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Changing Youth Soccer's Pay-To-Play -- International Soccer Academy Launches Non-Profit To Create Financial Support For Talented American Players

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOAL Foundation, Inc., a new non-profit dedicated to promoting the growth and development of student athletes, is proud to announce today the official unveiling of its 501(c)(3) status and the foundation's inaugural annual drive of $500,000 to fund scholarships for talented youth soccer players.

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  • "Financial support for the today's generation of athletes paves the road for tomorrow's superstars wearing Red, White and Blue," said Diane Scavuzzo, cofounder of International Soccer Academy .
  • "In the USA, talented youth soccer players can be prevented from participating in top level programs due to costs.
  • Inc. was set up by the founders of International Soccer Academy with the help of their attorney Mark Seiger.
  • Since 2020, International Soccer Academy has arranged over 75 official trials at European soccer clubs for players with 19 contracts signed.

On The Field, But Not In Class

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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The symposium will unite athletes, coaches, and educators to identify reform strategies to end unintended discrimination against black and other students of color in college athletics.

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  • The symposium will unite athletes, coaches, and educators to identify reform strategies to end unintended discrimination against black and other students of color in college athletics.
  • Moderated by national award-winning journalists, panel experts will focus on male and female scholarship athletes who participate in football and basketball at the highest competitive levels of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
  • These students generate nearly $16 billion in annual revenue for their athletic programs, but only 18.2% is spent on athletic scholarships and 1% percent on medical treatment and benefits for the young athletes.
  • WHAT: Symposium to provide current evidence for prioritizing academic excellence in athletics and strategies for education reform and graduation assurance.

Business leaders push for action on obstacles to early literacy progress

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing teacher shortage and operating difficulties at NC Pre-K providers threaten North Carolina's progress toward increasing early literacy. The persistent reading struggles of the state's youngest students have leaders from some of North Carolina's most prominent businesses asking for increased investments in teacher pay and the state's high-quality early learning program, NC Pre-K. At a press conference today, those business leaders shared a Business Roundtable report, Why Reading Matters – Now More Than Ever, that underscores the urgent need to continue efforts to build early literacy in North Carolina to help children succeed in school and into the workforce.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing teacher shortage and operating difficulties at NC Pre-K providers threaten North Carolina's progress toward increasing early literacy.
  • The business leaders were deeply concerned that North Carolina's teacher shortages are directly tied to teacher pay.
  • The business leaders addressed the challenges NC Pre-K providers face to keep their programs operating that are fueled by record inflation.
  • Learn more in the new Business Roundtable report, Why Reading Matters – Now More Than Ever : A CEO Action Plan to Support Improved US Literacy Rates.

Alcami Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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WILMINGTON, N.C., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcami Corporation ("Alcami"), a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the promotion of Ken Morgan to Chief Financial Officer.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcami Corporation ("Alcami"), a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the promotion of Ken Morgan to Chief Financial Officer.
  • Ken joined AAIPharma (now Alcami) in 1997 and has served in numerous financial leadership roles throughout his long-standing tenure with the company.
  • After an exceptional 40-year career spanning all facets of the pharmaceutical industry, Alcami Chief Financial Officer Eric Evans has announced his intention to retire in 2023.
  • "Eric's track record as CFO of multiple high-growth organizations is truly impressive, and we thank him for his leadership and contribution at Alcami," commented Patrick Walsh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Alcami Corporation.

Goldman Sachs Releases National NIL Advertisement Featuring College Basketball Stars Calling for Modernization of Small Business Administration

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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During March Madness, University of Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark and University of North Carolina men’s basketball player Caleb Love are starring in a new, national name, image, likeness (NIL) ad sponsored by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices to call for the modernization of the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Key Points: 
  • During March Madness, University of Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark and University of North Carolina men’s basketball player Caleb Love are starring in a new, national name, image, likeness (NIL) ad sponsored by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices to call for the modernization of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
  • The ad also features Iman McFarland, a former women’s college basketball player, owner of 21st Century Expo Group in Prince George’s County, MD and an alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.
  • “It’s been more than 20 years since Congress reauthorized the Small Business Administration,” said McFarland.
  • Specifically, the report urges policy makers to:
    Close small business financing gaps across race, gender, age, and geography to help small businesses reach their full economic potential;
    Improve small business participation in the federal procurement marketplace; and
    Support 21st Century small business development as effectively as possible, including improved customer service, marketing and technical assistance.

OrderMyGear Announces Mykayla Goodwin as Vice President of Strategy

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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DALLAS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OrderMyGear (OMG), the leading online store platform for selling custom branded merchandise to groups, today announced Mykayla Goodwin as Vice President of Strategy. Goodwin will play a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities for OMG and guiding company strategy through market research and strategic planning.

Key Points: 
  • OrderMyGear (OMG), the leading online store platform for selling custom branded merchandise to groups, today announced Mykayla Goodwin as Vice President of Strategy.
  • DALLAS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OrderMyGear (OMG), the leading online store platform for selling custom branded merchandise to groups, today announced Mykayla Goodwin as Vice President of Strategy.
  • Goodwin will play a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities for OMG and guiding company strategy through market research and strategic planning.
  • "I am thrilled to take on this new role and continue working with the best team in the business," said Mykayla Goodwin, Vice President of Strategy.

ProPharma Announces the Appointment of Karl Deonanan as Chief Financial Officer to Support Next Phase of Growth

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProPharma Group (ProPharma), the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical and quality services for the life sciences industry and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, announces the appointment of Karl Deonanan to the Executive Leadership Team as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With the appointment of Karl to the position of CFO, Timothy Bauwens will transition to the role of Senior Advisor to the CEO.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProPharma Group (ProPharma), the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical and quality services for the life sciences industry and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, announces the appointment of Karl Deonanan to the Executive Leadership Team as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • With the appointment of Karl to the position of CFO, Timothy Bauwens will transition to the role of Senior Advisor to the CEO.
  • With over 20 years of progressive leadership experience managing financial operations, Karl joins ProPharma with a proven track record of delivering positive business growth and profitable financial results.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Karl as our new Chief Financial Officer at ProPharma," said Michael Stomberg, CEO of ProPharma.

Denali Therapeutics Announces New Interim Data from DNL310 Phase 1/2 Study for MPS II and DNL126 Preclinical Data for MPS IIIA at WORLDSymposium™

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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DNL310 is an investigational brain-penetrant enzyme replacement therapy designed to address the behavioral, cognitive, and physical manifestations of MPS II.

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  • DNL310 is an investigational brain-penetrant enzyme replacement therapy designed to address the behavioral, cognitive, and physical manifestations of MPS II.
  • The interim Phase 1/2 data are being presented at the 19th Annual WORLDSymposium™ in Orlando, Florida, February 22-26, 2023.
  • “As the study progresses and enrollment continues for the global Phase 2/3 COMPASS study, I am excited to learn more about the potential of DNL310 to offer meaningful benefit for the entire MPS II patient population."
  • The safety profile of DNL310 remains consistent with standard of care, now with data up to two years of treatment with DNL310.

American Institutes for Research to Lead Federal Research Network on Pandemic Learning Loss and Recovery

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Arlington, Va., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is leading a federally funded network that will conduct and share research that addresses learning setbacks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Arlington, Va., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is leading a federally funded network that will conduct and share research that addresses learning setbacks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The RESTART Network will support research to address learning losses many students encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic; identify, explore and evaluate state and local programs and policies designed to accelerate learning and recovery; and provide evidence to state and local agencies to improve learner engagement and achievement through recovery activities.
  • As the network lead , AIR will coordinate activities between research teams and provide national leadership on learning acceleration and recovery related to the pandemic.
  • AIR is also leading two other IES-funded projects as part of the another IES-funded research network: the Leveraging Evidence to Accelerate Recovery Nationwide (LEARN) network.

Philips Speech and Sembly AI Launch SmartMeeting As Answer To New Meeting Culture

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Today, Speech Processing Solutions , the global leader in professional speech-to-text solutions sold under the Philips brand, in partnership with Sembly AI , a voice and conversation analytics technology company, launched SmartMeeting.

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  • Today, Speech Processing Solutions , the global leader in professional speech-to-text solutions sold under the Philips brand, in partnership with Sembly AI , a voice and conversation analytics technology company, launched SmartMeeting.
  • Using conversational AI from Sembly AI coupled with high-quality microphone and video technology from Philips, SmartMeeting accurately captures discussions.
  • “It’s difficult to be everywhere at once, despite technology-driven connectivity,” said Gil Makleff, co-founder and chief executive officer, Sembly AI.
  • SmartMeeting resets the pace of work ecosystems by introducing mature AI technology into meeting culture - fostering meeting engagement flexibility and high-quality reporting outputs to increase the speed of information sharing, with improved accountability and fewer meeting participants.