Business, Free News Articles, Product Launches, Transportation

Sponsors Can Help At-Risk Asians Travel Safely in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Due to increases in violent attacks and threats against Asians in recent months, many feel unsafe travelling in Atlanta via public transit or on foot. Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips for Asians who are female, seniors, or disabled.

According to co-founder Soan Gunawan, "When we heard about the horrific attacks we wanted to help. We figured the most immediately useful thing we can do in the near term is sponsor rides for those who are genuinely fearful of local travel, especially at night. And if we can provide a stellar experience for both rider and sponsor, we can maintain the service for as long as the assaults continue."

Both those who want a ride and those who wish to sponsor one can do so by visiting sponsoraride.net.

Individuals and businesses who donate at least $25.00 to provide rides for Asians at risk can be mentioned on the website as members of the Hero Circle.

Riders get reimbursed by filling out a Google form on the site, and submitting a selfie and a photo of their receipt from Lyft, Uber, or the taxi company (necessary so as to discourage fraud).

"We notice that both sides of the transaction feel rewarded," says co-founder Anna Chu Lin. "The traveler has the cost of their safe ride underwritten, and the sponsor gets well-deserved recognition for helping someone at risk get to where they need to go. We are always thinking of new ways to reward both the sponsor and the rider."

If they like, sponsors who join the Hero Circle can have their own non-profit, school, church, or enterprise mentioned on the agency's partners' social media, which receive over 290,000 unique views a month. In addition, when sponsors underwrite more than $50.00 for rides a donation is made in their name to Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta (advancingjustice-atlanta.org).

Sponsor a Ride emphasizes that they only sponsor essential travel, not pleasure trips. Atlanta is the test market; in June they hope to begin serving Baltimore, D.C, Cleveland, Chicago, and San Diego.

For more information go to https://www.sponsoraride.net/. https://twitter.com/RideSponsor, https://www.instagram.com/sponsoraride/

MEDIA CONTACT
John A Toomey
E-mail: fixxer@prodigy.net
Phone Number: 626-230-8862

Related link: https://www.sponsoraride.net/

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EPIC Adds Sam Wagener as Principal – Further Strengthens P&C and Captive Capabilities in West Region

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Sam Wagener has joined the firm.

Wagener will focus on providing risk management and insurance solutions, including captive insurance programs, to organizations with whom he will partner. He will leverage relationships across EPIC in the areas of Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits and Executive Benefits.

Wagener brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role, and has held positions on the brokerage and carrier sides of the insurance industry throughout his career. He joins EPIC from Artex Risk Solutions, Inc. where he was Senior Vice President - Group Captives, focusing on managing relationships, operations and related services of five member-owned captives.

"We are excited to continue the growth of our Property & Casualty operations in the West Region with the addition of Sam's experience and expertise," commented EPIC West Region President, KJ Wagner.

"Sam brings insight and a unique perspective on managing risk to the firm. We look forward to leveraging his knowledge across the entire organization to the benefit of our clients," said Brian Quinn, Managing Principal. Wagener will report to Quinn, who is based in San Ramon, California.

Wagener earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. While in the Navy, he served as a Division Officer on the USS Elliot, based in San Diego, CA, and as an Instructor in the Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, Rhode Island.

Sam Wagener
sam.wagener@epicbrokers.com
Cell 630.453.1644

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail insurance brokerage, has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to clients. EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S.

Learn more at: https://epicbrokers.com/

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Shoplifting and Dishonest Employee Average Case Values Increased in 2020, According to Jack L. Hayes International’s 33rd Annual Retail Theft Survey!

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. -- Jack L. Hayes International, Inc. released today the results of their 33rd Annual Retail Theft Survey which reports on over 184,000 shoplifters and dishonest employee apprehensions in 2020 by just 22 large retailers, who recovered over $81 million from these thieves.

"While temporary store closures due to the Covid-19 Pandemic resulted in fewer thieves being caught stealing in 2020, the average shoplifting case value increased 13.0% and the average dishonest employee case value increased 3.8% over 2019," said Mark R. Doyle, President of Jack L. Hayes International, Inc.

Mr. Doyle added, "As expected, the Covid-19 Pandemic clearly affected apprehensions and recovery dollars in 2020, with shoplifting apprehensions and recovery dollars down 43.8% and 36.5% respectively; and dishonest employee apprehensions and recovery dollars down 20.3% and 17.2% respectively. However, those participant retailers designated as 'essential,' saw overall apprehensions rise 7.9% and dollar recoveries increase 9.1% during 2020."

