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TurningPoint Energy Surpasses $1MM Community Investment Goal and Commits to Reach $3MM by 2026

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Solar project developer TurningPoint Energy (TPE) is proud to announce that the company has surpassed its goal of $1MM in planned local community investment.

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  • Solar project developer TurningPoint Energy (TPE) is proud to announce that the company has surpassed its goal of $1MM in planned local community investment.
  • TPE is now committing to reach over $3MM in community investment donations by the end of 2026.
  • TurningPoint Energy makes charitable community investments in every community where its projects are located.
  • Over $200,000 in community investment commitments in Delaware, exceeding TPE’s $150,000 target for the state that it announced in August 2022.

USIC Becomes Official Partner of the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Building Systems, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Energy, Technology, Human Resources, Professional Services, Defense, Military, Urban Planning, Telecommunications, Veterans, Utilities, Other Construction & Property, DAV, Employment, Organization, Troop, Labour, Veteran, Partnership, Marshal of France, Guard, Interview, USO, American Legion, The University Transition Program, Woman, Indiana National Guard, Workforce, Multimedia, Retention, Army

As a PaYS Partner, USIC guarantees soldiers an interview and possible employment following the fulfillment of their commitment to the Army.

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  • As a PaYS Partner, USIC guarantees soldiers an interview and possible employment following the fulfillment of their commitment to the Army.
  • “USIC is honored to serve as a PaYS Program Partner, working alongside Army recruiters and mentoring soldiers as they transition to civilian employment,” TJ Martin, USIC Senior Manager of Military Recruiting, stated.
  • “We are committed to providing meaningful career opportunities, development, and support to military veterans, who comprise nearly 10% of the USIC workforce.
  • To learn more about USIC’s commitment to recruiting and supporting veterans in their search for a meaningful civilian career, visit www.usicllc.com/careers/military/ .

T-Mobile Helps Drive Local Change with Over $12 Million in Hometown Grants

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, 5G, Carriers and Services, Telecommunications, Hispanic, Philanthropy, Networks, Fund Raising, Consumer, Dorado, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Samuel, City, History, UN, Nature, Commerce, TMUS, Digital divide, Partnership, Business, Education, Yough School District, Safety, Workforce, Sport, Livestock, Smart Growth America, Hammond, Louisiana, Student, Royal Theatre, Ridgeview High School, Growth, Environment, American Legion, T-Mobile, Heart, Multimedia, Tourism

And since providing more than $12 million in Hometown Grants since the Un-carrier kicked off its five-year commitment to small towns in April 2021, the Un-carrier is well on its way to hitting the program’s $25 million mark.

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  • And since providing more than $12 million in Hometown Grants since the Un-carrier kicked off its five-year commitment to small towns in April 2021, the Un-carrier is well on its way to hitting the program’s $25 million mark.
  • : Renovate the Riggs-Hamilton American Legion Post 20, updating the 90-year-old building’s interior with ADA accessible restrooms.
  • Each quarter, T-Mobile awards 25 Hometown Grants to small towns with populations of 50,000 or less.
  • And to see how Hometown Grants are creating change, go here .

Pace-O-Matic Congratulates Casino Industry on Record Profits

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Restaurant, American Legion, Commonwealth, Foreign, VFW, Gambling, Legislation, Public affairs, Heart, Barley, Senate, Veteran

The U.S. casino industry recently reported a record $66.5 billion in winnings for 2023.

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  • The U.S. casino industry recently reported a record $66.5 billion in winnings for 2023.
  • While casino reps curiously blame skill games for “losses”, in 2023, Pennsylvania casinos brought in a record $5.7 billion in revenue from gambling.
  • "It's not every day you see such record profits.
  • "The casino industry continues to attack skill games for loss of revenue, yet these losses don’t seem to appear in any of their reporting.

The American Legion entry deadlines for Fourth Estate Awards enter final week

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Friday, March 8, 2024
American Legion, Sightline Media Group, CNN, CBS News, News, Journalism, Multimedia, Travel, USA Today

INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion is still accepting entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on society.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion is still accepting entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on society.
  • The American Legion presents the awards to recognize the outstanding achievements made in print and broadcast media.
  • In addition to the award, the winner in each category will be presented a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and lodging expenses to The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans.
  • All journalists or media outlets who believe their work improved society in a tangible and way are encouraged to submit their entry.

