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City of Seattle Chosen as 2024 Host City for the National Minority Supplier Development Council Business Economic Forum

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) CEO and President Ying McGuire announced Seattle, Washington as the 2024 host city of the NMSDC Minority Business Economic Forum, May 14 - 16.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) CEO and President Ying McGuire announced Seattle, Washington as the 2024 host city of the NMSDC Minority Business Economic Forum, May 14 - 16.
  • Joined by Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC) President and CEO Karla Malacon, and Tanya Jimale, CEO of Jimale Technical Services, the mayor and NMSDC made the announcement from Jimale Technical Services, a local NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
  • The event will bring together 500 of the nation’s most influential corporate c-suite leaders, high-growth minority business enterprise founders, policymakers, academics, business, and community leaders.
  • Seattle was chosen as the newest host city due to its pivotal role in technological and green economic innovation.

Jacobs Secures Major Program Win With Seattle -Tacoma International Airport

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the Port of Seattle (Port) to lead and manage the 10-year renovation of the S Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Modernizing the 50-year-old concourse includes improving operating systems, environmental efficiencies, and earthquake resiliency, prioritizing seismic updates. 

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the Port of Seattle (Port) to lead and manage the 10-year renovation of the S Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) .
  • Modernizing the 50-year-old concourse includes improving operating systems, environmental efficiencies, and earthquake resiliency, prioritizing seismic updates.
  • Jacobs will provide full project management services, including project controls, estimating and scheduling support, development of enabling facilities supporting phase construction (airside, terminal, utilities), and a complete gate utilization strategy.
  • "We are committed to bringing custom solutions to the airport and improving transportation connectivity—all through the lens of sustainable development."

Dr. Tana M. Session To Share Secrets of Gaining Momentum On DEIB at SXSW 2023, Austin Texas

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tana M. Session focuses on the return on investments of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), she has been selected to speak at the SXSW Conference in Austin Texas on March 14, 2023, at 11 AM Central at JW Marriot, salon 2-4, under the Workplace Revolution track.

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  • Many believe that DEIB should become less of a priority in 2023; however, Dr.
  • With talks of recession and changing markets, many executives and senior leaders believe that DEIB should become less of a priority; however, Dr.
  • Session believes the complete opposite is true as DEIB continues to be of high importance to employees and potential new hires.
  • Dr. Tana M. Session is the CEO & Founder of TanaMSession.com, a certified Women Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) with over 30 years of Human Resources experience.

Aclara Research Releases Latest White Paper Examining Today’s Cannabis Usage Occasions

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Chicago, IL, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclara Research, an emerging cannabis and wellness trends consulting firm, released the results of a year-long study examining cannabis and CBD usage habits among consumers.

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  • Chicago, IL, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aclara Research, an emerging cannabis and wellness trends consulting firm, released the results of a year-long study examining cannabis and CBD usage habits among consumers.
  • The Occasion Diaries are the first and only body of diary-based cannabis insights spanning wellness, social and health occasions, with future implications for traditional consumer goods, cannabis, and healthcare manufacturers.
  • As occasions expand, consumers spend approximately two thousand dollars annually on cannabis and CBD products across dispensary and nontraditional retail channels.
  • About Aclara Research and Carmen Brace:
    Aclara Research is a WMBE certified consulting firm focused on emerging wellness trends and the impact on consumer behavior in cannabis and beyond.

Hahn & Hahn Partner Candice Rogers Receives Prestigious AAML Certification

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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PASADENA, Calif., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Candice K. Rogers, a partner and chair of the Family Law Group at Hahn & Hahn LLP, has been named a Fellow of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the firm announced today.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Candice K. Rogers , a partner and chair of the Family Law Group at Hahn & Hahn LLP , has been named a Fellow of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers , the firm announced today.
  • Recognized by courts and counsel as a leading litigator in family law, Rogers is one of only 1650 fellows to be recognized nationally.
  • "I am humbled to now count myself amongst the AAML Fellows, a truly elite group of family law attorneys," said Rogers.
  • Christianne F. Kerns , managing partner of Hahn & Hahn, said the distinction awarded to Rogers is a credit to her as well as the Academy.

Ripple Effects, Leader in Social Emotional Learning, Announces New Chief Executive Officer John Ray-Keil at ISTE 22

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today at ISTE 22, Ripple Effects, a leader in digital social emotional learning (SEL), mental health and behavior supports, announced the appointment of John Ray-Keil as its new CEO. Ray-Keil succeeds co-founder, Alice Ray, who will become chair of the board.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today at ISTE 22, Ripple Effects , a leader in digital social emotional learning (SEL), mental health and behavior supports, announced the appointment of John Ray-Keil as its new CEO.
  • Prior to joining Ripple Effects in 2019, Ray-Keil served as CFO of BlueFoot Partners, an investment firm.
  • "For 25 years Alice Ray has not only led Ripple Effects, but she also helped build the market for social emotional supports for students," said Ray-Keil.
  • In 2022, its program, Ripple Effects for Teens, was designated by CASEL as a Promising Program for social and emotional learning, meeting or exceeding most of CASEL's criteria for high-quality SEL programming.

Ripple Effects Offers Access to Its Educator Ally Program to Support Teachers' Social Emotional Needs

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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SEATTLE, May 25, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, educators found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they dealt with new technology and concerns over in-person learning while also caring for their own children. These anxieties served to heighten an already stressful profession. According to the 2021 State of the U.S. Teacher Survey conducted by The RAND Corporation, teachers were almost three times more likely to report symptoms of depression than adults in other professions. Additional independent research indicates that 54 percent feel unprepared or very unprepared to respond to students' behavior problems.

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  • Additional independent research indicates that 54 percent feel unprepared or very unprepared to respond to students' behavior problems.
  • To give educators much-needed support in the classroom, social emotional learning pioneer Ripple Effects, today announced that through June 30, 2022, it is offering complimentary access to its staff professional development wellness program, Educator Ally.
  • "When educators have the proper tools, their stress levels decrease," said Heidi Johnecheck, chief impact officer for Ripple Effects.
  • In 2022, its program, Ripple Effects for Teens, was designated by CASEL as a Promising Program for social and emotional learning, meeting or exceeding most of CASEL's criteria for high-quality SEL programming.

Henson Group Receives Ingram Micro Cloud Summit '22 Marketplace Growth Partner of the Year Award

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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MIAMI, May 17, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Managed service provider (MSP) Henson Group today announced it has received the Ingram Micro Cloud Summit '22 Partner Award in the Marketplace Growth Partner of the Year category. The company will receive the award at this year's Ingram Micro Cloud annual conference, Cloud Summit '22, in Miami Beach, Florida from May 17-19.

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  • Managed service provider (MSP) Henson Group today announced it has received the Ingram Micro Cloud Summit '22 Partner Award in the Marketplace Growth Partner of the Year category.
  • MIAMI, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Managed service provider (MSP) Henson Group today announced it has received the Ingram Micro Cloud Summit '22 Partner Award in the Marketplace Growth Partner of the Year category.
  • The Ingram Micro Cloud Summit '22 annual Partner Awards honors the success of top performers that have measurably exhibited an elite ability in delivering powerful, digitally transformative solutions through the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace.
  • "We are honored to be recognized with an Ingram Micro Cloud Summit '22 Partner Award," said Henson Group CEO David Fuess.

Ripple Effects for Teens Designated by CASEL as a Recommended Program for Social and Emotional Learning

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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SEATTLE, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Social emotional learning (SEL) trailblazer, Ripple Effects , today announced it received CASEL's (Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning) designation as a recommended program for social and emotional learning.

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  • SEATTLE, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Social emotional learning (SEL) trailblazer, Ripple Effects , today announced it received CASEL's (Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning) designation as a recommended program for social and emotional learning.
  • Ripple Effects for Teens met or exceeded most of CASEL's evaluation criteria as a Promising Program and will be included in the 2022 "CASEL Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs."
  • To be included on the list, use of the Ripple Effects program had to demonstrate improvement in student problem solving, empathy and connectedness.
  • "This recognition from CASEL is a tribute to our deep investment in making Ripple Effects for Teens an impactful program that will improve the lives of teens," said Heidi Johnecheck, chief impact officer for Ripple Effects.

THE CORDISH COMPANIES PROMOTES TWO KEY EXECUTIVES IN GAMING DIVISION TO DRIVE CONTINUED GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF LIVE! CASINO BRAND

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Cordish Companiestoday announced two key executive appointments to Cordish Gaming Group, the company's gaming division.

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  • BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Cordish Companiestoday announced two key executive appointments to Cordish Gaming Group, the company's gaming division.
  • Casino brand, which is poised for significant growth following The Cordish Companies' recently completed strategic partnership with Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.
  • The Cordish Companies has developed among the most successful casino entertainment resorts in the United States including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, FL, and Live!
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