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Texas Economic Development Corporation To Lead International Mission To Europe

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Montag, September 26, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC), the private side of a public-private partnership with Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, today announced it will lead a delegation to Europe from September 26-29 to meet with business leaders and host events to highlight Texas as the best state in the U.S. to do business.

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  • Delegation will include the First Lady of Texas, Secretary of State, economic development leaders from across the state
    AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC), the private side of a public-private partnership with Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, today announced it will lead a delegation to Europe from September 26-29 to meet with business leaders and host events to highlight Texas as the best state in the U.S. to do business.
  • The delegation, which will travel to London, Paris and the Frankfurt region, will include the First Lady of the State of Texas, Cecilia Abbott, Texas Secretary of State, John Scott, President & CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation, Robert Allen and the Executive Director of the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Adriana Cruz, in addition to a dozen other economic development leaders from across Texas.
  • "Texas is an international hub in today's world economy, and we look forward to strengthening our business relationships in Europe as well as developing new ones," said Robert Allen, President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
  • In addition to the First Lady of Texas, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Executive Director of the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, the following economic development organizations from across the state will also be joining the international mission:

Texas Economic Development Corporation To Lead International Mission To Europe

Retrieved on: 
Montag, September 26, 2022
Organization, First lady, Partnership, Travel, Economic development, CEO, Office of the Governor of Rivers State, Research, Executive, Tourism, Management, State

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC), the private side of a public-private partnership with Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, today announced it will lead a delegation to Europe from September 26-29 to meet with business leaders and host events to highlight Texas as the best state in the U.S. to do business.

Key Points: 
  • Delegation will include the First Lady of Texas, Secretary of State, economic development leaders from across the state
    AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC), the private side of a public-private partnership with Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, today announced it will lead a delegation to Europe from September 26-29 to meet with business leaders and host events to highlight Texas as the best state in the U.S. to do business.
  • The delegation, which will travel to London, Paris and the Frankfurt region, will include the First Lady of the State of Texas, Cecilia Abbott, Texas Secretary of State, John Scott, President & CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation, Robert Allen and the Executive Director of the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Adriana Cruz, in addition to a dozen other economic development leaders from across Texas.
  • "Texas is an international hub in today's world economy, and we look forward to strengthening our business relationships in Europe as well as developing new ones," said Robert Allen, President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
  • In addition to the First Lady of Texas, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Executive Director of the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, the following economic development organizations from across the state will also be joining the international mission:

At Clinton Global Initiative, Welcome.US Announces Commitment to Engage 50,000 More Americans in Sponsoring Refugees Over Next Three Years

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Dienstag, September 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Welcome.US announced a new commitment to help an additional 50,000 Americans to sponsor refugees over the next three years. Working in partnership with some of the most iconic and effective nonprofit and faith organizations in the United States — including Alight, Church World Service, Community Sponsorship Hub, HIAS, the International Rescue Committee, REACT DC, The Shapiro Foundation, Migration and Refugee Services/United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and WelcomeNST, Welcome.US — the coalition will create a network of community and civic organizations to mobilize tens of thousands of Americans to sponsor newcomers and provide vital support.

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  • At Clinton Global Initiative, Welcome.US announces commitment to engage 50,000 more Americans in sponsoring refugees.
  • CGI's unique model supports its partners in developing Commitments to Action, new, specific, and measurable projects to address pressing global challenges.
  • "Now, we are tapping into this newfound potential by announcing a Commitment to Action to engage 50,000 more Americans in sponsorship over the next three years.
  • The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global and emerging leaders to create and implement solutions to the world's most pressing challenges.

DIVINE NINE FRATERNITY COMBATS HEALTH DISPARITIES, INCREASED HEART HEALTH SAVVY BY 99%

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Dienstag, September 13, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.'s 83rd Grand Conclave, plenary participants reported 99% greater familiarity with cardiovascular disease risk factors and treatment options after education sessions led by Black Health Matters and the Boston Scientific Close the Gap program.

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  • The morning, "Your Heart Matters: Taking Charge of Your Heart Health" women's roundtable session, attended by more than 100 women connected to the fraternity members, focused on raising awareness of the importance of knowing the risk factors of heart disease for women, talking to their doctors, and taking charge of their heart health.
  • The expert panel of heart health practitioners included Crystal Liles, Enterprise Vice President, Heart & Vascular, Atrium Health; Stephanie Leasure, FNP-C, Atrium Health; Diane Holmes FNP-BC, Atrium Health; Sandy Charles, MD, Cardiologist, Novant Health and Oluseun Alli, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, Novant Health.
  • The session highlighted actionable steps members can take to advance awareness about heart health with their family, friends, chapter members, and wider communities.
  • The organization's mission is to improve health literacy, which includes addressing health care, health policy, health equity, and health disparities for better results.

SkyShowtime Announces Official Launch Date and Content Line-Up

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Montag, September 5, 2022
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Specific launch dates and pricing in these markets will be announced in the coming months.

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  • Specific launch dates and pricing in these markets will be announced in the coming months.
  • SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan said: Its time for SkyShowtime, the next great streaming service for Europe.
  • Just months after receiving full regulatory approval, SkyShowtime will officially launch on 20 September 2022.
  • We look forward to sharing further details about launch dates for our other markets and bringing SkyShowtime to even more people across Europe.

Historic Christening of the First New U.S.-flagged Great Lakes Bulk Carrier in Nearly 40 years

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Mittwoch, August 31, 2022
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"This American-made vessel is not only a veritable Great Lakes success story, it is a Cleveland ship, through and through," says Chairman James R. Barker.

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  • "This American-made vessel is not only a veritable Great Lakes success story, it is a Cleveland ship, through and through," says Chairman James R. Barker.
  • Referred to by many as the First Lady of Great Lakes shipping, Congresswoman Kaptur is the longest serving woman in congressional history.
  • Great Lakes shipping, which supports nearly 150,000 jobs and represents $35 billion in economic impact, is the most efficient and environmentally responsible form of transportation.
  • ABOUT THE M/V MARK W. BARKER: The new River-Class, self-unloading bulk carrier is believed to be the first ship for U.S. Great Lakes service built on the Great Lakes since 1983.

ZipRecruiter Joins President Biden’s Call to Action to Address Teacher and School Staff Shortage

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Mittwoch, August 31, 2022
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ZipRecruiter , a leading online employment marketplace, today announced that the company has joined President Bidens call to action to address the nationwide teacher and school staff shortage.

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  • ZipRecruiter , a leading online employment marketplace, today announced that the company has joined President Bidens call to action to address the nationwide teacher and school staff shortage.
  • A new online job portal, SchoolJobsNearMe.org , powered by ZipRecruiter has launched as a destination to discover the latest open jobs in K-12 schools across all roles and levels.
  • This is an all-hands-on deck effort, which is why ZipRecruiter is honored to answer the Presidents call by powering a dedicated education jobs portal to address the teacher and school staff shortage and get more high-quality, diverse professionals into classrooms and schools across the country, said Ian Siegel, CEO of ZipRecruiter.
  • Schools, districts, and states can also partner with ZipRecruiter to have their open roles included for free.

Women & Hi Tech Announces Leading Light Award & Scholarship Nominees

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Mittwoch, August 24, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women & Hi Tech is pleased to announce over 80 nominees and applicants for its Leading Light Awards & Scholarship Gala. This signature, biennial event focuses on celebrating Indiana women in STEM - women who are risk-takers, leaders, educators, mentors, and those who are changing our local STEM landscape. At the Indiana Roof Ballroom on October 6th, the organization will announce the award and scholarship recipients at a gala celebration. As one of Women & Hi Tech's Annual Corporate Sponsors, and scholarship sponsor, Bell Techlogix is proud to help share this exciting announcement.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Women & Hi Tech is pleased to announce over 80 nominees and applicants for its Leading Light Awards & Scholarship Gala.
  • As one of Women & Hi Tech's Annual Corporate Sponsors, and scholarship sponsor, Bell Techlogix is proud to help share this exciting announcement.
  • Women & Hi Tech envisions STEM industries transformed by collaboration, and promotes, supports, and cheers on the women and male allies making it possible.
  • Women & Hi Tech would also like to recognize and thank Eli Lilly and Company for their Signature Sponsorship of the 2022 Leading Light Awards & Scholarship Gala.

FAIR Analysis: Biden Border Crisis Continues, Worst June on Record

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Mittwoch, Juli 20, 2022
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"Encounters of illegal migrants at our borders last month were the greatest for any June on record.

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  • "Encounters of illegal migrants at our borders last month were the greatest for any June on record.
  • Southwest border encounters set the single-month record for the month of June bringing the current Fiscal Year 2022 total to just over 2 million.
  • CBP had 207,416 migrant encounters at the Southwest border in June 2022, including 140,196 single adults, 51,780 family units, and 15,271 unaccompanied minors.
  • Since President Biden took office, there have been over 3.18 million migrant encounters at the southern border alone.

Cancer Support Community Launches Nationwide Campaign #GetScreened to Encourage Routine Cancer Screenings

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Montag, Juli 18, 2022
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[Had] I not had the screenings, I would not have found it, said Jennifer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram.

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  • [Had] I not had the screenings, I would not have found it, said Jennifer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram.
  • People will be directed to a specially-designed landing page that also serves as an educational hub for information and support related to routine screenings.
  • Through this #GetScreened campaign, the organization is answering the White Houses call to action to mobilize people to resume their missed or delayed routine cancer screenings.
  • For more information about the pledge and to access resources on routine cancer screenings, visit: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/getscreened
    As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gildas Club network partners, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.