Resilience

Federal Award to Help Make North Dakota the “Epicenter of AgTech” Supporting Innovation, Jobs, and Economic Growth

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Monday, January 29, 2024

The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.

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  • The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.
  • The award highlights the state’s talent pool in AgTech and recognizes the unique collaborative partnership that came together to show how North Dakota feeds the world.
  • Encourage involvement and investment from the private sector, non-profit organizations, and the broader North Dakota agricultural community.
  • The NSF Engines: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award #2315315.

Bain & Company named as a "Leader" in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Operations Improvement Consulting Services 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment

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Monday, January 22, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Operations Improvement Consulting Services 2023–2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US50494723, December 2023).

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Operations Improvement Consulting Services 2023–2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US50494723, December 2023).
  • The report highlights that "Bain accelerates firmwide performance by focusing on execution and capability building while driving sustainable change."
  • The IDC MarketScape assessment included comprehensive analysis of Bain's operations services with a focus on supply chain , procurement , finance , and marketing & sales capabilities along with several client testimonials, which helped position the firm in the Leaders Category.
  • "We are proud to be recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape in Operations Improvement Consulting Services," said Bain Partner Hernan Saenz , who leads the firm's Global Performance Improvement practice.

The Barnes Global Advisors Recognized as a Finalist for the 2024 MilAM/America Makes Education and Workforce Development Award

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

SEWICKLEY, Pa., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) were recognized at the Military AM Summit as a finalist for the 2024 Education and Workforce Development Award, presented in partnership with America Makes. This recognition is a testament to TBGA's commitment to advancing additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and fostering a skilled workforce in the United States.

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  • SEWICKLEY, Pa., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) were recognized at the Military AM Summit as a finalist for the 2024 Education and Workforce Development Award, presented in partnership with America Makes.
  • We're proud that our training efforts were acknowledged as we consider workforce development to be a pillar of our organization.
  • We're proud that our training efforts were acknowledged as we consider workforce development to be a pillar of our organization."
  • Learn more about The Barnes Global Advisors and the Resilient Manufacturing Ecosystem by visiting the website at: http://www.barnesglobaladvisors.com
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EQS-News:  56 MW from Croatia: Nordex Group receives order for N163/6.X turbines

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

The Nordex Group has received an order for 56 MW in Croatia.

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  • The Nordex Group has received an order for 56 MW in Croatia.
  • The order also includes a Premium Service for the turbines covering a period of 30 years.
  • In autumn 2024 the Nordex Group is to deliver and install the turbines near the town of Sinj, to the north-east of Split.
  • Since the launch of this turbine type with a flexible rating in the 6 MW class some two years ago, the Nordex Group has sold turbines with a total of more than 3,000 MW worldwide.

ISM® Announces Shortlist for 2023 Supply Chain Trailblazer Awards

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Institute for Supply Management® announced its finalist shortlist for the ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer Awards, which recognizes organizational programs, teams and initiatives that set new standards, exceed expectations, and help notably advance the supply chain management profession.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Institute for Supply Management® announced its finalist shortlist for the ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer Awards , which recognizes organizational programs, teams and initiatives that set new standards, exceed expectations, and help notably advance the supply chain management profession.
  • "While it has been a challenging time for many in supply chain and procurement, it has also brought forward incredible innovation and opportunities," said ISM Chief Product Officer Susan Marty.
  • The awards focus on key areas in which supply chain management adds value and makes a difference to companies.
  • Risk Management and Resilience — How a supply chain organization has managed, mitigated and/or resolved risk issues, disruption, or crises.

OPEC Fund approves over US$600 million in new financing for global development

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

VIENNA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$600 million in new development financing at the meeting of its Governing Board today and in the final quarter of 2023.

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  • VIENNA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$600 million in new development financing at the meeting of its Governing Board today and in the final quarter of 2023.
  • The 18 new projects reflect the OPEC Fund's commitment to advancing sustainable social and economic development in its partner countries.
  • OPEC Fund Director-General Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: "In 2023 we continued to strengthen our impact and increase commitments in support of sustainable social and economic development in our partner countries all across the globe.
  • Liberia: A US$20 million loan will support the Mano River Union Road Development and Transport Facilitation Project (Liberia Section).

OPEC Fund approves over US$600 million in new financing for global development

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

VIENNA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$600 million in new development financing at the meeting of its Governing Board today and in the final quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$600 million in new development financing at the meeting of its Governing Board today and in the final quarter of 2023.
  • The 18 new projects reflect the OPEC Fund's commitment to advancing sustainable social and economic development in its partner countries.
  • OPEC Fund Director-General Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: "In 2023 we continued to strengthen our impact and increase commitments in support of sustainable social and economic development in our partner countries all across the globe.
  • Liberia: A US$20 million loan will support the Mano River Union Road Development and Transport Facilitation Project (Liberia Section).

American Shrimp Processors Association Applauds Affirmative Preliminary Vote on New Trade Petitions, Supports New Senate Bill to Redistribute Tariff Revenue to Affected Communities

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Friday, December 8, 2023

As a result of today's vote, the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations will proceed at both the ITC and the U.S.  Department of Commerce (Commerce).

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  • As a result of today's vote, the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations will proceed at both the ITC and the U.S.  Department of Commerce (Commerce).
  • The Act would re-direct hundreds of millions of dollars of antidumping and countervailing duty tariff revenue to the communities that are directly harmed by unfair trade.
  • "This bill could make a huge difference for the domestic shrimp industry, which has been fighting unfairly traded imports for almost twenty years.
  • We thank Senators Baldwin and Cassidy for introducing the Resilient Communities Act, and we look forward to working with them to secure its passage."

RTX to improve DoD supply chain resilience

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Monday, December 4, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) will help the Department of Defense (DoD) address systemic risk in the procurement and delivery of supplies under an $8 million DARPA contract. The work will be performed by the company's Raytheon BBN Technologies unit.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) will help the Department of Defense (DoD) address systemic risk in the procurement and delivery of supplies under an $8 million DARPA contract.
  • This is the first global supply chain stress test framework created for this purpose.
  • "DARPA has emphasized that supply demand networks are potential sources of strategic surprise for the DoD," said John Santini, Raytheon BBN principal investigator for the effort.
  • Combine state-of-the-art economic macro-models of supply demand networks with microeconomic and process models Raytheon BBN has previously developed to model individual decisions and supply chain operations.

The Center for Empowerment and Resilience: Pioneering Trauma Therapy with EMDR

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Friday, December 1, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Center for Empowerment and Resilience, a therapy private practice, announces its grand opening in downtown Frederick, MD. The Center is dedicated to treating teens and adults grappling with trauma and anxiety. Spearheaded by trauma therapist and owner Sal Schittino, the center is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to resilience and mental well-being.

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  • Spearheaded by trauma therapist and owner Sal Schittino, the center is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to resilience and mental well-being.
  • The Center for Empowerment and Resilience distinguishes itself by specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a research-backed modality known for its effectiveness in treating trauma-related conditions.
  • The Center for Empowerment and Resilience offers a compassionate and individualized approach to therapy, recognizing that each person's journey is unique.
  • Sal Schittino, The Center for Empowerment & Resilience LLC, 240.330.4361, [email protected] , www.cercounseling.com
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