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FedEx to Launch 12th Annual Small Business Grants Program

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.
  • “Since 2012, FedEx has been helping small business owners achieve their dreams by growing and expanding their ventures through our grants program, and we are excited to see who will receive grants this year.”
    One 2024 FedEx Small Business Grant grand prize recipient will receive $50,000 and nine additional recipients will each receive $20,000, in addition to a $500 FedEx Office print credit, a $300 voucher from My FedEx Rewards , and access to FedEx Premier Customer Service.
  • All recipients will also receive a sustainable packaging consult from the FedEx Packaging Lab , a digital consult from the FedEx Digital Sales Solutions team, an invite to attend a Small Business Strategic Insights Forum, and a feature on the FedEx Small Business Center .
  • The 2024 FedEx Small Business Grants Program is open to U.S.-based FedEx customers who are for-profit small businesses, have 1-99 employees, have been in operations selling a product or service for six months or more and have opened a FedEx account prior to September 1, 2023, and currently ship with FedEx.

Highspot Appoints Graham Younger as President of Field Operations to Drive New Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

SEATTLE, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highspot, the leading sales enablement platform that increases sales productivity, today announced that Graham Younger has been appointed as the company's President of Field Operations. With more than 20 years of experience driving profitable, predictable growth for some of the world's most notable SaaS companies, Younger will be responsible for driving revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across the go-to-market organization. 

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  • Seasoned revenue leader brings proven, global experience in driving profitable SaaS growth as Highspot pursues generational market opportunity
    SEATTLE, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highspot , the leading sales enablement platform that increases sales productivity, today announced that Graham Younger has been appointed as the company's President of Field Operations.
  • With more than 20 years of experience driving profitable, predictable growth for some of the world's most notable SaaS companies, Younger will be responsible for driving revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across the go-to-market organization.
  • We are charging toward a future where Highspot is woven into the very fabric of business.
  • Highspot recently delivered its Spring '23 release , bringing customers new product capabilities and service offerings that infuse sales processes with operational rigor.

FedEx Corp. Chief Financial Officer Mike Lenz to Retire

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) announced today that Michael C. Lenz will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 31, 2023.

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  • FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) announced today that Michael C. Lenz will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 31, 2023.
  • Lenz will serve as a Senior Advisor at FedEx until Dec. 31, 2023, to help ensure a smooth transition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230620445836/en/
    “On behalf of the entire FedEx team, I want to thank Mike for his 18 years of dedicated service to the company,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx Corp. president and chief executive officer.
  • His leadership also helped lay the groundwork for the upcoming consolidation of the company’s core operating companies into one FedEx.

DigitalOcean Appoints Chris Merritt to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DOCN), the cloud for SMBs and startups, today announced the appointment of Chris Merritt to its board of directors.

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  • DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DOCN), the cloud for SMBs and startups, today announced the appointment of Chris Merritt to its board of directors.
  • "We are excited to welcome Chris to our board,” said Yancey Spruill, CEO of DigitalOcean.
  • Chris earned a degree in Industrial Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, from Auburn University and spent time at MIT’s Sloan Management School.
  • “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to help DigitalOcean continue on its already remarkable trajectory and reach its full potential,” said Merritt.

FedEx to Launch 11th Annual Small Business Grant Contest

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Monday, January 30, 2023

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Contest, which will award more than $330,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Contest, which will award more than $330,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.
  • “Since 2012, we’ve helped small business owners achieve their dreams by growing and expanding their ventures through our Grant Contest,” said Jenny Robertson, senior vice president Integrated Marketing & Communications, FedEx.
  • We can’t wait to see who wins this year and what the future holds for these incredible entrepreneurs.”
    Each of the 2023 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest grand prize winners will receive $30,000 plus a $1,000 FedEx Office print credit, a $300 voucher from My FedEx Rewards , and access to FedEx Premier Customer Service.
  • For more information on how FedEx helps small businesses, please visit the FedEx Small Business Center at fedex.com/smallbusiness .

