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Bikes for Goodness Sake and Domino’s Announce a Charity Bike Build Event to Benefit Local Ann Arbor Families


Domino’s in collaboration with nonprofit Bikes for Goodness Sake to host a special event to bring together team members to assemble bikes that will be donated to the Peace Neighborhood Center to give to local children.

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bikes for Goodness Sake, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing bikes to children in need, is excited to announce a special bike build event in partnership with Domino’s and Peace Neighborhood Center. This event will bring together community members and volunteers to build bikes that will be shared with children in the Ann Arbor community who could use a new bike!

Event Details

Scheduled for Thursday, August 15th, at German Park in Ann Arbor from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.; approximately fifty-five volunteers from the Domino’s IT team will come together to assemble 12 bikes for the Peace Neighborhood Center to distribute to local youth in Washtenaw County.

“We are thrilled to partner with Domino’s for this special event,” said Mark Smith, Founder of Bikes for Goodness Sake. “Their commitment to giving back to their community and supporting Peace Neighborhood Center’s mission aligns perfectly with our mission to share the goodness of giving bicycles to children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to own one.”

Making a Difference

This bike build event aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of these children. Each child will receive a bike, along with a custom-fit bike-shop-quality helmet, that will provide the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom, and health benefits of biking.

“We are delighted to partner with Bikes for Goodness Sake to provide brand new bikes for Peace kids. We’re looking forward to working together on this meaningful initiative to further amplify Peace Neighborhood Center and all the ways they help young people in our community,” said Jenny Fouracre-Petko, Domino’s senior director of communications. “We believe in the power of community partnerships and are excited to contribute and bring joy to so many youth in our community.”

About Domino’s Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 20,900 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $18.7 billion for the trailing four quarters ended June 16, 2024. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 99% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the second quarter of 2024. In the U.S., Domino’s generated more than 85% of U.S. retail sales in 2023 via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms including seven unique ways to order Domino’s.

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About Peace Neighborhood Center

For over 50 years, Peace Neighborhood Center has successfully helped thousands of youth, individuals and families overcome extraordinary social and economic challenges that stem from generational poverty, systemic inequities, and trauma—helping them build futures that include self-sufficiency and positive community involvement. Through a wide range of integrated programs and comprehensive wraparound support, Peace helps people discover options, enhance skills, and make choices that promote education, health, well-being, and fiscal independence. Visit https://peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/ to learn more.

About Bikes for Goodness Sake

Bikes for Goodness Sake is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to sharing the goodness of bicycles with underprivileged children through sponsored corporate charity bike build events. For 14 years, we have collaborated with hundreds of sponsors to build and donate thousands of bikes to kids across the country. As one of the first charity bike-building organizations in America and the only one with a national footprint, we partner with local bike shops, corporations, groups, and individuals to create charity bike build events that distribute bikes and custom-fit, bike-shop-quality helmets to children. Founded by Mark Smith and Pete Buck of Bucks Bikes in Austin, Texas, our mission began on July 4, 2008, honoring the silent sacrifice of military children, and continues today fostering a cycling culture in North America by giving a bike to a child. Visit www.bikesforgoodnesssake.org to learn more.

Press Contacts:

Kenna Smith

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Dani Bulger

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Sue Upton

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Media Contact

Kenna Smith, Bikes for Goodness Sake, 1 5126808659, [email protected], www.bikesforgoodnesssake.org

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Health Plans, Inc. (HPI) Earns URAC Re-Accreditation in Health Utilization Management


The designation demonstrates a meaningful commitment to quality health care.

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Health Plans, Inc. (HPI) is proud to announce that it has earned URAC re-accreditation for Health Utilization Management. URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management. By achieving this status, HPI has demonstrated its commitment to quality care, enhanced processes, patient safety and improved outcomes.

HPI is a forward-thinking, national third-party administrator of self-funded health plan solutions with over 40 years of experience. Their entrepreneurial spirit, flexible and innovative approach, and commitment to quality, technology, and personalized service enable them to deliver better value to clients and their employees.

“HPI is thrilled to have achieved URAC re-accreditation for our Utilization Management program,” said Dianne Oldach, vice president of care management services. “It was a collaborative effort by all, and we are proud to display the accreditation seal to signify that our program has been designated as a quality program by URAC.”

