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Freedom House Welcomes New Board Co-Chair Wendell L. Willkie, II

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom House is pleased to announce that Wendell L. Willkie, II will join former Congresswoman Jane Harman as co-chair of the Freedom House Board of Trustees.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom House is pleased to announce that Wendell L. Willkie, II will join former Congresswoman Jane Harman as co-chair of the Freedom House Board of Trustees.
  • "Wendell's exceptional experience in senior posts in government, the private sector, and academia make him a perfect partner to lead Freedom House during these tumultuous times.
  • "I could not be more pleased that Wendell is rejoining the board in such an important leadership position," said Michael J. Abramowitz, president of Freedom House.
  • He served on the Freedom House Board between 1993 and 2005, and more recently as an emeritus trustee.

The Cenex® Brand in Partnership with Farmers Cooperative Oil of Elbow Lake and Wendell Name the West Central Ag Boosters in Support of Growing Grant County Recipient of $25,000 Hometown Pride Grant

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Monday, October 9, 2023

ELBOW LAKE, Minn., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cenex® , the energy brand of CHS, and Farmers Cooperative Oil of Elbow Lake and Wendell , have awarded the West Central Ag Boosters with a $25,000 Hometown Pride grant in support of Growing Grant County .

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  • ELBOW LAKE, Minn., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cenex® , the energy brand of CHS, and Farmers Cooperative Oil of Elbow Lake and Wendell , have awarded the West Central Ag Boosters with a $25,000 Hometown Pride grant in support of Growing Grant County .
  • "Growing Grant County's unique efforts have had a profound impact on the students and residents of Grant County," says Eric Sawatzke, agriculture education instructor at West Central Area Schools.
  • As the dream expanded, the program "Growing Grant County" was born, in partnership with the West Central Initiative, West Central Area Schools and Ashby Schools.
  • West Central Ag Boosters in support of Growing Grant County will use the Hometown Pride grant to further the initiative by providing tools and resources needed to continue to serve local residents.

Second Annual Beauty Fest in Partnership with Da Beauty League Hosted by SHINE A LIGH7 Foundation

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

EDINA, Minn., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are excited to announce this Wednesday, August 23rd at Braemar Ice Arena in Edina; Shine A Ligh7 is hosting the second annual Beauty Fest in partnership with Da Beauty League.

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  • EDINA, Minn., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are excited to announce this Wednesday, August 23rd at Braemar Ice Arena in Edina; Shine A Ligh7 is hosting the second annual Beauty Fest in partnership with Da Beauty League.
  • Shine A Ligh7, a non-profit for Children's mental health, and proud to present a free extension of Da Beauty League through Beauty Fest.
  • Beauty Fest will have live music, messaging for mental wellness, free ice cream, face painting, radar shot, sauce games, corn hole and more.
  • Da Beauty League was founded in 2016 because so many NHL players live or work out in the area throughout the summer.

NCI Announces Partnership With The Wendell Scott Foundation

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Today, the New College Institute (NCI) and the Wendell Scott Foundation announced an exciting partnership for K-12 engagement with students throughout the Southside Virginia Region.

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  • Today, the New College Institute (NCI) and the Wendell Scott Foundation announced an exciting partnership for K-12 engagement with students throughout the Southside Virginia Region.
  • Both NCI and The Wendell Scott Foundation will work collaboratively to expand their abilities and resources to the greatest advantage in service to the educational needs of the citizens of Virginia.
  • The Wendell Scott Foundation is a national, not for profit 501c3 established to commemorate the memory of the first African-American race car driver to win the Grand National, NASCAR’s highest level, Wendell Scott.
  • The Wendell Scott Foundation remains steadfast in its dedication to providing students with transformational STEM education and cultural enrichment opportunities.

GREATER CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY LEADERS CALL ON DHL EXPRESS TO BE A RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYER

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Monday, March 20, 2023

HEBRON, Ky., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, March 21 at 3pm Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community leaders will demand that DHL Express be a responsible employer and stop interfering with the rights of their workforce to organize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.  

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  • HEBRON, Ky., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, March 21 at 3pm Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community leaders will demand that DHL Express be a responsible employer and stop interfering with the rights of their workforce to organize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
  • The community leaders will lead a delegation to DHL management in support of the DHL ramp and tug workers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) demanding an end to retaliation for their push to form a union.
  • The DHL – CVG Workers United for Change campaign is demanding that DHL Express and its Germany-based parent company, Deutsche Post DHL Group, respect U.S. laws that govern workers' rights to form unions.
  • DHL – CVG Workers United for Change is fighting for workers' rights to join the Teamsters Union and improve their working conditions.

