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White Paper Reveals Striking Data on Health Disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Today, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ®, the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID), and the National Indian Health Board’s (NIHB) Tribal Oral Health Initiative released a white paper on oral health disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.

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  • Today, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ®, the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID), and the National Indian Health Board’s (NIHB) Tribal Oral Health Initiative released a white paper on oral health disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230320005530/en/
    The white paper, “American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Face a ‘Disproportionate Burden of Oral Disease’: Reversing Inequities Involves Challenges and Opportunities,” includes striking new data from CareQuest Institute’s State of Oral Health Equity in America survey and offers strategic recommendations on how to address disparities and inequities facing AI/AN communities.
  • “The data and research in this white paper affirm the serious health disparities that AI/AN communities have faced for generations due to structural racism and historical trauma,” said CareQuest Institute CEO and President Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA.
  • Our hope is that the data and recommendations in this white paper help address the deep health inequities facing this population.

Tractor Supply Raises $1,004,920 for Grants for Growing

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the results of its eighth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser.

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  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the results of its eighth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser.
  • Tractor Supply has awarded 1,573 grants impacting nearly 164,000 students through Grants for Growing.
  • In addition to Grants for Growing, Tractor Supply supports FFA through its annual T-shirt fundraiser to benefit Living to Serve, Alumni Legacy Grants, New Farmers of America Archives and Give the Gift of Blue programs.
  • To see the latest on applicants and winners, visit Tractor Supply on Facebook and Instagram .

2023 Harbin Ice & Snow Expo Was Successfully Held on March 17-19

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The 2023 Harbin Ice & Snow Expo, themed on "seeking development in the new paradigm and promoting the revitalization with ice and snow economy", was successfully held from 17 to 19 March in Harbin.

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  • The 2023 Harbin Ice & Snow Expo, themed on "seeking development in the new paradigm and promoting the revitalization with ice and snow economy", was successfully held from 17 to 19 March in Harbin.
  • Themed on “Ice & Snow Empower Economy and Lead Development of Ice City”, 2023 Harbin International Ice & Snow Economic Development Summit was held on the opening day.
  • As a world-renowned ice and snow city, Harbin has rich resources, a strong influence, and a solid foundation for the development of ice and snow economy.
  • While the Expo 2023 came to a successful conclusion, we look forward to meeting you in Harbin next time!

Voluntary Recall of One Lot of Kaytee® Wild Bird Food Birders’ Blend, 8 Lb. Bag, Due to Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

The affected wild bird product was packaged in clear plastic bags and shipped to ACE Hardware Distribution Centers in AL, FL, and GA, which service neighborhood hardware stores in the Southeastern United States.

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  • The affected wild bird product was packaged in clear plastic bags and shipped to ACE Hardware Distribution Centers in AL, FL, and GA, which service neighborhood hardware stores in the Southeastern United States.
  • Retailers who received the affected wild bird product have been contacted and asked to pull them from their inventory and shelves.
  • No adverse health effects have been reported with respect to the affected wild bird product at this time.
  • Consumers who have purchased the recalled wild bird product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary Milestone at Geneva Event with the Launch of the Digital Innovation Challenge for Women Start-ups in Partnership with International Telecommunication Union

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, and convening WEA’s five other UN partners, the WEA anniversary event highlighted the need to invest in women entrepreneurs through digital to scale their businesses.

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  • Hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, and convening WEA’s five other UN partners, the WEA anniversary event highlighted the need to invest in women entrepreneurs through digital to scale their businesses.
  • The event also served to highlight the risks posed by the digital transformation underway in perpetuating existing patterns of gender inequality.
  • Key take-aways from the event included:
    Existing innovation and start-up eco-systems greatly lack gender diversity and are characterized by an uneven distribution of opportunity and financial resources.
  • The assessment included a series of 19 actionable recommendations to address the institutional gaps that exist for women entrepreneurs.

Shoe Carnival Announces Appointment of Erik Gast as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) (the “Company”), a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, today announced that Erik Gast has been named the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective April 24, 2023.

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  • Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) (the “Company”), a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, today announced that Erik Gast has been named the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective April 24, 2023.
  • Bringing over 30 years of finance experience with both private and public companies, Mr. Gast will join the Company from Fleet Farm Group, LLC, where he has been the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer since 2020.
  • In that role, Mr. Gast was instrumental in driving improved financial performance and developing long term strategic plans.
  • Mark J. Worden, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We’re excited to welcome Erik to our leadership team.

Rapaport Press Release: Rapaport to Address Synthetic-Diamond Fraud and Ineffective Russian Sanctions

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Martin Rapaport, Chairman of the Rapaport Group, will speak at the Diamond Dealers Club on March 20 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.

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  • Martin Rapaport, Chairman of the Rapaport Group, will speak at the Diamond Dealers Club on March 20 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
  • Martin will discuss systematic fraud by sellers of synthetic, man-made diamonds who fail to disclose the truth about collapsing synthetic diamond prices.
  • US sanctions on Russian diamonds are not working.
  • Ineffective and misleading government regulations create an unlevel playing field that penalizes ethical sellers while rewarding those that work around the sanctions.

Groupon Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) issued its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 earnings press release today and provided details on its recent operating progress and plans to drive engagement with its marketplace and unlock growth.

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Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) issued its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 earnings press release today and provided details on its recent operating progress and plans to drive engagement with its marketplace and unlock growth.

Centauri’s Medicaid Redetermination Solution Supports Millions of Americans at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

In December last year, Congress “unlinked” the continuous coverage requirement from the PHE and set April 1st as the date when states can once again start reviewing Medicaid enrollees for eligibility for benefits.

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  • In December last year, Congress “unlinked” the continuous coverage requirement from the PHE and set April 1st as the date when states can once again start reviewing Medicaid enrollees for eligibility for benefits.
  • The end of continuous enrollment puts the coverage of millions of Medicaid beneficiaries at risk and billions of dollars of health plan revenue in danger.
  • Sources estimate that 18+ million people could lose their Medicaid coverage during the 12-month unwinding period.
  • Such a loss of coverage will pose a risk to the well-being of members who qualify for Medicaid.

AB InBev Wins Unprecedented Back-to-back “Creative Marketer of the Year”

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Today, AB InBev (Brussel:ABI) (BMV:ANB) (JSE:ANH) (NYSE:BUD) announces it will once again be honored as Creative Marketer of the Year by Cannes Lions.

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  • Today, AB InBev (Brussel:ABI) (BMV:ANB) (JSE:ANH) (NYSE:BUD) announces it will once again be honored as Creative Marketer of the Year by Cannes Lions.
  • This is the first time in Cannes Lions’ history that the same company has been selected two years in a row.
  • It is a testament to the creativity of our entire marketing organization and the relentless focus on connecting in meaningful ways with consumers,” said Michel Doukeris, Chief Executive Officer of AB InBev.
  • We'll continue to dream big with our great partners.”
    The Creative Marketer of the Year Award will be presented on Friday, June 23rd in Cannes, France.