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SING FOR HOPE PIANOS LAUNCH AT CNU'S FERGUSON CENTER MARCH 28, 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sing for Hope Pianos will take to the streets all across Newport News, creating spontaneous moments of live music and joy throughout the community. The unique partnership between Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts, the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center at Christopher Newport, and the City of Newport News has made it possible to bring the Sing for Hope Pianos program to fruition for the first time in the region. On Thursday, March 28 at 9 a.m., Sing for Hope will unveil 10 new Sing for Hope Pianos—each one a unique, playable piano artwork created by a local artist—in the Ferguson Center's Diamonstein Concert Hall lobby. The all-day public launch is free of charge and open to all, and will culminate with a free performance by acclaimed American pianist Drew Petersen ("destined for great things" - Music Web International) at 7:30 p.m. The celebration coincides with World Piano Day, which is the 88th day of the year and a nod to the 88 keys on the piano.

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  • On Thursday, March 28 at 9 a.m., Sing for Hope will unveil 10 new Sing for Hope Pianos—each one a unique, playable piano artwork created by a local artist—in the Ferguson Center's Diamonstein Concert Hall lobby.
  • Part of the global Sing for Hope Pianos initiative, these original public piano artworks were created by local artists.
  • The Sing for Hope Pianos began in New York City in 2010 and has since grown to become one of the world's largest annually recurring public arts programs.
  • With more than 600 original creations to date, The Sing for Hope Pianos bring hope, healing, and a shared musical experience to communities across the globe.

HII Announces Vice President of Trades at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that David Horne has been promoted to vice president of trades at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that David Horne has been promoted to vice president of trades at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.
  • Horne’s promotion comes following the restructuring of trades and human resources and administration from one large organization into two standalone organizations.
  • Xavier Beale will continue as vice president of human resources and administration.
  • Both Horne and Beale will report directly to NNS President Jennifer Boykin.

Acquisition Executive Randy Walden Joins Scientific Systems As Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, an industry leader in advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that former U.S. Air Force acquisition and technical officer Randy "Waldo" Walden has joined the company as a strategic advisor. Mr. Walden will offer guidance to Scientific Systems as it operationalizes collaborative autonomy for the warfighter across a range of multi-domain crewed and uncrewed technology.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, an industry leader in advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that former U.S. Air Force acquisition and technical officer Randy "Waldo" Walden has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • Mr. Walden will offer guidance to Scientific Systems as it operationalizes collaborative autonomy for the warfighter across a range of multi-domain crewed and uncrewed technology.
  • "Scientific Systems has been on my radar for over a decade," said Mr. Walden.
  • Following the recent announcement of retired Air Force General Charles "Corky" Corcoran as strategic advisor, plus the addition of Mr. Walden, Scientific Systems is building a strong team of advisors to advance its vision of autonomy for any mission.

Upcoming Webinar Series to Help Grades K-8 Educators Build Instructional Routines Aligned to the Science of Reading

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates is launching a free webinar series to help Grades K–8 educators build instructional routines aligned to the Science of Reading. The eight-part series, titled Science of Reading—Putting Research into Action: Season 2, is led by literacy experts Dr. Anita Archer, Dr. Kelly B. Cartwright, Dr. Courtney Hattan, and Dr. Devin M. Kearns and kicks off on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 4 p.m. ET.

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  • Dr. Anita Archer, Dr. Kelly B. Cartwright, Dr. Courtney Hattan, and Dr. Devin M. Kearns to lead this free, eight-part webinar series starting Wednesday, September 13, 2023
    NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates is launching a free webinar series to help Grades K–8 educators build instructional routines aligned to the Science of Reading.
  • Dr. Courtney Hattan is an assistant professor in the Science of Reading at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • His research focuses on developing reading instructional programs to support students with reading difficulty, specifically linking educational practice to cognitive science and neuroscience.
  • To learn more and register for the upcoming Science of Reading—Putting Research into Action: Season 2 webinars, visit https://caevents.cventevents.com/scienceofreading

Laser Photonics to Showcase DefenseTech Laser Cleaning Solution at the Upcoming Association of Marine Corps Logisticians (AMCL) Symposium

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that it is hosting an exhibitor space at The Association of Marine Corps Logisticians (AMCL) Symposium , a three-day event focused on thought leadership, innovation, and connection for the logistics and supply chain professional community across the Marine Corps, Department of Defense, industry, small business, and academia.

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  • Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that it is hosting an exhibitor space at The Association of Marine Corps Logisticians (AMCL) Symposium , a three-day event focused on thought leadership, innovation, and connection for the logistics and supply chain professional community across the Marine Corps, Department of Defense, industry, small business, and academia.
  • “Professionals in the defense and military industry can stop by our booth to check out our cutting-edge DefenseTech solution,” said Wayne Tupuola, chief executive officer of Laser Photonics.
  • “Our DefenseTech line is an excellent solution to the unique challenges that come with MRO in these industries.”
    Where: Booth 132 at Christopher Newport University (CNU) Ferguson Center for the Arts, University Pl
    DefenseTech Laser Cleaning by Laser Photonics are eco-friendly, cost and time-efficient systems for industrial cleaning, rust removal, coating removal and surface preparation when compared to traditional cleaning methods like sandblasting, dry ice blasting and other abrasive blasting techniques.
  • Laser cleaning removes coatings, contaminants, rust, and residues with a high-energy laser beam which leaves the substrate untouched.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts: Newport News Marriott at City Center Partners with The DeGood Foundation to Host Rappelling Fundraiser for local Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Newport News Marriott at City Center is partnering with The DeGood Foundation to host a new fundraiser for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Hampton Roads on September 22-23, 2023.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Newport News Marriott at City Center is partnering with The DeGood Foundation to host a new fundraiser for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Hampton Roads on September 22-23, 2023.
  • The event will allow over 5,000 new children to receive free, high-quality, age-appropriate books in the mail each month for one year.
  • The event also offers sponsorship options, including a “Toss Your Boss” sponsorship package, as well as numerous incentives and awards.
  • The Newport News Marriott at City Center is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC , one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies.

BayPort Credit Union Announces New Executive Risk Management Position and Promotion

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayPort Credit Union has added a new position to its executive team and is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Elston to Vice President of Risk Management.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayPort Credit Union has added a new position to its executive team and is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Elston to Vice President of Risk Management.
  • In this role, Elston will oversee BayPort's risk management program and work to enhance the credit union's safety and security infrastructure.
  • Elston has been with BayPort for 17 years and has specific expertise in leadership, accounting, auditing, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Additionally, Elston is a National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) Certified Risk Manager (NCRM), as well as a graduate of the Southeast Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Management School.

FBLA Strengthens Staff Leadership to Better Serve Member Needs

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Reston, Virginia, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest business career and technical student organization, announced today that it has hired two additional staff members and promoted another to better align its staff to meet growing member needs.

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  • Reston, Virginia, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest business career and technical student organization, announced today that it has hired two additional staff members and promoted another to better align its staff to meet growing member needs.
  • Jen Staley, a former member of FBLA’s Board of Directors and FBLA’s Awards Program & Competitive Events Committee, has been named FBLA’s director of Awards & Recognition.
  • Previously the Colorado FBLA state adviser and assistant program director for Colorado FBLA, Staley overhauled the state’s chapter awards program.
  • Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

An Achievable Dream Announces Sponsors of Class of 2023 at 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An Achievable Dream (AAD) announced, Riverside Health System and William B. "Bill" Downey, retiring CEO, and his family as the sponsor of the Class of 2023 during AAD's 30th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Christopher Newport University. Guests gathered to celebrate 30 years of dreams and nearly 1,000 graduates from the innovative education program. As a class sponsor, The Downey's and Riverside have committed to providing annual merit scholarships for each member of the class for each year they attend college and maintain a certain grade point average. The graduates of the Class of 2023, who were honored at the 30th Anniversary Celebration, will be known as the Downey Family and Riverside Health System Scholars.

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  • "Bill" Downey, retiring CEO, and his family as the sponsor of the Class of 2023 during AAD's 30th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Christopher Newport University.
  • The graduates of the Class of 2023, who were honored at the 30th Anniversary Celebration, will be known as the Downey Family and Riverside Health System Scholars.
  • Of the Downey's sponsorship of the Class of 2023, Dr. Lee Vreeland, president and CEO of An Achievable Dream, shared, "I could not think of a better sponsor for this class.
  • We are honored that Bill and his family and Riverside Health System have chosen to sponsor the Class of 2023."

TowneBank Promotes Skinner, Davis and Wallace

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Matt Davis will become the president and regional banking director for North Carolina, including the Triangle, Charlotte, Triad and Greenville markets.

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  • Matt Davis will become the president and regional banking director for North Carolina, including the Triangle, Charlotte, Triad and Greenville markets.
  • After the merger, Davis served as president of Paragons legacy North Carolina markets and was selected as the Companys chief strategy and risk officer in 2019.
  • Experienced local bankers providing a higher level of expertise and personal attention with local decision-making are key to the TowneBank strategy.
  • With total assets of $16.86 billion as of June 30, 2022, TowneBank is one of the largest banks headquartered in Virginia.