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ARC Church’s Dino Rizzo Sits Down with Davey Blackburn in UNSCRIPTED

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

In this series, Dino Rizzo -- the executive director of ARC (Association of Related Churches) -- visits with tremendous church pastors and leaders from around the world for honest conversations. These people are all giving their lives in the name of service, hoping to make a difference in their local communities by spreading the word of Jesus Christ.

Key Points: 
  • ARC Church’s Dino Rizzo sat down with Davey Blackburn of Nothing is Wasted Ministry for the sixth episode of the second season of the organization’s well-received web series, UNSCRIPTED.
  • In this series, Dino Rizzo -- the executive director of ARC ( Association of Related Churches ) -- visits with tremendous church pastors and leaders from around the world for honest conversations.
  • In the sixth episode, Dino Rizzo talks with Blackburn, the founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministry , who’s also a podcaster, speaker, author, and coach.
  • To watch the sixth episode of the second season UNSCRIPTED series featuring Dino Rizzo and Davey Blackburn, visit ARC’s YouTube page .

Rapsodo Enters Into New Partnership Agreements with Award-winning Golf Coaches, Mark Blackburn and Claude Harmon III

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Mark Blackburn extends his existing partnership with Rapsodo, while Claude Harmon III begins working with Rapsodo for the first time as a result of the partnership.

Key Points: 
  • Mark Blackburn extends his existing partnership with Rapsodo, while Claude Harmon III begins working with Rapsodo for the first time as a result of the partnership.
  • Additionally, the coaches will be featured at key Rapsodo Golf events throughout the year, which will give opportunities for Rapsodo users to interact with both coaches firsthand.
  • Mark Blackburn is the Director of Instruction and CEO of Blackburn Golf , based at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Ala.
  • Blackburn was also a 2021-2022 Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and one of Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers in America.

Former Police Officer Darnell Blackburn Joins Local 4 News

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

DETROIT, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Police Officer Darnell Blackburn is joining WDIV-Local 4 as the station's Crime and Safety Expert on all platforms -- Local 4 News on television, the station website clickondetroit.com, and on the station's streaming channel Local 4+ -- it was announced today by station Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. Blackburn will begin this role immediately and will provide in-depth analysis as part of the station's approach to its crime reporting to help viewers better understand what is important and how to keep themselves, their families, and friends safe from becoming a victim of crime. Blackburn will also join the team of on-air traffic reporters for the station's Timesaver Traffic segments during morning news weekdays from 4:30 a.m. until 8 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • We are reinventing our approach to covering crime and adding Darnell will help us do that.
  • He worked as a police officer at Michigan State University and served in the Auburn Hills Police Department where he worked road patrol, community policing, narcotics, and other special assignments.
  • Blackburn has acted as a facilitator with the US Department of Justice alongside Attorneys General Loretta Lynch and Jeff Sessions on police and community relations.
  • And Local 4+ - WDIV's free streaming app - available on Fire TV, Roku, Google TV and Apple TV, brings viewers live, original and on-demand programming.

Mergon Group opens Phase 1 of €15 million Mexican Investment and aims to double its North American production

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Friday, December 2, 2022

DUBLIN, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mergon Group, a global leader in plastics manufacturing, with headquarters in Ireland has officially opened its new green field facility in Ramos Arizpe, near Saltillo, Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • The company, which celebrated 40 years in business last year, expects to create150 new jobs in the first year.
  • These companies are forecasting strong growth over the coming years and Mergon is helping them achieve their vision.
  • The new purpose-built plant will allow Mergon to realise its ambitious growth plans, focusingon the automotive and industrial sectors.
  • We have ambitious plans to grow our North American business, and this is an integral step in achieving that.

Alera Group Wealth Services Acquires Benson Blackburn

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Alera Group Wealth Services, a division of Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of Benson Blackburn, a Naples, Florida-based specialized insurance consultancy with a focus on ultra-affluent families and closely held businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Alera Group Wealth Services, a division of Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of Benson Blackburn, a Naples, Florida-based specialized insurance consultancy with a focus on ultra-affluent families and closely held businesses.
  • Becoming part of Alera Group Wealth Services supports our continued growth, said Michael Benson.
  • Michael Benson and Scott Blackburn are among the best in the business at serving clients with unique wealth preservation needs, and we are pleased to welcome them to the Alera Group family, said Alan Levitz, CEO of Alera Group.
  • Alera Group Wealth Services, a division of Alera Group, is dedicated to enhancing the financial security of clients through a holistic suite of services to address the financial planning, investment and wealth management needs of individuals and families.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals Announces Richard Blackburn as New CEO

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Amit Patel, who has been serving as CEO since early 2020, will remain in his role as Executive Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • Amit Patel, who has been serving as CEO since early 2020, will remain in his role as Executive Chairman.
  • Blackburn joins Azurity after more than 20 years at Pfizer, where he most recently served as Global President, Inflammation & Immunology.
  • "I'm delighted to join Azurity as CEO and it is a privilege to be part of this dynamic and growing company," Blackburn said.
  • Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the specific needs of underserved patient segments.

Jessica Klodnicki, Cycling and Tech Industry Veteran, Joins The Pro's Closet Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Pro's Closet is excited to announce that Jessica Klodnicki has joined its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Pro's Closet is excited to announce that Jessica Klodnicki has joined its board of directors.
  • She will help TPC achieve that shared goal, while providing valuable insight and experience across multiple functional areas.
  • Klodnicki is a long-time cycling industry professional who started her career in consumer goods.
  • Pro's Closet CEO John Levisay expressed, "We are very excited about Jessica joining our board.

Chaparral Energy Provides Strategic and Operational Update

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chaparral Energy, Inc. (the Company or Chaparral), a privately held company, announced its updated strategic vision, the disposition of non-core southern Oklahoma assets and the acquisition of complementary assets within Chaparrals focus area.

Key Points: 
  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chaparral Energy, Inc. (the Company or Chaparral), a privately held company, announced its updated strategic vision, the disposition of non-core southern Oklahoma assets and the acquisition of complementary assets within Chaparrals focus area.
  • In addition, the Company provided an operational update, including recent development drilling results.
  • This allows us to lower our operational costs per barrel, decreases future plugging and abandonment liability and provides incremental liquidity to help fund accretive acquisitions.
  • Chaparral Energy, Inc. is a private and independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Oklahoma City.

United Chinese Americans (UCA): A Week of Outrage and Protest--Chinese American Community Under Siege

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from United Chinese Americans (UCA): "Enough is enough!"

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from United Chinese Americans (UCA): "Enough is enough!"
  • Chinese American community nationwide has swung into action protesting loudly against Senator Marsha Blackburn for her insulting and racist remarks.
  • Tomorrow (Wednesday) at noon time, members of the Chinese American community in Washington DC area, organized by United Chinese Americans (UCA), will march to Dirksen Senate Building to protest against Senator Blackburn where she works.
  • Her racist remark about Chinese civilization is the last straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak," says Haipei Shue, president of United Chinese Americans (UCA).

Blackburn Energy Announces Rudy Scarito to Join as Strategy and Finance Leader

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Friday, November 6, 2020

Scarito will be responsible for developing and leading key Corporate Strategy and Finance initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • Scarito will be responsible for developing and leading key Corporate Strategy and Finance initiatives.
  • "Blackburn Energy is extremely proud to have Rudy join our company," said Andrew Amigo, CEO and Founder.
  • "I am thrilled to join Andrew and his team," said Scarito, "Blackburn's market segment, transportation electrification, is a dynamic area solving critical global sustainability challenges.
  • The stored energy can be used in limitless ways to solve increasing energy requirements in trucking.