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Henry Luce Foundation Grants $250,000 to American Indian College Fund for Two-Year Tribal College Faculty Research Initiative

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Since 2004, the College Fund has administered faculty fellowships to TCU faculty working toward completing terminal and masters degrees.

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  • Since 2004, the College Fund has administered faculty fellowships to TCU faculty working toward completing terminal and masters degrees.
  • The TCU Faculty Research Initiative will continue the work done in partnership with The Henry Luce Foundation in 2018-19, which served 32 TCUs and 93 faculty members.
  • We are honored to partner again with the American Indian College Fund to support tribal college and university faculty, said Sean T. Buffington, Vice President of the Henry Luce Foundation.
  • About the American Indian College Fund Founded in 1989, the American Indian College Fund has been the nations largest charity supporting Native higher education for 30 years.

The American Council of Learned Societies Announces the 2020 Grantees and Fellows of the Luce/ACLS Program in Religion, Journalism & International Affairs

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Friday, April 3, 2020
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., NEW YORK, and PHOENIX, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2020 grantees and fellows of the Luce/ACLS Program in Religion, Journalism & International Affairs.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., NEW YORK, and PHOENIX, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2020 grantees and fellows of the Luce/ACLS Program in Religion, Journalism & International Affairs.
  • The program is made possible by the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation.
  • Visit the Henry Luce Foundation's website for more information about the Henry R. Luce Initiative on Religion in International Affairs and its grantmaking.
  • Formed in 1919, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 75 scholarly organizations.

WrestleMania® Goes Hollywood

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Monday, February 10, 2020
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. and WWE (NYSE: WWE) are proud to announce that SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park in Los Angeles will host WWEs pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania, on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

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  • Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. and WWE (NYSE: WWE) are proud to announce that SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park in Los Angeles will host WWEs pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania, on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200210005432/en/
    There is nothing quite like WrestleMania Week, said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
  • WrestleMania is one of the worlds most-watched events, and we are proud to welcome WWE to the Inglewood community, said Jason Gannon, Managing Director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.
  • On behalf of everyone at WWE, we are excited to bring WrestleMania back to Los Angeles, said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & CEO.

Always Best Care Announces New Owner Of Southbury Territory

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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Always Best Care of Southbury has been serving New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield Counties since 2010.

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  • Always Best Care of Southbury has been serving New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield Counties since 2010.
  • The agency is one of six Always Best Care agencies across Connecticut and provides senior care services to several communities including Southbury, Danbury, Bridgewater, Redding, Middlebury, Roxbury, Wilton and surrounding areas.
  • "The aging population in Connecticut continues to grow, as does the need for senior care services," said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care.
  • "Always Best Care of Southbury has established a strong rapport within the community over the past several years, and we're thrilled to have Jeff on board to lead the territory.

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Names Andrew McMahon President

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America announced today that Andrew McMahon, an industry veteran and head of the company's largest business, has been elected President by its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America announced today that Andrew McMahon, an industry veteran and head of the company's largest business, has been elected President by its Board of Directors.
  • He will continue to report to Guardian Chief Executive Officer Deanna Mulligan as he directly oversees Guardian's lines of business.
  • Mr. McMahon, who joined Guardian in 2017, moves from his role as executive vice president of Individual Markets, Enterprise Strategy and Customer Development.
  • There, he oversaw Guardian's life insurance, disability, annuities and wealth management products and services.

Barnum Launches The Establishment

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
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SHELTON, Conn., Aug. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Barnum Financial Group, a provider of financial education in the workplace at hundreds of companies and non-profits in New England, New Jersey, and New York, announced the launch of The Establishment Barnum, a new approach to financial education and literacy focusing on young professionals.

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  • SHELTON, Conn., Aug. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Barnum Financial Group, a provider of financial education in the workplace at hundreds of companies and non-profits in New England, New Jersey, and New York, announced the launch of The Establishment Barnum, a new approach to financial education and literacy focusing on young professionals.
  • Our trained advisors have helped to educate thousands of people in the workplace through the Corporate Education Program, said Paul Blanco, CEO and founder of Barnum.
  • The Establishment Barnum, located in newly constructed quarters in Shelton, Connecticut, has just held its first class.
  • To learn more about the Establishment Barnum and future classes, click on the link below:

Connecticut Innovations Selects SmartFactory as Early Decision Awardee for VentureClash 2019

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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VentureClash is Connecticut's $5 million global venture challenge for early-stage companies in digital health, financial technology, insurance technology and industry 4.0.

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  • VentureClash is Connecticut's $5 million global venture challenge for early-stage companies in digital health, financial technology, insurance technology and industry 4.0.
  • To be considered for the early decision award, SmartFactory successfully submitted its first-round application by the early decision deadline and met all other criteria for the competition.
  • "We are thrilled and honored to have been selected as an early decision award winner for this year's VentureClash competition," said Brendan Sheppard, CEO of SmartFactory.
  • Managed by Connecticut Innovations, VentureClash is Connecticut's global venture challenge focused on early-stage companies.

SBA Administrator Announces National Small Business Week Awardees

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Administrator Linda McMahon , the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration , announced the 2019 National Small Business Week awardees for 17 different categories ranging from research and development, exporting, outreach, contracting, lending, disaster recovery to manufacturing and construction.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Administrator Linda McMahon , the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration , announced the 2019 National Small Business Week awardees for 17 different categories ranging from research and development, exporting, outreach, contracting, lending, disaster recovery to manufacturing and construction.
  • Together with our SBA lending and resource partners in communities across America, small businesses are able to confidentially drive our economy," McMahon said.
  • "During National Small Business Week, the SBA will present well-deserved honors to the many individuals and organizations that have excelled at assisting small businesses, whether they are starting, growing, or recovering from disasters."
  • Last month, McMahon announced the 53 Small Business Persons of the Year state and territorial winners.These recipients are now competing for the 2019 National Small Business Person of the Year.

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from Stephanie McMahon and Paul "Triple H" Levesque to Establish New Therapy Suite for Rare Childhood Cancer

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
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PITTSBURGH, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation announced today a $1 million gift from Stephanie McMahon, WWE chief brand officer, and Paul "Triple H" Levesque, WWE executive vice president, Talent, Live Events & Creative, to establish a family centered MIBG Therapy Suite at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh .

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation announced today a $1 million gift from Stephanie McMahon, WWE chief brand officer, and Paul "Triple H" Levesque, WWE executive vice president, Talent, Live Events & Creative, to establish a family centered MIBG Therapy Suite at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh .
  • In an adjacent room, a family member can comfortably stay to provide support and yet be protected from radiation exposure during the treatment.
  • "With this gift from Stephanie McMahon and Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, we are now able to translate this therapy into life-saving clinical care."
  • Stephanie McMahon also is a member of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Board of Trustees.

SBA Administrator Honors Nation's Top Small Businesses

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Monday, March 18, 2019
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Administrator Linda McMahon , the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration , announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Administrator Linda McMahon , the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration , announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
  • During the ceremonies, SBA will announce the 2019 National Small Business Person of the Year from the 53 winners from across the U.S. and territories.
  • These small business owners best represent the nation's 30 million small businesses and I look forward to welcoming the winners to Washington, D.C. in May when they are officially honored for their accomplishments."
  • SBA Administrator Linda McMahon will be making stops in Washington, D.C., Florida, Texas, and Utah.