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BUILDING HOPE APPOINTS ANDRE BENNIN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the appointment of education impact investor and strategist Andre Bennin to its Board of Directors. Building Hope's Board now includes 11 directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the appointment of education impact investor and strategist Andre Bennin to its Board of Directors.
  • Building Hope's Board now includes 11 directors.
  • "It is my pleasure, on behalf of Building Hope's entire Board of Directors, to welcome Andre Bennin to our growing organization," said Sheila Ryan-Macie, chair of the board of directors.
  • "Andre has committed his career to moving the needle in education, particularly for underserved populations.

The Museum at FIT Presents Food & Fashion

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 The Museum at FIT (MFIT) presents Food & Fashion , an exciting and timely exhibition that explores the impact of food and food culture on fashion design.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 The Museum at FIT (MFIT) presents Food & Fashion , an exciting and timely exhibition that explores the impact of food and food culture on fashion design.
  • The first four sections, presented as intimate tableaus, include "The Fashion Kitchen," "The Market," "The Fast Food Diner," and "The High Fashion Restaurant."
  • "A Feast for the Eyes" delves into how food, fashion, and art have collided in contemporary fashion design.
  • Food & Fashion has been made possible thanks to the generosity of the Couture Council of The Museum at FIT.

In Response to President Biden’s Call, AmeriCorps and Service Year Alliance Announce Partnership to Fuel Social Cohesion

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Service Year Alliance and the AmeriCorps federal agency announced a partnership today to better support AmeriCorps programs across the country in developing AmeriCorps members as life-long bridgers.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Service Year Alliance and the AmeriCorps federal agency announced a partnership today to better support AmeriCorps programs across the country in developing AmeriCorps members as life-long bridgers.
  • This project will benefit from the expertise and knowledge of Jennifer Leshnower, the newly appointed Bridging Fellow at AmeriCorps.
  • “This partnership between AmeriCorps and Service Year Alliance will help unite our nation and combat hate-fueled violence we see across the country,” said Michael D. Smith, AmeriCorps CEO.
  • “In addition to transforming young people’s lives and strengthening communities across the country, service years develop bridgers and fuel civic renewal in America.

Ohio River South taps Chuck Meadows as Chief Strategy Officer

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio River South, a government relations firm focused on the New American South, today announced that Chuck Meadows will join its bi-partisan team of public affairs and communications professionals. Meadows is finishing his fourth year as Executive Director at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School – one of the region's top performing schools.

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  • ATLANTA, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio River South, a government relations firm focused on the New American South, today announced that Chuck Meadows will join its bi-partisan team of public affairs and communications professionals.
  • Ohio River South is a government relations firm that has served more than 500 clients across nine southern states.
  • Meadows began his career at Ernst & Young developing public private partnerships – another key segment of the Ohio River South portfolio.
  • "For over a decade, I've watched Chuck make meaningful change on behalf of governments, nonprofits and corporations alike," said Ohio River South President and CEO Howard Franklin.

Odyssey to Serve as Administrator for Iowa's Students First ESAs, Helping Families Easily Access New Education Funding

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Odyssey, a platform that helps states connect families to public funding and education services, announced today that they have finalized an agreement with the state of Iowa to power its Students First Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). The program enables families to access public funds to cover accredited nonpublic school tuition, fees, and other qualified educational expenses. Applications for the program will be released in the coming weeks and are due on June 30, 2023 for families interested in applying for the upcoming school year.

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  • The program enables families to access public funds to cover accredited nonpublic school tuition, fees, and other qualified educational expenses.
  • Applications for the program will be released in the coming weeks and are due on June 30, 2023 for families interested in applying for the upcoming school year.
  • "We are honored to have the opportunity to serve Iowans by providing a seamless and intuitive experience for families accessing their education savings account," said Joseph Connor, founder and CEO of Odyssey.
  • Iowa's Students First Act will provide eligible students who attend accredited nonpublic schools with funding equal to per pupil funding allocated annually to the state's public school districts.

JetBlue Celebrates Groundbreaking of JFK’s New Terminal 6 with Governor of New York, Other Leaders

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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The groundbreaking, held Thursday at JetBlue’s JFK maintenance hangar, only reinforces the airline’s commitment to JFK, Queens, and New York.

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  • The groundbreaking, held Thursday at JetBlue’s JFK maintenance hangar, only reinforces the airline’s commitment to JFK, Queens, and New York.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230224005301/en/
    New York Governor Kathy Hochul (seventh from right) and JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes (first right) joins leaders for the JFK Terminal 6 groundbreaking.
  • (Photo courtesy: Office of the Governor of New York)
    The new Terminal 6 will connect seamlessly with JetBlue’s current home at Terminal 5, adding gates and opportunity for the airline to add flights, destinations and partner airline connections.
  • The new terminal will be developed in two phases, with the first new gates opening in 2026 and construction completion in 2028.

PackGene Biotech Inc. Breaks Ground on cGMP Biomanufacturing and Process Development Facility in Houston

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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HOUSTON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PackGene Biotech Inc. (PackGene), a world-leading adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector contract research organization (CRO) and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced today the expansion of its U.S. services with a new cGMP biomanufacturing and processing facility in Houston. The company broke ground on the full-service operations center this week to support a growing base of U.S. customers advancing gene therapy programs.

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  • The company broke ground on the full-service operations center this week to support a growing base of U.S. customers advancing gene therapy programs.
  • The facility will include process and analytical laboratories, cGMP manufacturing cleanrooms and support areas, quality control laboratories, a warehouse, and office space.
  • This represents an expansion of the existing operations, which include some process and analytical development, and laboratory space, employing approximately 20 people.
  • The company works with customers to support gene therapy programs from early-stage research & development and preclinical development to IND-enabling (Investigational New Drug) studies.

Georgia Music Partners Shares Bipartisan Study Findings

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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After reviewing The Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee’s final report , released in December 2022, Georgia Music Partners (GMP) is excited to share its findings, including several significant investments designed to support and expand the state’s music industry.

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  • After reviewing The Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee’s final report , released in December 2022, Georgia Music Partners (GMP) is excited to share its findings, including several significant investments designed to support and expand the state’s music industry.
  • “We wholeheartedly support these recommendations and look forward to working with our elected leaders to bring them to fruition,” said Mala Sharma, President, Georgia Music Partners.
  • “We applaud Georgia Music Partners’ continued advocacy of Georgia’s rich and diverse music industry professionals.”
    Georgia Music Partners, formed 10 years ago to advocate on behalf of the industry, worked with Senator Mullis, Chairman Carpenter and other leaders to create the committee during the 2022 legislative session and study ways to make a bigger impact on both the economy and current and future professionals who call Georgia home.
  • Georgia Music Partners (GMP) is a not-for-profit advocacy organization with the mission to promote the growth and success of Georgia’s music industry through partnerships and workforce development.

Texas Economic Development Corporation Leads Successful Business Recruitment Mission To Europe

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC), the private side of a public-private partnership with Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, recently concluded an international business recruitment mission that included high-level meetings with government officials and business executives, as well as events in London, Paris, and Frankfurt.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC), the private side of a public-private partnership with Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, recently concluded an international business recruitment mission that included high-level meetings with government officials and business executives, as well as events in London, Paris, and Frankfurt.
  • The Texas delegation included the First Lady of the State of Texas Cecilia Abbott, Texas Secretary of State John Scott, President & CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Robert Allen and the Executive Director of the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office Adriana Cruz, in addition to a dozen other economic development leaders from across Texas.
  • "I was honored to join this highly successful business development mission to Europe and help share the Texas story with business decision-makers in three of our top international trade and investment markets," said Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, within the Office of the Governor.
  • In addition to the First Lady of Texas, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Executive Director of the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, the following economic development organizations from across the state joined the international mission:

Texas Economic Development Corporation Leads Successful Business Recruitment Mission To Europe

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC), the private side of a public-private partnership with Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, recently concluded an international business recruitment mission that included high-level meetings with government officials and business executives, as well as events in London, Paris, and Frankfurt.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC), the private side of a public-private partnership with Governor Greg Abbott's Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, recently concluded an international business recruitment mission that included high-level meetings with government officials and business executives, as well as events in London, Paris, and Frankfurt.
  • The Texas delegation included the First Lady of the State of Texas Cecilia Abbott, Texas Secretary of State John Scott, President & CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Robert Allen and the Executive Director of the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office Adriana Cruz, in addition to a dozen other economic development leaders from across Texas.
  • "I was honored to join this highly successful business development mission to Europe and help share the Texas story with business decision-makers in three of our top international trade and investment markets," said Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, within the Office of the Governor.
  • In addition to the First Lady of Texas, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Executive Director of the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, the following economic development organizations from across the state joined the international mission: