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Eastern N.C. Chooses Fiber Broadband Association’s OpTIC Path™ Fiber Technician Training Program

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that College of The Albemarle is the latest education institution to offer FBA’s Optical Telecom Installer Certification (OpTIC Path™) program.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that College of The Albemarle is the latest education institution to offer FBA’s Optical Telecom Installer Certification (OpTIC Path™) program.
  • Partnering with broadband internet provider Fybe , the two organizations will leverage the OpTIC Path course to produce a pipeline of expertly-trained fiber broadband technicians that will connect rural, eastern N.C. communities to high-quality fiber broadband networks.
  • Like in many areas of the country, the need for fiber infrastructure in eastern N.C. continues to increase.
  • “It is thrilling to see the OpTIC Path program grow and help communities across the nation build high-speed fiber broadband networks,” said Deborah Kish, Vice President of Research and Workforce Development at the Fiber Broadband Association.

Building Industry Association of Southern California Announces Winners of Hall of Legends and Century Awards

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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The renowned soiree, created exclusively to celebrate the Building Industry Association of Southern California’s 100th year, inducted the inaugural class of honorees to the BIASC Hall of Legends and recognized the recipients of the esteemed Century Awards.

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  • The renowned soiree, created exclusively to celebrate the Building Industry Association of Southern California’s 100th year, inducted the inaugural class of honorees to the BIASC Hall of Legends and recognized the recipients of the esteemed Century Awards.
  • The evening also included an oath ceremony where the BIASC Governing Board and four local chapter Board of Directors were sworn into leadership for the association.
  • The renowned soiree, created exclusively to celebrate the Building Industry Association of Southern California’s 100th year, inducted the inaugural class of honorees to the BIASC Hall of Legends and recognized the recipients of the esteemed Century Awards.
  • BIASC Century Award winners––recognized under eight different categories––were selected for their leadership, achievements, and commitment to supporting housing and sustainability in the Southern California region.

Anthem President Robert Bunch Recognized as One of the Most Influential Leaders in Georgia

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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“I am honored to be listed with some truly amazing leaders that are making decisions with lasting impressions on Georgians across the state,” said Bunch.

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  • “I am honored to be listed with some truly amazing leaders that are making decisions with lasting impressions on Georgians across the state,” said Bunch.
  • Bunch joined Anthem in 2001 and previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Chief Client Officer (CCO) for Anthem’s National Accounts.
  • Before coming to Anthem, Bunch worked as a consultant in the Government and Public Services sector with specific responsibility for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) programs.
  • Bunch had also worked as an application programmer in the banking and credit card industries.

Prime Minister announces a change in the senior ranks of the public service

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Michael Mills, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Procurement Branch, Public Services and Procurement Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, effective December 18, 2023.

Child Care Aware® of America Welcomes New Board Members

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Child Care Aware of America is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Child Care Aware of America is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • These included several projects in North Carolina aimed at strengthening the case for child care and Pre-K funding and innovation for Mecklenburg County and NCDHHS.
  • Child Care Aware® of America is a national membership organization that works with state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies and other community partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care.
  • CCAoA leads innovative projects that increase the quality and availability of child care, and advance the early childhood education profession.

Citizen Capital Names Robert C. O'Brien and Zalmay M. Khalilzad Global Advisory Board Members

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizen Capital, a global investment advisory firm, network capital provider, and merchant investor, today announces new Global Advisory Board members Robert C. O'Brien, who will serve as chairman, and Zalmay M. Khalilzad.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizen Capital, a global investment advisory firm, network capital provider, and merchant investor, today announces new Global Advisory Board members Robert C. O'Brien, who will serve as chairman, and Zalmay M. Khalilzad.
  • "Ambassadors O'Brien and Khalilzad bring unrivaled experience in national security and diplomacy, along with leadership at the highest levels of government," said Citizen Capital Executive Chairman S. Bond Payne.
  • Citizen Capital is an Oklahoma-based global investment advisory firm, network capital provider, and merchant investor.
  • As the only global investment advisory firm in Oklahoma, the company seeks to organize capital for economic development and wealth creation in the State of Oklahoma.

Iridium Launches GMDSS Academy

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the launch of the Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy).

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the launch of the Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy).
  • Providing curricula specific to GMDSS and related safety services, the GMDSS Academy is dedicated to ensuring maritime students receive the required Iridium GMDSS safety instruction for working aboard Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) class vessels.
  • The GMDSS Academy curricula consist of three training packs: The Iridium Network, Iridium GMDSS, and Iridium Maritime Security Services.
  • The Iridium GMDSS Academy training packs are available to anyone free-of-charge and can be downloaded by visiting the Iridium GMDSS Academy .

Iridium Launches GMDSS Academy

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the launch of the Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy).

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the launch of the Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy).
  • Providing curricula specific to GMDSS and related safety services, the GMDSS Academy is dedicated to ensuring maritime students receive the required Iridium GMDSS safety instruction for working aboard Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) class vessels.
  • The GMDSS Academy curricula consist of three training packs: The Iridium Network, Iridium GMDSS, and Iridium Maritime Security Services.
  • The Iridium GMDSS Academy training packs are available to anyone free-of-charge and can be downloaded by visiting the Iridium GMDSS Academy .

Prime Minister announces nomination of Marie-Chantal Girard as President of the Public Service Commission of Canada

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON , Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Marie-Chantal Girard as the next President of the Public Service Commission of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON , Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Marie-Chantal Girard as the next President of the Public Service Commission of Canada.
  • As President of the Public Service Commission of Canada, Ms. Girard would help promote and safeguard a merit-based, representative, and non-partisan public service that serves all Canadians.
  • The Public Service Commission of Canada fulfills its mandate by:
    supporting federal departments and agencies in hiring qualified individuals into and within the public service;
    overseeing and ensuring the integrity of public service hiring;
    protecting the non-partisan nature of the public service while respecting employees' rights to participate in political activities; and
    delivering recruitment programs and assessment services.
  • As an independent agency, the Public Service Commission of Canada reports its results to Parliament.

Rhaeos, Inc. Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. David Limbrick as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhaeos, Inc., a clinical-stage medical device technology company dedicated to advancing diagnostic solutions for hydrocephalus patients, proudly welcomes David D. Limbrick, Jr., MD, PhD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhaeos, Inc., a clinical-stage medical device technology company dedicated to advancing diagnostic solutions for hydrocephalus patients, proudly welcomes David D. Limbrick, Jr., MD, PhD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • Dr. Limbrick is currently a Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he joined as the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery in 2023.
  • "I am very excited to join the Rhaeos team after collaborating closely with them for the past two years," stated Dr. Limbrick.
  • The company looks forward to the continued advancement of their mission to have a global impact on neurosurgery and hydrocephalus management.