Negotiation

Quaker Lobby Bemoans Debt Ceiling Fiasco in Washington

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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“Harmful cuts and spending freezes will be coming to education, childcare, job training, transportation, nutrition assistance, housing assistance, community violence intervention programs, international peacebuilding, and environmental protection. The list goes on and on. But notably, and as usual, the Pentagon will face no cuts -- even to programs that are outdated and unwanted. Wealthy individuals and corporations are not asked to pay one penny more in taxes.

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  • This is indefensible, and our congressional leaders and the president need to ensure that this never happens again,” said Amelia Kegan, FCNL’s associate general secretary for policy and advocacy.
  • “Nothing could be worse than defaulting on our debt.
  • But notably, and as usual, the Pentagon will face no cuts -- even to programs that are outdated and unwanted.
  • This is holding the economy hostage to enact harmful policies that couldn’t pass through the regular legislative process.

TEAMSTERS RATIFY CONTRACT AT NUTRABLEND

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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MADERA, Calif., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 517 at Nutrablend – the feed division of Land O'Lakes – have voted unanimously to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with their employer. The workers are responsible for producing animal feed.

Key Points: 
  • MADERA, Calif., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 517 at Nutrablend – the feed division of Land O'Lakes – have voted unanimously to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with their employer.
  • "The first collective bargaining agreement is usually the hardest, but that didn't stop this incredible group of people," said Greg Landers, Local 517 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • "Their patience, unity and tenacity at the negotiating table paid off, and now they have a fantastic contract to show for it."
  • Teamsters Local 517 represents workers in industries such as dairy, aviation, transportation, health care, and a wide variety of other crafts throughout California's Central Valley.

CuraScientific $600,000 License Purchase to Expand Delivery and Customer Acquisition

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The Company’s subsidiary, Cal Care Grp, Inc., acquired the Commercial-Microbusiness Cannabis License(s) C12-0000334 pursuant the 8K Filing of the License Purchase Agreement with Chad Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Foundation Delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The Company’s subsidiary, Cal Care Grp, Inc., acquired the Commercial-Microbusiness Cannabis License(s) C12-0000334 pursuant the 8K Filing of the License Purchase Agreement with Chad Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Foundation Delivery.
  • Both the Seller and the License(s) are active and in Good Standing in the State of California.
  • William Reed, Chairman & CEO, stated, “As a part of our core business model, we have been acquiring licensed cannabis businesses in order to expand our customer acquisition, delivery routes and territories.
  • This transaction increases our customer acquisition, distribution of our brands and expands our routes through We are negotiating with 2 more companies, Las Vegas-Nevada and Santa Ana-California.”

FG Financial Group’s Reinsurance Division Achieving Strong Financial Performance; Expects Growing Fee Revenue in 2023

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Furthermore, the company has focused on growing its fee-based revenue and expects to realize its first fees through its FG RE Solutions unit in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Furthermore, the company has focused on growing its fee-based revenue and expects to realize its first fees through its FG RE Solutions unit in 2023.
  • As previously reported on May 12, 2023, FG Financial’s reinsurance division achieved net premiums earned of $3.7 million for the first quarter of 2023.
  • This growth, along with disciplined underwriting, drove strong net underwriting profit at the reinsurance division to over $1 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • The Company has in place and or is currently negotiating opportunities that could yield up to $1 million in fee revenue in 2023.

JERA Americas Names James Tinsley as Company’s First Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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JERA Americas, the Houston-based subsidiary of global energy leader JERA, has appointed James Tinsley as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Key Points: 
  • JERA Americas, the Houston-based subsidiary of global energy leader JERA, has appointed James Tinsley as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
  • Tinsley joins JERA Americas from his position as Vice President, Natural Gas Supply and Trading for Calpine Energy Services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005117/en/
    James Tinsley, JERA Americas Chief Commercial Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    In his new role, Tinsley will be responsible for all commercial functions for the Company including overseeing commercial development opportunities for existing assets and for future asset portfolios the company may acquire.
  • “We are glad to have James join us at a critical point in JERA Americas’ growth trajectory.

Paragon FX Group Reveals the Secrets Behind Making Goonies Prop Replicas

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Goonies Day approaches on June 7th, marking the 38th anniversary of the film's release, the wizards of props at Paragon FX Group participated in a Q&A to talk about their secrets.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Goonies Day approaches on June 7th, marking the 38th anniversary of the film's release, the wizards of props at Paragon FX Group participated in a Q&A to talk about their secrets.
  • A: When we first started negotiating our contract with Warner Brothers, one of the first films we asked for was GOONIES.
  • A: The key piece of our Goonies adventure set is the famed Copper Bones key.
  • The care and detail Paragon FX Group put into their replicas is amazing.

Finance Leaders Prioritize Sustainable Growth to Offset Inflation and Economic Uncertainty

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tipalti, the leading global payables automation solution, today reveals fresh insights into the strategies of global finance leaders in high-growth businesses amidst the current economic climate, with almost 8 in 10 (78%) believing sustainable growth is now more important than growth-at-any-cost.

Key Points: 
  • With interest rates at their highest level in 14 years driving up expenses and supplier costs, finance leaders are also recognizing that automation is a key factor in supporting sustainable growth plans.
  • The findings revealed that over three-quarters (78%) of finance leaders agree that their accounts payable (AP) function can play a key role in offsetting higher costs related to inflation.
  • Businesses remain largely focused on growth in the current economic climate – with just over half (51%) stating that they are focused on maintaining their original growth plans, while 45% are focused on more sustainable growth.
  • Amidst economic uncertainty and technological transformation, the finance function evidently has a leading role to play in delivering growth and business success in the years to come.

SQI Diagnostics Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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TORONTO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - SQI Diagnostics Inc. ("SQI" or the "Company") (TSXV: SQD) (OTCQB: SQIDF), a leader in the science of lung health that develops and manufactures respiratory health and precision medicine tests today reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2022.

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  • TORONTO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - SQI Diagnostics Inc. ("SQI" or the "Company") (TSXV: SQD) (OTCQB: SQIDF), a leader in the science of lung health that develops and manufactures respiratory health and precision medicine tests today reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2022.
  • Corporate & General expenses were $1.0M in Q2 2023, compared to $2.4M in Q2 2022.
  • The R&D expense category, which includes Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering, was $0.4M in Q2 2023, compared to $2.8M in Q2 2022.
  • Net loss of $3.5M, or $0.01 per share, in Q2 2023, compared to a net loss of $2.6M, or $0.01 per share, in Q2 2022.

Medical Robotics Market to Grow Significantly by 2029- Brandessence Market Research

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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The business intelligence report on Medical Robotics Market by Brandessence Market Research presents a detailed overall of the crucial aspects of this industry.

Key Points: 
  • The business intelligence report on Medical Robotics Market by Brandessence Market Research presents a detailed overall of the crucial aspects of this industry.
  • The Medical Robotics Market is anticipated to grow substantially over the forecast duration of 2022-2029.
  • Competitive Rivalry: The medical robotics market is characterized by intense competition among key players.
  • Market leaders invest significantly in research and development to advance their robotic systems, enhance capabilities, and expand their product portfolios.

Medical Robotics Market to Grow Significantly by 2029- Brandessence Market Research

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Titan, Mazor Robotics, Renishaw plc, Intellectual property, Hansen Medical, Surgeon, Medicine, Prevalence, Aethon, IRobot, McKesson Corporation, Feedback, Intuitive Surgical, OR, Ageing, Cancer, Quality of life, Fatality, Laparoscopy, Research, Negotiation, MEA, Government, Smith & Nephew, Stryker Corporation, Hospital, Traction, Acquisition, Patient, Investment, Others, Risk, Robotics, Machine learning, Porter's five forces analysis, Conditional sentence, Artificial intelligence, Cyberdyne, Medtech, Medical device, Health insurance, Vaccine, 3D printing, Video game

The business intelligence report on Medical Robotics Market by Brandessence Market Research presents a detailed overall of the crucial aspects of this industry.

Key Points: 
  • The business intelligence report on Medical Robotics Market by Brandessence Market Research presents a detailed overall of the crucial aspects of this industry.
  • The Medical Robotics Market is anticipated to grow substantially over the forecast duration of 2022-2029.
  • Competitive Rivalry: The medical robotics market is characterized by intense competition among key players.
  • Market leaders invest significantly in research and development to advance their robotic systems, enhance capabilities, and expand their product portfolios.