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OBSI announces new board members

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Friday, March 1, 2024

TORONTO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to announce four appointments to the board:

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  • TORONTO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to announce four appointments to the board:
    Mary Condon has joined the board as a Consumer Interest Director.
  • Previously, she was a board member of the Capital Markets Authority Implementation Organization, and Commissioner and board member of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), where she was also a Vice-Chair.
  • All directors have a fiduciary duty to OBSI and do not advocate for or represent any outside interest while engaged in OBSI governance.
  • If a consumer has a complaint against an OBSI participating bank or investment firm that they are not able to resolve with the bank or firm, OBSI will investigate at no cost to the consumer.

New Research on Federal Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Climate Investments Shows Immense Job Opportunities and Workforce Needs

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

It found:

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  • It found:
    Roughly two-thirds of direct job creation is expected to take place in the construction and manufacturing sectors, representing 453,000 jobs and 230,000 jobs respectively.
  • The job sectors that will see growth contrast sharply with how our economy has been trending.
  • Forty-eight specific occupations that are likely to experience significant increases in demand through the direct jobs channel resulting from investments.
  • We need a holistic approach to make sure we have the workforce that meets the moment.”
    Read a data brief with these findings here: https://nationalskillscoalition.org/resource/publications/data-infrastru...

As Part of Its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex Announces the Five Laureates of the 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Rolex Awards for Enterprise were set up in 1976 to mark the 50th anniversary of the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster.

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  • The Rolex Awards for Enterprise were set up in 1976 to mark the 50th anniversary of the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster.
  • The Rolex Awards for Enterprise are part of Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative and embody the initiative’s intricate values.
  • The brand reinforced its longstanding commitment to the planet by launching the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative in 2019.
  • The Jury of the 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise was comprised of 10 exceptional individuals, all leaders in their respective fields.

Doug Bruder Joins ARA as Director, National Security Programs

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Albuquerque, NM, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Doug Bruder as Director, National Security Programs focusing on ARA’s national security enterprise.

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  • Albuquerque, NM, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Doug Bruder as Director, National Security Programs focusing on ARA’s national security enterprise.
  • Bruder brings 40 years of experience in national security and has led numerous technology-driven national security programs across government and industry.
  • Following his Government career, Bruder served as a Vice President and Strategic Account Executive for Leidos, and as the Associate Laboratories Director for Global Security at the Sandia National Laboratories.
  • “We are pleased that Doug is joining ARA and excited to work with him on new ARA growth activities,” said James Kainz, Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development.

Rocket Software Brings Modernization Without Disruption to Three Major Industry Events

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Rocket Software , Inc. (“Rocket Software”), a global technology leader driving modernization for the world’s largest companies, will be leading presentations in the form of keynotes, panels, and demonstrations at three key events for the IT industry in March, with the goal of educating industry decision makers on the need for and best practices of modernization without disruption.

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  • Rocket Software , Inc. (“Rocket Software”), a global technology leader driving modernization for the world’s largest companies, will be leading presentations in the form of keynotes, panels, and demonstrations at three key events for the IT industry in March, with the goal of educating industry decision makers on the need for and best practices of modernization without disruption.
  • ET, VP of Software Engineering and Fellow Tim Willging will deliver this keynote speech
    On March 5 at 1 p.m.
  • ET, President, Data Modernization, Michael Curry will present this session
    Rocket Software will have experts and demos at Booth #1434.
  • As a GSE partner, Rocket Software is dedicated to delivering quality conference content that contributes to the mission of a connected and collaborative industry.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Receives 2024 Distinguished Executive Leadership Award from JEDEC Board

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The JEDEC® Board of Directors presented its prestigious 2024 Distinguished Executive Leadership Award to Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, in a ceremony held at Intel’s offices in Santa Clara, CA earlier this month.

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  • The JEDEC® Board of Directors presented its prestigious 2024 Distinguished Executive Leadership Award to Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, in a ceremony held at Intel’s offices in Santa Clara, CA earlier this month.
  • This award stands as JEDEC’s highest honor and recognizes the most distinguished senior executives in the electronics industry who promote and support the advancement of JEDEC standards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221972203/en/
    JEDEC Board members George Vergis (left), Belal Gharaibeh and Chairman Mian Quddus present Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, with the association's Distinguished Executive Leadership Award for 2024.
  • Under his leadership, Intel has made a tremendous impact on many groundbreaking memory and IO technologies in JEDEC,” said Mian Quddus, JEDEC Board of Directors Chairman.

Plan International Canada celebrates CEO Lindsay Glassco's Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award ahead of International Women's Day

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Women's Day, March 8, Plan International Canada is excited to announce that President and CEO Lindsay Glassco is the recipient of this year's Top 25 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award .

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  • TORONTO, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Women's Day, March 8, Plan International Canada is excited to announce that President and CEO Lindsay Glassco is the recipient of this year's Top 25 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award .
  • Earlier in her career, she spent a decade with the Government of Canada, including at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (now Global Affairs Canada).
  • Plan International Canada thanks Women of Influence+ for amplifying the indomitable spirit of women in all their diversity who are driving progress and innovation in society and congratulates all of the Top 25 Women of Influence® Awards recipients.
  • On International Women's Day, the organization calls on everyone to invest in the extraordinary potential of young women to lead and thrive.

The Queen of Gay Street Receives International Recognition, Wins Independent Press Award

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized The Queen of Gay Street by Esther Mollica in the category of LGBT Nonfiction as a winner.

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  • Esther Mollica's "The Queen of Gay Street" wins the 2024 Independent Press Award in the category of LGBT Nonfiction.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized The Queen of Gay Street by Esther Mollica in the category of LGBT Nonfiction as a winner.
  • "The 2024 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD honorees represent the excellence and diversity of global independent publishing," said Gabrielle Olczak, IPA President and Award Sponsor.
  • To learn more about the author, please visit https://www.esthermollica.com/
    "The Queen of Gay Street" is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Ingram Publisher Services.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

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  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.