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ICMA-RC Chosen to Provide Investments and Recordkeeping to Three Chicago-Area Retirement Plans

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Washington, D.C., April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICMA-RC is pleased to announce that two Chicagoland counties, Lake County and DuPage County, and the Village of Mundelein, have selected the corporation to provide investments and recordkeeping for their defined contribution 457 retirement plans.

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  • Washington, D.C., April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICMA-RC is pleased to announce that two Chicagoland counties, Lake County and DuPage County, and the Village of Mundelein, have selected the corporation to provide investments and recordkeeping for their defined contribution 457 retirement plans.
  • Together, the three retirement plans have approximately $250 million in assets and more than 4,500 participants.
  • We are very pleased to have been selected by Lake County, DuPage County, and the Village of Mundelein to help their retirement plan participants build retirement security, said Lynne Ford, CEO and President of ICMA-RC.
  • The addition of the Chicagoland plans expands ICMA-RCs presence to more than 725 plans across the state.

SOL Global Portfolio Company, One Plant Florida, Receives Approval and Commences Operations at 54,000 Sq. Ft. Nexus Greenhouse Facility at Its Indiantown, Florida Farm

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One Plant Florida expects its first harvest from the new greenhouse facility will occur on or about June 15, 2020.

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  • One Plant Florida expects its first harvest from the new greenhouse facility will occur on or about June 15, 2020.
  • One Plant Florida expects to complete its move into the remainder of the facility by June 1, 2020, pending the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
  • Additionally, SOL Global is pleased to announce that One Plant Floridas newest dispensary location in St Petersburg, Florida is expected to open on April 20, 2020.
  • Operations at the St. Petersburg location will initially be limited to home delivery and curbside pickup due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The Foundation for Global Sports Development and Childhelp Present Free Virtual Screening of "At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal"

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ATHOG features interviews with the survivors, coaches, and Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who presided over the sentencing hearing in which an unprecedented 156 survivors gave victim impact statements.

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  • ATHOG features interviews with the survivors, coaches, and Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who presided over the sentencing hearing in which an unprecedented 156 survivors gave victim impact statements.
  • David Ulich, also a producer of ATHOG and board member for GSD, added, "It is a natural partnership to co-host this screening with Childhelp.
  • The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline serves children and adults nationwide 24/7 through phone, text and online chat.
  • For more information, visit http://www.childhelp.org and follow Childhelp at facebook.com/childhelp , instagram.com/childhelp and twitter.com/childhelp .

CACI Awarded $83 Million Task Order to Support Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

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CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has been awarded a single-award task order for one base-year and four option-years, with a ceiling value of more than $83 million, by the U.S. Navy to provide engineering, technical, and planning expertise to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

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  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has been awarded a single-award task order for one base-year and four option-years, with a ceiling value of more than $83 million, by the U.S. Navy to provide engineering, technical, and planning expertise to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.
  • The task order is CACIs first award under the SeaPort-NxG vehicle.
  • For example, CACI has developed the Shipyard Planning Engineering Automated Reports (SPEAR), the software tool SHAPEC uses to more effectively conduct its planning.
  • CACI stands ready to support the Navy shipyards in any way they may need, including by providing acquisition and engineering support.

New Jersey Youth Symphony Announces Virtual Auditions via Zoom for its 2020-21 Season

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) announced today that it will hold virtual auditions for the 2020-21 season from May 18June 5 using the video conferencing platform Zoom.

