Month: July 2025

Veteran-Owned Franchise Owners Honored at PuroVet Forum; Convention Includes Tribute to Frank Torre Sr. and Moving Ceremony Led by Color Guard

TAMARAC, Fla., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PuroClean, a leading property restoration and remediation franchise, reaffirmed its unwavering support for veterans at the 2025 PuroClean International Convention in Grapevine, Texas. Among the Convention’s many highlights was the PuroVet Forum—an inspiring event celebrating service, community, and the powerful role veterans play across the PuroClean franchise network.

The PuroVet Forum featured a candid and emotional conversation between Frank Torre, Vice Chairman of PuroClean, and Steve White, President & COO and U.S. Army veteran, who shared how military values of leadership, discipline, and service continue to shape the culture and success of PuroClean. The discussion underscored how the PuroVet Program has become more than just a franchise incentive—it’s a national movement empowering veterans to transition successfully into civilian business ownership.

A solemn tribute was held in honor of Frank Torre Sr., a U.S. Marine and decorated member of the elite WWII Carlson’s Raiders, whose legacy of courage and service continues to inspire the PuroVet initiative. The tribute was accompanied by a color guard presentation, bringing attendees to their feet in reflection and respect.

“At PuroClean, we don’t just offer a franchise—we offer a community,” said Torre. “Veterans are leaders, problem solvers, and purpose-driven professionals. The PuroVet Program is built to honor those traits and help veterans thrive in a system that supports their journey.”

White echoed the sentiment: “As a veteran myself, I know firsthand how military experience prepares you for the challenges of business ownership. With our PuroVet Program, we’re proud to offer veterans the structure, support, and opportunity they deserve.”

Through the PuroVet Program, eligible veterans receive a 25% discount on the initial franchise fee, access to a nationwide network of fellow veterans, regularly scheduled open forum peer discussions designed to strengthen veteran engagement, one-on-one mentorship, and comprehensive training to support long-term business success. Today, 1 in 7 PuroClean Franchise Owners are veterans, a testament to the program’s impact and the brand’s ongoing commitment to empowering those who have served. PuroClean continues to expand its veteran recruitment campaign nationwide, welcoming new veteran owners to its network each year.

Recognizing that military service instills leadership, resilience, and a deep commitment to community, PuroClean launched the PuroVet Program in 2017 to help veterans transition into business ownership and continue making a meaningful impact.

To learn more about PuroVet, visit PuroVet.com or call 855-PUROVET.

About PuroClean

PuroClean is a leading, world-class service brand for property water damage remediation, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold remediation, and biohazard clean-up services, serving residential and commercial customers across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 2001, PuroClean now operates over 500 North American franchise locations, each independently owned and operated. With a commitment to respond within two hours, PuroClean professionals are trained in cutting-edge remediation techniques and offer 24/7 emergency services. Learn more at PuroClean.com or call 800-775-7876.

About PuroVet

PuroClean’s PuroVet Program is a servant-based, system-backed partnership formed to empower veteran franchise owners to step into their next career as an entrepreneur to create a legacy while providing a valuable community service. PuroClean’s PuroVet Program allows qualified veterans the freedom to do what they do best – offer service to the community while providing leadership during challenging times – all while backed by a proven system and a VetFran discount of 25% off the initial franchise fee. Veterans are supported by fellow veteran mentors and peers while given the resources to begin their career and find long-term success. For more information about the PuroVet Program, visit PuroVet.com or call 855-PUROVET. 

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heart disease is #1 killer of women in the US- causes 1 in 5 deaths- more than all cancers combined. More than 60 million US women are living with heart disease: majority without any warning signs. Nishtha Sareen MD MPH, Founder and Medical Director for Women Heart Health Program at Ascension Health System in MI and TN provides expert insight on the challenges and opportunities after pioneering 2 statewide programs and over 11 centers dedicated to this pressing issue. This is the first narrative of a series: my next write up will highlight focused patient journeys and conclusions.