OFC 2023 Conference and Exhibition Celebrates Strong Post-pandemic Rebound; Highlights Include Quantum Networking, AI, Data Center Connectivity

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Friday, March 10, 2023

SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OFC 2023, the premier global event for optical communications and networking, welcomed back attendees to a sold-out exhibition with an audience showcasing the latest advancements in the field. OFC 2023 hosted over 11,500 participants and 515 exhibiting companies and served as the platform for several start-ups to make their debut. Event organizers provided a compelling series of exciting programs and events to welcome back the entire ecosystem with a focus on inclusivity. Attendee excitement was high throughout the week.

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  • OFC 2023 hosted over 11,500 participants and 515 exhibiting companies and served as the platform for several start-ups to make their debut.
  • "Companies continued to introduce and launch new innovations at OFC 2023, such as 1.2T and 1.6T coherent optics and Co-Packaged Optics.
  • To meet the unique needs of a global audience, OFC 2023 was held in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components.
  • Mark your calendar for OFC 2024, 24-28 March, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

ANNIE AWARDS™ NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED TODAY!

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 50th Annual Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominations. This year's ceremony is scheduled to return Live on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UCLA's Royce Hall. Pre-reception and Red Carpet at 4:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7 p.m., and after party immediately following the ceremony.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 50th Annual Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation.
  • This year's Best Animated Feature nominations include: Disney and Pixar's Turning Red (Pixar Animation Studios), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (Netflix presents A Double Dare You!
  • "This is doubly true since this is the Annie Awards 50th year, our Golden Anniversary!
  • Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards™ have grown in scope and stature for five decades.

OFC 2023 Unveils Technical Conference & Show Floor Business Programming; Focus on the Latest Research and Product Developments in Quantum Networking, AI and Network Analytics, Data Center Connectivity, 5G Innovations, Machine Learning and More

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC) five-day technical conference and three days of business programming on the show floor will uncover the latest research, developments and product debuts that span the global optical networking and communications market. OFC will reconvene in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components on 05-09 March 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, USA.

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  • OFC will reconvene in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components on 05-09 March 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, USA.
  • The show floor programming includes three theaters featuring presentations by experts from major global brands and key industry organizations.
  • The Data Center Summit, Market Watch and Network Operator Summit round out the three days of sessions, presentations and moderated discussions.
  • As the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals, OFC is pleased to highlight the following programming.

It’s Baaaaaack! Super League’s Popular Minehaunt Spooktacular Returns For a Third Year - This Time Across Multiple Metaverse Platforms

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Through our strategic partnership with Venatus , this spook-tastic immersive experience, online now, features characters from Netflixs upcoming stop-motion animated feature Wendell & Wild .

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  • Through our strategic partnership with Venatus , this spook-tastic immersive experience, online now, features characters from Netflixs upcoming stop-motion animated feature Wendell & Wild .
  • Super Leagues owned and operated game worlds serve as a leading launchpad for brands and creators to accelerate their success in the gaming metaverse.
  • Super League Gaming (Nasdaq: SLGG) is a leading publisher of games, monetization tools and content channels across metaverse gaming platforms that empower developers, energize players, and entertain fans.
  • Super Leagues properties deliver powerful opportunities for brands and advertisers to achieve impactful insights and marketing outcomes with gamers of all ages.

Boston Realty Advisors Brokers Sale of 85-87 Wendell St

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - September 21, 2022) - Boston Realty Advisors, the largest Boston-based independent real estate brokerage and consulting company, represented KS Partners in the sale of 85-87 Wendell St. a four-story boutique, stand-alone office property in the heart of the Financial District.

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  • Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - September 21, 2022) - Boston Realty Advisors, the largest Boston-based independent real estate brokerage and consulting company, represented KS Partners in the sale of 85-87 Wendell St. a four-story boutique, stand-alone office property in the heart of the Financial District.
  • To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more, click here .
  • Founded in 2001, Boston Realty Advisors is a Boston-based, privately held, locally operated real estate firm.
  • BRA is data-driven, with real-time insight on real estate trends ranging from commercial and residential development to debt and equity markets.