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The 12th Annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day returns Oct. 18, 2023 to Increase Recognition of Options with Education, Events and Fundraisers

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Breast reconstruction is shown to improve patients’ psychological, social and sexual well-being along with improving their quality of life allowing them to regain a sense of normalcy. Patients deserve full and accurate information to empower them to make the best decisions for their bodies. BRA Day promotes educating patients on the full range of options available to them so they can reclaim their bodies in a way that best supports their goals.

“The objective is to get patients adjusting to a new body comfortable again in their clothes and skin in a way that best serves them,” said Dr. Howard Levinson, MD, President of The PSF. “The significance of BRA Day is to make sure patients have both awareness and access to all their options to make the most well-informed choice that serves their unique needs.”

BRA Day is a movement that seeks to reduce obstacles in public education, patient care and research. BRA Day events worldwide bring attention to the varied options and procedures available plus give information to patients and their supporters so they can make informed decisions about their care. The significance is to make clear the breast cancer loop to complete healing doesn’t close until a patient is aware of every option. BRA Day events are happening throughout the U.S. on October 18 both locally and nationally to raise money to support research plus inform patients, family, caregivers and media partners of the many choices available for comprehensive healing. ASPS and The PSF launched the Breast Reconstruction Awareness Campaign and the annual BRA Day in 2011.

The BRA Campaign has raised approximately $115,552 through the support of Diamond sponsor Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, campaign sponsors CareCredit and Integra LifeSciences and the many regional and local events. These contributions to the National Fund support vital research, charitable giving and awareness grants.
The movement doesn’t end there. Other fundraising efforts include the CareCredit donation program, which will continue through the end of October. CareCredit will donate $1 to the Breast Reconstruction Awareness campaign every time a CareCredit cardholder purchases $200 or more on their card with an ASPS-member doctor in the CareCredit network during October.

Capping off the month of awareness and support, the Breast Reconstruction Awareness 5K will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7:00 a.m. at Brush Square Park in Austin, TX during Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023. Participants can choose to run in person, virtually or show their support with literally no sweat by fundraising. Learn more and sign up at: Run The Close The Loop 5K | Plastic Surgery The Meeting.

About Breast Reconstruction
Studies show that women who undergo breast reconstruction experience significant improvements in psychological, social and sexual well-being. Every patient deserves to learn about the full complement of breast reconstruction options at the time of diagnosis. In fact, the two main reasons women do not undergo breast reconstruction are that patients are not referred to breast reconstructive surgeons and are not informed of their reconstructive options. Breast reconstruction is part of a comprehensive approach and treatment for breast cancer patients.

Integral to this cohesive team approach, are frequent meetings that occur to discuss each patient and their individualized treatment plan. Members of this group of specialists are breast surgeons, plastic pathologists, reconstructive surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, geneticists, nurses, patient care coordinators and more. Their collective insights guarantee that patients are not only aware of but also have access to a full range of reconstructive procedures, with decisions based on consensus among the team and ultimately the patient.

“Women need choices – they should be presented with the complete range of breast reconstruction options,” said Lynn Damitz, MD, ASPS Board Vice President of Health Policy & Advocacy. “Shared decision-making is the optimal goal where we are all part of the decision.”

For more information on breast reconstruction, visit http://www.breastreconusa.org. Become educated and help educate others about the availability of and access to breast reconstruction and why all women deserve a team approach to breast cancer treatment.

About ASPS
The‥American Society of Plastic Surgeons‥(ASPS) is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing nearly 8,000 physician members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

About The PSF
The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF), founded in 1948, supports research, international volunteer programs and visiting professor programs. The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of patients through research and development. The PSF accomplishes its mission by providing invaluable support to the research of plastic surgery sciences through a variety of grant programs. The PSF works in concert with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

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Niccole Caan, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 847-228-3333, [email protected], https://www.plasticsurgery.org/

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Caring Transitions Expands Access to Compassionate Care Services to the Queen City

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Caring Transitions is a franchise designed to minimize stress by utilizing specially trained professionals to oversee every detail of a senior’s transition with compassion, including decluttering, organizing, packing, move management, unpacking, resettling, and cleanouts. The company also manages both in-home and online estate sales. The online estate sales are hosted on CTBIDS, the brand’s widely popular auction platform, which can support its clients in liquidating unique and everyday treasures that many cherish.

