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CA Lt. Governor Honors Nation’s First Transgender Facility Vote Center

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
LGBTQ+, Public Policy, Government, State, Local, Consumer, Other Policy Issues, Elections, Campaigns, Nation, Unique, Multimedia, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Equality, AIDS, Exercise, Hope, Connie Norman, Human, Lieutenant, History, UWC, LGBT community, Human Rights Campaign, Democracy, Disease

California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.

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  • California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.
  • “The opening of the nation's first transgender voting center today in Los Angeles marks a significant milestone in our efforts to champion equity, inclusivity, and LGBTQA+ rights in California,” said Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
  • Queen Chela Demuir of UWC added, “We have reached out to our transgender community across Los Angeles County, encouraging them to join us to vote here at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center.
  • Voter registration services are available at all vote centers, and voters who wish to drop off their voted mail ballot may do that at any vote center as well.

The Stevie® Awards Extends The 22nd Annual American Business Awards® Final Entry Deadline

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Nation, Stevie Awards, Workplace, Organization

FAIRFAX, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Nation's Top Honors for Workplace Achievement Will Accept Nominations Through April 3.

Key Points: 
  • The American Business Awards are widely considered the premier business awards program in the U.S.A. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations— public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large, and small.
  • The Stevie® Awards, organizer of The American Business Awards® , announced today that the final entry deadline for the 22nd annual competition has been extended through April 3.
  • The American Business Awards are widely considered the premier business awards program in the U.S.A. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations— public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large, and small.
  • The American Business Awards recognize achievement in every facet of the workplace.

Dr. Ben Carson & Dr. Michael Beckwith Pray for the Nation on Super Tuesday, Hosted by Soaak Technologies

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Theta, Nation, Love, Freedom, EMDR, Housing, Hope, Death, Super, Health, Safety, Thermography, Brain mapping, Pediatric neurosurgery, God the Father, Agape International Spiritual Center, Metabolic typing, Pan American Health Organization, Patient, Neurosurgery, Low-level laser therapy, Former, Consciousness, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Beauty, Medical device

TULSA, Okla., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soaak Technologies, Inc. (https://www.soaak.com/), a health-tech company known for their clinically proven sound frequency composition therapies, welcomed Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Michael Beckwith for Super Tuesday 2024 to visit the new state of the art Soaak Clinic located in Tulsa Oklahoma, noting the importance of advancements in technology in health and wellness being a matter that should have extreme attention on both sides of the political aisle heading into the 2024 elections. Dr. Ben Carson being the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Former Presidential Candidate (2016), and Dr. Michael Beckwith, author, and founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, along with Soaak Executives, led a prayer focused on healing and uniting the nation. The visit comes on the heels of the U.S. Air Force Awarding Soaak Technologies a second contract to Enhance Airmen's Performance, using their proprietary Sound Frequency Compositions.

Key Points: 
  • "We are honored that Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Michael Beckwith joined us at our Soaak Clinic to bear witness to how we are affecting change on such a notable day for America.
  • To kickstart the Super Tuesday event, Soaak Executive Chairman Henry Penix, alongside Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Michael Beckwith, led a prayer for the Nation.
  • Dr. Ben Carson began the prayer by saying, "Heavenly Father, we gather here in gratitude for the peace, safety, and freedom we enjoy.
  • "I was honored to meet Dr. Carson for the first time and join him in prayer for our Nation on this Super Tuesday," stated Dr. Michael Beckwith.

AMP Launches Mobile App and Customer Experience Platform for ZIPS, the Nation's Largest Privately Held Express Car Wash

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Nation, Marketing, CMO, POS, Growth, AMP, Longevity, Partnership

ATLANTA, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMP Memberships proudly announces the official launch of its advanced car wash loyalty and membership platform at ZIPS Car Wash, the Nation's largest privately held car wash chain, operating more than 280 locations across 25 states.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMP Memberships proudly announces the official launch of its advanced car wash loyalty and membership platform at ZIPS Car Wash, the Nation's largest privately held car wash chain, operating more than 280 locations across 25 states.
  • Nation's largest privately held car wash chain, ZIPS, launches customer experience platform on AMP Memberships
    AMP's unique marketing and promotional capabilities allow the growing ZIPS chain the flexibility to run company-wide promotions or regional campaigns with a focus on surprising and delighting their members and loyal retail customers.
  • "We were very excited to partner with ZIPS, given their leadership and longevity in the car wash industry, brand reputation and commitment to technology," said AMP Co-Founder and CTO Adam Trien.
  • Just one of many AMP platform features we're excited to see ZIPS leverage as part of their marketing and growth strategy."

