Newcomer

Toronto Pearson awards $770,000 in funding to nine local organizations committed to breaking employment barriers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Rexdale Women's Centre, Sustainability, Woman, Newcomer, TURN, Workplace, Entrepreneurship, Community service, DARE, JAC, Organization, SME, Employment, Immigration, TMU, Social impact, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Workforce, Interview, Physician, Research

TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.
  • YWCA Toronto: The Digital Awareness Ready for Employment (DARE) project will provide training in digital literacy for the workplace.
  • In 2022 alone, the airport invested $387,000 to support local residents with employment training and helped fill hundreds of jobs.
  • "We look forward to working with these great organizations to help break down barriers to employment opportunities for residents in communities around the airport," she added.

The Abbi Agency Celebrates Sweeping Success with PRSA Las Vegas

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Knowledge, PR, Newcomer, Accreditation in Public Relations, Las Vegas Valley, LAS, APR, PRSA, Pinnacle, Accreditation

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Abbi Agency, an outcome-obsessed, full-service agency that builds brands, shifts perceptions and inspires action, had sweeping success with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Las Vegas Valley Chapter, taking home 12 awards at the PRSA Pinnacle Award Ceremony on Jan. 25 while the agency's own Senior Public Relations Manager Alexis Keith was named VP of Membership for the local chapter. Alexis also earned her accreditation in public relations (APR) from the national PRSA organization.

Key Points: 
  • "It is an honor to be recognized at the Pinnacle Awards," said Abbi Whitaker, CEO of The Abbi Agency.
  • Awards won include the following:
    The Abbi Agency holds PRSA's Pinnacle Awards in high regard and continues to establish involvement with the Las Vegas Valley Chapter.
  • Alexis has become the second team member at The Abbi Agency to earn an APR, joining Lauren Meckstroth, the Vice President of Public Relations at The Abbi Agency.
  • For more information on The Abbi Agency and their work as an integrated marketing agency, visit http://www.theabbiagency.com .

BMO Supporting Canadian Newcomers' Financial Literacy Through Partnership with PeaceGeeks' "Welcome to Canada" App

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Refugee, Head, Employment, International student, Life, Person, City, Partnership, Good, Social, Investment, Newcomer, BMO, Habit, Education, Tutoring

Exclusive banking partnership will help Canadian newcomers access digital tools and resources to support their financial journey.

Key Points: 
  • Exclusive banking partnership will help Canadian newcomers access digital tools and resources to support their financial journey.
  • As the organization's exclusive banking partner, BMO will provide newcomers access to trusted online resources, capabilities, and educational content to support financial literacy as they establish their lives in Canada.
  • The mobile app also seamlessly directs newcomers to banking products and services, locates nearby bank branches, and will soon help with booking appointments with financial advisors at BMO.
  • We are pleased to be partnering with BMO to ensure financial literacy and access to banking is as easy as possible for newcomers."

Red Heart® Helps Gen Z Get Hooked on Their ‘Grandma Era’ With New Crochet Patterns and Homemade Gift Giving Ideas for the Holidays

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 10, 2023
Family, Lifestyle, Consumer, Fashion, Teens, Textiles, Parenting, Retail, Women, Generation Z, Manufacturing, Home Goods, Newcomer, Gen, RED, Character, Imagination, Collection, Multimedia, SpinRite, Gift, Marketing, System, Relaxation, NIH, Mental health, Personality, SVP, Weaving, Lace, Crochet

Red Heart®, America’s Favorite Yarn brand, has announced a new set of fall fashion patterns designed to ease entry into crocheting and help Gen Z inspire new moments of joy through craft and gift giving.

Key Points: 
  • Red Heart®, America’s Favorite Yarn brand, has announced a new set of fall fashion patterns designed to ease entry into crocheting and help Gen Z inspire new moments of joy through craft and gift giving.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231110394382/en/
    RED HEART® ANNOUNCES NEW CROCHET PATTERNS AND HOMEMADE GIFT GIVING IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Photo: Business Wire)
    More than 40 million Americans* actively crochet or knit, a number that has climbed since 2020 in part because of a growing interest among younger generations.
  • As Gen Z sought more ways to find solace during tumultuous times, many turned to crochet, which a NIH study has shown can reduce stress, increase relaxation, and positively impact personal well-being**.
  • TikTok videos with #crochet, #crochettok, and #knitting have collectively received more than 4 billion views this year alone.

Samsung Bioepis Marks a New Chapter in the Biosimilar Industry with Groundbreaking Advancements, Exclusive Interview by Xtalks

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
US Market Access Center, Newcomer, Ranibizumab, Adalimumab, Ophthalmology, Interview, Education, FDA, Generic drug, Pharmaceutical industry

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an exclusive interview, Xtalks delves into the advancements and innovations happening at Samsung Bioepis, a leader in the biosimilar industry. Featuring Ilsun Hong, VP and Product Evaluation Team Leader, and Thomas Newcomer, VP and Head of US Market Access at Samsung Bioepis, the discussion revolves around key developments, challenges and future trends in biosimilars.

Key Points: 
  • In an interview by Xtalks, company leaders at Samsung Bioepis, Ilsun Hong and Thomas Newcomer, discuss the company's advancements in the biosimilar industry.
  • TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an exclusive interview, Xtalks delves into the advancements and innovations happening at Samsung Bioepis, a leader in the biosimilar industry.
  • The interview goes into Samsung Bioepis' achievement of being the first company to receive FDA approval for both high-concentration and low-concentration formulations of adalimumab biosimilar.
  • Another remarkable feat highlighted in the interview is the interchangeability designation for Samsung Bioepis' ranibizumab biosimilar in ophthalmology.

