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DP World Names Tim Gates as Vice President of Freight Forwarding for USA and Mexico

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Tim Gates as Vice President of Freight Forwarding for USA and Mexico.

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  • CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Tim Gates as Vice President of Freight Forwarding for USA and Mexico.
  • Gates is filling the newly created role as DP World accelerates its recently announced global expansion of its freight forwarding operations.
  • Glen Clark, CEO of DP World US/Mexico, said: “Tim's appointment marks a significant step forward for our freight forwarding operations in the USA and Mexico.
  • We are thrilled to have him on board.”
    Tim Gates, VP of Freight Forwarding US/Mexico, said: “I am honored to join DP World and lead the freight forwarding division for the USA and Mexico.

BeautyHealth Names Sheri Lewis as Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The Beauty Health Company (NASDAQ: SKIN), home to flagship brand Hydrafacial, today announced that it has appointed Sheri Lewis as Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer, effective immediately.

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  • The Beauty Health Company (NASDAQ: SKIN), home to flagship brand Hydrafacial, today announced that it has appointed Sheri Lewis as Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Lewis will report to BeautyHealth’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Marla Beck.
  • “Sheri is a talented and deeply experienced executive who brings decades of valuable global operations expertise to BeautyHealth as we chart the future of the Company,” said Marla Beck, BeautyHealth President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Most recently, Ms. Lewis was the EVP of global supply chain operations at Avantor, Inc., where she served on the executive committee and led the company’s global integrated supply chain strategy and operational performance with oversight of over 3,500 associates.

Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne to deliver keynote at the 9th National Fair Trade Conference

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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MONTREAL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 9th National Fair Trade Conference, led by Fairtrade Canada, is set to take place on March 16-17, 2024, in Montreal, QC.

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  • MONTREAL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 9th National Fair Trade Conference, led by Fairtrade Canada, is set to take place on March 16-17, 2024, in Montreal, QC.
  • Against a backdrop of evolving global dynamics, participants will engage in dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange aimed at inspiring a continued commitment to the principles of fair trade.
  • “This is a pivotal moment for the fair trade movement in Canada,” says Julie Francoeur, CEO of Fairtrade Canada.
  • The conference stands as a vital nexus for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in ethical trade, uniting stakeholders, advocates, and industry leaders to propel the fair trade movement forward in Canada and beyond.

Gretchen Jameson Named Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Versiti, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Versiti, Inc., a national leader in innovative blood health solutions, announced that Gretchen Jameson has been selected as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. She will join Versiti effective April 1, 2024.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Versiti, Inc., a national leader in innovative blood health solutions, announced that Gretchen Jameson has been selected as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Jameson will lead portfolio, field, and corporate marketing; business development across service lines; marketing insights and operations; public relations; and the Versiti customer center of excellence.
  • "Gretchen brings an unwavering commitment to brand excellence, marketing communications, and change leadership," said Chris Miskel, president and Chief Executive Officer of Versiti.
  • Throughout my career, my passion has centered on empowering people to uncover and champion their unique purposes for the betterment of all," said Jameson.

The Embark Student Foundation Awards $2.7 million to Seven Post-Secondary Schools Across Canada Through Its Major Grant Program

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Funding through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program will empower and accelerate outstanding projects with real-world impact.

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  • Funding through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program will empower and accelerate outstanding projects with real-world impact.
  • Students will gain an unparalleled experience while the products created may lead to startups, industry partnerships, jobs and venture capital investment.
  • Niagara College – Indigenous Student Success Pathways Project – This pilot project will focus on enabling Indigenous learning outcomes and culture-based content.
  • With the help of the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program, Basecamp's scope and reach will be significantly expanded to allow a broader range of students, particularly from underrepresented communities, to participate.

The PHI Foundation presents Sonia Boyce, Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos from May 3 to September 8, 2024

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Following its presentation in Montréal, the exhibition will travel to the Art Gallery of Ontario as part of the Toronto Biennial of Art in September 2024.

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  • Following its presentation in Montréal, the exhibition will travel to the Art Gallery of Ontario as part of the Toronto Biennial of Art in September 2024.
  • Sonia Boyce DBE RA (b. London, 1962) is an interdisciplinary artist and academic working across film, drawing, photography, print, sound, and installation.
  • The PHI Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec for their support.
  • Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos: Efflorescence/The Way We Wake
    Inhabiting the 451 Saint-Jean Street building, this duo exhibition showcases recent painting and sculpture works produced by artists Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos from 2021 to 2024, and begins with the collaborative piece after which the show is named.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Tyrone L. Thomas as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tyrone L. Thomas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tyrone L. Thomas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization.
  • Mr. Thomas pursued higher education at Concordia University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and continued at the Milwaukee School of Engineering where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Mr. Thomas has more than 23 years of experience in the field, serving in many capacities over the years.
  • Looking to the future, Mr. Thomas intends to experience the continued growth and success of his career and intends to create something that he can leave to his children.

Equiton Announces Canadian Real Estate Research Partnership with Concordia University

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BURLINGTON, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Equiton, a leading private real estate firm, is excited to announce a new partnership with the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University to support innovative research into Canada's real estate investment landscape.

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  • BURLINGTON, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Equiton, a leading private real estate firm, is excited to announce a new partnership with the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University to support innovative research into Canada's real estate investment landscape.
  • Led by Dr. Erkan Yönder, Associate Professor of Real Estate and Finance, in collaboration with Equiton, the research is expected to break new ground.
  • Reflecting Equiton's commitment to its investors and expanding Canadians' knowledge of real estate, the research partnership was made possible through the creation of the Equiton Research Fund in Real Estate at the John Molson School of Business.
  • "Erkan has amassed an impressive body of research, and we are delighted to be collaborating with him and his team to advance the pursuit of academic scholarship on the Canadian real estate market," says Aaron Pittman, Senior Vice President, Head of Canadian Institutional Investments at Equiton.

WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD APPOINTS SANDEEP SINGH AS CEO

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX: WRN) (NYSE American: WRN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sandeep Singh as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX: WRN) (NYSE American: WRN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sandeep Singh as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
  • As a highly respected mining professional with 20 years of sector expertise, Mr. Singh adds meaningful capital markets and strategic expertise to the Company.
  • He was previously the President and CEO of Osisko Gold Royalties, where he led the successful turnaround of the company.
  • I am excited to be joining the Western Copper and Gold team at a pivotal time for the Company."

Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) Announced as Operating Partner for Crown Sports Center on the Delmarva Peninsula

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has been selected as the operating partner for the privately-owned Crown Sports Center, a 125,000-square-foot sports facility located in Fruitland, Maryland. The newly renovated facility now includes expanded turf fields, eight pickleball courts, and five batting cages, in addition to its existing indoor turf fields, four volleyball courts, two basketball courts, and a family entertainment center.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has been selected as the operating partner for the privately-owned Crown Sports Center, a 125,000-square-foot sports facility located in Fruitland, Maryland.
  • With this new partnership, Crown Sports Center and The Sports Facilities Companies are also proud to announce the appointment of Cody Revel as General Manager.
  • Born in Seaford, Delaware, and a Salisbury, Maryland resident since 2015, Revel is well-acquainted with the community Crown Sports Center serves.
  • What sets Crown Sports Center apart from other sports facilities is its focus on serving the community rather than just sports tourism.