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Howard University and Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Washington, D.C., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Georgetown University, the universitys McCourt School of Public Policy, and Howard University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing their commitment to collaborate, including the launch of a scholarship program between the McCourt School and Howard.

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  • Washington, D.C., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Georgetown University, the universitys McCourt School of Public Policy, and Howard University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing their commitment to collaborate, including the launch of a scholarship program between the McCourt School and Howard.
  • We are excited to expand our relationship with the excellent students, scholars, and alumni of Howard University, said Robert Groves, the provost of Georgetown University.
  • All Howard students and alumni who apply and are admitted to one of McCourts degree programs the master of data science for public policy, international development policy, policy management, or public policy-- will be automatically considered for the scholarship.
  • The McCourt School aspires to be the most inclusive top public policy program in the world, said Maria Cancian, dean of the McCourt School.

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Officers Issue Statement on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John Sweeney

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Trade unions, Organizations, Federations, John Sweeney, AFL–CIO, Service Employees International Union, Labor history of the United States, Directly Affiliated Local Union, Organizing Institute

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This evening, the American Labor Movement mourns the passing of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John Sweeney (SEIU).

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This evening, the American Labor Movement mourns the passing of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John Sweeney (SEIU).
  • The officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, on behalf of more than 700,000 union members across the Commonwealth, made the following statements:
    "The labor movement lost a giant today with the passing of Brother John Sweeney, AFL-CIO President Emeritus.
  • John was a trade unionist and committed to the Solidarity of all workers.
  • "John Sweeney hired me because he believed in my ability to organize.

AMN Healthcare Achieves High Ranking in LGBTQ Corporate Equality Index

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN) received a top ranking 95 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundations 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nations foremost survey measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

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  • AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN) received a top ranking 95 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundations 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nations foremost survey measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
  • For the past three years, AMN Healthcare has received a 95 percentile ranking in the HRC Corporate Equality Index.
  • AMN Healthcare and all of our team members are dedicated to equality and equity in the workplace and in our local and global communities.
  • We are honored to have our commitment and actions recognized by the Human Rights Campaigns Corporate Equality Index, said Susan Salka, President and CEO of AMN Healthcare.

Linked2pay Executives Selected for 2021 ETA Committee Appointments

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --linked2pay, a leading payment software technology provider, announced the selection offour executives to the Electronic Transaction Association's (ETA) 2021 committees.

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  • OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --linked2pay, a leading payment software technology provider, announced the selection offour executives to the Electronic Transaction Association's (ETA) 2021 committees.
  • The executives will participate in leading and developing new strategies, products and services to help achieve ETA's strategic goals for the industry.
  • "Coming out of the pandemic, continued payment innovation and the digital acceleration of business processes will be critical in 2021," said Robert "Jay" McShirley, CEO of linked2pay.
  • "We look forward to partnering with the ETA and our payment industry peers to further evolve solutions and the value we bring to the marketplace."

Elliott Francis Joins PetSmart Charities® Board Of Directors

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Pet stores, PetSmart, Charitable organization, Organizations, American culture, Trade

PHOENIX, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today PetSmart Charities , the foremost funder of animal welfare in North America, announced the appointment of Elliott Francis to its Board of Directors.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today PetSmart Charities , the foremost funder of animal welfare in North America, announced the appointment of Elliott Francis to its Board of Directors.
  • "PetSmart Charities continues to work with change-making organizations to help transform the lives of people and pets and is committed to focusing on diversity and supporting animal welfare in under-represented communities," said J.K. Symancyk, president and CEO of PetSmart and chairman of the PetSmart Charities Board.
  • PetSmart Charities also provides grant funding to nonprofits aligned with its mission Each year millions of generous PetSmart shoppers help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities using the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart stores.
  • Follow PetSmart Charities on Instagram: @PetSmartCharities
    Follow PetSmart Charities on Twitter: @PetSmartChariTs
    Find PetSmart Charities on Facebook: Facebook.com/PetSmartCharities
    See PetSmart Charities on YouTube: YouTube.com/PetSmartCharitiesInc
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ACDi Expands Capacity and Capabilities at North Carolina Electronics Manufacturing Plant

