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Global Wellness Institute Announces Recipients of Second Annual "Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness"

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading research and educational resource for the $4.4 trillion global wellness industry, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness for 2023. This year, the program received an overwhelming response, with 215 applications pouring in from 61 countries, showcasing the heightened awareness and interest in global wellness equity. In light of these numbers, and to further support deserving individuals, the GWI is delighted to award four scholarships in 2023, doubling the number given in 2022.

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  • This year, the program received an overwhelming response, with 215 applications pouring in from 61 countries, showcasing the heightened awareness and interest in global wellness equity.
  • Through their unwavering passion and dedication to the wellness industry, these scholarship recipients will no doubt make a profound impact and contribute positively to the global wellness community
    The scholarship fund offers invaluable opportunities for deserving individuals to participate in the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), GWI's esteemed counterpart and the foremost conference on the wellness industry.
  • "Through their unwavering passion and dedication to the wellness industry, these scholarship recipients will no doubt make a profound impact and contribute positively to the global wellness community," said Nancy Davis, GWI's chief creative officer & executive director.
  • Ellis expressed her excitement about the scholarship program's growth, stating: "The doubling of scholarships awarded this year is a testament to the increased recognition of the importance of equity in wellness.

Speed Queen Adds Matte Black Option to Select Models

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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RIPON, Wis., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After decades of only offering a single color option (white), Speed Queen announces the introduction of Matte Black models.

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  • RIPON, Wis., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After decades of only offering a single color option (white), Speed Queen announces the introduction of Matte Black models.
  • "We previewed these models at a recent show and the response was nothing short of exceptional," said Cody Masluk, vice president of Speed Queen Consumer distribution.
  • Matte Black is being offered as an option only on select models, including the brand's wildly successful TR7/DR7 top load washer and dryer, with Pet Plus™ cycles.
  • Speed Queen's SF7 stack washer/dryer will get the Matte Black option starting in December.

Flushing Bank participated in the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Finalist Announcement

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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UNIONDALE, N.Y., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced that the bank participated in the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Finalist Announcement held on March 29.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced that the bank participated in the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Finalist Announcement held on March 29.
  • John R. Buran President and CEO, stated, “We are proud to be the exclusive bank sponsor of the Queens Borough Presidents’ Tech + Innovation Challenge.
  • As a longtime member of the Queens community, we are excited to be part of the Borough President’s vision to transform Queens into a leading hub of innovation and technology.
  • As a community bank, our mission is to go beyond the traditional deposit and lending services and provide meaningful support to local communities, such as Queens.

Mitsubishi Corporation Announces Establishment of Marunouchi Capital Fund III

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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TOKYO, Apr 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce the establishment and initial closing of the Marunouchi Capital Fund III (Fund III), which is managed by MC's wholly owned subsidiary, Marunouchi Capital Inc. (Marunouchi Capital).

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  • TOKYO, Apr 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce the establishment and initial closing of the Marunouchi Capital Fund III (Fund III), which is managed by MC's wholly owned subsidiary, Marunouchi Capital Inc. (Marunouchi Capital).
  • Fund III, which received 40.2 billion yen investment commitment from investors, will make buyout investments primarily in Japanese companies.
  • Marunouchi Capital plans to raise new investment through additional rounds of funding and increase Fund III to around 100 billion yen.
  • Through Fund III, Marunouchi Capital plans to leverage both the expertise gained through its first two funds and MC's comprehensive strength to assist economic growth in Japan by boosting the value of its portfolio companies and stimulating industry.

First Phosphate Receives Report from Queen's University Pufahl Research Group Suggesting that the Lac à l'Orignal Deposit is a Unique and Highly Probable ESG-Compliant Source of North American Phosphate for the LFP Battery Industry

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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The Lac à l'Orignal deposit is a promising viable source of P for the LFP battery market.

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  • The Lac à l'Orignal deposit is a promising viable source of P for the LFP battery market.
  • Such low concentrations of deleterious trace elements and sulfide minerals make the Lac à l'Orignal deposit an attractive and highly probable ESG-compliant source of North American P for the LFP battery industry.
  • Anorthosite is an igneous rock that is a new and sought-after source of phosphate for the North American LFP market.
  • Lac à l'Orignal is part of the Lac-Saint-Jean Anorthosite Complex, Québec, which is the largest anorthosite complex in the world.

ONYX INITIATIVE HONOURS THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF BLACK CANADIANS, PAST AND PRESENT, AND LAUNCHES CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR BLACK POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Onyx's Black History Month campaign kicks off on Wednesday, February 1st and will feature a different notable Black Canadian's profile every day.

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  • Onyx's Black History Month campaign kicks off on Wednesday, February 1st and will feature a different notable Black Canadian's profile every day.
  • "We established Onyx on the fundamental principles of knowledge equals power and access equals opportunity," said Wayne Purboo, Co-founder, Onyx Initiative.
  • Being a conduit for learning is something we're extremely proud of and will continuously enhance through interpersonal and digital means."
  • Interested applicants can go to ONYX INITIATIVE | APPLY For more information contact [email protected] .

Rise Light & Power Proposes Nation's First Renewable Repowering of Fossil Generation with Offshore Wind

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At an event attended by dozens of local community leaders, Rise Light & Power, LLC (Rise) today announced a historic proposal in response to New York State's offshore wind solicitation which will be the nation's first renewable repowering of a major fossil-fuel plant with clean power from offshore wind.  By securing an ownership stake in an offshore wind project, Rise Light & Power will be an integral part of an offshore wind proposal to be submitted to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Thursday, January 26. The project takes advantage of, and will utilize, existing energy infrastructure at Rise's Long Island City's Ravenswood Generating Station—New York City's largest power generator. The project has strong community support for its goal to transition Ravenswood into a clean energy hub with a mature and cost-effective interconnection of renewable offshore wind energy into New York City.

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  • By securing an ownership stake in an offshore wind project, Rise Light & Power will be an integral part of an offshore wind proposal to be submitted to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Thursday, January 26.
  • This proposal to interconnect offshore wind, responsibly transition fossil fuel generation, and build a new operations and maintenance hub has our full support."
  • The renewable repowering of Ravenswood through an offshore wind project is a culmination of years of community and stakeholder engagement.
  • "We've been eagerly awaiting Rise Light & Power's next steps with its Renewable Ravenswood vision and are extremely supportive of their new partnership to bring offshore wind energy here.

Flushing Bank Announces Community Scholarship for NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program at P.S. 22Q

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The Bank presented a check for a Community Scholarship to the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program to support the college and career futures of first grade and kindergarten students at P.S.

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  • The Bank presented a check for a Community Scholarship to the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program to support the college and career futures of first grade and kindergarten students at P.S.
  • John R. Buran, President and CEO of Flushing Bank, stated, “We are excited to once again support the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.
  • 22 school community was an amazing example of the way that NYC Kids RISE works as a universal, community-driven wealth-building platform,” said Debra-Ellen Glickstein, Founding Executive Director, NYC Kids RISE.
  • We thank Councilmember Ung for her ongoing leadership, and Flushing Bank for their investment in the kids of P.S.

EC-Council Announces 2022 Academia Award Winning Cybersecurity Instructors

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EC-Council announced today its 2022 Academia award winning instructors of the year. The five honored instructors include a diverse group of teachers from academic institutions of higher education across the United States, chosen from over 500 different institutions that provide cybersecurity education.

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  • Nation's Top Cybersecurity Instructors Discuss Evolution of Teaching, the Cyber Jobs Gap, and Diversity
    TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EC-Council announced today its 2022 Academia award winning instructors of the year.
  • Nothing is more important to that education than the quality and commitment of our nation's cybersecurity instructors," said Wesley Alvarez, Director of Academics at EC-Council.
  • Award recipients are selected based on the nominee's impact on teaching, an assessment of their instruction, student experiences, leadership, and engagement with the cybersecurity community at large.
  • EC-Council Academia honors leading instructors and programs annually through the EC-Council Academia Partner Awards .

Flushing Bank Presents Sponsorship Check to Queens Borough President Tech + Innovation Challenge

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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UNIONDALE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), today announced it hosted a check presentation of their sponsorship of the Queens Borough President Tech + Innovation Challenge at the Flushing Bank branch located at 89-12 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Queens.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), today announced it hosted a check presentation of their sponsorship of the Queens Borough President Tech + Innovation Challenge at the Flushing Bank branch located at 89-12 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Queens.
  • John R. Buran, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, Flushing Bank is proud to be the exclusive bank sponsor of this exciting initiative.
  • As a longtime member of the Queens community, we are excited to be part of the Borough Presidents vision to transform Queens into a leading hub of innovation and technology.
  • With the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge, were empowering some of the brightest minds in the borough to ensure just that, said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. Im deeply grateful to Flushing Bank for their steadfast support of this initiative and their partnership in the critical work ahead of us to create a thriving tech economy here in The Worlds Borough.