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Visual Lease appoints Guy Zerega as Chief Revenue Officer

Company continues to prepare for its next phase of growth

 

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Visual Lease, the #1 lease optimization software provider, today announced that Guy Zerega, Senior Vice President of Sales, will advance to become the organization’s first Chief Revenue Officer. In his new role, Zerega will continue to oversee the company’s Sales, Account Management and Alliance Partner teams.

 

“When Guy first joined our company in June 2021, it was the perfect time to bring on an experienced sales leader,” said Visual Lease’s founder and CEO, Marc Betesh. “Organizations across all industries are becoming increasingly aware of the risks and opportunities associated with their lease portfolios. As a result, the demand for our software is growing, and Guy’s leadership will be instrumental in our ability to continue to meet that demand.”

 

Before joining Visual Lease, Guy worked at Veriff where he managed their global sales organization and business expansion. During his tenure, he helped the company receive the largest Series B investment in the identity verification space to date. Prior to his time at Veriff, Guy served as Executive Vice President of Revenue at Stack Overflow where he grew their revenue organization from three to more than 130 people.

 

“Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to help scale revenue organizations from the ground up,” said Zerega. “I was drawn to Visual Lease because of its unique position. Having been around for 25 years, it is a clear market leader with a very solid foundation. As more organizations prepare to transition to the new lease accounting standards, they will look to adopt the required technology. I’m looking forward to helping Visual Lease continue on its path as the software partner of choice for lease accounting, management and optimization.”

 

In 2021, Visual Lease further strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Erinn Tarpey as Chief Marketing Officer and Alexandra Betesh as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy.

 

Visit Visual Lease’s career site to learn more about career opportunities.

 

About Visual Lease

Visual Lease is the #1 lease optimization software provider. We help organizations become compliant with FASB, IFRS and GASB lease accounting standards, while simultaneously improving the financial, legal and operational performance of their leases. Our easy-to-use SaaS platform is embedded with more than three decades of best practices from major corporations and leading industry professionals. Our award-winning solutions are used by 900+ organizations to manage 500,000+ real estate, equipment and other leased assets. Committed to ongoing innovation and unparalleled customer service, Visual Lease helps organizations transform their lease compliance requirements into financial opportunities. For more information, visit visuallease.com.

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Erica Bonavitacola

Visual Lease

T+1 732 860 4838

ebonavitacola@visuallease.com

Katie Vroom

Gregory FCA

T+1 212 398 9680

kvroom@gregoryfca.com

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Most Mercer County government offices to close for Christmas and New Year’s holidays

TRENTON, N.J. — Most Mercer County government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, in observance of Christmas, and Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, for New Year’s observance.

 

The Mercer County Clerk’s Office in Trenton and the County Connection office in Hamilton will be closed on both Dec. 24 and 31. The Clerk’s Office will not have extended evening office hours on Wednesday, Dec. 29 but will close at 4:30 p.m. that day. All branches of the Mercer County Library System will be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31, and Jan. 1.

 

The following County offices and facilities will remain open: Trenton-Mercer Airport (except for administrative offices), Correction Center, Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Services Communication Center.

 

Please remember that when visiting Mercer County government buildings and other indoor facilities, face masks must be worn regardless of one’s vaccination status.

 

Mercer County Park Commission facilities will have the following holiday hours: the Tennis Center will be closed Dec. 25 but will be open Dec. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Jan. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Skating Center will be closed Dec. 25 but will have public sessions Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., and Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3:30 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. and 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. All four county golf courses will be closed Dec. 25 but will be open Dec. 24 and 31, and Jan. 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mercer County Stables will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 but will be open Dec. 24 and 31 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wildlife Center will be open Dec. 24, 25 and 31, and Jan. 1 by appointment only. Howell Living History Farm(including picnic area and parking lot) is closed to the public until the new program year begins Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. The Friends of Howell Farm Gift Shop, located at the farm’s Visitor Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, through Dec. 23. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is currently closed to the public. Park Commission administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24 and 31.

