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Northeast Delta HSA catalyzes Veteran's Boxing Wellness Initiative Through Partnership With Rodney J. Hobbs VFW Post 1809, BoneKrusher Boxing

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MONROE, La., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the Rodney J. Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 (VFW Post 1809) and BoneKrusher Boxing Gym to begin a Boxing Wellness Initiative for Veterans in Northeast Louisiana.

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  • Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the Rodney J. Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 (VFW Post 1809) and BoneKrusher Boxing Gym to begin a Boxing Wellness Initiative for Veterans in Northeast Louisiana.
  • MONROE, La., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the Rodney J. Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 (VFW Post 1809) and BoneKrusher Boxing Gym to begin a Boxing Wellness Initiative for Veterans in Northeast Louisiana.
  • Operation Leave No Veteran Behind is an effort to ensure that military veterans in Northeast Louisiana have quality and competent primary and behavioral health care.
  • VFW Post 1809 Commander Christopher LeGuin said the partnership with the NEDHSA helps the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 by giving Veterans a local resource for mental and physical health.

Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement in response to accessible drop-off zones coming to Capitol Hill

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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"PVA has led the fight for accessibility for decades, and accessibility at the U.S. Capitol is no different.

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  • "PVA has led the fight for accessibility for decades, and accessibility at the U.S. Capitol is no different.
  • Coming to Capitol Hill for a congressional visit, hearing, or other event presents barriers for PVA members and others with disabilities.
  • Ansley specifically highlighted how the barriers start at the curb and called on designated drop off (or pick up) zones near all accessible entrances, among other improvements.
  • More permanent solutions are actively in the works and will be realized in the weeks and months ahead.

Former OFAC Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs Elyse B. Martin Joins Morrison Foerster

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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Elyse Martin as of counsel in the firm's National Security Group. Martin, who will be based in the firm's Austin, Texas office, brings to the firm more than a decade of combined government and private practice experience in economic sanctions, export controls, and other foreign policy and national security trade and investment controls matters. Prior to her most recent private sector role, Martin served for more than five years at the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), most recently as OFAC's Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs.

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  • Prior to her most recent private sector role, Martin served for more than five years at the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), most recently as OFAC's Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs.
  • During her tenure at OFAC, Martin directed the team responsible for OFAC's regulatory actions across all sanctions programs.
  • Prior to serving as Assistant Director at OFAC, Martin served as a Section Chief in OFAC's Compliance Division and as a Sanctions Regulations Advisor in its Regulatory Affairs Division.
  • In addition to Smith and Martin, MoFo's sanctions practice includes three other OFAC veterans: former OFAC Assistant Chief Counsel Andrea Delisi, former OFAC Enforcement Section Chief Rachel Fiorill, and former OFAC Sanctions Compliance Officer Charlotte Baskin-Gerwitz.

Child Care Aware® of America Welcomes New Board Members

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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Child Care Aware of America is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Child Care Aware of America is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • These included several projects in North Carolina aimed at strengthening the case for child care and Pre-K funding and innovation for Mecklenburg County and NCDHHS.
  • Child Care Aware® of America is a national membership organization that works with state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies and other community partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care.
  • CCAoA leads innovative projects that increase the quality and availability of child care, and advance the early childhood education profession.

Batteries Plus Closes 2023 with Strong Business Partnership Growth

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HARTLAND, Wis., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, saw impressive commercial gains in its business supply program throughout 2023 and plans to continue that growth into the new year. Ranging from new service deals with local governments in several markets to supplying services for 48 new national partnerships, the brand saw a 60% increase in partnership growth year-over-year with no signs of slowing down any time soon.

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  • HARTLAND, Wis., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the world's leading specialty battery franchise, saw impressive commercial gains in its business supply program throughout 2023 and plans to continue that growth into the new year.
  • "One of our specialties is providing customized solutions for businesses, local governments, schools, and more throughout hundreds of communities around the country," said Scott O'Farrell, Chief Commercial Officer of Batteries Plus.
  • Regional Sales Manager at Batteries Plus, helped secure a partnership with notable marketing solutions company Quad and as a result of the partnership, Looker and his team helped Quad save over $17,000 in EBITDA avoidance costs.
  • For more information on Batteries Plus Business's capabilities, visit www.batteriesplusbusiness.com .