Cargill discovered Caring Transitions while looking for assistance for his mom, who is 1,400 miles away. While she is not ready to move out of her home, Cargill is looking ahead, and they’re beginning to downsize her belongings. Caring Transitions presented the perfect opportunity for Cargill, who was looking to escape the corporate world and help his community.

“Finding Caring Transitions was a game-changer. I saw that we can really ease the entire process of moving and downsizing for seniors. This isn’t just a business for me; it’s about stepping up and making a real difference when folks are going through tough times,” said Cargill.

While Caring Transitions specializes in senior services, the company can help anyone downsize, right-size, or move efficiently. Caring Transitions currently has more than 280 franchise locations serving families across the country.

“Lance will make a huge impact on the community by providing top-tier transition services from decluttering a room to helping family members move their loved ones into a senior community,” said Ray Fabik, President of Caring Transitions. “His business background and passion for helping seniors make him the perfect fit for our Charlotte location.”

To learn more about Caring Transitions, visit http://www.CaringTransitions.com.‥‥

For more about franchising opportunities with Caring Transitions, visit https://www.caringtransitionsfranchise.com/.‥

About Caring Transitions‥

Caring Transitions, founded in 2006, is the most trusted and experienced national franchise specializing in senior relocation and transition services. With more than 280 locations throughout the United States, all owned and operated by Certified Relocation and Transition Specialists, Caring Transitions provides clients with supportive moves, auctions, rightsizing, and transitions. This includes expert advice plus a well-executed transition plan beginning with the initial sorting of personal belongings through packing, unpacking, resettling, and selling of items to the final clearing and cleaning of the property. For more information, visit http://www.caringtransitions.com or visit us on Facebook.

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Mike Toper, 919 Marketing, (919) 813-6511, [email protected], 919marketing.com

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A New Supplement for Women’s Whole Health, Skin and Hair Enhanced by Cognizin® Citicoline

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The innovative, full-spectrum nutraceutical formulation features an all-in-one powder blend that optimizes health and increases women’s overall quality of life.

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cybele, a venture-backed, science-driven health brand, recently launched an all-in-one, daily dose supplement powder blend featuring science-backed Kyowa Hakko’s Cognizin® Citicoline for focus and attention, as part of their formulation to support women’s whole health including digestion, mood, immunity, energy levels sleep and beauty.

The new supplement powder is available in delicious vanilla and rich chocolate flavors, and blends very well with coffee, yogurt, smoothies, and any other drinks or foods of preference.

Given the numerous women experiencing nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, while grappling with stress, poor sleep, digestive issues, brain fog, and premature aging, Goddess enters the market at a perfect time, to provide a full spectrum of the essential daily nutrients that women need to thrive inside-out.

“We are very excited about this venture with Cybele,” said Karen Todd, MBA, RD, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing, Kyowa Hakko USA, Inc., adding, “Women’s health research has been vastly underfunded for decades when compared to spending on conditions that affect men. Supporting women’s health with a whole-body approach to living is essential for women and a top priority for us.”

The Goddess features a patented formula designed to fill diet gaps, boost energy and metabolism, build immunity, improve gut health, enhance cognitive performance, decrease bloating, promote hormonal balance, improve skin overall appearance, strengthen hair and nails, and help reduce stress levels by regulating cortisol.

According to Irene Bataller, Cybele’s founder, “Facing a chronic condition and an adverse reaction to medications, I yearned for something both simple and genuine. This led me to create Cybele. The Goddess is our answer: a comprehensive advantage for women.”

To learn more about Cognizin® Citicoline, please visit, https://cognizin.com.

About Cognizin® Citicoline:
Cognizin® Citicoline, manufactured by Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., is a clinically studied and branded form of Citicoline, a natural substance made endogenously in the body and especially vital to brain health. Citicoline is a potent brain-health nutrient. A proprietary form of citicoline, Cognizin® has been clinically studied to support mental energy, focus, attention, and recall. Cognizin® is manufactured through a fermentation process to yield high quality and high purity. Cognizin® is also highly stable, GRAS, ultra-pure, and allergen-free. For more information on Cognizin®, visit Cognizin.com.

About Kyowa Hakko USA:
Kyowa Hakko USA is the North & South American office of Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and food & beverage products. Kyowa is the maker of branded ingredients, including IMMUSE™ LC-Plasma, Eyemuse™ Lacticaseibacillus paracasei KW3110, Cognizin® Citicoline, Pantesin® Pantethine, Setria® Glutathione, as well as L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine. For more information, visit http://www.kyowa-usa.com/.

