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XcelPlus International completes $1 million seed funding round, adds Ford Seeman to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

International relations, Seeman, Henry Ford, Anti-war activists, Activists

Reno, NV, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XcelPlus International Inc. (OTC Pink: XLPI) announced today that it has received $1,050,000 in seed round funding and appointed Ford Seeman to the companys Board of Directors.

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Reno, NV, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XcelPlus International Inc. (OTC Pink: XLPI) announced today that it has received $1,050,000 in seed round funding and appointed Ford Seeman to the companys Board of Directors.
Closing this funding round has enabled us to make great strides toward the full recovery of XcelPlus, stated Charles Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of XcelPlus International.
Ford Seeman brings a decorated career as an environmentally focused businessman to the XcelPlus International Board of Directors.
We are thrilled to be adding a businessperson of Ford Seemans caliber to the XcelPlus Board of Directors, added Robinson.

Ford Foundation and Henry Luce Foundation Lend Support to US Heartland China Association

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"We are thrilled that both the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation have awarded our organization grants to maintain the momentum of our important work building bridges and promoting understanding between the American Heartland and China," Bob Holden, former Governor of Missouri, Chairman and CEO of the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) announced.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"We are thrilled that both the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation have awarded our organization grants to maintain the momentum of our important work building bridges and promoting understanding between the American Heartland and China," Bob Holden, former Governor of Missouri, Chairman and CEO of the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) announced.
Over the past 80 years, the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation, both established in 1936, have invested significantly to promote international understanding and international cooperation.
USHCA is instrumental in engaging a diverse set of American actors in dialogue with their Chinese counterparts.
He concluded by saying that, "thanks to the support of the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation, USHCA is poised to continue providing the essential leadership and resources to support this critical collaboration."

‘Total Disrespect’: LTC Residents, Families & Staff Incensed that Premier Ford Dodged Question Period Today While Hundreds Waited for Commitments to Improve Care

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

International relations, Antisemitism in the United States, Henry Ford, Henry Ford family, Non-interventionism, Anti-war activists, Anti-war

b'TORONTO, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 570 families, residents, staff and supporters registered to virtually fill the galleries of the Ontario Legislature for Question Period today.

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b'TORONTO, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 570 families, residents, staff and supporters registered to virtually fill the galleries of the Ontario Legislature for Question Period today.
They came to hear the Ford government answer their questions and demands for vital improvements to long-term care.
However, Premier Ford and LTC Minister Merrilee Fullerton did not show up.\nThrough individual stories sent in by LTC families and staff, the Health Coalition asked the Opposition Parties to challenge Premier Ford to commit to fast-tracking improvements in staffing in the homes.
On behalf of families and the Coalition the NDP repeatedly called for a commitment to end for-profit LTC.

IBI Group Partners on Ford’s New Dearborn Campus Building to Advance the Future of Mobility

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Friday, May 7, 2021

International relations, International Business Initiatives, Henry Ford, John D. Dingell Transit Center, IBI Group, XE-class submarine, Ford Motor Company, Ibi, Anti-war activists, Automotive industry

IBI Group is leading the project\xe2\x80\x99s architecture, engineering, and landscape design in partnership with Sn\xc3\xb8hetta and Ghafari Associates.

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IBI Group is leading the project\xe2\x80\x99s architecture, engineering, and landscape design in partnership with Sn\xc3\xb8hetta and Ghafari Associates.
The firm\xe2\x80\x99s expertise in technology-driven design, coupled with its smart cities portfolio, is contributing to the world-class transformation of Ford\xe2\x80\x99s Dearborn Campus.
The two organizations are working together to develop Ford\xe2\x80\x99s technology strategy around buildings for its Dearborn and Michigan Central projects.
IBI Group believes that cities thrive when designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch.

Enhanced Execution, Fresh Portfolio of Exciting Vehicles Drive Ford’s Strong Q1 Profitability, as Trust in Company Rises

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

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Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release.

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Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release.
Visit shareholder.ford.com for the slide presentation and access the webcast to the Ford earnings call, which begins at 5:00 p.m.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210428006077/en/\nFord Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan.
For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210428006077/en/\n'

Ford Accelerates Battery R&D with Dedicated Team, New Global Battery Center of Excellence Named Ford Ion Park

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b"Ford today announces a new global battery center of excellence \xe2\x80\x93 called Ford Ion Park \xe2\x80\x93 to accelerate research and development of battery and battery cell technology \xe2\x80\x93 including future battery manufacturing.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re already scaling production of all-electric vehicles around the world as more customers experience and crave the fun-to-drive benefits of electric vehicles with zero emissions,\xe2\x80\x9d said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford's chief product platform and operations officer.

