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Eden: People + Planet focuses on restoring and reforesting degraded lands worldwide. Storable’s donation will aid in the planting of trees across an area equivalent to 12 football fields, or 5 hectares, contributing to Eden’s broader mission of creating long-term environmental, socioeconomic, and biodiversity benefits.
Storage Gives will use the $5,000 donation to fund its water program in partnership with Water For LIFE. Storable’s contribution will build a brand new water well in Sub-Saharan Africa, providing clean, safe drinking water for more than 1,000 people. The average person uses 3 liters of water per day, translating to over 1.1 million liters for a village of 1,000 people in a year. This initiative addresses a critical global issue and improves the quality of life for countless individuals.
“We’re thrilled when partners like Storable step up to support our mission,” said Lonnie Bickford, founder of Storage Gives. “This generous donation will fully fund a drinking well through our Water for LIFE initiative, providing clean, safe water to communities in need. Storable’s contribution is a significant boost to our efforts to improve global access to essential resources and transform lives worldwide.”
“Reaching 10 million self-storage units on our platform is a proud moment for Storable, and it’s also a chance for us to give back,” said Chuck Gordon, CEO of Storable. “We’re excited to support both Eden: People + Planet and Storage Gives’ water program. These contributions are a part of our broader effort to make a positive impact on the world, both environmentally and socially.”
Storable is committed to leveraging its success in the self-storage industry to foster positive change beyond business. The company looks forward to continuing its support for sustainable and humanitarian initiatives, promoting a better future for all.
About Storable Storable is the leading provider of integrated technology solutions, powering the self-storage and marine industries. Storable is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, offering a suite of products that includes management software, marketplace, websites, access control, insurance, payments, and more. Storable takes pride in supporting operators and managers along each step of their journey and enabling them to achieve their operational goals. For more information, visit http://www.storable.com.
Milam & Greene Roadrunner Single Barrel Bourbon is named for the large ground-dwelling bird native to the arid deserts and scrublands of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Roadrunners would rather run and walk than fly and are distinguished by their long tail which aids in balance and acts like a rudder when running. These amazing birds run as soon as three weeks after hatching and can eventually sprint up to 17 miles per hour.
“Roadrunners hang out during the warm summer months patrolling the grounds at our distillery in Blanco for small snakes and lizards,” said Milam & Greene Whiskey distillery manager, Rikk Munroe. “We’ve affectionately named our favorite bird of the bunch ‘Meep Meep’ as she loves to show off her blazing speed for visitors like the roadrunner in the famous cartoon. We recommend that wily whiskey lovers mark their calendars for a wild chase because we expect this release to sell out as fast as ‘Meep Meep’ races around the distillery grounds.”
The Wildlife Collection: Roadrunner Single Barrel Bourbon
This limited cask-strength Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection Roadrunner Single Barrel Bourbon was pulled from cask #507, yielding 143 bottles of 130.1 proof (65.05% ABV) whiskey. It was distilled in Tennessee with a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley. It was barreled in Tennessee on March 8, 2016, where it was aged for six years and seven months. It was then transported down to Blanco, Texas, and aged on the south side of Milam & Greene Rickhouse 1 for an additional one year, six months, and twenty days. Roadrunner Single Barrel Bourbon was bottled on April 26, 2024, at 130.1 proof / 65.05% ABV after aging for a total of eight years, one month, and twenty days.
A beautiful auburn-colored whiskey, Roadrunner Single Barrel Bourbon is loaded with aromas of leather, raisin, dark fruit, marshmallow, and almond. It has powerful cherry, vanilla, maple syrup, rye bread, and malted candy flavors and finishes with long, sweet notes of maple syrup.
Pricing and Availability
Milam & Greene Roadrunner Single Barrel Bourbon is available for $149.99 only on the Milam & Greene website and in the distillery tasting room beginning at 3:00 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. This extremely limited release of only 143 cask-strength bottles is expected to sell out quickly. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bottle of the Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection will benefit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.
About Milam & Greene
Milam & Greene Whiskey believes in using the best people and ingredients to create delicious, award-winning whiskey for whiskey lovers. Named after its founder, Texas entrepreneur Marsha Milam, and CEO, master blender, and author, Heather Greene, Milam & Greene Whiskey embodies the dedication and expertise of its remarkable team. Milam & Greene Whiskey is made by some of the world’s most experienced whiskey professionals, including Heather Greene, and 30-year whiskey veteran and master distiller, Marlene Holmes. Milam & Greene earned recognition as the “2023 Rising Star Spirits Company of the Year” at The Ascot Awards followed by Heather Greene being awarded “Master Blender of the Year.” The Milam & Greene team distills in Blanco, Texas on copper pot stills as well as in Kentucky on classic column stills, using its proprietary yeast recipe and mash bill. Aging takes place in casks with an assortment of char levels, located in rickhouses spread across four states with varying climates and terroir resulting in a variety of flavors that create the most thorough array of casks collected by any craft distiller. These casks become the ingredients from which its award-winning American whiskey range is batched to create perfection. For more information visit: milamandgreenewhiskey.com. Connect with Milam & Greene Whiskey on Facebook and Instagram.
About Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
Conservation is the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s (TPWF) heartbeat, and they invest in projects that literally breathe new life into Texas. Since 1991, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has raised and invested over $240 million to advance Texas’ proud outdoor traditions and conserve our state’s wildlife, habitat, and natural resources. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s vision is for all Texans to have access to the wild things and wild places in our state, both now and for generations to come. Learn more about their work at www.tpwf.org.
“Receiving the Tech Cares Award for five years in a row is a remarkable achievement and a testament to our deep-seated values of sustainability,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4. “At KnowBe4, corporate social responsibility is more than just a commitment — it’s part of our culture. This award reflects our ongoing efforts to integrate environmental sustainability into our operations and to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace. We are honored to be recognized by TrustRadius for our dedication to CSR and our efforts to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.”
From monetary donations to hours of community service, KnowBe4 is dedicated to making a positive impact. KnowBe4 employees have hosted pet adoption drives, donated to local animal shelters, collected supplies for schools in need, raised awareness of Red Nose Day, raised money for breast cancer awareness and research, hosted numerous blood drives, helped build houses with Habitat For Humanity, and more.
To learn more about KnowBe4’s environmental, social and governance efforts, please visit https://www.knowbe4.com/esg.
About KnowBe4 KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 65,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. The late Kevin Mitnick, who was an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense and trust the KnowBe4 platform to strengthen their security culture and reduce human risk.
About TrustRadius TrustRadius is a buyer intelligence platform for business technology. We enable buyers to make confident decisions, through comprehensive product information, in-depth customer insights, and peer conversations. We help technology brands capture and activate the authentic voice of customers to improve their products, build confidence with prospects, and engage in-market buyers to improve ROI. Founded by successful entrepreneurs and headquartered in the technology hub of Austin, Texas, TrustRadius is backed by Mayfield Fund, LiveOak Venture Partners, and Next Coast Ventures.
Recent policy changes have increased the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas, placing heavy burdens on the UK’s fastest-growing businesses.
LONDON, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Centuro Global, the leading AI-powered SaaS platform revolutionising global business operations, is calling on the new Labour government to reconsider recent restrictions placed on the Skilled Worker visa route.
Co-founders Zain Ali and Asma Bashir will present the Home Office with a report on behalf of a critical mass of affected businesses, large and small, and are inviting organisations to add their voices and share their own experiences.
Last year, the UK Home Secretary announced a five-point plan to reduce net migration. In response to this announcement, the Home Office raised the minimum general salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route to £38,700, up from £26,200 for those under 26 years old.
As a result, businesses, including KPMG and HSBC, have retracted job offers to foreign graduates of UK universities as the impact of new visa rules continues to disrupt recruitment across the economy.