About Cybele:
Women-owned and women-driven, Cybele was born to revolutionize the highly fragmented and inconvenient health and beauty supplement industry with all-natural, holistic, convenient, and highly effective solutions. At Cybele, we firmly believe that health forms the foundation for a fulfilling and vibrant life. Our mission is to empower women to conquer their health and unlock their full potential inside and out, enabling them to thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Media Contact: Giselle Chollett [email protected] 917.386.7116. 

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Maria Stanieich, Kyowa Hakko USA, 5514829968, [email protected], https://kyowa-usa.com/

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Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) call for proposals for its 10th anniversary conference

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Individuals, organizations and companies can submit multiple proposals in one of five tracks:

  • Technical Skill Building: technical skill development in all areas of cybersecurity
  • Education and Workforce Development: all levels of cybersecurity education and training programs
  • Research and Innovation: includes research, entrepreneurship, and trends in emerging technologies
  • Career Advancement: includes hiring, leadership, career development/growth, internships, apprenticeships
  • Community EcoSystem and Outreach: includes collaborations/partnerships and diversity, equality, inclusion & accessibility (DEIA) efforts

These sessions can be Birds-of-a-Feather (informal discussions), lightning talks, panels, presentations, workshops or student research posters.

“Once again, the WiCyS conference will demonstrate a beautiful tapestry of programming from a diverse group of talents showcasing their knowledge, experiences and best practices with emerging technology and topics in the field of cybersecurity,” said Dr. Ambareen Siraj, WiCyS founder and conference program chair. “We are hoping that the 10-year anniversary of this beloved conference will draw an abundance of participation from the community.”

Each accepted proposal will receive one complimentary registration. One student per research poster will receive a scholarship to attend. Submissions are due Nov. 6, and accepted proposals will be notified on Dec.18. For more information, visit http://www.wicys.org/events/wicys-2024/call-for-proposals/.

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity. Founded by Dr. Ambareen Siraj through a National Science Foundation grant given to Tennessee Tech University in 2013, WiCyS offers opportunities, trainings, events, and resources for its community and members. Strategic partners include Tier 1: Akamai Technologies, Amazon, AT&T Cybersecurity, Battelle, Bloomberg, Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute, Cisco, Ford Motor Company, Fortinet, Google, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Optum, Sandia National Laboratories, SentinelOne. Tier 2: Accenture, Aristocrat, Dell Technologies, DeVry University, Intel, JPMorgan Chase & Co., LinkedIn, McKesson, Navy Federal Credit Union, NCC Group, Nike, Workday, Yubico Inc. To partner, visit http://www.wicys.org/support/strategic-partnerships/.

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Lynn Dohm, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), 815-530-7307, [email protected], https://www.wicys.org/

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Why Retailers Must Embrace the Multicultural Majority

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Retailers must redefine the “general market” by adjusting data sets to remove outdated biases and to understand audiences more accurately.(3) Sticking to old definitions hurts businesses and consumers. The FDA-approved asthma medication albuterol is a prime example. Children with Puerto Rican or African American backgrounds are less responsive to the drug, which is used in inhalers. However, since the clinical trials lacked diversity, this shortcoming was not revealed until after approval. A lack of diversity in clinical research can have serious repercussions. In marketing, inclusivity and diversity offer invaluable insights that businesses likewise cannot afford to overlook.(4)

There are myriad approaches to diversity, but they are not interchangeable. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programs can increase market share, drive customer loyalty, and attract top talent. A more diverse workforce will serve a multicultural audience more effectively.(5) However, while CSR and DEIB benefit brands and customers, they are not the same as multicultural and inclusive marketing.(6)

To embrace the new reality, organizations need to evolve their strategy to connect with people of all backgrounds. There are two marketing approaches businesses are utilizing to achieve this. Multicultural marketing involves segmenting an audience based on race, culture, or ethnicity and media planning and buying for that segment.

Inclusive marketing, on the other hand, reaches beyond cultural and racial segments to connect with customers based on transcendent fears, motivations, and desires — executed inclusively, segmenting audiences by factors that unite people rather than divide them.(7) Pulling off effective inclusive marketing and social commerce requires a deeper audience understanding. While first-party data can provide actionable feedback, it lacks context without a diverse team.

