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ORLANDO'S PREMIER DOWNTOWN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION TO BE RENAMED KIA CENTER

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic – will be renamed the Kia Center.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic – will be renamed the Kia Center.
  • Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination has been renamed the Kia Center.
  • The Kia Center naming rights announcement in Orlando coincides with the historic launch of the automotive industry's first mainstream 3-row, all-electric SUV – the Kia EV9.
  • The Kia Center in Orlando complements the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, stretching Kia's association with first-class entertainment from coast-to-coast.

Centering Disability Within DEI, Nonprofit AHRC Nassau Named to Forbes "America's Best-In-State Employers" List; Tapped by NY State to Offer DEI Training in Multi-Year Grant

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

AHRC has the distinction of being the only disability agency featured on a list of 88 top New York employers and ranks 41st.

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  • AHRC has the distinction of being the only disability agency featured on a list of 88 top New York employers and ranks 41st.
  • For AHRC Nassau, an important call to action has been centering the experience of disability within DEI initiatives.
  • Through the leadership of AHRC DEI Officer Sarah Gonzalez Noveiri, Ph.D., the agency will soon broaden the reach of its results-oriented approach.
  • New York State's Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) awarded AHRC Nassau a five-year grant of $750,000 to create an accessible "participatory learning process" on DEI.

Sneak Preview: TAMARINDOS WELLNESS VILLAS. An Exclusive Eco-Minded Sanctuary on Mexico's Baja California Sur

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

LOS CABOS, Mexico, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just recently, By Invitation Only guests were treated to a SNEAK PREVIEW of these villas with front row seats to "LA CHOCA" fashion show by Sonia Falcone, amidst cocktails, smooth tunes, exquisite jewelry by Daniel Espinosa and a labyrinth light show. WATCH EVENT VIDEO. This unique unveiling brings new meaning to Los Cabos luxury living with a farm-to-table culture, high-end amenities and the most tranquil of settings combined into one. Resonating with the discerning eco-forward buyer who prioritizes peace, tranquility and refined simplicity above all else, Tamarindos Wellness Villas are set to pave the way forward for well-rounded healthy living. Sales are exclusively represented by Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate, Mexico's #1 luxury real estate brokerage with more than 25 years of experience in the marketplace.

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  • Nestled in the pristine heart of Baja California Sur's San Jose del Cabo, awaits a destination unlike any other: TAMARINDOS TIERRA VIVA, an eco-minded community with a limited collection of TAMARINDOS WELLNESS VILLAS.
  • Built around the thriving self-sustainable destination of Los Tamarindos, this master-planned holistic project promises homeowners optimum comfort, privacy and a sense of sanctuary.
  • Resonating with the discerning eco-forward buyer who prioritizes peace, tranquility and refined simplicity above all else, Tamarindos Wellness Villas are set to pave the way forward for well-rounded healthy living.
  • At a place where peace, tranquility and refined simplicity are prioritized above all else — welcome to Tamarindos Wellness Villas.

Productlife Group Acquires LifeBee, Strengthening Its Capacity To Support Digital Transformation In Life Sciences

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

PARIS, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The acquisition will bolster ProductLife Group Consulting and Digitalization services, playing a crucial role in PLG's pursuit to become the premier leader in life sciences consulting worldwide. LifeBee brings a strong strategic approach, coupled with cutting-edge digital expertise that will further build on PLG's consulting capabilities. LifeBee has recurrently been mentioned as a representative player in life sciences by Gartner and has a relevant and active presence in renowned industry associations, like the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), providing its contribution both on a strategical and knowledge-sharing level.

Key Points: 
  • ProductLife Group (PLG), the global consulting provider of regulatory, scientific, vigilance and quality services for the life sciences industries, announces the acquisition of LifeBee, a leading Italian and Swiss based consulting firm providing digital transformation, operational excellence and proactive compliance services in life sciences.
  • Current LifeBee shareholders will reinvest in PLG Group, embracing the PLG mission while guaranteeing business continuity for all clients.
  • PARIS, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The acquisition will bolster ProductLife Group Consulting and Digitalization services, playing a crucial role in PLG's pursuit to become the premier leader in life sciences consulting worldwide.
  • LifeBee brings a strong strategic approach, coupled with cutting-edge digital expertise that will further build on PLG's consulting capabilities.

PRODUCTLIFE GROUP ACQUIRES LIFEBEE, STRENGTHENING ITS CAPACITY TO SUPPORT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN LIFE SCIENCES

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

PARIS, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProductLife Group (PLG), the global consulting provider of regulatory, scientific, vigilance and quality services for the life sciences industries, announces the acquisition of LifeBee, a leading Italian and Swiss based consulting firm providing digital transformation, operational excellence and proactive compliance services in life sciences.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProductLife Group (PLG), the global consulting provider of regulatory, scientific, vigilance and quality services for the life sciences industries, announces the acquisition of LifeBee, a leading Italian and Swiss based consulting firm providing digital transformation, operational excellence and proactive compliance services in life sciences.
  • Current LifeBee shareholders will reinvest in PLG Group, embracing the PLG mission while guaranteeing business continuity for all clients.
  • The acquisition will bolster ProductLife Group Consulting and Digitalization services, playing a crucial role in PLG's pursuit to become the premier leader in life sciences consulting worldwide.
  • LifeBee brings a strong strategic approach, coupled with cutting-edge digital expertise that will further build on PLG's consulting capabilities.

