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Mayor Wu Appoints Aliza Wasserman Director of Food Justice

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Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Aliza Wasserman as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Food Justice (OFJ). The Office of Food Justice is tasked with building a local food system that is equitable, resilient, sustainable, and just. As director, Wasserman is charged with leading OFJ to make nutritious, affordable, and culturally appropriate food available to all Boston residents while accelerating climate action. “In Boston, food must be a force for justice. Aliza’s expertise in public health and food policy will drive our work to make nutritious, culturally appropriate food more accessible to all residents and advance climateRead News

Grain shipments in Ukraine offer hope, not a solution to the food crisis

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BEIRUT – A ship bringing corn to the northern port of Tripoli in Lebanon would not normally cause a stir. But it gets attention because of where it comes from: the Black Sea port of Ukraine of Odesa. The Razoni, loaded with more than 26,000 tons of corn for chicken feed, emerges from the edges of a Russian war that has threatened the food supply in countries such as Lebanon, which has the highest rate of food inflation in the world – a staggering 122% – and depends on the Black Sea region for almost all of its wheat. TheRead News

28 Organizations Transforming Chicago’s Food System – Food Tank

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The city of Chicago, Illinois is full of inspiring organizations working to build a better food system. These community groups feed neighbors, offer culinary arts job training, develop urban agriculture, and more. Through this work, they seek to build stronger local food systems that nourish eaters, support local economies, and protect the environment. On August 24, 2022, Food Tank heads to Chicago to celebrate the city and its diverse food and agricultural systems. In collaboration with the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Illinois Agri-Food Alliance, The Hatchery, and Chicagoland Food & Beverages, we willRead News

Companies are fleeing to low tax states. Here’s why that could be bad news for employers

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Corporations are not afraid to pick up and move. Many states are offering companies attractive incentives, such as lower taxes, if they change their operations, but a superior business climate does not always equate to a superior work climate. “Things that benefit employers when it comes to their bottom line or their margin in terms of economic expansion can directly conflict with things that benefit real employees, residents and workers,” said Niani Tolbert, Founder and CEO of Hire Black Now, an organization that combines talent recruitment and development to improve the upward mobility of black women in the US workforce.Read News

Revised Permit Issued for Pool Business, Despite Neighbor Protest

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Over the objections of some neighbors, Atlantic Pool, an Edgartown-based pool construction and service business, will be allowed to continue operating out of owner Tekomah Goggins’ home on Watcha Path, after the Edgartown Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for the business Wednesday. . Atlantic Pool first came before the zoning board in February, after building inspector Reade Milne found the business needed a special permit for a small-scale business in a residential district under Edgartown’s zoning laws. Neighbor Mr. Goggins, represented by Attorney Dylan Sanders, spoke out against the business on Wednesday, arguing as much as heRead News

Business finds location in village | News, Sports, Work

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Photo submitted Lakeshore Employee Testing Services is located at 15 E. Main St., Fredonia. Lakeshore Employee Testing Services has been in business since 1994, serving as a third-party administrator and helping businesses succeed in managing their programs without worry so that employers can continue to concentrate on the things that matter most, such as -running their business. Lakeshore Employee Testing Services is a third-party administrator of directly observed testing and assists companies in offering a drug-free environment. Offers on-site services and training programs. It also conducts fingerprinting services for the following but not limited to Employment, Adoption, Security license, PistolRead News

Nashville celebrates National Black Business Month

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) – Metro Nashville celebrates National Black Business Month with a series of events that highlight black businesses, such as the Nashville Black Market event that took place tonight. “It’s just fun to see so many people appreciate different businesses,” said Xavier Payne, owner of XPayne Art. Appreciating and supporting black companies is the reason why Nashville’s black market started in 2018. “There are tons of people who know how to do the things that need to be shown but can’t show it, so we felt we had to show up there for the community to see,” saidRead News

EPA Earns an “A+” on Annual Small Business Procurement Scorecard | US EPA

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan recognized the agency’s “A+” rating on the Small Business Procurement Checklist of fiscal year (FY) 2021 and recognized the collective efforts of EPA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the entire acquisition workforce. EPA has earned an “A” rating on the scorecard for the past 13 consecutive years. Receiving the highest possible score in fiscal year 2021 recognizes the agency’s record of supporting small business procurement by exceeding the top ten small business procurement and outsourcing goals. Overall, the EPA received a score of 122.56%, beatingRead News