 

For more information on Park Commission facilities, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

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Frost & Sullivan names Vonage Asia-Pacific Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Company of the Year for third consecutive year

HOLMDEL, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global business cloud communications leader helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, has been named Asia-Pacific Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan for the third consecutive year.

Vonage was recognised for its API Platform, which allows for the integration of fully programmable communications application programming interfaces (APIs) into existing products, workflows and systems. Vonage provides businesses worldwide with the power and flexibility to integrate multiple communications channels − video, voice, chat, messaging, email and verification − into their applications, products, and workflows to create new paradigms in their industries.

 

Vonage was selected as Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan following a rigorous analytical process, involving a detailed evaluation of best practices’ criteria across two dimensions – visionary innovation and performance, and customer impact.

 

“The pressing need for organisations to deliver enhanced engagements to customers and partners and improve internal employee collaboration quickly makes CPaaS the central element in the business communications market,” said Sherrel Roche, Industry Principal ICT Practice, Frost & Sullivan.

 

Roche continued, “Vonage reinvigorated the market through its integrated communications APIs, unified communications, and contact centre solutions on a cloud platform. Its platform abstracts the complexities of the global communications networks and delivers voice, messaging, and authentication capabilities in the form of APIs that developers can easily embed into third-party applications. Vonage’s focus on developing innovative solutions, local market understanding, extensive industry-specific use cases, an extensive developer network, and a robust partner ecosystem are the cornerstone of the company’s success in Asia-Pacific.”

 

“It is an honour to be recognised by Frost & Sullivan for the third consecutive year,” said John Lee, Vonage Vice President, APAC Sales. “This award is testament to our continued leadership, innovation and growth within the industry and especially in the Asia-Pacific region. In an age where customers expect ultra-fast, seamless and dynamic communications and engagement, Vonage is meeting new and existing customer needs now and is positioned to meet their evolving needs well into the future.”

 

Vonage APIs make it easy for businesses to build solutions to disrupt their industries, and enable the type of business continuity, remote work, and remote delivery of services that is so essential in today’s environment. Through its partners, Vonage’s platform is at the centre of many notable transformational projects in Asia-Pacific.

 

Singapore-based HeyHi is an interactive online educational platform, powered by the Vonage Video API, with a mission to provide outstanding online classroom learning experiences to schools, learning centres, tuition centres and private tutors around the world. The value that Vonage brings to HeyHi goes beyond technology, as Vonage product managers and engineers provide HeyHi with expert guidance and support whenever needed – no matter the issue.

 

“HeyHi and Vonage engineering teams work in close collaboration to solve problems, innovate our solution and not only meet, but exceed our customers’ expectations,” explains Yueh Mei, Founder/CEO of HeyHi. “As a small company, it is an honour and a privilege to have a direct line of contact with the Vonage team of sales support and engineers and work directly with the source. That connection is a very unique, important element of this partnership and just one reason why we’re so confident that Vonage is the perfect fit for our needs.”

 

To find out more about Vonage, visit www.vonage.com.

 

About Vonage

Vonage (Nasdaq:VG) is redefining business communications once again. We’re making communications more flexible, intelligent, and personal, to help enterprises the world over, stay ahead. We provide unified communications, contact centers and programmable communications APIs, built on the world’s most flexible cloud communications platform. True to our roots as a technology disruptor, our flexible approach helps us to better serve the growing collaboration, communications, and customer experience needs of companies, across all communications channels.

 

Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Israel, and Asia. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit www.youtube.com/vonage.

