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National Disaster Resilience Conference to Open in One Week

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. , Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC22) opens in one week on Tuesday, November 8, in Clearwater Beach and will bring together the leading voices in the disaster resilience movement to chart the future of resilient building, codes, policies, products, and recovery.

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  • Three-day event features national and local meteorologists, federal and nonprofit leaders, nationally-recognized engineering researchers, practitioners, scientists, and trade professionals.
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC22) opens in one week on Tuesday, November 8, in Clearwater Beach and will bring together the leading voices in the disaster resilience movement to chart the future of resilient building, codes, policies, products, and recovery.
  • Next week, we will explore the science, policies, and tools that save lives and protect homes in disaster events.
  • "Next week, we will convene the best minds in the disaster resilience movement to explore the science, policies, and tools that save lives and protect homes in disaster events," said Leslie Chapman-Henderson, President and CEO of the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH).

Team Rubicon Holds 10th Annual Salute To Service Awards in NYC

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Rubicon is pleased to announce the 10th annual Salute To Service Awards to be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at The Glasshouse NYC. Michael Eaves, five-time Emmy award-winning ESPN broadcaster and sports journalist will host the event, chaired by Team Rubicon Co-Founder Jake Wood and his wife, meteorologist Indra Wood. The fundraising event will honor and support Team Rubicon volunteers, known affectionately around the world as Greyshirts, who dedicate their lives to serving those in need during disasters.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Rubicon is pleased to announce the 10th annual Salute To Service Awards to be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at The Glasshouse NYC.
  • Team Rubicon is pleased to announce the 10th annual Salute To Service Awards to be held on Thursday, November 3 in NYC.
  • Art delaCruz, CEO of Team Rubicon, stated, "Our Hurricane Sandy response is an important time of remembrance for Team Rubicon.
  • Ticket sales and donations collected through the Salute To Service Awards directly support Team Rubicon's humanitarian operations in communities across the world.

First Guaranty Reports Net Income of $8.1 Million for the Third Quarter of 2022; Earnings Per Common Share Increased to $0.70 for the Third Quarter of 2022 Compared to $0.67 for the Third Quarter of 2021

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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For the period from September 30, 2021, until September 30, 2022, Fed funds interest rates increased from 0.08% to 3.08%.

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  • For the period from September 30, 2021, until September 30, 2022, Fed funds interest rates increased from 0.08% to 3.08%.
  • This management of our deposits allowed us to not only overcome other adversities of the marketplace; but, to increase our earnings.
  • For the nine-month period ending September 30, 2022, our total interest income increased to $98,269,000 from $81,743,000, an increase of 20%.
  • It means that our balance sheet has grown stronger so that we can remain a profitable, income producing asset, as we go forward.

Parker Elects Jennifer A. Parmentier as Chief Executive Officer and Andrew D. Ross as Chief Operating Officer, Effective January 1, 2023

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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CLEVELAND, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jennifer A. Parmentier as Chief Executive Officer and Andrew D. Ross as Chief Operating Officer, each effective January 1, 2023.

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  • CLEVELAND, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jennifer A. Parmentier as Chief Executive Officer and Andrew D. Ross as Chief Operating Officer, each effective January 1, 2023.
  • Parmentier will succeed Thomas L. Williams as Chief Executive Officer and will report to the Board of Directors.Williams hasserved as Chief Executive Officer since 2015 and Chairman of the Board since 2016.
  • Ross will succeed Parmentier as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Lee Banks, who remains Vice Chairman and President.
  • Parmentier became Chief Operating Officer in 2021 with responsibility for all of Parkers operating groups.

Redfin Reports 58% of Homeowners Have Spent Money to Protect Their Homes From Climate Threats: Survey

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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This report is based on a survey of roughly 1,000 homeowners commissioned by Redfin in August 2022.

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  • This report is based on a survey of roughly 1,000 homeowners commissioned by Redfin in August 2022.
  • The share was higher among Florida homeowners, nearly three-quarters (71%) of whom have spent money to protect their homes from climate risk.
  • Americans are shelling out cash to fortify their homes against natural disasters as they increasingly move to at-risk areas despite intensifying climate change.
  • One-third (33%) of homeowners have spent $5,000 or more to fortify their homes against climate risk, while roughly one-quarter have spent up to $4,999 and 42% have invested nothing.

