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EverCommerce Announces Divestiture of its Fitness Solutions

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Arthur Morris, Fitness, Investment, ASF, Online shopping

DENVER, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverCommerce Inc. (NASDAQ: EVCM), a leading service commerce platform, today announced that it is selling its fitness solutions to Jonas Software.

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  • DENVER, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverCommerce Inc. (NASDAQ: EVCM), a leading service commerce platform, today announced that it is selling its fitness solutions to Jonas Software.
  • EverCommerce’s fitness solutions, including ClubOS, ASF, ClubWise and My PT Hub, which provide end-to-end business management software for large format gyms, specialty fitness and personal trainers, will become part of the Jonas family of software solutions upon close of the transaction.
  • “Our fitness solutions are well-regarded by our approximately 10,000 customer locations in the market but are less than 4% of EverCommerce’s 2023 revenue, making it our smallest vertical market opportunity.
  • “This decision allows us to focus our investments on the highest growth, largest market opportunities in our business.”
    “We are excited to welcome the EverCommerce fitness solution employees and customers to Jonas Software.

Minister MacAulay announces support for Animal Health Canada's work to prevent and prepare for animal disease outbreaks

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
FAP, CFIA, Livestock, Food safety, Deer, Investment, Viral disease, Pig, Executive Schedule, Cattle, Animal, Sheep, AAFC, ASF, Government, Goat, FMD, Risk, African swine fever virus, Food, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health, Pithing, Disease, Foot, Research, Human

Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

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  • Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
  • Animal Health Canada brings together the agriculture industry, and federal, provincial and territorial partners to provide input on a cohesive, functional and responsive farmed animal health and welfare system in Canada.
  • Animal Health Canada's coordination role with partners and stakeholders has been key to Canada's animal disease prevention, and to ensuring our livestock sector is ready in the event of an outbreak.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "We're pleased we are continuing our collaboration with industry and government to not only prevent and control African swine fever in Canada, but other foreign animal disease outbreaks."

Family Advocates Urge Congress' Support During Inaugural Angelman Syndrome (AS) Congressional Advocacy Day

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Angelman syndrome, Food and Drug Administration, NIH, FDA, Quality of life, Food, Neurological disorder, ASF, Hope, Common, Biomarker, Organization, Policy, Legislation, Disease, Congress, Movement, AS, FAST, Research, Partnership, Pharmaceutical industry

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) and the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) are hosting the inaugural Angelman Syndrome (AS) Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.

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  • The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) and the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) are hosting the inaugural Angelman Syndrome (AS) Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.
    WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) and the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) are hosting the inaugural Angelman Syndrome (AS) Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.
    "As the Angelman syndrome community gathers in Washington, D.C., we emphasize the critical importance of federal funding for research programs," said Amanda Moore, CEO of ASF.
  • This marks a significant day as these two prominent organizations come together to advance legislative and policy priorities for AS.
  • Angelman syndrome is a rare, neurological disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 individuals.
  • Together, with determination and collaboration, we aim to create a future with more smiles and fewer struggles for individuals affected by Angelman syndrome."

Family Advocates Urge Congress' Support During Inaugural Angelman Syndrome (AS) Congressional Advocacy Day

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Angelman syndrome, Food and Drug Administration, NIH, FDA, Quality of life, Food, Neurological disorder, ASF, Hope, Common, Biomarker, Organization, Policy, Legislation, Disease, Congress, Movement, AS, FAST, Research, Partnership, Pharmaceutical industry

This marks a significant day as these two prominent organizations come together to advance legislative and policy priorities for AS.

Key Points: 
  • This marks a significant day as these two prominent organizations come together to advance legislative and policy priorities for AS.
  • Angelman syndrome is a rare, neurological disorder that impacts approximately 1:15,000 individuals.
  • Ryan Fischer, COO of FAST highlights the importance of this step for the AS community, stating, "This event marks a historic day for the community, as it is the first ever organized Hill day for Angelman syndrome.
  • Together, with determination and collaboration, we aim to create a future with more smiles and fewer struggles for individuals affected by Angelman syndrome."

GridGain Announces Call for Speakers for Virtual Apache Ignite Summit 2024

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
JPMorgan Chase, Speaker, Call, The Apache Software Foundation, M&T Bank, HPE, CERN, Apache Ignite, IBM, ASF, Motorola

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GridGain ® , provider of the leading unified real-time data platform, today announced the Call for Speakers for Ignite Summit 2024 , the global virtual conference for anyone interested in distributed databases, in-memory computing and Apache Ignite .

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  • FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GridGain ® , provider of the leading unified real-time data platform, today announced the Call for Speakers for Ignite Summit 2024 , the global virtual conference for anyone interested in distributed databases, in-memory computing and Apache Ignite .
  • Organized by GridGain, Ignite Summit 2024 is designed for developers working with Apache Ignite to address their application speed and scale challenges.
  • Attendees at Ignite Summit 2024 will discover and learn about:
    The virtual Ignite Summit also offers peer-to-peer learning opportunities for both new users and experts.
  • The Ignite Summit is organized by GridGain Systems, and The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) as a community sponsor.

