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Bailey's Equipment Giving Program: Empowering Nonprofits with Essential Warehouse Equipment

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics , a renowned family and woman-owned business with a rich history since 1949, proudly announces the fifth year of its impactful Equipment Giving Program .

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics , a renowned family and woman-owned business with a rich history since 1949, proudly announces the fifth year of its impactful Equipment Giving Program .
  • The Equipment Giving Program is our way of contributing tangible tools to nonprofit organizations, aiding them in their noble efforts to make a lasting difference."
  • Applications will open for Bailey's next Equipment Giving Program on August 17th, 2024.
  • Nonprofits striving to elevate their operational capabilities are encouraged to apply for a chance to win an Electric Walkie Pallet Truck.

Minnesota Turkeys Pardoned by President Biden

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Steve Lykken presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named Liberty to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. yesterday during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House. Liberty and Bell received a formal pardon from the holiday table and will now reside at the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences in St. Paul, Minnesota. This year's presentation marked the 76th year of this time-honored American tradition dating back to 1947.

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  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9115651-national-turkey-federati...
    "We appreciate President Biden for warmly welcoming the National Turkey Federation, and my esteemed colleagues and associates from the Jennie-O Team to the White House earlier today," said Lykken.
  • The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in Willmar, Minnesota, under the direction of NTF Chairman Steve Lykken.
  • Lykken was joined in presenting the National Thanksgiving Turkey by Jose Rojas, Assistant Vice President of Live Production at Jennie-O Turkey Store.
  • NTF's participation in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation began in 1947 with President Harry Truman.

Jennie-O® Turkeys Pardoned Today by the President of the United States

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — today announced that two of their turkeys, Liberty and Bell, were presented by the National Turkey Federation (NTF) and formally pardoned by President Joseph R. Biden during the 76th National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation on the grounds of the White House.

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  • Steve Lykken, Jennie-O Turkey Store president and NTF chairman, was joined by Jose Rojas, Jennie-O Turkey Store assistant vice president of live production in the presentation of the turkeys to President Biden.
  • "We are thankful to President Biden and the National Turkey Federation for warmly welcoming us, and Liberty and Bell.
  • The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in Minnesota by a team of experts led by Jose Rojas, assistant vice president of Live Production at Jennie-O Turkey Store.
  • The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys made the journey from Minnesota to Washington, D.C. last week, receiving the five-star treatment befitting turkeys of their stature.

The New Playbook: SB22 and ALL.ART's Blueprint for NFT-Driven Sports Entertainment

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking fusion of technology and sports entertainment, SB22 and ALL.ART proudly announce a partnership set to redefine the future.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking fusion of technology and sports entertainment, SB22 and ALL.ART proudly announce a partnership set to redefine the future.
  • As SB22 takes strides to redefine the sports entertainment industry, this partnership with ALL.ART is a significant step in achieving that vision.
  • This collaboration aims not just to alter the dynamics of sports entertainment but to magnify the experience by seamlessly integrating NFTs.
  • Together, SB22 and ALL.ART are setting the stage for a blend of sports action with the inventive realm of NFTs, crafting an entertainment experience like no other.

African Development Fund mobilizes $8.9 billion for Africa’s low-income countries, the highest in its 50-year history

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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ADF is the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, providing grants and soft loans to the continent’s low-income countries.

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  • ADF is the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, providing grants and soft loans to the continent’s low-income countries.
  • The $8.9 billion replenishment package includes $8.5 billion in core ADF funding and $429 million for the newly created Climate Action Window.
  • They will allow the African Development Fund to build on its reputation as being ranked the second-best concessional financing institution in the world.
  • It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF).

Sublimart presents a technology that could revolutionize NFTs and the world of physical art forms

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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After the scanning is completed, a laser-shredder "sublimates" the object, erasing the physical artwork and minting a new NFT directly on the blockchain.

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  • After the scanning is completed, a laser-shredder "sublimates" the object, erasing the physical artwork and minting a new NFT directly on the blockchain.
  • This process of creative destruction will be showcased during the Art Basel Miami Art Week in an art gallery in the heart of Wynwood, Miami.
  • For more information on Sublimart and their technology approach visit: https://sublim.art
    Argentina-based Sublimart is a Web3 and Metaverse company dedicated to transferring the value of art to the digital world.
  • Sublimart's first product is The Sublimart Machine, a technology that scans and laser cuts physical artworks to produce NFTs.

