Goodwill Industries- Big Bend, Inc. announced today that it has been named a finalist for the National Service Impact Award given by The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Through this award, CNCS recognizes outstanding impact in communities accomplished through service and volunteering. The nomination is specifically for the AmeriCorps Goodwill Goodworks! program which […]
Consumers considering whether to buy an extended warranty for their important back-to-school purchases now have a convenient, free tool to help them make good choices. The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) is offering a simple and handy pocket buying guide with key questions that consumers should ask when considering a warranty. The pocket buying guides […]
We had a great video shoot today with the Florida State University Men’s Basketball players and coaching staff in support of the 2013 United Way campaign. Check out the following behind-the-scene shots:
One of the most fascinating innovations in recent years has been the Coca-Cola Freestyle – a new-age soda machine that offers more than 100 flavors of your favorite Coke beverage. Want a Coke? Have a Coke. Want a Sprite with vanilla? Dial it up. How about a Fanta Zero cherry? That’s available too. The “1 […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Retail Federation CEO Rick McAllister sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes to discuss how Florida’s sales tax holiday will mean big savings for back-to-school shoppers. From Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, back-to-school shoppers will enjoy not having to pay the state’s 6 percent sales tax on […]
Local officials from across Florida have announced the creation of a new coalition that is launching a statewide initiative to enhance local government collaboration and efficiency and educate Floridians on the important work of front-line public servants. The goal of the Florida Local Government Coalition (FLGC) is to make sure officials in one community know […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Ken Lawson, Secretary of the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation, sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Alia Faraj-Johnson. Their discussion highlights Lawson’s efforts to streamline licensing and regulatory processes to help boost Florida’s economy. With more than 1 million licensees, Lawson’s agency oversees a wide range of professions […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Charles T. Corley sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes to discuss issues facing Florida’s 4.5 million seniors. Thanks to a steady influx of baby boomers and recent retirees, demographers expect Florida will soon only trail California and Texas as the most […]
At Sachs Media Group, we place an emphasis on each individual’s skill sets, believing those unique strengths contribute to form a smart, strong and strategic staff. We recently bolstered our team by adding four rising stars who demonstrate exceptional ability and consistently add value to even our most seasoned professionals. The firm welcomes Amy Ridings, […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Education Commissioner Tony Bennett sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Alia Faraj-Johnson to discuss the state of Florida’s education system. In the wake of changes to Florida’s school accountability system, education officials are bracing for a potentially big decline in school grades this year. “We are going to be […]
Insurance and construction experts told county commissioners that they can reduce potential storm damage and losses by up to 40-60% percent by encouraging property owners to make critical structural improvements to older homes. Property owners in counties that implement a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program can make these essential structural improvements immediately and pay […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida A&M University Interim President Larry Robinson sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes. Their discussion centers on the university’s famed Marching 100 band, focusing on Robinson’s decision to lift a suspension of the band following the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion in 2011. “Our hearts and prayers go […]
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