Governments of Canada and British Columbia working together to bring high-speed Internet to more than 7,500 households

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Nation, Kin, Student, Education, Investment, Nisga'a, Federation, Government, Atlantic Canada, Safety, Health, Telephone, CityWest, Service Canada, Ktunaxa Nation, TELUS, Regional Development Agency (Canada), Data-rate units, Internet, Partnership

The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to improve connectivity for underserved communities.

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  • The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to improve connectivity for underserved communities.
  • The federal and provincial funding commitments made today are part of an existing agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
  • These investments will provide reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 7,500 underserved homes in communities across British Columbia."
  • This agreement represents a plan to connect all remaining rural households in British Columbia to high-speed Internet through a total combined investment of up to $830 million.

Learn CPR as a Life-Saving Skill

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Nation, African Americans, CPR, American Heart Association, Bee Gees, Friends, Cardiac arrest, Life, AED, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Convention (norm), Life saver, Death, Family, Heel, Survival, Knowledge, Stayin' Alive, Face, Medical device

In spite of these survey results, the American Heart Association is working to change this by empowering members of these communities to learn lifesaving CPR, and a growing segment of respondents are willing to act in an emergency.

Key Points: 
  • In spite of these survey results, the American Heart Association is working to change this by empowering members of these communities to learn lifesaving CPR, and a growing segment of respondents are willing to act in an emergency.
  • Additionally, Hispanic and Latino respondents are more confident in their abilities to perform CPR.
  • Nationally supported by the Elevance Health Foundation, the American Heart Association's HOCPR campaign is focused on chest compression-only CPR.
  • To learn more about how you could be the difference between life and death for someone experiencing a cardiac event, visit Heart.org/nation .

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

Kathairos Solutions and Doig River First Nation Embark on Strategic Environmental Initiative to Reduce Methane Emissions

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Nation, AB, Culture, Growth, Methane, Treaty 8 Tribal Association, Business development, Employment, Environment, Partnership, Renewable energy

Úújǫ Developments LP created by DRFN, embodies the Nation's commitment to harmonizing economic benefits with traditional practices, culture, and environmental stewardship.

Key Points: 
  • Úújǫ Developments LP created by DRFN, embodies the Nation's commitment to harmonizing economic benefits with traditional practices, culture, and environmental stewardship.
  • In a recent statement regarding the partnership, Kathairos CEO Dick Brown emphasized the urgency and importance of the collective mission.
  • "We are honoured to welcome Doig River First Nation as partners as we expedite our expansion across North America.
  • Úújǫ's strategic approach to investment and its commitment to operating sustainably align with Kathairos' goals for environmental innovation.

Des Nedhe Group and EPCOR launching new partnership to develop water treatment facility at Grasswood Junction

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Nation, Trade, Rural municipality, Indigenous peoples, Growth, First Nations, English River First Nation, Water, Partnership, Renewable energy

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CORMAN PARK, SK, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - The Des Nedhe Group (Des Nedhe), the 100% owned development arm of the English River First Nation, and EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) announced a working partnership to develop a new water treatment facility and associated infrastructure to provide potable water to several proposed residential, commercial and industrial developments within Corman Park and the area surrounding Grasswood Junction, Des Nedhe's reserve property just south of Saskatoon.

Key Points: 
  • RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CORMAN PARK, SK, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - The Des Nedhe Group (Des Nedhe), the 100% owned development arm of the English River First Nation, and EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) announced a working partnership to develop a new water treatment facility and associated infrastructure to provide potable water to several proposed residential, commercial and industrial developments within Corman Park and the area surrounding Grasswood Junction, Des Nedhe's reserve property just south of Saskatoon.
  • Des Nedhe and EPCOR also hope to partner in ongoing business arrangements to further socio-economic development opportunities for the Nation and build additional water and wastewater management capacity among its members.
  • This partnership with EPCOR will continue to support English River First Nation and Des Nedhe's growth in the water and wastewater infrastructure development at Grasswoods Junction," said Sean Willy, President and CEO, Des Nedhe Group.
  • "EPCOR has been an outstanding new partner and will be key to the unique partnership already established with the Rural Municipality of Corman Park.