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Media: Nicola Brookes, +44 (0)207 785 8888, nicola.brookes@vonage.com

Investor: Monica Gould (212) 871-3927, ir@vonage.com

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Organon completes acquisition of Forendo Pharma

Expands women’s health pipeline with novel candidates targeting endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

 

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #Endometriosis–Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global women’s healthcare company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Forendo Pharma, a clinical-stage drug development company focused on novel treatments in women’s health. Forendo’s lead candidate, FOR-6219, is an investigational, potentially first-in-class oral 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (HSD17B1) inhibitor entering Phase 2 clinical development for endometriosis. Forendo’s pipeline also includes a preclinical program targeting polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

FOR-6219 has potential to act locally in the target tissues without impacting systemic hormone levels. This potential selective activity allows for its evaluation as a long-term treatment option for endometriosis – a current therapeutic gap.

 

“Despite the high prevalence of endometriosis, current treatment options are not adequately addressing the painful and challenging symptoms of women living with this disorder,” said Dr. Sandra Milligan, Head of Research & Development at Organon. “Through our acquisition of Forendo, we hope to bring innovation to this therapeutic area and enable future treatment options – in line with our continued focus on building a robust pipeline that addresses a broad spectrum of conditions impacting women.”

 

Consideration for the transaction includes a $75 million upfront payment, assumption of approximately $9 million of Forendo debt, payments upon the achievement of certain development and regulatory milestones of up to $270 million and commercial milestones payments of up to $600 million, which together could amount to total consideration of $954 million. Moelis & Company acted as exclusive financial advisor to Forendo.

 

About Organon

Organon is a global healthcare company formed through a spin-off from Merck, (NYSE: MRK) known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, to focus on improving the health of women throughout their lives. Here for her health, Organon has a portfolio of more than 60 medicines and products across a range of therapeutic areas. Led by the reproductive health portfolio coupled with an expanding biosimilars business and stable franchise of established medicines, Organon’s products produce strong cash flows that will support investments in future growth opportunities in women’s health. In addition, Organon is pursuing opportunities to collaborate with biopharmaceutical innovators looking to commercialize their products by leveraging its scale and presence in fast growing international markets.

 

Organon has a global footprint that serves people in over 140 markets, world-class commercial capabilities and approximately 9,000 employees with headquarters located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

 

For more information, visit http://www.organon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

 

Forward-Looking Statement of Organon

Except for historical information herein, this news release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements about management’s expectations about Organon’s acquisition of Forendo and the potential of FOR-6219 to become a long-term treatment option for endometriosis. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “hope,” or “hopes,” “expects,” “potential,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “will” or words of similar meaning. These statements include statements about the acquisition of Forendo and the potential for innovation and future treatment options. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Organon’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

 

Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, an inability to execute on our business development strategy or realize the benefits of our acquisition of Forendo or any other planned acquisitions; general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and emergence of variant strains; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances; new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Organon’s ability to accurately predict its future financial results and performance; Organon’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; difficulties developing and sustaining relationships with commercial counterparties; dependence on the effectiveness of Organon’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.

 

Organon undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Organon’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its registration statement on Form 10, available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov).

 

About Forendo

Forendo is pioneering the translation of intracrinology science into first-in-class therapeutic solutions. Intracrinology enables physicians to address diseases on an unprecedented tissue-specific level. Forendo’s lead clinical compound in endometriosis is being evaluated for its potential effect on endometriotic lesions, a significant unmet need. The company’s second program is targeting polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which currently has no approved therapies. In addition to women’s health programs, Forendo has a strategic collaboration with Novartis leveraging its unique HSD17B platform in chronic liver diseases. Forendo is based in Finland and backed by Novo Seeds, Karolinska Development, Innovestor, Novartis Venture Fund, M Ventures, Vesalius Biocapital III Partners and Sunstone Life Science Ventures. For more information, please visit: www.forendo.com.

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Media:

Karissa Peer

(614) 314-8094

Kate Vossen

(732) 675-8448

Investor:

Jennifer Halchak

(201) 275-2711

Edward Barger

(267) 614-4669

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Mercer County spreads cheer with annual holiday toy drive

As a reflection of the generosity of Mercer County residents, and Mercer County employees, this year’s season of giving will be brighter for countless area children, who will receive some of the hundreds of toys, games, and gifts at the annual holiday toy drive.

