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R3 Stem Cell International Now Offering Enhanced Autism Stem Cell Program in Mexico

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Top Stem Cell Treatment for Autism in Mexico (888) 988-0515

We have seen exceptional outcomes for autism patients, which typically include increased cognitive abilities, interpersonal skills, less aggression and more.


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)

R3 Stem Cell International is now offering an enhanced autism stem cell therapy program at its Tijuana regenerative clinic. There are two program options for patients and their families, which are all inclusive and represent extremely effective and safe cell counts.

While it is unclear exactly what causes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), there are several recent clinical studies which have shown exciting outcomes for patients. Also, those studies have shown mesenchymal stem cell therapy for autism to be very safe as well.

R3 Stem Cell International’s enhanced program provides umbilical cord derived stem cell therapy for patients, with total cell counts for the treatment ranging between 90 million up to 200 million live stem cells. The actual total administered depends on patient weight.

According to R3 International Medical Director Ramon De La Puerta, “We have seen exceptional outcomes for autism patients, which typically include increased cognitive abilities, interpersonal skills, less aggression and more. The biologics undergo quality assurance standards that exceed FDA regulations in the US, and no preservatives are used so cell viability is over 95%!”

The two all inclusive treatment options include either a five day stay, or several trips over a span of of a year. The all inclusive fee starts at $8975, and involves several IV therapies. Sedation is available with a highly qualified anesthesiologist if necessary, and parents are welcome to attend all treatment sessions.

As with all R3 Stem Cell International procedures, R3 takes care of concierge escort transportation from San Diego to the clinic, which is only 20 minutes from the SD International Airport. R3 will also help with travel logistics.

According to R3 CEO David Greene, MD, MBA, “Our enhanced Autism program offers an incredible opportunity for families desiring a safe, cost effective and clinically effective option for those who have not responded desirably with conventional treatments. Over 8 years of therapies, R3 has not seen any significant adverse events, and the patient satisfaction rate has been amazing!”

In order to find out if a person is a good candidate for stem cell therapy for Autism, R3 offers a free phone consultation for families simply by calling (888) 988-0515.

About R3 Stem Cell International: After 14,000 stem cell procedures in the US, R3 opened R3 Stem Cell International. With the first location in Tijuana, https://stemcelltreatmentclinic.com has been an incredible option for patients suffering from all types of chronic conditions such as kidney, liver, lung and heart issues. Additionally, neurologic issues respond well such as stroke, Alzheimer’s, stem cells for diabetes and more.

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VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa Reopens

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HOUSTON (PRWEB)

After closing down on March 18, 2020 due to the COVID-19 shelter order, the Houston area VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa facilities will reopen to members on Monday, May 18. This move comes as an easing of restrictions in the state and local orders come into play. The reopening is carefully planned with strict guidelines in order maintain a safe environment for members and employees. All three Texas locations: The Woodlands, Cypress and Cinco Ranch/Katy will open on May 18.

Services and amenities will come back in a planned and programmatic way. For example, locker rooms, VillaSpa and whirlpools and saunas will remain temporarily closed while other programs like group exercise classes and VillaKids programs will be by reservation only for the time being to avoid over-crowding. Indoor and outdoor pools, personal training cardio and weight floor and turf field use will resume as normal albeit at a reduced capacity for the short term.

ABOUT VILLASPORT ATHLETIC CLUB AND SPA

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa is a resort-style athletic club and spa offering a unique combination of luxury amenities, state-of-the-art equipment and innovative programs for the entire family. VillaSport is a family-owned business with seven locations: Cypress, Cinco Ranch and The Woodlands, Texas; Beaverton, Ore; Colorado Springs, Colo; and San Jose and Roseville, Calif. VillaSport corporate headquarters are located in San Rafael, Calif. VillaSport is proud to be active members in the community by supporting local charitable organizations such as food banks, schools, health groups and youth sports. For more information about Athletic Club and Spa, please visit the website at http://www.villasport.com.

