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Oatey Co. Continues to Grow ‘The Fix’ Podcast and Initiative in 2024, Furthering Efforts to Support the Skilled Trades

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “ The Fix ,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting line-up of podcast guests in 2024.

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  • More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “ The Fix ,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting line-up of podcast guests in 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319967521/en/
    More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “The Fix,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting line-up of podcast guests in 2024.
  • (Photo: Oatey)
    Already this year, “The Fix” co-hosts Katherine Lehtinen and Doug Buchan have been joined in conversation by several compelling guests.
  • Raising the bar for dynamic and community-oriented podcasting, Oatey also hosted its first live podcast show in January at the WWETT trade show in Indianapolis.

Columbus McKinnon Announces Appointment of Chris Stephens Jr. to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) (“Columbus McKinnon” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Chris J. Stephens Jr. to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) (“Columbus McKinnon” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Chris J. Stephens Jr. to its Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • “I am thrilled to partner with David and the Board to support the advancement of Columbus McKinnon’s strategy.
  • Stephens also serves on the Board of Directors of PGT Innovations and as a member of Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business Advisory Board.
  • In connection with Stephens’ appointment, the Columbus McKinnon Board now consists of nine members including eight independent members.

Apple Jing’an to welcome its first customers this Thursday, March 21, in Shanghai

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Apple® today previewed Apple Jing’an, located near Jing’an Temple and Jing’an Park in Shanghai.

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  • Apple® today previewed Apple Jing’an, located near Jing’an Temple and Jing’an Park in Shanghai.
  • “We’re thrilled to open Apple Jing’an — a store that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern and perfectly complements this historic neighborhood in Shanghai,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail.
  • From the design of the store to the materials used to bring it to life, every element of Apple Jing’an is built with purpose.
  • Opening festivities include a special performance by the youngest members of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to share the future of classical music in-store for customers.

SkyDrive Signs Pre-Order with Bravo Air and Agrees to Partner in Developing Commercial Use Cases Originating from Augusta Regional Airport

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314869100/en/
    Arnaud Coville, Chief Development Officer of SkyDrive on the left and Dann Standard, Operations of Bravo Air on the right.
  • The partnership with Bravo Air represents a bold step forward in expanding our presence beyond South Carolina and into Georgia.
  • Dann Standard, VP Operations of Bravo Air said, “Bravo Air is thrilled to be working with SkyDrive on revolutionizing AAM in the United States.

  • “We are pleased to welcome SkyDrive to the Augusta Regional Airport and the Central Savannah River Area,” said Mayor Garnett Johnson.

Major General Bob LaBrutta, USAF (Retired) Joins USAA Life Insurance Company as Vice President, Survivorship and Claims

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

USAA, a leading provider of financial services to military members and their families, announces Major General Bob LaBrutta, USAF (Retired) has joined USAA Life Insurance Company (USAA Life) as vice president – serving members after the loss of a loved one.

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  • USAA, a leading provider of financial services to military members and their families, announces Major General Bob LaBrutta, USAF (Retired) has joined USAA Life Insurance Company (USAA Life) as vice president – serving members after the loss of a loved one.
  • In his new position at USAA, LaBrutta will be responsible for leading the Enterprise Survivor Relations Team and Life Claims.
  • The Survivor Relations team provides support to members during the difficult time after the loss of a loved one.
  • He will also oversee the modernization of life claims processes and systems to deliver memorable experiences when doing business with USAA.

Degreed Visionary Award Winners 2024 celebrated at annual LENS event

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Degreed , the enterprise platform that makes it easier for hundreds of companies globally to engage their workforce in skills-first learning, celebrated innovation and impact in learning at the 2024 Visionary Awards at LENS , its annual flagship conference where L&D’s greatest thinkers meet to innovate and share their experiences.

