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CMC Announces Appointment of Dennis V. Arriola to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) today announced that it has named Dennis V. Arriola to the Board of Directors, effective as of March 19, 2024.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) today announced that it has named Dennis V. Arriola to the Board of Directors, effective as of March 19, 2024.
  • He also serves on the Board of Directors of ConocoPhillips, Meritage Homes and the Automobile Club of Southern California.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Dennis to our Board of Directors," said Barbara R. Smith, Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Mr. Arriola received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University and a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard University.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Hayley C. Schapiro as a Most Trusted Professional

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Monday, February 19, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Hayley C. Schapiro is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Professional for her contributions to the Field of Social Work.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Hayley C. Schapiro is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Professional for her contributions to the Field of Social Work.
  • Ms. Schapiro earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Social Work and Education from Syracuse University and a Masters of Social Work at Columbia University in New York City.
  • According to Ms. Schapiro, counselors provide consultation for each patient and their families.
  • For more information about Ms. Schapiro and her services, please visit her website at www.socialsensepb.com .

Inside information: Thomas Hinnerskov appointed President and CEO of Valmet

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Monday, February 19, 2024

ESPOO, Finland, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet's Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov President and CEO of Valmet and he will start in the position during the second half of the year and at the end of September 2024 at the latest. Thomas Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the President and CEO of Valmet until his successor starts. 

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  • Thomas Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the President and CEO of Valmet until his successor starts.
  • He joins Valmet from Mediq B.V.  where he has been working as the CEO since 2022.
  • Prior to his current position, Thomas Hinnerskov was the Executive Vice President at Kone responsible for South Europe, Middle East and Africa between 2021-2022 and Executive Vice President for Central Europe between 2016-2021.
  • Valmet has an impressive legacy, and I am honored to become part of the company's journey forward," says incoming President and CEO Thomas Hinnerskov.

TD Direct Investing tops The Globe and Mail Digital Brokerage Ranking for second straight year

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Friday, February 16, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - TD Direct Investing is proud to be named the number one online brokerage in Canada in The Globe and Mail's annual Digital Brokerage Ranking for the second consecutive year.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - TD Direct Investing is proud to be named the number one online brokerage in Canada in The Globe and Mail's annual Digital Brokerage Ranking for the second consecutive year.
  • TD Direct Investing was recognized for excelling at providing the tools clients need to manage their portfolios efficiently, with particular acclaim for its mobile trading app, TD Easy Trade™, which offers clients 50 free trades per year and unlimited commission-free TD ETFs.
  • I am incredibly proud of the work the TD Direct Investing team does every day to build the number one online brokerage in Canada."
  • This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Globe and Mail's Digital Brokerage Ranking, which was published on February 15, 2024.

Professor's expertise in emerging technologies like AI and Chat GPT gives Rutgers Business School students an advantage

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Friday, February 16, 2024

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Hussein Issa doesn't rely on textbooks. Instead he brings his expertise in emerging technologies to the accounting classes he teaches at Rutgers Business School. What's changed lately is those emerging technologies – artificial intelligence, data visualization, and robotic process automation, among them – have become increasingly more essential for students to know as they enter the accounting field or work to advance their careers in the industry.

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  • Instead he brings his expertise in emerging technologies to the accounting classes he teaches at Rutgers Business School .
  • Students get hands-on experience using advanced analytics software to collect data and perform analyses that are done routinely by accountants and auditors.
  • Issa's work is an example of the practical expertise that has made Rutgers Business School's Continuous Auditing and Reporting Laboratory well known around the world.
  • Rutgers faculty in the accounting and information systems department know that many accounting programs don't offer the same expertise.