Indiana Hospital System Agrees to Pay United States $345M to Settle Claims of Medicare Fraud Brought by CFO-turned-whistleblower, Represented by Joseph Greenwald & Laake

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a settlement with Indiana-based Community Health Network (Community) for $345 million for healthcare fraud claims on Medicare. The False Claims Act (FCA) case spanned 2008 to 2020. This historic settlement comes more than nine years after it was first filed. Community must also comply with a Corporate Integrity Agreement, ensuring five years of continual monitoring by the government. This is the second settlement with recidivist offender Community; the first was 2015 for $20.3 million.

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  • The settlement comes after seasoned healthcare finance and operations executive Thomas Fischer sued his former employer, Community.
  • Fischer is a whistleblower, or "relator," under the FCA, who filed suit on behalf of the government based on detailed insider knowledge of fraud.
  • Today's $345 million settlement is reportedly nearly triple the largest prior Stark Law False Claims Act settlement.
  • These claims are not mere technicalities; they directly affect patients, hospital employees and the high cost of healthcare.

Climate Nonprofit Raises $1.2 Million by Reimagining Climate Havens for Marginalized Communities

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hip Hop is Green—the leading hip hop nonprofit that fights climate change and promotes holistic wellness—announced that it has raised $1.2 million in 2023 to create a community climate refuge for marginalized communities across America.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hip Hop is Green—the leading hip hop nonprofit that fights climate change and promotes holistic wellness—announced that it has raised $1.2 million in 2023 to create a community climate refuge for marginalized communities across America.
  • Called Cherry Street Farm , this hydroponic farm and educational lab—founded in hip hop culture—distributes healthy food, builds the resilience of marginalized communities against climate change, and provides emotional refuge while also educating youth of color about the environment.
  • "Marginalized communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis can survive, if we put in the work—and we deeply appreciate the support of communities and partners across America," said Keith Tucker, Founder and Executive Director of Hip Hop is Green.
  • "More than survive, our goal is to ensure our communities thrive through holistic health and wellness.

IWBI and GRESB Announce Partnership to Accelerate Social Sustainability

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation toward healthy buildings, organizations and communities, and GRESB, the global ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure, announced today a strategic partnership to accelerate social sustainability by improving reporting and disclosure capabilities across key social factors, including health, equity and well-being.

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  • To help investors, fund managers and companies prioritize social sustainability, the IWBI-GRESB partnership will seek to:
    Develop resources to help investors, companies and asset operators incorporate social performance into the investment engagement process.
  • Co-create a social sustainability dashboard with performance indicators utilizing data from the GRESB Real Estate Assessment.
  • Convene stakeholders to explore best practices and reporting structures that support social components and interventions that address social sustainability.
  • Provide other supporting materials to help investors use information from the GRESB and IWBI social sustainability reports and tools.

Imperium Comms Ranked as Best Crypto PR and Marketing Agency

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Imperium Comms , a leading public relations and marketing agency, has been picked as the best crypto PR agency, according to a ranking of global PR agencies by Crypto Intelligence.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Imperium Comms , a leading public relations and marketing agency, has been picked as the best crypto PR agency, according to a ranking of global PR agencies by Crypto Intelligence.
  • Unlike traditional PR agencies, a crypto PR agency must stay abreast of the rapidly changing landscape of digital currencies, DeFi (Decentralized Finance), NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), and other blockchain technologies.
  • The primary goal of a crypto PR agency is to build trust among potential investors, users, and the general public.
  • A crypto PR agency works to establish relationships with key influencers, thought leaders, and media personnel in the crypto space.

Fair Trade Real Estate: Expanding Horizons into Northern California and the Vibrant Cities of Houston and Austin, Texas!

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fair Trade Real Estate is thrilled to announce its strategic expansion into Northern California and the dynamic cities of Houston and Austin, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • With a commitment to fair and equitable practices, Fair Trade Real Estate has consistently set industry standards for integrity and social responsibility.
  • The decision to broaden its operations into Northern California and the Texas markets aligns seamlessly with the company's mission to redefine the real estate experience.
  • Fair Trade Real Estate invites agents looking for a dynamic and agent-centric environment to join its growing team.
  • Ethical Practices- Fair Trade Real Estate adheres to the highest standards of ethical conduct, ensuring that every transaction is fair, transparent, and beneficial to all parties involved.