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Joseph W. Adams Joins Wayne Bank as Senior Vice President

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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HONESDALE, Pa., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jim Donnelly, President and CEO of Wayne Bank, announced the appointment of Joseph W. Adams as Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Management and Investment Services for Wayne Bank.

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  • HONESDALE, Pa., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jim Donnelly, President and CEO of Wayne Bank, announced the appointment of Joseph W. Adams as Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Management and Investment Services for Wayne Bank.
  • Adams most recently served as Director for Norwood Financial Corp and Wayne Bank, having resigned that position during the March 19, 2024 board meeting.
  • This is an exciting evolution for Wayne Bank and its employees, customers, and shareholders.”
    Adams has 39 years of financial management experience and has held titles including Business Manager, Financial Advisor, School Superintendent, and Senior Executive Vice President of Wealth Management.
  • Wayne Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp. Wayne Bank is a Member FDIC, an Equal Housing Lender, and is headquartered in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

NEW COALITION FOCUSES ON SAFETY, SECURITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SecureVotePA, a nonpartisan project of the Campaign Legal Center (CLC), announced its launch to promote the integrity of Pennsylvania's elections by educating voters about the tried-and-tested systems that ensure votes are cast fairly and counted correctly.

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  • SecureVotePA's coalition includes local leaders, government officials, election professionals and volunteers, along with community stakeholders from around the Commonwealth.
  • "Pennsylvania's elections work because we have tried-and-tested systems in place to make sure votes are cast fairly and counted correctly," said Jerry Feaser, the former elections director of Dauphin County.
  • "Voters need to know that our elections have numerous built-in safeguards before, during and after the casting of ballots.
  • "The bottom line is that Pennsylvania's elections are safe, secure and accurate," said Dave Reed, the former majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Pennsylvania youth honored as Prudential Emerging Visionaries

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sebastian Tan, 16, of Sewickley, and Yaduraj Choudhary, 17, of Downingtown, today were each named a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary for their inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others.

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  • Prudential Emerging Visionaries recognizes young people ages 14-18 whose fresh perspectives and innovative solutions address pressing financial and societal challenges in their communities.
  • Prudential Emerging Visionaries is sponsored by Prudential in collaboration with Ashoka, a leading organization in the social impact sector, with advisory support provided by the Financial Health Network, an authority on financial health and a longtime partner of The Prudential Foundation.
  • The program is an evolution of Prudential's Spirit of Community Awards, which honored more than 150,000 outstanding youth volunteers over 26 years.
  • To read about all of this year's Prudential Emerging Visionaries, visit prudential.com/emergingvisionaries .

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION AND THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR INFANT HEALTH ON AMENDING SB 500

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Black Nurses Association and the National Coalition for Infant Health issued a joint statement formally requesting that the Pennsylvania State Legislature amend SB 500 to include Medicaid coverage for an exclusive human milk diet:

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  • This is not only a health issue, but also an equity issue as the African American community suffers from higher rates of prematurity and higher infant mortality.
  • Please do the right thing and amend SB 500 to save more lives and keep our most vulnerable population supported with proper nutrition."
  • Click here to read the National Black Nurses Association Letter.
  • Click here to read the National Coalition for Infant Health Letter.

Diesel Technology Forum Welcomes New Public Policy Lead

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Washington, D.C., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) welcomes Kara Gundel as the Senior Director of Public Policy.

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  • Washington, D.C., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) welcomes Kara Gundel as the Senior Director of Public Policy.
  • The not-for-profit organization represents global leaders in advanced engines, equipment and fuels with a diverse education, research, communications, and outreach portfolio.
  • Gundel will lead DTF’s issues management efforts on federal and state policies, as well as direct outreach and engagement with policymakers and non-governmental organizations.
  • “We have a wealth of positive information to share with policymakers and consumers alike regarding advancements in diesel technology proven to lower or virtually eliminate emissions.

Introducing Toast Tables: Integrated Reservation and Waitlist Management for Restaurants

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one technology platform built for restaurants, today announced the launch of Toast Tables, a reservation and waitlist management solution that integrates with the company’s robust restaurant technology platform.

