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KBR Awarded Top Contractor Title at Two NASA Centers for the Second Year

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Development, Health, KBR, PACE, Growth, Artemis, Johnson Space Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, Ecosystem, MSOC, NASA, HHPC, GSFC, Small business, Organization, JSC, Communications satellite

Every year, NASA's Office of Small Business Programs celebrates outstanding mission contributions through its Small Business Industry Awards.

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  • Every year, NASA's Office of Small Business Programs celebrates outstanding mission contributions through its Small Business Industry Awards.
  • These awards honor companies that effectively leverage small businesses and their unique capabilities to support NASA's goals.
  • KBR's dual wins highlight its outstanding overall contract performance, impactful NASA outreach, smart small business utilization, and strong ethical practices.
  • It currently operates at nine NASA locations and is one of the world's largest human spaceflight support organizations.

The Place for Children with Autism Announces Opening of Jefferson Park Location

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Place for Children with Autism, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the spectrum, announces the opening of a new center in Jefferson Park, IL.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Place for Children with Autism, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the spectrum, announces the opening of a new center in Jefferson Park, IL.
  • The center is opening at 5960 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, at the corner of Peterson and Milwaukee Avenues in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, just three miles from the current Portage Park location on Montrose Avenue.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest location in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.
  • The Place for Children with Autism specializes in providing the highest quality autism therapy (i.e., applied behavior analysis: ABA therapy) in a preschool-like setting for children with autism ages 2-6.

Ava Community Energy Appoints Annie Henderson to Chief Customer Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Local development, PACE, Renewal, NREL, Sustainable energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, AVA, Marketing

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ava Community Energy (Ava), formerly East Bay Community Energy, today announced it has promoted Annie Henderson, formerly Ava's Vice President of Marketing and Account Services, to the newly created role of Chief Customer Officer. The appointment signifies Ava's ongoing focus on improving the customer experience as it delivers clean, affordable power to residents throughout the Alameda and San Joaquin Counties.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ava Community Energy (Ava), formerly East Bay Community Energy, today announced it has promoted Annie Henderson, formerly Ava's Vice President of Marketing and Account Services, to the newly created role of Chief Customer Officer.
  • "As employee number four at East Bay Community Energy, now Ava Community Energy, Annie has an unparalleled understanding of our mission and our constituents' needs," said Nick Chaset, CEO of Ava Community Energy.
  • As Chief Customer Officer, Henderson will lead the Local Development and Programs, Account Services, and Marketing teams – the three main functions through which Ava interacts with its customers.
  • "At Ava, we're committed to supporting our customers on their clean energy journey by providing the information, resources and tools they need to make personal, day-to-day decisions – from how they cook at home to how they get their children to school," said Annie Henderson, Chief Customer Officer at Ava Community Energy.

Michigan invests millions to build the United States’ strongest semiconductor workforce through higher education

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.

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  • The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.
  • Michigan Technological University (MTU) is supporting a major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including introducing Flexible Semiconductor Technician and Maintenance Micro-Credentials programming.
  • Wayne State University is creating three new programs in direct response to the workforce needs of Southeast Michigan.
  • "The U.S. is in need of a stronger semiconductor workforce, and Michigan is prioritizing it and leading the way,” explained MEDC’s Higher Education Partnerships Director Avazeh Attari .

Odys Aviation and Aramex Announce Partnership to Develop Cargo Operations in the United Arab Emirates and Oman

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Environment, Technology, Air, Transport, Drones, Aerospace, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Aircraft, Entrepreneurship, Nextgen, Aviation, PACE, COP28, Multimedia, Partnership, Innovation, Carbon, GCC, Movement, FDI, Express, CONOPS, DFM, Concept, British Overseas Territories, Airline

Aramex intends to support pilot training and a test flight program which will demonstrate the movement of cargo between its regional locations.

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  • Aramex intends to support pilot training and a test flight program which will demonstrate the movement of cargo between its regional locations.
  • The teams will further work jointly to tailor Concept of Operations (CONOPS) that will develop Odys Aviation’s aircraft to serve specific local environments.
  • We look forward to partnering with Odys Aviation and deploying long range VTOL crafts, which shall drive us further towards our sustainability and Innovation targets."
  • Odys Aviation plans to launch a full-scale prototype in 2024, with a view to making the aircraft available to enter Aramex’s cargo fleet by early 2028.

NASA to Brief Media on Climate Mission to Study Ocean Life, Air

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 12 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 17, to discuss the upcoming launch and science objectives of the agency's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 12 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 17, to discuss the upcoming launch and science objectives of the agency's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission.
  • Once in orbit above Earth, the satellite will shed light on the impact of tiny things – microscopic life in water and microscopic particles in the air.
  • With new global insights, PACE will help answer questions about how our oceans and atmosphere interact in a changing climate.
  • Noosha Haghani, PACE deputy mission systems engineer, NASA Goddard
    To participate in the teleconference, media must RSVP by 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, to Jacob Richmond at [email protected] or 301-286-6255.

