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SmokeSlam, 'The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown,' Announces 59 Teams Confirmed to Compete

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mempho Presents announced the first annual 'SmokeSlam' BBQ festival has finalized its capacity list of 59 participating teams for the three-day event that will take place from May 16-18, 2024 at Tom Lee Park. Additionally, World Jr. BBQ League (WJBL), the philanthropic organization founded by seven-time World BBQ Champion, Melissa Cookston will host a youth BBQ competition, awarding $25,000 in prizes at the festival.

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  • Additionally, World Jr. BBQ League (WJBL) , the philanthropic organization founded by seven-time World BBQ Champion, Melissa Cookston will host a youth BBQ competition, awarding $25,000 in prizes at the festival.
  • Of the 59 teams selected, 32 will be competing in all three categories: Whole Hog, Ribs, and Pulled Pork.
  • There are a total of 33 teams competing in whole hog, 46 in pulled pork and 56 in ribs.
  • Each year, participants who competed at a WJBL competition, either nationally or internationally, may compete at the World Championship in the Fall.

SES Space & Defense Awarded Global Satellite Services Contract to Support USAGM

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, will provide satellite broadcast distribution in support of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Global Network Division (GN) for global distribution of video and audio programming.

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  • SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, will provide satellite broadcast distribution in support of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Global Network Division (GN) for global distribution of video and audio programming.
  • USAGM awarded the five-year Global Satellite Services (GSS) contract through the General Services Administration (GSA) Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3) contract vehicle.
  • SES Space & Defense is harnessing SES’s expertise in broadcast services, coupled with the capabilities offered by trusted industry partners, to manage satellite and terrestrial content delivery.
  • The comprehensive global support provided by SES Space & Defense to the USAGM network includes transmission to sites worldwide responsible for delivering shortwave Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency Modulation (FM), and Television (TV) broadcasts.

A History of Supporting Diverse Supplier Development Leads to Recognition

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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The honor recognizes companies that are the best-of-the-best in supply-chain diversity, excelling in their commitment to minority business development and inclusion.

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  • The honor recognizes companies that are the best-of-the-best in supply-chain diversity, excelling in their commitment to minority business development and inclusion.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized for our hard work so far, and the work we continue to do to grow our diverse supply base," said Bruno Olvera, Stellantis head of supplier diversity development.
  • "This year, we mark our 40th anniversary of supporting diverse business owners.
  • Additionally, Stellantis has launched two innovative supplier development programs – MentorWE and the National Black Supplier Development Program – for women- and Black-owned suppliers, respectively, to prepare them for future contracting and procurement opportunities.

American Water Recognized for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Leadership

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized by several national organizations for its inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) leadership, including:

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized by several national organizations for its inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) leadership, including:
    “American Water is proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity,” said M. Susan Hardwick, president and chief executive officer, American Water.
  • 50/50WOB is the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.
  • American Water is among only 11 percent of U.S. corporations to have earned the 50/50 Women on Boards™ designation.
  • Learn more about American Water’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategy here .

MINTIE Provides Proven Worldwide COVID Surge Capacity Solution as International Infection Prevention Week Highlights Tireless Efforts and Bravery of Worldwide Infection Control Community

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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We needed as many ECU4s as possible to handle this emergency, so we have made unreasonable demands on MINTIE.

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  • We needed as many ECU4s as possible to handle this emergency, so we have made unreasonable demands on MINTIE.
  • MINTIE provides indoor air quality management, preventative maintenance solutions and portable containment products for airborne particulates, infection control, and bio-security.
  • Established in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) focuses attention on the importance of infection prevention in saving lives and healthcare dollars.
  • APIC has spearheaded this annual effort to highlight the significance of infection prevention among healthcare professionals, administrators, legislators, and consumers.

MBN USA launches digital daily news platform

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TexCorp Communications Inc. (TexCorp), the leading publisher in the supplier diversity and minority business inclusion space, today announces the launch of an industry-leading digital daily news platform to complement its award-winning quarterly magazine, Minority Business News USA ( MBN USA ).

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TexCorp Communications Inc. (TexCorp), the leading publisher in the supplier diversity and minority business inclusion space, today announces the launch of an industry-leading digital daily news platform to complement its award-winning quarterly magazine, Minority Business News USA ( MBN USA ).
  • This redesigned site will accelerate the support, promotion and recognition of minority businesses and their corporate partners.
  • "Through our MBN USA daily news platform, minority communities and corporate America can read, watch, share and interact with positive news about the success of minority business enterprises (MBEs), minority business inclusion and pursuits to strengthen our communities locally, nationally and globally," said Don McKneely, founder and president of MBN USA.
  • MBN USA's digital daily news platform offers a free membership that is loaded with news about the following:
    Exclusive interviews with MBE owners, leaders in corporate America and minority business inclusion and supplier diversity newsmakers
    To access these benefits, visit MBN USA's new digital daily news platform at https://mbnusa.biz/ and join the MBN USA community.

Buildots announces $30 million Series B as their AI for construction technology reaches 12 countries

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Tel Aviv, Artificial intelligence, UST

According to the European Commission, construction productivity has only increased by 1% in the past two decades .

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  • According to the European Commission, construction productivity has only increased by 1% in the past two decades .
  • That is why, in 2018, Buildots was founded to provide construction companies with an end-to-end solution that allows project managers full control of every activity on the construction site.
  • Buildots' AI algorithms automatically validate images captured by hardhat-mounted 360 cameras, detecting any gaps between the original design, scheduling and the reality on the construction site.
  • Buildots is a Tel Aviv and London-based startup leveraging the power of AI and Computer Vision to modernize the construction management industry.

Buildots announces $30 million Series B as their AI for construction technology reaches 12 countries

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Tel Aviv, Artificial intelligence, UST

TEL AVIV, Israel and LONDON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Buildots, the AI construction tech company, today announced a $30 million Series B round led by Lightspeed Ventures with the participation of Buildots' previous investors; TLV Partners, Future Energy Ventures, and Tidhar Construction Group. Buildots will use the new funds to double the size of their global team with a focus on its Sales and R&D departments.

Key Points: 
  • According to the European Commission, construction productivity has only increased by 1% in the past two decades .
  • That is why, in 2018, Buildots was founded to provide construction companies with an end-to-end solution that allows project managers full control of every activity on the construction site.
  • Buildots' AI algorithms automatically validate images captured by hardhat-mounted 360 cameras, detecting any gaps between the original design, scheduling and the reality on the construction site.
  • Buildots is a Tel Aviv and London-based startup leveraging the power of AI and Computer Vision to modernize the construction management industry.