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Focus Universal Inc. Introduces Four New Members To The Board of Directors

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Friday, June 8, 2018
Internet of things, Emerging technologies, Cinema of the United States, Ambient intelligence, FOCUS, Universal Pictures, Southern California, California

WALNUT, Calif., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Universal Inc. (OTCQB: FCUV) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a Universal Smart Instrumentation Platform is pleased to announce that the Company has added four new members to the Board of Directors.

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  • WALNUT, Calif., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Universal Inc. (OTCQB: FCUV) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a Universal Smart Instrumentation Platform is pleased to announce that the Company has added four new members to the Board of Directors.
  • Desheng Wang, CEO of Focus Universal, said, "We are assembling a team that will guide Focus Universal to the forefront of the IOT and industrial automation sectors.
  • In addition to serving as board members, Sheri Lofgren will serve as the Audit Committee Chair and Carine Clark will serve as the Compensation Committee Chair.
  • Focus Universal Inc. (OTCQB: FCUV), based in the Walnut, California is a universal smart instrumentation platform developer and universal smart device manufacturer.

Stewart F. Lane Inducted into the Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018
BroadwayHD, Stewart F. Lane, Broadway theatre, Los Angeles, Broadway, Geography of California, Southern California

Stewart F. Laneis the founder of BroadwayHD ( broadwayhd.com ), a theater streaming service making Broadway shows available on-line.

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  • Stewart F. Laneis the founder of BroadwayHD ( broadwayhd.com ), a theater streaming service making Broadway shows available on-line.
  • Lane and BroadwayHD are in the Guinness book of World Records for the first ever-live stream of a Broadway show.
  • Mr. Lane is a six-time Tony award winning producer and co-owner and operator of the legendary Palace Theatre on Broadway.
  • New York's Jewish community is one of history's greatest centers of Jewish intellectual and cultural achievement, contributing enormously to America and the world at large.

Founder of The "Me Too." Movement, Tarana Burke, Joins Speaker Lineup for the 12th Annual Women's Leadership Conference (WLC) in Las Vegas on August 27 & 28

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Monday, June 4, 2018
Cinema of the United States, MGM Resorts International, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Economy of the United States, Southern California

LAS VEGAS, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarana Burke's simple statement two decades ago "Me, too."

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarana Burke's simple statement two decades ago "Me, too."
  • became a rallying cry in 2017, launching a global movement to hold sexual abusers and harassers accountable while empowering survivors.
  • "Tarana is a trailblazer," said conference organizer Dawn Christensen, Executive Director of National Diversity Relations for MGM Resorts International and organizer of the conference.
  • Sponsored by The MGM Resorts Foundation, WLC provides attendees with career growth training, networking opportunities and inspirational workshops.

Founder of The "Me Too." Movement, Tarana Burke, Joins Speaker Lineup for the 12th Annual Women's Leadership Conference (WLC) in Las Vegas on August 27 & 28

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 4, 2018
Cinema of the United States, MGM Resorts International, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Economy of the United States, Southern California

LAS VEGAS, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarana Burke's simple statement two decades ago "Me, too."

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarana Burke's simple statement two decades ago "Me, too."
  • became a rallying cry in 2017, launching a global movement to hold sexual abusers and harassers accountable while empowering survivors.
  • "Tarana is a trailblazer," said conference organizer Dawn Christensen, Executive Director of National Diversity Relations for MGM Resorts International and organizer of the conference.
  • Sponsored by The MGM Resorts Foundation, WLC provides attendees with career growth training, networking opportunities and inspirational workshops.

LadyGang And Claremont Lincoln University Partner To Offer Over $100,000 In Scholarships

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Geography of California, Claremont Lincoln University, San Gabriel Valley, Southern California, California, Lincoln University, Claremont, Claremont Colleges, Claremont, California

LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The LadyGang, in partnership with Claremont Lincoln University, will offer over $100,000 in scholarships to The LadyGang podcast's powerful and passionate fans and listeners.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The LadyGang, in partnership with Claremont Lincoln University, will offer over $100,000 in scholarships to The LadyGang podcast's powerful and passionate fans and listeners.
  • They've partnered with Claremont Lincoln University, an online, non-profit graduate university, to offer their listeners a chance to earn their master's degree through The LadyGang Scholarship Contest.
  • "We chose Claremont Lincoln University to be our partner because the work that their students are doing is amazing and incredibly in line with what we're all about at The LadyGang," said Vanek.
  • Founded in 2011, Claremont Lincoln University is a regionally accredited, non-profit, online graduate university whose master's degrees give students a socially conscious education.

