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Bobbie Carlton, Founder of Innovation Women, praised AnswerStage for its assistance during the early stages of the pandemic. AnswerStage allowed Innovation Women to easily create virtual speaker sizzle reels and showcase their speakers to event managers. Carlton regularly recommends AnswerStage to event managers for promoting their events.

Coca-Cola's Simply Mixology is a new line of alcohol-free juice beverages inspired by popular cocktails. It has won the Fabby Award for 2023 and will be featured in the Coca-Cola Booth. The three varieties, strawberry guava Mojito, lime Margarita, and peach sour, can be enjoyed with or without alcohol and make it easy to create cocktails or mocktails without the need for additional tools or garnishes.

Chris Jones emphasizes creating a culture at Haley & Aldrich is where every team member feels heard, supported, and empowered in decision-making. He stresses the importance of addressing safety concerns promptly and involving the entire team in finding solutions. Communication and support from project managers are key in ensuring all concerns are addressed effectively.

Tosca DiMatteo, the Founder and CEO of Tosca Coaching and Consulting LLC, specializes in helping individuals and organizations overcome their inner critics and limiting beliefs. She believes that addressing these core issues can unleash potential, confidence, and results. Her signature talk focuses on understanding and transforming inner critic voices.

Joe Allegro from Boston, is looking forward to attending DRBF's 2024 International Conference. He finds the conference beneficial both professionally and socially, with an interesting and thought-provoking program. Allegro is excited about reconnecting with old friends and building new connections.

mdg's Random Acts of Kindness initiative was created in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shootings to honor the 26 lives lost. It entails performing 26 random acts of kindness initially and has evolved to performing one good deed each day in January. The initiative aims to spread love and compassion in communities.

Lisa Oliveri joined the CSO Center in 2014 and is now a member of the ASIS International Global Board of Directors. She is passionate about representation in the security industry and leadership development. Her CSO Center membership has provided access to practitioners, educational sessions, and mentors. A fun fact about her is that she named her dog Thorn Barkin Shield after characters from JRR Tolkien's books.

Theo Susuras, the Visual Content Coordinator, enjoys the friendly and helpful people at SDI. Chelsie Hutzler, the Office Manager, appreciates the ownership mentality and the opportunity to share ideas. Sam Field, the Military and Veteran Services Specialist, finds joy in assisting the military community with their educational goals.

Omelia C. Thornton is the owner of two accounting firms and the Director at Large for an organization called NAWBO. She is inspired by the financial stability she provides for her clients and credits her success to intentionality. She has benefited from NAWBO by connecting with other successful women entrepreneurs. Her advice for entrepreneurs is to seek help, have a strong support team, and never give up on their goals.

Paulette C. Jackson is a published author, writer for various publications, voiceover artist, and the founder/creative director of SCORP Lady Ventures. She is a creative individual who has experience in various areas of the arts-entertainment, literary, and media industries. Her signature talk focuses on sharing her experiences and knowledge with other creatives, authors, and entrepreneurs, emphasizing that it's never too late to pursue their dreams and turn their passions into successful businesses. She believes in the importance of networking, building a brand, and keeping the passion for what you do.

Terri Chrisman, a plant-based nutritionist, is writing a book for the general public on how a plant-based lifestyle can prevent diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. She speaks to audiences about the benefits of plant-based nutrition and how simple diet changes can vastly improve health. She hopes to inspire people to adopt healthy lifestyle practices.

David Seok, a senior lighting designer at The Lighting Practice, highlights the innovative lighting installations and immersive content as reasons to attend LightFair 2023 and invites attendees to join in New York this May.

Ronnie Phillips, Sr. Director of Innovation at Georgia-Pacific, introduces the Compact Quad Plus, an innovative cordless dispenser system. The dispenser features a more intuitive loading process and includes features to minimize waste. It has sustainable elements such as nearly 100% roll utilization and options made from 100% recycled material. The dispenser comes with training materials for installation and maintenance.

Liz Thompson, a mentor at Paragon, discusses a time when she felt confident in her grooming skills. She emphasizes the importance of thorough prep work, including shampooing, rinsing, and properly drying the coat. Liz noticed significant improvements in her grooms, such as easier brushing and cleaner scissor work, by focusing on these areas.

Jennifer Brandel, CEO of Hearken, will be discussing building bridges, fostering community trust, local news and its connection to democracy, and tips for citizen's agenda approach to election coverage at the upcoming CPA Convention. She is excited to attend and looks forward to seeing everyone soon.

Andrew Hartman, the President/CEO of Hartman Independent Company, has been coming to World of Concrete for four or five years. He believes attending World of Concrete has allowed him to build and strengthen relationships within the industry, which has had a significant impact on his business. He emphasizes that in the distribution and construction trades, connections and relationships are crucial for success.

Lauren Najjar got her start in grooming when she applied for a job at PetSmart as a bather at 16 years old, influenced by a friend who worked there. She worked her way up from there to become a groomer.

William and Allyson have been attending the World of Concrete since 2012 and believe that it is the best place to keep up with industry standards. They have gained new methods, techniques, tools, clothing, and safety products, which help their business stay in line with industry standards. Attending the classes has also helped them support their concrete business especially during economic changes.

Glynn Wright recommends attending the World of Concrete (WOC) to colleagues because he gets to experience using products and techniques, such as pouring ICF Walls, that he saw at his first WOC. He also values being able to talk to representatives who have experience in the field and can provide insight on how to get the job done effectively. Testing out the latest equipment and finding the most effective tools for his jobsite is also a benefit. Overall, attending WOC has made Wright and his crew better in their work.

The ASIS Security Leaders Mentoring Program is important because it allows both the mentee and mentor to benefit. With new generations of security professionals entering the field, it is important for mentors to connect with them and share their knowledge. It also helps mentors learn new ways to communicate with these younger generations.

Sue Bauer and Rachel Geffers recommend Paragon Groomer Education & Training to other employers, stating that it is essential for growing a grooming department. They explain that as owners, they lacked knowledge in managing the grooming department and finding new groomers. Paragon provides a solution by offering a consistent way to add groomers and students are excited to learn.

Lisa Hammett is a Success Coach at TEDx, a motivational speaker, and an international best-selling author. She helps executives and business owners manage stress and prevent burnout, focusing on mental fitness. Her signature talks cover preventing burnout through mental fitness and practical tips for achieving a mostly balanced life.

Fabiana Ortega, Assistant Commercial of the US Commercial Service Panama, discusses the importance for professionals in the foodservice industry to attend the show in order to stay updated on innovations, trends, brands, and products. She highlights the benefits of registering with their delegation, including free registration, exclusive networking events, dedicated meeting spaces, and advisory services.

Michael Green, Director of Strategic Basing at the Department of the Air Force, encourages individuals to present at GSX, emphasizing the value of the experience in terms of preparation, interaction during sessions, and overall reward. He urges members to submit a strong proposal and take the opportunity to present at GSX.