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  • ENERGY33 Successfully Completes Second Engineering & Construction Management Contract for a 27MW STX Cogeneration Power Plant in Honduras

    ENERGY33 Successfully Completes Second Engineering & Construction Management Contract for a 27MW STX Cogeneration Power Plant in Honduras

    Oct. 13, 2025 / PRZen / MIAMI — ENERGY33, a leading energy project developer and engineering firm focused on Latin America, is proud to announce the successful completion of its second engineering and construction management contract for a 27MW STX cogeneration power plant in Honduras. The project was executed in partnership with PARK ENERGY, the primary energy provider of the Green Valley Industrial Park in Santa Barbara, Honduras.

    This milestone follows ENERGY33’s previous achievement in November 2022, when it delivered an 8.5MW power plant utilizing Hyundai medium speed generators. Together, these projects enhance the industrial park’s energy capacity, supporting a diverse mix of multinational clients across textiles, automotive, apparel, and light manufacturing sectors.

    The 27MW STX cogeneration plant, together with the existing 14.9MW cogeneration facility designed and built by ENERGY33’s founders in 2006 as well as the 8.5MW Hyundai power plant delivered in 2022, now operate seamlessly in parallel. This integrated system ensures a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective power supply for Green Valley Industrial Park.

    ENERGY33 managed the full scope of the projects—from conceptual, basic, to detailed engineering—and oversaw the integration and coordination of civil, mechanical, and electrical contractors. Its mission: to deliver robust, scalable power solutions that meet the dynamic needs of the park’s tenants.

    Gustavo Raudales, General Manager of PARK ENERGY’s parent company, stated, “Thanks to ENERGY33’s expert management, both projects were completed on time and within budget. Their dependable partnership is crucial as we continue expanding our energy portfolio.”

    Jose Benitez, EVP of Engineering at ENERGY33, added, “It is a privilege to support PARK ENERGY and Green Valley Industrial Park in delivering dependable, cost-efficient electricity to its diverse client base—helping maintain Honduras’s position as a modern manufacturing hub.”

    About ENERGY33:
    ENERGY33 specializes in developing innovative energy solutions across Latin America, focusing on co-generation, biomass, natural gas, and other clean energy sources. The company provides comprehensive engineering and project management services, leveraging cutting-edge technology and industry expertise to advance sustainable energy projects. For more information, please visit https://energy33.com.

    About PARK ENERGY:
    A subsidiary of Grupo Karim, PARK ENERGY is the utility provider for Green Valley Industrial Park—one of Central America’s most modern free-zone industrial developments. The park offers reliable, competitively priced energy, transportation, and logistics services designed to support efficient manufacturing and supply chain operations.

    Contact
    info@energy33.com

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  • RJ Grimshaw Launches “The AI EDGE” A Practical Guide Where Leadership Meets Innovation

    RJ Grimshaw Launches “The AI EDGE” A Practical Guide Where Leadership Meets Innovation

    Oct. 12, 2025 / PRZen / ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Business leader and AI strategist RJ Grimshaw today announced the release of his new ebook, “Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Beginners to Provide an ‘AI EDGE’,” published under TheAICEO.ai. The guide serves as a practical roadmap for professionals and organizations seeking to integrate AI responsibly and effectively into their operations.

    Grounded in human-centered strategy and ethical innovation, Grimshaw’s latest work transforms artificial intelligence from a distant concept into a tangible ally for growth, efficiency, and creative leadership. The book bridges the gap between emerging technology and organizational transformation — empowering leaders to turn AI from a tool into a teammate.

    “AI isn’t just changing how we work — it’s redefining what leadership means,” said Grimshaw. “This guide is designed to help professionals understand, communicate, and collaborate with AI in a way that drives meaningful results while staying grounded in purpose and ethics.”