Local Dental Office Joins Forces with a #1 Charting Artist, Jierra Clark, in the Fight for Written Informed Consent for out Veterans

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BATAVIA Ill. , Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Ronald A. Murphy, local dentist from Batavia, IL joined many colleagues from all across the country during special Leadership conferences hosted by MGE: Management Experts, Inc. in Florida. The training session included topics to increase one's responsibility for the welfare of one's community. One of the guest speakers is a #1 Charting Artist, Jierra Clark, who is also a Human Rights advocate, and supports Written Informed Consent for our veterans amongst other Human Rights initiatives.

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  • One of the guest speakers is a #1 Charting Artist, Jierra Clark, who is also a Human Rights advocate, and supports Written Informed Consent for our veterans amongst other Human Rights initiatives.
  • The training session included topics to increase one's responsibility for the welfare of one's community.
  • One of the guest speakers is a #1 Charting Artist, Jierra Clark, who is also a Human Rights advocate, and supports Written Informed Consent for our veterans amongst other Human Rights initiatives.
  • The need for Written Informed Consent was so obvious that they all stood shoulder-to-shoulder to ensure that this issue becomes a reality.

Pace-O-Matic Releases Statement Applauding Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Call for Skill Game Regulation and Taxation

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, Inc., the developer of the Pennsylvania Skill game, released the following statement applauding Governor Josh Shapiro’s call for the regulation and taxation of skill games as part of his FY 2024-25 budget proposal.

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  • HARRISBURG, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, Inc., the developer of the Pennsylvania Skill game, released the following statement applauding Governor Josh Shapiro’s call for the regulation and taxation of skill games as part of his FY 2024-25 budget proposal.
  • “Governor Josh Shapiro is showing incredible leadership on the skill game issue,” said Pace-O-Matic President & CEO Paul Goldean.
  • We look forward to working with the Governor, his administration, and the general assembly to pass and formalize a fair regulatory and taxation structure for the skill game industry.
  • Additionally, POM’s Pennsylvania Skill games have been ruled legal games of skill by the Commonwealth Court.

Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, congratulates Pennsylvania’s gaming industry on setting yet another record -- 2023 revenue hits $5.7 billion

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Parx Casino and Racing, Restaurant, Commonwealth, Legislation, POM, Barley, American Legion

HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic (POM), congratulates the state gaming industry which ended 2023 with an all-time record high of $5.7 billion in revenue.

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  • HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic (POM), congratulates the state gaming industry which ended 2023 with an all-time record high of $5.7 billion in revenue.
  • Ironically, casinos led by Parx say legal skill games compete with their slot machine revenue when the facts show a much different picture.
  • As the skill game industry has grown in the state, so have the earnings of casino slot machines.
  • “Here we are again congratulating Pennsylvania’s casino industry on record profits,” said POM’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mike Barley.

Emmy Winner and Veteran Journalist Ashleigh Barry Named Senior Vice President of Communications at the National Association for Veteran Rights

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Veterans, Defense, Other Defense, Public Policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, Senior, Title, Partnership, VFW, Telehealth, T-Mobile, Walmart, National Association, American Legion, Organization, Communication, Emmy Awards

The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) announces the appointment of Ashleigh Barry as its Senior Vice President of Communications.

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  • The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) announces the appointment of Ashleigh Barry as its Senior Vice President of Communications.
  • NAVR, a national trade association, stands at the forefront of promoting transparency and ethical conduct among companies engaging with service-disabled Veterans and remains steadfast in its advocacy for businesses empowering Veterans.
  • Barry, noted for her investigative aptitude and commitment to delivering unfiltered information, won multiple Emmy Awards and the Edward R. Murrow Award.
  • The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) is a national trade association committed to promoting ethical and transparent business practices among companies engaging with the service-disabled Veteran community.

Department of Defense Awards TranzactCard With Patriotic Employer Award

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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The award, accepted by Co-Founder Peter Rancie, was presented by representatives of the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program, including the National Vice Commander of the American Legion, Randy Edwards.

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  • The award, accepted by Co-Founder Peter Rancie, was presented by representatives of the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program, including the National Vice Commander of the American Legion, Randy Edwards.
  • The ESGR selected TranzactCard for the award, recognizing the company's support of service-member employees, including Army SGT Benjamin Watson, a Guardsman for 11 years.
  • "As a soldier in the National Guard, I am very grateful to work for an employer that is so accommodating of my service," said Watson.
  • "Whether it's a monthly drill, annual training, or other unit assignments, TranzactCard and its leadership have been tremendously supportive and encouraging of my service."