Chamber of commerce

STL starts to 'Make in America' with its next-gen Lugoff OFC facility

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Named after the state tree of South Carolina, this facility, also designated as STL's North American Headquarters, symbolizes STL's commitment to the US market.

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  • Named after the state tree of South Carolina, this facility, also designated as STL's North American Headquarters, symbolizes STL's commitment to the US market.
  • Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, in the presence of government dignitaries, key customers, and representatives from the local Chambers of Commerce.
  • This strategic investment and expansion efforts in the U.S. further reinforce STL's commitment to the Make in America vision.
  • Following in the footsteps of STL's other global manufacturing units, the Lugoff facility also aims to achieve zero waste and reduce energy consumption progressively.

Colangelo & Partners Expands Trade Marketing Services With New, Trade Focused Division

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colangelo & Partners (C&P), an integrated communications agency renowned for its innovative campaigns and industry expertise in wine and spirits, is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated Trade Division. This strategic move marks a significant step in the agency's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions for brand marketers and trade groups in the beverage alcohol industry.

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  • "The launch of our Trade Division signifies a big investment and commitment to the industry," comments Felipe Gonzalez Gordon.
  • Trade Incentives and Communication: Offer incentives to motivate trade partners, ranging from exclusive familiarization trips, to event attendance, to rewarding sales performance at multiple levels and maintain consistent communication with trade partners, sharing updates and promotions.
  • "With the enhanced services and expertise of our trade division, we're now expanding and strengthening the traditional services of a communications agency."
  • "We are thrilled to see Colangelo & Partners launch their dedicated Trade Division.

North Texas Food Bank and Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner to Fight Hunger During Hispanic Heritage Month

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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This year, during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is partnering with the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) to celebrate this tradition in the fight against hunger.

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  • This year, during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is partnering with the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) to celebrate this tradition in the fight against hunger.
  • “The Unidos 4 Hope campaign is a celebration of Hispanic heritage, channeling the collective power of North Texas businesses and individuals to address food insecurity,” said Diana Flores, board member for the North Texas Food Bank, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and founding member of Sin Hambre.
  • “At the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to collaborate with the North Texas Food Bank for their first-ever Unidos 4 Hope campaign,” said Rick Ortiz, President & CEO of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
  • “North Texas’ Hispanic business community is an important ally in the fight against hunger,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.

Kulicke & Soffa Appoints Denise M. Dignam to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Denise M. Dignam to its Board of Directors.

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  • SINGAPORE, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Denise M. Dignam to its Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Dignam currently serves as a Board Member of the National Mining Association, and was previously appointed as a Board Member to the United States Chamber of Commerce.
  • Ms. Dignam has a passion for strategy development and execution with key competencies in continuous improvement, organizational design, agile methodologies, commercial excellence, and M&A.
  • Peter Kong, Chairman of the K&S Board of Directors, stated, "We welcome Denise to the K&S Board.

Wan Bridge Opens Enclave at Mason Creek, a Modern Build-to-Rent Community in Katy

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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“We are excited to bring this latest community to market, especially for potential residents who are looking for a more modern place to live in the area,” said Ting Qiao, CEO of Wan Bridge.

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  • “We are excited to bring this latest community to market, especially for potential residents who are looking for a more modern place to live in the area,” said Ting Qiao, CEO of Wan Bridge.
  • During the ceremony, The Wan Bridge Foundation presented a check to Sunshine Thru the Rain to recognize the organization’s contribution to the local community.
  • At the Enclave at Mason Creek residents can call this upscale residential property home, while still experiencing all that the city of Katy has to offer.
  • To learn more about Wan Bridge and its impact on the build-to-rent industry in Texas, visit www.wanbridge.com .

Fastwyre Brings Fast Fiber-Optic Network to Nevada, Mo.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Fastwyre is committed to expanding in Missouri as it previously launched a high-speed fiber network in Sedalia and Warrensburg in the past two months.

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  • Fastwyre is committed to expanding in Missouri as it previously launched a high-speed fiber network in Sedalia and Warrensburg in the past two months.
  • Community leaders join Fastwyre Broadband on Wednesday, Aug. 16, to celebrate the launch of its fiber-optic network in Nevada, Mo.
  • “We are excited to join the Nevada community and supply our fast, high-quality fiber network at a terrific value for residents and businesses,” said Chris Eldredge, CEO of Fastwyre Broadband.
  • Fastwyre remains at the industry forefront in innovation, continuously investing in a rapidly growing, state-of-the-art fiber network.

Checkers and Rally’s Roll Out Hi Auto’s First-Ever Spanish Language Drive-Thru Voice AI Ordering

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Already operational at more than 350 of the restaurant group’s locations, Hi Auto’s is the world’s most widely deployed drive-thru voice AI ordering technology, and today’s announcement signifies the first of its kind for bilingual drive-thru voice AI ordering.

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  • Already operational at more than 350 of the restaurant group’s locations, Hi Auto’s is the world’s most widely deployed drive-thru voice AI ordering technology, and today’s announcement signifies the first of its kind for bilingual drive-thru voice AI ordering.
  • “It gives me such satisfaction to see that Checkers, Rally’s and Hi Auto are implementing a policy that their drive thru employees speak Spanish.
  • In fact, the Hi Auto system automatically detects the language spoken by the customer and immediately responds in that language to carry out the ordering process.
  • Hi Auto is the only company that has scaled drive-thru voice AI to hundreds of stores, and Checkers is the only chain that has scaled drive-thru voice AI to hundreds of locations.

Sentar Named #1 Best Place to Work in South Carolina

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, is excited to announce that they have been awarded 1st place in the Large Business category of the 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina awards program.

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  • Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, is excited to announce that they have been awarded 1st place in the Large Business category of the 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina awards program.
  • This marks the 8th consecutive year Sentar has earned a place on the list and the 2nd time receiving the #1 spot.
  • In partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group, this survey-and-awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the state of South Carolina through a research-based evaluation.
  • “This award is a reflection of our collective commitment to excellence, where every Sentar team member can contribute to an extraordinary workplace experience.”
    Sentar was recognized along with the state’s other top-notch employers at the Best Places to Work in South Carolina awards dinner on August 10, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina.

FRONTIER SERVICE PARTNERS EXPANDS FOOTPRINT WITH EAST MICHIGAN GREENFIELD

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Service Partners ("Frontier"), a premier residential home services company with a growing portfolio, expands into East Michigan with the launch of a Greenfield under the Haley Mechanical brand, set to open on August 17, 2023 in Brighton, Michigan.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Service Partners ("Frontier"), a premier residential home services company with a growing portfolio, expands into East Michigan with the launch of a Greenfield under the Haley Mechanical brand, set to open on August 17, 2023 in Brighton, Michigan.
  • It makes perfect sense to expand our footprint further into East Michigan.
  • I couldn't be more thrilled to grow the partnership with Haley and provide the support and structure needed to service additional communities in the East Michigan corridor," said Frontier Service Partner CEO, Daniel Hamm.
  • Frontier is funded by Toronto-based Imperial Capital and is actively seeking long-standing and reputable residential services brands to join the rapidly growing Frontier family.

edX and Drake State Technical and Community College Launch Free Training Program to Build Huntsville's Tech Talent Pipeline

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. and LANHAM, Md., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), together with Drake State Technical and Community College, a historically black community college, and Jobs for the Future (JFF), today announced the launch of a new Access Partnership to provide adult learners in the Huntsville, Alabama area with access to no cost, fully online boot camp programs in cybersecurity and data analytics. Funded by Truist Foundation, the scholarships are designed to increase technical talent in the Huntsville region, specifically focusing on helping women, BIPOC, and lower-income professionals build stronger economic futures.

Key Points: 
  • Funded by Truist Foundation , the scholarships are designed to increase technical talent in the Huntsville region, specifically focusing on helping women, BIPOC, and lower-income professionals build stronger economic futures.
  • The program is underpinned by edX's industry-leading boot camp curricula in key technology fields.
  • Learners who successfully complete the boot camp program will receive college credit that can be applied toward an associate's degree at Drake State.
  • Over the next three years, the program is estimated to support more than 150 Huntsville area residents.