Organizations

Forward look: 12 - 25 October 2020

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The indicated format of each meeting (physical or virtual) are subject to change.

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  • The indicated format of each meeting (physical or virtual) are subject to change.
  • Foreign Affairs Council, 12 October

    The Foreign Affairs Council will exchange views on Russia and on EU relations with the Latin America and the Caribbean region, and be informed about current affairs.

  • General Affairs Council, 13 October

    Ministers will take stock on the EU-UK negotiations and will discuss European Council conclusions for the meeting on 15-16 October.

  • European Council, 15 and 16 October

    EU leaders will discuss relations with the United Kingdom, climate change and relations with Africa.

President von der Leyen to attend publication of CoR's first Regional and local Barometer (12 October 11h00 - 12h00)

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    Press release 08/10/2020 | Future of Europe; Cohesion policy reform
    The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Vice-President Maro efovi will participate on 12 October in the Plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions at the occasion of the presentation of the first Annual Regional and Local Barometer by the CoR President, Apostolos Tzitzikostas.
  • The Barometer also includes the results of an opinion poll on perceptions of regional and local authorities and of their role in the EU's decision-making process.
  • The 2020 Annual Regional and Local Barometer aims to give a picture of the impact of the coronavirus on the health, economies, and communities of the EU's regions and cities.
  • The Annual Regional and Local Barometer (#EURegionalBarometer) is timed to coincide with the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek), which is co-organised by the CoR and by the European Commission.

Regions can lead the new industrial strategy for a greener Europe

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What should be the role of the local and regional level in the new Industrial Strategy for Europe?

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  • What should be the role of the local and regional level in the new Industrial Strategy for Europe?
  • Regions are able and willing to lead by example and the new EU Industrial Strategy should emphasise their role and reinforce the place-based dimension.
  • Industrial ecosystems are often regional and linked to other regional ecosystems through supply chains or knowledge-exchange networks.
  • That is why the EU industrial strategy requires a place-based approach with an important role for regional and local authorities.
  • They are the level of government closest to citizens and industrial ecosystems, with important competences in various policy areas.
  • They can mobilise a wide range of instruments to enable the implementation of a holistic and ambitious EU industrial strategy.
  • What role can the industrial policy play when it comes to implementing the Green Deal?
  • Do you think that the very broad and strong impact of the pandemic would require a rethinking of the EU's industrial strategy?
  • The EU industrial strategy should therefore include measures to help cope with the current crisis and to prepare for future pandemics.

INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Continues Investigation of Shareholder Claims Against Interface, Inc.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against Interface, Inc. (Interface or the Company) (NASDAQ: TILE ).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against Interface, Inc. (Interface or the Company) (NASDAQ: TILE ).
  • Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation.
  • Additional information about the firm can be found at Kirby McInerney LLPs website: http://www.kmllp.com .
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Members of Standard Insurance Group and Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited

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Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of a of Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited (Pacific Guardian) (Honolulu, HI).

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  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of a of Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited (Pacific Guardian) (Honolulu, HI).
  • The Standard and Pacific Guardian are the U.S. insurance subsidiaries of Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (Meiji Yasuda).
  • The Standard remains in the top 10% of the market for its individual disability and its group life and disability business.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .

Phillips 66 Announces Quarterly Dividend

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The board of directors of Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has declared a quarterly dividend of 90 cents per share on Phillips 66 common stock.

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  • The board of directors of Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has declared a quarterly dividend of 90 cents per share on Phillips 66 common stock.
  • Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company.
  • Phillips 66 Partners, the company's master limited partnership, is integral to the portfolio.
  • Phillips 66 had $55 billion of assets as of June 30, 2020.

Avasant's GCC Region Digital Services 2020-2021 RadarView™ Recognizes The Top-tier Service Providers Expediting Digitalization In The GCC Region

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avasant today unveiled its RadarView market assessment covering the Digital Services space for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avasant today unveiled its RadarView market assessment covering the Digital Services space for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
  • The RadarView report recognizes the top 14 providers supporting the GCC region in digital transformation.
  • Service and technology providers in the region will continue to play a pivotal role in transforming the region to better position it for the digital world."
  • Avasant GCC Region Digital Services RadarViewTM 2020-2021 Report addresses GCC enterprises' needs and helps them identify and adopt the right technologies combinedwith appropriate implementation strategies.

AARP Announces Wheel Pad L3C and ZIBRIO as Winners of its Grand Pitch Finale Competition

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AARP Innovation Labs announced Wheel Pad L3C and ZIBRIO as the winners of its 2020 Grand Pitch Finale, held virtually on October 8.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AARP Innovation Labs announced Wheel Pad L3C and ZIBRIO as the winners of its 2020 Grand Pitch Finale, held virtually on October 8.
  • "The 2020 Grand Pitch Finale is an opportunity for AARP Innovation Labs to spotlight some of the best and brightest startups identifying challenges and solving important issues that impact everyone as we age," said Andy Miller, Senior Vice President of AARP Innovation Labs.
  • To learn more about how AARP is empowering people to choose how we live as we age through innovation, visit www.aarpinnovationlabs.org .
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

5TH Annual Techfrederick Games a Huge Success via Innovative Format

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Typically held at Baker Park in downtown Frederick, the in-person event needed an innovative format to meet this year's social-distancing challenges.

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  • Typically held at Baker Park in downtown Frederick, the in-person event needed an innovative format to meet this year's social-distancing challenges.
  • "The techfrederick Games is first and foremost a community-building event.
  • The techfrederick Games is the very best team building and bonding exercise we've ever done and we'll be back next year!
  • Tech Games is held by techfrederick every year in the Fall to further its mission to highlight and foster awareness of our growing tech community in Frederick.

Goodwill® Receives SNAP E&T National Partnership Grant From USDA

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This grant will significantly increase the reach and capabilities of these programs, which help SNAP participants build economic self-sufficiency.

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  • This grant will significantly increase the reach and capabilities of these programs, which help SNAP participants build economic self-sufficiency.
  • The USDA is providing more than $6.7 million in SNAP E&T national partnership grants to four leading nonprofit organizations Goodwill Industries International, the National Association of Workforce Boards, the American Public Human Services Association and the Roberts Enterprise Development Fund to help enlarge program capacity to serve SNAP participants.
  • Grantees will use the funds to develop materials, train subject matter experts, and work with member or affiliate organizations to expand SNAP E&T.
  • With this investment and partnership with the USDA, Goodwill will significantly raise the number of participating Goodwill organizations and also grow the scope of existing partnerships.