    About the Ebook

    “The AI EDGE” offers an accessible entry point into AI fundamentals while introducing advanced concepts and frameworks for real-world application. The book covers:

    • AI Literacy Essentials: Foundational terms, learning models, and practical examples.
    • Context as Strategy: How understanding context transforms communication and AI prompting.
    • The ABLE Framework: A step-by-step structure (Analyze, Build, Leverage, Execute) for crafting effective AI prompts.
    • Modern AI Ecosystem: A clear overview of models such as GPT-4 Turbo, DALL·E 3, Whisper, and Google’s Gemini.
    • Ethical Integration: Aligning AI adoption with organizational values and human insight.

    The ebook encourages readers to move beyond adoption to full integration, building AI literacy across teams and aligning technology directly with business objectives.

    A Message to Future-Focused Leaders

    “AI shouldn’t replace human decision-making  it should amplify it. The true competitive edge lies in those who can combine empathy, strategy, and data into one clear direction.”

    Availability

    “Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Beginners to Provide an ‘AI EDGE’” is available now through TheAICEO.ai.

    Media Contact:
    RJ Grimshaw
    📧 rj@theaiceo.ai
    🌐 www.theaiceo.ai

    About RJ Grimshaw

    RJ Grimshaw is the founder of TheAICEO.ai, a thought leader in AI-driven leadership transformation, and a passionate advocate for empowering professionals to thrive in the era of intelligent automation. With decades of leadership experience, he bridges business strategy, human insight, and technology innovation guiding organizations toward sustainable, purpose-driven growth.

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  • Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) Announce 5th Annual Can We Talk? Arts & Wellness Summit and “i AM The Table” Benefit Brunch

    Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) Announce 5th Annual Can We Talk? Arts & Wellness Summit and “i AM The Table” Benefit Brunch

    Featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Wale, Sherri Shepherd, Abby Phillip, Lisa Vidal, Dr. Jay Barnett and More. BLHF, in Partnership with Prince George’s County Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs III, Will Present the Can We Talk? Multi-Cultural Arts & Wellness Summit To Recognize World Mental Health Day with Three Days of Culture, Healing, and Community, October 10-12, 2025 at National Harbor, MD.

    Oct. 11, 2025 / PRZen / NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF), founded by Academy Award–nominated actress, producer, author, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson in partnership with Prince George’s County Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs III, proudly announces the return of its transformative 5th Annual Can We Talk? (CWT) Multicultural Arts & Wellness Summit, taking place October 10–12, 2025 at National Harbor.

    The summit will honor World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10) with a three-day experience blending art, culture, and healing to break down mental health stigma in marginalized communities. The Summit convenes therapists, wellness practitioners, cultural leaders, policymakers, celebrities, and community members for an immersive three-day experience centered in culture, healing, belonging, global wellness practices and will feature a World Art Bazaar. Made possible in part through funding provided by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.

    Rooted in BLHF’s mission to eradicate the stigma around mental health in marginalized communities, the Summit has become a cultural homecoming—a space where stories are shared, ancient traditions honored, and families and communities strengthened.

    On Sunday, October 12th – BLHF will present the inaugural “i AM The Table” Benefit Brunch: Hosted by Taraji P. Henson with celebrity guests;  Megan Thee Stallion (Three-time, Grammy award-winning superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist), Wale (Artist, Entrepreneur), Sherri Shepherd (Actress, Comedian, Emmy-winning Daytime Talk Show Host), Abby Phillip (CNN Anchor), Lisa Vidal (Actress, Producer), Dr. Jay Barnett (Author, Mental Health Expert).  Through inspiring conversations, our guests will honor tradition, uplift resilience, and celebrate joy.

    “Humans need Humans,” said Taraji P. Henson, Founder of BLHF. “We want communities everywhere to collectively build tables of joy. We’re creating spaces that honor safety, belonging and dignity, where people feel seen, and empowered to heal, here at home and in communities around the world.”

    “I’m honored to partner with the Boris L. Henson Foundation on our biggest event to date,” said Prince George’s County Council Chair Edward Burroughs. “At the close of the weekend, I will be making an exciting announcement regarding a substantial extension of our partnership that will bring meaningful and lasting benefits to Prince George’s County. BLHF exemplifies a true dedication to its mission, demonstrating its commitment through transformative action. Together we are not just envisioning change, we are making it a reality.”

