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Dr. Mike Siemens named Protect The Harvest executive director; Theresa Lucas McMahan appointed chief administrative officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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BROWNSBURG, Ind., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protect The Harvest, the 501(c)3, not-for-profit, educational and advocacy organization founded in 2011 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, is positioning itself for ongoing growth as it focuses on issues associated with food security, agriculture, property rights, and animal welfare. In addition to rebranding efforts that include a new logo, new tagline (A Free and Fed America™), and refreshed website, the organization's leadership is being restructured to accommodate growth and future needs.

Key Points: 
  • Protect The Harvest rebrands, adds chief administrative officer as it eyes future growth.
  • Effective September 1, Dr. Mike Siemens assumed the role of executive director, with a focus on strategic development, growth and meeting constituent needs.
  • Theresa Lucas McMahan, moved from executive director to the newly created chief administrative officer position, focused on organizational effectiveness and operations.
  • Lucas McMahan has been with Protect The Harvest since 2013, serving in several roles including as a member of the board of directors, board secretary and, executive director.

POTAWATOMI CASINO HOTEL CARTER BRINGS ROCK & BREWS & KISS TO WISCONSIN

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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CARTER, Wis., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forrest County Potawatomi Community has partnered with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS and their rock-inspired restaurant group, Rock & Brews, to bring their nationally recognized restaurant concept and live music to Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • The first Rock & Brews Restaurant in Wisconsin opened on August 1 at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee .
  • Following the opening, the celebrations traveled to Carter, where the Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter and Rock & Brews hosted an outdoor concert series and pop-up beer garden featuring artists like Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts and Jefferson Starship.
  • On September 1, the Forrest County Potawatomi and Rock & Brews teams will further their partnership with a full day of programming that will have Wisconsinites feeling the 'rock and roll all night,' beginning with the groundbreaking for their restaurant within Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter.
  • "We are proud to continue our partnership with the Forrest County Potawatomi Community with a second Rock & Brews location in Wisconsin," said Adam Goldberg, CEO & Partner of Rock & Brews.

Mars Opens Submissions for the 2024 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant to Support Organizations Dedicated to Exploring and Sharing Chocolate's Global Impact

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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The grant provides funding for innovation in the areas of chocolate history research, cocoa science, scholarship and education.

Key Points: 
  • The grant provides funding for innovation in the areas of chocolate history research, cocoa science, scholarship and education.
  • Created in 2013, the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant has awarded 51 grants totaling over $500,000 to historical, educational, civic and community organizations since its inception.
  • The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant , has a special emphasis on uncovering and sharing chocolate's role in global history as well as its influence on heritage, culture and science.
  • Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant winners will be announced at the annual meeting of the Heritage Chocolate Society scheduled for February 27-28, 2024 in Washington, DC.

The votes are in: Growing Home with BASF 2023 winners announced

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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CALGARY, ALBERTA, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The public votes are in and the winners of Growing Home with BASF —a new rural community enrichment initiative from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) in 2023—have been determined.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, ALBERTA, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The public votes are in and the winners of Growing Home with BASF —a new rural community enrichment initiative from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) in 2023—have been determined.
  • Davidson Child Care Inc. is a non-profit organization providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in the Davidson community.
  • For more information on Growing Home with BASF and the winning organizations, please visit agsolutions.ca/growinghome .
  • In addition to Growing Home with BASF each year, BASF donates more than $300,000 to community-based initiatives supporting the organizations that customers rely on to help them thrive.

Jeffrey Page, Co-Director of 1776 Musical has Roots in Philly, Opera, and Beyoncé's Famous Moves

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The musical "1776" kickstarts its national tour in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, February 16th at Forrest Theater in Center City.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The musical "1776" kickstarts its national tour in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, February 16th at Forrest Theater in Center City.
  • For the show's co-director and choreographer, Jeffrey Page, Philadelphia is a second home.
  • The University of the Arts graduate has forged a career as an artist, activist, choreographer, scholar, performer, and pedagogue.
  • Musical, 1776, comes to Philadelphia with a cast that reflects many races, genders, and ethnicities.

