Building Bridges

Hindu and African American Leaders in Georgia Celebrate Black History and Their Shared Experiences

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique, first of its kind event at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, brought together luminaries from the Georgia state legislature and the Atlanta Hindu and Indian American communities for an evening focused on Building Bridges and Connecting Communities. Organized by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), the event highlighted the definitive role of the civil rights movement in the U.S, the paths it opened in the years to come for the Hindu and Indian American communities, and the road ahead.

Key Points: 
  • The bridge has been built and now it's time for us to crossover,"  said the keynote speaker for the evening, Rep. Carl Gilliard , Chairman of the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus.
  • "The history of Black America is the history of America itself, so we are very pleased today to be celebrating it with our friends in the Hindu American community.
  • In later years, I was privileged to work alongside pioneering leaders like Maynard Jackson and to give back to my community."
  • "The historical connections and cultural exchange between the African American and Hindu communities offer a great foundation for future collaboration," said Rajeev Menon, Vice President of CoHNA.

Instacart, Partnership for a Healthier America, Building Bridges Across the River, and Martha's Table Launch New Program to help Washington, DC Families Access More Fruits and Vegetables

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), Building Bridges Across the River, and Martha's Table today announced the launch of the Good Food at Home in DC. The program will provide 500 Washington, DC families in Wards 7 and 8 with a $60 monthly Instacart Health Fresh Funds stipend to buy fresh fruits and vegetables on Instacart, as well as free grocery delivery.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly one third of residents in the greater Washington, DC area were food insecure within the last year, according to a recent report .
  • The program was announced alongside a cooking demonstration and campus tour at the Building Bridges' Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC).
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with Partnership for a Healthier America, Instacart, and Martha's Table in an effort to increase affordable access to nutritious food for families in Washington, DC.
  • Results from the program found that the produce credits helped 78% of participant's families build healthier habits.

ZINFI Releases Complimentary Guidebook Providing an Overview of Best Practices in Partner Relationship Management

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZINFI Technologies, Inc., a company leading the definition and creation of Unified Partner Management (UPM) solutions, today announced that its latest guidebook — Building Bridges: Best Practices in Partner Relationship Management — is now available as a complimentary downloadable eBook. ZINFI's latest guidebook provides a broad overview of partner relationship management (PRM) with a focus on best practices that lead to more robust and fruitful relationships with partners, more efficient partner programs and more profitable results.

Key Points: 
  • ZINFI's latest guidebook provides a broad overview of partner relationship management (PRM) with a focus on best practices that lead to more robust and fruitful relationships with partners, more efficient partner programs and more profitable results.
  • Building Bridges: Best Practices in Partner Relationship Management is divided into two parts.
  • It also presents overviews of the specific modules available for affiliate marketing management (AMM), partner relationship management (PRM), partner marketing management (PMM) and partner incentives management (PIM).
  • To access more information about ZINFI's partner relationship management platform or to download a copy of ZINFI's best practices guide on partner relationship management , please visit our website at www.zinfi.com.

Viventium Named Bronze Tech Partner of the Year in the Home Care Division at the McKnight’s Technology Awards

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viventium has been honored with McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Award and named Bronze Tech Partner of the Year in the Home Care division.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viventium has been honored with McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Award and named Bronze Tech Partner of the Year in the Home Care division.
  • The Technology Awards program is a joint production of McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living, and McKnight’s Home Care.
  • “Viventium is honored to receive recognition for our human capital management software suite built for the post-acute care sector,” said Julieann Esper Rainville, Viventium’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Our mission at Viventium is to enrich the lives of caregivers through technology so they love going to work every day.

American Society for Clinical Pathology Awarded $631,983 Grant from the CDC to Strengthen the Laboratory Workforce

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) has been awarded an additional $631,893 grant as part of a three-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen the laboratory workforce in the United States. This multi-year grant, which began in September 2022, has allowed ASCP to respond to public health emergencies and foster the development of a quality- and patient-centric community of practice.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) has been awarded an additional $631,893 grant as part of a three-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen the laboratory workforce in the United States.
  • ASCP CEO Blair Holladay, PhD, MASCP, SCT(ASCP)CM
    The Society has worked closely with the CDC to connect ASCP's universe of more than 250,000 pathologists and laboratory professionals to the CDC OneLab Network.
  • ASCP's involvement in the OneLab initiative is part of the Society's comprehensive strategies to address the medical laboratory workforce shortage."
  • Moving into the second year of this three-year grant, ASCP's efforts remain centered around strengthening the laboratory workforce, and maintaining our role as the go-to resource for laboratory advocacy.