“Health care professionals know that utilization management is an important component to ensure that patients receive the most appropriate care for their particular needs. URAC’s Health Utilization Management Accreditation is a demonstration of excellence in reviewer qualifications, efficient timelines, appeals and drug utilization management. We are proud to recognize HPI for achieving URAC’s Health Utilization Management Accreditation,” said URAC’s President and CEO Shawn Griffin, MD.

About HPI

HPI redefines what is possible with self-funded health plans. As a leading national third-party administrator, they partner with health plan brokers and employers to provide innovative self-funding strategies and customized plans tailored to each client’s needs and population. HPI’s solutions give employers greater cost transparency and control while elevating the member experience. It is their flexible approach, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to quality, technology, and service that enable them to deliver premium value to their customers.

For more information, visit www.hpiTPA.com

About URAC

Founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization, URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality and patient safety through renowned accreditation programs. URAC develops its evidence-based standards in collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders and industry experts. The company’s portfolio of accreditation and certification programs span the health care industry, addressing health care management and operations, pharmacies, telehealth, health plans, medical practices and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Su Doyle, VP of Strategic Marketing

HPI

508-475-6103

[email protected]

Media Contact

Su Doyle, Health Plans, Inc. (HPI), 1 508-475-6103, [email protected], hpiTPA.com

SOURCE Health Plans, Inc. (HPI)

Gilbane Building Company Appoints Anthony Armento as Senior Preconstruction Executive


Industry veteran bolsters Gilbane’s preconstruction team and will drive best-in-class execution throughout preconstruction.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gilbane Building Company, a global leader and privately held construction firm, is pleased to announce that Anthony Armento has joined the company as senior preconstruction executive in Gilbane’s Philadelphia office. In his role, Anthony will oversee the daily operations of Gilbane’s preconstruction department. He will report to Jim Gibson, vice president of preconstruction, who will continue leading the overall strategy and advancement of Gilbane’s preconstruction and purchasing departments in their Philadelphia office. The addition of Anthony to Gilbane’s preconstruction team will allow the department to create more efficiencies and focus on aligning specialized skill sets to clients’ needs.

“Anthony has deep roots in our marketplace and brings excellent trade and client relationships to Gilbane,” said Shawn Carlin, Philadelphia senior business leader at Gilbane Building Company. “His experience across a wide range of markets within both Philadelphia and New Jersey makes him the perfect addition to our already impressive preconstruction team.”

Anthony comes to Gilbane after spending the last 17 years with a local competitor, where he had roles in estimating and purchasing. He most recently served as the senior preconstruction director for its Philadelphia operations, where he was responsible for overseeing estimating and purchasing, recruiting and developing a high-performing preconstruction team, and cultivating client relationships. In addition to Anthony’s experience and relationships in the Greater Philadelphia Area, his network extends to the North Jersey marketplace, which complements Gilbane’s presence in Newark, New Jersey. Throughout his career, he has helped clients across a wide range of market sectors, including higher education, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, to set and meet their project budgets while maintaining design intent. Anthony’s appointment reinforces Gilbane’s commitment to exceeding client expectations and providing best-in-class preconstruction support to clients throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area.

About Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane Building Company is a global leader in construction, delivering high-quality projects for clients across various markets. Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from preconstruction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to general contracting, design-build, comprehensive construction management, and facility management services. Founded in 1870, Gilbane is still a privately held, family-owned company. With more than 45 office locations worldwide, Gilbane brings world-class experience to local communities.

With a local office in the Navy Yard, Gilbane has been “Building Philadelphia” for nearly 40 years. Our Philadelphia operation is actively engaged in a diverse array of construction initiatives: innovative biotechnology and life sciences lab spaces; commercial office buildings and contemporary workspaces; groundbreaking academic and research facilities; healthcare infrastructure improvements; warehouses and distribution centers; and cultural, sport, and public performance venues. Ranked one of the Top 10 contractors in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Business Journal, some of Gilbane’s current projects include the University of Pennsylvania’s Amy Gutmann Hall, Ensemble Mosaic’s AVE Navy Yard, and Amtrak’s William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.

For more information, please visit https://www.gilbaneco.com

Media Contact

Rebecca Moyer, Gilbane Building Company, 703-312-7276, [email protected], www.gilbaneco.com

SOURCE Gilbane Building Company

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