Further restrictions are anticipated following the Cabinet minister’s recent letter to the Migration Advisory Committee regarding a review of different groups of overseas workers coming to the UK, particularly high-skilled professionals in Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Engineering. This sends a concerning signal for an industry in the race for global tech leadership, especially as it faces a slowdown and a decline in company incorporations.
Zain Ali, CEO and co-founder of Centuro Global commented: “The new Skilled Worker visa restrictions are another blow to the future generation of professional talent. The impact of the new rules continues to disrupt recruitment across the economy, and this sudden shift in UK Immigration Policy has left bright futures in limbo and dreams dashed.
“Can you imagine landing your dream graduate job only to have it snatched away at the last minute? That’s the harsh reality for hundreds of grads this year, even though Skilled Worker visa holders employed in the private sector make up only a small proportion of overall migration numbers. Highly-skilled workers who could help develop the native talent pool are also being targeted and could face a similar fate.”
With higher salary thresholds for foreign hires, many companies can no longer afford to recruit from abroad. However, shortages of skilled workers in the UK put firms in an impossible position.
From high-growth startups to global-facing enterprises, companies face an impossible challenge. They are forced to choose between compromising on talent or breaking the bank on inflated salaries.
Zain continued, “The UK’s growth depends on its best companies, the ones most threatened by the current visa regime. We believe that the change of government provides the perfect opportunity to reassess old policies and strike a new balance between political imperatives and business needs. Every revoked graduate job offer and highly skilled professional denied entry represents a long-term revenue loss for the Treasury and a missed chance to nurture talent and fund public services.
“A truly strategic immigration regime would not impose these cliff edges. We need a more balanced policy that nurtures talent and allows our unicorn firms to thrive. Otherwise, the promised end of the recession might be just another false dawn.”
For more information about the campaign and to add your voice, visit
An expanded lawsuit against Huntington Beach Ford reveals widespread harassment and abuse, urging more victims to come forward and seek justice.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Michael Yadegari, L.A. Law Group, announced today that an ongoing lawsuit against Huntington Beach Ford, a dealership owned by Bakhtiari Automotive Group, has been expanded to include additional plaintiffs and allegations. The original lawsuit, filed in October [Civil Case Number 202401-23370524, Workers Compensation Number: ADJ18208335, Court of Record: CA-P 2385955], alleged pervasive sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and a hostile work environment at the dealership.
Since the initial filing, numerous additional employees and vendors have come forward with similar allegations of harassment dating back years. The lawsuit specifically names manager Omar Zeola as the perpetrator of the alleged harassment.
Michael Yadegari, the lead attorney representing the plaintiffs, stated, “The number of individuals who have bravely come forward since our initial filing is both staggering and heartbreaking. It paints a picture of a workplace where harassment was not only tolerated but normalized. We are determined to hold Omar Zeola and Bakhtiari Automotive Group accountable for their actions and ensure justice for all victims.”
The expanded lawsuit seeks compensation for emotional distress and lost wages, while also pursuing punitive damages to deter future misconduct. Additionally, it aims to bring attention to the systemic failures that permitted this toxic environment to endure for an extended period.
Michael Yadegari, L.A. Law Group, urges any current or former employees or vendors who have experienced or witnessed harassment, discrimination, or other unlawful practices at Huntington Beach Ford or any Bakhtiari Automotive Group dealership to come forward and share their experiences.
About Michael Yadegari, L.A. Law Group:
Michael Yadegari is a renowned attorney and the founder of L.A. Law Group, a prominent Los Angeles-based law firm specializing in employment law. With a proven track record of securing millions of dollars in settlements for victims of wrongful termination, the firm is dedicated to fighting for the rights of employees who have suffered from harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination.
Media Contact
Michael Yadegari, Michael Yadegari LA Law Group Personal Injury Employment and Accident Attorneys, (310) 779 9327, [email protected], https://lalawyer.org/
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“Dr. Harris’s unwavering commitment to STEM education has transformed countless lives and opened doors for students from all walks of life,” said Jeremy Anderson, CEO of the National Math and Science Initiative. “His dedication and vision have not only inspired future scientists, engineers, and innovators but have also set a high standard for leadership and service. This award is a well-deserved recognition of his lifetime of impactful work.”
The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the office of the President of the United States, celebrates individuals who exemplify exceptional commitment to building a stronger nation through community service. Dr. Harris received this honor for his relentless efforts in advancing STEM education and investing in communities across the nation.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. “This recognition is not just a personal milestone, but a testament to the collective efforts of all those dedicated to advancing STEM education and empowering our youth. Together, we are fostering a future where every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to pursue a STEM education and achieve their full potential.”
Other notable recipients of the award include former astronaut and STEM advocate Leland Melvin, retired NASA Administrator Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr., and astronaut and health advocate Dr. Yvonne Cagle.
About the National Math and Science Initiative
(NMSI) The National Math and Science Initiative is dedicated to improving student outcomes in math and science, particularly in underserved communities. By providing educators with high-quality professional development and support, NMSI ensures that all students have access to the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information, visit http://www.nms.org.
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Giveaway Designed to Help Teachers Defray Classroom Costs
WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Arch Painting, a leading commercial and residential painting company, serving customers in 49 states, today announced the call for nominations for its annual $10k Teachers Giveaway, a tradition to help teachers cover unanticipated classroom costs that aren’t included in school budgets. Arch makes these donations annually, splitting the cash among a number of nominated teachers, across school systems nationwide.
“We understand that school budgets are limited and that teachers, in addition to having to focus on doing the tireless work of educating the nation’s children, also often have to go out of pocket personally to cover costs for certain supplies,” said Arch Painting CEO, Richard Kilgannon. “Our goal is to ensure that the kids in the classrooms can benefit from the extras teachers want to provide, without putting added pressure on the teachers to have to pay for things themselves. It’s a small gesture to show our commitment to the importance of public/private partnerships benefiting the youth of America.”
Arch began the Giveaway in 2023. This year, the company will make awards of $500-apiece to 20 deserving teachers to use in their classrooms.
Colleagues and friends may nominate teachers. Or, teachers may nominate themselves. To participate, simply fill out the nomination form on the Arch website at https://archpainting.com/teachers/. Deadline for nominations is 6 pm on September 3rd. Awards will be announced on September 4th.
“We are excited to make this an annual tradition. Our Teacher Appreciation Giveaway is our way of expressing gratitude and supporting those who tirelessly strive to create the best learning environments for their students,” concluded Kilgannon.
“I have always been an advocate of providing our residents with access to safe, stable, quality affordable housing. We know that quality housing for all is directly linked to healthy, thriving, and connected communities,” said Mayor Andre Dickens. “My administration has a plan to build or preserve 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030 and collaborations and partnerships that create housing like this help us get closer toward that goal.”
The 646 Echo Street project is generously funded by the James M. Cox Foundation, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, WFF Impact Fund, and Invest Atlanta. Development partners Kronberg Urbanists + Architects and oaksATL bring their expertise to this transformative initiative. With almost a decade of experience in equitable neighborhood revitalization, WFF is focused on the urgent demand to increase housing for renters, aspiring homeowners, and provide property tax assistance for legacy residents.
Through its signature program Home on the Westside, the organization prioritizes residents with key “live, work, learn” connections to the historic neighborhoods it serves (English Avenue, Vine City, Ashview Heights, Atlanta University Center and Just Us). This helps to ensure that as Atlanta’s Westside re-populates, legacy residents will be able to take part in its future prosperity. To fully realize this vision, WFF has launched its Our Next Chapter campaign with the ambitious goal to raise $55 million through Atlanta’s philanthropic community. The organization is currently halfway to its goal thanks to the generous support of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Chick-fil-A, Inc., The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Home Depot, Inc. and many others.
“Today marks a pivotal moment for the historic Westside. This project is a testament to our enduring commitment to preserving and revitalizing our legacy neighborhoods by providing high-quality, affordable housing options for our residents,” said John Ahmann, President & CEO of Westside Future Fund. “We are deeply grateful to our partners and funders for their unwavering support in making this vision a reality. Together, we are not just building homes, but we are building community, where every resident can thrive and contribute to the area’s vibrant future.”
Located near the Westside Beltline Connector Trail and Echo Street West, this development not only enhances accessibility to recreational and commercial amenities but also reinforces the city’s broader efforts to foster inclusive growth and community development.
WFF is currently developing an additional 104 high-quality, affordable housing units, in both new construction and substantial rehab projects, throughout its service footprint.
All media who would like to attend the groundbreaking ceremony at 646 Echo Street are asked to RSVP with Candace Wheeler at [email protected].
Project Details
Total Units: 24
ADA Units: 2
Affordable Units Breakdown:
20% of units at 30% Area Median Income (AMI)
30% of units at 60% AMI
50% of units at 80% AMI
Building Characteristics: Two three-story buildings, one with brick face
Projected Completion Date: September 2025
About Westside Future Fund Westside Future Fund (WFF) is a community-based organization focused on holistic and equitable neighborhood revitalization on the historic Westside. Uniquely anchored in and inspired by its service footprint of English Avenue, Vine City, Ashview Heights, Atlanta University Center, and Just Us, it serves those with live, work, learn connections by restoring quality of life and delivering access to affordable housing. Through its signature program Home on the Westside, WFF develops permanently affordable high-quality single-family residences and multifamily housing and empowers homeownership through financing assistance and property tax assistance for legacy residents. Learn more about how you can partner with WFF for Our Next Chapter. Follow us on Facebook (@westsidefuturefund), Instagram (@westsidefuturefund), and Twitter (@WFFAtlanta), or visit westsidefuturefund.org.
Travelers Want Their Travel Dollars to Positively Impact Local Communities
The increasing frequency of climate-related events, such as wildfires and rising sea levels, coupled with a growing awareness of social justice issues, has prompted travelers to seek ways to give back to the communities they visit. According to Kind Traveler’s 2022 Impact Tourism Report, 97 percent of travelers desire their travel dollars to positively impact the communities they visit, and 75 percent believe traveling sustainably enhances their vacation experience. Despite this, half of travelers feel uncertain about how to start, leading to a big gap between intent and action.
“The Every Stay Gives Back program is a natural progression in our commitment to stewardship and sustainability, aiming to enhance the positive impact of travel on our community,” said Visit Oceanside CEO Leslee Gaul. “Research shows that visitors want to support the communities they visit, and this program offers an easy and effortless way to do so while enjoying an unforgettable stay along the beautiful Oceanside coast.”
Local Charity Beneficiaries
Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program in Oceanside benefits WILDCOAST and the Berry Good Food Foundation, both essential for the well-being of Oceanside. WILDCOAST is an international team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses climate change through natural solutions. A portion of funds raised is earmarked for Oceanside’s Coastal Dunes Restoration Project, which will restore coastal dune habitat using green engineering to help the coastline hang on to sandy resources. The Berry Good Food Foundation’s initiatives include promoting sustainable agriculture, increasing access to healthy food, and supporting local farmers and producers. Together, these organizations work to protect Oceanside’s natural beauty and promote sustainable practices, ensuring a vibrant future for the community and its environment.
Participating Lodging Partners:
Marbella, Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals, and Stay Coastal Vacations are the pioneering lodging partners joining Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program with Visit Oceanside, which is dedicated to advancing responsible tourism in Oceanside. This partnership marks a revolutionary step for Kind Traveler as it is the first time they have collaborated with vacation rental management groups, expanding their impact beyond traditional hotels. Marbella offers a luxurious and eco-friendly stay, Beachfront Only provides upscale oceanfront properties with eco-friendly features, and Stay Coastal Vacations offers stylish accommodations focusing on sustainable practices. Based on average annual occupancy rates for Oceanside vacation rental properties, Oceanside’s Kind Traveler program could generate over $17,000 yearly to support local causes. Both Kind Traveler and Visit Oceanside seek to add new lodging partners to the program to unite responsible travel efforts across the City and scale the positive impact potential.
Building Measurable Positive Impact Metrics
The program empowers travel dollars to fund the local charity beneficiaries with every guest stay, aligning with the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Kind Traveler verifies and tracks monthly donations to local charities, providing transparent and real-time reporting to communicate their initiatives effectively to guests and stakeholders.
For example, with Marbella and Stay Coastal Vacations, one dollar per night is donated to WILDCOAST. For every $10 donated, WILDCOAST can restore coastal habitat for one native wildlife creature, advancing ocean and dune conservation efforts in Oceanside. Native wildlife coastal species that play a critical part in Oceanside’s local ecosystem include pelicans, cormorants, egrets, herons, shore crabs, and more.
With Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals, two dollars per stay is donated to the Berry Good Food Foundation. For every $10 donated, the foundation can provide a student with fresh ingredients to participate in a garden-to-table cooking class, promoting healthy food systems and sustainable agriculture in the community.
In the first two months after a soft launch, these initiatives have already directed $2,424 in donations to Berry Good Food Foundation and WILDCOAST. In the soft launch,130 students participated in its garden-to-table cooking class, enhancing Oceanside’s efforts to promote sustainable food systems. With WILDCOAST, the donations restored coastal habitats for 109 native wildlife creatures.
Oceanside: A Commitment to Responsible Tourism
The launch of Love O’side and Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program aligns with Visit Oceanside’s Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (STMP), promoting responsible tourism growth to benefit the economy, environment, and local community.
“Travelers require a continual fuel of inspiration to motivate responsible travel choices. Kind Traveler is delighted to provide visitors with an exciting new way to empower their next vacation in Oceanside and help create a powerful legacy of purposeful change,” said Jessica Blotter, Co-Founder & CEO of Kind Traveler.
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ABOUT KIND TRAVELER Kind Traveler is an internationally acclaimed, responsible travel platform that empowers travelers to create positive change in local communities by supporting environmental and social initiatives through their stay with participating lodging and charity partners. Kind Traveler advances its mission through a diverse portfolio of over 350 hotel, destination, and charity partners in 25 countries. As a pioneering women-and-veteran-owned public benefit corporation in responsible tourism since 2016, Kind Traveler has fostered a culture of giving back in the hospitality industry, helping to build measurable sustainability metrics for destinations. In a groundbreaking move for 2023, Kind Traveler launched its Every Stay Gives Back community impact program, ensuring every guest stay funds local charities with participating lodging partners, no matter where the booking originates. Remarkably, 100% of the funds go directly to the participating charities, amplifying the positive impact on local communities. A Blue Startups portfolio company, Kind Traveler’s innovative approach has been cited in 600+ news articles and has earned global awards from prestigious organizations, including Fast Company, Travel + Leisure, Newsweek, Lufthansa Innovation Hub, and UNWTO. Discover how to make a meaningful difference on your next vacation by visiting KindTraveler.com.
ABOUT VISIT OCEANSIDE
Visit Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau is the trusted travel authority for Oceanside, California. As Oceanside’s official tourism marketing organization, Visit Oceanside promotes travel to the city for both leisure and group visitors. The organization influences about one-third of the $589 million that is generated by visitor spending in Oceanside each year, which supports nearly 3,900 jobs. Visit Oceanside also operates one of the state’s official California Welcome Centers. With just one stop, visitors can find local, regional and state maps, purchase discount tickets to major Southern California attractions, make hotel reservations or shop for the perfect California keepsake. The Visit Oceanside CVB and California Welcome Center- Oceanside are conveniently located just off Interstate 5 at 928 North Coast Highway. For more information, please call (800) 350-7873 or visit www.visitoceanside.org
ABOUT OCEANSIDE
Perfectly situated between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside is Southern California’s most authentic beach town. Visitors enjoy a quintessential California coastal escape, including wide sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style harbor, a historic wooden pier, and charming bungalow neighborhoods. O’side (as locals affectionately call it) is a destination of discovery where visitors can explore everything from California history at the “King of Missions” to surf culture at the California Surf Museum and awe-inspiring sea life through exciting ocean adventures. This playful and fun destination thrives on taking recreation to the next level and boasts world-class surfing, skateboarding, bike riding, boating and even skydiving. A flourishing food and craft beer scene reflects Oceanside’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit, as do exciting arts and culture programs highlighting the city’s history, diversity and friendly, laid-back attitude. Classically charming, eclectic, and always genuine, Oceanside is an ideal place to stay and a true O’riginal. www.visitoceanside.org
CRG uses critical incident mapping solutions that are validated by thousands of real-world incidents under the most stressful conditions and are deployed across the United States to protect schools, businesses, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure. They have joined ZeroNow as a Partner in order to share knowledge with stakeholders in the school safety field who are working toward the same goals.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Critical Response Group (CRG), the nation’s leader in critical incident mapping data, has become an Industry Partner in the ZeroNow alliance of educators, security specialists, technology experts and students working to bring violent incidents in schools to zero.
CRG combines military-inspired techniques and rigorous on-site verification processes to deliver detailed, accurate, and human-verified critical incident maps that enhance emergency response coordination and save lives. The company’s maps are compatible with security platforms in use across the safety ecosystem, from mobile apps and 911 center/PSAP systems to public safety software used by first responders, allowing all stakeholders to work from the same map when responding to an incident. CRG is already implemented in 15,000 schools across the U.S.
“When it comes to threatening incidents in schools, we all know that seconds count,” said Ara Bagdasarian, Co-Founder of ZeroNow. “The common operating picture CRG provides saves critical moments in an emergency, which can save lives. And the passion the people at CRG bring to their work protecting schools matches that of ZeroNow’s other industry and nonprofit partners. CRG is a great fit for our alliance.”
“We look forward to collaborating with other stakeholders in the fight against school violence,” said CRG CEO Mike Rodgers. “Our critical incident mapping solutions are validated by thousands of real-world incidents under the most stressful conditions and are deployed across the United States to protect schools, businesses, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure. As a ZeroNow Partner, we’ll be able to share knowledge with others in the field who are working toward the same goals.”
ZeroNow was founded by technology partners Additional, Axis Communications, Axon, Omnilert, and Status Solutions, along with campus safety nonprofit partners the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), NASPA (the Association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), Campus Safety Magazine, and VTV Family Outreach Foundation.
About ZeroNow
ZeroNow is the safety community’s movement to end harmful events in our schools. As a member-based nonprofit, ZeroNow facilitates collaboration between industry, association and education partners to foster new solutions to keep our campuses safe and secure.
ZeroNow’s National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) is the first and only program created to establish a national standard, certification, advocacy, and continuing education for School Safety Directors. ZeroNow brings safety assets and education safety leaders together to establish the standards. We drive a unified voice to educate policymakers on the need for increased investment in school safety. For more information, please visitwww.zeronow.org.
About Critical Response Group
Critical Response Group, Inc. is the nation’s leader in critical incident mapping data producing common operating pictures to enhance command and control efforts during an emergency. CRG’s origins are grounded in thousands of real-life direct-action raids conducted by the United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF) over the past two decades and dozens of county-wide deployments domestically over the past five years. The management team’s mix of decorated and combat-tested USSOF officers and senior law enforcement executives possess a unique perspective on building and implementing CRGs for domestic first responders, with a focus on CRGs being used when a crisis occurs. For more information, visit https://www.crgplans.com or contact us by emailing [email protected].
