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Truth Initiative Partners with Pennsylvania's Office of Attorney General to Provide Prescription Drug Safety Course, Powered by EVERFI from Blackbaud

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Education, Naloxone, Drug, Fentanyl, Psychological abuse, Drug overdose, Truth Initiative, Teaching, CDC, School, American Medical Association, Commonwealth, Plasma protein binding, National Association, Adolescence, Counterfeit, Curriculum, Nicotine, Mental health, NASN, Electronic cigarette, Student, Organization, Knowledge, Nursing

WASHINGTON and CHARLESTON, S.C., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative, the organization behind truth®, the nationally recognized, proven-effective youth tobacco and opioid prevention public education campaigns, and EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, are teaming up once again to deliver Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth. The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General is supporting this important resource through its Community Drug Abuse Prevention (CDAP) grant program (made possible by the Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund) to deliver the innovative digital course to students in grades 8-12 across the Commonwealth. The course educates students about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs, including fentanyl, exploring the impact misuse can have on their physical and mental health, relationships, communities — and their futures.

Key Points: 
  • Truth Initiative and EVERFI will work with educators, administrators, and district-level officials to implement the program in line with local context and relevant themes.
  • Originally released in 2017, Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth guides students through real-world scenarios delivered in Truth Initiative's authentic peer-to-peer voice.
  • A recent independent study found that EVERFI's Prescription Drug Safety course has a positive and lasting impact on students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding safe prescription drug use.
  • Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth is the latest collaboration between Truth Initiative and EVERFI and is available to schools at no cost.

Drivers Legal Plan Announces New Leadership Appointment

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
CDL, Marketing, American Trucking Associations, Transport, National Association, Commercial vehicle, Principal, School, ATA, Knowledge, Woman

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers Legal Plan, the premier CDL defense law firm in America, proudly announces the appointment of Marilyn Surber as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • OKLAHOMA CITY, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers Legal Plan, the premier CDL defense law firm in America, proudly announces the appointment of Marilyn Surber as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • President Brad Klepper expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Marilyn to Drivers Legal Plan at such an important time for our company.
  • Drivers Legal Plan is laser-focused on providing simple, affordable, and superior legal services within the transportation industry.
  • I don't believe there is a better team than Drivers Legal Plan and it's a privilege to contribute to our mission."

Spectrum Investment Advisors Named to List of Nation's Top DC Advisor Teams

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
NAPA, Human, National Association, Financial adviser

ARLINGTON, Va., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Investment Advisors has been named to the National Association of Plan Advisors' (NAPA) list of the nation's top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with Assets under Advisement of at least $100 Million.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Investment Advisors has been named to the National Association of Plan Advisors' (NAPA) list of the nation's top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with Assets under Advisement of at least $100 Million.
  • – Manuel Rosado, President of Spectrum Investment Advisors.
  • "The NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams are ranked by self-reported DC assets under advisement and highlight the positive impact they're making on the nation's private retirement system."
  • Sullivan added, "As the nation's voice for retirement plan advisors, we are once again pleased to highlight the contributions and commitment of these teams."

Medicus IT Named One of Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Winner in 2024

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Corporation, Best, Medicus, Equity, Engagement, Workplace, Research, National Association, Communication, Environment, Culture, HSP, Management

Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business acuteness and human resource practices can be bestowed this honor.

Key Points: 
  • Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business acuteness and human resource practices can be bestowed this honor.
  • Considering the ten to one ratio of this program, these winning companies are truly innovative in their employee engagement execution.
  • The winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed several key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners.
  • Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and the Best & Brightest Programs, highlighted that, "These companies have prioritized making a significant impact on their culture.

First-Time Buyers Must Earn $120,000 to Afford the Average Home

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
NAR, National Association, Real estate

ST. LOUIS, Miss., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The median-priced home in the U.S. now costs a staggering $332,494, meaning prospective buyers need an annual income of at least $119,769 to afford it with a 10% down payment, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company.

Key Points: 
  • The median home is unaffordable for the average American in 44 of the 50 largest U.S. metros and 46 of the 50 states.
  • Even with a 20% down payment, home buyers would need to earn at least $98,202, still well above the typical salary.
  • The median U.S. income earner ($74,755) with 10% down could only afford a home that costs $207,529 — 38% less than the current median-priced home.
  • As it stands, 61% of Americans find themselves priced out of the market even with a 20% down payment.

SmallRig Unveils Global Call for Entries to Its Public Welfare Image Award at NAB 2024

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Social change, Hope, Love, Collection, National Association, Smartphone, Lighting, LAS, Multimedia, Empathy, Social responsibility, NAB

LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallRig, a brand under Shenzhen Leqi Network Technology Co., Ltd., showcased its latest product lineup at this year's annual convention of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in Las Vegas. Several world-renowned photographers and vloggers were on hand to demonstrate the outcomes of their recent collaborations with SmallRig to show attendees. Concurrently, SmallRig announced the global launch of its SmallRig Award, the first-ever public welfare image award initiated by the brand.

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, SmallRig announced the global launch of its SmallRig Award, the first-ever public welfare image award initiated by the brand.
  • With the SmallRig Awards and the Visual Development Philanthropic Fund, SmallRig is taking a significant step towards supporting impactful content.
  • In terms of showing public welfare and spreading public welfare, images are more authentic, infectious and universal than words.
  • The link between the Smog Award and the China Public Welfare Image Festival is an innovative mode of integrating video and public welfare.

BetterInvesting™ Magazine Update The Middleby Corp. and UnitedHealth Group

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Magnificent Seven, UnitedHealth Group, MIDD, National Association, Undervalued stock, UNH, Magnificent, CFA, Committee, Middleby Corporation

TROY, Mich., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine today announced The Middleby Corp .

Key Points: 
  • TROY, Mich., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine today announced The Middleby Corp .
  • (NASDAQ: MIDD) as its "Stock to Study" and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) as its "Undervalued Stock" in the June/July 2024 issue for investors' informational and educational use.
  • Non-members can utilize the limited, trial version of the BetterInvesting online stock selection and analysis tools to study the investment potential of Middleby and UnitedHealth Group by viewing their fundamental data and applying judgments.
  • As stated, the BetterInvesting committee's Stock to Study and Undervalued Stock choices are for the informational and educational uses of investors.

NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat: Uniting African-American County Officials for Empowerment and Advocacy

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Relaxation, Empowerment, InterContinental Miami, Heart, National Association, Human, Growth, Policy, County, Politics

MIAMI, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) proudly announces the NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat, scheduled to convene from April 25-27, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) proudly announces the NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat, scheduled to convene from April 25-27, 2024.
  • This event stands as a beacon of empowerment, providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic advocacy for African-American elected and appointed county officials.
  • NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat: Uniting African-American County Officials for Empowerment and Advocacy
    The Leadership Summit & Retreat promises a dynamic agenda, featuring insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and moments of relaxation.
  • "We are thrilled to host the NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat in Miami," expressed Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee, President of NABCO.

Women MAKE Awards Recognize Excellence In Manufacturing

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Friday, April 19, 2024
MAKE, Education, ENC, International Paper, Woman, National Association, Vision 2030, Workforce, Growth

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced that Sarah Dale, plant general manager at International Paper (NYSE: IP) has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9262851-international-paper-wome...
    This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.
  • The Women MAKE Awards are part of the MI's Women MAKE America initiative, which is the nation's marquee program to close the gender gap in manufacturing.
  • Women account for about half of the U.S. labor force but represent less than one-third of the manufacturing workforce.
  • Women MAKE America aims to build the 21st-century manufacturing workforce by empowering and inspiring women in the industry.

AGCO Leader Wins 2024 Women MAKE Award

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Friday, April 19, 2024
MAKE, Education, AGCO, Attitude, Safety, Woman, Motivation, Mentorship, PTX, National Association, Female, Engineering, Science, Food security, Eye, Electronics, Workforce, Management

DULUTH, Ga., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is proud to honor Kimberly Savageau as a 2024 Women MAKE Award recipient. The awards are presented by the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. Savageau is a final assembly supervisor with AGCO's PTx electronics manufacturing facility in Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.

Key Points: 
  • DULUTH, Ga., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is proud to honor Kimberly Savageau as a 2024 Women MAKE Award recipient.
  • "Kimberly is a strong leader on our manufacturing team," said Dave Bellefeuille, assembly, warehouse and shipping manager.
  • The Women Make Awards celebrate women in science, technology, engineering and production careers at all levels who have made outstanding achievements in their companies and communities.
  • The awards provide women with the tools and motivation to pay it forward and inspire the next generation.