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Hospitality RFPs: How one AI platform is helping save money

Restaurants have hundreds of options when it comes to point-of-sale (POS) systems alone. Chris Abrams, the director of innovation for Dewey's Pizza, said his company used Olive, a collaborative software for technology solutions, to streamline its RFP process and select the best vendors to meet its business needs.

Principal Investigator of the MATCH project Felicity Baker: 'We are working to create a better everyday life for people living with dementia'

The University of Melbourne has announced that its music-based app, MATCH, aimed at aiding dementia patients with agitation behaviors, will receive a $1.3 million grant from Google. The app, which harnesses the therapeutic potential of music, will use wearable sensors and AI-driven music adaptive systems to identify early signs of agitation behaviors and offer music-based interventions to regulate mood. The project, known as Music Attuned Technology - Care via eHealth (MATCH), aims to create a better everyday life for people living with dementia.

Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce hosts Maximize Your Membership | Intro to GFW Inc. & Member Benefits

Join us for Maximize Your Membership, an event designed to help new and existing members of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.

La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership announces Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County's Blue Bash Gala Returns in 2023

It’s time to break out the navy, aqua, cerulean, cyan, cobalt and royal blue! Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County (BGCLPC) invites the community to attend its second annual Blue Bash gala on Friday, November 10.

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce hosts SWIC Butterfly Festival

Spend the day outdoors with Flutter Farm’s Butterfly Festival at Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus.

Indy Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Ownership 101

The Business Ownership 101 workshop, conducted in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, outlines four critical stages of business development with a focus on customer relations and market research, and operations and cash flow management.

La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership announces Single Program Tickets Available for PNW Sinai Forum

The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Sinai Forum’s 70th season premieres with former politician and university president Mitch Daniels on Sept. 17.

Atul Gawande: 'This historic price reduction will broaden access to this life-saving drug and keep us on the path to end TB by 2030'

The Stop TB Partnership said on Aug. 30 that its Global Drug Facility (GDF) has initiated price reductions of up to 55% on bedaquiline, a vital medication used in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB).

La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership announces Northwest Health to Present September HealthyU Event Don't Let Asthma Take Your Breath Away

Did you know that approximately 1 in 13 Americans have asthma?* And that asthma is the leading chronic disease in children?

La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership announces The 29th Door Village Harvest Festival

The 29th Door Village Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 and Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Scipio Township Park, 3501 W. Joliet Road, in historic Door Village.

La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership announces Purdue University Northwest Expanding Doctoral Degree Offerings with Doctor of Psychology

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received approval from the Indiana Higher Learning Commission (ICHE) to offer advanced degrees in Psychology, pending further approval by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership announces PNW to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Series of Events

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of cultural and academic events that honor the rich history, diversity and culture of the Latino communities.

Solomon: 'Tom brings extensive financial services and risk management experience, with over 35 years in the industry'

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. revealed on July 20 that Thomas K. Montag has been selected as an independent director of the board, which started on July 17. Additionally, Montag will join the Audit, Governance, and Risk Committees of the board in his role as a director, according to a press release by Goldman Sachs.

Bank of America head: 'The data from our report tells two stories – one of balance growth, optimism from younger employees and maintaining contributions, contrasted with a trend of increased plan withdrawals'

Bank of America published its Q2 2023 Participant Pulse on Aug. 8, revealing a rise in average 401(k) balances by $7,250 (9.6%) since the close of 2022. The report additionally noted a rising trend of 401(k) participants initiating withdrawals from their plans, according to a press release.

Murphy: 'We can deliver greater product innovation and efficiency through disruptive solutions'

The $3.6 billion acquisition of California-based cybersecurity company Imperva by the French aerospace and defense group Thales is reportedly good for both companies.

Murphy: 'Today’s announcement represents an exciting new chapter for Imperva'

Thales announced on July 25 it reached an agreement to acquire Imperva, a US-based data and application cybersecurity company.


Perry County Chamber of Commerce hosts Winzerwald Sips & Samples on August 20, 2023

Sunday’s Sips & Samples event will include food & wine pairings with Swiss foods!

Consumer Questions Senator Marshall Support for Bill That Would Affect Credit Card Award Programs

A retired Andover, Kan. woman is questioning why U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) would “team up with Dick Durbin” to sponsor a measure that she said could threaten the cash-back incentives provided by her credit cards.

Flying Food Group offers employees better healthcare plan, but UNITE HERE! Local prohibits it, company says

The airline catering company Flying Food Group (FFG, recently developed a comprehensive healthcare plan with better benefits than those offered by UNITE HERE!, but the union has prohibited FFG from making the plan available to its employees, FFG Los Angeles Airline Facility (LAI) General Manager Lucy Osoro said.