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Piedmont Advantage Credit Union hosts students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union recently introduced 90 middle and high school students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy to the Reality of Money, an interactive money management activity, at its corporate headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union recently introduced 90 middle and high school students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy to the Reality of Money, an interactive money management activity, at its corporate headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C.
    After lunch and a pep talk by the Piedmont Advantage team, students were assigned jobs, income levels, marital status and family compositions.
  • "The Reality of Money teaches students the importance of budgeting and making good life choices.
  • There's another lesson that even parents can appreciate: Many students report a greater appreciation of the struggles their parents face each day," said Piedmont Advantage President and CEO Dion Williams.
  • A nonprofit cooperative financial institution, Piedmont Advantage has 10 branches throughout its service regions and employs a workforce of over 120.

Smart Wires Announces New Headquarters on US East Coast

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global power technology company, Smart Wires, today announced a new corporate headquarters moving from Union City, California, to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global power technology company, Smart Wires, today announced a new corporate headquarters moving from Union City, California, to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
  • The move to the new North Carolina site strengthens Smart Wires' US presence, positioning the Company to support strong momentum across its key growth markets.
  • Smart Wires already has a growing global workforce of more than 150 professionals spread across four continents North America, Europe, Australia and South America.
  • Smart Wires is headquartered in North Carolina, with European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and a global workforce of 200 professionals spread across four continents.

North Carolina Virtual Academy Celebrates Graduates with Commencement Ceremony

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA), an online public charter school authorized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, will celebrate the Class of 2021 during a virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 11th.

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  • North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA), an online public charter school authorized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, will celebrate the Class of 2021 during a virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 11th.
  • Collectively, the Class of 2021 reports it has been accepted to trade schools, colleges and universities across the country, including: Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina State University, Wake Forest University, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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    North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) is a full-time online public charter school authorized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that serves students in grades K-12.
  • As an authorized public charter school program in North Carolina, NCVA is tuition-free, and gives families the choice to access curriculum and tools provided by Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN).

The Brooks Group Named as One of North Carolina's Best Employers

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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The selection marks the fourth consecutive appearance for The Brooks Group on the list, created by Business North Carolina and Best Companies Group as a means of identifying, recognizing, and honoring the best employers in North Carolina.

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  • The selection marks the fourth consecutive appearance for The Brooks Group on the list, created by Business North Carolina and Best Companies Group as a means of identifying, recognizing, and honoring the best employers in North Carolina.
  • "We could not be more pleased to earn a spot on the Best Employers list for the fourth consecutive year," said Gary Fly, President, The Brooks Group.
  • Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings.
  • For more information on the Best Employers in North Carolina program, visit www.BestEmployersNC.com .

Need a Part-Time or Full-Time Job? Domino's® Stores Throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Are Hiring

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's franchise-owned locations across North Carolina and South Carolina will host a hiring day on Wednesday, May 26.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's franchise-owned locations across North Carolina and South Carolina will host a hiring day on Wednesday, May 26.
  • "We know that people are looking to get back into the workforce and Domino's has a ton of great jobs to offer," said Mack Patterson, who owns 72 Domino's stores throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
  • Job seekers are encouraged to visit any North Carolina or South Carolina Domino's store to apply in-person.
  • Domino's stores throughout North Carolina and South Carolina offer flexible schedules and competitive wages for all positions.

Assured Guaranty Achieves Agreement on Puerto Rico Clawback Credits and Continues Support of Revised Puerto Rico GO and PBA Plan Support Agreement

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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b"Today, Assured Guaranty Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty), announced that its subsidiaries Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) and Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC) have achieved an agreement in principle with the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico on a framework to settle their insured exposure to Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority and other Puerto Rico clawback credits (subject to definitive documentation) and that they continue to support the revised Puerto Rico General Obligation (GO) and Public Buildings Authority (PBA) Plan Support Agreement (GO and PBA PSA).

