Geography of Missouri

NISA Investment Advisors Announces $1 Million Donation to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Greater St. Louis Area

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NISA Investment Advisors, LLC ("NISA") today announced a $1 million targeted-donation to support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the greater St. Louis area with the creation and funding of the NISA Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund established with the St. Louis Community Foundation.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NISA Investment Advisors, LLC ("NISA") today announced a $1 million targeted-donation to support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the greater St. Louis area with the creation and funding of the NISA Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund established with the St. Louis Community Foundation.
  • The St. Louis COVID-19 Regional Response Fund was awarded a donation of $300,000 as part of NISA's commitment to the greater St. Louis area.
  • "St. Louis is fortunate to have companies like NISA Investment Advisors that are committed to the well-being of the bi-state region," said Amelia Bond, President and CEO of the St. Louis Community Foundation.
  • "Indeed, we are humbled to be able to provide support to the greater St. Louis community in this time of great need."

iModules Announces Recipients of its Annual Scholarship Program

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Student financial aid, Education, Academia, Scholarship, Kansas City, Missouri, Scholarships in the United States, Geography of Missouri

This year, a record-high number of video applications were submitted for consideration from high school, undergraduate, and graduate students attending an iModules customer institution.

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  • This year, a record-high number of video applications were submitted for consideration from high school, undergraduate, and graduate students attending an iModules customer institution.
  • The six recipients of iModules 2020 Scholarship program include:
    Ashlyn A., University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee - $5,500 Scholarship
    Saylor G., University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri - $5,500 Scholarship
    Ilia P., University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas - $5,500 Scholarship
    Benjamin S., University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas - $5,500 Scholarship
    Abi V., Harvard University's T.H.
  • iModules has maintained an annual Scholarship Program in an effort to give back to its customer community, awarding more than $250,000 in scholarships since its inception in 2008.
  • For more information on iModules Scholarship Program, please visit https://scholarships.imodules.com .

Creative Edge: Free 'Netflix' Style Streaming Television Apps for Heartland Churches During COVID-19

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Creative Edge of Cape Girardeau, Missouri has recently announced the release of their newest streaming TV application for churches across the Heartland.

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  • CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Creative Edge of Cape Girardeau, Missouri has recently announced the release of their newest streaming TV application for churches across the Heartland.
  • In addition, the company has decided to offer this streaming TV service free of charge through June 1, 2020.
  • Custom streaming apps are available on platforms like Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
  • Creative Edge has already had several churches take them up on their offer.

Reminder: Centene Corporation's 2020 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today issued a reminder that it will release its 2020 first quarter financial results at approximately 6 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, and host a conference call afterwards at approximately 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to review the results.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today issued a reminder that it will release its 2020 first quarter financial results at approximately 6 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, and host a conference call afterwards at approximately 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to review the results.
  • Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeffrey A. Schwaneke, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of Centene Corporation will host the call.
  • Centene Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives.
  • Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, http://www.centene.com/investors .

HouseMax, Inc. Announces Expansion into Springfield, MO and Tulsa, OK Markets

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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HouseMax is known across the greater Kansas City and St. Louis areas for offering generous cash prices for homes in any condition.

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  • HouseMax is known across the greater Kansas City and St. Louis areas for offering generous cash prices for homes in any condition.
  • Now the same service will be offered to homeowners in Springfield, Missouri and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Both housing markets are strong and share many similarities to the Kansas City housing market HouseMax already serves.
  • HouseMax buys homes in Springfield and Branson, MO, Tulsa, OK, and across the Greater Kansas City and St. Louis areas.

Centene To Expand Access, Reduce Cost Of Care For Most Vulnerable Populations Affected By COVID-19

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Centene (NYSE: CNC) today announced a series of additional measures to support the most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Centene (NYSE: CNC) today announced a series of additional measures to support the most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "As a country, we must come together to serve the people that will be hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • We are driven to help our communities and members in their time of need, and the measures announced today are designed to help our most vulnerable populations," said Michael Neidorff, Chairman, President and CEO of Centene.
  • Centene Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives.

