Political geography

Louisiana SBDC offers no-cost disaster, cyber help; encourages business owners to plan now for Hurricane Season 2021

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Small business, LOUISIANA, Administrative divisions, United States, New York State Small Business Development Center, Political geography, Florida Small Business Development Center Network

MONROE, La., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As the State of Louisiana prepares for a potential early hurricane season in 2021, the Louisiana Small Business Development Center is offering business continuity, disaster planning and cybersecurity services at no-cost to Louisiana small business owners.

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  • MONROE, La., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As the State of Louisiana prepares for a potential early hurricane season in 2021, the Louisiana Small Business Development Center is offering business continuity, disaster planning and cybersecurity services at no-cost to Louisiana small business owners.
  • When business is disrupted it costs money, and many small business owners have found out that insurance does not cover all costs and cannot replace customers.
  • The Louisiana Small Business Development Center network announced its SBDC CARES Act initiative in March, which is a program that allows the Louisiana SBDC to expand its small business technical assistance service to specialty consulting for existing small business owners and entrepreneurs who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Small business owners are encouraged to contact Jones directly by email [email protected] or visit the Louisiana SBDC website at www.louisianasbdc.org for more information.

2021 World Intelligent Driving Challenge Press Conference & 2nd Rules Seminar held in Tianjin

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Automation, Robotics, Self-driving car, Tianjin, Administrative divisions, Dongli, Geography of Asia, Political geography

TIANJIN, China, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 30, 2021, Wu Zhixin, deputy general manager of China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC); Zhou Shengxi, chief economist of the Tianjin Industrial and Information Technology Bureau; and Li Guanghua, deputy mayor of the People's Government of Dongli District, Tianjin; addressed the 2021 World Intelligent Driving Challenge Press Conference and the 2nd Rules Seminar.

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  • TIANJIN, China, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 30, 2021, Wu Zhixin, deputy general manager of China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC); Zhou Shengxi, chief economist of the Tianjin Industrial and Information Technology Bureau; and Li Guanghua, deputy mayor of the People's Government of Dongli District, Tianjin; addressed the 2021 World Intelligent Driving Challenge Press Conference and the 2nd Rules Seminar.
  • Wang Tie, general manager of CATARC Automotive Information Consulting Service Co., Ltd.; Deng Weiwen, director of the Intelligent Driving Professional Committee of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence and director of the World Intelligent Driving Challenge Rules Committee; and a representative of the chairperson of the Autoware Foundation, an international autonomous driving NGO; attended the press conference.
  • To further promote the development of the intelligent connected vehicle industry, improve standards and regulations, and accelerate the formulation of testing and certification schemes, the "2021 Intelligent Connected Vehicle Product Testing & Certification Technology International Forum" will be held concurrently with the 2021 World Intelligent Driving Challenge as one of the technical forums of the World Intelligent Congress.
  • In addition, at the press conference, the Organizing Committee held the "2021 World Intelligent Driving Challenge Rules Release Ceremony".

G&M Family Farm Selects Heliospectra's MITRA LED Lighting Solutions

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Agricultural economics, Farms, Family farm, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Political geography

Heliospectra's MITRA is the horticulture market's first truly modular LED light.

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  • Heliospectra's MITRA is the horticulture market's first truly modular LED light.
  • G & M Family Farm Ltd. is dedicated to producing sustainable and unique agricultural products to the province of NL.
  • Their mission is to provide thier customers with the highest quality product possible.G & M Family Farm is owned and operated by the Smith family on property that has been farmed for upwards of 80 years.
  • Heliospectra looks forward to being the lighting supplier partner for G&M farms as they enter the cannabis market in Newfoundland.

Comerica Bank's Texas Index Ticks Higher

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Administrative divisions, Nonfarm payrolls, Texas, Unemployment, United States, Political geography

DALLAS, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank's Texas Economic Activity Index increased in January to 128.0.

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  • DALLAS, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank's Texas Economic Activity Index increased in January to 128.0.
  • January's index reading was 20 percent above the recent low of 106.7 set in June 2020.
  • Our Texas Economic Activity Index improved for the seventh consecutive month in January, indicating that the Texas economy was expanding consistently through the fall/winter surge in coronavirus cases.
  • The Texas Economic Activity Index consists of nine variables, as follows: nonfarm payroll employment, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, housing starts, house price index, industrial electricity sales, Texas rotary rig count, total trade, hotel occupancy and sales tax revenue.

Sixteen Agri-Food Exporters Taking on New International Markets

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Financial market, QUEBEC, Political geography

This innovative program allows for the international development of exporting companies, despite the pandemic which reduces the possibilities for meetings and further development abroad.

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  • This innovative program allows for the international development of exporting companies, despite the pandemic which reduces the possibilities for meetings and further development abroad.
  • As the first participants in the cohorts of the ZENITH program, 16 Quebec agri-food companies will be supported in their process by Altios International .
  • For the first year of the program, three particularly promising markets have been identified: the United States, France and China.
  • A privileged link between exporters and markets, an essential bridge between the public sector and industry, the Association works daily to increase the presence of Quebec products around the world.

Cerrado Gold Intercepts 7.8 g/t Gold over 16 Metres Including 10.7 g/t Gold over 11 Metres at Its Minera Don Nicolas Gold Project in Argentina

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Deseado, Patagonia, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, Nicols, Political geography

Initial drill holes used for preliminary evaluation of the Baritina prospect

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  • Analytical work was carried out Alex Stewart international, Argentina S.A. Labs (ASI).
  • The facilities of the prep lab and assay lab are located in San Julian, 184 Km from MDN mine operations.
  • Minera Don Nicols is located 1,625km south west of Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Deseado Massif region in the mining-friendly province of Santa Cruz.
  • Mineral Don Nicols has strong regional and local community backing having signed agreements with the two neighboring communities.

NSJ Gold Corp. (NSJ) Announces Exploration Drilling Initiated at the Golden Hills Project, Arizona USA

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Monday, March 29, 2021
ARIZONA, United States, Political geography

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 29, 2021) - NSJ Gold Corp. (CSE: NSJ) ("NSJ" or the "Company") announces that drilling at Golden Hills, located 40 km south of Parker, Arizona has begun.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 29, 2021) - NSJ Gold Corp. (CSE: NSJ) ("NSJ" or the "Company") announces that drilling at Golden Hills, located 40 km south of Parker, Arizona has begun.
  • The project is being drilled by Alford Drilling LLC of Spring Creek, Nevada.
  • When drilling is complete the samples will be shipped to ALS Chemex in Tucson, Arizona for gold, silver and copper analysis.
  • NSJ holds an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Golden Hills Project (the "Property") in Arizona USA, subject to a 3% net smelter returns royalty.

Arizona Gold Announces Senior Management Appointment & Management Changes

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Monday, March 29, 2021
ARIZONA, Gold mining, United States, Political geography

Mr. Galassini will direct all efforts associated with the current restart of operations at the Copperstone Gold mine.

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  • Mr. Galassini will direct all efforts associated with the current restart of operations at the Copperstone Gold mine.
  • Martin Kostuik has stepped down from his position as President of Arizona Gold to pursue other business opportunities.
  • Arizona Gold is an emerging American gold producer advancing the restart of production at its 100-per-cent-owned, fully permitted, past-producing Copperstone mine project, located in mining-friendly Arizona.
  • Arizona Gold assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from such statements unless required by law.

Medicom is Proud to be Among Finalists for Two Mercuriades Awards

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Hopen, QUEBEC, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, Political geography

"We are extremely proud to be finalists in two categories for this year's Mercuriades awards.

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  • "We are extremely proud to be finalists in two categories for this year's Mercuriades awards.
  • Medicom distributes infection control products under the Medicom, Ritmed, Kolmi, Hopen, Ocean Pacific and Hedy brands.
  • Medicom was founded in 1988 in response to the urgent need for medical gloves for healthcare professionals during the global HIV crisis.
  • Launched in 1981 by the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ), Les Mercuriades are Quebec's most prestigious business competition.

SBAB Bank AB (publ): SBAB's Annual Report 2020 published

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Insurance, Capital requirement, Basel, Political geography, Borders, Bank regulation

SBAB Bank AB (publ) (SBAB) has today published the following information on its website:

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SBAB Bank AB (publ) (SBAB) has today published the following information on its website:
All reports can be found at sbab.se/ir.
Enclosures: Annual Report 2020, Capital Adequacy and Risk Management Report 2020 (Pillar 3 of the Basel regulations) & Green Bonds Impact Report 2020.