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  • Degreed , the enterprise platform that makes it easier for hundreds of companies globally to engage their workforce in skills-first learning, celebrated innovation and impact in learning at the 2024 Visionary Awards at LENS , its annual flagship conference where L&D’s greatest thinkers meet to innovate and share their experiences.
  • Exness was awarded Gold due to its impressive number of skill ratings and consistent skills taxonomy usage.
  • Using Checkr’s annual personal learning stipend, Brandon has upskilled in compliance and advertising law, plus invested in Continuing Legal Education and supporting books.
  • Nate Kimmons, Chief Revenue Officer at Degreed said, “Degreed customers consistently push the boundaries of learning to better align with what their organizations need.

Defense Unicorns Announces $15 Million U.S. Space Force Strategic Funding Increase

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Defense Unicorns , a veteran-owned startup providing open-source software and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities for National Security systems, announced a $15 million U.S. Space Force Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) in partnership with Program Executive Office Assured Access to Space (AATS).

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  • Defense Unicorns , a veteran-owned startup providing open-source software and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities for National Security systems, announced a $15 million U.S. Space Force Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) in partnership with Program Executive Office Assured Access to Space (AATS).
  • To hit this demand, the nation needs to rethink how we manage our secure access to space,” said Jeff McCoy, Co-Founder of Defense Unicorns.
  • “Defense Unicorns is honored to help and support the Space Force as they transform the nation's space capabilities."
  • STRATFI was established to offer qualified small businesses with promising technologies up to $15 million in funding to scale and deliver strategic capabilities to the United States Air and Space Force.

Any Way You Cut It, Pepperidge Farm Bread Makes the Grilled Cheese

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

CAMDEN, N.J., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepperidge Farm is celebrating National Grilled Cheese Month by inviting consumers to " Have A Little Taste " and hold their grilled cheese sandwiches to a higher standard with Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Bread.

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  • CAMDEN, N.J., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepperidge Farm is celebrating National Grilled Cheese Month by inviting consumers to " Have A Little Taste " and hold their grilled cheese sandwiches to a higher standard with Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Bread.
  • From cheese and bread choices to optimal cooking methods and condiments, Americans are passionate about their grilled cheese preferences.
  • The Pepperidge Farm Grilled Cheese Survey reveals what America agrees on and where opinions are split, and it all starts with the bread.
  • This Grilled Cheese Month, Pepperidge Farm invites consumers to join the conversation and share how they prefer their grilled cheese with Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White by tagging @pepperidgefarm on social.

RADIANT LOGISTICS ACQUIRES STRATEGIC OPERATING PARTNER VIKING WORLDWIDE, INC.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Founded in 1993, Viking services a diversified account base specializing in the high-tech, brand management, life-sciences, and trade show industries from its strategically located mid-west gateway location in metro Minneapolis/St.

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  • Founded in 1993, Viking services a diversified account base specializing in the high-tech, brand management, life-sciences, and trade show industries from its strategically located mid-west gateway location in metro Minneapolis/St.
  • Since Radiant acquired Service By Air back in 2015 they have proved to be a great partner, providing us a much larger platform to support and grow our business.
  • We look forward to flying the Radiant flag in both Minneapolis and Houston."
  • "The Viking transaction represents another great example of our work with our strategic operating partners," remarked Radiant's Founder and CEO, Bohn Crain.

AFA Announces a Worldwide Toast to the 82nd Anniversary of Doolittle Raid

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) is hosting the "Doolittle Raiders Toast," a heritage event commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the Doolittle Raid in 1942.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) is hosting the "Doolittle Raiders Toast," a heritage event commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the Doolittle Raid in 1942.
  • The ceremony, organized by AFA's Doolittle Leadership Center, will be held on April 18, 2024, and livestreamed on YouTube.
  • Units across all U.S. Air Force major commands and AFA Chapters around the world are invited to join the ceremony virtually.
  • Originally an annual reunion for the Raiders, the toast has since become a commemoration of the 80 Airmen who flew in the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942.