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American Heartland Announces $2 Billion Theme Park and Resort Development in Northeast Oklahoma

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Today Oklahoma state and local officials joined American Heartland leadership to announce American Heartland Theme Park and Resort , a more than $2 billion entertainment destination development in northeast Oklahoma, just west of Grand Lake on Route 66.

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  • Today Oklahoma state and local officials joined American Heartland leadership to announce American Heartland Theme Park and Resort , a more than $2 billion entertainment destination development in northeast Oklahoma, just west of Grand Lake on Route 66.
  • The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort will offer a unique visitor experience rivaling the world’s top resort destinations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719039822/en/
    American Heartland Theme Park and Resort is a more than $2 billion entertainment destination development in northeast Oklahoma, just west of Grand Lake on Route 66.
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    “We are thrilled to make Oklahoma the home of American Heartland Theme Park and Resort,” American Heartland CEO Larry Wilhite said.

Avaya Bolsters C-Suite to Accelerate Business Transformation

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Friday, June 16, 2023
VoIP, Software, Accounting, Professional Services, Internet, Hardware, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Gemstar–TV Guide International, TiVo, National Instruments, Rationalization, Drive, WW International, Hewlett-Packard, Bradstreet, Concentrix, Savant Systems, Dun, Jawed, Qualcomm, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, CMO, Black, Dun & Bradstreet, Motorola, D+M Group, GM, NI, Artificial intelligence, Michigan State University, CFO, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney, Digital, Device, SVP, Dell Technologies, Avaya, Vonage, CPO, D, Management, Wynn Resorts

Avaya LLC (“Avaya” or the “Company”), a global leader in customer experience solutions, today announced the appointment of three executives to strengthen the Company’s leadership team.

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  • Avaya LLC (“Avaya” or the “Company”), a global leader in customer experience solutions, today announced the appointment of three executives to strengthen the Company’s leadership team.
  • These hirings mark another critical step in the Company’s business transformation and were announced on the eve of Avaya ENGAGE, Avaya’s premier customer experience event for customers, partners and users being held in Orlando, FL June 18-21.
  • Josh Mueller – Chief Marketing Officer (CMO): Mueller will join Avaya on July 17, 2023 to serve as CMO and General Manager of Hardware.
  • He most recently served as SVP and GM of the Portfolio Business Unit at NI (National Instruments).

Christine McCarthy to Step Down as Disney’s Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Lansberry Will Assume Role of Interim CFO

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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“Christine McCarthy is one of the most admired financial executives in America, and her impact on The Walt Disney Company during 23 years of dedicated service cannot be overstated,” Iger said.

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  • “Christine McCarthy is one of the most admired financial executives in America, and her impact on The Walt Disney Company during 23 years of dedicated service cannot be overstated,” Iger said.
  • “Kevin has been with the company for more than three decades and is a trusted lieutenant to Christine.
  • McCarthy joined Disney in 2000 as Treasurer and became Chief Financial Officer in 2015.
  • Prior to joining Disney, she was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Imperial Bancorp from 1997 to 2000.

Avaya ENGAGE® 2023 Announces Guest Speakers: Chef and Humanitarian, José Andrés; Entrepreneur and AI Thought Leader, Rana el Kaliouby, PhD; Explorer and Performance Coach, Mark Pollock

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Avaya , a global leader in customer experience solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced José Andrés, Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, and Mark Pollock will be featured presenters at Avaya ENGAGE® 2023 .

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  • Avaya , a global leader in customer experience solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced José Andrés, Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, and Mark Pollock will be featured presenters at Avaya ENGAGE® 2023 .
  • He will discuss how a culture of innovation and creativity not only leads to personal and organizational success, but also a better tomorrow for all.
  • Rana el Kaliouby, PhD: Egyptian-American scientist, entrepreneur, investor and an AI thought leader on a mission to humanize technology before it dehumanizes us.
  • Author of ‘Making It Happen,’ Mark is the subject of the acclaimed documentaries 'Blind Man Walking' and 'Unbreakable – The Mark Pollock Story.'

SCAD Celebrates Class of 2023

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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ATLANTA and SAVANNAH, Ga., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is thrilled to announce programming for SCAD 2023 commencement, June 2-3 in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia. SCAD is proud to celebrate the achievements of the 2023 graduating class, the largest ever in university history, with more than 3,500 total graduates. 

