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A History of Supporting Diverse Supplier Development Leads to Recognition

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

The honor recognizes companies that are the best-of-the-best in supply-chain diversity, excelling in their commitment to minority business development and inclusion.

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  • The honor recognizes companies that are the best-of-the-best in supply-chain diversity, excelling in their commitment to minority business development and inclusion.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized for our hard work so far, and the work we continue to do to grow our diverse supply base," said Bruno Olvera, Stellantis head of supplier diversity development.
  • "This year, we mark our 40th anniversary of supporting diverse business owners.
  • Additionally, Stellantis has launched two innovative supplier development programs – MentorWE and the National Black Supplier Development Program – for women- and Black-owned suppliers, respectively, to prepare them for future contracting and procurement opportunities.

The Semiconductor School in NYCU: the Pioneer That Creates New Industry Cooperation for the Future

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

HSINCHU, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NYCU has the superior semiconductor research ecosystem with strong faculties, laboratories, industry partners, and a great international reputation that has attracted many international organizations to visit and exchange ideas. "Taiwan is well known for its prominent semiconductor industry, and NYCU has been a pioneer in nurturing semiconductor talents and entrepreneurs for over four decades.  Established in 2015, ICST has also made significant contributions to the industry." said Prof. Edward Chang, The Dean of the International College of Semiconductor Technology (ICST).

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  • "Taiwan is well known for its prominent semiconductor industry, and NYCU has been a pioneer in nurturing semiconductor talents and entrepreneurs for over four decades.
  • Echoes Jack Sun, the dean of the Industry Academia Innovation School (IAIS), and also the former Chief Technology Officer and R&D Vice-President of TSMC.
  • )government institutes, and industry partners with a novel co-creation model to unleash the power of industry-academia co-innovation and accelerate the talent development for the world semiconductor industry.
  • NYCU hopes to open up a new era in Taiwan's semiconductor industry-university ecosystem for a sustainable semiconductor industry in the future.

Introducing WE LAB's AI Technology for Fashion Production

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

WE LAB introduces AI technology for fashion design. The product generates design references, provides targeted guidance, and offers a complete supply chain service.

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  • Based on WE LAB's AI technology, the product generates fashion design references and provides targeted design guidance by analyzing user and market data.
  • The first stage involves using AI technology to generate fashion design references.
  • In the second stage, WE LAB uses AI technology to intelligently analyze data to understand market trends and target user preferences.
  • "AI technology has been rapidly developing and is the future of fashion design," said Timmy.

David Kanen, President of KWM writes letter to CEO and board of LWAY calling for a sale of the company. Mr Kanen also stated his intention to vote his shares in favor of the director slate proposed by Edward and Ludmilla Smolansky who own 31.3% of LWAY sh

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

While we are not legal experts, the evidence seems overwhelming that you have failed to act in good faith.

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  • While we are not legal experts, the evidence seems overwhelming that you have failed to act in good faith.
  • We have spent a considerable amount of time reviewing Lifeway’s governance, operations, sales strategy, products, and executive compensation.
  • We believe the current board and CEO have been mis-managing the business and not acting in the best interest of its shareholders.
  • We further believe the company’s stock is undervalued, but cannot realize a greater value with the current CEO and board.

Club Pilates Founder Allison Beardsley Creates New Brand: Red Lite Gym

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Beardsley has opened her newest and second fitness brand "Red Lite Gym," in Bentonville, Arkansas; a far-off location compared to where she started her first fitness franchise brand Club Pilates, in San Diego.

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  • BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Beardsley has opened her newest and second fitness brand "Red Lite Gym," in Bentonville, Arkansas; a far-off location compared to where she started her first fitness franchise brand Club Pilates, in San Diego.
  • Beardsley is inspired by the broad demographic of members Red Lite Gym can serve, she explains, "Red Lite Gym is able to serve the same demographic as my first company Club Pilates, and we do, but what is so beautiful is we can help people who you would never observe in a Pilates Reformer class, or Pure Barre, or Orange Theory.
  • I truly believe Red Lite Gym will become the largest fitness franchise concept in the world, once the cat is out of the bag on how awesome red-light therapy is, especially combined with exercise; people did not know what Pilates was back when I started Club Pilates, and Red Lite Gym is basically in the same situation."
  • Red Lite Gym celebrates its 1-Year anniversary of being opened August 1st, 2023.

