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WSI Enhances Omnichannel Fulfillment Expertise with Acquisition of ShippingTree

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

WSI, a national 3PL specializing in omnichannel distribution, has announced the acquisition of ShippingTree.

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  • WSI, a national 3PL specializing in omnichannel distribution, has announced the acquisition of ShippingTree.
  • Recognized for its fast customer onboarding, order management functionality, and overall expertise in fulfillment for high-growth brands, ShippingTree will further bolster WSI’s e-commerce capabilities.
  • This strategic move is another significant step in WSI's growth plans, emphasizing the company's dedication to scaling its omnichannel fulfillment services through targeted investments in facilities, advanced technology, and specialized talent.
  • Jesse Kaufman, Founder and CEO of ShippingTree, remarked, "Our growth trajectory is only going to accelerate as we join forces with WSI.

ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES INTRODUCES NEW CULTURAL EXPEDITION PROGRAMMING FOR 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages announces a collection of expert-led workshops and onboard lecturers as part of the 2024 Cultural Expeditions season. An addition to the company's year-round expeditions that include Polar and Epicurean Expeditions, these new programs enhance appreciation for a variety of captivating regions and local cultures.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages announces a collection of expert-led workshops and onboard lecturers as part of the 2024 Cultural Expeditions season.
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages Cultural Expeditions include onboard and onshore programming focused on drone and photo workshops, cooking culture, and destination experts.
  • Below is an overview for 2024:
    Guests will embark on an exhilarating journey exclusively with Atlas Ocean Voyages Cultural Expeditions' new Atlas Focus Lab: Drone & Photo Workshops.
  • Combining an intimate and luxurious environment with genuine hospitality, Atlas Ocean Voyages ensures that each journey is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition.

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 60 Finalists for World Series of Innovation Competition

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Friday, February 9, 2024

New York, NY, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation (WSI) competition.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation (WSI) competition.
  • "The World Series of Innovation competition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs from around the world,” said Dr. J.D.
  • The first, second, and third place winners in each challenge category will be announced on April 15, 2024, at innovation.nfte.com .
  • 2024 World Series of Innovation Competition finalists:

California's Central Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance to Improve Irrigation, Conserve Water

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

FRESNO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers in California's Central Valley that are interested in conservation practices to manage soil moisture, improve irrigation efficiency, or otherwise conserve ground and surface water resources are encouraged to apply for WaterSMART program funding through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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  • FRESNO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers in California's Central Valley that are interested in conservation practices to manage soil moisture, improve irrigation efficiency, or otherwise conserve ground and surface water resources are encouraged to apply for WaterSMART program funding through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
  • "These three new projects take water conservation efforts even further in California's Central Valley to help farmers extend their available water resources in their operations," said NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez.
  • In addition to the water saving and drought resilience benefits, EQIP funding will protect water quality, improve soil health, and improve crop productivity and health.
  • In addition to the water saving and drought resilience benefits, EQIP funding will protect water quality, improve soil health, and improve crop productivity and health.

AI-Powered TIL Analysis by Lunit Unveils Prognostic Insights for Colon Cancer - published in npj Precision Oncology

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Monday, November 27, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, published a new study in npj Precision Oncology (Nature Partner Journal) , using Lunit SCOPE IO to predict prognosis in stage II–III colon cancer via AI-powered spatial analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL).

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, published a new study in npj Precision Oncology (Nature Partner Journal) , using Lunit SCOPE IO to predict prognosis in stage II–III colon cancer via AI-powered spatial analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL).
  • This study showed that Lunit SCOPE IO and the power of AI for spatial TIL analysis can provide clinicians with a practical and efficient tool to enhance prognosis prediction.
  • Traditionally recognized as a biomarker that can be related to cancer prognosis, TIL densities in the tumor microenvironment (TME) offer valuable insights into the patient's immune response to the tumor.
  • This result suggests that AI-powered TIL analysis can provide practical and reliable prognostic information for stage II–III colon cancer.

BNI® Announces Keynote Speakers for the BNI Global Convention in Madrid on November 8-11, 2023

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI® (Business Network International), the world's largest business networking organization, is proud to announce renowned thought leaders Dan Monaghan, Chris McChesney, and Chris Stradling as keynote speakers during BNI's 2023 Global Convention in Madrid, Spain.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI® (Business Network International), the world's largest business networking organization, is proud to announce renowned thought leaders Dan Monaghan, Chris McChesney, and Chris Stradling as keynote speakers during BNI's 2023 Global Convention in Madrid, Spain.
  • This selection of keynote speakers underscores BNI's commitment to equipping its Members and Directors with transformative insights.
  • These dynamic, renowned experts promise to deliver memorable and impactful sessions that will leave attendees invigorated and equipped with actionable strategies.
  • To learn more about BNI's Global Convention happening November 8 - 11, 2023 in Madrid, click here .

BNI® Announces Keynote Speakers for the BNI Global Convention in Madrid on November 8-11, 2023

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI® (Business Network International), the world's largest business networking organization, is proud to announce renowned thought leaders Dan Monaghan, Chris McChesney, and Chris Stradling as keynote speakers during BNI's 2023 Global Convention in Madrid, Spain.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI® (Business Network International), the world's largest business networking organization, is proud to announce renowned thought leaders Dan Monaghan, Chris McChesney, and Chris Stradling as keynote speakers during BNI's 2023 Global Convention in Madrid, Spain.
  • This selection of keynote speakers underscores BNI's commitment to equipping its Members and Directors with transformative insights.
  • These dynamic, renowned experts promise to deliver memorable and impactful sessions that will leave attendees invigorated and equipped with actionable strategies.
  • To learn more about BNI's Global Convention happening November 8 - 11, 2023 in Madrid, click here .

New Study Demonstrates Lunit SCOPE IO's Effectiveness to Predict Biliary Tract Cancer Therapy Outcomes - Findings to be Presented at the ESMO 2023

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Monday, October 16, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced the presentation of 9 studies at the upcoming European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2023 Congress, to be held in Madrid, Spain, from October 20-24.

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  • A collaborative study indicated that AI-based immune phenotyping can predict therapy outcomes in advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC) patients who are planning to be treated with anti-PD-1 therapy.
  • In the study, the research team defined the immune phenotype of the WSI samples via Lunit SCOPE IO, Lunit's AI TIL (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) analyzer.
  • In another study, HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor-2) scoring in biliary tract cancer was evaluated using Lunit SCOPE HER2.
  • Another study aimed to predict multiple druggable mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on AI analysis of H&E images.

Warehouse Services Inc. to Acquire Sky Transportation Services

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warehouse Services Inc. ("WSI"), a privately held nationwide 3PL, offering warehousing, transportation and value-added logistics services, announced it has acquired privately held El Paso, TX based Sky Trans Group Holdings, LLC ("Sky Transportation Services").

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warehouse Services Inc. ("WSI"), a privately held nationwide 3PL, offering warehousing, transportation and value-added logistics services, announced it has acquired privately held El Paso, TX based Sky Trans Group Holdings, LLC ("Sky Transportation Services").
  • Sky Transportation Services is a regional truckload carrier focused 100% on dry-van freight movements principally in the Southwestern US, including cross-border trade between the US and Mexico.
  • "This is a great day for Sky's customers and employees," said Albert Luna, CEO and Founder of Sky Transportation Services, who will remain in the leadership role post-acquisition.
  • FV Advisory Group served as financial advisor to Sky Transportation Services and Rhoades McKee PC acted as legal advisor.

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship launches competition for Sustainable Development Goals innovations

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Dr. J.D. LaRock, NFTE President and CEO adds, “NFTE’s previous World Series of Innovation competitions have shown us that students are showing us adults the way forward in solving the world’s most pressing challenges -- from a business that recycles seaweed for use as construction materials, to a platform that provides accessible financial literacy, to a solution that uses satellite data to draw connections between climate change, mosquito populations, and disease outbreaks.  The young people who will enter this year’s competition will do even more to drive innovation.” 

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  • Starting today, young people aged 11 to 24 can compete for cash prizes in the annual World Series of Innovation (WSI), presented by education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Aramco.
  • Prizes range from $300 to $1,500 with challenges focused on advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • NFTE believes the entrepreneurial mind is well-suited to ideate solutions for sustainable development challenges—from hunger and social justice to climate change.
  • For media inquiries regarding NFTE, please contact Vanessa Hsia at 929-551-3813 or [email protected]; or Denise Berkhalter at 917-281-4362 or [email protected].