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Delta Dental Institute Launches Campaign to Drive Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in recognition of World Oral Health Day, the Delta Dental Institute is launching a new campaign, Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce , to help increase the number of oral health professionals from historically underrepresented groups.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in recognition of World Oral Health Day, the Delta Dental Institute is launching a new campaign, Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce , to help increase the number of oral health professionals from historically underrepresented groups.
  • The Delta Dental Institute's campaign will drive toward a more diverse oral health workforce by establishing the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund and by supporting initiatives in oral health education, research, and community investment.
  • The Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce campaign will:
    Establish the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund: In its first year, the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund will make targeted investments of up to $1 million in comprehensive solutions, innovative pilots, and scalable models that inspire school-aged children from historically underrepresented groups to pursue a career in oral health.
  • Propel new research: The Delta Dental Institute has sponsored the Harvard School of Dental Medicine 's new research on the oral health workforce.

With Boost from Electric Vehicle Tires, OE Tire Satisfaction Increases, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study,SM released today.

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  • Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study,SM released today.
  • Satisfaction with tires fitted to gas-powered vehicles is the primary driver of the increase, but surprisingly, satisfaction with tires fitted to electric vehicles (EVs) increases 62 points from a year ago.
  • The annual study measures tire owner satisfaction in four areas (in order of importance): tire ride; tire wear; tire traction/handling; and tire appearance.
  • Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 32,151 owners of 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles and was fielded from August through December 2022.

Rising Rates Short Circuit Electric Vehicle Home Charging Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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The growing electric vehicle (EV)1 marketplace has encountered rising electricity rates due in part to the recent U.S. inflationary period, resulting in lower satisfaction with home charging, according to the J.D.

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  • The growing electric vehicle (EV)1 marketplace has encountered rising electricity rates due in part to the recent U.S. inflationary period, resulting in lower satisfaction with home charging, according to the J.D.
  • Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study,SM released today.
  • The U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, now in its third year, is driven by a collaboration with PlugShare, the leading EV driver app maker and research firm.
  • For more information about the U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, visit https://www.jdpower.com/business/automotive/electric-vehicle-experience-... .

Impro Precision: 2022 revenue rises by 15% for the first time exceeding RMB 4 billion, four growth pillars to support future development

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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The Company's sales revenue increased by 15.3% year-on-year to HK$4.355 billion (HK$, same below), which is strong growth in view of last year's global economic situation.

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  • The Company's sales revenue increased by 15.3% year-on-year to HK$4.355 billion (HK$, same below), which is strong growth in view of last year's global economic situation.
  • In fact, revenue from the commercial vehicle end market increased by 18.7% to $896 million, which basically was able to offset the decline in revenue from the passenger car end market.
  • Also, the business integration of Danfoss Jiangsu is progressing well with growth to be realized this year, and still stronger earnings growth expected in 2024.
  • This practice allows for the distribution of dividends in a faster manner, providing shareholders with an early return on their investment.

m cacao Gets Ready for Hollywood’s Biggest Night

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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AMESBURY, Mass., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chocolate maker m cacao has been busy loading in personalized videos for each of this year’s Oscar® nominees in the major acting and directing categories.

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  • AMESBURY, Mass., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chocolate maker m cacao has been busy loading in personalized videos for each of this year’s Oscar® nominees in the major acting and directing categories.
  • Regardless of whether they take home that iconic gold statue, each nominee will be treated to a box of culinarily-inspired chocolates from m cacao that includes a trailer of their film inside.
  • This sweet, high-tech gift was created by m cacao’s founder Michael Nichols, a former robotics engineer-turned-chocolatier, and Chef Delphin Gomes, a master pastry chef and chocolatier.
  • “We can’t wait to hear how the top nominees react when they open their very own expressioSM.”

EV Service Jolts J.D. Power CSI Study Results, Resulting in First Satisfaction Decline in Nearly 30 Years

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Customer Service Index (CSI) Study,SM released today, satisfaction with the service experience declines 2 points to 846 (on a 1,000-point scale) in this year’s study.

