Education
Saint James School of Medicine Receives $30,000 Grant From UNDP for Launch of Bachelor’s-Level Program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, April 11, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM), a leading institution dedicated to providing quality medical education, is proud to announce the receipt of a $30,000 grant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This significant financial support will spearhead the launch of an innovative Bachelor's-level program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aimed at improving the higher education offering in the country.
The new Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences is designed to offer comprehensive education and training in health sciences, preparing students for advanced medical degrees and careers in healthcare. With an emphasis on practical skills, research, and community health, the program is set to become a cornerstone of medical education in the Caribbean region.
Kaushik Guha, the Executive Vice President of Saint James School of Medicine, expressed his gratitude and excitement about the collaboration. "This generous grant from the UNDP marks a significant milestone for our institution and higher education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The idea for this program came from the Minister of Education of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Honourable Curtis King. With his help and guidance, and the financial support from UNDP, this program will help expand the higher education offering in St. Vincent and the Caribbean. The introduction of this program enables us to expand our academic offerings and reinforces our commitment to training competent, compassionate healthcare professionals capable of addressing global health challenges."
The funding from the UNDP will facilitate the development of state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, laboratories, and research centers. Additionally, it will support the implementation of community health initiatives, providing students with hands-on experience in addressing health issues within local communities.
Prospective students and interested parties can find more information about the program and application processes on the Saint James School of Medicine website.
About Saint James School of Medicine:
Saint James School of Medicine is committed to offering students a high-quality medical education at an affordable price. With campuses in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Anguilla, SJSM is dedicated to producing highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate physicians who are ready to meet the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow.
Contact Information:Dan Cuckovic
V.P. of Operations
dcuckovic@mail.sjsm.org
847-375-9121
Original Source: Saint James School of Medicine Receives $30,000 Grant From UNDP for Launch of Bachelor's-Level Program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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World’s Largest Grower of Distinctive Leafy Greens Shares Smart Farming Initiative
FELLSMERE, Fla., March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - As National Agriculture Week approaches, B&W Quality Growers (B&W) is proud to share its Smart Farming Initiative and the practices implemented to grow healthy products sustainably and naturally. With over 150 years of experience, B&W provides 100% natural watercress, arugula, and spinach on a year-round basis.
This annual availability is achieved by actively taking advantage of each of its eight farms' peak growing seasons. But following the sun has passive and environmental benefits too. Because each farm can recharge naturally in seasonal rotation, there is a reduced need and use of chemicals. By utilizing this system, B&W has reduced its chemical usage by over 50% in the past 10 years.
With B&W's primary product being watercress - a rapidly growing perennial plant that grows in waterbeds - a high sustainable priority is its water conservation efforts. To limit runoff and save valuable water resources, B&W utilizes a water recirculation system in each of the waterbeds that makes all the water used on the farm reusable. B&W is net zero for water waste.
As a grower that harvests, packs, and ships in-house, B&W's sustainable practices go from farm to facility. Its product bags are from recycled materials and are recyclable, and since switching from wax-coated cardboard, B&W's shipping and food service boxes are recyclable as well.
B&W Quality Growers' mission is to provide the highest quality and flavor of distinctive leafy greens, but it has a passion to do so sustainably and ecologically. For more information about B&W's Smart Farming Initiative and watercress, visit bwqualitygrowers.com.
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About B&W Quality Growers
With over 150 years of experience, B&W Quality Growers is the largest grower of distinctive leafy greens, including watercress, arugula, and spinach. B&W has farms in eight states and provides the highest quality of healthy flavorful greens to wholesale, retail, and foodservice across North America. For more information, visit bwqualitygrowers.com.
Contact Information:Ruth Bozeman
Director of Marketing
ruthbozeman@watercress.com
Original Source: World's Largest Grower of Distinctive Leafy Greens Shares Smart Farming Initiative
Dynamic Media Introduces Comprehensive 2023 Background Music Buyer’s Guide
2023 Background Music for Business Buyer's Guide
SiriusXM Music for Business and Soundtrack Your Brand Named 2023 Top Picks for Best Background Music Platforms
DETROIT, March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Dynamic Media, the world's largest reseller of licensed background music for businesses, has released its 2023 Background Music Buyer's Guide. The guide is a comprehensive resource that makes it easy for companies to choose the right background music service for their unique needs.