Internationalisation Award of the President of the Republic of Finland granted to Kuusakoski Group

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 24, 2023
ELY, Ministry, Indian stock exchange, Newcomer, Employment, Particular, Metal, Economic development, Investment, Economy, Nervous system, Silchester International Investors, Ecosystem, Business Finland, Foreign Affairs, World Communication Awards, Republic, Tuomas, Sustainable development, Growth, Environment, Transport, Nursing, Team Finland (roller derby), Finnvera

Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland, has granted today the annual internationalisation award to successful Finnish companies.

Key Points: 
  • Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland, has granted today the annual internationalisation award to successful Finnish companies.
  • "Kuusakoski has grown throughout the period of industrialisation in Finland after the wars, and strong internationalisation in the following decades also helped us grow.
  • The Internationalisation Award of the President of the Republic of Finland is bestowed annually in recognition of internationally successful companies or communities.
  • In addition to Kuusakoski Group, the Internationalisation Award was granted this year to Neural DSP Technologies (Newcomer Company), AGCO Group (Long-term International Investor) and EnergyVaasa (Community Award).

Interac survey shows more than half of new Canadian families have been targeted by financial fraud

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Transfer, Consciousness, Life, International student, Predation, Face, Fraud, Mindfulness, Research, Toronto Metropolitan University, Communication, Interac, TMU, Marketing communications, Finance, Newcomer, Marketing, Appetite, Online shopping, Cryptocurrency

A recent survey by Interac Corp. (Interac) reveals seven in 10 (70 per cent) new Canadians polled feel they are more susceptible to financial scams than the general population.

Key Points: 
  • A recent survey by Interac Corp. (Interac) reveals seven in 10 (70 per cent) new Canadians polled feel they are more susceptible to financial scams than the general population.
  • As record number s of immigrants arrive in Canada, scammers are preying on newcomers navigating an unfamiliar financial landscape.
  • "Being targeted for financial scams is an all-too-common experience for newcomers.
  • The Interac survey reinforces that high scam rates are taking a toll on the financial fortitude of newcomers.

goeasy Ltd. Announces Commitment to Bolstering Financial Literacy for New Canadians

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Knowledge, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, GSY, FCAC, Organization, Partnership, Goeasy, Credit, Ground, Investment, Newcomer, TSX, Financial Literacy Month, Farm Credit Canada, Online shopping

Each November, since 2012, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has leveraged Financial Literacy Month to encourage organizations to share resources that help Canadians understand their personal wealth and credit.

Key Points: 
  • Each November, since 2012, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has leveraged Financial Literacy Month to encourage organizations to share resources that help Canadians understand their personal wealth and credit.
  • This prompted goeasy Ltd. to conduct a survey of Canadians who came to the country within the last five years to learn about their current financial literacy levels.
  • This survey found that, less than one in five respondents (18%) agreed they had a good understanding of the Canadian financial system.
  • Furthermore, since their arrival, nearly half of newcomers (49%) say their financial literacy has only slightly improved, pointing to a clear gap in the quality of financial education for newcomers in Canada.

2023 VantaCon: The Future of Trust in an AI World

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Software, Networks, Internet, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Technology, Online Privacy, Security, Future Trees Trust, Policy, Conviction, Partner (business rank), Synthetic media, Generative, Multimedia, Newcomer, Futurist, Sequoia Capital, Ciso, VC, Reward, AI, Future, General counsel, Automation, Medical device, Cryptocurrency, Box, Ironclad warship, Vanta, Trust

On December 5, VantaCon will feature keynotes, fireside discussions, hands-on workshops, and product announcements bringing together experts and Vanta customers to discuss global trends in security, compliance and the future of trust.

Key Points: 
  • On December 5, VantaCon will feature keynotes, fireside discussions, hands-on workshops, and product announcements bringing together experts and Vanta customers to discuss global trends in security, compliance and the future of trust.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101697065/en/
    Vanta to host its annual user conference VantaCon: The Future of Trust in an AI World on December 5 in San Francisco.
  • This panel of AI investors and innovators will unveil the obstacles and opportunities of building trust in an AI world.
  • Insights from leading legal experts on how to create an AI policy grounded in trust to balance risk and reward.

OpenText Cybersecurity Nastiest Malware of 2023 Shows Ransomware-as-a-Service Now Primary Business Model

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Transfer, United States Department of Energy, Intelligence, EVP, Black cat, Progress Software, Shell, BBC, RaaS, Organization, Basta, REvil, Research, Newcomer, Environment, Deception, OpenText, Computer security, Silver, MOVEit, TSX, Cryptocurrency, Risk management

WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the Nastiest Malware of 2023, an annual ranking of the year's biggest malware threats. For six consecutive years OpenText Cybersecurity threat intelligence experts have analyzed the threat landscape to determine the most notorious malware trends. Ransomware has been rapidly ascending the ranks, with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) now the weapon of choice for cybercriminals.

Key Points: 
  • For six consecutive years OpenText Cybersecurity threat intelligence experts have analyzed the threat landscape to determine the most notorious malware trends.
  • Newcomer Cl0p takes the prize for this year's nastiest malware after commanding exorbitant ransom demands with its MOVEit campaign.
  • "A key finding this year is the RaaS business model is another win for the bad guys.
  • To learn more about the findings of this year's Nastiest Malware analysis, visit the OpenText Cybersecurity Community, as well as tune in to our Nastiest Malware Webinar.