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Scheck Hillel Community School Teacher & Osmo Ambassador Nancy Penchev Offers Teachers 3 Tips To Make Remote Learning More Fun and Engaging for Students This Fall

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This fall, teachers will have a second chance to try their hand at distance learning due to ongoing stay-at-home orders. While many elementary school teachers experienced frustration engaging young students through online learning, Miami-based teacher and Osmo Ambassador Nancy Penchev , who teaches Instructional Technology for Kindergarten to Grade 5 at Scheck Hillel Community School , enjoyed incredible success teaching math virtually to a class of 2nd graders. She would love to share her tips and resources. Penchev, whose Instructional Technology classes cross a range of subjects (social studies, math, arts, robotics, coding), credits her virtual teaching success to a combo of things: 1) using the right technology to keep young kids engaged; 2) offering fun challenges for kids; 3) getting parents/families involved in the learning. Using the Right Tech Rather than have young students stare passively at a computer screen, Penchev uses Osmo Projector App integrated with Zoom conferencing to show students how she writes out calculations and notes on her desktop in real time, which is like writing on a whiteboard in class. Using Osmo, she can also demo card games and dice games, and fractions for them. Osmo Projector App is a new technology that allows students to see what’s on her real-life desktop. Penchev says many fellow teachers quickly started using it because it facilitates student interaction and engagement. (Projector App Demo Video ) Offering Fun Challenges To keep young students motivated and actively involved while remote learning, Penchev likes offering fun challenges to pursue at home. She says, “For example, we had a measurement scavenger hunt where I would spin a wheel of measurements from 5 cm to 100 cm and kids would run around the house finding things that met the length. Another fun activity is playing hide and seek fractions.” And, in a separate virtual Maker class she teaches, activities included reading a book and asking students to make animals based on the book, or to make toys with recyclables. Get Parents/Families Involved in Learning Getting family members involved in student learning makes the experience more socially interactive and less passive. Penchev says, “Hide and seek fractions is a scoot game we normally play in class, but since it is taking place at home, parents are hiding the cards and students and families are finding them and figuring out answers. I also think it’s great to have each family share how they use fractions in real life, so the kids can start thinking about how to use them practically.” For the separate virtual Maker class, families join in on the various activities as well. Because of these factors, Penchev was successful in keeping her students enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Penchev has been teaching over 2 decades and holds Masters degrees in early childhood education (ECE) and Instructional Technology, and an Education Specialist degree in Instructional Technology. About Scheck Hillel Community School Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a virtual or In-person tour of the school, please contact the Admissions office at 305.942.9787 or write to admissions@eHillel.org. About Osmo Osmo is an award-winning STEAM brand whose products are used in over 30,000 classrooms and 2.5 million homes. It is building a universe of hands-on play experiences that nourish the minds of children by unleashing the power of imagination, and supports educators with classroom technology to facilitate hands-on learning, academic achievement, social-emotional learning, and helps students develop problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills. The company brings physical tools into the digital world through augmented reality and its proprietary reflective artificial intelligence. Founded in 2013 by ex-Google engineers Pramod Sharma and Jerome Scholler, the Osmo Play System fuses digital gameplay and physical interaction to create fun and nutritious play experiences designed for all kids. Osmo is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Learn more at schools.playosmo.com . Contact Details Karen O'Dell +1 310-251-0550 karen@playosmo.com Company Website http://www.playosmo.com

August 20, 2020 07:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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Game-Changing Artificial Intelligence Solution by PhotoShelter to Revolutionize Social Media Workflow

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Contact Details John Seibels +1 212-206-0808 jseibels@photoshelter.com Company Website https://www.photoshelter.com/

August 20, 2020 08:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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NutriBullet® Makes Juicing Easier with Launch of NutriBullet Juicer Pro™

