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This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • A roundup of the week's most newsworthy policy and public interest press releases from PR Newswire, including news of a national blood shortage and declines in children reading.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.

Boeing Donates $300,000 to Assist Moroccan Earthquake Relief Efforts

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $300,000 donation (equivalent to 3,000,000 MAD) from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $300,000 donation (equivalent to 3,000,000 MAD) from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts.
  • The company also pledged to match dollar-for-dollar monetary donations from Boeing employees who contribute to the cause, extending the reach of assistance provided to the Moroccan people.
  • "Amidst the devastation left in the wake of this earthquake, we extend our deepest sympathy to Moroccans who are enduring such unimaginable hardship," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations at Boeing.
  • Disaster relief efforts in Morocco align with Boeing's commitment to communities where Boeing employees live and work.

Boeing Donates $500,000 to Assist with Wildfire Recovery and Relief Efforts in Hawaii

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] is committing $500,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following deadly wildfires that have devastated Maui communities.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] is committing $500,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following deadly wildfires that have devastated Maui communities.
  • $250,000 for Hawai'i Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund to provide rapid response and recovery including shelter, food, grief support and more to impacted communities.
  • Consistent with Boeing employee gift match programs, the company will match qualifying employee contributions made in support of wildfire relief efforts.
  • Disaster recovery and relief efforts align with Boeing's ongoing commitment to the communities where our colleagues live and work.

This Week in People & Culture News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "Film and television can reach a diverse audience who may have not been exposed to the rich beauty of Indigenous cultures.
  • Our mission is to promote Native arts from every culture, this includes the culture of the silver screen," said Executive Director Jamie Schulze (Northern Cheyenne / Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate).
  • engages in insightful chats with caregivers, learning about each child's unique traits, and using this information to create personalized virtual pets.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Boeing Announces Scholarships for Pilot Training

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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While becoming a pilot provides a lifelong career, access to training remains a barrier to entry for many," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations at Boeing.

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  • While becoming a pilot provides a lifelong career, access to training remains a barrier to entry for many," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations at Boeing.
  • Since 2019, Boeing has invested more than $8.5 million to bring pilot training programs to underrepresented populations in communities across the United States.
  • Claudia Zapata-Cardone, Latino Pilots Association president: "It brings us great joy that Boeing has provided these scholarships to our members.
  • This year during our WAI2023 conference in Long Beach, California, Boeing provided scholarships for career enhancement, manufacturing skills and flight training.

ibex Crowns 2023 CX Leadership Award Winners at CCW Vegas

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced the winners of the 2023 CX Leadership Awards , which honor the top customer experience (CX) innovators, leaders, and contributors around the world.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced the winners of the 2023 CX Leadership Awards , which honor the top customer experience (CX) innovators, leaders, and contributors around the world.
  • This year’s winners, who were chosen from a list of CX pioneers and innovators, were recognized last night at ibex’s 2023 CX Leadership Awards Dinner at Customer Contact Week (CCW) in Las Vegas.
  • “The 2023 CX Leadership Award winners are at the forefront of the CX industry and are raising the bar – through vision, technology, innovation, and optimization – to deliver the best customer experience possible,” said Barry Canty, SVP, Marketing, ibex.
  • The ibex CX Leadership Awards recognize the individuals and companies that leverage their industry leadership, technology innovation, and ability to address dynamic market challenges to drive superior customer engagement, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and simplify the customer journey.

Boeing Donates $250,000 to Assist with Tornado Recovery and Relief Efforts in Mississippi and Alabama

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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is committing $250,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Mississippi and Alabama following the deadly tornadoes that affected communities across the region.

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  • is committing $250,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Mississippi and Alabama following the deadly tornadoes that affected communities across the region.
  • Consistent with Boeing employee gift match programs, the company will match qualifying employee contributions made in support of tornado relief efforts across the Southeast.
  • Disaster recovery and relief efforts align with Boeing's ongoing commitment to the communities where our colleagues live and work.
  • Boeing is active and engaged in Mississippi and Alabama communities, contributing almost $12.7 million to charitable causes over the last five years.

SIMBA Chain Awarded $30M U.S. Air Force STRATFI

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Leading enterprise blockchain solutions provider SIMBA Chain announces it has been selected for a $30M STRATFI with the U.S. Air Force (USAF), following up on multiple projects the company has completed for the military branch in recent years.

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  • Leading enterprise blockchain solutions provider SIMBA Chain announces it has been selected for a $30M STRATFI with the U.S. Air Force (USAF), following up on multiple projects the company has completed for the military branch in recent years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005262/en/
    The USAF STRATFI is focused on identifying and advancing technologies that have the potential to secure its future dominance.
  • The STRATFI will significantly accelerate development of the SIMBA Blocks platform while delivering in-transit visibility that supports the USAF strategic mission.
  • Given the interconnectedness of the DoD supply chain, it also signals an opportunity to collaborate and increase adoption within the commercial industry,” says Bryan Ritchie, CEO of SIMBA Chain, of the opportunity.

Boeing Donates 500,000 USD to Earthquake Recovery and Relief Efforts in Turkey

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Boeing's donation will be directed through the American Red Cross and designated for earthquake recovery and relief efforts by the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network.

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  • Boeing's donation will be directed through the American Red Cross and designated for earthquake recovery and relief efforts by the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network.
  • As part of the Boeing Gift Match program, the company will match dollar-for-dollar monetary donations from Boeing employees to charitable organizations supporting earthquake recovery and relief projects in Turkey.
  • Disaster relief efforts in Turkey align with Boeing's ongoing commitment to the communities where Boeing employees live and work.
  • Over the past decade, Boeing has contributed more than six million USD in charitable contributions to support community engagement efforts in the country.

Boeing Donates $300,000 to Assist Indonesian Earthquake Relief Efforts

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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"The damage caused by this earthquake is devastating, and Boeing stands ready to assist our Indonesian colleagues, friends and neighbors who have been affected by this tragic event," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations.

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  • "The damage caused by this earthquake is devastating, and Boeing stands ready to assist our Indonesian colleagues, friends and neighbors who have been affected by this tragic event," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations.
  • As part of the Boeing Gift Match program, the company will match dollar-for-dollar monetary donations made by Boeing employees to charitable organizations supporting earthquake recovery and relief projects in Indonesia.
  • Our Boeing teammates based in Jakarta and others around the world are actively supporting relief efforts on the ground.
  • Disaster relief efforts in Indonesia align with Boeing's ongoing commitment to the communities where Boeing employees live and work.