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Empower Aesthetics Announces Partnerships with DermaTouch RN and AW Skin Co.

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Empower Aesthetics (“Empower” or “the Company”), a national medical aesthetics platform, announced today that it has partnered with DermaTouch RN (“DermaTouch”), one of the nation’s leading medical aesthetic practices with locations in Houston and San Antonio, Texas, and AW Skin Co. , a highly-regarded medical spa and wellness center with three locations in Cool Springs, Franklin, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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  • Empower Aesthetics (“Empower” or “the Company”), a national medical aesthetics platform, announced today that it has partnered with DermaTouch RN (“DermaTouch”), one of the nation’s leading medical aesthetic practices with locations in Houston and San Antonio, Texas, and AW Skin Co. , a highly-regarded medical spa and wellness center with three locations in Cool Springs, Franklin, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
  • Empower Aesthetics provides the tools, support and strategy to empower aesthetic owners and practices to reach new heights while maintaining the highest quality of care.
  • The new partnerships with DermaTouch RN and AW Skin Co. will help accelerate Empower’s long-term growth strategy and mission to be the first-choice partner for growth-minded aesthetics entrepreneurs.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome DermaTouch RN to the Empower Aesthetics family,” said Alyssa Rapp, Chief Executive Officer of Empower Aesthetics.

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation Announces New Leadership

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Dallas, TX (SMU), Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a national search, William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., has been selected as the President and CEO of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation , headquartered at the SMU Cox School of Business .

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  • Dallas, TX (SMU), Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a national search, William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., has been selected as the President and CEO of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation , headquartered at the SMU Cox School of Business .
  • The selection follows previous President and CEO Jeffrey R. Schmid’s appointment to President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in August 2023.
  • “As a long-time SWGSB faculty member, I am proud to take on this leadership role,” said Dr. Chittenden.
  • I am honored to continue to be a part of providing this transformational experience that builds effective leaders and well-informed bank boards nationwide.”

T-Mobile Bringing New Stores and More 5G to Texas

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

“The announcement that T-Mobile has invested in locating retail stores this year in Texas, as well as its proposed investment in additional stores next year, is great news for Texas consumers and businesses.

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  • “The announcement that T-Mobile has invested in locating retail stores this year in Texas, as well as its proposed investment in additional stores next year, is great news for Texas consumers and businesses.
  • By installing more than 1,200 new cell sites and upgrading close to 2,000 existing sites with 5G wireless service, T-Mobile’s 5G network now covers 99% of people in Texas across approximately 198,385 square miles.
  • The network improvements in the state also helped T-Mobile launch 5G Home Internet in Texas, increasing access to the internet for residents and businesses .
  • Today, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is available to more than 45% of homes in Texas – that’s over 6 million households.

Pettit Law Firm: Lawsuit Alleges Conspiracy to Inflate Commissions by Texas Residential Real Estate Companies

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Two North Texas home sellers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging an unlawful conspiracy between residential real estate companies and related associations in the state to inflate commissions and artificially drive up home prices for buyers.

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  • Two North Texas home sellers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging an unlawful conspiracy between residential real estate companies and related associations in the state to inflate commissions and artificially drive up home prices for buyers.
  • Also named among the more than 30 defendants are some of the state’s largest residential realty companies, including Ebby Halliday Real Estate, the Dave Perry-Miller Company and Keller Williams Realty.
  • Published reports indicate the average 6% commission in Texas is among the highest in the nation, and that Americans pay more than $100 billion in residential real estate commissions annually.
  • According to the lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating the residential real estate brokerage sector, with a focus on broker commissions and related practices.

BMI Imaging Systems Team Exhibits At TACRAO 2023 in Texas

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) hosted higher education records officers in Denton, TX, and BMI was there for another year of engaging with attendees.

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  • BMI Imaging headed to Denton, TX for the TACRAO 2023 conference.
  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) hosted higher education records officers in Denton, TX, and BMI was there for another year of engaging with attendees.
  • The biggest concerns are cost, as you'd expect, and the security of the records.
  • BMI has been working with colleges and universities for decades, and meeting the individuals who head up the Registrar and Admissions Offices is the focus for our team at every TACRAO conference.

TAMACC Urges Texas Legislature to Reconsider HB 4 And Similar Bills Impacting Local Economies

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

TAMACC's Chairman of the Board Samuel Guzman, in an impassioned plea, underscored the potential consequences of bills like HB 4, SB 4, and SB 11.

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  • TAMACC's Chairman of the Board Samuel Guzman, in an impassioned plea, underscored the potential consequences of bills like HB 4, SB 4, and SB 11.
  • The ripple effect of these measures would be felt most acutely by local businesses and communities, according to TAMACC.
  • TAMACC is calling on the Texas Legislature to pause and reflect on the potential consequences of these bills and explore more inclusive, pro-business solutions.
  • Despite the pressing deadline, TAMACC stands resolute in its commitment to fostering diverse and thriving local economies, advocating for policies that support businesses and communities throughout Texas.

TAB Announces Excellence under 45 Award Winner

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is honored to announce Christopher Bolio as the 2023 Excellence under 45 Award winner. This individual has committed himself to his career and to advancing the residential construction industry. Bolio is primed to be a future leader in the industry. Christopher Bolio will be honored at the San Luis Resort in Galveston, Texas during the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, November 15.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is honored to announce Christopher Bolio as the 2023 Excellence under 45 Award winner.
  • Christopher Bolio will be honored at the San Luis Resort in Galveston, Texas during the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, November 15.
  • Bolio's active participation in these associations, including serving as GHBA Custom Builders Council Chair and as a TAB director, reflects his passion for supporting and improving the industry.
  • His leadership is characterized by a deep commitment to supporting others and making a positive impact on his communities.

UnitedHealthcare Donates $1 Million To Seven Nonprofit Organizations in Texas

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.

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  • UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $1 million in Empowering Health grants to seven community-based organizations in Texas to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities.
  • In total, UnitedHealthcare is donating more than $11.1 million in grants through its Empowering Health program across 12 states.
  • “UnitedHealthcare is honored to support the important work these local organizations are doing to provide greater access to services for underserved communities in Texas,” said Don Langer, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas.
  • Since launching its Empowering Health commitment in 2018, UnitedHealthcare has now invested more than $62 million in Empowering Health grants, reaching nearly 11 million people through partnerships with community-based organizations in 30 states and the District of Columbia.

Catapult Healthcare Solutions awarded Health Care Staffing Services Certification from The Joint Commission

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

PLANO, Texas, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catapult Healthcare Solutions, a national healthcare staffing and workforce management services company, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

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  • Catapult Healthcare Solutions, a national healthcare staffing and workforce management services company, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification.
  • PLANO, Texas, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catapult Healthcare Solutions, a national healthcare staffing and workforce management services company, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
  • Healthcare Staffing Services Certification demonstrates Catapult Healthcare Solutions efforts to address how qualifications and competencies of staff are determined, placement of staff and how their performance is monitored.
  • "Health Care Staffing Services Certification recognizes health care staffing firms committed to fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care," says Deborah Ryan, MS, RN, interim executive vice president, Accreditation and Certification Operations, The Joint Commission.

TAB Announces 2023 Star Awards Finalists

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is excited to announce the 2023 Star Awards finalists. The program drew a total of over 600 entries within the 177 elite categories. Projects and nominations were submitted by 103 companies across the state.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is excited to announce the 2023 Star Awards finalists.
  • TAB launched the Star Awards program in 1992 and it remains the only statewide tribute to excellence in the homebuilding industry.
  • All finalists are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony, where winners will be presented with their trophies.
  • Click PDF to view 2023 Star Awards Finalists.