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Sunday, March 10, 2019

Pet Wants Franchise Creates Founder’s Award and Recognizes Cincinnati’s Michele Hobbs and Amanda Broughton

When Michele Hobbs and Amanda Broughton created Pet Wants, they were trying to find a solution to their own dog's health issues and allergies. They knew fresh, high-quality food would make a difference, but they also needed convenience. Nothing on the market was meeting their needs and so Pet Wants was born. To recognize their vision, tenacity and leadership, the Pet Wants operations and leadership created a new award in their honor – the Founder's Award of Excellence. Hobbs and Broughton were presented with the first annual Founder's Award of Excellence at the Pet Wants national conference on February 19, 2019.

"Michele and Amanda have touched the lives of every single person who has experienced Pet Wants – our franchisees, corporate team members, franchisee team members and, most importantly, our customers and their pets. They have shed a lifetime of blood, sweat and tears in support of the Pet Wants products, brand and franchise and it's my honor to recognize their passion and entrepreneurial spirit by creating the Founder's Award of Excellence and presenting the first one to Michele and Amanda," Pet Wants President Scott Hoots said. Be alert to read related news.

Michele and Amanda founded Pet Wants in 2010 and, after seeing the demand for their products and the success of the business, they sold a few franchises nearby. In 2015, they partnered Franchise Funding Group to help jumpstart their growth and, within three years, the company was up to nearly 100 franchises.

"It's nice to know the legacy of Pet Wants now has an award that others can aspire to win. We hear from franchisees repeatedly that they bought into the franchise system specifically because of our enthusiasm and passion, which is what has driven our success from the beginning. Knowing that people recognize that passion and that enthusiasm is so encouraging as we work to build Pet Wants well into the future," Hobbs said.

Pet Wants' specially-crafted, private label pet food formulas are made in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced diet in every bowl. Pet Wants Cincinnati offers multiple blends of dog and cat food formulas as well as healing salve, calming balm, anti-itch spray, paw wax and more. Pet Wants has a 100-percent, money-back guarantee on the freshness and quality of the food and the company only sources the best salmon, chicken, lamb, brown rice and other ingredients available. There's no sugar added, no fillers and no animal by-products and Pet Wants never uses corn, wheat, soy or dyes, which makes the food great for animals with allergies.

Although the franchise growth has been exciting and Hobbs and Broughton are pleased to welcome new franchisees to the "pack," the growth has also created some challenges for them locally. With local franchisees surrounding the city of Cincinnati, especially on the west side and in Northern Kentucky, their own service area and business has been reduced to mostly the urban core of Cincinnati and their stores in Over-the-Rhine. Read this for more information.

"We've spent the last couple years re-focusing on our core metro customers and finding new avenues into businesses and homes to increase our delivery sales. As we look at the rest of 2019, we expect to continue those rebuilding efforts as we look to book more than 200 events outside of operating our two stores, the office and delivery. We recently leased a new 5,000-square-foot logistics facility to more efficiently operate our delivery and store operations. We're looking forward to the future," Hobbs said.

To learn more about Pet Wants Cincy, call the Pet Wants Cincy Kitchen at 513-621-DOGS(3647), email info@PetWantsCincy.com or visit https://www.petwantscincy.com/.

About Pet Wants: Pet Wants was founded in Cincinnati in 2010 to bring fresh, natural and conveniently-delivered pet food to pet families. Their mission is to enhance the health, vitality and life of pets with high-quality food and honest advice from a Pet Nutrition Specialist on staff at each location. Pet Wants pet food is personally delivered to homes within weeks of being made, at the height of freshness. Their food doesn't sit in warehouses and on store shelves for many months getting stale and losing nutritional value like it does for most mass-produced, national brands. Pet Wants' private label pet food formulas are slow-cooked in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients and enhanced with vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced meal. Pet Wants only uses high-quality proteins and never uses added sugar, fillers, animal by-products, corn, wheat, soy or dyes. Pet Wants offers multiple blends of dog and cat food formulas as well as healing salve, calming balm, anti-itch spray, paw wax and more. Through an investment and guidance from Franchise Funding Group, Pet Wants expanded into a national franchise in 2015 and grew to nearly 100 locations within just three years. Learn more about Pet Wants at http://www.PetWants.com or how to become a Pet Wants franchise owner at http://www.PetWantsFranchise.com.

