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Duke Energy provides aid for customers, communities with nearly $100,000 in grants to support basic needs

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"Our customers are feeling the weight of inflation and rising costs in nearly every aspect of their lives," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.

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  • "Our customers are feeling the weight of inflation and rising costs in nearly every aspect of their lives," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.
  • The United Way of Monroe County is one of 18 Indiana-based organizations that received grant funding through the Duke Energy Foundation.
  • Year to date, Duke Energy has contributed nearly $450,000 in energy bill assistance through its Share the Light FundSM .
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

Paul Rosenthal Named Chair of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP announced today that Paul Rosenthal has been elected chair of the firm, succeeding Jim Carr upon the expiration of his eight-year term on December 31, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP announced today that Paul Rosenthal has been elected chair of the firm, succeeding Jim Carr upon the expiration of his eight-year term on December 31, 2022.
  • "He is not only a firm leader, but he has also been a mentor and inspiration to many Kelley Drye attorneys."
  • Paul has a great depth of experience with law firm management, having served in leadership positions for more than three decades.
  • Founded in 1836, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is home to skilled practitioners in the areas of litigation, trade, regulatory, government relations, real estate, corporate, and more.

FullStory Named to Deloitte Fast 500™ for Fourth Consecutive Year

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This marks the fourth year in a row that FullStory has made the prestigious list.

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  • This marks the fourth year in a row that FullStory has made the prestigious list.
  • The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 honors the companies that have prospered by anticipating what's next and understanding what's needed to succeed.
  • FullStory has grown more than 400% from 2018 to 2021, including posting record international growth across EMEA and APAC.
  • FullStory most recently launched the FullStory Community to helpDXI enthusiasts around the globe to create the next generation of digital experiences together.

Legrand Named to FORBES' 2022 List of "World's Best Employers"

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Legrand , a world leader in electrical, digital infrastructure and connected solutions, has announced it has been listed among the "World's Best Employers" by FORBES .

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  • Legrand , a world leader in electrical, digital infrastructure and connected solutions, has announced it has been listed among the "World's Best Employers" by FORBES .
  • This marks the third consecutive year that Legrand, which employs 39,000 employees in nearly 90 countries, has made the sixth annual list.
  • "We're truly honored to have our efforts recognized by such an esteemed media outlet," says John Selldorff, CEO of Legrand North and Central America.
  • Among the goals detailed in the current 2022 - 2024 CSR Road Map , Legrand offers 4,000 Early in Career opportunities each year.

ANNUAL DRIZLY RETAIL REPORT SIGNALS LOTS OF (LESS EXPENSIVE) BUBBLY GIFT GIVING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, SHELF SPACE FOR BOTH RTDS AND HARD SELTZERS AND TEQUILA GROWTH NOT SLOWING DOWN

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BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drizly, an Uber Company (NYSE:UBER) and a leading beverage alcohol e-commerce shop, today released its fourth annual BevAlc Insights by Drizly Retail Report. The report casts a light on anticipated holiday shopping behavior, what's likely to fill shelves next year, and driving influences on inventory decision-making.

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  • Bubbly (albeit less pricey), bourbon and tequila expected to top holiday gift lists; online gifting poised to increase.
  • The agave juggernaut should keep rolling: 64% of retailers surveyed are planning more incremental shelf space for tequila than for any other spirit.
  • Portable drinks are here to stay: RTDs and hard seltzers can share the spotlight, beer will keep driving non-alcoholic (NA) growth.
  • Learn more at Drizly.com , download the Drizly app ( App Store and Google Play ) and follow Drizly on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Woolf Launches Airlock - the World's First API for Higher Education Accreditation

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Airlock allows organizations to connect to Woolf by API to have their learning content benchmarked for accreditation value and matched to an accreditation license.

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  • Airlock allows organizations to connect to Woolf by API to have their learning content benchmarked for accreditation value and matched to an accreditation license.
  • Airlock combines an API with novel technologies for measuring student learning (US patent pending) to create a complete picture of each student's learning experience.
  • Woolf's core accreditation engine matches these experiences with regulated accreditation requirements to determine whether students can be issued with credits.
  • Scaler Neovarsity , a constituent college of Woolf uses Airlock to manage accreditation for graduate degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

PLS Expands Corporate M&A Team with SVP Hire Mark Kummer

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CRANBERRY TWP., Pa., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PLS Logistics Services, a leading, technology-driven, third-party logistics services provider, has announced the hire of industry veteran Mark Kummer as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development.

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  • CRANBERRY TWP., Pa., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PLS Logistics Services, a leading, technology-driven, third-party logistics services provider, has announced the hire of industry veteran Mark Kummer as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development.
  • Mr. Kummer, most recently a Sloan Fellow at the MIT-Sloan School of Management, will lead PLS Logistics Services' merger and acquisition team.
  • Mr. Kummer brings over 20 years of industry experience, including senior growth positions at non-asset and asset-based companies within the industry.
  • "Throughout his career, Mr. Kummer has a proven record of navigating markets and increasing revenue," said PLS Logistics Services Chairman, President, and CEO Greg Burns.

ConferMED, through Grant from the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, now Providing Specialty eConsults to Front Line Primary Care Providers at Federally Qualified Health Centers in Five Key Metropolitan Areas

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MIDDLETOWN, Conn., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ConferMED, one of the nation's leading eConsult companies, announced today it is providing specialty eConsults to eligible Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in cities serving close to 400,000 uninsured and underinsured patients through a $2.3M grant from the Quest Diagnostics Foundation.  The grant is part of the foundation's Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative and is being provided to ConferMED's Advancing Health Equity Project to address a leading cause of health inequity: lack of access to specialty care. FQHCs in Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Baltimore, MD; Houston, TX and Boston, MA are eligible for the program. To date, 15 health centers in the targeted regions have signed up for services.

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  • To date, 15 health centers in the targeted regions have signed up for services.
  • The Quest funding is enabling ConferMED specialists to consult virtually with primary care providers at these health centers to help quickly resolve specialty cases.
  • Specialty eConsults save patients and participating providers time and money, increase access to care in areas where specialty care services are limited, and improve health outcomes for underserved patients.
  • Providers can also be assured that their patients are getting the specialty services they need to achieve optimal care outcomes."

Easy and Smart Shopping For Techy Customers

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Whether a customer comes in for electronic repairs or buys certified pre-owned devices, Techy wants to provide customers with the best.

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  • Whether a customer comes in for electronic repairs or buys certified pre-owned devices, Techy wants to provide customers with the best.
  • The Buy Now and Pay Later Service allows customers to purchase products and pay installments over time.
  • After checkout, customers can make partial payments for any product or service at Techy.
  • Since 2006 Techy has been serving customers with all their electronic repair and installation needs.

NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT+ SET DECEMBER 16 FOR PREMIERE OF SNOW DAY, ORIGINAL MOVIE MUSICAL BASED ON AN ICONIC CLASSIC

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the premiere date and official trailer for the all-new original movie musical Snow Day. The film will be available to stream beginning Friday, Dec. 16 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada and premiere on Nickelodeon that same evening at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). In the U.K. and Australia, Snow Day will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount + on December 17. Premiere dates for other Paramount+ international markets and Nickelodeon's international channels will be announced at a later date.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the premiere date and official trailer for the all-new original movie musical Snow Day.
  • In the U.K. and Australia, Snow Daywill be available to stream exclusively on Paramount + on December 17.
  • Premiere dates for other Paramount+ international markets and Nickelodeon's international channels will be announced at a later date.
  • A musical reimagining of the beloved comedy classic film, Snow Day follows a group of kids who are determined to achieve their dreams when their school closes for a snow day.