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City Salon Suites & Spa Sails In to The Harbor at Rockwall

New 10,000-Square-Foot Facility Offers Full-Service Salon Experience 

City Salon Suites & Spa is expanding its presence in North Texas as the premier destination for full-service salon experience with a new location, set to open in July, at The Harbor-Rockwall shopping center. City Salon Suites & Spa currently operates in Plano and is opening a third location in Frisco in January 2016.

 

“We have had such great success at our Lakeside Market, Plano location, that when the management team of that property approached us to open a location at The Harbor-Rockwall, we jumped on the opportunity,” says Chet Wilson, hair stylist and owner of City Salon Suites & Spa. “We expect to see even greater success at this location, estimating over a million dollars of revenue being brought into the community during the first year of operations.”

 

Wilson continues, “We are very excited to serve clients and hair styling professionals in the Rockwall area with the unparalleled, full-service salon experience that City Salon Suites & Spa provides. The Rockwall location is the largest location to date and is full of luxurious finishes, top-of-the-line amenities, incredible water views, valet parking and so much more.”

 

For clients, City Salon Suites & Spa provides a full range of services by licensed and trained professionals. Salon offerings include:

  • Hairstyling
  • Makeup artistry
  • Nail services
  • Massage
  • Eyelash extensions
  • Spray tanning
  • Medical aesthetics

 

Many benefits are offered to beauty professionals who choose to lease a space with City Salon Suites & Spa.:

  • The ability to build their own business and the control of their own work environment and schedule
  • Individual air conditioning controls in each suite
  • Hospital quality air purification system
  • Spa area with additional noise reduction
  • 24-hour easy access to the building
  • Owner and stylist on-site
  • Top-of-the-line shampoo bowls, styling chairs and ionic hood dryers
  • Wi-Fi access
  • HD TV service in suites
  • Company listing on City Salon Suites & Spa online directory
  • On-site security system
  • Oversized rooms available in single, double and triple sizes including one mini suite
  • Catered lunches once every month
  • Licensed MD on staff to give support to qualified techs or estheticians needing licensing qualifications for injectables, dermal fillers or laser treatments

 

City Salon Suites & Spa is offering professionals a pre-opening special – three weeks of rent free with a paid deposit. For more information about leasing options, contact Chet Wilson at 972-989-4222 or chet@citysalonsuites.com.

 

Chet Wilson was born and raised in the Dallas area and has served the community as a hair stylist and business owner for more than 20 years. His experience as a hair stylist is what inspired him to open his own salon suite facility. He wanted to build a space that he would like to work in himself.

 

“Most salon suites are owned and operated by business people who have never actually worked in the hair and beauty industry,” Wilson explains. “As a stylist myself, I wanted to create a space that would do more than just turn a profit but would cater to the needs of the stylists and their clients.”

 

For more information about City Salon Suites & Spa, please visit http://citysalonsuites.com, call 972-383-9787 or visit one of their North Texas locations: in Plano located at 5813 Preston Road, Suite 554, Plano, TX 75093, or the newest location in Rockwall, located at 2109 Summer Lee Drive, Suite 103, Rockwall, TX 75032.

 

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On May 13, 2015, Operation Kindness received 49 animals from Dallas Animal Services, including 10 dogs, 34 kittens without their mothers and one mother cat with four newborn kittens. Operation Kindness is currently preparing the animals for adoption by administering medical treatment and baths as needed.

The surge of animals surrendered to the shelter is due to North Texas annual “kitten season.” Cat births peak during this time as increased daylight and warm weather occur. To accommodate the many kittens surrendered to the shelter, Operation Kindness is currently seeking foster families for the kittens to help care for them until they are ready for adoption.

“Foster volunteers are imperative to saving the lives of as many kittens as possible,” said Jim Hanophy, chief executive officer. “By placing them into foster homes, we can ensure they receive the care they need until they are old enough to be adopted.”

Operation Kindness provides all the supplies and support needed to have a rewarding foster experience, including: food, heating pads, a scale, pens and medical support. There is no out-of-pocket expense required from fosters. The commitment can be as short as a few days, a week or up to nine weeks. The foster volunteer chooses the timeframe that suits their schedule. For more information about the becoming a foster family, please visit www.OperationKindness.org.

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Celebrate Summer at Operation Kindness’ Dog Day Afternoon
Annual Festival Benefiting No-Kill Shelter Celebrates 21 Years on June 6

Gather the pups and come out to Operation Kindness’ Dog Day Afternoon — the largest festival in Dallas celebrating dogs and the people who love them. The 21st annual free event will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Flag Pole Hill near White Rock Lake.

Operation Kindness, the original and largest no-kill animal shelter in North Texas, created dog Day Afternoon in 1994 to recognize dog supporters, adopters and advocates. The free event serves as a way to raise awareness for the nonprofit and has evolved into a public festival for all things canine.

“We are so excited for this year's 21st annual Dog Day Afternoon,” says Jim Hanophy, Operation Kindness CEO. “It’s such a pleasure to see so many pet lovers and their dogs coming together to enjoy themselves.”

Sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus, Dog Day Afternoon will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – rain or shine – at Flag Pole Hill, 8100 Doran Circle in Dallas. Admission and parking are free. Highlights include:

 

  • “Mutt Midway” with dozens of vendors selling a wide variety of pet-related merchandise, puppy kissing booth and games with prizes
  • Goodie bags for the first 750 humans
  • Canine contests for trophies and prizes, including: Best Costume, Stupid Pet Tricks, and Best Pooch Smooch, sponsored by Natural Balance Pet Foods
  • Food trucks selling an assortment of food and drinks
  • Dallas Dog and Disc Club Performances
  • Free “Ask the Trainer” tent
  • Free “Ask the Vet” tent featuring Rutherford Veterinary Clinic
  • Low cost micro-chipping
  • Kids Zone with free face painting, stickers and playground for children
  • Pet adoptions – adoption fees to help benefit homeless animals
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Heroes for Children, headquartered in Dallas with an office in Houston and a presence in Austin, has partnered with Dallas-based TrizCom Public Relations as its agency of record.

Larissa Linton, co-founder and executive director of Heroes for Children, says, “This is a very exciting time for Heroes for Children. We just celebrated our 10-year anniversary in 2014, and we are looking forward to celebrating many more years with the talented team of TrizCom PR by our side. With their help, we will continue to grow the mission and awareness of Heroes for Children.”

Heroes for Children provides financial and social assistance to families battling childhood cancer from across the state of Texas. Financial services include paying: rent and mortgages, transportation costs to and from treatment, costs of hospital visits and, in some cases, even funeral expenses. In addition, laptops are purchased for older children and teens to keep them entertained and in contact with the outside world during isolation periods.

While undergoing a childhood cancer diagnosis, holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas can easily slip off the radar. Heroes for Children’s social assistance programs help provide moments of normalcy and respite to the entire family – programs like the Valentine’s Day candlelight dinner, which offers parents a special date night to celebrate the holiday while their children are under the close care of trained childcare professionals in the room next door. Additionally, Holiday Heroes ensures the holiday wishes of families battling childhood cancer are fulfilled. Families selected by social workers at each of the major hospitals across the state that partner with Heroes for Children are adopted by community members, organization supporters and businesses – who shop, wrap and donate gifts for the entire family.

Since its inception, Heroes for Children has provided more than 4,200 families with over $5 million dollars in assistance. Funding for the organization stems from generous donors, community partnerships and participants of the annual fundraising events including:

  • Heroes and Handbags – luxury handbag auction and luncheon, hosted each spring in Dallas and Houston
  • Golf tournament hosted every spring or summer in the Dallas area
  • Heart of Gold 5K and Fun Run hosted in the Dallas area each September in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  • Hold’em for Heroes poker tournament hosted each fall in Austin, Dallas, and Houston

 “We are beyond excited to partner with Heroes for Children. They are unlike any other non-profit in the state of Texas, because they are the only organization of its kind to provide direct assistance to families battling childhood cancer,” says Jo Trizila, president of TrizCom PR. “As a parent myself, I can’t imagine my child with this horrific disease. Heroes for Children assures that no family with a child battling cancer will ever fight alone. This is an awesome organization that changes lives.”

TrizCom PR supports Heroes for Children in a number of ways – donating dollars, time and talent to the organization. TrizCom founder Jo Trizila currently serves on the board of directors and has previously served on the advisory board. Additionally, all young professionals within the TrizCom office are members of Generation Heroes, the young professional branch of Heroes for Children. All of TrizCom PR’s fees are being donated. 

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Becker’s Healthcare has named Dallas-based AccelSPINE®, a nationally recognized medical device company, to this year’s list of 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare. The list includes healthcare providers and other healthcare-related companies. According to Becker’s, honorees were selected by a combination of nominations and editorial research on factors such as workforce-centric awards; benefits offered; wellness initiatives; efforts to improve professional development, diversity and inclusion; work-life balance of employees; and a sense of company community and unity.

“Becker’s Healthcare is highly respected throughout our industry, and the list recognizes traits that are integral to who we are as a company. We are honored to be a part of this list,” said Daniel Chon, president and CEO of AccelSPINE. Based in Chicago, Becker’s Healthcare is a leading source of healthcare business and legal news. It publishes five premier trade publications, including Becker's Spine Review, Becker's Hospital Review, Becker's ASC Review, Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality, and Becker's Dental Review. 

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Home buyers today are more aware of their carbon footprint than buyers were years ago. Research released by Johnson Controls last year indicates a 116 percent increase in energy efficiency interest worldwide since 2010. This awareness is sparking several trends that can have far-reaching effects.

 

“Being more energy efficient is extremely important to our home buyers. They’re fiscally and environmentally responsible – savvy, sophisticated buyers who want to save money on utility costs while helping to save the planet for their children, grandchildren and beyond,” says Anthony Natale, co-founder and president of Dallas based Grenadier Homes.

 

Natale says this has created several industry trends, such as the growing popularity of low-maintenance yards that are beautiful, outdoor living spaces requiring minimal upkeep.

 

“Low-maintenance yards provide energy savings in several ways,” notes Natale. “To start with, we suggest using native plants in your landscaping. As the name implies, native plants grow naturally in an area, so you’re saving gas because the plants don’t have to be grown and transported in from somewhere else. In addition, native plants are often better suited to local weather and soil conditions. Here in Texas, that usually means they’re drought-tolerant and require less water.”

 

Natale also recommends separate irrigation systems for grass, flower beds and trees, as well as drought-resistant landscaping systems. These systems can collect and recycle rain water and have moisture and cold sensors to turn off irrigation when the ground is wet from rain or when the temperature drops below freezing. In addition, he suggests incorporating light-emitting diode (LED) lights in the landscaping and inside homes, which further reduces utility costs and increases energy efficiency.

 

“LED lights are more common than they used to be as retail prices have fallen dramatically in the past few years,” Natale states. “Compared with incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, LEDs are designed to last longer and radiate less heat. Plus they emit light in a specific direction, which also makes them more efficient. However, they aren’t all made alike. To get the most out of your lighting, look forEnergy Star qualified LED light bulbs and fixtures. They have to meet strict EPA quality and efficiency standards.”

 

Another trend that energy efficiency has helped fuel is multigenerational living. According to the 2014 National Association of Realtors Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study, multigenerational living is on the rise. Multigenerational household buyers accounted for 14 percent of all home purchases tracked by the study, where multigenerational households were identified as consisting of a combination of adult siblings, adult children, parents and/or grandparents. Cost savings was cited as one of the biggest reasons for multigenerational purchases.

 

“Multigenerational living can help you save on utilities because you don’t have to heat, cool and light as much space, and you can save on travel expenses – and gas – because you don’t have to travel to see your family,” explains Natale. “If you’re interested in multigenerational living, we suggest creating both private and shared spaces to enable everyone to spend great, quality time with each other without giving up their independence. At Grenadier, we offer flex spaces called Casitas that are ideal for this. They feature a private bedroom, bathroom and sitting area, and have both a door to the main home and a separate, private door that opens up to the outside.”

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Liz Barber and The Barber Shop Marketing, the company she founded in 2003 with Karen Cuskey and other long time employees, were the big winners at the Dallas/Fort Worth Affiliate of Alliance for Women in Media’s (AWM) 31st Annual AWM Awards of Excellence Gala held April 16, 2015, at the Omni Hotel Dallas. The awards recognize top Dallas/Fort Worth media professionals.

Previously announced as the recipient of the 2015 Silver Award of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award, Barber – CEO of The Barber Shop Marketing – also won Agency Owner of the Year for her outstanding achievements and service in 2014. She faced stiff competition from Kalyn Asher, Asher Media; Cort Gorman, The Richards Group; Tom Kalahar, Camelot; and Bob Nichol, Southwest Media Group. (to view the 2015 Silver Award of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award video go to https://vimeo.com/125283602).

In addition, The Barber Shop Marketing was named Agency of the Year. The team was chosen from among some of the biggest agencies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area: Asher Media, Camelot, Moroch and Southwest Media Group.

“We were highly honored to have been nominated in the list of other impressive agencies.  All of them are winners and we are very lucky to claim the top spot…this year!,” says Tammy Cancela, principal consultant and general manager of The Barber Shop Marketing.

All three awards are a direct reflection of what Barber has accomplished in her career and also speak to what AWM represents.

“It has been an incredible blessing to have received all three of these awards,” says Barber, adding, “The Silver Award of Excellence has gone to a who’s who list of media luminaries, and I can hardly believe the community thinks I am worthy to receive it. The same goes for the Agency President award. But it is the Agency of the Year award that speaks to the hard work and talent of our entire team, and I am so proud and honored to have been able to accept it on their behalf. Our clients give us the latitude to do great work for them and that is certainly a component of this win, too.”

The Silver Award of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award, the most prestigious award given by the DFW-AWM chapter, is presented annually to a Dallas-Fort Worth media professional who is above reproach both in regard to the hiring and promoting of women and promoting and helping the media business; directly contributes to the community at large; has made a direct, positive impact on the DFW media community; solely represents a commitment to excellence; and whose accomplishments are an example to others in the media and business community.

After working in various capacities in the media industry for more than 30 years, Barber founded The Barber Shop Marketing in 2003 and has since built an organization populated with talented women – in fact, 90 percent of the firm’s employees are women. And from the beginning, Barber and her The Barber Shop Marketing team have been committed to mentoring young women interested in a career in advertising by generously inviting collegiate interns into her ranks each summer.

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As part of National Barbecue Month, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que CEO Brett Randle shares tips to help make any summertime backyard celebration taste delicious. “Whether you’re trying something new or relying on an old favorite, there are two things that can make or break a perfect barbecue meal: The meat and the sauce.”

The cut and type of meat is the foundation for a feast. “Traditional Texas BBQ takes a tougher and otherwise unusable piece of meat, like the brisket, and cooks it ‘Low and Slow’ with indirect heat—resulting in a juicy, tender delicacy.  Another sure sign of summer is a perfectly smoked slab of meaty pork ribs.  My suggestion would be the St. Louis style cut.  Some butchers call them spareribs, but on the St. Louis cut the tips or ‘brisket bones’ have been removed, so technically they are no longer ‘spares’."

The perfect barbeque sauce is, literally, the icing on top. “The secret to a great barbeque sauce is the balance of flavors and proper consistency. The ratio of ingredients like vinegar, spices and sugars is what defines the sauce’s snap. The flavor presents itself, and your mouth reacts. You must balance the thickness of the sauce and how it coats the food and your mouth. If the sauce is too thin, it will dissipate in your mouth. Sauce that has the proper consistency, and contains the right snap, will start a party in your mouth!” Soulman’s Bar-B-Que sauce is available for purchase at $3.99 at each Soulman’s location.

For more than 40 years, Soulman's Bar-B-Que has satisfied the hardest to please barbecue lovers…Texans! Their selections of meats are cooked “low and slow” over hickory in a time-honored tradition: beef brisket, ham, hot links, sausage, turkey, chicken, pulled pork and, the crowd favorite, ribs. Ranch House Beans and Spicy Cream Corn are among the delicious homemade sides. Soulman’s currently owns and operates 15 North and East Texas locations in Cedar Hill, Dallas, Forney, Garland, Greenville, Lancaster, Mesquite, Quinlan, Richardson, Rockwall (2), Royse City, Terrell, Van and Allen – the newest location. To learn more about Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, visit them online at http://www.soulmans.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/soulmansbbq.

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This month Lumin Health™ will add a new service line, acupuncture, which will be available immediately at SpineCARE™ locations in Dallas and Irving, and at Lumin ConvenientCARE in Flower Mound. Acupuncture often is used in conjunction with other therapies and as an alternative to pain medication, because it quickly reduces inflammation and pain, and relaxes muscles and increases circulation, which can shorten recovery time. In addition, it stimulates the body’s natural healing process, promotes emotional and physical well-being and boosts endocrine and immune function.

 

“Our goal is to help you enjoy a life that’s as pain-free as possible by utilizing a treatment plan that’s individualized for each patient’s unique needs. We’re excited to now offer acupuncture in Irving, Dallas and Flower Mound. Acupuncture is an effective, safe, drug-free treatment that can play an important role in eliminating both acute and chronic pain,” says Samantha Traylor, DC, FIAMA, a chiropractor and acupuncturist with Lumin Health.

 

Dr. Traylor will lead the acupuncture program at Lumin Health. She is licensed in Texas and certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Traylor is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in health and wellness and her Doctorate of Chiropractic. She also attended Murray State University in Western Kentucky, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in animal and equine science.

 

The classic theory of acupuncture is that it works by removing the blockage in the energy channels, or meridians, in the body. These meridians flow like rivers of energy along regular pathways, nourishing the body's tissues and organs.

 

“A blockage of these ‘rivers’ is like a dam, holding back the natural flow of energy and causing an imbalance that manifests as pain and sickness. By inserting very small needles and stimulating acupuncture points, we can clear the dams to restore the natural balance and energy flow,” explains Dr. Traylor.

 

“From a scientific standpoint, acupuncture stimulates the nervous system by releasing biochemicals in the brain, spinal cord and muscles. This relieves pain and can influence the body’s internal regulation and involuntary bodily functions, such as immune reactions, digestion, temperature and blood flow,” continues Dr. Traylor.

 

Acupuncturists at Lumin Health use very fine needles that are nothing like the hypodermic needles patients are used to feeling when they receive a flu shot or other vaccinations.

 

“Patients rarely feel anything more than a minor prick, comparable to a mosquito bite. Occasionally a dull ache, a tingling or a warm sensation may be experienced where the needle is inserted. This is a desired affect and shouldn’t be unpleasant. Many times during an acupuncture treatment, a patient is so relaxed that they fall asleep,” says Dr. Traylor.

 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), acupuncture has been proven effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions. Some of the conditions Lumin Health’s acupuncture program is designed to help treat include: arthritis, osteoarthritis, back/neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, degenerative discs, fibromyalgia, joint pain, migraines/headaches, myofascial pain, sciatica, postoperative pain, TMJ, tennis elbow, and sports/work/auto injuries.

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“Kitten Season” Prompts Call for Foster Volunteers

Kittens are the Perfect Entrée for a Rewarding Foster Experience

Operation Kindness is calling for volunteers to foster and help save the lives of hundreds of kittens! Increased daylight and warm weather yields North Texas its annual “kitten season,” that period of time when cat births peak. “In 2014, Operation Kindness saved the lives of 475 new-born kittens,” said Jim Hanophy, Chief Executive Officer. “Our call for new foster volunteers is a key strategy to saving the lives of as many kittens as possible. By placing them into foster homes, we can ensure they receive the care they need until they are old enough to be adopted.”

Operation Kindness provides all the supplies and support needed to have a rewarding foster experience, including: food, pen and medical support. There is no out-of-pocket expense required from fosters. The commitment can be as short as one day, a weekend or up to nine weeks. The foster volunteer chooses the timeframe that suits their schedule. 

The shelter will host two brief informational webinars: