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Strategies to Build Patient-Centric Clinical Supply Chains to be Presented by Catalent Experts at Upcoming Virtual Conferences

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SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB)

Catalent, a global leader in clinical supply services, today announced that two of its experts will present at upcoming virtual industry conferences: CPhI North America Webinar Week; and Clinical Trial Supply 2020 – A Virtual Experience.

During the CPhI North America Webinar Week, Nicole Gray, Director, Strategic Supply Solutions and Stephen Flaherty, Global Director, Strategic Supply Solutions will present “Managing the Changing Landscape: Building a Flexible, Challenge-Resistant and Patient-Centric Clinical Supply Chain”. The webinar, on Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. EDT, will explore strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, while responding to local, regional and global challenges. Ms. Gray and Mr. Flaherty will also discuss supply models that can be used to improve flexibility and better align with patient needs, as well as presenting a case study that demonstrates the impact that these patient-centric strategies can have on clinical supplies.

According to Catalent’s own research, that surveyed sponsors’ perspectives on direct-to-patient (DTP) clinical supply, more than 60% of respondents felt that it was important or very important to be able to offer a DTP option for future studies in the U.S., while 54% felt to do so would be important, or very important for the successful operational execution of their study. On May 12, 2020, during the Clinical Trial Supply 2020 – A Virtual Experience, Ms. Gray will present “Direct-to-Patient Clinical Supply: Industry Perceptions & Practical Applications”. Her presentation, at 2:10 p.m. EDT, will further explore the results of this survey, the different DTP models that are currently in use, and scenarios in which individual models or a hybrid approach, may be most effective.

Ms. Gray has more than 15 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry across multiple roles in clinical supplies and project management. In her current role at Catalent, she is responsible for leading the DTP business and new strategic service offerings.

Mr. Flaherty has 30 years’ experience across several clinical supplies roles, predominantly focused on project management (PM), and previously had responsibility for PM teams in the U.K. and Germany. As Global Director, Strategic Supply Solutions at Catalent, he is responsible for leading a team of global project managers to deliver a number of key innovative supply chain solutions across the Catalent global network.

For further information on these events, please visit: https://www.clinical.catalent.com/news-and-events/#events

About Catalent Clinical Supply Services

Catalent is a global leader in clinical supply services, with comprehensive and flexible solutions for small molecules, biologics, and cell and gene therapies and integrated solutions to accelerate speed to clinic. Catalent offers a full range services including clinical supply management, comprehensive packaging solutions, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage and global distribution and specialized supply chain services including direct-to-patient and demand-led supply. With nine GMP clinical packaging facilities and over 50 strategically located depots on six continents combined with more than 25 years’ experience across thousands of studies in more than 80 countries, Catalent has the comprehensive services, global scale and expertise necessary to reliably supply clinical trials of all sizes and complexity anywhere in the world.

About Catalent

Catalent is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products. With over 85 years serving the industry, Catalent has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable global clinical and commercial product supply. Catalent employs over 13,500 people, including approximately 2,400 scientists and technicians, at more than 40 facilities, and in fiscal year 2019 generated over $2.5 billion in annual revenue. Catalent is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.catalent.com

More products. Better treatments. Reliably supplied.™

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Paws of War Replaces Tattered Flag, Provides Free Services for Disabled Veteran Amid Pandemic

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We fight to save lives on both ends of the leash, and we are honored to be able to help Hank and other veterans just like him, explains John Walis, veteran relations director of Paws of War.


NESCONSET, N.Y. (PRWEB)

When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with Cambridge Catering to take him some prepared meals. When they looked around, they realized that he had some safety issues on his property that needed to be addressed, so they also got busy fixing those items, too.

“Hank is a decorated veteran who we paired up a service dog with back in 2016,” explains John Walis, veteran relations director of Paws of War. “We know he’s humble and didn’t want to take the assistance, but we wanted to give back to our veterans in need who won’t ask for help. It’s paramount that we are there for them and their service dogs now and in the future.”

After delivering the essential items, the Paws of War team took to helping with some safety issues that needed to be done. They fixed unsafe boards in the steps leading up to his home, replaced tattered flags in his yard, and fixed an area of his fencing a tree had fallen on.

The area of the fence that was down made it impossible for Hank to allow his dog to run around the yard, adding to his stress of trying to take him out for walks each day. By repairing the fence, Hank will be able to once again allow his dog to run free in the yard. All the supplies for the repairs were provided by Paws of War, and they provided the services free of charge.

