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Sumner County, Tenn., goes live with Tyler Technologies’ Community Readiness solution to reduce recidivism

Community Readiness will soon be live in more than 70% of all Tennessee correctional facilities

 

PLANO, Texas — (BUSINESS WIRE) — $TYL #TylerTech—Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced that the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee has successfully gone live with Tyler’s Community Readiness solution.

 

“We are proud to work with Tyler to bring these positive and impactful resources to incarcerated individuals who have not had access to them in the past,” said Jerry Scott, division administrator, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office. “Tyler’s Community Readiness solution will truly help to put these individuals on a path to a better life, ultimately improving and strengthening our local community.”

 

Community Readiness, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), is a comprehensive software application that bridges the gap between the jail and the community by connecting residents in jails with local support organizations. These connections will benefit incarcerated individuals in Sumner County by connecting them with resources to gain an education, find a job, locate housing, and otherwise prepare them to be active, healthy contributors to their community after being released from jail.

 

Sumner County’s Sheriff’s Office has deployed Community Readiness in its jail facility. The software offers information and assistance from numerous local community organizations, including the Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry, American Job Centers, Project Return, Adult and Teen Challenge, and more. The solution not only serves as a crucial resource for those incarcerated, but it also benefits Sumner County’s staff by reducing physical paperwork, allowing them to focus on what is most important to the safety and effectiveness of the facility.

 

“Tyler’s Community Readiness solution is the most advanced re-entry software in the industry,” said Silas Deane III, Community Readiness manager at Tyler. “The software helps to build a future where second chances are not just possible but expected. We are pleased to work closely with Sumner County to break the cycle of recidivism and offer new beginnings to those incarcerated.”

 

Tyler continues to rapidly expand the use of Community Readiness in correctional facilities across the country. Soon, it will be live in more than 70% of jail facilities in Tennessee, including in Williamson County, Chattanooga, Johnson City, and Nashville, with other implementations in process in New Jersey and Florida.

 

About Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) provides integrated software and technology services to the public sector. Tyler’s end-to-end solutions empower local, state, and federal government entities to operate efficiently and transparently with residents and each other. By connecting data and processes across disparate systems, Tyler’s solutions transform how clients turn actionable insights into opportunities and solutions for their communities. Tyler has more than 40,000 successful installations across nearly 13,000 locations, with clients in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and other international locations. Tyler has been recognized numerous times for growth and innovation, including Government Technology’s GovTech 100 list. More information about Tyler Technologies, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Plano, Texas, can be found at tylertech.com.

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Jennifer Kepler

Tyler Technologies

972.713.3770

Media.team@tylertech.com

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David’s Bridal to capture kisses in partnership with the New York Jets

David’s Bridal expands “The Things We Do for Love” campaign with New York Jets partnership

 

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — David’s Bridal, LLC “(David’s),” the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, today announced a new partnership with the New York Jets, expanding on the Company’s national “The Things We Do for Love” campaign.

 

As part of this partnership, David’s is celebrating the love of Jets fans, capturing magical moments as the official Kiss Cam Sponsor for the 2023-2024 season. The partnership with the Jets is just one way that David’s is embedding itself into communities across the country as the Company makes dreams happen for brides, bridesmaids, and party-goers.

 

“New York sports fans are in a league of their own and as we focus on reaching our brides and bridesmaids, we want to connect with them everywhere they love – including at live sporting events,” said Kelly Cook, President, Brand, Technology, and Finance, David’s Bridal. “David’s has served over 70 million customers in its history and as America’s iconic go-to dress brand, we’re thrilled to partner with other iconic brands. Partnering with the New York Jets was a no-brainer as we highlight love on the Kiss Cam – maybe we’ll even see a proposal! We can’t wait to watch our brides and bridesmaids show-off all the things they love while cheering on the Jets this season.”

 

Through the partnership, David’s will also offer an unforgettable experience for one wedding party to celebrate their love at a New York Jets game and that will include tickets, parking, and food and beverage. David’s will also be highlighted throughout the season with stadium signage and marketing, radio ads, and additional activations that Jets fans are sure to love.

 

“The Things We Do for Love” campaign celebrates all that David’s has to offer in serving the modern bride, bridesmaid, and party go-er. This includes exclusive bridal gowns starting at $199, extraordinary bridesmaid dresses starting at $99, the Diamond program which helps brides win a FREE honeymoon, and Pearl by David’s, the game-changing planning platform that connects vendors and celebrants for the event of a lifetime.