Data reveals significant diversity gaps as high as 600% in white color jobs across industries.8 Yet, diverse companies are 35% more likely to perform better, and diverse teams are 87% better at making decisions and 70% more likely to capture new markets.(9) To garner the benefits diversity brings to a business and a team, a corporation’s makeup should reflect the area’s population and the customer base.(8)

A few brands are leading the way as models of successful diverse and inclusive marketing and reaping the benefits of their advanced approach. Nike’s “Until We All Win” is one example. Others include Proctor & Gamble and Progressive, whose ads feature relatable and diverse people.(10)

Fullmoon Digital has long recognized the importance of having a diverse team to serve its clients effectively. Chew explains, “We are expanding, and that reflects how we engage with our clients. The diversity within our teams pushes us all to consider each other more and to consider different viewpoints. So many of our team are world travelers. We speak a lot of languages. Our first-hand experience is diversity drives growth and expands perspectives almost daily.”

About Fullmoon Digital
Fullmoon Digital, founded by Derek Chew, a former early Yahoo! employee, is one of the few 100% independent digital marketing agencies in the United States. The firm is cross-functional, with deep experience in media planning and buying, digital consultancy, SEO, digital strategy, programmatic, analytics, performance marketing, paid media, social advertising, and creative. They push the envelope of what is possible in terms of marketing and technology, all the while providing best-in-class digital marketing service to their “pack” of clients. For more information, please visit http://www.fullmoondigital.com.

References: 
1) Council, Hispanic Marketing. “Multicultural Majority Happening Faster than Predicted.” MULTICULTURAL MAJORITY HAPPENING FASTER THAN PREDICTED, 16 Feb. 2022, prnewswire.com/news-releases/multicultural-majority-happening-faster-than-predicted-301483106.html.
2) Curtis, Gregory. “How Brands Can Unleash the Power of Multicultural Marketing: Iri Blog.” How Brands Can Unleash the Power of Multicultural Marketing | IRI Blog, iriworldwide.com/en-us/insights/blog/unleash-the-power-of-multicultural-marketing. Accessed 21 July 2023.
3) Hillman, Jane. “The Importance of Diversity in Market Research.” Prolific · Quickly Find Research Participants You Can Trust., 6 Mar. 2023, prolific.co/blog/importance-diversity-market-research.
4) Editorial Staff. “Accurate Data and Measurement Enable Inclusive Multicultural Marketing.” Accurate Data and Measurement Enable Inclusive Multicultural Marketing, 1 Nov. 2022, portada-online.com/more-features/how-accurate-data-and-measurement-enable-inclusive-multicultural-marketing/.
5) Markets, Research and. “Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Market to Reach $15.4 Billion by 2026.” PR Newswire: Press Release Distribution, Targeting, Monitoring and Marketing, 5 Aug. 2022, prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-diversity-and-inclusion-di-market-to-reach-15-4-billion-by-2026–301600777.html.
6) Mizrahi, Isaac. “Diversity and Inclusion and Multicultural Marketing Are Not the Same.” Forbes, 12 Nov. 2019, forbes.com/sites/isaacmizrahi/2019/11/11/diversity–inclusion-and-multicultural-marketing-are-not-the-same/?sh=7093ee8913fb.
7) Archila, Sandy. “Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Are Not the Same.” Adweek, 25 Oct. 2022, adweek.com/brand-marketing/the-real-difference-between-multicultural-and-inclusive-marketing/.
8) McDowell, Jason. “Corporate Diversity Should Mirror Both Population and Customer Base.” Recruiter.Com, recruiter.com/recruiting/corporate-diversity-should-mirror-both-population-and-customer-base/. Accessed 21 July 2023.
9) Perry, Nick. “20 Diversity in the Workplace Statistics to Know.” Fundera, 23 Jan. 2023, fundera.com/resources/diversity-in-the-workplace-statistics.
10) Panel Experts. “Council Post: 11 Brands That Successfully Model Diverse and Inclusive Advertising.” Forbes, 12 Oct. 2022, forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2022/07/15/11-brands-that-successfully-model-diverse-and-inclusive-advertising/?sh=689d097c57b9.

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Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR™, 727-777-4619, [email protected], jotopr.com

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Historic Global Language Conference Issues Urgent Plea to Save Indigenous Languages Before They Disappear

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Set against the backdrop of the United Nations’ Decade of Indigenous Languages, the conference brought together more than 50 Indigenous language advocates to address the language extinction crisis, which many are still unaware of. It was hosted by the Council of Indigenous Language Organizations (CILO) and The Language Conservancy (TLC), the leading nonprofit committed to preserving threatened Indigenous languages. Its credo is that every single language on the planet has the right to exist and be spoken.