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Capital Brands Distribution, the leading innovator of the NutriBullet ® and Magic Bullet ® nutrient extractor franchises, unveiled its newest innovation in user-friendly nutrition today: the NutriBullet Juicer Pro™. The juicer is the newest addition to NutriBullet's extensive ecosystem of products focused on integrating better nutrition into everyday life and the company’s first introduction into the juicing category. With a sleek, feature-rich, premium build, the NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ contains a powerful 1000-Watt motor, multispeed control panel with low, high, and turbo speeds, and a LED light ring. Additionally, this premium model includes a dual size pusher that allows you to choose between a three-inch chute for whole fruits, or a narrow chute for smaller produce such as celery, berries, or leafy greens. The cleaning process is also much easier with the Juicer Pro as its components are dishwasher-safe, including its extra-large two-liter pulp container with integrated juice bowl. Accompanying the Juicer Pro are premium juice-storage solutions, including a two-ounce and four-ounce freezer trays and two glass to-go bottles. Precision speeds yield maximum juice in minimal time for NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ users. Its thoughtful design aims to make juicing simple enough for everyday use, and everyday nutrition. The no drip spout cover allows users to avoid leftover drips and drops on counter tops after removing the juice pitcher from under the spout. The NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ includes a recipe guide focused on lower calorie, immune-boosting, skin-healthy, and kid-friendly juice options. The guide also features sustainability-minded recipes using the leftover pulp to create delicious, healthy treats! “We designed the NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ with the philosophy that living a healthy lifestyle should be simple, easy, and accessible for anyone at any time,” said Rich Krause, CEO of Capital Brands Distribution. “Juicing is an important part of people’s routines and our new NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ was innovatively designed to allow for an improved juicing experience for everyone – for people just discovering the benefits of juicing to those who have already integrated juicing into their lifestyles.” Priced at $149.99*, the NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ will be available online at NutriBullet.com starting August 17 and will roll out to Amazon and select retailers nationwide in late August. For consumers new to juicing, the entry-level NutriBullet Juicer™ is also available and starts at $99.99*. For more information, or to order the NutriBullet Juicer™ and NutriBullet Juicer Pro™, visit www.nutribullet.com . *Prices may vary by retailer. About Capital Brands Distribution, LLC. We believe that good nutrition has the power to transform lives and that we all deserve the best nutrition. Since 2003, Capital Brands Distribution, LLC., has been on a mission to inspire and enable transformational nutrition for people all around the world. We do this by designing and delivering an ecosystem of products that strive to integrate better nutrition into everyday life. We are most known for being the leading innovators of the NutriBullet® and Magic Bullet® nutrient extractor franchises with over 60 million happy customers worldwide. Available at major North American retailers, including Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Wal-Mart, Costco, Canadian Tire, Target and Kohl's, and sold in numerous countries including Australia, New Zealand, Western/Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Our goal is to make nutrition simple, easy, and impactful. Contact Details Manuel Cedeno +1 212-561-6459 Manuel.Cedeno@finnpartners.com Company Website https://www.nutribullet.com/

August 18, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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SAVI SECURES $5 MILLION IN SERIES A FUNDING

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Savi Solution Inc. (“Savi”) , an industry-leading, SaaS provider for operators in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), C-Store, and Retail industries today announced $5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by an industry-leading strategic partner that will include a future commercial partnership. This new round of funding will allow Savi to accelerate growth of its marketing and sales objectives and continue to build out software solutions for its expanding customer base. “Our solution answers questions that have eluded operators in these spaces for years,” said Brock Weeks, CEO of Savi. “With this new investment, we will increase our investment in product development, client success, and distribution channels to continue building an affordable platform that allows multi-site operators the ability to gain new insights and increase operational efficiencies.” Savi has built its business by helping operators leverage it’s cloud-based platform that brings together POS data, labor data, video, customer behavior, and experience trends leading to data-driven decisions, loss prevention, and overall operational efficiency. Savi’s platform is being utilized by corporate and franchise operators of brands like Five Guys, Little Caesars, Burger King, Scooter’s Coffee, Invicta Watches, Shell Oil, and many more. About Savi Savi is driven to help business owners gain new insights into their locations without pain and frustration. By leveraging Savi’s cloud-based platform operators and managers are empowered to not only understand the results they are achieving through real-time data visualizations and reporting, but the behavior causing those results through video and audio of in-store transactions and events. Enabling them to replicate profit driving behaviors and eliminate those leading to loss, while gaining new insights into the customer experience. Contact Details Cameron Jensen +1 844-554-7284 cameron@getsavi.com Company Website https://www.getsavi.com/

August 18, 2020 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Daniel Gaston Promoted to Vice President at Cloud Conventions/Convey Services

