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Christine Valmy Announces New School Leadership Team

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Monday, August 1, 2022

NEW YORK and PINE BROOK, N.J., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christine Valmy, a leading pioneer in the beauty industry and owner of renowned educational facilities, is proud to announce a new leadership team to oversee all current and future school locations.

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  • NEW YORK and PINE BROOK, N.J., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christine Valmy, a leading pioneer in the beauty industry and owner of renowned educational facilities, is proud to announce a new leadership team to oversee all current and future school locations.
  • Ms. Maia will work closely with new hire, Habiba Chaudhry, who has been named as Assistant Director of Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology in New Jersey.
  • "I am simply overjoyed by this new dream team overseeing our schools, said Ms. Valmy.
  • Christine Valmy International School continues the legacy of Ms. Christine Valmy, the first person in the United States to establish professional skin care standards and open a school for esthetics education.

Safety Vision Partners with Clark County Schools for Onboard Video Surveillance Support

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Safety Vision is proud to announce their partnership with Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas to deploy unified mobile video surveillance systems on all 2,100 district buses.

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  • Safety Vision is proud to announce their partnership with Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas to deploy unified mobile video surveillance systems on all 2,100 district buses.
  • CCSD sought a leader in the mobile surveillance industry for a solution that would enhance driver vision, integrate video recording and reviewing.
  • CCSD and Safety Vision team members also spent time sharing each organizations vision for the future to ensure we could move forward together successfully.
  • Safety Vision is among the most recognized vendors of mobile video surveillance products in North America and continually enhances vehicular safety in both the private and public sectors.

Stellex Capital Management Opens Office in Pittsburgh

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Stellex Capital Management (Stellex), a middle market private equity firm, announced today it has opened an office in the U.S. Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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  • Stellex Capital Management (Stellex), a middle market private equity firm, announced today it has opened an office in the U.S. Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • The Pittsburgh office is the second regional office for Stellex, following the opening of Stellexs Detroit office in August 2020 .
  • The opening of the Pittsburgh office reinforces Stellexs commitment to catalyzing growth by serving as a reliable partner.
  • Michael Livanos, Managing Director of Stellex, said, Pittsburgh has been an important place for Stellex since we started the firm.

Ohio Parents Demand School Transparency, New Survey Shows

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Monday, August 1, 2022

That's according to a survey by Stride, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative, high-quality, and tech-enabled education solutions, which found that nearly 8 in 10 Ohio parents wish they had more insight into what their children are learning and doing at school.

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  • That's according to a survey by Stride, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative, high-quality, and tech-enabled education solutions, which found that nearly 8 in 10 Ohio parents wish they had more insight into what their children are learning and doing at school.
  • Lack of transparency from teachers and school officials is not the only concern causing hesitancy among parents looking to send their children back to school.
  • As gun violence, including school shootings, plague the nation, 43% of Ohio parents said they are specifically concerned about the threat of gun violence at their child's school.
  • From overall school satisfaction to their thoughts about teachers and curriculum, more than 80% of parents are experiencing positive outcomes with K12-powered schools and curriculum.

School Safety, Transparency Top Concerns for California Parents

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Monday, August 1, 2022

With another academic year quickly approaching, many California parents are concerned about safely sending their children back to their local public school in-person and considering other options.

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  • With another academic year quickly approaching, many California parents are concerned about safely sending their children back to their local public school in-person and considering other options.
  • Fueling the search for alternative learning environments are concerns about school safety and school transparency.
  • In addition, parents feel their childrens public school does not provide enough transparency and insight into student curricula and activities, with an overwhelming majority (82%) of parents saying they wish they knew more about what was happening at their childs school.
  • Parents have a right and a responsibility to understand what their children are getting from their time in school, said Chavous.

School Transparency and Safety Top Education Concerns for Texas Parents

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Monday, August 1, 2022

With summer drawing to a close, many Texas parents have concerns about safely sending their children back to their local public school in person and are considering other options.

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  • With summer drawing to a close, many Texas parents have concerns about safely sending their children back to their local public school in person and are considering other options.
  • Fueling the search for alternative learning environments are concerns about both school safety and transparency.
  • Additionally, parents feel their children's public school does not provide enough transparency and insight into student curricula and activities, with an overwhelming majority (84%) of parents saying they wish they knew more about what was happening at their child's school.
  • "Parents have a right and a responsibility to understand what their children are getting from their time in school," said Chavous.

Children's Safety, School Transparency Are Top Concerns for Nearly Half of American Parents

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Monday, August 1, 2022

That's according to a survey by Stride, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative, high-quality, and tech-enabled education solutions, which found that nearly half (45%) of parents or guardians with children enrolled in public school would prefer they attend a private school.

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  • That's according to a survey by Stride, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative, high-quality, and tech-enabled education solutions, which found that nearly half (45%) of parents or guardians with children enrolled in public school would prefer they attend a private school.
  • Top among parents' concerns are school safety and school transparency.
  • More than half (54%) of parents say they are explicitly concerned about the threat of gun violence at their children's school.
  • "Parents have a right and a responsibility to understand what their children are getting from their time in school," said Chavous.

Saint Leo University Opens a New Interactive Robotic & AI Lab by RobotLAB

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Monday, August 1, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Leo University, one of the top ranked nonprofit universities in Florida, in partnership with RobotLAB, the leading educational robotics company, partnered to build an artificial intelligence and robotics lab on its residential campus in Pasco County, FL. 

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  • The Robotics & AI Lab by RobotLAB is a turnkey, state-of-the-art modular learning space designed to enable students' rotation between AI stations.
  • "We are excited to partner with Saint Leo University," said Elad Inbar, RobotLAB CEO.
  • We are excited to see Saint Leo University students prepare for their real post student life."
  • Saint Leo University is one of the largest Catholic universities in the nation, offering 62-degree programs to more than 15,800 students each year.

AppHarvest announces $50 million in United States Department of Agriculture-guaranteed funding for 30-acre Somerset, Ky., high-tech indoor farm

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Monday, August 1, 2022

The financing supports AppHarvests high-tech indoor berry farm in Somerset, Kentucky, which is about 84% complete and expected to be operational by year-end.

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  • The financing supports AppHarvests high-tech indoor berry farm in Somerset, Kentucky, which is about 84% complete and expected to be operational by year-end.
  • AppHarvest currently operates its flagship farm about the size of 50 football fields in Morehead, Ky., producing tomatoes.
  • However, while AppHarvest may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, AppHarvest specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
  • These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing AppHarvests assessments of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

ABM Announces Expanded Partnership at O’Hare

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Monday, August 1, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, today announced its latest partnership with the City of Chicago: a new five-year, $25 million annual custodial contract at OHare International Airport.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, today announced its latest partnership with the City of Chicago: a new five-year, $25 million annual custodial contract at OHare International Airport.
  • Through our existing partnership on Terminal 5, we are well-acquainted with OHares standards of care for airlines and travelers, who expect and deserve a clean and healthy experience.
  • At OHare alone, ABM will partner with seven Chicago-based, minority and women-owned subcontractors.
  • ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the worlds largest providers of integrated facility services.