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Organization in Saguenay creating inclusive skills training for Canadians living with ADHD

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Friday, March 1, 2024

That is why the Government is investing in projects that will help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government is investing in projects that will help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills.
  • The Government of Canada's Skills for Success Program focuses on nine main skills that Canadians need to participate, adapt and thrive in learning, work and life.
  • "Investing in innovating and caring associations, such as PANDA, is key to creating accessible and innovative training opportunities for all Canadians.
  • With the Bambooza training platform, funded through Employment and Social Development's Skills for Success program, we're helping Canadians with ADHD develop the best strategies for the workplace."

Dress for Success® Worldwide Launches its Largest Campaign, Your Hour, Her Power®, Celebrating 31 Honorees from Global Network

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Friday, March 1, 2024

NEW YORK, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, today launched its largest annual campaign, Your Hour, Her Power, to celebrate Women's History Month in the United States and International Women's Day around the world.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time in the history of the campaign, this year Your Hour, Her Power honors 31 trailblazing women served by the Dress for Success network of 139 affiliates across 22 countries.
  • This outstanding group of women reflects Dress for Success's global footprint.
  • Each Honoree will be celebrated on her unique day in March and spotlighted on the campaign microsite, yourhourherpower.org .
  • We are grateful to them and to all who support our commitment to help women thrive from the inside out."

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) Secures $2 Million Investment from Truist to Continue Accelerating Black Entrepreneurship in Atlanta

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is thrilled to announce a $2 million grant awarded by Truist Foundation and two Truist Trusteed Foundations to advance RICE's expansion efforts and elevate Atlanta-based Black entrepreneurs both within the RICE community and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is thrilled to announce a $2 million grant awarded by Truist Foundation and two Truist Trusteed Foundations to advance RICE's expansion efforts and elevate Atlanta-based Black entrepreneurs both within the RICE community and beyond.
  • The generous support from Truist will continue to increase mentorship, deliver essential business resources, and expand access to valuable opportunities for capital and financial education.
  • Research conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce highlights that nearly 71% of Black entrepreneurs depend on personal and family savings for financing.
  • The disparity in access to capital is further exacerbated by the lower levels of family wealth among Black families.

Lear Capital Announces Partnership With Glenn Beck

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Capital, a leader in the precious metal investment market, is proud to announce its new partnership with Glenn Beck, the renowned, nationally syndicated radio host and founder of The Blaze. This partnership stems from Beck's confidence in Lear Capital, cultivated through his impressive personal returns as an investor with the firm and the stability of Lear's management and their team.

Key Points: 
  • Renowned Radio Personality Glenn Beck Endorses Lear Capital, Affirming Two Decades of Successful Precious Metals Investment
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Capital, a leader in the precious metal investment market, is proud to announce its new partnership with Glenn Beck, the renowned, nationally syndicated radio host and founder of The Blaze.
  • This partnership is expected to bring a new level of insight and opportunity to both Lear Capital and its clients.
  • Glenn Beck's experience with Lear Capital has been notably successful, leading to this significant partnership.
  • Regarding Beck endorsing Lear Capital, its founder and owner Kevin DeMeritt said:
    "Glenn Beck is a great guy and has been a longtime customer.

GUESS Watches proudly announces its continued support for Dress for Success® in honor of International Women's Day

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

To mark this moment, GUESS Watches launches a Special Edition interchangeable box set.

Key Points: 
  • To mark this moment, GUESS Watches launches a Special Edition interchangeable box set.
  • "International Women's Day holds profound significance for GUESS Watches as we continue to join forces with Dress for Success.
  • GUESS Watches invites individuals to join the movement, supporting Dress for Success in empowering woman globally.
  • The Special Edition International Women's Day timepiece box set priced is available at International Women's Day | GUESS Watches US with a $145 retail price or visit.

UCLA Anderson School of Management Honors Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian

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Monday, February 26, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLA Anderson School of Management on Tuesday honored Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines, with the John Wooden Global Leadership Award. The award was presented at a gala dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLA Anderson School of Management on Tuesday honored Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines, with the John Wooden Global Leadership Award.
  • First presented in 2008, the award is named for legendary UCLA basketball coach, author and leadership expert John Wooden (1910–2010).
  • Bastian was chosen as the 2023 Wooden Award recipient in recognition of his visionary leadership of the nation's oldest continuously operating airline.
  • '70), Korn Ferry senior advisor and chair of the UCLA Anderson Board of Advisors.

