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Coveo Introduces Data Residency for Europe and APAC Regions

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Coveo, Video games, Simoneau, Second Life, Software

"The addition of these two primary regions are a continuation of Coveo's expanding infrastructure," says Laurent Simoneau, president and CTO, Coveo.

Key Points: 
  • "The addition of these two primary regions are a continuation of Coveo's expanding infrastructure," says Laurent Simoneau, president and CTO, Coveo.
  • For Europe and Australia, we now have complete, independent, primary regions where 100% of the activities and data processing will remain within the region.
  • Regardless of region, Simoneau assures that all Coveo Data Centers are updated multiple times each day and always run the very latest version of the Coveo Relevance Platform.
  • Coveo and the Coveo Relevance Platform are trademarks of Coveo Solutions, Inc.

Wiley to Participate in the Morningstar Management Behind the Moat Investor Conference

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Monday, September 28, 2020
Education, Communications, Other Education, Publishing, Video games, New York Stock Exchange, Morning Star, JWB, Second Life, Moat

John Wiley and Sons (NYSE:JWA)(NYSE:JWB), a global research and education company, announced today that management will participate in the virtual Morningstar Management Behind the Moat Conference on Tuesday, September 29.

Key Points: 
  • John Wiley and Sons (NYSE:JWA)(NYSE:JWB), a global research and education company, announced today that management will participate in the virtual Morningstar Management Behind the Moat Conference on Tuesday, September 29.
  • Wiley currently is part of Morningstars Wide Moat Focus Index with an Exemplary Stewardship rating.
  • Brian Napack, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John Kritzmacher, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 10:00 AM EST.
  • Through publishing, platforms and services, we help researchers, professionals, students, universities, and corporations to achieve their goals in an ever-changing world.

Medscape Education Partners With HFSA to Host Major International Heart Failure Meeting

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Friday, September 25, 2020
Digital media, Video games, Virtual reality, Medscape, Visual arts, Emerging technologies, Second Life, Immersion

In collaboration with HFSA, Medscape Education and MedscapeLIVE!will offer an immersive environment where heart failure professionals will engage around the latest research and treatment advances.

Key Points: 
  • In collaboration with HFSA, Medscape Education and MedscapeLIVE!will offer an immersive environment where heart failure professionals will engage around the latest research and treatment advances.
  • "We're honored to partner with HFSA to offer an engaging and immersive virtual meeting", said RejanRochette, Group General Manager, Medscape Education.
  • "We are very excited to partner with Medscape Education to host our Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting this year," said Biykem Bozkurt, 2020-2021 President of HFSA.
  • The Heart Failure Society of America is a multidisciplinary organization working to improve and expand heart failure care through collaboration, education, research, innovation, and advocacy.

Kapor Foundation Gives $1 Million In Grant Funding To Social Justice Organizations

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Friday, September 25, 2020
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Kapor Foundation selected 27 recipients, prioritizing organizations led by people of color and those with a track record of engaging Black and Brown voters across the country and local regions where the Kapor Center organizations operate programs.

Key Points: 
  • Kapor Foundation selected 27 recipients, prioritizing organizations led by people of color and those with a track record of engaging Black and Brown voters across the country and local regions where the Kapor Center organizations operate programs.
  • The Kapor Center family of organizations Kapor Foundation , Kapor Capital , and SMASH work together to holistically transform the tech and venture capital ecosystems by addressing multiple holes in the leaky tech talent pipeline.
  • Kapor Capital addresses the entrepreneurship piece of the pipeline, funding gap-closing tech companies that provide innovative solutions for low-income communities and communities of color.
  • Note: The Kapor Foundation used a strategic grantmaking process; they are not accepting unsolicited grant proposals at this time.

