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Travel and Tourism Week 2019: RMA and CJF Marketing International Introduce ‘Investment Tourism’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- To celebrate Travel and Tourism Week and Economic Development Week coinciding in 2019, the principals of RMA and CJF Marketing International are introducing their new platform, "Investment Tourism."

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Signs Proclamation Declaring May 2019 Lyme Disease Awareness Month

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Governor of Kentucky, Matt Bevin, officially declared May 2019 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month all across the state. Patient advocate Christina Kovacs lead the charge to raise awareness for the disease after battling late stage Lyme disease herself. Kovacs worked with Bevin and his office to draft an official statewide Proclamation which was signed into effect this year.

100in1 Day: Gloversville New York set to be the first in the United States

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- 2019 is a pivotal year in the revitalization of Downtown Gloversville. To that end, the Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist office, Fulton County Center for Regional Growth, and residents of Gloversville are embarking on a single day of community action called 100in1 Day: Gloversville to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Gloversville will be the first city in the United States to host a 100in1 Day event.

Trump in the Toilet Again! Commander in Crap Creator Achieves Huge Success with ‘Trump Toilet Brush’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Michelle Rubel, owner of SpacedOutDesigns and the inventor and creator of Commander in Crap(TM), is helping make toilets great again(TM) with her viral invention, a Donald Trump toilet brush that American and international customers are gladly grabbing to clean up their crap.

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Awarded $25K Grant from Disabled Veterans National Foundation

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is proud to announce that on April 17, 2019, the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) announced a grant award in the amount of $25,000 to our organization.

SECURE Act of 2019 – New Bill Targets Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors (SBA) issued a statement today informing employers that bipartisan legislation currently pending could significantly revise the rules for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

The City of Greenacres, Florida, Accepts RMA’s Vision and Strategic Plan

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The City of Greenacres recently accepted a vision and strategic action plan created by the award-winning redevelopment firm, RMA. The city, located in the heart of Palm Beach County, has already begun prioritizing key elements of the plan for implementation to realize the vision and strategic goals.

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Honor of Child Lost to SUDC: Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The SUDC Foundation is pleased to support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, legislation reintroduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Doug Jones (D-AL) and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Tom Cole (OK-04) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) to combat sudden, unexpected infant and child deaths.

Free Iowa Land Incentives Hope to Spur on Spring New Home Construction

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Spring is finally here and with it comes the start of the building season. As part of an ongoing housing development initiative, Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has been working with the city of Osceola to offer home builders and developers shovel-ready sites at no cost for residential projects.

On Target Health and Indiana Wellness Council Partnership Aims to Combat Indiana Obesity Rates

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- On Target Health announces a new partnership with the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, which aims to create a healthier Indiana through employer-sponsored weight management programs that target obesity.

Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) Celebrates 50 Years of Community Commitment

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- This year (2019) marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC). In August of 1969, the development corporation that has brought Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa numerous business and economic successes.

Dania Beach People’s Access To Community Horticulture (PATCH) Launches in Florida

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is proud to announce that the Dania Beach People's Access To Community Horticulture (PATCH) is preparing to launch five Mobile Market sites around Broward County. Known as a community market and garden, the Dania Beach PATCH is a resource for locally grown food. Now, the PATCH is extending healthy food options to neighboring cities in Broward County through the use of mobile markets.
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The Other Donald Launches Bid for 2020: Donald Eugene Lowe – A New Face in the Democratic Race

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Donald Eugene Lowe respects politics. He was a 2016 presidential candidate, but this time around he's hoping to run on the Democratic ticket. He considers himself a "man of the people," not "for the people" and believes he's "a better choice."

RMA, a Florida-based Economic Development and Business Attraction Firm Expands Client Base in South Carolina

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- RMA (www.rma.us.com), a Florida-based consulting firm is expanding their client base beyond the Sunshine state. The economic development, redevelopment and business attraction experts were hired last year by the City of West Columbia in South Carolina to create a Citywide Redevelopment Plan and a Community Revitalization Plan for the municipality; both were unanimously accepted by the city council this month.

Florida Outreach Veteran Elliot Cohen is Revolutionizing How Governments Communicate

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Government communications expert Elliot Cohen says he is changing the way cities tackle resident outreach. The former head of communications for both public agencies and cities says government needs to shift its mentality away from passive public relations and towards a new model mirroring pro-active private sector communication.

Florida Redevelopment Association Honors RMA’s Pompano Beach Downtown Development Plan

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- RMA is proud to announce that their proposed plan for the Pompano Beach Downtown Innovation District won the 2018 Promotion Award at the annual Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Awards. RMA managed the city's redevelopment agency for almost a decade and authored this award-winning plan for the creation of the city's downtown.

RMA Contracted by City of Deltona Florida to Provide Strategic Economic Development Plan

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- RMA has been contracted by the City of Deltona in Florida to provide a strategic 5-year economic development plan for a Business Park and Manufacturing Related Recruitment. The award-winning firm's scope of services, in addition to the plan, will also include relationship building with multiple partner organizations to ensure support of new initiatives and meetings with developers.

XG Communities announces advancement for the City of La Puente Calif. small cell and 5G wireless strategy

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- XG Communities LLC and the City of La Puente, Calif. announced that approximately 1,500 street light poles are now available to wireless carriers and technology companies for small cell deployment. The street light poles are available on XG Communities' Site SeleX Platform.

Economic Development Firm, RMA, to Manage Bimini Basin Implementation Plan in Cape Coral FL

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- RMA today announced it has been selected by the City of Cape Coral, Florida to provide implementation management consulting services related to the Bimini Basin Implementation Plan. The award-winning economic development firm will provide a scope of services including investment attraction, property acquisition and the promotion of development opportunities.

Maine Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Breaking Ground in October

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- On Sunday, October 7, 2018, The Herschel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation will be breaking ground for construction of the Maine Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. This memorial is one of 87 across 34 states that will honor all our Gold Star Families.

SUDC Foundation Applauds Introduction of Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The SUDC Foundation is pleased to support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Tom Cole (OK-04) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) to combat Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

XG Communities LLC announces agreement with City of La Habra Heights to prepare the City for small cell wireless applications

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and wireless management services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement with the City of La Habra Heights, Calif., to manage wireless coverage solutions and prepare the City for small cell applications.

Punjabi American Heritage Society announces passing of resolution ACR 267 to declare Nov 2018 as Sikh Appreciation and Awareness month in...

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- California Assembly members gave a standing ovation and warm welcome to Sikh American guests at the California State Assembly (August 21, 2018), says The Punjabi American Heritage Society. The Assembly unanimously passed resolution ACR 267 declaring the month of November as Sikh Appreciation and Awareness Month.

City of Whittier CA votes to establish a new path to 5G using small cell infrastructure, working with XG Communities

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and wireless management services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement with the City of Whittier, California, preparing the City for small cell applications.

Clarke County Hospital Announces Rural Iowa Veterans Gain Better Medical Access Through VA Telemedicine Partnership

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, Iowa and the Veterans Administration in Des Moines recently partnered in a telemedicine exchange offering a rural Veteran a much-needed cardiology consultation.