Seeing the tattered flags be replaced with new ones was the biggest perk for the veteran. Being a proud veteran, the flags were a big deal for him. The organization is on a mission to help even more veterans through the pandemic, but they need the public to team up with them to help make it happen.

“We fight to save lives on both ends of the leash, and we are honored to be able to help Hank and other veterans just like him,” added Walis. “We use the donations that people give to us to help vets and pets. During this time there are many veterans who could use some additional supplies or assistance, and we will continue to what we can to help them. Donations are down, yet we have more veterans to help, so we really need the support of the community at this time.”

The Paws of War team was able to capture some video footage of their efforts and have created a video that can be seen here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L_RYqy_TBj0.

Paws of War rescues dogs, provides them with proper training, and then pairs them with veterans who need therapy animals, all free of charge. They also help soldiers bring their dog back to America after serving in the Middle East. Those who would like to learn more about supporting Paws of War and its mission can go online to: http://pawsofwar.org. To make a donation visit: https://pawsofwar.org/donate-today.

About Paws of War

Paws of War is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides assistance to military members and their pets, rescues and trains dogs to be service dogs, and provides therapy dogs to veterans. To learn more about Paws of War and the programs provided or to make a donation visit its site at: http://pawsofwar.org.

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CLEAR Wellness Group in Chicago Announces they are Offering COVID-19 Antibody Testing

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It is important for our community members to have this testing available to them. The serologic antibody test allows for a much more accurate count of how many people have been affected by COVID-19 and may help gauge if we, as a society, are doing enough to stem the infection, says Dr. Rinku Shah


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Achieving overall wellness and whole health are top priorities at CLEAR Wellness Group in Chicago, Illinois. This COVID-19 antibody testing allows the medical team to determine if patients have been infected in the past with COVID-19 and have responded to the infection. The presence of these antibodies is believed to indicate a decreased risk of re-infection and potential immunity, although testing and confirmation are still ongoing. This testing is covered by insurance and can help provide peace of mind to those wondering if they have had the virus. In addition to offering coronavirus antibody testing, CLEAR Wellness Group provides primary care, interventional pain options and ketamine treatments, using a multidisciplinary approach, at their clinic.

“It is important for our community members to have this testing available to them. The serologic antibody test allows for a much more accurate count of how many people have been affected by COVID-19 and may help gauge if we, as a society, are doing enough to stem the infection,” says Dr. Rinku Shah

Founders of the practice, Dr. Manan Trivedi and Dr. Rinku Shah, understand the importance of evaluating a patient’s complete health profile to find the right treatment plan for optimum wellness. The clinic offers a wide spectrum of interventional medicine, preventive care, mental health, sports medicine and chronic pain therapies to help patients live healthier and better-quality lives. The goal is to assess patients from a whole-health perspective, considering both mental and physical health equally important. If you are suffering from chronic pain or other conditions that are impacting your physical or mental health, CLEAR Wellness Group offers a unique option for patient care.

More about the CLEAR Wellness Group:

Husband and wife team, Dr. Manan Trivedi and Dr. Rinku Shah, lead the CLEAR Wellness Group. Both of these experienced doctors embrace the focus on whole health for their patients, believing that optimum wellness requires treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Dr. Manan Trivedi is a double board certified anesthesiology and pain management physician. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Chicago. Dr. Rinku Shah is board certified in family medicine, earning her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University and completed her training at Advocate Lutheran General.

More about CLEAR Wellness Group:

CLEAR Wellness Group is located at 1605 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. To schedule an appointment for COVID-19 antibody testing or for more information about services offered, visit http://www.clearwellnessgroup.com or call (312) 535-5770.

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Tooling Tech Group Supplies Thermoform Tooling for Hospital Bed Production to Support Covid-19 Relief Efforts

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Tooling Tech Group has produced the thermoform tooling for this hospital bed base and backrest.

We are honored that TriEnda put their trust in TTG’s capabilities and happy that we could contribute to a project of such significance. I also commend our employees for producing this tooling within 10 days while still addressing other customer needs.


MACOMB, Mich. (PRWEB)

Tooling Tech Group (TTG) announced that it has provided the thermoform toolsets for Emergency & Disaster Relief Beds being manufactured by Kruger Family Industries (KFI) brands TriEnda and Penda. A long-time supplier to KFI, which typically serves the automotive community, TTG manufactured and delivered the bed base and backrest molds within 10 days. This fast response is allowing the two companies to quickly move toward their goal of producing 3,000 beds per day at the Penda facility near Madison, WI, a 300,000 sq. ft. facility, which has been retooled for this project.

“We are honored that TriEnda put their trust in TTG’s capabilities and happy that we could contribute to a project of such current significance,” said Gary Poeppelman, TTG Compression & Thermoforming President. “I also commend our employees for going above and beyond to produce this tooling so quickly, reducing the typical five or six week delivery time to 10 days while still addressing other customer needs.”

The tooling was provided by TTG’s Tooling Technology division located in Ft. Loramie, Ohio that specializes in thermoform, compression, and automation systems. By pulling together its resources and leveraging its vertical integration, the company was able to go from design to finished tool in less than the customer-requested two-week delivery. In addition to the original tool set, TTG has produced three additional bed base tools and two more back rest tools for thermoforming the beds.

These new Emergency & Disaster Relief Beds are lightweight, made of durable 0.350” thermoformed HDPE material, and can be assembled on-site without tools in just a few minutes. A key feature of the bed is their ability to be stacked together efficiently for storage. The nesting allows for a reduction in storage space and quick redeployment in future emergencies.

Deemed a Critical Infrastructure Company, Tooling Tech Group typically partners with the automotive and aerospace industries. Like many companies, it is currently working with several customers who are focused on manufacturing essential products for the medical industry. For more information on its medical related products, visit https://www.toolingtechgroup.com/flexbase/

About Tooling Tech Group

Tooling Tech Group (TTG) builds custom automated systems for assembly, joining and inspection as well as tooling for a variety of applications including thermoform molding, high compression composite molding, blow molding, rotational molding, die casting, and stamping. Industries served include automotive, appliance, lawn and garden, agricultural, aerospace, marine, and off-road vehicle industries, among others.

Originally founded in 1982, the company has grown organically and through acquisitions to become the second largest tooling supplier in the United States. It has more than 1-million combined square feet of manufacturing space, employs approximately 600 people and has a total of 12 locations across four states as well as a sales office in China. TTG takes pride in its promise to deliver on time, every time. Visit http://www.toolingtechgroup.com for more information.

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How One New York Gourmet Chocolate Company Plans to Honor Unsung Heros

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“As a small business owner, left with our own uncertainties, I have had to kick back into gear and am giving back to our community heroes with the gift of pure chocolate which serves equally as a treat, a satisfying boost of energy and always made with love.”


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Sweet Vegan is the plant-based, allergy-friendly chocolatier giving away sweet rewards to those who are working hard to keep the city safe.

Chef Andrea Young of Sweet Vegan has been thinking and brainstorming of how her small business could share its chocolates with all the unsung heroes that are working around the clock to save lives.

She realized that while no words could express her utmost gratitude for those on the frontlines and all their sacrifices during these unstable times, her sweet actions would come in handy. It’s why Sweet Vegan has chosen to distribute 500 chocolates to all the heroes working so hard for their communities.

This health-conscious chocolate company wants to get the entire community involved and hear from you. Perhaps you know of an unsung hero at your local hospital who deserves a thank you of handcrafted chocolates. Sweet Vegan wants to share your story. What’s a better reward for an unsung hero at the end of a long day than chocolate?

“Sweet Vegan Chocolates saw the need to take action and support our currently overburdened first responders,” she said. “As a small business owner, left with our own uncertainties, I have had to kick back into gear and am giving back to our community heroes with the gift of pure chocolate which serves equally as a treat, a satisfying boost of energy and always made with love.”

The chocolatier crafts its delicious truffles without using any dairy or other animal products. According to Chef Young, this helps open up the chocolate’s full flavor profile. Because these confections are also free of soy, gluten and nuts, they inspire chocoholics everywhere.

Sweet Vegan is best known for its Dreamy Bites made with smooth and velvety ganache and blended with subtle notes of flavor and dipped in dark chocolate. They come in four flavors: Luscious Lemon, Spicy Ginger, Energizing Espresso and Midnight Passion.

There’s still time to make sure these 500 chocolates don’t go to waste. Share your story with Sweet Vegan on social media with @sweetvegannyc on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter or reach out through the website, http://www.SweetVegan.nyc.

