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It’s hard to imagine a more powerful asset to your business than a great reputation.  Priceless in value because, as Harvey Mackay, New York Times best-selling business author, says, ”You can’t buy a good reputation — you must earn it.”   A key to business success is creating a reputation of excellence. While that takes time, strong business reputations are routinely credited for sales growth, loyal customers and attracting higher quality employees.  Brand reputation is also a powerful tool to stand out from your competitors.  According to statistics from Salesforce research, 95% of customers will be loyal to a company with a reputation they trust, and more than 90% are more likely to recommend the business. 

Cleanness and orderliness define Culinary Art Schools, and it’s really all needed when seeking to respond the project’s requirements, located in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. At a quick glance, any stranger would say anything but a professional cooking school is housed inside these two volumes, which function as the main characters, and where materials like exposed concrete, steel, garapa wood, glass and metal structure are combined. It is located with not very much in its surroundings, which is why the two main volumes face each other, creating a transition space: the grand plaza. The greater volume contains the administrative offices, classrooms, library, and the wine cellar. On the second main volume, the cooking stations, with absolute transparency between it and the plaza, as well as with the other workshops. “We are always in-between, inside and outside simultaneously”, says Inés Moisset; a third volume is involved, which accommodates the cafeteria and a small auditorium, where the alumni are able to observe their professors’ work. Gracia studio is characterized not only by solving functionality and aesthetics but contributing with creativity in each project, as well as low-cost and use of new technologies and local materials, which translate into an innovative architecture.

When Princess Jibrin told her mom she was interested in following her path and pursuing a career in nursing, she says the response was a mix of excitement and caution.  She will work some 14-hour days, Jibrin’s mom, a recently retired critical care nurse in Hamilton, Ont., told her. “She will see things that take a toll on her mental health — things that “break” her.”, she recalled of the conversation.  But Jibrin says nursing is her calling.  “You’re going to be doing what you love and you’re going to be helping people at the end of the day,” she said.  Jibrin is one of the thousands of people who applied for a spot at an Ontario nursing school this fall, as some programs report a record number of applicants.

You’ve heard of overpriced, oversold promises from self-help coaches and New Age retreats before. (And who wouldn’t be vulnerable to being duped after these past two exceptionally challenging years?)  The rise of snake-oil salesmen is no secret to anyone reading the news or binge-watching Netflix’s extensive true crime or reality TV selections. (One of the most notable examples: Billy McFarland of Short Hills, an alum of Basking Ridge’s prestigious prep school, Pingry, who was convicted of fraud in 2018 after his ill-fated Fyre Festival.)  Yet the trailblazing Master of Arts degree in happiness studies—the first of its kind in the country—promises to be different. It’s being offered at Hackettstown’s Centenary University this fall. 

High 5 Plumbing, a family owned and operated plumbing company serving residents of the greater area Denver metropolitan area, dedicated to helping the home service industry thrive. With a shortage of skilled plumbing technicians, the company encourages recent high school graduates or anyone looking for a new career to consider choosing a career in life.  High 5 Plumbing encourages recent high school graduates or anyone looking for a new career to consider making a career choice.  “Right now, we are an industry that is in high demand but is limited by the number of plumbers available to work,” he said. Levi Torres, co-owner of High 5 Plumbing.

Each quarter, we feature a Federal Action Network (FAN) member leading the charge on Capitol Hill to protect essential hospitals. This quarter, we spoke with two leaders from University Medical Center (UMC) of El Paso, in Texas: Ruben Vogt, MS, assistant administrator for government relations and external communications, and Elisa Hernández, MPH, senior advisor of government relations. Vogt and Hernández work closely with local, state, and federal lawmakers and leaders to ensure high-quality health care for El Paso County residents.  Vogt previously worked for the Texas Senate and in various roles with El Paso County, where he ultimately served as El Paso County Judge. He then went on to work for UMC where he established the hospital’s government relations program. Hernández previously participated in America’s Essential Hospitals’ Government Relations Academy (GRA) during her time as public policy advisor at Parkland Health, in Dallas. She then went on to work with the Dallas Regional Chamber as a managing director of public policy before joining UMC.

A Beauty Salon offers a variety of treatments for women and men. In addition to offering hair and skin care, beauty salons also offer other services, including spa treatments and day spas. Many people consider beauty salons to be a great place to spend time after a long day at work. But are they right for you? Read on to find out the pros and cons of a career in a beauty salon.  Working in a beauty salon offers many benefits for the employee. For one, it’s relaxing. Many salons are designed with relaxation in mind and offer services like massages and facials that are beneficial to the mind and body. Whether it’s just an hour spent in a relaxing chair, or a full-on day at a nail salon, working in a salon is a great way to relax and take care of yourself…

BMW FastTrack is 12 weeks of intensive BMW-specific training on current models of some of the world’s most precision-based driving machines. The four main areas of focus include Workshop Technology, Electrical Technology, Chassis Technology and Drivetrain Technology.  Learn manufacturer-approved processes for complete engine disassembly and reassembly, new engine fundamentals and basic measurement techniques.  Cars no longer run simply off a battery, alternator and carburetor. Instead…

Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books? I used to love them when I was younger. The interaction and immersive nature of each story had me turning page after page to see what would happen next and where my choices would take me. As I reflect on my time shadowing certified-nurse midwives Alisa Felke, CNM, PPG – OBGYN, and Shelly Boone, CNM, FNP-C, PPG – OB/GYN, I can’t help but notice the similarities. Every door they walk through is like a new chapter where they face a variety of characters, challenging and beautiful situations, and learn to embrace everything life throws their way.

FleetForce Truck Driving School opened its newest training facility in Venice, Florida. Students enrolling in the CDL school can attend tuition-free through a pre-hire program — a collaboration between FleetForce, Florida Trucking Association and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Trucking companies that are FTA members pay the tuition costs up front, with an agreement to hire the student once they complete the course and receive their CDL.  The Venice location is on the campus of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, and is the second program launched in collaboration with the college. This is the company’s fourth location in Florida, with multiple new sites scheduled to open around the state over the next year.