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SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees Set to Host Virtual Public Meetings Sept. 13-14

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the SBA Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on September 13 and 14, respectively.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the SBA Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on September 13 and 14, respectively.
  • “The IATF and ACVBA meetings are open to the public each quarter to encourage business owners, committee members, and other advocates to collaborate on increased accessibility to resources and tools for America’s veteran-owned small businesses,” said Timothy Green, Acting Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development .
  • Participants may also join by phone at 206-413-7980 and enter the Conference ID: 682 293 143#
    How: Participants may join at this link: https://bit.ly/ACVBA-Sept2023.
  • Meeting presentations and minutes will be available after both meetings at www.sba.gov/ovbd under the "Federal Advisory Committees" section.

Federal Court Order Removes Confidential Designation on Emails Related to Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott’s Involvement in Efforts to “Kill Skill” Games

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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“The efforts by Eckert Seamans, Parx Casino and others to work behind the scenes to use the levers of government to go after skill games must be exposed.

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  • “The efforts by Eckert Seamans, Parx Casino and others to work behind the scenes to use the levers of government to go after skill games must be exposed.
  • Some exhibits include email correspondence between Defendant Stewart and Parx Casino employees, non-party attorneys, or other non-parties.
  • The court DECLARES that these documents DO NOT QUALIFY AS CONFIDENTIAL.”
    Click here to read the full order.
  • Barley concluded, “Despite the failed, and soon to be further exposed, efforts of Eckert Seamans, Parx and others to ‘kill skill’ – as they wrote in emails -- we believe the will of the legislature is clear… regulate and tax skill games.

Navy Veteran from Beaver Dam, Wis., Elected National Commander of The American Legion

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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He is continuing the theme of "Be the One," The American Legion's initiative to prevent veteran suicide.

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  • He is continuing the theme of "Be the One," The American Legion's initiative to prevent veteran suicide.
  • An ordained minister from Wisconsin, he earned his American Legion eligibility through service in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve, where he served as a military chaplain.
  • A member of American Legion Post 157 in Horicon, Wis., Seehafer served in a number of American Legion offices at every level, including national chaplain and commander of the Department of Wisconsin.
  • His American Legion post was recognized for "100 percent" and "All-Time High" in membership during his terms as commander and adjutant.

Wreaths Across America and American Legion Auxiliary Enter Partnership

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, national nonprofits Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, national nonprofits Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations.
  • Their members also support the mission of The American Legion to improve the quality of life for our nation’s veterans.
  • The ALA has been essential in increasing veterans’ welfare and rehabilitation nationwide, including participation in the annual National Wreaths Across America Day events.
  • ALA will use its fundraising dollars earned through this program to support the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation, which positively impacts the lives of our veterans, military, and their families by funding American Legion Auxiliary programs today and for future generations.

Pennsylvania Skill, Powered by Pace-O-Matic, Congratulates Pennsylvania Gaming Industry on Record Yearly Profits -- Again

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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HARRISBURG, PA, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic (POM), once again is congratulating the Pennsylvania gaming industry on breaking more revenue records.

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  • HARRISBURG, PA, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic (POM), once again is congratulating the Pennsylvania gaming industry on breaking more revenue records.
  • The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently reported yet another increase in annual revenue for the gaming industry.
  • Pennsylvania casino revenues also grew 11.5% during the first six months of 2023, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA), the industry’s trade group.
  • “Once again, we are congratulating Pennsylvania’s gaming industry on record profits,” said POM’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mike Barley.

Charlotte's Web Reports 2023 Second Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Net revenue of $16.0M vs. $18.9M YoY

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  • Net revenue of $16.0M vs. $18.9M YoY
    LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company"), the market leader in full spectrum hemp extract wellness products, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • During the second quarter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") committed to "work at speed" with Congress to resolve a regulatory pathway for hemp-derived CBD.
  • Recent progress has been encouraging surrounding The Hemp Derived Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2023, (bill H.R.
  • Charlotte's Web and industry peers have compiled and shared safety and toxicology data with Congress to address concerns raised by the FDA.

Henry Repeating Arms Donates Over $1 Million for Silver Anniversary

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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RICE LAKE, Wis., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, Henry Repeating Arms Founder & CEO Anthony Imperato pledged to donate $1 million through its Guns for Great Causes charitable arm to celebrate the company's twenty-fifth year in business. Today, Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearms manufacturers and a world leader in the lever action category, is proud to announce its fully honored pledge, with over 30 different organizations receiving donations totaling $1,037,500 since June 2022.

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  • RICE LAKE, Wis., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, Henry Repeating Arms Founder & CEO Anthony Imperato pledged to donate $1 million through its Guns for Great Causes charitable arm to celebrate the company's twenty-fifth year in business.
  • Today, Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearms manufacturers and a world leader in the lever action category, is proud to announce its fully honored pledge, with over 30 different organizations receiving donations totaling $1,037,500 since June 2022.
  • "More often than not, our industry is vilified and left with a perpetual black eye by the media.
  • For a complete list of beneficiaries from Henry Repeating Arms' 25th-anniversary donations, visit henryusa.com/25-year-anniversary .

Pace-O-Matic Granted Access to Eckert Seamans Privileged Logs

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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The suit also alleges that Eckert “violated their most basic fiduciary duties and concealed and misrepresented material facts to POM’s great detriment.

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  • The suit also alleges that Eckert “violated their most basic fiduciary duties and concealed and misrepresented material facts to POM’s great detriment.
  • In November 2021, US Magistrate Judge Joseph Saporito, Jr. found that Eckert acted in “bad faith” by seeking to withhold emails that demonstrated Eckert was representing both sides.
  • Eckert, Saporito ruled, “actively and clandestinely managed and participated in the representation of Parx in the Commonwealth Court litigation against its other client, POM.
  • Eckert appealed Jude Saporito’s ruling, which required Eckert to turn over to POM many internal emails.

DAVID J. KWAIT APPOINTED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CORPORATE SECRETARY, AND CHIEF RISK OFFICER OF FINWARD BANCORP AND PEOPLES BANK

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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MUNSTER, Ind., June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp” or “Finward”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank (the “Bank” or “Peoples”), today announced the appointment of David J. Kwait as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Risk Officer of the Bancorp and the Bank, with the appointment to be effective as of June 30, 2023.

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  • MUNSTER, Ind., June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp” or “Finward”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank (the “Bank” or “Peoples”), today announced the appointment of David J. Kwait as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Risk Officer of the Bancorp and the Bank, with the appointment to be effective as of June 30, 2023.
  • Mr. Kwait joined the Bank in 2011, when he was hired as an Assistant Vice President, Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel, and Wealth Management Officer.
  • Since then, he has quickly risen through the ranks, holding titles of Assistant Corporate Secretary of the Bancorp and Peoples Bank; Vice President, Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel and Wealth Management Officer; Vice President, Wealth Strategies and Wealth Management Group Leader; and Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Group Leader.
  • Most recently, in 2022, he was promoted to Chief Wealth Management Officer.

U.S. Representatives Introduce Resolution to Commemorate Nov. 12 as National Warrior Call Day

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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MOUNT AIRY, Md., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.) introduced a bipartisan resolution today to designate Nov. 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day."

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  • introduced a bipartisan resolution today to designate Nov. 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day."
  • The national day of action can reduce isolation, which is often a precursor to suicidal ideation among veterans.
  • "We thank these leaders in the U.S. House for pushing forward on National Warrior Call Day," added Larkin.
  • National Warrior Call Day is the Sunday after Veterans Day.