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TIME Names the 2023 Person of the Year: Taylor Swift

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME names Taylor Swift the 2023 Person of the Year.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME names Taylor Swift the 2023 Person of the Year.
  • Jacobs continues, "For building a world of her own that made a place for so many, for spinning her story into a global legend, for bringing joy to a society desperately in need of it, Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year."
  • Swift is the first figure from the arts to be named Person of the Year for her success as an entertainer.
  • Subscriptions ordered through December 31 are guaranteed to receive the 2023 TIME Person of the Year issue.

Advanced Space Commemorates One Year Since CAPSTONE Separation

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Monday, July 10, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Space, a leading space tech solutions provider, is celebrating its CAPSTONE mission.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Space, a leading space tech solutions provider, is celebrating its CAPSTONE mission.
  • CAPSTONE’s Principal Investigator and Advanced Space’s CEO Bradley Cheetham expressed his gratitude to the team: “This has not been an easy road.
  • As the microwave-sized spacecraft passed 285,000 kilometers from Earth, Advanced Space brought “all hands on deck” to work the communication problem.
  • Working with limited data, once again the teams at the Deep Space Network (DSN), Terran Orbital , and Advanced Space began an around-the-clock work session to address the problem.

The Duckhorn Portfolio Announces Planned CFO Retirement in Spring 2023 and Transition Plan

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (NYSE: NAPA) (the Company) announced today that Lori Beaudoin, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, intends to retire in the spring of 2023 after more than thirteen years with the Company.

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  • The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (NYSE: NAPA) (the Company) announced today that Lori Beaudoin, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, intends to retire in the spring of 2023 after more than thirteen years with the Company.
  • The Company also plans to engage Ms. Beaudoin as a senior advisor after the transition.
  • Guided by her steady hand and exceptional financial discipline, Lori has been integral to our growth since she joined the business, and leaves The Duckhorn Portfolio cemented an industry leader positioned for long-term success.
  • Our wines are available throughout the United States, on five continents, and in more than 50 countries around the world.

Clint Brasher Earns Another Selection to The Best Lawyers in America

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

BEAUMONT, Texas , Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brasher Law Firm founding partner Clint Brasher has been named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, his second consecutive year to earn a place on the exclusive list.

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  • Beaumont attorney recognized for excellence in insurance law, insurance litigation
    BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Brasher Law Firm founding partner Clint Brasher has been named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, his second consecutive year to earn a place on the exclusive list.
  • Selection by Best Lawyers is considered one of the top honors in the legal industry.
  • Mr. Brasher, firm partner Nishi Kothari and attorney Joseph Muckleroy were recently named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2022.
  • For more information about Best Lawyer's methodology or for a complete list of this year's honorees, visit http://www.bestlawyers.com/ .

THE DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES SPORTS MATTER DAY IN CHICAGO BY DONATING EQUIPMENT TO 10,000 YOUTH ATHLETES

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter Giving Truck is making its next stop on August 4 in Chicago, gifting 10,000 youth athletes with sports equipment and hosting over 700 kids for Sports Matter Day. Now on its sixth tour, The Sports Matter Giving Truck inspires and enables youth sports participation by gifting sports equipment kits, hosting team building and goal setting activities, and providing youth athletes an opportunity to try a variety of sports. Basketball legend Scottie Pippen and current stars Kahleah Copper and Allie Quigley are partnering with The DICK'S Foundation to coach, mentor and play with kids at the event.

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  • "Sports Matter Day is one of our proudest initiatives because you can see the tangible impact it has on children and the participating organizations," said Aimee Watters, Executive Director of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation.
  • Since 2014, DICK'S and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation have committed more than $189 million to support young athletes.
  • The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation.
  • It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and philanthropic activities.

Crossroads Impact Corp 2022 Fiscal Second Quarter Report

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

DALLAS, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossroads Impact Corp (OTCQX: CRSS) ("Crossroads" or the "Company"), a holding company focused on investing in businesses that promote economic vitality and community development, reported financial results for its fiscal second quarter endedApril 30, 2022.

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  • DALLAS, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossroads Impact Corp (OTCQX: CRSS) ("Crossroads" or the "Company"), a holding company focused on investing in businesses that promote economic vitality and community development, reported financial results for its fiscal second quarter endedApril 30, 2022.
  • Total revenue from operations was $16.6 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2022, compared to $476.5 million for the prior fiscal year's quarter ended April 30, 2021.
  • Net operating income before taxes and non-controlling interest for 2022 fiscal second quarter was $5.1 million, compared to $150.3 million the prior year.
  • During the second quarter of 2022, we further extended our impact loan portfolio, adding $20M during the quarter and bringing the year-to-date total to $70M, with no delinquencies to date.

Colorado State University Global Hosts Commencement for 2019-2022 Graduates

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Aurora, Colo., June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, June 4, Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) will celebrate 1,307 undergraduate and graduate students earning their degrees at Spring 2022 Commencement.

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  • Aurora, Colo., June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, June 4, Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) will celebrate 1,307 undergraduate and graduate students earning their degrees at Spring 2022 Commencement.
  • To be inclusive of graduates across the globe, CSU Global is hosting both an in-person event in Broomfield, Colorado, as well as a virtual ceremony for those who are unable to travel.
  • Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) offers career-relevant bachelors and masters degree programs for working adults and nontraditional learners.
  • As the first 100% online, fully accredited public university in the United States, CSU Global is focused on student success as its number one priority.

Village of Briarcliff Manor Joins Community of Local Buyers with the Empire State Purchasing Group

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Village of Briarcliff Manor announces it has joined the Empire State Purchasing Group, a regional purchasing community by bidnet direct.

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  • BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Village of Briarcliff Manor announces it has joined the Empire State Purchasing Group, a regional purchasing community by bidnet direct.
  • The Village of Briarcliff Manor invites all potential vendors to register online with the Empire State Purchasing Group to access its upcoming solicitations by visiting http://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/briarcliffmanor .
  • The Village of Briarcliff Manor joins the Empire State Purchasing Group and the community of over 275 participating local government agencies located throughout New York.
  • Benefits of joining the Empire State Purchasing Group include:
    Reliable and timely delivery of notifications, addenda and documents
    The Empire State Purchasing Group is one of bidnet direct's regional purchasing groups throughout the country.

PointsBet Canada is going to Sunnyvale Trailer Park

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Friday, January 14, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PointsBet Canada and the Trailer Park Boys are announcing an exclusive partnership that will see PointsBet go where no other sportsbook has gone before – Sunnyvale Trailer Park.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PointsBet Canada and the Trailer Park Boys are announcing an exclusive partnership that will see PointsBet go where no other sportsbook has gone before Sunnyvale Trailer Park.
  • The multi-year deal will include authentic content collaboration appearing on the Trailer Park Boys and PointsBet Canada owned channels.
  • While announcing the new partnership, PointsBet Canada released a clip teasing the company's first ad featuring the Trailer Park Boys , which consumers will see beginning Monday, January 17th, 2022.
  • "Whether it is Curling Canada, the NHLAA, or the Trailer Park Boys, we are committed to building a brand and identity that acknowledges the little intricacies that make us all proud to be Canadian," concluded David Rivers, Vice-President of Marketing for PointsBet Canada.

Equitable Facilities Fund Commits $500 Million to Public Charter Schools Led by People of Color

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a major step towards advancing educational equity for all students, Equitable Facilities Fund (EFF), a nonprofit social impact fund specializing in facilities financing for high-performing public charter schools, announced today that it is committing $500 million to public charter schools run by people of color.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a major step towards advancing educational equity for all students, Equitable Facilities Fund (EFF), a nonprofit social impact fund specializing in facilities financing for high-performing public charter schools, announced today that it is committing $500 million to public charter schools run by people of color.
  • This new commitment will support approximately 30 leaders of color and 50,000 students in public charter school networks across the country.
  • Equitable Facilities Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social impact fund created to provide long-term, low-cost facility loans that allow high-performing public charter schools to maximize the resources they dedicate to students.
  • High-quality public charter schools promote bright futures for children across America, and EFF believes these schools should borrow under terms comparable to traditional public school districts.