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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference

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星期一, 五月 20, 2024
Conference, Senior, CFI

Conference participation will occur on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York, New York, including investor meetings.

Key Points: 
  • Conference participation will occur on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York, New York, including investor meetings.
  • Heartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa serving customers with shipping lanes throughout the United States and Mexico.
  • Heartland focuses primarily on regional freight, offering shippers industry leading on-time service so they can achieve their strategic goals for their customers.
  • More information about Heartland Express can be found on the company website at www.heartlandexpress.com .

Canada’s biomanufacturing ecosystem gets major boost with new funding

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
SSHRC, University, Economy, Pandemic, Safety, Policy, CFI, École polytechnique, McMaster University, Partnership, Research, Vaccine, The Honourable, Social science, Public, Stage 2, Natural science, Pharmaceutical industry

“The projects funded through the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund will play a critical role in our country’s rapid response to future pandemics.

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  • “The projects funded through the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund will play a critical role in our country’s rapid response to future pandemics.
  • The integrated CBRF–BRIF Stage 2 competitions are advancing the goals of Canada's Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy .
  • The BRIF is partnered with the CBRF, which is funding research and talent development projects as part of today’s announcement.
  • A total of 19 projects at 14 institutions were awarded funding to support research, talent development or research infrastructure.

CFI Publishes Study of Chief Diversity Officers, Reveals Expanded Role and Impact of DEI Leaders

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
DEI, Workforce, CDO, Research, Organization, CFI, Management

Center Focus International (CFI) research confirms CDOs as a major corporate asset, helping to boost bottom line and strengthen overall functioning of organizations

Key Points: 
  • By interviewing the CDOs directly, this innovative study deeply examines the role from the inside.
  • Their research indicates that Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) are needed now more than ever.
  • To complete the study, CFI went straight to the source and interviewed almost 50 CDOs.
  • Yet, the study reveals, that CDOs have become adept at rolling with the punches and remain firmly committed to guiding their organization and supporting its workforce.

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2024

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
Net, Safety, Item, Information, Weather, CFI, Annual report, Road, Regulation S-K, Asset, Public expenditure, Smith, Operating cost, Acquisition, Regulation, Calendar, GAAP, Division, Food delivery

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

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  • NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
  • Heartland Express ended the first quarter of 2024 with operating revenues of $270.3 million, compared to $330.9 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Operating revenues for the quarter included fuel surcharge revenues of $36.2 million, compared to $49.6 million in the same period of 2023.
  • A regular dividend of $0.02 per share was declared during the first quarter of 2024 and paid on April 5, 2024.

CONTROLTEK Welcomes Dan Davies as Director of Technical Operations

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024
Dan Davies, Corporation, Knowledge, Physical, Target, Rite Aid, Project management, Growth, RFID, CFI, Sales

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CONTROLTEK , a global leader specializing in retail asset protection, RFID inventory and asset tracking solutions, and tamper-evident packaging, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dan Davies, CFI as its new Director of Technical Operations.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CONTROLTEK , a global leader specializing in retail asset protection, RFID inventory and asset tracking solutions, and tamper-evident packaging, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dan Davies, CFI as its new Director of Technical Operations.
  • In his new role at CONTROLTEK, Dan will be responsible for driving customer advocacy, refining the Project Management process, and maximizing efficiencies across the organization's technical operations.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining CONTROLTEK and to be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation in retail and banking security solutions," said Dan Davies.
  • Tom Meehan, CFI , President of CONTROLTEK, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Dan Davies to the CONTROLTEK team.

Innovative, high-quality research to benefit all Canadians gets major investment

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024
Health, Government, Brain, Transport, MRI, CFI, Wheelchair, Environment, Disease, Partnership, COVID-19, PET, The Honourable, Research, Infrastructure, University, Opioid use disorder, Student, Investment, Quebec lieutenant, Disability, Medicine, Snow, Renewable energy

He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

Key Points: 
  • He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
  • The funding will support 100 infrastructure projects at 32 postsecondary institutions and research hospitals across the country and will help Canada remain at the forefront of exploration, discovery and innovation.
  • Other exceptional research infrastructure projects this funding supports include:
    Repurposing drugs to treat opioid use disorder.
  • Researchers will collaborate with people with lived experience of opioid use to repurpose existing drugs to treat the disorder’s debilitating symptoms.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative joins Philanthropic and Community Partners to Discuss Innovative Solutions to Solving Bay Area's Housing Affordability Crisis

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星期四, 四月 4, 2024
PBF, Organization, LISC, CFI, AMI, CZI, SAN, City, San Francisco Foundation, Policy, Family, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Silicon, Housing, Investment, The Commonwealth Club, Commonwealth Club, Government, Work, Management

It brings a variety of voices into the effort ― from local governments, to non-profit and community advocacy partners and faith leaders.

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  • It brings a variety of voices into the effort ― from local governments, to non-profit and community advocacy partners and faith leaders.
  • "The housing crisis requires bold action on multiple fronts and it requires that all sectors come to the table to drive innovative solutions," said Fred Blackwell, CEO, San Francisco Foundation.
  • "Safe, stable, and affordable housing is crucial to a family's success and to building healthy and diverse communities," said Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the  Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
  • Five years in, we've surpassed our fundraising goal and deployed that capital to provide housing for thousands of bay area residents."

A total of $14,3 million invested in cutting-edge infrastructure and research at INRS

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024
University, McGill University, Transport, CFI, Environment, Humanities, Internet, INRS, Research, Economic development, Food, Faculty, Student, Quantum, Investment, System, IOS, Water, Tactile, Atmosphere, Telecommunications, Environmental health, Soil, Engineering, Renewable energy

He was speaking on behalf of Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mark Holland, Minister of Health.

Key Points: 
  • He was speaking on behalf of Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mark Holland, Minister of Health.
  • These funds will enable us to pursue our research and training activities in strategic areas for the advancement of society."
  • Valérie Langlois, a researcher at INRS Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre , will be leading the MIXTUROMICS Centre of Excellence.
  • MIXTUROMICS is receiving $3.9 million in funding (including $1,960,000 allocated to INRS) and will be led jointly by INRS, McGill University, and the Université de Montréal.

Government of Canada invests in 7,700 world-class researchers and projects across the country

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024
Natural science, Government, Climate change, Transport, CFI, University, TIPS, Public, Humanities, SSHRC, Knowledge, Society, The Honourable, Research, Acquisition, RSF, Engineering, Quality of life, Student, Investment, CRC, Social, Scholarship, IPG, Social science, CIHR

It will support the acquisition of the state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure needed by researchers to advance their discoveries and innovations.

Key Points: 
  • It will support the acquisition of the state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure needed by researchers to advance their discoveries and innovations.
  • The funding is distributed across the country through:
    The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program – awarding $191 million to 230 new and renewed chairholders at 50 institutions.
  • "Congratulations to top-tier researchers who will get a boost through this vital funding to take their projects to the next level.
  • CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund helps institutions attract and retain researchers and provides support for the Canada Research Chairs Program.

MAR. 21-22 in LAS VEGAS: USDOT Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to Deliver Keynote and Tour Expo Floor at EV Charging Summit

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024
EV, Federal Highway Administration, Transport, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Tangibility, FHWA, BEAM, CFI, LAS, Renewable energy

LAS VEGAS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shailen Bhatt, the 21st Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will deliver a keynote address, join a panel discussion, and tour the exhibition floor at the upcoming EV Charging Summit & Expo (EVCS) in Las Vegas (Mar. 20-22). EVCS is North America's largest EV charging infrastructure event.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shailen Bhatt, the 21st Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will deliver a keynote address, join a panel discussion, and tour the exhibition floor at the upcoming EV Charging Summit & Expo (EVCS) in Las Vegas (Mar.
  • 22, Bhatt will update summit attendees on the priorities, progress, and outlook for the U.S. EV infrastructure mission.
  • 21, the day before his keynote and panel, Administrator Bhatt will tour the EVCS expo floor, engage with industry leaders, and view examples of the latest developments in EV charging technology.
  • "Considering his critical role in that investment, Administrator Bhatt is an invaluable addition to the EV Charging Summit.