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Leading Economists, Global Leaders, and Investors Convene at AIM Summit Dubai 2023

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated AIM Summit Dubai 2023 concluded with resounding success, cementing its status as the premier gathering for the investment community.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated AIM Summit Dubai 2023 concluded with resounding success, cementing its status as the premier gathering for the investment community.
  • AIM Summit Dubai 2023 served as a powerful testament to the unwavering commitment of the investment community to adapt and explore new horizons within the ever-evolving financial landscape.
  • This discussion will carry forward to AIM Summit London 2024 scheduled to take place on April 29 – 30.
  • For those who wish to revisit the discussions held at AIM Summit Dubai 2023, recordings are available on AIM Summit's YouTube channel.

Leading Economists, Global Leaders, and Investors Convene at AIM Summit Dubai 2023

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated AIM Summit Dubai 2023 concluded with resounding success, cementing its status as the premier gathering for the investment community.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated AIM Summit Dubai 2023 concluded with resounding success, cementing its status as the premier gathering for the investment community.
  • AIM Summit Dubai 2023 served as a powerful testament to the unwavering commitment of the investment community to adapt and explore new horizons within the ever-evolving financial landscape.
  • This discussion will carry forward to AIM Summit London 2024 scheduled to take place on April 29 – 30.
  • For those who wish to revisit the discussions held at AIM Summit Dubai 2023, recordings are available on AIM Summit's YouTube channel.

Sunrun Expands Leadership Team to Enhance Customer Experience Throughout the Entire Customer Lifecycle, Accelerate Innovation and Drive Efficiencies

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

In his role as Vice President of Generation, Marcus will drive Sunrun’s asset forecasting and performance to ensure customers’ systems consistently exceed operational expectations.

Key Points: 
  • In his role as Vice President of Generation, Marcus will drive Sunrun’s asset forecasting and performance to ensure customers’ systems consistently exceed operational expectations.
  • Sunrun is in an enviable position to provide customers additional products and services that will enhance their clean energy lifestyle over strong decades-long relationships.
  • His efforts will lead to increased customer value and a more intelligent, personalized experience, as well as improved cost efficiency and reduced cycle times.
  • “Marcus and Rachit are extraordinary talents who bring vast experience in energy technology and AI to our team,” said Sunrun CEO Mary Powell.

Ovintiv Names Ralph Izzo to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

DENVER, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) ("Ovintiv" or the "Company") today announced that Ralph Izzo has been named as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective September 6, 2022, and that Bruce Waterman will retire from the Board of Directors effective December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) ("Ovintiv" or the "Company") today announced that Ralph Izzo has been named as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective September 6, 2022, and that Bruce Waterman will retire from the Board of Directors effective December 31, 2022.
  • Mr. Izzo, 64, currently serves as the Executive Chair of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated ("PSEG"), having recently retired as their Chair, President and CEO.
  • Since joining PSEG in 1992, Mr. Izzo has held several significant executive positions within the PSEG family of companies.
  • Mr. Izzo also serves on the Board of Directors of the Bank of New York Mellon.

Underground Railroad Month Program on September 17: Harriet Tubman's Life and Legacy

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Monday, August 15, 2022

THURMONT, Md.,  August 15, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harriet Tubman's Life and Legacy will be presented at historic Harriet Chapel (Catoctin Episcopal Parish), 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, MD at 11 a.m. on September 17, 2022. The program is co-sponsored by Harriet Chapel and the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society and is free to the public (donations accepted). Speaker, Angela Crenshaw with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is planning a program that will be engaging for all ages. Offered on the anniversary of Tubman's first flight to freedom from enslavement, which took place on September 17, 1849, the event also recognizes Underground Railroad Month (September) and the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman's (c. 1822-1913) birth in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The program is co-sponsored by Harriet Chapel and the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society and is free to the public (donations accepted).
  • Offered on the anniversary of Tubman's first flight to freedom from enslavement, which took place on September 17, 1849, the event also recognizes Underground Railroad Month (September) and the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman's (c. 1822-1913) birth in 2022.
  • Currently assigned to Rocks State Park, in 2017 she became Assistant Manager of Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Church Creek, Maryland.
  • For more information about the Harriet Tubman program and historic Harriet Chapel, visit harrietchapel.net or contact Rev.

Amanda Mullan Joins Risk Strategies as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

BOSTON, June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that Amanda Mullan has joined Risk Strategies as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that Amanda Mullan has joined Risk Strategies as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Im very excited to welcome Amanda to the Risk Strategies family.
  • Most recently she was senior vice president and chief human resources officer at New Jersey Resources (NJR) where she was responsible for designing and managing programs and strategies to maximize the potential of its workforce.
  • She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and holds a Society of Human Resources Management - Senior Certified Professional (SCP) designation.

Utah Valley University and World Trade Center Utah to Host National Leaders and Experts at U.S.-China Relations Summit

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Orem, Utah, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OREM, Utah Leaders and experts in U.S.-China relations, international trade and business, and national security policy will converge on Utah Valley Universitys Orem Campus June 9 as UVU and World Trade Center Utah host the first annual China Challenge Summit.

Key Points: 
  • Orem, Utah, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OREM, Utah Leaders and experts in U.S.-China relations, international trade and business, and national security policy will converge on Utah Valley Universitys Orem Campus June 9 as UVU and World Trade Center Utah host the first annual China Challenge Summit.
  • Attendees can expect to receive strategic insight and tactical advice for operating in the current global environment with special emphasis in China.
  • Relations between the U.S. and China have never been as complex as they are today and with so much at stake, said Jon Huntsman, former U.S. ambassador to China and board chair of World Trade Center Utah.
  • Imports from China accounted for 77% of that trade, with computer and electronic products making up a large majority of that trade.

The University of Manchester China Centre Launches Carbon-Neutral Office Program, Contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Monday, February 7, 2022

SHANGHAI, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The University of Manchester China Centre ("China Centre or "the Centre") has announced the framework plan for its "Carbon-Neutral Office" program as part of its initiative to help the University to establish a net-zero energy campus and join the global action to confront climate change.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The University of Manchester China Centre ("China Centre or "the Centre") has announced the framework plan for its "Carbon-Neutral Office" program as part of its initiative to help the University to establish a net-zero energy campus and join the global action to confront climate change.
  • To support this, we undertake work against all 17 SDGs," said Sherry Fu, Managing Director of China Center.
  • "With this program, China Centre will continue to support the University of Manchester to build a green campus and empower China and beyond as the world accelerates towards a more sustainable future," she added.
  • Since its establishment in 2008, the University of Manchester China Centre has been striving to bring positive impacts and benefits to society through a variety of initiatives and activities.

Foreign Policy Research Institute Announces New China Center

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) is pleased to announce the launch of the FPRI China Center.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) is pleased to announce the launch of the FPRI China Center.
  • In February 2022, FPRI will mark the launch of the new China Center with a virtual event examining the current U.S. strategy toward China and the Indo-Pacific.
  • "Understanding China is increasingly vital to U.S. national security and, through this new research center, FPRI will examine China's decision-making and policies," said Dr. Aaron Stein , FPRI's Director of Research.
  • "This new Center will focus on China just as it has become the focus of our nation's foreign policy."

University of Pittsburgh, Richard King Mellon Foundation Announce Transformative Gift, Partnership To Make Pittsburgh Region A National Leader In Life Sciences Manufacturing

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

"I am grateful for this support and confident that we'll succeed together in strengthening Southwestern Pennsylvania's role as a leading life sciences destination."

Key Points: 
  • "I am grateful for this support and confident that we'll succeed together in strengthening Southwestern Pennsylvania's role as a leading life sciences destination."
  • Said Richard King Mellon Foundation Director Sam Reiman: "The Foundation is making a historic bet on Pittsburgh to lead nationally in the life sciences.
  • About the University of Pittsburgh: Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is an internationally renowned leader in health sciences learning and research.
  • About the Richard King Mellon Foundation: Founded in 1947, the Richard King Mellon Foundation is the largest foundation in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and one of the 50 largest in the world.