Cultivation

TEDCO Announces the Appointment of the Equitech Growth Commission

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

COLUMBIA, Md., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, recently announced the newly appointed Equitech Growth Commission, that manages the Cultivate Maryland initiative.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, recently announced the newly appointed Equitech Growth Commission, that manages the Cultivate Maryland initiative .
  • The Cultivate Maryland initiative was established by the Maryland General Assembly as the Equitech Growth Fund and Commission during the 2023 legislative session to increase Maryland's competitiveness as an innovation economy.
  • As established, the Cultivate Maryland initiative is managed by a 24-member commission – the Equitech Growth Commission.
  • The Equitech Growth Commission includes:
    Richard Kincaid, Office of College and Career Pathways, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
    "The appointment of the Equitech Growth Commission brings us one step closer to establishing a strong strategy that will stitch together Maryland's innovation ecosystem, creating a more sustainable and competitive ecosystem for businesses to thrive," said Mindy Lehman , Chief Government Relations & Policy Officer, TEDCO.

Sally Beauty Unites Historically Black College and University Students with Black Beauty Founders Through Inaugural Rooted in Success Event Series

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Monday, February 12, 2024

DENTON, Texas, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Several months in the making, Sally Beauty, the industry-leading destination for salon-quality hair color and care, has partnered with The Black Hair Experience, an organization dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black hair and culture, to unveil the first-ever Rooted in Success experiential event series.

Key Points: 
  • Kicking off this February with activations during Black History Month and Women's History Month, Rooted in Success facilitates engagement between students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), entrepreneurs, Black and female-founded beauty brands, and consumers.
  • The collaboration underscores Sally Beauty's unwavering commitment to building a dynamic ecosystem that fosters connections within the textured hair community.
  • In the past several months, the collaboration with The Black Hair Experience has blossomed, giving rise to 'Rooted in Success.'
  • "We cannot have a conversation about Black beauty, hair, and culture without acknowledging the impact of Sally Beauty.

Cultivate PR & Social Media by Sissy DeMaria + Campbell + Associates Opens New Miami Headquarters

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Cultivate PR & Social Media , a full-service boutique agency led by CEO Sissy DeMaria-Koehne with offices in Miami and New York, has relocated and expanded its Miami headquarters from 300 Sevilla Avenue to new offices at 95 Merrick Way in Coral Gables.

Key Points: 
  • Cultivate PR & Social Media , a full-service boutique agency led by CEO Sissy DeMaria-Koehne with offices in Miami and New York, has relocated and expanded its Miami headquarters from 300 Sevilla Avenue to new offices at 95 Merrick Way in Coral Gables.
  • A spin-off of legacy PR firm Kreps DeMaria PR & Marketing, Cultivate PR & Social Media by Sissy DeMaria + Campbell + Associates was founded in 2021 and offers a slate of services including: public relations, crisis management, consulting, branding, social media, and event marketing for a roster of high-profile clients spanning the real estate, automotive, yachting, luxury retail, wealth management, and hospitality industries.
  • 95 Merrick Way is ideally situated near Brickell and Downtown Miami, and just 15 minutes to Miami International Airport.
  • It possesses every imaginable convenience one could desire.”
    For more information on Cultivate PR & Social Media, please visit https://www.cultivate-pr.com or call 305-608-5350.

United States Agricultural Machinery Market Analysis, Size, and Forecast Report 2023-2030 Featuring John Deere, CNH Industrial, AGCO, Kubota, Titan Machinery, Class, Lindsay, and Alamo - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The mechanization of farms is deemed essential for the United States agriculture area as it has the capability to enhance food manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • The mechanization of farms is deemed essential for the United States agriculture area as it has the capability to enhance food manufacturing.
  • This, in flip, has helped even small-scale farmers make investments inside the United States agricultural machinery.
  • In the United States Agricultural Machinery Market, machinery types include Irrigation Machinery, Tractors, Ploughing and Cultivation Machinery, Harvesting Machinery, Haying and Forage Machinery, Planting Machinery, and Sprayers.
  • John Deere, CNH Industrial, AGCO Corporation, Kubota Corporation, Titan Machinery Inc., Class, Lindsay Corporation and Alamo Group Inc are the important thing player within the United States agriculture equipment market.

Proofpoint Wins an Additional Three “Best Places to Work” Awards from Comparably

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Comparably Awards celebrate the companies and leaders that are deemed as the most exceptional based entirely on employee sentiments in nearly 20 core culture metrics, from leadership and work environment to compensation and outlook.

Key Points: 
  • The Comparably Awards celebrate the companies and leaders that are deemed as the most exceptional based entirely on employee sentiments in nearly 20 core culture metrics, from leadership and work environment to compensation and outlook.
  • Proofpoint has garnered nearly 13,000 total ratings on Comparably and ranks in the top 5% for gender and diversity scores among similarly sized organizations.
  • “Innovation is fueled by diversity,” said Rolanda Small, senior director, diversity, equity, and inclusion at Proofpoint.
  • “To drive innovation, it’s important to cultivate a global community that celebrates differences and unique perspectives, creating a place in which everyone belongs.

