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Vecima Adds U.S. Manufacturing of Certain Entra® Fiber Access Equipment to Meet Buy America Requirements in Support of Department of Commerce BEAD Program

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Today, Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) announced selection of a U.S. manufacturer for certain Entra® Fiber Access Products.

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  • Today, Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) announced selection of a U.S. manufacturer for certain Entra® Fiber Access Products.
  • As a part of its partnership with Vecima, MARA Technologies USA expects to add approximately 100 new U.S.-based workers.
  • Expanding manufacturing of certain Vecima Entra Fiber Access OLTs to the U.S. offers service providers an industry-recognized OLT option for their build out of fiber broadband networks under the BEAD program.
  • “Today’s announcement that certain Vecima Networks’ Fiber Access OLTs will be manufactured by MARA Technologies USA in Holly, Michigan helps ensure Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance required by the NTIA program.

Kristine Santa-Coloma Rohls is Slalom’s new Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slalom, the global business and technology consulting company, today announced Kristine Santa-Coloma Rohls has been promoted to Chief People Officer, assuming the position from Lucy Hur, who will remain engaged with Slalom as a senior advisor.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slalom, the global business and technology consulting company, today announced Kristine Santa-Coloma Rohls has been promoted to Chief People Officer, assuming the position from Lucy Hur, who will remain engaged with Slalom as a senior advisor.
  • With this promotion, Santa-Coloma Rohls now oversees Slalom’s Global People Team that creates programs for nearly 12,000 team members in eight countries and 49 offices.
  • Santa-Coloma Rohls will also continue to serve as Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer.
  • These connections supercharge our culture and enhance our ability to deliver exceptional service to our customers,” said Santa-Coloma Rohls.

Natural Grocers® Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2024 with Annual In-store Fundraiser to Jack and Jill of America Foundation

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce its upcoming in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation (JJOAF) on January 15, 2024.  The company is on a mission to raise $60,000 or more for JJOAF's College Graduation Assistance Program (GAP) Fund by donating a portion of their sales at their stores nationwide.

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  • Natural Grocers pledges to donate 1% of sales from its 167 stores, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to help students attending HBCUs achieve their goals.
  • In May 2023, we invested $239,000 in 258 graduates across eight schools," said Pier Blake, Executive Director of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
  • Jack and Jill of America Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated (JJOA, Inc.).
  • Click here to learn more about the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and the College GAP Fund.

Headway expands to all 50 states and DC, making it easier than ever for millions of people to see a therapist or psychiatrist who accepts their insurance

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Headway, a tech-enabled network of mental health providers who actively accept insurance, is now serving people in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC). More than 27,000 mental health clinicians partner with Headway to easily run a private practice and accept insurance. Individuals seeking care can search on headway.co to find a provider who meets their needs, accepts their insurance, and has availability in the next two weeks. Currently, more than 25 health insurance plans are covered through Headway. Among the companies with plans to go live with Headway in all 50 states and DC are Evernorth Health Services, Cigna Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • More than 27,000 mental health clinicians partner with Headway to easily run a private practice and accept insurance.
  • Currently, more than 25 health insurance plans are covered through Headway.
  • "Many believe that people don't get the mental health care that they need because of a shortage of mental health clinicians," said Olivia Davis, Chief Commercial Officer, Headway.
  • Headway continues to work closely with health plan partners to build a seamless experience for people seeking mental health care through their insurance.

Gallaudet University Launches $23 Million "Necessity of Now" Campaign to Honor the Legacy of Louise Miller, an Unsung Hero of Educational and Racial Justice in America, and Advance Student Scholarships, Programs and Research at the World's First Center fo

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Monday, November 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University is pleased to announce the official launch of the public phase of a $23 million fundraising campaign, the "Necessity of Now" (NOW), to honor the legacy of Louise Miller, an unsung hero of educational and racial justice in America. The campaign also will support the university's Center for Black Deaf Studies, the first of its kind in the world to preserve and advance Black Deaf history and culture, including Black American Sign Language.

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  • Gallaudet University is the leading university in the world for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind students.
  • The goal of the campaign is to raise $23 million with $13 million to be allocated for the Pathways and Gardens and $10 million to be allocated to the Center for Black Deaf Studies.
  • Necessity of Now funds also will support the Center for Black Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University.
  • In that landmark decision in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.

