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Friday, July 26, 2019

Local Philanthropists, Lauren Turton and Clement Connor, Hold Fundraiser Event to Support Non-Profit Organization, Namaste–Wings to Fly America

Over the weekend of Independence Day, local philanthropists and entrepreneurs Lauren Turton and Clement Connor hosted a fundraising event for the international nonprofit organization, Namaste – Wings to Fly America (NWFA) at the La Jolla house. Via attendee donations and an artwork auction, the joint venture funded a valuation of over $4,000 for the nonprofit.

"We love seeing our network come together to support a good cause. We're happy to support any group who wants to give back to those in need". – Clement Connor, Co-Founder of CNG Digital Marketing and SiO Digital Read this for more information.

Turton and Connor planned this fundraising event on Independence Day because of the large potential exposure. With over 150 San Diegans in attendance, the duo was able to raise over $4,000 via donations and an auction of local artwork from San Diego-native artist, Austin Reed, in support of NWFA.

Namaste – Wings to Fly America is involved in a variety of efforts for the benefit of orphanages and women in need from India. Turton and Connor's contributions specifically have been to benefit the construction of a women's computer center where women can learn basic computer programs and develop their skillsets.

The duo's next charity event benefitting NWFA will be taking place on August 8th at Quartyard, San Diego. "Weekender @ Quartyard" will feature live artists (namely Justin Campbell, Eric Medina) vendors, and a silent auction to raise money for the organization. The planning committee encourages the public to attend this event to build awareness for this organization and promote welfare within the San Diego community.

About Namaste – Wings to Fly America: Namaste - Wings to Fly America focuses on helping children from Southern India. Many children in this region of India do not have access to education or healthcare and have very little future opportunities for themselves. The main goal of this organization is to provide these children with the skills to become completely self-sufficient come adulthood. Lauren Turton's program, "At Least One Day a Month", facilitates NWFA efforts in the United States so the organization can have a global reach.

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Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Releases Mid-Year OBX Market Report

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty has released their 2019 Mid-Year Market Reports for both the Outer Banks and northeastern North Carolina region. The mid-year report, which breaks down market statistics by area and property location, provides useful data on single family homes and condominiums in each area including the average sales price, days on the market and final sale price range. Information is taken directly from the Outer Banks Association of Realtors MLS for the period of January 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019. Click Here to read the full Outer Banks Market Report. Be alert to read related news.

"Residential sales on the Outer Banks are pretty flat in both units sold and sales volume compared to the 1st half of 2018. I believe this is the result of the lower inventory levels we experienced last year. However, inventory is starting to rise, which is great news, and as of the end of June, the residential listings increased 10% year over year. Properties are also selling at a much faster pace with the average for days on the market of 115 being significantly lower than the 2018 mid-year average of 134," said Pamela Smith, Vice President of Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty.

Once again, Coldwell Banker continues to lead the Outer Banks Market and is the #1 firm in both sold units and sales volume. The company is committed to the success of their sales agents and provides the support, training and technology needed to best service their clients.

The northeastern North Carolina real estate market, including the primary counties of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank and Perquiman, reported a 12% increase in sales units and 14% in sales volume year over year, as reported by The Albemarle Area Association of Realtors. "The Moyock market continues to be very strong with new construction sales representing 60% of all homes sold in Moyock," said Smith. Click Here to read the full Albemarle Area Market Report.

About Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty: Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty firm continues to lead the market and is the top producing firm on the Outer Banks*. Family owned and operated with nearly 30 years of local knowledge and experience; the company offers real estate services across the entire Outer Banks as well as all of northeastern North Carolina. Combined with the Coldwell Banker brand, one of the largest and most influential residential real estate brokerage franchises in the world, Seaside Realty offers top-tier real estate services to buyers and sellers throughout the region.

*As reported by the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS MLS 1/01/2016 – 6/30/2019.