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  • b"Today, Assured Guaranty Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty), announced that its subsidiaries Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) and Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC) have achieved an agreement in principle with the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico on a framework to settle their insured exposure to Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority and other Puerto Rico clawback credits (subject to definitive documentation) and that they continue to support the revised Puerto Rico General Obligation (GO) and Public Buildings Authority (PBA) Plan Support Agreement (GO and PBA PSA).
  • Assured Guaranty made the following statement:\n\xe2\x80\x9cAssured Guaranty has consistently supported a consensually negotiated and comprehensive approach to resolving Puerto Rico\xe2\x80\x99s current financial challenges.
  • Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the U.S. and international public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets, and also provides asset management services.
  • Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made as of April 12, 2021.

Gamaliel Malavé, Owner of The Growth Coach of Puerto Rico, Recognized with Growth Coach's International Innovation Award

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Growth Coach, the international business and sales coaching franchise, is pleased to announce that Gamaliel Malav, the owner of The Growth Coach of Puerto Rico, has been recognized with the company's Innovation Award.

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  • GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Growth Coach, the international business and sales coaching franchise, is pleased to announce that Gamaliel Malav, the owner of The Growth Coach of Puerto Rico, has been recognized with the company's Innovation Award.
  • "Gamaliel has survived hurricanes, earthquakes and COVID-19 to become one of our top coaches in the Growth Coach network around the world.
  • That approach earned him many new clients and propelled him to new heights in 2020," Growth Coach President Lisa Hudson said.
  • For additional information about The Growth Coach of Puerto Rico, call 787-247-7489, email [email protected] or visit http://www.thegrowthcoachpr.com/ .

Extra GB and CUP for Cuban expats sending international top ups to Cuba, on HablaCuba.com

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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The data+CUP fan version, nonetheless, as international top ups sent to Cuba get an upgrade: extra CUP and extra GB.

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  • The data+CUP fan version, nonetheless, as international top ups sent to Cuba get an upgrade: extra CUP and extra GB.
  • How data will be discounted:
    Besides sending top ups, customers can also recharge their family's and friends' Nauta accounts, in order to help them gain access to the internet.
  • The rate for international calls to Cuba is 69.9/min, for both landlines and mobiles, and the cost of a text message is 7.
  • KeepCalling has been listed by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the USA for 5 consecutive years.

Puerto Rico Golf Shines on World Stage; Caribbean Destination Ideal for Tropical Travel

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --It was an exceptional week for Puerto Rico on the world golf stage last week.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --It was an exceptional week for Puerto Rico on the world golf stage last week.
  • Campos thrilled the golf world with his play on the Championship Course at Grand Reserve Golf Club, an amenity of the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico.
  • Along with PGA TOUR member Campos, Puerto Rico was represented in the tournament by Edward Figueroa, who qualified through the 2020 Golf Puerto Rico Island Championship.
  • Learn more about visiting Puerto Rico at DiscoverPuertoRico.com, including:
    Discover Puerto Rico is a private, not for-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) whose mission is to make Puerto Rico visible to the world as a premier travel destination.

CytoImmune Therapeutics Establishes Operations in Puerto Rico to Develop Novel Cancer Immunotherapy Products

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Invest Puerto Rico (InvestPR), the Island's economic development organization, and the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), today announces that CytoImmune Therapeutics Puerto Rico LLC ("CTPR") will establish cell therapy operations in Puerto Rico in 2021 with the aim of developing novel, coordinate immunotherapy solutions for cancer patients.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Invest Puerto Rico (InvestPR), the Island's economic development organization, and the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), today announces that CytoImmune Therapeutics Puerto Rico LLC ("CTPR") will establish cell therapy operations in Puerto Rico in 2021 with the aim of developing novel, coordinate immunotherapy solutions for cancer patients.
  • CytoImmune has been developing and commercializing novel cancer immunotherapy products designed to utilize the power of the patient's own immune system to eliminate cancer cells.
  • "CytoImmune Therapeutics Puerto Rico is a leader in the field of cell therapy and immunotherapy for the treatment of cancers.
  • Will Rosellini , Co-founder and President of CytoImmune, noted, "Puerto Rico was the obvious choice for expanding our operations.