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TPM Secures Its Position as One of South Carolina's Premier Workplaces for the Fifth Consecutive Year

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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In a remarkable achievement, TPM has been named the 23rd best workplace in the medium business category at the respected 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina awards.

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  • In a remarkable achievement, TPM has been named the 23rd best workplace in the medium business category at the respected 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina awards.
  • The Best Places to Work in South Carolina program is a partnership between SC Biz News, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and Best Companies Group.
  • These organizations, like TPM, play an important role in boosting South Carolina's economy, improving its workforce, and supporting business growth.
  • For more details about the Best Places to Work in South Carolina program, please visit www.BestPlacesToWorkSC.com .

Trescon ABC: Unveiling a Symphony of Innovation and Digital Transformation

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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The insightful discussions led by industry titans focused the spotlight on business growth strategies using real-world use cases.

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  • The insightful discussions led by industry titans focused the spotlight on business growth strategies using real-world use cases.
  • The deliberations ranged from the future of customer experience, embracing the rise of green and sustainable CX, AI-enhanced digital transformation, decentralised finance and its impact on traditional finance and more.
  • Day 1 of Trescon ABC events were filled with noteworthy panel discussions and exciting keynotes that further the conversation regarding these emerging tech solutions.
  • At the World CX Summit, it was great to witness an engaging panel discussion on ‘Frictionless Customer Experience with Digital Transformation'.

Chic Hong Kong Grand Opening at COCO Park Shenzhen

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, and held at the COCO Park shopping mall in Shenzhen's Futian District, the event is the first large-scale promotion of Hong Kong consumer goods in the GBA following the complete lifting of border-crossing restrictions.

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  • Jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, and held at the COCO Park shopping mall in Shenzhen's Futian District, the event is the first large-scale promotion of Hong Kong consumer goods in the GBA following the complete lifting of border-crossing restrictions.
  • The event is organized by HKTDC GBA Centre, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Commerce Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and The People's Government of Futian District, with the support of Cyberspace Administration of Shenzhen Municipality, PRD Council of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce Qianhai, and GBA-IDA.
  • The Chic Hong Kong shopping festival comprises three themed exhibition areas: Chic Living, Chic Style, and Chic Taste.
  • Sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the exhibition will feature 13 emerging Hong Kong designers and over 20 exceptional or award-winning products to emphasise the strengths and benefits the city's design and creative industries can offer.

CITY FURNITURE HOSTED 2ND ANNUAL GREEN CITY SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE ON THURSDAY, JULY 20TH

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The Summit took place on Thursday, July 20, at the CITY Furniture Headquarters.

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  • The Summit took place on Thursday, July 20, at the CITY Furniture Headquarters.
  • The 2nd Annual Green CITY Summit gathered industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators for engaging discussions on pressing topics related to sustainability, recycling, carbon emissions, and the future of our cities.
  • CITY Furniture matched BEDGEAR's donation, increasing the pledge to a total 300 trees, to support reforestation efforts and empower local communities.
  • During the Summit, CITY Furniture proudly shared its ambitious '2040 Green Promise' to become carbon neutral and achieve zero waste to landfill by 2040.

KeyPoint Credit Union Wins Dora Maxwell Award

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyPoint Credit Union has been named the winner of the Dora Maxwell Award for Social Responsibility at the state level (for CA-based credit unions at least $1 billion in assets).

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  • LeeAnne Giblin, Chief Administration Offer of KeyPoint, said "KeyPoint's core purpose is to enable financial well-being through advantageous solutions and education.
  • We are proud to receive the Dora Maxwell award which validates that we are fulfilling our mission."
  • The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) created the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award to encourage and honor credit union and chapter involvement in community projects and activities.
  • Dora Maxwell was a community activist who committed her life to credit union development, to her community and to serving the underserved.

Brazil-Alberta Opportunities Forum Strengthens Business Ties Between Regions

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The forum showcased the opportunities the province offers to Brazilian companies and reinforced Alberta’s commitment to nurturing a supportive and coordinated business ecosystem.

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  • The forum showcased the opportunities the province offers to Brazilian companies and reinforced Alberta’s commitment to nurturing a supportive and coordinated business ecosystem.
  • A momentous agreement to foster international business relations between Alberta and Brazil was signed at the forum.
  • This agreement builds on work underway to strengthen Alberta’s role as a vital player in the global business landscape.
  • “The Brazil-Alberta Opportunities Forum builds on the momentum from the Western Canada Brazil Hub, announced in December 2022, and signals a new era in our strong economic relationship.

Sigma7 Taps Former Aon Asia Head Owen Belman as New CEO

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Sigma7 , a global risk information and services company, has appointed seasoned international insurance and risk consulting and banking leader Owen Belman as its Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Sigma7 , a global risk information and services company, has appointed seasoned international insurance and risk consulting and banking leader Owen Belman as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Belman joins Sigma7 after a distinguished 12-year term leading global professional services firm Aon’s operations in Asia.
  • Most recently, Belman served as the CEO, Asia at Aon.
  • Belman holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Haverford College in Pennsylvania, and a JD/MBA from Northwestern University in Illinois.

IERUS Technologies Selected as a Winner of $1Billion TETRAS II Air Force Contract

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IERUS Technologies, Inc., an established defense contractor headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, has been selected as an awardee of the prestigious TETRAS II contract from the Air Force Test Center, with a ceiling approaching $1 billion. The award is focused on specialized tech development, supporting Department of Defense (DoD) test systems and facilities for the next generation weapons and cyber systems.

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  • In 2015, it was one of only 14 defense contractors to receive the TETRAS IDIQ award, the predecessor to TETRAS II.
  • A rapidly growing company, IERUS is on-track to having a $60 million award year in 2023, with 28% growth since 2022.
  • "Nullspace is well-positioned for success with support from IERUS," says Dr. Daniel Faircloth, CTO and co-founder of both IERUS and Nullspace.
  • Both IERUS Technologies and Nullspace will be exhibiting in Booth 615 at the upcoming Space and Missile Defense Symposium taking place August 8 - 10, 2023 in Huntsville, Ala.

AgroAmerica Presents Its 2022 Sustainability Report: A Future Built to Last

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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This report provides an updated overview of the performance of the company’s banana division and the achievements made in 2022 through its Corporate Sustainability Strategy.

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  • This report provides an updated overview of the performance of the company’s banana division and the achievements made in 2022 through its Corporate Sustainability Strategy.
  • Over the past year, AgroAmerica has worked on environmental, social, and governance topics that are relevant to the business.
  • In this process, our strong foundation in sustainability will drive a new robust integrated strategy that will shape our path in 2023-24.
  • This exciting step will lead us to continuous improvement and a more sustainable future," explained Fernando Bolaños, CEO of AgroAmerica.

One Banana presents its 2022 Sustainability Report: A future built to last

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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This report provides an updated overview of the performance of AgroAmerica's banana division and the achievements made in 2022 through its Corporate Sustainability Strategy.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides an updated overview of the performance of AgroAmerica's banana division and the achievements made in 2022 through its Corporate Sustainability Strategy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230717962841/en/
    One Banana Sustainability Report 2022 details the company's structure, governance, strategy, and management, with a specific focus on the material issues identified.
  • Over the past year, One Banana has worked on environmental, social, and governance topics relevant to the business.
  • "In 2022, we carried out social responsibility initiatives that are part of both our sustainability and business strategy.