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  • NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) announced today that it will hold virtual auditions for the 2020-21 season from May 18June 5 using the video conferencing platform Zoom.
  • The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS), founded in 1979, is a tiered orchestral program offering ensemble education for students in grades 3-12 across New Jersey.
  • The New Jersey Youth Symphony is a program of the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts.
  • In addition to the New Jersey Youth Symphony, programs include the Paterson Music Project and Performing Arts School.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Veteran Jeff Smith Joins Braun Intertec

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MINNEAPOLIS, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Braun Intertec, a Minneapolis-based engineering, consulting and testing firm with offices throughout the United States, is pleased to announce Jeff Smith, a 30-year veteran of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), has joined the Braun Intertec Environmental Consulting Group as a principal scientist and director of environmental compliance and permitting for the Upper Midwest.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Braun Intertec, a Minneapolis-based engineering, consulting and testing firm with offices throughout the United States, is pleased to announce Jeff Smith, a 30-year veteran of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), has joined the Braun Intertec Environmental Consulting Group as a principal scientist and director of environmental compliance and permitting for the Upper Midwest.
  • In his new role, Smith will be responsible for developing the environmental permitting and compliance practice and providing clients with best-in-class regulatory services.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Jeff Smith to Braun Intertec," says CEO, Jon Carlson.
  • Braun Intertec also owns Agile Frameworks, LLC, a subsidiary of Braun Intertec based in Minneapolis and W&M Environmental, a division of Braun Intertec based in Allen, TX.

Offshore Drilling Rig Repair Company Granted Franchise Tax Revenue Exclusion for Subcontractor Payments

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --On April 3, 2020, the Texas Supreme Court held that an offshore rig repair company could exclude from its revenue approximately $80M in payments to subcontractors.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --On April 3, 2020, the Texas Supreme Court held that an offshore rig repair company could exclude from its revenue approximately $80M in payments to subcontractors.
  • Texas law provides for the exclusion of numerous types of payments from revenue, but the Texas Comptroller has consistently interpreted the provisions narrowly against businesses in order to increase taxes collected from businesses.
  • The Texas Supreme Court's holding reverses that course, broadening the scope of many revenue exclusions.
  • Martens, Todd, Leonard & Ahlrich is a trial and appellate law firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, which handles only Texas franchise and Texas sales tax cases.

Balboa Park Leads in Environmental Sustainability for Urban Parks

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SAN DIEGO, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership has announced the achievement of four LEED building recertifications in famous Balboa Park.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership has announced the achievement of four LEED building recertifications in famous Balboa Park.
  • Moreover, the goal of 10 LEED certifications in Balboa Park was a precursor to the City of San Diego's Climate Action Plan, and validates the sustainability practices, projects, and efforts established in Balboa Park since the inception of the Cultural Partnership's Sustainability Program in 2008.
  • "We are very proud of the sustainability efforts made by our member non-profits over the last 10 years here in Balboa Park," said Peter Comiskey, Executive Director of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership.
  • Learn more at http://www.bpcp.org
    Located near downtown San Diego, Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the United States.

Coalition of organizations launch the 'Protecting People Everywhere' initiative answering the call to source safe and effective PPE for front-line health care workers

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Consulting firm Kearney designed the physical supply chain, ensuring medical-grade equipment donations reach workers on the front lines.

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  • Consulting firm Kearney designed the physical supply chain, ensuring medical-grade equipment donations reach workers on the front lines.
  • In 2 weeks, the initiative has generated widespread public support from hundreds of manufacturers and individuals at 100millionmasks.org .
  • Since the pandemic began, organizations including AHA and Kaiser Permanente have pushed to secure needed PPE for the health care workforce.
  • Founded in 1898, the AHA provides insight and education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends.

CONCEPT Continuing Professional Studies at Palo Alto University Offers Online Learning for Summer Training Institute

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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --CONCEPT Continuing Professional Studies at Palo Alto University (PAU) will host virtual workshops for its Summer Training Institute on Police and Public Safety Psychology due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --CONCEPT Continuing Professional Studies at Palo Alto University (PAU) will host virtual workshops for its Summer Training Institute on Police and Public Safety Psychology due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Summer Training Institute is an annual workshop series offering continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists, clinical social workers and counselors.
  • Prospective participants may also mail inquiries to CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University, 1791 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, Calif. 94304.
  • CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, Calif. provides mental health professionals with continuing education opportunities that help them increase their skills, deepen their knowledge and gain practical experience to advance their careers.