Mars Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Heritage Chocolate Society, Honoring the Legacy of its Founder, Forrest E. Mars, Jr.

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heritage Chocolate Society (formerly known as the Colonial Chocolate Society) celebrated its 20th Anniversary at its annual meeting on February 7-8 in Richmond, Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heritage Chocolate Society (formerly known as the Colonial Chocolate Society) celebrated its 20th Anniversary at its annual meeting on February 7-8 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • The Colonial Chocolate Society continued to meet every year at different historic sites in North America including Colonial Williamsburg, Fort Ticonderoga, Fortress Louisbourg and Mount Vernon.
  • Hosted by Mars and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate , the meetings grew and brought innovative programming and speakers to its attendees.
  • The winners of the 2023 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant were announced at the society's Annual Gala held at The Hippodrome Theatre.

Katie Lucas Named Chief Administrative Officer of Lucas Oil

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucas Oil Products today announced the appointment of Katie Lucas, the company's vice president of strategy and philanthropy, to the position of chief administrative officer.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucas Oil Products today announced the appointment of Katie Lucas, the company's vice president of strategy and philanthropy, to the position of chief administrative officer.
  • "Over the years I've known and worked with Katie, I've seen her ability to motivate teams and drive initiatives forward while exemplifying the vision and core values that have made Lucas Oil what it is today," said Forrest Lucas, CEO of Lucas Oil.
  • Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products was created with the simple philosophy of producing the best lubricants and additives available anywhere.
  • Lucas Oil offers the most diversified range of innovative engine oil, gear oil and additive products refined by years of specialized research, development and testing.

FTJ Solutions selects Input 1 Payments as its digital payment platform

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTJ Solutions announced today that it had chosen Input 1 Payments , a rapidly expanding digital payment solutions provider, as its payment platform.

Key Points: 
  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTJ Solutions announced today that it had chosen Input 1 Payments , a rapidly expanding digital payment solutions provider, as its payment platform.
  • By using Input 1's digital insurance payment platform, our customers will enjoy a significant upgrade to their payment experience.
  • Input 1's digital payment platform is an important part of FTJ's straight-through-processing goals.
  • By using Input 1's digital insurance payment platform, our customers will enjoy a significant upgrade to their payment experience."

Learn the Art of Managing Managers With the New Book The Managerial Leadership Journey by Julian Chapman

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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All of this confusion and discord can be traced to a lack of managerial leadership.

Key Points: 
  • All of this confusion and discord can be traced to a lack of managerial leadership.
  • The art of managing managers has been lost to the need to be seen as "being busy."
  • The Managerial Leadership Journey shows the readers the map to a better workplace.
  • International Best-selling Author Julian Chapman has over three decades of experience engaging teams and organizations, from small groups to thousands of employees, building their leadership capability.

Life sciences industry's highest achievers celebrated at prestigious Awards ceremony

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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PERTH, Australia, Oct, 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biotech's illustrious Industry Excellence Awards were announced today at the AusBiotech 2022 national conference in Perth – recognising outstanding contribution and achievement. The AusBiotech and Johnson & Johnson Innovation Industry Excellence Awards recognise innovative companies and individuals in Australia's world-class biotechnology, medical technology and healthcare sectors.

Key Points: 
  • The AusBiotech and Johnson & Johnson Innovation Industry Excellence Awards recognise innovative companies and individuals in Australia's world-class biotechnology, medical technology and healthcare sectors.
  • Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO were also awarded the AusBiotech Life Sciences Legacy Award in recognition of their generous and active support of medical research and Australian life science innovation.
  • The discovery, development and commercialisation of biomedical research takes a global effort from diverse ecosystem including scientists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and industry partners.
  • AusBiotech is a well-connected network of over 3,000 members in the life sciences, including therapeutics, medical technology (devices and diagnostics), food technology and agricultural sectors.