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Business Journals
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Journals
Free summer movies series and community events coming to every corner of D.C.
A fantastic array of community activities, including free movies, are coming to neighborhoods throughout the District this summer. Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of Washington, D.C., is excited to unveil its 'Summertime in the District' community event lineup. 'We are thrilled to present an exciting lineup of summer events for District residents and visitors,' said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. The Events DC Summer Movie Series kicked off on July 25 with the third annual Camp Zen at St. Elizabeths' Gateway DC in Ward 8. This year's launch combined camp themed activities for all ages, featuring a petting zoo, yoga sessions, holistic wellness experiences, food trucks, movie snacks, and a screening of the popular film "Wicked." The Events DC Summer Movie Series will feature several outdoor screenings, including' August 7 at the D.C. Armory Mall in Ward 7: 'Piece by Piece' by Pharrell Williams, accompanied by themed activities, snacks and on-site activations. August 13 at the Carnegie Library Lawn in Ward 2: Featuring 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' along with a DJ, interactive activities and snacks. August 19 at The Wharf in Ward 6: Screening of 'Moana' by the waterfront, with fun family activities and snacks. 'Through these free events, we aim to bring residents and visitors together to build connections while celebrating and elevating our unique communities,' President Gates continued. 'I encourage everyone to join us for an engaging event in a neighborhood near you.' On August 26, Events DC will host the inaugural Dog Days of Summer at the Oklahoma Avenue Lawn on the RFK Campus. This event will include pet-friendly vendors, local animal advocacy groups, neighborhood pet hospitals and various activities tailored specifically for furry family members. All events are free and open to the community, with light bites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required to attend the Summer Movie Series screenings. To register, visit expand Events DC Events DC will also feature a fantastic lineup of fall events, including Art All Night and Walking Town. For more information about upcoming events, visit In late July and early August, Events DC also hosted Community Cooldown Ice Cream Socials. Events DC partnered with four local ice cream shops around the District and provided free ice cream to the community. These events also featured a live DJ. Community Cooldown's were held at the following locations:
Business Journals
01-08-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Here's how Houston's energy future is reaching new heights (literally)
Suspended safely hundreds of feet in the air, a specialized services technician carefully maneuvers along the exterior of a massive storage tank within one of Houston's sprawling industrial complexes. With precision and confidence, the technician safely conducts a critical inspection that would have traditionally required significant production downtime and substantially higher costs. This is rope access in action — a method that's changing how energy and petrochemical facilities handle maintenance, repairs, and inspections in hard-to-reach places. Rope access is a method of working at height that uses ropes and specialized equipment to reach difficult-to-access locations without the need for traditional access methods like scaffolding or cranes. Many rope access providers also cross-train skilled craftspeople such as welders, pipefitters, and ironworkers in rope access techniques. expand Overcoming access challenges For Houston's energy sector, every second of downtime can affect the bottom line. Rope access offers several practical benefits that extend beyond simply reaching elevated or confined spaces: Cost efficiency: By reducing the need for extensive scaffolding or heavy lift equipment, rope access can minimize associated costs and production downtime. For facilities along the Gulf Coast, these savings can be substantial. Safety advantages: With lower risk compared to some traditional access methods, reduced workplace congestion, and minimal equipment footprint, rope access can improve overall job site safety when properly implemented. Operational versatility: Rope access works well for accessing complex structures and confined spaces across industries critical to Texas, including petrochemical, power generation, and LNG. The method also adapts to various weather conditions. Delivering results at height Turner Specialty Services' (TSS') rope access group is the largest and most experienced on the Gulf Coast. Their craft-certified rope access technicians offer a vast array of mechanical capabilities, including pipefitting, boilermaking, welding, ironwork, electrical and instrumentation installations, valve maintenance, rigging, and more. Beyond mechanical tasks, they also provide complete inspection services, from advanced NDE and CUI program management to ultrasonic thickness testing and API/AWS inspections. expand TSS' expertise is demonstrated by a portfolio of successful projects in Texas and across the Gulf Coast: Facility demolition and repair: At a Texas chemical plant, TSS completed heavy mechanical work, including demolishing 200 feet of steam line and