107.3FM, The Beat, XPROI A/V, and The Dance Machine Present the Tri-Cities' First Ever Virtual Prom5/7/2020 Virtual Prom 2020
May 9th, 8:00pm - 11:00pm Pacific Time XPROi A/V will provide an online space for the virtual prom event to happen. The Dance Machine DJs, DJ Scramble (George Penn) & DJ Snell (Ryan Snell) will be spinning today's best music. 107.3FM, The Beat (Jeff Jacobs) will simulcast the mix. All parties involved are doing this as a way to give back to the community. There is no cost for students (or the community) to participate in this event. The Class of 2020 is sacrificing a lot. Our companies want to help how ever we are able to in these unique and challenging times. This event will allow the students to have a virtual prom experience with small groups (if their parents allow.) Below is the link to participate. (We will still broadcast on the earlier webinar link, the twitch link will have way better audio quality.) www.twitch.tv/djscramble Below is a link to the Facebook group set up for the event. www.facebook.com/groups/1120328028328285/ We will have a text line so students may text in requests and prom pictures on the day of the event. Pictures will be inserted into the feed at random. The students will have the ability to send text messages to the broadcast. The text line will be moderated. Music will be edited to meet the FCC standards for broadcast decency. Content will be geared towards High School Juniors & Seniors. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment for a studio tour, please call George Penn at 509-308-6631 or the XPROi office at 509-628-5288. XPROi is keeping modified hours of noon til 7:00 PM PST, but can schedule appointments outside of that time frame.
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Hayden Homes has been honored with the 2020 Avid Benchmark Award for excellence in homebuyer satisfaction. Four of Hayden Homes’ regions including, Central Oregon, I-5 Oregon, Inland Northwest and South Idaho, were recognized for scoring among the top 25 percent of Avid’s nationwide databases on the New Home Move-in Experience survey. In addition, two team members, Community Manager Matthew Schoener and Project Manager James Russell, were recognized with Service Awards for scoring among the top 10 percent of Avid’s nationwide database.
“We are deeply honored to receive these awards,” said Geoff Harris, Customer Experience Director for Hayden Homes. “Our team is passionate about supporting our buyers through their home buying journey and this award is a testament to their dedication of providing the most caring and trusting experience possible.” Homebuilders throughout the U.S. were honored with the prestigious awards for scoring highest with their customers on homebuying experience surveys. Award winners were chosen based on results received from some of the largest publicly traded NYSE/NASDAQ builders, North America’s largest private builders, and hundreds of small volume and custom builders from coast to coast. “We are very excited to announce the winners for our Avid Awards this year. The builders we are honoring have shown a dedication to service and quality that far exceeds expectations,” said Zach Buehl, vice president of client success, Avid Ratings. “The recipients should be proud of their accomplishments as all of Avid's customers care deeply about customer experience, but these select few have risen above and beyond the crowd. Avid is proud to bestow honors on each and every winner.” The Avid Awards are regarded as a trusted benchmark of customer service performance in the homebuilding industry. Avid Ratings has long been at the forefront of bringing transparency of builder performance to consumers by consumers since 1992. In order to determine the Avid Award winners, homebuilding companies are evaluated using Avid’s award-winning platform. Every homebuyer survey in Avid’s database is meticulously analyzed to determine each builder’s Avid Index Score, which is evaluated using scores from the total homebuying experience, the willingness to refer, and the actual number of recommendations a buyer has made. Mid-Columbia Libraries' (MCL) 12 branches, Bookmobile, and returns boxes remain closed until further notice; however, its vast digital collection, including more than 100,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video, are available anytime.
“The health and safety of our staff and communities are very important to us,” says Executive Director and Chief Librarian Kyle Cox. “We thank customers for their understanding and patience as we continue to monitor this unprecedented situation and follow the guidance of state and local officials. We encourage everyone to try an eBook or eAudiobook or dive into our digital resources if they can. There is a wealth of enriching and entertaining content to discover.” As health and safety restrictions are eased by the governor, MCL will work towards offering curbside pickup for books and materials holds; this will be the first stage of service before reopening branches to the public. Any items that were placed on hold before the closure will continue to be held until after branches reopen. All physical material due dates will be extended until after branches reopen; MCL does not charge overdue fines. Many resources are available at midcolumbialibraries.org including personalized reading recommendations, Ancestry genealogical research for library cardholders, reading challenges, family and student resources, and much more. Weekly storytimes, trivia, activities, and updates can be found on Facebook. Due to COVID-19, the 7th Annual Ag World Golf Classic has been rescheduled from June to August, with a goal of keeping everyone safe and healthy. There is still time to join hosts JR Simplot, Lamb Weston, McCain Foods, Potato Growers of Washington, and Ag World Support Systems, LLC. for this 7th annual fund-raising charity golf tournament benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest.