 

At the Mercer County Park Commission’s Hunt House are County Executive Brian M. Hughes, Park Commission Deputy Director Joe Pizza, Superintendent of Parks Anthony Cucchi, and representatives of the Park Ranger staff and the U.S. Marine Corps

The Mercer County’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive collected these items, with the help of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program and the Mercer County Park Commission Rangers.

 

Various Mercer County offices and facilities coordinated to collect these toys for children of all ages, and then the Marine Corps gathered and picked them up to present them to children in time for the holidays.

 

“The holiday season is a time to reflect and be thankful for all that is good in our lives,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, “and each year the thoughtful people of Mercer County open up their hearts to those less fortunate. To everyone who donated, know that your gift will make a child’s holiday more special, and thank you for taking part in Mercer County’s charitable initiatives.”

 

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Bright MLS CTO Frank Major elected to 2022 RESO Board of Directors

National Organization Provides Foundation for Streamlined Real Estate Technology

 

ROCKVILLE, Md. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Bright MLS announced today that Frank Major, Bright’s Chief Technology Officer, has been named to the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) Board of Directors. Founded in 1999, RESO provides guidance for the entire real estate marketplace through the creation and certification of national industry standards. Member organizations include MLSs, brokerages, REALTOR® associations and technology partners serving more than one million real estate professionals. As one of the first multiple listing services to achieve RESO’s Data Dictionary 1.6 Platinum Certification for ensuring industry-approved definitions and consistent terms and data structures, Bright is currently working with RESO to help define showing data standards aimed at supporting product choice.


“Frank understands what clear and evolving technical standards mean to the thousands of organizations who comprise the entire real estate marketplace,” said Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS. “Importantly, he will take into account the diversity of thought, background, industry and geography of everyone who participates in the important discussions RESO will facilitate in 2022 and beyond in this critical time in the industry.”

 

“Frank’s background and expertise make him a tremendous asset to RESO members and to the marketplace at large,” said RESO CEO Sam DeBord. “I look forward to working with Frank and the rest of our 2022 Board of Directors closely.”

 

As Chief Technology Officer of Bright MLS, Major leads the data science, software engineering, and technology and digital product teams. Prior to entering the real estate data world, Frank was a seasoned leader in the financial technology industry with a proven ability to build and mature IT organizations. The holder of five patents, Frank brings extensive experience building successful strategic plans and delivering large-scale systems and services in a variety of sectors.

 

About Bright MLS

Bright MLS’s real estate service area spans 40,000 square miles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. As a leading multiple listing service (MLS), Bright supports over 98,000 real estate professionals who in turn serve the more than 20 million homeowners in its footprint. In 2020, Bright’s customers facilitated $116.3B in real estate transactions through our system. For more information, please visit www.brightmls.com.

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Christy Reap

202.309.9362

christy.reap@brightmls.com

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Tilley Company completes merger with Phoenix Aromas and Essential Oils to form Tilley-Phoenix Group

Tilley and Phoenix Partnership Creates a Global Distributor of Value-Added Ingredients in Regulated Markets

 

NORWOOD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Baltimore-based Tilley Company, Inc. (“Tilley” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. based distributor and value-added service provider of specialty ingredients and a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”), announced today a merger with Phoenix Aromas and Essential Oils (“Phoenix”), a leading global distributor of high-quality flavor and fragrance ingredients and compounds, serving the food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, air care, and fragrance markets. The combination of Tilley and Phoenix creates a world-class supplier of high-quality ingredients to better serve new and existing customers with state-of-the-art laboratories, an experienced regulatory and technical support team, and a global sales and customer service staff.

Since its founding in 1994, Phoenix’s mission has been to act as a value-added distributor of exceptional ingredients, working directly with growers and producers around the world to source sustainable ingredients while providing a high degree of regulatory, technical, and supply chain security and support to both customers and suppliers. With a comprehensive portfolio of flavor and fragrance ingredients, including aroma chemicals, essential oils, natural aroma chemicals, absolutes, and oleoresins, Phoenix’s team of industry, regulatory and technical experts help customers identify and innovate the aromas, flavors and fragrances of tomorrow.