Intellezy Awarded Best Content Honors

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Video games, Second Life

Intellezy was honored to receive the following Best Third-Party Content Awards:

Key Points: 
  • Intellezy was honored to receive the following Best Third-Party Content Awards:
    Judges looked at a wide range of areas when determining winners, including video, animation, audio quality, as well as ADA508 (or similar) support.
  • In addition, heavy weight was given to the content's usefulness, interactivity, engagement, and how the content will work in real-world scenarios.
  • Andrew Wight, the president and CEO of Intellezy, commented on this recognition.
  • Intellezy is the results-driven accountability partner for organizations that aim to ensure technology investments have the best chance for adoption and success.

Long Island University's Global Service Institute Chair, Famed Broadcaster Rita Cosby To Host Virtual Lecture Series "Headliners of Service"

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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Moderated by Global Service Institute Chair and acclaimed journalist Rita Cosby, the virtual lectures will be held monthly through Zoom, beginning September 23rd, and will follow with a live Q&A period for viewers.

Key Points: 
  • Moderated by Global Service Institute Chair and acclaimed journalist Rita Cosby, the virtual lectures will be held monthly through Zoom, beginning September 23rd, and will follow with a live Q&A period for viewers.
  • The virtual lecture series will feature:
    International Security ExpertSusan Eisenhowershares insightful and riveting stories about her extraordinary grandfather American President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  • The Global Service Institute's mission is to become the preeminent service initiative in education.
  • Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty.

Sterling Construction to Participate in the D.A. Davidson Diversified Industrials and Services Virtual Conference on Tuesday, September 22nd

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Engineering, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Video games, Sterling, Second Life

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL), ("Sterling" or the "Company") today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Joe Cutillo and EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Ronald Ballschmiede will be participating in the D.A.

Key Points: 
  • Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL), ("Sterling" or the "Company") today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Joe Cutillo and EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Ronald Ballschmiede will be participating in the D.A.
  • Davidson Diversified Industrials and Services Virtual Conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
  • Sterling Construction will participate in a virtual fireside chat at 1:45 pm ET that day, and will participate in virtual meetings with investors throughout the day.
  • Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (Sterling or the Company), a Delaware corporation, is a construction company that specializes in heavy civil infrastructure construction and infrastructure rehabilitation as well as residential construction projects, primarily in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, Utah and other states in which there are feasible construction opportunities.

Aegion Corporation to Present at the D.A. Davidson Diversified Industrials & Services Virtual Conference

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Video games, Aegion, Virtual event, Second Life

Davidson Diversified Industrials & Services Virtual Conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Davidson Diversified Industrials & Services Virtual Conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
  • A live webcast of Mr. Gordons discussion is scheduled to occur at approximately 1:00 p.m.
  • Mr. Gordon and David F. Morris, Aegions Executive Vice President and CFO, will also host virtual meetings with institutional investors as part of the conference participation.
  • Aegion and the Aegion logo are the registered trademarks of Aegion Corporation and its affiliates.

Caleres to Participate in C.L. King’s 18th Annual Best Ideas Conference on September 16

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Women, Fashion, Consumer, Retail, MEN, Video games, Caleres, Second Life, Fireside chats

Caleres (NYSE: CAL) a diverse portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today announced that it will take part in the C.L.

Key Points: 
  • Caleres (NYSE: CAL) a diverse portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today announced that it will take part in the C.L.
  • King 18th Annual Best Ideas Conference - Virtual Event.
  • Ken Hannah, senior vice president and chief financial officer will participate in a virtual fireside chat on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • The discussion will be webcast live and can be assessed on the Investor Relations section Events and Presentations page of the Caleres website, www.Caleres.com .

Monopar Therapeutics to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference on September 16, 2020

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Events, Virtual event, Virtual reality, Second Life

For more information, visit: www.monopartx.com .

Key Points: 
  • For more information, visit: www.monopartx.com .
  • The H.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference featuring a Healthcare & Biotech track, will be a virtual event which includes keynote speakers, presenting companies, investor one-on-one meetings, networking opportunities and an evening of virtual entertainment.
  • The event will occur from September 14-16, 2020.
  • For more information on the event, visit https://hcwevents.com/ .