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  • Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one technology platform built for restaurants, today announced the launch of Toast Tables, a reservation and waitlist management solution that integrates with the company’s robust restaurant technology platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230425005054/en/
    As part of the new solution, Toast also expands its collaboration with Google to tap into millions of guests searching for restaurants and enable them to book a reservation through Toast Tables, directly on a restaurant’s Google Business Profile.
  • “Reservation and waitlist management capabilities have moved from ‘nice to have’ to ‘must have’ for many restaurants in recent years,” said Aman Narang, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Toast.
  • We’re pleased to see our collaboration with Google come to life again in this launch and benefit the restaurant community.”
    Toast Tables allows restaurants to:
    Benefit from a fully integrated reservation and waitlist solution: Toast Tables is easy to use and integrates with the broader Toast platform.

APIE Therapeutics Welcomes Jim Greenwood to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Cary, NC, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APIE Therapeutics (APIE Tx), a preclinical pharmaceutical company pioneering novel and proprietary drugs to activate the apelin receptor (APJ), announced the appointment of Jim Greenwood , former president & CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), to its board of directors.

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  • Cary, NC, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APIE Therapeutics (APIE Tx), a preclinical pharmaceutical company pioneering novel and proprietary drugs to activate the apelin receptor (APJ), announced the appointment of Jim Greenwood , former president & CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), to its board of directors.
  • “We have a strong team of directors and advisors who have expertise in the development of medications for lung diseases and the care of patients.
  • During his 18-year tenure as president and CEO of BIO, Jim built bipartisan support for the drug industry.
  • “APIE possesses  these key attributes, and that’s why I’m excited to join the team.”

MicroBT and Heat Core Inaugurate First Hydro-Cooling and Heat Recovery Pilot in USA

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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During the event, Wright Wang, Marketing Director of MicroBT, introduced a new product, the model Whatsminer M50S+, and released its specifications.

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  • During the event, Wright Wang, Marketing Director of MicroBT, introduced a new product, the model Whatsminer M50S+, and released its specifications.
  • Heat Core debuts its brand-new product Methane Green to better manifest its visions for environment-friendly mining.
  • Heat Core is MicroBT's Strategic Partner and cooperates on design and R&D of a full spectrum of heating scenarios.
  • Titan Energy Park is in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, which cooperated with Heat Core, on the heat recovery for hydroponic, aquaculture systems and space heating.

Clearly Clean Awarded Schuylkill Conservation District's 2022 Conservation Service Award--Business

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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ORWIGSBURG, Pa., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Clearly Clean Products, LLC, the rolled-edge recyclable food tray manufacturer, today announced that the company was honored with Schuylkill Conservation District's 2022 Conservation Service Award for Business.

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  • ORWIGSBURG, Pa., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Clearly Clean Products, LLC, the rolled-edge recyclable food tray manufacturer, today announced that the company was honored with Schuylkill Conservation District's 2022 Conservation Service Award for Business.
  • In addition to the Conservation District's award, Clearly Clean received citations from the Pennsylvania Senate and Pennsylvania House of Representatives at the awards ceremony on August 24, 2022.
  • "Clearly Clean has contributed much to furthering the goals of our conservation district that include environmental education, erosion and sediment control, watershed protection, AMD remediation and farmland preservation," said Patrick "Porcupine Pat" McKinney, environmental education coordinator, Schuylkill Conservation District.
  • "We are excited that Clearly Clean was recognized with this award from the Schuylkill Conservation District," said Jeff Maguire, managing partner, Clearly Clean.

Essential Utilities Appoints New Chief of Staff

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Essential Utilities announced today the promotion of Dave Kralle to Chief of Staff to the Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin who created the role shortly after his appointment in 2015.

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  • Essential Utilities announced today the promotion of Dave Kralle to Chief of Staff to the Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin who created the role shortly after his appointment in 2015.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220805005495/en/
    Dave Kralle has been named chief of staff at Essential Utilities.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As chief of staff, Kralle will play a key role, ensuring that the companys vision and core values including an increased emphasis on people are fully integrated throughout the organization.
  • Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin said, Dave has been a valuable asset for the company in his government affairs role, which requires many of the same skills that will make him successful as chief of staff.