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b"Ford today announces a new global battery center of excellence \xe2\x80\x93 called Ford Ion Park \xe2\x80\x93 to accelerate research and development of battery and battery cell technology \xe2\x80\x93 including future battery manufacturing.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re already scaling production of all-electric vehicles around the world as more customers experience and crave the fun-to-drive benefits of electric vehicles with zero emissions,\xe2\x80\x9d said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford's chief product platform and operations officer.
\xe2\x80\x9cWe are modernizing Ford\xe2\x80\x99s battery development and manufacturing capabilities so we can better control costs and production variables in-house and scale production around the world with speed and quality.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Ford Ion Park team already is underway.
Ford employs approximately 186,000 people worldwide.
For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com .\nFor news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210427005768/en/\n"

Automotive Online Sales Platform Digital Motors Names Troy Ford as VP of Finance

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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b'Digital Motors\xc2\xae , the groundbreaking online sales platform for automotive dealerships and manufacturers, today announced the appointment of auto industry and investment banking veteran Troy Ford as Vice President of Finance.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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b'Digital Motors\xc2\xae , the groundbreaking online sales platform for automotive dealerships and manufacturers, today announced the appointment of auto industry and investment banking veteran Troy Ford as Vice President of Finance.\nThis press release features multimedia.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210413005348/en/\n\xe2\x80\x9cAs demand for online vehicle sales continues to expand, we are pleased to welcome Troy Ford as Vice President of Finance to our growing team of innovators,\xe2\x80\x9d said Andy Hinrichs, CEO of Digital Motors.
\xe2\x80\x9cTroy brings to the table a breadth of automotive industry, growth capital, and financial leadership experience.\xe2\x80\x9d\nMost recently, Ford served as Vice President of Corporate Finance for Superior Industries , a publicly traded Tier 1 automotive supplier.
The platform is configurable to a dealership\xe2\x80\x99s or manufacturer\xe2\x80\x99s specifications and adheres to corporate identity and MAAP requirements.

Build Your Career Releases Educational Video Series Aimed at Recruiting Construction Workforce

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to announce that its Build Your Career program has released a video series aimed at teaching students and educators about rewarding careers within the construction industry.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to announce that its Build Your Career program has released a video series aimed at teaching students and educators about rewarding careers within the construction industry.
The series, available on the Build Your Career (BYC) website and on the CAGC YouTube channel , also was developed to be used by contractors in their marketing and recruiting initiatives.
Director of Build Your Career Tammy Ford commented, "This video series is adynamic new tool available to our BYC Ambassadors and CAGC members to assist themwithvirtualor liveconstruction career awareness outreachactivities.It is acomprehensive digitalsnapshot of our industry that provides educators, parents, displaced or underrepresented workers and students of all ages essential information about the limitlesscareeropportunitiesthatawait them in thefield ofconstruction."
To learn more about Carolinas AGC's Build Your Career program, including how to support our long-term goals, please visit www.buildyourcareer.us , or contact Tammy Ford , Director of Build Your Career, at (704) 995-3901 or [email protected] .

FENIX Rising to Meet the Social Media Needs of a Wolrd in Lockdown- and Beyond

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Lance Ford, President & CMO observed: Were not here to emphasize how wonderful we are -or will be.

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Lance Ford, President & CMO observed: Were not here to emphasize how wonderful we are -or will be.
Rather, we want people to be informed of our progress and hopefully in time, with their participation, we can indeed become a platform worthy of the worlds attention.
I am convinced it is rapidly on the way to becoming what so many artists have been eagerly searching for.
The principal was that FENIX should provide all revenues to the artist apart from the small percentage necessary for running the FENIX business.

Ford Senior Leaders to Describe Opportunities in Europe at Jefferies Conference on March 10

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Friday, March 5, 2021

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Ford senior leaders will discuss the companys European business and roadmap for sustained profitability with Jefferies lead auto analyst Philippe Houchois during the Exane BNP Paribas & Jefferies Geneva Motor Show Conference on Wednesday, March 10, at 8 a.m.

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Ford senior leaders will discuss the companys European business and roadmap for sustained profitability with Jefferies lead auto analyst Philippe Houchois during the Exane BNP Paribas & Jefferies Geneva Motor Show Conference on Wednesday, March 10, at 8 a.m.
The session will cover strategic topics such as the Ford of Europe redesign, plans to capitalize on the companys growing commercial vehicles business, and future direction in the region for passenger vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan.
For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com.