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MARKETING INDUSTRY ICON MICHAEL KASSAN TO SIT DOWN FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AT POSSIBLE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The keynote will also touch on what's next post-MediaLink for the industry veteran, who has been described as the "ultimate power broker," balancing strategic insight with pragmatic execution.

Key Points: 
  • The keynote will also touch on what's next post-MediaLink for the industry veteran, who has been described as the "ultimate power broker," balancing strategic insight with pragmatic execution.
  • Michael founded MediaLink in 2003 to be a transformational partner to the world's leading media, marketing and technology companies.
  • POSSIBLE is a tentpole event that brings together the most influential marketing and business leaders, as well as visionaries from technology, digital, media, entertainment, and culture.
  • More than 200 marketing industry leaders will grace the stages at POSSIBLE.

Kodiak Establishes Industry Advisory Council, Taps Leaders from Walmart, UPS, and Beyond to Help Guide Development and Deployment of Autonomous Trucks

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Kodiak's Industry Advisory Council brings together a diverse array of forward-thinking industry leaders to help shape the company's product development, deployment, and public engagement as it focuses on the commercialization of autonomous trucks.

Key Points: 
  • Kodiak's Industry Advisory Council brings together a diverse array of forward-thinking industry leaders to help shape the company's product development, deployment, and public engagement as it focuses on the commercialization of autonomous trucks.
  • Inaugural members of the Kodiak Industry Advisory Council represent prestigious brands and organizations including the Arkansas Trucking Association , Loadsmith , Walmart , Werner Enterprises , and UPS .
  • Their unique perspectives will help to lead and shape the ways we approach industry and driver engagement, industry transformation, and driving public acceptance of autonomous trucks."
  • The Kodiak Industry Advisory Council will help to guide and influence Kodiak's product and strategic roadmap, and will help to shape how autonomous trucks will benefit and impact the trucking industry, society, and the world.

The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) Secures Major Win for Wooden Pallet Manufacturers in New EU Packaging Regulation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NWPCA today announced a significant victory for wooden pallet manufacturers worldwide following the finalization of the European Union's (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NWPCA today announced a significant victory for wooden pallet manufacturers worldwide following the finalization of the European Union's (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
  • NWPCA's successful advocacy efforts secured an exemption from the regulation's reuse requirements for wooden pallets entering and leaving the EU under load.
  • The PPWR aims to tackle the pressing issue of packaging waste by introducing rules for all packaging placed on the EU market.
  • Jason Ortega, Vice President of Public Affairs at NWPCA, stated, "This exemption is a clear win for wooden pallet manufacturers globally.

Allegheny College Announces $14 Million in New Gifts from Skattum, Tillotson, and Nelson Multi-Generational Families

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MEADVILLE, Pa., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny College, one of the nation's oldest and most innovative four-year colleges, where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold, is pleased to announce new gifts totaling $14 million from three multi-generational alumni families. The gifts will ensure that Allegheny College continues to provide an exceptional education, giving students and faculty the freedom to explore new ideas and pursue innovative solutions to real-world problems. This brings the Allegheny College gift total during President Cole's short tenure to over $70 million.

Key Points: 
  • This brings the Allegheny College gift total during President Cole's short tenure to over $70 million.
  • Three generations of the Skattum family are Allegheny College alumni, and the family's generosity and leadership have guided the College for decades.
  • With this gift to date, the Skattum's contributions to Allegheny College total $10 million.
  • With this gift, the Tillotson and Fleming Family have donated $8 million to Allegheny College.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young Launches Black Mayors' Coalition on Crime

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Memphis Mayor Paul Young, in partnership with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), announced the launch of the Black Mayors' Coalition on Crime (BMCC), an initiative to harness the collective power of black mayors across the nation to fight crime. The inaugural meeting will take place in Memphis on March 27-28 and will host 21 mayors and their proxies from Washington D.C., IN, TN, MO, MS, LA, AR, GA, AZ, CA, and NC. Young has received support from big-city mayors, including Mayor Eric Adams from New York City and Mayor Karen Bass from Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Memphis Mayor Paul Young, in partnership with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), announced the launch of the Black Mayors' Coalition on Crime (BMCC), an initiative to harness the collective power of black mayors across the nation to fight crime.
  • Young has received support from big-city mayors, including Mayor Eric Adams from New York City and Mayor Karen Bass from Los Angeles.
  • Many of these leaders come from the communities most affected by crime, so they have a unique perspective on solving it."
  • I applaud Mayor Young for convening the Black Mayors Coalition on Crime to have an honest conversation around protecting our cities and delivering peace of mind at a time when our communities need it most."