OSC announces Seniors Expert Advisory Committee members for 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced the membership of its Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2024 term.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced the membership of its Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2024 term.
  • First launched in 2016, SEAC has provided valuable insights on and contributions to OSC initiatives supporting seniors, including the development and implementation of the OSC Seniors Strategy.
  • Members provide diverse perspectives on issues and challenges facing older investors, drawing on their expertise in sectors including financial services, law, law enforcement, academia, medicine and seniors' advocacy.
  • The OSC would like to thank former SEAC members Alexis Wenzowski, Harold Geller, James (Jim) Turner, Kavina Nagrani and Keith Sjorgen for their service and contributions.

InnovAge Announces Acquisition of ConcertoCare’s PACE Programs

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Friday, December 1, 2023
Acquisition, Ageing, PACE, Growth

DENVER, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InnovAge Holding Corp. (“InnovAge”) (Nasdaq: INNV), an industry leader in providing comprehensive healthcare programs to frail, predominantly dual-eligible seniors through the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), completed its acquisition of two PACE programs in California from ConcertoCare today.

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  • DENVER, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InnovAge Holding Corp. (“InnovAge”) (Nasdaq: INNV), an industry leader in providing comprehensive healthcare programs to frail, predominantly dual-eligible seniors through the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), completed its acquisition of two PACE programs in California from ConcertoCare today.
  • “We are excited to become the new stewards of ConcertoCare’s California PACE programs.
  • I want to personally welcome the ConcertoPACE team members and participants to the InnovAge family.”
    With the addition of the ConcertoPACE programs, InnovAge now operates 18 PACE centers in five states, with four additional PACE centers under development, including Bakersfield.
  • Combined, the two new ConcertoPACE programs are expected to add additional capacity for approximately 750 participants at maturity.

Safe & Green Holdings Corp. Announces That David Cross, VP of Sales and Business Development, Has Been Selected to Serve on the Modular Building Institute’s Government Affairs Committee

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Architecture, Maritime, Transport, Environment, Engineering, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, 111th United States Congress, Multimedia, International Building Code, David Cross, Wood, Congress, Certification, Business development, Portable application, FEMA, ESR, Construction, Containerization, PACE, Growth, ICC, Modular building, Modularity, Safety, Maersk Line

Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SGBX) (“Safe & Green Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading developer, designer, and fabricator of modular structures for residential, commercial, and point-of-care medicine, today announced that David Cross, Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Safe and Green Holdings, has been selected to serve on the Modular Building Institute’s Government Affairs Committee.

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  • Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SGBX) (“Safe & Green Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading developer, designer, and fabricator of modular structures for residential, commercial, and point-of-care medicine, today announced that David Cross, Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Safe and Green Holdings, has been selected to serve on the Modular Building Institute’s Government Affairs Committee.
  • His journey post-sea led him to managerial roles in intermodal/equipment container control, spanning the United States and China, with the Maersk and Costco Lines.
  • Mr. Cross commented, “I am deeply honored to have been selected by the Modular Building Institute to serve on their Government Affairs Committee.
  • David’s vision and expertise are central to the Company's diversification and growth in these innovative and sustainable construction markets.”

Pennsylvania LIFE Provider Alliance (PALPA) Advocates for Enhanced Seniors' Quality of Life Through LIFE Program

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Seniors, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Healthcare Reform, Consumer, Advocacy Group Opinion, Safety, Senior, Hope, Nursing, Socialization, Social isolation, PACE, Ageing, Community, Education, Quality of life, Transport, Health insurance

The Pennsylvania LIFE Provider Alliance (PALPA) continues taking proactive steps to promote the significance of the Living Independence For the Elderly (LIFE) program in enhancing the quality of life for seniors across Pennsylvania.

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  • The Pennsylvania LIFE Provider Alliance (PALPA) continues taking proactive steps to promote the significance of the Living Independence For the Elderly (LIFE) program in enhancing the quality of life for seniors across Pennsylvania.
  • By providing in-home assistance, transportation, personal care, social contact, and nursing care, the LIFE program acts as a safety net for America’s seniors.
  • PALPA is comprised of seven LIFE providers, LIFE NWPA , LIFE Geisinger , Community LIFE , LIFE Pittsburgh , Lutheran Senior LIFE , Albright Care Services and Mercy LIFE , representing 40 LIFE centers operating across 44 counties.
  • Richard Fish, President of the board of the Pennsylvania LIFE Provider Alliance and CEO of LIFE NWPA , a leading PACE provider, emphasizes the transformative impact of the LIFE program.