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Just Published: From Ozark Trails to Global Tales, A Veteran Military And Business Man Chronicles His Life of Adventure & Faith

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Charleston, SC, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fans of memoirs won’t want to miss this new release from Palmetto Publishing and author Fred Self.

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  • Charleston, SC, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fans of memoirs won’t want to miss this new release from Palmetto Publishing and author Fred Self.
  • For Generation X and older, Fred Self’s memoir Hidden Miracles: From the Cotton Fields to the Board Room will read as so much more than a well-written story.
  • It’s a passport to an era erased by the last 20 years of technology, social media, and loud political discourse.
  • Meant for both young and older readers, Hidden Miracles is a can’t-miss retrospective on a life well lived.

ELIQUENT Life Sciences Announces Steve Purtell as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Steve Purtell as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

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  • ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Steve Purtell as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111611119/en/
    Steve Purtell - Chief Financial Officer, ELIQUENT Life Sciences (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Steve’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for ELIQUENT.
  • As we unify the five Validant Group companies and expand our global footprint, Steve’s leadership and financial expertise will play a critical role in our continued growth,” said Tim Dietlin, Chief Executive Officer, ELIQUENT Life Sciences.
  • Steve joined ELIQUENT Life Sciences following more than 10 years at Six Flags, where he served in several finance-related roles, including Interim CFO.

The Royal Canadian Legion names Canada’s 2023 National Silver Cross Mother

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to share the story of this year’s National Silver Cross Mother , Gloria Hooper, of St. Claude, Manitoba.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to share the story of this year’s National Silver Cross Mother , Gloria Hooper, of St. Claude, Manitoba.
  • Mrs. Hooper will represent all Silver Cross Mothers when she places a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Remembrance Day.
  • “This honoured action carries deep meaning,” says Bruce Julian, Dominion President.
  • He was the first Canadian to give his life as part of that peacekeeping mission.

BAE Systems, Ritek AS to Produce Two New CV90 Variants for Swedish Armed Forces

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

BAE Systems has signed a contract with Norwegian company Ritek AS to produce two new CV90 variants for the Swedish Armed Forces.

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  • BAE Systems has signed a contract with Norwegian company Ritek AS to produce two new CV90 variants for the Swedish Armed Forces.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420005157/en/
    The two new BAE Systems CV90 variants for the Swedish Army–the Forward Maintenance vehicle (left) and the Combat Engineer vehicle (right)–will be produced by Ritek AS of Norway.
  • The team has just delivered 20 additional CV90 combat support vehicles to the Norwegian Armed Forces.
  • “We are proud to be producing these two new CV90 variants for the Swedish Army,” said Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds.

Operation Good Boy, a Veteran-founded Pet Products & Lifestyle Company, Launches on Veterans Day with a Mission to Celebrate the Unconditional Loyalty that Exists in Both Military Service Members and in Dogs.

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Operation Good Boy Company (Operation Good Boy," OGB or the Company), a new purpose-driven pet company founded to celebrate Veterans, active-duty military, pet enthusiasts and their dogs, launches today on Veterans Day, November 11, 2022.

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  • Operation Good Boy Company (Operation Good Boy," OGB or the Company), a new purpose-driven pet company founded to celebrate Veterans, active-duty military, pet enthusiasts and their dogs, launches today on Veterans Day, November 11, 2022.
  • Tom created the business with the intention of acknowledging the ultimate sacrifice of military service and celebrating the unconditional loyalty of dogs.
  • The Operation Good Boy company celebrates those who have served and aims to be inclusive of veterans at all phases of the business.
  • These animals embody the same sense of loyalty of service members and in fact, are veterans themselves.

Todd Bluedorn to Join Leadership Team at Madison Industries

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Monday, April 4, 2022

CHICAGO, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madison Industries , one of the world's largest privately held companies, announced today that Todd Bluedorn will be joining Madison as a Vice Chair.

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  • CHICAGO, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madison Industries , one of the world's largest privately held companies, announced today that Todd Bluedorn will be joining Madison as a Vice Chair.
  • "We are fortunate to have Todd Bluedorn joining our team," said Madison Founder and CEO Larry Gies.
  • "The exceptional Madison team and its mission of making the world safer, healthier and more productive attracted me to this opportunity," said Bluedorn.
  • The team at Madison is committed to building something truly remarkable that long outlasts them while coaching others to reach their highest potential.

Rocco Morelli Named Interim CEO of Recombinetics™, Global Leader in Genetically Engineered Animals

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Recombinetics Inc., a global leader in the development, deployment, and commercialization of genetically engineered animals, announced today that Rocco Morelli has been named the companys interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately.

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  • Recombinetics Inc., a global leader in the development, deployment, and commercialization of genetically engineered animals, announced today that Rocco Morelli has been named the companys interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately.
  • Morelli succeeds Mark Platt, who is assuming the role full-time as President and CEO of Makana Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Recombinetics and a leader in the field of xenotransplantation.
  • Recombinetics and Makana have expertise and strong intellectual property positions in clinical organ transplantation, genetic engineering, reproductive technology, and xenotransplantation.
  • Founded in 2008, Recombinetics is a recognized global leader in the development, deployment, and commercialization of genetically engineered animals.

BMO Honours Service Members Throughout Canada with Three Donations

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

BMO's donation will be allocated to a short film that celebrates and recognizes the work of Last Post Fund's Indigenous Veterans Initiative.

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  • BMO's donation will be allocated to a short film that celebrates and recognizes the work of Last Post Fund's Indigenous Veterans Initiative.
  • These include:
    Veterans' House Canada (VHC) is committed to helping homeless heroes build a better future by providing permanent, affordable, and supportive housing.
  • To learn more about how BMO is helping members of the Canadian Defence Community, visit www.bmo.com/cdcb or www.bmo.com/cdcbbusiness .
  • Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America.