Category-Killer Floor and decor has a proven formula for sustainable business growth

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“We believe that our competition of people, product, price and access to inventory is strong, … [+] giving us additional confidence in our ability to grow our market share, even in a challenging macroeconomic environment,” he said. CEO Tom Taylor, Floor and decor. Floor & Decor just reported strong revenue growth for the second quarter ended June 30. Net sales increased 26.7% to $1.1 billion, with comparable store sales up 9.2% year over year. CEO Tom Taylor said the second quarter’s 2021 comparables were the “toughest” of the year, announcing that earnings per share of $0.76 were better than expected,Read News

Should I franchise my business? 6 reasons why franchising may not be the right option for your business

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Franchising as a business model spans a wide range of industries and sectors, from fast food, hospitality and retail, to children’s activities, dog hotels, travel and pest control. In fact, there are now so many weird and wonderful franchise opportunities that it would be easy to assume that any business can be successfully franchised. But while for many brands franchising can be a great route to expansion, it is certainly not an automatic path to success, nor is it the best and most appropriate course of action for every business. These 6 reasons are certainly not exhaustive, but they areRead News

Community Generosity Fills Business Card | CMUnow

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CMU receives outpouring of support for student-run initiative When CMU student and Accounting Club President LeighAnn Norton realized that several students were refusing to attend the annual Meet the Firms networking event with local business leaders – simply because they weren’t dressed appropriately – she decided to do something about it. He knew of another organization that raised money to buy a new outfit for each student and decided to create a similar initiative with a twist. Passionate about environmental sustainability and unwilling to limit the amount of clothing per student, Norton envisioned a system for collecting and distributing second-handRead News

US Library Defunded After Refusing To Censor LGBTQ Authors: ‘We Won’t Ban Books’

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A small town library is at risk of closing after Jamestown, Michigan residents voted to defund it rather than tolerate certain LGBTQ+-themed books. Residents voted Tuesday to block a renewal of funds tied to property taxes, Bridge Michigan reported. The vote leaves the library with funds through the first quarter of next year. Once a reserve fund is depleted, it would be forced to close, said Larry Walton, president of the library’s board, Bridge Michigan, hurting not only readers but the community at large. Beyond the books, residents visit the library for its Wi-Fi, he said, and it houses theRead News

This Late Good Book: Paris – Always a good idea

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I freely admit that I love Paris. I find myself dreaming that I am there. If you share this ambition, but don’t see flying to Europe in the near future, consider another form of travel. I enjoyed reading each of these books very much. I hope you will take an example. My Life in France by Julia Child and Alex Prud’homme Julia Child recounts memories of her transitional years in France where she discovered, and mastered, the art of French cooking. A Place in the World Called Paris edited by Steven Barclay Famous writers eloquently express their feelings about theRead News

These are the best gifts for book lovers

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— Recommendations are independently selected by Review editors. Purchases you make through our links can earn us a commission. There’s an endless list of gifts to give your favorite book lovers on National Book Lovers Day (August 9), so it can be fun shopping for them. Beyond trying to discern what types of books they like, you can help them with items like highlighters and reading lights. Some people love the cute mushroom lamp, while others may be attracted to the botanical resin book page holders. Get deals and shopping suggestions delivered straight to your phone. Sign up for textRead News

Self-help authors offer new tools in these books available at the Redlands library

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Sometimes we are trapped in our own thoughts. Considering different points of view while working on problems allows us to step back, gain perspective, and come up with solutions that might not have occurred to us. Whether the goal is to improve relationships, become more focused, express ourselves better, or make positive changes in our lives, A.K. Smiley Public Library has an extensive collection of books that offer guidance and wisdom. Here are some new and popular titles available for checkout. Research professor at the University of Houston and author of six no. 1 New York Times bestseller, the latestRead News

