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Mountain America Credit Union Donates $18,000 to the American Red Cross of Utah

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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PROVO, Utah, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2018, Mountain America Credit Union has made annual contributions to the American Red Cross of Utah.

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  • PROVO, Utah, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2018, Mountain America Credit Union has made annual contributions to the American Red Cross of Utah.
  • This amount was presented on March 9, 2024, reflecting the collaborative efforts between Mountain America and BYU Athletics.
  • The American Red Cross will use the funds to assist Utah communities in preparing for, preventing, and responding to emergencies, including house fires.
  • For more information about the American Red Cross and BYU's community involvement, please visit

BYU Law Hosts 6th Annual Winter Deals Conference and Inaugural Winter Bankruptcy Conference in March

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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PROVO, Utah, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law today announced two corresponding events in March hosted by its Global Business Law Program, a global platform for research and policy development. The 2024 BYU Law Winter Deals Conference, an annual event convening leading researchers to discuss the modern global economy's most pressing legal issues, will be held on March 14-15. The inaugural Winter Bankruptcy Conference, co-hosted with the University of Chicago Center on Law and Finance, will take place March 12-14 and will bring together leading scholars, judges, and practitioners to present cutting-edge research on bankruptcy, reorganization, and distressed debt. Both events will be held in Park City, Utah.

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  • The 2024 BYU Law Winter Deals Conference, an annual event convening leading researchers to discuss the modern global economy's most pressing legal issues, will be held on March 14-15.
  • Focusing on "New Ideas for Modern Markets' Most Difficult Challenges," BYU Law School's Winter Deals Conference brings leading scholars, policymakers and practitioners together to discuss state of the art research on the legal institutions supporting contemporary markets.
  • This conference will overlap one day with the 6th Annual Winter Business Deals Conference at Westgate in Park City, Utah.
  • Special thanks to inaugural Winter Bankruptcy Conference sponsors The Brattle Group, Brown Rudnick LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Ropes & Gray LLP, and Cooley.

dōTERRA Announces Executive Changes: Kirk Jowers Appointed CEO, Murray Smith as President and Emily Wright as Chair of the Board

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Founding Executive and former President Emily Wright will elevate to Chair of the Board, creating an exciting opportunity for dōTERRA as the company prepares for its next wave of worldwide growth and business development.

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  • Founding Executive and former President Emily Wright will elevate to Chair of the Board, creating an exciting opportunity for dōTERRA as the company prepares for its next wave of worldwide growth and business development.
  • The founders of dōTERRA have also appointed Kirk Jowers as CEO and promoted Murray Smith, former EVP of International, as President.
  • Emily Wright, Founding Executive and former President, will be promoted to Chair of the Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kirk Jowers as our new CEO and Murray Smith as President," said Emily Wright, Founding Executive and Chair of dōTERRA.

Mark Watkins Enhances His Celebrated Saxophone Quartet with "FOUR + Six," to Be Released March 29 on Jazz Hang Records

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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RICHMOND, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark Watkins envelops his long-running saxophone quartet in lush, billowing textures on "FOUR + Six," the band's deliriously tuneful sixth album, set for a March 29 release on Jazz Hang Records. Watkins augments the core quartet of himself (soprano and tenor saxes), Sandon Mayhew (tenor sax), Ray Smith (alto sax), and Jon Gudmundson (baritone sax) with Corey Christiansen (guitar); a three-piece rhythm section of Justin Nielsen (piano), Braun Khan (bass), and Kobie Watkins (no relation, drums); and the esteemed Gardner brothers, Derrick (trumpet) and Vincent (trombone).

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  • RICHMOND, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark Watkins envelops his long-running saxophone quartet in lush, billowing textures on "FOUR + Six," the band's deliriously tuneful sixth album, set for a March 29 release on Jazz Hang Records.
  • I love composing for a cappella saxophone quartet but have often been intrigued by the possibility of including a trumpet, a trombone, and a rhythm section in my compositions.
  • These instruments add color and variety to the quartet without creating the weight of a big band.
  • But when a colleague suggested that they investigate some jazz tunes, the Hard-Bop Saxophone Quartet was born.

StreetSide Developments Launches Juno, its First Concrete Tower and Flagship Project in Surrey

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, StreetSide Developments , A Qualico company, Western Canada's most established developer, announced the introduction of Juno , its new flagship project.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, StreetSide Developments , A Qualico company, Western Canada's most established developer, announced the introduction of Juno , its new flagship project.
  • “Presale condos are the easiest entry point into real estate ownership, but even presale buyers must overcome a big obstacle in the initial deposit.
  • “Juno is a very special project for us – it’s our flagship tower, embodying everything we stand for - quality and trust,” shares Jonathan Meads, Vice President at StreetSide Developments.
  • To learn more about StreetSide’s flagship project, Juno, visit junosurrey.com .

Tyler Banks Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Expands Private Client Leadership to West Coast

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Tyler Banks has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Alliant Private Client.

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  • Tyler Banks has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Alliant Private Client.
  • Based in Irvine, California, Banks will focus on growth and strategy for Alliant’s private client division.
  • Banks will work closely with managing director Cindy Zobian and key members of the Alliant Private Client executive team nationwide to strategically identify and pursue both short-term and long-term growth opportunities.
  • “We are thrilled to have Tyler join our leadership team in this new position to help improve productivity and client engagement across our expansive team of 200+ professionals throughout the U.S.,” said Zobian, Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Alliant Private Client.

BYU Law Tax Professor J. Clifton Fleming Awarded AALS Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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PROVO, Utah, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law is pleased to announce longtime Professor J. Clifton Fleming, Jr., is one of two recipients of The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Taxation Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • PROVO, Utah, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law is pleased to announce longtime Professor J. Clifton Fleming, Jr., is one of two recipients of The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Taxation Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Professor Fleming joined the BYU Law faculty in 1974.
  • The only still-serving member of the school's original faculty, he currently teaches courses on U.S. and international tax law, European Union law and public international law.
  • "I'm pleasantly stunned and greatly honored to receive this award, particularly in view of the number of worthy award candidates," said Professor Fleming.

BYU Law Professor Aaron Nielson Appointed Solicitor General of Texas

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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PROVO, Utah, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law today announced Professor Aaron Nielson has been appointed to serve as Solicitor General of Texas.

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  • PROVO, Utah, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law today announced Professor Aaron Nielson has been appointed to serve as Solicitor General of Texas.
  • Professor Nielson will take a one-year leave of absence from BYU Law School to serve as Solicitor General.
  • He supervises BYU Law's Washington, D.C. program and was selected as BYU Law Alumni Professor of the Year in 2019.
  • "I'm grateful to BYU Law for its willingness to allow me to take a one-year leave to work with the world-class appellate lawyers in the Texas Solicitor General Division.

Aptive Becomes the Exclusive Pest Control Partner of Brigham Young University Athletics

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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PROVO, Utah, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptive Environmental, one of the nation’s leading pest control companies, is excited to announce its partnership with Brigham Young University (BYU) Athletics – making Aptive the Cougars’ exclusive pest control partner.

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  • PROVO, Utah, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptive Environmental, one of the nation’s leading pest control companies, is excited to announce its partnership with Brigham Young University (BYU) Athletics – making Aptive the Cougars’ exclusive pest control partner.
  • BYU encourages its students and alumni to strive for excellence in all areas of life and is a natural fit for the Utah-based, award-winning pest control company.
  • Aptive will also support iconic student events such as Midnight Madness, BYU Career Fairs, and the Roar of Cougars (ROC) booths across campus.
  • “We are excited to partner with Aptive,” said Casey Stauffer, BYU Associate Athletic Director for Corporate Sponsorships.

Hairmax® appoints James Reber as Vice President of Global Sales

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hairmax®, the pioneer and global leader in transformation hair growth, has announced the promotion of James Reber as Vice President of Global Sales.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hairmax®, the pioneer and global leader in transformation hair growth, has announced the promotion of James Reber as Vice President of Global Sales.
  • Mr. Reber states, "I am both excited and humbled by this opportunity.
  • With his deep understanding of global sales strategies, he has the expertise to strengthen the sales organization, streamline operations, and execute a timely channel distribution strategy to increase sales and revenue.
  • Ryan Zackon, CEO of Hairmax, states, "We are thrilled to welcome James in his new role as our Vice President of Global Sales.