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DAVID OPPENHEIMER AND COMPANY I, LLC VOLUNTARILY RECALLS ORGANIC GREEN KIWIFRUIT DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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SEATTLE, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- David Oppenheimer and Company I LLC is voluntarily recalling from the market all one-pound clamshells of organic green kiwifruit described below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- David Oppenheimer and Company I LLC is voluntarily recalling from the market all one-pound clamshells of organic green kiwifruit described below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Zespri organic green kiwifruit sold in other states is NOT subject to this recall.
  • No other David Oppenheimer and Company I, LLC products are part of this voluntary recall.
  • Consumers with questions may contact David Oppenheimer and Company I, LLC (Oppy) at 1-866-698-2580, Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm PDT, or send an email to [email protected] .

American Water Charitable Foundation and Kentucky American Water Celebrate Splash! in Charles Young Park

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Kentucky American Water joined other leaders yesterday in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for an unveiling of Splash!

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Kentucky American Water joined other leaders yesterday in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for an unveiling of Splash!
  • in Charles Young Park, a new all-inclusive splash pad and water play experience in the City of Lexington.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230728997416/en/
    Members of the Kentucky American Water team, including Susan Lancho, Sr.
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    “Kentucky American Water is pleased to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation and the City of Lexington to provide equitable and accessible water-based play spaces to the Lexington community,” said Kathryn Nash, president of Kentucky American Water.

Young Living Celebrates National Wildlife Week by Protecting Habitats and Restoring Ecosystems

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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LEHI, Utah, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Young Living Essential Oils, the world-leader in essential oils and oil-infused products, is highlighting the importance of nature, conservation, and preservation in a nod toward National Wildlife Week this April 3–9 and encouraging others to support conservation efforts year round. The company, which has various farms, offers tours to raise awareness for the challenges facing wildlife populations, suggesting ways for even the youngest advocates to get involved.

Key Points: 
  • Leading essential oils and oil-infused product supplier Young Living is highlighting its different wildlife conservation efforts across Utah for National Wildlife Week.
  • We'd be thrilled if, during National Wildlife Week, everyone found a way to do something, big or small, for the native wildlife in their area."
  • These initiatives like protecting wild habitats and endangered species, as well as advancing and restoring ecosystems, work with nature—not against it.
  • Young Living encourages others, from businesses to individuals, to get involved this National Wildlife Week to deepen the movement for a livable planet that works for everyone.

AM Best Comments on Credit Ratings of Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s Members Following Announced Merger Agreement

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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Harford is comprised of Harford Mutual Insurance Company, Firstline Insurance Company and 1842 Insurance Company, all of which are domiciled in Maryland.

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  • Harford is comprised of Harford Mutual Insurance Company, Firstline Insurance Company and 1842 Insurance Company, all of which are domiciled in Maryland.
  • Additionally, AM Best anticipates that effective Jan. 1, 2024, ClearPath will be included in Harford Mutual Insurance Company’s quota share reinsurance contract.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Arrow International, Inc. Gains Approval in Kentucky to Support the Charitable Gaming Market with Electronic Pull Tabs

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Cleveland-based, Arrow International, Inc. (Arrow), the world’s largest manufacturer of charitable and social gaming products, including paper and electronic pull tabs, is proud to announce it has gained approval for its electronic pull tab system and games for use in Kentucky under new regulations adopted by the Kentucky Department of Charitable Gaming.

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  • Cleveland-based, Arrow International, Inc. (Arrow), the world’s largest manufacturer of charitable and social gaming products, including paper and electronic pull tabs, is proud to announce it has gained approval for its electronic pull tab system and games for use in Kentucky under new regulations adopted by the Kentucky Department of Charitable Gaming.
  • The new regulations will allow Arrow to offer state-of-the-art cabinets and highly entertaining games to hundreds of licensed charitable organizations throughout the state.
  • They can now offer Arrow’s best-in-class electronic pull tab systems to their customers," Arrow COO-eGaming Chris Strano said.
  • “For over 50 years, charitable organizations across the country have successfully supported their missions of helping others while using Arrow products.

PBLWorks Receives a $2.5 million Grant from the One8 Foundation

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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NOVATO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), today announces that it has received $2.5 million from the One8 Foundation. The One8 Foundation is supporting the development of supplemental Open Educational Resource (OER) Project Based Learning units for mathematics in grades 6–8. The project will focus on building and testing the PBL units in collaboration with teachers and students in Massachusetts. Once fully developed, these supplemental PBL mathematics units will be open educational resources available to teachers throughout the United States.

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  • NOVATO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), today announces that it has received $2.5 million from the One8 Foundation.
  • The One8 Foundation is supporting the development of supplemental Open Educational Resource (OER) Project Based Learning units for mathematics in grades 6–8.
  • The One8 Foundation partners with organizations that provide effective applied learning and STEM education programs.
  • "One8 is giving us an opportunity to develop equity-focused mathematics materials that can support teachers in implementing Gold Standard PBL.

With $3.1 Million in New Grants, Walmart’s Acres for America Program Surpasses Milestone of 2 Million Acres Conserved

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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The Acres for America grants will leverage $133.4 million in matching contributions from grantees and other partners to generate a total conservation impact of $136.5 million.

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  • The Acres for America grants will leverage $133.4 million in matching contributions from grantees and other partners to generate a total conservation impact of $136.5 million.
  • "This year marks a monumental achievement in the history of NFWF’s collaboration with Walmart through the Acres for America program," said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
  • "We are thrilled to learn of the ‘Acres for America’ grant to help make this exciting project a reality.
  • We are grateful for this tremendous support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through Walmart’s Acres for America Program."

National Partnership for Child Safety Highlights Progress Toward Integrating Safety Science into Child Welfare Systems

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after announcing the formation of the National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS), the partnership is announcing major milestones in implementing a safety culture across child welfare systems.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after announcing the formation of the National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS), the partnership is announcing major milestones in implementing a safety culture across child welfare systems.
  • National Partnership for Child Safety grows to encompass 32 child welfare jurisdictions nationwide.
  • "The partnership has reached several critical milestones in its work to integrate safety science across child welfare systems," noted Jodi Hill-Lilly, deputy commissioner for the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and executive committee co-chair of the National Partnership for Child Safety.
  • The National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS), initially formed in 2018, is a quality improvement collaborative to improve child safety and reduce child maltreatment fatalities through the application of safety science and shared data.

The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Announces its 2022 Grant Recipients

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2022 grants.

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  • The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2022 grants.
  • The 2022 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund grant recipients include:
    The Tar River Land Conservancy: Tar River Land Conservancy aims to purchase the Bowers Tract, consisting of 244 forested acres and 60 acres of agricultural upland fields.
  • The Endowment continues to support the efforts of the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund.
  • The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund is a $5 million, 10-year program established by Enviva in December 2015 to protect environmentally sensitive bottomland and wetland forests.

Brand USA Opens IPW 2022 Showcasing its Recovery Framework, Joins the U.S. Commerce Department in Unveiling the National Tourism Strategy

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis, Grant T. Harris, joined Thompson on stage to unveil the United States new National Travel and Tourism Strategy .

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  • U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis, Grant T. Harris, joined Thompson on stage to unveil the United States new National Travel and Tourism Strategy .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220606005952/en/
    Chris Thompson at the Brand USA conference during IPW 2022.
  • Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondos release of the 2022 National Travel and Tourism Strategy today underscores the Biden-Harris Administrations support for the travel and tourism industry and its workforce.
  • The full Brand USA IPW 2022 press conference, along with market data findings, Brand USAs recovery framework, visual assets, and more is available at www.TheBrandUSA.com/ipw .