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2023 Conference for Advancing Public Sector Registration Opens

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced today the lineup for its fourth annual Conference for Advancing the Public Sector (CAPS). The two-day, virtual conference, which will be held September 26-27, 2023, is created for leaders of public-safety and justice organizations.

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  • Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced today the lineup for its fourth annual Conference for Advancing the Public Sector (CAPS).
  • The two-day, virtual conference, which will be held September 26-27, 2023, is created for leaders of public-safety and justice organizations.
  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced today the lineup for its fourth annual Conference for Advancing the Public Sector (CAPS) .
  • The two-day, virtual conference, which will be held September 26-27, 2023, is created for leaders of public-safety and justice organizations.

Blockchain Market in Supply Chain Industry to grow by USD 4.94 billion between 2022 - 2027 | The increasing complexities due to time-bound deliveries and customization of the supply chain to drive growth - Technavio

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The potential growth difference for the blockchain market in the supply chain industry between 2022 and 2027 is USD 4.94 billion.

Key Points: 
  • The potential growth difference for the blockchain market in the supply chain industry between 2022 and 2027 is USD 4.94 billion.
  • The increasing complexities due to time-bound deliveries and customization of the supply chain drive the growth of the market.
  • Hence, such factors drive the growth of the blockchain market in the supply chain industry during the forecast period.
  • Buy the full report here
    Market Challenge - Lack of awareness about blockchain technology in supply chain management challenges the growth of the market.

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Health Network Host First 'Humane Health Coalition' Mobile Clinic

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The M.O.V.E.S (Medical – Outreach – Veterinary – Essential – Support) mobile unit from Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) made its first outing today as part of a new program offered in partnership with Allegheny Health Network (AHN).

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  • The 'Humane Health Coalition' is a first-of-its-kind program that seeks to keep healthy pets and people together.
  • As part of the HCC, HARP and AHN will host a series of mobile clinics across Pittsburgh featuring the M.O.V.E.S mobile unit.
  • The mobile clinic is staffed by caregivers to provide low- to no-cost veterinary care services, as well as health care and support services for pet owners.
  • "The HHC stands to serve as a shining example for how health care has the ability to transform lives."

Innovative NARCAN® Naloxone Nasal Spray Campaign Addresses Minneapolis Opioid Crisis

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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SixSpeed, a creative marketing agency that makes brands impossible to imitate, is proud to announce Little Free Revivery, a groundbreaking initiative with the esteemed nonprofit Southside Harm Reduction Services. The community-centric campaign is designed to address the pressing opioid epidemic with access to free NARCAN® naloxone nasal spray while infusing creativity and culture into the solution. These installations will offer vital harm reduction services in strategic locations throughout the Twin Cities.

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  • The community-centric campaign is designed to address the pressing opioid epidemic with access to free NARCAN® naloxone nasal spray while infusing creativity and culture into the solution.
  • Each Little Free Revivery aims to support change through:
    Addressing a Growing Crisis: Minneapolis' opioid overdoses surged by 43% from 2020 to 2021.
  • A Safe and Legal Solution: NARCAN® naloxone nasal spray is a safe and effective medication designed to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
  • The NARCAN® naloxone nasal spray campaign embraces the potential for positive change, offering individuals a second chance at life and supporting them on a path toward recovery and wellbeing.

PSP Investments' 2023 Sustainable Investment Report outlines progress on top sustainability priorities

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Strengthened our approach to sustainability and climate by updating our Sustainable Investment Policy and Corporate Governance and Proxy Voting Principles.

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  • Strengthened our approach to sustainability and climate by updating our Sustainable Investment Policy and Corporate Governance and Proxy Voting Principles.
  • MONTRÉAL, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) today published its annual Sustainable Investment Report, which outlines how the organization is striving to embed sustainable investing into its culture, operations and investment activities to continue to advance capabilities and address emerging risks and opportunities.
  • The report outlines PSP Investments' progress on the organization's top sustainability priorities, including performance toward fiscal 2026 climate targets, the integration of material sustainability factors into decision-making and evolution of the approach.
  • "Our 2023 Sustainability Investment Report showcases the progress we are making in translating this belief into concrete actions and measurable outcomes."