For More Information, Contact:

Tony Maniscalco

Vice President of Marketing

Syufy Enterprises

150 Pelican Way

San Rafael, CA 94901

415-448-8441 Direct

415-497-0241 Mobile

tony_maniscalco@150pelican.com

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Akel Homes Donates 14,000 Masks to HCA East

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LAKE WORTH, Fla. (PRWEB)

During these challenging times, Akel Homes, South Florida’s fully integrated private residential development firm, had the honor to serve their local community by donating 14,000 masks to HCA East Florida. Akel Homes as a local privately owned company with strong ties to the South Florida community for over thirty years is committed to continuously supporting the brave acts of our hometown heroes.

Elisabeth Akel, Vice President of Akel Homes, met with David Gilfillan, Director of Supply Chain Operations at JFK Medical Center, as well as additional doctors and nurses to exchange sentiments in regards to the pandemic as well as ways in which Akel Homes is capable of supporting their local community during these unprecedented times and in the future.

Our hometown heroes comprise of Villamar residents, and Akel Homes intends on supporting them in various ways. In addition to donating masks, Akel Homes has special incentives in place for healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters, teachers and veterans to make their dream home become a reality. Please contact a New Home Consultant for more details about our Hometown Hero Incentive.

Akel Homes continues to design and construct thoughtfully planned homes and implement innovative technologies such as virtual appointments and tours in order to facilitate the homebuying process for customers during a time where the housing market still continues to remain fundamentally strong. As Palm Beach County reopens, Akel Homes is committed to the safety of our customers, employees and homeowners and ensuring our local community emerges stronger during these unprecendented and challenging times.

Villamar at Toscana Isles is situated at 7208 Montereal Path, Lake Worth, FL 33463 at the intersection of Hypoluxo and Haverhill roads. It’s just minutes away from South Florida’s finest entertainment, dining, and shopping plazas. For more information on the exquisite elevations and Villamar’s entire home collection, please call 561-220-6320 or visit https://akelhomes.com/villamar/

About Akel Homes

Akel Homes is a fully integrated private residential development firm based in South Florida. The company’s mission is to build exceptional homes and amenity-rich communities that cater to all lifestyles. Akel Homes utilizes the highest quality building materials, innovative construction methods and forward-thinking architectural designs to create unparalleled single-family residences, townhomes and multifamily apartments in resort-style master-planned communities. Since 1986, the principals of Akel Homes have built over 4,000 residences and many of South Florida’s most renowned communities. For more information, visit http://www.akelhomes.com.

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The SeaCare Difference – SeaCare, Inc.’s Proprietary Process Produces the Highest Levels of Frondoside A in a Sea Cucumber Supplement

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SeaCare Dietary Supplement

SeaCare has always believed that quality is the most important aspect of any product.


NORTH PORT, Fla. (PRWEB)

The Sea Cucumber-derived triterpenoid glycoside Frondoside A, which has been extensively researched for its immuno-modulatory, anti-fungal, anti-tumor, and other beneficial properties is extracted from the Sea Cucumber in a proprietary process to give SeaCare Dietary Supplement a highly potent dose of the active ingredient.

You’ve heard it time and time again: “You get what you pay for.” It is usually in reference to something cheap not living up the unrealistic expectations of similar – but superior – products. This thought transcends markets, and it almost always comes down to one thing: quality. SeaCare has always believed that quality is the most important aspect of any product, and because of this has perfected their proprietary process to produce the highest level of Frondoside A of any Sea Cucumber Supplement.

For decades researchers across the world have been isolating Frondoside A and other Sea Cucumber-derived glycosylated triterpenoids to study their benefits. Frondoside A has consistently shown to be the most beneficial of all the enzymes, which is why it has been the focus of the vast majority of Sea Cucumber research. According to a recent study by Mar Drugs published in 2018, the anti-cancer effects of Frondoside A reported that “Frondoside A has a broad spectrum of anti-cancer effects, including induction of cellular apoptosis, inhibition of cancer cell growth, migration, invasion, formation of metastases, and angiogenesis.” (Mar Drugs, 2018)

Many Sea Cucumber supplement manufacturers are aware of the benefits these creatures hold and with good intent to provide the public with a source of the enzymes put the Sea Cucumber into pill form. However, the process in which the majority of these pills are produced isn’t conducive to preserving the inherent nutritional value of the animal, nor does it give the consumer more than a nominal dose of Frondoside A. Their process involves simply dehydrating the animal and putting it into a pill – body and all – which doesn’t have any beneficial properties, especially after being dehydrated.