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BioTe® Files Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act & Lanham Act Lawsuit Against Evexias Health Solutions

Terri DeNeui, Dan DeNeui, Evexias Health Solutions, Farmakeio, Farmakeio Outsourcing, and others are named in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and Lanham Act lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division. Continue reading.

In the Complaint Case Number 4:18-cv-00866-ALM, BioTe® alleges that wife and husband Terri and Dan DeNeui, among others, "aggressively sought to bolster their revenue, increase profit and grow their share of the Bio-identical Hormone Therapy Market by unlawfully paying … kickbacks and bribes, misrepresenting their certifications and qualifications and that of their product, and illegally supplying unapproved formulations of their hormone therapy pellets to medical providers for distribution to patients, among a myriad of other allegations."

The Complaint further alleges that "the defendants are engaged in pernicious, illegal, and extensive enterprise to manufacture, market, sell and distribute illegal drugs throughout the United States. While undeniably less violent than the drug cartels infiltrating the U.S., the defendants illegally distributed their products … to sell their drugs to unsuspecting and trusting patients which presents a potentially greater health hazard than the cartels, whose products are distributed and sold through openly criminal means."

The lawsuit seeks, in addition to damages, to enjoin the defendants from "illegally manufacturing, marketing and distributing the Evexias Hormone Pellets (which have not undergone the drug approval process) and misleading doctors and patients about the lawfulness of their business." Hormonal imbalance and replacement has become a public health issue in the U.S. and has attracted a great number of people and businesses seeking to provide relief for the countless people suffering from it.

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for May 30, 2019 in federal court in Sherman, Texas.

Dr. Gary Donovitz is founder of BioTe® and The Institute for Hormonal Balance in Arlington, Texas, BioTe® has provided hormone optimization therapy to thousands of men and women across the U.S. who experience hormonal imbalances in their body for more than 10 years. BioTe® hormone replacement therapy was formulated by Dr. Donovitz.

BioTe® Medical, LLC is committed to uncovering, reporting and exposing fraud in the Bio-identical Hormone Therapy Market and ensuring that manufacturers and healthcare providers do not misrepresent their certifications, qualifications, or their products or supply unapproved formulations of their hormone therapy pellets to medical providers for distribution or treatment of patients.

The BioTe® Hormone Pellet Therapy formula has been licensed to over 3,000 physicians and physician groups across the United States. BioTe® Hormone Pellet Therapy has been administered over 1,200,000 times to over 400,000 patients throughout the United States and Puerto Rico with less than 1% experiencing any complications.

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Erica Jong, Author of the Acclaimed Fear of Flying, Reads Selections from Her New Book, 'The World Began with Yes,' at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16 at the Osher Marin JCC

"Fear of Flying," Erica Jong's first and most famous novel published in 1973, blew conventional thinking about women, marriage and sexuality out of the water, selling over 37 million copies and being translated into over 45 languages including Chinese and Arabic. Her novel articulated what women thought but which, through decades of silent complicity with the status quo, was never voiced. Read this here.

In the four decades since "Fear Of Flying," she has published over 25 books in 45 languages, including 9 works of fiction as well as celebrated non-fiction volumes such as "What Do Women Want?" "Seducing the Demon: Writing for My Life," and an anthology on – well, sex – called "Sugar in My Bowl: Real Women Write About Real Sex," that she edited in 2012. She has switched between fiction, non-fiction and poetry, becoming one of the most evocative poets of her generation with seven published volumes and winning Poetry magazine's Bess Hokin Prize.

Francesca Bell's poems and translations appear in many journals, including B O D Y, Massachusetts Review, New Ohio Review, North American Review, Poetry Northwest, Prairie Schooner, and Rattle. She is the former poetry editor of River Styx, the translator of a collection of poems by Palestinian poet Shatha Abu Hnaish (Dar Fadaat, 2017), and the author of the collection Bright Stain (Red Hen Press, 2019).

The conversation will be followed by an audience Q & A, as well as book sales and signings.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literary-cafe-presents-an-evening-with-erica-jong-francesca-bell-tickets-55587553870 marinjcc.org/jong
$8 Advance Member || $10 Advance Public || $12 Door

WHAT: An evening of on-stage conversation & poetry reading in the Hoytt Theater with question & answer opportunities and additional book sales & signing.
SEATING: General Admission
WHEN: Tues. April 16 @ 7 p.m. ~ Doors @ 6:30. p.m.
WHERE: The Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Road, San Rafael, 1/2 mile E off 101.
PARKING: FREE on-site parking.
FOOD + : Peets Coffee, Numi Teas and a variety of snacks and freshly baked goods available for purchase and allowed in theater. No table service.

