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FedEx delivers the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy arrived on the scene in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII on Wednesday via FedEx, the Official Delivery Service of the NFL.

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  • The coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy arrived on the scene in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII on Wednesday via FedEx, the Official Delivery Service of the NFL.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207265074/en/
    Jerry Rice and FedEx Express courier Bob Fini with the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
  • Photos by Tyler Kaufman, Associated Press
    “FedEx is honored to be trusted with the delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy ahead of Super Bowl LVIII,” said Brian Philips, EVP, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at FedEx.
  • “Our friends at FedEx ensure the trophy’s safe and timely delivery each year, which continues to be an essential part of Super Bowl Week.”
    To learn more about what FedEx is doing at Super Bowl LVIII and throughout the NFL season, follow FedEx on X via @FedEx .

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Announces February Guest Lineup of ESG All-Stars

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for February, featuring a who’s who of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.

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  • Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for February, featuring a who’s who of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.
  • The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners first-hand accounts of how they are able to help make the world a better place on a daily basis.
  • “Our Impact Podcast roster of guests features leaders who work every day to help make our world a better place.

UNCF Inviting All HBCU Alumni, Students to Attend Three-Day Leadership Conference

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

“This is the 80th anniversary of UNCF so it is a special time for the National Alumni Council Leadership Conference.

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  • “This is the 80th anniversary of UNCF so it is a special time for the National Alumni Council Leadership Conference.
  • “There is no better opportunity to get acquainted with key decision makers and engage students who are on the path forward to leadership.
  • This powerful three-day leadership conference provides interactive and energizing workshops for alumni to learn why it is so important to give back and support their institutions.
  • Highlights of the three-day conference include the UNCF Legacy Gala, Miss National UNCF Coronation, and an alumni summit luncheon.

Susan Credle to Become First-Ever IPG Creative Advisor

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Monday, February 5, 2024

New York, NY, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) announced today the appointment of Susan Credle as its first-ever Creative Advisor.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) announced today the appointment of Susan Credle as its first-ever Creative Advisor.
  • In the new role, partnering with creative leaders across IPG’s agencies, Susan will advance the culture of creativity at IPG, ensuring it is central in all the network’s work for brands.
  • Susan will continue to be a leading creative champion for the industry and assist IPG agencies in attracting and nurturing global creative talent.
  • In the role, Susan will consult with IPG companies on their unique creative frameworks, advise on IPG’s global production solution, and bring a creative lens to IPG’s central leadership team.

Jani-King Southwest Sponsoring $100,000 Hole-in-One Contest at WM Phoenix Open

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Monday, February 5, 2024

“The WM Phoenix Open has been our longest hospitality relationship and Jani-King Southwest has provided cleaning services at the event since 2008.”

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  • “The WM Phoenix Open has been our longest hospitality relationship and Jani-King Southwest has provided cleaning services at the event since 2008.”
    The Jani-King Spring Clean Challenge features longtime Jani-King playing ambassador Ryan Palmer along with fellow Tour veterans Joel Dahmen, J.T.
  • Dahmen, Schenk and Straka are participating in the WM Phoenix Open.
  • “Jani-King Southwest has been the commercial cleaning partner of the WM Phoenix Open for 16 years and have valued our opportunity to clean at this great event and network with the broader business community of Phoenix,” said Julie Robinson, Jani-King Southwest CEO.
  • Thunderbird Charities is a non-profit organization formed in 1986 to distribute monies raised through the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament.

Lyten Secures $4 Million U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Accelerate Commercialization of High-Capacity, Long Cycle-Life Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Utilizing abundantly available and low-cost sulfur, the lithium-sulfur chemistry has the potential to deliver greater than twice the energy density of lithium-ion NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) chemistries.

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  • Utilizing abundantly available and low-cost sulfur, the lithium-sulfur chemistry has the potential to deliver greater than twice the energy density of lithium-ion NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) chemistries.
  • For this grant, Lyten is working with Stanford University, the University of Texas-Austin, and industrial partner Arcadium Lithium (formed via merger of Livent and Allkem).
  • Separately, Lyten is a subrecipient on a DoE grant awarded to Purdue University to improve modeling capabilities for lithium-sulfur cells.
  • Lyten investors include a broad range of industry leaders, including Stellantis (third-largest auto manufacturer in the world), FedEx, Honeywell, and Walbridge.

Paris Baguette Franchisee Secures Real Estate, Projected to Open the First Michigan Bakery Café at 21400 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124 in Fall 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the neighborhood bakery café concept with 4,000 cafés worldwide including over 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year. Zahhir, who is leading the brand's introduction and expansion in Michigan, will soon be opening in Dearborn. Having recently secured real estate at 21400 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124, Zahhir is on track to open his Paris Baguette in Fall 2024.

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  • Mo Zahhir, a Michigan Paris Baguette franchisee, has secured real estate for his Dearborn café.
  • The new bakery café is projected to open at 21400 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124 in the 4th quarter, introducing the brand to the state.
  • Zahhir, who is leading the brand's introduction and expansion in Michigan, will soon be opening in Dearborn.
  • Having recently secured real estate at 21400 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124, Zahhir is on track to open his Paris Baguette in Fall 2024.

New Era of Leadership and Vision Unveiled as National Black MBA Association Welcomes Leslie Coleman as Board Chair and New Directors

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leslie Coleman, a distinguished Global Human Resources Leader and the Founder of Resume Executive has accepted the role of Chair of the Board of Directors. Her exceptional contributions include hosting the inaugural National Black MBA regional conference in Memphis, TN, in partnership with FedEx, and securing substantially more than $1 million in sponsorships for NBMBAA in the last several years.

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  • National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), a professional member-based association dedicated to fostering educational, career, and wealth-building opportunities for the Black community, is delighted to introduce its incoming Board Chair, Leslie Coleman, and welcome two new directors.
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leslie Coleman, a distinguished Global Human Resources Leader and the Founder of Resume Executive has accepted the role of Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • "We are looking forward to the strategic leadership Leslie will provide our association," says H. Beecher Hicks III, President and CEO of the NBMBAA.
  • In addition to Leslie Coleman, the NBMBAA welcomes Jason Campbell and Kevin Wright as the newest members of its board of directors.

E-commerce Logistics Market In Southeast Asia to Increase by USD 85.12 billion, North America to Offer Maximum Growth Opportunity - Technavio

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The report analyses the market size and growth and provides accurate predictions on the growth of the market.

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  • The report analyses the market size and growth and provides accurate predictions on the growth of the market.
  • Factors driving market research and domestic segment growth include digital transformation, cloud solutions among SMEs, and workforce management modernization in Southeast Asia.
  • The cross-border e-commerce logistics market size is estimated to grow by USD 67.22 billion at a CAGR of 12.54% between 2022 and 2027.
  • The logistics automation market size is forecast to increase by USD 20.27 billion, at a CAGR of 9.41% between 2023 and 2028.

Atlas Air Worldwide Announces Appointment of Joel Goldberg as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, today announced the appointment of Joel Goldberg as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective February 26, 2024.

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, today announced the appointment of Joel Goldberg as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective February 26, 2024.
  • Mr. Goldberg will report to Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide, and will serve as a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.
  • Mr. Goldberg brings to Atlas nearly three decades of experience leading digital transformation initiatives at global blue-chip companies within the aviation, logistics and consumer industries.
  • As Chief Information Officer, Mr. Goldberg will lead Atlas’ technology and digital strategies with a focus on enhancing airline operations support and digital transformation.