Dr. Pam Gumbs Honored as a VIP Member by P.O.W.E.R.

Berkely, CA, August 09, 2023 — Dr. Pam Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been honored as a VIP Member by P.O.WE.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the pharmaceutical field.

About Dr. Pam Gumbs
Dr. Pam Gumbs is the owner and CEO of United Pharmacy in Berkeley, California. With over 50 years of experience, she has been viewed as a pillar of her community for more than three decades. Affectionately known as “Dr. Pam” by her peers and patients, she is easily recognizable by her New England accent.

At United Pharmacy, Dr. Pam oversees operations including hiring, inventory, customer relations and consulting. She provides consultation services on all medications but specializes in asthma and other respiratory disorders. She also conducts Medication Therapy Management services for all patients.

Dr. Pam is trusted by her patients because she recognizes each one as a valued individual and realizes that there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all cure. Her pharmacy provides personalized pharmaceutical services in conjunction with a patients’ full medical history with the aim of approaching every case on an individual basis. United Pharmacy’s experienced medical staff use pre-existing records to ensure that each patient receives a customized treatment plan, targeted to their specific needs.

“I often liken the world of pharmacy to the term ‘cutless surgery,’” said Dr. Pam. “Whom does the community patient come to regarding the correction of a physical or psychological occurrence but the pharmacist, who through their knowledge of clinical pharmacy can offer the proper referral or medication to correct these things without actually entering the amazing human body.”

As an extremely involved member of her community, Dr. Pam is the consultant pharmacist for the city of Berkeley and she provides community service for Alameda County regarding substance abuse and educating youth. She is affiliated with a number of other associations including the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, California Pharmacists Association, and the National Association of Community Pharmacists. Dr. Pam is the immediate past president of the Alameda County Pharmacy Association and pharmacy representative for Alameda Alliance Health Association P & T Committee. She was elected to the office of president for the ASCP California Chapter of Consultant Pharmacist 2018-2019.

Dr. Pam has been featured on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City. Times Square, where the Reuters Billboard is placed, is the busiest area in Manhattan with approximately 330,000 people passing through daily, many of them tourists. It is also the hub of the Broadway Theater District and the world’s entertainment industry. She has received numerous career honors, including being featured in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine, and recognized by P.O.W.E.R. as a Woman of Empowerment, a Woman of Distinction and an Honored Member and a Woman of the Month. She has been awarded the Professional of the Year for 2021 and VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide.

Born in Massachusetts on August 6, 1943, Dr. Pam obtained a Pharm.D. from the University of California at San Francisco School of Pharmacy in 1975. She completed a geriatrics residency at the University of California at San Francisco Geriatric Institute.

In her spare time Dr. Pam enjoys golf, reading, writing, sewing, going to museums, and seeing the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

BDA Advises Advantage Partners on Sale of Wavedash to Vivid Seats

New York, NY, August 09, 2023 — BDA Partners is pleased to announce that the funds advised by its client, Advantage Partners, have agreed to sell WD Holdings Co Ltd, the holding company of Wavedash Co Ltd (“Wavedash”) to Vivid Seats Inc (NASDAQ: SEAT). The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2023, subject to regulatory requirements and other customary closing conditions.

Wavedash, headquartered in Tokyo, operates Japan’s longest serving and largest secondary ticketing marketplace for live events.

Vivid Seats, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading marketplace that uses its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year.

Stan Chia, CEO, Vivid Seats, said: “Wavedash presents a strategically exciting and financially accretive opportunity for Vivid Seats. Wavedash is the market leader in the Japanese secondary ticketing market, with a large and growing customer network supported by robust technology and compliance capabilities. We are excited to grow our TAM by expanding internationally with a market leading business.”

Jeff Acton, Partner, Head of Technology and Co-Head of BDA Tokyo, commented: “We are very pleased to have helped Wavedash find a new partner in Vivid Seats, and match the two leading marketplaces for secondary tickets in Japan and the US. There has been increasing global interest to acquire Japanese companies in the Tech sector and we expect the trend to continue. The deal demonstrates BDA’s capabilities to successfully deliver cross-border M&A solutions to private equity funds in Japan.”

BDA acted as exclusive financial advisor and TMI Associates acted as legal counsel to Advantage Partners. Simmons & Simmons and Nishimura & Asahi acted as legal counsel to Vivid Seats.

The BDA Deal team includes:
– Jeff Acton, Partner, Co-Head of Tokyo, Head of Technology, Tokyo
– Brian Lee, Director, Tokyo
– Hikaru Murase, Vice President, Tokyo
– Mai Truong, Associate, Tokyo
– Junya Aizawa, Analyst, Tokyo

Philanthropist Venisha Arnold Founder of The Nonprofit Organization Persistence is The Key Continues to Inspire & Giveback

Austin, TX, August 09, 2023-– Philanthropist & Speaker Venisha Arnold (she is a lawyer by profession) recently launched The Arnold Foundation/Henry’s Place a scholarship fund in memoriam to her late Father who was also a lawyer. The first scholarships will be given away in the Fall of 2023. Thereafter scholarships will be given away every academic semester.

Since 2017, Venisha continues her efforts to inspire others with the launch of The Arnold Foundation/Henry’s Place and her podcast aptly named after her first philanthropic venture “Persistence is The Key! The Podcast” which debuted in late 2020 after the election of our first woman Vice-President.

Thus, with everything occurring in the world from a global pandemic to social injustice, Venisha wants people to continue to have hope and never give up on their goals and dreams.

“For example the election of our first woman Vice-President Kamala Harris,” Venisha said. “That is such an amazing feat and this occurred right in the middle of a pandemic, on my podcast I have interviewed some very inspiring women some were candidates for the US Senate & the US Congress and still are! They are graduates of Harvard Law and Northwestern Law. Another guest we attended the same law school but at different times she graduated number 3 in her class! So my goal with The Arnold Foundation is to assist and inspire the next generation of lawyers.”

Venisha says she is just getting started and has so much more she wants to do regarding her philanthropic causes.

“I have so many ideas I mean I could truly be a full-time philanthropist but other things have to fall in place first but for now I do what I can with the time I have and yes I am having fun doing this giving back brings me joy.”

At the end of the day, Venisha wants to leave people with a message of courage, hope, inspiration and of course persistence. “Look, you only have one life, so live it to the fullest, get everything you want in life, the life I live today is the life I planned as I always say Never Settle Persistence is The Key!”

The Apprentice Token – A New Alternative Investment Vehicle

New York, NY, August 09, 2023 — Agile Apprenticeships by The Bee2Bee Network announces the launch of The Apprentice Token & Blockchain Workforce Development Platform.

The Apprentice Token is the first comprehensive workforce development funding tool and platform that utilizes AI and Blockchain technologies, which enables employers and educators to work together to develop highly-skilled workers and place the right people in the right jobs. Although currently funded by the Department of Labor, traditional workforce training programs are falling short because they lack a working understanding of the needs of the rapidly evolving technology industry and the practical know-how to efficiently pivot to provide customized and comprehensive solutions for today’s technology-focused workforce.

The management consulting firm McKinsey reports that 43% of enterprises are experiencing skill gaps. What’s more, the tech talent shortage could result in annual revenue losses of up to $162 billion by 2030, stalling innovation and progress. Tech-driven companies pay higher wages than those in other sectors, but the actual numbers vary based on a candidate’s work experience, skills, and location.

Like a major league scout, Agile Apprenticeships has a growing waiting list across nine states comprised of promising and talented apprentices with diverse experiences and backgrounds. For example, Kendal, a Howard University undergraduate student and program ambassador who started in the program during her freshman year, and Anny, a young mother of two from the Dominican Republic, currently works as a receptionist with a major healthcare company and aims to become a software engineer. Anny and Kendal will both successfully reach their career goals while earning a salary, college credit and receiving one-on-one career mentorship as they explore, discover and participate in innovative projects and emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, Augmented Reality, VR, Telehealth, Retail, 3D Digital Twin Technologies, Cybersecurity, Real Estate, AI/Construction, Architecture, Data Science, Virtual E-Commerce, Social Media, Entertainment, Digital Marketing, Agile Project Management, Custom App Development, W3 Web Development and more.

