pasadena, CA
  • Huron Valley Radiology, a division of Advanced Imaging Alliance; Ann Arbor, MI
  • Intercity Radiology; Bozeman, MT
  • Mecklenburg Radiology Associates; Charlotte, NC
  • Mountain Medical Physician Specialists; Salt Lake City, UT
  • Naugatuck Valley Radiological Associates, a division of Advanced Imaging Alliance; Waterbury, CT
  • Northwest Radiology; Indianapolis, IN
  • Quantum Radiology; Atlanta, GA
  • Radiologic Medical Services; Iowa City, IA
  • Radiology Associates; Corpus Christi, TX
  • Radiology Associates; Jeffersonville, IN
  • Radiology Associates; Eugene, OR
  • Radiology Associates of Albuquerque; Albuquerque, NM
  • Radiology Associates of Lynchburg; Lynchburg, VA
  • Radiology Associates of Macon; Macon, GA
  • Radiology Associates of North Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
  • Radiology Associates of Richmond; Richmond, VA
  • Radiology Associates of Tallahassee; Tallahassee, FL
  • Regional Diagnostic Radiology; Sartell, MN
  • Rome Radiology Group; Rome, GA
  • Southeast Radiology, Ltd.; Glen Mills, PA
  • Southern Radiology Consultants; Baton Rouge, LA
  • Skagit Radiology; Mount Vernon, WA
  • Summit Radiology; Fort Wayne, IN
  • Tower Imaging Medical Group; Santa Monica, CA
  • Triad Radiology Associates; Winston-Salem, NC
  • United Imaging Consultants; Mission, KS
  • X-Ray Consultants, a division of Advanced Imaging Alliance; South Bend, IN

Media Contact

Cheryl Proval, Strategic Radiology, 310.625.9727, [email protected], www.strategicradiology.org

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Health: Psychology

Parenteral Drug Association Announces the 2024 All-Volunteer Officers and Board of Directors

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New to the Board in 2024 are Lisa Bennet, Andrew Chang, and Brigitte Reutter-Haerle. Osamu Shirokizawa will serve another term. Directors completing their terms of service in 2023 are Javier Camposano and Mathias Romacker.

The complete 2024 Board of Directors and Officers will be composed of the following volunteers:

Officers

  • Chairs: Anil Sawant, PhD, Merck & Co./Merck, Sharp & Dohme
  • Chair-Elect: Melissa Seymour, MBA, Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Treasurer: Emma Ramnarine, PhD, Boehringer-Ingelheim
  • Secretary: Bettine Boltres, PhD, West Pharmaceutical Services
  • Im. Past Chair: Sue Schniepp, Regulatory Compliance Associates Inc.

Directors

  • Lisa Bennet, SeerPharma Pty Ltd.
  • Christiana Campa, PhD, GSK
  • Andrew Chang, PhD, Novo Nordisk
  • Cylia Chen Ooi, Amgen
  • Mirko Gabriele, PhD, InfiniteVision
  • Marc Gloglovsky, ValSource Inc.
  • Andrew Hopkins, Abbvie
  • Stephan Krause, Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Ivy Louis, VIENNI Training & Consulting LLP
  • Amy McDaniel, Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Brigitte Reutter-Haerle, Vetter Pharma
  • Osamu Shirokizawa, Life Scientia Ltd.

Media Contact

Walter Morris, Parenteral Drug Association, 1 3016565900, [email protected], www.pda.org

SOURCE Parenteral Drug Association

Society: Christianity

British Swim School Opens New Location in Carlsbad-Encinitas, California

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“I worry about that, especially since a lot of these pools aren’t fenced in,” said Karim when reflecting on the importance of swim safety. Karim himself almost drowned when he was just six years old. An ocean current carried him out past where he could stand. A passing swimmer noticed his distress and got him safely to shore. “The trauma stayed with me, and I never learned to swim,” Karim said. “That’s the reason I’m opening a British Swim School. I want to prevent this from happening to other children.”

For more than 40 years, British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills by teaching infants, children, and adults of all ages the skills needed for water acclimation, water survival, and stroke development. Its mission — ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.

Across the nation, eleven people die every day from unintentional drownings, with nearly 4,000 deaths occurring each year. Research shows that participation in formal swim programs, such as those offered by British Swim School, can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children who are most at risk for deaths caused by drowning. However, the risk of drowning isn’t limited to children: a Red Cross survey found that more than half of all Americans (54%) either can’t swim or don’t have the basic swimming skills needed to save themselves in the event of a water emergency.

After 15 years in Software Product Management, Karim knew he wanted to start his own business; one that is impactful in his community. He then came across British Swim School and their model helped reinforce his desire to help others.

“They have a mission. They are teaching a skill everyone needs to have. Their proprietary curriculum not only focuses on swim training, but also water survival and water safety practices.”

Ashley Gundlach, President of British Swim School, expressed her enthusiasm about the new franchise. “Karim’s personal journey and commitment to water safety are deeply inspiring,” she noted. “His dedication to preventing drowning and teaching essential swimming skills will make a significant impact in the Carlsbad and Encinitas communities.”

For more information about British Swim School of Carlsbad–Encinitas, and to enroll in lessons, visit https://britishswimschool.com/carlsbad-encinitas/.

To learn more about the benefits of British Swim School’s franchising opportunities, visit http://www.britishswimschoolfranchise.com.

About British Swim School
British Swim School, the nation’s most established swim school franchise, with over 40 years in business, believes that every individual, regardless of age or ability, should have the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. Offering lessons for babies, children, and adults, the brand is dedicated to its mantra, “Survival of the Littlest,” focusing first on the survival skills needed to survive a water accident, then moving on to stroke development and more advanced skills. Not only does British Swim Schools give peace of mind to countless families who seek the essential life skill the brand offers their children, but the purpose-driven franchise also offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs who seek a fulfilling business venture with a sound foundation, low investment, and easily scalable model. Part of the Buzz Franchise Brands family, British Swim School currently operates over 350 schools across the United States and Canada.

Media Contact

Mike Toper, 919 Marketing, (919) 813-6511, [email protected], 919marketing.com

SOURCE British Swim School