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Land O'Lakes, Inc. Project Aimed at Scaling Production and Addressing Equity in Climate-Smart Farming Selected by USDA in Historic Funding for Climate-Smart Commodities

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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ARDEN HILLS, Minn., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business of Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's largest farmer-owned cooperatives, and American Farmland Trust (AFT), a nonprofit focused on farmland protection and stewardship, along with additional industry, non-profit and food and agriculture company grant partners and supporters, today announced their successful bid for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.  

Key Points: 
  • "Through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, USDA is delivering on our promise to build and expand market opportunities for American agriculture and be global leaders in climate-smart agricultural production," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
  • Grant partners will deploy existing digital infrastructure, including the Truterra sustainability tool, to aid in measuring impact and supporting validation and quantification processes.
  • The pilot project will use initial funding from USDA and matching funds from grant partners to help incentivize practice changes.
  • With 2021 annual sales of $16 billion, Land O'Lakes is one of the nation's largest cooperatives, ranking 232 on the Fortune 500.

Alight announces launch of Wellbeing Marketplace, evolving the benefits ecosystem with flexibility and choice

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Personal Development & General Wellbeing including professional/ life coaching, book delivery services, home cleaning services, food delivery programs and more.

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  • Personal Development & General Wellbeing including professional/ life coaching, book delivery services, home cleaning services, food delivery programs and more.
  • Family Demands such as babysitting services, expecting and new parent support, learning support subscription, technology, and science learning programs.
  • Financial Wellbeing including will and trust services, debt reduction, accountant services and custodial accounts for minors.
  • We are delighted to power Alights Wellbeing Marketplace with benefits that support the whole person.

Chemours Washington Works Awards Four Local Students with Scholarships

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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As part of a global campaign to increase access to science and technical education, Chemours Washington Works has awarded scholarships to four local students who will pursue study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields at universities this fall.

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  • As part of a global campaign to increase access to science and technical education, Chemours Washington Works has awarded scholarships to four local students who will pursue study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields at universities this fall.
  • Washington Works Plant Manager James Hollingsworth was excited to celebrate with the students during a luncheon held in their honor at the Blennerhassett Hotel.
  • Washington Works also promotes STEM education by partnering with area elementary, middle schools, and high schools.
  • As a result, many of the participating students have graduated and are now proud Washington Works employees.

Mid-States Distributing expands its benefits to support living kidney donation

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-States Distributing LLC, a consortium of 33 privately held farm, ranch and home retail companies with over 700 locations across the U.S. and Canada, has selected Kidneys for Communities, a nonprofit and the only national community-directed donation program, to empower its members' 30,000+ associates to support living kidney donation and help save lives. Now, associates and their families can direct their kidney donation to a person who needs a kidney and is affiliated with the Mid-States community — even a potential stranger.

Key Points: 
  • Now, associates and their families can direct their kidney donation to a person who needs a kidney and is affiliated with the Mid-States community even a potential stranger.
  • Altruistic kidney donor and Kidneys for Communities Board Member Debbie Shearer introduced the program to Mid-States CEO and President Tom Mahlke.
  • Recognizing the financial barriers associated with donating a kidney, the program works with donors to help eliminate financial or familial risk barriers to living kidney donation by partnering with organizations that provide additional protections and reimbursements throughout the donation process.
  • Addressing the shortage of living kidney donors through proactive community outreach programs, Kidneys for Communities developed the first-ever national community-directed donation program.

NRL researcher receives ASME Lifetime Achievement Award

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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Naval Research Laboratorys (NRL) Computational Multiphysics Systems Laboratory head, received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • Naval Research Laboratorys (NRL) Computational Multiphysics Systems Laboratory head, received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • The award was presented Aug. 15, during a ceremony at the International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and CIE Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, and is the highest award bestowed by the ASME CIE division.
  • The awards commendation is, In recognition of outstanding lifetime achievements in advancing the discipline of computers and information in engineering.
  • At NRL ongoing extensions of this technology enable studying multiaxial and multiphysics fatigue of materials.

3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to ABA Public Contract Law Section Leadership Positions

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys, Jeffery M. Chiow, Paul F. McQuade, and Melissa P. Prusock, were appointed to leadership positions within the American Bar Association (ABA)'s Section of Public Contract Law.

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  • Three Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys, Jeffery M. Chiow, Paul F. McQuade, and Melissa P. Prusock, were appointed to leadership positions within the American Bar Association (ABA)'s Section of Public Contract Law.
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys, Jeffery M. Chiow , Paul F. McQuade , and Melissa P. Prusock , were appointed to leadership positions within the American Bar Association (ABA)'s Section of Public Contract Law.
  • The Greenberg Traurig lawyers appointed to ABA leadership positions include:
    Chiow, who has held numerous ABA leadership positions over the years, was named co-chair of the ABA's Acquisition Reform & Emerging Issues Committee and vice chair of its Legislative & Regulatory Coordinating and Battlespace & Contingency Procurements committees.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Bow Valley College President and CEO honoured with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

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Saturday, September 3, 2022
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Calgary, Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College is proud to announce its President and CEO, Dr. Misheck Mwaba, has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

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  • Calgary, Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College is proud to announce its President and CEO, Dr. Misheck Mwaba, has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.
  • Receiving this medal in honour of Her Majesty the Queens Platinum Jubilee is an honour and a privilege, says Dr. Mwaba.
  • Dr. Mwaba was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Bow Valley College in 2020, following his time as Vice President, Academic at the College.
  • One of Canadas top 50 research colleges, Bow Valley College invests in virtual reality (VR), Work Integrated Learning (WIL), micro-credentials, and foundational opportunities.

Eternal Paradox and Champions Arena to Bring Web3 Gaming to Mobile

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Like other titles on the platform, both Champions Arena and Eternal Paradox will feature fully player owned game assets and play and earn gameplay mechanics.

Key Points: 
  • Like other titles on the platform, both Champions Arena and Eternal Paradox will feature fully player owned game assets and play and earn gameplay mechanics.
  • While other Web3 titles have explored mobile access, Eternal Paradox and Champions Arena will be among the first blockchain games to be developed with specifically a mobile experience in mind.
  • John Osvald, President of Games at Gala, said:
    "Both Eternal Paradox and Champions Arena can offer our community unique gaming experiences that they just can't get anywhere else.
  • To learn more about Gala Games, visit https://links.gala.com/epca-announcement
    To learn more about Eternal Paradox, visit https://links.gala.com/epx
    To learn more about Champions Arena, visit https://links.gala.com/blog-epx

MYR Group Inc. to Attend D.A. Davidson Investor Conference in September

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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HENDERSON, Colo., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) (NASDAQ: MYRG), a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets in the United States and Canada, announced it will attend the D.A.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Colo., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) (NASDAQ: MYRG), a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets in the United States and Canada, announced it will attend the D.A.
  • Davidson Equity Capital Markets Group investor conference.
  • MYR Groups Chief Executive Officer, Rick Swartz, and Chief Financial Officer, Betty Johnson, will meet with institutional investors during the 21st Annual Diversified Industrials & Services Conference on Thursday, September 22, 2022, in Nashville, TN.
  • MYR Group subsidiaries have the experience and expertise to complete electrical installations of any type and size.

MEDFORD COOPERATIVE ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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MEDFORD, Wis., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medford Cooperative is pleased to announce a key appointment to its senior leadership team.

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  • MEDFORD, Wis., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medford Cooperative is pleased to announce a key appointment to its senior leadership team.
  • Jake Korzeniewski is joining the organization as the new Director of Agricultural Services.
  • Medford Cooperative has over 110 years of expertise in serving agricultural producers.
  • Medford Cooperative is currently one of the fastest growing Cooperatives in Wisconsin, with a long history in serving the agricultural community.