SCAQMD Slashes Permit Applications Inventory by 50 Percent

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
California, Air pollution in California, Atmospheric dispersion modeling, Government of Los Angeles, Government of Los Angeles County, California, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Southern California, Inventory, Automation

For the first time in 30 years our permit application inventory is the lowest it has ever been," said Wayne Nastri, SCAQMD's executive officer.

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  • For the first time in 30 years our permit application inventory is the lowest it has ever been," said Wayne Nastri, SCAQMD's executive officer.
  • To eliminate its permit backlog, in October 2016 the SCAQMD Governing Board approved an aggressive two-year action plan to reduce the permit application inventory by half.
  • The effort to eliminate the permit backlog and ensure timely permit processing in the future included measures to improve permit processing capacity and efficiency through automation, permit streamlining, training and other operational efficiency improvements.
  • As part of its effort to improve permit processing rates, SCAQMD ambitiously pursued the development of online permit processing capabilities for select high-volume equipment and smaller businesses.

Statement of MGM Resorts International on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn PASPA in Murphy v NCAA

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Monday, May 14, 2018
Economy of the United States, MGM Resorts International, Cinema of the United States, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Southern California

"Having spent decades building trust with regulators, successfully operating sports books in Nevada, and hosting the world's leading sporting events, MGM Resorts International is extremely well positioned for a post-PASPA environment."

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  • "Having spent decades building trust with regulators, successfully operating sports books in Nevada, and hosting the world's leading sporting events, MGM Resorts International is extremely well positioned for a post-PASPA environment."
  • MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands.
  • The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 28 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry.
  • The 78,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies.

MGM Resorts Named One of America's Best Employers by Forbes

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Economy of the United States, MGM Resorts International, Cinema of the United States, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Southern California

LAS VEGAS, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) was ranked No.

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  • LAS VEGAS, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) was ranked No.
  • 76 on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for 2018, a significant jump from the previous year's ranking of the company at No.
  • "We take employee engagement very seriously at MGM Resorts," says Michelle DiTondo, the company's senior vice president and chief human resources officer.
  • The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 28 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry.

JLM Energy helping three industry-leading Southern California businesses drastically cut demand charges

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Renewable energy, Energy in California, Energy, Rosemead, California, Southern California, Southern California Edison, Energy storage, California, Electric power

Energy storage will enable these businesses to reduce commercial demand fees, resulting in millions of dollars saved.

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  • Energy storage will enable these businesses to reduce commercial demand fees, resulting in millions of dollars saved.
  • Thermal-Vac Technology is a 33-year industry leader and premier brazing, heat-treating and metal finishing facility located in Southern California Edison utility territory.
  • JLM will be installing a 750 kW/1500 kWh Gridz energy storage system.
  • Continuous Coating Corporation is the industry leader in electro galvanizing and located in Southern California Edison territory.

The MGM Resorts Foundation Awards $30,000 In Grants to Local Nonprofits That Aid Human Trafficking Victims

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
MGM Resorts International, Cinema of the United States, Economy of the United States, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Southern California

A significant feature of the annual women's conference beyond providing professional development is the donation of conference proceeds to local nonprofits that aid women and children.

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  • A significant feature of the annual women's conference beyond providing professional development is the donation of conference proceeds to local nonprofits that aid women and children.
  • The purpose of The MGM Resorts Foundation is to collect and distribute monies and assets donated by employees of MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) for the aid and support of qualified community nonprofit programs, agencies or organizations designated exclusively by MGM Resorts' employees.
  • The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 28 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry.
  • The 78,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies.