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Girl Scouts of the USA Founder Juliette Gordon Low to Be Honored in the United States Mint's 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is proud to announce that its founder Juliette Gordon Low has been named an honoree of the 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program. In its fourth and final year, the program features the accomplishments and contributions of trailblazing American women.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is proud to announce that its founder Juliette Gordon Low has been named an honoree of the 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program.
  • She strongly believed that everything Girl Scouts do should unlock their full potential and raise their confidence—a powerful legacy that remains relevant to Girl Scouts both past and present.
  • "We are thrilled that the United States Mint has decided to recognize our visionary founder Juliette Gordon Low," said Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO of GSUSA.
  • To receive updates about the Juliette Gordon Low quarter, sign up to receive News from Girl Scouts at www.girlscouts.org/subscribe .

WOMEN IN FRANCHISING NATIONAL APPRECIATION DAY RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As more women choose the freedom and independence of owning a franchise business, their success in the industry will be recognized during the second annual Women in Franchising National Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 14. The holiday was established in 2022 by United Franchise Group™ (UFG) to celebrate all women working in the franchising industry, from owners to employees and those behind the scenes.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As more women choose the freedom and independence of owning a franchise business, their success in the industry will be recognized during the second annual Women in Franchising National Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 14.
  • This year, UFG has partnered with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the unified voice of more than 14 million women-owned businesses in the United States.
  • Their partnership brings the success of women in franchising, whose numbers are growing rapidly, to the forefront.
  • Women in Franchising National Appreciation Day celebrates women who chose a career in franchising either as a franchise owner or work for a franchise brand while bringing attention to opportunities for women in this flourishing and exciting industry.

Lab Alley Earns Coveted Spot on Austin Business Journal's 2023 List of Top Local Private Companies

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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AUSTIN, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lab Alley (laballey.com), a leading provider of high-quality laboratory and chemical supplies, proudly announces its inclusion on the prestigious Austin Business Journal's list of Top Local Private Companies for the year 2023. This recognition further solidifies Lab Alley's position as a key player in the thriving Austin business community and the broader scientific industry.

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  • Lab Alley, a leading provider of high-quality laboratory and chemical supplies, announces its inclusion on the prestigious Austin Business Journal's list of Top Local Private Companies for the year 2023.
  • AUSTIN, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lab Alley ( laballey.com ), a leading provider of high-quality laboratory and chemical supplies, proudly announces its inclusion on the prestigious Austin Business Journal's list of Top Local Private Companies for the year 2023.
  • This recognition further solidifies Lab Alley's position as a key player in the thriving Austin business community and the broader scientific industry.
  • Lab Alley's recognition on the Austin Business Journal's list of Top Local Private Companies is a testament to their dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Talent Strategy Achieves National Women's Business Enterprise Certification

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Talent Strategy, a Grand Rapids-based staffing and recruiting company, announced today that it had been granted the National Women's Business Enterprise Certification. This achievement is a testament to the firm's unwavering commitment to excellence and its alignment with the rigorous standards set forth by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

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  • Talent Strategy, a Grand Rapids-based staffing and recruiting firm, announced today that it had been granted the National Women's Business Enterprise Certification.
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Talent Strategy, a Grand Rapids-based staffing and recruiting company, announced today that it had been granted the National Women's Business Enterprise Certification.
  • This achievement is a testament to the firm's unwavering commitment to excellence and its alignment with the rigorous standards set forth by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
  • In response to this achievement, Harrold shared her enthusiasm for the opportunities the certification will provide for Talent Strategy.

African American Policy Forum to host 4th Annual Critical Race Theory Summer School

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, the African American Policy Forum will kick off its fourth annual Critical Race Theory (CRT) Summer School, convening some of the nation's leading scholars on race and racism to discuss the growing threats of book bans, censorship of Black history and attacks on critical tools for racial justice, like Affirmative Action, by an illiberal Supreme Court.

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, the African American Policy Forum will kick off its fourth annual Critical Race Theory (CRT) Summer School , convening some of the nation's leading scholars on race and racism to discuss the growing threats of book bans, censorship of Black history and attacks on critical tools for racial justice, like Affirmative Action, by an illiberal Supreme Court.
  • Just last week, Florida announced new educational standards that would reshape the way K-12 students are able to learn about slavery in an attempt to whitewash America's racial past and obstruct a multiracial democratic future.
  • Participants may register for more than a dozen virtual sessions across five days to help inspire, energize and activate themselves and others.
  • Featured speakers include: President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Janai Nelson, American Civil Liberties Union President Deborah Archer, new Rainbow/PUSH president Rev.