National Safety Council Expands Efforts to Combat Overdoses in the Workplace

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON , March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Overdoses remain the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States and account for nearly 10% of all workplace fatalities. To help positively impact the opioid epidemic in the U.S., the National Safety Council is ramping up its commitment to combatting overdoses in the workplace through the launch of several new initiatives. Aimed at raising awareness and supporting access to lifesaving resources, the new initiatives include a free opioid overdose e-learning, an online workplace wellbeing hub, and the availability of bulk online purchasing of NARCAN® Nasal Spray for employers nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • To help positively impact the opioid epidemic in the U.S., the National Safety Council is ramping up its commitment to combatting overdoses in the workplace through the launch of several new initiatives.
  • Employers can now purchase the medication on nsc.org and have it delivered directly to their workplace.
  • By making opioid overdose reversal medications more accessible, NSC and Emergent are working together to save lives and help prevent tragedies in the workplace.
  • "Workplace overdose deaths are occurring at devastating rates, and we know more can be done to save lives," said Lorraine Martin, president and CEO of the National Safety Council.

Goalsetter Secures $9.6 Million in Series A Extension Funding to Help American Families Learn to Save, Spend, Invest and Build Wealth

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter, an award-winning spending, saving, wealth building and financial education platform designed for the whole family, announced today the closing of a $9.6 million Series A extension round. This newest round for Goalsetter was led by an affiliate of Edward Jones and MassMutual through its MM Catalyst Fund. Series A investors Fiserv, Webster Bank, Seae Ventures, Astia Fund, and Partnership Fund for New York City also participated in the round along with new investors Reseda Group and InTouchCU.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter, an award-winning spending, saving, wealth building and financial education platform designed for the whole family, announced today the closing of a $9.6 million Series A extension round.
  • This newest round for Goalsetter was led by an affiliate of Edward Jones and MassMutual through its MM Catalyst Fund.
  • The Series A extension funding will give Goalsetter the runway necessary to continue forging new B2B alliances while successfully implementing existing programs ahead of a Series B raise.
  • "Our new Series A extension marks a significant milestone for Goalsetter as we continue to redefine financial education and inclusion across America," said Goalsetter Founder and CEO Tanya Van Court.

Notice to Kindred Group plc AGM

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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SLIEMA, Malta, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ("AGM") of Kindred Group plc (C 39017) (the "Company") will be held on Friday 26 April 2024 at 10:00 CEST at Kindred's office, Regeringsgatan 25, Stockholm, Sweden.

Key Points: 
  • SLIEMA, Malta, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ("AGM") of Kindred Group plc (C 39017) (the "Company") will be held on Friday 26 April 2024 at 10:00 CEST at Kindred's office, Regeringsgatan 25, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Holders of SDRs who wish to exercise their voting right at the AGM must:
    (ii) no later than Friday 19 April 2024 23:59 CET either register their intention to attend the AGM, or exercise their voting rights, by following the link https://anmalan.vpc.se/euroclearproxy , and clicking through to Kindred Group, and logging in with BankID.
  • It is proposed that the AGM conducts the following business:
    Standards for the year ended 31 December 2023, together with
    the Report of the Auditors.
  • CVs for the current Directors are to be found on pages 60-62 in the Kindred Group plc Annual Report for 2023 and on the Company's website.

Notice to Kindred Group plc AGM

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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SLIEMA, Malta , March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ("AGM") of Kindred Group plc (C 39017) (the "Company") will be held on Friday 26 April 2024 at 10:00 CEST at Kindred's office, Regeringsgatan 25, Stockholm, Sweden.

Key Points: 
  • SLIEMA, Malta , March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ("AGM") of Kindred Group plc (C 39017) (the "Company") will be held on Friday 26 April 2024 at 10:00 CEST at Kindred's office, Regeringsgatan 25, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Holders of SDRs who wish to exercise their voting right at the AGM must:
    (ii) no later than Friday 19 April 2024 23:59 CET either register their intention to attend the AGM, or exercise their voting rights, by following the link https://anmalan.vpc.se/euroclearproxy , and clicking through to Kindred Group, and logging in with BankID.
  • It is proposed that the AGM conducts the following business:
    Standards for the year ended 31 December 2023, together with
    the Report of the Auditors.
  • CVs for the current Directors are to be found on pages 60-62 in the Kindred Group plc Annual Report for 2023 and on the Company's website.

University of Western States Celebrates 120 Years of Excellence in Chiropractic and Whole-Person Health Care Education

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year University of Western States (UWS) celebrates the 120th anniversary of its founding, marking over a century of advancing chiropractic medicine and whole-person health education.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year University of Western States (UWS) celebrates the 120th anniversary of its founding, marking over a century of advancing chiropractic medicine and whole-person health education.
  • This legacy of academic excellence continues to evolve as UWS shapes the future of whole-person health care and education."
  • Since its founding in 1904, University of Western States has been at the forefront of innovation and leadership in chiropractic care and hosts the longest-established Doctor of Chiropractic degree program in the Western United States.
  • As University of Western States commemorates its 120th anniversary, the university community looks forward to preparing the next generation of whole-person health care professionals to serve the evolving needs of a diverse and dynamic world.