Bravo Cucina Italiana | For: Crispy Shrimp Napoli | PPN Food Review – Bravo offers an
amazingly affordable happy hour menu for $3.95 that includes Crispy ShrimpNapoli. On a PPN
Food Review scale from 1-10, we give them a (7.0). Great job! However, we do suggest
a twist of lemon over the dish to bring out even more flavor.
As far as customer service, the waitstaff shows strong attention to customer
needs. The bar area is very relaxing and comfortable. Learn more about Yard
House Restaurant at bravoitalian.com.
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Yard
House Restaurant | PPN Food Review – Yard House offers a tasty
option with their fish tacos. If we had to choose a favorite between the baja fish taco and the blackened swordfish taco, we choose the Baja Fish taco with a smoother
fish flavor that compliments the lime. On a PPN Food Review scale
from 1-10, we give them a (7.5). Great job!
As far as customer service, the waitstaff shows strong attention to customer needs. Learn more about Yard House Restaurant at yardhouse.com.
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PPN News | The Professional Association of Businesses (PAOB) awarded the Chesapeake Sister Cities (CSC) organization with the 2013 PAOB Community Service Award. CSC is a member of the PAOB and was the recipient of the 2013 PAOB Community Service Award for their initiatives to build greater communities through establishing lasting partnerships both locally and abroad. CSC is a part of Sister Cities International that was founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. Sister Cities International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan serving as the national membership organization for individual sister cities, counties, and states across the United States. This network unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers in programs in 140 countries on six continents. Sister Cities International advances peace and prosperity through
cultural, educational, humanitarian, and economic development exchanges.
It serves as a hub for institutional knowledge and best practices in
the field of citizen diplomacy.
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PPN
Event Coverage | The 2013 Dancing with the Chesapeake Sister Cities Stars is an
annual event to support the growth of the Chesapeake Sister Cities (CSC) organization.
CSC works to build international relations for greater communities globally and
stronger business development. Proceeds from the event went to Montero MedicalMissions for continued development of medical missions. CSC, a member of the Professional
Association of Businesses (PAOB) was also the recipient of the 2013 PAOB
Community Service Award for their initiatives to build greater communities
through establishing lasting partnerships both locally and abroad. This event
was sponsored by the City of Chesapeake, WEBTEKS, Capital One, PAOB PressNetwork (PPN), WHRO, Professional Association of Businesses (PAOB), COX Communications, Chesapeake Conference Center, ESI, Damuth Trane, UACS, NTS,
frontrange, bmcsoftware, TEKsystems, CDW-G, Coastal Karaoke, Quality MusicCenter, Women Who Wine, and SLAIT Consulting.
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To learn more about the Professional Association
of Businesses (PAOB), please visit: www.societyofmembers.com
Small Business Development | PPN Event Recap - On November 7, 2013, the Virginia Beach Minority
Business Council held its 15th Annual Conference and Expo at the
Virginia Beach Convention Center. The theme for this year’s expo,
"Removing the Barriers - Closing the Gap," was geared at identifying
obstacles that may limit the success of small, minority and women
business owners. The expo offered small businesses and those owned by
women, minorities and service-disabled individuals the opportunity to
promote their services to procurement officials from across the state.
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LuLu’s
Hotdogs | PPN Food Review - LuLu’s Hotdogs offers good
old American classics and wins over everyone by serving up their Hormel
hotdogs on steamed buns with their unique homemade chili recipe. On a
PPN Food Review scale from 1-10, we give them an (8.9). Great job! Check
them out at www.tinyurl.com/n9yxnzq. Follow PPN, home of great
grassroots news and report your news at www.ppnweb.com.
PPN Connect: LuLu’s
Hotdogs Information
Norfolk Location:
528 E Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523 (Get Directions)
Contact: (757) 545-4545
Chesapeake Location:
4402 Indian River Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia 23325 (Get Directions)
Contact: (757) 420-1303
PPN
Service Review: The new $100 bill offers a variety of new security features that
took years to develop. These new enhancements are designed to prevent counterfeiting
but almost can be mistaken for money used in a board game. The advanced
security features include a blue 3-D Security Ribbon (bells changing into 100's), the Bell in the Inkwell that changes color,
and offers a simpler way to verify that a $100 is real. If you’ve noticed a
person raising a bill into the air, it isn’t over. If you hold the bill to the light
you can see an image of Benjamin Franklin to the right of the portrait.
These images are visible from both sides of the note.
These are just some of the new features and to know more and to watch the video, access www.newmoney.gov/uscurrency/redesigned100.htm.
Jersey Mike's Subs Steak Sandwich | PPN Food Review | www.ppnweb.com
~ The hunt for a good steak sandwich is always a trip well worth it when you find
a good one. The Big Kahuna Steak Sandwich from Jersey Mike's Subs is a good option.
On PPN's Food Review Scale from 1-10, we give it a 7.7. A tip would be to add
a little less cheese to balance out the sandwich on the giant version that has
8 SLICES! Otherwise, good job. Follow PPN, home of great grassroots news on Instagram
@pnnweb or report your news at www.ppnweb.com.
Red
Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Mix | ppnweb.com ~ Interesting to find that Red
Lobster packaged up their popular cheddar biscuits as a mix you can by
from Sam's Club. On a PPN Food Review scale from 1-10 for restaurant
authenticity, we give it a (9). This was the highest rating we could
give for this product besides eating them fresh at the restaurant. Great
job Red Lobster. Follow PPN, home of great grassroots news on Instagram
@pnnweb or report your news at www.ppnweb.com.
October 1, 2013 –
The Professional Association of Businesses (PAOB) is proud to announce the
launch of a public news and press production division called the PAOB Press Network (PPN) to meet the challenges faced by business professionals,
organizations, and citizens in obtaining press support for their projects, announcements,
community initiatives, events and campaigns. PPN is a part of PAOB’s Media
Development Program for more aware communities. PPN works to distribute
relevant grassroots news and reviews on business developments, events,
community, services, products, food, and entertainment through multiple media outlets.
PPN reaches thousands through its network that is comprised of multiple news,
media, and promotion outlets that consists of Billboard News, Billboard News
Direct, PPN TV, Reach Magazine, addyourevent.com and Newscast.
PPN
Media Outlet | Billboard News - An online news reporting and press research portal. Billboard News pages
are archived for easier reference, include article key word embedding, feature
high imaging and news video plugins by PPN on applicable stories.
PPN
Media Outlet | Billboard News Direct - An eye-catching mass e-mail news delivery
service distributing news on community updates, business, motivating topics,
and events.
PPN
Media Outlet | PPN TV - Professionally produced video news segments
are developed on high interest topics from business, community to education.
These segments are streamed through multiple online platforms.
PPN
Media Outlet | Reach Magazine -
An annual print publication on emerging community and business leaders and growing
projects that are distributed to companies, small businesses and organizations
through direct mail, public events and electronic distributions.
PPN
Media Outlet | Addyourevent.com (Free
Event Listings) - A
free online event listing and promotion service for various local and national
events.
PPN
Media Outlet | Newscast - An
online news reporting and press research portal. Newcast pages are archived for
easier reference and include article key word embedding for Google searches.
PPN’s combined network extends to those in Northern States, Virginia,
North Carolina, Florida and growing. Additional features of PPN include
offering limited PR assistance on approved submissions and other business
service referrals. With the development of PPN, stories that are important from
a local level to communities across the country are represented on a
comprehensive level and can receive the additional attention they deserve.
News submissions are now being accepted.
To learn more about PPN and to access other PPN services or resources, please
visit www.ppnweb.com. As of October 1, 2013, please
send all press updates, releases and interview requests to newsroom@ppnweb.com
to be considered for distribution.
To learn more about the PAOB, please visit www.societyofmembers.com.
It appears that Apple is switching its focus to the iPad mini. Focusing on the
iPad mini verses the iPad Air is a smart move
because if you own both products you will find that the iPad mini is easier to
use because of its size. Portability and ability run side by side. The cost of
the iPad mini is also giving you a price savings of about $100.00.
It’s simple,
smaller and cheaper is better when you’re multitasking on a 9.7-inch pad and if
you need anything smaller you can redirect your energies to working on the
iPhone. If you have not looked into an Apple iPad mini or a mini tablet, it is definitely
worth your attention.
Reference Article: http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/22/technology/ipad-mini/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
PPN
came out to support the participates of the 2013
Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
PPN spoke to the Race for the Cure winners Jeff Klemmer who was the men's winner
and Catherine Williams the women's winner. There were hundreds of supporters
from men, women, kids and cancer survivors that took part in the race to raise
awareness and funds to help fight breast cancer. To all those that came out
keep up the good work.
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To
learn more about donating or participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the
Cure visit ww5.komen.org
Sponsors
for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure included Ford, Kroger, Yoplait, AAA,
McDonald's, Chesapeake Homes, Clear Channel, Dominion, belk, Virginia Paving Company, Amerigroup Foundation, Green Flash, Propel Zero, Sentara Healthcare,
Norfolk Air, echelon, 7-eleven, nTelos, Konikoff Dentistry, Chili's, Ashley Furniture, Atlantic Bay Mortgage, Bank of America, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dilon Diagnostics, High Liner Foods, Macy's, Massage Luxe, PODS, The Bradshaw Group - Merrill Lynch & Co., Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Security Storage & Van, Stihl, WAVY-TV 10, Fox 43, Virginia Living, Money Clip, The Virginian-Pilot,
92.1 KISS, Now 105, 103 JAMZ, MOVIN 107.7, The Health Journal, and Daily Press.
The Professional
Association of Businesses (PAOB) launched a new program to build
support and awareness for better senior care by the launch of its Citizen Care
Program. This program seeks to unite supporters of this initiative to contribute
care packages to those seniors in need of personal care items that reside in
living care facilities. The PAOB is proud to announce the first selected senior
living facility to participate in this program will be Waterbrooke
Assisted Living located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Waterbrooke
was selected because of their level of care they provide to their residents
and their willingness to build partnerships to support residents that are unable
to receive the assistance they deserve.
Members of the PAOB from Virginia and North Carolina were in attendance supporting
the event through volunteerism and giving out care packages to the seniors.
If you would like to get involved a needs list can be found on the PAOB's Citizen
Care Program web page at societyofmembers.com/citizencareprogram.
A very special thanks goes out to the contributors and supporters that included
Operation Blessing International, Beverly
Zimmerman-Wright, Frankie’s
Place for Ribs Restaurant, Quality
Hands & Hearts Home Care, Karen
Clements, Binchmark
Marketing & Agency Services, Waterbrooke Assisted Living, Walgreens,
The Sutton Group, Montero Medical Missions, Stacy Kenyon, Elizabeth
City Area of Chamber of Commerce and all the families and individuals
that got involved
PAOB's Citizen Care Program is a part of PAOB's Community Development
Programs for better communities.
The
Bridal Lounge Inc. held their Launch Soiree to celebrate their grand
opening. The event included a mini fashion show of the latest tuxedo trends, several
stunning seasonal table designs, smooth tunes from saxophonist Jashaun Peele,
delicious food from Montero's Restaurant, and photo booth fun from ShutterBooth
Hampton Roads.
The Bridal Lounge lead by its founder Sandra Sutton is a new wedding resource boutique designed with the busy bride
and groom in mind where couples discover what they need, when they need it, and
who is best suited to help them plan the wedding of their dreams
The Bridal Lounge is located
in Elizabeth City, NC offering full and day of coordination services, linen
and event rentals, tuxedo rentals and health and beauty. With years of wedding
industry expertise, we believe in delivering nothing but superior customer service
and peace of mind through planning. Sandra is a member of the Professional
Association of Businesses (PAOB) and the Elizabeth City Area of Chamber
of Commerce.
The Professional
Association of Businesses (PAOB) launched a campaign to provide free
school supplies to children in need called the Envision
Youth School Supply Give-A-Way.
This event was held at the Norfolk Police Department Training
Center. This campaign targeted those parents of children in need that reside
and work within the City of Norfolk, Virginia. As kids start back to any school
schedule, supplies are needed. Having the school supplies they need helps kids
achieve and keeps them focused about learning at school. Not having proper supplies
contributes to a number of reasons that prevent our youth from moving forward.
The PAOB along with its lead sponsors that included Councilwoman
and PAOB member Angelia Williams and the Sheriff Bob McCabe Foundation were
on location among others at this free event that had entertainment, vendors,
and served up delicious barbecue.
Also, a very special thanks goes out to all the PAOB members,
sponsors, volunteers, that included Councilwoman
Angelia Williams, City of Norfolk, Quality
Hands & Hearts Home Care, Karen
Clements, Ammanuel
Gerena, Ahmaude
Griffin, Vonda Johnson, The
Sheriff Bob McCabe Foundation, Norfolk Police Training Center, Binchmark
Marketing & Agency Services, The Decker Law Firm, Graves Funeral
Home, addyourevent.com,
Congressman & Mrs. Scott Rigell, ClubHorton Entertainment, First Colonial
Inn, Philip Michael Fashion For Men, O’Brien & Associates, SALT
Concierge Services, LeClair Ryan, The Franklin Johnston Group and
others that got involved.
The Envision Youth School
Supply Give-A-Way campaign is a part of PAOB's Community Development Programs
for better communities.
Dr.
Sandeep Samudre, Founder launched the Dry Eye Care Center @ Eastern
Virginia Eye Institute (EVEI). The event presented a lecture on dry
eye disease with emphasis on the cause and prevention of dry eye disease. The
effect of nutrition on dry eye was also highlighted. Dr. Samudre introduced The
Dry Eye Care Center @ EVEI, which offers evidence-based approach for
treatment of dry eye with Acupuncture. This is a first of its kind in the Hampton
Roads area. Dr. Samudre’s lecture was followed by an awards ceremony for
EVEI’s two young research scholars whose research has been accepted for
peer-reviewed international presentations
Research topics included:
- Longitudinal modeling of improvement
in dry eye signs and symptoms after acupuncture.
- Determining the mechanism of action of novel neuro-protective agents for treatment
of glaucoma.
The student researchers were presented
with a science medal, another first for the Hampton Roads science community.
Dr.
Juan Montero of Montero Medical Missions and Ms. Tricia Randall of
Towne Bank were also honored with an appreciation award. This event was sponsored
by Towne Bank.
PAOB’s
Press Drop, covered the work by school workers and sponsors that developed the
Annual African-American Male Summit. This event was a great project to encourage
and empower young men. Congratulations to PAOB member, Frances
Knight Thompson for supporting this project and working with today's
youth.
This annual summit is sponsored by the Virginia Beach Schools.
Through the summit these young men were brought together to learn from community
leaders, build leadership skills and share with one another. For more information
about the African-American Male Summit and to learn how to get involved, please
contact the Office of Equity Affairs at (757) 263-6964.
PAOB's Press Drop, covered a health fair event for veterans
that was created by a retired veteran and PAOB member, COL(R) James Ireland. He is the Health Fair For Veterans Director for Montero
Medical Missions. This was truly inspiring to see a retired veteran develop his
concept to help other veterans receive the health care services they need.
The Health Fair For Veterans is a quarterly event held at
the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake, VA. This is a free event
for veterans to attend and receive health screenings from medical professionals
and doctors. For more information about how to get involved or to attend the
next Health Fair for Veterans please visit www.MonteroMedicalMissions.org.
The PAOB makes another strong contribution toward leading
change in area communities by targeting the youth through one of its
development programs the PAOB Youth Enrichment Tours. The response from the kids ranged from: “I want to go to
college”, “I want to become an engineer” to “I have to have a career backup if
I'm playing sports”. These were some of the comments from more than twenty
fifth and sixth graders from Richard Bowling Elementary
School in Norfolk, Virginia. These children took part in one of
PAOB's aggressive educational programs targeted toward youth development called
the Youth Enrichment Tour. This tour included youth mentoring and building
communication skills while touring interesting places throughout Virginia that
included the WVEC news studios, Sinclair Communications Radio Stations, RegentUniversity and enjoying lunch at the award-winning, Frankie's Place For RibsRestaurant. The children were driven in style and introduced to memorable
experiences in a fifty-two passenger coach tour bus. Not only did this tour
have an impact on area youth but on the tour guides as well. Support for this
program even came from military students that were scheduled and took the same
university tour as the youth saying they wish they had the same program when
they were growing up.
The children were very appreciative and their ever evolving
excitement was seen from receiving hands on experience that truly inspired us
all. The PAOB would like to thank its sponsors and participants that included;
BINCHMARK Marketing & Agency Services, Act-Up Integrated Youth Services, Richard Bowling Elementary
School, The Norfolk Police Community Resource Officers, Frankie's Place For
Ribs Restaurant, Beverly Zimmerman-Wright (Realtor), Cinema Cafe Theaters,
WVEC, Regent University, and Sinclair Communications Radio Stations.
The Youth Enrichment Tours are a part of PAOB's Educational
Development Programs for better communities. For additional information on the
PAOB, PAOB members, programs, press, and more, please log on to www.societyofmembers.com.
