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Movers for America Coalition Supports High-Quality Military Moving Industry, Warns GHC Contract Will Create Underfunded, Anti-Competitive Monopoly

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to course-correct the U.S. Department of Defense's anti-competitive plan to outsource military household moves, a coalition of nearly 200 experienced moving professionals launched Movers for America .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to course-correct the U.S. Department of Defense's anti-competitive plan to outsource military household moves, a coalition of nearly 200 experienced moving professionals launched Movers for America .
  • The coalition, composed of leading moving companies and independent owner-operators who currently participate in a substantial percentage of military moves, questions the viability of and therefore opposes the Defense Department's plan to place all military moves under a single entity through the new Global Household Goods contract (GHC).
  • The coalition supports a high-quality, efficient, and safe moving program for America's servicemembers and their families.
  • Most respected moving professionals with experience in PCS moves have refused to sign on because the GHC compensation structure and business model are unrealistic.

HomeSafe Alliance Performs Inaugural Moves, Launches Transformational Digital Military Move System as Exclusive U.S. Armed Forces Move Manager

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

These historic first moves represent a significant milestone as HomeSafe is on track to become the exclusive household move management service provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Key Points: 
  • These historic first moves represent a significant milestone as HomeSafe is on track to become the exclusive household move management service provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • "With this launch of the HomeSafe program, we are honored to deliver exceptional moves to service members and their families."
  • HomeSafe revolutionizes the military move experience with best-in-class customer service and innovative technology.
  • The HomeSafe technology platform, HomeSafe Connect, serves as the customer's move portal for accessing valuable information and receiving real-time updates.

HomeSafe Alliance to Perform First Military Moves in April, on Track to Become Exclusive Move Manager for U.S. Armed Forces

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

When phase-in is complete, HomeSafe becomes the exclusive move manager for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense civilians and their families.

Key Points: 
  • When phase-in is complete, HomeSafe becomes the exclusive move manager for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense civilians and their families.
  • "This represents a momentous milestone in HomeSafe history, and we are delighted for the opportunity to bring our mission to life."
  • From its vast service provider network, HomeSafe has already selected and trained the providers who will perform the first GHC moves.
  • HomeSafe will perform these local moves in the areas of Norfolk, Virginia, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Seattle/Tacoma, Washington, Camp Pendleton, California, and San Diego, California.

Spark GHC Announces Executive Appointments

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CLEVELAND, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark GHC, a minority owned, U.S. focused private real estate firm, announced today that it has made a slate of executive appointments for key leadership roles post a highly successful 2023 which saw the firm acquire $120 million in hospitality assets and before the launch of its latest fund, Spark GHC Hospitality II, in mid-2024.

Key Points: 
  • Spark GHC makes executive appointments for numerous roles, including CEO and President, post sizable growth in 2023 and before the launch of its upcoming fund II in mid-2024.
  • CLEVELAND, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark GHC, a minority owned, U.S. focused private real estate firm, announced today that it has made a slate of executive appointments for key leadership roles post a highly successful 2023 which saw the firm acquire $120 million in hospitality assets and before the launch of its latest fund, Spark GHC Hospitality II, in mid-2024.
  • We are working diligently to launch our latest fund, Spark GHC Hospitality II, in mid-2024."
  • Spark GHC is the right buyer because of our experienced team, access to debt, and ability to execute."

Call for Participation: Grace Hopper Celebration 2024 Invites Change-Makers and Thought Leaders to Shape the Future of Tech

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org is excited to announce that the call for speaker participation is currently open for Grace Hopper Celebration 2024 (GHC 24), the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. This process reflects the organization's mission to amplify diverse voices and advance inclusion in tech. Tech industry and workplace culture leaders are encouraged to submit proposals for speaking engagements at GHC 24 (in-person and the virtual experience) and GHC 24 Open Source Day before the deadline of March 20, 2024. This is a unique opportunity to share expertise, insights, and innovations with a global audience and will take place October 8-11, 2024, in Philadelphia. This marks the event's inaugural gathering in a city celebrated for its cultural diversity and historical significance.