4DMedical and Imbio Merge to Create Comprehensive Cardiothoracic Image Analysis Portfolio

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 4DMedical announces it has entered a binding agreement to acquire Imbio (a portfolio company of Minneapolis-based Invenshure). As the creators of groundbreaking lung imaging technologies, 4DMedical aims to revolutionize respiratory imaging and ventilation— for improved lung disease detection and management. Imbio technology complements those products perfectly, delivering quantitative and personalized imaging analysis for patients suffering from both acute and chronic diseases.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 4DMedical announces it has entered a binding agreement to acquire Imbio (a portfolio company of Minneapolis-based Invenshure).
  • As the creators of groundbreaking lung imaging technologies, 4DMedical aims to revolutionize respiratory imaging and ventilation— for improved lung disease detection and management.
  • Imbio technology complements those products perfectly, delivering quantitative and personalized imaging analysis for patients suffering from both acute and chronic diseases.
  • Combining 4DMedical and Imbio existing technologies into a unified offering and development platform will drive respiratory health improvements around the globe.

FNB Further Grows Extensive List of Workplace Honors

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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) and its banking subsidiary, First National Bank, continue to achieve regional and national honors as a workplace of choice. 2023 marks the second consecutive year that FNB has garnered Top Workplace designations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and in Baltimore, Maryland. The Company also was recently named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans by Newsweek.

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  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB) and its banking subsidiary, First National Bank, continue to achieve regional and national honors as a workplace of choice.
  • 2023 marks the second consecutive year that FNB has garnered Top Workplace designations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Each of these honors — which add to the more than 60 workplace awards that FNB has earned — affirm the differentiated culture that FNB continues to cultivate under its current leadership.
  • FNB has continued to receive Top Workplace recognition throughout its footprint and on a national level in 2023, including as a Top Workplace USA , Top Workplace for Financial Services and Top Workplace National Culture Excellence Awards winner.

Invest in Others Charitable Foundation Names 2023 Grant Recipients

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ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation ("Invest in Others"), a nonprofit organization helping financial professionals support charitable causes in their communities, today announced the recipients of its 2023 Grant Program.

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  • Grants Totaling $298K Awarded to 17 Nonprofits, Providing Critical Funding and Enhanced Opportunities in Communities Across the U.S.
    ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation ("Invest in Others"), a nonprofit organization helping financial professionals support charitable causes in their communities, today announced the recipients of its 2023 Grant Program.
  • "Our Grant Program helps professionals in the financial services industry optimize the impact they can make in communities all over the country," said R. Barkley Payne, Executive Director of the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation.
  • This year, Invest in Others awarded a total of $298,355 to 17 organizations across the country, with grants ranging from $5,500 to $20,000.
  • These grants are also supported by Allianz, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Equitable Foundation, FS Investments, MFS, MarketCounsel, Orion Advisor Solutions, and PIMCO.

Taylor Morrison 'Builds Joy' Across the Country this Holiday Season

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh consecutive year, America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) is putting the power of giving in the hands of its team members with its annual philanthropic program, Build Joy. This year, 10 team members were each awarded $1,000 to make a difference in their communities by supporting causes that are meaningful to them.

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  • Since the Build Joy program began in 2017, Taylor Morrison has donated more than $215,000 to help bring nearly 100 philanthropic ideas to life.
  • "Build Joy holds a special place in my heart, as it empowers team members to give back on behalf of Taylor Morrison in ways that are uniquely and deeply personal to them," said Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer.
  • This year's Build Joy projects impact a range of meaningful charitable causes across the country, with many drawing upon personal connections to Taylor Morrison team members.
  • After receiving more than 200 ideas, Taylor Morrison selected even more causes to spread kindness further this holiday season.

Defendant Angie Wong whistleblower faces multiple lawsuits, and a court order in Georgia, says Stan Fitzgerald, Legacy PAC founder and L-Strategies partner

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The litigation, Plaintiff L-Strategies, LLC v. Defendant Angie Wong (aka Angie Wong Sie Ying), has been filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, Coweta County, Georgia, Docket SUV2023000784 on June 30, 2023, 04:23 PM.

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  • The litigation, Plaintiff L-Strategies, LLC v. Defendant Angie Wong (aka Angie Wong Sie Ying), has been filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, Coweta County, Georgia, Docket SUV2023000784 on June 30, 2023, 04:23 PM.
  • In a second filing, Legacy PAC Partners Stan Fitzgerald and Jared Craig filed a 272,500.00 lawsuit against Angie Wong for Tortious Interference with Business, Defamation/Libel, Conversion/Trover in August 2023.
  • The Litigation America First Legacy PAC filed a petition against former President Angie Wong.
  • Notwithstanding, Wong continued to appear on television and radio shows bearing the misrepresentation that she was the President of Legacy PAC.