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State of Kansas awards $5 million grant to Connected Nation to build the state's first Internet Exchange Point at Wichita State University

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Mercoledì, Novembre 29, 2023
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WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced today that her administration has awarded a $5 million grant to construct the state's first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP)1 adjacent to Wichita State University's Innovation Campus. Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points (CNIXP), LLC — a joint venture between Kentucky-based nonprofit Connected Nation and carrier hotel pioneer Hunter Newby — will build, own and operate the facility at the northwest corner of East 21st Street North and Fountain Avenue, directly across from WSU's Eck Stadium.

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  • Laura Kelly announced today that her administration has awarded a $5 million grant to construct the state's first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP)1 adjacent to Wichita State University's Innovation Campus.
  • The IXP has great potential to attract more companies and bring economic growth to the local region and state.
  • WSU will provide a 40-year ground lease for the facility as an in-kind matching contribution to the grant, subject to final approval by the Kansas Board of Regents.
  • DE-CIX, the world's premier Internet Exchange ecosystem, will serve as the IX platform operator within the facility.

Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship Programs Recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce

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Martedì, Ottobre 10, 2023
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Textron Aviation today announced that its Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have officially been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced that its Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have officially been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.
  • “These apprenticeships are another way we provide employees a solid foundation for success and ongoing support throughout their careers.
  • In a typical week, employees divide their time attending training at WSU Tech and working with assigned mentors at Textron Aviation production facilities.
  • To learn more about Textron Aviation career opportunities, interested candidates can visit txtav.com/careers .

Orange EV Announces Plans for New Global Headquarters to Support Industry-Leading Product Demand

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Mercoledì, Novembre 16, 2022
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RIVERSIDE, Mo., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange EV, the electric vehicle (EV) industry-leading manufacturer with the most heavy-duty, zero-emission trucks in operation in the United States, today announced it will establish its new corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations in the Turner Logistics Center, an industrial park under construction by Kansas City-based NorthPoint Development in Kansas City, Kansas. 

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  • Orange EV expects to move in mid-2023, giving the company access to over 400,000 sq.
  • "Orange EV is the kind of industry leader our state will continue recruiting as Kansas becomes the epicenter of sustainable transportation."
  • Orange EV presently employs over 200 team members predominantly in Kansas City, including leadership, engineering, service, and support.
  • Orange EV is presently looking for assemblers, warehouse employees, engineers, and many additional team members to further fuel the company's exponential growth.

Product innovation at Fagron Sterile Services U.S. drives job growth and investment

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Martedì, Marzo 15, 2022
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"We are proud to work with Fagron in support of their continued growth in Wichita," Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said.

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  • "We are proud to work with Fagron in support of their continued growth in Wichita," Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said.
  • FSS US recently released multiple new product lines and developed RFID enabled syringes , resulting in rapid business growth and sales.
  • Fagron is headquartered in Belgium and has five specialized business units in the United States, including Fagron Sterile Services U.S. in Wichita.
  • "Establishing a regional ecosystem for innovation, commercialization, and product development is a Top 10 Key Initiative of the Regional Growth Plan.

Netrality Data Centers Expands Midwest Presence With Acquisition of 7801 Nieman Road

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Martedì, Dicembre 7, 2021
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SHAWNEE, Kan., Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netrality Data Centers , the largest, privately held owner and operator of core interconnection facilities in the U.S. announces the acquisition of 7801 Nieman Road in Shawnee, Kansas.

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  • SHAWNEE, Kan., Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netrality Data Centers , the largest, privately held owner and operator of core interconnection facilities in the U.S. announces the acquisition of 7801 Nieman Road in Shawnee, Kansas.
  • 7801 Nieman Road provides an immense opportunity to accommodate customers increasing capacity demands for edge and wholesale deployments.
  • The 10-mile distance between Netralitys 1102 Grand and 7801 Nieman Road allows for one millisecond round trip latency for active-active replication between the two data centers.
  • We want to welcome Netrality Data Centers to the Nieman Business Park in Shawnee, Kansas.

Transport Canada Selects Iris Automation for Air Safety Technology Demonstration Program

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Mercoledì, Novembre 17, 2021
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RENO, Nev., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iris Automation's Casia collision avoidance system for commercial drones has been selected by Transport Canada as part of Canada's onboard Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology demonstration program.

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  • RENO, Nev., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iris Automation's Casia collision avoidance system for commercial drones has been selected by Transport Canada as part of Canada's onboard Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology demonstration program.
  • "We are proud to have been selected to be a part of this important demonstration program.
  • Iris Automation also participates in the US Federal Aviation Administration's ASSURE program and BEYOND program to advance complex BVLOS UAS operations in the US National Airspace System.
  • Iris Automation launched the Canada Pathfinder Program in February 2021 - an all-in-one solution to streamline the complex steps required to achieve BVLOS approvals and experience.

MessageMedia and Marquis Software announce study that shows text messaging appointment reminders reduce community corrections no-shows by 43%

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Giovedì, Novembre 12, 2020
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DENVER, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global business messaging provider MessageMedia ( www.messagemedia.com ) and Marquis Software ( www.marquisware.com ),a leading platform for Offender Management Systems, are excited to announce the results of a research study designed to measure the impact of text messaging appointment reminders on individuals under community corrections supervision.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global business messaging provider MessageMedia ( www.messagemedia.com ) and Marquis Software ( www.marquisware.com ),a leading platform for Offender Management Systems, are excited to announce the results of a research study designed to measure the impact of text messaging appointment reminders on individuals under community corrections supervision.
  • The Arkansas Department of Corrections deployed Marquis Software's eOMIS(R) system for inmate management, electronic health records and community supervision.
  • ACC contracted with Marquis Software to add text messaging capability to the eOMIS(R) platform.
  • Marquis Software is the largest provider of Offender Management Software in the world and has been implemented in eight state Department of Corrections and over 16 county jails.

Teri Gregory Joins Corizon Health as VP of State Operations

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Martedì, Ottobre 22, 2019
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longtime correctional healthcare executive Teri Gregory has joined Corizon Health as vice president of operations for the state of Kansas, the company announced today.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longtime correctional healthcare executive Teri Gregory has joined Corizon Health as vice president of operations for the state of Kansas, the company announced today.
  • Gregory joins Corizon after more than 25 years in correctional health care with the Federal Bureau of Prison, 15 years of which was in health service administration.
  • In her most recent role, she served four years as regional health service administrator for the north central region in Kansas City, where she was responsible for health services operations for nine states, including 19 facilities and two medical centers.
  • At Corizon, Gregory will work directly with Senior Vice President Mike Murphy and Corizons partners at the Kansas Department of Corrections to ensure overall quality control, contract compliance, and excellence in all aspects of health service operations.