Capital region

Living Classrooms Holds 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Historic Langston Golf Course Raising Funds for Education and Workforce Development Programs.

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
Education, Langston Golf Course, KPMG, Partnership, History, African Americans, Capital region, Workforce, Tourism

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Living Classrooms Foundation is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Living Classrooms Classic on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the renowned Langston Golf Course.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Living Classrooms Foundation is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Living Classrooms Classic on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the renowned Langston Golf Course.
  • Since 2001, Living Classrooms has been entrusted with the care of Kingman & Heritage Islands, supporting vital hands-on educational and workforce development initiatives for the DC community.
  • Named after John Mercer Langston, the first African American elected to public office, Langston Golf Course is a pillar of the African American golf heritage and a proud National Black Golf Hall of Fame member.
  • Through our unique learning environments, Living Classrooms provides access to more equitable, hands-on education and workforce development opportunities, enhancing the lives of individuals and families and contributing to the development of safer, stronger, and healthier communities.

Gotcha Covered expands presence in New York

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Freitag, April 26, 2024
Restaurant, Government, Gotcha Covered, Growth, Capital region

SARATOGA, N.Y., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new location in New York. Gotcha Covered of Saratoga is owned and operated by Tim and Michelle Schultz.

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  • SARATOGA, N.Y., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered , a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new location in New York.
  • Gotcha Covered of Saratoga is owned and operated by Tim and Michelle Schultz.
  • "The Capital Region is seeing consistent growth, and there's no shortage of homeowners and business owners that need high-quality products and services," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered.
  • Adding 30 new franchise locations in 2023, Gotcha Covered currently has over 170 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.

Anixa Biosciences Welcomes Celebrity Oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja to its Cancer Business Advisory Board

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
Doctor of Philosophy, Personality, Cancer, Sanjay, Health equity, PBS, Hope, Capital region, Entrepreneur (magazine), WebMD, American Cancer Society, MD, The Washington Post, Vaccine, Medicine, Therapy, Patient, CNBC, Social media, Samma (tribe), Knowledge, Pharmaceutical industry

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. ("Anixa" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ANIX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced the appointment of Sanjay Juneja, MD to its Cancer Business Advisory Board.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. ("Anixa" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ANIX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced the appointment of Sanjay Juneja, MD to its Cancer Business Advisory Board.
  • Anixa Chairman and CEO Dr. Amit Kumar stated, "Dr. Juneja is an accomplished medical oncologist who has earned status as a top media personality on cancer prevention and treatment innovations.
  • Dr. Sanjay Juneja is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist currently practicing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Anixa Biosciences' Cancer Business Advisory Board is an elite group that includes members such as Karen Knudsen, Ph.D., current CEO of the American Cancer Society; Gary Reedy, previous CEO of the American Cancer Society; Mike Shepard, Ph.D., inventor of Herceptin; and many others.

Ingenium calls for clean water solutions with the 2024 Innovation Challenge

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
Public sector, Sanitation, Innovation, Water, Anishinabek Nation, Face, Capital region, Creativity, Ageing, Toy

OTTAWA, ON, April 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Ingenium is tapping into the creativity of young Canadians to inspire solutions to mitigate the disparities many face around clean water and sanitation – in Canada, and globally.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Ingenium is tapping into the creativity of young Canadians to inspire solutions to mitigate the disparities many face around clean water and sanitation – in Canada, and globally.
  • To open and close the weekend's events, Corinne Lynds of Water Canada – the only national magazine dedicated to water quality and stewardship in Canada – will serve as the MC.
  • Local participants will compete at the state-of-the-art Digital Innovation Lab within the Ingenium Centre, in Ottawa, ON.
  • We can't wait to see the creativity from across the country for the second annual Ingenium Innovation Challenge!"

British Columbia is projected to see near-term labour market challenges as employment demands rise to a peak in 2029

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
Employment, Government, Growth, Construction, Woman, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Workforce, Capital region, Engineering

It shows that employment levels, which were historically high coming into the forecast period, will step down initially as residential and non-residential demands ease.

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  • It shows that employment levels, which were historically high coming into the forecast period, will step down initially as residential and non-residential demands ease.
  • A period of growth follows between 2025 and 2029, with employment in both sectors reaching peak levels at that time.
  • Employment then recedes to the end of the decade, with both sectors growing by 2% above 2023 levels by 2033.
  • The construction industry is also committed to the recruitment of newcomers to Canada to meet anticipated labour market requirements.

The YMCA to Open New Child Care Space For Westboro Families

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Montag, März 18, 2024
Principal, Child care, Capital region, Environment, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Capital city, Woman, Caregiver, Workforce, Parent, School, Birth control

OTTAWA, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The YMCA of National Capital Region is pleased to announce the opening of a new licensed child care centre in the Westboro community.

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  • OTTAWA, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The YMCA of National Capital Region is pleased to announce the opening of a new licensed child care centre in the Westboro community.
  • “Churchill Alternative School is a proud part of the Westboro community,” says Vanessa Ogungbemile, Principal of Churchill Alternative School.
  • “The Y is well positioned and eager to support the needs of local families by expanding our high-quality, reliable, and affordable licensed child care services across our communities.”
    The YMCA of the National Capital region has been providing child care in our region for 24 years.
  • Currently, the Y serves 290 families and 440 children in our child care programs annually.

Regional areas and key sectors, bright spots for SM's continued growth

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Montag, März 25, 2024
Growth, Capital region, Banco de Oro, Containerization, Transport, City, Chinabank, BDO Network Bank, Investment, SM Investments, Filipino, Relative key, Metro, Renewable energy

SM will continue to concentrate its efforts on identifying opportunities in various regional markets for its core businesses and portfolio investments.

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  • SM will continue to concentrate its efforts on identifying opportunities in various regional markets for its core businesses and portfolio investments.
  • Recognizing the potential for growth outside the National Capital Region, the conglomerate aims to stimulate local economies and contribute to the development of many underserved regions in the country.
  • "We view the regions as a bright spot for growth with the diverse products and services that we offer to consumers.
  • Airspeed is taking strategic steps to position its Cebu warehouse as a central point for its future growth.

Regional areas and key sectors, bright spots for SM's continued growth

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Montag, März 25, 2024
Growth, Capital region, Banco de Oro, Containerization, Transport, City, Chinabank, BDO Network Bank, Investment, Multimedia, SM Investments, Filipino, Relative key, Metro

SM will continue to concentrate its efforts on identifying opportunities in various regional markets for its core businesses and portfolio investments.

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  • SM will continue to concentrate its efforts on identifying opportunities in various regional markets for its core businesses and portfolio investments.
  • Recognizing the potential for growth outside the National Capital Region, the conglomerate aims to stimulate local economies and contribute to the development of many underserved regions in the country.
  • "We view the regions as a bright spot for growth with the diverse products and services that we offer to consumers.
  • Airspeed is taking strategic steps to position its Cebu warehouse as a central point for its future growth.

National Grid Announces the Upstate Upgrade; Multi-year Initiative Will Improve Grid Resilience, Deliver Significant Benefits for Customers, Local Economies

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Mittwoch, März 20, 2024
Electricity, Customer, Congestion, Tax, CLCPA, Face, Growth, Upstate New York, Partnership, School, National Grid, Economic development, Business development, Quality of life, Wind, Buffalo Niagara, Grid, Commerce, Economy, Investment, Conservation, Copper, Tourism, Energy, Tornado, Workforce, GlobalFoundries, Community, Weather, Collection, Capital region, Chamber, Renewable energy

SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid plans to invest more than $4 billion to transform its energy delivery system and propel economic growth across Upstate New York. Called the Upstate Upgrade, the collection of transmission enhancement projects will deliver a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy grid to support a more resilient energy network for generations to come. The company is embarking on more than 70 projects through 2030 that will generate thousands of new jobs and more than a billion dollars in additional economic growth, while ensuring the energy grid is able to meet customers' growing demand for electricity. 

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  • The analysis also forecasts the Upstate Upgrade will create up to 2% economic growth in the project areas through 2030.
  • The full scope of the Upstate Upgrade, including projects and benefits, can be found at our dedicated website: UpstateUpgrade.NationalGrid.com .
  • The Upstate Upgrade website includes more perspectives from local leaders , as well as ways National Grid supports our communities.
  • National Grid is the largest energy delivery company in Upstate New York, serving electricity to 1.7 million electricity customers across 25,000 square miles.

Clarkson University Professor Elected to New York State Board of Regents

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Freitag, März 8, 2024
Engineering, Capital region, Education, Principal, NSF, Ulster, Eye, P12, Learning, State legislature, Mathematics, National Science Foundation, Hudson Valley, University, COVID-19, Associate, Teaching, Science, Computer science and engineering, Clarkson University, P-12, Legislature, Workforce, Research, Student, Management

POTSDAM, NY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seema Rivera, an Associate Professor of the Institute for STEM Education at Clarkson University has been elected to the New York State Board of Regents by the State Legislature.

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  • POTSDAM, NY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seema Rivera, an Associate Professor of the Institute for STEM Education at Clarkson University has been elected to the New York State Board of Regents by the State Legislature.
  • The Board of Regents is comprised of 17 members elected by the Legislature for five-year terms.
  • Rivera has served on her local school board for the past nine years, a role she will step down from to accept the Board of Regents position.
  • Rivera’s election to the New York State Board of Regents is a well-deserved recognition of the quality of her research and experience in STEM education,” said Clarkson University President Marc P. Christensen, Ph.D., P.E.