Prosperity

Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the Jiachen Year: Praying for China's Prosperity and Carrying Forward the Millennia-Old Civilization

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Technology, Environmental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, State Council, Conference, Republic, VR, Prosperity, AI, Multimedia, Native Place

The event, which is themed “Praying for China’s Prosperity and Carrying Forward the Multi-Millennial Civilization”, will comprise nine rituals, including introductions to the process and rituals of the Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place, a national intangible cultural heritage announced by the State Council.

Key Points: 
  • The event, which is themed “Praying for China’s Prosperity and Carrying Forward the Multi-Millennial Civilization”, will comprise nine rituals, including introductions to the process and rituals of the Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place, a national intangible cultural heritage announced by the State Council.
  • The eighth ritual, "Praying for China," features a 75-meter Chinese dragon to celebrate the anniversary and inspire national rejuvenation.
  • The ceremony coincides with the World Henan Entrepreneurs Convention, the Huang Di Culture Forum, and the Zhengzhou Qi-Huang Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Conference, promoting traditional Chinese culture.
  • Participants can visit the renovated Huang Di Hometown in Xinzheng to experience the charm of Chinese civilization, including a new corridor with reliefs depicting Huang Di's life.

PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC.® COMPLETES MERGER WITH LONE STAR STATE BANCSHARES, INC.

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Monday, April 1, 2024
PB, Prosperity Bancshares, Prosperity

HOUSTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® ("Prosperity") (NYSE: PB), the parent company of Prosperity Bank®, today announced the completion of the merger of Lone Star State Bancshares, Inc. ("LS Bancshares") with and into Prosperity and the merger of LS Bancshares' wholly owned subsidiary, Lone Star State Bank of West Texas ("Lone Star"), headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, with and into Prosperity Bank, all effective on April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® ("Prosperity") (NYSE: PB), the parent company of Prosperity Bank®, today announced the completion of the merger of Lone Star State Bancshares, Inc. ("LS Bancshares") with and into Prosperity and the merger of LS Bancshares' wholly owned subsidiary, Lone Star State Bank of West Texas ("Lone Star"), headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, with and into Prosperity Bank, all effective on April 1, 2024.
  • Alan Lackey, Lone Star Chief Executive Officer, will serve as West Texas Area President and Melisa Roberts, Lone Star Chief Lending Officer, will serve as West Texas Area Vice President, joining Mike Marshall, Prosperity Bank's West Texas Area Chairman.
  • Lone Star banking locations will continue to operate under the Lone Star name until the operational integration, which is scheduled for October 28, 2024.
  • At that time, Lone Star customers may begin using any of Prosperity Bank's combined 288 full service banking centers.

Canada nowhere near gender parity

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Monday, March 4, 2024
International, Disability, Woman, DEI, Gender equality, News, ARC, Culture, Finance, Prosperity, Senior management, Frustration, Executive, Movement, Corporation, Parity, Research, Management

While The Prosperity Project’s Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership (ARC) identifies some positive movement toward gender parity for Canadian women in general, it finds a continued dearth of representation for women in corporate leadership positions.

Key Points: 
  • While The Prosperity Project’s Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership (ARC) identifies some positive movement toward gender parity for Canadian women in general, it finds a continued dearth of representation for women in corporate leadership positions.
  • Highlights of the 2024 Annual Report Card:
    Canada is nowhere near achieving gender parity.
  • No industry can claim victory in the quest for gender parity.
  • Private companies are catching up to crown corporations in achieving gender parity.

Verizon announces city-specific Small Business Digital Ready grant opportunities in Houston, Miami, Phoenix, LA

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Monday, February 26, 2024
VZ, SMB, Small business, Climate, City, Growth, LISC, Prosperity, COVID-19, Software as a service, Digital inclusion, Verizon Business, FREE, Partnership, Cable television

In partnership with Next Street and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online platform is designed to give under-resourced small businesses the FREE tools they need to help them grow and succeed in today’s digital economy. Small business owners who register on the platform receive free, personalized access to over 40 online courses – some of which are available in Spanish -- coaching opportunities with industry experts, peer networking events, and incentives such as the opportunity to apply for grant funding.

Key Points: 
  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon announced that new grant funding opportunities for small businesses are available for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready users in Houston, Miami, Phoenix and Los Angeles areas.
  • Since Verizon Small Business Digital Ready launched in 2021, we have been able to support more than 270,000 small business owners nationwide.
  • Based on a survey conducted of small business owners registered on the platform, 99% of respondents agree that Small Business Digital Ready courses helped their business.
  • *Based on a survey conducted of more than 4500+ users registered on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform.

