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MHEC Approves Mount St. Mary's Graduate-Level Physician Assistant Program

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Monday, May 23, 2022

EMMITSBURG, Md, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) approved Mount St. Mary's University's proposal for a comprehensive two-year graduate physician assistant (PA) program that would help close the health care provider deficit in Maryland.

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  • EMMITSBURG, Md, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) approved Mount St. Mary's University's proposal for a comprehensive two-year graduate physician assistant (PA) program that would help close the health care provider deficit in Maryland.
  • Qualified Mount undergraduate students who meet eligibility criteria will be given preferential consideration in application to the new PA graduate program.
  • The Center for Contemplative Practices will aid program graduates in combatting burnout by providing them with wellness tools, coping strategies, meditation techniques and more.
  • Donna Klinger, Director of Public Relations and Communications, Mount St. Mary's University, 301-447-5657, [email protected]

BlackHouse Media announces first ever Africa PR and Comms Report

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220406005731/en/
    Ayeni Adekunle, CEO BlackHouse Media and founder of Africa PR and Comms Report.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This will be the first-ever report that will cater exclusively to the PR and communications industry within the African continent.
  • BHM Founder Ayeni Adekunle commented: Since we launched the Nigeria PR Report on January 29, 2016, we have witnessed the growth of the industry at home and abroad.
  • We hope the Africa PR and Communications report will quickly become the authoritative voice in the industry, providing insights, data, and useful information for those working here, as well as everyone outside looking in.

Blue Door Agency Awarded Vendor of Record for Toronto Parking Authority in Multi-Year Contract

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

TORONTO, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Blue Door Agency announced that it has been selected as a Vendor of Record (VOR) for Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) in partnership with Veritas Communications.

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  • TORONTO, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Blue Door Agency announced that it has been selected as a Vendor of Record (VOR) for Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) in partnership with Veritas Communications.
  • This win is a multi-year contract in the category of Public Relations and Communications following a competitive review process.
  • Blue Door has strategically aligned with PR heavyweight Veritas Communications on the TPA file to multiply their collective expertise with municipal issues, public relations, stakeholder relations, and brand marketing work.
  • On behalf of Blue Door and Veritas, we are thrilled to be partners with TPA, especially on the heels of the most disruptive business conditions for the organization,'' said Laura Silver, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Door.

Kampala, Uganda's first public bus network will be operated using Optibus and SCINTL

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Monday, April 4, 2022

KAMPALA, Uganda and TEL AVIV, Israel, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optibus, the cloud-native solution for mass transport planning, scheduling, rostering, and operations, and SCINTL, a Ugandan IT company, have been selected by the Tondeka Metro Company (TMC) to partner on creating the mass transportation operations solution for the first public bus network in Kampala, Uganda. The project is sponsored by the World Bank and driven by a presidential initiative to boost economic growth and improve public transportation infrastructure.

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  • The project is sponsored by the World Bank and driven by a presidential initiative to boost economic growth and improve public transportation infrastructure.
  • To bring reliable, modern public transportation to Kampala, TMC will develop and operate the city's first formal bus fleet.
  • "We are thrilled to join this pioneering partnership to build Africa's most technologically advanced bus fleet and bus operations solution.
  • Optibus is proud to support Kampala in becoming a model city for transportation infrastructure," said Amos Haggiag, CEO and co-founder of Optibus.

Kampala, Uganda's first public bus network will be operated using Optibus and SCINTL

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 4, 2022

KAMPALA, Uganda and TEL AVIV, Israel, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optibus, the cloud-native solution for mass transport planning, scheduling, rostering, and operations, and SCINTL, a Ugandan IT company, have been selected by the Tondeka Metro Company (TMC) to partner on creating the mass transportation operations solution for the first public bus network in Kampala, Uganda. The project is sponsored by the World Bank and driven by a presidential initiative to boost economic growth and improve public transportation infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • The project is sponsored by the World Bank and driven by a presidential initiative to boost economic growth and improve public transportation infrastructure.
  • To bring reliable, modern public transportation to Kampala, TMC will develop and operate the city's first formal bus fleet.
  • "We are thrilled to join this pioneering partnership to build Africa's most technologically advanced bus fleet and bus operations solution.
  • Optibus is proud to support Kampala in becoming a model city for transportation infrastructure," said Amos Haggiag, CEO and co-founder of Optibus.

House Wine Calls for Year-Long Celebration of Pride with #ShowUsYourPrideWins

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

This marks the fifth year of House Wine Rainbow Ros Bubbles partnership with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.