 

About David’s Bridal

With 70 years of experience dressing guests for all of life’s special occasions, David’s Bridal is built on the ethos of making dreams happen. We believe everyone deserves to have the dress of their dreams regardless of style, preference, shape, size, or budget. As Dream Makers, we are kind, enthusiastic, and bold. We live to serve her, and it is our mission to help anyone, and everyone find the look that will allow them to be the best, most genuine version of themselves on their wedding day or any special occasion. David’s Bridal is dedicated to innovating solutions which serve her including Pearl by David’s, which includes a wedding website, a universal wedding registry, a robust wedding checklist, and a new vendor marketplace which beautifully pairs brides to their perfect vendor partners. David’s also launched the industry’s only loyalty program Bridal Diamond Loyalty Program. This program, with over 2 million members, provides perks and deals from partners like The Black Tux, Shutterfly, Little Tuxedos, Diamond Nexus, and much more, plus provides brides an opportunity to win a free honeymoon. With more than 190 stores located across the US, Canada, and franchise locations in Mexico, we offer the convenience of one-stop shopping for every magical event in her life including weddings, Quinceañera, graduations, prom, communions, or simply making the world her runway and beyond. David’s recently launched #frontlinefierce Philanthropy Program dedicated to amplifying the heroism, fearlessness, and bravery of those who serve others in their community. To learn more about David’s Bridal, visit www.DavidsBridal.com, download the Planning App, and connect on social media through Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

 

About the New York Jets

The New York Jets were founded in 1959 as the New York Titans, an original member of the American Football League (AFL). The Jets won Super Bowl III, defeating the NFL’s Baltimore Colts in 1969. In 1970, the franchise joined the National Football League in the historic AFL–NFL merger that set the foundation for today’s league. As part of a commitment to its fan base through innovation and experiences, the team has created initiatives such as, its trailblazing Jets Rewards program, a state-of-the-art mobile app, and 1 JD Entertainment, a comprehensive content platform that gives fans greater access to the team across all digital and social platforms. The organization takes great pride in a long-standing, year-round commitment to their community. These programs are funded by the New York Jets Foundation and look to positively influence the lives of young men and women in the tri-state area, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The organization supports the efforts of the Lupus Research Alliance, youth football and numerous established charitable organizations and causes sponsored by the NFL. The New York Jets play in MetLife Stadium, which opened in 2010, and are headquartered at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey. For more information about the New York Jets visit newyorkjets.com.

 

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Olivia Rodrigo to do intimate one-off performance of ‘Guts’ songs in L.A. this week

Tickets for the Monday show at Theatre at Ace Hotel went on sale to AmEx cardholders Sunday with just an hour’s notice. The filmed concert to stream on YouTube Tuesday.

 

Olivia Rodrigo spilled just a little more of her guts at a one-off performance in downtown Los Angeles this week, as American Express announced Sunday morning that the singer-songwriter was set to do an intimate show for its cardholders at the Theatre at Ace Hotel on Monday night.

 

Said cardholders had to be quick on the draw. Following the 9 a.m. Sunday announcement, tickets for “An Evening With Olivia Rodrigo” went on sale to AmEx members just an hour later, at 10 a.m. PT Sunday, via AXS, at this link. Tickets at $25 and will benefit Fund 4 Good, the singer’s new nonprofit.

 

All is not lost for fans who don’t nab tickets for the show in the 1,600-seat former movie palace. The performance will be filmed and made available to the public as a stream that will go up on Rodrigo’s YouTube channel, beginning Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, staying up on the platform through Thursday.

 

Rodrigo will perform numbers from her recent “Guts” album and share stories behind the writing of the songs. Although AmEx has not confirmed other details of her performance, it’s expected to be a solo show — a la a fuller version of the three-song set that Rodrigo performed accompanying herself on piano or guitar at the Grammy Museum last week.

 

AmEx is describing the show at the ornate Theatre at Ace Hotel (formerly the United Artists Theatre, in its 1930s-forward heyday) as an “immersive concert experience” that will “bring some of ‘Guts’ most iconic moments to life” with Instagram-ready photo opportunities, including a representation of the “Bad Idea Right?” music video.

 

The event is part of AmEx’s Member Week, akin to the Jack Harlow performance produced under that umbrella in New York last year.

