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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago Wraps Up Community Kindness 2023

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The Community Kindness events in 2023 included a Habitat for Humanity build where volunteers worked on the frames of two homes, shred events that collected 5,810 pounds of paper to shred and 1188 pounds of electronic devices to recycle, food drives collected more than 575 non-perishable food items and necessities to support local food pantries, volunteers made 160 brown bag lunches for shelters, donation drives collected bed sheets, gift cards, craft supplies and more for the Finley Forever Foundation that supports kids, their parents and staff of the oncology department at Lurie Children’s Hospital, packed 12,165 pounds of food equaling 10,228 meals at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, created 50 “Glam Boxes” to pamper cancer patients through Simply From the Heart, packed 258 boxes that held 45,728 meals that will feed 152 kids for a year at Feed My Starving Children, re-packed 2,520 bags of salad dressing for a total of 4,100 meals at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, baked 10 dozen cookies through Cookies from the Heart at Ronald McDonald House Near Lurie Children’s Hospital, collected 180 donated items for WINGS, and collected more than 200 items for Cradles to Crayons during a shoe and school supply drive.

The Kindness Foundation is Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago’s philanthropic arm. A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, their mission is to support meaningful local initiatives that improve the communities the company serves and enhance the quality of life for fellow citizens.

ABOUT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CHICAGO

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago is a full-service real estate firm with more than 1,300 real estate professionals and staff in 22 offices serving customers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, the North Shore, West Suburban communities, Southern Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana and Harbor Country, Michigan. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Chicago, their local roots are complemented by the extensive global reach of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the nation’s leading real estate brands. Clients can experience all-inclusive homeownership services from their affiliated companies: Prosperity Home Mortgage, Fort Dearborn Title, and HomeServices Insurance. Visit BHHSChicago.com.

The results of our Community Kindness initiative are proof positive that a committed and focused group of people can accomplish great things. What started out as a week-long event has transformed into so much more. Our organization truly lives kindness throughout the year.

Media Contact

Liz Dominello, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, 312-268-2749, [email protected], https://www.bhhschicago.com/ 

Daisy Danao, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, 312-268-0747, [email protected], https://www.bhhschicago.com/ 

SOURCE Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Science: Biology

DORRS, a New Platform to Connect Private and Digital Asset Securities, Released

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New report underscores challenges in private and digital asset securities and introduces DORRS as a utility solution for the ecosystem.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A new report has been released that examines the rapidly changing world of private and digital asset securities. The report highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and proposes solutions to create a more cohesive ecosystem for both traditional private investments and their digital counterparts.

One of the key challenges identified in the report is the lack of clear regulations for digital asset securities. The report calls on the SEC to provide clearer guidance in this area, so that regulated Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) can develop compliant trading products.

Another challenge is the fragmentation of securities data. The report recommends that regulatory bodies collaborate to develop a unified regulatory framework and that ATSs standardize their data formats. This would make it easier for investors to access information and trade securities across different platforms.

The report also introduces a new platform called DORRS, which is designed to collect, consolidate, and disseminate data on private and digital securities traded on Alternative Trading Systems. DORRS is intended to be a cornerstone for the industry, providing a single source of consolidated information for securities data.

“In an era where digitization and innovation intersect with the securities industry, DORRS emerges as the catalyst for change. Bridging the gaps, it aims to unite the worlds of private and digital assets, laying the foundation for a more cohesive trading future.” – Manny Alicandro, Alicandro Law Firm, PLLC.

DORRS is now welcoming membership from regulated industry entities. Members contributing security reference and market data will benefit from shared revenue generated by the plan and will play a pivotal role in its oversight and strategic direction.

Overall, the report is a positive development for the private and digital asset securities industry. It highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and proposes solutions to create a more cohesive and efficient ecosystem.

For more comprehensive details about DORRS and the transformative potential of this initiative, please visit our website at www.dorrs.io.

About DORRS: The Decentralized Order Reporting Registry System (DORRS) is designed to oversee the collection, consolidation, and dissemination of quotation and transaction details. This platform caters to eligible OTC, private, and digital securities traded via Alternative Trading Systems (ATS), Market Makers, and Qualified Matching Services (QMS).

Media Contact

Greg Shinnick, DORRS LLC, 1 732-977-2492, [email protected], www.dorrs.io

SOURCE DORRS LLC

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Julie Zweig, MD, Integrative Sleep & ENT Is Now Offering Wellness And Health Coaching From Mimi Ellis PA-C, RDN, CHC.

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Serving the Greater Atlanta, GA, area, Julie Zweig, MD Integrative Sleep & ENT promotes overall wellness and optimal health now with coaching from Mimi Ellis, PA-C, RDN, CHC.

