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COQUAL RELEASES NEW FINDINGS FROM ITS BLACK EQUITY INDEX, A TOOL FOR COMPANIES TO MEASURE & ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

"Despite the recent attacks on DE&I initiatives nationwide, companies have maintained ongoing efforts to improve equity in the workplace," said Coqual CEO Lanaya Irvin.

Key Points: 
  • "Despite the recent attacks on DE&I initiatives nationwide, companies have maintained ongoing efforts to improve equity in the workplace," said Coqual CEO Lanaya Irvin.
  • "Participating companies are committed to driving racial equity, transparency, and are dedicated to making meaningful strides in the workplace."
  • BEI KEY DATA & FINDINGS:
    Representation: Building Black representation at every level of an organization is critical to moving DE&I efforts forward.
  • Methodology: The 2023 Black Equity Index is an annual survey that captures information on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts focused on Black professionals.

Ric Campo Reappointed Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council met in a joint session Monday and unanimously reappointed Houston businessman Ric Campo to serve as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council met in a joint session Monday and unanimously reappointed Houston businessman Ric Campo to serve as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230109005913/en/
    Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo addressing the joint session of the Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council following his unanimous reappointment to serve as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority.
  • Ric Campo has been an outstanding Port Houston Chairman for the past several years.
  • The joint meeting of the two governing bodies to appoint the chairs of the Port Commission and the Pilot Board is their only regular occurrence together.

Guangxi University of Foreign Language signs Memorandum of Understanding with Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

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Friday, December 16, 2022

HONG KONG, Dec 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Guangxi University of Foreign Languages ("GUFL") and The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong ("HSUHK") signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") on 30 November 2022.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Dec 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Guangxi University of Foreign Languages ("GUFL") and The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong ("HSUHK") signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") on 30 November 2022.
  • The MoU creates a unique collaborative arrangement that establishes exchange services between the two universities and enriches students learning experience.
  • GUFL, as the only private undergraduate university of foreign languages in Guangxi, specializes in providing top quality language programs focusing on Southeast Asian languages.
  • Guangxi University of Foreign Languages ("GUFL") is affiliated to the InnoEd Group Limited, who is the largest private foreign language higher education institution in China.

Carle Health Partners with Health Catalyst to Achieve Data-Informed Improvement

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Monday, December 5, 2022

"Carle Health is excited to announce this novel partnership with Health Catalyst.

Key Points: 
  • "Carle Health is excited to announce this novel partnership with Health Catalyst.
  • When combined with our own clinical expertise, Health Catalyst will help us transform the way we use data to support organizational decisionsand improve patient outcomes," said Carle Health Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Kolb.
  • As Health Catalyst employees, transitioned team members will constitute a specialized, expert team that will continue to provide analytics support and innovation to the Carle Health system.
  • Health Alliance is a leading provider-driven health plan serving Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Washington, and FirstCarolinaCare health plan serves North Carolina.

Travis Perkins: Directorate Change

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 Travis Perkins plc ("Travis Perkins" or the "Company") makes the following announcement:

Key Points: 
  • Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 Travis Perkins plc ("Travis Perkins" or the "Company") makes the following announcement:
    Louise Hardy is appointed to the Company's Board as a Non-executive Director and a member of the Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 January 2023.
  • Commenting on Louise's appointment, Jasmine Whitbread, Chair of Travis Perkins said:
    We are delighted to welcome Louise to the Travis Perkins team.
  • As market leader, Travis Perkins is ideally positioned to help customers navigate the increasing complexity of the construction market where major legislative and regulatory change is creating huge opportunity, not least in light of the incoming Future Homes Standard and transition to net zero.
  • Travis Perkins plc is a leading partner to the construction industry and the UK's leading distributor of building materials to trade customers.

