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Point72 Expands Global Economics Team with Key Hires in New York and London

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Point72 today announced that it has expanded its economics team with the addition of Sophia Drossos as Economist and Strategist based in New York, and Soeren Radde as Head of European Economic Research, based in London.

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  • Point72 today announced that it has expanded its economics team with the addition of Sophia Drossos as Economist and Strategist based in New York, and Soeren Radde as Head of European Economic Research, based in London.
  • Ms. Drossos will cover U.S. and global economic and policy developments, while Mr. Radde will analyze and forecast the euro area and UK economies.
  • Prior to joining Point72, she served as Head of Research at Light Sky Macro and held similar positions at Thiel Macro and Element Capital Management.
  • Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.

TRACFONE WIRELESS, INC. NAMED "BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION" FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR BY DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX®

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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MIAMI, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TracFone Wireless, Inc. today proudly announced the company's recognition as a Disability Equality Index "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion," with a 100 percent score for the third consecutive year.

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  • MIAMI, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TracFone Wireless, Inc. today proudly announced the company's recognition as a Disability Equality Index "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion," with a 100 percent score for the third consecutive year.
  • "Disability inclusion is a rapidly expanding aspect of corporate culture, and it's gratifying to partner with 415 companies on the 2022 Disability Equality Index," said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.
  • Its family of brands includes, Straight Talk Wireless, SIMPLE Mobile, Tracfone, Total Wireless, NET10 Wireless, Walmart Family Mobile, and SafeLink Wireless.
  • The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.

UNCF issues new report calling for Congress to Increase Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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However, for decades, the federal government has ignored its legally mandated obligations to allocate funding at prescribed levels, noted Murray.

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  • However, for decades, the federal government has ignored its legally mandated obligations to allocate funding at prescribed levels, noted Murray.
  • Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students atover 1,100 colleges and universities across the country.
  • Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadershipin education and its widely recognized trademark, A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
  • Learn more at UNCF.org or forcontinuousupdates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF .

Beer Institute Releases June 2022 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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The July 2022 domestic tax paid estimate is scheduled to be released on August 30, 2022.

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  • The July 2022 domestic tax paid estimate is scheduled to be released on August 30, 2022.
  • The Beer Institute is a national trade association for the American brewing industry, representing brewers of all sizes, as well as beer importers and industry suppliersan industry that supports more than 2 million jobs and provides more than $330 billion to the American economy.
  • Brewers Association, the Beer Institute is committed today to the development of sound public policy and to the values of civic duty and personal responsibility.
  • For additional updates from the Beer Institute, visit our website ,follow @BeerInstitute on Twitter, like the Beer Institute on Facebook ,and follow the Beer Institute on Instagram .

Eastern Bank Foundation Announces Promotion Of Foundation Fellow Turahn Dorsey To Chief Impact Officer

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Eastern Bank Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Boston-based Eastern Bank , is pleased to announce the promotion of Turahn Dorsey to Chief Impact Officer, a newly created role focused on advancing the Foundations impact across the communities it serves in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

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  • Eastern Bank Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Boston-based Eastern Bank , is pleased to announce the promotion of Turahn Dorsey to Chief Impact Officer, a newly created role focused on advancing the Foundations impact across the communities it serves in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
  • Most recently, Mr. Dorsey served as an Eastern Bank Foundation Fellow where he developed and executed strategies to improve early childhood outcomes in the region.
  • Mr. Dorsey will initially ramp up in his Chief Impact Officer role with the Eastern Bank Foundation on a part-time basis, while he continues to deliver on his current commitments serving the Roxbury community.
  • Created in 1994, the Eastern Bank Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Boston-based Eastern Bank.

THE INDEPENDENT SHOW 2022 SPOTLIGHTS CABLE LEADERS, HOW TO WORK WITH BRAND NEW BROADBAND AGENCIES IN 50 STATES AND ANNUAL MARKETING INNOVATORS AWARDS

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NCTC, The National Content & Technology Cooperative, and ACA Connects (ACAC) kicked off their completely sold-out 17th annual The Independent Show (TIS).

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  • This year's Marketing Innovators Award winners included:
    In making the presentation, NCTC VP of Marketing & Communications Pam Gillies said, "This award program is really picking up speed.
  • We doubled entries year over year, and members really like to hear what others are doing for successful campaigns.
  • The winners this year stood out due to the creative elements, messaging and tactics used to gain new customers and further retain or educate existing customers.
  • The ability to network and learn from one another in our fast-changing industry is a foundation of our success.

EnergyHub Launches Electric Vehicle Grid Management Solution for Utilities

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EnergyHub announced EnergyHub EV , an offering for utilities that delivers electric vehicle demand flexibility coupled with a powerful EV data management system.

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EnergyHub announced EnergyHub EV , an offering for utilities that delivers electric vehicle demand flexibility coupled with a powerful EV data management system.
  • EnergyHub works with over 60 leading utilities and in power markets to aggregate and manage more than 700,000 thermostats, electric vehicles and electric vehicle chargers, water heaters, energy storage systems, inverters, and commercial & industrial sites as virtual power plants.
  • The Electric Vehicle Data Management System (EV DMS) delivers critical insights and enables time-varying rates and incentive programs that allow utilities to optimize driver charging behaviors.
  • EnergyHub client National Grid noted, "We are accelerating electric vehicle adoption and supporting our customers as part of our Net Zero by 2050 Plan.

Disability:IN Announces the 2022 Inclusion Awards Winners

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Disability:IN , the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced the 2022 Inclusion Awards recipients.

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  • Disability:IN , the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced the 2022 Inclusion Awards recipients.
  • The awards recognize visionary brands and individuals that are advancing disability inclusion.
  • This recognition just motivates us to continue to focus on being leaders in this space into the future!"
  • For further information on Disability:INs 2022 Inclusion Awards, please visit: the Disability Inclusion Awards https://disabilityin.org/2022-inclusion-awards
    Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business.

Arkansas Governor Brings Two Policy Experts to Lineup in Upcoming Thought Leadership Summit

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Asa Hutchinson, at the inaugural America Leads: An Ideas Summit in Bentonville on Oct. 19.

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  • Asa Hutchinson, at the inaugural America Leads: An Ideas Summit in Bentonville on Oct. 19.
  • We look forward to having them join other leaders in discussing national security issues and other challenges facing our nation.
  • The summit is hosted by America Strong and Free, Inc., an education and advocacy organization.
  • Our leadership will participate in forums as needed and use the media to educate voters and advocate for common sense conservatism.

Plunk Appoints Insurance and Finance Industry Leaders Joan Woodward and Jeff Zajkowski as Company Directors

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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BELLEVUE, Wash., July 26, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Plunk—the first real-time analytics platform for residential real estate—today announced the appointment of Joan Woodward and Jeff Zajkowski as Company Directors.

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  • Next generation real estate analytics company strengthens board with seasoned executives from Capital Markets, Insurance, and Public Policy
    BELLEVUE, Wash., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Plunk the first real-time analytics platform for residential real estatetoday announcedthe appointment of Joan Woodward and Jeff Zajkowski as Company Directors.
  • "Plunk's analytics are enabling us to make significant progress toward achieving equity in housing," Woodward commented.
  • Joan Woodward is Executive Vice President of Public Policy for Travelers and President of The Travelers Institute , and currently serves as a member of the company's Management Committee.
  • Woodward joined Travelers in 2008 to establish The Travelers Institute as the company's thought leadership and public policy platform.