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ANNUAL THEFT SURVEY INCLUDE:

* Participants: 22 large retail companies with 18,594 stores and over $500 billion in retail sales in 2020.

* Apprehensions: Participants apprehended 184,621 shoplifters and dishonest employees in 2020, down 41.3% from 2019. Note: "Essential" retailers' apprehensions increased 7.9%.

* Recovery Dollars: Participants recovered over $81 million from apprehended shoplifters and dishonest employees in 2020, down 30.0% from 2019. Note: "Essential" retailers' recovery dollars increased 9.1%.

* Shoplifters: 158,158 shoplifters were apprehended in 2020, down 43.8%; and over $49 million was recovered from these shoplifters, down 36.5%. Note: "Essential" retailers' shoplifting stats were up 8.6% (apprehensions) and 15.3% (recovery dollars).

* Dishonest Employees: 26,463 employees were apprehended in 2020, down 20.3%; and $32 million was recovered from these employees in 2020, down 17.2%. Note: "Essential" retailers' dishonest employee stats were up 2.7% (apprehensions) and 0.1% (recovery dollars).

* Case Averages:
- Total Thefts: $440.48, up 19.2% in 2020
- Shoplifters: $310.11, up 13.0% in 2020
- Employees: $1,219.61, up 3.8% in 2020

Full survey results and some thoughts behind the numbers are available at: http://hayesinternational.com/news/annual-retail-theft-survey/.

ABOUT JACK L. HAYES INTERNATIONAL:

Jack L. Hayes International, Inc. is a leading loss prevention and inventory shrinkage control consulting firm, and for over 40 years has provided a wide spectrum of Asset Protection, Inventory Shrinkage Control, Loss Prevention, Safety, and Security related services to every facet of industry including retail, manufacturing and industrial organizations.

Related link: http://hayesinternational.com/

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DocMagic to Give Away its Popular Bunny Slippers to Donors at Upcoming Los Angeles-Area Blood Drive

TORRANCE, Calif. -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, automated regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it will be offering its signature pink bunny slippers to each person that donates blood at an upcoming mobile blood drive on Sunday, May 16, in downtown Los Angeles.

The blood drive is being held by non-profit organization Golden Heart LA in conjunction with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to help patients. A single pint of blood can save up to two patients' lives, according to the hospital.

Every month, CHLA patients need approximately 2,000 units of blood and blood components as part of the life-saving care provided at the hospital. To provide these units to patients, CHLA collects blood from approximately 800 blood donors per month. Nearly 90 percent of the blood transfused at the hospital comes directly from its donor center. CHLA says that in order to cover patient use, it requires continued blood donations to sustain the needs of patients.

EVENT DETAILS:

* What: Mobile blood drive

* When: Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT

* Where: Onsite Bus - 530 Ramirez Street; Los Angeles, Calif. 90012 (Denny's Parking Lot)

Golden Heart LA is dedicated to helping children who suffer from life-threatening diseases, disabilities, and illnesses. The organization regularly works with CHLA and other entities to hold blood drives at various locations throughout Southern California.

DocMagic was founded in 1987 by Dominic Iannitti and has developed a reputation of getting involved in events that help charitable causes, especially those pertaining to children. The company's long-time mascot, named "Doc," is a novel bunny that has become a recognizable part of its brand within the mortgage industry.

Notable is that the genesis behind the bunny slippers started in 2016 when they were officially introduced at a mortgage technology convention in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of DocMagic's Total eClose™ eClosing system. Hundreds of conference attendees wore the slippers, which symbolized comfort and borrowers' newfound ability to easily close a mortgage loan electronically in the comfort of their own homes.

As a result of the pandemic, DocMagic's eClosing solution has been paramount to ensuring the safety of consumers by eliminating the need for borrowers to travel and sign loan documents in person.

DocMagic's slippers have grown in popularity over the years after being provided at the Total eClose product launch as well as other events and special occasions. Typically pink in color, the latest version of the slippers has been switched to purple to represent DocMagic's corporate branding. They are regularly given to good causes as a way of saying "thank you" to volunteers and participants.

More details about the one-day event are available on Golden Heart LA's Instagram page @GoldenHeartLA. Appointments can be made by visiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles's blood donation website https://www.chladonateblood.org/ or by calling 323-361-2441.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, processes, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

About Children's Hospital Los Angeles:

Founded in 1901, Children's Hospital Los Angeles is the highest-ranked children's hospital in California and fifth in the nation on the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of best children's hospitals. U.S. News ranks Children's Hospital Los Angeles in all 10 specialty categories. Clinical care at the hospital is led by physicians who are faculty members of the Keck School of Medicine of USC through an affiliation dating from 1932. The hospital also operates the largest pediatric residency training program at a freestanding children's hospital in the Western United States. The Saban Research

Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles is home to all basic, translational, clinical and community research conducted at the hospital, allowing proven discoveries to quickly reach patients. Our mission: to create hope and build healthier futures. To learn more, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter, and visit our blog at https://www.chla.org/chla-blog.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc. for DocMagic
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

Social Media: @DocMagic #ChildrensHospitalLosAngeles #GoldenHeartLA #BloodDonations #MobileBloodDrive #SaveLives

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Education and Schools, Free News Articles, Water and Wastes

Tekwell Services Certified by the State of Georgia as Training Resource

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. -- Tekwell Services Certified by the State of Georgia as Electric Motor Basics Training Resource. We are proud to announce that our Plant Manager and Senior Trainer, Phil Aloisio, has been certified by the Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts to provide Electrical Motor Basics training for 6 WWW points of continuing education credit for those who enroll and complete the training.

The Electric Motor Basics training (Course Number CE-6-W-WW-08/19-TEKWELL-013121-0004) is a one-day, hands-on class that is organized into four sections covering seven and a half hours:

* Electric Motor Basics

* Electric Motor Testing

* Predictive and Preventative Maintenance

* VFD - How it Functions and Cost Savings

In the electric motor basics segment of the training, we provide motors for the participants to disassemble, review, and discuss. Participants learn how the motor works and how that relates to the nameplate information. Participants also perform resistance testing, testing of auxiliary components, and megger testing of the windings. The class also reviews bearings with different failures as well as lubrication.

For the predictive and preventative maintenance segment of the training, the participants will receive training on a PDMA tester, vibration analysis, and field balancing equipment. Participants will also use an infrared camera to understand how all the testing equipment works.

For the drive section, the participants will review the drive's features and how they work. Finally, the training will allow the class to calculate the cost savings of using a soft starter vs. a VFD.

Phil Aloisio is a 40-year veteran in the industrial repair industry. He is experienced in diagnosing, testing, and repairing electric motors, pumps, servo motors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, bearing problems, and lubrication. He has completed many hours of technical training in electric motor testing, troubleshooting, motor winding, and motor efficiency. He also has training in explosion-proof motors, bearing failures, and much more. There is no one better suited to lead this training.

Phil is the Plant Manager for Tekwell Systems' Cartersville, Georgia location.

About Tekwell Services, LLC

Tekwell Services, LLC is a SKF certified motor rebuilder that offers full service and repair for industrial motors, drives and pumps. From fractional horsepower to medium voltage, Tekwell has the skills and equipment needed to repair, test, and install machinery while ensuring peak efficiency and reliability.

With state-of-the-art shops located in Cartersville, GA, Knoxville, TN, and Chattanooga, TN, Tekwell Services specializes in industrial motor repair, electric motor refurbishment, motor and gearbox alignment, and many more of your electric motor repair needs. Tekwell is also a large distributor of motors, drives and controls.

Website URL: http://www.tekwellservices.com/

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Business, Free News Articles

New Minnesota-based Staffing Firms Assist Companies to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- LAK Technology Inc. recently announced that two of its DBAs, PowerSource Staffing Inc. and Empowers Staffing Inc. are working to fill two distinct niches in the recruiting and staffing industry. They're not only helping companies to improve their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), but they're also helping people of color who may have lost work during the COVID crisis to get back to business.

Both companies - PowerSource Staffing and Empowers Staffing - opened their doors this past February and they're already seeing results. For example, Choice Bank, Spire Credit Union, Highland Bank and Citizens State Bank have all signed on to find skilled candidates that they've had difficulty finding and recruiting.

As a newly-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) vendor by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), both PowerSource Staffing Inc. and Empowers Staffing Inc. are well qualified to help organizations meet their hiring goals.

