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Black Belt Pete Vesey to lead partnership efforts for Karate Combat (Americas)

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

As the Chief Commercial Officer for Karate Combat (Americas), Pete will focus on extending Karate Combat’s footprint among its ever-growing network of sponsors, media, and other combat sports related partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • As the Chief Commercial Officer for Karate Combat (Americas), Pete will focus on extending Karate Combat’s footprint among its ever-growing network of sponsors, media, and other combat sports related partnerships.
  • Michael DePietro, Founder of Karate Combat, said, “We are truly excited to bring Pete onboard the rocketship.
  • It’s been a long road to finding someone as passionate and knowledgeable about combat sports as Pete to lead our Commercial Efforts.
  • This is a big win for Karate Combat, our investors and fans!”
    Tune into Karate.com on February 23rd to watch Karate Combat 44 live.

2024 American Women Quarters Proof Set™ Goes on Sale February 27

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Washington, DC, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women Quarters Proof Set™ (product code 24WP ) will be available for purchase on February 27 at noon EST.

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women Quarters Proof Set™ (product code 24WP ) will be available for purchase on February 27 at noon EST.
  • Each set is minted at the United States Mint at San Francisco and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • The American Women Quarters Proof Set is available for purchase through the Mint’s Subscription Program .
  • The American Women Quarters Proof Set is part of the Authorized Bulk Purchase Program (ABPP) and is available to Authorized Bulk members.

Growing Home with BASF expands to support agricultural communities across the Prairies and Ontario

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

In its second year, Growing Home with BASF is expanding into Ontario, offering rural farming communities a chance to highlight the organizations that mean the most to them.

Key Points: 
  • In its second year, Growing Home with BASF is expanding into Ontario, offering rural farming communities a chance to highlight the organizations that mean the most to them.
  • With public voting to determine the winning organizations, communities can rally around and raise support for their local groups.
  • “Growing Home with BASF has become a wonderful program to support the communities where our customers and employees live and work,” said Leta LaRush, Vice President, Business Management for BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions.
  • BASF is proud to support the growers and communities that are the heartbeat of rural Canada through programs like Growing Home with BASF.

Monetate Unveils Digital Merchandising Suite, Designed For Enterprise Teams

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Monetate, the leading personalization platform that helps build personal and meaningful digital connections between eCommerce brands and their global customers, is proud to announce the launch of Monetate for Merchandisers , a groundbreaking product offering designed to help eCommerce and digital merchandising teams deliver category-defining customer experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Monetate, the leading personalization platform that helps build personal and meaningful digital connections between eCommerce brands and their global customers, is proud to announce the launch of Monetate for Merchandisers , a groundbreaking product offering designed to help eCommerce and digital merchandising teams deliver category-defining customer experiences.
  • Monetate for Merchandisers represents a significant advancement in the realm of eCommerce, marrying the power of artificial intelligence with a comprehensive suite of merchandising tools, buoyed by a robust AB and MVT testing framework.
  • "Monetate for Merchandisers represents a paradigm shift in how companies approach merchandising in a digital age," said Brian Wilson, CEO of Monetate.
  • The announcement of Monetate for Merchandisers has been made official at eTail Palm Springs 2024 and comes on the heels of the launch of Monetate Dynamic Bundles , enabling the automation of ‘Complete the Look’ product sets.

Treasure Data Named a Leader in Inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Customer Data Platforms

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Treasure Data today announced that it has been named a Leader in the inaugural 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Customer Data Platforms.

Key Points: 
  • Treasure Data today announced that it has been named a Leader in the inaugural 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Customer Data Platforms.
  • Treasure Data CDP helps the world’s largest companies increase revenue by improving customer acquisition and growth, drive operational efficiencies that lower costs, and reduce risk using customer data across multiple teams and geographies.
  • Treasure Data empowers teams across the company, including marketing, IT, service, sales, and data science, to use its CDP to drive connected customer experiences.
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Customer Data Platforms, Lizzy Foo Kune, Rachel Smith, Suzanne White, Benjamin Bloom, Adriel Tey, David Walters, 14 February 2024.

Government of Canada announces two new funding opportunities for sustainable jobs in the low-carbon economy

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced new funding opportunities to help employers, organizations, and unions train workers for jobs in the low-carbon economy.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced new funding opportunities to help employers, organizations, and unions train workers for jobs in the low-carbon economy.
  • Today's announcement is another step the Government is taking to grow Canada's economy and create good and well-paying sustainable jobs for generations to come.
  • In order to reach our full potential, we are investing in Canadian workers, including through the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund.
  • Royal Bank of Canada estimates the net-zero transition could create up to 400,000 new jobs in Canada by the end of this decade alone.

Hearing Notice - CIRO to Hold a Settlement Hearing for Sam Hsiao-Tse Yang

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Friday, March 8, 2024

The hearing is not open to the public but will become open if the panel accepts the agreement.

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  • The hearing is not open to the public but will become open if the panel accepts the agreement.
  • If the agreement is accepted, the panel's decision and the settlement agreement will be made available at www.ciro.ca .
  • Members of the public, who would like to obtain further particulars, should fill out this questionnaire .
  • The Notice of Application announcing the settlement hearing is available at:
    The alleged violations occurred while Sam Hsiao-Tse Yang was a Registered Representative with the Edmonton, Alberta branch of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Sam Hsiao-Tse Yang is not currently working in a registered capacity with a CIRO-regulated firm.

Opening doors for women in skilled construction trades

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Friday, March 8, 2024

EDMONTON, AB, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The mission of the Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) Alberta is to open doors for more women to enter and advance their careers to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, AB, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The mission of the Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) Alberta is to open doors for more women to enter and advance their careers to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.
  • OAWA Alberta offers ongoing support to tradeswomen seeking work or already employed in the skilled construction trades.
  • "Our investment today is putting women at the forefront in skilled trades training and supporting them to succeed in rewarding, high-paying construction and manufacturing trades that will help build the country's housing supply."
  • While the International Women's Day 2024 campaign theme is to 'Inspire Inclusion', women unfortunately continue to be underrepresented in the skilled construction trades.

ASC dismisses allegations against David Keith Talbot

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Friday, March 8, 2024

CALGARY, AB, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has dismissed allegations that David Keith Talbot breached the Securities Act (Alberta) and acted contrary to the public interest by misleading investors in connection with securities of Weslease Income Growth Fund.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has dismissed allegations that David Keith Talbot breached the Securities Act (Alberta) and acted contrary to the public interest by misleading investors in connection with securities of Weslease Income Growth Fund.
  • An ASC panel concluded that the specific allegations had not been proved and declared the proceeding concluded.
  • The ASC is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province's securities laws.
  • As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

Unleashing Potential: MakeShift and EPI-USE Partner to Bring Cutting-Edge Employee Scheduling to SAP Clients Worldwide

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Friday, March 8, 2024

This collaboration elevates EPI-USE to the status of a certified delivery partner and reseller, empowering the company to offer MakeShift's award-winning staff scheduling technology to shift-based organizations worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration elevates EPI-USE to the status of a certified delivery partner and reseller, empowering the company to offer MakeShift's award-winning staff scheduling technology to shift-based organizations worldwide.
  • Optimized SAP Integration and User Experience: EPI-USE and SAP clients will benefit from streamlined operations, improved scheduling efficiency, and increased productivity through the seamless integration of MakeShift's AI-driven scheduling technology.
  • MakeShift is available on the SAP Store ® and is a part of SAP's Industry Cloud Portfolio.
  • It seamlessly integrates with SAP SuccessFactors® Employee Central, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, and SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking, while also complementing SAP Time and Attendance Management by Workforce Software.