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Benchworks Announces Fourth Annual Nursing Education Impact Awards Winners

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Friday, October 21, 2022

To help solve for the shortages Nurse.org's State of Nursing Report recommends, among other solutions, ongoing investment in nursing education.

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  • To help solve for the shortages Nurse.org's State of Nursing Report recommends, among other solutions, ongoing investment in nursing education.
  • For the fourth year, Skyfactor Benchworks, a Macmillan Learning brand, is awarding the Assessment and Impact Awards for Nursing Education to recognize and celebrate the innovative ways that nursing schools are creating positive education experiences within their programs.
  • Skyfactor Benchworks, which provides research-based program benchmarking and assessments, established the Assessment and Impact Awards for Nursing Education to highlight nursing schools that are successfully using data to improve their programs.
  • Skyfactor Benchworks assessments are the most widely used programs in nursing education and have been available for nearly 25 years.

Emera Technologies welcomes Bobbi Dillow-Walsh as VP of Sales & Commercial Development

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Her career has focused on creating strong collaboration and partnerships that deliver economic value and promote cleaner energy technology.

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  • Her career has focused on creating strong collaboration and partnerships that deliver economic value and promote cleaner energy technology.
  • Bobbi is a graduate of the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business and has an MBA from King University.
  • Rob Bennett, CEO and founder of Emera Technologies, shared, "As the newest member of the Emera Technologies leadership team, Dillow-Walsh will be an important asset.
  • Emera Technologies is a dedicated and nimble organization focused on developing new ways to deliver renewable energy to customers.

Eclipse Bank Expanding into Tennessee

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eclipse Bank, Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of Eclipse Bancorp, Inc., today announced the addition of four new commercial bankers and plans to open loan production offices (LPO's) in the Nashville and Tri-Cities areas of Tennessee.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eclipse Bank, Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of Eclipse Bancorp, Inc., today announced the addition of four new commercial bankers and plans to open loan production offices (LPO's) in the Nashville and Tri-Cities areas of Tennessee.
  • Prior to Commercial Bank, he served in commercial lending positions with Truist (formerly BB&T) and Mountain Commerce Bank.
  • As Region CEO Kenneth will drive the expansion strategy and oversee bank operations throughout Tennessee.
  • Andrew Pyles, President & CEO of Eclipse Bank and Eclipse Bancorp stated "We're delighted to enter the dynamic Tri-Cities and Nashville markets, two of Tennessee's largest population centers.

First Bank & Trust Company Welcomes Luke Johnson to Bristol, Tennessee

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

ABINGDON, Va., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --First Bank & Trust Company, a diversified financial services firm with assets of $2.6 billion, today announced that Luke Johnson has been appointed as Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer in Bristol, Tennessee.

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  • ABINGDON, Va., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --First Bank & Trust Company, a diversified financial services firm with assets of $2.6 billion, today announced that Luke Johnson has been appointed as Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer in Bristol, Tennessee.
  • Luke Johnson has 12 years of experience in banking, most recently with Carter Bank & Trust, where he served as the Southwest Virginia Area Manager.
  • In his new role with First Bank & Trust Company, Johnson will provide commercial and consumer lending solutions to businesses and individuals in the Tri-Cities region.
  • Johnson said, "I am privileged to be a part of the First Bank and Trust team.

First Bank & Trust Company Expands Agriculture Lending Team In Morristown

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

ABINGDON, Va., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank & Trust Company announces new hire, Donel Shelton in Morristown, Tennessee as a part of the bank's continuing effort to expand agriculture lending options and better serve farmers throughout the region.

Key Points: 
  • ABINGDON, Va., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank & Trust Company announces new hire, Donel Shelton in Morristown, Tennessee as a part of the bank's continuing effort to expand agriculture lending options and better serve farmers throughout the region.
  • Shelton joins First Bank & Trust as an assistant vice president and ag lending officer.
  • Previously, he served more than five years as a Farm Loan Officer for the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Expanding our ag team in Morristown is going to benefit agriculture customers in all parts of East Tennessee."