    Tracie Jade Jenkins, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, states: “The ‘Can We Talk?’ Summit is both a community celebration and a global call to action. We need each other now more than ever. Behind every number is a heartbeat. A dreamer. A survivor. Someone who deserves not only to survive, but to thrive. Together, leaning on the traditions of those who came before us, we want to remember our power to heal both individually and collectively. We will raise funds to support wellness resources for communities in need.”

    Event Highlights

    Friday, October 10 – World Mental Health Day

    • Panel Discussions & Healing Circles: Groundbreaking conversations such as “When the Village Feels Divided: Bridging Beliefs & Generations” and “All God’s Children Got Wings”, “They Look Like Us”,  with Healing circles that feature cultural practices such as Ring Shouts and Afro-Indigenous Choctaw sound medicine.
    • Networking & Concert: An exclusive networking reception at MGM National Harbor. Summit participants will attend an electrifying concert to end the evening.

    Saturday, October 11

    • Art & Integrative Wellness Activations: Workshops across National Harbor featuring over 20 traditional multicultural healing practices, including Japanese forest bathing, Capoeira, and a Heritage Aroma Bar.
    • World Art Bazaar: Exhibitors presenting multicultural art, crafts, and therapeutic resources.

    Sunday, October 12 – Signature Event

    • “i AM The Table” Benefit Brunch: Hosted by Taraji P. Henson with live jazz, red carpet arrivals, an intimate VIP experience and inspiring conversations with special guests; Megan Thee Stallion, Sherri Shepherd, Abby Phillip, Lisa Vidal, Wale, and Dr. Jay Barnett.

    A Cultural Movement in Mental Wellness

    Corporate partners, sponsors, and community allies are invited to join this cultural milestone. Every conversation plants seeds of transformation, and every dollar raised fuels BLHF’s mission of breaking down mental health stigma and building lasting resilience in marginalized communities.

    About the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF)

    Founded in 2018 by Taraji P. Henson and Tracie Jade Jenkins, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) honors the legacy of Taraji’s father, Boris Lawrence Henson, a Vietnam veteran who battled untreated mental health challenges. Born from personal experience and a lack of culturally relevant support, BLHF is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health in BIPOC and underrepresented communities.

    Through culturally competent therapy referrals, wellness resources, awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives, BLHF provides vital support and empowers individuals to prioritize their well-being. With a trusted reputation and unwavering commitment, the foundation continues to break barriers, promote acceptance, and expand access to mental health care.

    Website: www.borislhensonfoundation.org

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    Media Contact
    Priscilla Clarke
    Clarke PR Global, LLC
    202-723-2200
    priscilla@clarkepr.com

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  • Mensa Members Put Brainpower to Work for Literacy

    Mensa Members Put Brainpower to Work for Literacy

    Northern New Jersey Mensa chapter expands access to proven materials that make reading easier for every child

    Oct. 10, 2025 / PRZen / MADISON, N.J. — You don’t have to be a genius to make a difference — but a few people known for their brainpower are helping more kids learn to read.

    Northern New Jersey Mensa, part of the national high-IQ organization known for bringing bright minds together, has launched a free online library of proven literacy resources for parents and teachers across the country. One of Mensa’s founding goals is to use intelligence for the betterment of humanity — and this project puts that idea into practice.

    The materials, now available on the group’s website, are designed to help children master the fundamentals of reading through clear, phonics-based instruction.

    “First, you must learn to read. After that, you can read to learn,” said Laurie Endicott Thomas, a member of the Northern New Jersey Mensa local chapter. “We are sharing these free resources to make it as easy as possible for parents, teachers, and tutors to teach children — and adults! — to read.”

    The online collection revives classic tools that have helped generations of students learn to read. Titles such as Blend Phonics by Hazel Loring and Noah Webster’s Spelling Book focus on decoding the written word step by step — a skill that builds true reading comprehension instead of simple word memorization. A featured chapter from David Mulroy’s The War Against Grammar reminds readers that understanding language structure is just as essential to literacy as sounding out letters. Together, the materials form a clear path from learning the alphabet to reading with confidence.

    To spread the word locally, volunteers printed business cards with QR codes linking directly to the literacy site and distributed them at community events, from street fairs to school board meetings.

    October marks American Mensa’s 65th anniversary, a fitting time to celebrate the organization’s long-standing commitment to learning and service. Through national efforts such as the Mensa Foundation’s Excellence in Reading program, Mensa encourages children and families to read together — aloud, in groups, or solo — to build comprehension, confidence, and a lifelong love of books.

    Throughout October, American Mensa is also offering discounted admission testing — 10% off Private Testing and 50% off local testing events — as part of its annual Membership Month celebration. Learn more at us.mensa.org/testing.

    By helping more children learn to read, members hope to make Mensa’s mission personal — one word at a time. Free literacy materials are available at nnjmensa.org/reading.

    American Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top 2 percent on an accepted standardized intelligence test. Mensa has about 45,000 U.S. members and more than 140,000 members globally.

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  • Boston Industrial Solutions’ Natron® XG Series Ink Exceeds Global Safety Compliance

    Boston Industrial Solutions’ Natron® XG Series Ink Exceeds Global Safety Compliance

    Oct. 8, 2025 / PRZen / WOBURN, Mass. — Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. is proud to announce that the Natron® XG Series ink has passed a comprehensive series of international safety certifications and compliance tests. The ink was rigorously tested by the QIMA Testing Center between September 22 and September 30, 2025, and held to global safety standards for children’s products and toys, jewelry, as well as general environmental compliance.

    The results were documented in Test Report # T-25542474-15-R1 and indeed confirm that the Natron® XG Series ink meets or exceeds all requirements across the following standards:

    • CPSIA Section 106 & ASTM F963-23 Toy Safety, Clause 4.3.5 – Total Elements Screening in Paint and Similar Surface Coatings
    • ASTM F2999-19 Adult Jewelry, Clause 5 – Total Lead in Paints & Surface Coatings
    • Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act (LPPA) (410 ILCS 45/6) – Total Lead in Paints and Surface Coatings of Children’s Jewelry and Childcare Articles
    • Connecticut Public Act 10-113 (Substituted House Bill 5314) – Total Cadmium Content in Children’s Jewelry
    • ASTM F2923-20 Consumer Product Safety for Children’s Jewelry, Clause 11 – Phthalates in Plasticized Components of Children’s Jewelry
    • Canadian Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 (as Amended), Item 23 – Total Elements Screening in Stickers, Films, and Surface Coating Materials
    • Mexican Environmental Health NOM-252-SSA1-2011 – Total Elements Screening from Toys and School Supplies

    The ink samples were received by the testing center on September 10, 2025, and passed all categories of testing without exception.

    “Safety, quality, and performance are the backbones of our ink technologies,” said Bonaventure Mutuku, COO of Boston Industrial Solutions. “The XG Series delivers top quality printing performance and also ensures peace of mind for our end-users by fully complying with global safety standards.”

    The Natron® XG Series ink is widely used in pad printing and screen printing applications, known for its durability, high opacity, and ability to print on a broad range of substrates. With this recent certification, manufacturers can confidently use XG Series inks for products intended for jewelry, children’s toys, school supplies, sporting goods like golf balls, and more without concern for harmful substances.

    Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. continues to lead the industry with innovative, eco-friendly, and safety compliant printing solutions helping brands meet both performance standards and regulatory requirements worldwide.

    About Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc.

    Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative printing solutions, offering high-performance inks, high-purity silicone inks, primers, equipment, and coatings for industrial and promotional applications. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the company continues to revolutionize the printing industry with cutting-edge technologies.

    Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc.
    165 New Boston St., Suite X
    Woburn, MA. 01801, USA

    Phone: +1 (781) 281-2558
    E-mail: info@bostonindustrialsolutions.com
    Website: www.bostonindustrialsolutions.com

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  • Georgia’s Lanier Islands Resort Announces Return of Magical Nights of Lights

    Georgia’s Lanier Islands Resort Announces Return of Magical Nights of Lights

    Oct. 8, 2025 / PRZen / BUFORD, Ga. — For nearly 30 years, Georgians and Peach State visitors enjoyed a beloved holiday tradition – the Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort. After a five-year hiatus, “The Magic is Back” at the lakeside destination. With plans to flip the switch on an entirely new driving light tour beginning November 15, 2025, Magical Nights of Lights will run nightly from 5-10 p.m. through January 4, 2026. The newly designed show will feature mile after mile of twinkling, animated light displays. Guests will be able to tune into a dedicated radio station during their modern-day sleigh ride, filling each vehicle with holiday cheer and classic Christmas carols. The tour will lead to two destinations – the Holiday Headquarters at Game Changer and Margaritaville’s License to Chill Snow Island. Pricing for this treasured holiday attraction will be based on the carload, rather than on individual guests.

    “We take pride in listening to and honoring the wishes of our guests at Lanier Islands Resort,” said company president Matthew Bowling. “It warms our hearts to realize that we loomed so large in the holiday memories of so many people. That’s why we’re excited to announce that the calls for the return of Magical Nights of Lights will be answered this holiday season. We’ll pay tribute to some old favorite light vignettes, while introducing several entirely new displays for our visitors to enjoy. The newest addition to the experience will be our Holiday Headquarters at Game Changer, offering a climate-controlled option for light watchers to explore and enjoy. We can’t wait to welcome back all those old fans of Magical Nights of Lights, and we look forward to becoming a cherished holiday tradition for those who’ve never experienced it before.”

    Once they’ve wound their way through the light displays, guests can pop by Game Changer to warm up with hot cocoa or mulled wine, roast s’mores by the outdoor firepits, or step inside the ultimate indoor entertainment destination, which will be transformed into an extravagantly festive wonderland. In addition to 23,000 square feet of arcade games, duckpin bowling, axe throwing, adult gaming machines, and virtual sports suites, Game Changer will showcase Clark’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar with Moose Mug cocktails and holiday treats. On select nights, Santa Claus will also be on hand to pose for pictures and listen to Christmas wishes from little ones. Afterwards, light watchers can head over to License to Chill Snow Island for ice skating, carnival rides, fresh fallen snow, and chances to brave Georgia’s longest, fastest & only snow tubing slide down Blizzard Mountain.

    To view holiday accommodation packages and make overnight reservations, visit https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/christmas/ or call 770-945-8787. Lanier Islands Resort is 45 miles north of Atlanta.

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  • Helping Haircare Brands Launch with Confidence: Bond & Bloom Innovation Group Leads in Product Development

    Helping Haircare Brands Launch with Confidence: Bond & Bloom Innovation Group Leads in Product Development

    Dedicated to growing haircare brands, Bond & Bloom Innovation Group transforms ideas into high-performing products through science, execution, and collaboration.

    Oct. 9, 2025 / PRZen / ATLANTA — With almost two decades of expertise in science and brand development, Bond & Bloom Innovation Group is elevating the way brands approach new product development in the beauty industry. Guided by a purpose to help brands meet the evolving beauty aspirations of consumers, the agency specializes in executing quality, effective, and responsible products that deliver measurable impact in today’s competitive marketplace.

    Bond & Bloom has supported award-winning launches and some of the fastest-growing brands in the textured haircare category. The agency’s development process is anchored in five pillars that ensure every product reaches the market with excellence:

    • Execution-Obsessed – From idea to shelf, Bond and Bloom manages every detail with precision, structured timelines, and flawless delivery.
    • Science-Led Innovation – Every product begins with rigorous cosmetic chemistry to ensure safety, efficacy, and optimal performance.
    • Stylist-Tested, Consumer-Approved – All formulations are validated with real stylists and consumers before launch, ensuring credibility and market-ready results.
    • The Bridge to Manufacturing – Bond and Bloom connects brand vision with world-class manufacturers, overseeing packaging, formulas, testing, and logistics.
    • Trusted Partnerships – By collaborating exclusively with top-tier U.S. manufacturers, the agency ensures quality, consistency, and profitability at every stage.

    By merging scientific diligence with strategic market insight, Bond & Bloom enables brands to launch with confidence and deliver innovations that resonate with consumers, strengthening value at retailers.

    About Bond & Bloom
    Bond & Bloom Innovation Group is a product development agency specializing in haircare innovations. With almost two decades of expertise spanning science, marketing, and brand strategy, the agency partners with companies to bring award-winning, market-ready products to life. From concept to shelf, Bond & Bloom ensures every launch is insight-driven, trend-aware, and validated for product efficacy. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Bond & Bloom is helping brands bring world-class products to market with precision, creativity, and execution they can trust.

    Website: www.bondandbloominnovationgroup.com

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  • CTCX Group Launches Two Integrated Powerhouses: CTCX Consulting and CTCX Digital

    CTCX Group Launches Two Integrated Powerhouses: CTCX Consulting and CTCX Digital

    Bridging the gap between strategy and execution with ONDA™ and Hybrid Organic Growth™ frameworks

    Oct. 8, 2025 / PRZen / MELBOURNE, Fla. — CTCX Group today announced the official launch of CTCX Consulting and CTCX Digital, two complementary entities built to redefine how companies bring products and ideas to market. Together, they close the long-standing gap between high-level strategy and measurable execution.

    CTCX Consulting delivers clarity and direction through its proprietary ONDA™ framework—aligning product, market, and go-to-market planning to eliminate blind spots before launch. It’s designed for executives, entrepreneurs, and product teams that demand structure without the bureaucracy.

    CTCX Digital, the execution arm of the Group, activates those strategies through Hybrid Organic Growth™—a next-generation performance system that fuses AI, SEO, and content creation into a single, data-driven growth engine. The result? Digital marketing that turns clarity into traction and traction into measurable growth.

    “Our CTCX consultants develop the roadmap. CTCX Digital delivers the results,” said Anna Amoresano, founder of CTCX Group. “One framework, from insight to impact.”

    With both companies operating under the CTCX umbrella, clients gain one unified partner capable of guiding an idea from concept through commercialization—without the friction of separate consultancies and agencies. From emerging startups to enterprise product teams, the Group provides tailored systems that accelerate innovation, improve alignment, and deliver real-world results.

    Key Differentiators

    • ONDA™: A framework that aligns product development and go-to-market strategy for faster, smarter launches.
    • Hybrid Organic Growth™: A digital execution system combining AI-powered insight with human-led creativity to drive measurable ROI.
    • One Partner. One System. From vision to velocity.

    For more information, visit www.ctcxconsulting.com (https://www.ctcxconsulting.com/contact) and www.ctcxdigital.com (https://www.ctcxdigital.com/digital-marketing-team).

    Media Contact:
    CTCX Group Communications
    info@ctcxconsulting.com
    info@ctcxdigital.com

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  • NYC Public School Music Teacher & Singer-Songwriter Craig Klonowski Submits Five Songs for GRAMMY® Consideration

    NYC Public School Music Teacher & Singer-Songwriter Craig Klonowski Submits Five Songs for GRAMMY® Consideration

    From Cleveland roots to a New York classroom and Grammy voting, Klonowski pairs education impact with emotionally charged folk-rock

    Oct. 7, 2025 / PRZen / NEW YORK — Singer-songwriter Craig Klonowski announces five of his recent releases are eligible for GRAMMY® first round voting consideration.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Craig is currently a New York City public-school music teacher in his 16th year.  Known for “melancholy but hopeful” storytelling through music, Klonowski’s work bridges the rehearsal room and the classroom, with songs shaped by the resilience he sees in students and himself every day.  He has burst onto the music scene, achieving over 100,000 Spotify streams in his first year on the platform.

    “I teach kids music all morning and make music all night,” says Klonowski. “These songs were written in the middle of big life changes—about loss, rebuilding, and choosing to move forward. That’s what I try to model for my students, too.”

    For Your Consideration — 2024–25 eligibility

    • “Milestones” — Best Americana Performance
    • “One Last Night” — Best Alternative Music Performance
    • “I Disappear” — Best Rock Song
    • “Wreck of a Man” — Best Country Solo Performance
    • “Makin’ Promises” — Best Country Song

    Listening Links:

    Education & Community Impact (NYC)

    Working with producer Nick Anton, Craig distilled the emotion of his divorce, loss of his dog, and big life changes into melancholy but hopeful Grammy contenders. For over a decade, Craig has been principal double bass with the United Nations Symphony Orchestra. In 2010 Klonowski moved to NYC and founded the music program at Esperanza Preparatory Academy in Spanish Harlem.  He currently directs eight orchestras at Middle School.  Klonowski founded The Half Full Institute, a nonprofit that puts instruments into young musicians’ hands.

    Cleveland/Ohio Roots

    Klonowski began at the Cleveland Institute of Music and The Music Settlement, with degrees from The Ohio State University (B.M.E.) and Cleveland State University (M.M.Ed.). Klonowski served as Assistant Education Director at Cleveland Play House, and performed with orchestras across Ohio and the Midwest. While finishing his master’s at CSU, he also worked as a flight attendant, the twist that ultimately helped him land his first NYC teaching role. Craig’s next destination – Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards.

    Interview & Performance Options

    • Conversation + 2–3 live songs (voice + acoustic guitar/keys)
    • Clean lyrics and radio-friendly arrangements
    • Minimal tech: 1 vocal mic + 1 DI
    • Available in-studio or remote; scheduling flexible around the school day

    Streaming & EPK

    Media Contact

    Craig Klonowski
    Email: craig@craigklonowski.com
    Phone: 614-937-3940

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  • Virginia Doctor Calls for Reform of Physician Non-Competes That Limit Patient Access

    Virginia Doctor Calls for Reform of Physician Non-Competes That Limit Patient Access

    Phoenix Advocacy Network releases a policy statement highlighting how overly broad non-compete clauses keep doctors from practicing and worsen patient-care shortages across Virginia and the U.S.

    Oct. 6, 2025 / PRZen / DALLAS — Physician non-compete clauses are facing growing scrutiny as health-care access declines nationwide. In Virginia, these restrictions are enforceable only when “narrowly tailored” and aligned with public policy, yet many contracts still bar doctors from serving their own communities.

    Dr. Sharisse Stephenson, a board-certified neurologist and founder of Phoenix Advocacy Network, experienced how extreme language can limit ability to practice. I had a non-compete clause which prohibited me from practicing within an entire region of a state. For physicians who want to keep serving patients, that isn’t a contract term; it’s extinction,” she said.

    Virginia law already restricts non-competes for low-wage workers (Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8), and as of July 1 2025, the ban will expand to non-exempt employees. The Federal Trade Commission has likewise proposed a nationwide rule eliminating most non-competes, citing their harm to wages and public access to care.

    “Patients suffer when experienced physicians are locked out of their own communities,” said Stephenson. “These clauses were meant to protect business goodwill, not to keep doctors from practicing medicine. It’s time for policymakers to finish what the FTC started.”

    Dr. Stephenson is personally aware of several physicians who have been forced to relocate for the full duration of similar non-compete clauses, spending up to two years away from their homes, families, and established patient bases before they could return to practice. These restrictions not only disrupt the lives of physicians but also reduce access to care in the very communities that already face provider shortages.

    ⸻
    About Phoenix Advocacy Network

    Phoenix Advocacy Network (PAN) is an independent news and advocacy initiative amplifying stories of healthcare accountability, disability rights, and workplace justice. Learn more at https://www.phoenixadvocacynetwork.com.

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