Texcell-North America Celebrates Achievement: First Graduate of Maryland Biological Technician Apprenticeship Program

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Friday, February 16, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Texcell-North America, a prominent name in the field of custom cell culture and virology biosafety testing proudly announces a significant milestone with the graduation of Dwight Jones, the first graduate of the Maryland Biological Technician Apprenticeship Program.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Texcell-North America, a prominent name in the field of custom cell culture and virology biosafety testing proudly announces a significant milestone with the graduation of Dwight Jones, the first graduate of the Maryland Biological Technician Apprenticeship Program.
  • - Alysia Birkholz, Texcell-North America
    Texcell-North America was one of the leading biotech companies that worked with the Maryland Department of Labor and Frederick Community College to develop the Biological Technician Apprenticeship Program and hosted an apprentice position alongside with other companies such as Lonza and Kite Pharma.
  • As the inaugural graduate of the Maryland Biotechnology Apprenticeship Program, Mr. Jones shared insights into his journey, beginning with an interest sparked during the challenging times of COVID-19.
  • He transitioned from a biology major to a hands-on biotech program at Frederick Community College, seizing the opportunity to participate in an apprenticeship program that seamlessly integrated academic knowledge with practical experience.

Alain Berinstain Joins CSS as Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

CSS Inc, www.css-inc.com , an employee-owned, science-based solutions company serving both government and commercial customers, announces today the appointment of Dr. Alain Berinstain as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective February 12, 2024.

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  • CSS Inc, www.css-inc.com , an employee-owned, science-based solutions company serving both government and commercial customers, announces today the appointment of Dr. Alain Berinstain as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective February 12, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215083518/en/
    Berinstain joins the executive team at CSS, reporting to the CEO and co-founder, Dennis Lauchner.
  • When making the announcement, Lauchner said, “Alain is a veteran of the space industry with experience in both the public and private sectors.
  • I am so fortunate to be able to leverage CSS’ 35 years of credibility and capabilities to combine them with my experience and network.

Michael Baker International Promotes Aaron Morris, GISP, to National LiDAR and Pavement Practice Executive

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Aaron Morris, GISP, has been promoted to Vice President, National LiDAR and Pavement Practice Executive. In this role, Mr. Morris will oversee the firm's Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Management services for capturing data and documenting existing and as-built conditions along the nation's critical infrastructure utilizing innovative remote sensing technologies.  Additionally, the firm's Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Management Services segment has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) within the firm.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Aaron Morris, GISP, has been promoted to Vice President, National LiDAR and Pavement Practice Executive.
  • Additionally, the firm's Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Management Services segment has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) within the firm.
  • Mr. Morris joined Michael Baker in 1997 and most recently served as National Operations Director within the Consulting and Technology Solutions vertical.
  • Additional roles that he has held include Office Executive for Michael Baker International's Mobile, Alabama, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and Ridgeland, Mississippi, offices and Associate Vice President with the National Geospatial Practice.

SBA Unveils Updated Equity Action Plan to Advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Investing in Equity

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

“The SBA’s updated Equity Action Plan recognizes the tremendous value that diverse entrepreneurs bring to our economy in terms of job creation, innovation, and domestic and international competition.

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  • “The SBA’s updated Equity Action Plan recognizes the tremendous value that diverse entrepreneurs bring to our economy in terms of job creation, innovation, and domestic and international competition.
  • Some SBA programs utilize a specific definition for underserved communities and/or disadvantaged small businesses as outlined in program statutes and regulations.
  • Improve Access to Disaster Assistance by modernizing technology, streamlining the application process, and increasing support for underserved disaster survivors navigating the application process.
  • The SBA’s regular engagement with the small business community and its stakeholders helped inform the Equity Action Plan .

Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg joins Ford Foundation as a senior fellow

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced that Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, PhD will join the organization as a senior fellow. Kamau-Rutenberg is an activist and academic known for her extensive work on women's leadership. During her fellowship, she will leverage her decades of experience supporting women's empowerment to scale Black Women in Executive Leadership (B-WEL), a global initiative focused on improving the numbers, experiences, and impact of Black women in senior and executive leadership across sectors. She will also work closely with Ford's Director for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice International, the BUILD team, and Ford's fellowship team to inform the foundation's intersectional work to advance social justice.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced that Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, PhD will join the organization as a senior fellow.
  • "Long inspired by the Ford Foundation's vision, and with deep admiration for this team of grantmakers and thought leaders, I am thrilled to be joining the foundation as a Senior Fellow.
  • Before founding B-WEL, Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg served as the inaugural director of the Rise Program, a joint initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust.
  • She also sits on the Board of the Autodesk Foundation, Syngenta Foundation, Landesa, the Global Food Banking Network, and the council of Co-Impact's Gender Fund & the African Climate Foundation.