conducting external inspections and welding repairs, all without incident. Emergency infrastructure repair: A four-person TSS rope access team performed a temporary repair on a massive storage dome, installing over 500 concrete anchors to prevent further damage from high winds. Large-scale construction support: During the construction of a new polyethylene plant in the region, a team of 22 multi-crafted TSS rope access technicians completed 100,000 work hours with zero recordables, performing fabrication, structural installations, and cable tray work. Specialized remediation: At a Louisiana refinery, TSS rope access technicians safely removed over 100,000 pounds of deteriorating fireproofing material from structures in an active process unit. Elevating industry standards As facilities continue to seek more efficient and safer ways to maintain their critical infrastructure, rope access services offer a solution that combines cost savings, safety, and quality. For more information on Turner Specialty Services' rope access capabilities, visit
Business Journals
16-06-2025
- Health
- Business Journals
Aurora Health Care recognizes its Nurses of the Year
expand Aurora Health Care honored six Milwaukee area nurses as 2024 Nurses of the Year for their dedication to professional growth and driving patient care excellence. Awarded to nurses at all 18 of Aurora Health Care's hospitals across Wisconsin, these nurses lead improvements, serve as inspiration to their peers and champion innovation. The award is Aurora's premier individual recognition for nurses, highlighting winners' collaboration and advocacy. These nurses' compassion and determination help lead to better patient outcomes and shape the future of health care in our communities. Aurora Medical Center — Grafton: Grace Birch Birch has worked in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for eight years, caring for Aurora's most vulnerable patient population and their families. She has served as charge nurse as well as one of the unit's primary preceptors for new hires. By taking on the role of unit CLABSI champion, Birch helps develop tools to enhance the management of central lines in the NICU. She is also a member of the unit's Developmental Care Committee, the Midwest Region Neonatal Subcommittee and is on the simulation team. Aurora Psychiatric Hospital: Maggie Marcet, RN A registered nurse lead at ambulatory behavioral health clinics, Marcet is passionate about advocating for patients and teammates and effectively leading her team through change. She demonstrates key professional practice values — notably, safety and clinical excellence. Marcet actively engages in professional development and shares her knowledge of new treatment methods. She encourages new teammates to reflect on their own practices to determine the areas in which they succeed and those that have an opportunity for improvement. expand Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center: Kristi Webster, RN A registered nurse in the intensive care unit with 15 years of experience at Aurora Health Care, Webster is passionate about caring for critically ill patients. She actively participates in nursing committees, recently serving as chair of the Nursing Practice Council for two years. Known for her expertise in protocols, Webster has led initiatives to improve practices, including her innovative COAST bedside reporting system, which has enhanced patient safety and caregiver accountability. She is highly respected and admired for her compassion, intelligence and leadership. Aurora St. Luke's South Shore: Allison Wall, RN While Wall was in nursing school, her father was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. 'Being on the receiving end of the compassionate care my dad received while hospitalized inspired me to provide that same compassionate care every day for my patients,' she said. 'His experience fuels my passion for nursing and keeps me wanting to go above and beyond.' Wall serves as a staff RN, charge RN, preceptor and lead skin champion. As a pilot nurse for the Admission, Discharge, Transfer (ADT) RN, she actively supports unit needs to enhance patient and nursing satisfaction. expand Aurora Sinai Medical Center: Sierra Stettin, RN A registered nurse in the intensive care unit with a military background, Stettin values teamwork and helping her peers develop professionally. As a member of the vascular access committee, she represents nursing interests and promotes evidence-based practices. Stettin holds multiple certifications, including Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse and Certified Emergency Nurse, and frequently leads certification workshops for ICU nurses. She streamlined diabetic education for newly diagnosed patients, providing comprehensive materials that enhance patient engagement and reduce readmissions. Aurora West Allis Medical Center: Kindra Mullenberg, RN Mullenberg is an internal float pool nurse who stands out for her exceptional clinical skills, commitment to evidence-based care and active advocacy for nursing excellence. Her leadership as the chair of the Professional Development Council, which she describes as transformative for her growth, showcases her dedication to promoting professional growth among colleagues. Drawn to the field of nursing by a strong calling to work in health care and make a difference in people's lives, Mullenberg says the rewarding nature of nursing fuels her every day.
