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PONIX AWARDED $5 MILLION USDA GRANT TO BREAK "GROUND" ON CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN GEORGIA

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024

ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Food Security (CFS), led by minority-owned AgTech start-up, Ponix, is implementing a $5 million United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant, as part of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which helps measure and promote climate-smart farming practices. The program will design and launch an inclusive marketplace for sustainable vegetable producers, empowering minority and underserved communities to sell both their produce and carbon credits to corporate partners.

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"We're passionate about the benefits of hydroponic farming," said Ponix CEO, Michael Choi, who has incubated tech-enabled solutions for public and private sectors throughout his 15 year career.
"It's hyper local and yields a more nutritious product that doesn't require pesticides, recirculates water and conserves land," he said.
USDA is committed to supporting a diverse range of farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
"We want a broad array of agriculture and forestry to see themselves in this effort, including small and historically underserved producers as well as early adopters."

Isabel Schnabel: The future of inflation (forecast) targeting

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024

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Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.

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Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.
The literature neglects however that investors often invest in foreign funds domiciled in financial centers.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts Announces The Appointment of Executive Chef Ali Monge at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024

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SEATTLE, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Palm Island Resort & Spa , part of the prestigious Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ali Monge as its new executive chef.

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SEATTLE, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Palm Island Resort & Spa , part of the prestigious Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ali Monge as its new executive chef.
Thomas Haas, vice president of food and beverage for Noble House Hotels & Resorts, conveyed his enthusiasm regarding Monge's appointment, stating, "We are honored to welcome Chef Monge to Little Palm Island Resort & Spa as a culinary innovator whose skills of blending international flavors and methodologies will contribute a wealth of diverse expertise to The Dining Room.
Throughout his tenure, Chef Monge has held an impressive history of culinary achievement, cultivated across premier resort and restaurant establishments spanning the globe.
Little Palm Island is located at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key, Fla. 33042.

Crowell & Moring Partner Sadina Montani Running for D.C. Bar President-Elect

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Lundi, mars 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is proud to announce that Sadina Montani has been nominated by the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations to become president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2024-2025 term.

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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is proud to announce that Sadina Montani has been nominated by the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations to become president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2024-2025 term.
"All of us at Crowell are extremely proud of this recognition of Sadina's long and deep record of leadership and service in the Washington, D.C. bar," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
"The latest expression of trust from the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations advances the opportunity for Sadina to follow in a long tradition of D.C. Bar leadership by Crowell partners.
Montani has held numerous voluntary leadership positions with bar organizations, legal services providers and community nonprofits.

Vecima Adds U.S. Manufacturing of Certain Entra® Fiber Access Equipment to Meet Buy America Requirements in Support of Department of Commerce BEAD Program

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Jeudi, février 15, 2024

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Today, Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) announced selection of a U.S. manufacturer for certain Entra® Fiber Access Products.

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Today, Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) announced selection of a U.S. manufacturer for certain Entra® Fiber Access Products.
As a part of its partnership with Vecima, MARA Technologies USA expects to add approximately 100 new U.S.-based workers.
Expanding manufacturing of certain Vecima Entra Fiber Access OLTs to the U.S. offers service providers an industry-recognized OLT option for their build out of fiber broadband networks under the BEAD program.
“Today’s announcement that certain Vecima Networks’ Fiber Access OLTs will be manufactured by MARA Technologies USA in Holly, Michigan helps ensure Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance required by the NTIA program.

Kristine Santa-Coloma Rohls is Slalom’s new Chief People Officer

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Mardi, janvier 16, 2024

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SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slalom, the global business and technology consulting company, today announced Kristine Santa-Coloma Rohls has been promoted to Chief People Officer, assuming the position from Lucy Hur, who will remain engaged with Slalom as a senior advisor.

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SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slalom, the global business and technology consulting company, today announced Kristine Santa-Coloma Rohls has been promoted to Chief People Officer, assuming the position from Lucy Hur, who will remain engaged with Slalom as a senior advisor.
With this promotion, Santa-Coloma Rohls now oversees Slalom’s Global People Team that creates programs for nearly 12,000 team members in eight countries and 49 offices.
Santa-Coloma Rohls will also continue to serve as Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer.
These connections supercharge our culture and enhance our ability to deliver exceptional service to our customers,” said Santa-Coloma Rohls.

Natural Grocers® Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2024 with Annual In-store Fundraiser to Jack and Jill of America Foundation

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Jeudi, janvier 11, 2024

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce its upcoming in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation (JJOAF) on January 15, 2024. The company is on a mission to raise $60,000 or more for JJOAF's College Graduation Assistance Program (GAP) Fund by donating a portion of their sales at their stores nationwide.

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Natural Grocers pledges to donate 1% of sales from its 167 stores, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to help students attending HBCUs achieve their goals.
In May 2023, we invested $239,000 in 258 graduates across eight schools," said Pier Blake, Executive Director of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
Jack and Jill of America Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated (JJOA, Inc.).
Click here to learn more about the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and the College GAP Fund.

Headway expands to all 50 states and DC, making it easier than ever for millions of people to see a therapist or psychiatrist who accepts their insurance

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Jeudi, décembre 14, 2023

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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Headway, a tech-enabled network of mental health providers who actively accept insurance, is now serving people in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC). More than 27,000 mental health clinicians partner with Headway to easily run a private practice and accept insurance. Individuals seeking care can search on headway.co to find a provider who meets their needs, accepts their insurance, and has availability in the next two weeks. Currently, more than 25 health insurance plans are covered through Headway. Among the companies with plans to go live with Headway in all 50 states and DC are Evernorth Health Services, Cigna Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

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More than 27,000 mental health clinicians partner with Headway to easily run a private practice and accept insurance.
Currently, more than 25 health insurance plans are covered through Headway.
"Many believe that people don't get the mental health care that they need because of a shortage of mental health clinicians," said Olivia Davis, Chief Commercial Officer, Headway.
Headway continues to work closely with health plan partners to build a seamless experience for people seeking mental health care through their insurance.

Gallaudet University Launches $23 Million "Necessity of Now" Campaign to Honor the Legacy of Louise Miller, an Unsung Hero of Educational and Racial Justice in America, and Advance Student Scholarships, Programs and Research at the World's First Center fo

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Lundi, novembre 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University is pleased to announce the official launch of the public phase of a $23 million fundraising campaign, the "Necessity of Now" (NOW), to honor the legacy of Louise Miller, an unsung hero of educational and racial justice in America. The campaign also will support the university's Center for Black Deaf Studies, the first of its kind in the world to preserve and advance Black Deaf history and culture, including Black American Sign Language.

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Gallaudet University is the leading university in the world for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind students.
The goal of the campaign is to raise $23 million with $13 million to be allocated for the Pathways and Gardens and $10 million to be allocated to the Center for Black Deaf Studies.
Necessity of Now funds also will support the Center for Black Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University.
In that landmark decision in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.

CoreLogic: US Annual Home Price Growth Speeds Up in September, Reflecting Early 2023 Gains

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023

The Northeast continued to post the strongest appreciation, with Maine seeing a 10.1% annual increase, the first double-digit HPI gain recorded in any state since early 2023.

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The Northeast continued to post the strongest appreciation, with Maine seeing a 10.1% annual increase, the first double-digit HPI gain recorded in any state since early 2023.
Despite mortgage rates that are approaching 8%, inventory constraints and a healthy U.S. job market should help keep price growth moderate but steady over the next year.
CoreLogic’s forecast shows annual U.S. home price gains relaxing to 2.6% in September 2024.
The next CoreLogic HPI press release, featuring October 2023 data, will be issued on December 5, 2023, at 8 a.m. EST.