DaVita Recognizes Nephrology Nurses with DAISY Award

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

DENVER, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc. today announced that 56 of its nephrology nurses were honored with the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses during National Nurses Week. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize nurses who provide outstanding, compassionate care in more than 5,800 health care facilities across the country.

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  • today announced that 56 of its nephrology nurses were honored with the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses during National Nurses Week.
  • The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize nurses who provide outstanding, compassionate care in more than 5,800 health care facilities across the country.
  • "In Italian, DaVita means 'to give life,' which is exactly what our nurses do every day," said Tina Livaudais, chief nursing officer for DaVita.
  • The kind of work the nurses at DaVita are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of the DAISY Award."

Invest WindsorEssex partners with Virtualware to accelerate VR CAVE capabilities for the automobility sector

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Today’s announced partnership between Invest WindsorEssex and Virtualware further supports innovation in Canada’s automobility ecosystem through the expansion of IWE’s VR CAVE capabilities and the programming available to companies through the WE RTDS.

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  • Today’s announced partnership between Invest WindsorEssex and Virtualware further supports innovation in Canada’s automobility ecosystem through the expansion of IWE’s VR CAVE capabilities and the programming available to companies through the WE RTDS.
  • The IWE VR CAVE will now include a unique integration with VIROO, the pioneering VR as a Service (VRaaS) platform developed by Virtualware.
  • The three-year partnership between IWE and Virtualware will leverage each organization’s strengths and accelerate the adoption of VR in Ontario-based SMEs.
  • “Our partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, Canada’s mobility innovative cluster, will accelerate VR adoption across the automotive industry, creating valuable opportunities and building the most powerful enterprise VR ecosystem in the country," Unai Extremo, CEO, Virtualware.

David Kanen Writes Letter to PRTS Board Reiterating Poor Stock Performance. Kanen declares he will be voting against CEO David Meniane on the upcoming proxy, and demands the board conduct an investigation into Mr. Meniane’s behavior, and conduct a CEO sea

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Since Mr. Meniane has been CEO, revenue growth is just barely above double digits at 11.8% in the latest quarter.

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  • Since Mr. Meniane has been CEO, revenue growth is just barely above double digits at 11.8% in the latest quarter.
  • Then, the most recent guidance given by Mr. Meniane calls for meager single digit growth.
  • Mr. Meniane is disconnected from the ultimate scorecard and what we believe is a morale problem at the company.
  • Regardless of the outcome, the financial results and stock price performance alone are sufficient for the board to conduct a CEO search immediately.

American Water Recognized for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Leadership

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Monday, April 24, 2023

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized by several national organizations for its inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) leadership, including:

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized by several national organizations for its inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) leadership, including:
    “American Water is proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity,” said M. Susan Hardwick, president and chief executive officer, American Water.
  • 50/50WOB is the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.
  • American Water is among only 11 percent of U.S. corporations to have earned the 50/50 Women on Boards™ designation.
  • Learn more about American Water’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategy here .

WE ACT Announces Pilot Cities Program; Recognizes CleanAirNow as First Recipient

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

The program will select one nonprofit organization in five metropolitan areas; Kansas City nonprofit organization CleanAirNow was selected as the first recipient and will receive $100k in funding.

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  • The program will select one nonprofit organization in five metropolitan areas; Kansas City nonprofit organization CleanAirNow was selected as the first recipient and will receive $100k in funding.
  • “We are thrilled to collaborate with CleanAirNow, and to recognize them for their efforts.”
    To be selected as a Pilot City, organizations must have one to two “shovel-ready projects” to showcase their work.
  • Selected Pilot City organizations agree to deepen relationships with elected officials and move to codify environmental justice bills into law.
  • WE ACT has offices in New York and Washington, D.C. Visit us at weact.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.