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  • This marks the fifth year of House Wine Rainbow Ros Bubbles partnership with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.
  • House Wine was the recent recipient of Wine Enthusiast's Wine Star Award for Social Visionary of the Year .
  • At House Wine we say that everyone is welcome in our house, and we're committed to making that a reality for all."
  • To learn more about House Wine, visit http://originalhousewine.com/ , follow the Pride Wins campaign on Instagram @ourhousewine or Facebook @housewine , and share your story with the hashtag #ShowUsYourPrideWins.

Muck Rack Hires its First-Ever Director of Communications

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Muck Rack today announced that it recently appointed Linda Zebian as Director of Communications, a newly created role.

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  • Muck Rack today announced that it recently appointed Linda Zebian as Director of Communications, a newly created role.
  • As Muck Racks communications lead, Linda will set communications strategy for Muck Racks enterprise, both internally and externally, including messaging, issues management, media relations and employee communications.
  • Most recently she served as a freelance Communications Advisor, and before that, as Executive Director, Corporate Communications.
  • Lindas deep knowledge of strategic communications and unique experience working closely with journalists throughout her career aligns perfectly with Muck Racks mission and vision, and Im excited to partner with her to expand the Muck Rack brand.

SKÅL INTERNATIONAL USA INDUCTS 2022 OFFICERS

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Newly elected officers and leadership team for 2022 were inducted in a ceremony in North Little Rock, Arkansas as part of that Club's 50th Anniversary celebration Officers consist of Richard Scinta, President, Skl Orlando; Holly Powers, International Skl Councilor, Skl Boston; Arthur Allis, Vice President Finance, Skl Tucson; Karen Trevino, Vice President Membership, Skl Arkansas; Pam Davis, Vice President Public Relations and Communications, Skl Hawaii; Alton Hagen, Vice President Administration, Skl Kansas City; Mark Irgang, Director of Membership, Skl Long Island; Robert Lowell, Senior Auditor, Skl New Jersey and Steven Rodriguez, Internal Auditor, Skl Tampa Bay.

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  • Newly elected officers and leadership team for 2022 were inducted in a ceremony in North Little Rock, Arkansas as part of that Club's 50th Anniversary celebration Officers consist of Richard Scinta, President, Skl Orlando; Holly Powers, International Skl Councilor, Skl Boston; Arthur Allis, Vice President Finance, Skl Tucson; Karen Trevino, Vice President Membership, Skl Arkansas; Pam Davis, Vice President Public Relations and Communications, Skl Hawaii; Alton Hagen, Vice President Administration, Skl Kansas City; Mark Irgang, Director of Membership, Skl Long Island; Robert Lowell, Senior Auditor, Skl New Jersey and Steven Rodriguez, Internal Auditor, Skl Tampa Bay.
  • 2022 Skl USA President Richard Scinta is looking forward to a successful yearin 2022 after our friends and colleagues in the travel industry have been affected so much.
  • Scinta also says he is also looking forward to working with newly elected Skl International President Burcin Turkkan from Skl Atlanta and her Skal International Team.
  • Skl International USA is currently the largest National Committee in Skl International with over 1,800 members and 45 clubs nationwide.

The Agency Promotes Laura Corrigan to Vice President of Public Relations and Communications

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global real estate brokerage, The Agency is pleased to announce that Laura Corrigan has been promoted to Vice President of Public Relations and Communications.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global real estate brokerage, The Agency is pleased to announce that Laura Corrigan has been promoted to Vice President of Public Relations and Communications.
  • "With Laura at the helm of our skilled public relations team, The Agency will continue to deliver the highest standard of service and exposure for our agents, clients, and franchisees," said Rainy Hake Austin , President of The Agency.
  • "The Agency prides itself on standing apart from the pack, and our award-winning public relations team is certainly no exception."
  • "I'm excited and grateful to accept the position of Vice President of Public Relations and Communications," Corrigan said.

Shoppers believe buying gifts in stores, not online, is the best option this holiday season; survey finds

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon released a recent study related to understanding consumers' needs related to holiday shopping.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon released a recent study related to understanding consumers' needs related to holiday shopping.
  • "Shoppers want peace of mind, making sure they have their holiday gifts in hand this season," said Ali Slocum, Vice President of Public Relations and Communications, Simon.
  • "Shopping in stores is the only way to guarantee gifts are in hand for the holidays, especially this season when consumers must wait on strained package delivery services."
  • To find the closest Simon center and see updated holiday hours, click here .