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Basis Industrial Welcomes Morgan Clark as Director of Investor Relations

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Basis Industrial, a privately held and vertically integrated real estate owner and operator based in Boca Raton, Florida, is pleased to announce that Morgan Clark has joined its team as director of investor relations.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Basis Industrial, a privately held and vertically integrated real estate owner and operator based in Boca Raton, Florida, is pleased to announce that Morgan Clark has joined its team as director of investor relations.
  • Prior to joining Basis, Clark led investor relations and fund management for Foundry Commercial's development and investment platform, where he oversaw seven investment funds with a total gross asset value exceeding $4 billion.
  • "With his exceptional leadership background in commercial real estate investor relations, Morgan is a superb addition to the Basis team," said Daniel Weinstein, CEO of Basis Industrial.
  • "I'm happy to bring my expertise in capital management and investor relations to Basis, which is committed to serving its investment partners by identifying and maximizing unique alternative investment strategies," said Clark.

Medcom Benefit Solutions to Serve as Sponsor for First Earth Charter International Conference in the USA

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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ECI's 2024 Conference: Reimagining Education for Ecological Solutions will convene at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida April 12-14, 2024.

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  • ECI's 2024 Conference: Reimagining Education for Ecological Solutions will convene at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida April 12-14, 2024.
  • Inspiring change at the conference will include these groundbreaking panel discussions:
    The conference continues to have additional capacity for sponsorships and attendees.
  • Please visit the ECI website at https://earthcharter.org/events/conference-2024 for more information about the conference as well as how to sponsor and register.
  • Leading sponsors for the ECI conference who have demonstrated their commitment to education for sustainable development with the Earth Charter include:

State Department Announces 2023-2024 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Fulbright Top Producing Institutions are grouped by Carnegie Classification, and represent the range of institutions engaging with the Fulbright Program and ensuring its broad impact on American communities across the country.

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  • Fulbright Top Producing Institutions are grouped by Carnegie Classification, and represent the range of institutions engaging with the Fulbright Program and ensuring its broad impact on American communities across the country.
  • Lee Satterfield, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, commended the honorees: "Fulbright's 2023-24 Top Producing Institutions represent the diversity of America's higher education community.
  • The institutions with the highest number of U.S. Scholars within their classification were California State Polytechnic University, Kirkwood Community College (Iowa), Middlebury College (Vermont), the Pennsylvania State University, Salem State University (Massachusetts), and Western Washington University.
  • For more information and stories about the Fulbright Top Producing Institutions, and to view the full list of institutions, visit the Fulbright Top Producing Institutions website .

Earth Charter International Announces Florida Conference at Rollins College: Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Charter International (ECI) is pleased to announce more in-depth information about its one-of-a-kind educational experience centered on "Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations." The international conference will convene on the beautiful, lakeside campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida April 12-14.

Key Points: 
  • This three-day conference at the beautiful Rollins College campus in Winter Park, Florida builds on earlier Earth Charter Conferences focused on education for sustainability, global citizenship, and planetary well-being.
  • SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Charter International (ECI) is pleased to announce more in-depth information about its one-of-a-kind educational experience centered on "Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations."
  • The international conference will convene on the beautiful, lakeside campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida April 12-14.
  • Earth Charter International (ECI) coordinates a global network dedicated to promoting the Earth Charter, an ethical framework for sustainability, justice, and peace.

CVG Announces Election of William C. Johnson to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Mr. Johnson will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Board.

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  • Mr. Johnson will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Board.
  • Mr. Johnson, 60, brings tremendous leadership experience to the CVG Board.
  • Since October 2022, Mr. Johnson has served as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of Avail Infrastructure Solutions.
  • “We welcome Bill to the CVG Board as the company executes its strategy to grow shareholder value,” said Robert Griffin, Chairman of the Board.

PLTW Announces Joel Kupperstein as EVP and Chief Product Officer

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit based in Indianapolis that equips PreK-12 students for a STEM-driven world with teacher-empowered curriculum in computer science, engineering, biomedical science and more, announced today that Joel Kupperstein will join the organization as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Product Officer.

