Geography of the United States

Oatey Co. Seeks to Fill Manufacturing Positions in Omaha at August 14 Hiring Event; $1K New Hire Bonus Offered

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Regions of the United States, Omaha, Nebraska, Geography of the United States, United States, NEBRASKA

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, is hosting a hiring event on August 14 at its Omaha, NE, manufacturing facility.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, is hosting a hiring event on August 14 at its Omaha, NE, manufacturing facility.
  • The event will take place on August 14 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
  • ET at the William H. Harvey manufacturing facility at 4334 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68117.
  • Event attendees will have the opportunity to interview for open positions, tour the William H. Harvey facility and all interviewees will have the chance to win Oatey products.

Survey reveals the most expensive summer destinations in New York

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Geography of New York state), Geography of the United States, The Hamptons, New York state), East Hampton (village), New York, East Hampton (town), New York, New York City, Hampton, Manhattan

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- East Hampton is the most expensive summer destination in New York State, according to a survey conducted by NewYorkHotels.org

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- East Hampton is the most expensive summer destination in New York State, according to a survey conducted by NewYorkHotels.org
    The survey compared 20 popular destinations in the Empire State based on cost of lodging during the month of August 2021.
  • At an average rate of $432 for the cheapest available double room, East Hampton is leading the ranking.
  • In most other destinations, the average rates have increased significantly, in the Hamptons they are by about 30% more expensive compared to 2018.
  • The following table shows the 10 most expensive summer destinations in New York State.

South Florida Venture Capital Firm "Glades Capital" Announces Launch of Its First Fund

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Monday, August 2, 2021
States of the United States, Entrepreneurship, Private equity, Geography of the United States, Regions of the United States, Broward County, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Palm Beach County, Florida, Florida, Venture capital, Startup company, Glades

PARKLAND, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Glades Capital announced the launch of its first fund today, aimed at investing in early-stage tech startups in the South Florida ecosystem.

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  • PARKLAND, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Glades Capital announced the launch of its first fund today, aimed at investing in early-stage tech startups in the South Florida ecosystem.
  • These include programs at Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, and Broward College.
  • "We are serving a very undersupplied start-up community in South Florida that requires early capital to help launch their businesses.
  • Glades Capital LLC is a venture capital firm based in Parkland, Florida.

United Energy Announces New Corporate Direction

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Regions of the United States, States of the United States, Geography of the United States, Osage Nation, Osage, Nowata, Oklahoma

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Energy (OTCMKTS:UNRG) --United Energy announces a significant shareholder update in corporate direction for the remainder of 2021 and beyond.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Energy (OTCMKTS:UNRG) --United Energy announces a significant shareholder update in corporate direction for the remainder of 2021 and beyond.
  • Embracing its pandemic resiliency while operating quietly throughout the past year, United Energy successfully transitioned its business model to meet the growing global energy demand.
  • "We haven't seen this level of excitement in the energy industry in a long time," stated Brian Guinn, Chairman and CEO of United Energy Corporation.
  • Today, United Energy announces that the company has purchased a significant combination of assets in the Counties of Rogers, Nowata, Osage and Washington, Oklahoma as well as Montgomery Kansas.

Graduating High School Seniors Secure Meaningful Tech Careers Through YearUp Wilmington and Zip Code Wilmington Collaboration

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, New Netherland, New Sweden, Wilmington, Delaware, Wilmington, North Carolina, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Wilmington, DELAWARE

and Zip Code Wilmington , two nonprofit workforce and tech training organizations, are helping graduating high school seniors and current college students gain valuable Java software programming skills and paid internships, so they can escape minimum wage jobs and secure meaningful careers in the technology sector.

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  • and Zip Code Wilmington , two nonprofit workforce and tech training organizations, are helping graduating high school seniors and current college students gain valuable Java software programming skills and paid internships, so they can escape minimum wage jobs and secure meaningful careers in the technology sector.
  • With college tuition costs on the rise, YearUp Wilmington and Zip Code Wilmington are striving to increase applications and tech career opportunities for their graduates in orderto grow Delaware's economy.
  • YearUp Wilmington and Zip Code Wilmington are celebrating the third year of their collaboration, which has produced more than 60 graduates from the Software Training track.
  • "As the lead instructor for Zip Code Wilmington's YearUp Wilmington curriculum, I see first-hand how the program is bridging the opportunity divide for our area's young adults who lack resources to gain meaningful career training right out of high school," commented Mikaila Akeredolu, technical instructor at Zip Code Wilmington.

Deadline Approaching for Memorial Reefs Internationals' First Texas Dedication in Galveston

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Greater Houston, Galveston Bay Area, Galveston, Texas, Geography of Texas, Texas, Coral reefs, Geography of the United States

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The deadline is approaching to participate in Memorial Reefs Internationals' first dedication event in Galveston, Texas.

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  • GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The deadline is approaching to participate in Memorial Reefs Internationals' first dedication event in Galveston, Texas.
  • Memorial Reefs International encourages those interested in Undersea Memorials to get in contact with their team as soon as possible to ensure a spot at this historic dedication.
  • Steven Berkoff II, who directly operates each dedication is excited about the new location for Memorial Reefs International.
  • Contact Memorial Reefs International as soon as possible to reserve a Memorial Reef for this event.

Colorado Venture Summit is Back With the Most Talked About Tech Event in Colorado

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Finance, Colorado, Venture capital, Denver

DENVER, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Venture Summit is thrilled to be back this year, offering the most talked about tech event in Colorado.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Venture Summit is thrilled to be back this year, offering the most talked about tech event in Colorado.
  • Colorado Venture Summit offers an exclusive opportunity that is focused on making connections that drive business.
  • ""This event has connected numerous later stage venture and growth investors with Colorado companies leading to hundreds of millions in growth financings."
  • For more information and to check your eligibility, please visit https://coloradoventuresummit.com/
    Colorado Venture Summit is an exclusive curated attendance event and the premier venture capital event in the Rocky Mountain region.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Awards More Than $3.2M To 27 Nonprofits; Announces Bukata Hayes As Board Chair

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, United States, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation (Foundation) has awarded more than $3.2M in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations in Minnesota.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation (Foundation) has awarded more than $3.2M in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations in Minnesota.
  • The Foundation board has also appointed Bukata Hayes, vice president of racial and health equity at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, as its board chair.
  • Hayes has been a member of the Foundation board since 2015 and joined the Blue Cross enterprise in March of this year.
  • "In partnership with these strong nonprofits and through the leadership of our board, we can improve the health of Minnesota communities."

Foxx Life Sciences Celebrates Major Expansion

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Geography of New Hampshire, Manchester, New Hampshire, Derry, Londonderry, New Hampshire, Londonderry (CDP), New Hampshire, NEW HAMPSHIRE

LONDONDERRY, N.H., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxx Life Sciences celebrates two new manufacturing facilities in Londonderry, New Hampshire and Hyderabad, India.

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  • LONDONDERRY, N.H., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxx Life Sciences celebrates two new manufacturing facilities in Londonderry, New Hampshire and Hyderabad, India.
  • The event, in partnership with the SEE Science Center of Manchester and LabRatGifts.com, was a great sentiment to the success of Foxx Life Sciences.
  • Foxx Life Sciences is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and delivering an extensive range of high-quality products for life science, biotech, pharmaceutical and diagnostic research.
  • Ceremonial ribbon cutting of Foxx Life Sciences new headquarters in Londonderry, NH.

Maine Governor Adds Name to Growing List of Supporters of the CSX/Pan Am Merger

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Freight transport, Mechanicville, New York, Cargo, Rail freight transport, Maine

Governor Mills wrote to the STB of her strong support for the merger, saying, This transaction has the potential to bring substantial benefits to Maine.

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  • Governor Mills wrote to the STB of her strong support for the merger, saying, This transaction has the potential to bring substantial benefits to Maine.
  • The state of Maine relies on rail traffic to deliver goods and support our economy.
  • These changes would benefit Maine businesses and shippers that rely on freight rail to ship products and goods and positively impact passenger rail service.
  • Saratoga Country, NY and the City of Mechanicville, NY also joined the growing chorus of support for the transaction.