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IDEAL® National Championship for Electrical Apprentices Honors the Best Emerging Talent and Aims to Attract Others into the Trades

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

SYCAMORE, Ill., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Serving the electrical industry for over 100 years and known as The Electrician's Champion™, IDEAL Electrical™ is showcasing the rewarding opportunities available for future electricians through an annual competition that celebrates top apprentice talent and the skills they're bringing into the electrical trades. The eighth annual IDEAL National Championship takes place on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. A diverse pool of 10 apprentices earned a trip to the IDEAL National Championship during regional events across the United States and will compete for their share of $80,000 in cash and prizes.

Key Points: 
  • As we face the biggest need for electricians in our lifetime, we need to showcase the rewarding opportunities available.
  • "We are facing the largest need for electricians in our lifetime to meet demands for electrification but are navigating a critical talent shortage.
  • The theme for the 2023 IDEAL National Championship is "Wiring Better Futures" in honor of the emerging apprentice talent and the impact they will have on the electrical industry.
  • Apprentices at the Finals event earned their way by completing a rough-in electrical wiring challenge at one of four 2023 regional tradeshows.

Webb Fontaine Expands Central American Footprint with Costa Rican Customs Project

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

This historic project is a key component of Costa Rica's Hacienda Digital initiative, supported by the World Bank, aimed to upgrade tax and customs procedures and information systems.

Key Points: 
  • This historic project is a key component of Costa Rica's Hacienda Digital initiative, supported by the World Bank, aimed to upgrade tax and customs procedures and information systems.
  • Webb Fontaine will lead the charge in transforming trade operations, ensuring precise Customs duty payments, and simplifying e-commerce imports, marking the biggest company's project in Central America, a vital trade hub.
  • The contract has been signed with the PBS CR-Webb Fontaine Consortium, a partnership between PBS CR and Webb Fontaine.
  • This isn't just a contract; it's a commitment to empowering Costa Rica's economic growth by streamlining and digitalizing Customs operations.

Webb Fontaine Expands Central American Footprint with Costa Rican Customs Project

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023

This historic project is a key component of Costa Rica's Hacienda Digital initiative, supported by the World Bank, aimed to upgrade tax and customs procedures and information systems.

Key Points: 
  • This historic project is a key component of Costa Rica's Hacienda Digital initiative, supported by the World Bank, aimed to upgrade tax and customs procedures and information systems.
  • Webb Fontaine will lead the charge in transforming trade operations, ensuring precise Customs duty payments, and simplifying e-commerce imports, marking the biggest company's project in Central America, a vital trade hub.
  • The contract has been signed with the PBS CR-Webb Fontaine Consortium, a partnership between PBS CR and Webb Fontaine.
  • This isn't just a contract; it's a commitment to empowering Costa Rica's economic growth by streamlining and digitalizing Customs operations.

NEXTGEN TV Expected to Surpass 10 Million Installed Devices in US Consumer Homes During 2023 Holiday Season With Launch of New York City Market

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the consortium of U.S. broadcast companies leading the nation's transition to NEXTGEN TV, and its network partners today spotlighted new milestones for NEXTGEN TV receivers and announced details of Pearl TV broadcasters' national holiday advertising campaign. On the eve of the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular!, where the consumer benefits of NEXTGEN TV will be highlighted, Pearl also applauded the collaborative efforts of New York City broadcasters launch of NEXTGEN TV, expanding the nationwide reach of NEXTGEN TV to 70% of American viewers and underscoring its momentum for broadcasters and consumers alike.

Key Points: 
  • in New York City to help promote and educate consumers on the many options they have when it comes to NEXTGEN TV.
  • And we praise New York City broadcasters for their collaboration and technical determination in bringing the standard to the country's largest television market."
  • Broadcasters have launched NEXTGEN TV service in New York City and surrounding areas—the number one television market in the county encompassing approximately 7.73 million TV households according to industry rankings.
  • Now broadcasting in more than 70 markets, NEXTGEN TV powered by ATSC 3.0 is expected to reach over 70% of U.S. television households in 2023.