PSP Investments' 2023 Sustainable Investment Report outlines progress on top sustainability priorities

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MONTRÉAL, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) today published its annual Sustainable Investment Report, which outlines how the organization is striving to embed sustainable investing into its culture, operations and investment activities to continue to advance capabilities and address emerging risks and opportunities. Accompanying reporting includes PSP Investments' climate-related financial disclosures based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

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  • Strengthened our approach to sustainability and climate by updating our Sustainable Investment Policy and Corporate Governance and Proxy Voting Principles.
  • MONTRÉAL, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) today published its annual Sustainable Investment Report, which outlines how the organization is striving to embed sustainable investing into its culture, operations and investment activities to continue to advance capabilities and address emerging risks and opportunities.
  • The report outlines PSP Investments' progress on the organization's top sustainability priorities, including performance toward fiscal 2026 climate targets, the integration of material sustainability factors into decision-making and evolution of the approach.
  • "Our 2023 Sustainability Investment Report showcases the progress we are making in translating this belief into concrete actions and measurable outcomes."

INDUSTRIES HONORED FOR BEING "GOOD CORPORATE CITIZENS"

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WHITTIER, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitation Districts) recognized 320 companies with certificates for being "good corporate citizens" for the year 2022.

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  • WHITTIER, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitation Districts) recognized 320 companies with certificates for being "good corporate citizens" for the year 2022.
  • These companies have met their limits for wastewater discharge for at least a year, maintained their environmental equipment, and fulfilled all permit requirements.
  • Of these companies, eighty have received this recognition for five or more consecutive years.
  • The Council and the Sanitation Districts believe that it is important to acknowledge industries with good compliance records.

CDC Foundation Launches Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

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ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CDC Foundation today announced a new national campaign "Pregnant & Protected" to inform people planning to get pregnant, currently pregnant or breastfeeding on the importance of staying up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CDC Foundation today announced a new national campaign "Pregnant & Protected" to inform people planning to get pregnant, currently pregnant or breastfeeding on the importance of staying up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination.
  • With the updated COVID-19 vaccines becoming available this week, this campaign highlights the critical need to protect pregnant women and their babies from COVID-19.
  • Vaccination rates among pregnant women remain low, particularly among Black and Hispanic/Latin women.
  • "It's important to educate women on how to keep themselves and their baby safe against COVID-19," said Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO, CDC Foundation.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP CREATES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS WITH HBCU MEDICAL SCHOOLS

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC), is working to widen the pipeline of Black medical practitioners through support to the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC), is working to widen the pipeline of Black medical practitioners through support to the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
  • Donations will provide over 50 students with scholarships across the four medical campuses that will be granted this year.
  • By investing in HBCU Medical Schools, TFMC helps to ensure the cultural competency and literacy needed to improve patient access, care, and outcomes.
  • The Universal Music Group Medical Scholarship will help ease the financial burden for deserving students."

Former Army Comptroller Jonathan Moak Joins Inkit as Head of Federal Sales

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inkit, a Secure Document Generation (SDG) Software-as-a-Service company, announced that it has hired Jonathan Moak, former acting Comptroller of the U.S. Army as its Senior Vice President of Federal Sales. Moak brings two decades of military and federal government experience to the role, including stints as a Department of Army Civilian, a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, and as the acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management & Comptroller. Moak also worked closely with federal clientele as a Vice President in the Public Sector at Salesforce. Additionally, he is a combat veteran and still currently serving in the Army National Guard as an infantry officer.

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  • Secure Document Generation SaaS vendor Inkit has hired Former Army Comptroller Jonathan Moak as its federal sales lead.
  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inkit , a Secure Document Generation (SDG) Software-as-a-Service company, announced that it has hired Jonathan Moak, former acting Comptroller of the U.S. Army as its Senior Vice President of Federal Sales.
  • Moak brings two decades of military and federal government experience to the role, including stints as a Department of Army Civilian, a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, and as the acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management & Comptroller.
  • Moak also worked closely with federal clientele as a Vice President in the Public Sector at Salesforce.