According to Barbara Corcoran with Shark Tank, “[Rich kids have] had the right jobs because they had the right contacts, so they had the right apprenticeships in different ‘right companies’ in their summer months when they are teenagers. They get the right introductions. Poor kids are usually waiting tables and scrapping, dealing with customers, spilling coffee, and getting shouted at… [Rich kids] know all about business as an observer but they don’t know business as a player. Whereas poor kids tend to have had hardships. They’ve had to be a player earlier.” The Apprentice Token is designed to bridge these unique experiential and socioeconomic gaps while building a level playing field for all to succeed in today’s new world of work.

Initially launched in 2022, The Apprentice Token is now deployed on both Ethereum and Binance blockchains (BEP20 and ERC20), and is exclusively available to institutional investors for Pre-ICO sales starting at $10,000 increments, including greater denominations, at lifestylesin360.com. Unlike traditional tokens, The Apprentice Token is backed by a hedge fund portfolio of patent-pending AI/VR/AR and Virtual E-Commerce Projects in key industries such as Luxury Real Estate, Art, Retail, Fintech, Entertainment, Telehealth, and more. Signature portfolio projects include the country’s first Metaverse Virtual Shopping Mall Project, which featured Luxury Real Estate and Retail Brands such as Whole Foods Market.

Founded in 2011, the immersive, four-year program by Agile Apprenticeships provides employers with a proven and scaleable framework to create a reliable, cost-effective, diverse talent pipeline for today’s in-demand tech-based positions. Unlike traditional internships, all Agile Apprentices are committed to a challenging curriculum and receive in-demand industry certifications requiring hands-on experience during their apprenticeship tenure. A formal diploma from the Department of Labor also verifies their employment, hands-on project experience, and above entry-level skillsets.

Jana L. Veillon Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2023 by P.O.W.E.R.

Eunice, LA, August 09, 2023 — Jana L. Veillon of Eunice, Louisiana is honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. This is the second time Veillon has received this recognition, as she was awarded the Woman of the Month in October 2022, as well.

About Jana L. Veillon
Jana L. Veillon is a self-employed nurse, contracted with Advantage Medical Professionals, a medical staffing agency based in Lafayette, Louisiana. She provides general nursing for patients in a variety of settings.

At the age of 17, Jana’s mother was diagnosed with cancer and she helped take care of her. It was then that she found a passion for helping people heal and decided to pursue a career in nursing. Throughout her career, Jana has overcome many obstacles, but the hardest challenge she has had to deal with was COVID. “To watch the suffering with no end in sight is a nightmare. Standing at the beside of a dying patient without their family is completely heartbreaking,” explains Veillon. “I was devastated to lose my husband to COVID last year; no family is exempt. I still work as an RN, at my patient’s bedside, caring for all.”

Jana received an R.N. and A.S.N. from Louisiana State University. She belongs to the American Nurses Association and in her spare time she enjoys painting, sculpting, hiking, and hunting.

ETH Infra launches Haridwar One, a New Landmark in Haridwar

To be the most premium residential project located just 2-minutes away from Har ki Pauri

Haridwar: ETH Infra, one of the leading real estate developers in Uttarakhand, announces the launch of “Haridwar One”, a semi-furnished premium residential project located just 2-minutes away from Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar. The project is spread across 1.25 acres of land and offers a picturesque view of Har Ki Pauri and Himalayan Mountain ranges in the heart of Haridwar along with world-class lifestyle, unparalleled connectivity, conveniences, and comforts. With several towers, the project offers a total 116 units of 1, 2 and 3 BHK apartments. In terms of price, these apartments range between INR 44 lakhs to INR 1.15 Cr.

Haridwar One is going to be the fifth project by ETH Infra in Haridwar. ETH Infra has already delivered several other projects including the popular project Emerald Riviera, an ultra-premium residential project in Haridwar. These projects have been approved by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to timelines.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajesh Saini, Managing Director, ETH Infra, said, “After the overwhelming response that we received for Emerald Riviera, we are delighted to present Haridwar One, an extraordinary residential project that brings together the spiritual aura of Haridwar and the comforts of modern living. Haridwar One is going to be one of the tallest buildings in the city and an iconic landmark that is just 2 minutes away from Har ki Pauri. We will complete the construction of Haridwar One and deliver the project by August 2025.

Haridwar is already one of the most sought-after destinations for holiday home and second home investment. With its prime location and architectural innovations, we are sure that Haridwar One will further redefine the concept of second home investment in Haridwar and Uttarakhand.” Mr. Saini further added.

About ETH Infra:

ETH Infra is one of the leading real estate developers in Uttarakhand and has created its own space in the development and delivery of Holiday Homes and Second Homes in Uttarakhand. Headquartered in Delhi, the company has already delivered more than 6 lakhs sq ft area in different parts of Rajasthan and Uttarakhand in the last 10 years. It aims at taking Haridwar to other heights in the destination real estate sector and convert it as the most preferred location for the investors from across India. ETH Infra is committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, and takes pride in creating spaces that resonate with the aspirations of modern homebuyers.

Chingari ties up with Zee Studios to promote its upcoming movies

Mumbai, 09 Aug 2023 – Chingari, the world’s leading short video app and Zee Studios, a renowned entertainment company, announced an exciting collaboration to promote the highly anticipated film “Gadar 2” and bring it closer to the global audience. Zee Studios, headquartered in Mumbai, is known for its exceptional expertise in film, streaming, and television content development and production. With a focus on creating influential, story-driven films across various Indian languages, Zee Studios consistently delivers content that is celebrated both domestically and internationally. Their latest venture, “Gadar 2,” is set to hit the cinemas worldwide on 11th August.

As a part of the association with Zee Studios, Ameesha Patel, the talented and celebrated actress, will be going live on the Chingari app, sharing her insights, experiences, and journey related to “Gadar 2” with its users.

Chingari, known for its vibrant community, offers a unique opportunity for fans and movie enthusiasts to connect with Ameesha Patel directly. Users will have the chance to engage with her and gain insights into the making of “Gadar 2” and her role in the film. This live interaction promises an unforgettable experience for fans and followers alike.

We extend our gratitude to Zee Studios and White Rivers Media for their trust in our digital marketing capabilities. This collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term relationship, where we will continue to support and promote Zee Studios’ future projects and content. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be a part of the “Gadar 2” promotion on the Chingari app! Stay tuned for further updates and join us to celebrate the release of this highly anticipated movie on 11th August.

Mitesh Kothari, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, of White Rivers Media said, “Teaming up with Zee Studios and Chingari App merged digital creativity and cinematic narrative, expanding the reach and significance of Gadar 2’s marketing campaign.”

About Chingari

Chingari, powered by GARI is the world’s fastest-growing on-chain social app. Chingari has more than 5 million Daily Active Users (DAU) and 40 million Monthly Active Users (MAU). The app has been downloaded more than 175 million times across the Play Store and is amongst the top 20 most downloaded apps worldwide on Google Play.

About Zee Studios

Zee Studios is a leading Indian entertainment company that specializes in film, streaming & television content development & production, as well as film marketing & distribution. It is based in Mumbai, India.

The studio has re-established its focus on films aimed at pairing strong content with powerful performers and developing strong story-driven films across various Indian languages. They are all set to release their next, Gadar 2 which will release in cinemas across the world on 11th August. Zee Studios is consistently creating content that’s being acknowledged at the global level.

About White Rivers Media

White Rivers Media is one of the largest, independent and integrated digital advertising agencies, working with some of the country’s best entertainment, FinTech, FMCG, D2C, Web3 brands, and more. The agency has won more than 500 national and international accolades for its campaigns. The agency is also acknowledged for its ‘Better World Initiative’, a not-for-profit endeavour that uses creativity for social good.
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