Business Journals
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
A look inside Forest Lawn: Buffalo landmark, archive of history and active cemetery
As the CEO of Western New York's landmark cemetery, I wear many hats on any given day. First and foremost, we are an active cemetery (and yes, we still have plenty of room across our 269 acres!). But Forest Lawn is so much more than a place of burials and memories. We are a national landmark, a level one arboretum, a destination for visitors from near and far, a spectacular museum within a park, and we operate upstate New York's busiest crematory. Forest Lawn includes 13 additional cemeteries within our not-for-profit organization, accountable to our lot holders, our local board of trustees and our regulator, the New York State Division of Cemeteries. Every day is different within our iconic gates. expand Forest Lawn's mission is to 'serve all stakeholders through the preservation and promotion of Forest Lawn's cemeteries and crematory, offering burial and interment options for past, present and future generations of Western New Yorkers.' As an employer of choice, we are here to answer questions and educate individuals around a subject that few have had much exposure to. We work to help families in their pre-planning, which accounts for about 65% of our business. When there is an immediate need, we work closely with the funeral professionals in Western New York to assist in decisions and arrangements. We have invested significant resources for our current and future customers — in our landscapes, in restoration of historic structures and monuments and in adding interment options at all of our cemeteries. Some highlights include new cremation niches for permanent placement and memorialization, Legacy Mausoleum at Forest Lawn, with our construction partner Arc Building Partners, currently in pre-sale stage as we await completion at the end of the year. Green/natural burials are available at both Lakeside Cemetery in Hamburg and Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica. Finally, the development of special burial areas for private/family mausoleums are also available at Forest Lawn and our other cemeteries across Western New York. Whether you are helping parents or other family members, friends and partners, or making your own personal plans, please know we are here. Cemeteries are 'forever,' and as we conclude our 175th anniversary year, we are proud of our legacy and our future. Recently, WIVB produced this award-winning feature that tells our story through all four seasons.
Business Journals
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Southern Company celebrates another year of positive impact with the TOUR Championship
expand Southern Company The TOUR Championship announced a record $7.2 million contribution from the 2024 golf event, up from $6.96 million in 2023. The TOUR Championship has now raised more than $63 million for local nonprofits since the event was first staged at East Lake Golf Club in 1998. With the support of its proud partners Southern Company, Accenture and Coca-Cola, the event has contributed to five key community organizations: East Lake Foundation, First Tee – Metro Atlanta, Focused Community Strategies, Grove Park Foundation and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta among others. "We're incredibly proud to announce a record $7.2 million in community impact funds this year. This achievement reflects the unwavering support we receive from our partners, fans and the Atlanta community. It's because of that support that we're able to continue investing in initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of those who call Atlanta home,' stated Alex Urban, executive director of the TOUR Championship. Southern Company and the TOUR Championship are proud to support local initiatives and the success of these efforts would not be possible without the incredible support from fans, partners and the community. By attending the tournament and getting involved, fans help fuel these important programs, creating lasting opportunities for Metro Atlanta's communities. Southern Company has a longstanding and deep-rooted relationship with the PGA TOUR. Since 1999, Southern Company has been the official energy company of the PGA TOUR and is now in its ninth year as a proud partner of the TOUR Championship. The company is also the presenting sponsor of the Payne Stewart Award and serves as the Education Patron of First Tee, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching life skills through golf, impacting more than 700,000 students annually in 1,400 schools. Help support local organizations by joining Southern Company on the course at this year's TOUR Championship.
