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New Funding from The Allstate Foundation Will Expand Youth-Led Service in Multiple States

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måndag, maj 6, 2024

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The funding is available on a rolling basis with eight Youth Commissioner projects already funded.

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The funding is available on a rolling basis with eight Youth Commissioner projects already funded.
LeRoi Emerson of EngageAR is leading a health fair to address food insecurity in Arkansas.
Cameron McKenzie of the New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service is leading an urban reforestation event in Camden.
“ASC is thrilled to partner with The Allstate Foundation to make new resources available to expand youth-led service opportunities,” says Kaira Esgate, ASC CEO.

FOX Nation to Launch New Sean Hannity Fronted Series “Outlaws and Lawmen: The West” on May 8

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måndag, maj 6, 2024

FOX Nation will debut a new historical drama series entitled “Outlaws and Lawmen: The West” hosted by FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Sean Hannity, announced FOX Nation president Lauren Petterson.

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FOX Nation will debut a new historical drama series entitled “Outlaws and Lawmen: The West” hosted by FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Sean Hannity, announced FOX Nation president Lauren Petterson.
Each night, his primetime program features a signature monologue where he breaks down trending topics of the day, followed by headline-generating interviews.
FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.
Morning Consult recently named FOX Nation as one of the top 10 fastest-growing brands of 2023 among Gen Z adults, with the platform placing in the top 15 overall.

Microsoft announces $3.3 billion investment in Wisconsin to spur artificial intelligence innovation and economic growth

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft today announced a broad investment package designed to strengthen the role of Southeast Wisconsin as a hub for AI-powered economic activity, innovation, and job creation. These investments include $3.3B in cloud computing and AI infrastructure, the creation of the country's first manufacturing-focused AI co-innovation lab, and an AI skilling initiative to equip more than 100,000 of the state's residents with essential AI skills. President Joe Biden will join Microsoft President Brad Smith at Gateway Technical College to announce the new investment.

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President Joe Biden will join Microsoft President Brad Smith at Gateway Technical College to announce the new investment.
"Wisconsin has a rich and storied legacy of innovation and ingenuity in manufacturing," said Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft.
"Microsoft is a blue-chip corporation that recognizes the strength of Wisconsin's workers, infrastructure, economy, and our quality of life.
Microsoft has chosen to locate and invest here because they know the future is here in Wisconsin."

22C and Friends of Uplift Enter into Uptown Sustainability Partnership for Students

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torsdag, maj 2, 2024

The Partnership will also provide Uplift with funds for key building and facility upgrades so students can have a dedicated Pathway homeroom on campus.

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The Partnership will also provide Uplift with funds for key building and facility upgrades so students can have a dedicated Pathway homeroom on campus.
"We have an opportunity to create something at the school that will provide opportunities for students in very significant and life-changing ways," said Jeremy Falk, President of FOU.
For the Partnership 22C has committed over one million dollars to FOU as the groups continue to work together.
"What excites me the most about this partnership between 22C, Uplift and Friends of Uplift are the opportunities that will open up to some of our most marginalized students," said Dr. Graham.

Tech Yeah Technology Conference Slated for June 19-20 in West Virginia

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måndag, april 29, 2024

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MORGANTOWN, W. Va., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of attendees from federal agencies and private businesses are expected to attend the Third Annual Tech Yeah Conference, hosted by Trilogy Innovations, Inc., on June 19-20, 2024, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Topics of discussion this year will include Artificial Intelligence, as it relates to government and digital transformation, and Cybersecurity, specifically the challenges and difficulties facing government agencies today.

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Tech Yeah will start on June 19 with a golf tournament at the Pines Country Club in Morgantown, with tournament benefits going to STEM and STEAM programs in West Virginia.
That has been at the core of the technology industry's growth in West Virginia for more than three decades."
Trilogy President Randy Cottle, who co-founded the company and the conference with Downey, said Tech Yeah has a two-fold benefit for attendees.
Updates about speakers, panelists, and topics of discussion can be found on the Tech Yeah conference website.

FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT: PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES FOURTH-QUARTER REVENUE GROWTH OF +12% TO €59M

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fredag, maj 3, 2024

PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT's revenue for Q4 2023/24 amounted to €59.0m, for €52.6m generated over the same period of the 2022/23 financial year, representing growth of 12%.

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PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT's revenue for Q4 2023/24 amounted to €59.0m, for €52.6m generated over the same period of the 2022/23 financial year, representing growth of 12%.
This strong growth was driven by a solid back-catalog that contributed €35.4m to quarterly revenue, multiplied by 3.4 compared to the same period 2022/23, and representing 60% of total revenue.
Over the year, digital partners contributed 88% of the Group’s revenue, with international operations accounting for 94% of PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT's total revenue.
Published by FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT PUBLISHING, the highly anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 [2] , will be released on 9 September 2024.

FOX Nation to Present Surviving a Serial Killer With Harris Faulkner

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tisdag, april 30, 2024

FOX Nation will debut Surviving a Serial Killer hosted by FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Harris Faulkner today, Tuesday, April 30.

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FOX Nation will debut Surviving a Serial Killer hosted by FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Harris Faulkner today, Tuesday, April 30.
At just 17-years old, Lisa McVey endured unimaginable physical and mental torture at the hands of a serial killer.
Faulkner will share an inside look at how McVey, was raped and tortured for 26 harrowing hours, escaped and helped put a bloodthirsty killer, behind bars.
FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.

Athletes, Entrepreneurs and Investors Gather in Detroit During the Draft to Discuss Working Together to Build Community and Generational Wealth

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måndag, april 29, 2024

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429702793/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429702793/en/
[from left] Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Dorian Giles, Alexa Turnage, Lt. Gov.
Garlin Gilchrist II, Johnnie Turnage, Dawn Batts and Hilary Doe attend the Winning Picks Luncheon during the Detroit draft.
The event was led by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Black Tech Saturdays and pro-football defensive end Charles Harris.
Using a moment like the draft to gather and share ideas will fuel economic impact not only in Detroit, but throughout Michigan, said Messer.

FOX Nation Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to Hour-long Film “Deep in the Heart”

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måndag, april 29, 2024

FOX Nation has acquired exclusive rights to the Matthew McConaughey narrated, hour-long film “Deep in the Heart,” announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

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FOX Nation has acquired exclusive rights to the Matthew McConaughey narrated, hour-long film “Deep in the Heart,” announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
Available today through the fall, the film is a celebration of the landscape, wildlife and wonder that can only be found in McConaughey’s home state of Texas.
The hour-long film was commissioned by Love Nature and is distributed by Blue Ant Studios’ rights division.
FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.

GENESIS AND GENESIS INSPIRATION FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTE OVER $100,000 TO SAVANNAH COMMUNITY

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tisdag, april 30, 2024

SAVANNAH, Ga., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation recently donated to local nonprofits in Savannah, Ga. to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, arts education, and youth sports initiatives.

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SAVANNAH, Ga., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation recently donated to local nonprofits in Savannah, Ga. to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, arts education, and youth sports initiatives.
The Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club received a total of $65,000 from Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation.
Genesis also supported the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah United, First Tee Savannah, and Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry for their respective programs.
Genesis Inspiration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to connecting youth to the transformative power of the arts.