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The Conservation Fund Partners with RED BEAR Negotiation for its World-Class Workshop, Situational Negotiation Skills™ (SNS)

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

CROWN POINT, Ind., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RED BEAR Negotiation, the global leader in sales and procurement negotiation training, today announced The Conservation Fund, a leading nonprofit in U.S. land and water protection, selected RED BEAR to deliver its proven negotiation training to over 110 staff members, including the nonprofit's real estate team.

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  • "We selected RED BEAR's negotiation training to further our team's skills that will support conservation projects around the country," said The Conservation Fund President and CEO Larry Selzer.
  • "Each of our projects is unique and requires careful planning and negotiation to achieve the win-win deals RED BEAR Negotiation's methodology facilitates."
  • RED BEAR delivered its Sales Negotiation Training workshop, custom-tailored for the unique needs of The Conservation Fund.
  • Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award also recently recognized RED BEAR for its proprietary procurement negotiation training, Negotiating With Suppliers™ (NWS).

Verizon launches partnership with NextWaveSTEM to advance digital equity in Chicago through the Verizon Forward Community Enhancement Award

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Monday, December 11, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon announces a $100,000 award to NextWaveSTEM (NWS) for the development of Project Integrated Neighborhood Technology Engagement Laboratory (Project INTEL) in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon announces a $100,000 award to NextWaveSTEM (NWS) for the development of Project Integrated Neighborhood Technology Engagement Laboratory (Project INTEL) in Chicago.
  • The partnership is part of the Verizon Forward Community Enhancement Award, a $1 million national initiative equipping communities with the tools to navigate an increasingly technological world.
  • NWS aims to provide equitable opportunities for both educators and students to access innovative educational experiences in order to advance education.
  • “The Community Enhancement Award reflects Verizon’s commitment to advancing digital literacy and inclusion in the communities we serve,” said Tony Lewis, Vice President of Public Policy for Verizon.

RED BEAR Negotiation Named One of Selling Power's Top Virtual Sales Training Companies in 2023

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CROWN POINT, Ind., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RED BEAR Negotiation, the global leader in sales and procurement negotiation training, today announced it was named by Selling Power, the leading digital magazine for sales managers and sales VPs since 1981, to its Top Virtual Sales Training Companies 2023 list, following its inclusion on Selling Power's Top Sales Training 2023 list earlier this year.

Key Points: 
  • CROWN POINT, Ind., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RED BEAR Negotiation , the global leader in sales and procurement negotiation training, today announced it was named by Selling Power , the leading digital magazine for sales managers and sales VPs since 1981, to its Top Virtual Sales Training Companies 2023 list, following its inclusion on Selling Power's Top Sales Training 2023 list earlier this year.
  • "Selling Power is pleased to continue our recognition of RED BEAR Negotiation with their inclusion on our prestigious list of Top Virtual Sales Training Companies in 2023," said Gerhard Gschwandtner, Selling Power publisher and CEO.
  • Earlier this year, Selling Power recognized RED BEAR as a 2023 Top Sales Training Company due to the strength and depth of its sales training offerings, demonstrable ROI, and robust client testimonials.
  • Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award also recently recognized RED BEAR for its proprietary procurement negotiation training, Negotiating With Suppliers™ (NWS).

Agilitas Energy Constructs Largest Non-Wires Solution Energy Storage System in Con Edison’s New York City and Westchester County Service Area

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Agilitas Energy , the largest integrated developer, builder, owner and operator of distributed energy storage and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the northeastern U.S., today announced it has completed construction of the largest standalone, non-wires solution (NWS) energy storage system (ESS) in Con Edison’s New York City and Westchester County service area.

Key Points: 
  • Agilitas Energy , the largest integrated developer, builder, owner and operator of distributed energy storage and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the northeastern U.S., today announced it has completed construction of the largest standalone, non-wires solution (NWS) energy storage system (ESS) in Con Edison’s New York City and Westchester County service area.
  • Located in the Long Island City neighborhood in the borough of Queens, the NWS project will allow Con Edison customers to enjoy the dispatchability and resiliency benefits of energy storage.
  • The project follows New York State’s mandate to accelerate the proliferation of storage across its grid, in pursuit of Gov.
  • To learn more about how Agilitas Energy can deliver an energy solution or serve as a partner on a renewable project, please visit https://agilitasenergy.com/contact/ .

Ring Energy Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results and Updates Fourth Quarter 2023 Guidance

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2023. In addition, the Company updated its guidance for the fourth quarter of 2023 and announced the successful sale of its non-core operated New Mexico properties that closed on September 27, 2023.

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  • In addition, the Company updated its guidance for the fourth quarter of 2023 and announced the successful sale of its non-core operated New Mexico properties that closed on September 27, 2023.
  • Third quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA tied the quarterly record results posted in this year’s first quarter.
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the third quarter of 2023 was $6.1 million versus $12.6 million for the second quarter of 2023.
  • The 18% increase in third quarter 2023 revenues from the second quarter of 2023 was driven by higher realized pricing and sales volumes.

Lilt Supports AI-Powered Translated Forecasts Offered By NOAA's National Weather Service

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Friday, October 27, 2023

"From day one, Lilt has been on a mission to make the world's information available to everyone, irrespective of language," said Lilt CEO Spence Green.

Key Points: 
  • "From day one, Lilt has been on a mission to make the world's information available to everyone, irrespective of language," said Lilt CEO Spence Green.
  • We could not be more proud and aligned with the National Weather Service to ensure that all people have access to lifesaving weather warnings and forecasts."
  • "This language translation project will improve our service equity to traditionally underserved and vulnerable populations that have limited English proficiency," said Ken Graham, director of NOAA's National Weather Service.
  • "By providing weather forecasts and warnings in multiple languages, the NWS will improve community and individual readiness and resilience as climate change drives more extreme weather events."

RED BEAR Negotiation Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence in Negotiation Training

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CROWN POINT, Ind., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RED BEAR Negotiation, the global leader in sales and procurement negotiation training, today announced the company will celebrate 10 years of excellence. The leader in negotiation training is marking this milestone with gratitude for its clients by launching 10-Year Anniversary Pricing Promotion on all negotiation training workshops.

Key Points: 
  • CROWN POINT, Ind., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RED BEAR Negotiation , the global leader in sales and procurement negotiation training, today announced the company will celebrate 10 years of excellence.
  • The leader in negotiation training is marking this milestone with gratitude for its clients by launching 10-Year Anniversary Pricing Promotion on all negotiation training workshops.
  • 100 Minutes™ to Improved Negotiation Results is a continuous learning program that reinforces skills learned during RED BEAR's negotiation training workshops.
  • RED BEAR Negotiation was recently recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award for its proprietary procurement negotiation training, Negotiating With Suppliers™ (NWS).

National Wine School Debuts Pioneering Online Advanced Sommelier Courses

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a significant achievement in wine education, the National Wine School (NWS) proudly unveils its latest innovation: online Advanced Sommelier courses.

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  • BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a significant achievement in wine education, the National Wine School (NWS) proudly unveils its latest innovation: online Advanced Sommelier courses.
  • Originally developed for digital wine courses at tertiary institutions, these systems are now setting new benchmarks in wine education.
  • To secure the Advanced Sommelier Pin, candidates must excel in four Advanced Wine Modules, underscoring a noteworthy distinction in wine academia.
  • Unwavering in its mission, the National Wine School continues to champion wine enlightenment and reach.

RTX to optimize water prediction capabilities for NOAA

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop and optimize the nation's water resources prediction capabilities.

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  • Next-Gen Water Prediction framework will help communities prepare for and respond to weather, water and climate-dependent events
    ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop and optimize the nation's water resources prediction capabilities.
  • The goal of this work is to create a climate-ready nation that is prepared for, and responds to, weather, water and climate-dependent events.
  • "Working with Raytheon, we will transform our technologies that predict streamflow, flooding, and inundation, as well as deploy improved capabilities to support understanding of drought and water quality challenges," said Edward Clark, director of NOAA's National Water Center.
  • With this award, Raytheon will now provide critical capabilities that support all three of NOAA and NWS's main sectors that contribute to the science and application of weather and weather forecasting: weather, water and climate enterprise.

K. RUPERT MURDOCH TO BE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN EMERITUS OF FOX CORPORATION AND NEWS CORP

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a career that began nearly 70 years ago in 1954, Fox Corporation ("FOX") (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) and News Corporation ("News Corp") (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) announced today that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of each board effective as of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of each company in mid-November.

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  • LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a career that began nearly 70 years ago in 1954, Fox Corporation ("FOX") (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) and News Corporation ("News Corp") (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) announced today that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of each board effective as of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of each company in mid-November.
  • Mr. Murdoch will be appointed Chairman Emeritus of each company.
  • Following the Annual General Meetings, Lachlan Murdoch will become sole Chair of News Corp and continue as Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation.
  • We are grateful that he will serve as Chairman Emeritus and know he will continue to provide valued counsel to both companies."