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Inspira Health Announces Promotion of Robin A. Walton to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1, 2024.
  • Walton will take on the responsibilities of the retiring Peter Kaprielyan, who served as senior vice president of the Inspira Foundation for the last decade.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202144100/en/
    Robin A. Walton was appointed to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs.
  • Prior to her promotion, Walton served as senior vice president of government and external affairs at Inspira Health since August 30, 2021, where she established a record of forging strong, collaborative relationships with political representatives and government officials at the local, regional, and state levels.

MetaWorks Platforms Announces the Signing of Agreement to Create a Series of AI-Powered Metaverse Classes for New Jersey Charter School

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Fairfield, CA., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. ("MetaWorks" or the "Company"), (OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning company that owns, operates, and develops Web3 and AI platforms in the education, finance, entertainment & technology space, proudly announces the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a New Jersey-based charter school opening for the 2024/2025 academic year. MetaWorks also announced the nomination of Dr. LeRoi Jones to its advisory board as its senior education advisor.

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  • MetaWorks also announced the nomination of Dr. LeRoi Jones to its advisory board as its senior education advisor.
  • The agreement calls for MetaWorks Platforms and the New Jersey-based charter school to collaborate on the development of a series of classes that leverage AI-powered avatars and chatbots with the Metaverse.
  • Students immersed in AI-powered Metaverse classes will develop critical skills essential for success in the 21st century.
  • These skills include problem-solving, critical thinking, digital literacy, and adaptability-preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of this evolving landscape.

NJMEP is Heading South Again

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NJMEP remains committed to serving South Jersey Manufacturers.

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  • CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NJMEP remains committed to serving South Jersey Manufacturers.
  • A new temporary NJMEP office will open in Rowan University’s South Jersey Technology Park to better serve the South Jersey community.
  • In about 18 months, the NJMEP South Office will relocate permanently.
  • Following up on the South Jersey Revitalization Summit—a formal discussion that occurred at Rowan College of South Jersey back in August, 2023 between industry leaders and partners, academia, and political advocates—Peter Connolly, CEO of NJMEP, announced that the NJMEP South Office would relocate to Rowan University’s South Jersey Technology Park—a move that is as much a symbolic gesture as it is a practical one.

George Economou Nominates Two Candidates for Genco Board

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

GK Investor LLC (“GK”), an affiliate of George Economou that is an approximately 5.4% shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (“Genco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GNK), today announced that it has nominated two candidates for election to the Genco Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Genco’s Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

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  • GK Investor LLC (“GK”), an affiliate of George Economou that is an approximately 5.4% shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (“Genco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GNK), today announced that it has nominated two candidates for election to the Genco Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Genco’s Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • If elected to the Genco Board, Ms. Day would bring substantial maritime industry, governance and financial expertise drawn from decades of senior executive and oversight experience.
  • If elected to the Genco Board, Mr. Pons would bring significant operational know-how, technology and corporate governance experience based on his numerous executive leadership roles and public company directorships.
  • George Economou stated, “As a significant Genco shareholder, I strongly believe in the Company’s potential to deliver improved value for shareholders.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Rocco Terrigno, MD as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Friday, December 29, 2023

MULLICA HILL, N.J., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rocco Terrigno, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the Pulmonologist and Critical Care field.

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  • MULLICA HILL, N.J., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rocco Terrigno, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the Pulmonologist and Critical Care field.
  • Dr. Rocco Terrigno a renowned pulmonologist and critical care intensivist, is making a significant impact in the field of respiratory medicine.
  • Dr. Terrigno's expertise encompasses a wide range of respiratory conditions, including cough, interstitial lung disease/sarcoid, COPD/emphysema, asthma, sleep disorders, lung nodules, pleural disease, respiratory failure, and COVID-19 pneumonia.
  • Currently, Dr. Terrigno serves as a fellowship-trained pulmonologist and critical care intensivist in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

Cross River Celebrates National Scholarship Month by Advancing Global Education with $740,000 in Scholarships Over the Past Year

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, is proud to celebrate National Scholarship Month by announcing its significant 2023 contributions to various educational organizations and scholarship programs.

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  • Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, is proud to celebrate National Scholarship Month by announcing its significant 2023 contributions to various educational organizations and scholarship programs.
  • Deeply rooted in the communities it serves, Cross River understands the pivotal role education plays in empowering individuals and driving economic growth.
  • “Cross River is focused and dedicated to providing access to a fair, balanced and quality education for all,” said Gilles Gade, Founder and CEO of Cross River.
  • In Teaneck, New Jersey, Cross River supported the Community Scholarship Fund, which aids local students in need of financial assistance.

New Jersey American Water Hosts Graduation Ceremony for “Water UP!” Training Program

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Today, New Jersey American Water hosted a graduation ceremony for the third annual Water Utility Pipeline (Water UP!)

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  • Today, New Jersey American Water hosted a graduation ceremony for the third annual Water Utility Pipeline (Water UP!)
  • training program, a paid, 9-week workforce development program for adults in partnership with Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) .
  • graduates who are ready to take on a career in the water utility industry,” said Mark McDonough, President, New Jersey American Water.
  • Through a combination of hands-on training and classroom-based learning, participants are uniquely prepared for entry level opportunities within New Jersey American Water, American Water, and its utility industry partners.

Michigan Association of Broadcasters to Welcome More Than 900 Attendees to Discuss and Explore Broadcast Careers at the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting its 2nd annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field on Thursday, November 2nd.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting its 2nd annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field on Thursday, November 2nd.
  • More than 900 attendees from seven states are registered to attend the event including students from more than 50 schools from across Michigan.
  • Full details on the Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy are available here .
  • The Academy builds on the recent launch of the MAB's "Be There" campaign to recruit new broadcasters to the industry.

Webinar to Address Impact of Race on Opioid Crisis

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Monday, June 26, 2023

The webinar, “The Intersection of Race, Culture and the Opioid Crisis,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29.

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  • The webinar, “The Intersection of Race, Culture and the Opioid Crisis,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29.
  • The webinar will update and expand upon information provided in previous webinars on December 9, 2021, and June 16, 2022.
  • The webinar will be the sixth in the 2023 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.
  • This webinar will be the third in recent years to focus on the opioid epidemic within the context of race.

SQN Banking Systems Announces Leadership Change

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Friday, June 2, 2023

SQN Banking Systems reported that long-term President Joe Uhland has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2023.

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  • SQN Banking Systems reported that long-term President Joe Uhland has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2023.
  • Chief Technology Officer Stan Jaslar will replace Uhland as SQN president and CEO.
  • Uhland has led SQN Banking Systems since 1996, and he's given 38 years of service to the company and its valued customers.
  • Under Uhland's guidance, SQN experienced tremendous growth and became an industry leader in the signature verification and fraud detection markets.