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Support for independent local journalism because you deserve to know

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Friday, March 1, 2024

This important investment will help support the creation of original local journalism that covers the diverse needs of Canada's underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • This important investment will help support the creation of original local journalism that covers the diverse needs of Canada's underserved communities.
  • These organizations provide the funds that support media organizations produce local journalism in underserved communities.
  • In our democracy, declining local journalism has negative effects on local communities and may result in less accountability.
  • The Local Journalism Initiative was launched in 2019 as a five-year, $50 million program to ensure that trusted, local perspectives are available and to encourage local community engagement.

Luxebooth.com Expands: New Locations to Bring Luxury Photo Booths Nationwide

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The company's planned expansion into Las Vegas by 2025 further highlights its commitment to establishing a comprehensive network of licensee-operated luxury photo booth experiences across the country.

Key Points: 
  • The company's planned expansion into Las Vegas by 2025 further highlights its commitment to establishing a comprehensive network of licensee-operated luxury photo booth experiences across the country.
  • Kris Hartmann, founder of Luxebooth.com, shared, "Our vision for Luxebooth.com extends beyond simply offering photo booth rentals.
  • The expansion strategy enhances Luxebooth.com's mission to support entrepreneurship through its licensing program, offering licensees comprehensive tools, support, and marketing strategies to thrive in the luxury event market.
  • This diverse range of products positions Luxebooth.com as a leader in the photo booth rental industry, ready to meet the varied needs of clients nationwide.

Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Symposium on "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation"

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."

Key Points: 
  • The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."
  • The event effectively communicated the strength of the Central Japan Ecosystem to overseas media and successfully achieved coverage in key media.
  • Toshio Sumi (Director, Economic Affairs Bureau Startup Support Office, Innovation Department, Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau) provided an overview of Central Japan, its history of innovation and manufacturing, and initiatives from the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem.
  • Central Japan Startup Ecosystem provides everything a startup needs – from highly trained workers in many specialized fields to opportunities to conduct feasibility studies with leading companies in various industries including the mobility sector.

Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Symposium on "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation"

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 1, 2024

The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."

Key Points: 
  • The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."
  • The event effectively communicated the strength of the Central Japan Ecosystem to overseas media and successfully achieved coverage in key media.
  • Toshio Sumi (Director, Economic Affairs Bureau Startup Support Office, Innovation Department, Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau) provided an overview of Central Japan, its history of innovation and manufacturing, and initiatives from the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem.
  • Central Japan Startup Ecosystem provides everything a startup needs – from highly trained workers in many specialized fields to opportunities to conduct feasibility studies with leading companies in various industries including the mobility sector.

Mars Celebrates the Annual Meeting of the Heritage Chocolate Society and Awards over $70,000 in Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grants

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heritage Chocolate Society celebrated its annual meeting on February 27-28 in Washington, D.C. and awarded six Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grants at its annual gala at George Washington's Mount Vernon.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heritage Chocolate Society celebrated its annual meeting on February 27-28 in Washington, D.C. and awarded six Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grants at its annual gala at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
  • Hosted by Mars Wrigley and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate and established in 2003 by American history advocate Forrest E. Mars, Jr., the Heritage Chocolate Society was created to further the study of chocolate's diverse history and its impact on society and culture.
  • Additionally, previous recipients of the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant are asked to present the results of their grant funded programs.
  • The highlight of the meeting each year is its Annual Gala and Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant Awards presentation.

YOFC Unveils Cutting-edge Innovations at 2024 MWC Barcelona

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), a leader in the global optical fibre and cable market, showcased a suite of advanced products and solutions at the 2024 Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC Barcelona).

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), a leader in the global optical fibre and cable market, showcased a suite of advanced products and solutions at the 2024 Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC Barcelona).
  • During the exhibition, YOFC showcased its latest optical fibre innovations:
    FarBand® Ultra G.654.E Fibre: Known for its exceptionally low attenuation, enhancing long-distance communication capabilities.
  • Progressing beyond the traditional III-V technology, YOFC introduced its next-generation 400G/800G optical module solution, leveraging silicon photonics technology.
  • Since 2014, YOFC has embarked on an ambitious mission to bring optical fibre connectivity to the most remote corners of the planet.

YOFC Unveils Cutting-edge Innovations at 2024 MWC Barcelona

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), a leader in the global optical fibre and cable market, showcased a suite of advanced products and solutions at the 2024 Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC Barcelona).

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), a leader in the global optical fibre and cable market, showcased a suite of advanced products and solutions at the 2024 Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC Barcelona).
  • During the exhibition, YOFC showcased its latest optical fibre innovations:
    FarBand® Ultra G.654.E Fibre: Known for its exceptionally low attenuation, enhancing long-distance communication capabilities.
  • Progressing beyond the traditional III-V technology, YOFC introduced its next-generation 400G/800G optical module solution, leveraging silicon photonics technology.
  • Since 2014, YOFC has embarked on an ambitious mission to bring optical fibre connectivity to the most remote corners of the planet.

Market Research Leader Parks Associates Announces 2024 Executive Events Smart Energy Summit, Smart Spaces, CONNECTIONS™, Connected Health Summit, and Future of Video

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International market research firm Parks Associates today announced the 2024 schedule for its executive events, which include a mix of in-person conferences and quarterly virtual sessions, providing ongoing research insights and networking opportunities. In 2023, Parks Associates brought thousands of technology executives together at its events around the firm's core coverage areas of broadband, connected devices, connected health, security and home automation, streaming and video distribution, multifamily solutions, and energy management.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, Parks Associates brought thousands of technology executives together at its events around the firm's core coverage areas of broadband, connected devices, connected health, security and home automation, streaming and video distribution, multifamily solutions, and energy management.
  • "We love bringing the leading tech and service providers together to share our research and their insights," said Ashton Gambrell, Director of Sales, Sponsorships, Parks Associates.
  • Parks Associates hosted its first event of 2024, the 18th annual CONNECTIONS™ Summit , on January 9 at CES in Las Vegas.
  • Leading service and technology companies joined Parks Associates analysts to share insights on the future of connected homes.

Huawei Announces Several Digital Talent Initiatives for 2024 at the Huawei Talent Summit

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The theme of the event was "I C Talent: Nurturing Excellence in a Digital World".

Key Points: 
  • The theme of the event was "I C Talent: Nurturing Excellence in a Digital World".
  • "Youth aged 18 to 28 can submit their ideas for community projects addressing the digital divide and receive funding, mentoring, and training for implementation."
  • Duan Xiaolei, General Manager of Huawei Cloud's Global Startup Ecosystem, introduced Huawei Cloud's enablement plans for global startups.
  • Vicky Zhang, Vice President of Huawei's Corporate Communications Dept, said, "Huawei has long been committed to cultivating digital talent around the world.

Huawei Announces Several Digital Talent Initiatives for 2024 at the Huawei Talent Summit

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The theme of the event was "I C Talent: Nurturing Excellence in a Digital World".

Key Points: 
  • The theme of the event was "I C Talent: Nurturing Excellence in a Digital World".
  • "Youth aged 18 to 28 can submit their ideas for community projects addressing the digital divide and receive funding, mentoring, and training for implementation."
  • Duan Xiaolei, General Manager of Huawei Cloud's Global Startup Ecosystem, introduced Huawei Cloud's enablement plans for global startups.
  • Vicky Zhang, Vice President of Huawei's Corporate Communications Dept, said, "Huawei has long been committed to cultivating digital talent around the world.