Project InnerSpace Announces PIVOT2023: A Global Gathering for the Geothermal Anywhere Movement

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Project InnerSpace, host of the annual PIVOT: From Hydrocarbons to Heat conference series, is excited to announce PIVOT2023, taking place virtually and in person at venues across the globe. PIVOT2023 is a month-long event this year that will connect, highlight, and broadcast from more than a dozen geothermal events taking place around the world, while integrating the bleeding-edge virtual content that has defined the PIVOT conference series in prior years.

Key Points: 
  • Project InnerSpace announces dates for PIVOT2023, with co-hosted events across multiple continents in partnership with the International Geothermal Association, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, and Geothermal Rising.
  • To bring this theme to life, Project InnerSpace is excited to announce strategic partnerships with the International Geothermal Association and Geothermal Rising to co-host PIVOT2023 with both the World Geothermal Congress, in Beijing, China, and the Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada.
  • Popular features from prior years, including the PIVOT geothermal startup pitch competition, the geothermal datathon, and the PIVOT Five on Fire awards, will return with surprising twists.
  • Since its launch in 2020, PIVOT has grown into the leading global event of the geothermal anywhere movement, with the mission of bringing together innovative geothermal startups and the oil and gas industry to build the future of geothermal energy.

NFL Greats Esiason and Simms and Hardeman Boys to Team Up at FHU Benefit Dinner

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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HENDERSON, Tenn., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A pair of NFL greats-turned-commentators will team up for the Freed-Hardeman University Annual Benefit Dinner Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms will share the Loyd Auditorium stage at the FHU event that raises scholarship funds for FHU students.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A pair of NFL greats-turned-commentators will team up for the Freed-Hardeman University Annual Benefit Dinner Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
  • Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms will share the Loyd Auditorium stage at the FHU event that raises scholarship funds for FHU students.
  • Since leaving the NFL and entering the broadcast booth, Esiason has become a philanthropic ambassador and a leading figure in the fight against cystic fibrosis.
  • "We are excited to announce that these two NFL greats will be coming to Freed-Hardeman," FHU President David R. Shannon said.

Heifer International Receives 2023 Community Partner Award from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International has been awarded the 2023 Community Partner Award from the Department of Applied Communications at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Key Points: 
  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International has been awarded the 2023 Community Partner Award from the Department of Applied Communications at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
  • The award recognizes Heifer International's commitment to partnering with the department's faculty and students to promote social responsibility through positive communication.
  • "We are honored to receive this award from the University of Arkansas," said Mahendra Lohani, senior vice president of Asia programs at Heifer International.
  • The Community Partner Award was presented to Heifer International at a special ceremony on the University of Arkansas campus on May 11, 2023.

Nexterus Selects Charity of the Year for 2023 – Building Bridges for Brianna

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW FREEDOM, Pa., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexterus , a world-class supply chain management and third-party logistics (3PL) services provider, announces the Nexterus Charity of the Year for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW FREEDOM, Pa., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexterus , a world-class supply chain management and third-party logistics (3PL) services provider, announces the Nexterus Charity of the Year for 2023.
  • This year’s charity is Building Bridges for Brianna , a York County, PA charity that helps members of the community deal with and prevent suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury.
  • "Each year, Nexterus chooses a local non-profit organization to support and give back to our community," says Ryan Polakoff, President of Nexterus.
  • Terrence Cares is named after the Nexterus’ company mascot – a stuffed snow leopard who lives at corporate headquarters.

World Chambers Congress to be held in Geneva under the banner of multilateralism

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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GENEVA, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From 21 to 23 June, Geneva will become the world capital of Chambers of Commerce, when the 13th World Chambers Congress (WCC) will gather 1,500 economic players, business leaders and decision-makers from around the world.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From 21 to 23 June, Geneva will become the world capital of Chambers of Commerce, when the 13th World Chambers Congress (WCC) will gather 1,500 economic players, business leaders and decision-makers from around the world.
  • A major economic forum, the World Chambers Congress is co-organised by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the local partner, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG).
  • Under the banner of "multilateralism for peace and prosperity", which represents Geneva's DNA, the Congress will focus on the role of business and chambers of commerce in revitalizing multilateralism for a more sustainable and prosperous future.
  • In three months' time Geneva will become the world capital of Chambers of Commerce.