SeaCare’s proprietary process includes extracting the enzymes from the Sea Cucumber in a highly scientific and exact process that exponentially increases the amount of Frondoside A and the other glycosylated triterpenoids in the Sea Cucumber Supplement.

SeaCare has spent decades perfecting the process to produce their Sea Cucumber Supplement which also includes extracts from Sea Urchins and Marine Grasses. Each of these ingredients is processed to pull extractions of the active agents so that each dose of SeaCare only contains elements that are beneficial to the body – and never contains fillers.

Consumers have choices when it comes to what they put in their bodies – and this is obviously a great and necessary thing. But the consumers must keep the old saying in mind that you get what you pay for. Inexpensive Sea Cucumber Supplements are inexpensive for a reason – they simply don’t contain enough of the active ingredients in each dose. SeaCare is a high-end supplement on the other end of the spectrum. Each dose is packed full of Frondoside A and all of the other important beneficial enzymes from the Sea Cucumbers, Sea Urchins and Marine Grasses.

When choosing your supplements, do your research. Not all supplements are created equal.

http://www.seacareinc.com

SeaCare, Inc. is proudly the official supplier of SeaCare for the United States, Canada, Central and South America. SeaCare is a natural immune booster made from a blend of extracts from Sea Cucumber, Sea Urchin and Marine Grasses that clinically improves one’s quality of life through an enhanced immune system and increased energy.

SeaCare Ingredients: Sea Cucumber, Sea Urchin, Sargassum (Marine Grass), Water.

If you would like more information about this topic, please call Katie at 800-875-5598, visit http://www.seacareinc.com or email katie@seacareinc.com.

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CyberMaxx™ Receives SOC for Service Organizations (SOC 2, Type II) Certification

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It was a pleasure to work with the CyberMaxx team on its inaugural SOC examination. Their internal control environment solidly withstood the rigor of the SOC requirements.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

CyberMaxx™ has received the AICPA’s SOC 2 Type 2 Certification for their managed cybersecurity services by Insyte CPAs, LLC, an independent service auditor. This certification illustrates CyberMaxx’s constant dedication to its customers and commitment to providing trusted services on which healthcare organizations can rely.

“It was a pleasure to work with the CyberMaxx team on its inaugural SOC examination. Their internal control environment solidly withstood the rigor of the SOC requirements,” says Cindy Wyatt, Managing Partner at Inyste CPAs, LLC.

The SOC 2 Certification is designed to provide assurance related to a Service Organization’s control environment related to Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality or Privacy. When certified, a service provider’s systems are determined to meet the requirements of the trust services criteria in all material respects.

“The entire CyberMaxx team has and will continue to work hard to ensure we maintain systems and controls that support the confidence our customers place in us,” says Thomas Lewis, CEO of CyberMaxx. “We are their trusted partner in the fight against cybersecurity attacks.”

With more than 15 years of experience, CyberMaxx understands that cybersecurity expertise is critical to the success of any organization, and without it, organizations are left vulnerable. That is why CyberMaxx provides tailored and scalable managed cybersecurity solutions for healthcare organizations designed to be an extension of the team. CyberMaxx expands capabilities to avoid cyberattacks and mitigate loss to provide peace of mind.

About CyberMaxx

CyberMaxx prevents, detects, and responds to cyberattacks for healthcare organizations. CyberMaxx equips its customers with a 24/7/365 security operations center with services including endpoint threat detection and response, network-based threat detection and prevention, security information and event management (SIEM) with advanced data analytics, vulnerability risk management, and incident response services.

Contact CyberMaxx for more information about healthcare cybersecurity solutions by visiting CyberMaxx.io.