The 110-page resource is the most complete guide ever written for the background music buyer and is available for free download on the company's website for a limited time.
Dynamic Media Co-founder and CEO Ryan Santangelo, Ph.D., led the six-month research effort with the support of a team of developers, consultants, and industry experts. The Dynamic Media research team drew on 20 years of industry experience working with over 50,000 brands across 45 countries to create the report.
They prepared the 2023 Buyer's Guide using expert interviews, direct customer feedback, analysis of industry data and trends, and comprehensive hands-on testing of every product and feature. The research focused on practical factors businesses should consider when shopping for a background music service. These factors ranged from simple elements like player options to deeper enterprise considerations like AI integration, network security, and central management capabilities.
"Our mission from the outset was to create a simple, easy-to-use resource that managers could access to help guide the background music decision process," Santangelo said.
"We wanted to create a guide that would be useful for both small businesses seeking a turnkey solution and large enterprises and franchise organizations seeking highly customized and scalable options," he said. "We're proud to say that feedback from our users indicates that we have succeeded in this goal."
The 2023 Buyer's Guide used selection criteria to distill the market from over 30 competitors to the top six providers:
- SiriusXM Music for Business
- Soundtrack Your Brand
- Mood Media
- Pandora for Business
- Cloud Cover Media
- Rockbot
These providers stood out for their industry experience, user-friendly platforms, and reputations as tier-one providers, among other factors. The Buyer's Guide offers detailed reviews and comparisons of each provider, including pricing, features, and customer support, to help businesses make informed decisions.
While all six music providers have their strengths, the Buyer's Guide did not identify all of them as recommended options. Only two providers, SiriusXM Music for Business and Soundtrack Your Brand, were awarded the 2023 Top Pick status for their exceptional performance in the SMB and Enterprise categories, respectively. The remaining four providers were not recommended due to limitations in their music platform or their company's service and support capabilities. This information highlights the importance of carefully evaluating each provider's offerings to ensure you choose the right option for your business needs.
2023 Buyer's Guide Top Picks
Small-to-Medium Business Category
SiriusXM Music for Business was named the best small business service, offering a professional and easy-to-use music experience for companies that do not need playlist building or customization. According to the guide, this service is ideal for small to medium businesses seeking a turnkey solution that delivers high-quality streaming music and reliable customer support.
Enterprise and Franchise Category
Soundtrack Your Brand was named the best enterprise business service, offering fully interactive song-by-song playlisting, drag-and-drop Spotify integration, comprehensive AI-generated playlists, central control, and real-time management of the music experience. This service is ideal for any business or franchise organization seeking a highly customized and scalable solution that can adapt to different business needs and use cases.
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About Dynamic Media
Dynamic Media is a 19-year veteran of the background music industry and the world's largest reseller of licensed background music, in-store audio messaging, playlist curation, and commercial audio systems. The company resells and supports most major services, including SiriusXM Music for Business, Soundtrack Your Brand, Mood Media, PlayNetwork, and others. Dynamic Media manufactures hardware under the DM Commercial Audio brand and provides full-service installation, program management, and on-site technical support to all U.S. zip codes and Canadian provinces. The company is passionate about creating meaningful customer experiences that connect the power of music to the hearts of listeners, inspiring and motivating them. To learn more, visit the Dynamic Media website or call 586-684-7050.
Company Websites and Branded Websites
Dynamic Media Corporate Website: https://DynamicMediaMusic.com
SiriusXM Brand Website: https://SXMBusiness.com
Soundtrack Your Brand: https://DynamicMediaMusic.com/SYB
Ryan Santangelo, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and CEO
media@dm-us.com
586-684-7050
Original Source: Dynamic Media Introduces Comprehensive 2023 Background Music Buyer's Guide
