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The AngelWing Project Presents August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars"                          at the Chesapeake Arts Center

The AngelWing Project Presents August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars" at the Chesapeake Arts Center

Seven Guitars is a 1995 play by American playwright August Wilson. It focuses on seven African-American characters in the year 1948 and is part of what is known as the Century Cycle. - September 15, 2023 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.

Rajika Mahan Named Finalist; 2023 Best of DC Life Coach

Rajika Mahan Named Finalist; 2023 Best of DC Life Coach

Rajika Mahan has been named a finalist in the Best of Washington, DC Life Coach for 2023. The award is a reflection of Mahan's commitment to continuous growth, professional excellence, and the betterment of the community. As a beacon of inspiration and a motivator for positive change, Mahan has proven to be a guiding light for those seeking to enhance their lives and achieve their aspirations. - September 12, 2023 - Rajika Mahan Life Coaching

Cherry Blossom PACE Celebrates National PACE Month

Cherry Blossom PACE Celebrates National PACE Month

Cherry Blossom PACE recognizes National PACE Month, a time to celebrate the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), an innovative care model that allows seniors with long-term care needs to live independently in their communities for as long as possible. - September 05, 2023 - CherryBlossomPACE

Gainful Solutions Welcomes Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III as a Partner

Gainful Solutions Welcomes Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III as a Partner

Gainful Solutions, an international consulting and lobbying firm, is honored to welcome Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III as a Partner. He has earned a reputation as a versatile and innovative soldier-scholar, and joins a strong team, some of whom he has worked with previously. - August 29, 2023 - Gainful Solutions

NAFA Advocates Against Regulatory Overreach in SEC v. Cutter Amicus Filing

NAFA Advocates Against Regulatory Overreach in SEC v. Cutter Amicus Filing

Brief Seeks to Protect Fixed Annuity Industry and Its Customers - August 25, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities

Uncommon Grit Foundation Celebrating Its Fifth Annual Bone Frog Open Golf and Music Weekend

Uncommon Grit Foundation Celebrating Its Fifth Annual Bone Frog Open Golf and Music Weekend

Sponsors and foursomes are invited to be a part of this epic event. - August 19, 2023 - Uncommon Grit Foundation

Kidney Care Partners Urges CMS to Change Proposed ESRD Rule to Address Payment Shortfalls on Labor and Innovation

Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – urged critical reform to new policies introduced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive Program Proposed Rules. - August 01, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners

First Gen Founders Collaborate to Elevate Diverse Business Owners

First Gen Founders Collaborate to Elevate Diverse Business Owners

Penelope, the retirement solution for micro and small businesses, and Goodfynd, the all-in-one operating system for mobile entrepreneurs, are joining forces to bring more value to their diverse clientele. Jean Smart, CEO and Founder of Penelope, and Sofiat Abdulrazaaq, CEO and Co-founder of... - August 01, 2023 - Goodfynd

Twentyfour-Seven Anti-Trafficking QR Code: Delivering Unprecedented Accuracy in Combating Human Trafficking

Twentyfour-Seven Anti-Trafficking QR Code: Delivering Unprecedented Accuracy in Combating Human Trafficking

Newly released human trafficking statistics call into question conventional methods of data collection in the fight against human trafficking. - July 30, 2023 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.

Cavaliers CEO Nic Barlage, Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla, Levi Strauss and Co. President Michelle Gass Among 2023 Hosts for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program

Cavaliers CEO Nic Barlage, Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla, Levi Strauss and Co. President Michelle Gass Among 2023 Hosts for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program

Ubben Fellows Program Awards Summer Executive Internships to Posse Foundation Scholars. - July 27, 2023 - The Posse Foundation

"Player vs. Environment," by May Berchon, Continues to Garner Fans as It Barrels Through the Literary Community and Festival Circuit

"Player vs. Environment," by May Berchon, Continues to Garner Fans as It Barrels Through the Literary Community and Festival Circuit

May Berchon discusses her debut novel, "Player vs. Environment," and what she's working on next within the book's canon. - July 25, 2023 - May Berchon