 

The start of Rodrigo’s world tour with her band remains months away. It’s slated to kick off at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs on Feb. 23, 2024, and wrap up with a four-night stand at the Kia Forum in L.A. Aug. 13-14 and 16-17. Eighteen additional shows were added five days after the initial Sept. 13 tour announcement, including the doubling of her L.A. Forum run. All tour dates quickly sold out.

 

Read Variety‘s report about her visit this past week to the Grammy Museum (where she was interviewed by Linda Perry) and see a clip of her performance of “Lacy” here.

 

“Guts” currently sits at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in its third chart week, after debuting in September with a strong 302,000 units. It’s expected to be among the front-runners for the 2024 Grammys. Reviews have been enthusiastic across the board, with Variety writing, 

 

“Two years of maturation have not done anything to put a dent in how much accomplished and rocking fun her music was right out of the gate. Is it one of the year’s canniest, most delightful albums, again? Of course it is.”

 

 

— Variety

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Cornerstone Building Brands celebrates Manufacturing Day 2023

Exterior building solutions company celebrates team member impact and future manufacturing workforce

 

CARY, N.C. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. “(Cornerstone Building Brands),” the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America by sales, announced plans to celebrate National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) across its North American facilities.

 

Beginning on Friday, and continuing throughout October, the company will host events to honor its nearly 20,000 team members and open its doors to future manufacturing talent through a series of open houses.

 

“At Cornerstone Building Brands our people are the difference, dedicated to understanding and delivering on our customers’ needs by embodying a culture grounded in customer-centricity, interconnectedness and continuous improvement,” said Rose Lee, president and CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands.

 

“Manufacturing Month is the perfect opportunity for future talent to learn more about the wide range of career opportunities available within the industry, as well as the specific goals our winning team of top-tier talent is working together to achieve.”

 

MFG Day, an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute and supported by the National Association of Manufacturers, has been celebrated on the first Friday of October since 2012. This year’s celebrations come at a particularly crucial time for the future of the modern manufacturing industry as thousands of jobs remain unfilled month-to-month. According to the latest research from the Manufacturing Institute, this skills gap has led to more than 2.1 million U.S. manufacturing jobs that need to be filled by 2030.1

 

Cornerstone Building Brands is addressing this deficit by opening its doors to the next generation of manufacturing professionals. At its exterior siding facility in Jasper, Tennessee, and its windows facility in North Brunswick, New Jersey, high school students, teachers and community leaders are invited to tour the facilities and experience the product development process hands-on. Cornerstone Building Brands facility and company leadership will also be in attendance to facilitate event activities and offer insight into available career and professional development opportunities.

 

“I’m proud to be part of a team that works together safely, inclusively and with integrity to ensure our products reach the highest quality levels every time,” said John Wallace, executive vice president, operational excellence at Cornerstone Building Brands.

 

“We look forward to continuing this standard of excellence and welcoming the next generation to explore the many opportunities in an ever-evolving manufacturing industry.”

 

In addition to community events, the company is also shining a light on its network of team members across North America who are dedicated to making a positive impact on their customers and communities. At its more than 170 locations, Cornerstone Building Brands is recognizing team members throughout October by hosting team building and employee appreciation events, celebrating the work team members do every day as critical members of the manufacturing industry.

 

This year’s Manufacturing Month celebrations are just one way the company positively impacts the communities where team members live, work and play. Through Cornerstone Building Brands Cares initiatives, the company works with local partners and charitable organizations to donate building products, facilitate house builds and strengthen volunteer engagement. To date, Cornerstone Building Brands has donated more than $3.1 million in products and resources, helping to build or remodel more than 670 homes in 90 communities through its Home for Good project.

 

To learn more about Manufacturing Day at Cornerstone Building Brands, visit cornerstonebuildingbrands.com/mfgday.

 

About Cornerstone Building Brands

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products by sales for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and repair and remodel markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multichannel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes nearly 20,000 employees at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

1 http://www.mfgday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MFG-Day-2023-Government-Official-Toolkit.pdf

 

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Investor Relations:
Jason Uthe

SVP, Finance & Investor Relations

response@cornerstone-bb.com

 

Media Relations:
Susan Selle

Chief Marketing Officer

response@cornerstone-bb.com

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Digital Health Solution, Dentistry.One, bridges the gap between dental and medical care for improved health and lower costs – Visit us at HLTH 2023

Booth #2450-22 (DiMe Virtual First Care Pavilion) and Booth #4950-5 (CareQuest Systemic Health Pavilion)

 

METUCHEN, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care solution introduced by MouthWatch, LLC, will showcase at Booth #2450-22 (DiMe Virtual First Care Pavilion) and Booth #4950-5 (CareQuest Systemic Health Pavilion) during the upcoming HLTH 2023 conference in Las Vegas.

