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Goodwell Co. Joins Lauren Barnes, Players for the Planet and Parley for the Oceans for More "MAD-ness" with Eco-Friendly Mini MAD Kits On-the-Go

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Sunday, December 19, 2021
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This jumpstarted the program which now involves professional athletes, diplomats, local officials and partners to improve waste management by organizing clean up events in the area.

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  • This jumpstarted the program which now involves professional athletes, diplomats, local officials and partners to improve waste management by organizing clean up events in the area.
  • As part of this cooperative effort, "Mini MAD Kits On-the-Go" were provided for all those who traveled and participated in the event.
  • "I'm so thrilled we could distribute our 'Mini MAD Kits On-the-Go' for everyone that joined the clean-up event to help keep the Dominican Republic beautiful."
  • The organization connects professional athletes, sports teams and other groups with actionable opportunities to serve and protect the planet.

New Deal Distillery's Old Tom Gin wins Best of the Northwest

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --New Deal Distillery's Old Tom Gin wins Platinum in Sip Magazine's 2021 Best of Northwest Barrel Aged Gin category.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --New Deal Distillery's Old Tom Gin wins Platinum in Sip Magazine's 2021 Best of Northwest Barrel Aged Gin category.
  • Burkleaux explains that "while Old Tom is not a new style of gin, it is a style that's continually evolving.
  • In 18th century England, before London Dry Gin stole the show, Old Tom was the gin of choice.
  • Some say it's this reference to the old tomcat plaque that gives Old Tom Gin its name.

Former Amazon Leader Joins Vesta as Chief Product Officer

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesta , a leading end-to-end transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, today announced the hiring of industry veteran Nick Tostenrude as Chief Product Officer.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesta , a leading end-to-end transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, today announced the hiring of industry veteran Nick Tostenrude as Chief Product Officer.
  • Tostenrude brings more than 20 years of product management and e-commerce experience to his role, most recently serving as General Manager (GM) for the Amazon Fraud Detector service at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Before that, Nick led product management for the AWS Fraud Prevention organization, helping to build internal systems to protect AWS from fraud attacks.
  • As Chief Product Officer, Tostenrude will set Vesta's global product strategy and oversee its entire product portfolio.

Vernier Software & Technology Names the Winners of Its 40th Anniversary Educator Grants

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Monday, December 13, 2021

BEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vernier Software & Technology has named the 40 recipients of its 40th anniversary educator grants.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vernier Software & Technology has named the 40 recipients of its 40th anniversary educator grants.
  • "With more than 800total submissions, we were truly blown away by the response we received from educators," said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology.
  • Vernier Software & Technology has led the innovation of educational, scientific data-collection technology for 40years.
  • With worldwide distribution to over 150countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university.

Starbucks Stock as Reward for Coffee Purchases Boosts Customer Spend 53%

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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The Bumped pilot rewarded over 13,000 US consumers in fractional stock rewards when they spent at more than 80 brands.

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  • The Bumped pilot rewarded over 13,000 US consumers in fractional stock rewards when they spent at more than 80 brands.
  • Users chose their favorite brand in each category, then began receiving stock rewards whenever they spent there.
  • Customers were rewarded in fractional shares of Starbucks stock.
  • The Bumped platform gives consumers the power to turn their everyday spending into free stock ownership, and their suite of tools helps businesses reward their customers in fractional shares of stock.

Launch of FundFilter.com

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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BEND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Altman Inc. announced the launch of FundFilter.com .FundFilter is a private fund data and analytics platform built for investors of all sizes.

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  • BEND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Altman Inc. announced the launch of FundFilter.com .FundFilter is a private fund data and analytics platform built for investors of all sizes.
  • FundFilter's mission is to make data, research and core fund analytics accessible to a wide universe of private fund investors.
  • This will enable them to independently screen, benchmark and stress test funds and fund strategies ahead of making a commitment.
  • The private fund market has entered a new chapter with fund opportunities being offered to a much wider audience.

Lattice Semiconductor Wins Back-to-back GSA Most Respected Semiconductor Company Awards

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced that it was selected as the winner of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) 2021 Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Award for the second year in a row.

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  • Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced that it was selected as the winner of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) 2021 Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Award for the second year in a row.
  • The GSA congratulates Lattice Semiconductor on winning the 2021 Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Award, said Jodi Shelton, GSA CEO and co-founder.
  • The annual GSA Awards celebrate the accomplishments of the semiconductor industry and honor the best performing companies and top leaders.
  • Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, Lattice Semiconductor (& design), and specific product designations are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lattice Semiconductor Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.

College Presidents Who Lead the U.S. in Advancing Social Mobility Speak Out

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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The CollegeNET #1 ranking has once again confirmed Baruchs unique value proposition achieving academic excellence while advancing the social mobility of our students.

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  • The CollegeNET #1 ranking has once again confirmed Baruchs unique value proposition achieving academic excellence while advancing the social mobility of our students.
  • Michelle J. Anderson, President, Brooklyn College, CUNY Once again, Brooklyn Colleges transformative work helping students into rewarding careers has been recognized in the Social Media Index for 2021.
  • Whether it be in the classroom or emotional and financial support, enhancing Brooklyn College student success is our number one goal.
  • The SMI seeks to redirect the attribution of "prestige" away from colleges that are merely wealthy, and toward those that are advancing U.S. economic opportunity and social mobility.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Named Among Oregon's Most Admired Financial Services Companies in 2021

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Portland Business Journal yesterday named OnPoint Community Credit Union one of Oregon's "Most Admired Companies," ranking second in the financial services category .

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Portland Business Journal yesterday named OnPoint Community Credit Union one of Oregon's "Most Admired Companies," ranking second in the financial services category .
  • This honor marks OnPoint's 14th consecutive year as one of the state's most admirable credit unions, banks or wealth management firms.
  • "Our employees and members have always been the heart and soul of OnPoint," said Rob Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer, OnPoint Community Credit Union.
  • OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Oregon, serving 458,000 members and with assets of $9 billion.

HANNA ANDERSSON LAUNCHES SESAME STREET PAJAMA CAPSULE COLLECTION

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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"Sesame Street is a childhood classic, and we are so excited to introduce this new collaboration to our customers. Sesame Workshop's mission of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder aligns perfectly with our Brand Values at Hanna Andersson and the iconic characters are beloved by so many. This capsule collection aims to celebrate each character in new and unexpected ways, with bold designs that kids will love to wear," said Kelly Olmstead, Chief Marketing Officer at Hanna Andersson. "The collection will expand with additional product offerings this spring -- we're excited for kids to wear their favorite characters year-round!"

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leading premium children's wear brand Hanna Andersson has launched an exclusive Sesame Street pajama capsule collection, available starting today.
  • A standard across all of Hanna Andersson's pajamas, the Sesame Street capsule collection is Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified and made with organic cotton, making them gentle on children's skin and the environment.
  • "Hanna Andersson's unique, Scandinavian-inspired approach to high quality design truly brought our Sesame Street characters to life with the timeless styles featured in this capsule collection," said Gabriela Arenas, Vice President, Global Licensing, Sesame Workshop.
  • The Hanna Andersson x Sesame Street capsule collection is available for purchase online exclusively at HannaAndersson.com starting today, December 10th.