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Science: Biology

Home Shopping Channel Acquires Ideal World, Supporting Ambitious Goal of One Million Meals Daily by 2031

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Sunil Agrawal, Managing Director of Vaibhav Global Limited, stated, “We are excited to welcome Ideal World into the VGL family. Their unique positioning in the teleshopping market complements our existing operations and is expected to generate significant synergies that will contribute to our market-leading growth.”

This acquisition is a strategic move in expanding VGL’s global footprint through its brands like Shop TJC in the UK, Shop LC in the United States, and Shop LC Germany. It aligns with the company’s ambitious goal to provide one million meals per day to children in need by the year 2031. By leveraging Ideal World’s strong market presence and technological assets, VGL aims to strengthen its ability to reach a broader customer base, thereby increasing revenues that will aid in fulfilling its social mission.

About Shop LC
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Shop LC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vaibhav Global Ltd. (VGL), a vertically integrated company with global sourcing and manufacturing capabilities. Shop LC is a value-conscious, interactive retailer focused on the fine jewelry, beauty, fashion, home decor and lifestyle product categories. Established in 2007, Shop LC reaches approximately 73 million U.S. households via high-definition programming offered live 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Additionally, every purchase provides a meal to a hungry child through the Your Purchase Feeds Program. For more information visit http://www.shoplc.com and download the interactive app on iTunes, Google Play or many other streaming devices or televisions.

Media Contact

Darren Bogus, Shop LC, 5129033021, [email protected], https://www.shoplc.com/

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Health

Middletown Area Residents Invited to Complimentary ‘Dementia Day’ So They Can Step into the Shoes of Those with Often Misunderstood Disease

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In Preparation for November’s Alzheimer’s Month, The Village at South Farms Assisted Living Community is Offering Dementia Simulations & Lecture

MIDDLETOWN, Conn., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Alzheimer’s disease and dementia effects over 240,000 people in Connecticut and numbers continue to grow.

On October 12 from noon to 6PM, The Village at South Farms, a Benchmark assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, is offering a day of complimentary dementia education for the thousands of people in Connecticut impacted by this often-misunderstood disease. The event is designed to equip families navigating a diagnosis and healthcare professionals with knowledge of what it’s like to live with dementia while providing caregivers with critical self-care tools.

Throughout the day, attendees will be able to experience Dementia Live®, an innovative simulation that uses a variety of tools to put people in the shoes of those living with dementia. Under the direction of Heather Jagodowski, Benchmark’s memory care specialist, individuals will be immersed in what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change using specialized gear that simulates dementia specific changes, including altered eyesight, hearing and tactile sensation. Attendees will gain a full and greater understanding of dementia so they can better care for and relate to people who have it.

In addition, starting at 1PM, nationally recognized Alzheimer’s and dementia expert, Michelle Tristani, Benchmark’s corporate director of memory care, will present From Burnout to Balance-Empowering Caregivers. Attendees will learn care partner risks they need to be aware of, the impact of stress, what is ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief and supportive caregiver resources and strategies. Tristani has over 30 years’ experience caring for and creating programs for people with dementia using her background in speech and language pathology.

The Village at South Farms is a U.S. News 2022-2023 Best Assisted Living community offering assisted living with memory care and memory care assisted living. Their Mind & Memory Care program offers carefully created living environments and unique opportunities for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia to find joy in each new day. Residents are supported by 24/7 care providers who have been hired for heart and educated in memory loss, communication and empathy.

Neighborhoods provide the comforts of home and have unique features that help those with memory impairment stay connected to who and what matters most to them. Thoughtful touches, visual cues and purposeful amenities further promote familiarity and wellness. Access to on-site care providers and close coordination with external providers is also provided.

All events will take place at The Village at South Farms, which is located at 645 Saybrook Road in Middletown. Appointments are required for the Dementia Live component. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, call Karen Rorke at 203.824.1172 or email [email protected].

About Benchmark Senior Living
Benchmark is New England’s largest senior living provider with 65 independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care communities and over 5,000 dedicated associates providing compassionate care and outstanding experiences throughout the Northeast. The Waltham, Mass.-based company was founded over 25 years ago by Tom Grape with the purpose of Transforming Lives Through Human Connection. Since then, Benchmark has continued to set the industry standard, having won over a hundred local, regional and national awards for its care, programs and as a top workplace. Benchmark has been named one of the Top Places to Work for 15 straight years in The Boston Globe’s annual employee-based survey and received repeated recognition in FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Aging Services list. For more information, visit BenchmarkSeniorLiving.com.

Media Contact

Carol Arnold, Benchmark Senior Living, 1 6035020469, [email protected], http://www.VillageAtSouthFarms.com

SOURCE Benchmark Senior Living

Science: Biology

Aprio Releases U.S. National Manufacturing Survey, Highlighting the Need for Improved Operational Excellence, Digitization and Cybersecurity Practices

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Alongside releasing the survey, Aprio is also offering proprietary benchmark assessments to clients and prospects who can receive a custom report tailored to their specific needs and situation.

“At Aprio, we have always had a vested interest in the manufacturing industry and recognize its direct impact on the economy,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “We designed this survey to help support manufacturers and encourage continued growth in all areas of the industry. While these findings are a great first step, we are excited to also bring proprietary benchmark assessments to our clients and the manufacturing industry that will be customized to each company’s needs.”

Additional key findings included:

  • Only 24% of surveyed companies are embracing AI: Industry 4.0 technologies are being underutilized by manufacturers. Manufacturers can leverage digital tools to achieve competitive advantage by sharing information across functions and with supply-chain partners to improve productivity and respond in real-time to operational problems. But most companies are not utilizing this – in fact, 39% of surveyed manufacturers are using 5G networks and only 21% are using edge computing.
  • Surveyed companies averaged just 81% for on-time deliveries — and only 34% of firms achieved 90% or better: Operational costs rose at 65% of surveyed firms in the past year and improved operations would help control these costs. That said, best practices for operational excellence are ignored by many manufacturers with only 39% embracing a performance management system and 30% practicing standardized work.

“Aprio has been a long-time supporter of Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) and we share a passion for driving innovation and growth within the industry,” said Regina Maddox, Executive Director at Next Generation Manufacturing. “At NGM, we connect manufacturers with the resources they need to share best practices while providing industry leaders with valuable networking opportunities. We are excited to be able to share these insightful findings with our manufacturing community.”

To learn more about the findings of the report and receive an assessment, visit http://www.aprio.com.

About Aprio:
Aprio is a premier, full-service business advisory and certified public accounting firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, audit, tax, outsourcing, talent solutions and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate; Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; Government Contracting, and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,800 team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 35 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries. For more, visit https://www.aprio.com/.

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Aprio Website: https://www.aprio.com/
Aprio Careers: https://www.careers.aprio.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/aprio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aprioadvisors
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AprioAdvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprioadvisors/

Media Contact
Julie Khoury, Vice President of Communications
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Media Contact
Julie Khoury, Aprio, LLP, (770) 353-3154, [email protected], https://www.aprio.com/

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Granite Telecommunications CEO Rob Hale Named to Boston Power 50 List

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Boston Business Journal’s Power 50 List Celebrates Leaders Advancing Equity, Inclusion, and Positive Change in the Community

QUINCY, Mass., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Granite Telecommunications, a $1.85 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to multilocation businesses and government agencies, today announced that Granite President and CEO Rob Hale was named to the Boston Business Journal’s 2023 Power 50: Movement Makers List for the second consecutive year and the sixth time overall.

The Power 50 honors leaders in the Greater Boston business community who are creating change and taking actionable steps to make Boston continue to grow as a place for equity, inclusion, and diverse points of view.

“I am deeply honored to once again be named among Boston’s Power 50 list of leaders who are making our community stronger,” said Rob Hale, President and CEO of Granite. “In recent years, both Boston and the global community have encountered tremendous uncertainty and challenges. However, it is precisely at these moments when the importance of investing in our communities and each other becomes most evident. We recognize that Granite’s success will forever be intertwined with the generous support of the Greater Boston community and we are committed to reciprocating this generosity to ensure that this community continues to thrive and flourish alongside us.”

Hale’s inclusion in the Power 50 is the latest acknowledgement of his leadership in DE&I initiatives. In 2022, he was also named to the Channel Futures DE&I 101 list, list, and Granite was recognized by Forbes in 2019 as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity.

Hale founded Granite in 2002 in Quincy, Mass. and has since grown the company to revenues exceeding $1.85 billion annualized. As Granite has grown to be one of the largest privately held businesses in Massachusetts, it has established a reputation as one of the region’s most philanthropic companies. Earlier this year, Granite was named the No. 1 Most Charitable Company in Massachusetts for a third time after donating $72.8 million to local nonprofits in 2022.

Granite’s DE&I initiatives foster an environment that celebrates individuality and embraces all members of the community. In 2019, Hale backed the formation of Granite RockOUT, an employee resource group to support the company’s LGBTQA+ community. Following the 2020 murder of George Floyd, Hale initiated the CANDID program to bolster diversity, education, and community partnerships. Both groups remain highly active in the community, thanks to Hale’s unwavering dedication and the commitment of his entire Granite team. Recently, Granite was one of the sponsors of the NAACP when the NAACP National Convention returned to Boston for the first time since 1982. Similarly, in support of the LGBTQA+ community, Granite RockOUT sponsored a float and organized a march during the 2023 Boston Pride Parade when it made its return to the city after a three-year hiatus.

