Meridian

DTE Energy partners with local suppliers to create 12,000 jobs, grow Michigan’s economy

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Looking to the future, Volkman envisions continuing to grow MCE’s role in Michigan’s evolving energy landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Looking to the future, Volkman envisions continuing to grow MCE’s role in Michigan’s evolving energy landscape.
  • Last year, DTE also spent $988 million with diverse suppliers and nearly $900 million with companies based in the city of Detroit.
  • In the past 13 years DTE invested more than $21 billion with Michigan-based suppliers creating and sustaining 77,000 Michigan jobs.
  • “Our commitment to do business with local suppliers enables us to deliver higher quality, lower cost service for our customers.

Princeton TMX Appoints Kevvon Burdette as Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Supply Chain Management, Technology, Other Transport, Trucking, Rail, Maritime, Transport, Other Technology, Retail, Software, Logistics, TMS, Meridian, Marketing, Culture, CCO, McEntire, Fielding Graduate University, Princeton University, Postgraduate education, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, Bridgewater College, Management

Princeton TMX , a leading multi-modal transportation management system (TMS) provider, today announced the addition of Kevvon Burdette as chief commercial officer (CCO).

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  • Princeton TMX , a leading multi-modal transportation management system (TMS) provider, today announced the addition of Kevvon Burdette as chief commercial officer (CCO).
  • Burdette will be responsible for the company’s corporate sales and marketing strategy and will report directly to CEO Mark McEntire.
  • Princeton TMX’s multi-modal TMS automates complex transactions by simplifying the entire transportation planning and execution process, increasing efficiency, reducing transportation costs and improving customer service.
  • He comes to Princeton TMX from Uber Freight, where he served as head of sales, transportation management.

Diagnostics Industry Leader Jack Kenny Appointed as Chairman of the Board at Biomerica

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biomerica, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRA), a global biomedical company leading the way in innovative gastroenterology solutions, today announced the appointment of Jack Kenny, former CEO and board member of Meridian Bioscience, Inc., to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Biomerica.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biomerica, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRA), a global biomedical company leading the way in innovative gastroenterology solutions, today announced the appointment of Jack Kenny, former CEO and board member of Meridian Bioscience, Inc., to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Biomerica.
  • Mr. Kenny joined the Biomerica Board of Directors in August 2023 as an independent director.
  • He brings not just a wealth of commercial experience but also vital relationships in the medical diagnostic industry," said Zack Irani, CEO of Biomerica.
  • "As we launch inFoods® IBS both domestically and internationally, Jack's industry insights will prove invaluable.

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of P/C Subsidiaries of United Heritage Financial Group, Inc.; Withdraws Credit Ratings of United Heritage Property & Casualty Company

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The outlooks of these Credit Ratings (ratings) have been revised to negative from stable.

Key Points: 
  • The outlooks of these Credit Ratings (ratings) have been revised to negative from stable.
  • These companies are operating subsidiaries of United Heritage Financial Group, Inc. (UHFG).
  • Lastly, AM Best has withdrawn the ratings of UHPC as UHFG has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Positive Development and Meridian Partner to Deliver Developmental Care to up to 200 Underserved Families of Neurodivergent Children in Southwestern Illinois

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Positive Development , the leading provider of developmental care for neurodivergent children , and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) , a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , are excited to announce the opening of a new facility dedicated to providing essential services to 200 neurodivergent children and their families in Swansea, Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • Positive Development , the leading provider of developmental care for neurodivergent children , and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) , a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , are excited to announce the opening of a new facility dedicated to providing essential services to 200 neurodivergent children and their families in Swansea, Illinois.
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    Positive Development's state of the art sensory wall caters to the needs of autistic children.
  • “We’re humbled by Meridian’s substantial investment in Positive Development to increase access to developmental care services for neurodivergent children in the Metro East area.
  • To learn more about Positive Development and its mission to provide neurodivergent children and their families the opportunity to thrive, visit positivedevelopment.com .

Meridian Medical Technologies, Kindeva Drug Delivery’s Global Health Security Division, Awarded Contract to Supply DuoDote®

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Meridian Medical Technologies, LLC (Meridian), a division of Kindeva Drug Delivery (Kindeva), has been awarded a $9.9M contract to supply DuoDote® to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services.

Key Points: 
  • Meridian Medical Technologies, LLC (Meridian), a division of Kindeva Drug Delivery (Kindeva), has been awarded a $9.9M contract to supply DuoDote® to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Meridian is a globally leading health security and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) medical countermeasure provider.
  • Meridian supplies DuoDote® to U.S. and allied ministries of health and defense, as well as hospitals and civilian first responder agencies.
  • “Meridian has a decades long history of providing medical countermeasures to military and public health agencies and civilian responders globally.

Meridian Innovation: Leading the Thermal Imaging Revolution

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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And one of the leading solutions providers is Meridian Innovation, a pioneering developer of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) thermal imaging solutions enabling mass producible long-wave infrared (LWIR) products for consumer and commercial applications.

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  • And one of the leading solutions providers is Meridian Innovation, a pioneering developer of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) thermal imaging solutions enabling mass producible long-wave infrared (LWIR) products for consumer and commercial applications.
  • "As a co-founder of Meridian Innovation, I hope to continue my passion on imaging advancements to develop a low-cost CMOS thermal imaging sensor that can sense the invisible even in the dark by detecting heat of humans and easily differentiate life objects."
  • According to him, his long and successful career in digital imaging at OmniVision for visible light sensors led him to decide on addressing mass market applications needing invisible LWIR thermal imaging sensors.
  • These new products will address our customers' growing needs for thermal imaging solutions for their new products and markets."

Meridian in Michigan and the Centene Foundation Announce $1.1 Million Commitment to Alternatives For Girls

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Michigan residents, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million funding commitment to social services agency Alternatives For Girls (AFG). The commitment will address the unique needs of girls and young women experiencing homelessness in Detroit through the development and furnishing of a 3,400 square foot early childhood education center that will open as part of the Dr. Maya Angelou Village (DMAV) in summer 2024.

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  • DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian in Michigan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Michigan residents, and the Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million funding commitment to social services agency Alternatives For Girls (AFG).
  • The center will provide affordable, high-quality early education to children from birth to three years of age.
  • AFG is focused on providing homeless, high-risk girls and young women with support, resources and the opportunities necessary to maintain stable housing and become economically independent.
  • "At Meridian, we are deeply committed to strong partnerships that serve the whole person," said Meridian's Vice President of Population Health & Clinical Operations, Jill Howard.

Meridian Bioscience Earns EcoVadis Bronze Medal in Recognition of Its Dedication to Sustainability

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc., a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, has been awarded the distinguished EcoVadis Bronze Medal in recognition of the commitment to its sustainable business practices.

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  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc., a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, has been awarded the distinguished EcoVadis Bronze Medal in recognition of the commitment to its sustainable business practices.
  • In its inaugural assessment year, Meridian has laid the groundwork for annual evaluations to foster progressive enhancement of its sustainable business practices.
  • "This accolade highlights our concerted efforts to operate responsibly and sustainably," said Andy Kitzmiller, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Meridian Bioscience.
  • For more information about Meridian's sustainability efforts and EcoVadis rating, please visit www.meridianbioscience.com/sustainability .

Meridian Integration and El Paso Electric Complete Implementation of Oracle Energy and Water Customer Cloud Service

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- El Paso Electric (EPE), in collaboration with Meridian Integration , has implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud Services (CCS) to enhance various aspects of its operations in the energy sector.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- El Paso Electric (EPE), in collaboration with Meridian Integration , has implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud Services (CCS) to enhance various aspects of its operations in the energy sector.
  • The adoption of Oracle CCS has a significant impact on improving customer care and billing processes.
  • "Meridian has supported the Oracle needs of El Paso Electric for eleven years and were honored to be trusted with the implementation of CCS," said Day Fay, COO­ of Meridian Integration .
  • EPE's partnership with Meridian Integration to implement Oracle's Utilities Customer Cloud Services is a strategic move to enhance efficiency, security, and customer relationships in the energy sector.