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Kym Whitley To Host TMCF’s Leaders & Legends Gala

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actress and comedian Kym Whitley will serve as host of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 36th Annual “Leaders and Legends” Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Washington, D.C. Hilton Hotel.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actress and comedian Kym Whitley will serve as host of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 36th Annual “Leaders and Legends” Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Washington, D.C. Hilton Hotel.
  • “We are grateful for Kym Whitley’s willingness to host our annual gala,” TMCF CEO & President Harry L. Williams said.
  • “As a HBCU graduate, Kym understands the mission of TMCF and how we work hard to continue the work of Justice Thurgood Marshall.
  • Whitley starred in her own docu-series, Raising Whitley on the OWN network, and in Netflix’s sitcom, Young & Hungry.

Ralph Farquhar And George Wallace to Be First Round Honorees As Comedic Trailblazers At The Celebrated Humor Mill Comedy Awards

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards unveils its distinguished honorees and remarkable nominees for a celebration of the funniest and most talented performers in television, film, and social media Tuesday, February 21 at The Director's Guild of America (DGA). Veteran television writer and producer Ralph Farquhar and world renowned comedic legend George Wallace blaze the trail as the pioneer recipients of the Icon and Lifetime Achievement Awards commemorating their legacy of laughter.

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  • Veteran television writer and producer Ralph Farquhar and world renowned comedic legend George Wallace blaze the trail as the pioneer recipients of the Icon and Lifetime Achievement Awards commemorating their legacy of laughter.
  • Wallace began his career in comedy as a writer for "The Redd Foxx Show" and went on to make huge waves in stand-up comedy, television and radio.
  • "The Humor Mill Comedy Awards holds special significance as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the African-American community during Black History Month," says Founder Frank Holder.
  • A hand-picked cohort of comedy royalty, nominated by the comedy elite and chosen from the finest crop of comedic stars and social influencers, make up the first-ever Humor Mill Comedy Awards line-up.

Gotcha Covered opens new location in Tampa, Florida

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has added its 23rd location in Florida with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Parrish and Lakeland.

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  • Leading window treatment franchise to provide premium window treatments, consultation services to Parrish, Lakeland
    TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered , a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has added its 23rd location in Florida with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Parrish and Lakeland.
  • "At Gotcha Covered, we are dedicated to creating an excellent end-to-end customer experience while providing products that are second to none," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered.
  • Adding 27 new franchise locations in 2021, Gotcha Covered currently has over 145 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more.

Parker Health Group Wins 2022 McKnight's Tech Awards in Skilled Nursing

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Health Group is the Gold recipient of McKnight's Tech Awards for Skilled Nursing in the Quality category. The McKnight's Tech Award recognizes how technology is used in big and small ways to improve the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Parker Health Group is a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that specializes in aging services and long-term care with over 100 years' experience.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Health Group is the Gold recipient of McKnight's Tech Awards for Skilled Nursing in the Quality category.
  • Parker Health Group is a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that specializes in aging services and long-term care with over 100 years' experience.
  • Sanjay Gupta, BioVigil President and CEO, is pleased Parker Health Group won the Gold award: "Parker Health Group is deserving, not only because they over-achieved their outcomes, but also their overall commitment to resident and staff safety.
  • Parker Health Group will be honored at an in-person event for the McKnight Awards on October 17 in Denver, Colorado.

EMMY® Winner Rushion McDonald Celebrates Five Years of Money Making Conversations Master Class, With Special Broadcast on September 27th

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Multiple EMMY and NAACP Image Award-winning TV/film/radio producer, founder of 3815 Media, Inc., celebrated baker, and host Rushion McDonald, will mark five years of his show Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald, with a 5-Year Anniversary Special broadcast on Tuesday, September 27th.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Multiple EMMY and NAACP Image Award-winning TV/film/radio producer, founder of 3815 Media, Inc., celebrated baker, and host Rushion McDonald, will mark five years of his show Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald, with a 5-Year Anniversary Special broadcast on Tuesday, September 27th.
  • On the special Tuesday, September 27th 5-Year Anniversary broadcast of Money Making Conversations Master Class, Rushion McDonald's expected guests include: Award-winning actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, Award-winning actress/comedian Kym Whitley, EMMY-winning TV personality/producer Shaun Robinson, GRAMMY-nominated recording artists Marcus and Jean Baylor (The Baylor Project), and Award-winning recording artist Pastor Mike Jr., which will broadcast 6-7 pm EST on WCLK and can be heard online at: http://tunein.com/embed/player/s27908/?autoplay=true .
  • 3815 Media, Inc.is a branding, marketing and production company, founded and led by Rushion McDonald.
  • Connect with Rushion McDonald, and Money Making Conversations Master Class, at:

HealthEquity Expands Board of Directors

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Friday, December 4, 2020
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Mr. Parkers appointment returns the Board to 10 members with 8 (including Mr. Parker) being independent.

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  • Mr. Parkers appointment returns the Board to 10 members with 8 (including Mr. Parker) being independent.
  • We are delighted that Stuart has joined our Board, said Robert Selander, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HealthEquity.
  • Stuarts record of driving growth at scale, built on a culture of service, strong customer loyalty, and technology transformation, resonates with our growth objectives at HealthEquity.
  • Commenting on his new appointment, Mr. Parker said, I am thrilled to be joining the Board of HealthEquity.

Parker Hannifin Completes LORD Acquisition

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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Acquiring LORD is expected to improve operating margins and its organic growth rate will help improve the resiliency of the Parker portfolio, strengthening our ability to achieve top quartile financial performance.

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  • Acquiring LORD is expected to improve operating margins and its organic growth rate will help improve the resiliency of the Parker portfolio, strengthening our ability to achieve top quartile financial performance.
  • The LORD acquisition will allow us to deliver greater value to our existing and future customers, said Andy Weeks, Parkers Engineered Materials Group President.
  • An integration team has been formed and a detailed integration plan is underway, designed to allow for a smooth transition between Parker and LORD and to realize synergies between the two organizations.
  • Parker makes these statements as of the date of this disclosure and undertakes no obligation to update them unless otherwise required by law.