"We believe in integrating our resources and are confident that we can help companies drive their hiring forward into the future," Clement Marriott, president and founder, Empowers Staffing Inc. and PowerSource Staffing Inc., says. "We're very excited about this recent certification because it serves to further our goal to assist organizations with their talent search while helping them to champion their DEI."

The two companies have already placed more than 50 skilled personnel and are looking forward to continuing a robust recruitment and placement schedule.

"We understand that while many companies wish to improve DEI in their workforce, they often have difficulty reaching certain demographics. That's where we come in. We have networks and marketing channels that help to find the right people for the right job," Marriott adds. "We know how to tap into a variety of populations."

About PowerSource Staffing Inc.

PowerSource Staffing Inc. focuses solely on recruiting and staffing IT talent across all industries. It provides staffing, workforce optimization and domestic outsourcing solutions and values diverse talent and the role they play in the IT industry.

For more information: https://powersourcestaffing.com/

About Empowers Staffing Inc.

Empowers Staffing Inc. specializes in recruiting and staffing for the banking and finance industry. It's the fastest-growing, minority-owned banking and finance staffing company and connects with organizations to understand their staffing needs, while providing the most diverse, skilled professionals in the market.

For more information: https://empowersstaffing.com

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*Caption: PowerSource Staffing Inc. and Empowers Staffing Inc. logos.

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Business, Free News Articles, NonProfit and Charities, Product Launches

Daisy Village Grand Opening of Center for Children with Special Needs

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Broward Children's Center (BCC) (https://bcckids.org), the largest non-profit organization in Pompano Beach, announces the official opening of Daisy Village (http://www.daisyvillage.org), coinciding with a series of events in celebration of its "50 Years of Caring for Children with Special Needs."

Daisy Village at BCC is an integrated facility providing wraparound educational, therapy, advocacy, and wellness services to local families that have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down's Syndrome, or other developmental disabilities. The center offers live, in-person behavior, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as teletherapy options during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Intensive Kindergarten Program.
- Individual and Personalized Outpatient Therapy including ABA, OT, PT and ST.
- Music Therapy: Individuals and Small Groups.
- Therapy Groups: Children ages 2-14.
- Bi-Monthly Wellness Programs: For Families and Caregivers.
- The Spider Cage: State-of-the-Art treatment approach supporting the development of children with physical disabilities.

Thanks to the generous support of donors and organizations, including the Taft Foundation and Children's Services Council (CSC), Daisy Village at BCC is able to strive to give access to high-quality therapy support to all families in need. Daisy Village's programming is expanding this summer to include low-cost therapeutic groups offered to children with special needs or developmental concerns. These groups will enrich social skill development, language and motor learning, and self-regulation skills. Offerings will include Legos and Lunch, Messy Art, Stay and Play, Let's Go Drumming, a choir and music lessons. Daisy Village will also be starting a Mommy and Me music group for young children led by a board-certified music therapist. For more information, interested families can email daisyvillage@bcckids.org or call/text (954) 504-5610.

According to the US Census Bureau, over 1 in 5 individuals in Broward County are diagnosed with some sort of disability. Many families struggle with finding the appropriate care for their children. Often times, even when that care can be found, the families are left with the massive coordination task of juggling appointments at many different centers. Daisy Village at BCC was created to offer comprehensive care under one roof. "Success comes in the ability to recognize new and better ways to serve," stated Marjorie Evans, CEO and Founder. "We're always looking for ways to improve the service we provide to the community that lives with special needs," she added.

Due to COVID restrictions, one-on-one tours by appointment are open for the community and the media on the second Thursdays of May and June 2021. Our center is following strict CDC health guidelines.

About Broward Children's Center (BCC)

Since 1971, Broward Children's Center (BCC), located in Pompano Beach, Florida, has been providing medical, educational, therapeutic, recreational, daily living, and advocacy services through our network of care to infants, children, and young adults with special health care needs. As a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to respond to the unique needs of every child through programs that promote privacy, respect, independence, dignity, and engagement.

By listening to and learning from the children and families we serve, we have grown from a single-program establishment to one that serves over 1,200 individuals each year. Known for providing a wide range of services (residential, rehabilitative, educational, behavioral, medical, nursing, technological, psychological, transportation) to children with complex medical issues and other special needs, as well as to their families, Broward Children's Center is celebrating 50 Years of Smiles with several events.

Broward Children's Center, 200 SE 19th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060, 954.946.7503. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

About Daisy Village

Daisy Village is an integrated facility providing a full range of services to children with disabilities. We provide an outpatient center that is both comprehensive and proactive, addressing the needs of the children and their families. Our mission is to promote healthy behaviors, wellness, and life-fulfilling activities in the special needs community. Daisy Village at Broward Children's Center is fully committed to making therapy and enrichment activities accessible to all children in the BCC community.

For in-kind donations information, please email daisyvillage@bcckids.org OR visit http://www.bcckids.org/donate.

MEDIA CONTACT
Mari Naranjo, DreamCatcher
hello@dreamcatchermkt.com

Related link: http://www.daisyvillage.org

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, e-Commerce, Free News Articles, Software, Sports and Activities

HomeTown Ticketing and Stack Sports Announce Partnership Bringing Streamlined Digital Ticketing and Payment Processing Solutions to Clients

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- HomeTown Ticketing and Stack Sports, along with its payment processing solution Stack Pay, are pleased to announce an innovative partnership that brings together the best in technology and service for the benefit of youth organizations, K12 Schools, colleges, and associations across the country. Existing clients of both companies will benefit from new features, pricing options, and services.

For Stack Sports more than 20,000 partner organizations, HomeTown is now the Official Digital Ticketing Provider for Stack Sports. Organizations will now be able to use the digital ticketing services, along with their Stack Pay account for revenue collection. HomeTown offers end-to-end management of ticket sales, passes, and fan data, as well as a personalized online box office embedded directly on the organization's website. Additionally, Stack Sports partners will benefit from the Point-of-Sale solutions for on site ticket sales.

For HomeTown's K12 and collegiate users, Stack Pay is now the Preferred Payment Processor of HomeTown Ticketing, offering more flexibility in fee and onboarding options for HomeTown clients. Stack Pay makes it easier to sign up for a merchant account with options that provide a straightforward onboarding experience for financial departments using the HomeTown platform.

As an added benefit, HomeTown users will receive a preferred rate on all credit card transactions along with the HomeTown $1 fee, saving schools, organizations, and fans money while making the move to digital ticketing for their events.

"At Stack Sports we are always looking for new ways to help improve the life of our club partners in innovative ways," said Stack Sports CRO Jeff Brunsberg. "By combining industry-leading technology solutions at Stack Sports with a best-in-class HomeTown ticketing experience, we see a huge benefit to our Partners. We are proud to add HomeTown Ticketing as a partner and work hand in hand with them to help fuel a safe return to play for our club organizations."

"HomeTown is thrilled to work with Stack Sports to expand its digital ticketing solutions to youth organizations across the country. With the trend of community, educational, and youth sports moving to digital options, HomeTown and Stack Sports will be able to provide a seamless experience for all of our users. HomeTown will provide digital ticking services, and Stack Pay will provide payment processing services. That is a win-win for everyone!" said Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO, HomeTown Ticketing, Inc.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on three key pillars -- Play, Improve, and Engage.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

About HomeTown Ticketing

HomeTown, the leader in digital ticketing for K-12 schools and colleges, helps thousands of schools across the country seamlessly transition from cash and paper to digital ticketing. Our professional-grade ticketing platform is purpose-built for schools to easily sell tickets, quickly scan attendees and immediately access revenue faster than any other provider, without ever touching school funds. Schools, districts, colleges, universities and governing bodies rely on us to sell online tickets to help fund student athletics, theater, music and arts programs in local communities all over America. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, HomeTown prides itself on providing year-round customer service and support, even on nights and weekends, to help schools deliver the best game-day experience for students, families and fans nationwide.

Learn more about HomeTown at http://www.hometownticketing.com/| @hometowntix

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

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Business, Free News Articles, Manufacturing, Reports and Studies

151 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Reports – April 2021 Recap

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- SalesLeads announced today the April 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 151 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING - BY PROJECT TYPE

Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 134 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 77 New Projects

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING - BY PROJECT SCOPE/ACTIVITY

New Construction - 58 New Projects

Expansion - 47 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 65 New Projects

Plant Closings - 3 New Projects

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING - BY PROJECT LOCATION(TOP 10 STATES)

North Carolina - 13
Ontario - 9
Ohio - 9
Pennsylvania - 8
New York - 7
Tennessee - 6
Texas - 6
Michigan - 6
Indiana - 6
Wisconsin - 6

LARGEST PLANNED PROJECT

During the month of April, our research team identified 9 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by General Motors, who is planning to invest $2.3 billion for the construction of an EV battery manufacturing facility adjacent to their existing plant in SPRING HILL, TN. Completion is slated for late 2023.

TOP 10 TRACKED INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING PROJECTS

ONTARIO:
Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $925 million for the construction of a processing facility in TORONTO, ON. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TENNESSEE:
Specialty pharmaceutical products mfr. is planning to invest $220 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in ORLINDA, TN. They have recently received approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:
Biotechnology company is planning to invest $213 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 117,000 sf processing facility in SANFORD, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

ALABAMA:
Building materials mfr. is planning to invest $79 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades at their manufacturing facility in PRATTVILLE, AL. They have recently received approval for the project.

INDIANA:
Plastic packaging products mfr. is planning to invest $70 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades at their various manufacturing facilities in INDIANA. They have recently received approval for the project.

MISSOURI:
Construction material mfr. is planning to invest $62 million for the construction of a 455,000 sf manufacturing facility in SIKESTON, MO. They have recently received approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2021.

KENTUCKY:
HVAC equipment mfr. is planning to invest $60 million for the construction of a 380,000 sf manufacturing facility on Buck Creek Rd. in SIMPSONVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2023.

VIRGINIA:
Auto components mfr. is planning to invest $39 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility at Progress Park in WYTHEVILLE, VA. They have recently received approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:
Fermentation, filtration, and processing equipment mfr. is planning to invest $38 million for the construction of a 135,000 sf manufacturing facility in HICKORY, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

OHIO:
Plastic recycling company is planning to invest $22 million for a 54,000 sf expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in CLYDE, OH. Completion is slated for Summer 2022.

ABOUT SALESLEADS INC.
Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL provides Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials. https://www.salesleadsinc.com

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Business, Education and Schools, Free News Articles, Software

State College Area School District in Pennsylvania Selects Synergy Student Information System

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- State College Area School District (SCASD) has selected the industry-leading Synergy® Student Information System (SIS) by Edupoint® Educational Systems for its K-12 student information and learning management needs, replacing eSchoolPlus™ SIS. The district's Synergy solution will include Synergy SIS and Synergy Online Registration in a cloud-hosted environment. SCASD serves nearly 7,000 students across 12 schools in central Pennsylvania.

Synergy Education Platform is a comprehensive student data management ecosystem, seamlessly integrated by design, that helps districts streamline processes and boost communication and collaboration across all sites while providing the real-time performance data needed to improve learning outcomes for students. SCASD will benefit from the system's robust teacher functionality, built-in email for communicating with parents and students, and Synergy state reporting tools that will save staff time by automating processes that were previously manual. The Synergy mobile app suite will boost mobility and autonomy for all users, making information more accessible to parents and enabling high school students to check in on campus with a swipe of their student ID.

SCASD's Information Technology leadership convened a 31-member steering committee to evaluate available student information systems based on their ability to meet core requirements and compatibility with systems already in place. For the final round of demos, the committee included stakeholder teams representing a broad variety of job titles from across the district and gathered feedback, which came back overwhelmingly in favor of Synergy.

"We were looking for a student information system that would give us everything in one place or easily integrate with other systems, and Synergy scored high in both of those areas," said Justin Hetrick, Director of Technology at SCASD. "The quality of the support we would receive was also critical, so we worked with several Synergy districts during the evaluation process verify that that requirement would be met. We're in the implementation phase right now and are very happy with the decision we made."

"With Synergy SIS, State College Area School District has chosen a powerful, innovative solution that will evolve with the district as its student data and learning management needs change over time," said Bob Weathers, Founder and CEO at Edupoint. "We are pleased to welcome the district to the Synergy family and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership that caters to the needs of end users and supports educators in helping students succeed."

About Edupoint

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work, with seamlessly integrated student information management, learning management, MTSS, assessment, special education management, and analytics. Synergy is unique among K-12 student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give all stakeholders access to the tools they need when and where they need them. More than 5 million students use Synergy in 22 states.

Learn more at: http://www.edupoint.com/.

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