Meet Korean ABC and Metaverse Companies on Virtual Export Conference

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Metaverse, Online, VFX, ABC, Content, 3D, ICT, NIPA, Multimedia, Technology, KME, Industry, NTF, Bridge Alliance, KMF, Artificial intelligence, Exhibition, Big data, View, Film, Video game, Online shopping, Korean, AI, COEX

The online ICTWOW event will accompany the on-site exhibition Korea Metaverse Festival and K-Metaverse Expo (KMF & KME), held in COEX, Seoul.

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  • The online ICTWOW event will accompany the on-site exhibition Korea Metaverse Festival and K-Metaverse Expo (KMF & KME), held in COEX, Seoul.
  • - Korea Metaverse Festival and K-Metaverse Expo (KMF & KME), first held in 2017, is the biggest trade exhibition and conference on metaverse in Korea.
  • Besides the companies joining online export conference, the buyer companies can reach any Korean business that has virtual booth on ICTWOW.
  • ICTWOW is a virtual space where more than 450 promising Korean ICT companies present their technology and products on a 24/7 basis.

Meet Korean ABC and Metaverse Companies on Virtual Export Conference

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Metaverse, Online, VFX, ABC, Content, 3D, ICT, NIPA, Technology, KME, Industry, NTF, Bridge Alliance, KMF, Artificial intelligence, Exhibition, Big data, Film, Video game, Korean, AI, COEX

The online ICTWOW event will accompany the on-site exhibition Korea Metaverse Festival and K-Metaverse Expo (KMF & KME), held in COEX, Seoul.

Key Points: 
  • The online ICTWOW event will accompany the on-site exhibition Korea Metaverse Festival and K-Metaverse Expo (KMF & KME), held in COEX, Seoul.
  • - Korea Metaverse Festival and K-Metaverse Expo (KMF & KME), first held in 2017, is the biggest trade exhibition and conference on metaverse in Korea.
  • Besides the companies joining online export conference, the buyer companies can reach any Korean business that has virtual booth on ICTWOW.
  • ICTWOW is a virtual space where more than 450 promising Korean ICT companies present their technology and products on a 24/7 basis.

Janngo Capital Startup Fund, Africa's largest gender equal tech VC fund, reaches the first close of its €60 million new fund

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital's latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital's latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women.
  • Yet, they face a $42 billion funding gap and have very limited access to growth capital.
  • "We are proud to lead Africa's largest gender equal tech VC fund and see major global investors rally around our vision to back entrepreneurs building digital champions across Africa.
  • That is why we are pleased to partner again with Janngo Capital Startup Fund through our Boost Africa Initiative," said Ambroise Fayolle, European Investment Bank Vice President.

Janngo Capital Startup Fund, Africa's largest gender equal tech VC fund, reaches the first close of its €60 million new fund

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Monday, September 12, 2022
European Investment Bank, Policy, French Development Agency, EIB, African Development Bank, UN General Assembly Resolution 60/147, Woman, Achievement, Investment, Hubert Burda Media, Technology, UNGA, Science and technology in Asia, Android, OACPS, French West Africa, NTF, Private equity, European Commission, BPI, Climate change, Entrepreneurship, Poverty, Fund, PROPARCO, ADF, Sabi, Mentorship, Partnership, Bank, Goal, Sustainable Development Goals, Development finance institution, Etsy, Health, Gaps, UN, Partner, Investor, VC, Economic development, Mobility, SME, Quality of life, Finance, Sustainable Development Goal 8, Financial sector development, Royal commission, Union, Education, Financial services, Drug, Renewable energy, Health insurance, African, EU, Vinted, Proparco

Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital's latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital's latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women.
  • Yet, they face a $42 billion funding gap and have very limited access to growth capital.
  • "We are proud to lead Africa's largest gender equal tech VC fund and see major global investors rally around our vision to back entrepreneurs building digital champions across Africa.
  • That is why we are pleased to partner again with Janngo Capital Startup Fund through our Boost Africa Initiative," said Ambroise Fayolle, European Investment Bank Vice President.