Celebrate Women's History Month with New Jersey Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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CHATHAM, N.J., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The WCEC Women's Business Center is recognizing Women's History Month by providing critical resources to help women-owned small businesses succeed. The WCEC's mission is to support women entrepreneurs by serving as a go-to resource for women and BIPOC-owned small businesses in New Jersey. The WCEC Women's Business Center hosts cutting-edge webinars, one-on-one business counseling, and yearly events.

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  • CHATHAM, N.J., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The WCEC Women's Business Center is recognizing Women's History Month by providing critical resources to help women-owned small businesses succeed.
  • The WCEC's mission is to support women entrepreneurs by serving as a go-to resource for women and BIPOC-owned small businesses in New Jersey.
  • This year, two sessions will be held in observance of Women's History Month.
  • It is the privilege of the WCEC to contribute to the success of these businesses not only during Women's History Month, but every day of the year.

Acclaimed women's organizations and scholars offer curated lists of best resources to honor Women's History Month

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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DUBLIN, Ohio, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate and celebrate Women's History Month, WorldCat.org, the website that connects online searchers to the world's libraries, has collaborated with some of the most renowned women's organizations and scholars to share thought-provoking lists of important works about, by, and for women. These materials are intended to provide educators, parents, students, and the general public with an understanding of the most important and meaningful resources for Women's History Month and for women's studies throughout the year.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate and celebrate Women's History Month, WorldCat.org , the website that connects online searchers to the world's libraries, has collaborated with some of the most renowned women's organizations and scholars to share thought-provoking lists of important works about, by, and for women.
  • These materials are intended to provide educators, parents, students, and the general public with an understanding of the most important and meaningful resources for Women's History Month and for women's studies throughout the year.
  • Celebrated in the U.S. since 1987, Women's History Month honors the brave, accomplished, and influential women whose perspectives and achievements have changed the course of the nation's history.
  • The Women's History topic page contains lists of books, documentaries, films, videos, and more, curated across focus areas that include:

PermitUsNow Commemorates Women in Construction Week: March 6 - 12, 2023

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas, along the Gulf Coast and other regions in North America, is celebrating National Women in Construction Week .

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  • HOUSTON, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas, along the Gulf Coast and other regions in North America, is celebrating National Women in Construction Week .
  • The National Association of Women in Construction started this special recognition in 1998 to highlight the roles and contributions that women make in construction.
  • March 6 to 12, 2023 is the designated week for recognizing the positive impact of women in construction.
  • "We're grateful that Helen continues to lead PermitUsNow in supporting the National Women in Construction Week plus share information and resources to women interested in a career in the design and construction industry," Moruf Jimoh, AAIA, Technical Manager of PermitUsNow commented.

National Women in Roofing to hold sixth annual conference in Dallas

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth annual NWiR Day is the premier conference for multidisciplinary women professionals in the roofing industry to get together to learn about the latest business strategies and tactics and share their secrets to success. This one-day conference in Dallas, Texas on March 5th will use the theme of "Follow Your Path" as attendees connect, discover, and cultivate new relationships with fellow roofing professionals.

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  • Hundreds of women who work in the roofing industry gather together to support each other and share successes.
  • (Network of Educating Women Scholarship) Conference Attendee Program for women who own or work for roofing contracting companies.
  • National Women in Roofing Day is a way to recognize these valuable contributions of women and also to continue in raising the level of professionalism in the roofing industry by providing education."
  • NWiR Day is held in conjunction with the International Roofing Expo , sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

Career Mastered 2023 National Women's History Leadership Awards Announced

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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DETROIT, Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Linwick & Associates announced the Career Mastered Awards Class of 2023 will be honored during the National Women's History Leadership in Action Charity Awards hybrid event on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

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  • DETROIT, Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Linwick & Associates announced the Career Mastered Awards Class of 2023 will be honored during the National Women's History Leadership in Action Charity Awards hybrid event on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
  • Career Mastered Women's History Leadership in Action Awards is the crown of the March 14-16 Career Mastered Diversity Summit & Leadership Awards, routinely attracting a sell-out crowd.
  • Linwick & Associates, LLC., the parent company of Career Mastered Magazine, in conjunction with its sponsors, will honor the achievements of women who have made a compelling mark in business.
  • "It is a powerful time to be a woman," says Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker, President & CEO Linwick & Associates, and Career Mastered Founder.