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Concordia's 2021 Leadership Award goes to Former U.S. First Lady Laura Bush, the LEGO Group CEO Niels B. Christiansen, and Justice for Migrant Women Founder & President Mónica Ramírez

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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I am honored to chair this committee and I'm delighted to announce three distinguished individuals as this year's recipients.

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  • I am honored to chair this committee and I'm delighted to announce three distinguished individuals as this year's recipients.
  • For the public sector, the recipient of the 2021 Leadership Award is Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United States.
  • For the nonprofit sector, the recipient of the 2021 Leadership Award is Mnica Ramrez, Founder & President of Justice for Migrant Women.
  • Leadership Award recipients are nominated anonymously by Concordia 's Board of Directors, Advisors and Senior Advisors, Leadership Council, and staff.

Ford Foundation and Henry Luce Foundation Lend Support to US Heartland China Association

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"We are thrilled that both the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation have awarded our organization grants to maintain the momentum of our important work building bridges and promoting understanding between the American Heartland and China," Bob Holden, former Governor of Missouri, Chairman and CEO of the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) announced.

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  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"We are thrilled that both the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation have awarded our organization grants to maintain the momentum of our important work building bridges and promoting understanding between the American Heartland and China," Bob Holden, former Governor of Missouri, Chairman and CEO of the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) announced.
  • Over the past 80 years, the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation, both established in 1936, have invested significantly to promote international understanding and international cooperation.
  • USHCA is instrumental in engaging a diverse set of American actors in dialogue with their Chinese counterparts.
  • He concluded by saying that, "thanks to the support of the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation, USHCA is poised to continue providing the essential leadership and resources to support this critical collaboration."

New Book "The Case Against George W. Bush" Prosecutes Moral, Legal Transgressions of 43rd President of The United States

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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More than a decade after George W. Bush left Washington D.C., many critical questions of ethical and legal import linger: did the Administration take America to war in Iraq under false pretenses?

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  • More than a decade after George W. Bush left Washington D.C., many critical questions of ethical and legal import linger: did the Administration take America to war in Iraq under false pretenses?
  • What was the cost in blood and treasure for these decisions?
  • How did the Administration justify the methods used to extract intelligence from prisoners?
  • I wrote my book to document Bush's crimes for the public and those in government."

Taft Communications Promotes Sheila Cort to Senior Director

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taft Communications announced that veteran communications coach and corporate communications counselor Sheila Cort has been promoted to senior director.

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  • LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taft Communications announced that veteran communications coach and corporate communications counselor Sheila Cort has been promoted to senior director.
  • She has always brought skill, drive and integrity to everything she does," said Ted Deutsch, Taft CEO.
  • "I have a passion for people, coaching and empathetic leadership which fuels my purpose-focused work at Taft and Taft ClearPoint," said Cort.
  • Among her experiences before joining Taft, Cort was vice president of corporate communications at Jackson Hewitt and a vice president, consultant for a major diversity in business publisher.

Taft University Announces 21st Annual Duthoy Scholarship Program

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Friday, April 9, 2021
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Every year, Taft University receives numerous applications from passionate educators and educational administrators for our Duthoy Scholarships.

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  • Every year, Taft University receives numerous applications from passionate educators and educational administrators for our Duthoy Scholarships.
  • This year, we are excited to announce the 21st Annual Duthoy Scholarship Program, including four different scholarships towards any of our Doctor of Education (EdD) degree programs.
  • Taft University offers three Doctor of Education concentrations: Leadership & Management, Technology & Leadership, and Charter School Administration.
  • You can also find more information about Taft University, our degree programs, and application procedures on our website at www.Taft.edu .

Taft Communications Names Ted Deutsch CEO

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taft Communications today announced the appointment of Ted Deutsch as the firm's chief executive officer.

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  • LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taft Communications today announced the appointment of Ted Deutsch as the firm's chief executive officer.
  • Deutsch joined Taft as a consultant in 2012 after two decades in agency and corporate communications positions, including as VP of communications and public affairs for Sandoz Inc. and Avis-Budget Group.
  • Other career highlights prior to Taft include leading communications for Realogy, move.com, and operating his own Princeton-based firm for four years.
  • "Ted has led the threefold growth of our Taft Communications business and we are thrilled about the continued vitality of the firm under his leadership."

Readout: Minister Wilkinson's meeting with U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Following the release of the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, in which President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau launched a high level climate ambition Ministerial between Canada and the United States, Minister Wilkinson and Special Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry met yesterday to get straight to work.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Following the release of the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, in which President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau launched a high level climate ambition Ministerial between Canada and the United States, Minister Wilkinson and Special Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry met yesterday to get straight to work.
  • It will also explore opportunities to align policies, regulations and approaches to create jobs, while tackling climate change and inequality, and enhancing adaptation and resilience to climate impacts.
  • During the meeting, Minister Wilkinson and Secretary Kerry agreed that there is no time to waste in the fight against climate change, and began to develop a work plan for bilateral climate cooperation to raise the scale and scope of climate ambition.
  • Minister Wilkinson also shared his desire to work closely with Secretary Kerry in advance of the U.S.'April 22Earth Day Summit.

The Foundation for Climate Restoration Looks Forward to Collaboration with John Kerry, the Incoming Administration's Special "Climate Envoy"

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Foundation for Climate Restoration Looks Forward to Collaboration with John Kerry, the Incoming Administration's Special "Climate Envoy".

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Foundation for Climate Restoration Looks Forward to Collaboration with John Kerry, the Incoming Administration's Special "Climate Envoy".
  • The Foundation for Climate Restoration is thrilled that former Secretary of State, John Kerry, will serve as the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate under the Biden-Harris administration.
  • The newly created role affirms the President-elect's commitment to treating the climate crisis as the urgent national security threat that is.
  • The Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR) is a nonprofit whose mission is to catalyze action to restore the climate by 2050.

Battery event organized by CBMM brings together Nobel Prize in Chemistry and international experts

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Monday, October 19, 2020
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At the center of the debates are pioneering solutions that add more sustainable, safe materials and allow ultra-fast charging to batteries.

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  • At the center of the debates are pioneering solutions that add more sustainable, safe materials and allow ultra-fast charging to batteries.
  • The event will be opened by John B. Goodenough, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, responsible for discovering lithium batteries.
  • These meetings are an opportunity to move further in this direction," explains Rogrio Ribas, Battery Products Executive Manager of CBMM.
  • Check the event schedule and participate for free:
    A world leader in the production and commercialization of Niobium products, CBMM has more than 400 customers in 40 countries.

Battery event organized by CBMM brings together Nobel Prize in Chemistry and international experts

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Monday, October 19, 2020
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At the center of the debates are pioneering solutions that add more sustainable, safe materials and allow ultra-fast charging to batteries.

Key Points: 
  • At the center of the debates are pioneering solutions that add more sustainable, safe materials and allow ultra-fast charging to batteries.
  • The event will be opened by John B. Goodenough, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, responsible for discovering lithium batteries.
  • These meetings are an opportunity to move further in this direction," explains Rogrio Ribas, Battery Products Executive Manager of CBMM.
  • Check the event schedule and participate for free:
    A world leader in the production and commercialization of Niobium products, CBMM has more than 400 customers in 40 countries.