About Insyte CPAs, LLC

Insyte CPAs, LLC was founded by a group of Certified Public Accountants and business advisors with both Big 4 and regional firm experience who specialize in risk management, internal control, and business performance.

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Erin C. Kennedy | CyberMaxx | 615.309.2514 | ekennedy@cybermaxx.io

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Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Move from the Sideline to the Frontline to Assist with Pandemic Response

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I love having the opportunity to help out. I’m very thankful that I am able to help flatten the curve and keep everything running smoothly. Every little bit of help matters. – Joann Zazula, Athletic Trainer, Penn State Health St. Joseph’s.


HARRISBURG, Pa. (PRWEB)

Athletic trainers are licensed allied healthcare professionals, who in collaboration with a physician, can provide primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Secondary schools and colleges/universities employ a large majority of Pennsylvania’s athletic trainers. With school districts and colleges/universities closing and suspending intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, ATs are employing their skills in new ways.

Athletic trainers who are employed by hospitals have taken on new roles assisting with screening patients as they arrive at the hospital and drive up testing sites. Joann Zazula is an athletic trainer at Alvernia University employed through Penn State Health St. Joseph’s. Since she is not able to perform her typical duties she has taken on a new role of screening patients visiting the hospital. Her new role involves asking patients who are reporting for appointments at the medical offices of Penn State Health St. Joseph’s a series of questions which includes asking them if they have been experiencing cough, shortness of breath, fever, or if they have been contacted by state or federal officials informing them they have been exposed to someone with the COVID-19 virus. The other role which she fulfills is serving as first stop of the drive up testing site. Her job is to ensure the patient has a prescription from a physician ordering the test. If they do not, she helps them with the process of having their physician fax a prescription or set up a telemedicine appointment through Penn State Health. Reflecting on her role in the pandemic response, Joann says, “I love having the opportunity to help out. I’m very thankful that I am able to help flatten the curve and keep everything running smoothly. Every little bit of help matters.”

Another way athletic trainers are answering a call to action is through the Go4Ellis app. Go4Ellis is a mobile app that was originally designed to connect sporting event planners with athletic trainers to provide the appropriate health care for their events and the athletes participating. Go4Ellis has partnered with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) to adjust the platform to support hospital systems and health care organizations who are in need of additional staffing to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This effort has created over 2,500 jobs for athletic trainers nationwide over the past five weeks.

You can visit the PATS website (https://gopats.org) to stay up to date on the most current happenings with PATS. You can also find PATS on social media:

Instagram: gopatsat

Twitter: gopatsat

Facebook: Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society

For more information regarding this topic or to schedule an interview with PATS President George Roberts, MEd, LAT, ATC, please contact Linda Mazzoli, MS, LAT, ATC, PATS Executive director at exdirectorpats@gmail.com.

The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society, Inc. is a progressive organization of licensed healthcare professionals who work under the direction of a licensed physician. Our society continues to increase public awareness and education regarding Athletic Trainers and the Athletic Training profession while serving as the premier source of information for public safety, injury and illness prevention, early intervention, patient care, and healthcare delivery for the physically active in the Commonwealth.

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Oakworks Medical releases Proning Cushion to support patients during the pandemic

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Designed for extended proning with excellent access to the face. Accommodates patient’s from 100-350 lbs.

“We intend to continue to invest in developing designs to aid in the fight against COVID-19 and to provide products that support patient comfort and recovery,” said Jeff Riach


NEW FREEDOM, Pa. (PRWEB)

Oakworks Medical, a leading manufacturer of Ultrasound, C-arm, and Exam tables, announces that is has developed a low-cost proning cushion to help patients lay face down for extended periods and possibly prevent them from needing a ventilator.

“Oakworks has been providing proning devices for over 15 years to PTs and Pain Management professionals. We used our expertise to design a proning cushion that comfortably and safely supports patients in this life saving position for extended periods,” said Jeff Riach, CEO of Oakworks Medical

The pandemic is expected to continue to infect people who need to be hospitalized at a significant level for the next two years. The Oakworks Proning Cushion is designed to be used by multiple patients and is an FDA listed Class I device. The design comfortably supports patients from 100lbs to 350lbs and features internal side supports to prevent roll off. Made in the USA,in our ISO13485 certified manufacturing facility. Oakworks has scaled up its capacity to make hundreds of cushions a day.