Regional Foundations, Businesses and Community Organizations Pull Together and Give To Support St. Louisans Affected By COVID-19

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Saturday, March 21, 2020
Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Organizations, Geography of Missouri, St. Louis, Cities in the United States, Nonprofit organization

To date, both funds, which are housed at the St. Louis Community Foundation, have raised $1.4 million.

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  • To date, both funds, which are housed at the St. Louis Community Foundation, have raised $1.4 million.
  • They may do so by visiting https://stlgives.org/COVID19/ and using a credit card, or by contacting the St. Louis Community Foundation at [email protected].
  • A nonprofit foundation, founded in 1915, the St. Louis Community Foundation granted $101.3 million to nearly 3,000 nonprofits in St. Louis and around the world in 2019.
  • For more information about the St. Louis Community Foundation and its initiatives, please visit stlgives.org .

Black Dress Circle Launches Weekly "State of St. Louis Business" Virtual Forum

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Erin Joy, Founder and CEO of Black Dress Circle, a St. Louis-based business consulting and coaching organization, has launched a new initiative called State of St. Louis Business: Weekly Call with Local Leaders.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Erin Joy, Founder and CEO of Black Dress Circle, a St. Louis-based business consulting and coaching organization, has launched a new initiative called State of St. Louis Business: Weekly Call with Local Leaders.
  • Each week, representatives from several leading local companies will come together to synthesize information surrounding best business practices in today's tumultuous environment.
  • For those who are unable to attend, recordings of weekly conversations can be sent to those who request them.
  • Erin Joy created this peer-directed, proven model to address the common challenges faced by women leading dynamic and developing organizations.

St. Louis Community Foundation Launches COVID-19 Regional Response Fund

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Friday, March 13, 2020
Philanthropy, Health, Infectious diseases, Fund Raising, Construction & Property, Foundation, Urban planning, Geography of Missouri, Cities in the United States, St. Louis Regional Chamber, Missouri Foundation for Health, St. Louis

A coalition of philanthropic and chamber organizations brought together by the St. Louis Community Foundation have created the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, foundation officials announced today.

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  • A coalition of philanthropic and chamber organizations brought together by the St. Louis Community Foundation have created the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, foundation officials announced today.
  • To date, coalition members working with St. Louis Community Foundation on the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund include: the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Boniface Foundation, Catholic Charities, the Clark-Fox Foundation, the Incarnate Word Foundation, Gateway Center for Giving, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, the Marillac Mission Fund, the Missouri Foundation For Health, the Regional Business Council and its affiliate Social Venture Partners, the St. Louis City Seniors Fund, the St. Louis Mental Health Board, the St. Louis Regional Chamber, the Trio Foundation, the City of St. Louis, and St. Louis County.
  • The St. Louis Community Foundation and the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Advisory Council will work strategically with local nonprofit organizations to provide grants to agencies to meet both immediate and long-term needs related to the impact of the virus in the St. Louis metropolitan and surrounding areas.
  • A nonprofit foundation, founded in 1915, the St. Louis Community Foundation granted $101.3 million to nearly 3,000 nonprofits in St. Louis and around the world in 2019.

Ponce Health Sciences University to Launch MD program and Invest $80M+ in New North St. Louis Campus

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ponce Health Sciences University has announced plans to invest more than $80 million in a new campus in north St. Louis and to expand education programs by offering a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ponce Health Sciences University has announced plans to invest more than $80 million in a new campus in north St. Louis and to expand education programs by offering a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • "We are honored to establish this program in St. Louis, a world-class center for medical education and health care," said Dr. David Lenihan, president of PHSU.
  • "We are also proud to build our new campus in north St. Louis and bring significant economic benefits to the community.
  • The campus expansion arrives as north Saint Louis experiences several developments in the area, including construction of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) West facility.