Businesspeople

Landmarks Illinois seeks nominations for 2020 historic preservation awards

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Richard Driehaus, Finance, Money, Businesspeople

CHICAGO, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Landmarks Illinois is taking nominations now through June 15 for its 2020 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards.

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  • CHICAGO, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Landmarks Illinois is taking nominations now through June 15 for its 2020 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards.
  • Those who submit a nomination will be considered for one of nine awards Landmarks Illinois gives out each year through the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award program.
  • A jury of preservation experts will review all nominations to determine the winners of the 2020 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Preservation Awards.
  • Nominations are judged on the following:
    Degree to which the project aligns with Landmarks Illinois' mission: People Saving Places for People
    Those selected to receive a 2020 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award will be notified by Landmarks Illinois staff prior to a public announcement.

Ford Motor Company Announces Details For 2020 Q1 Earnings Conference Call

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Automotive, Economy of the United States, Businesspeople, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford family, Industries, Fords, New York Stock Exchange, Jim Farley

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and Ford Motor Credit Company will release their 2020 first quarter financial results at 4:05 p.m.

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  • Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and Ford Motor Credit Company will release their 2020 first quarter financial results at 4:05 p.m.
  • ET on Tuesday, April 28.
  • Following the release, Jim Hackett, Ford president and chief executive officer; Jim Farley, Ford chief operating officer; Tim Stone, Ford chief financial officer; and members of Fords senior management team will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m.
  • Representatives of the investment community will have the opportunity to ask questions on the call.

New Brief: Expanding "Buy America" Rules Would Hurt U.S. Patients and Economy, Hinder Development of Coronavirus Vaccine

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Presidency of Donald Trump, Businesspeople, Donald Trump, Economy of the United States, Politics of the United States

"Imposing new 'Buy America' rules in the middle of a public health crisis could have a catastrophic impact triggering shortages of critical drugs and hindering efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine."

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  • "Imposing new 'Buy America' rules in the middle of a public health crisis could have a catastrophic impact triggering shortages of critical drugs and hindering efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine."
  • The Trump Administration is preparing an executive order to expand "Buy America" rules to force federal agencies to purchase more drugs and medical supplies domestically.
  • Under trade agreements begun in the mid-1990s, the U.S. supply chain for drugs and medical products was spread globally benefitting patients through lower prices.
  • "Amidst a growing recession, this new mandate would hurt our economy further, increase patient costs, and threaten innovation," said Pipes.

CES Automotive and Transportation Highlights, 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Transportation, Automotive Manufacturing, Travel, Manufacturing, Businesspeople, Elon Musk, Hyperloop, The Boring Company, White South African people, Consumer Electronics Show

The "CES Automotive and Transportation Highlights, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "CES Automotive and Transportation Highlights, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • CES 2020 came to a close with the automotive industry looking at immediate and real-world use cases around an autonomous and on-demand connected lifestyle.
  • Though relevant concepts are showcased by OEMs and suppliers, none of them have disrupted the market like Elon Musk with Tesla.
  • The exhaustive study captures the key trends from CES 2020.

The Roberts Family Remembers Suzanne F. Roberts

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Entertainment, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, Businesspeople, Corporate governance, Maccabiah Games, Ralph J. Roberts, Brian L. Roberts, Ralph Roberts, Suzanne, Roberts family

The Roberts family announces with great sadness that Suzanne Fleisher Roberts died of natural causes on April 20, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 98.

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  • The Roberts family announces with great sadness that Suzanne Fleisher Roberts died of natural causes on April 20, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 98.
  • Suzanne is survived by four of her five children and their spouses: Catherine R. Clifton and Anthony A. Clifton, Lisa S. Roberts and David Seltzer, Ralph J. Roberts Jr., Brian L. Roberts and Aileen K. Roberts, and Diane Roberts, widow of Ralph and Suzannes son Douglas, who passed away in September of 2011.
  • A Philadelphia native, Suzanne Roberts commitment to giving back was instilled early on in her life.
  • In addition to her work in television, Suzanne maintained her passion for and involvement in the theater and arts community, establishing the Suzanne Roberts Cultural Development Fund, a division of the Suzanne and Ralph Roberts Foundation, to support theater and dance organizations.