About Oakworks Medical:

Since 1978, Oakworks Medical has been committed to providing safe, durable, and ergonomic equipment to industries supporting the health and well-being of people all over the world. Oakworks mission and vision is to be the manufacturer that truly encompasses the equipment needs of all the professions within Integrative Healthcare and their clients. We are a leading supplier of Ultrasound tables, radiolucent C-arm tables and general exam room equipment. With over forty years design and manufacturing experience and a 91,000 square foot state of the art facility located in Southern Pennsylvania, Oakworks Medical is known for design innovation, sophisticated engineering, and quick turnaround time. Offering a unique commitment to U.S. manufacturing and environmental wellness, Oakworks Medical is setting the global standard for Integrative Healthcare product solutions. For more information, visit http://www.oakworksmed.com

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Inc. Magazine Unveils Its First-Ever List of Texas’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—The Inc. 5000 Series: Texas

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HOUSTON (PRWEB)

Inc. magazine today revealed that Decode Digital is No. 150 on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: Texas list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Texas-based private companies. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Texas economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team,” said Kathleen Perley, founder and CEO of Decode Digital. “As marketing in the digital space continues to grow, I look forward to maintaining our legacy for straight-forward communication, transparency, and meaningful results.”

The companies on this list show stunning rates of growth across all industries in Texas. Between 2016 and 2018, these 250 private companies had an average growth rate of 294 percent and, in 2018 alone, they employed 36,000 people and added $11 billion to the Texas economy. Companies based in the largest metro areas — Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio — brought in the highest revenue overall.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Series: Texas, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/inc5000-series-texas-2020 starting March 13, 2020.

“The companies on this list demonstrate just how much the small-business sector impacts Texas’s economy,” says Inc. editor in chief Scott Omelianuk. “Across every single industry, these businesses have posted revenue and growth rates that are beyond impressive, further proving the tenacity of their founders and CEOs.”

About Decode Digital

An award-winning full-service marketing agency in Houston, Texas, Decode develops original strategies that complement the client’s vision and goals. Turning data into actionable insights, Decode uses analytics to craft strategy and pursue maximum return on investment for their clients. Due to their analytical insight and focus on results, they have become one of the most awarded agencies in Houston’s yearly prestigious marketing award programs, including the AMA Houston Crystal Awards and the AAF-Houston American Advertising Awards. Learn more about Decode Digital by visiting their website at DecodeDigital.co.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regional Series

Methodology

The 2020 Inc. 5000 Regional Series is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent — not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies — as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is $100,000; the minimum for 2018 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

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Chicago Based Outpatient Mental Health Practice Expands

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics, LLC (“Midwest Counseling”), an outpatient mental health practice founded by Dr. Joy Ryba in 2013, is pleased to announce its expansion to Chicago’s Northern Suburbs. Midwest Counseling’s clinical leadership is composed of Dr. Danielle Doucette, Dr. Mimi Neathery and Rose Metivier, LCPC.

Midwest Counseling’s North Suburban facility will be located at 40 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, Illinois, also known as “Boulevard 40”. Midwest Counseling second office will initially occupy 3,077 square feet with further rights to expand as demand for their services grows.

Boulevard 40 is a Class “A”, energy star building that consists of 106,000 square feet, and is ideally situated at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Skokie Boulevard and close to multiple food and shopping amenities and public transportation. It is 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and sits in close proximity of all Chicago’s north shore suburbs.

“Everything Midwest does is grounded in ‘warmth’, ‘integrity’ and ‘humor’. We want our clients to feel that as they enter our space. Boulevard 40 provides this, from the time you pull into the parking lot, enter the building, and continues all the way into the new space. The two-story glass atrium as you enter the building quickly hits you with a quiet, clean, secure and bright sense of feel. The space itself is located on a high corner of the building with natural light throughout. We are very excited to continue our mission in the Northern Suburbs at Boulevard 40.” – Dr. Joy Ryba, Founder of Midwest Counseling.

