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CTA Construction Breaks Ground on New Lexington Police Station

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

LEXINGTON, Mass., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CTA Construction Managers recently broke ground on Lexington's new $32 Million dollar police station, designed to support the community's burgeoning needs and population. The new facility will replace the current building, built in 1956. Jeff Hazelwood, Principal, CTA construction stated, "It is always a great feeling to get the first shovel in the ground on a project, it means even more knowing what this building will bring to the local police and community they serve."

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  • The new facility CTA Construction is building will replace the current station, built in 1956.
  • LEXINGTON, Mass., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CTA Construction Managers recently broke ground on Lexington's new $32 Million dollar police station, designed to support the community's burgeoning needs and population.
  • "The new police station has been designed to meet the evolving needs of the Lexington police department, and it will include a range of new features and technologies."
  • CTA has a long history of construction projects with the town of Lexington, including the Fiske Elementary School, Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, and Lexington Children's Place.

Sextant Marketing, Point Park University Announce Expansion of Partnership

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Monday, April 24, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sextant Marketing, a leader in higher education marketing and consultancy, and Point Park University have announced they will extend their current contract for another year, expanding efforts to grow enrollments and revenue for the Pittsburgh-based university. This includes renewed efforts to reach potential students with some college credits but no degree. 

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  • Together, the Tampa- based Sextant and Pittsburgh-based Point Park will focus on the University's mission to help students get career-ready.
  • TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sextant Marketing, a leader in higher education marketing and consultancy, and Point Park University have announced they will extend their current contract for another year, expanding efforts to grow enrollments and revenue for the Pittsburgh-based university.
  • "We're excited to renew our relationship with Point Park University," said Dalia El Sheikh, Director of Client Services at Sextant Marketing.
  • Point Park and Sextant Marketing continue to stretch their wings with innovative solutions like personalized video that will help them reach their goals in 2023.

Bintai Kinden Pressures Melaka Government on Unimel Project Payments

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Azri Azerai, Executive Director of Bintai Kinden said, "We are being victimised into PN17 status because the Melaka government has not seen fit despite a series of meetings to take action to address the RM49.8 million owed to OPM by Kolej Teknologi Islam Melaka Berhad (KTIMB) for the construction of the UNIMEL student campus accommodation."

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  • Azri Azerai, Executive Director of Bintai Kinden said, "We are being victimised into PN17 status because the Melaka government has not seen fit despite a series of meetings to take action to address the RM49.8 million owed to OPM by Kolej Teknologi Islam Melaka Berhad (KTIMB) for the construction of the UNIMEL student campus accommodation."
  • OPM had taken a 17-year tenure Islamic financing facility of RM109.0 million with MBSB to part-finance the UNIMEL campus accommodation project, which was completed in 2019.
  • "We have also sent various reminders to KTIMB as well as Melaka Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI Melaka) on the matter.
  • Bintai Kinden reassures stakeholders that its other businesses such as the Mechanical & Engineering and Oil & Gas are running as usual.

Thirteen American Public University System Graduate Students Named Presidential Management Fellowship Finalists for 2023

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen master's degree students from American Military University (AMU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2023, American Public University System (APUS) announced today. Since 2011, over 75 APUS students and alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive government fellowship program.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen master's degree students from American Military University (AMU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2023, American Public University System (APUS) announced today.
  • Since 2011, over 75 APUS students and alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive government fellowship program.
  • "We congratulate our American Military University students for receiving this prestigious recognition from the Presidential Management Fellows Program," said Nuno Fernandes, APUS president.
  • "I am honored to share that I have been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Class of Presidential Management Fellows.

Karen Moran Named President of Humana Military

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Humana Military, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it has appointed healthcare industry veteran Karen Moran to Senior Vice President, President of Humana Military, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • Humana Military, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it has appointed healthcare industry veteran Karen Moran to Senior Vice President, President of Humana Military, effective January 1, 2023.
  • “Humana Military is poised for continued success with the appointment of Karen Moran, who has a proven track record in executing large, complex healthcare plans and developing associates to their full potential,” said Sue Schick, Segment President, Group and Military Business.
  • “With the recent announcement of Humana Military being awarded the next contract to administer the TRICARE East Region health benefit, Karen’s leadership comes at a pivotal time, and we look forward to a bright future.”
    Moran comes to Humana Military from EmblemHealth, where she served as Senior Vice President, Commercial Business and President, ConnectiCare.
  • “I am thrilled and honored to start this exciting new chapter in my career and serve the Humana Military communities,” said Moran.

Stride to Help High School Students Explore Jobs and Get Hired With New My Career Connections Series

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

This live online series will put students in front of major organizations for a shot at over 50,000 potential opportunities that include internships, externships, actual entry-level jobs, and more.

Key Points: 
  • This live online series will put students in front of major organizations for a shot at over 50,000 potential opportunities that include internships, externships, actual entry-level jobs, and more.
  • Participating companies include Wayfair, CVS Health, Boeing, AG Careers, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), and the U.S. State Department.
  • Stride Success Coaches will also help prepare students during and after the events on how to prepare their resumes, interview successfully, and be a standout candidate for placement.
  • For more information on the webinars or general information from the Stride Career Resource Center, please visit Stride Career Prep .

National Student Clearinghouse Names Dr. Lawrence W. Anderson as Chief Technology and Operating Officer

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The Clearinghouse--entering its 30th year of service to education--is the nation’s most comprehensive data source for education data. More recently the Clearinghouse has been working on expansion into industry credentials and helping to build out the national data infrastructure required to support the learning, pathway and outcome related needs of all learners, educational institutions, and credential issuers. Resources like the Clearinghouse have never been more important as the nation strives for inclusion of all people to the ongoing revolutionary opening of apertures of opportunity.  

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  • HERNDON, VA, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Dr. Lawrence W. Anderson will join the organization as Chief Technology and Operating Officer, effective January 30, 2023.
  • In this new role, reporting directly to the Clearinghouse President and CEO Rick Torres, Larry will be leading the technical, data and operating transformation of the Clearinghouse.
  • Resources like the Clearinghouse have never been more important as the nation strives for inclusion of all people to the ongoing revolutionary opening of apertures of opportunity.
  • He also served as the Acting Chief Information Officer for Strategy and Policy responsible for IT strategy, investment management, budget, data management, and vendor management.

Parallax Operations, LLC, to Host Upcoming Elite Trading Mastermind Conference

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Parallax Operations will host the Elite Trading Mastermind in New York City to encourage its mission of spreading entrepreneurial excellence.

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  • Parallax Operations will host the Elite Trading Mastermind in New York City to encourage its mission of spreading entrepreneurial excellence.
  • The Parallax leadership team has expertise in real-time trading analytics, telemetry, low-latency trading, as well as in capital markets.
  • The Elite Trading Mastermind conference will allow the company to share its experiences, network with other professionals, and build a community around entrepreneurship and trading.
  • The Elite Trading Mastermind conference will feature discussion panels on critical subjects such as institutional trading, retail investing, and entrepreneurial principles.

Ronnie Strasser Purchases the Pro Padel League's Miami Franchise

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Pro Padel League (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that Ronnie Strasser, President and Chief Investment Officer of Strasser Asset Management, has purchased the league's Miami franchise.

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  • Ronnie Strasser, President and Chief Investment Officer of Strasser Asset Management, has purchased the Pro Padel League's Miami franchise.
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Pro Padel League (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that Ronnie Strasser, President and Chief Investment Officer of Strasser Asset Management, has purchased the league's Miami franchise.
  • "I am grateful to the PPL for awarding me the Miami franchise and look forward to building one of the strongest Padel teams in North America," said Ronnie Strasser, Owner of the Miami PPL franchise.
  • I am very excited to be working with Ronnie Strasser and the Miami franchise," added Daniel Nestor.

GuidedQuest, LLC Launches New Virtual Services for Federal Employees Planning for Retirement

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Stafford, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 12, 2022) - GuidedQuest, LLC, a Stafford, VA-based company offering virtual retirement planning services for federal employees, has launched new virtual services to help federal employees plan for retirement.

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  • Stafford, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 12, 2022) - GuidedQuest, LLC, a Stafford, VA-based company offering virtual retirement planning services for federal employees, has launched new virtual services to help federal employees plan for retirement.
  • The company, which works with people all over the US, focuses on federal employees 55+ with $500,000 in their TSP.
  • "In these times it isn't uncommon for people to worry about navigating volatile markets during retirement as well as other aspects like maximizing Federal Retirement Benefits or Social Security," said Nora Hartquist, GuidedQuest's founder.
  • GuidedQuest, LLC offers a proprietary "Life Income - Living Asset Cycle" PlanTM (LI-LAC) to help federal employees maximize their retirement benefits.