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Tricolor Foundation Announces $200,000 In Gifts To Fund Endowments Supporting Higher Education in Hispanic Communities

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Monday, December 18, 2023

This low level of Hispanic educational attainment is cause for national concern as it threatens the strength of America’s future workforce.

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  • This low level of Hispanic educational attainment is cause for national concern as it threatens the strength of America’s future workforce.
  • The impediments facing Hispanic students stem from parents' immigrant and socioeconomic status and their lack of knowledge about the U.S. education system.
  • “Our mission is to clear the path so that every member of our Hispanic communities has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
  • These are individuals who embody the work of the Foundation and that it believes serve as examples of the achievements and potential of the Hispanic community.

FORE Awards $900,000 in New Grants to Improve Access to Lifesaving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Pharmacies Nationwide

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

To improve access to medications for opioid use disorder, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced $900,000 in new grants.

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  • To improve access to medications for opioid use disorder, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced $900,000 in new grants.
  • The University of Rhode Island is receiving $455,797 to train pharmacists in Connecticut and Ohio to prescribe and dispense medications for opioid use disorder.
  • These latest grants continue FORE’s work to accelerate the ability of pharmacies to provide care to patients with opioid use disorder.
  • Since its founding in 2018, FORE has awarded grants totaling $40,113,091 to address the opioid and overdose crisis.

PermitUsNow Secures Top Honors as Professional Services Firm of the Year by the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, the premiere building permitting expediting firm in Texas, is grateful to receive the prestigious Professional Services Firm of the Year Award from the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, the premiere building permitting expediting firm in Texas, is grateful to receive the prestigious Professional Services Firm of the Year Award from the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum.
  • The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) was established in 1991 and is celebrating its 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the United Way office on Waugh Drive in Houston.
  • Milton Thibodeaux, Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum
    PermitUsNow was selected based on our consistent contributions to private and public agency projects, exhibited leadership in community, and economic impact.
  • "We are truly thrilled to receive this Professional Services Firm of the Year award from the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum.

Kevin Borg, PharmD, Honored as the 2023 PCCA Compounding Pharmacist of the Year

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Houston, Texas, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCCA has named Kevin Borg, PharmD, FAPC, FACA, owner of Potter’s House Apothecary in Peoria, Arizona, and Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, Arizona, the 2023 M. George Webber, PhD, Compounding Pharmacist of the Year.

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  • Houston, Texas, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCCA has named Kevin Borg, PharmD, FAPC, FACA, owner of Potter’s House Apothecary in Peoria, Arizona, and Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, Arizona, the 2023 M. George Webber, PhD, Compounding Pharmacist of the Year.
  • “Since becoming a member many years ago, he has relentlessly supported PCCA and the compounding profession — never hesitating to help a fellow compounder or participate in PCCA events.
  • The M. George Webber Pharmacist of the Year award is presented annually to an independent compounding pharmacist who demonstrates service excellence to patients, health care providers and pharmacy colleagues.
  • Borg expanded his compounding services with the opening of Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, Arizona, in 2021.

SeedAI’s “Hack the Future” Series Builds on the Success of the Generative Red Team Challenge at DEF CON 31 and Will Drive Artificial Intelligence Engagement Deeper Into Underserved Communities

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The first Hack the Future will take place in historic Greenwood, Okla., on October 26 and 27.

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  • The first Hack the Future will take place in historic Greenwood, Okla., on October 26 and 27.
  • Greenwood, also known as “Black Wall Street,” embodies the socio-cultural complexities that must be built into the foundation of all AI research, education, and adoption efforts.
  • Community college students who participated in the GRT Challenge will join 300+ community members for Hack the Future: Greenwood.
  • Black Tech Street previously led a delegation of 65 members to the GRT Challenge at DEF CON 31.

HSLDA Sponsors First Science-Themed Hispanic Festival in Houston

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

“We are elated to support science and STEM for the growing Hispanic homeschool communities in Texas and in the United States,” said HSLDA President Jim Mason.