 

“It is an honor to be at HLTH 2023 alongside thousands of individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing patient health through technology and innovation,” said Brant Herman, Founder and CEO, MouthWatch, LLC and Dentistry One LLC.

 

“We are excited to demonstrate how Dentistry.One is digitally bridging the gap that has existed for far too long between dental and medical care,” continued Herman. “We’re leveraging teledentistry technology and oral health expertise to tangibly remove barriers to improved health and lower costs, especially for patients with oral-systemic conditions.”

 

Studies have shown that with proper oral health care, patients with oral-systemic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy, experience better health outcomes and a lower cost of care. According to a study published in Science Direct, cost of care for diabetes is reduced annually by $2,840.00 per patient; heart disease, $1,090.00 per patient, and pregnancy, $2,433 per patient.

 

“With the proven oral-systemic connection and compelling data underscoring the positive impact of preventive oral healthcare, it could not be a better time to participate in HLTH 2023,” said Dr. Carolyn Brown, Chief Dental Officer at Dentistry One. “We look forward to strategizing with other innovative companies at HLTH and investors in health technology, with the goal of rapidly accelerating medical-dental integration with best-in-class virtual care and a tech stack built for tomorrow.”

 

Dentistry.One provides 24/7 access to a nationwide network of on-demand dentists and a team of Care Advisors, experts in dental hygiene. Individuals can more easily prioritize their oral health and organizations focused on patient health, such as health plans, employers, benefits brokers, and dental service organizations, can differentiate their portfolio of benefits, improve the member, patient, or employee experience, and achieve their business goals.

 

Dentistry.One virtual-first care services range from emergency care, live and asynchronous consultations for oral-systemic related conditions, pre-and-post op support, ortho consultations, surgical clearance, e-prescriptions (non-narcotic), and second opinions, to timely answers to general dental concerns that help prevent development of more serious and costly health issues.

 

Care Advisors make the patient journey seamless with personalized care coordination to in-office appointments, assistance with benefits navigation, and oral health coaching. In addition, Dentistry.One increases patient engagement in oral health through data-driven educational campaigns tailored to address specific health topics aligned with individual needs.

 

To schedule time to speak with us about Dentistry.One during HLTH 2023, please click here.

 

About MouthWatch, LLC

MouthWatch, LLC, is a leader in developing digital technology solutions that drive success for dental professionals, improve oral health care, and enhance the overall patient experience.

 

Headquartered in Metuchen, New Jersey, MouthWatch is widely known for its intraoral cameras that help engage patients in treatment planning through high quality, affordable imaging technology, and its TeleDent software that provides practices and organizations with a teledentistry option to engage patients with providers remotely.

 

MouthWatch launched Dentistry.One, a virtual-first care network that addresses the expectations of today’s modern healthcare consumers, the need for greater efficiency in healthcare, and the proven connection between good oral health and total health. Dentistry.One features on-demand dental consultations, personalized care coordination, and oral health coaching for prioritizing oral health.

 

MouthWatch hardware and software are in use at over 40,000 practices, over 30 leading Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), and over 100 dental schools. The company has been recognized three times in the Inc. 5000.

 

For more information, visit mouthwatch.com or dentistry.one.

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Media Contact:
Shifra Pfister

Marketing Operations Manager

MouthWatch, LLC & Dentistry One LLC

shifra@mouthwatch.com
609.721.3187

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Dept. of Labor awards $5M to train, expand pathways for women in registered apprenticeships, nontraditional occupations

Largest awards of WANTO grants target underrepresentation of women in high-wage industries

 

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $5 million to organizations in seven states to increase the numbers of women in Registered Apprenticeship programs and help connect them with good-paying careers in nontraditional occupations where the Biden-Harris administration’s historic infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy investments are creating sharp job increases.

 

The announcement of the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grants was made at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington. Department leaders joined AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler to showcase the work of the labor organization’s Working for America Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. The institute received a $713,892 grant to support its pre-apprenticeship program’s effort to recruit women of color in the region.

 

“To fulfill the promise of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and to rebuild the nation’s economy from the middle out and the bottom up, we can’t afford to leave any talent untapped,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “Today, we announced grants that will support organizations that are training women for good-paying jobs — including union jobs — while ensuring an equitable workforce development system that helps to provide a talent pipeline for employers in critical sectors.”