CoreLogic: US Annual Home Price Growth Speeds Up in September, Reflecting Early 2023 Gains

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Northeast continued to post the strongest appreciation, with Maine seeing a 10.1% annual increase, the first double-digit HPI gain recorded in any state since early 2023.

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  • The Northeast continued to post the strongest appreciation, with Maine seeing a 10.1% annual increase, the first double-digit HPI gain recorded in any state since early 2023.
  • Despite mortgage rates that are approaching 8%, inventory constraints and a healthy U.S. job market should help keep price growth moderate but steady over the next year.
  • CoreLogic’s forecast shows annual U.S. home price gains relaxing to 2.6% in September 2024.
  • The next CoreLogic HPI press release, featuring October 2023 data, will be issued on December 5, 2023, at 8 a.m. EST.

Aimco Reports Third Quarter Results, Updates 2023 Guidance, and Provides Highlights on Recent and Planned Activities

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Aimco acquired 1.7 million shares of its common stock during the third quarter 2023 at an average cost of $7.52 per share.

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  • Aimco acquired 1.7 million shares of its common stock during the third quarter 2023 at an average cost of $7.52 per share.
  • Year to date, as of October 31, 2023, Aimco acquired more than 5.3 million shares at an average price of $7.40 per share.
  • Subsequent to quarter end, the Aimco Board of Directors increased the number of shares authorized for repurchase to 30 million, doubling the size of the Board’s previous authorization.
  • As of September 30, 2023, Aimco had five active development and redevelopment projects located in four U.S. markets, in varying phases of construction and lease-up.

SMBC Opens Representative Office in Washington D.C. as Growth in U.S. Deepens

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a member of SMBC Group, today announced the opening of a representative office in Washington, D.C. to deepen ties with key stakeholders in the nation’s capital as the bank continues to expand its support of the U.S. economy.

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  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a member of SMBC Group, today announced the opening of a representative office in Washington, D.C. to deepen ties with key stakeholders in the nation’s capital as the bank continues to expand its support of the U.S. economy.
  • The debut of the bank’s representative office coincides with recent key hires, including Randy Ross as Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, and Althea Pieters as Head of Regulatory Strategy.
  • Mr. Ross and Ms. Pieters bring years of experience both in government and in representing the financial services sector to strengthen SMBC’s relationships with regulators, industry groups, and lawmakers.
  • Before that, he managed Nomura’s Washington D.C. operations and served as the Financial Services Committee Designee and Legislative Director to U.S.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated On The Hill Legislative Summit set for September 22-25, 2023

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On The Hill Summit (OTH), Jack and Jill of America, Inc.'s flagship legislative event, will be held September 22 through September 25 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On The Hill Summit (OTH), Jack and Jill of America, Inc.'s flagship legislative event, will be held September 22 through September 25 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.
  • 2023 On The Hill Legislative Summit Priorities:
    The OTH 2023 event schedule includes a Black Business Vendors Summit, National President's welcome reception and awards night, "Power of Advocacy" speaker series, mental health pop-up, and a day on the Capitol for teens to engage with Congressional Representatives and Senators.
  • Sponsors for Jack and Jill of America, Inc.'s 2023 On The Hill Legislative Summit include Unilever, Ford, AARP, Baxter, Prudential, and Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
  • Learn about Jack and Jill of America, Inc. by visiting jackandjillinc.org and @jackandjillinc on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, or LinkedIn: Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

THE INAUGURAL ISSUE OF VEGAS CHAMBER'S REBRANDED BUSINESS MAGAZINE DEBUTS

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Vegas Chamber and the Las Vegas Review-Journal launched an innovative partnership that retooled and rebranded the Chamber's Business Voice magazine with the first issue of Taking Care of Business. This collaboration will expand the audience reach of the award-winning magazine and significantly increase its visibility across the entire region.

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  • In partnership with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Taking Care of Business officially launches during the Chamber's annual trip to D.C.
    LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Vegas Chamber and the Las Vegas Review-Journal launched an innovative partnership that retooled and rebranded the Chamber's Business Voice magazine with the first issue of Taking Care of Business.
  • The timing of the inaugural issue, which features the Washington D.C. Fly-in, coincides with Vegas Chamber's annual trip to the nation's capital.
  • Nevada's business leaders go to D.C. every year to advocate and meet with policymakers on federal issues that directly impact employers.
  • The business community and Nevadans look to both the RJ and the Vegas Chamber for their business insights, news and connections," said Chase Rankin, senior vice president of advertising sales for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.