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VSEDC and U.S. Department of Commerce Team Up to Propel Women-Owned Businesses

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC), the community-based non-profit organization that advocates and provides resources for residents of South Los Angeles and beyond, is excited to partner with the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA).

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  • Together with CS, the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, NEW Community Investments, SoCal Gas, Amazon, and UPS, we are co-hosting an event called "Empowering Women-Owned Businesses for Global Expansion".
  • This is a special workshop that fosters awareness of ITA's Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) and provides resources and networking for underrepresented women- and women of color-owned export businesses in the Los Angeles area.
  • CEO Quentin Strode says, "We are excited to work with the U.S. Department of Commerce, LA Mayor's Office and other esteemed partners in support of our local women-owned businesses.
  • We appreciate strong partners like VSEDC that augment our reach so that we can help more underserved women exporters in LA."

Renowned Global K9 Protection Group Gets Featured on Trending Today for Their Innovative Detection Dog Program, Paws on Patrol

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Having featured innovators and leaders from various sectors, the show's May 2023 episode will feature the nation's premier detection dog service provider, Global K9 Protection Group with their program Paws on Patrol, in action at Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama and John Horn High School in Mesquite, Texas.

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  • Having featured innovators and leaders from various sectors, the show's May 2023 episode will feature the nation's premier detection dog service provider, Global K9 Protection Group with their program Paws on Patrol, in action at Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama and John Horn High School in Mesquite, Texas.
  • Elizabeth Plummer, executive producer of Trending Today, stated, "For our May 2023 episode, we have featured Global K9 Protection Group for their highly innovative work in the security and K9 program sector and newly minted program Paws on Patrol.
  • Join Global k9 Protection Group and the Paws on Patrol program as they proactively change national safety and security, starting in schools with trained 4-legged biosensors, Amos and Ferris.
  • "We want to allow kids in schools and their parents, and really any space where there could be danger, feel safer knowing that they have a trained dog and handler near-by constantly on patrol", says Eric Hare, CEO of Global K9 Protection Group.

First Keystone Corporation Holds Annual Meeting – Announces Re-Elections and Promotions

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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First Keystone Corporation (OTC PINK: FKYS), the parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, recently held its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at the Berwick Golf Club in Berwick, Pennsylvania.

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  • First Keystone Corporation (OTC PINK: FKYS), the parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, recently held its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at the Berwick Golf Club in Berwick, Pennsylvania.
  • They will serve on the Board of Directors for First Keystone Corporation, and its subsidiary, First Keystone Community Bank.
  • First Keystone Community Bank announced the following employee promotions: Kevin Krieger, Compliance Officer, and Rebecca Hooper, Senior Trust Officer, were promoted to Senior Vice President.
  • For more information on First Keystone Community Bank or its parent company, First Keystone Corporation, please contact Elaine A. Woodland at 570-752-3671.

Verra Mobility Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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MESA, Ariz., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • MESA, Ariz., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • "We delivered another strong quarter financially and continued the operating momentum we demonstrated throughout 2022," said David Roberts, President and CEO, Verra Mobility.
  • Revenue: Total revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $191.9 million, an increase of 13% compared to $170.4 million for the first quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): Adjusted EPS for the first quarter of 2023 was $0.26 per share compared to $0.22 per share for the first quarter of 2022.

BDO USA, LLP Announces Inaugural Sustainability Report

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms, today announced its first sustainability report , reflecting progress made and initiatives undertaken in fiscal year 2022 (May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022).

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  • BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms, today announced its first sustainability report , reflecting progress made and initiatives undertaken in fiscal year 2022 (May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022).
  • This report highlights BDO’s commitment to sustainability and ESG and details the actions the firm is taking to continuously evolve its business to be more responsible and resilient.
  • “At BDO, we have made sustainability and ESG one of the five strategic imperatives that drive our business strategy,” said Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO USA.
  • By embracing this mindset today, BDO will benefit from increased opportunities for value creation, risk mitigation and greater overall resilience tomorrow,” said Christopher Tower, Managing Partner, Sustainability and ESG.

American Express First-Quarter Revenue Increased 22% to Record $14.3 Billion, Driven Primarily by Strong Card Member Spending

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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“Revenue grew 22 percent from a year earlier to reach a quarterly record, as Card Member spending rose 16 percent on an FX-adjusted basis.

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  • “Revenue grew 22 percent from a year earlier to reach a quarterly record, as Card Member spending rose 16 percent on an FX-adjusted basis.
  • The increase was primarily driven by increased Card Member spending, as well as higher net interest income, reflecting higher average loan volumes.
  • The increase was primarily driven by higher net interest income, reflecting higher average loan volumes, and increased Card Member spending.
  • The increase was primarily driven by increased Card Member spending and foreign exchange-related revenue.

American Express Canada and Intuit Team Up to Provide Simplified Data Sharing for Canadian Cardmembers

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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TORONTO, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - American Express Canada (Amex Canada) is pleased to announce its agreement with Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , and Mailchimp , to offer Canadian Cardmembers the ability to seamlessly share financial data using industry-leading secure protocols.

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  • TORONTO, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - American Express Canada (Amex Canada) is pleased to announce its agreement with Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , and Mailchimp , to offer Canadian Cardmembers the ability to seamlessly share financial data using industry-leading secure protocols.
  • "Our Cardmembers are looking for ways to streamline processes and save time and effort when managing their personal and business expenses, says Paul Roman, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Services at American Express Canada.
  • "At Amex, we're focused on offering new ways to improve the Cardmember experience and we're excited to offer this automation in collaboration with Intuit."
  • "Our partnership with Amex Canada to create seamless experiences for shared customers through a secure technology infrastructure is a reflection of that commitment."

Everest Group recognizes Indegene as a Leader in its Life Sciences Sales and Marketing Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everest Group recognizes Indegene, a digital-first, life sciences commercialization company, as a Leader in its Life Sciences Sales and Marketing Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everest Group recognizes Indegene, a digital-first, life sciences commercialization company, as a Leader in its Life Sciences Sales and Marketing Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023.
  • “The next few years will be dynamic for the life sciences industry due to the interplay of macroeconomic, geopolitical, and regulatory developments.
  • Increased collaboration of life sciences enterprises with service providers will help achieve this differentiation,” said Abhishek A K, Practice Director at Everest Group.
  • Indegene, which counts 19 of the world’s top 20 biopharma companies as clients, was also named a Leader in Everest Group’s Life Sciences Commercial Services Specialists PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022.

Mad Street Den Announces New Appointments to its Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mad Street Den, a leader in the world of Enterprise AI is pleased to announce the appointment of senior leaders to its advisory board.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mad Street Den, a leader in the world of Enterprise AI is pleased to announce the appointment of senior leaders to its advisory board.
  • Shailendra Singh (Shelly): Shelly joins MSD in the role of an independent board member to help advise the company through this growth period.
  • Mad Street Den's Founder, Ashwini Asokan says "We've enjoyed working with Shelly and it has been an incredible journey already.
  • "We are honored to have this group of veterans in the industry advising us as we continue on this journey," said Ashwini Asokan, founder and CEO of Mad Street Den.

ABC Kite Fest Returns to Zilker Park on Saturday, April 1

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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We are thrilled to host the festival on a Saturday for the first time ever and hope to see you at Zilker Park!”

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  • We are thrilled to host the festival on a Saturday for the first time ever and hope to see you at Zilker Park!”
    Founded in 1929 by The Exchange Club of Austin, ABC Kite Fest is underwritten by ABC Home & Commercial Services and produced by the Friends of the ABC Kite Fest, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
  • ABC Kite Fest is offering onsite parking via Pavemint on a prepaid basis.
  • Follow ABC Kite Fest on Instagram and Facebook for more information and updates.
  • If your company is interested in learning more about how to exhibit, please contact the ABC Kite Fest team .