Orion Group Holdings Completes rebuild of commissioned Dredge ‘Lavaca’

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Group Holdings, Inc.(NYSE: ORN) (the Company), a leading specialty construction company, completed a 15 month rebuild of the recently commissioned Dredge Lavaca.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Group Holdings, Inc.(NYSE: ORN) (the Company), a leading specialty construction company, completed a 15 month rebuild of the recently commissioned Dredge Lavaca.
  • The design of the dredge, including its modular quarters, walkways, access and egress points, ventilation, handrail & fendering systems have all been engineered specifically with an emphasis on safety.
  • Design improvements to the crew accommodations reduced noise and vibrations during dredging operations and provide a reprieve for the crew during their rest periods.
  • Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continentalUnited States,Alaska,Canadaand theCaribbean Basinthrough its marine segment and its concrete segment.

HORIZON MEDIA CONTINUES STRATEGIC EXPANSION WITH LAUNCH OF NEW INNOVATIVE SPORTS MARKETING AND BRAND EXPERIENCE AGENCY, LED BY INDUSTRY HEAVYWEIGHTS DAVID LEVY & CHRIS WEIL

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Media, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022, today announced the launch of the newest company under Horizon's portfolio of marketing services -- Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E), the latest in a series of strategic moves to continue to offer marketers innovative solutions to drive better business outcomes.  HS&E will be led by the team of David Levy, Founder of Back Nine Ventures, LLC and former President of Turner, and Chris Weil, former Chair & CEO of Momentum Worldwide, who will serve as co-CEOs and equity partners in HS&E.  The new firm, which includes the merger of Horizon's Scout Sports and Entertainment division, was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing.  Michael Neuman, head of Scout, will become EVP of HS&E, reporting to Levy and Weil. 

Key Points: 
  • Michael Neuman, head of Scout, will become EVP of HS&E, reporting to Levy and Weil.
  • "What we have created here will bring a unique and complementary - combination of sports, experiential, and media capabilities and expertise under one tent that will be a marketer's dream.
  • "So, we're creating a company that will be at the forefront of monetizing Web3 in this blended physical-digital world.
  • Horizon Media , Inc, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022 , delivers data-driven business outcomes for some of the most innovative and ambitious brands.

Sky Peak Capital Announces the Acquisition of Hicks Machine and the Formation of Excelus Manufacturing Solutions

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Excelus will be ISO 9001:2015 & ITAR registered and will continue to serve as Sky Peaks acquisition vehicle in the precision manufacturing space.

Key Points: 
  • Excelus will be ISO 9001:2015 & ITAR registered and will continue to serve as Sky Peaks acquisition vehicle in the precision manufacturing space.
  • Future growth opportunities will target additional machining capabilities as well as sheet metal, fabrication and additive manufacturing.
  • Founded over 70 years ago, Hicks Machine is an ISO 9001 certified provider of tight tolerance, precision machining services.
  • Were excited to partner with Sky Peak and launch the new Excelus platform, said Chuck Lipps, General Manager of Hicks.

Global Times editorial: Chinese modernization will broaden horizon of civilization

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Chinese modernization is the socialist modernization pursued under the leadership of the CPC.

Key Points: 
  • Chinese modernization is the socialist modernization pursued under the leadership of the CPC.
  • The successful practice of Chinese modernization tells the world in an irrefutable way that there is more than one path leading to modernization.
  • Among the five major characteristics of Chinese modernization summed up by General Secretary Xi, there is one that China has repeatedly stated, and has been proven time and time again, that is, Chinese modernization is the modernization of peaceful development.
  • With the irreversible process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, Chinese modernization will increasingly demonstrate its civilizational significance.

The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA) to host "Customer-Facing Technologies" In-Person and Virtual Event

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), a not-for-profit organization that provides financial technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, will host an in-person (New York City) and virtual event on "Customer-Facing Technologies" on October 20, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA), a not-for-profit organization that provides financial technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, will host an in-person (New York City) and virtual event on "Customer-Facing Technologies" on October 20, 2022.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA), a not-for-profit organization that provides financial technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, will host an in-person (New York City) and virtual event on "Customer-Facing Technologies" on October 20, 2022.
  • Founded in 1967, the WSTA is a not-for-profit association with a long history of evolving to meet the needs of its members.
  • The website is a dynamic resource providing access to additional resources including webinars, white papers, videos, and information about other industry events.