City Expenses are Increasing Faster Than Revenue, Creating a Structural Deficit in Lafayette
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 20:06 EDT
Lafayette, Calif. -- The City of Lafayette first became aware of potential long-term financial challenges in FY21-22 as we emerged from COVID-19 and began running calculations for the five-year budget forecast. For the past two years, the Council has focused on its short-term and long-term finances as one of its highest priorities and discussed options at several public meetings regarding the ongoing deficit of more than $2M annually. At the request of the City Council, City staff reviewed all City services, projects, and programs to identify which services could be reduced or eliminated to match expected revenues and presented their extensive budget analysis to determine what a 10% reduction in expenses would look like at the City Council meeting on June 10, 2024. At that meeting, rather than making immediate spending reductions that would impact services such as the number of police officers, street and drain maintenance, support for senior services, and other services, the Counci
Youth INC to Honor Mike Arougheti with John C. Whitehead Leadership Award at 30th Anniversary Celebration Gala
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 14:00 EDT
Youth INC, a leading capacity builder dedicated to strengthening youth development nonprofits, is proud to announce that Mike Arougheti, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Ares Management Corporation, will be awarded The John C. Whitehead Leadership Award at its 30th Anniversary Celebration Gala. The event will take place on November 13, 2024, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Named in honor of the late philanthropist and civic leader John C. Whitehead, who played a pivotal role in the organization's history, this prestigious award is presented to individuals who have significantly advanced social change through philanthropic community engagement. Mike Arougheti is recognized for his unwavering commitment to expanding economic opportunities, advancing human flourishing, and promoting shared prosperity. "Mike Arough
From Grape to Garden in Napa Valley
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 12:04 EDT
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is pleased to share a new wine tasting experience with visitors to its Rutherford Estate in Napa Valley. From Grape to Garden explores the bounty of produce from the St. Supéry Estate Culinary Garden and favorite local farmers during a seated tasting of four estate wines, each accompanied by a seasonal vegetable pairing. Guests will delight in the winery culinary team's interpretation of just picked produce to perfectly enhance the latest St. Supéry Estate wine releases. Compare and contrast each pairing during a fun and educational tasting that brings both the grape and garden together in harmony. Current pairing focused around tomatoes and the latest white and red wines: Tomato Arancini Mozzarella 2022 St. Supéry Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Semillon Smoked Tomato Soup C
Waste Managed launches 'Behind the Sofa' campaign
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 09:29 EDT
Waste Managed launches 'Behind the Sofa' campaign Industry-leading waste management company, commissioned survey to find the top items 'lost' in Brits sofas. Money, keys, food and even sex toys have been named as items lost on a sofa.
Media invite: ACS International Schools' STEAM 2024 - Thorpe Park
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 08:58 EDT
WHEN: Tuesday 15 October 2024 - 9.00am - 5.00pm WHERE: Thorpe Park, Staines Road, Chertsey KT16 8PN JOINING DETAILS: If you would like to attend or arrange interviews, please contact: gemma.cooper@consciouscomms.com or tom.evans@consciouscomms.com, or call 01223 421 831. You are invited to join ACS International Schools, its partners and 10,000 primary school and secondary school students for a unique STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) experience, held at Thorpe Park. At the event, students will have sole use of Thorpe Park and participate in STEAM activities and workshops, hosted by ACS Inte
SGS Announces Expansion of Biopharmaceutical Testing Capabilities
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 06:59 EDT
Geneva, Switzerland (October 7, 2024) - SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that it has added new capacity and capabilities at its center of excellence in Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA. This expansion adds new instrumentation and expertise to a substantial and well-established facility which currently provides outsourcing services to developers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. SGS's Lincolnshire center of excellence is a 60,000 square-foot, state-of-the art facility, delivering microbiology, chemistry and molecular biology analytical services to support clients with both small and large molecule testing. It offers an extensive range of innovative analytical solutions, for every phase of product development. With this expansion in its biopharmaceutical service portfolio, the Lincolnshir
Midland Bearings: The Ideal Partner for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 06:50 EDT
Midland Bearings, a leading supplier of high-quality bearing solutions, is proud to offer a comprehensive range of thermoplastic housing units tailored to meet the diverse needs of the pharmaceutical industry. With an extensive inventory and commitment to customer satisfaction, the supplier has established itself as a trusted partner to numerous pharmaceutical businesses worldwide. One of the company's most popular products are Thermoplastic Housing Units, which are commonly used by the food and beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Midland Bearings keep the UK's largest stock of these items, with various designs and colours to choose from. "We have lots of strong partnerships with businesses in the pharmaceutical industry," says Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Midland Bearings. "We know this industry very well and are committed to stocking the very best products for our customers, including thermoplastic hou
SGS Announces Expansion of Biopharmaceutical Testing Capabilities
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 06:01 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that it has added new capacity and capabilities at its center of excellence in Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA. This expansion adds new instrumentation and expertise to a substantial and well-established facility which currently provides outsourcing services to developers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. SGS's Lincolnshire center of excellence is a 60,000 square-foot, state-of-the art facility, delivering microbiology, chemistry and molecular biology analytical services to support clients with both small and large molecule testing. It offers an extensive range of innovative analytical solutions, for every phase of product development. With this expansion in its biopharmaceutical service portfolio, the Lincolnshire facility now provides early cell bank safety assessment, p
Quantuma Joint Administrators Have Been Appointed Over the UK Arm of a US Law Firm
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 02:05 EDT
Quantuma managing directors Sean Bucknall, Andrew Hosking and its chief executive officer, Carl Jackson were appointed joint administrators of Armstrong Teasdale Ltd, the UK based operations of US headquartered law firm, Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 4th October 2024. Armstrong Teasdale LLP was a shareholder in Armstrong Teasdale Ltd. Armstrong Teasdale LLP expanded its international footprint with its first office outside of the US in 2021 with its acquisition of London based independent firm, Kerman Legal Services Limited. Fifty-seven people were employed by Armstrong Teasdale Ltd. Most of these employees have found new employment in other firms and have already departed to take up their new roles. The remaining staff have been made redundant, with a couple of members of staff being retained by the joint administrators to assist them in undertaking their duties. Samantha Palmer, partner at Child & Child, has advi
Launched Announces Major Investment and Unveils Revolutionary AI-Powered Assistant That Will Transform Sales and Marketing
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 10:38 EDT
Bournemouth: Launched, the UK-based martech innovator is delighted to announce the successful completion of its £541,551 pre-seed funding round through Haatch and Seedrs Crowdfunding. The company is now preparing to raise £3 million in a seed round, positioning itself for significant growth and market expansion. Co-founded by Joe Allen and Paul Whittall, Launched is on a mission to revolutionise sales and marketing with its cutting-edge AI-powered assistant, set to redefine how businesses win new customers and drive results. This new round of funding will accelerate Launched's development and support its goal of simplifying sales and marketing for businesses of all sizes. The forthcoming £3 million seed round will allow the company to expand its AI capabilities and further enhance its position as a leader in the martech space. Transform
Chelsea Clinton Speaks at the Inaugural Women in AI Summit
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 08:52 EDT
*VIDEO NEWS RELEASE / B-ROLL HERE : Rights Free - Access All, Including Archive* STORY: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) held the first FEM.AI summit in Menlo Park, California with an initiative to propel women and the industry towards a more equitable tech sector, with an emphasis on opportunities in AI. The Cadence Giving Foundation has committed $20 million towards this initiative, including philanthropic and product donations over the next decade to organizations that align with Fem.AI's mission. By catalyzing the industry to invest in nonprofits, university students and programs, champion women-led ventures, drive product innovation and leverage industry influence, Fem.AI aims to close the gender gap in
Genocide: Personal Stories, Big Questions - Exploring 20th and 21st century genocide
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 07:51 EDT
Yellow Press has published Genocide: Personal Stories, Big Questions, by journalist and author, Heidi Kingstone. The book tells the story of the last 120 years of genocide, its impact on the world and its relevance today. Kingstone takes the reader on a journey from the Herero and Nama genocide of 1904, through the Armenian genocide, Ukrainian terror-famine and The Holocaust to the Cambodia, Rwanda and Srebrenica genocides of the late 20th century. She also explores the Darfur, Yazidi and Rohingya genocides of the 21st century, starkly illustrating that, while some lessons have been learnt, mankind seems to possess a propensity to dehumanise fellow human beings - all too visible in today's global conflicts. This human failing, argues Kingstone, is fuelled by fear, greed and propaganda, and the refusal to learn from the past. The book builds on Kingstone's 20 years as a foreign correspondent for national and interna
Blazing Hot: The Cold Pod Kickstarter Campaign Receives Full Funding in Record Time
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 06:40 EDT
The Cold Pod is a leading name in cold water immersion therapy, but it's now enjoying red hot success on Kickstarter after its campaign for The Cold Pod Lite Chiller smashed its funding goal in just over 24 hours. Chris Hillary, Co-Founder and Director of The Cold Pod, said, "We are absolutely thrilled to have reached our funding goal within 26 hours! The incredible support from our backers has been overwhelming, and we're truly grateful. This milestone is a testament to the passion for cold water therapy shared by our community." The Cold Pod Lite Chiller is purpose-built for cold water therapy, and the result of two years of rigorous research and testing. It was created to make cold water therapy more accessible at home, with a 500-litre cooling capacity and lowest temperature of 3°C. Cold water therapy is known to reduce pain and inflammation, relieving sore muscles and improving focus and sleep, bringing down stress
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits Viking Arms in North Yorkshire
Thu, Oct 03, 2024 16:03 EDT
