Jazzercise faithful attend Las Vegas conference
Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and Jazzercise President Shanna Missett Nelson were joined by Jazzercise enthusiasts at Jazz on the Strip, a sold-out convention the Carlsbad-based company held June 24-25 in Las Vegas.
The convention, held at Ceasars Palace, drew more than 2,000 of the workout's fans from 47 states and 10 countries. It featured mega Jazzercise group fitness classes with dynamic Las Vegas inspired themes. Highlights included a live Jazzercise routine taping led by Sheppard Missett and Missett Nelson The 30 routines will be used in class by more than 7,800 Jazzercise instructors in all 50 states and 32 countries worldwide.
Congressman visits The Golf Academy of America
The Golf Academy of America recently welcomed U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., to its Carlsbad campus. Thompson, serving his third term as the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, toured the 20,000 square-foot-facility and addressed the student body of 250 aspiring golf professionals, 20 percent of whom are military veterans. The academy is the largest and longest-running two-year golf career college in the world. "I am very impressed with the amazing facility here at Golf Academy of America, but I am even more impressed with the passion each student here has for the game and the business of golf," Thompson said during his visit. "It is inspiring to assuring to know that the future of golf lies in the bright ideas and skills of these talented golf professionals."
Alphatec spine device now approved in Japan
Alphatec Holdings Inc., parent company of Carlsbad-based Alphatec Spine Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions related to aging, has announced the Japanese launch of its Illico SE Posterior Fixation Percutaneous Screw System for minimally invasive surgery.
The company recently received Shonin approval and will launch the system through its wholly owned subsidiary, Alphatec Pacific, and their respective distributors.
The Illico SE system was designed to be surgeon friendly and easily adaptable to a variety of surgical techniques. The Illico SE system provides three options for rod delivery, in-situ screw extender attachments, and innovative instrumentation for rod reduction and decompression/distraction.
It is estimated that by 2020, close to 50 percent of Japan's population will be over the age of 50 and this trend will continue to drive the need for better spinal implant and instrumentation technology.
The Japanese spine market is estimated to be more than $400 million, with a significant trend towards surgeons performing minimally invasive procedures.
"The launch of the Illico SE system, which has seen rapid adoption worldwide, will allow us to continue our aggressive growth in Japan as we drive to our goal of being in the top three from a revenue perspective in that market," said Dirk Kuyper, Alphatec Spine's President and CEO. "Japan is the second-largest spine market globally, and Alphatec Pacific is well-positioned with a direct sales organization and strong product line. We have been particularly pleased with our ability to grow our market and consistently launch new technologies. We estimate our current market share at over 5 percent and to be number four in the market."
Kidville plans fashion fundraiser
Kidville Carlsbad is holding a week-long clothing drive, fundraiser and fashion show this month to help Stand Up for Kids, a charity that assists San Diego's homeless and at-risk youth.
Starting Aug. 14, Kidville Carlsbad, at 6955 El Camino Real, Suite 101 in the Plaza Paseo Real, will collect new and used clothes that will be donated to Stand Up for Kids. In addition, Kidville will donate 50 percent of the proceeds from the facility's open playspace (which will have special hours) and 20 percent of boutique sales to the organization.
On Saturday, Aug. 20, Kidville will conclude clothing drive and fundraiser with a runway fashion show where trendy tots will strut their stuff in the latest fashions from the Kidville boutique. The show will be held at 11 a.m. To RSVP for the fashion show, please contact Heather Pimentel at [email protected].
To learn more about the open playspace, call Kidville at 760-514-9144 or visit www.kidville.com/carlsbad.
GIA launches a global call for scholarship applicants
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that it has expanded its scholarship program for students around the world looking to pursue a career in the gem and jewelry industry, increasing the total number of scholarships offered and doubling the number of international locations where On-Campus programs can be taken.
GIA Scholarship applications will be accepted now through Oct. 30.
Scholarships are available for on-campus programs, and Distance Education, via Internet programs, and Lab classes in the U.S. at the Institute's global headquarters in Carlsbad and New York, and at an expanded number of international sites, including India, Hong Kong, London, Dubai, Taiwan and Thailand.
Students can apply online or in-person at GIA campuses and take a broad spectrum of courses, ranging from lab and jewelry manufacturing arts to those toward a Graduate Gemologist diploma.
"We're pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to new locations this year" said Bev Berthoty, GIA institute relations manager. "GIA is committed to serving our constituents by ensuring that the resources needed to obtain a gemological or jewelry design education are more accessible globally."
The first GIA Scholarship application cycle for 2012 runs through Oct. 30, 2011 for On-Campus, Distance Education and Lab classes. The second cycle, which runs from March 1 through April 30, 2012 is for Distance Education and Lab classes only.