TOTO Unveils a New Era of Luxury at KBIS 2024 with Groundbreaking Product Innovations and a Unique Destination Booth (#N2739)

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Monday, February 26, 2024

NEOREST® WX Smart Bidet Toilet: TOTO's Masterful Blend of Design and Innovation: TOTO's new NEOREST WX1 and WX2 redefine luxury with their wall-hung design, embodying "pure luxury" with their minimalist elegance that resembles a floating art piece, complete with an ambient nightlight. Winner of the prestigious Red Dot and iF international awards for design excellence, these smart bidet toilets prioritize personal hygiene with features like warm-water personal cleansing, adjustable settings, and a seamless heated seat -- all managed by an elegant stick-style remote that recalls preferences for up to four users. Advanced cleaning technologies such as ACTILIGHT® (NEOREST WX2) CEFIONTECT®, EWATER+®, and TORNADO FLUSH® ensure a pristine bowl with minimal environmental impact. Their ultra-high-efficiency dual flush system (1.2 GPF for the full flush and 0.8 for the light) and energy-saving features underscore TOTO's commitment to sustainability, while their auto-open/close lid and nightlight enhance convenience for a superior bathroom experience.

Key Points: 
  • This year, TOTO unveils innovative products for residential bathrooms and commercial restrooms that redefine comfort, cleanliness, style, and sustainability.
  • Introducing its latest innovations and launching its new destination booth (#N2739), TOTO invites KBIS attendees to a unique experience where technology and elegance converge, transforming daily routines into luxurious, eco-friendly experiences.
  • "At KBIS 2024, TOTO continues to set the bar for bathroom innovation," stated Hidemi Ishikawa, CEO of TOTO USA.
  • "We're excited to unveil our latest product innovations, designed to enhance consumers' lifestyles with superior cleanliness, comfort, and sustainability.

IICF Philanthropic Roundtable Gathers Insurance Leaders for Discussions on Charitable Giving, Impact of Global Initiatives

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted the 2024 IICF Philanthropic Roundtable today, gathering leaders from twenty-five major insurance organizations for a series of presentations on charitable giving and volunteerism in the insurance industry and initiatives focused on philanthropy, inclusion and sustainability topics. During the 2024 Philanthropic Roundtable, IICF also released the 2023 IICF Philanthropic Showcase, an annual retrospective of global charitable contributions, volunteer projects and innovative leadership initiatives of IICF Key Partner Companies. Please view the 2023 IICF Philanthropic Showcase here.

Key Points: 
  • During the 2024 Philanthropic Roundtable, IICF also released the 2023 IICF Philanthropic Showcase , an annual retrospective of global charitable contributions, volunteer projects and innovative leadership initiatives of IICF Key Partner Companies.
  • Kaufman Group, CNA, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, Marsh, Munich Re US P&C Companies and Verisk presented at this unique event for philanthropic knowledge sharing.
  • "Each year, IICF is proud to bring together this extraordinary group of insurance industry leaders for the IICF Philanthropic Roundtable, and even more so in 2024 as we celebrate IICF's 30th anniversary and the industry's legacy of giving," said Bill Ross, CEO of IICF.
  • IICF also made several announcements at this year's Roundtable on 2024 initiatives, including:
    IICF's 30th Anniversary Celebration: IICF is celebrating thirty years of impact and the insurance industry's legacy of giving by raising funds for children struggling with hunger.

In the Past Financial Year, 2022/2023, the Leica Camera Group Increased Its Sales Revenues for the Third Time in Succession and Forecasts Promising Future Development

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

This is the third record year in succession for the Leica Camera Group and reflects the outstanding success of Leica products and a disproportionately high increase in operating results.

Key Points: 
  • This is the third record year in succession for the Leica Camera Group and reflects the outstanding success of Leica products and a disproportionately high increase in operating results.
  • The international, premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics products can therefore look back on a positive conclusion of the past financial year and forecast promising future development.
  • With the market-launch of the Leica M11-P, Leica sets an example in the battle against fake photos and AI-generated images.
  • Leica products, and in particular the camera models, are synonyms for enduring value and even retain their immense popularity in used condition.

NEC named to list of Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate for 13th consecutive year

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TOKYO, Mar 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been named to the list of Top 100 Global Innovators 2024 by Clarivate Plc., which selects companies and organizations that "sit at the very top of the global innovation ecosystem, with the most consistent above-the-bar innovation performance."

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Mar 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been named to the list of Top 100 Global Innovators 2024 by Clarivate Plc., which selects companies and organizations that "sit at the very top of the global innovation ecosystem, with the most consistent above-the-bar innovation performance."
  • This is the 13th* consecutive year that NEC has been selected for the award.
  • *Only 18 organizations in the world have been selected for this award for 13 consecutive years.ShareNEC's intellectual property activities.
  • Top 100 Global Innovators 2024: https://clarivate.com/top-100-innovators/