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NorthWest Copper Announces Board Appointment

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Vendredi, mai 24, 2024
Compensation, Strategic planning, Growth, Points of the compass, Committee, Management

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (TSXV: NWST) (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Enrico De Pasquale has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective May 23, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (TSXV: NWST) (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Enrico De Pasquale has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective May 23, 2024.
  • As a member of Northwest’s Board of Directors, Mr. De Pasquale will also serve on the Board’s Audit and Compensation, Governance and Nominating committees.
  • The Board continues to actively search for additional Board members to strengthen our leadership team and bring diverse perspectives to strategic decision-making processes.
  • In parallel, the Board remains dedicated to recruitment efforts for a CEO who will lead NorthWest with vision and drive towards sustained growth and success.

MDA's Pinup & Roundup Campaigns Kick Off Across the Nation to Support Summer Camp for Kids and Young Adults Living with Neuromuscular Diseases

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Lundi, mai 20, 2024
Magic, Neuromuscular disease, Hope, Alaska Commercial Company, Friends, Muscular dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy Association, FDA, Ageing, Counselor, Life, Sport, Community engagement, Senior, Research, Points of the compass, Circle K, Vallarta Supermarkets, Volunteering, Summer camp, American Furniture Warehouse, Child, Swimming, Family, MDA, Cabin, Tourism

The funds raised go towards crucial support for MDA Summer Camp, offering transformative experiences for kids and young adults aged 8-17 who are living with muscular dystrophy or related neuromuscular diseases.

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  • The funds raised go towards crucial support for MDA Summer Camp, offering transformative experiences for kids and young adults aged 8-17 who are living with muscular dystrophy or related neuromuscular diseases.
  • Additionally, funds from this campaign go towards accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for families living with neuromuscular diseases.
  • MDA Summer Camp has been offered to kids and young adults living with neuromuscular diseases since 1955.
  • Reflecting on the experience as a volunteer counselor at MDA Summer Camp, a camp counselor at the Illinois camp shared, “Camp is pure magic.

Ferguson Continues Strategic Growth With Four New Acquisitions

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Mercredi, mai 22, 2024
Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, HVAC, Machinery, Engineering, Points of the compass, FERG, Ferguson plc, AVCO, Acquisition, Knowledge, GAR

In total, the company has closed on eight acquisitions this fiscal year, ending July 31, 2024.

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  • In total, the company has closed on eight acquisitions this fiscal year, ending July 31, 2024.
  • Aggregate annualized revenues for all acquisitions this fiscal year is approximately $350 million.
  • “We continue to complement our organic growth strategy through capability and bolt-on acquisitions that are a cultural fit with our organization,” said Ferguson CEO Kevin Murphy.
  • “These four companies not only expand our geographic footprint, product offering and capabilities, but also add talented associates to Ferguson.

Domain Timber Advisors Closes Asset Acquisitions in Five States

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Mardi, mai 14, 2024
Environment, Finance, Other Energy, Professional Services, Energy, Other Natural Resources, Forest Products, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Insurance, Investment, Growth, Consumer, DTA, Points of the compass, Capital Group Companies, Citrus

Domain Capital Group, LLC, a comprehensive private investment management services firm, and its subsidiary, Domain Timber Advisors, LLC (“DTA”), today announced the acquisitions of five new assets totaling 5,800 acres on behalf of its forestland portfolio.

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  • Domain Capital Group, LLC, a comprehensive private investment management services firm, and its subsidiary, Domain Timber Advisors, LLC (“DTA”), today announced the acquisitions of five new assets totaling 5,800 acres on behalf of its forestland portfolio.
  • “We are extremely pleased with the pool of assets acquired for the portfolio with our targeted small and middle market investment strategy,” said Peter Walker, chief investment officer at Domain Timber Advisors.
  • “Through a very active and somewhat untraditional approach to acquisitions, we’ve assembled a well-diversified Southeastern-focused timberland portfolio with sixteen individual transactions, averaging 2,000 acres each, across seven states.
  • DTA’s most recent acquisitions have increased the total acreage of timberland under the company’s management to just under 245,000 acres.

The Partners Group Selects Reperio Health as Their Exclusive Biometric Health Screening Partner

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Professional Services, Biometrics, Apps, Applications, Medical Devices, Technology, Health Technology, Insurance, Finance, Consulting, Health, Points of the compass, TPG, Partners Group, Pacific Northwest, The, Partnership, Online shopping

Reperio Health , the only provider of at-home and onsite comprehensive health screenings with instant results, announced today that they have been selected as the exclusive biometric health screening partner for The Partners Group (TPG), a leading Northwest-based insurance and financial consulting firm and one of the nation’s top 75 largest insurance brokerage firms.

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  • Reperio Health , the only provider of at-home and onsite comprehensive health screenings with instant results, announced today that they have been selected as the exclusive biometric health screening partner for The Partners Group (TPG), a leading Northwest-based insurance and financial consulting firm and one of the nation’s top 75 largest insurance brokerage firms.
  • “By facilitating accessible biometric health screenings for our employees, we're eliminating barriers and empowering them with real-time insights into their health,” said Karla Thommen, Managing Director of People Operations at The Partners Group.
  • “We’re thrilled to partner with a like-minded organization such as The Partners Group in an effort to change the way employers think and support their employees’ preventive health,” said Travis Rush, CEO and co-founder at Reperio.
  • We’re excited to fully digitize the biometric health screening experience for TPG employees, and we look forward to a long-term partnership with the organization for many years to come.”
    For more information about Reperio and its trusted partners, visit www.reperiohealth.com .

Canada Nickel Announces Exercise of Mann Property Option with Noble

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024
Points of the compass, CNC, Exercise, Noble, TSX Venture Exchange

Northwest and Central will advance to resource delineation programs while Southeast will be drilled for the first time, all during the 2024 exploration program

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  • Northwest and Central will advance to resource delineation programs while Southeast will be drilled for the first time, all during the 2024 exploration program
    TORONTO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) is pleased to announce that it is exercising its option to acquire an 80% interest in the Mann Nickel Property from Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. ("Noble") as Canada Nickel consolidates its interests in bulk tonnage nickel projects east of Timmins, Ontario.
  • Mark Selby, CEO of Canada Nickel, commenting on the exercise of the option said, "We are pleased to complete the option agreement with Noble after our successful drill program in 2023 where all 15 holes intersected target mineralization.
  • We are looking forward to further unlocking the potential of these three targets in 2024."
  • The completion of any transactions mentioned in this release is subject to customary closing conditions, including final TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Tripbtoz Unveils Revolutionary Travel-to-Earn Service at SXSW 2024

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Vendredi, mars 22, 2024
Metaverse, Challenge, OTA, SXSW, Travel, NIPA, Music, Sport, Multimedia, Points of the compass, MCST, Tourism

SEOUL, South Korea, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripbtoz (CEO Jiha Jung) announced that it participated in South by Southwest 2024 (SXSW 2024) in Austin, Texas, USA.

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  • - " In tune with K-culture's popularity, we aim to unite diverse cultures and people "
    SEOUL, South Korea, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripbtoz (CEO Jiha Jung) announced that it participated in South by Southwest 2024 (SXSW 2024) in Austin, Texas, USA.
  • The SXSW festival, an annual event hosted in Austin, Texas, celebrates the intersection of film, music, culture, and technology.
  • Among these selected companies is Tripbtoz, an innovative online travel agency (OTA) that leverages user-generated, short-form videos to transform the travel experience.
  • Tripbtoz pioneered the innovative 'Travel to Earn' (T2E) service, a global first that rewards users with TripCash for sharing their travel experiences through video uploads.

MSIT of Korea to Provide Support for K-Metaverse Companies’ Participation in SXSW 2024

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Vendredi, mars 8, 2024
Software, Metaverse, Entertainment, Medical Devices, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Communications, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Other Technology, Electronic Games, Health, SXSW, ICT, Ministry, MSIT, AI, GITEX, Education, Culture, Points of the compass, XR, AWE, SAT, Music

The Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea (MSIT, Minister: Lee Jong-ho) will organize a K-Metaverse joint pavilion at the SXSW 2024 (South by Southwest 2024) to offer support for the participation of Korean Metaverse and XR companies.

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  • The Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea (MSIT, Minister: Lee Jong-ho) will organize a K-Metaverse joint pavilion at the SXSW 2024 (South by Southwest 2024) to offer support for the participation of Korean Metaverse and XR companies.
  • Since its launch in 1987, SXSW has become a leading event for its eclectic blend of technology, film, music, education, and culture.
  • The MSIT plans to provide comprehensive support for the participation of approximately 30 promising companies in the metaverse and XR sectors at around four regional exhibitions, including AWE USA 2024 in North America and GITEX 2024 in the Middle East.
  • This initiative starts with SXSW 2024 in North America, aiming to achieve tangible outcomes from the participants.

The Goddard School’s Franchisee Awards Recognize Outstanding Performance and Service

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024
Family, Preschool, Education, Consumer, Parenting, Children, Collection, Points of the compass, Goddard School, Windward and leeward, Culture, Warner, Fran, Currency crisis, Curriculum, Chicago metropolitan area, Faculty, School, Perseverance, Organization, Cradles to Crayons, Child, Circle, Student, Nursing

The awards were selected and presented by Goddard Systems , the manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading provider of premium early childhood education.

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  • The awards were selected and presented by Goddard Systems , the manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading provider of premium early childhood education.
  • The Hyatts are deeply engaged franchisees, serving on the Goddard Systems Advisory Council and multiple Franchisee Input Groups, and have been recognized as a member of the Goddard School Circle of Excellence, which honors the top-performing Goddard Schools nationwide.
  • The Goddard Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented posthumously to Fran Lubbs, The Goddard Schools of Royersford and Wayne, PA: The Goddard Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a franchisee or Goddard Systems leader who, during their lifetime, has made momentous contributions of outstanding significance to the Goddard School brand and reputation.
  • They opened The Goddard School of Greenville in January 2023, nearly two decades after opening The Goddard School of Simpsonville.

Valeo presents Valeo Racer, a new extended reality in-car gaming experience developed with Unity, at South by Southwest 2024

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Lundi, mars 4, 2024
Algorithm, Radar, Intelligence, Traction, Automotive industry, Colorado Boulevard, ADAS, Racer, Runtime, Human, Perception, Safety, Points of the compass, Unity (game engine), Valeo, Software development kit, Animation, Software, Partnership, Transport

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, Texas, Valeo, a world leader in mobility technology, will present a world first: Valeo Racer, a new extended reality in-car gaming experience for passengers developed using Unity. With Valeo Racer, every ride becomes a special and fun experience, be it for a short commute or a longer journey. The game integrates the vehicle's real surroundings, including buildings, roads and traffic, offering unique experiences and challenges every time.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, Texas, Valeo, a world leader in mobility technology, will present a world first: Valeo Racer, a new extended reality in-car gaming experience for passengers developed using Unity.
  • With Valeo Racer, every ride becomes a special and fun experience, be it for a short commute or a longer journey.
  • Valeo Racer is the first extended reality video game to combine live video and world perception of the real environment with digital gaming elements.
  • Join us to try the Valeo Racer demo at the Valeo exhibit at Comedor - 501 Colorado Street, March 10 to 12.