When You Need Some Assistance

Jessica Smith, the person behind the business.

Sometimes those who own businesses, who have founded businesses, or who work in business, need a little extra assistance. That's where the services of a life coach or business consultant comes in. Located in Atlanta, JLS VISION SERVICES can provide help you set up a strong foundation to fulfill your vision of what your business ought to be.

Jessica Smith, the brainchild and driving force for JLS, has lived in Atlanta for about 11 years, with her family. She started out as a wealth advisor with a financial services firm, but earned her associates degree in corrections and became a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her biggest talent is listening to her clients, helping them come up with goals for what they envision in their business or project, and assisting them in developing a strong foundation on which to proceed. In the midst of helping clients to achieve their vision, she leaves them delighted with their own creative solutions.



There are five steps to success when you work with JLS. First, make contact; find out the services available, whether JLS is for you; and you've taken off from the starting gate. Second, make an appointment. During your contact, you have found that you are a good match with JLS. Now, schedule a date and time; it doesn't necessarily have to be a direct physical meeting. It could be through an appropriate digital method. Third, analyze your profile. That's together with JLS, looking at how you do business, what works, what doesn't work. Fourth, apply changes. Okay, you've identified areas for improvement. The JLS team helps you a framework to make changes and a plan to put it into effect to make your project successful or help your business to grow. Fifth, result. How do you know whether what you did works? Well, you check the results, whether they met your expectations, whether there was improvement, or success. Measured in an objective way, the results will tell you. Of course, each client has different goals, different needs, and knowing you have an experienced team with you does make a difference.

JLS has been in business for long enough to have accumulated some success stories. Dr. Aja Nichols, owner of Lifestyle Dentistry stated, "Coach Jessica is by far one of the greatest life coaches/consultants I've encountered. Her insight to life and business is unmatched. If you are looking to create a life of possibilities and full expression, LOOK NO FURTHER."

Erin Nassif reported on her experience, "Jessica-Morgan Smith has a unique coaching style. She knows how to inspire and encourage an individual's top potential. She has a very kind spirit which makes it easy to trust her guidance. In my life she has added so much by just being authentic and adding advice that is constructive and caring. She models her advice in her own life. She's always striving to educate and better herself through many avenues. I can't praise her abilities enough."

It's about taking you through the steps to make your life/business/project better.

Here's Tina Tyson of Tina Tyson Bookkeeping Services on her experience, "I started working with Jessica when I first started my bookkeeping business. Jessica helped me with goal setting and accountability."  Ms. Tyson continued, "I was able to create a strategic plan to achieve my goals. She understood my vision and was a tremendous contribution to its success. I recommend this business to anyone that would like to prosper as an individual or grow their business."

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Catching Up With Vectorworks

Vectorworks employees participating in Earth Day cleanup.

Located in Columbia, Maryland, VECTORWORKS, INC., part of Nemetschek Company, provides the software framework for the expression of design creativity in the fields of entertainment, architecture, and landscape. The company believes in providing the best and most powerful tools for designers to make their visions real. They are experts in CAD and BIM software across various platforms, supporting more than 650,000 designers who use their software.

Just this past Wednesday, Vectorworks provided an online webinar specifically for entertainment design professionals in the areas of theater and set design, The focus was on rendering, customizing layering techniques to give a more realistic look to designs. The presenter was Michael Helms, professor of theatre arts at Appalachian State University. Although the date for the live presentation has already passed, the webinar can still be viewed online. The webinar utilizes Vectorworks Spotlight software.



Vectorworks is still promoting its 2017 design scholarship. It involves students submitting a design proposal in pdf, .mov, or .mp4 file format, at under 100 MB, along with answering a few questions. October 2016 was the date of call for entries, and submissions are due by July 15, with winners announced on August 18. This scholarship is designed to promote excellence in design, while seeing how entry level students envision transforming the world.

Round 1 provides the Vectorworks Design Scholarship, $3,000 towards tuition, housing, textbooks, study abroad, conference fees, or any other educational purpose. Free Vectoworks software is provided to the winner's school lab, and virtual or in-person training for faculty and students. Round 2 provides The Richard Diehl Design Award, named after the founder of Vectorworks. The award of $7000 goes towards the same expenses as the previous award. There is also exposure for the winner in industry publications and public media, as well as through Vectorworks' network. Additional benefits also are presented to the winner's school lab, with software licenses and instruction by a company expert, plus even more.

Meanwhile, Vectorworks is represented at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017 in Orlando, where the company has a booth, giving attendees a chance to sample the software and find out what can be accomplished utilizing these products. The information booth particularly showcases Vectorworks Architect, which has the largest import/export capabilities of any software in the industry.

From one of the design scholarship entries, a student at Cambridge University.

Daniel Monaghan, vice president of marketing of Vectorworks, explained, "Depending on the types of projects or the phase of design, an architect's workflow can vary greatly. This can lead architects to use many different software programs to get jobs out the door. Although BIM is essential in today's processes, the truth is, as an architect you need more than BIM, and Vectorworks offers more."

Besides demonstrations and sneak peaks at new technology, the company also has a schedule of specific presentations at the Vectorworks booth. And if you aren't able to attend, just check out the website at vectorworks.net/architect..

The Vectorworks booth at the AIA Conference on Architecture.

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Boldly Moving Forward In The Field Of Radiology

The Annapolis facility, with its rooftop solar panels.

What has eleven locations in Maryland, is not owned by any major medical center nor by nonmedical professionals, has some of the most experienced healthcare professionals in the field, and utilizes the best quality equipment? That would be CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL IMAGING (CMI).

Anyone who doubts the usefulness of solar panels probably hasn't seen CMI's Annapolis facility. Boasting state-of-the-art imaging equipment, the facility certainly needs a reliable power source. Along came SolarGaines, a Maryland company, to install the solar energy equipment. If you take a look at the roof of the Annapolis facility, you notice an array of solar panels, 176 of them, all facing south. Those panels are equipped to generate more than 59,000 KWH annually, enough to power four average homes.



Not only do the solar panels provide an excellent source of sustainable energy, they are also estimated to be able to reduce energy costs by $30,000 each year. Another bonus is that utilizing this energy resource will decrease negative impact on the Chesapeake Bay, for which this company is named.

Steve Linhard, COO and CFO of Chesapeake Medical Imaging, noted, "While we knew this would be a major undertaking, given the amount of power it takes to run our operation, it was an obvious and important next step." He went on, "We really couldn't have asked for a better process or outcome. Beyond the financial benefits of electricity savings, tax credits, and other incentives, we're doing something to benefit our namesake, the Chesapeake Bay."

Dr. Mark Baganz, the Founder and Medical Director, indicated his approval of the project, "As we continually strive to improve our service to Maryland families and their care providers, we will always honor our roll as community members and global citizens. This is who we are, and what we want our legacy to be."

As all good workplaces do, Chesapeake Medical Imaging added more employees to the mix in mid-February, with the addition of six board-certified physicians, For those who wonder, board certification is indication of additional learning and expertise beyond the medical degree and licensure. The six new additions included Dr. Heidi M. Cooper, Dr. Arthur G. Kane, Dr. Rachel Ann Lagos, Dr. Amit Newatia, Dr. Shawn A. Schreiner, and Dr. Satre Stuelke.

Representing for CMI at the 10K crossing the Bay Bridge.

Dr. Mark Briganz commented, "As we continue to expand our services to patients and providers, we are thrilled to officially welcome these esteemed doctors to our dedicated team. Each of them brings impeccable credentials, skills, and experience, that together personify the high standards of patient-care and commitment that have become synonymous with our organization."

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Raising Awareness Of The Fate Of Homeless Animals

An artist, who paints pet portraits, participated in the exhibition and continues to create works like this.

Do you know how many animals are killed every day just because they've been discarded? These are stray animals, dumped animals, unwanted animals, and abused animals. There is basically nothing wrong with them, except that a human let them down. They're not defective and most aren't aggressive, although a certain number of them may have injuries. In 2014, almost ten thousand healthy animals were killed because they were considered to be "too many".

Charlene Logan Burnett, an animal welfare advocate, was quite aware of this issue. She had worked in an animal hospital, where part of her job was holding animals, who were being euthanized. Given her experiences, she wanted to raise awareness of how many animals were executed, simply because they were homeless and unwanted.



So, in 2014, she opened an art benefit in Davis Arts Center in Davis, California. The plan was to showcase the work of 40 artists from around the country for a one-month period. Mixed in would be photos of animals, with their descriptions, and the shelters where they were located. All sales were to benefit designated animal welfare groups.

Ms. Logan Burnett's objective was to provoke viewers to think harder about the fates of other creatures in the community. It would also encourage thinking of animals as fellow creatures and then stimulate people to think about how to treat them more humanely.

Charlene also explained why she is so dedicated to this issue, "Today, I am overwhelmed, viewing social media photo feeds of cats and dogs red listed for euthanasia. If they aren't adopted or pulled by a rescue, I know what lies ahead. I want to change that outcome. I want every child and adult who [visited] Davis Art Center during SHELTERED to stop, feel, and then think about what they can do to change the future for one, and hopefully, a thousand more animals."

Although the art benefit itself ran for five weeks, the existence of the internet allows the works a permanent home online. In addition, the exhibition's site has some resources for those who want to host their own benefit, including graphic posters with statistics, along with posters that have quotes about animals. Some of the artists in the original show share pertinent artworks on the exhibition's Facebook page, and there is also room for smaller, more focused art exhibit events to be shared.

"Roolie", one of the paintings in the 2014 benefit.

Those who advocate for animal welfare know that this is an ongoing issue, and there are gains and losses. There are communities and community shelters that come together and share resources, tips, fundraisers, and even space for animals. More and more, the shelters that work together are making headway and really saving the lives of homeless animals through adoptions. In some areas, live release rates are now above 90%, which is considered a no-kill rate. More can happen, the more interested and involved people keep bringing attention to the lives of these animals who need homes.

A more recent art show shared by Sheltered's Facebook page.

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Keeping Rural Grocery Stores Sustainable

The Onaga Country Market, one of the stores that benefits from the Rural Grocery Initiative.

Certainly, most of those who live in urban areas are familiar with the concept of food deserts, those areas of the city that lack access to fresh, healthy foods. But the same thing also happens in rural areas, despite the fact that people often associate rural areas with farming.

Back in 2007, Kansas State University (KSU), the Center for Engagement and Community Development (CECD), the Kansas Sampler Foundation, and the Huck Boyd Institute for Rural Development, came together in the Rural Grocery Initiative. Essentially, CECD had identified approximately 200 grocery stores in rural areas and started discussions with them. They then developed models of how these stores could be sustained, while maintaining customer loyalty with local residents, and providing a way for these residents to continue to have access to these sources of retail food products.



Some of the long-term goals of the initiative were to develop a rural grocery website, where these rural stores could share information together, to develop and distribute a survey of customer wishes and wants, to research grocery best practices, and to develop a "buy local" campaign.

In June of last year, this consortium of organizations held their fifth National Rural Grocery Summit, which took place over a two-day period. Various stakeholders, including store owners, citizens, funding organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, food suppliers, university researchers, and business leaders, gathered together to discuss the benefits of maintaining grocery stores in rural areas.

Included on the Summit's agenda were such issues as the latest and best thinking regarding sustaining rural grocery stores; some of the latest models providing sources of healthy foods for rural residents; networking and sharing information among store owners and the other stakeholders present; rural grocery best practices; and a path forward in healthy food access. Plans include another Summit that will meet in 2018.

David Proctor,  Director of CECD, speaks at Summit IV.

One of the developments arising from the Summit, is the creation of another initiative, involving programming at Kansas State. CECD, which runs out of Kansas State; the department of sociology; and the Food Trust have all come together and formed the Center for Healthy Food Access. This effort does not just address the issue of availability of healthy foods and drinks within rural areas, but also among low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. By examining the issues common in under-served populations, the plan is to provide easy access to affordable healthy foods to every child in the State, a commendable objective, since access to healthy foods is so tied into children's growth and development.

Some of the employees at Hired Mans Grocery & Grill, Inc.

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Ex-Offenders Given An Assist To Become Employed

Terri Roeber at an event, promoting AMF in the community.

Sometimes, just the right person moves to a city and begins to shake things up. That's true in Austin, Texas, where Terri Roeber decided to make her home back in 2007. From the beginning she has been involved with men, women, and youth with criminal backgrounds, starting as a probation officer, and then completing a training class to become a Certified Offender Workforce Development Specialist.

With a few others who had also completed certification, she co-founded AUSTIN M.O.V.E. FORWARD (AMF), a nonprofit which relies upon volunteers to help ex-offenders enter, or re-enter, the workforce; recover their dignity; and provide for their families. In return for the services provided, the individuals working with AMF are required to engage in community service, as a form of paying it forward.



Ms. Roeber discussed her organization, "This is not a hand-out, but a hand-up program." The program's clients are required to attend a Workforce Development Orientation before they can access anything else. At the orientation, clients enhance their interview skills in preparation for interviews with offender-friendly employers. They also learn about the community service component of the program.

Funds are raised via community fund-raiser events and those convert into the ability to assist more clients. Ms. Roeber sees it as a win-win, "It is not only about building a stronger economy, but a safer community." Not only that, but it also brings hope to those who have made mistakes and committed crimes, that they are capable of changing themselves, along with the circumstances in which their families live.

One other obvious way that AMF utilizes is to keep their clients informed, because it could be difficult to get hired when you don't know when various hiring events are scheduled. Clients can keep informed by checking the organization's social media sites, where they post hiring events and job fairs, with locations, times, and category of worker targeted. Various temporary or daily work agencies also get in touch with AMF, so that clients interested can begin working and receiving a paycheck when jobs are listed as available.

Some of the awareness information that AMF provides at community events.

The youth component of the program was launched in conjunction with The African American Youth Harvest Foundation and is known as B.E.A.C.O.N. Workforce Development Program. It is involved with providing job placement, job readiness training, career guidance, and life skills training.

One of the hiring events promoted by AMF.

In addition, the program addresses how youth manage such issues as their criminal history, transportation problems, lack of permanent housing, not enough food or clothing, and any other issue with which the youth are dealing.

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Connecting With Consumer Health Savings Accounts

Staffing an information booth at Employee Health Care Conference in New York.

Many of you in the work world are familiar with the various types of healthcare savings plans, such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA). These types of accounts help to pay the expenses that health insurance doesn't cover and are put together out of each year's earnings. Some can turn over from year to year; those that don't require a bit of a crystal ball to estimate health expenses each year, because any access to that year's funds becomes lost to the consumer at the end of the year.

CONNECTYOURCARE (CYC), based in Hunt Valley, maintains these accounts for consumers and businesses, providing an efficient interface that serves the stakeholder groups - consumer, business, healthcare provider. They provide their services in a way that maximizes return on investment, while satisfying each base.



At the beginning of this year, ConnectYourCare released new technology, in the form of ClaimsAlly, which streamlines and simplifies access to, and payments from, the three types of healthcare savings plans. It speeds up the process of submitting and deciding appropriateness of claims, so payout, or denial, becomes quicker. Claims can be verified for eligibility much more quickly, as well, through electronic means. Steve Grieco, CEO of ConnectYourCare, said, "The pilot results for ClaimsAlly point to substantial improvement in approval speed, nearly 80 percent in testing, which ultimately will increase participant satisfaction."

ClaimsAlly has been designed to fit into CYC's existing platform. According to Mr. Grieco, "We are pleased to be able to offer another technology to our smartCDH platform designed to help employees save more of their hard-earned money. while reducing the frustrating and time-consuming pay-and-chase that has been associated with FSAs, HRAs, and DCAP (Dependent Care Assistance Programs) accounts in the past."

This new technological innovation also picks up on CYC customers' expressed desire to decrease the needed documentation to determine expense eligibility. In addition, ClaimsAlly also decreases documentation requests, employers' administrative burdens, and amount of transaction correspondence.

On March 30, CYC partnered with Devenir to produce an online Webinar, Industry Outlook: Emerging Trends In Consumer Driven Health Care, which is still available on demand. The market for consumer-driven healthcare accounts has been continuing to grow. As more individuals reach retirement age, they are looking for ways to continue the benefits of these types of accounts.

A little change in work environment provides some fun for ConnectYourCare employees.

Two speakers, Barbara Boudreau, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at ConnectYourCare, and Eric Remjeske, President/Co-Founder of Devenir, come together to discuss industry trends, and information from the reports developed by both companies. They cover the growth potential of these consumer healthcare savings plans, trends in adoption, and ways of increasing employee participation.

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New Dignity And A Living Through Rug-Making

NK Chaudry, the man who started the Foundation.

In some of the rural and impoverished areas of the world, live individuals with startling artisan talent. Frequently, their skills go unrecognized, unobserved by those who live in better circumstances. Even on trips to other nations, those modern-day adventurers may miss these skilled individuals.

In India in 2004 a visionary named NK Chaudry, who wanted to connect these talented, rural artisans with people interested in their skills in other parts of the world. So, he created the JAIPUR RUG FOUNDATION, to establish those connections. Moreover this Foundation helps those in rural areas to develop their talents; empower women, who are the majority of artisans; and bring people out of generations of poverty by making a living through the products of their talents, the artistic rugs that the women weave.



Today, the Jaipur Rug Foundation supports 40,000 artisans spread across five states. The families involved maintain artistic traditions that are generations old, passing them down to the next generation, and demonstrating the ability to earn a living through their talents. A plus is that rug-making does not require technologically sophisticated or elaborate equipment, so developing the training and skills for the work is more accessible. In addition, the Foundation offers several different instructional programs to increase the skills of workers.

One of the women who has benefited from the work of the Jaipur Rug Foundation is Kamli, who lives in Dhanota, Jaipur. About twenty years ago, she married Tejpal and the couple had four children together. She was a weaver by profession, but was only able to eke out a meager living from her craft. Even so, since Tejpal wasn't able to secure work in the village, Kamli's work became the sole source of income. Tejpal was forced into leaving his beloved family and seeking work in Punjab. Three years passed and no word or contact came from Tejpal, but Kamli wasn't the type of person to lose hope.

Kamli eventually came in contact with the Jaipur Rug Foundation and started working with them. All of the frustrations and struggle of the preceding years could be focused into her work. Being able to get better pay for her work was just the start, however. She had missed the opportunity to receive a basic education in her younger years, but now she was able to take advantage of the Alternative Education Programme, offered by the Foundation.

Ms. Manju Devi, with cap and white decorated vest, receives her certificate from the Honorable President of India at the "National Skill Exhibition" in Deoghar, Jharkhand.

Of course, making her own life better has also helped her family. When she discusses how life has changed it's still a bit emotional. One of the things that Kamli points to is the new construction that will soon enough become a home for her family, saying, "That's my house." She adds, "All my children are completing their respective high schools and graduation degrees." That's how much change can come to an entire family when dignity and hope are added to a decent living.

Kamli, in purple and yellow, with three of her children.

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More Food Choice In South LA

SoLA Co-Op popping up at Crenshaw Farmers' Market.

Not too long ago, national efforts were being undertaken to provide access to nutritious foods in areas that lacked that access to the point that they were known as food deserts. Although the national effort died on the vine as soon as the present administration came into power, local efforts continue and are growing.

In South Los Angeles, there were sections of the city in which you would be hard put to find a grocery store, while fast food outlets could be found on just about any corner. The situation was so bleak that there was only one grocery store for every 22,000 in South LA, compared to the one grocery store per 11,000 residents in West LA. In this one section, South LA, residents had to travel five to seven miles if they wanted to include natural foods in their diets and that also contributed to a drain of retail business from the local economy.

At this point, a group of individuals from South LA got together and started SOLA FOOD CO-OP, which is developing a natural food grocery store owned by members of the community. Now, there would be organic groceries, prepared foods, juices, tonics, and organic coffee, all within reasonable traveling distance. Because it is owned by members of the community, this grocery store serves its community owners and it can have those services that members of the community desire.

Bahni Turpin, president and board member, discussed the concept, "[W]e know that our community wants and needs this and deserves to have the same choices in food buying that other areas have. The plan was not just to offer healthier food choices but also provide the community with education about a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. Outreach would promote healthier lifestyles through classes, special events, and workshops.

Bring your own jar and you can score some bulk grains or rice.

SoLA Co-op is now an ubiquitous presence in its community, participating in farmers' markets, operating food pop-ups and promoting participation with social media notices, recruiting volunteers for their street teams, and having small social meet-ups. At all of their events, they continue to add memberships. It all adds up to healthier eating in South LA - and don't forget, the community does own the co-op, growing their number of stakeholders every day.

Bahni Turpin next to a sign about why to join SoLA Co-op.

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Contributions And Awards At Kramon & Graham

Kramon & Graham awarded with Maryland Legal Aid's Equal Justice Trailblazer Award.

Located in downtown Baltimore, just a few blocks away from the Inner Harbor, is a law firm that has been in business since 1975, with an excellent reputation, Kramon & Graham P. A.. Especially known for its expertise in handling complex litigation, this firm has grown and diversified throughout the years. Not only does this firm provide excellent legal services, but it is known for its participation in cultural, charitable, and various legal services organizations.

In mid-February, Jeffrey H. Scherr, Esq., principal in the law firm, was elected as president of the board of directors of the Greater Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Cass Naugle, Executive Director of the Chapter, commented, "We are thrilled that Jeff is expanding his leadership with the Alzheimer's Association. An instrumental member of the board since 2010, he brings decades of top leadership experience through his exceptional professional skill and his role on many of Maryland's most influential nonprofit boards and successful fundraising committees."



Certainly, with all of his networking connections that he built throughout his career and public service, Mr. Scherr brings the ability to help get the Greater Maryland Chapter better known around central Maryland. Mr. Scherr described the personal meaning of his election, "Serving as the Alzheimer's Association board president is very personal for me. Having direct experience with this devastating disease, I have personally witnessed the effective work of Alzheimer's Association. I have seen the unwavering commitment of the professionals, staff, and volunteers to ease the pain of all who suffer - from the individuals who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's, to their families and caregivers. I cannot image a more worthwhile goal than working toward a world without Alzheimer's. The work is both humbling and inspiring."

Every year The Daily Record names Maryland's Top 100 Women, from a selection of women nominated. This year 435 women were nominated. But those who are nominated are not just successful in their careers; it takes more than that to score a nomination. The Daily Record publisher,  Suzanne Fisher-Huettner, explains, "Maryland's Top 100 Women have achieved amazing accomplishments in their careers, but to be honored as a Top 100 Woman requires more than just career success. She must be an exemplary citizen, committed to her community, creating change and growing the next generation of leaders through active mentoring."

Brian S. Goodman, Principal at Kramon & Graham, also directed  the Young Vic, with outreach students, who received free tickets to the July 16 show.

It turns out that one of Kramon & Graham's own, Amy E. Askew, was selected to the Top 100. What an honor! Natalie McSherry, litigation principal, discusses what make Ms. Askew so qualified, "I am delighted that Amy has been selected for this statewide honor. I have had the pleasure of working with Amy for more than sixteen years. She is a dynamic lawyer dedicated to the success of her clients, and an outstanding mentor. With her many qualifications and contributions, she is an excellent choice for this recognition."

Ms. Askew's areas of concentration are in representing rail and health care industries and professionals. She also has defended companies in class-action litigation. She, along with the others selected will be honored at a reception on April 24 at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Congratulations!

Lee Ogburn, chair of insurance coverage practice at Kramon & Graham, speaks to members of the audience at annual partners' meeting for Equal Justice Council of Maryland Legal Aid.

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