Whether scarcity of female representation in clinical trials or delayed presentation, each is driven by a single root cause – lack of advocacy for in-depth women’s cardiovascular care at physician and population levels. Medical curriculum does not include dedicated training in female predominant (angina with open arteries, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and female specific (obstetric, menopausal and gynecological) disorders. 

From a physician’s perspective, after over 12 years of training and inevitably large loans to pay, patient care compensation becomes a critical determinant in practice of medicine. Current patient care compensation models and quality metrics do not support gender-specific parameters. Developing new programs and algorithms to diagnose and manage female specific ailments is adjudged a time-consuming task that takes away from productivity and accordingly compensation.

Interventions to address this include training courses for physicians including symposia, books and webinars with CME credits. Credible, patient focused, free-of-charge physician podcasts called “BIA for you, for them” and book “BIA she is the force” under initiative https://www.biayourself.com/ are attempts in pursuit to weld those discrepancies. Focusing on interrelated disease management affecting our women is paramount. There is sprouting enthusiasm globally to assimilate viewpoints from those who have spent energy, time and resources dedicated to women’s cardiovascular health.

Another high-priority area that needs emergent scrutiny is effective community engagement tactics. Most women still believe that breast cancer is the colossal killer, even though heart disease kills 6 times more women- a heartbreaking statistic. Mobilizing, educating and sensitizing our community is vital – from routine screening, to recognizing symptoms and risk factors, to ensuring compliance with testing and medications: each step calls for deliberate collaboration. Every single one of us must prioritize women’s heart health crisis with harmony, grit and advocacy: transformation will follow. “BIAyourself”

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The Corporation’s global initiative continues to create meaningful impact in the fight against bullying.

VALCOURT, QC, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) (NASDAQ:DOOO) is proud to celebrate the third anniversary of its global community engagement program, Ride Out Intimidation. Since its launch in 2022, BRP has invested over CAD $10 million in charitable contributions to help build a world where everyone feels safe and respected. Bullying is a global issue, affecting 1 in 5 school-aged children and nearly 40% of working professionals*. BRP chose to act.

“We didn’t select this cause lightly,” said Elise Auvachez Millot, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Government Relations and Corporate Sustainability at BRP. “It was the result of a thorough evaluation in which we assessed dozens of social issues. We wanted a cause that was globally relevant, aligned with our values and where our investment and commitment could be meaningful and truly move the needle.”

Over the past three years, BRP has teamed up with more than 35 organizations in 12 countries including Fondation CHU Sainte-Justine (Canada), Bully Zero (Australia), The Polar Academy (United Kingdom), Dare to Care (Canada), the Fundación Nemi A.C. (Mexico) and the World Anti-Bullying Forum. BRP also joined forces with a variety of ambassadors, such as  Bikers Against Bullies Worldwide to take a stand against bullying. Since February 2024, these initiatives have reached more than 385,000 people and helped fight intimidation in 973 schools, workplaces and institutions.

A major moment each year is Yellow Day, BRP’s global awareness event that rallies employees, dealers, ambassadors and partners. Held on February 13, 2025, this year’s third edition saw a great show of solidarity with more than 3,650 employees, 55 dealers, 37 ambassadors, 33 agencies and suppliers, and 25 communities, all wearing yellow and taking a stand against intimidation across social media. The fourth edition of Yellow Day will be held on November 21, 2025.

About BRP

BRP Inc. is a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on over 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Through its portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience. Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models for its existing product lines. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, BRP had annual sales of CA$7.8 billion from over 130 countries and employed approximately 16,500 driven, resourceful people as of January 31, 2025.

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SALT LAKE CITY, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, July 13, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s signature program, Music & the Spoken Word will reach a historic milestone as it airs its 5,000^th episode from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Music & the Spoken Word has aired weekly since July 15, 1929 and is enjoyed by more than six million people in more than 50 countries throughout the world on radio, television, and online streaming.

“The 5,000^th episode of Music & the Spoken Word represents more than longevity and international reach,” said Perry Sook, Joint-Board Chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters. “It represents unwavering excellence, a commitment to public service and the enduring power of faith and music to unite us all.”