The tournament is part of Ag World's campaign to make a difference by supporting the Ronald McDonald House's mission to strengthen local families and promote children’s health. Your participation and generosity continue to support the vital work of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland Northwest. By participating in the Ag World Golf Classic, golfers and sponsors are able to join the Ronald McDonald House in helping critically ill, chronically ill and seriously injured children and their families stay together during their medical care. The Ag World Golf Classic is an 18-hole scramble which includes great food and fun with Bar-B-Ques along the course, a cart for ease of play, all followed by an ice cream bar social. Registration begins at 11:00 am with a shot gun start at 11:45 am. In addition to joining the Ag World Golf Classic as a golfer, you can also consider being a sponsor. There are several levels of sponsorships, all providing exposure to potential business partners while at the same time supporting a great cause. Sponsorship includes advertising promotions at both events! Sponsorships and online golf tournament registration are available at agworldgolf.com or by contacting Warren Henninger at 509-760-2662. Thank you in advance for your generosity. We hope you will join this wonderful event. Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) now offers personalized recommendations via its online “Ask the Library” service for readers looking to dive into their next great eBook or eAudiobook.
Customers can visit midcolumbialibraries.org/askus or click the “What should I read next?” banner on MCL’s website, then write three of their favorite books or authors in the message window. A library staff member will reply via text or email with several suggested titles, accessible in the library’s digital collection, based on customer input. Customers can use the free reading app, Libby, or visit midcolumbialibraries.org/ebooks to find and borrow a recommended title. MCL’s 12 branches and Bookmobile remain closed through May 4 in compliance with Gov. Jay Inslee's statewide stay home order. Cardholders can enjoy 24/7 access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming video, and more at midcolumbialibraries.org. A $10,000 grant secured by the Yakima Valley Partners for Education (YVPfE) will be used to help 220 families in the Lower Yakima Valley impacted by the COVID-19 virus. The Latino Community Fund of Washington, one of the members of YVPfE, secured the grant from the Communities of Color Coalition, and will use the money to give food vouchers to families in Mabton, Grandview and Sunnyside hardest hit by business closures due to the virus. Fiesta Foods in Sunnyside is also providing $1,000 to help with this emergency relief.
Micaela Razo, project manager for Latino Community Fund in central Washington, said many low-income migrants in Mabton, Grandview and Sunnyside now have no incomes to feed their families after losing their jobs. “These families have no other way to provide for their loved ones, and are in need of the economic support this grant will bring,” said Razo. Latino Community Fund is a member of YVPfE, an organization formed by Heritage University to tackle the challenges of educational attainment faced by communities in Yakima County across the cradle to career continuum – also known as collective impact. In administering this specific grant, the organization will work with the school districts of Grandview, Mabton and Sunnyside to identify the families impacted by COVID-19 to provide them with food vouchers they can use immediately. The Arts Center Task Force has created the ACTF COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund to provide short-term relief in the form of unrestricted grants to Tri-Cities artists and organizations who have lost income related to the COVID-19 crisis. Our necessary efforts to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic by "Sheltering in Place" has had catastrophic effects on artists, and arts and culture organizations in our community. 100% of all donations submitted through this fund will go to support local artists and arts groups. To make a donation or to apply for a grant please visit artscentertaskforce.com.
“The Arts Center Task Force was happy to step up and provide some support for local artists and organizations,” said Steve Wiley, ACTF Board Chair. “We know the arts, from music and movies, to paintings and poetry, have provided people so much comfort during this pandemic. It is important we do what we can to support them as much as their art has supported us.” In addition to the Relief Fund, the ACTF is hosting a series of online discussions with local arts groups, artists and performers. Tune in to hear about how these amazing hometown arts-heroes are making, consuming, and sustaining art in the time of COVID-19. These events are free, but donations to the ACTF COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund are welcome. Each talk will be hosted via Zoom at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75880721924. Our first discussion, 'The Directors,' was held on Friday, April 17, was attended by over 40 people and on April 24 we will host our second panel discussion, the ‘Visual Artists’ featuring Ray Castaneda, Saul Martinez, Ashleigh Rogers, and Madison Rosenbaum. For more information on all ACTF activities related to COVID-19 please visit artscentertaskforce.com. Campbell & Company, a locally owned HVAC, electrical, plumbing and sewer business, launched a challenge to the Tri Cities Community to proactively help local people in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to contribute to the Community Strong program where every dollar donated will go to struggling local restaurants and we will in-turn provide free meals to those in need. “As of Monday, April 20, $15,630 has been raised!” announced General Manager Brian Campbell. ““The community has been great to us for over 37 years and we’re glad we could help support some of our neighbors in this time of need. We’ve seen overwhelming support from local individuals and want to thank everyone who made a donation. Tri-Cities truly is… Community Strong!” Campbell & Company has partnered with the local Non-Profit, Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin, to distribute the proceeds to the families in the most need throughout our communities. This non-profit currently does amazing work with our local school districts to help students and families overcome any barriers that prevent them from achieving in school and in life. This includes connecting them with the various resources our community has to offer. Logistically, Campbell & Company will collect the funds, then purchase gift certificates from local restaurants. Communities in Schools of Benton Franklin will distribute the purchased gift cards to to the students and families identified as needing. "Our staff is working hard to ensure we have communicated with our students and families that we assist and properly identify the needs and ensure that we connect them with the proper resources. For those who need assistance with food or have a food insecurity, our staff will ensure that they have access to the supplied gift certificates. How students and families actually receive the certificates would be dependent of what our staff and our families feel most comfortable with. For most it is a coordinated doorstep drop off and for others it is simply emailing the certificate to them," explains Tommy Heppler Director of Development for Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin. As part of the Community Strong Campaign, Campbell is demonstrating their faith in American courage and resiliency by displaying over 180 American flags on their trucks and headquarters. Ben Franklin Transit and Via to Launch New On-Demand Service Beginning April 20 in West Pasco4/20/2020 Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) will launch a new on-demand transit service in West Pasco on April 20, 2020, starting with support for essential travel needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The service—called BFT CONNECT—will be powered by Via, the company that provides digital infrastructure to power public mobility in cities across the world, under a contract approved by the BFT Board of Directors and signed earlier this year.
