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Blitz Proto is a SmartZone Best Small Business

Farmington Hills, MI, March 27, 2024 –Blitz Proto to be Honored at the 20th Annual Michigan Celebrates Awards Gala

Blitz Proto has been recognized as a 2024 SmartZone Best Small Business, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Blitz Proto will be acknowledged on stage at the in-person awards ceremony during the 20th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala on May 21, 2024.

The event will gather over 800 guests at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan to celebrate the achievements of this year’s award recipients.

“This is further validation that all of our efforts and endeavors are worthwhile and the community effort in manufacturing is worthy of being recognized.” -Beau-James Erion, President

“Being recognized in this year’s Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards is so exciting and humbling for our company at this early stage of our company.” -Carrin Harris, CEO

Blitz Proto started offering prototyping services in 2023 with the vision of improving the customer experience by offering fast quotes and personalized services. Our prototype services offer a well rounded experience taking your prototype through the initial design process through the proof of concept stage and into production services if needed.

While navigating the dynamic and ever-changing small business landscape, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awardees have demonstrated exemplary tenacity, adaptability, and leadership. The 2024 Awards Gala will put Michigan’s small businesses in the spotlight and give them a chance to share their success stories with the supporters who helped them get to where they are today.

“As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary of MCSB, we’re reminded of the incredible resilience and innovation within Michigan’s small business sector. This year’s winners demonstrate the collective entrepreneurial spirit that drives our state’s economy forward,” said Jennifer Deamud, MCSB Board Chair. “Congratulations to this year’s awardees. To all the winners, your dedication and leadership inspire us all, proving that success truly is best when shared.”

Companies nominated for the SmartZone Best Small Business award must demonstrate a strong relationship with the organization as well as significant success as a company.

Awardees in this category are selected based on the following:

Demonstrated growth through technology commercialization

Success with innovation

Strength of the relationship with the SmartZone

Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) is a collaboration of trusted statewide founding organizations who offer resources for small businesses. For 20 years, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala has placed a spotlight on how small businesses positively impact our communities and state. The MCSB organization is focused on supporting, promoting and celebrating small businesses in Michigan.

Praveen education Code Ninjas New Location

Code Ninjas Guelph Expands with New Location

Guelph, Canada, March 27, 2024 –Code Ninjas Guelph, a learning centre located in Guelph that provides an enriching coding experience for kids, fostering the development of valuable coding skills through a game-based curriculum has announced that it will be expanding it’s centre by moving to a new location in Guelph.

Code Ninjas Guelph’s new centre will be located at 30 Bett Court, which is 75% larger than their existing location and includes three learning rooms, a 3x increase from the current layout. Code Ninjas Guelph has operated at 79 Clair Rd E #104, Guelph, ON N1L 0J7, for over four years, and the relocation emphasizes the investment made by owner Pamela Pandit.

“Serving families in the Guelph area has been an incredible feeling, and as parents ourselves we’ve been privileged to see our kids grow alongside the centre. As we enter Year 5, we understand the need for an expanded space to answer the needs of all parents by expanding our service offerings. When our new centre is open, we’ll be able to expand our programming with ongoing camps, daily, weekly sessions and new programs that parents have been asking for,” said Pamela Pandit, Owner of Code Ninjas Guelph.

“This move has been a work in progress for over a year since we’ve reached capacity at our current location. Our goal is to give parents the best tools by investing in the best technology for their kids. Since opening our doors in 2020, we’ve invested over $100,000 in technology including state-of-the-art 3D Printers, Laser Printers, Computers, Tablets, and more!”

Code Ninjas Guelph will continue to operate at their current location. Their new centre is expected to start construction soon, with a planned opening scheduled for June 2024 followed by a grand opening in Fall 2024. “We’d like to thank Mason Sinkeldam at Avison & Young for understanding our specific needs to find the perfect location, and our new landlord for believing in our vision,” said Pamela Pandit, Owner of Code Ninjas Guelph.

Praveen business

J Bradley Experience Team Up with Billionaires Row

New York, NY, March 27, 2024 –J Bradley Hilton and Sir William Benson Champagne Mogul have forged a relationship to co market extraordinary experiences with the finest champagne and cognacs to the ultra affluent traveler worldwide.

J Bradley Hilton, the grandson of iconic American Hotelier Conrad Hilton and son of Sr. Vice Chairman Eric Hilton, has extensive experience working on enhancing affinity programs, loyalty rewards and reservations systems. Sir William Benson is the founder and CEo of Billionaires Row & Water, which can be purchased at the most exclusive restaurants, hotels and resorts in the world.

The events include high end fashion runway shows to blimp races around multiple countries. J Bradley is working with Billionaires Row and its vineyard partners in France, Argentina and Napa to produce commemorative J Bradley Wine Champagne and water for each event.

Coverage and commentary on the Billionaires Row J Bradley experiences will be on America Radio App, which streams music and political news in 30 million cars: Tesla, Mercedes, Range Rover, Jaguar, mini, and Volvo.

Praveen business Goldenberry Mango Sales Melissa

Melissa’s & Goldenberry Farms Team up to Mango Sales in The US

Melissa's & Goldenberry Farms Team up to Mango Sales in The US

Miami, FL, March 27, 2024 –Melissa’s and Goldenberry Farms have announced a joint venture, designating Melissa’s as an official distributor of its top-selling Sweet Sugar Mango®, a miniature variety with exceptional Brix and thin, edible skin. Available April-June 2024, this marks the first “official” U.S. season for Sweet Sugar Mangos® after a successful trial run in 2023.

Melissa’s expertise in distribution will ensure nationwide availability through retailers. “After several years of developing awareness for the item, demand from grocers and consumers alike has been very strong. We are thrilled to be partnering with Melissa’s to be a key national distributor for this unique and delicious item,” commented Michelle Alders, Goldenberry Farms product manager. “Our Sweet Sugar Mangos® are an almost-perfect attraction point for any product section.”

The fragrant and sweet smell immediately attracts customers, and the small size makes for a truly unique retail item.” Non-GMO and hand-harvested by family farms on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast, Sweet Sugar Mangos® undergo a proprietary pre-harvest and post-harvest process for optimal flavor, travel, and shelf life. Unlike many other exotic mangos, they feature a thin skin that does not require the fruit to be peeled before eating; they are both a kid-friendly treat and an elevated fruit-eating experience. In anticipation of growing demand, Goldenberry Farms is expanding cultivation zones in Peru and Brazil to lengthen the season in the future.

This exciting import is not just another mango. Consumers’ desire for novelty and variety makes Sweet Sugar Mango® the most talked about addition to the mango category. The product is supported by a full social media and digital campaign, consumer recipes, promotions, as well as select in-store marketing campaigns.

“Sugar Mangos” “Sweet Sugar Mangos” are trademarks of Goldenberry Farms (SAS, LLC, GBF4 IP). (“Sweet Sugar Mango” (United States, Reg. No. 6998300), (Colombia, Reg. No. 714306) “Sugar Mango” (United States, No. 97342094), Sugar Mango (Colombia, Reg. No. 714305). The brand is available globally via an exclusive network of licensed distributors and importers.

Praveen business AI Implementation Algo’s Majente

Majente Applauds Algo’s Success as the 1st Salesforce AI Implementation

Toronto, Canada, March 27, 2024 –Majente Cloud Solutions, a leading Salesforce implementation partner, proudly acknowledges its partnership with Algo Communication Products Ltd. in achieving remarkable success with Salesforce Einstein 1 Service. Recently, Salesforce published a customer story (https://www.salesforce.com/customer-stories/algo-cuts-call-times-with-AI/) highlighting Algo’s significant achievement in reducing service call times by an astounding 80% through the implementation of Einstein 1 Service.

Algo, a distinguished Canadian telecommunications company with over fifty years of experience, faced a significant challenge due to rapid growth and increased caseloads. However, with the support of Majente and Salesforce, Algo swiftly overcame these hurdles by leveraging the power of AI-driven insights and automation.

The collaborative effort between Algo, Majente, and Salesforce resulted in the implementation of Einstein 1 Service, a cutting-edge solution that revolutionized Algo’s customer service operations. By harnessing the capabilities of generative AI and RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), Algo’s service agents can now efficiently manage a higher volume of cases while delivering personalized and technically-accurate responses.

“We are thrilled to see Algo achieving such remarkable results with Salesforce Einstein 1 Service,” said Beju Lakhani, CRO of Majente. “Our partnership with Algo exemplifies our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower our clients to thrive in today’s digital landscape.”

Key achievements highlighted in the customer story include:

80% reduction in service call resolution times: By leveraging AI-driven insights, Algo Communications achieved a significant reduction in resolution times, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

67% improvement in response times: With streamlined processes and AI-powered assistance, Algo’s service agents can now respond to customer inquiries more swiftly, opening up opportunities for upselling and reselling.

90% accuracy in AI-generated responses: The integration of AI-driven solutions facilitated seamless onboarding and upskilling of service agents, ensuring a high level of accuracy in customer interactions.

Furthermore, Algo anticipates significant cost savings, with projected savings of $120K within the first year of implementing Einstein 1 Service.

The success story of Algo underscores the transformative impact of AI-driven solutions in revolutionizing customer service operations. Majente remains committed to driving innovation and empowering businesses to achieve their goals through cutting-edge cloud technologies.

Praveen business Hempstead NY Storage Facility

New Storage Facility Facility Opening in Hempstead, NY

Hempstead, NY, March 27, 2024 — LSC Development, LLC, has completed a 7-story 112,188 NRSF self-storage facility at 46 Greenwich St. in Hempstead, NY.

Located in the center of Hempstead, the facility has excellent visibility and accessibility from Greenwich St and Peninsula Blvd. It will serve the communities of Hempstead, Uniondale, West Hempstead, Garden City, and many more surrounding areas.

The ground-up construction features 1,382 fully climate-controlled various-size storage units, 2 loading bays, 2 elevators, and a state-of-the-art security system with secure keypad access, and an HD camera surveillance system. The unique features of this facility are the large drive-up contractor units accessible from the outside.