Vogueboard Inc. Releases a Guide to Understanding the Digital Marketplace

Vogueboard has announced the release of their most recent infographic: A Guide to Understanding the Digital Marketplace. The guide walks you through the basics of digital marketing and understanding all it offers.

According to Vogueboard, "It is important to take quality, consistent photos, invest in customer service, have clear policies, and utilize social media for marketing. You should take time to research the importance of digital marketplace and strategies to maximize your company's revenue."

The guide breaks down important factors to consider such as the top specialized industries and how to market products in the digital marketplace.

To learn more about Understanding the Digital Marketplace, view the guide here.

About Vogueboard
Vogueboard Inc. is a tech startup launched by building materials professionals to address the critical need to digitize the building materials industry. Vogueboard delivers a secure digital storefront for Suppliers and Buyers to connect, engage, and transact. Vogueboard's mission is to optimize ease, efficiencies, and security of online building materials sales to drive customer satisfaction and bottom line profits for all parties.
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Famous YouTube family Tic Tac Toy Launches New Toy Line at Walmart and Target

Tic Tac Toy's new line of XOXO Friends toys are packed with surprises. With a unique unboxing experience, kids reveal seemingly endless toys and wonderment by following the numbers on the blind-boxes that are cleverly marked with X's and O's.

Tic Tac Toy's journey to the top began three years ago when parents Lucy and Jason noticed their charismatic girls, Maya (six years old) and Addy (nine years old), watching unboxing videos on YouTube. What started as a family-bonding experiment quickly became an entertainment powerhouse living under one roof. Fast forward to today and Tic Tac Toy product is already off to a great start in what appears to be the next influencer-to-retail phenomena.

"Walmart and Target are supporting Tic Tac Toy in a tremendous way, as they have seen first-hand the colossal success that influencers can drive at retail. The line of XOXO Friends we've designed with Tic Tac Toy replicate the imagination, entertainment and fun which are the cornerstones of their digital success," says Bill Nichols, Blip Toys CEO.

To kick-off their introduction to the toy aisle, the Tennessee-based family has partnered with Walmart for a public meet-and-greet with fans at their local (Franklin) Walmart store come August 24th. Their highly anticipated line of collectibles includes palm-sized XOXO Friends (some resembling the likeness of Addy and Maya), colorful wings that are swappable between figures, silly accessories, glittery bracelets and even putty. Ranging from figures to plush, kids can mix and match the wings and accessories to create their favorite flying combinations.

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Come one, come all. Tic Tac Toy's early success is proof the "era of the influencer" at retail has only just begun.

About Tic Tac Toy
Established in 2016, Tic Tac Toy's YouTube channel is the newest household name known by kids near and far. Maya(6) and Addy(9) entertain billions of young fans with their channel's engaging and imaginative roleplay. Together their family brings kids' wildest fantasies to life with super fun and hilarious videos where the only homework kids ever receive are toy unboxings and the only medicine ever prescribed is toys. Tic Tac Toy has innovated kids' screen-time experience with a brand new series, Toy Makers XOXO, which engages their fans and brings them along on their journey as they develop their personalized line of XOXO Friends.

About Blip Toys
Bill Nichols established Blip Toys in 2000 with a passion for making high quality toys for today's kids. Blip Toys is a trend-driven global marketer of high-volume toy concepts including dolls, collectibles, plush animatronics, activity, outdoor novelty and action toys. Continue reading.

Consumers Energy Recognized with the Energetic Women Excellence in Women’s Development Award

Energetic Women, founded by MEA Energy Association (MEA), is proud to recognize Consumers Energy with the Excellence in Women's Development Award for their active efforts in achieving diversity and inclusion success. Sarah Rossi and Mary Palkovich of Consumers Energy accepted the award at the 12th Annual Energetic Women Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Excellence in Women's Development Award recognizes a company in the energy delivery industry that valiantly champions diversity and inclusion efforts via resources and active talent management that supports women in non-traditional roles, including engineering and operations.