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Julie Zweig, MD, Integrative Sleep & ENT in Alpharetta, GA, is now offering wellness and health coaching from Mimi Ellis PA-C, RDN, CHC, a renowned registered dietitian and certified health coach. Ms. Ellis brings her extensive knowledge and experience to help patients achieve their wellness goals at Julie Zweig, MD Integrative Sleep & ENT where she teaches an intuitive eating / non-diet method to nutrition and has practiced this approach herself for over thirty years. With a focus on intuitive eating and developing a healthy relationship with food, in conjunction with lifestyle changes, patients can look forward to achieving sustainable results. Intuitive eating is a revolutionary method that focuses on listening to the body’s natural cues and signals to guide eating habits for physical reliance rather than emotional eating. Her approach to nutrition is from a place of self-care, not self-control, and she doesn’t believe in the restriction of food. She understands the challenges and frustrations of yo-yo dieting, weight struggles and body image obsession. One of the key areas where Ms. Ellis’ guidance can make a significant impact is weight management. Using her unique approach, she can assist patients who are prescribed drugs for weight loss, as well as those using medications to address insulin resistance, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, to achieve their desired goals and also maintain them after the use of these medications. Julie Zweig Integrative Sleep & ENT Clinic believes that continuing a healthy lifestyle is crucial, even after patients stop using weight loss drugs or insulin resistance medications. Ms. Ellis’ guidance empowers patients to continue their journey towards improved health and wellness, ensuring the long-term benefits of these medications are sustained. Mimi Ellis started her healthcare career in 1993 as a registered dietitian, then continued to become a physician assistant (PA). She has been a practicing PA ever since, working in general surgery, ob/gyn and with Dr. Zweig in otolaryngology since 2013, and she also became a certified health coach in 2020 through the National Society of Health Coaches. Ms. Ellis offers a mix of online group courses, customizable digital meal plans, individual counseling, coaching and virtual sessions.

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South Broward Hospital District (FL) Board of Commissioners Adopts Lowest Millage Rate for 13th Consecutive Year

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The 7.23% reduction from last year’s previous low comes despite market challenges and an evolving workforce dynamic. Because of Memorial Healthcare System’s solid fiscal standing, commissioners backed the position in order to benefit Broward County residents.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Memorial Healthcare System has broken a district record once again with the South Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners voting to reduce its millage rate to 0.0937. Even amid market challenges and an evolving dynamic in the workforce, this is a notable reduction of 7.23 percent from last year. Because of Memorial’s solid fiscal standing, commissioners backed the position which will benefit Broward County residents.

What Does a Lower Millage Rate Mean?

The 0.0937 millage rate represents a 7.23 percent decrease from last year’s rate of 0.1010. The resulting gross tax revenues are estimated to reach $7.83 million. After accounting for early payment discounts and a certain percentage of uncollectible taxes, the anticipated tax payments this year of $7.61 million will provide Memorial enough revenue to cover its governmental obligations, which include paying Broward County’s Medicaid Match program and community redevelopment agencies in several municipalities in south Broward County, as well as tax collector commissions and property appraiser fees.

With no net tax revenue to fund uncompensated care, the district will tap operating income to account for all uncompensated care costs across the entire Memorial Healthcare System, including its six hospitals and 11 Memorial Primary Care clinics. In fiscal year 2024 uncompensated care is expected to exceed $1.13 billion.

As a proven industry leader, Memorial’s portfolio includes comprehensive services related to cardiac and stroke care, Level 1 trauma center, maternity-fetal medicine, and heart, kidney and pancreas transplants to name a few. Memorial is more focused than ever on increased access across South Florida communities. Initiatives such as new Memorial Primary Care center in Northwest Miami-Dade County, Weston, and Plantation; a comprehensive cancer center in Pembroke Pines; and expanded mobile primary care services in various underserved communities, are just a few hallmarks of improved consumer experience and focus.

Memorial also continues to be laser-focused on workforce, safety and quality. Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that collects and transparently reports on hospital performance, recognized Memorial’s level of quality and safety. The healthcare system also received Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, the coveted Great Place to Work certification, recognizing employers who create an outstanding employee experience. The growing list of consistent accomplishments keeps Memorial among a handful of public hospitals in the nation earning coveted AA, Aa3 financial ratings from Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s.

About Memorial Healthcare System

South Florida-based Memorial Healthcare System is a national leader in quality care and patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Its commitment to deeper caring and smarter health prioritizes a person-centered approach that has delivered safe, positive outcomes for 70 years.