Annual Pink Boots Hop Blend Raises Scholarship Funding for Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Beer and Alcohol Industry

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

YCH will donate $3 from each pound sold of the Pink Boots Blend directly to PBS, helping them to further their mission.

Key Points: 
  • YCH will donate $3 from each pound sold of the Pink Boots Blend directly to PBS, helping them to further their mission.
  • "The Pink Boots Society has evolved over time, adapting to its growing and changing membership.
  • The hop varieties in the 7th Annual Pink Boots Blend were collaboratively selected by PBS members through a combination of mailed kits and in-person voting during the Great American Beer Festival.
  • Over the years, the Pink Boots Blend has raised over $500,000 for the Pink Boots Society, driving impact to their already successful Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day centered around International Women's Day on March 8th.

Annual Pink Boots Hop Blend Raises Scholarship Funding for Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Beer and Alcohol Industry

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

YCH will donate $3 from each pound sold of the Pink Boots Blend directly to PBS, helping them to further their mission.

Key Points: 
  • YCH will donate $3 from each pound sold of the Pink Boots Blend directly to PBS, helping them to further their mission.
  • "The Pink Boots Society has evolved over time, adapting to its growing and changing membership.
  • The hop varieties in the 7th Annual Pink Boots Blend were collaboratively selected by PBS members through a combination of mailed kits and in-person voting during the Great American Beer Festival.
  • Over the years, the Pink Boots Blend has raised over $500,000 for the Pink Boots Society, driving impact to their already successful Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day centered around International Women's Day on March 8th.

Partnership With Native Americans Sponsors PBS Series to Increase Native Awareness

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Americans have a long history of being misrepresented.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Americans have a long history of being misrepresented.
  • Yet, few people realize this, and less than one percent of all charitable giving supports Native causes.
  • It is this misrepresentation and lack of resources that drives Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) to raise awareness around realities on the reservations and influences its recent sponsorship of the PBS series Native America.
  • The new season of Native America airs October 24, 9:00 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org and the PBS App.

Vital Voices Announces Its Lineup of Global Changemakers to Be Honored at the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Washington, D.C., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Voices Global Partnership proudly announces its honoree lineup for the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards on October 25, 2023 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30pm ET.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Voices Global Partnership proudly announces its honoree lineup for the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards on October 25, 2023 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30pm ET.
  • They are trailblazers who are on the frontlines of creating solutions that build a safer, more sustainable world.
  • The trailblazing women receiving this year’s Global Leadership Award exemplify this and it is our honor to celebrate them,” said Sec.
  • They are challenging the status quo, disrupting systems, and defying traditional notions of leadership,” said Vital Voices Co-founder, President & CEO Alyse Nelson.

Commonwealth Empowers Advisors to Rethink What’s Possible at 2023 National Conference

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Commonwealth Financial Network®, a national firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions, gathers its community of affiliated advisors, home office staff, and industry partners for education, connection, and inspiration at its National Conference: Find the Good: Rethink What's Possible.

Key Points: 
  • Commonwealth Financial Network®, a national firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions, gathers its community of affiliated advisors, home office staff, and industry partners for education, connection, and inspiration at its National Conference: Find the Good: Rethink What's Possible.
  • The enterprise community is one of several Commonwealth supports, including next-gen, the women of Commonwealth, a chief operating officer group, and family businesses.
  • Hosts Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller will broadcast live from the National Conference, October 12–13, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • All donations will go directly to the Commonwealth Cares Fund, Commonwealth’s 501(C)3 organization, which supports important causes across the firm’s local communities.

American University's Kogod School of Business Named Top Music Business School by Billboard

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

American University announced today that the Business and Entertainment Program at its Kogod School of Business has been named to Billboard's 2023 Top Music Business Schools List, which recognizes the best entertainment programs across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • American University announced today that the Business and Entertainment Program at its Kogod School of Business has been named to Billboard's 2023 Top Music Business Schools List, which recognizes the best entertainment programs across the globe.
  • The Business and Entertainment (BAE) Program at Kogod was launched in 2013 by entertainment industry veteran John Simson.
  • He also received an Emmy nomination for his music supervision of the PBS series, "American Roots Music."
  • Its chart rankings, such as the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, are considered the definitive validator of success in the music industry.