The application is now online at www.gia.edu.
Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and Jazzercise President Shanna Missett Nelson were joined by Jazzercise enthusiasts at Jazz on the Strip, a sold-out convention the Carlsbad-based company held June 24-25 in Las Vegas.
The convention, held at Ceasars Palace, drew more than 2,000 of the workout's fans from 47 states and 10 countries. It featured mega Jazzercise group fitness classes with dynamic Las Vegas inspired themes. Highlights included a live Jazzercise routine taping led by Sheppard Missett and Missett Nelson The 30 routines will be used in class by more than 7,800 Jazzercise instructors in all 50 states and 32 countries worldwide.
Congressman visits The Golf Academy of America
The Golf Academy of America recently welcomed U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., to its Carlsbad campus. Thompson, serving his third term as the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, toured the 20,000 square-foot-facility and addressed the student body of 250 aspiring golf professionals, 20 percent of whom are military veterans. The academy is the largest and longest-running two-year golf career college in the world. "I am very impressed with the amazing facility here at Golf Academy of America, but I am even more impressed with the passion each student here has for the game and the business of golf," Thompson said during his visit. "It is inspiring to assuring to know that the future of golf lies in the bright ideas and skills of these talented golf professionals."
Alphatec spine device now approved in Japan
Alphatec Holdings Inc., parent company of Carlsbad-based Alphatec Spine Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions related to aging, has announced the Japanese launch of its Illico SE Posterior Fixation Percutaneous Screw System for minimally invasive surgery.
The company recently received Shonin approval and will launch the system through its wholly owned subsidiary, Alphatec Pacific, and their respective distributors.
The Illico SE system was designed to be surgeon friendly and easily adaptable to a variety of surgical techniques. The Illico SE system provides three options for rod delivery, in-situ screw extender attachments, and innovative instrumentation for rod reduction and decompression/distraction.
It is estimated that by 2020, close to 50 percent of Japan's population will be over the age of 50 and this trend will continue to drive the need for better spinal implant and instrumentation technology.
The Japanese spine market is estimated to be more than $400 million, with a significant trend towards surgeons performing minimally invasive procedures.
"The launch of the Illico SE system, which has seen rapid adoption worldwide, will allow us to continue our aggressive growth in Japan as we drive to our goal of being in the top three from a revenue perspective in that market," said Dirk Kuyper, Alphatec Spine's President and CEO. "Japan is the second-largest spine market globally, and Alphatec Pacific is well-positioned with a direct sales organization and strong product line. We have been particularly pleased with our ability to grow our market and consistently launch new technologies. We estimate our current market share at over 5 percent and to be number four in the market."
Kidville plans fashion fundraiser
Kidville Carlsbad is holding a week-long clothing drive, fundraiser and fashion show this month to help Stand Up for Kids, a charity that assists San Diego's homeless and at-risk youth.
Starting Aug. 14, Kidville Carlsbad, at 6955 El Camino Real, Suite 101 in the Plaza Paseo Real, will collect new and used clothes that will be donated to Stand Up for Kids. In addition, Kidville will donate 50 percent of the proceeds from the facility's open playspace (which will have special hours) and 20 percent of boutique sales to the organization.
On Saturday, Aug. 20, Kidville will conclude clothing drive and fundraiser with a runway fashion show where trendy tots will strut their stuff in the latest fashions from the Kidville boutique. The show will be held at 11 a.m. To RSVP for the fashion show, please contact Heather Pimentel at [email protected].
To learn more about the open playspace, call Kidville at 760-514-9144 or visit www.kidville.com/carlsbad.
GIA launches a global call for scholarship applicants
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that it has expanded its scholarship program for students around the world looking to pursue a career in the gem and jewelry industry, increasing the total number of scholarships offered and doubling the number of international locations where On-Campus programs can be taken.
GIA Scholarship applications will be accepted now through Oct. 30.
Scholarships are available for on-campus programs, and Distance Education, via Internet programs, and Lab classes in the U.S. at the Institute's global headquarters in Carlsbad and New York, and at an expanded number of international sites, including India, Hong Kong, London, Dubai, Taiwan and Thailand.
Students can apply online or in-person at GIA campuses and take a broad spectrum of courses, ranging from lab and jewelry manufacturing arts to those toward a Graduate Gemologist diploma.
"We're pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to new locations this year" said Bev Berthoty, GIA institute relations manager. "GIA is committed to serving our constituents by ensuring that the resources needed to obtain a gemological or jewelry design education are more accessible globally."
The first GIA Scholarship application cycle for 2012 runs through Oct. 30, 2011 for On-Campus, Distance Education and Lab classes. The second cycle, which runs from March 1 through April 30, 2012 is for Distance Education and Lab classes only.
The application is now online at www.gia.edu.