Mancini Mui Architects designed the building, Park East Construction served as a General Contractor, and Centier Bank provided the construction loan.

They are excited to expand their footprint in the area. Hempstead, NY is their seventh self-storage facility in Long Island, NY.

The facility is managed by Extra Space Storage leading publicly traded self-storage REIT that operates more than 3,500 storage facilities. Customer contact-free leasing will be available through Extra Space online reservation system. Storage units may be rented online, over the phone, or in person for customer convenience.

Praveen business Austin Texas MAL Entertainment

MAL Entertainment LED Screen Rentals Opens in Austin Texas

Austin, TX, March 27, 2024 –MAL Entertainment, a newly established small business specializing in mobile LED screen rentals, is excited to announce its nationwide services for a wide range of events. Founded by Michael and Andrea Landers, MAL Entertainment takes pride in offering high-quality equipment and personalized service to ensure every event is a success.

The inspiration behind MAL Entertainment’s name comes from the initials of its founders, who call Austin, Texas, their home. With a passion for delivering exceptional experiences, MAL Entertainment caters to various events, including Outdoor Movies & Drive-Ins, Graduations, Weddings, Concerts, Festivals, Worship Services, Corporate Events, Marketing Activations, Tradeshows, Tailgates, Sporting Events, and more.

“At MAL Entertainment, we understand the importance of creating memorable moments for and with our clients,” said Michael Landers, co-founder of the company. “Our mission is to provide top-notch equipment and dedicated service to make every event an unforgettable experience.”

What sets MAL Entertainment apart is its commitment to community involvement. The owners believe in giving back and are actively seeking opportunities to partner with local organizations and events to support and enrich the communities they serve. “We’re not just a business; we’re a part of the community,” added Andrea Landers, co-founder of MAL Entertainment. “We’re excited to collaborate with local organizations and events to make a positive impact together.”

MAL Entertainment’s services are available nationwide, making it a go-to choice for event planners, businesses, and individuals looking to elevate their events with cutting-edge technology and exceptional service.

Praveen education

Emile B LaCerte Jr.’s Newly Released Noam Catch an Easter Bunny

Haverhill, MA, March 27, 2024 –“Noam Catch an Easter Bunny”: a delightful children’s book that combines the magic of Easter with themes of friendship and faith. “Noam Catch an Easter Bunny” is the creation of published author, Emile B LaCerte Jr.

LaCerte shares, “Jason’s daughter, Dani, and her friend Bunnycakes, adopt a puppy, naming him Kodi. When Kodi gets sick, her Bible school teacher tells her, ‘If you catch an Easter Bunny, he can help. The Easter Bunny is the saint for helping animals, forest friends, and pets.’

“Journey with Dani and Bunnycakes as they catch an Easter Bunny and travel to Moriah Hallow to meet Noam.

“With imagination, hope, and love become reality Noam.”

Praveen business Alex Kaplan Sebring & Associates

Sebring & Associates Adds Alex Kaplan, Esq.

Monroeville, PA, March 27, 2024 — Sebring & Associates recently added Alex Kaplan, Esq. to their Law Firm. Alex previously worked with Pittsburgh law firms and has experience in commercial litigation, general liability, and commercial transactions.

“Alex will work to serve our clients and expand the practice of the law firm,” said Brenda Sebring, principal. “We’re pleased to add Alex as it reflects our continued growth and expansion of real estate services in Western Pennsylvania.”

Alex is a Pittsburgh native and a 2018 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he served as a Managing Editor for the University of Pittsburgh Law Review. Prior to law school, Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Pennsylvania State University in 2014. Alex is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association. In his free time, Alex enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, and rooting for the Steelers and Pirates.

Praveen business Death James M. Ward Wonderfilled

Wonderfilled Announces Death of Co-Creator James M. Ward

Lake Geneva, WI, March 27, 2024 –Wonderfilled Inc, today issued the following statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce that James M. Ward, co-creator of our GiantLands died last week in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, due to unexpected circumstances with his health. The entire Wonderfilled family mourns this tremendous loss. On behalf of our team, we extend our deepest sympathies to James’ family and the community. James was a larger-than-life figure who brought his remarkable passion, experience and energy in roleplaying game design to our GiantLands. He more than any was looking forward to one day going with us to the GiantLands Game Park.”

Stephen E. Dinehart IV, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, issued the following statement on behalf of the team: “With the passing of my boyhood idol, now friend, mentor, and collaborator, Jim. My GiantLands and Wonderfilled have suffered a major loss, and indeed the entire gaming industry and community has lost another champion. Notwithstanding that loss, I’m confident we can keep James’ legacy alive well into the future. His latest project with us ‘The Broken Road’, an adventure module for our GiantLands will be a homage to all things James M. Ward, the man that made me, and everything from Dungeons & Dragons to Dragon Ball Z. I’ll always be grateful for the doors he helped open and the dreams he helped us achieve with our GiantLands.”

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