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Convey Services, parent company of Cloud Conventions a full featured virtual event technology solution today announced the promotion of Daniel Gaston to Vice President of Business Development. Gaston is chartered with developing and expanding the marketplace for virtual events, creating both a direct and channel focus to offer capabilities to event managers, associations, nonprofits, tradeshow operators and channel resellers. “Danny joined Convey five years ago and has been pivotal in growing the marketplace for Convey’s channel program for master agencies and suppliers, as well as for InterAct LifeLine’s addiction and recovery platform,” said Carolyn Bradfield founder of Convey. “Now that Convey has expanded its Cloud Conventions technology to address the explosive need for virtual conferences, tradeshows and events, Danny will drive the effort to grow revenue and expand the customer base for fully managed or self-managed virtual and hybrid events.” Prior to COVID, the marketplace for live expositions globally exceeded 33,000 with $50 billion in revenue annually. Although thousands of live events cancelled in 2020 and should begin to return in 2021, the demand for a virtual solution will continue to strengthen as event operators offer virtual-only or hybrid event options. Cloud Conventions automates every aspect of delivering a virtual event from attendee onboarding to exhibit booths, creating a content-rich environment with enhanced views of marketing materials, educational classes and product resources. The platform analyzes every attendee interaction and delivers detailed reports to the event host and their exhibitors. “Danny brings a unique skill set in being able to strategically understand how to address an emerging market, combined with the tactics needed to generate an appropriate sales process,” added Bradfield. “He has been integral in every aspect of our development of Cloud Conventions from product design, to creating processes for managing an event, to offering strategic support to clients that are creating their first virtual experience. He has identified market segments with the greatest need and a process to address them effectively.” Gaston graduated from Kennesaw State University summa cum laude with a degree in Applied Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology. About Cloud Conventions Cloud Conventions is a Virtual Trade Show and Conference Platform from Convey Services that brings new capabilities to a marketplace looking for solutions to replace the thousands of live trade shows, annual conferences and association meetings cancelled in the wake of COVID-19. Originally launched as ConveyLive, Cloud Conventions automates exhibitors and virtual booths, attendee registration, speaker sessions and reminders, invitations and email communication, while at the same time producing detailed analytics on attendee, session and exhibitor activity. Trade Associations and event managers can explore all of the Cloud Conventions solutions by visiting https://cloudconventions.com or contacting info@cloudconventions.com or call 888-975-1382. Cloud Conventions™, Conduct™, One-Touch Email Share™, Hub & Spoke™, 360° Virtual Exhibit Hall & Lobby Experience™ and ListLock™ are trademarks of Convey Services LLC Contact Details Bruce Ahern +1 770-580-0810 bahern@conveyservices.com Company Website https://cloudconventions.com

August 13, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Houck’s Grille Uses Video Webinar Technology to Enhance Restaurant Events

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Houck’s Grille launched a unique new service to include distant friends and relatives in local parties and celebrations in its event facilities, when they can’t be there in person by adding Zoom Video Conferencing and streaming services to the event package. The new capability allows people from anywhere in the world to join in as guests when a physical celebration, corporate meeting or other sponsored event is taking place at Houck’s. While guests are socializing, having their lunch or dinner gathering or enjoying the presentation or music in the restaurant, friends can join online and see and talk directly with the hosts or attendees. "Prior to COVID-19, Houck’s hosted dozens of events in an average month, including rehearsal dinners, birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries and corporate meetings,” said Molly Breiding, Event Manager at Houck’s Grille. “Just like other restaurants and event facilities when COVID hit, those gatherings disappeared. With our new Zoom Video Conferencing capability, events can resume and guests who are unable to travel or uncomfortable with large groups, can now talk to guests and not miss a moment of the celebration.” Each Houck’s Zoom event includes a dedicated “Zoom Jockey” to manage the technology, direct the video, help online viewers participate, as well as include restaurant attendees in the event. Houck’s is connected with video, microphones and an 8-foot projection screen to maximize the experience for its in-person and remote guests. Virtual local guests can even receive meals and drinks from Houck’s using Curbside Pickup, UberEats or DoorDash. “In-person events are beginning to return, as people are now booking their fall and holiday parties and celebrations,” added Breiding. “But there is going to be a segment of our community that will still feel uncomfortable in group settings despite the efforts Houck’s engages in to reduce the risk. The addition of video streaming allows people to join in, even if it is from the comfort of their home.” About Houck’s Grille Houck’s Grille is an American fare family restaurant located in the heart of Roswell, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb, off Highway 92 at Crabapple Road. Founded by legendary local restauranteur, Bill Houck, Houck’s Grille first opened at this location in 2015. Known for a diverse menu ranging from exceptional burgers, unique and tasty salads, steaks and fish, people claim their fried shrimp is the best you can find this side of the Gulf Coast. With a chef-driven kitchen, Houck's Grille is committed to excellent food and drinks, LIVE music Friday & Saturday nights featuring classic local artists, and a large event facility for hosting parties, bridal events, rehearsal dinners and sports banquets. For more information visit https://www.houcksgrille.com . 10930 Crabapple Road, Roswell Georgia 30075 • 770-993-8000. Open Tuesday-Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm. Closed Monday Contact Details Bruce Ahern +1 770-580-0810 bruce@bruceahern.com Company Website https://www.houcksgrille.com