Choir President Michael O. Leavitt said, “The Choir’s mission is to perform music that inspires people throughout the world and to feel God’s love for His children. We are grateful that Music & the Spoken Word has brought hope and peace to millions around the world each week and look forward to continuing that legacy for many years to come.”

Music & the Spoken Word began in 1929, shortly before the Great Depression and has aired each subsequent week for nearly a century. The music and inspirational messages have endured through times of struggle; including through the duration of World War II, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, 9/11 and during the COVID pandemic, and through times of celebration; including the end of World War II.

“Music & the Spoken Word is a gift to the people of the world, to any who are looking for peace and solace in a world that is growing increasingly busy. It allows for a moment of peace and stillness that we all need,” said Derrick Porter, executive producer, principal writer and presenter of Music & the Spoken Word.

About The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is a world-renowned, 360-member choir credited with over 4,900 episodes of its weekly live performance of Music & the Spoken Word. The program is the longest continuing live network broadcast in history, now in its 96th year. The Choir has traveled around the world performing in acclaimed concert halls, for the inaugurations of seven U.S. presidents beginning with its first for President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, at World’s Fairs and expositions, in acclaimed concert halls, on television and radio broadcasts and now internet streams, and numerous other prestigious events and occasions. The Choir has won four Emmy Awards, one Grammy Award and multiple Grammy nominations, was awarded the National Medal of the Arts in 2003 and inducted into the Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2015.

Music & the Spoken Word has been awarded a Peabody Award in 1943, was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2004, and into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010.  The Choir has released over 200 recordings which have earned two platinum and five gold albums and hit #1 on Billboard’s classical music charts 15 times.

The Orchestra at Temple Square is a 200-member, all-volunteer symphony orchestra organized in 1999 to perform and accompany the musical ensembles of The Tabernacle Choir organization. The Choir and Orchestra, with their incomparable medley of voices and instruments and their shared faith in God, are a significant, recognizable presence in the world of music, giving service through song. More info at https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org or by following the Choir on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Global Consumers Recognize Ricardo Beverly Hills as a Leader in Eco-Friendly Luggage Design

ALGONA, Wash., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ricardo Beverly Hills, a global leader in premium travel ware, is proud to announce that its Avalon luggage collection has been awarded Bronze in the Best Sustainable Product Award category by Travel Sentry.

The annual awards, organized by Travel Sentry, the global standard for travel security, drew more than 3,000 international votes this year. The most competitive categories included Sustainable Product, highlighting travelers’ growing focus on innovation and environmental responsibility.

Clara Wooller, Chief Marketing Officer for Travel Sentry, says, “This year brought new brands and innovative designs. The most voted for categories were Hard Shell Luggage and Sustainable Product, showing what matters most to travelers right now. We are happy to honor Ricardo Beverly Hills, among this year’s winners.”

Launched earlier this year, the Avalon collection reflects Ricardo Beverly Hills’ commitment to stylish, functional travel gear made with sustainability in mind. Each piece is constructed using recycled plastics, then tested through the company’s rigorous quality control standards to ensure long-lasting performance.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the travel industry and travel community around the world,” said Paul Sarazin, President of Ricardo Beverly Hills. “The Avalon collection embodies our vision to create eco-friendly, well-designed, and stylish travel styles for consumers without compromising quality and affordability.”

The Avalon collection is available now at major retailers nationwide and online at www.ricardobeverlyhills.com

About Ricardo Beverly Hills
Ricardo Beverly Hills, Inc. is committed to delivering the best in luggage design and innovation in its RICARDO BEVERLY HILLS^®, SKYWAY LUGGAGE^®, STEPHANIE JOHNSON^®, AMERICAN EXPLORER^® brands. With global distribution spanning five continents and over 40 countries, the brands are available at major department stores, specialty stores, and online retailers in the United States and worldwide. Ricardo Beverly Hills is reimagining the travel journey with a sustainable focus. For more information, visit https://www.ricardobeverlyhills.com/ and follow us as we travel the world on @ricardotravel.

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