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  • ATLANTA and SAVANNAH, Ga., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is thrilled to announce programming for SCAD 2023 commencement, June 2-3 in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia.
  • SCAD is proud to celebrate the achievements of the 2023 graduating class, the largest ever in university history, with more than 3,500 total graduates.
  • "The SCAD Class of 2023 takes flight, destined for careers around the globe, where they've been hired by an elite cadre of brands to work their creative, entrepreneurial magic," said President Paula Wallace.
  • SCAD alumni have found fulfilling careers at Adobe, Deloitte, Delta Air Lines, Microsoft, Spotify, and more.

AutoScheduler to Exhibit and Present at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler, will speak on AutoScheduler.AI: Grandmaster Warehouse on May 8, 2023, at 1:10 PM on Stage 1.

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  • Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler, will speak on AutoScheduler.AI: Grandmaster Warehouse on May 8, 2023, at 1:10 PM on Stage 1.
  • The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium offers attendees a one-stop-shop to access research-backed sessions, expert advice, and problem-solving with industry peers and colleagues.
  • Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo addresses the strategic needs of CSCOs and supply chain executives.
  • In addition to participating at the North America Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023, executives from AutoScheduler will be exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023 conference, 5 – 7 June, in Barcelona, Spain.

Impact XM Expands with the Addition of MorEvents

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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DAYTON, N.J., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, global event and experiential marketing agency Impact XM announced the acquisition of MorEvents, a women-owned event management and creative agency that has been serving global audiences for more than two decades. MorEvents specializes in delivering virtual and physical events worldwide, having partnered with Fortune 500 companies such as Mastercard and Dell EMC to shape how these brands are experienced today.

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  • "Our goal at MorEvents has always been to create unique events that inspire and exceed our clients' expectations," said Betsy Mordecai and Gareth Heyman, co-owners of MorEvents.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome the talented team at MorEvents to Impact XM.
  • This acquisition enhances our capabilities and expands our offerings to deliver even more compelling work for our clients," said Jared Pollacco, CEO of Impact XM.
  • The addition of the MorEvents team residing in Denver, Colorado adds a key office in the western US as Impact XM continues to expand its global capabilities.

Syncron to Present on the High Cost of Neglecting Aftermarket Parts Planning at the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo -- Syncron today announced its participation in the upcoming global conference for supply chain leaders, the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. On May 10, 2023, at 10:00 am EDT, Syncron Director of Industry Solutions Justin Konopaske will deliver a presentation, "When Service Suffers: The High Cost of Neglecting Aftermarket Parts Planning."

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo -- Syncron today announced its participation in the upcoming global conference for supply chain leaders, the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
  • On May 10, 2023, at 10:00 am EDT, Syncron Director of Industry Solutions Justin Konopaske will deliver a presentation, "When Service Suffers: The High Cost of Neglecting Aftermarket Parts Planning."
  • The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference is an opportunity for chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and supply chain leaders to connect, learn and engage with a global community on ways to drive real impact within their organizations.
  • The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference will explore big ideas and deliver actionable insights to help supply chain leaders:
    Develop agile and resilient supply chain management strategies.

Syncron to Present on the High Cost of Neglecting Aftermarket Parts Planning at the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Cloud, Maintenance, Software as a service, Syncron, EDT, Mitigation, Organization, Investment, CSCO, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Imagineering, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, CSX, Risk management, Retail

ORLANDO, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo -- Syncron today announced its participation in the upcoming global conference for supply chain leaders, the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. On May 10, 2023, at 10:00 am EDT, Syncron Director of Industry Solutions Justin Konopaske will deliver a presentation, "When Service Suffers: The High Cost of Neglecting Aftermarket Parts Planning."

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo -- Syncron today announced its participation in the upcoming global conference for supply chain leaders, the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
  • On May 10, 2023, at 10:00 am EDT, Syncron Director of Industry Solutions Justin Konopaske will deliver a presentation, "When Service Suffers: The High Cost of Neglecting Aftermarket Parts Planning."
  • The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference is an opportunity for chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and supply chain leaders to connect, learn and engage with a global community on ways to drive real impact within their organizations.
  • The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference will explore big ideas and deliver actionable insights to help supply chain leaders:
    Develop agile and resilient supply chain management strategies.

This Week in Transportation News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The vehicle's high percentage of COTS parts provide global defense and government customers flexibility and optionality to outmaneuver threats and support mission requirements as they evolve.
  • At the Lexus display, guests are guided through prompts that generate images that appear on a 98-inch screen, featuring either the Lexus RX or RZ.
  • Afterward, guests can send themselves their images via email, allowing them to bring their art home with them with nearly any backdrop they could fathom – even in a galaxy far, far away.
  • The longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market was named the 2023 World Luxury Car of the Year at the 2023 New York International Auto Show.