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  • Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit based in Indianapolis that equips PreK-12 students for a STEM-driven world with teacher-empowered curriculum in computer science, engineering, biomedical science and more, announced today that Joel Kupperstein will join the organization as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Product Officer.
  • Kupperstein will lead PLTW’s product vision and strategy, including planning, research, development, delivery of new products, and enhancements of existing products.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212313694/en/
    Joel Kupperstein has joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Joel is an impressive leader, and his significant expertise in education and product strategy make him a great fit for our current and future work at PLTW,” said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO.
  • He will assume the role of EVP and Chief Product Officer effective Monday, December 18, 2023.

Second Shift Doubles Barnie's Coffee Company Roast Production

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company announced today the addition of a second coffee roasting production shift at its 12,000-square-foot plant in Orlando.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company announced today the addition of a second coffee roasting production shift at its 12,000-square-foot plant in Orlando.
  • Barnie's Coffee added the second shift to generate approximately 2,200 bags per day, which doubles the roasted coffee output significantly needed to meet the high demand for our coffees.
  • The total roasted coffee production in 2024 is projected to be more than 500,000 pounds.
  • Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company, founded in 1980, offers whole bean and ground coffee, plus flavored single serve cups.

Ellucian Drives Higher Ed's SaaS Transformation at 2023 HESS Consortium National Conference

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, is proud to showcase opportunities for SaaS transformation through the new Ellucian HESS Success Program at the 2023 HESS Consortium National Conference. The Higher Education Systems and Services Consortium (HESS) is a group of private, nonprofit colleges and universities committed to working together in a community of practice for CIOs, CFOs, and technology professionals. They are focused on collectively lowering technology costs and increasing collaboration among members in the areas of administrative systems and services.

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  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, is proud to showcase opportunities for SaaS transformation through the new Ellucian HESS Success Program at the 2023 HESS Consortium National Conference.
  • The Higher Education Systems and Services Consortium ( HESS ) is a group of private, nonprofit colleges and universities committed to working together in a community of practice for CIOs, CFOs, and technology professionals.
  • Ellucian celebrated 12 additional HESS-member institutions selecting an Ellucian ERP-SaaS solution as well as 44 successful HESS customer implementations featuring solutions that span across the Ellucian SaaS Platform this year.
  • The new Ellucian HESS Success Program, launched in April 2023, allows HESS members to take advantage of HESS-specific opportunities that support institutional transformation through the Ellucian SaaS Platform.

Bluetail Appoints Kent Pickard as New Chief Technology Officer, Continuing its Commitment to Excellence

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluetail, the leading modern aircraft records platform for business aviation, announced today that it has named Kent Pickard as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Pickard brings a proven track record of success in the aviation industry, and will play a pivotal role in driving Bluetail's technology and product vision.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluetail , the leading modern aircraft records platform for business aviation, announced today that it has named Kent Pickard as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Pickard brings a proven track record of success in the aviation industry, and will play a pivotal role in driving Bluetail's technology and product vision.
  • Pickard's diverse journey in the aviation software sector spans over two decades, cementing him as a key leader in the industry.
  • Before joining Bluetail, Pickard was the Vice President of Products for Veryon (formerly ATP), and prior, the CTO of Flightdocs.

USTA MID-ATLANTIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023 HALL OF FAME

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class being inducted during the nonprofit's Centennial celebration year. Eight new USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame members will be honored during the Centennial Gala presented by Trustar Bank on Dec. 1 in Washington, D.C. Some of the region's most storied and accomplished individuals - including Frances Tiafoe - will be inducted at the gala – the culminating event of a year-long celebration that salutes the impact of tennis, its rich history and those who have paved the way for the game to have the impact it has today.

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  • Frances Tiafoe and renown tennis visionaries, leaders and players
    HERNDON, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class being inducted during the nonprofit's Centennial celebration year.
  • Eight new USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame members will be honored during the Centennial Gala presented by Trustar Bank on Dec. 1 in Washington, D.C.
  • In the last 35 years, seventy-eight have been inducted to the USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame.
  • The USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 are:
    Gustavo "Gus" Castillo, a tennis stalwart for nearly six decades, started humbly as a ball boy in Bogota.