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Father of Exactech Employee Receives First Ankle Replacement Using Activit-E™ Polyethylene

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Specifically, he tested results between vitamin E-infused polyethylene and standard polyethylene.

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  • Specifically, he tested results between vitamin E-infused polyethylene and standard polyethylene.
  • Serendipitously, last year Exactech announced Activit-E for the Vantage® Total Ankle System and his father, John Wesley Garrett.
  • Garrett Sr.'s ankle replacement surgery was performed earlier this month by Raymond Rowan, DPM, of Stellar Foot and Ankle in New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
  • Activit-E, with its improved polyethylene wear properties, coupled with the Vantage Total Ankle System, are a winning combination," said Dr. Schipper.

Truist Foundation Inspire Awards registration now open

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Foundation today announced the opening of registration for its second Inspire Awards to be held on April 24 at the Knight Theater in Charlotte and online. The Inspire Awards is a pitch-style grant program celebrating nonprofits across the country that bring forward innovative solutions to support entrepreneurs from undercapitalized communities.

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  • The Inspire Awards is a pitch-style grant program celebrating nonprofits across the country that bring forward innovative solutions to support entrepreneurs from undercapitalized communities.
  • "I'm honored to be given the opportunity to host the Truist Foundation Inspire Awards this upcoming spring," said Olsen.
  • "The Truist Foundation Inspire Awards is an evening where inspiration meets action, and your registration is the first step."
  • Leading up to the Inspire Awards, Truist Foundation collaborated with Solve , an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to identify and invest in nonprofits leveraging technology as a proven pathway to resiliency and sustainability.

Opteon CEO Named 2024 Valuation Visionary

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opteon, a leading global appraisal management company (AMC) and staff appraisal firm, announced today that Chris Knight, Opteon's Chief Executive Officer, has been chosen as the 2024 Valuation Visionary honoree by the Collateral Risk Network (CRN).

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opteon , a leading global appraisal management company (AMC) and staff appraisal firm, announced today that Chris Knight, Opteon's Chief Executive Officer, has been chosen as the 2024 Valuation Visionary honoree by the Collateral Risk Network (CRN).
  • Knight is the 15th recipient of the Valuation Visionary award and will be presented with the award during the CRN event at Valuation Expo 2024.
  • Joan Trice, Founder and President of the CRN states, "Chris Knight is a visionary in the appraisal industry.
  • This acquisition enhances ASG's ability to provide innovative valuation products and solutions and strengthens its position as a market leader in the appraisal tech industry.

Burberry Turns Harrods Knight Blue

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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LONDON, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating Burberry’s heritage of exploration and the outdoors, the modern British luxury brand transforms renowned department store Harrods with a month-long knight blue takeover.

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  • At night, Harrods’ exterior will be illuminated in knight blue, a new signature colour of the house introduced by Chief Creative Officer Daniel Lee.
  • Inside Harrods, visitors can explore the Burberry Camping Corner, which offers classic British hiking accessories, including a bespoke knight bottle opener and a hot water bottle.
  • In addition, Burberry has curated a custom Harrods hamper, which features a unique camping-inspired offer complete with a limited-edition Burberry picnic blanket in knight blue.
  • The Harrods’ green men are famed worldwide, and for the takeover, Burberry will spin their traditional green outfits into a knight blue check – a new pattern introduced by Daniel Lee in his Spring 2024 collection.

Rutgers Athletics has a new partner on the bench: Prudential Financial

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Rutgers basketball has a new partner on the bench this season: Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE: PRU ).

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  • Rutgers basketball has a new partner on the bench this season: Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE: PRU ).
  • Prudential Financial advisors also will facilitate financial education seminars for student-athletes and their families.
  • Lastly, Prudential will provide investment accounts for select U.S. men and women student-athletes (international student-athletes are not eligible due to visa restrictions).
  • “We are thrilled to enter into this transformative partnership with Prudential,” said Rutgers Athletic Director Pat Hobbs.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Recognized as One of the World's Top 50 Most Sustainable Corporations

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced that for the second consecutive year it has been included in the annual Corporate Knights' Global 100 index of the world's most sustainable corporations. Maxeon is ranked number 44, placing it among top global companies recognized in conjunction with the index's publication at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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  • Maxeon is ranked number 44, placing it among top global companies recognized in conjunction with the index's publication at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
  • Maxeon scored particularly well for its sustainable supply chain, the health and safety of its employees and the Company's female representation in management.
  • Toby Heaps, Corporate Knights Chief Executive Officer, said, "Maxeon is setting the global standard for sustainability in the solar sector.
  • Maxeon also received the 2023 "Best Solar Company" award at the World ESG Summit Asia in Kuala Lumpur.