On Tuesday 1st October, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Viking Arms, a leading supplier of defence equipment to UK police and military forces. During the visit, The Princess Royal officially opened Viking Arms' new warehouse facility, toured the company's state-of-the-art facilities, and met with staff members to learn about their contributions to the UK defence industry. Welcomed by Managing Director Sam Macarthur and members of the founding family, The Princess Royal began her tour with a presentation about the company's operations. Viking Arms specialises in developing, supplying, and distributing advanced defence technology and equipment to the UK police, military, and gun trade. Additionally, the company provides expert firearms training and education. During the tour, Her Royal Highness was shown the company's new licensed warehouse, equipped for the storage of ammunition, firearms, and section 5 prohibited wea
Community First Health Plans Partners with Unite Us to Connect San Antonio Residents to Vital Resources in Record Time
Thu, Oct 03, 2024 14:43 EDT
The locally owned health plan drastically expands residents' access to social and behavioral health resource providers. Using Unite Us closed-loop technology, it sent and tracked outcomes for more than 100 social care referrals in the first 30 days. Community First Health Plans (Community First), the only locally owned and managed nonprofit health plan serving San Antonio and the surrounding counties, has partnered with Unite Us, the nation's trusted technology partner for social care transformation, to connect residents to essential social care resources and gain visibility into the impact of these services on the community. This collaboration has established a fully integrated health and social care ecosystem across Bexar County and seven surrounding counties. By utilizing U
"Who Says?": New Book Sets Out to Empower Children Through Words
Thu, Oct 03, 2024 14:31 EDT
Little Words Affirm, a project dedicated to empowering children through positive affirmations, is proud to announce the release of its new children's book, Who Says?, launching on October 3rd, 2024. Founded by Erica Grant-Wilson, Little Words Affirm was born from a deeply personal journey. Through the transformative power of language, Grant-Wilson aims to uplift children, particularly those who may struggle with learning challenges or societal pressures. Her mission is to create inclusive, affirming stories that encourage children to believe in their unlimited potential, regardless of the obstacles they face. The book, Who Says?, is self-published in partnership with BK Royston Publishing. It addresses critical themes of self-belief, resilience, and the power of words, challenging the negative voices children often hear and encouraging them to defy the limits others may place on them. The narrative empowers children to e
SPANA Warns the Climate Crisis is Driving Working Animals and Communities to Collapse
Thu, Oct 03, 2024 12:52 EDT
On this year's World Animal Day, SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is calling on world leaders to consider working animals during the upcoming COP29 event in November. In line with the theme of this year's World Animal Day on 4 October 2024 ('The world is their home too'), SPANA is shining a light on the often-overlooked impact of the climate emergency on working animals. The unpredictability of weather events, such as extreme heat and devastating flooding, is intensifying the hardship and suffering of working animals. This is contributing to a growing crisis that is threatening their wellbeing and very survival, and pushing vulnerable rural communities to the brink of collapse.
NEW MACRIUM RELEASE - REFLECT X - COULD SAVE YOUR BUSINESS THOUSANDS IN DOWNTIME COSTS
Thu, Oct 03, 2024 10:54 EDT
Global provider of backup and recovery solutions provides a sneak peek at powerful new product set to redefine industry speed and resilience standards Macrium, a global provider of backup and disaster recovery, imaging and deployment software solutions that support critical infrastructure, Operational Technology (OT) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) sectors, today announces Reflect X, a significant upgrade to its flagship product. Launching on 08 October 2024, Reflect X redefines benchmarks for speed and efficiency in system backup and recovery, potentially saving businesses thousands in downtime costs. At the heart of Reflect X is a performance boost: operations now run significantly faster than in previous versi
Settle in this Cozy Season with the Indoor Collection from Cabinet Tronix
Thu, Oct 03, 2024 10:28 EDT
With fall officially underway, Cabinet-Tronix has created a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary pop up TV lift cabinets, perfect for anyone who plans to hunker down at home this cozy season. Custom crafted to order, each TV lift cabinet is individually built in line with size requirements, preferred TV size, components and available space. With dozens of finishes to choose from and an array of premium, sustainable woods on offer, the result is a bespoke designer-inspired piece which is guaranteed to make home the only place to be on chilly fall and winter nights. Classical cabinets boast hand carved detailing and intricate molding in timeless silhouettes, while the modern collection offers contemporary styles, glossy materials and serious style credentials. Common to all indoor TV lift cabinets is superb functionality and practicality, along with a robust, durable, and quiet US-made motorized TV lift system. &nbs
Public Finance Attorney Elizabeth Lynch Joins Steptoe & Johnson's Pittsburgh Office
Thu, Oct 03, 2024 09:23 EDT
PITTSBURGH- Elizabeth Lynch recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC's Pittsburgh office as Of Counsel in the Business Department. Lynch brings over 25 years of experience advising clients on a wide range of business and economic development projects with an emphasis in public finance, municipal bonds, and corporate law. She has handled complex multi-million-dollar transactions and finance projects. "We are happy to have Beth join our firm," said Christopher L. Slaughter, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson. "Her extensive public finance background and wealth of knowledge will be a valuable asset to our Pittsburgh team and clients throughout Pennsylvania." Lynch earned her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and her bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsbur