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TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers Celebrates Careers in the Trucking Industry with Fourth Annual Respect the Drive Month

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TACOMA, Wash., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, and Centerline Drivers, a TrueBlue company and one of the nation’s most experienced, reliable, and respected partners in the transportation business, celebrated its fourth annual “Respect the Drive Month” to recognize the important contributions of truck drivers nationwide. The company also introduced a customer awards program to acknowledge companies that support the trucking industry.

Centerline created “Respect the Drive Month” to honor the work of truck drivers, an effort that has gained urgency as the industry faces a driver shortage of roughly 60,000 drivers according to the American Trucking Association. Centerline’s State of Trucking 2024 survey echoed these challenges, revealing that nearly 25% of drivers reported feeling underappreciated as a key reason for seeking a new profession this year.

“Our drivers are the heartbeat of our organization—delivering excellence mile after mile. Their dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment keep our business moving forward and our customers smiling,” said Jill Quinn, President of Centerline Drivers. “We don’t just appreciate our drivers – through Respect the Drive, we celebrate them this month and every day for the incredible work they do. They truly are the unsung heroes of the economy.”

During this year’s observance, Centerline introduced the Respect the Drive Customer Awards program. The initiative features multiple award categories to recognize companies that demonstrate leadership in safety, inclusivity, and fostering a positive culture for drivers. Categories include:

Open Road Award: Recognizing efforts to make the industry more inclusive.Driver Culture Award: Celebrating companies that prioritize a supportive environment for drivers.Safety Award: Honoring those committed to ongoing driver safety and training.Respect the Drive Award: The highest honor, encompassing all aspects of safety, inclusivity, and culture.

Centerline is dedicated to celebrating the hard work and achievements of its drivers year-round. Through programs like Respect the Drive, the company continues to recognize drivers’ dedication, loyalty, and the vital role they play in supporting its customers.

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2023, TrueBlue served 67,000 clients and connected approximately 464,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services. Learn more at trueblue.com.

About Centerline Drivers
Centerline Drivers connects over 4,500 drivers annually with Fortune 1000 and mid-sized companies. Centerline has been delivering superior staffing service to fleet operators and good jobs to qualified drivers since its founding in 1975. It offers nationwide coverage from a network of branches in 40 U.S. markets and a centralized service operation. Centerline is part of TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a global leader in specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. Centerline was named a top workplace for women to work by Women in Trucking in 2019-2023 and a Top Workplace by Energage in 2021 and 2022. Learn more at centerlinedrivers.com.  

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Club Offers Released on May 18, 2025

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LONDON, May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces the release of Club Offers for Club Members.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts in the UK:

£125PP—TWO NIGHTS IN PARIS NEAR THE LOUVRE
A 2-night stay in Paris’s Opéra district, the hotel is steps from the Place Vendôme and the Palais Garnier. Includes breakfast and a glass of champagne.£99—TWO NIGHTS FOR 2 AT 12 INNS Upham Inns has a selection of characterful pubs with rooms in lovely villages across southern England. By booking ahead for autumn or winter, Club Members can stay two nights for an average saving of 50%.£249—SUMMER SPA RETREAT IN THE LAKE DISTRICT, 61% OFF
Enjoy a 2-night stay with enviable views of Lake Windermere (The Daily Telegraph) at The Ro Hotel, including daily breakfast, a 2-course dinner, a facial, spa access, and late checkout.£295PP—DELUXE WEEK IN CYPRUS, WITH FLIGHTS Stay at a peaceful North Cyprus resort, with mountain views and quiet surroundings. Splash about in the aqua park or take it easy by one of the pools.£22.50PP—SUNDAY LUNCH & WINE AT 5-STAR KENSINGTON HOTEL
Spend a Sunday in Kensington enjoying a 2-course lunch. This Club Offer saves between 31–46% against the regular menu prices.£165—5-STAR CENTRAL BUDAPEST HOTEL, 64% OFF

Set in a 19th-century mansion along the Danube, the Kimpton BEM Budapest reopened last year after meticulous restoration. Stay two nights for £165 until December.

£498—LUXURY CORNWALL COASTAL RESORT, 51% OFF 
An offer for summer stays that you won’t find anywhere else. It includes dinners, wine, golf, and more over two nights.

Some offers have limited inventory and are subject to availability.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

About Travelzoo
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travelers. Club Members receive Club Offers personally reviewed by our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We work in partnership with thousands of top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give us access to irresistible deals.

Travelzoo is a registered trademark of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contact:        

Cat JordanLondon
+44 77 7678 1525
cjordan@travelzoo.com

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Paragon Theaters Brings Moviegoing Back to Deerfield Beach

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After nearly ten years, Paragon Theaters has returned to The Shoppes at Deerfield and it is better than ever! Watch Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX & Axis15 Extreme Starting May 22nd.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — After nearly ten years, Paragon Theaters has returned to The Shoppes at Deerfield and it is better than ever! Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX (3984 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442) is THE place to see Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning opening May 23rd (early IMAX showtimes on Thursday, May 22nd are available at 6:30pm, 10:05pm, and in their regular auditoriums at 3:00pm, 5:00pm, and 9:05pm).

“We are so excited to bring the movies back to Deerfield,” said Michael Wilson (co-CEO of Paragon Theaters).

Paragon’s newest location has undergone a complete transformation and now features:

8 state-of-the art auditoriums with laser projectors and Dolby audio.Lux Box Dine-In Service in all auditoriums – featuring loveseat recliners with QR codes on tray tables allowing for ordering food and beverage before and during the movie. Enhancing the experience, is the fact that each loveseat has privacy walls for the ultimate moviegoing experience.A 120-seat IMAX – the only IMAX in the area – with Laser Projection and IMAX’s signature sound quality.An Axis15 Extreme large format screen auditorium, featuring 4K Laser Projection, tilted screen and Dolby Atmos immersive sound.The Director’s Room for intimate, private screenings and curated programming, which can be rented for events such as sports game watches, birthdays and corporate events. It features comfortable rockers with full dine-in service at every seat.A full lobby bar and home to MyPi Pizzas – handmade, fresh-to-order personal pizzas served to your seats. The from scratch dough and original recipes make these pizzas a favorite at all Paragon locations.

Paragon Deerfield kicks off Memorial Day weekend with some great films and provides early access events for their guests for a variety of films this summer:

Attend a special early access Fan Event at 2 pm ET on Thursday, May 22nd for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning only in IMAXBuy tickets for an early access screening of Ballerina (June 4 – the next film in the John Wick franchise) and the highly anticipated, live-action version of How To Train Your Dragon (debuting June 11)Tickets on sale now for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Lilos & Stitch, Karate Kid: Legends, Ballerina, How To Train Your Dragon, and many more summer blockbuster titles

“We are so excited to bring the movies back to Deerfield,” said Michael Wilson (co-CEO of Paragon Theaters). “Paragon is the future of entertainment. Next-level technology, bigger thrills, and an experience you won’t believe—only found at our theater. Couple all our amenities like large format screens and dine-in service, with an IMAX, and our guests will experience the finest moviegoing experience in all of South Florida.”

For more information about Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX, as well as showtimes, pricing and ticket availability, please visit www.paragontheaters.com. Get your tickets now for all the summer blockbuster films!

About Paragon Theaters

Paragon Theaters was founded in 2009 by Michael Whalen and Michael Wilson, former executives at Muvico Theaters. Paragon Theaters is passionate about its customer experience and focuses on innovation in amenities and enhanced service. Paragon’s ground-breaking concepts such as Lux Box Dine-In Service and Axis15 Extreme tilted screens are featured in every Paragon location and are just a few examples of the company’s unique offerings. Guests can experience the most optimal way to see a movie in Paragon’s Axis15 Extreme auditoriums – featuring a 15-degree tilted screen complete with 4k Laser Projection and Dolby Atmos immersive sound. Couple that with Paragon’s patented Lux Box Dine-In Service seats, where guests can order menu items from the kitchen and full bar by simply scanning a QR code at their own private tables, moviegoing will never be the same. In addition, at Paragon’s newest location, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, guests can also opt to see a film in the surrounding area’s newest IMAX auditorium. Customized just for Paragon, this IMAX with Laser auditorium features Lux Box Dine-In Service as well as other new seating concepts, along with more pristine audio and projection than ever before. The guest experience is further rewarded with Paragon’s acclaimed Diamond Rewards loyalty program, where members earn rewards faster and more frequently than most competitor programs. In addition to movie theaters, Paragon operates a unique bar and restaurant concept called The Agency Bar & Social, at the Fenton location in Cary, NC where guests indulge in a full menu of handcrafted eats and drinks local to the area, along with an extensive selection of beers and wine to compliment guests’ visits to the theater. Paragon Theaters currently operates five locations – four in Florida and one in North Carolina, and it is currently positioned to double the size of the company in 2025, including a location currently under construction in Falls Church, VA (opening Summer of 2025). Paragon Theaters is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fl.

Visit www.paragontheaters.com for showtimes, tickets and more.

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Jared Comess, Paragon Theaters, 1 3054097948, jared.comess@paragontheaters.com, www.paragontheaters.com

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Barry Raber Launches A New Website To Help Entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneur Barry Raber debuts Real Simple Business, a new website offering strategic insights and resources to help business leaders thrive.

PORTLAND, Ore., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Barry Raber, a successful three-time entrepreneur, is proud to announce the launch of his latest venture, Real Simple Business. The fully developed website (realsimplebusiness.org) offers strategies and resources for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to take their venture to the next level.

Seeking a way to assist other entrepreneurial-minded people, Raber began documenting his ideas in a series of over 30 articles that have since been published in numerous business magazines including Inc., Entrepreneur and Forbes. The collection is now available on Real Simple Business, which has amassed over 20,000 page views since its soft launch.

Rooted in Raber’s extensive experience, the website delivers a powerful combination of business strategy, actionable resources and thought-provoking insights designed to streamline operations, foster innovation and drive success. Key subjects covered on the site include:

Business execution and effective meetingsCore values and branding guidanceEntrepreneur experiences and success storiesBusiness and life improvement resourcesPositivity, gratitude and mindsetStrategic planning and long-term visionCustomer acquisition and personal finance

“I love nothing more than sharing experiences and business strategies with fellow entrepreneurs,” said Raber. “The launch of Real Simple Business is a culmination of 35 years of in the trenches aha moments shared in concise short read magazine articles.”

Raber is president of Portland-based Carefree Covered RV Storage, an investment company specializing in covered RV storage, and he previously led successful real estate ventures focused on small business industrial parks and self-storage properties. He won EO Portland Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, was on the Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Look Out For in 2024 and was recently named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Mountain West Award finalist.

Special thanks go to Kent Lewis for thought leadership advice, Anne-Wallis Droter for article writing assistance, and Kelly Wiebke and Steve Reed for website/brand/design and build for the site.

Contact barry@carefreecoveredrvstorage.com or visit realsimplebusiness.org for more information.

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Kristina Blankenship, Carefree Covered RV Storage, 1 5032783434, Kristina@carefreecoveredrvstorage.com, Carefree Covered RV Storage

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