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Savoy Magazine Announces the 2024 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking its 23rd year of publishing, Savoy Magazine proudly introduces the 2024 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America in its largest second edition.

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  • ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking its 23rd year of publishing, Savoy Magazine proudly introduces the 2024 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America in its largest second edition.
  • This special issue showcases a dynamic group of CEOs, COOs, and top executives who exemplify exceptional leadership and influence in the corporate world.
  • These leaders are not just excelling in their fields; they're setting new benchmarks for excellence and inspiring future generations."
  • The selection process for the Most Influential Executives in Corporate America involved meticulous review of accomplishments in corporate influence, scholastic achievement, career growth, community outreach, and recognition.

23andMe Launches New Feature Connecting Customers to Historical Individuals from Hundreds and Even Thousands of Years Ago

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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"23andMe's Historical Matches is a technical breakthrough in our ability to accurately detect genetic connections between customers and historical individuals."

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  • "23andMe's Historical Matches is a technical breakthrough in our ability to accurately detect genetic connections between customers and historical individuals."
  • The new Historical Matches feature leverages the same science applied in a more consumer-friendly and approachable way to making these connections.
  • To create this new feature and connect members to Historical Matches, 23andMe identifies segments of DNA that individuals share with the genetic sequences of historical individuals.
  • The feature relies on publicly available data, scientific publications, and the 23andMe relative matching technology to link to these historical individuals.

Two Pediatric Medical Device Companies Receive Prestigious Award at MedTech Color Edition of Make Your Medical Device Pitch For Kids!™ Competition

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The event was held on March 15 at the University of California, Los Angeles, as part of the annual MedTech Color Pitch Competition during L.A. MedTech Week 2024, powered by BioscienceLA.

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  • The event was held on March 15 at the University of California, Los Angeles, as part of the annual MedTech Color Pitch Competition during L.A. MedTech Week 2024, powered by BioscienceLA.
  • The award-winning pediatric devices and companies are:
    Rubitection, Pittsburgh, Pa.– A low-cost skin assessment management tool for chronic wounds, Rubitection measures the properties of the skin.
  • – This patent-pending pulse oximeter device is designed specifically for pediatric populations to provide superior accuracy for all levels of skin pigmentation.
  • Advancements in pediatric medical devices continue to lag significantly behind those of adults, which is why APDI is focused on helping more pediatric medical device innovations achieve commercialization.

Global Down Syndrome Foundation Applauds House Energy & Commerce Committee for Advancing Legislation to Authorize Down Syndrome Research Program at NIH

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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7406), which would authorize the INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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  • 7406), which would authorize the INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • The legislation will formally authorize a trans-NIH structure to ensure that major crosscutting issues and opportunities within Down syndrome research are identified and allow for multiple institutes to collaborate on a research plan.
  • This will enable institute coordination to plan, fund, and share and disseminate research results that aim to improve health outcomes for those with Down syndrome.
  • To read about the impactful research that the INCLUDE Project has funded visit the NIH Down Syndrome Coordinating Center Website at: https://includedcc.org/.

Special Needs Network Secures Over $1 Million in Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Mental Health Initiative

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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This program aims to address the disparities in autism identification and services, particularly among African American and LatinX students.

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  • This program aims to address the disparities in autism identification and services, particularly among African American and LatinX students.
  • Furthermore, SNN has received a $750,000 grant from the California Department of Health Services (DHCS) as part of the California Youth Behavioral Health (CYBH) initiative, dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives for youth.
  • This funding will bolster SNN's efforts to deliver culturally competent, anti-racist behavioral health services right in the communities that need them ymost.
  • Special Needs Network, Inc. is a nonprofit grassroots 501(c)(3) organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities.

NAACP to Honor Sinclair Broadcast Group’s WBFF in Baltimore and Investigative Reporter Chris Papst with Randallstown NAACP Excellence in Advocacy Award

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WBFF FOX 45, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s station in Baltimore, is pleased to announce that both the station and Project Baltimore’s Investigative Reporter Chris Papst will be honored by the Randallstown, MD NAACP chapter for their work focused on the education of children in the Baltimore area.

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  • WBFF FOX 45, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s station in Baltimore, is pleased to announce that both the station and Project Baltimore’s Investigative Reporter Chris Papst will be honored by the Randallstown, MD NAACP chapter for their work focused on the education of children in the Baltimore area.
  • WBFF and Papst will each be honored with an Excellence in Advocacy Award for their work covering education and public schools in the region.
  • “The Randallstown NAACP Excellence in Advocacy Award recognizes Chris, and Project Baltimore who have contributed significantly to benefit African Americans and other minority students who often confront challenges and obstacles to their education.
  • Accordingly, the award is given in special recognition of his outstanding service to enhance success for students regardless of their background,” said Ryan Coleman, President, Randallstown NAACP.

Citi Trends Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Our strong execution of the business across our strategic priorities fueled our performance throughout the quarter.

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  • Our strong execution of the business across our strategic priorities fueled our performance throughout the quarter.
  • Midway through the first quarter, we are encouraged by our positive comp results and sequential improvement versus prior quarters driven by traffic growth and strong conversion.
  • At the end of fiscal 2023, $50.0 million remained available under the Company’s share repurchase program.
  • The live broadcast of Citi Trends' conference call will be available online at the Company's website, cititrends.com, under the Investor Relations section, beginning today at 9:00 a.m.

ASHANTI TO JOIN POSSIBLE

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and author will join the lineup in Miami Beach on Wednesday, April 17.

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  • Ashanti burst onto the music scene with her platinum-selling, self-titled debut album, Ashanti.
  • "I'm excited to have Ashanti join us at Miami Beach.
  • She continues to explore many avenues throughout her career, bringing her immense and varied experience in brand ambassadorship and the business of the music industry to the POSSIBLE stage," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
  • She launched her clothing line, in collaboration with Miss Circle, and partnered with Pretty Little Thing to create her own swimsuit line, "Ashanti."

The Children's Heart Foundation Launches Inaugural Underrepresented Minority in Medicine Research Training Award

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The URMRTA reflects The Children's Heart Foundation's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and medical research, specifically pediatric cardiology research related to CHDs.

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  • The URMRTA reflects The Children's Heart Foundation's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and medical research, specifically pediatric cardiology research related to CHDs.
  • "We're excited to launch this training award as part of our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and excellence in medicine in the area of congenital heart defect research," said Gail Roddie-Hamlin, President & CEO at The Children's Heart Foundation.
  • "Through this grant, we aim to provide support to underrepresented minority individuals pursuing careers in medical research, empowering them to make significant contributions to healthcare innovation and patient care."
  • The Children's Heart Foundation invites eligible individuals to apply for the Underrepresented Minority in Medicine Research Training Award.

Misperceptions About Working in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry Impacts Talent Acquisition Efforts, Finds HEINEKEN USA'S Latest Behind the Label Report

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HEINEKEN USA unveiled the third installment of its Behind the Label program, "Redefining What it Means to Work in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry." The report, led by both quantitative and qualitative interviews, aims to understand the barriers that affect talent attraction efforts into the industry and illuminate the diverse array of roles and growth opportunities available to individuals from all backgrounds.

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  • According to the report's findings, people hold a largely positive view of the alcoholic beverage industry.
  • When asked about the terms they associate with the industry, people are most likely to feel it's innovative (36%) and forward-thinking (32%).
  • Most (82%) said that seeing responsible consumption messaging has driven a more favorable view of the industry for them.
  • Separately, the HUSA team also spoke to eight employees in the alcoholic beverage industry, working in a variety of roles.