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts announces expansion

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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts will expand its mission and work in Reading as an arts and community resource center. Plans call for the development of a public art park, community garden and outdoor cafe at the downtown campus, 201 Washington St., thanks to significant funding, including a lead gift from Berks County. Levi Landis, president and CEO of GoggleWorks, unveiled the multi-phase plan Friday at a news conference in the facility’s courtyard. “We’re announcing that through multiple phases and (with) community planning, collaborative design, we intend to transform about an acre of outdoor space, currently neglected, neglected alley, gravelRead News

Registration open for art workshops at Quartz Mountain

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Author: Journal Record Staff August 5, 2022 Quartz Mountain State Park & The Lodge, which offers the amenities and comfort of a fine hotel within a scenic state park, is considered the ideal location to immerse yourself in the arts. The Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute is an all-inclusive experience, with all meals and lodging included in tuition. (Courtesy photo) Oklahoma educators—especially those involved in the arts—may want to tune into the Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute 2022, a comprehensive workshop held at Quartz Mountain State Park & Lodge in the Wichita Mountains of southwest Oklahoma. OFAI, scheduled for October, will offerRead News

New Haven’s Arts & Ideas Fest will host a series of concerts on the Green

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Starting August 18th, New Haven residents will be able to attend bi-weekly music and dance performances on the New Haven Green during their lunch break. Rhythm Exchange, a series of concerts organized by International Festival of Arts & Ideas, will present music and dance performances of various genres every other Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m., according to a press release from the Festival. Organizers hope the event will help New Haveners take a break from their busy day and enjoy the city’s culture. “This is an opportunity for the New Haven community to make art an intentional part ofRead News

Jackson Arts Council Launches Jackson Art Box – WBBJ TV

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JACKSON, Tennessee – Jackson Arts Council announces the launch of the Jackson Art Box Project for the coming school year. The project will provide students at the Jackson-Madison County School System with boxes of free art supplies. The press release said they would be used by school educators to help students process emotions through art. The Leaders’ Education Foundation, a local non-profit organization, launched a campaign with the project to help finance the boxes. Until September 15, they will be pooling any gift box donation, dollar for dollar, up to $ 7,000. “We love the Jackson Art Box,” said LeadersRead News

Museum of Fine Arts, Executive Director of St Petersburg resigns

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The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg announced Thursday that CEO and Executive Director Kristen A. Shepherd has resigned. A press release making the announcement said Shepherd’s resignation was accepted in July by Dimity Carlson, chairman of the museum’s board of trustees. The announcement did not include any future plans for Shepherd, other than a quote from her saying she would be taking a “brief break this summer.” The Tampa Bay Times reached out to the museum Friday for more details about Shepherd’s resignation. Darcy Schuller, director of marketing and communications, confirmed in an email exchange that Shepherd has resignedRead News

Festival Napa Valley Arts for All Gala raised over $3.9 million

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The 16th season of Festival Napa Valley showcased an artistically diverse range of concerts, raising more than $3.9 million at the Arts for All Gala. Held at the Nickel & Nickel winery in Oakville on July 17 and headlined by country music star (and wine lover) Trisha Yearwood, this year’s gala auction set another high for the event, surpassing the auction’s previous record by more than $1 million. The annual event has now raised more than $19 million for cultural programming and arts education in Napa County and beyond. The festival and auction are organized by the Festival Napa ValleyRead News

Arts Playlist: Delaware Division of the Arts has released the first round of grants for FY23

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Published August 5, 2022 at 10:30 AM EDT Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele talks with Delaware Division of the Arts director Jessica Ball about the impact of DDOA’s latest funding round. The Delaware Division of the Arts recently announced its first round of statewide arts project grants in Fiscal Year 2023. Division director Jessica Ball says they are investing nearly $3 million in more than 110 arts and community organizations that serve First State residents. “This is our biggest portion of money for the year. And it goes out to support several of our grant programs, including our general operatingRead News

Mystery Art returns to the Kemp Center for the Arts

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Both amateurs and seasoned professionals have the opportunity to see their work side by side at Mystery Art Exhibit. The Kemp Center for the Arts, located at 1300 Lamar, will host the exhibition from September 30 to October 21. The mysterious art exhibition is unique to other art installations, as entries are open to anyone and will run until September 8 The work is displayed without the artist’s name, adding the intrigue of the event. Kristen Conrady Shiplet, development coordinator at the Kemp Center for the Arts, said the Exhibition typically receives between 175 and 250 entries. She added thatRead News

Celebrate art, entertainment and food made in Ohio

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Salt Fork Arts & Craft Festival returns next weekend The Art of the salt fork & Craft Festival brings many artists and their creative talents to Cambridge City Park. It provides entertainment during the day and food to savor while you enjoy the festivities 12-14 August. Entry is free. Opening ceremonies will be held at the Gateway Entrance on Edgeworth Avenue at noon on Friday with music by the Caldwell High School Marching Band. The welcome will be made by several local officials before the ribbon cutting. Stop by and see the creative work of many artists from all over theRead News

Arts in Parks: Free Events in Parks, August 2022 – Parkways

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Installation Title: ChromaCyclium Organizer or Agency: Ken Roepe Date(s): August 1 – September 30, 2022 Installation Location: Westcrest Park Installation Description: ChromaCyclium is comprised of colored acrylic inserts that are mounted in a hemispherical dome of metal. Daylight shines through the openings in the dome to cast colored light in the shadow of the dome on the ground. As the sun moves throughout the day, the appearance will change. Installation Website: Ken@Ken-Roepe.Art Event Title(s): Watercolor Workshops in the Park Organizer or Agency: Seniors Creating Art Date(s) and Time(s): Friday, 8/5-8/26, 10am-12pm Venue(s) Event Name (eg, name of park, picnic shelter,Read News

National Veteran Art Competition | VA Beckley Health Care

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The National Veterans Creative Arts Competition is a national Veterans rehabilitation event held annually. It is an opportunity to recognize Veterans for their creative achievements in the areas of art, music, creative writing, drama and dance and to show communities across the country the therapeutic benefits of the arts. Across the country each year, Veterans enroll at VA health facilities, compete in local creative art competitions. The competitions include categories in the areas of art, music, creative writing, drama and dance. Entries placing first at the local competition advance to a national judging process and first, second and third placeRead News

Top 10 Amazon Prime Video Shows and Movies: News and Trends Today, July 22

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The most popular movie or show on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, July 22 is again The Terminal List, an adaptation of Jack Carr’s novel that stars Chris Pratt as a Navy SEAL. It will be number 1 for a while, because Amazon is the new home of shows that dads love. The rest of the top 5 is the same as it was yesterday, with The Boys, Summer I Turned Pretty, Reacher, and Forever Summer: The Hamptons. Female spy film The 355 jumped to No. 6, while Canadian comedy The Lake slipped to No. 10. John Cho’s Don’t MakeRead News

Predator and Other Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Hulu/Prime Video This Weekend

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As the dog days of summer begin with the start of August, viewers are staying indoors to stay cool and enjoy those last few weeks of vacation before school starts again. Prime Video and Hulu are kicking off the month in style, with some big additions to their respective streaming libraries, featuring both new and fan-favorite movies and TV shows. And CBR is here to personally offer some of the top choices in programs to binge on the first week of August. Here are the best shows and movies to binge on Hulu and Prime Video as August officially kicksRead News

Watch or watch: “All or Nothing: Arsenal” on Amazon Prime Video, a documentary that looks inside one of the biggest clubs of the English League.

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London-based Arsenal Football Club is one of the most prominent and famous clubs in the world, but they have struggled to find championship form in recent years. In the latest incarnation of All or Nothing, Amazon Prime Video’s long-running single-team sports documentary series, we get an inside look at The Gunners’ 2021-22 campaign. Will they be able to regain their once famous glory or will they continue to be in the middle of the league table? ALL OR NOTHING: ARSENAL: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT? Opening shot: Footage of the Emirates Stadium, match highlights and a roaring crowd is interwovenRead News

Luck is on Amazon?

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Bob (voiced by Simon Pegg) and Sam Greenfield (voiced by Eva Noblezada) in “Luck,” premiering August 5, 2022 on Apple TV+. Luck is the latest film perfect for the whole family. Now you need to know where to watch it. Is Luck on Amazon Prime Video? All eyes are on something the children can look at. It’s the middle of summer and we need to find a way to keep them. The good news is that there is a movie out this weekend for them. It’s all about luck. The film follows Sam Greenfield, who is the unluckiest person inRead News