Conference Managers Re-Brands to CM Event Solutions

Conference Managers Re-Brands to CM Event Solutions

When Conference Managers was started in 1989, one woman thought she could be a game-changer in the event and meeting planning space. Recently, Conference Managers has re-branded to CM Event Solutions, adding new solutions to their service offerings. - July 17, 2023 - CM Event Solutions

Visitor Guard® Announces Rate Increases in Visitor Insurance for Summer 2023 Travel

Visitor Guard® Announces Rate Increases in Visitor Insurance for Summer 2023 Travel

Visitor Guard®, a premier provider of travel insurance services, has announced anticipated rate increases in visitor insurance for summer 2023 travel. The company provides top plans like Safe Travel USA Comprehensive, Patriot America, and Atlas America, particularly beneficial for parents... - July 13, 2023 - Visitor Guard®

Nation’s Kidney Community Expresses Deep Disappointment on CMS Proposed Rules on Prospective Payment System and ESRD Quality Incentive Program

Kidney Care Partners (KCP) today issued the following statement expressing disappointment with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule on End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS), Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (QIP), and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model (ETC). - June 28, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners

Foster Fuels Watt R. Foster, Jr. Named 2023 EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2023 Mid-Atlantic Winner

Foster Fuels Watt R. Foster, Jr. Named 2023 EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2023 Mid-Atlantic Winner

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Watt Foster of Brookneal, VA headquartered Foster Fuels was named an Entrepreneur of The Year® 2023 Mid-Atlantic Award winner. The Entrepreneur of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Mr. Foster was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors, and other regional business leaders. - June 27, 2023 - Foster Fuels

America's 250th Birthday Party: A Spectacular Celebration Marking a Milestone in History

America's 250th Birthday Party: A Spectacular Celebration Marking a Milestone in History

As America’s 250th birthday approaches, industry leaders met at a special luncheon on June 12 to discuss celebrating America’s cultural culinary history. The luncheon was held at Artistry Restaurants’ Boca in Winter Park, Florida. - June 23, 2023 - Artistry Restaurants

Builders + Backers and Heartland Forward Equip and Fund Nearly 100 New Entrepreneurs

Builders + Backers and Heartland Forward announced the completion of the 2023 Winter Cohort with 92 new entrepreneurs receiving nearly $400,000 in funding to test their ideas, build products and launch their new ventures. 70% of the Cohort successfully launched a new venture. These entrepreneurs... - June 20, 2023 - Builders and Backers

NCBCP and CAU Brought Together 150 National and State Leaders for the Inaugural Southern Organizing Leadership Convening and Official Launch of TWD, Jr. Institute

NCBCP and CAU Brought Together 150 National and State Leaders for the Inaugural Southern Organizing Leadership Convening and Official Launch of TWD, Jr. Institute

In response to the widespread attacks on our rights, freedoms & democracy, the convening brought together an intergenerational group of leaders representing civil rights, faith, labor, education, business, environmental, LGBTQ+, youth and social justice movements to strategize on countering racial, economic & systemic assaults on Black Americans and preparing for the 2024 Presidential Election Cycle in The South and nationally. - June 19, 2023 - NCBCP

Scholarships Awarded to Collingswood High School Students

Scholarships Awarded to Collingswood High School Students

Since its inception in 2000, the McIntyre Scholarship Foundation has made a significant impact by providing support to more than 90 graduating seniors in their pursuit of academic and professional goals. Over the years, the foundation has placed particular emphasis on science and technology disciplines, including medical and healthcare fields. - June 17, 2023 - WorkStrategy, Inc.

Blue/Yellow USA Announces Two New Board Members

Blue/Yellow USA is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board members: Igor Rubchinsky and Casey Kazlauskas, who will help support Blue/Yellow's mission to provide non-lethal and humanitarian aid to Ukraine including the procurement/distribution of required aid, financial support, and... - June 15, 2023 - Friends of Blue Yellow Ukraine USA NFP, Inc

The First Non-Lawyer to be Accepted Into the College of Commercial Arbitrators Associates Program

The First Non-Lawyer to be Accepted Into the College of Commercial Arbitrators Associates Program

Jade Solutions Principal Tina Patterson is one of four individuals selected to participate in the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) 2023 Associates Program. The CCA initiated the Associates Program to assist arbitrators from diverse backgrounds with their efforts in developing a commercial... - June 15, 2023 - Jade Solutions, LLC

Innovative PEO Gig Workers Solutions Turns to AI-Powered LetzChat to Foster Diversity and Inclusion Through Language Translation

Innovative PEO Gig Workers Solutions Turns to AI-Powered LetzChat to Foster Diversity and Inclusion Through Language Translation

The partnership represents a commitment from both companies to foster inclusivity and diversity by removing language barriers for gig workers nationwide. LetzChat's proprietary technology, which employs AI to deliver precise, context-aware translations in real-time, will be integrated directly into Gig Worker Solutions' platform. This feature will allow gig workers nationwide to navigate the platform, understand employment details, benefits, and access support services in their language. - June 14, 2023 - LetzChat

The State of Virginia is Enhancing Software Supply Chain Security with CodeLock®

The State of Virginia is Enhancing Software Supply Chain Security with CodeLock®

The State of Virginia is Enhancing Software Supply Chain Security by awarding a strategic VIPC grant to CodeLock® in their effort to assist software developers in complying with new federal regulations. - June 14, 2023 - CodeLock

The Executive Office of the President Extends Deadline for the Collection of Software Security Attestation Forms

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has extended the deadline for collecting software security attestation forms allowing more time for businesses to comply with new Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) requirements using now available solutions such as CodeLock®. - June 14, 2023 - CodeLock

Poets' Choice Publishing is Pleased to Announce the Third Volume of Poetry by Tom Kirlin with the Intriguing, Post-Modern Title, "AFTER THE EYE HAS EATEN"

Poets' Choice Publishing is Pleased to Announce the Third Volume of Poetry by Tom Kirlin with the Intriguing, Post-Modern Title, "AFTER THE EYE HAS EATEN"

"AFTER THE EYE HAS EATEN" includes art by Grace Cavalieri, Poet Laureate of Maryland and host of the long- standing, Library-of-Congress program, "The Poet and The Poem." From the bloody halls of Paris to the mystery of an unborn child, Kirlin is a keen observer of life's tragedies and ambiguities. But in the end, his moral courage and certainty lift us up, and make poetry, once again, worthwhile. - June 13, 2023 - Poets' Choice Publishing

U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler Speaks to Pharmaceutical Execs Regarding Disparities in Marketing to Underserved Ethnic Minorities

U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler Speaks to Pharmaceutical Execs Regarding Disparities in Marketing to Underserved Ethnic Minorities

United States Congressman Michael Lawler delivered a message at the MMM Media Convene Conference: Multicultural Marketing: Pharma’s New Frontier. The Congressman cited the disparities in messaging to ethnic minorities by the pharmaceutical industry and called out government agencies for lack of oversight. - June 08, 2023 - Emerging Networks

Successful Exhibition Showcases Yunnan's Architectural Traditions at Asian Fusion Gallery in Washington, DC, During AAPI Heritage Month

Fields of Being: Architecture Traditions in Yunnan, China: Successful Exhibition Showcases Yunnan's Architectural Traditions at Asian Fusion Gallery. - June 06, 2023 - Studio Couture

Inspired Solutions Welcomes Rick Pina as COO and CRO, Expanding Leadership Team

Inspired Solutions Welcomes Rick Pina as COO and CRO, Expanding Leadership Team

Former Army CTO and Executive from Worldwide Technology Joins Inspired Solutions - June 05, 2023 - Inspired Solutions, Inc.

Merger Finalized Between NDASA and DATIA

Merger Finalized Between NDASA and DATIA

The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) has completed a merger with the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA), forming the largest trade association in the U.S. representing the nation's drug and alcohol testing industry. - May 31, 2023 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association

Tours of Duty Empowers Veterans in Search and Recovery of POW/MIAs, Delivering Purpose and New Skill Sets

Tours of Duty is a nonprofit organization committed to the search and recovery of Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) service members. They not only aim to provide closure to the families of the fallen, but empower its staff of veterans with new skill sets to facilitate their transition into civilian life. By harnessing the expertise and dedication of these veterans, Tours of Duty delivers on its mission to bring honor and remembrance to those who sacrificed for our nation. - May 31, 2023 - Tours of Duty

New Book Exposes U.S. Failure to Clean up Gasoline & Develop Alternatives

New Book Exposes U.S. Failure to Clean up Gasoline & Develop Alternatives

"Gasolinegate: What's in Our Gasoline is Killing Us" is about the struggle to break the United States' dependence on petroleum, reliance on gasoline, and their consequential impacts on public health and the economy. - May 30, 2023 - Burl Haigwood

Shtudy Partners with RSJ Inclusion Consulting to Revolutionize Workplace Diversity in New England and Beyond

Shtudy Partners with RSJ Inclusion Consulting to Revolutionize Workplace Diversity in New England and Beyond

Shtudy, the leading talent marketplace for people of color to land tech jobs at the world’s most inclusive companies, has partnered with RSJ Inclusion Consulting, a renowned diversity and inclusion consulting firm, to bring a new wave of diversity to the corporate workplaces of New England. This partnership will help companies in the region to establish a more inclusive and diverse culture that is reflective of the community. - May 30, 2023 - Shtudy, Inc.

Nation’s Kidney Community Applauds the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act

Kidney Care Partners today expressed support for the bipartisan, bicameral Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668), legislation that seeks to address challenges inherent in the current organ donor procurement and transplantation system. - May 24, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners

American Association on Health and Disability Announces Leadership Transition

American Association on Health and Disability Announces Leadership Transition

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) announced the Board’s selection of Karl Cooper to succeed Roberta Carlin as Executive Director, effective June 1, 2023. Karl’s appointment comes as Roberta Carlin is retiring after 21 years of service to AAHD. - May 23, 2023 - American Association on Health and Disability

Nation’s Kidney Care Community Applauds Congress’ Efforts to Implement Forecast Error Adjustment

Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today applauded letters led by Senators Ben Cardin... - May 22, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners

Gainful Solutions Welcomes Stephen Hayes as a Partner

Gainful Solutions Welcomes Stephen Hayes as a Partner

Gainful Solutions, an international consulting and lobbying firm, and its Managing Partners, former Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, are honored to welcome Mr. Stephen Hayes as a partner. He is a distinguished creative innovator and leader in international organizational and program development. - May 17, 2023 - Gainful Solutions

Ronald G. Wayne Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Book, "Counterfeit Trust and the Nature of Money"

Ronald G. Wayne Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Book, "Counterfeit Trust and the Nature of Money"

Apple co-founder and author Ronald G. Wayne has announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming book, "Counterfeit Trust and the Nature of Money." The campaign will go live on May 17, 2023, and aims to raise funds for the completion and promotion of the book. In... - May 15, 2023 - Ronald G. Wayne

Rising Interest Rates and Multifamily Real Estate: an In-Depth Conversation on The Capital Playbook Podcast

Rising Interest Rates and Multifamily Real Estate: an In-Depth Conversation on The Capital Playbook Podcast

Join The Capital Playbook Podcast on May 11, 2023, 11:00 AM CST as host Charles Williams and guest Tyler Bynum discuss the impact of rising interest rates on the multifamily real estate market. They'll address the gap between buyer and seller expectations, factors affecting net operating income, and potential rental rate trends. Gain valuable insights to navigate the evolving market. - May 11, 2023 - Pioneer Realty Capital

Brown & Barron Promotes Emily “E.J.” Hammann to Partner

Brown & Barron Promotes Emily “E.J.” Hammann to Partner

Emily “E.J.” Hammann has been promoted to Partner at Brown & Barron, LLC, a Baltimore-based law firm specializing in nursing home negligence, birth injury, and medical malpractice. Ms. Hammann is among the profession’s most respected litigators of complex and formidable... - May 11, 2023 - Brown & Barron

Joe Madison Receives the American Red Cross Harriman Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service

Joe Madison Receives the American Red Cross Harriman Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service

The American Red Cross is proud to announce that Joe Madison has been unanimously chosen to receive the prestigious Harriman Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service. The award is the highest recognition of volunteer service within the organization. "We crown Mr. Madison volunteer... - May 05, 2023 - Joe Madison

Stories Incorporated Launches Green Room Labs, an In-House Storytelling Innovation Lab

New service line delivers the next big trends in employer brand storytelling to companies pursuing bold ways to communicate culture. - May 04, 2023 - Stories Inc.

Nation’s Largest Kidney Care Coalition Names Colin Roskey to Serve as Executive Director

Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today announced Colin Roskey will serve as the... - May 02, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners

Alternate E Source to Exhibit at Data Center World, Austin, TX, May 8-12, 2023

Alternate E Source to Exhibit at Data Center World, Austin, TX, May 8-12, 2023

Alternate E Source will be exhibiting at Data Center World in Austin, TX on May 8-12. Featuring IoT smart sensor systems that monitor and protect critical rooms and IT equipment. - May 02, 2023 - Alternate E Source

AI Revolutionizes Homelessness Solutions: Project PRC Uses ChatGPT to Aid 1,000 Families

AI Revolutionizes Homelessness Solutions: Project PRC Uses ChatGPT to Aid 1,000 Families

Project PRC, a Texas-based nonprofit, is implementing AI language model ChatGPT to develop innovative strategies for fighting homelessness in America. With a goal to help 1,000 families this year, Project PRC implements AI-generated solutions such as affordable housing, prevention programs, and job creation. Support Project PRC's mission by donating at https://projectprc.org/donate and make a difference in the lives of those affected by homelessness. - May 01, 2023 - Pioneer Realty Capital

Seaworthy Yacht Services Receives Veteran Institute for Procurement Certification

Seaworthy Yacht Services Receives Veteran Institute for Procurement Certification

Seaworthy Yacht Services Future Plans to Expand Its Government Contracts Portfolio. - April 29, 2023 - Seaworthy Yacht Services, LLC

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Announces the Launch of Almost Home - a New Pathway to Affordable Homeownership

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Announces the Launch of Almost Home - a New Pathway to Affordable Homeownership

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) is pleased to announce the launch of Almost Home, a new program to help more low-income individuals become homeowners. The Almost Home Press Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 11 am on 2226 Lamotte Street in Wilmington. - April 27, 2023 - Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County

Nexdigm Named in ISG Provider Lens™ for Procurement BPO and Transformation Services

Nexdigm Named in ISG Provider Lens™ for Procurement BPO and Transformation Services

Nexdigm has been named in the Information Services Group (ISG) Lens Provider™ for Procurement BPO and Transformation Services Quadrant Report 2023. In their assessment, ISG highlights Nexdigm’s unique procurement offering built around its core service portfolio, including Contract... - April 26, 2023 - Nexdigm

RackTop Systems Active Defense Technology Wins Four Global InfoSec Awards During RSA Conference 2023

RackTop Systems Active Defense Technology Wins Four Global InfoSec Awards During RSA Conference 2023

RackTop Systems, a leading provider of cyberstorage solutions that actively defend against ransomware and insider threats, is proud to announce they have won the following awards from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine: - Editor's... - April 25, 2023 - RackTop Systems

Experience the Latest Innovations in Tiny Living at The Great American Tiny House Show

Experience the Latest Innovations in Tiny Living at The Great American Tiny House Show

Discover the future of sustainable and alternative living and learn about the tiny home movement at this year's Great American Tiny House Show Virginia with 16 Premier Tiny Home Builders at the Meadow Park Event Center, Doswell, VA on April 29-30, 2023. - April 24, 2023 - Tiny House Show

Alpha Serve Boosts Business Intelligence with a New Tableau Connector for ServiceNow

Alpha Serve Boosts Business Intelligence with a New Tableau Connector for ServiceNow

Alpha Serve, a leading provider of enterprise software solutions and a ServiceNow Build Partner, is excited to announce the launch of their Tableau Connector for ServiceNow. - April 22, 2023 - Alpha Serve

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