AgentSync Launches API to Streamline Insurance Producer Onboarding and Compliance

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AgentSync today announced the launch of its first commercially available ProducerSync API for carriers, MGAs, and agencies to manage producer and adjuster licensing and appointment validation without the paperwork.

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  • AgentSync announces the launch of its first commercially available ProducerSync API for carriers, MGAs, and agencies.
  • The ProducerSync application programming interface (API) acts as a menu, allowing insurance businesses to draw from a selection of National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) data on licensing, appointing, and personal information for producers.
  • By streaming accurate and comprehensive data to our customers' existing systems, ProducerSync API drives better business decisions," said Jenn Knight, Co-Founder and CTO of AgentSync.
  • Insurance runs on data, but maintaining the accuracy and quality of producer data across ecosystems is, historically, a challenge for all stripes of insurance organizations.

Knights of Columbus Joins Pro-Life Advocates at the 51st Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.

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Saturday, January 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Knights of Columbus, leaders in the pro-life movement since the 1970s, joined with fellow pro-life advocates from across the nation today at the 51st annual March for Life — one of the world's largest annual human rights demonstrations — to support and defend the right to life. For the second consecutive year, the Knights were also proud to partner with the Sisters of Life to co-host Life Fest, where nearly 6,000 youth and adults from around the country gathered to pray for the cause of life, listen to dynamic music and speakers, celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of Mass, spend time in eucharistic adoration, and represent the next vibrant generation of the pro-life movement.

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  • However, during the March for Life, we see the other side — we see hope, solidarity, and faith.
  • That's why the Knights of Columbus continue to march and commit ourselves to building a culture of life.
  • "That's why the Knights have launched programs such as the Ultrasound Initiative and ASAP, or Aid and Support After Pregnancy.
  • The Knights of Columbus' mission to support mothers in need and their children, both unborn and born, continues to guide our work today.

New 2024 Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll: A Consistent Consensus of Americans Continue to Support Legal Limits on Abortion

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll results, released today, reveal that 66% of Americans support placing legal limits on abortion, and that nearly 6 in 10 support limiting abortions to the first three months of pregnancy. This survey, conducted by the Marist Poll and commissioned annually by the Knights of Columbus, also found that 83% of Americans support pregnancy resource centers, which offer support to mothers both during their pregnancy and after their baby is born. Additionally, the poll found that two-thirds of Americans believe healthcare professionals with religious objections to abortions should not be legally required to perform them, while 86% of respondents believe that laws can protect both the mother and her unborn child.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll results, released today, reveal that 66% of Americans support placing legal limits on abortion, and that nearly 6 in 10 support limiting abortions to the first three months of pregnancy.
  • "This clear trend found in the annual Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll has continued, nearly two years after the Supreme Court's landmark Dobbs decision."
  • "This year's poll makes clear that a consistent consensus of Americans supports legal restrictions on abortion, and an overwhelming majority support pregnancy resource centers, which assist mothers and their children in greatest need," said Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly.
  • The Knights of Columbus will continue to work tirelessly in our mission until abortion becomes unthinkable."

Wheaton Precious Metals Recognized Among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ranked among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ranked among Corporate Knights' 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.
  • The Company will be included in the Global 100 Index, which represents a benchmark for sustainability excellence.
  • "It is an incredible honour to be recognized by Corporate Knights in its annual ranking of the world's most sustainable companies," said Randy Smallwood, Wheaton's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Corporate Knights' 2024 ranking of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations is based on a rigorous assessment of over 6,500 public companies with revenue over US$1 billion.