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Temple Grandin Named 2019 "Great Friend to Kids" Honoree

The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) has selected Temple Grandin, PhD, as the recipient of the 2019 ACM Great Friend to Kids Award. Dr. Grandin will accept the award on May 9th, during ACM's InterActivity 2019 conference in Denver, CO.

"ACM selected Dr. Temple Grandin for her contributions to understanding autism, advocacy, and education of caregivers and educators on what it means to live as a person on the autism spectrum," said ACM Executive Director Laura Huerta Migus. "Children's museums believe that pursuing equity and inclusion is a best practice, one that reflects our field's commitment to serving all children and families. We're proud to honor Dr. Grandin as an advocate and pioneer for inclusive practices."

Temple Grandin, PhD, is professor of animal science at Colorado State University and is a pioneer in the handling and welfare of farm animals. The author of twelve books on autism and animal behavior, Dr. Grandin also lectures to parents and teachers throughout the United States on her personal experiences with autism. Her 2010 TED Talk, "The World Needs All Kinds of Minds" has more than 750,000 views.

Since 1991, the ACM Great Friends to Kids Award has been presented annually at InterActivity and honors those who have made significant contributions to strengthen education and advance the interests of children. Past recipients include the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, The Junior League, and Geoffrey Canada.

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Hosted by the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus in Denver, CO, from May 8-11, the theme for InterActivity 2019 is FearLESS. The annual conference convenes hundreds of children's museum leaders, staff, and stakeholders to share knowledge and advocate for the children's museum field.

To cover ACM's InterActivity conference, contact Alison Howard at 703.224.3100 x102 or alison.howard(at)childrensmuseums.org.

More about ACM
The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) champions children's museums worldwide. With more than 400 members in 48 states and 20 countries, ACM leverages the collective knowledge of children's museums through convening, sharing and dissemination. Learn more at http://childrensmuseums.org/.

Breakthrough Machine Learning Study Published in Marketing Science

"Identifying Customer Needs from User-Generated Content" by Artem Timoshenko and John Hauser of the MIT Sloan School proposes a new machine-learning algorithm that identifies customer needs for marketing strategy and product development. This approach, combining machine-learning methods and human analysts, identifies relevant content and removes redundancy from user-generated content (UGC). As a result, machine learning, when partnered with professional analysts, leads to better and faster innovation across a myriad of industries. Read related news now.

The authors' research shows that UGC, such as online reviews, message boards or social media posts, is just as valuable, if not more valuable, than conventional methods of market research, such as interviews and focus groups. The machine-learning process greatly improves the efficiency of identifying customer needs from large sets of UGC so that brands can better understand what consumers want.

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Boston-based market research firm Applied Marketing Science (AMS) was instrumental in the development, testing, and refinement of the machine-learning algorithm, and has used Timoshenko and Hauser's approach various times to help clients identify robust consumer insights.

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"AMS has always been on the cutting edge of new market research techniques. We are excited about this application of machine learning because it allows us to improve the process for identifying unmet customer needs, quickly and at a lower cost to our clients than traditional research", said President and Managing Principal of AMS, John C. Mitchell. "As people continue to share their thoughts about product and brands online, the ability to quickly and thoroughly examine UGC with machine learning will become even more critical" said Mitchell.

Get access to the full Marketing Science article "Identifying Customer Needs from User-Generated Content" on the INFORMS website: https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/abs/10.1287/mksc.2018.1123.

For more information on Applied Marketing Science and their consulting services, please visit ams-insights.com.

Contact Info:
Name: Rachelyn Provencher
Organization: Applied Marketing Science
Address: 303 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: +1-781-250-6300
Email: RProvencher (at) ams-inc (dot) com

Saturday, March 9, 2019

The Women of Global Change (WGC), an International Nonprofit Organization That Empowers Women is Honored to Announce Its New Corporate Team Member

The Women of Global Change (WGC), an international nonprofit organization that empowers women in business and philanthropy, is honored to announce its newest Corporate Team Member , Alexandra Mangen as CFO. Read this for more information.

"I am thrilled to join the ranks of WGC. This organization has the ability to change lives and I can't wait to see what the next year will bring!" stated Alexandra Mangen, owner of Genesis Accounting Solutions. Alexandra founded her own successful accounting practice at the age of 21 and for well over a decade Alexandra has been active with many social impact organizations. Alexandra's wide range of accounting disciplines has made her a leader in her field. As both an entrepreneur and mother of an 8-month-old baby girl Alexandra's passion for making a difference is self-evident by her history of activism and achievement.