“The conference was a great success. Bringing together language revitalization champions from around the world and sharing best practices for making language preservation and maintenance a priority – and scalable – collaborations were formed during the event that are sure to impact this vital work. Without it, cultures and histories will be lost forever,” said Wil Meya, CEO of The Language Conservancy.

World-renowned scholars, educators, and linguists shared their experiences, insights, and methods to chart a path forward for documenting and keeping alive Indigenous languages throughout North America and the world. Highlights included:

  • A real-time demonstration of the fastest technique ever used to create Indigenous language dictionaries quickly, accurately, and efficiently, called “Rapid Word Collection.”
  • Shared best practices on using AI and other technologies for language documentation and maintenance, including the most advanced e-learning language platforms.
  • Language revitalization success stories including Cowlitz, which was practically eradicated but made a tremendous comeback due to the efforts of ICILDER organizers.
  • The presentation of the first ever Kevin Locke Award, named in memory of the Lakota language champion, educator, Native hoop dancer, and Northern Plains flute player/recording artist who advocated for culture, language, music, and dancing.
  • Performances/presentations of Indigenous language dance and music.
  • Numerous linguist presentations on linguistic histories and successes, citing tribal successes.

About‥The‥Language‥Conservancy‥‥‥

The Language Conservancy (TLC) is a nonprofit dedicated to Indigenous language revitalization. Over the past 20 years, TLC has partnered with Indigenous communities around the world to create an unmatched body of language‥learning materials.‥The nonprofit organization has‥published‥more than 300 language learning and teaching materials including dictionaries, e-learning platforms, apps, textbooks, and children’s picture books in a wide range of formats in 50 different Indigenous languages for use by Indigenous communities‥throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australia. For more information visit TLC.

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Terese Kelly Greer, The Language Conservancy (TLC), 9737222482, [email protected], https://languageconservancy.org/

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Channel Expert & Entrepreneur Heather K. Margolis to Keynote ACWConnect Live! on October 30

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Margolis’ keynote address, “Take Off Your Mask & Start Living Your Best Life,” will focus on ways to stop trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, combat imposter syndrome and be true to yourself. Heather’s raw, honest, heartfelt keynote will share how she jumped off the hamster wheel, burned the whole thing down, and is now living her best life!

Margolis, Senior Vice President of Marketing at 360insights and former CEO and Founder of Channel Maven and Spark Your Channel, grounds her advice on two decades of experience as a channel leader and entrepreneur. She’s a recognized channel marketing expert and a sought-after keynote speaker about entrepreneurship, building a service-based business, B2B strategy, B2B marketing and channel marketing.

ACW’s event will also include networking and engaging programming, such as:

  •     Welcoming remarks from ACW President Cassie Jeppson
  •     ACW LEAD and ACT Award winners’ presentation
  •     Raffle prizes
  •     Swag bags
  •     More

The ACWConnect Live! event is open to all genders attending the Channel Futures MSP Summit & Channel Futures Leadership Summit. Admission is free to all ACW members, and advance tickets are $40 for non-members. Additional tickets may be available at the door for $50. Click here to register. Become an ACW member and attend for free; sign up at https://allianceofchannelwomen.org/join.

Tickets are limited to the space available. Advance registration is recommended. Pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. EDT on October 27. Additional tickets may be available at the door on a “first come, first served” basis.

ACWConnect Live! is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, including: Diamond: AchieveUnite, BuzzTheory, Channel Partners, ChannelVision, channelWise, Comcast Business/Masergy, Cox Business/RapidScale, Lenovo, Lumen, NEC Corporation of America, RingCentral, Telesystem and Vonage; Gold: Fusion Connect and Telarus; Silver: 8×8, iAgent, Intelisys, Granite, Go-To, Ooma, Sangoma, Tangoe, TPx, Windstream and Zift Solutions

To become a sponsor, visit ACW at https://allianceofchannelwomen.org/sponsor.

About the Alliance of Channel Women
Founded in 2010, the Alliance of Channel Women is a not-for-profit organization of women in the indirect sales channel of the telecom and IT industry. The Alliance of Channel Women brings us together to empower and advance women’s careers and leadership roles in the technology channel through education, community, advocacy and opportunities for personal growth. To learn more and to become a member, please visit http://www.allianceofchannelwomen.org.

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Khali Henderson, Alliance of Channel Women, 480.848.6726, [email protected], www.allianceofchannelwomen.org

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Greenberg Traurig Wins Law Firm Excellence Award from Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

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The Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is the recipient of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (DHBA) 2023 Law Firm Excellence Award.

DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is the recipient of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (DHBA) 2023 Law Firm Excellence Award. The annual award is presented to a law firm that has led the Dallas legal community by taking substantive positions on issues of importance to the Hispanic community, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and identifying, sponsoring, and promoting Hispanic attorneys so that they may become part of the next generation of Texas leaders, according to the DHBA.

“We are greatly honored to receive this recognition for our commitment to the Hispanic community in Dallas. This award is a testament of our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in Dallas and firmwide,” Greenberg Traurig Dallas office Managing Shareholder Joseph F. Coniglio said. “As a firm who holds inclusion at its core, we are focused on advancing these efforts and strive to be a place where all are welcomed.”

The DHBA provides a forum through which Hispanic attorneys in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex can come together to pursue common goals and exchange ideas. It promotes the social, educational, economic, and civic advancement of the area’s Latino community by making the legal system more accessible and more responsive to its needs, according to the association’s website.

The Law Firm Excellence Award is selected by the DHBA Board of Directors. The firm was recognized at the DHBA’s annual gala, Noche de Luz (Night of Light), Oct. 14.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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Nicole Flores, Greenberg Traurig, 214.665.3649, [email protected], gtlaw.com

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National Leader in Early Childhood Education Launches New Brand and Transforms Former Prison into Landmark Child Care Center

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“Few things have the power to redefine the community’s relationship with this historic place like the addition of high-quality childcare,” said Elm Street Development Vice President Jack Perkins, whose company is redeveloping cell blocks in the sprawling former complex. “Brynmor gives the old Lorton Prison a new identity.”

“This center flies in the face of a lot of conventional wisdom, and that’s the point of choosing this site,” said Evans Allvin, who started Brynmor in 2022 after nine years as CEO of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

“Conventional wisdom says you can’t simultaneously offer top-quality early childhood centers to families of all incomes, and pay highly qualified early childhood educators dignifying, livable wages,” Evans Allvin said. “Conventional wisdom also says you can’t convert a maximum-security prison unit into a child-friendly, high-quality child care center. The point of our brand is to demonstrate what’s possible for early childhood education.”

The center will begin operations October 16, eventually welcoming up to 156 children into two historic buildings. In place of two-story rows of cell blocks are light-filled rooms with vaulted ceilings and premium furnishings for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. A courtyard where inmates were once permitted outside for one hour a day now boasts a grassy play area with a cement tricycle racetrack, climbing logs, and a “mud kitchen.”

Civic leaders call the center’s opening a turning point, both for child care rebuilding from pandemic setbacks, and for the ongoing effort to evolve the D.C. suburb of Lorton from its lingering identity as a prison community to its current status as a thriving, diverse suburban community for federal employees, military families, and immigrant communities.

“I am pleased to welcome Brynmor to Liberty to provide much needed childcare within this new community,” said Fairfax County Supervisor Dan Storck, who has spent over a decade advocating for redevelopment of the property. “As a longtime supporter of lifelong learning, providing high-quality child care is just the beginning of that journey and is an excellent addition to the transformation of Liberty into a destination to live, work learn and play. This is a great day for our youngest Lorton residents.”

“The intentionality of the site location is brilliant,” said Marica Cox Mitchell, vice president of early childhood for the Bainum Family Foundation. “Putting best-in-industry child care in a community like Lorton, at a site like the old Lorton Prison, is a bold statement of purpose and prioritizes supporting families over separating families. Normalizing this level of quality and equitable access for families is core to the Bainum Family Foundation’s early childhood work. This is what families with young children want, and this is what early childhood educators have been asking for.”

Stay updated on Brynmor’s developments by visiting brynmorearlyed.com or follow us on social media @brynmorearlyed.com.

To learn more about Liberty Market’s historic redevelopment click here.

Architectural services: Maginnis + Del Ninno Architects

Construction services:  The Russell Gage Corporation

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David Leibowitz, Leibowitz Solo, 1 602-317-1414, [email protected], www.leibowitzsolo.com

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