Consumers Energy is a strong advocate for promoting and retaining women in their company. Their CEO, Patti Poppe, is one of only 25 female CEOs of a Fortune 500 company. Their Board of Directors is made up of nearly 50% women, and they proudly have eight other female officers in the company. Be alert to the latest news.

Consumers Energy is dedicated to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce and creating an environment where every worker can be their best and authentic self. The company has made a concerted effort to create a diverse talent pipeline and consistently bring women and minorities to the table for strategic leadership and problem solving.

Consumers Energy is strongly aligned with external organizations, career fairs, and college visits in an effort to increase the number of women in the pipeline for engineering and operations positions. Historically, women have made up a small percentage of the workforce in linework, and this trend is true for Consumers Energy. To attract more women into this rewarding career, they created a female lineworker scholarship.

Consumers Energy also has an Engineering Entry Program, which assigns a mentor and a development plan for new hire engineers to build a network of support upon entering the company. Over the past nine years, the classes averaged 55% women per year. The mentor serves as a guide and helps to remove barriers for new female employees. Amanda Ward, Gas Distribution Manager Southeast, says, "[The Engineering Entry Program] is critical for the success of women engineers, as they are often underrepresented in their field."

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Two of Consumers Energy's seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are dedicated specifically to supporting women: the Women's Advisory Panel (WAP) contributes to the achievement of the corporate strategy by supporting the retention, development and success of women; and the Women's Engineering Network (WEN) leverages their diverse network to connect and empower women in STEM while building capabilities to support company objectives.

"We are incredibly proud to recognize Consumers Energy for their active efforts in achieving diversity and inclusion success," says Stacey Bonine, director of corporate services and Energetic Women at MEA. Watch the video entitled "When I Grow Up" from Consumers Energy at https://youtu.be/o0puQY5Qn6s to hear more about their ERGs.

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For more information about the Excellence in Women's Development Award or Energetic Women, contact Stacey Bonine, staceyb (at) MEAenergy (dot) org, or (651) 289-9600 x114 or visit http://www.energeticwomen.org.

About Energetic Women:
Energetic Women, a program of MEA, is a national professional and leadership development resource within the natural gas and electric utility industry. Our mission is to prepare women within the energy industry for leadership roles in operations and engineering, which is where the greatest gap exists today. We promote, support, connect and recognize those who believe in developing high potential leaders to create a sustainable future and increase diversity at the top levels.

About MEA:
MEA serves the people that deliver electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses. We were founded as a trade association over 110 years ago by distribution utilities whose vision was to improve safety and efficiency. Today, we fulfill the same purpose through education, leadership development, and industry connections. Energy delivery companies, contractors, and suppliers around the country benefit from our 55 summits, roundtables, and webinars, 400+ online technical courses, safety assessments, evaluator training, operator qualification compliance tools, and leadership courses for field personnel.

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Is Your Pet Fit to Fly on Commercial Airlines?

Moving by ground transport may be the best option for all pets with pug-nosed faces or large breeds over 70 pounds depending on breed, says Air Animal Pet Movers founder and veterinarian, Walter M. Woolf, VMD.

"Airlines around the world have restricted pet travel for brachycephalic breeds such as bulldogs, Boston terriers, Pekinese, and other 'mushy faced breeds.' The pinched nostrils, shortened airways, narrowed windpipe, and some congenital issues causes these dogs and cats to have a tough time panting enough to adequately breathe or cool themselves," Woolf explained.

Some airlines accommodate brachycephalic breeds for scheduled animal transport. There are also international carriers willing to accept these breeds when the temperature is less than 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) at origin and destination.

For up-to-date information about moving or flying with a pet, review our blog, call or email Air Animal through the Contact Us page.

Ground transport may be the best and safest alternative for large breed dogs, elderly pets and those restricted by the airlines. Air Animal offers a nationwide network of ground transporters.