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Electronics manufacturing services, Juki, Surface-mount technology, ACDI/VOCA, Products, Organizations, Secondary sector of the economy

NASHVILLE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ACDi, a leading electronics manufacturing services provider , expands manufacturing capabilities and capacity at its Nashville, NC location with the purchase of a fully equipped high-speed Juki surface mount technology (SMT) production line.

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  • NASHVILLE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ACDi, a leading electronics manufacturing services provider , expands manufacturing capabilities and capacity at its Nashville, NC location with the purchase of a fully equipped high-speed Juki surface mount technology (SMT) production line.
  • The purchase of the newly acquired high-speed Juki SMT line was in response to current customer increasing demand, as well expanded capacity for future business development.
  • "Of huge advantage with this SMT equipment acquisition is the added capability for high-speed placement while still offering the significant flexibility needed as a contract electronics manufacturing services provider," commented Kim Boykin, ACDi NC Plant Manager.
  • These procurements reflect ACDi's ongoing commitment to strive for continual improvement in processes, capabilities, and performance to meet customer requirements and exceed their expectations.

MEDIA Advisory: ACORN’s Rein in the REITs New Report and campaign aims to Stop sweetheart tax exemptions that incentivizes loss of affordable housing

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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REITs have been buying up massive swaths of Canadas aging rental housing stock and pursuing a strategy that has led to a mass tenant displacement and skyrocketing rents.

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  • REITs have been buying up massive swaths of Canadas aging rental housing stock and pursuing a strategy that has led to a mass tenant displacement and skyrocketing rents.
  • To counter this, ACORN is pushing for a new regulatory framework that would tie tax rates for REITs to how much affordable housing they are protecting.
  • Read more about REITs, their role in Canadas housing crisis, and what ACORN is calling for in New Rein in the REITs Report: https://acorncanada.org/resource/rein-reits (Link will be live on Feb 3rd morning)
    What: ACORN actions across the country.
  • For information or to speak to ACORN members in French or English, contact:

Kadant Joins the United Nations Global Compact Initiative

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.

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  • WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.
  • Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the worlds largest corporate citizenship initiative with more than 12,000 member companies located in over 150 countries.
  • More information about the UN Global Compact is available at www.unglobalcompact.org .
  • Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide.

FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, Volleyball, Sports, Organizations

LONDON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and CVC Capital Partners Fund VII are pleased to announce the launch of Volleyball World, a new partnership which will drive innovation, growth and investment in volleyball around the globe.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and CVC Capital Partners Fund VII are pleased to announce the launch of Volleyball World, a new partnership which will drive innovation, growth and investment in volleyball around the globe.
  • Volleyball World will be responsible for the commercial operation of key volleyball and beach volleyball international events, including: the World Championships, Olympic Qualifiers and the Volleyball Nations League.
  • FIVB, together with its 222 National Federations, will remain the sole, global volleyball regulatory body with responsibilityfor the sport and its development.
  • FIVB & CVC working together at Volleyball World, will drive innovation and greater fan engagement, which will accelerate growth and allow for substantial reinvestment back into the sport.

Schneider Awards Grants for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Work

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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They are giving young black men not only math, science, leadership and life skills, but they are also giving them hope.

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  • They are giving young black men not only math, science, leadership and life skills, but they are also giving them hope.
  • Grants from Schneider are helping organizations make strides in creating healthy dialogue and taking concrete actions to bring about change.
  • The YWCA creates safe spaces for hard conversations to compel change, and with wonderful grants like the one from Schneider, we can continue this work.
  • For more information about Schneider, visit Schneider.com or follow the company socially on LinkedIn and Twitter: @WeAreSchneider.