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New Report Urges Collaborative, Community Approach to Combat the U.S. Mental Health Crisis

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Monday, October 9, 2023

As a result, more than 25% of parents said their own mental health was negatively impacted and report feeling overwhelmed by their child's emotional challenges.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, more than 25% of parents said their own mental health was negatively impacted and report feeling overwhelmed by their child's emotional challenges.
  • Youth Mental Health Crisis Demands a Community Response is based on Economist Impact research commissioned by The Cigna Group.
  • They experience the effects of the mental health crisis every day due to the direct and indirect costs that impact workforce health and productivity.
  • "Employers are experiencing the effects of the mental health crisis, as employees strive to deliver at work while also managing family mental health needs," said Cordani.

Financial Institutions Partner to Grant Nearly $4.5 Million to Idaho Nonprofits Supporting Affordable Housing, Community Development

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Nearly $4.5 million has been awarded to numerous nonprofit and government agencies across Idaho to support affordable housing and community development needs.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly $4.5 million has been awarded to numerous nonprofit and government agencies across Idaho to support affordable housing and community development needs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815059379/en/
    This state-wide outreach is available through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), who has partnered with 29 member financial institutions.
  • The Member Impact Fund (MIF) is a matching grant program designed to offer financial support for affordable housing and community development initiatives in targeted areas of the FHLB Des Moines district.
  • The fund, which totals $15 million, is a nearly $3-to-$1 match of member donations.

Accela Closes Fiscal Year with 31 Percent Increase in SaaS Annual Recurring Revenue, 36 Percent Increase in New Account Acquisition, and 117 Percent Net Customer Retention

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accela, the trusted provider of cloud solutions at the heart of government operations, today announced it closed the 2023 fiscal year with increases of 31 percent in SaaS annual recurring revenue (ARR) and 36 percent in new accounts signed, as well as net customer retention of 117 percent. Professional services bookings also grew nearly 50 percent. The company was also recognized as a Microsoft Partner of the Year for the fourth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past fiscal year, Accela announced several landmark deals, including a 10-year, $6.2 million contract to lead Merced County, California's digital transformation.
  • The county chose Accela for its single platform approach and ability to dissolve boundaries between departments.
  • In the quarter ending June 30, 2023, Accela announced a 19 percent increase in total ARR and continued 117 percent in net customer retention.
  • Accela was also shortlisted for the 2023 SaaS Awards in the Best Enterprise-Level SaaS Product (USA) category for its leadership in delivering SaaS solutions.

Accela Recognized as Winner of 2023 Microsoft Government Partner of the Year, Social Impact and Community Response Award Finalist

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

SAN RAMON, Calif., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accela®, the trusted provider at the heart of government operations, today announced that it was honored as a Microsoft US Government Partner of the Year and as a finalist in the Social Impact and Community Response category for exceptional contributions alongside Microsoft for our customers. Recognized by Microsoft for the fourth consecutive year, Accela was honored among a field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. 

Key Points: 
  • The global cloud market for government is expected to reach $49.2 billion by the end of 2023 .
  • As a Social Impact and Community Response finalist, Accela has proven measurable benefits to customer operations, most specifically with community development, disaster and climate solutions.
  • Accela has previously been recognized as a Microsoft Partner of the Year in the Community Response: COVID Solutions, US Government, and Social Impact and Community Response categories.
  • Additional details on the 2023 awards are available on the US Partner Community Blog here: US Partner Community Blog .

Centric Consulting Earns All Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

DAYTON, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centric Consulting, an international business and technology consulting firm, announced it has earned all six Microsoft Partnership designations under the new partnership program and is now a Microsoft Cloud Partner.

Key Points: 
  • DAYTON, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centric Consulting, an international business and technology consulting firm, announced it has earned all six Microsoft Partnership designations under the new partnership program and is now a Microsoft Cloud Partner.
  • Centric is now among a limited number of companies across the US that have achieved all possible Solution Partner designations, including the special Microsoft Cloud Partner Solution Designation awarded only to Partners who have earned designations in all six solution areas.
  • These Solution Partner designations validate Centric as a Microsoft partner of choice,” said Maurice Faison , Centric’s Microsoft Partner Lead.
  • Last year Microsoft named Centric as a finalist for their 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award in the Community Response category.