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About Air Animal
Air Animal has helped more than 50,000 families move their 100,000 furry, feathered and scaly pets moving around the globe. They welcome moves from major corporations, relocation management agencies, household goods movers, families, U.S. military and government transferees. Get the best in animal care and transportation. Air Animal is an appointed and endorsed IATA air cargo sales agency working with all airlines that move animals. They are an Indirect Air Carrier cleared for pickup and delivery of live animals by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. See airanimal.com to learn more about Pet Moving Made Easy®.

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Gray Element Founder And CEO Asal Mehraban Responds To U.S. Secretary Of Treasury Steve Mnuchin’s Comments Regarding Amazon’s Negative Impact On The U.S. Retail Industry

Following an announcement made on July 23 by the Justice Department that it will open a broad antitrust review of big technology companies, such as Amazon, Facebook, and Alphabet, US. Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin's shared his support of the Justice Department's review in a recent interview with CNBC's Squawk Box. "I think if you look at Amazon, although there are certain benefits to it, they've destroyed the retail industry across the United States," said Mnuchin, "so there's no question they've limited competition."

In response to Mnuchin's comments, Asal Mehraban, CEO and Founder of Los Angeles-based digital marketing and technology development company Gray Element weighed in with her support of Mnuchin's remarks.

"The fact that retail giant Amazon is negatively affecting small businesses and retailers is a very valid concern," Mehraban says. "I fully support U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin's comments, and also the Justin Department's decision to open a broad antitrust review of these big technology companies. The control that technology giants have is a very real and serious issue that our retailers are facing. Unless the technology giant or the U.S. government takes the necessary steps to help these businesses, this issue can only get worse, and will subsequently be detrimental to our economy as a whole."

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According to the announcement the Justice Department will be opening a broad antitrust review of the big technologies, looking into how major online platforms have "achieved market power" and how their practices may have "reduced competition, stifled innovation, or otherwise harmed consumers."

As the CEO and Founder of Gray Element, a leading Internet company specializing in e-commerce, SaaS development, search engine optimization and digital marketing, Mehraban has been helping businesses grow their brands online since 2007. Each day, Mehraban and her team witness firsthand how hard it's getting for small companies to remain afloat and compete with the giant technology companies. As technology continues to advance at such rapid speeds like no other period in modern history, conventional businesses as we know are going to have to change and progress with technology. Unfortunately, technology continues to advance much quicker than small businesses can grow. As a result, small companies continue to find it hard to remain in business, which will affect the overall U.S. economy.

Mehraban believes there are solutions that the Department of Justice can employ to prevent the monopoly of the U.S. economy by several massive technology companies. One of those solutions would be for the government and large corporations to offer more resources that benefit small businesses, including low-interest loans and working capital. Another way the giant tech companies can help is to offer more of their technological resources to small businesses. If the government and giant tech companies work together, we can make space for small businesses to flourish, which will subsequently help everyone as it will result in a healthier economy. While changes to the way businesses work and interact with each other will take time, Mehraban believes that it all starts with a conversation.

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As small businesses continue to face the threat of big technology corporations, Mehraban and her team at Gray Element continue to offer strategic advice and strategy to small businesses. Helping small businesses remain relevant and prevalent in today's monopolistic society is what keeps Mehraban and her team motivated. Gray Element helps businesses with every aspect of their marketing campaign or digital technology development, from building sites and writing web copy, to managing a company's online reputation and developing paid marketing strategies that meet clients' goals.

About Gray Element

Experience and determination are our key ingredients at Gray Element. Since 2007, our team has developed numerous websites and applications for clients large and small. The businesses we help come from a variety of industries, including financial, medical, fashion, and the services industry. Gray Element is led by seasoned professionals who drive innovation to surpass the boundaries of design and technology. We are thought-leaders in our industry and passionate about helping businesses launch their big ideas and reach the highest potential.

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