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  • “We are elated to support science and STEM for the growing Hispanic homeschool communities in Texas and in the United States,” said HSLDA President Jim Mason.
  • Bridges to Science's Houston Science Festival—Casa to College is the first of its kind in Houston.
  • Majors will share with parents the benefits of HSLDA membership including HSLDA’s program for Hispanic families and compassion grants.
  • To apply for a free technology kit or to learn more about the Houston Science Festival, visit www.houstonsciencefestival.org .

Generative Red Team Challenge Opens Next Friday at DEF CON 31

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Friday, August 4, 2023

With the largest first-ever public Generative Red Team (GRT) Challenge ( www.airedteam.org ) just one week away, SeedAI, AI Village, and Humane Intelligence are making final preparations to host the event at AI Village at DEF CON 31.

Key Points: 
  • With the largest first-ever public Generative Red Team (GRT) Challenge ( www.airedteam.org ) just one week away, SeedAI, AI Village, and Humane Intelligence are making final preparations to host the event at AI Village at DEF CON 31.
  • The GRT Challenge brings an ethical perspective to traditional red teaming by addressing societal impact - including categories to gather vulnerabilities in information integrity, multilingual harms, societal bias, and more.
  • The GRT Challenge takes place in the AI Village at DEF CON 31 at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas, Nev.
    GRT Challenge participants will test large language models (LLM) through challenges designed by the hosts and their community partners.
  • Researchers interested in learning more about the GRT Challenge Call for Research Proposals can visit www.airedteam.org/news/call-for-research-proposals-generative-red-team-c... .

Digimarc Elects New Board Member with Deep Sales Leadership Expertise

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) today announced that Salesforce executive, LaShonda Anderson-Williams, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective June 12, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) today announced that Salesforce executive, LaShonda Anderson-Williams, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective June 12, 2023.
  • Previously, she served in a variety of digital transformation and sales management roles over 20+ years at Microsoft and IBM.
  • “LaShonda has a deep understanding of sales processes and the proven history of success leading enterprise technology sales that will help guide Digimarc toward our ambitious goal of digitizing the world’s products,” said Riley McCormack, CEO at Digimarc.
  • “As a seasoned executive in the software industry, she not only brings exceptional sales expertise from leading companies but also strong people leadership skills.

Surprise of a Lifetime: Reliant and Houston Texans Celebrate Student Athletes with $10,000 Scholarships

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Teaming up for the 18th annual Scholarships for Champions, Reliant and the Houston Texans surprised six Houston-area student-athletes with a $10,000 college scholarship for each.

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  • Teaming up for the 18th annual Scholarships for Champions, Reliant and the Houston Texans surprised six Houston-area student-athletes with a $10,000 college scholarship for each.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since 2005, Reliant and the Houston Texans have supported more than 100 students with life-changing opportunities through merit scholarships.
  • The 2023 Scholarships for Champions students are:
    Dillan Botts, senior at Bridgeland High School, is a first-generation college-bound student graduating with 30+ college credits.
  • He serves his community through the Houston Food Bank and Kids Lives Matter International and is active in his youth ministry.

Veteran Texas-Based Wealth Team Combines Forces with Dynasty Financial Partners to Launch Precedent Wealth Partners, and Introduces "WillShare," an Innovative Program for Clients

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

“We launched Precedent Wealth Partners largely because we want to partner with our clients by creating an advisory entity that cannot easily be sold.

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  • “We launched Precedent Wealth Partners largely because we want to partner with our clients by creating an advisory entity that cannot easily be sold.
  • We want our clients to feel they can count on our permanence and alignment with them,” said Precedent Wealth Partners’ co-founder Harold Williams.
  • Precedent Wealth Partners works with clients in the areas of investment management, wealth planning, estate planning, tax strategy, insurance/risk management, and retirement planning.
  • For more information, please visit: www.precedentwealth.com
    Mr. J. Harold Williams brings nearly 50 years of wealth management experience to Precedent Wealth Partners.