About Sweet Vegan: Founded in 2019, Sweet Vegan grew out of Andrea Young’s love of creating healthy and delicious treats. She learned her way around the kitchen at a young age growing up in the midwest with a large family and a single parent. As the oldest daughter of five, Young was responsible at age 6 to assist making meals. Her grandmother instilled in her the value of making everything look beautiful. Years later after careers in architecture and interior design, Young became her mother’s caretaker and hired a personal chef to prepare vegan meals to aid in her healing. Working alongside the chef in her own kitchen brought her right back to her youthful days of cooking. Soon after, she decided to enroll in The Natural Kitchen Cooking School and graduated in 2008.

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Lunches On Lawyers Feeds Frontline Healthcare Workers and Supports Small Businesses Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

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Lunches on Lawyers is a community-focused effort led by TorkLaw and Feher Law, APC, to feed the doctors, nurses, first responders and medical professionals who are battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lunches on Lawyers is a community-focused effort led by TorkLaw and Feher Law, APC, to feed the doctors, nurses, first responders and medical professionals who are battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lunches on Lawyers plays a vital role in ensuring that our medical professionals are receiving proper nutrition to fuel their minds and bodies for the important work they are doing in the battle against COVID-19.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend the world, many individuals and businesses are finding ways to step up and support the essential workers on the frontlines. Personal injury law firms TorkLaw and Feher Law, APC announce they have teamed up to launch Lunches on Lawyers, a community-focused effort to feed the doctors, nurses, first responders and medical professionals who are battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Launched in April, Lunches on Lawyers identifies hospitals throughout Southern California impacted by COVID-19, aligns with mom and pop restaurants that have experienced a decline in business due to shelter-in-place orders and delivers meals to the medical workers. In many instances, these healthcare workers don’t have access to proper meals as hospital cafeterias operate on limited schedules, if at all, vending machines are empty and hospital shifts are so long and tiresome that cooking a meal at the end of the day is the last thing they want to do.

“As plaintiff lawyers and human beings, it is our duty to give back to the community and Lunches on Lawyers is just a small token of our appreciation to the dedicated doctors, nurses and support staff in the hundreds of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities that are putting in countless hard and thankless hours to fight this common enemy,” said Reza Torkzadeh, Managing Partner of TorkLaw. “I can’t think of a better way to make a meaningful contribution to our community at this time and we are thankful to our staff, industry colleagues, local business partners and others who are rallying behind this effort to support these heroes.”

To date, Lunches on Lawyers has delivered more than 450 meals to 12 hospitals throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland Empire while enlisting more than eight local restaurant partners to supply meals. The initiative has gained the attention of others in the legal community who have sponsored meals through Lunches on Lawyers. Sponsors to date include Sachs Law, APC, Mandell Trial Lawyers, CASEpeer, Duque Law, Petrov Law Firm and Rawlins Law APC.

“Lunches on Lawyers plays a vital role in ensuring that our medical professionals are receiving proper nutrition to fuel their minds and bodies for the important work they are doing. By delivering a nourishing meal to them, we can relieve some of the burden and allow them to focus on what they do best,” said Tom Feher, Founder of Feher Law, APC. “While this pandemic has created much uncertainty on a global scale, one thing is certain and that is our community comes together in remarkable ways during times of need. We have truly been blown away by the eagerness of the legal community to get involved in our effort and sponsor meals for our fearless healthcare workers,” added Feher.

For more information, to donate or get involved, please visit: http://www.lunchesonlawyers.com.

About Lunches on Lawyers

Lunches on Lawyers is an initiative developed by Feher Law, APC, and The Torkzadeh Law Firm (TorkLaw), both personal injury and accident law firms that are headquartered in California. This initiative was formed in response to the Coronavirus Disease-2019 as a way to help local communities. Their purpose is to provide sustenance, nourishment and kindness to these hardworking healthcare heroes, while supporting local restaurants who have lost business due to shelter in place mandates. Learn more at http://www.lunchesonlawyers.com.

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Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D. Requests that Governor Walz and Legislators Repeal the MinnesotaCare Tax

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Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D.

“Having physicians, hospitals, and other caregivers step up to the plate, risk the health of themselves and their families, and then to place a tax on them for so heroically answering the call in this pandemic flies in the face of all that is fair and reasonable,” states Dr.Crutchfield.