August 12, 2020 02:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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InterAct Unveils Addiction Support Platform to Address Opioid Crisis in Rural America

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InterAct LifeLine , today launched the InterAct Opioid Resource Platform , an addiction education knowledgebase designed to support Rural Health Initiatives at the federal, state and local level. The Opioid Resource Platform delivers patient and family support tools and telehealth resources to provide relief from the opioid crisis in rural communities where access to treatment is often unavailable. The InterAct platform complies with HIPAA regulations and ADA accessibility and is custom branded for state, regional, municipal or school districts, along with private treatment programs. Each portal is connected to a centralized online library populated with current educational resources on a wide range of drug-related topics, family support and wellness strategies. Community organizations can use the InterAct Opioid Resource Platform to connect and refer individuals to local resources, community contacts and virtual support groups. “The Rural Opioid Crisis has brought increasing levels of addiction and overdose deaths to America’s heartland, while the resources needed to support families facing addiction rarely reaches beyond the urban centers,” said Carolyn Bradfield , CEO & founder of InterAct. “COVID-19 is only making this worse as overdoses increased 18% in March, 29 % in April and 42 % in May according to a July 2020 Washington Post article. The use of technology to provide more services to people suffering with the disease of addiction, in both urban and rural areas has been glaringly absent. The InterAct Opioid Resource Platform can be rolled out and managed by federal, state or county organizations who can direct and focus the content and resources available at every level.” In addition to parent and family educational content and access to localized services, the InterAct Opioid Resource Platform interfaces with Medicaid/Medicare supported telehealth services for online psychiatric and psychological counseling. Professionally moderated group sessions are available online to provide expanded support to rural communities when geography, mobility or personal presence is restricted. Monitored regional public forums let users ask questions and receive feedback from their peers or professionals. Portals can also provide fund raising tools and sponsorship opportunities to make them financially self-sufficient. “Rural America continues to take the brunt of the opioid crisis, with minimal access to resources and services, coupled with out of control addiction rates,” added Bradfield. “Families bear the burden of trying to support an adolescent or adult family member facing addiction, but they are the last to receive any education or counseling. Fighting COVID has diverted funding and public attention away from the Opioid Crisis, while rural America continues to address this decade-long addiction pandemic. The Opioid Crisis will still be here when COVID is contained, and the death toll will continue to mount.” According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) , “Rates of drug overdose deaths are rising in rural areas, surpassing rates in urban areas. Although the percentage of people reporting illicit drug use is lower in rural areas, the effects of use appear to be higher. In 2017, more than 70,000 people died from drug overdoses, making it a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Of those deaths, almost 68% involved a prescription or illicit opioid. About InterAct LifeLine Founded in 2019 by Carolyn Bradfield following the overdose death of her daughter, InterAct is a technology telehealth platform delivering education and content on addiction and wellness strategies to promote recovery, connections to community through discussion forums and virtual support groups, and continuous outreach to its members. InterAct’s portal technology is integrated with a HIPAA compliant mobile platform offering applications to families to engage individuals, organize their schedule with reminders and check ins, send secure messages and monitors vital signs through wearables to detect risk for overdose. InterAct’s technology produces detailed data used for treatment program outcomes studies. For information visit www.interactlifeline.com , info@interactlifeline.com or call 866-274-7539. InterAct LifeLine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Convey Holdings Contact Details Bruce Ahern +1 770-580-0810 bahern@interactlifeline.com Company Website https://interactlifeline.com

August 12, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Government Marketing University Offers Online “Power Hour”