 

This is the department’s largest award of WANTO grants, a 47 percent increase from 2022.

 

“Women make up nearly half of the nation’s workforce but remain vastly underrepresented in industries like construction, which needs more skilled workers needed to fill these high-paying jobs,” said Women’s Bureau Director Wendy Chun-Hoon. “The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations program prepares women for promising careers and provides the technical assistance to employers and unions to recruit and retain more women effectively.”

 

The WANTO program seeks to increase employment of women in apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations by supporting community-based organizations that develop pre-apprenticeship programs to help women succeed in industries where they are typically underrepresented. These industries include construction, advanced manufacturing, energy, technology and transportation. A portion of the grants awarded can be used to provide participants with support services such as child care, transportation, tuition and work-related gear.

 

Administered by the department’s Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration, the 2023 WANTO grants will fund training programs in Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington state. The WANTO grant recipients are as follows:

 

Recipient – AFL-CIO Working for America Institute

City – Birmingham

State – AL

Award – $713,892

 

Recipient – Moore Community House

City – Biloxi

State – MS

Award – $714,518

 

Recipient – Hope Renovations

City – Chapel Hill

State – NC

Award – $713,518

 

Recipient – Vincentian Ohio Action Network

City – Columbus

State – OH

Award – $714,518

 

Recipient – Rhode Island Women in the Trades

City – Providence

State – RI

Award – $714,518

 

Recipient – SER-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast Inc.

City – Houston

State – TX

Award – $714,518

 

Recipient – Ada Developers Academy

City – Seattle

State – WA

Award – $714,518

 

Agency
Women’s Bureau
Date
September 28, 2023
Release Number
23-2083-NAT
Media Contact: Grace Hagerty
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Electeds to join Iris House in celebrating new location

Longtime HIV/AIDS service organization for women hosts White House Lawn Party with relocation to expanding Plainfield, NJ site

 

PLAINFIELD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Iris House, an organization focused on the needs of women living with HIV/AIDS in New York City and the greater New York/New Jersey area, is hosting – along with its affiliate organization AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) – a ‘White House Garden Party’ on Wednesday, Oct. 4 to celebrate its new home in Plainfield, New Jersey.

 

Iris House will mark its 30th anniversary later this month with another celebration on Oct. 19.

 

WHAT:

‘White House Lawn Party’ celebrating Iris House’s new Plainfield, NJ location

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

TIME:

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm ET

WHERE:

209 West 8th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060

WHO:

  • Ingrid Floyd, Executive Director, Iris House
  • Hon. Adrian O. Mapp, Mayor of Plainfield
  • Hon. Charles McRae, Plainfield City Council President
  • Hon. Rebecca Williams, Union County Commissioner
  • Donna Tempesta, AHF Northern Bureau Chief and VP of Finance
  • Marlene LaLota, AHF Senior Regional Director, Northern Region, and
  • Hon. Linda. S. Carter, NJ Assemblywoman (District 22) with presentation of an Iris House Resolution

 

“Our ‘White House’ moniker for both this party and our new building refers to the impressive regal white structure in Plainfield that now is home to Iris House staff and many of our services. In our work in New Jersey, we have a particular focus on youth and young adults, which we will be able to expand on at this new site in addition to continue our services to and for women living with HIV,” said Ingrid Floyd, Iris House Executive Director.

 

“We are grateful to share this special day— and this space—with many dedicated elected officials and supporters as well as with AHF, our partner in fighting AIDS and providing HIV care and services.”

 

The Plainfield site eventually will house a new, state-of-the-art AHF Healthcare Center providing cutting-edge medical care and services to patients regardless of ability to pay and will also feature an AHF Pharmacy Access Center.

 

ABOUT:

Iris House Established in 1993, Iris House focuses on the needs of women living with HIV or AIDS in New York City and the greater New York/New Jersey area. It affiliated with AHF in July 2019.

 

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 1.9 million individuals across 45 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, and subscribe to our AHFter Hours podcast.

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Rasheed Gonga, AHF Advocacy, Legislative Affairs & Community Engagement

(201) 241-0927

Rasheed.gonga@ahf.org

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Duelo de Acordeones Pesado, Los Invasores de Nuevo León, & Los Cardenales de Nuevo León

Originally known as Grupo Pesado, the norteño group Pesado was founded by frontman/accordionist Beto Zapata and Pepe Elizondo (bajo sexto, vocals) in 1993 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. They debuted with the album Ayudame a Olvidar, released by MCM. Llego el Amor followed in 1994, soon achieving gold status.

