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Highmark Health, Highmark Inc. and Allegheny Health Network announce new members to boards of directors

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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PITTSBURGH, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Highmark Health, Highmark Inc., and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today several appointments to and retirements from their boards of directors, effective immediately.

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PITTSBURGH, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Highmark Health, Highmark Inc., and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today several appointments to and retirements from their boards of directors, effective immediately.
"Joseph, Farnam, and Morgan bring a great variety of skills and experience to the Highmark Health board," shared Joseph Guyaux, chairman of the board of Highmark Health.
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA-based enterprise that employs37,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions.
Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region.

Portland Audubon Partners With DEI-Focused Agency Motus Recruiting and Staffing for New Executive Director Recruitment

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Portland Audubon has officially launched its search for the organization's next executive director.

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Portland Audubon has officially launched its search for the organization's next executive director.
The nonprofit conservation organization has retained Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc., Portland's leading DEI executive search agency.
The new executive director will play an important role in achieving the organization's DEI goals through engagement with staff, board members, donors, volunteers, and the public.
"Portland Audubon is a phenomenal organization, and I am thrilled they decided to partner with Motus Recruiting in their search for a new executive director," said Orlando Williams, Motus Recruiting Chief Executive and Equity Officer.

LEAD1 Association Announces Inaugural Diversity Fellowship Program Class to Increase Diversity in FBS Leadership

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), which represents the athletic directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its inaugural class for its "LEAD1 Diversity Fellowship Program."

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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), which represents the athletic directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its inaugural class for its "LEAD1 Diversity Fellowship Program."
The creation of the program stems from LEAD1's previously released white paper on actionable recommendations to increase diversity in FBS college sports administration.
To select each class, LEAD1 has created an oversight Committee comprised of five experienced and successful athletics administrators.
LEAD1 Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2021-22:
Monique Holland, Auburn University, Executive Associate AD - Student-AthleteExperience, SWA
Delise O'Meally, Institute for Sport and Social Justice, Executive Director
"We are very happy with the comprehensive search process undertaken by our oversight Committee to select this outstanding inaugural class for our LEAD1 Diversity Fellowship Program," said LEAD1 President and CEO, Tom McMillen.

STA Launches Electric School Bus Program in Los Angeles

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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In Los Angeles, Blue Bird was responsible for manufacturing the new buses, which feature a Cumminsbattery electricsystem.

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In Los Angeles, Blue Bird was responsible for manufacturing the new buses, which feature a Cumminsbattery electricsystem.
The installation of the charging stations served as a mentoring project for LADWP's Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator class.
STA recently announced that Ronald Halley, Vice President of Fleet and Facilities, will lead the Electric Vehicle Pilot Program.
STA has plans to expand its electric bus initiative to additional markets including Trenton, NJ; Barre, VT and others.

SunPower and Wallbox Team Up to Integrate Solar and Home Electric Vehicle Charging

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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SunPower will also act as a preferred solar and storage provider and EV charger installation provider for Wallbox customers.

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SunPower will also act as a preferred solar and storage provider and EV charger installation provider for Wallbox customers.
"SunPower is committed to simplifying solar and storage; extending that to electric vehicle adoption is a natural next step," said Peter Faricy, SunPower CEO.
EV charging customers without solar will also have the opportunity to add solar or storage to their homes through SunPower.
SunPower and Wallbox are currently exploring options for developing products and experiences to further integrate solar power with EV.

Worldwide Baby Drinks Industry to 2026 - by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application and Product Type - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210729005425/en/

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View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210729005425/en/

Grande Portage Resources Announces Exercise of Warrants - Adding $2.34 Million to the Treasury

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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The use of proceeds will be employed to continue the Company's expansion drill program on its 100% controlled Herbert Gold project in SE Alaska.

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The use of proceeds will be employed to continue the Company's expansion drill program on its 100% controlled Herbert Gold project in SE Alaska.
Ian Klassen, President and CEO of Grande Portage, remarked, "We are very appreciative of all the support our shareholders continue to give us with their hard earned money.
Grande Portage Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded mineral exploration company focused on the Herbert Gold discovery situated approximately 25 km north of Juneau, Alaska.
The project lies prominently within the 160km long Juneau Gold Belt, which has produced over seven million ounces of gold.

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. ELECTS NEW DIRECTOR

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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Ms. McCain was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to serve on the Alabama Securities Commission and has served as both Chair and Commissioner.

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Ms. McCain was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to serve on the Alabama Securities Commission and has served as both Chair and Commissioner.
She retired from public accounting in 2017 and currently provides contract services to a large non-profit organization in Birmingham.
She also spent ten years working as a VP-Finance or Group Controller for two large companies in the Birmingham area.
There can be no assurance that such factors or other factorswill not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements.

HIMSS21 Brings Changemakers Together

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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HIMSS21 is both a digital and in-person experience in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Aug. 9-13, so everyone, everywhere can join together to Be the Change.

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HIMSS21 is both a digital and in-person experience in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Aug. 9-13, so everyone, everywhere can join together to Be the Change.
To align with this guidance, Proof of Vaccination and masks are required for all attendees, exhibitors and HIMSS staff on the HIMSS21 Campus and in all public spaces.
The following protocols will also be in place during HIMSS21:
All primary venues within the HIMSS21 campus utilize hospital-grade (or better) air ventilation systems.
PPE will be available throughout the HIMSS21 Campus.

Ohio Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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Mike DeWine signed the NLC into law in the state of Ohio on July 1, 2021.

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Mike DeWine signed the NLC into law in the state of Ohio on July 1, 2021.
Ohio is the 38th jurisdiction to have enacted the NLC.
With the governor's signature, nurses can have confidence that there is opportunity in Ohio that they may not be able to find in other states."
Starting on this date, Ohio residents will be able to apply for a multistate license and nurses residing in other states who hold a multistate license will be able to begin practicing in Ohio.