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  • Customer Service Index (CSI) Study,SM released today, satisfaction with the service experience declines 2 points to 846 (on a 1,000-point scale) in this year’s study.
  • Customer service satisfaction among owners of BEVs is 42 points lower than among owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
  • The study measures satisfaction with service at franchised dealer or aftermarket service facilities for maintenance or repair work among owners and lessees of one- to three-year-old vehicles.
  • These measures are (in order of importance): service quality (32%); service advisor (19%); vehicle pick-up (19%); service facility (15%); and service initiation (15%).

Startek Offers Mental Health Support App to New Mothers as Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Startek® (NYSE: SRT), a global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, today announced that it has partnered with Curio Digital Therapeutics to offer postpartum mental health support for its U.S.-based associates as part of its ongoing initiatives designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

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  • Startek® (NYSE: SRT), a global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, today announced that it has partnered with Curio Digital Therapeutics to offer postpartum mental health support for its U.S.-based associates as part of its ongoing initiatives designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • “This International Women’s Day, we recognize the role that technology can play in creating a more equitable workplace by supporting working mothers to navigate an extremely important time in their lives,” said SM Gupta, Chief People Officer, Startek.
  • “Sadly, postpartum depression can lead women to leave the workplace.
  • ”We are delighted to bring the MamaLift program to Startek employees through this partnership,” said Shailja Dixit, CEO, Curio Digital Therapeutics.

Lithium Americas Awards MECS Contract for Thacker Pass Lithium Operation

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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MECS, Inc. (MECS), a subsidiary of Elessent Clean Technologies (Elessent), was contracted for the provision of an MECS® sulfuric acid plant by Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC).

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  • MECS, Inc. (MECS), a subsidiary of Elessent Clean Technologies (Elessent), was contracted for the provision of an MECS® sulfuric acid plant by Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC).
  • The new plant will be located at Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass operation which is the largest lithium carbonate processing plant in North America and is fully permitted for construction.
  • EXP is a global leader in oil, gas and chemicals and will work seamlessly with MECS to further the Thacker Pass operation.
  • They include MECS® heat recovery systems (HRS™), MECS® SolvR® regenerative SO₂ scrubbing and MECS® MAX3™ sulfuric acid production technology.

SM recognized as top rated sustainability company in both industry and Asia Pacific

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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PASAY CITY, Philippines, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) was recognized as among the Top Rated companies in its industry (Diversified Financial) globally, and also among Top Rated companies in the Asia Pacific, in a 2023 Top-Rated ESG Companies list by international ratings firm Morningstar Sustainalytics.

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  • PASAY CITY, Philippines, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) was recognized as among the Top Rated companies in its industry (Diversified Financial) globally, and also among Top Rated companies in the Asia Pacific, in a 2023 Top-Rated ESG Companies list by international ratings firm Morningstar Sustainalytics.
  • The rating means SM Investments belongs to the strongly performing 6.7 percent of companies with the lowest ESG risk score within its defined peer group.
  • "We are honoured to be cited by Morningstar Sustainalytics which reflects our commitment and initiatives towards sustainability, particularly good governance and risk management.
  • The firm also works with hundreds of companies and their financial intermediaries to help them consider sustainability in policies, practices, and capital projects.

SM recognized as top rated sustainability company in both industry and Asia Pacific

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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PASAY CITY, Philippines, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) was recognized as among the Top Rated companies in its industry (Diversified Financial) globally, and also among Top Rated companies in the Asia Pacific, in a 2023 Top-Rated ESG Companies list by international ratings firm Morningstar Sustainalytics.

Key Points: 
  • PASAY CITY, Philippines, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) was recognized as among the Top Rated companies in its industry (Diversified Financial) globally, and also among Top Rated companies in the Asia Pacific, in a 2023 Top-Rated ESG Companies list by international ratings firm Morningstar Sustainalytics.
  • The rating means SM Investments belongs to the strongly performing 6.7 percent of companies with the lowest ESG risk score within its defined peer group.
  • "We are honoured to be cited by Morningstar Sustainalytics which reflects our commitment and initiatives towards sustainability, particularly good governance and risk management.
  • The firm also works with hundreds of companies and their financial intermediaries to help them consider sustainability in policies, practices, and capital projects.