Los Invasores de Nuevo León is a Mexican norteño group founded in 1980. They have been considered the greatest school of modern norteño groups and are one of the great references of this musical genre. Their hits include “Laurita Garza,” “Clave 7,” “Ni Dada La Quiero,” “La Costumbre,” “Bajo Mil Llaves,” “What a Woman’s Value,” “Aguanta Corazón,” “My New House,” “La Vieja Banca” and “A Mi Que Me Quedo” to mention a few.

Los Cardenales de Nuevo León are a Grammy-winning norteño group from Mexico whose bajo sexto and accordion-driven sound has influenced hundreds of succeeding groups in the genre. They emerged from their native Monterrey in 1982, playing social events. Their self-titled debut album was issued the same year and received enough airplay and regional popularity that the band was able to tour extensively in the region.

Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023

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D&R Greenway Land Trust announces first ever Harvest Moon Ball on Sept. 30 at the new Discovery Center at Point Breeze in Bordentown

D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Harvest Moon Ball, featuring musicians and theatre performers, will be held at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze on the evening of Sept. 30, at 101 Park Street, Bordentown, N.J.

— Justin Lee Jazz Trio

 

The event starts at 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. to support the historic and ecologically important property.

 

In the tradition of Joseph Bonaparte, the exiled King of Spain who entertained prominent scientists, artists and leaders here in the 1820s and 1830s, guests are invited to dress as someone who once visited Point Breeze or to come as you are to see who’s who. Prominent people who walked on this land in the 19th century included the Marquis de Lafyette, Dolley Madison, John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John James Audubon, Louis Mailliard, and Joseph Bonaparte’s daughter Zenaide for whom a dove was named. Thirteen thousand years of history provides a creative playground for the imagination of partygoers who choose to participate in the parade of characters.

Improv performances and music by a jazz trio will keep the mood swinging throughout the evening. Libations and desserts and cheeses from Toscano, a popular Bordentown restaurant, will be served under the full harvest moon.

“We designed this to be an affordable, community-focused event to get people out on the land in an unforgettable setting,” says Linda Mead, D&R Greenway’s president and CEO. “Sunset is magic at Point Breeze. Watching the full moon rise will make this night shine on under the Harvest Moon, like the song!”

— Welcome to the Discovery Center at Point Breeze

 

This fun garden party will be inspired by the unexpected.  Pegasus Theatre, sponsored by Bordentown Arts, a community-based nonprofit, will perform improv. Principals Peter Alexander and Jennifer Nasta Zefutie will bring their theatrical storytelling to an intimate setting inside the Discovery Center, opened in May 2023, surrounded by colorful exhibits, art, and artifacts of note.

Bordentown’s vibrant arts scene received a boost in the last few years from the recently formed Bordentown Arts.

 

“There’s an insane amount of talent in this one square mile – just as there’s an insane amount of history!” exults Leon Stanley, who founded the nonprofit in 2020 to support arts and cultural experiences within Bordentown City, where he lives with his wife, gallery owner C.J. Mugavero.

 

“We want Bordentown to be the best it can be,” says Stanley.

 

“The arts bring a quality of life, are a driver of the economy, and dovetail with the city’s reputation as a restaurant town.”

 

Musician Justin Lee will lead a talented jazz trio with guitarist Raúl Abbad and singer Monika Ryan, a New York style classic jazz singer who recently released her fourteenth album, “Playfully.” A local resident, Lee is no stranger to Point Breeze; he played a virtuoso solo of both the US national anthem and the French national anthem on Bastille Day when a delegation from Bordentown’s French sister city, Mortefontaine, visited the preserved property. He’s thrilled that Point Breeze will now be a multi-faceted community asset.

— Joseph Bonaparte original oil painting circa 1819 on display at the Discovery Center

 

“I’m excited that my kids will get to enjoy the open space and the programs.”

The first ever Harvest Moon Ball celebrates that Point Breeze is now a Bordentown treasure, preserved forever. Point Breeze is an apt location to celebrate, as well, the recent election to D&R Greenway’s Board of Trustees of longtime Bordentown public servant, former mayor James E. (Jim) Lynch, Jr.