FINN PARTNERS LAUNCHES 'GLOBAL HEALTH IMPACT GROUP'

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Public policy, Economic development, Immunization, Weather, NGO, Sanitation, Climate, Conscience, Growth, CSR, COP28, Government, Prosperity, Health, Climate change, Water, Organization, Non-governmental organization, Population health, Global Health, Policy, McKinsey & Company, Environment, Health equity, Child, Infection, Heart, Research, Public, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners announced today the formation of the "Global Health Impact Group" to marshal cross-practice policy, advocacy, and media expertise to advance issues and ideas that promote improved health outcomes and economic growth worldwide. The move harnesses the agency's full capabilities and sector expertise to address corporate, government and NGO public-health priorities in nearly 100 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.                                                          

Key Points: 
  • The FINN Global Health Impact Group is championed by Gil Bashe, Chair Global Health and Purpose, with support from Fern Lazar, managing partner, Global Health Lead; Amy Terpeluk, managing partner, CSR and Social Impact Lead; and Jessica Berk Ross, managing partner, Global Public Affairs Lead.
  • The Global Health Impact Group will work alongside the FINN Purpose and Social Impact Practice, which focuses on climate, diversity, environment, and sustainability priorities.
  • FINN Global Health Impact meets the needs of clients committed to solving issues at the intersection of climate and health."
  • The FINN Global Health Impact Group will do its part to head off the impact of those challenges."

American Public Education Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
American Public University System, HCN, Rasmussen University, Sale, Army, Prosperity, Advertising, APUS, Public expenditure, Postgraduate education, Graduate School USA, APEI, Depreciation, Student, Cryptocurrency

CHARLES TOWN, W.V., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.V., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • GSUSA revenue decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the number of training courses completed during the quarter.
  • Net interest expense was $0.8 million and $7.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
  • Net income per diluted common share includes a $2.4 million loss on assets held for sale in the fourth quarter of 2023.

ZTE hosts 5G Advanced Innovations and New Product Release Conference at MWC24

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Senior, Economic development, 5G, B2C, Wireless, Torreón, UAV, Mobile World Congress, MWC, UBR, RAN, China Mobile, China Mobile Research Institute, Prosperity, Communication, Conference, Environmental monitoring, ZTE, High-pass filter, Wireless network, NTN, Agriculture, Forestry, Speech, Telecom, FDD, Research, Mobile phone

He called on the industry to join hands and work together for a smarter and more connected intelligent world.

Key Points: 
  • He called on the industry to join hands and work together for a smarter and more connected intelligent world.
  • Li Xiaotong, Vice President at ZTE, General Manager of RAN products, delivered a speech entitled "New Horizon of 5G Advanced," and shared ZTE's understanding, planning and achievements of 5G-A.
  • At the conference, representatives of China's three major operators also respectively shared their practical experience and unique insights into 5G-A.
  • For more information, please visit ZTE booth (3F30, Hall 3, Fira Gran Via) at MWC Barcelona 2024, or explore:

ZTE hosts 5G Advanced Innovations and New Product Release Conference at MWC24

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Senior, Economic development, 5G, B2C, Wireless, Torreón, UAV, Mobile World Congress, MWC, UBR, RAN, China Mobile, China Mobile Research Institute, Prosperity, Communication, Conference, Environmental monitoring, ZTE, High-pass filter, Wireless network, NTN, Agriculture, Forestry, Speech, Telecom, FDD, Research, Mobile phone

He called on the industry to join hands and work together for a smarter and more connected intelligent world.

Key Points: 
  • He called on the industry to join hands and work together for a smarter and more connected intelligent world.
  • Li Xiaotong, Vice President at ZTE, General Manager of RAN products, delivered a speech entitled "New Horizon of 5G Advanced," and shared ZTE's understanding, planning and achievements of 5G-A.
  • At the conference, representatives of China's three major operators also respectively shared their practical experience and unique insights into 5G-A.
  • For more information, please visit ZTE booth (3F30, Hall 3, Fira Gran Via) at MWC Barcelona 2024, or explore:

IMC Trading Invites Top STEM Students to Compete in Global Trading Challenge

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Monday, February 26, 2024
IMC, IMC Global, Student, Prosperity, University, STEM, Video game

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global market maker IMC today announced the return of its unique market simulation challenge, Prosperity. 'The world's most innovative trading challenge', Prosperity invites STEM university students worldwide to put their trading skills to the test in a virtual tropical island archipelago.

Key Points: 
  • 'The world's most innovative trading challenge', Prosperity invites STEM university students worldwide to put their trading skills to the test in a virtual tropical island archipelago.
  • Students at more than 400 universities across 109 countries took part, with 94% of participants indicating they would now consider a career in trading," said Matthew Rose, Global Marketing Manager at IMC.
  • Reaching Prosperity will require participants to go beyond the obvious – just like a career in trading at IMC."
  • Students currently enrolled at a university and studying a STEM subject can visit prosperity.imc.com to register for the challenge until April 8th.

IMC Trading Invites Top STEM Students to Compete in Global Trading Challenge

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Monday, February 26, 2024
IMC, IMC Global, Student, Prosperity, University, STEM, Video game

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global market maker IMC today announced the return of its unique market simulation challenge, Prosperity. 'The world's most innovative trading challenge', Prosperity invites STEM university students worldwide to put their trading skills to the test in a virtual tropical island archipelago.

Key Points: 
  • 'The world's most innovative trading challenge', Prosperity invites STEM university students worldwide to put their trading skills to the test in a virtual tropical island archipelago.
  • Students at more than 400 universities across 109 countries took part, with 94% of participants indicating they would now consider a career in trading," said Matthew Rose, Global Marketing Manager at IMC.
  • Reaching Prosperity will require participants to go beyond the obvious – just like a career in trading at IMC."
  • Students currently enrolled at a university and studying a STEM subject can visit prosperity.imc.com to register for the challenge until April 8th.