Organizations

MMS Holdings Executive Michelle Gayari Joins Advisory Board of International Nonprofit That Provides Educational Programs to Children in Hospitals

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Primary, Secondary, Education, Health, Medical devices, Pharmaceutical, Training, Biotechnology, 501(c) organization, Charity law, Taxation in the United States, Hospital, Articles, Organizations

MMS Holdings an award-winning, data-focused CRO announced today that its Executive Director of Global Operations Michelle Gayari has joined the advisory board for the international 501(c)(3) charity Together Educating All Children in Hospitals (TEACH).

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  • MMS Holdings an award-winning, data-focused CRO announced today that its Executive Director of Global Operations Michelle Gayari has joined the advisory board for the international 501(c)(3) charity Together Educating All Children in Hospitals (TEACH).
  • As its sole board member in the state of Michigan, Gayari will provide leadership, guidance, and fundraising support to help in bringing exciting, hands-on educational programs to children in hospitals.
  • TEACH provides children in hospitals with meaningful learning opportunities and social interactions, serving more than 3,000 children in more than 30 hospitals internationally.
  • TEACH (Together Educating All Children in Hospitals) is an international nonprofit and registered 501(c)(3) organization that brings exciting, hands-on, educational programming to children in hospitals.

ACT-IAC Announces 2019 Awards and Award Winners

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council, IAC, Companies, Business organizations, Organizations

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), the premier public-private partnership dedicated to advancing government through the application of information technology, today officially announced the winners of this year's ACT-IAC awards presented during Imagine Nation ELC 2019, October 20-23, 2019.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), the premier public-private partnership dedicated to advancing government through the application of information technology, today officially announced the winners of this year's ACT-IAC awards presented during Imagine Nation ELC 2019, October 20-23, 2019.
  • Click here for full descriptions of each award and a list of past award winners.
  • ACT-IAC Government Executive Leadership Award conferred in the spirit of John J. Franke.
  • The ACT-IAC Government President and Chairman Award was presented to Suzette Kent (OMB)and ACT-IAC Industry President and Chairman Award was presented to Tim Smith (OnPoint)in recognition of their exceptional leadership and contributions to ACT-IAC and better government.

Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
National FFA Organization, Agricultural education, Organizations, Red Wing FFA, The Kentucky FFA Association

Cargill is investing $2.1 million over three years to help the FFA organization develop future leaders who are prepared to continue advancing sustainable agriculture.

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  • Cargill is investing $2.1 million over three years to help the FFA organization develop future leaders who are prepared to continue advancing sustainable agriculture.
  • Cargill and FFA have brought together corporate leaders, academics, FFA state officers and students around a shared vision for the future of agriculture.
  • For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Twitter and official news page of the National FFA Organization.
  • The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education.

Hello Neighbor Launches National Network to Support Resettled Refugees

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Hello Neighbor, Demography, Organizations, Economic systems, Refugee, Nonprofit organization

The Hello Neighbor Network brings together a cohort of nonprofit leaders that are dedicated to helping refugees as they navigate their new lives in America.

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  • The Hello Neighbor Network brings together a cohort of nonprofit leaders that are dedicated to helping refugees as they navigate their new lives in America.
  • The network was founded and created by Hello Neighbor , a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization that supports recently resettled refugee families, that recognized organizations doing similar work siloed in cities across the country that could benefit from collaboration.
  • As a nation, it's time to empower a new generation of nonprofits focused onsupporting refugees," said Sloane Davidson, founder of the Hello Neighbor Network.
  • "The Hello Neighbor Network creates a critical platform for these nonprofits leaders to learn from one another, share best practices, and tackle challenges together."

CEW Celebrates Beauty's Top 65 Independent Businesses at Inaugural Indie65 Awards Ceremony

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Cosmetic Executive Women, Cosmetic industry, Associations, CEW, Organizations, Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 65th anniversary, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) honored an elite group of this year's independent beauty businesses at the Indie65 Awards ceremony last night.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 65th anniversary, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) honored an elite group of this year's independent beauty businesses at the Indie65 Awards ceremony last night.
  • "We've observed the indie brand segment within CEW membership grow exponentially and are proud to continue serving as an industry resource providing support to drive their businesses forward."
  • CEW has taken note of the rapid pace in which indie brands are growing, which led to the inception of the Indie65 Awards.
  • CEW is an international organization of 10,000 individual members representing a cross section of beauty and related businesses.