Pet Paradise Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Leading the pack by leaps and bounds, Pet Paradise announced the launch of its 20th anniversary celebration this month.

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  • Leading the pack by leaps and bounds, Pet Paradise announced the launch of its 20th anniversary celebration this month.
  • To meet the demand, Pet Paradise continuously adapts to the increasing needs of its customers by expanding to new locations with the Pet Paradise prototype resort, including its signature bone-shaped pool.
  • Pet Paradise has innovative technology at all of its owned-and-operated NewDay Veterinary Care clinics (previously known as Pet Paradise Veterinary Care).
  • NewDay Veterinary Care, owned and operated by Pet Paradise, is a network of veterinary hospitals and clinics conveniently located inside Pet Paradise locations throughout the United States.

Community Cooperative receives $250K from The Joel Foundation for victims of Hurricane Ian

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Billy and Alexis Joel, through their organization, The Joel Foundation, are helping residents in Fort Myers and throughout southwest Florida recover from Hurricane Ian, which made landfall as the fifth-strongest hurricane to hit the continental U.S. just three weeks ago.

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  • According to Community Cooperative, The Joel Foundation is focusing on relief and rebuilding efforts in southwest Florida for those impacted by the storm, for children and school programs, as well as the local maritime community.
  • The Lee County Strong Hurricane Ian Relief Fund was established the day Hurricane Ian made landfall by Community Cooperative, a non-profit organization, which has been working to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Lee and North Collier Counties for more than 38 years.
  • "We are blown away by the outpouring of support from people across the world, including Billy and Alexis Joel," said Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative.
  • According to Edwards, Community Cooperative has already purchased recess equipment for three merged schools thanks to The Joel Foundation's contribution.

Eric M. Kirsch to Retire as Global Chief Investment Officer and President of Aflac Global Investments; Bradley E. Dyslin Named Successor

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated today announced that Eric Kirsch, executive vice president and global chief investment officer; president of Aflac Global Investments, will retire from Aflac, effective March 31, 2023.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated today announced that Eric Kirsch, executive vice president and global chief investment officer; president of Aflac Global Investments, will retire from Aflac, effective March 31, 2023.
  • Kirsch will be succeeded by Bradley Dyslin, deputy global chief investment officer; senior managing director; global head of credit and strategic investment opportunities.
  • He was named a Top 30 Chief Investment Officer by Trusted Insight in 2014 and a Top Power 100 Power Player in Investment Management in 2015, 2016 and 2019 by Chief Investment Officer Magazine.
  • In early 2021, Dyslin was promoted to deputy global chief investment officer, recognizing his contributions to the platform and his leadership capabilities.

Crown Electrokinetics Issues Letter to Shareholders

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) ("Crown" or the "Company"), a leading smart glass technology company, today released a letter to its shareholders.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) ("Crown" or the "Company"), a leading smart glass technology company, today released a letter to its shareholders.
  • We would like to thank our existing investors who saw the value in reinvesting in Crown at this important stage of its evolution.
  • Crown remains hyper-focused on executing against our strategic goals and delivering our Smart Window Inserts to the market.
  • Crown is a smart glass technology company and the creator of DynamicTint We Make Your Glass Smarter.

FuelPositive Presents its Green Ammonia Technology to Canada UK Energy Summit in London UK

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelPositive Corporation(TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) (FuelPositive or the Company) is pleased to report it attended and addressed the delegates at the 13 th Annual Canada UK Energy Summit held yesterday at Canada House in London, UK.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelPositive Corporation(TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) (FuelPositive or the Company) is pleased to report it attended and addressed the delegates at the 13 th Annual Canada UK Energy Summit held yesterday at Canada House in London, UK.
  • FuelPositive was one of five Canadian emerging technology companies invited to address the entire group in the Innovators Session.
  • Our onsite, containerized green ammonia production system is a perfect example of a practical, decentralized and economical approach to industrial decarbonization.
  • FuelPositive systems are designed to provide for green ammonia production on-site, where its needed.