FedEx to Launch Expanded Consolidated Returns Solution in 2023

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Monday, December 12, 2022

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced the launch of FedEx Consolidated Returns in the U.S., a solution that offers a low-priced, easy e-commerce returns option that merchants can pass on to shoppers.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced the launch of FedEx Consolidated Returns in the U.S., a solution that offers a low-priced, easy e-commerce returns option that merchants can pass on to shoppers.
  • FedEx Consolidated Returns is facilitated through supply chain services offered by FedEx Logistics and FedEx Office.
  • FedEx Consolidated Returns is another way FedEx is helping merchants build customer loyalty by making the returns process simple and effective.
  • FedEx Consolidated Returns is a low-priced e-commerce solution for low weight returns tendered through FedEx Office and consolidated back to merchant via FedEx Supply Chain reverse logistics.

Central Bark Appoints Tim Weiderhoft as Vice President of Franchise Development

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Monday, December 5, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Central Bark, the doggy day care industry pioneer, recently announced that Tim Weiderhoft Ed.D., CFE has been appointed as vice president of franchise development. This announcement comes as Central Bark is experiencing record setting growth, continuous double digit revenue gains, and the opening and signing of multiple new locations and development agreements.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Central Bark, the doggy day care industry pioneer, recently announced that Tim Weiderhoft Ed.D., CFE has been appointed as vice president of franchise development.
  • Prior to Wow Wow, he served as vice president of franchise development and regional vice president of operations for Massage Envy where he helped the respected, national lifestyle brand expand to nearly 1,200 locations.
  • "Tim comes to us with an extensive background in franchise development, sales, and brand management," said Bob Crawford, CEO of Central Bark.
  • Central Bark is a VetFran participant, in the International Franchise Association's (IFA) veteran program, and offers a franchise fee discount to qualifying veterans.

XanEdu Inc. introduces a New Teacher-Friendly DIY Custom Curriculum platform at 102nd National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XanEdu, Inc., a provider of education content and curriculum services for K-12 and higher education, announces a new Do-It-Yourself platform that allows users to easily supplement existing curriculum. LessonLift Create is an extensive library of K-12 assets within a platform that empowers educators to instantly create and assign eBooks to students, or to print workbooks.  XanEdu is part of the Scholarus Learning portfolio of companies.

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  • XanEdu introduces LessonLift Create, giving teachers content and tools to easily build their own curriculum supplements.
  • The LessonLift Create platform is preloaded with 3,000+ assets in Social Studies, ELA, and Science, but also allows the user to easily upload their own content and quickly integrate it within their lessons.
  • "Generally, core curriculum publishers are not able to adjust to meet specific district or classroom needs.
  • XanEdu spreads the knowledge of innovative content ideas by offering custom development and fulfillment services across K-12 and Higher Education.

Shop and Ship Confidently with FedEx this Holiday Season

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

FedEx Express and FedEx Ground are the first nationwide carriers to announce this service, which is offered for all residential, non-signature package deliveries without requiring an account or login.

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  • FedEx Express and FedEx Ground are the first nationwide carriers to announce this service, which is offered for all residential, non-signature package deliveries without requiring an account or login.
  • Access: For this years peak season, FedEx Office will have more than 11,400 devices and workstations to process shipments in stores.
  • To put it simply, weve built our reputation delivering the holiday season for our customers for nearly 50 years.
  • More information, including tools and tips to help customers prepare for the busy season, can be found at the FedEx Holiday Hub .

FedEx Corp. Reports First Quarter Results

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

First quarter consolidated operating results were adversely impacted by global volume softness that accelerated in the final weeks of the quarter due to weakening economic conditions.

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  • First quarter consolidated operating results were adversely impacted by global volume softness that accelerated in the final weeks of the quarter due to weakening economic conditions.
  • FedEx Ground operating income increased 3% primarily due to yield management actions, including higher fuel surcharges, and growth in FedEx Home Delivery.
  • Effective January 2, 2023, FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery rates will increase by an average of 6.9%.
  • The company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP or reported).