“We are very excited to bring our services to the North Shore Communities. We scoured many of the northern suburbs and looked at over 20 properties. Given the growth we experienced in downtown Chicago, we needed to find a location that would allow us to replicate this growth in the North Shore. We were very fortunate to have a broker that has been in the industry for a long time and was very knowledgeable of the properties’ positions and landlords. Our broker, Rich Schulz of The JRICH Company, knew exactly how to creatively structure the right deal that would allow us the flexibility and growth we needed to best serve the North Shore Communities.” – Chris Ryba, General Manager, Midwest Counseling

Midwest Counseling was represented in the transaction by Rich Schulz of The J. Rich Company, LLC (“JRICH”). Chris Cummins of Cushman & Wakefield represented the owner of Boulevard 40, Farbman Group.

Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics, LLC is an outpatient mental health practice, specializing in the treatment of substance abuse, addictions and eating disorders.

Founded in 2010, The J. Rich Company, LLC is a family run commercial real estate advisory firm based in Chicago which strictly specializes in representing the interests of tenants. JRICH works with clients on a brokerage and consulting basis; and has completed transactions all around the globe. JRICH clients range from single office users, to the Country’s fastest growing startups, to Fortune 50 Global Headquarter relocations. For more information, please visit http://www.jrichrealestate.com.

Founded in 1976, Farbman Group is a leading full-service real estate firm handling all facets of real estate transactions, from property management and leasing to acquisition and disposition. The firm manages more than 25 million square feet of office, retail, multi-family and industrial space throughout the Midwest. For more information, please visit http://www.farbman.com.

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SOCIAL DISTANCING CALLS FOR THE 17th ANNUAL TOUR DE ELIZABETH TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY

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ELIZABETH, N.J. (PRWEB)

Each May for the past 16 years, after months of cold winter weather, nearly one-thousand cyclists of every skill level gather for one of New Jersey’s largest recreational bicycle rides – the annual Tour de Elizabeth. The State’s 4th largest city is filled with history, recreation, food, outdoor spaces, and is in the final stages of connecting Elizabeth to NY State via a new bicycle and pedestrian walkway joining the Elizabeth River Trail with a path built on the Goethals Bridge.

Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, the annual May event for 2020 will offer riders a safe ‘virtual’ approach to the annual tour. A video highlighting the Tour route and points of interest along the route is due to launch on May 17th on the Tour de Elizabeth Facebook page promptly at 9:00 am, its original ride time, at https://www.facebook.com/TourdeElizabeth. The theme for this year’s ride is “Superheros for a Supercity”, featuring Elizabeth’s hometown hero’s as they celebrate the frontline workers for all they are doing to help keep our city safe.

There is a great deal of community support for this new platform for the Tour, starting with Chris Bollwage, the City’s Mayor. “The weather is warmer, and the trees are blossoming, which means it’s that time of year that we come together for one of our most anticipated events, the Tour de Elizabeth,” said Mayor J. Christian Bollwage. “This year, however, is quite different due to the unprecedented times we are in but our residents and visitors’ health is our top priority. So, we are happy to present to you our first time ever, Virtual Tour de Elizabeth. Being the fourth largest city in New Jersey, we have a lot to show you – so join us on this Tour, check out the sites and amenities we have to offer, and come and visit us when the pandemic is over. Until then stay safe and stay healthy.”

To learn more about the Tour and to see photos of past rides, click https://www.facebook.com/TourdeElizabeth/, http://www.groundworkelizabeth.org, http://www.elizabethnj.org, or http://www.goelizabethnj.com/bike.

Contact Jonathan Phillips at Groundwork Elizabeth, 908-289-0262 ext 203, elizabethnj@groundworkus.org or Kelly Martins, Public Information, City of Elizabeth, 908-820-4124, kmartins@elizabethnj.org.

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