Stephen was paralyzed after a tree fell on his neck in 2010, requiring him to use a wheelchair. He recently partnered with an organization that helped pay for a new power lift but still needed assistance for the remaining balance. Here’s how The Homer Fund helped him cover the cost.
Since 1999, The Homer Fund has granted over $250 million to more than 180,000 associates in need, thanks to the collective support from fellow Home Depot associates. To learn about donation options, check eligibility or apply for a grant, visit THDHomerFund.org.
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My Alpharetta and My Buckhead Magazines Acknowledge Atlanta Dental Spa as the ‘Best Cosmetic Dentist’ Voted by Local Residents
ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2024 / Atlanta Dental Spa, known for its dedication to patient comfort and innovative approach to cosmetic dentistry, has proudly accepted two back-to-back "Best Cosmetic Dentist of 2024" awards, voted by local communities through My Alpharetta and My Buckhead magazines. These prominent publications, distributed to 20,000 households and 5,000 businesses, acknowledge Atlanta Dental Spa’s exceptional contributions to cosmetic dentistry through cutting-edge technology and a comprehensive approach that transcends traditional dentistry.
The Johns Creek practice secured the "Best Cosmetic Dentist of 2024" title as conferred by My Alpharetta. Simultaneously, its Buckhead office received the same Cosmetic Dentistry award from My Buckhead. With 17 and 21 nominees, respectively, Atlanta Dental Spa was voted highest, solidifying its status as the community’s top choice for cosmetic dentistry.
Founder and co-owner Dr. Peter Boulden expressed his gratitude stating, "Our entire team is dedicated to helping patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile while staying relaxed and stress-free. Going to the dentist does not have to feel like a dental appointment. To be recognized twice by our community for our cosmetic dentistry is truly an honor. It pushes us to keep challenging the way dentistry should be done."
This success can be attributed to Atlanta Dental Spa’s comprehensive approach to cosmetic dentistry services. From transformative Botox treatments and advanced Invisalign procedures to precision-crafted veneers and seamless bonding, the practice addresses a spectrum of cosmetic dentistry needs under one roof.
The awards further validate Atlanta Dental Spa’s commitment to patient satisfaction, supported by an extensive library of patient testimonials. Catalina, a patient with a history of dental troubles since childhood, shared, "When I came here, I was incredibly self-conscious of my smile. I found a place where I felt like I had a very smooth process. They gave me my smile back!"
Karey, another patient who overcame dental anxiety, remarked, "I just felt so calm. When I got into the actual office chair, it was the first time I wasn’t shaking. When I met Dr. Hamilton, it was just instant."
Adding to its distinction, Atlanta Dental Spa operates an in-house dental lab where skilled ceramists craft crowns, bridges, implants, and other custom cosmetic dental solutions. The advanced 3D technology and internal capability ensure expedited processes and a personalized touch, providing patients with optimal results tailored to their unique needs.
With nearly 2,000 5-star reviews, Atlanta Dental Spa has been a trusted dental practice since its founding in 2004. The practice offers a Complete Health Dentistry approach, including general dentistry, restorative procedures, cosmetic enhancements, oral surgery, and advanced technologies, making it the go-to choice for all dental needs.
The "Best Cosmetic Dentist" awards not only celebrate Atlanta Dental Spa’s excellence in cosmetic dentistry but also reinforce its position as a community-centric practice that continues to transform smiles and elevate patient experiences.
COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2024 / Safelite AutoGlass is holding a National Virtual Hiring Event on Feb. 5-7 to recruit 500 auto glass technician trainees who will join Safelite in cities nationwide.
"We’re inviting ambitious individuals who want to build a rewarding career path and make a difference in their communities to join our virtual hiring event and become part of a high-performing team," said Scott Koenigs, Safelite’s Chief People Officer. "Our People Powered culture is due in part to the passionate and talented technicians who take pride in helping people get back on the road and on with their day safely thanks to their outstanding customer service."
Interested candidates can apply and request an interview on Safelite’s Indeed.com event page to discuss available roles in an area closest to them.
"We offer comprehensive paid training, outstanding benefits and a collaborative work environment, making the technician trainee role an ideal launchpad for a fulfilling job with future growth potential," Koenigs added.
Interviews are limited and vary by region and time zone.
To explore other Safelite career opportunities at Safelite, visit Safelite.com/careers.
About Safelite
With more than 7,600 Mobile Glass Shops and stores in all 50 states, Safelite® is the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services. Last year, more than seven million customers chose Safelite for its 24/7 national contact centers, advanced online scheduling, superior repair and replacement systems, and the industry’s only nationwide lifetime guarantee.
Safelite is a member of the Safelite® Group family of brands, which together make a difference in the lives of nearly nine million customers annually. This leading service organization, founded in 1947, is reaching record growth thanks to its People Powered, Customer Driven strategy. The Columbus, Ohio-based company employs more than 16,000 people across the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2024 / The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the highly anticipated 2024 SEPA Power Player Awards. Recognizing excellence and leadership in energy innovation, these awards signify a pivotal moment in the collective journey toward a decarbonized electric power system. This year’s awards are intricately tied to SEPA’s five critical focus areas: Resilience, Transportation, Energy Storage, Emerging Technology, and Policy, along with Energy Equity – reflecting the efforts needed to address key challenges and advance towards shared goals.
Building on the success of previous award programs, SEPA’s 2024 Power Player Awards will recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of utilities, corporations, regulators, policymakers and other energy stakeholders, project teams and/or individuals who played an essential role in advancing actionable solutions to progress a carbon-free system between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2023.
The six award categories include:
Resilience Power Player of the Year
Transportation Electrification Power Player of the Year
Emerging Technology Power Player of the Year
Policy Power Player of the Year
Energy Storage Power Player of the Year
Equity Power Player of the Year
SEPA will accept nominations until the deadline on March 4, 2024. Winners will be recognized at the Power Player Awards ceremony on April 30, 2024, in Coronado, California.
"SEPA’s mission is focused on advancing actionable solutions to achieve a carbon-free energy system, and that carbon-free future depends on our united ability to foster ingenuity, provide visionary direction, and cultivate cooperative efforts throughout the energy sector. With over 1,100 members nationwide, collaboration is at the center of what we do. The SEPA Power Player Awards provide a platform to highlight the significant achievements made by utilities, corporations, and other energy stakeholders, showcasing projects and initiatives that have driven progress in the industry. We are excited to celebrate the great work being done by clean energy stakeholders across SEPA’s critical focus areas," shared Sheri Givens, President and CEO of SEPA.
To submit nominations or learn more about the awards program, please visit our website here. The nomination form can be accessed here.
An executive representative must be present to accept the award at the ceremony.
The panel of judges, composed of members from SEPA’s Research Advisory Council, Program Advisory Council, and SEPA’s internal subject matter experts, aims to eliminate bias and ensure an impartial and equitable evaluation process.
About SEPA:
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a 501(c)(3) organization with over 1,100 members, is dedicated to accelerating the transformation to a carbon-free electricity system. Focused on five critical focus areas including Resilience, Transportation, Energy Storage, Emerging Technology, and Policy, SEPA brings together a diverse community of electric power stakeholders committed to driving positive change. By actively shaping the future of the industry, SEPA delivers exceptional value to its extensive membership through comprehensive research, educational initiatives, engaging events, and collaborative projects. SEPA plays a vital role in contributing to the collective efforts towards a carbon-free energy landscape. For more information, please visit www.sepapower.org.
FENTON, MI / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2024 / Growth is critical to drive business performance and attain long-term success in the industry. It is a continuous process and it requires patience, hard work, and dedication. According to Web Success Portal, an established digital marketing agency, it is essential for businesses to constantly improve in order to grow and reach long-term success.
Web Success Portal shared that leading a business to its growth is not an easy feat. Simply put, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula to surpass the competition and succeed. However, there are some general lessons that every small business or an aspiring business owner can benefit from.
The Experts At Web Success Portal Share 10 Important Lessons
1. Start Today
According to the team at Web Success Portal, for those aspiring to build a business, the best time to start is today!
2. Don’t Get Comfortable
Starting a business may be daunting, and there will always be obstacles and challenges when trying to grow a business in the digital world. Therefore, business owners need to be ready to step out of their comfort zone in order to succeed.
3. Learn From Your Mistakes
Never be afraid of failure. Successful entrepreneurs and business owners wouldn’t be where they are today if they never conquered their fears of failing.
4. Constantly Improve
Growing a business involves creativity and experimentation. To outsmart other businesses, one needs to constantly learn and improve.
5. Build a Strong Team
Building a strong and capable team is essential in establishing a sustainable business – keeping your employees motivated and cultivating a great work/life balance is the key to success.
6. Set Achievable Goals
Focus on achieving smaller goals first to reach bigger objectives in the long run.
7. Prioritize Stellar Customer Service
Customer satisfaction is more important than ever. Web Success Portal always emphasizes that there would be no business without happy customers.
8. Invest In Digital Transformation
Digital space is the future – it’s time and cost effective, everything is transitioning online, and there is no excuse to not utilize available and ever-growing digital tools.
9. Prepare For The Unexpected
Always plan ahead and have business reserves, or in other words "prepare for the unexpected". Being flexible and able to adapt to new situations is key in order to grow one’s business.
10. Stay True To Your Core Values
Web Success Portal has successfully grown their business by staying true to their principles even after achieving success. Whether it’s helping their clients or helping local communities by donating to charities, it’s the company’s true belief that success needs to be paid forward. They advise that other businesses do the same. This gets recognized by potential clients and apart from improving the brand’s image, there is a greater satisfaction in knowing that the company is actively helping others.
To know more about Web Success Portal and how they can help you in growing your business, visit https://websuccessportal.com.
Acquisition adds smelting capability to serve spent automotive catalyst customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Complements ECMS’s global recycling operations and precious metal services
Broadens range of materials that can be processed by ECMS
ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) has completed the acquisition of Arc Metal AB in Hofors, Sweden. The asset purchase adds toll smelting and processing of spent automotive catalyst in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and further complements ECMS’s existing global precious metal recycling operations in Cinderford, UK, Seneca and Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Caldwell, Texas, USA.
“We are thrilled to officially welcome our new colleagues with the successful acquisition of Arc Metal,” said Tim Ingle, Senior Vice President, Precious Metal Services and Recycling, ECMS. “Now we can turn our attention to growing our recycling business in EMEA by meeting increased customer demand for spent automotive recycling and utilizing our expanded capabilities to process high carbon containing materials, like silicon carbide found in spent automotive catalyst materials.”
The additional smelting capacity at the Sweden site will also increase utilization of new refinery capacity in Seneca, South Carolina. Recycled catalysts go through a smelting process and are then refined to produce the high purity precious metal needed to make new catalysts and other end use products, supporting a circular economy.
In addition, the acquisition bolsters ECMS’s ability to deliver its 100 percent recycled metal offering Verdium, which is based on mass balance. Recycled platinum group metals can lower carbon emissions by up to 97 percent, in comparison to refining mined or primary materials1. One kilogram of Verdium saves over thirty metric tons of carbon, enabling customers to verify their carbon reduction, track progress to their sustainability goals and help lower their Scope 3 emissions. UL Solutions has provided independent, third-party validation of the physical chain of custody and mass balance accounting of Verdium.
To learn more about BASF’s recycling business, visit www.basf.com/ecms.
About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its deep expertise as a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting the elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with over 4,500 employees and 20 production sites.
and stores in all 50 states, Safelite® is the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services. Last year, more than seven million customers chose Safelite for its 24/7 national contact centers, advanced online scheduling, superior repair and replacement systems, and the industry’s only nationwide lifetime guarantee.