"We are excited to welcome such an incredible leader to our corporate team. Alexandra is a true leader and her heart of service for positive progress makes her an incredible addition to WGC headquarters!!" stated Dr. Natalie Forest, WGC Executive Director. Click here.

Women of Global Change (WGC) is a multiple White House award-winning 501(c) 3 organization. The main focus of the WGC local Chapters is to expand collaboration amongst. like-minded leaders. The Women of Global Change impacts communities with educational training, networks, and local community social impact activism, to create a better world for ourselves, other women, children, and all humankind. The Women of Global Change was founded by Dame Shellie Hunt, and the WGC has had a powerful impact on the lives of people all over the world.

The Women of Global Change currently has national US Chapters in Atlanta, GA, Denver, CO, Las Vegas, NV, Orlando, FL, & Atlanta Perimeter, GA, Austin TX, Chicago & Springfield Ill, Vancouver BC, Seattle WA. Les Brown, one of the WGC Ambassadors stated, "The Women of Global Change organization has managed over the years to create an environment where people can find the tools, the nurturing, the support and the encouragement to make a difference on this planet."

One of the organizations most important events is the WGC International Summit, where men and women gather for a once in a lifetime opportunity. This event includes a five-star experience, global business networking opportunities, and humanitarian service projects. The world's leaders in their field gather to help the movement expand its network and make a bigger difference. People from United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Canada, Germany are just a few of the places our members come from in order to celebrate the spirit of what Women of Global Change stand for: Igniting positive progress and change for ourselves, our communities, and the future generations.

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For more information on the impact of the Women of Global Change and information about the next International Adventure Summit and how you can be a part of the journey, you can go to http://www.womenofglobalchange.com/.

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Raines International Inc. Announces CEO Transition

Leading Executive Search firm Raines International Inc. Today announced changes to its leadership structure. Daniel R. Smith, Chief Operating Officer of the Firm, will become President and Chief Executive Officer. Founder and current CEO Bruce R. Raines will continue with the Firm as Senior Managing Director, focusing his full-time efforts on client and search management. Read all the related news.

"The past year has been enormously rewarding for me on both personal and professional levels," said Raines. "Receiving the AESC's Lifetime Achievement Award last April and celebrating our firm's 50th anniversary last month marked two major milestones in my career. While I shall remain fully active going forward, these milestones suggest it is the right time to transition the leadership of our Firm to the next generation."

"Our firm brings a strong focus on succession planning in serving our clients as well as ourselves. I have worked closely with Dan in preparing him to assume the roles of President and CEO, which ensures a seamless transition within this important leadership position for our company," said Raines. "Dan has played a key role in expanding our team across New York, Bentonville, Boston, San Francisco, and soon Buenos Aires, and he brings the required client focus and deep search expertise of our business to lead the Firm into the future."

Mr. Smith commented: "Bruce has positioned this firm for long-term success. My 14 years here have been the greatest adventure of my life, and I am honored to now lead one of the best brands and teams in the industry. Serving the most dynamic group of clients, colleagues, and dear friends, I'm excited to lead Raines International into 2020 and beyond."

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Mr. Smith joined the firm in 2005, and has held a series of positions of increasing responsibility, including serving as Managing Director since 2011 and Chief Operating Officer since 2013. In addition to his role at Raines International, he is on the Board of Directors of America Needs You, a careers-focused national nonprofit that serves ambitious, low-income, first-generation college students.

About Raines International:

Founded in 1969, Raines International Inc. is one of the country's leading retained executive search firms, conducting global searches for "C-Suite" executives and their direct reports. Raines International Inc. offers unparalleled access to exceptional talent across the globe, leveraging over 50 years of experience building exclusive relationships. With expertise in all major industry sectors and functional areas, its client base includes privately-held companies, publicly-held corporations, leading private equity and venture capital firms, and not-for-profits. The firm's collaborative partnership with its clients, global reach, and industry and functional leadership allow Raines International Inc. to engage the world's top talent to serve each client's unique leadership needs. The firm is a longstanding member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), which represents 9,000+ trusted executive consulting professionals spanning 1200+ offices in 70+ countries. The firm currently operates in New York City, Bentonville, Boston, and San Francisco, with a new office opening in Buenos Aires in Summer 2019.

For more information about the firm, please visit http://www.rainesinternational.com.