EAGAN, Minn. (PRWEB)

Dr. Crutchfield sent a letter to the Governor and several key legislators, The Honorable Melissa Hortman, The Honorable Kurt Daudt, The Honorable Paul Gazelka, The Honorable Susan Kent, The Honorable Michelle Benson, The Honorable John Marty, The Honorable Rena Moran, The Honorable Deb Kiel, asking the Minnesota Care tax to be discontinued. “Having physicians, hospitals, and other caregivers step up to the plate, risk the health of themselves and their families, and then to place a tax on them for so heroically answering the call in this pandemic flies in the face of all that is reasonable, just and fair. It is time to repeal this tax,” states Dr.Crutchfield.

Subject: Request to Eliminate MinnesotaCare Tax during COVID-19 Pandemic

Dear Governor Walz:

As the former President of the Minnesota Association of Black Physicians that backed you for Governor – our first-ever endorsement – thank you for your leadership during this time. As we navigate this crisis, I ask you to please review the equity and fairness of the Minnesota Medical Provider Tax.

Physicians are putting their lives on the line to care for critically ill patients. It seems terribly unfair to tax them while they are doing this or caring for any other patients.

While the recent MinnesotaCare Tax grace period may help clinics like ours already forced to furlough staff, the pandemic reveals the negative impacts of this aged tax once created to fund healthcare for those without coverage. New federal and state initiatives have reduced that need, and while the tax provides coverage for some, its surpluses are used on programs not intended.

The pandemic shows the tax to be a financial and administrative burden on those putting their lives on the line to care for patients afflicted by COVID-19 as well as a cost to patients themselves. It goes against Minnesotan common sense to hit our exhausted medical community with a tax of attainder to pay for a benefit intended for all. No other critical industry, such as farming or construction, faces a targeted tax on those who produce public value.

The MinnesotaCare Tax exclusively hits patients and doctors at a time when they can least endure it. Like other small businesses, independent clinics have suffered enormous losses, and patient avoidance has led to massive layoffs. People needing care of all types are now hit with a tax when scrambling to make ends meet while unemployed or losing their small businesses.

Our clinic conducts skin cancer evaluations, where delay in diagnosis can cost a patient their chance of survival. We’ve already furloughed 40% of our staff and may lay off more if the crisis continues. The MinnesotaCare Tax has worsened this painful circumstance.

Governor Walz, thank you for all you do and for taking the time to read my letter. Please consider my request to dispense with a tax that burdens those giving their best at a time when they can least afford it. I’d be pleased to speak further with you or any member of your staff.

Sincerely,

Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D.

Medical Director

About Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D:

Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., is a graduate of the Mayo Clinic Medical School and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He is currently the Medical Director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan and is a Benedict Distinguished Professor of Biology at Carleton College. Dr. Crutchfield has won numerous teaching and professional awards and is the co-author of a children’s book on sun protection a dermatology textbook and hundreds of medial articles. He is a member of the AΩA National Medical Honor Society, an expert consultant for WebMD and CNN, and a recipient of the Karis Humanitarian Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Dr. Crutchfield has over 25 years of clinical experience serving patients. He is the team physician for the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx professional sports teams. Dr. Crutchfield has over 25 years of clinical experience serving patients.

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Chicago Cannabis Firm Seeks to Build New Businesses Based on Extended Family Participation

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This collective effort made sure that we could identify the best locations, get support from local officials, secure the best available professional services and draft very competitive cannabis applications.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

A Civil War-era program intended to improve the lives of newly-emancipated slaves is getting a 21st Century rebirth as a new social equity program for awarding cannabis industry licenses to minorities in Illinois. One firm that has applied for the new licenses is 40 Acres and a Mule, LLC, a Chicago-based group comprised of close friends and extended family of approximately 20 adult applicants.

Administered by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the new program will use a social equity formula to award 75 new retail marijuana dispensary licenses. The awards will go to racially disadvantaged groups who live in areas with high rates of cannabis-related arrests, convictions and incarcerations. The social equity component also covers areas suffering from high poverty and unemployment. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the application deadline was extended from March 16th to April 30th, with licenses scheduled to be issued by July 1, 2020.

Members of 40 Acres and a Mule submitted their applications by the original deadline yet understand the reason for the extension. “We began the application process in November 2019 and even though a delay means we have to wait longer to implement our holistic practice into the community, we consider it a worthwhile delay,” stated group member Gregory Owens.

Many of the group constituents have lived in Illinois for more than five generations and come from professional backgrounds ranging from medicine and law to education, public safety and technology. What makes the company different is its family focus and collective effort to both help each of its members apply for the licenses individually and then operate new businesses once the licenses are awarded.

“We knew none of us individually had the resources to compete. Consequently, we decided to pool our financial and human resources, and collective professional expertise to help each individual group apply for their own separate licenses,” said LaRicia Nelson, a family member and one of the applicants. “This collective effort made sure that we could identify the best locations, get support from local officials, secure the best available professional services and draft very competitive applications.”

To date, all medical and retail dispensaries in Illinois are owned by whites, primarily white men. The inequity of this distribution is particularly stark in the metro Chicago area with a population that is 60 percent comprised of black and brown people.

“If anyone in our family is awarded a license, we will use all our individual and collective talents for the mutual benefit of any of us awarded a license. We have a common family goal. Every family in Illinois, particularly those families of color, should try to do the same,” said Owens.

The 40 Acres and a Mule firm got its name from a program proposed in 1865 to re-distribute 400,000 acres of land formerly owned by Southern plantation owners to newly-freed slaves. The program’s intent was to offer people of color equity land ownership and a new way to make a living in agriculture. It was one of many failed economic and social promises made to Afro-Americans after the Civil War and was the first and last form of reparations offered to freed slaves.

Owens added, “We hope to be a model for other businesses in our community that want to become family-owned and operated. We also want to rectify a great injustice done to native Afro-Americans after the Civil War ended over 155 years ago. This is why we want to become the 21st century success story that reverses the failed promise of 40 Acres and a Mule.”

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Ofee.Com, An Online Experience Marketplace Is Launched In The Midst Of Covid-19 Pandemic

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The goal of the platform is to connect online friends (aka ofees) via live video and enjoy personalized activities which were not previously possible.


SEATTLE, and FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Ofee.com, an online experience marketplace, announces its official launch. The first-of-its-kind category-defining service was started by three teenagers with an idea to help millions of people during the coronavirus lockdown. Striving to make a change in the world during the time of great need and suffering, an outlet has been created for people to meet online friends who enjoy new experiences (a.k.a. ofees) and expand their knowledge in a wide variety of online activities. The platform leverages online experiences by utilizing live video, messaging, and other-state-of-the-art communication technologies. Hosts have an option to donate some of their proceeds to one of several reputable charities.

Online experiences are available from multiple categories. Whether you are drawn to virtual tours through the streets of New York City, you’re a foodie craving an online ceviche cooking class, or you’re a parent trying to entertain your kids with a magic show, now you can stay engaged with the new online world. Thanks to the enthusiasm of our hosts, these unique experiences are now available for you. Hosts have the flexibility to make some experiences free of charge, although tipping is allowed and recommended.

While social gatherings and travel may be limited, discovering new hobbies with your friends or with people across the globe doesn’t have to be. Our hosts love sharing their interests and passions. Join a yoga class, learn to bake cookies from scratch, meet exotic animals, and more—all while meeting new people. Thanks to our dedicated hosts, you can take on new adventures even when you’re staying at home! The company is now inviting additional talented hosts to apply and join the marketplace. This is a truly unique opportunity to join us at an early stage and grow together!

Jonathan Yuz, one of Ofee co-founders said: “Whether it is learning to play chess with an online teacher, bartending classes with a licensed bartender, or learning to cook meals from various cultures, the goal of the platform is to connect online friends (aka ofees) via live video and enjoy personalized activities which were not previously possible.” Jacob Frumkin, another co-founder, stated: “We have created a marketplace utilizing the latest technologies to make these experiences as simple, realistic and immersive as possible.” Sharon Yuz, Ofee.com, a third co-founder added: “We believe that connecting with each other through online experiences will bring everyone even closer together. If you are a host who believes that you may have the kind of talent and personality that our users are looking for, we strongly encourage you to apply. In short, if you stand out from the rest, and you are different, now is the perfect time to join Ofee.com!”

About Ofee.com

Ofee is an online experience marketplace with the purpose to enjoy remote experiences or learn new skills from the comfort of your home. The service was co-founded by 3 teenagers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic during times of global lockdown. Ofee’s goal is to connect people, enable them to help each other and earn a living in times of record unemployment rates. The company and its hosts donate a portion of the proceeds to one of several reputable charities that have been aiding people and hospitals since the start of the outbreak. These charities include the United Nations Foundation, Project Hope, the Direct Relief organization and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. For more information please contact info@ofee.com or visit our website http://www.ofee.com.

New hosts offering unique experiences are encouraged to apply!

Please watch our video or register here: http://www.ofee.com/talent

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