New KPA Product Provides Complete Privacy and Safeguards Compliance in 10 Steps

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Privacy, Environment, Human resources, Risk, ASF, KPA, HR, Workforce, EHS, Government, FTC, Medical device

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, KPA , the leading provider of compliance solutions for dealerships, announced its comprehensive Privacy and Safeguards solution to help protect consumer information and privacy.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, KPA , the leading provider of compliance solutions for dealerships, announced its comprehensive Privacy and Safeguards solution to help protect consumer information and privacy.
  • Through a self-navigated 10-step process, KPA’s Privacy and Safeguards is a new complete compliance solution that ensures dealers will meet the requirements of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Safeguards Rule.
  • As a self-guided solution, KPA’s Privacy and Safeguards ensures dealerships implement the protocols and protections to keep their business and consumers’ personal information secure.
  • As regulatory changes have increased, KPA has leveraged its 140 compliance experts to develop solutions, like Privacy and Safeguards, for dealers to meet those requirements.

Innohas Air-Transports Frozen Kimbap to the U.S., Delivering the 'Taste of K-Food' to Local Consumers

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Friday, November 17, 2023
ASF, Meat, Food industry, Plant, Atmosphere, African swine fever virus, KOREA

This decision represents a significant departure from the conventional sea freight methods commonly employed for food exports, especially frozen items.

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  • This decision represents a significant departure from the conventional sea freight methods commonly employed for food exports, especially frozen items.
  • The three varieties of kimbap being airfreighted by Innohas include Vegetable Kimbap, Plant-based Bulgogi Kimbap, and Plant-based Kimchi Spicy Bulgogi Kimbap.
  • In light of this, Innohas has stated, "We are grateful that frozen kimbap has increased awareness of Korean cuisine in the U.S.
  • Meanwhile, following its introduction in the United States, Sunlit Foods' frozen kimbap is set to be exported to Germany and the United Kingdom in December.

Army Scholarship Foundation Enables Educational Dreams, Creates Future Leaders, Honors Families’ Sacrifices

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Other Defense, Military, Philanthropy, Other Education, University, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Education, Defense, ASF, Learning, Multimedia, Army, School, Reward, Partnership, Academic achievement, Spouse, Pentagon, Loneliness, Volunteering, Nursing, United States Army, Daniele Corvia

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206058442/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206058442/en/
    Corvias Military Partnership Executive, Al Aycock, joins service members at the annual Help for Heroes Luncheon that supports the Army Scholarship Foundation.
  • An entirely volunteer-run foundation, founded in 2001, the Army Scholarship Foundation provides college scholarships to children and spouses of soldiers who serve the nation honorably in the United States Army.
  • Corvias , which has supported military families through its Corvias Foundation since 2006 and consistently works to create an employee culture of giving back, is backing the Army Scholarship Foundation with $25,000 in support.
  • “We also appreciate that with the Army Scholarship Foundation, 98% of donated funds go toward scholarships.

Ardian Acquires $2.1 Billion Private Equity Portfolio from CPP Investments

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Finance, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, ASF, CO, Investment, CPP, Partnership, Acquisition, CPP Investment Board, Financial services, Security (finance), Ardian

Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, today announced it has acquired a US$2.1 billion portfolio of limited partnership interests in 20 private equity funds from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments™), a global investment management organization with C$575 billion of assets under management.

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  • Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, today announced it has acquired a US$2.1 billion portfolio of limited partnership interests in 20 private equity funds from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments™), a global investment management organization with C$575 billion of assets under management.
  • The portfolio comprises 20 limited partnership interests, a majority of which are North American but also includes European buyout funds.
  • The deal continues Ardian's secondary funds strategy to provide active portfolio management solutions to large institutions looking to rebalance their portfolios and monetize their private equity investments.
  • Over the last four years, Ardian has deployed more than US$40 billion in secondary private equity investments.

GridGain Showcases Power of Apache Ignite at Community Over Code Conference

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Algorithm, Language, Professional services, Apache Ignite, Education, Developer, Product management, Ignite, ASF, Apache Calcite, Big data, The Apache Software Foundation, Maintenance, ADT, Computing, ApacheCon, Typesetting, RocksDB

GridGain experts have been invited to deliver two speaking sessions on the power and evolution of Apache Ignite.

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  • GridGain experts have been invited to deliver two speaking sessions on the power and evolution of Apache Ignite.
  • “GridGain is excited to be speaking at this year’s Community Over Code conference which celebrates the strength of the Apache Software Foundation and the impact projects like Apache Ignite have on the advancement of technology around the world,” said Katherine Rincon, Chief Marketing Officer at GridGain.
  • Lukyanov will discuss how the Apache Ignite Developer Community is achieving this goal by harnessing the power of open source and using several well-known projects for its core components.
  • Technologies such as Apache Calcite, RocksDB, ScaleCube, JRaft, and others will enhance the stability of Apache Ignite, reduce future maintenance, and open a path to future integrations.