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Hall of Fame Village Honors National Girls and Women in Sports Day

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수요일, 2월 7, 2024
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) has become a revered annual nationwide observance characterized by community-based events, the spotlighting of notable women athletes, award presentations, and engaging activities that underscore the vital role of women's contributions to sports and society.

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  • National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) has become a revered annual nationwide observance characterized by community-based events, the spotlighting of notable women athletes, award presentations, and engaging activities that underscore the vital role of women's contributions to sports and society.
  • At Hall of Fame Village, we recognize and celebrate the significance of NGWSD, working to create programming and education that showcase women who best represent achievement, empowerment, leadership, and excellence in sport and life.
  • Renee Powell herself articulates, "As a woman deeply immersed in sports throughout my life, National Girls and Women in Sports Day holds profound significance for me.
  • As we celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day, let's all cheer on those little girls aspiring to play in the big arenas!

W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces new executive staff, leadership promotions and Baldrige honors

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월요일, 2월 5, 2024
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He will serve as corporate secretary for the foundation board of trustees and oversee the internal audit function of the foundation.

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  • He will serve as corporate secretary for the foundation board of trustees and oversee the internal audit function of the foundation.
  • Williams will be a member of the executive leadership team, reporting to WKKF president and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron.
  • The foundation also announced the promotion of three WKKF executive colleagues to newly designed leadership roles.
  • Kellogg Foundation, using the national Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence as its framework to help Michigan-based organizations enhance their performance.

Thousands of Students and Teachers to Celebrate FBLA Week with Events

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월요일, 2월 5, 2024
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States and cities throughout the United States, including North Dakota and Virginia, are also officially recognizing February 11-17 as FBLA Week with proclamations.

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  • States and cities throughout the United States, including North Dakota and Virginia, are also officially recognizing February 11-17 as FBLA Week with proclamations.
  • “As our students look to become community-minded business leaders, FBLA is instilling in them vital skills, including critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and community service.
  • We’re delighted to celebrate our members’ accomplishments this year and focus on their goals for the future during FBLA Week.”
    Sponsors of FBLA Week include Be More Colorful, BusinessU, Equedi, FICO, funds2orgs, Long Island University, and Men’s Wearhouse.
  • FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

Microchip Technology Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend 25.7% Year-Over-Year to 45.0 Cents Per Share

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목요일, 2월 1, 2024
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: MCHP) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 45.0 cents per share.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: MCHP) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 45.0 cents per share.
  • The dividend is payable on March 8, 2024, to stockholders of record on February 23, 2024.
  • Microchip initiated quarterly cash dividend payments in the third quarter of fiscal year 2003 and has increased its dividend 80 times since its inception.
  • “Today, our Board of Directors approved a year-over-year increase in our dividend of 25.7% to 45.0 cents per share, up from our February 2023 dividend of 35.8 cents per share.

National Institute of Building Sciences Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Nation

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화요일, 1월 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks five decades of significant contribution and service by the National Institute of Building Sciences to the U.S. built environment.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks five decades of significant contribution and service by the National Institute of Building Sciences to the U.S. built environment.
  • NIBS was officially established in August 1974, by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act, Public Law 93-383.
  • "This is our chance to honor the relationships we have formed, research we have developed, and stakeholders we continue to serve.
  • Two years later, the commission revealed a national labyrinth of building codes and standards lacking uniformity and modernization and identified the need for a national resource to provide solutions.

R.T. Weatherman Foundation Facilitates Meeting Between U.S. Veterans' Families and Congress

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목요일, 1월 18, 2024
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This meeting is part of a broader effort to advocate for continued support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.

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  • This meeting is part of a broader effort to advocate for continued support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.
  • Andrew Duncan, co-founder of the R.T. Weatherman Foundation, emphasized the importance of this meeting.
  • They have sacrificed their health and the families have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of Ukraine and global democracy.
  • The R.T. Weatherman Foundation, known for its commitment to supporting families affected by the conflict in Ukraine, believes this meeting is a crucial step in raising awareness and garnering further support for the cause.

Microchip Technology Announces Addition of Ellen Barker to Its Board Of Directors

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월요일, 1월 22, 2024
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Ms. Barker has not yet been appointed to any committee of the Board.

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  • Ms. Barker has not yet been appointed to any committee of the Board.
  • Commenting on Ellen Barker’s appointment to the board, Microchip’s Executive Chair, Steve Sanghi, said, “Ms.
  • She brings years of industry experience in operations, technology, finance, acquisition integration and cybersecurity to Microchip.
  • Note: The Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries.

AHF Urges President Biden to Support WTO IP Waiver

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금요일, 1월 26, 2024
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) calls on President Biden to support a proposal for an expanded waiver on intellectual property (IP) rights for COVID-19 treatments and diagnostics currently being advanced at the World Trade Organization (WTO) despite opposition in the U.S. Congress.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) calls on President Biden to support a proposal for an expanded waiver on intellectual property (IP) rights for COVID-19 treatments and diagnostics currently being advanced at the World Trade Organization (WTO) despite opposition in the U.S. Congress.
  • “Opposition to the WTO IP waiver by some members of Congress is shortsighted and misplaced.
  • Technological protectionism and vaccine hoarding during the pandemic cost the world millions of lives and trillions of dollars, while Big Pharma made off with record-breaking profits,” said AHF President Michael Weinstein.
  • “We urge President Biden to do the right thing in the name of global health security and public health and support the waiver.

TKO Appoints Dwayne Johnson to Board of Directors

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화요일, 1월 23, 2024
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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, has appointed Dwayne Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective today.

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  • TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, has appointed Dwayne Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective today.
  • Vince McMahon, Executive Chairman of the Board, TKO, said: “Very few people on the planet understand the convergence of sports, entertainment, media, and business like Rock.
  • We are proud to have him join the TKO board to help take our company to new heights.”
    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, said: “My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come.
  • The addition of Johnson, as well as today’s appointment of Brad Keywell to TKO’s Board of Directors, will increase TKO’s board from 11 to 13 members.

Nexus Search Partners Lands Amazon, Microsoft Vet to Join Burgeoning Executive Search Practice

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화요일, 1월 23, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexus Search Partners, a purpose-driven executive search and advisory firm that prioritizes inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) in the workplace, has announced that Sean Kelley, a former Amazon and Microsoft executive who pioneered the development of inclusive talent strategies and military veteran transition programs, will join Nexus as a senior partner. His nationally recognized expertise will elevate the firm's robust consultative offerings across a number of verticals, including technology, consumer products, financial services, private equity and venture capital and life sciences.

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  • Kelley joins Nexus as a cross-functional global leader who brings operational and executive-level insights to the Charlotte-based firm.
  • As the founder of Sage&Sea Ventures, Kelley is an active angel investor and advisor for bioscience and human resources tech/talent start-ups led by diverse founders.
  • His perspective and passion for leveling the playing field for underestimated talent – particularly veterans – and creating opportunities at the executive level align seamlessly with Nexus' core values.
  • My life's work parallels Nexus' mission to create opportunities for diverse leaders at the executive level, and I'm excited to spark candidate-centric, systemic change in the executive search industry."