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AM Best to Participate in Regulatory Discussion at International Insurance Society’s Global Insurance Forum

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Rob Curtis, managing director and chief executive officer of AM Best’s Singapore operations, will participate in a one-on-one discussion on the subject of insurance regulation during the 2023 International Insurance Society’s (IIS) Global Insurance Forum, which will be held 5-7 November 2023 at Hilton Singapore Orchard in Singapore.

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  • Rob Curtis, managing director and chief executive officer of AM Best’s Singapore operations, will participate in a one-on-one discussion on the subject of insurance regulation during the 2023 International Insurance Society’s (IIS) Global Insurance Forum, which will be held 5-7 November 2023 at Hilton Singapore Orchard in Singapore.
  • The event is being presented by the IIS and the Pacific Insurance Conference.
  • The Global Insurance Forum is marking its return as an in-person event for the first time since 2019.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Wayne County Community College District Receives Historic National Underground Railroad "Network to Freedom" Designation by National Park Service

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

DETROIT, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) received a Historic National Designation for its Underground Railroad Historic programming from the National Park Service's Network to Freedom with a Thursday, September 28 ceremony.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) received a Historic National Designation for its Underground Railroad Historic programming from the National Park Service's Network to Freedom with a Thursday, September 28 ceremony.
  • The Network to Freedom's National Park Service Historic designation adds to the Wayne County Community College District/Detroit Underground Railroad Site Historic District and was officially designated by the City of Detroit on November 23, 2021, encompassing the Curtis L. Ivery Central Educational Complex located at Third and Fort streets.
  • The Network to Freedom designation adds WCCCD's Underground Railroad District History programming as one of the 23 new listings from the 46th round of applications.
  • For more information about Wayne County Community College District and its Underground Railroad programming, please visit www.wcccd.edu

Longwood Gardens Announces Competitors for International Organ Competition

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced the 10 organists who will compete in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Hailing from Finland to Canada, the performers will compete on the 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world. All competitors will participate in the preliminary rounds June 20-21, with the top five competitors moving to the final round on June 24. The competition takes place at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.

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  • KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced the 10 organists who will compete in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition.
  • Hailing from Finland to Canada, the performers will compete on the 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world.
  • The competition takes place at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.
  • "Technique, style, and expertise bring these 10 outstanding young organists to the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition," said President and CEO Paul B. Redman.

Longwood Gardens Announces Competitors for International Organ Competition

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced the 10 organists who will compete in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Hailing from Finland to Canada, the performers will compete on the 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world. All competitors will participate in the preliminary rounds June 20-21, with the top five competitors moving to the final round on June 24. The competition takes place at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.

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  • KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced the 10 organists who will compete in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition.
  • Hailing from Finland to Canada, the performers will compete on the 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world.
  • The competition takes place at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.
  • "Technique, style, and expertise bring these 10 outstanding young organists to the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition," said President and CEO Paul B. Redman.

Keystone Unlocks Additional Life Sciences Space at The Curtis to Meet Growing Demand

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Keystone announced it will convert an additional 200,000 square feet of The Curtis for life sciences and biotech to provide the mission-critical infrastructure needed to meet the surging demand for lab space in Philadelphia's Center City.

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  • Keystone announced it will convert an additional 200,000 square feet of The Curtis for life sciences and biotech to provide the mission-critical infrastructure needed to meet the surging demand for lab space in Philadelphia's Center City.
  • The reconfiguration will give The Curtis more than 325,000 square feet of laboratory space in the 12-floor, 912,245-square-foot building, creating one of the most dynamic life science ecosystems in the city.
  • Additional hot water loops and steam infrastructure for heating and humidification will also be part of the renovations.
  • "The combination of technology, infrastructure, and a highly connected location make The Curtis an unparalleled destination for growing biotech companies seeking laboratory space in Center City."

WCCCD CHANCELLOR DR. CURTIS L. IVERY RECEIVES RAINBOW PUSH COALITION BENCHMARK AWARD FOR HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP, INNOVATIVE MECHATRONICS PROGRAM

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery was awarded the Benchmark Award from Rainbow PUSH Coalition for his strong leadership in higher education and for establishing an innovative Mechatronics program. The award was announced during the 2022 Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit held November 14-15 in Detroit.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery was awarded the Benchmark Award from Rainbow PUSH Coalition for his strong leadership in higher education and for establishing an innovative Mechatronics program.
  • "I am proud to accept this award on behalf of my team, and our partners in this innovative and important program," said Chancellor Ivery.
  • Stellantis North America also received its second Benchmark Award from Rainbow PUSH Coalition for the workforce training program at WCCCD.
  • The Rainbow PUSH Benchmark Award recognizes organizations, businesses and individuals who create opportunities "through innovative methodologies and unsolicited management strategies," according to the organization.

Keystone Signs Lease With Interactive Entertainment Venue at Its Historic Mixed-Use Asset The Curtis

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Keystone Development + Investment has signed a 3,346-square-foot, long-term lease with Without a Cue to bring the tech-enabled dinner theater to Center City Philadelphia and The Curtis in Washington Square West.

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  • Keystone Development + Investment has signed a 3,346-square-foot, long-term lease with Without a Cue to bring the tech-enabled dinner theater to Center City Philadelphia and The Curtis in Washington Square West.
  • At The Curtis, it will offer appetizers and spirits to guests during shows, which are expected to open to the public by November.
  • Without a Cue brings something new to the building and neighborhood with the potential to be a draw for years to come.
  • Without A Cue Productions specializes in immersive mystery theater, interactive corporate team building, and in-home events such as murder mysteries and escape rooms.

Simplilearn partners with Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota to launch a Blockchain Bootcamp

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Upon completion, learners will receive certificates from Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota and Simplilearn

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  • Upon completion, learners will receive certificates from Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota and Simplilearn
    SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn , one of theworld's leadingbootcamp for digital skills training,announced its partnership with Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota to launch a Blockchain Bootcamp for the US market.
  • Thisprogram will provide a comprehensive training on Blockchain which covers the Fundamentals of Blockchain and Blockchain Application and Architecture.
  • The Blockchain Bootcamp will be based on a blended format of online self-learning and live virtual classes.The key features of this program include industry-relevant, hands-on projects, capstone projects, and masterclasses by faculty from the University of Minnesota.
  • About Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
    The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is a recognized leader in business education and research.

Curtis&Co Welcomes Tim Williams as Partner

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Monday, September 12, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curtis&Co , a leading management consulting firm, today announced the addition of Tim Williams as Partner.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curtis&Co , a leading management consulting firm, today announced the addition of Tim Williams as Partner.
  • Tim has over 20 years of experience focused on operational transformation that delivers impactful business outcomes through inventive problem solving, process design, and intelligent automation.
  • Most recently, Tim served as SVP and Director for Intelligent Automation at Truist, the 7th largest U.S. bank.
  • Tony Curtis , Founder and CEO, shared, The addition of Tim to our leadership team is a true game changer for Curtis&Co.

SIMPLILEARN AND CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PARTNER TO LAUNCH A CLOUD COMPUTING BOOTCAMP

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Upon completion, learners will receive certificates from Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota and Simplilearn

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  • Upon completion, learners will receive certificates from Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota and Simplilearn
    SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn , one of the world's leading Online Bootcamp for digital economy skills training providers, announced its partnership with Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota (UMN) for a Cloud Computing Bootcamp .
  • This Cloud Computing Bootcamp is designed for experienced professionals from both programming and non-programming backgrounds.
  • The Cloud Computing Bootcamp will be based on a blended format of online self-learning and live virtual classes.
  • About Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
    The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is a recognized leader in business education and research.