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Government Marketing University (GMarkU), an innovative community-based learning platform for public sector marketers, announced details of its August virtual “Power Hour” aptly focused on “The Customer Journey: Harnessing the Power of Your Data.” “Marketing has become more data-driven, but the real challenge for marketers is not whether you have enough data. The key to taking your marketing to the next level is knowing which data is important and how to utilize valuable insights to improve the way you engage with your prospects,” said Stephanie Geiger, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, Government Marketing University. WHO: GMarkU in collaboration with Government Executive Media Group and data driven government industry marketing experts WHAT: The online event cultivates a learning environment for government marketers in all stages of their careers. Participants will learn how to increase prospect engagement and build loyalty by taking advantage of data. WHEN: August 20, 2020, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET. WHERE: Register online at https://cvent.me/E51bE9 WHY: Participants who attend Power Hour will walk away with valuable insights and improvements to marketing data, including: Increased marketing efficiency with a data-driven approach to discovering, analyzing, and influencing your customers’ journeys. Enhanced ability to generate more qualified leads by combining marketing data with a lead scoring system to create and identify sales-qualified leads. Better marketing and sales alignment for engaging high-priority accounts by tapping into better visibility and insights into buying habits. Tools to conquer your quest for integrated marketing by learning the resources available for enabling multiple-touch campaigns. Government Marketing University (https://www.gmarku.com/) is an innovative learning platform that applies a collaborative, community-based approach toward knowledge sharing and skills development in the field of public sector marketing. Experts from all corners of the U.S. public sector marketplace — marketers, thought leaders, government, media and sales — are contributing their knowledge to this unique, content-rich platform. Government Marketing University offers training, research, certifications, mentoring, and community resources all in one place. Contact Details Duyen "Jen" Truong +1 703-584-5645 dtruong@aboutsage.com Company Website https://www.gmarku.com

August 12, 2020 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

POWERPOLLEN CLOSES $13 MILLION SERIES B TO INCREASE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTIVITY

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PowerPollen ®, an ag tech company focused on improving agricultural productivity through improved pollination, announced today the close of its $13 million Series B funding round to accelerate global adoption of its pollination on-demand technology in corn seed production and expand innovation to corn grain, wheat and rice. The round will expand PowerPollen’s ability to help customers increase yield and enable product innovation across a wider diversity of hybrids by preserving and applying pollen on-demand. New investor Ag Ventures Alliance and several return investors, including Iowa Corn Growers Association , materially participated in the round. Pollination is notoriously inefficient due to a short window of reproduction in staple crops, such as corn, wheat and rice. This inefficiency limits genetic diversity and the flexibility of in-season decision making to ensure optimal yield necessary to meet global food demands. PowerPollen’s patented pollination technology is the first to successfully collect, preserve and apply pollen on-demand at commercial scale. Since its invention, PowerPollen’s technology increased yield as high as 44% on commercial corn seed production acres and decreased environmental variation to improve risk management. In addition, PowerPollen’s technology improved labor and land utilization, while reducing seed discard. “PowerPollen has achieved significant milestones in a short period as the impact of its novel technology is readily recognized by global agribusinesses. We see tremendous growth and market potential in corn for this novel pollination technology and believe it enables the delivery of new and innovative products to corn farmers all while providing significant contributions to achieving global food security and sustainability goals,” said Brian Jones, chief operating officer at the Iowa Corn Growers Association. In April, PowerPollen and Corteva entered into an agreement expanding the use of pollination on-demand technology to increase seed yield, purity and quality of Corteva’s commercial corn seed production. In addition, PowerPollen and BASF announced in July a research collaboration to apply PowerPollen’s technology and prescriptive pollination algorithms in corn to enhance BASF’s hybrid wheat program. “Ag tech innovation and adoption remain critical to helping farmers increase productivity and profitability in a sustainable way. For the first time in history, we have the potential to extend the lifespan of pollen at a commercial scale, and then apply it on-demand in three of the world’s most valuable crops. This innovation is key to unlocking yield and improving quality,” said Dr. Todd Krone, co-founder and CEO of PowerPollen. Many return investors joined the round showing ongoing support for the potential impact of pollination technology on global crop production. # # # About PowerPollen® PowerPollen offers a breakthrough, scalable technology to collect, preserve and apply pollen on-demand to help improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of modern farming practices. Following multiple seasons of year-round field trials, PowerPollen’s patented pollination technology increased yield by as high as 44% in commercial hybrid corn seed production fields. The company has successfully applied its technology across thousands of commercial acres over the past several years. PowerPollen is headquartered in Iowa with additional research operations in Puerto Rico and Texas. Visit https://powerpollen.com for more information, or follow PowerPollen on LinkedIn or Twitter . Contact Details Jennifer Goldston +1 816-260-0040 jennifer.goldston@powerpollen.com Company Website https://powerpollen.com

August 12, 2020 07:30 AM Central Daylight Time

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