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University of Phoenix Leadership Joins 2024 SXSW EDU Panel on Non-Traditional Learners

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Friday, March 8, 2024

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
  • “At University of Phoenix, our focus is on leveraging automation and technology to create a more personalized student experience.
  • As a recovering society, the reality of how to bring back a “lost generation” of learners requires coordination across sectors.
  • In his more than 19 years with University of Phoenix, he has held leadership roles in Employee Development, Enrollment Management, Academic Operations, Product Leadership, and Workforce Solutions.

Entre Launches AI Professional Headshots

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Entre , the professional network built for the future of work, is thrilled to announce the launch of AI Professional Headshots, a groundbreaking product designed to transform how professionals and teams enhance their online presence.

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  • Entre , the professional network built for the future of work, is thrilled to announce the launch of AI Professional Headshots, a groundbreaking product designed to transform how professionals and teams enhance their online presence.
  • Leveraging proprietary AI, Entre offers individuals and companies across various industries the ability to create high-quality, customizable, and affordable headshots completely virtually from any mobile or web device.
  • Recognizing this, Entre has developed AI Professional Headshots to provide a convenient, cost-effective solution for individuals and teams looking to enhance their professional presence online.
  • Entre's AI Professional Headshots is not just a tool; it's a game-changer for entrepreneurs, freelancers, executives, and anyone looking to make a mark in their professional journey.

Melbourne Cricket Club Takes Evolv Technology Down Under

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), the largest – and one of the oldest - sports clubs in Australia.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), the largest – and one of the oldest - sports clubs in Australia.
  • Managed by Melbourne Cricket Club, Melbourne Cricket Ground is a sports stadium in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria.
  • Melbourne Cricket Club was introduced to Evolv by Convergint, which supplies Melbourne Cricket Ground with its other security technology.
  • “We were looking for a more efficient entry experience for guests coming to the Melbourne Cricket Ground,” said Rey Sumaru, general manager of IT & innovation for the Melbourne Cricket Club.

Northspyre Unveils “Northspyre AI”, Including Industry-First Generative AI Tool for Bidding Process To Drive Down Development Costs

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Northspyre , the leading real estate development platform for project delivery and capital management, today announced the launch of Northspyre AI – the first real estate-specific generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to drive down costs by eliminating scope gaps in the construction bidding process and proactively flagging cost-saving opportunities on every line item.

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  • Northspyre , the leading real estate development platform for project delivery and capital management, today announced the launch of Northspyre AI – the first real estate-specific generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to drive down costs by eliminating scope gaps in the construction bidding process and proactively flagging cost-saving opportunities on every line item.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305365651/en/
    Northspyre AI is the first specialized real estate artificial intelligence tool that assists development teams in making data-driven decisions by identifying scope gaps in construction bidding and highlighting cost-saving opportunities.
  • Northspyre AI is highlighted by a functionality designed to eliminate scope gaps in vendor bid proposals, one of the most frequent causes of cost overruns in construction.
  • Using large language models fine-tuned and trained on thousands of vendor agreements categorized by specific scopes of work (i.e.

Poetic Justice Foundation's New Exhibit at Burnaby Village Museum Sheds Light on Caste Discrimination in Canada

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Poetic Justice Foundation presents OVERCASTE, an unforgettable exhibit debuting at the Burnaby Village Museum this spring.

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  • The Poetic Justice Foundation presents OVERCASTE, an unforgettable exhibit debuting at the Burnaby Village Museum this spring.
  • Visitors to the Burnaby Village Museum will have the opportunity to experience this powerful new exhibition that features the stories of young Canadians and their struggles against caste discrimination.
  • The OVERCASTE exhibit sheds light on the pervasive existence of caste discrimination in Canada, challenging the myth that it doesn't exist in the country.
  • Following its debut at the Burnaby Village Museum, OVERCASTE will become a travelling exhibit intended to spread awareness about the Dalit Canadian experience internationally.

TD Awards $5 Million to U.S. Organizations Addressing Systemic Barriers to Affordable Housing

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

This year's recipients include five U.S. non-profit organizations providing innovative solutions that address systemic barriers to affordable housing across the continuum from transitional to permanent homes.

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  • This year's recipients include five U.S. non-profit organizations providing innovative solutions that address systemic barriers to affordable housing across the continuum from transitional to permanent homes.
  • The lack of affordable housing causes serious ripple effects that impact everything from health outcomes to educational opportunities to overall financial security," said Shelley Sylva, Head of U.S. Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank.
  • "Through the TD Ready Challenge, we're standing behind organizations with promising new ideas to address systemic barriers to permanent and stable housing in communities across our footprint and helping to create additional economic opportunities for all."
  • "Clarifi is proposing a multi-intervention strategy to address barriers to affordable and sustainable housing for low-to-moderate individuals and families in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Philip Morris International’s U.S. Business Champions Female Economic Growth in Connecticut with Record-Setting $5 Million Investment Through New Partnership with Women’s Business Development Council

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Congressman Jim Himes; State Representative Tom O'Dea; Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council; Gov.

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  • Congressman Jim Himes; State Representative Tom O'Dea; Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council; Gov.
  • “Philip Morris International is committed to making positive impact throughout Connecticut communities and beyond.
  • Our partnership with WBDC and investment through the ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative’ enables us to better support Gov.
  • “As the first multinational to receive Global EQUAL-SALARY Certification , we believe supporting female empowerment and ensuring economic equality is paramount for our collective economic growth.

StandOut® Challenge Interview Overcomes the Basic Paradox of Traditional SAT/ACT Assessments

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Monday, March 4, 2024

These skills around work and study form the independent variables of academic and career success.

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  • These skills around work and study form the independent variables of academic and career success.
  • Using traditional achievement scores such as the ACT/SAT in college admissions presents another basic problem for schools seeking to enhance equality of opportunity: higher scores correlate most closely with higher family income.
  • Or 2) is the opposite true: that students who develop greater determination and skill at practice come from richer families?
  • The scoring phase of FocusRing requires students to listen to and learn from others as they perform their assigned evaluations.

March is National Ladder Safety Month: Help is Available for Home DIYers

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Taking the time to become familiar with basic ladder safety is something every homeowner should do, and is encouraged by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), the founder of National Ladder Safety Month.

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  • Taking the time to become familiar with basic ladder safety is something every homeowner should do, and is encouraged by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), the founder of National Ladder Safety Month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301826747/en/
    March is National Ladder Safety Month: Help is Available for Home DIYers.
  • National Ladder Safety Month 2024 will focus on four key themes, one each week.
  • Take the goals of National Ladder Safety Month to heart, use the available resources, and approach the next home project with confidence.

M-Files to Present at 2024 Gartner Digital Workplace Summit

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Friday, March 1, 2024

M-Files , the leader in knowledge work automation, today announced that Bob Pritchard, chief revenue officer, M-Files, will be a featured presenter at the 2024 Gartner Digital Workplace Summit , to take place March 18-19 in Grapevine, Texas.

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  • M-Files , the leader in knowledge work automation, today announced that Bob Pritchard, chief revenue officer, M-Files, will be a featured presenter at the 2024 Gartner Digital Workplace Summit , to take place March 18-19 in Grapevine, Texas.
  • As companies prepare for the future of work and implement next-generation digital workplace strategies, knowledge workers face a problem that remains largely unchanged.
  • To learn how M-Files can support your next-generation digital workplace strategies, visit Booth #210.
  • Prior to the 2024 Gartner Digital Workplace Summit, M-Files will be an exhibitor at the 2024 Gartner Data & Analytics Summit , taking place March 11-13 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.