Featuring multi-disciplinary collaboration, research, innovation, and transparency, Memorial is focused on removing barriers, increasing access, and providing equitable care throughout the region. It employs a staff of more than 16,000 and operates six hospitals, numerous primary, urgent, and 24/7 care facilities, medical office buildings, a health specialty center, and nursing home.

To learn more, visit mhs.net and connect on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, Memorial Healthcare System, 954-265-1136, [email protected], www.mhs.net

SOURCE Memorial Healthcare System

Science: Biology

Partnership Leaders Introduces the “Experts in Residence” Program

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This initiative is more than just recognizing experts; it’s a source of truth, a vetted group sharing ideas and perspectives that cultivates innovation and strategic growth. Categories of expertise include partner types, role expertise, industries, and even navigating complex ecosystems like Salesforce, AWS, and Microsoft.

“We are breaking new ground with Experts in Residence, crafting a platform where knowledge isn’t just shared but is vetted and curated to push boundaries and set new benchmarks,” comments Asher Mathew, Co-founder & CEO at Partnership Leaders.

A new Strategic Partner

Members of Partnership Leaders will participate in this transformative initiative starting today. Every interaction promises a wealth of insights and an opportunity to explore and harness strategies proven to advance the course of partnership building and management.

Voices from the Community

“I’m delighted and deeply honored to be selected as an ‘Expert in Residence’ and invited to the EIR program. I’m thrilled to share my partnership thought leadership, inspire fellow industry leaders and actively engage & collaborate in the partnership community” says Shin Gill, Vice President of IoT Commercial Strategy & Development at KORE.

“When I began my career in Partnerships, it wasn’t really a profession, there were no best practices, and there certainly was no community. Partnerships Leaders is closing all those gaps at a time when partnering and ecosystems are increasingly intrinsic to doing business” I am so proud of the PL team for creating the EIR program and bringing together these wonderful experts to share their vast combined knowledge and experience with the community. And I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to participate.”

You can browse through this library of great partnership experts at https://www.partnershipleaders.com/experts/.

Guiding the Way Forward

The Program launches with exclusive resources, events, and conversations designed to accelerate the success of Partnership Leaders members.

Media Contact

Juan Aguerre, Partnership Leaders, 1 (415) 413-8355, [email protected], https://www.partnershipleaders.com/

SOURCE Partnership Leaders

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Retired Navy Admiral Philip Davidson Named Recipient of 2023 Freedom of the Seas Award by National Museum of the Surface Navy

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Prior to becoming commander of USINDOPACOM, Adm. Davidson previously served as commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command/Naval Forces U.S. Northern Command, U.S. 6th Fleet, and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, and served as the deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa. His sea commands included Carrier Strike Group 8/Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, USS Gettysburg (CG 64), and USS Taylor (FFG 50).

“As USINDOPACOM, Admiral Davidson’s leadership and strategies helped raise awareness of the tensions in the Indo-Pacific region and deterred enemy forces from threatening the peace and prosperity of all nations,” explained retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Shatynski, Chairman of the Board of the National Museum of the Surface Navy. “His service and commitment to protecting and defending our oceans for the benefit of the free world throughout his naval career continue to positively impact our Navy and nations around the globe, making him an ideal recipient for this prestigious award.”

The annual Freedom of the Seas Awards event is held in honor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, considered to be the largest naval battle of World War II. Attendance at the award event, which is by invitation only, includes top leaders from the education, veteran, community, industry, government, and military sectors. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Kyle Aube, Director of Development at [email protected].

About the Freedom of the Seas Awards

The Freedom of the Seas Awards is the premiere annual event of the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA. The event is held in honor of the anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in the history of the world, which occurred during World War II. The Awards honors those that embody the core principles of the American Surface Navy’s mission to protect and defend our oceans for the benefit of the free world.

About the National Museum of the Surface Navy

Scheduled to open in 2025 aboard the historic Battleship USS IOWA Museum, the National Museum of the Surface Navy is the museum for America’s Surface Navy. The museum’s mission is to raise America’s awareness of the importance of the United States Surface Naval Forces’ role in international relations, free trade, humanitarian assistance, and technological innovation, not just in the past but today and into the future.

Located in the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, Calif., Battleship USS IOWA Museum is one of the top five museums and attractions in Los Angeles, bringing the ship’s history to life through in-person and virtual tours and educational programs for youth. In addition to providing a natural platform for veterans and patriotic civilians to come together as a community, Battleship USS IOWA Museum provides a wide array of impactful programs and resources that support the critical needs of our military and veterans.

Media Contact

Ken Hagihara, National Museum of the Surface Navy, 1 9497684423 101, [email protected], https://surfacenavymuseum.org/

SOURCE National Museum of the Surface Navy

Health

A Journey Towards Fulfillment and Connection

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The event commenced with an exciting Friday afternoon at the El Prado hotel in Palo Alto, CA, featuring two remarkable speakers:

Dick Gould: A legendary figure in college tennis, Dick Gould, shared insights from his book, “Anatomy of a Champion,” inspiring and empowering attendees.

Jeff Salzenstein: Former top 100 world-ranked tennis player, keynote speaker, and performance coach, Jeff Salzenstein, provided valuable insights on reducing stress, navigating mental health challenges in the post-pandemic world, cultivating resilience, and optimizing health as men transition into the “Second Curve” of life.

Following these talks, attendees engaged in intimate group discussions, fostering reflection and open dialogue about personal and professional victories and challenges. The event also allowed for casual interactions, establishing the foundation for an annual tradition.

The weekend continued with a plated dinner full of deep conversation on Friday evening and activities like hiking, pickleball, tailgating, and attending a football game on Saturday. The Second Curve event aimed to positively impact the lives of men as they enter the second phase of their journey, benefiting their families, friends, and organizations.

The importance of human connection cannot be overstated, especially as we age. Harvard University’s study on happiness underscores the significance of close relationships for lifelong happiness and resilience. Unfortunately, a decline in the number of men with close friends over the last 30 years, as reported by the Survey Center on American Life, highlights the growing need for events like the Second Curve.

The inaugural Second Curve event was a resounding success, with participants experiencing instant connection and camaraderie, even with friends they hadn’t seen for 25 years. It addressed a critical issue affecting leaders, employers/employees, teams within organizations, and parents – chronic stress, which has risen significantly in the post-pandemic world, according to the World Health Organization.

The Second Curve event aimed to help men flourish in the second half of their lives, encouraging them to deepen relationships, cultivate spiritual practices, and connect with greater purpose. Arthur Brooks, the New York Times bestselling author, found that by age 65, 50% of people become happier as they age, aligning with the event’s focus on personal growth.

The event posed a crucial question for men embarking on their Second Curve journey: What will the Second Curve look like for each man? This question became a central theme, allowing attendees to engage in meaningful conversations about their future paths.

The weekend was a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to focus on living with more meaning and purpose, tending to personal happiness daily, and accessing one’s zone of excellence. This transformation’s positive ripple effect extends to relationships at work, with friends, with families, and most importantly, with oneself.

Not your average “tailgater, ” the Second Curve event is a platform for personal growth, connection, and transformation. If you are a growth-minded man embarking on a Second Curve journey, reach out to Jeff Salzenstein at [email protected] for more information about upcoming events.

Media Contact

Jeff Salzenstein, JRS Coaching, LLC, 1 3038168102, [email protected], https://jeffsalzenstein.com/ 

SOURCE JRS Coaching, LLC

Science: Biology

Galaxy Theatres elevates movie experience with Christie RGB pure laser cinema projectors in select auditoriums

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The DFX auditoriums boast immersive sound systems, expansive wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling screens, and plush power lounge chair recliners. To complete this luxury cinematic experience, Christie CP4430-RGB pure laser cinema projectors, featuring Real|Laser™ illumination, have recently been installed by Southern California Cinetech Services in the DFX auditoriums located at Galaxy Theatres Cannery in Nevada and Gig Harbor and Monroe in Washington.

Griesi emphasizes the choice of Christie solutions, stating, “We selected Christie because of their top-of-the-line projectors, delivering exceptional brightness for unparalleled presentations, along with the best warranty. We have had a successful 25-year partnership with Christie, ensuring a first-class presentation for our guests. It was only natural to collaborate again, this time for their latest laser digital projectors.”

“We’re thrilled that Galaxy Theatres has continued to place their trust in Christie to help them deliver a premium moviegoing experience for their guests through a self-branded large format DFX experience.” says Jason Jacobson, account manager, Cinema, at Christie. “Christie has been in the cinema business for over 65 years, and we echo Galaxy’s passion and commitment to delivering an unforgettable experience for guests.”

Christie’s RGB pure laser cinema projectors, featuring Real|Laser™ illumination technology, reduce energy costs by converting more lumens per watt and long-lasting light sources provide more than 50,000 hours of DCI-specified on-screen brightness. With the most expansive color gamut of any projection technology – delivering greater than 95% of the Rec. 2020 color space – and superior contrast ratio, visuals are more vibrant, and every detail is clearer than ever to enable the ultimate visually immersive experiences on a PLF screen

Media Contact

Deborah Noon, Christie, (519) 749-3109, [email protected], www.christiedigital.com

SOURCE Christie