The GEO Group Announces Date for First Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Public policy, Government, Construction & Property, REIT, Law enforcement, Emergency services, George Zoley, GEO Group, GEO, New York Stock Exchange, Businesspeople, Economy of the United States, Companies

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) ("GEO") will release its first quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2020 before the market opens.

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  • The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) ("GEO") will release its first quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2020 before the market opens.
  • GEO has scheduled a conference call and simultaneous webcast for 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
  • Hosting the call for GEO will be George C. Zoley, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Brian R. Evans, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Blake Davis, President, GEO Secure Services, and Ann Schlarb, President, GEO Care.
  • If you are unable to participate in the conference call, a telephonic replay will be available through May 14, 2020.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits $5 million to COVID-19 Response for Educators and Families

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Monday, April 20, 2020
CZI, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Articles, Mark Zuckerberg, Mental health, Businesspeople, Economy of the United States

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced today that it will commit $5 million in COVID-19 Response Grants to support educators and families.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced today that it will commit $5 million in COVID-19 Response Grants to support educators and families.
  • The funding will focus on supporting the social emotional and mental health of educators and families -- and increasing access to high-quality learning opportunities for all children.
  • $250,000 to CatalystEd to connect principals and district leaders to direct coaching and planning support based on its COVID-19 Response Roadmaps.
  • The COVID Response Fund also will support social emotional and mental health and academic resources to help educators and families.

TVTY INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Tivity Health, Inc. Shareholders of Class Action and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Donato Tramuto, Lluís Companys, Gewirtz, Government of Spain, Businesspeople, Spanish politicians

This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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  • This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • On February 19, 2020, Tivity issued a press release announcing the Companys financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019.
  • Concurrently, Tivity announced the resignation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Donato Tramuto, effective immediately.
  • or his Investor Relations Analyst, Yael Hurwitz of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484.

Viola Releases Limited Edition Capsule Collection with Rapper T.I. And AKOO Clothing In Celebration Of 4/20

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Monday, April 20, 2020
African-American people, Businesspeople, Musicians, Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Euphoriants, T.I., A.K.O.O. Clothing, Capsule wardrobe, 4/20

The "420 capsule collection" commemorates the nationwide cultural cannabis moment, 4/20, while giving back to those who have been affected the most by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The "420 capsule collection" commemorates the nationwide cultural cannabis moment, 4/20, while giving back to those who have been affected the most by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The capsule launch features exclusive Viola x AKOO branded T-shirt options, inspired by the culture of cannabis and available for purchase on AKOO.com with a sales link on Violabrands.com .
  • Each knit is made up of a soft hand cotton poly jersey fabrication with a better quality finish.
  • "I'm a huge supporter of Al and the work he's done with Viola and the larger community," says Rapper and AKOO Founder T.I.

Amazon Prime Video to Premiere Genius Brands International’s New Animated Children’s Series, Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, in Spring 2021

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Comics creators, Businesspeople, Writers, Alibaba Group, Genius Brands, Youku, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Stan Lee, NASDAQ

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International Genius Brands (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today the spring 2021 premiere of its new childrens animated series, Stan Lees Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Amazon Prime (NASDAQ:AMZN).

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International Genius Brands (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today the spring 2021 premiere of its new childrens animated series, Stan Lees Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Amazon Prime (NASDAQ:AMZN).
  • Amazon Prime joins Alibaba Groups (NYSE:BABA) which will launch the series in China on its video streaming platform for kids, Youku.
  • Stan Lees Superhero Kindergarten (52 x 11), the action-adventure comedy series targeting kids ages 4 7, is co-produced by Alibaba Group, Stan Lees POW!
  • In addition to his likeness, Schwarzenegger lends his voice as the lead character in the series.