As Bordentown’s mayor in 2020, Jim Lynch seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve Point Breeze – and with it, the unique character of the small city. Developers had been salivating over the site.

 

“The Divine Word Fathers, who were here for 80 years, were hounded by developers who wanted to build warehouses or a thousand condos,” Lynch recalls.  D&R Greenway and State Green Acres partners joined with the city to permanently preserve the land.

Lynch, now a City Commissioner, joined D&R Greenway’s Board of Trustees in 2023, the latest chapter in a 34-year relationship. “I started working on behalf of Bordentown with D&R Greenway in 1989 [the land trust’s founding year], and it just blossomed from there.” Joining the Board “is a great honor for me,” he says.

For Point Breeze, says Jim Lynch, “The best is yet to come.”

 

The ticket price of $60.  Admission to the Harvest Moon Ball on Sept. 30 is via advance ticket purchase by Sept. 25 at www.drgreenway.org or by calling (609) 924-4646.  Limited tickets will be available at the door, first come, first served. Proceeds benefit D&R Greenway’s Discovery Center at Point Breeze.

About D&R Greenway Land Trust: D&R Greenway Land Trust is an accredited nonprofit that has reached a new milestone of over 22,000 acres of land preserved throughout central New Jersey since 1989. By protecting land in perpetuity and creating public trails, it gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The land trust’s preserved farms and community gardens provide local organic food for residents of the region—including those most in need. Through strategic land conservation and stewardship, D&R Greenway combats climate change, protects birds and wildlife, and ensures clean drinking water for future generations. D&R Greenway’s mission is centered on connecting land with people from all walks of life. www.drgreenway.org; info@drgreenway.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Retired Navy captain exposes ‘The Great Lie’ and other lapses in military’s transition assistance program

COCOA BEACH, Fla. — The decision to retire from the Navy after 26 years wasn’t an easy one for Capt. William Toti, who says he had come to love his time in the service.

 

He knew he wanted a viable second career in the civilian market, and, as a commanding officer, he was told throughout the military transitioning program that all a civilian company would want from him was “good leadership” — advice he calls “The Great Lie” in his book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership.

 

“Transitioning to industry is a stressful enough condition as it is, but when the military actively tells you things that are absolutely one hundred percent wrong, and start you headed down the wrong path, that makes that stress level go up even further,” Toti said during an interview.

 

Toti isn’t alone in feeling unprepared for certain aspects of transitioning to civilian employment. More than 200,000 service members separate from the military each year, and more than half of those surveyed about the process felt as if they had little to no help with the transition.

 

But Toti is one of the lucky ones. He managed to successfully progress from captain of a nuclear submarine to a captain of industry, and after accumulating more than a decade of firsthand experiences related to transitional challenges for veterans, Toti decided to put it all on paper. From CO to CEO  isn’t filled with hand-waving aphorisms, Toti says, but rather, practical nuts-and-bolts advice for veterans and the companies that want to help their military veterans succeed.

 

“Any company will proudly recite the number of veterans they hire as employees, but none of those companies can tell you how many of those new hire veterans are still with them after five years,” Toti noted. “Did you know that about 50% of military veterans leave their first job within two years of transitioning out of the military? This constitutes millions of dollars of lost investment in employee turnover.”

 

From CO to CEO can help readers understand:

  • How and when to make their transition.
  • How to properly define goals for their future careers.
  • How to prepare for job interviews, negotiate compensation and land the right position.
  • What it takes to succeed in today’s defense industry.
  • The pluses and minuses of 20 career options.
  • The language and assumptions of civilian business culture.
  • And much more.

 

“The book is intended to correct the defects the military injects into its transitioning veterans before they leave service; it’s intended to help companies head off problems in assimilating new veteran employees; and it’s intended to serve as a guide for transitioning veterans to help them understand the business environment and learn new skills necessary for them to succeed,” Toti added.

 

About the Author

William Toti served for more than 26 years on active duty, culminating as commodore of Submarine Squadron 3, then 15 years as a corporate executive and eventually a CEO. He has been featured in several documentaries, including The Lost Ships of World War II (Fox), USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter (PBS), USS Indianapolis: Live from the Deep (PBS), USS Indianapolis: The Legacy, 9/11: One Day in America (National Geographic), 9/11: The Pentagon (The History Channel) and 9/11: Inside the Pentagon (PBS).

 

For more information, please visit https://williamtoti.com, or follow him on Twitter (@william_toti).