Key Points: 
  • This process reflects the organization's mission to amplify diverse voices and advance inclusion in tech.
  • This is a unique opportunity to share expertise, insights, and innovations with a global audience and will take place October 8-11, 2024, in Philadelphia.
  • This marks the event's inaugural gathering in a city celebrated for its cultural diversity and historical significance.
  • Past speakers have commented on their positive experiences as a GHC thought leader:
    "The opportunity to be a Grace Hopper Celebration speaker transformed my career in tech.

Study Suggests Significant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Linked to Ukraine Conflict

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Friday, January 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently released study sheds light on substantial greenhouse gas (GHC) emissions associated with the war in Ukraine.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently released study sheds light on substantial greenhouse gas (GHC) emissions associated with the war in Ukraine.
  • Examining the initial 18 months since the conflict's commencement in 2022, the study emphasizes the intricacies of monitoring GHC emissions during wartime.
  • Prof. Bun emphasized that following the current U.N. convention would attribute all emissions to Ukraine, including those resulting from war-related damages.
  • The study suggests that GHG emissions from Ukraine's territory during the 1.5-year period exceeded the annual emissions of some European countries, such as Austria, Portugal, and Hungary.

Bernhard Capital Partners Announces Promotions

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, today announced the following promotions, effective as of January 1, 2024:

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, today announced the following promotions, effective as of January 1, 2024:
    "We are pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of Chris Dillon, Julius Bedford, Patrick Bernhard, Matt Kowalczyk, and Trevor Sansone," said Jim Bernhard, Founder and Partner at Bernhard Capital Partners.
  • "Our team has always been what distinguishes Bernhard Capital in leading businesses and management teams across the essential services and infrastructure ecosystem.
  • Chris Dillon has been with the firm since its inception and has been promoted to Partner at Bernhard Capital.
  • Patrick Bernhard has been promoted to Managing Director at Bernhard Capital and will remain involved in all areas of the firm's investment activities.

Gitanyow Nation Launches Defensive Stance Against Potential Transfer of Forestry License 16882

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

This forestry license, deeply intertwined with Gitanyow’s traditional lands, presents an unmistakable and high potential for substantial adverse impacts on Gitanyow’s rights.

Key Points: 
  • This forestry license, deeply intertwined with Gitanyow’s traditional lands, presents an unmistakable and high potential for substantial adverse impacts on Gitanyow’s rights.
  • Despite a Cooperative Harvest Agreement previously in place with Gitanyow, SS's recent bankruptcy has put its assets, including FLA16882, in receivership.
  • The Simigigyet’m Gitanyow (Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs) are an innovative, traditional Indigenous government mandated to protect Gitanyow Nation’s lands, resources, and laws.
  • Gitanyow Nation is part of the larger Gitksan Nation, encompassing 6,200 square kilometres in the Nass and Skeena Watersheds (Kitwanga and Kispiox Rivers).

GRANADA HILLS CHARTER NAMED TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

GRANADA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Board announced that Granada Hills Charter (GHC) has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction.

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  • GRANADA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Board announced that Granada Hills Charter (GHC) has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction.
  • The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access.
  • Granada Hills Charter had 68% of seniors who took at least one AP exam during high school, 51% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP exam, and 27% of seniors who took five or more AP exams.
  • Celebrating its 20th year as an independent public charter school, GHC continually has increased the breadth of the AP courses it offers in order to best serve its diverse student body.

HomeSafe Alliance Launches HomeSafe Connect Academy, Begins Training Service Providers on New Technology Platform

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Through this 24/7 learning management system, HomeSafe is now training moving industry service providers to use its HomeSafe Connect technology platform.

Key Points: 
  • Through this 24/7 learning management system, HomeSafe is now training moving industry service providers to use its HomeSafe Connect technology platform.
  • HomeSafe Alliance has begun training moving industry service providers to use its HomeSafe Connect technology platform.
  • The HomeSafe Connect Academy trains service providers on how to operate HomeSafe Connect through four different learning paths that correspond to typical agency roles: administrator, sales, operations, and drivers/crew leads.
  • HomeSafe provides admission to the HomeSafe Connect Academy and access to the HomeSafe Connect platform to service providers for free.