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Autism Tech Accelerator Taps Entertainment Industry Exec as New CEO

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple, a pioneering nonprofit built to stimulate venture investment in technology for the autism community, today announced the appointment of former Entertainment Industry Foundation Executive Heidi Kershaw, as its new CEO. Kershaw previously served as managing director for the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). Multiple founder Dan Feshbach, who founded the iconic education technology company Teachtown in response to his son's autism diagnosis, will transition to executive board chair. 

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  • Kershaw previously served as managing director for the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).
  • Multiple founder Dan Feshbach, who founded the iconic education technology company Teachtown in response to his son's autism diagnosis, will transition to executive board chair.
  • Heidi also won the MedTech Innovation Forum's People's Choice Award in 2021 for her own innovation for which she owns a patent.
  • Currently, she serves on the advisory board of UCLA's Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART), which brings together clinicians and scientists to provide therapy, clinical services, and conduct research on autism care.

Norwich Announces the Winner of 2023 Colby Military Writers’ Award

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Colby Award winners receive a $5,000 author honorarium provided through the generosity of the Chicago-based Pritzker Military Foundation, on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.

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  • Colby Award winners receive a $5,000 author honorarium provided through the generosity of the Chicago-based Pritzker Military Foundation, on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
  • Stanley will be formally presented with his award and honorarium during the Norwich University Military Writers’ Symposium, Oct. 10 through Oct. 11, 2023, at the university’s Northfield, Vermont, campus.
  • Finalists for the 2023 Colby Award included “The Black Joke: The True Story of One British Ship’s Battle Against the Slave Trade,” by A.E.
  • The Colby Award, named for the late ambassador and former CIA director William E. Colby, began at Norwich University in 1999.

COOLJC Returns to Baltimore for the 83rd International Congress Christian Leadership, Training and Development Conference

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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BALTIMORE , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 83rd International Congress of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of Apostolic Faith (COOLJC) will assemble in city of Baltimore, MD April 11–15, 2023. This youth Christian leadership, training and development conference will take place at the Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD. Organizers are anticipating up to 3,000 delegates on site and events will be live streamed for worldwide viewing.

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  • This youth Christian leadership, training and development conference will take place at the Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD.
  • BALTIMORE , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 83rd International Congress of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of Apostolic Faith (COOLJC) will assemble in city of Baltimore, MD April 11–15, 2023.
  • This youth Christian leadership, training and development conference will take place at the Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD.
  • This year marks the 83rd staging of the International Congress Conference (iCongress), with the theme Unbreakable: Embracing change and Spiritual Transformation.

Central South Carolina Megasite Receives CSX Select Site Designation

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that the Central South Carolina Megasite in Lugoff, South Carolina, has been designated a CSX Select Site.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that the Central South Carolina Megasite in Lugoff, South Carolina, has been designated a CSX Select Site.
  • Select Sites are development-ready properties along the CSX network where standard land use considerations and comprehensive due diligence items have been previously addressed.
  • “South Carolina has a strong track record of attracting industrial projects with significant investment,” said Tom Tisa, head of business development at CSX.
  • The Central South Carolina Megasite is now the third site in South Carolina with the CSX Select Site designation.

AmeriHealth Caritas Grows Its Health Insurance Marketplace Footprint for 2023

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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AmeriHealth Caritas , a national leader in delivering health care solutions for those most in need, announced that it is expanding its presence in the Health Insurance Marketplace this fall.

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  • AmeriHealth Caritas , a national leader in delivering health care solutions for those most in need, announced that it is expanding its presence in the Health Insurance Marketplace this fall.
  • Operating in 12 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves approximately 5 million Medicaid, Medicare, and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Health Insurance Marketplace members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, and behavioral health services.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next is an individual and family health plan offered by certain companies within the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next is offered by AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. in Delaware, AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, Inc. in Florida, AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, Inc. in North Carolina, and Select Health of South Carolina, Inc. in South Carolina.

NATIONAL NONPROFIT SHOES THAT FIT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF GIVING

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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At a time when many for-profit businesses were shuttering, Shoes that Fit was thriving and continuing to help our most vulnerable children across the country.

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  • At a time when many for-profit businesses were shuttering, Shoes that Fit was thriving and continuing to help our most vulnerable children across the country.
  • When someone hears "Shoes That Fit," I often see a question in their eyes why shoes?
  • Each child gets individually measured for their new shoes to ensure they are truly getting "shoes that fit."
  • Please help us continue our mission and ensure that no child misses school because they don't have shoes that fit.

STIGA® US Announces Sponsorship of Kershaw's Challenge + Ping Pong 4 Purpose

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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STIGA US is proud to be sponsoring this event with SPIN the original ping pong social club that celebrates the unconventional and embraces diversity.

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  • STIGA US is proud to be sponsoring this event with SPIN the original ping pong social club that celebrates the unconventional and embraces diversity.
  • SPIN's mission exists to inspire human connection around the game of ping pong," said Gregory Godfrey, VP Brand and Culture.
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering again with STIGA and Kershaw's Challenge to bring the excitement of ping pong to Dodgers Stadium."
  • Ping Pong 4 Purpose supports Kershaw's Challenge, which has raised over $16 million for vulnerable and at-risk children since 2011.

Nissan Announces Senior Management Changes for North America

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Pope and Less will report to Mike Colleran, corporate vice president, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML), and senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and Sales.

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  • Pope and Less will report to Mike Colleran, corporate vice president, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML), and senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and Sales.
  • Tiago Castro, senior director, Sales & Marketing, Nissan Brazil, is named regional vice president, Nissan Midwest Region, replacing Craig Keeys who is promoted to group vice president, INFINITI Americas.
  • David Sliger, interim head of Nissan Canton Manufacturing Operations, is promoted to vice president, Manufacturing, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant.
  • Sliger will report to David Johnson, senior vice president, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management, Nissan North America.

Four new leaders join Cargill's executive team, aligned to company's innovation strategy and customer priorities

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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They were selected for their expertise aligned to evolving customer and employee needs and their potential to drive the company's innovation and sustainability strategies around the world.

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  • They were selected for their expertise aligned to evolving customer and employee needs and their potential to drive the company's innovation and sustainability strategies around the world.
  • "They all have the expertise and inclusive leadership approach to continue driving our organization forward as members of our executive team."
  • Jennifer Hartsockjoins Cargill and the company's executive team as its new Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO).
  • Hartsock served as Chief Information Officer and a member of the executive leadership team at Baker Hughes.

Duke Energy crews to begin damage assessment, power restoration once winter storm moves through Carolinas

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Sunday, January 16, 2022
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In advance of the storm, Duke Energy strategically staged more than 11,000 workers power line technicians, damage assessors and vegetation workers across the Carolinas.

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  • In advance of the storm, Duke Energy strategically staged more than 11,000 workers power line technicians, damage assessors and vegetation workers across the Carolinas.
  • Ice buildup on trees and branches that causes them to fall on power lines is usually the main culprit behind power outages during a winter storm.
  • After the storm, as conditions permit, crews will begin assessing the extent of damage a process that can take 24 hours or more following storms that cause widespread damage and hazardous driving conditions.
  • Power restoration crews will begin working immediately after the storm as soon as it's safe to do so.