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LoanPro awarded Utah's "Fintech of the Year" award for innovation and leadership

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LoanPro, the market-leading API-first lending and credit platform, was awarded the 2023 Fintech of the Year award by the State of Utah Governor's Fintech Advisory Council.

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  • The Utah Governor's Fintech Advisory Council awarded LoanPro the "Fintech of the Year" award.
  • The award recognizes both the company's modern credit platform and how they have enabled innovation in the fintech sphere.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LoanPro , the market-leading API-first lending and credit platform, was awarded the 2023 Fintech of the Year award by the State of Utah Governor's Fintech Advisory Council.
  • This year, they awarded LoanPro their Fintech of the Year award.

Global Water Resources Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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PHOENIX, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • “In Q3, we achieved strong double-digit top-line and bottom-line growth,” stated Global Water Resources president and CEO, Ron Fleming.
  • Global Water Resources was founded 20 years ago with a bold mission to address the issue of water scarcity for emerging desert communities.
  • Global Water Resources will hold a conference call tomorrow to discuss its third quarter 2023 results, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Global Water Resources Celebrates 20-Years of Providing Award-Winning Total Water Management to Arizona Communities

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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PHOENIX, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, celebrates its 20 year anniversary of providing Total Water Management (TWM) to Arizona communities.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, celebrates its 20 year anniversary of providing Total Water Management (TWM) to Arizona communities.
  • Global Water’s award-winning TWM helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth in major metro growth corridors around Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
  • Global Water’s total active residential, commercial and industrial connections recently reached more than 60,000, making it one of the largest integrated water and wastewater service providers in the state.
  • Global Water’s TWM approach helps preserve groundwater resources and supports long-term water supply planning, which includes Arizona’s 100-year assured water supply requirement for new subdivisions.

Announcing Silicon Slopes' Top Female Technology Leaders

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women Tech Council (WTC), a national nonprofit organization focused on the impact of women in driving high growth for the technology sector, announced the award recipients of the 2023 Women Tech Awards. The Women Tech Awards is the premier awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes and has accelerated the careers of some of the most prestigious and up-and-coming women throughout the technology industry. By recognizing technology-focused women who are creating new technologies, driving innovation, impacting tech companies and inspiring the technology community, these awards elevate their work and individual careers. The awards also activate technology leaders and community members to help elevate and accelerate all women in tech.

Key Points: 
  • The Women Tech Awards is the premier awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes and has accelerated the careers of some of the most prestigious and up-and-coming women throughout the technology industry.
  • By recognizing technology-focused women who are creating new technologies, driving innovation, impacting tech companies and inspiring the technology community, these awards elevate their work and individual careers.
  • The awards also activate technology leaders and community members to help elevate and accelerate all women in tech.
  • The Women Tech Awards recognized award recipients and finalists based on professional achievement, personal accomplishment, industry experiences, and community impact.

Sinclair’s WOAI News 4 San Antonio to Host “Crisis in the Classroom: Texas School Choice” Panel Discussion Thursday, September 28 at 8pm CT

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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“Crisis in the Classroom,” Sinclair Broadcast Group’s national education franchise, today announced it will host a panel discussion, “Crisis in the Classroom: Texas School Choice,” ahead of the upcoming Texas special legislative session.

Key Points: 
  • “Crisis in the Classroom,” Sinclair Broadcast Group’s national education franchise, today announced it will host a panel discussion, “Crisis in the Classroom: Texas School Choice,” ahead of the upcoming Texas special legislative session.
  • The discussion will focus on families’ K-12 education options through school choice policies in Texas, and a proposed voucher system that would allow parents to use public school funds to send their children to private schools.
  • The 60-minute panel, hosted by Armstrong Williams at WOAI/KABB in San Antonio, will stream on YouTube and across Sinclair’s Texas stations on Thursday, September 28 at 8pm CT.
  • In addition to WOAI and KABB, Sinclair’s footprint in Texas includes KVII in Amarillo, KTXS in Abilene, KEYE in Austin, KFOX/KDBC in El Paso, and KFDM/KBTV in Beaumont.

Announcing a New Era: Gardner Health Services Names New CEO

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Health Services has announced its choice for its next Chief Executive Officer. After a year-long search, Rafael Vaquerano has been tapped to replace Reymundo C. Espinoza, who is retiring in January 2024.

Key Points: 
  • After 37 years, Gardner Health Services taps John Muir Health executive Rafael Vaquerano to be its next CEO.
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Health Services has announced its choice for its next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Noe Lozano, Gardner Health Services' Board Chair, released the following statement after Vaquerano was ultimately selected as CEO:
    "Congratulations to Rafael Vaquerano on being named the next CEO of Gardner Health Services.
  • Today Gardner Family Health Network, Inc. which is doing business as Gardner Health Services provides care to 46,525 patients throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties with an operating budget of $90 Million.

Global Water Resources Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Surpasses 60,000 Connections

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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PHOENIX, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • PHOENIX, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • “In Q2, we continued to generate top-line growth and increased adjusted EBITDA over the same year-ago period,” commented Global Water Resources president and CEO, Ron Fleming.
  • 78644, new connections associated with the acquisition of Farmers Water Co. (Farmers) in February 2023, and year over year organic growth in connections.
  • Global Water Resources will hold a conference call tomorrow to discuss its second quarter 2023 results, including a question-and-answer period.

Weave Named One of Utah’s Top Companies Championing Women

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Weave (NYSE: WEAV), the all-in-one customer communication and engagement platform for small- and medium-sized businesses, has been named to the list of 100 Companies Championing Women by Utah's Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.

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  • Weave (NYSE: WEAV), the all-in-one customer communication and engagement platform for small- and medium-sized businesses, has been named to the list of 100 Companies Championing Women by Utah's Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.
  • "We believe creating a culture of inclusion and equality is essential to building a successful and sustainable business.”
    The 100 Companies Championing Women list was created to highlight the important role that companies play in creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
  • Weave is proud to be a part of the 100 Companies Championing Women and to be named to the 2023 Shatter List by the Women Tech Council.
  • For more information about Weave and its commitment to promoting gender diversity and equality in the workplace, please visit www.getweave.com/careers/ .

Global Water Resources Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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PHOENIX, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • PHOENIX, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • Acquired Farmers Water, a water utility with approximately 3,300 connections and 21.5 square miles of service area in Pima County, Arizona.
  • “In Q1, we continued to generate top-line growth and increased profitability over the same year-ago period,” commented Global Water Resources president and CEO, Ron Fleming.
  • Global Water Resources will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2023 results tomorrow, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Fiber Broadband Association’s Fiber Connect 2023 Declares Leave No Community Behind

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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The Fiber Broadband Association today announced the agenda for Fiber Connect 2023 , held August 20-23, 2023, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association today announced the agenda for Fiber Connect 2023 , held August 20-23, 2023, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
  • Fiber Connect 2023 is expected to be the largest, most successful Fiber Broadband Association event ever.
  • Registration for Fiber Connect 2023 is now open and can be accessed here.
  • New elements to this year’s agenda include Fiber Meet Ups, The C-Suite Forum, The State Broadband Summit at Fiber Connect 2023, and Technology Deep Dives presented in partnership with The Broadband Forum.