The service was originally scheduled to launch in early April as a first-and-last mile service that would extend access to affordable, efficient, and convenient public transit, and has been rapidly transformed to support residents and essential workers during the current pandemic. BFT CONNECT will allow riders within active service zones to request a ride directly through the Via mobile app. Via’s powerful technology directs passengers to a nearby corner for pickup, allowing for quick and efficient trips to or from designated Transit Connections within the same zone. Under normal operations, Transit Connections will include major bus stops and transit centers. However, as an added service during ongoing emergency response in the community, select essential service locations including pharmacies, grocery stores, and health clinics will be included as Transit Connections with front door drop-off and pickup. In the Via app, customers can see, in real time, their available trip options, how far away their driver is, and estimated time of arrival at their destination. Customers without smartphones will be able to call in to request rides and receive text updates as appropriate. During the state of emergency, no fares will be collected for this service in accordance with BFT’s ongoing safety measures. Once normal fare collection resumes, fares will be collected for BFT CONNECT rides through the Via app, cash, or BFT tickets and passes. Under current emergency operating conditions, only one passenger will be allowed in each vehicle per trip, though the service is intended to and will eventually be a shared ride service, with Via’s advanced algorithms allowing multiple riders to seamlessly share a vehicle. At launch, a second passenger will be allowed only as a companion traveling to and from the same destinations, and riders must sit in the back row of the vehicle to maintain proper social distancing from the driver. “We have been planning for many months to introduce this exciting new on-demand option in our service area,” said BFT general manager Gloria Boyce. “And though we initially delayed it due to the pandemic declaration, we have realized bringing it online now represents a value-added community service during this time of emergency and hardship for so many. It will allow us to help better meet the mobility needs of our riders and community at this critical time, give us flexibility to adapt to changes in staffing availability at BFT, and fill service gaps as they arise.” For Via’s part, the company is pleased to partner with the BFT team to bring a flexible approach to solving transit needs in the community: “We are proud to work with BFT to rapidly introduce on-demand public transit to support their community with essential travel needs at this critical time,” said Via CEO and co-founder Daniel Ramot. “Via’s technology provides a flexible mobility solution that currently enables dozens of partners around the globe to transform existing transit infrastructure swiftly and efficiently when it is needed most in emergency situations, and the launch of BFT CONNECT represents an opportunity for innovation-forward cities and transit agencies to follow.” West Pasco will be the only BFT CONNECT service zone to launch on April 20, due to bus route reductions implemented last week in the area to address staffing availability and temporarily realign service to essential locations. The remaining five planned BFT CONNECT zones will be active by end of May. Details about the service, including how it will work during and after the state of emergency, are available at www.bft.org/ConnectOnDemand. This page will be updated as new zones are announced and/or emergency operating conditions change. Campbell & Company, a locally owned HVAC, electrical plumbing and sewer business, has launched a challenge to the Tri Cities Community to proactively help local people in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to contribute to the Community Strong program where every dollar donated will go to struggling local restaurants and we will in-turn provide free meals to those in need. As of Friday, April 3, $10,770 has been raised! Campbell & Company has partnered with the local Non-Profit, Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin, to distribute the proceeds to the families in the most need throughout our communities. This non-profit currently does amazing work with our local school districts to help students and families overcome any barriers that prevent them from achieving in school and in life. This includes connecting them with the various resources our community has to offer. The Community Strong logo has been developed for anyone to use. There’s no copyright so it’s available for those that want to emphasize community spirit. Just copy the j-peg logo under donate now at www.trustcampbell.com while making your donation Also as part of the Community Strong Campaign, Campbell is demonstrating their faith in American courage and resiliency by displaying over 180 American flags on their trucks and headquarters. For kids at home, a Community Strong thank you coloring sheet is available here for exercising creativity and gratitude. |
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