SURF Successfully Trials ECI's Apollo TM1200 to Connect Amsterdam and the CERN Supercollider Campus in Geneva

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
CERN, Meyrin, Science and technology in Europe, Continents, Europe, Organizations

The companies established a super high speed, 1650km link connecting SURF's main facility in Amsterdam with CERN's communication center in Geneva.

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  • The companies established a super high speed, 1650km link connecting SURF's main facility in Amsterdam with CERN's communication center in Geneva.
  • The CERN supercollider generates many terabits of data per day, which SURF collects and distributes to Dutch research and education facilities for analysis, investigation and learning.
  • However, CERN is but one of the nearly 200 institutions and more than 1 million users SURF caters to, today.
  • In its efforts to continually reduce cost per bit without affecting performance, SURF is constantly trialing new developments, including the Apollo TM1200.

Slack+Trello = Vabotu - Award winning Vabotu launches and it's free

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Collaboration, Collaborative software, Collaboration tool, Human behavior, Organizational studies, Organizations, Content management systems, Translation management system, Business process management

Vabotu announced today that it is offering its platform to teams around the globe for free.

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  • Vabotu announced today that it is offering its platform to teams around the globe for free.
  • Vabotu LLC is an award-winning project coordination platform that combines productivity, communication and collaboration tools, unlike any other platform.
  • Named to the Top 100 List of Collaboration and Project Management tools, Vabotu combines the most useful aspects of automation and communication under a single suite of tools.
  • Although Vabotu is a newcomer to the project management software market, it is quickly emerging as the go-to solution.

Lack of funding leaves millions of children in conflict and disaster zones at risk - UNICEF

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
UNICEF, Emergency management, Humanitarian crisis, Organizations

GENEVA and NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Millions of children living in areas affected by conflict and disaster are at risk because of substantial shortages in funding for lifesaving humanitarian programmes, UNICEF said today.

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  • GENEVA and NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Millions of children living in areas affected by conflict and disaster are at risk because of substantial shortages in funding for lifesaving humanitarian programmes, UNICEF said today.
  • "Millions of vulnerable children around the world are suffering the grievous consequences of increasingly complex humanitarian crises," said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore.
  • "Without additional resources, these children will not go to school, be vaccinated, receive adequate nutrition, or be protected from violence and abuse.
  • In Libya, without US$ 540,000 in urgent funding, UNICEF will be unable to provide mine risk education for 50,000 children.

Taxation Experts Agree That One-Size Does Not Fit All

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Professional services, Globsec, Organizations, International organizations, European Union, World

However, the European Union (EU) continues to fall behind as it persists with a one-size-fits all taxation system.

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  • However, the European Union (EU) continues to fall behind as it persists with a one-size-fits all taxation system.
  • This years GLOBSEC Tatra Summit hosted a Focus Group, bringing together international experts, looking to reshape and support a smarter European tax policy that will fit national needs.
  • The Focus Group Smart taxation in a fast-changing Global Economy recognised the importance of EU policy-makers to ensure the adoption of smart taxation models that empower member states to address their current economic challenges.
  • Following a debate in which leading experts presented best-practices across Europe, it became clear that one-size-fits all taxation approach across the EU is doomed to failure.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and UPS Partner to Save Teen Lives in Los Angeles During National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Boys & Girls Club, Organizations

LOS ANGELES, Oct.22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Boys & Girls Clubs of America will host a special UPS Road Code event for 100 teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice on Thursday, October 24 in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct.22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Boys & Girls Clubs of America will host a special UPS Road Code event for 100 teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice on Thursday, October 24 in Los Angeles.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation and overseas will hold additional events throughout the week to promote teen road safety in their local communities.
  • The thousands of teen Boys & Girls Club members across the country will be represented at the Los Angeles event by this year's UPS Road Code National Ambassadors.
  • Brekiya H. from Boys & Girls Club of Central Arkansas and Jazmin W. from Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor each received $2,500 in scholarships from The UPS Foundation.