Republic Airways hosts 11th Annual Plane Pull at Indianapolis International Airport

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Republic Airways today announced its 11th Annual Plane Pull presented by Lucas Oil will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Republic Airways Indianapolis Maintenance Center Hangar located on Indianapolis International Airport property at 3998 S. Hoffman Road, Indianapolis.

Key Points: 
  • Republic Airways today announced its 11th Annual Plane Pull presented by Lucas Oil will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Republic Airways Indianapolis Maintenance Center Hangar located on Indianapolis International Airport property at 3998 S. Hoffman Road, Indianapolis.
  • The Plane Pull began in memory of Tyler Frenzel, a Carmel, Indiana, boy who died from leukemia in 2004.
  • Over the years, funds raised through the Republic Airways Plane Pull have supported children battling life-threatening illnesses.
  • Republic also will host its annual Plane Pull Gala at Lucas Estate, catered by Prime 47, on Friday, April 21.

C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. to Present at Q4 Investor Summit

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2022) - C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., (TSXV: CMI) (OTCQB: CYSNF) ("C-COM" or the "Company"), today announced that Dr. Leslie Klein, President and CEO of C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., will be attending the Q4 Investor Summit Live in NYC at the Sheraton Times Square.

Key Points: 
  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2022) - C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., (TSXV: CMI) (OTCQB: CYSNF) ("C-COM" or the "Company"), today announced that Dr. Leslie Klein, President and CEO of C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., will be attending the Q4 Investor Summit Live in NYC at the Sheraton Times Square.
  • Please register at Complimentary Investor Registration
    The Investor Summit (formerly MicroCap Conference) is an exclusive, independent conference dedicated to connecting smallcap and microcap companies with qualified investors.
  • The Q4 Investor Summit will take place in-person and virtually, featuring 50+ companies and over 300 investors comprised of family offices, institutional investors, and high net worth investors.
  • Contact: [email protected]
    About C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.
    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. is a pioneer and world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of transportable and mobile satellite-based antenna systems.

Centric Consulting is Named a Finalist of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for Community Response

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Dayton, Ohio, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centric Consulting, an international business and technology consulting firm, announced it was named a finalist for the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award in the Community Response category.

Key Points: 
  • Dayton, Ohio, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centric Consulting, an international business and technology consulting firm, announced it was named a finalist for the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award in the Community Response category.
  • Centric has been a Microsoft partner since 2007 and has since earned Microsoft Managed Gold Competency partner status.
  • I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft.
  • Centric Consulting is an international management consulting firm with unmatched expertise in business transformation, hybrid workplace strategy, technology implementation and adoption.

Tate Tough Foundation Executive Director named National Spokesperson and Board Member

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Friday, April 22, 2022

ATLANTA, Ga., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three years ago today, on April 22, 2019, Tate Prezzano suffered life threatening injuries with gunshot wounds to the head, neck, and shoulder in an attempted armed robbery while he was a student at the University of Georgia. One Year ago today on April 22, 2021, the trial for that crime began where jurors heard Tate's story regarding the now convicted attacker that attempted to take Tate's life.

Key Points: 
  • Within days following Tate's discharge from the hospital, The Tate Tough Foundation was formed.
  • Tate has accepted the role of "National Spokesperson" with Community Response and Mitigation.
  • "We are overwhelmed and humbled to join forces with the Tate Tough Foundation as we both share a unified mission to help save lives during a critical incident.
  • "It is an honor and privilege for me personally, and through the Tate Tough Foundation, to support and participate in these incredibly meaningful organizations," Prezzano said.

Fannie Mae Board Chair Sheila Bair Announces Leadership Transitions: Michael J. Heid to Succeed her as New Chair, David C. Benson to Succeed Hugh Frater as Chief Executive Officer (Interim)

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Friday, April 8, 2022

He will succeed CEO Hugh R. Frater, who has also announced his decision to retire and resign from the Board.

Key Points: 
  • He will succeed CEO Hugh R. Frater, who has also announced his decision to retire and resign from the Board.
  • Mike Heid will be outstanding as the next Chair of Fannie Mae, as will Dave Benson as our interim CEO.
  • We thank her for her dedicated service and wish her well in her future endeavors," said Hugh Frater, outgoing Chief Executive Officer.
  • Outgoing Board Chair Sheila Bair commented, "I would also like to thank Antony Jenkins for his leadership and contributions to the Board.