PRESS RELEASES
ELEVATE NEXT offers public relations services that include the drafting and distribution of magazine editorials or timely press releases for your business. These press releases can highlight upcoming events, the launch of a new product or service, a grand opening, a brand collaboration, and more.
Chillin’ for Canines Benefits Pups and People at Ain’t Life Cool on December 7
Ain’t Life Cool, a cryotherapy and wellness center, is hosting its second Chillin’ for Canines benefiting Dog-Harmony on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Miramar Beach. 100% of the proceeds from clients visiting the center that day will be donated to Dog-Harmony, a 501(c)3.
From Rescue to Rehab: One Dog’s Mission to Bring Harmony to Healthcare
Chloe, a Dog-Harmony therapy dog, brings 65 pounds of love and joy to staff and patients - and the occasional tears to patients who miss their dogs at the HCA Florida Healthcare's Rehabilitation Institute of Northwest Florida. Her favorite place to visit at the rehab center is the physical therapy (PT) gym, where she can interact with the PT patients. She is a great aid, assisting with repetitive arm movements as a command to sit, stay, or play fetch.
Camp Longleaf Targets Return in Summer 2025
Targeting a return for Camp Longleaf in the summer of 2025, E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center announces the launch of a month-long survey designed to collect prospective summer camp participant preferences.
Pets & Pawrents Invited to Take a Bark Out of Crime at 8th Annual Barktoberfest
The Emerald Coast’s favorite doggie costume contest and social is back! Join Dog-Harmony at the 8th Annual Barktoberfest, a canine-only trick-or-treating event, at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on October 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Meet & Mingle with ECPRO’s Guest Speaker, Lisa Darnell, APR on August 7
Meet the Emerald Coast Public Relations (ECPRO) Board of Directors and mingle with our August guest speaker, Lisa Darnell, APR on August 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the lobby bar at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach.
Dog-Harmony Presents the 8th Annual Doggie Eggstravaganza on April 6
Dog-Harmony presents the 8th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza, a hoppin’ social where dogs hunt for 800 eggs filled with yummy treats, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.
For the Love of Dogs and Football: A Super Bowl Social on February 11
Grab your pup and join Dog-Harmony for Love & Football: A Dog Promenade from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin to celebrate Super Bowl LVII and Valentine’s Day.
Inspired Life & Work Offers Career Exploration Workshop in St. Louis on Oct. 29
Inspired Life & Work, offering comprehensive career and personal counseling services, hosts its first Career Exploration workshop at its new office at 50 Crestwood Executive Center Suite 401 on Saturday, October 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dog-Harmony Presents the 7th Annual Barktoberfest
Dog-Harmony presents the 7th Annual Barktoberfest, a canine trick-or-treating event, at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Thursday, October 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Complete with libations, light bites sponsored by JC's Gourmet, spooky tunes, raffle prizes, and a silent auction, the event features a canine Halloween costume contest.
Swim Day at Beach Dog Aqua Therapy Benefits Dog-Harmony
Pamper your pup with a cool summer swim to benefit Dog-Harmony at Beach Dog Aqua Therapy on Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 141 Santa Barbara Ave. For a donation of $30, a family can schedule a private, 30-minute canine swim session with Diane Kenney, a Certified Canine Hydrotherapist.
Dog-Harmony Presents the 7th Annual Doggie Eggstravaganza on April 28
The 7th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza, a hoppin’ social where dogs hunt for eggs filled with yummy treats, will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.
A Love to Pull: The Canadian Inuit Dogs
After an incredible four-day dogsledding adventure, which included camping with the Canadian Inuit dogs at night after chilly day trips over frozen lakes and through forested hills, I interviewed Peter Schurke, son of Wintergreen’s founder and dogsled guide, about the process of caring for these beautiful, strong, and intelligent working dogs.
Kids Learn that Reading is Doggone Fun on Feb. 24
Children will learn that reading is doggone fun at Dog-Harmony’s upcoming, complimentary children’s program at Walton County’s Coastal Branch Library. The next program, which includes a therapy dog for kids to pet, will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 24.
Destin Brewery Partners with Dog-Harmony to Launch Award-Winning Ale Featuring Rescue Dogs
Destin Brewery collaborated with Dog-Harmony to feature long-term shelter dogs on the label of the Dog-Harmony Ale launched in November 2021.
Skrive Publications Releases ‘Love, Loss & Leadership’
Local publishing company Skrive Publications is excited to announce the release of a wonderful new book written by first-time author Thea Elvin: Love, Loss & Leadership.
ELEVATE NEXT Interviewed in the NashvilleVoyager
Christie Solomon, President of Elevate Next, LLC, has her MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management with more than ten years of broad corporate experience in project and product management; mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration; financial reporting and analysis; market analysis; and business development. She is fluent in Spanish after spending three years working in Spain and traveling extensively in Latin America.
Destin-Based Non-Profit Embarks on Project to Renovate Orphanage in Liberia
Aletha’s Legacy, a 501(c)3, sets off for Liberia on November 18 to bring children’s holiday gifts and oversee the first phase of renovations currently underway at the Children’s Future Program and Orphanage, home to 53 children in the rural town of Kakata, approximately 45 miles from the capital city of Monrovia.
Dog-Harmony Presents the 6th Annual Barktoberfest on October 28th
Dog-Harmony's 6th annual Barktoberfest, a doggie social with beer for humans, will be from 4:30-6:30pm on 10/28 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.
Baird Concepts Launches a Continuing Education Series for Dental Practices
Don't let difficult people ruin your day! Baird Dental Business Concepts launches a unique series of seminars providing continuing education (CE) credit for dental practice professionals in Tennessee beginning in November of this year. All dental practices have difficult patients, but, when managed correctly, they can become your best source of referrals.
Aletha's Legacy Announces its 2021 Project
On June 19, 2021 at the home of Joan and Stephen Carter, Aletha's Legacy presented its 2021 project the renovation of the Children's Future Program & Orphanage in Kakata, Liberia. This orphanage is home to 53 children, who lost their parents during the multi-year ebola crisis. The renovation will include a new roof, kitchen, bathrooms, classroom updates, a new computer room, new library, proper waste disposal and more.
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