About Granite
Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. The $1.85 billion company serves more than two-thirds of Fortune 100 companies and has 1.75 million voice and data lines under management, supporting more than 650,000 locations. Founded in 2002, Granite has grown to be one of the largest competitive telecommunications carriers in the U.S. by simplifying sourcing and management of voice, data and cellular service with a single point of contact and consolidated invoicing for all locations nationwide. Today, Granite supports customers with a wide range of services, including access, UCaaS, mobile voice and data, and MSP solutions for SD-WAN, monitoring and network management. Granite employs more than 2,250 people at its headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, and 11 regional offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.granitenet.com.

Media Contact
Jeremy Robison, Granite Telecommunications, 617.845.4027, [email protected], https://www.granitenet.com
Jen Rumble, CerconeBrownCompany, 704.923.6378, jrumble@cerconebrown.com

SOURCE Granite Telecommunications

Health

Maryland Based Mental Health Organization Refreshes Online Identity & Launches New Website

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“Our organization has excelled well beyond what our online identity depicts. We invested considerable time searching for a marketing firm that aligned with our core values, and one with a proven track record. After meeting with CC&A Strategic Media we quickly realized their team could help us achieve our goals. Our new online identity reflects our values, showcases our capabilities, and allows our patients to fully understand who we are as an organization. We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of this project.” said Dr. Vera Kurdian – CEO.

ABH’s expertise and team of dedicated staff are committed to their mission to be a compassionate, diligent, and high-quality mental health service provider for children, adolescents, and adults. The ABH team has left their mark throughout the region by continuously improving the quality and value of their psychiatric services by developing innovative, evidence-based programs and best practice techniques. ABH strives for continuous improvement, seeks opportunities for growth, and demonstrates excellent clinical services.

“ABH is an organization dedicated to excellence in patient care. After our first interactions we quickly realized the level of expertise within their organization is unmatched. While working through the process of crafting a new brand we experienced firsthand their extensiveness knowledge and capabilities. It is extremely impressive to see their success, and I have no doubt that success will continue for many years to come.” Stephen Taormino – CEO of CC&A Strategic Media

For more information, visit www.abhmaryland.com. Please direct all media inquiries and requests to Lauren Aversa at 410-931-6717 or by email at [email protected].

Media Contact

Lauren Aversa, CC&A Strategic Media, 1 4437098943, [email protected], www.ccastrategicmedia.com

SOURCE Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc (ABH)

Health

New Research Unveils Innovative Technology called Forbrain to Reduce Vocal Fatigue and Enhance Voice Quality.

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  • Comparing Two Bone Conduction Devices

The study, led by Charles Nudelman of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, involved twenty participants aged 19 to 33. The participants’ voices were challenged in a vocal loading task while using two types of bone conduction devices. The first device was the Forbrain® device, developed by Sound For Life Limited, which digitally manipulated the speakers’ voices and provided auditory feedback through the bones of the skull. The second was a modified Forbrain® device that offered increased loudness as feedback. A control condition with no device was also included for comparison.

The findings were promising. Across all participants, the use of the feedback devices led to significantly lower vocal fatigue compared to the condition with no feedback. Participants consistently rated their fatigue levels lower during tasks with these devices.

Interestingly, the speakers’ voices revealed noteworthy changes in acoustic voice parameters while using the feedback devices, as well.

  • A Promising Preventative Tool

Previously, a separate study demonstrated the impact of Forbrain on the robustness parameter of the voice. These new findings position the Forbrain® device as a promising tool for mitigating vocal fatigue. Dr. Pasquale Bottalico, the principal investigator of the laboratory, expressed optimism about the implications, stating, “This research shows that these devices will greatly benefit occupational voice users who rely on their voices daily. This technology will be a powerful tool in reducing vocal fatigue and enhancing voice quality for teachers, singers, and even actors.”

The full research study is set to be published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research in the near future.

About SOUND FOR LIFE LTD: Empowering through Sound Technology

Sound For Life Ltd, founded by GrIgoire Tomatis and Thierry Gaujarengues, the owners of the Tomatis® Method, is on a mission to empower individuals, both young and adult, in their battle against learning and language difficulties. Their approach harnesses cutting-edge voice and sound technology, including the Forbrain headset, to provide innovative and accessible solutions. Forbrain is available for distribution both online and through an extensive network of thousands of therapists.

About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Speech and Hearing Science

Established in 1973, the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to advancing methods for preventing, identifying, assessing, and treating communication disabilities. The department actively collaborates with leading international universities, including %bo Akademi University in Finland, to foster global cooperation in the field of speech and hearing science.

Media Contact

GrIgoire Tomatis, Sound For Life Ltd, 1 214 714 1352, [email protected], www.forbrain.com 

SOURCE Sound For Life Ltd