CHIPOTLE INVESTS IN AUTONOMOUS AGRICULTURAL ROBOTS AND CLIMATE-SMART FERTILIZER TO IMPROVE THE FUTURE OF FARMING

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it is investing in Greenfield Robotics, a company founded with the vision of making regenerative farming more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable by leveraging the latest advances in AI, robotics, and sensing technologies, and Nitricity, a company seeking to tackle greenhouse gas emissions by creating fertilizer products that are better for fields, farmers, and the environment. These minority investments are being made through Chipotle's $50 million Cultivate Next venture fund.

Key Points: 
  • Nitricity is building its production model of fertilizer on or near its end customers to limit the emissions from fertilizer distribution and application.
  • Nitricity has started field trials for their fertilizer product with Salinas Valley farmers, including Chipotle suppliers in the region.
  • Chipotle will continue to provide more updates on the Cultivate Next venture fund in 2024 and beyond.
  • Companies interested in collaborating with Chipotle through the Cultivate Next venture fund can apply by emailing [email protected] .

Cultivate Advisors Launches Free Online Tool to Measure the Value, Health, and Exit Readiness of Small Businesses

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Cultivate Advisors , one of North America's largest small business advisory firms, launched a new, free online tool to assess the value, health, and exit readiness of small businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Cultivate Advisors , one of North America's largest small business advisory firms, launched a new, free online tool to assess the value, health, and exit readiness of small businesses.
  • "Most businesses don't know their current value," noted Raincatcher CEO Jason Thomas.
  • It's changing the game on how owners can quickly identify ways to grow and build equity in their businesses."
  • "We love that Cultivate Advisors leads with value when they work with owners," said Newity SVP of Business Services Frank Dowie.

Irma Goosen, Immigrant Advocate, to Speak at Oxford University on National Immigration Day and World Diversity Month

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

About Irma Goosen -- A TEDx speaker, a keynote speaker, and an author, Goosen has lived in Alberta, Canada for the past 23 years. Born and raised in South Africa, she and her family initially immigrated to the United States in 1996, then moved north four years later. As a professional speaker, her goal is to help legal immigrants adapt as soon as they possibly can. She believes, "When we help families, we help the youth." She's always been deeply passionate about helping young people and has collaborated with them in numerous capacities. Along with her Oxford University speaking engagement, Goosen wrote and developed a TEDx Talk called, "Surviving Immigration," that will be aired later this month.

Key Points: 
  • Scheduled to speak the week of National Immigration Day (U.S.) on October 28, Goosen provides insight, support, and resources – including her framework C.O.N.N.E.C.T.
  • which stands for Communication, Open-minded, Network, Nurture, Explore, Cultivate – to families through third party agencies.
  • She also brings awareness of how legal immigration can benefit a country, be it stepping into leadership roles, volunteering, or working.
  • Goosen is set to further empower immigrant families to integrate into their communities with her upcoming October 23rd speaking engagement at Oxford University in the UK.

Step Up Announces Its 25 Mentors of the Year in Honor of Nonprofit's 25th Year of Service

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Monday, October 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit that guides girls (and those who identify with girlhood) to their success, today announced its first-ever list of 25 Mentors of the Year in honor of the mentorship nonprofit's 25th anniversary. This new distinction is reserved for those who serve as role models in the community for defining and pursuing dreams of success demonstrated through their impactful work, journey, and character. 

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit that guides girls (and those who identify with girlhood) to their success, today announced its first-ever list of 25 Mentors of the Year in honor of the mentorship nonprofit's 25th anniversary.
  • The Mentors of the Year and Next Gen Leaders will be acknowledged at Step Up's upcoming Inspiration Awards, set for October 6 in Los Angeles and November 16 in Chicago.
  • Please find the full list of 25 Mentors of The Year list below.
  • Carla Harris - senior advisor, Morgan Stanley
    Mellody Hobson – president and co-CEO, Ariel Investments
    Build Skills: these mentors demonstrate how to grow our abilities.

StateHouse Holdings Appoints Zed Schlott as Vice President of Retail

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

("StateHouse" or the "Company") (CSE: STHZ) (OTCQX: STHZF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the appointment of Zed Schlott to the role of Vice President of Retail.

Key Points: 
  • ("StateHouse" or the "Company") (CSE: STHZ) (OTCQX: STHZF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the appointment of Zed Schlott to the role of Vice President of Retail.
  • Schlott is a cannabis industry innovator with more than a decade of experience in retail operations, management and sales.
  • In his most recent role as the Vice President of the West Region, Schlott helped integrate 800 employees across Nevada and Arizona with 200,000 square feet of cultivation, 4 manufacturing facilities and 9 retail operations.
  • Zed’s vast experience and insight will bring an added dimension that is helpful as we take our company to the next level.”
    “I am thrilled to begin my journey with a forward-thinking company like StateHouse that is committed to excellence,” said Zed Schlott, Vice President of Retail at StateHouse.