 

The combined entity greatly enhances Tilley’s existing product portfolio of value-added ingredients for applications in regulated markets. As experts in flavor and fragrance ingredients, Phoenix offers global market expertise, regulatory support, and just-in-time inventory supported by a global network of sales offices and warehouses.

 

“The merger of Tilley and Phoenix brings together two dynamic and talented teams; both companies share complementary core values and strategic vision, and are fully committed to maintaining the very highest levels of quality, safety, and customer service,” said Jean-Paul Benveniste, President and CEO of the new organization.

 

Tilley-Phoenix Group, led by existing management, represents one of the largest and most well-diversified suppliers of flavor, fragrance, and food ingredients in North America, enhancing the value presented to both suppliers and customers.

 

“Phoenix brings a high level of expertise to the flavor and fragrance markets by employing highly technical laboratory services and rigorous quality control measures. These high-touch services, when combined with reliable supply chain planning and strong supplier relationships, make the combined company a best-in-class source for specialty ingredients,” said Sean Tilley, COO and President.

 

As requests for sustainable and natural ingredients continue to grow, Phoenix remains committed to sourcing and distributing a high-quality portfolio of natural flavor and fragrance ingredients. The addition of Phoenix expands Tilley’s presence in sustainable ingredients, creating a leading offering of bio-based products derived from plant-based natural materials.

 

“Looking forward, Tilley-Phoenix Group plans to continue its pursuit of selective M&A focused largely on specialty products sold into regulated markets. We continue to focus on expanding the value-added platform, seeking targeted opportunities to enhance the value, quality, and breadth of solutions we bring to both customers and suppliers,” added Randy Dearth, Senior Director at SK Capital.

 

Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Tilley Company and committed debt financing was led by Madison Capital Funding LLC.

 

About Tilley Company:

Founded in 1952, Baltimore, Maryland‐based Tilley is a value-added specialty ingredients distributor. The Company seeks to act as a direct extension of their suppliers’ selling networks to effectively partner and service broader customer networks. Tilley operates modern, efficient distribution facilities and a large fleet of transportation equipment to serve its customers’ just-in-time production needs. The Company operates two North American facilities and offers a comprehensive portfolio of value-added services, including regulatory & technical support, full-service QA/QC laboratory, custom formulation, custom blending & packaging, and specialty storage.

 

Tilley has created a business environment based on open communication, product safety, and superior service. Tilley is a member of the OmniChem Alliance, the National Association of Chemical Distributors, and the Food Ingredient Distributors Association. Learn more by visiting www.tilleycompany.com.

 

About Phoenix Aromas and Essential Oils:

Founded in 1994, Norwood, New Jersey‐based Phoenix Aromas and Essential Oils is a value-added flavor and fragrance ingredients distributor offering product, regulatory, and supply chain solutions across food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, air care, and fragrance markets. The Company offers a comprehensive line of flavor and fragrance ingredients across aroma chemicals, essential oils, natural aroma chemicals, absolutes, and oleoresins. Phoenix retains an industry-leading regulatory team operating from state-of-the-art QA/QC laboratories globally.

 

Phoenix is committed to working with suppliers and manufacturers who practice sustainable and ethical production and sourcing of flavor and fragrance ingredients. Learn more by visiting www.phoenixaromas.com.

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Jeremy Milner

BackBay Communications

401-862-9422

jeremy.milner@backbaycommunications.com

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L’il Critters supports Feed the Children’s Annual ‘No Hunger Holidays’ campaign with a match to help families struggling with food insecurity

EWING, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — L’il CrittersTM, America’s #1 Children’s Gummy Vitamin Brand, a Church & Dwight Co., Inc. brand, is continuing their partnership with Feed the Children, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, to support its No Hunger Holidays campaign that helps to create a hunger-free season for families struggling with food insecurity and poverty across the U.S. L’il Critters is launching a donation match campaign between Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30, 2021) and Dec. 30, 2021, to match donations up to $50,000 [1], which directly goes towards food distribution, personal care and household essentials, and education materials to thousands of children and families.

“We’re thrilled to help Feed the Children provide supplemental meals and daily essentials and create an impact for vulnerable families facing hardships this holiday season,” says John Bullock, Brand Manager for L’il Critters. “This Giving Tuesday, we hope that people are inspired to lend a hand as more families this year are struggling economically.” The nonprofit’s annual campaign aims to provide much-needed food and daily essentials to at-risk families trying to make ends meet throughout the holiday season, having an even greater bearing on families affected by health and economic challenges from recent years.

 

“The L’il Critters and Church & Dwight Co., Inc., partnership means so very much to Feed the Children, and more importantly, to the families we serve,” said Travis Arnold, president and CEO, Feed the Children. “We believe that no child should go to bed hungry, especially during a time full of warmth, love and sharing. L’il Critters and Church & Dwight Co., Inc. are a critical part of providing compassionate support to those who are facing tough decisions about how to care for their families.”

 

In April 2020, as families began to struggle with the impact of COVID-19, the percentage of food-insecure households was estimated to be between 22-38%. In contrast, in 2016 only 12.3% of households were food insecure [2] in the U.S. Every $10 given helps provide 60 meals for struggling families this holiday season.

 

To donate and learn more about Feed the Children’s annual holiday campaign, please visit feedthechildren.org/nohungerholidays.

 

[1] No Purchase is Necessary to Participate. From November 30, 2021 until December 30, 2021, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. will match monetary donations up to $50,000.

 

[2] Feed the Children. Hunger Facts and Figures. https://www.feedthechildren.org/our-work/hunger-facts/.

 

About L’il Critters

L’il Critters, America’s #1 Kids Gummy Vitamin Brand, offers a wide variety of dietary supplements with a fusion of natural fruit flavors and ChefsBest® award winning taste [3] for children. Since 1998, we have revolutionized the dietary supplement industry with five simple words: “We Make Nutrition Taste Good.™”

 

[3] On select products. The ChefsBest Excellence Award is awarded to brands that surpass quality standards established by independent professional chefs. Evaluation funded by Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

 

About Feed the Children

At Feed the Children, we feed hungry kids. We envision a world where no child goes to bed hungry. In the U.S. and internationally, we are dedicated to helping families and communities achieve stable lives and to reducing the need for help tomorrow while providing food and resources to help them today. We distribute product donations from corporate donors to local community partners, we provide support for teachers and students, and we mobilize resources quickly to aid recovery efforts when natural disasters strike. Internationally, we manage child-focused community development programs in 8 countries. We welcome partnerships because we know our work would not be possible without collaborative relationships.

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Becky Hong

becky@gcomworks.com
646-964-4446

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Vision Solar helps feed 12,500 families by partnering with Operation Turkey National this holiday season

BLACKWOOD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #Giveback–Vision Solar today announced that they are officially a national sponsor for the non-profit organization, Operation Turkey, a community of volunteers dedicated to feeding and clothing the homeless nationwide on Thanksgiving Day.

Through our partnership, we are helping Operation Turkey provide over 12,500 people with a thanksgiving meal and care package on Thanksgiving Day. Vision Solar and their leadership team have expressed their importance on giving back and how it aligns with their company core values, one of which is, “To give and to grow.” Vision Solar’s CEO, Jonathan Seibert, has stated:

 

“We are honored to be a part of this journey. Together we are forever impacting our world and the lives of our neighbors, while truly living out our social responsibility as a company.” when asked about Vision Solar’s philanthropy involvement.

 

To express their gratitude, Operation Turkey team leads visited Vision Solar’s headquarters location and gave out their famous turkey hugs, where they dress up in turkey costumes and give hugs to national sponsors’ employees in an effort to educate in an interactive way more about their organization.

 

To learn more about Operation Turkey and its annual impact, visit www.operationturkey.com

 

For any inquiries regarding this press release, please feel free to contact John Czelusniak at jczelusniak@visionsolar.com or Juliana Echavarria jechavarria@visionsolar.com

 

About Vision Solar:

Vision Solar is one of the fastest growing solar energy companies in the United States. Their full-service renewable energy company installs solar services for residential homes nationwide. Over the past three years, Vision Solar has grossed over $100 million in revenue, with significant increase in projected growth to produce 1000+ high-quality Green Jobs by 2022. To learn more, visit: https://www.visionsolar.com

Contacts

Juliana Echavarria

Vision Solar LLC

marketing@visionsolar.com

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Mercer County Clerk’s Office offers free identification cards: Veteran ID cards for Pearl Harbor Day

The Mercer County Clerk’s Office provides a multitude of ID card services, specifically Veteran ID (Vet ID), Goldstar ID, and Resident ID cards, from Dec. 7 to 18. Veterans ID cards will be free of charge in honor of Pearl Harbor Day.

 

In fact, the County Clerk’s Office offers FREE Veteran ID cards four times a year to honor holidays and our U.S. soldiers: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day week and Pearl Harbor Day. If for any reason you are not able to make it during any of these periods set forth above, the cost for a Vet ID is only $10, and the card is valid for 10 years.

 

The Veteran ID is a form of photo ID you can use to demonstrate that you served in the U.S. Military. Some of the benefits of having this card may be certain discounts offered to veterans at local stores, businesses, and restaurants. This card allows a veteran the ability to avoid carrying around military discharge papers or sharing sensitive personal information to prove veteran status.

 

For anyone interested in getting a Vet ID, or any of the other IDs we provide, we encourage you to make an appointment with our County Clerk’s Office ID Department by calling 609-278-7108 or visiting our website atwww.mercercounty.org/government/county-clerk. FREEVeteran ID cards four times a year to honor holidays and our U.S. soldiers:Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day week and Pearl Harbor Day.

 

To acquire a Vet ID card, you need to bring the following: DD214: Certificate of Release andoneof the following four forms of identification:(1)A non-expired driver license.(2)Proof of Voter Registration Status(3)Residential proof that shows you own or rent a home in Mercer County/copy of deed, or copy of your lease with your address, name and current date(4)A family member who you live with that has a current NJ driver’s license who is willing to sign for you as a witness.

 

Our ID department also issuesGold Star IDs, offered to Gold Star Parents who have lost a son or daughter in military combat. This ID designates the parent status and provides free access to New Jersey state parks, forests and beaches, and to the New Jersey State Museum. To apply for this ID, appropriate documentation is required, which includes:(1)a Federal DD 1300 Report of Casualty;(2)proof of the applicant’s relationship to the deceased. A bill has been cleared through committee allowing relatives of military members who died during active duty to qualify for Gold Star identification cards under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer and passed by the Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. The bill (A1410) expands the Gold Star parent identification card program to spouses, domestic partners or civil union partners, and children, allowing more relatives to receive discounts and other military family courtesies. As is true for parents currently, the bill ensures children may be related by adoption. There is current legislation pending to add additional family members to the list of those eligible for a gold star ID; however, it has not been passed to date.

 

Lastly, our ID department also offers Residential/County IDs for residents in Mercer County. These IDs are not accepted for Federal ID purposes. However, they are useful for providing proof of residency, or to prove identity in case of an emergency. You can present this card in a variety of places, from clinics to doctor’s offices, to public libraries and public schools. There is a fee to obtain this card. If you are interested in applying, all you need to do is schedule an appointment with our ID Department, via phone or through our website set forth above, and bring along the following documentation: (1) proof of citizenship, such as a valid birth certificate (with a raised seal), naturalization certificate or valid resident alien card; (2) proof of County residency, such as a valid NJ driver’s license, voter registration or a lease agreement.