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FutureLearn joins forces with 8 new organisations to launch upskilling resources this spring

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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An established leader in the online learning space, FutureLearn partners with over 260 universities, brands and government departments, to transform access to education through online, on-demand courses in a wide range of subjects.

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  • An established leader in the online learning space, FutureLearn partners with over 260 universities, brands and government departments, to transform access to education through online, on-demand courses in a wide range of subjects.
  • The new courses from organisations including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, New Scientist and Kaplan, offer FutureLearn's 18 million plus global learner community the chance to upskill anywhere and any time, in subject areas such as business management, technology, law and sustainability.
  • There are currently over 1,500 high quality short courses and ExpertTracks live on FutureLearn.com today.
  • Yvonne Chien, Chief Growth Officer at FutureLearn, said:
    "FutureLearn is proud to welcome these organisations to the platform, along with a range of new courses in growing sectors like technology and sustainability that are already engaging thousands of enrolled learners.

AllCampus Welcomes Jeremy Walsh as EVP of Corporate Partnerships

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllCampus, which partners with leading, traditional higher education institutions to grow online enrollment and maximize market share, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Walsh as Executive Vice President of Corporate Partnerships to lead the company's expansion of its extensive network of enterprise and university partners.

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  • Walsh brings more than 20 years of experience leading and driving growth in the learning technology and higher education industries to AllCampus.
  • He joins AllCampus at a time when leading employers are expanding their investments in employee education benefits and implementing learning and education as a corporate strategy.
  • Walsh will also expand AllCampus' growing efforts to support employers in the new and emerging demands for upskilling and reskilling.
  • "With his extensive experience in higher education and business development, Jeremy is the perfect fit to continue this growth and momentum, and lead our talented corporate partnerships team."

Maine State Golf Association Launches New Direction as Maine Golf

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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CUMBERLAND, Maine, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building on over 100 years as Maine's leading advocate for amateur golf, the Maine State Golf Association (MSGA) announced a new strategic direction, as the demand for golf and outdoor activities soars. After three years of market research and strategic planning, the MSGA has rebranded as Maine Golf, charting a new vision and mission for the organization. As part of the rebranding, Maine Golf has launched a new website at http://www.mainegolf.org and will operate a new family-oriented golf learning facility, Maine Golf Center Freeport.

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  • MSGA Introduces New Vision with Rebranding, New Website, and Maine Golf Center Freeport
    CUMBERLAND, Maine, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building on over 100 years as Maine's leading advocate for amateur golf, the Maine State Golf Association (MSGA) announced a new strategic direction, as the demand for golf and outdoor activities soars.
  • As part of the rebranding, Maine Golf has launched a new website at http://www.mainegolf.org and will operate a new family-oriented golf learning facility, Maine Golf Center Freeport.
  • This new direction comes on the heels of the historic merger of Women's Maine State Golf Association (WMSGA) and Southern Maine Women's Golf Association (SMWGA) into the MSGA in 2018 and more recently the MSGA's merger with GolfMaine in 2021.
  • Founded in 1917 as the Maine State Golf Association, Maine Golf is comprised of 120 member clubs and 16,000 golfers from across all 16 Maine counties.

Cimplifi to Discuss the Expanding Mandate of Legal Operations Professionals at the CLOC Global Institute

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focus Will Be on Contract Analytics and Lifecycle Management

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  • The Cimplifi session will be held on May 10 at 3:30 P.M. in the DaVinci 1 & 2 ballrooms of the Bellagio.
  • This panel of in-house operations and legal technology experts will discuss how to supercharge your career and attract and retain top talent by expanding your mandate to include contract analytics and lifecycle management.
  • The panel will discuss how the skills developed from an eDiscovery background offer opportunities in legal operations more broadly.
  • The Cimplifi legal operations report titled, "Modern Legal Operations: At the Convergence of Law and Business," is available for download from the Cimplifi website and can also be accessed from the Cimplifi booth #324 and during Ari Kaplan's session at CLOC.

SBA Honors 2022 Phoenix Award Champions for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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It will also recognize SBA partners for their involvement in entrepreneurial development, disaster recovery, government contracting, financial development, and overall support for small businesses and entrepreneurship.

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  • It will also recognize SBA partners for their involvement in entrepreneurial development, disaster recovery, government contracting, financial development, and overall support for small businesses and entrepreneurship.
  • The SBA congratulates the following 2022 National Small Business Week Phoenix Award winners:
    A Missouri native, Brittany Lynn Moog moved to Panama City in 2016 with the goal of opening a year-round indoor swim school.
  • An SBA $110,000 disaster business loan helped Brittany Moog rebuild Bitty Bubbles Swim School and save the jobs of her staff.
  • His personal knowledge of businesses and dedication toward recovery efforts helped disaster weary residents and business owners to persevere in the aftermath of multiple hurricanes.

FORMER UFC FIGHTER CHAEL SONNEN ACCUSED IN VICIOUS ATTACK ON MOTHER OF 2 IN DECEMBER INCIDENT AT FOUR SEASONS LAS VEGAS

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Christopher Stellpflug, a dentist from California, and his wife Julie Stellpflug,  a business manager at the dental practice, were viciously attacked by former Ultimate Fighting Championship contender Chael Sonnen in a December 18 incident at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas that left Julie Stellpflug bloodied and Dr. Stellpflug unable to breathe, according to their attorney, Kory Kaplan of the law firm Kaplan Cottner.

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  • "He had no shoes or socks on, his shirt was partially ripped off and he had blood on his clothing.
  • We tried to avoid him, but he came at Chris and violently knocked the cup he was holding out of his hand.
  • Christopher Stellpflug said the violent, unprovoked attack by Sonnen left him unable to breathe and floating in and out of consciousness.
  • Sonnen, 44, a mixed martial arts analyst for ESPN, amassed a professional MMA record of 31-17-1 and was 0-3 in UFC world championship fights.

Outlook on the In-Person Learning Global Market to 2027 - Featuring IXL Learning, Kaplan and BSC Education Among Others

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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The Global In-Person Learning Market size is expected to reach $44.08 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 12.4% CAGR during the forecast period.

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  • The Global In-Person Learning Market size is expected to reach $44.08 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 12.4% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • During in-person learning, teachers and students undergo educational interactions in physical classes with the purpose of improvised and interactive learning.
  • In 2020, the In-person learning market went through a tremendous fall due to the outbreak of one of the most hazardous viruses of the century.
  • In-person learning is a format that fits in different learning methods as every child carries a different base for understanding.

PayNearMe Adds Walgreens to Retail Cash Network, Exceeds 40,000 Locations

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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PayNearMe's cash network now exceeds 40,000 retail locations nationwide, made possible through its expanded partnership with the Green Dot Network.

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  • PayNearMe's cash network now exceeds 40,000 retail locations nationwide, made possible through its expanded partnership with the Green Dot Network.
  • "In the last 12 months alone, PayNearMe has increased its retail footprint by nearly 50%.
  • "Now with PayNearMe, Walgreens customers can easily pay their bills using cash at any of Walgreens' nearly 9,000 stores nationwide."
  • PayNearMe cash payments are accepted at more than 40,000 retail locations in the U.S. including participating 7-Eleven, Walmart, Walgreens, Family Dollar, Casey's General Stores, and ACE Cash Express, among others.

Keller Williams Reports Q4 ’21 and Year-End Results

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Keller Williams (KW), the worlds largest real estate technology franchise by agent count, reports Q4 21 and year-end results, having achieved significant growth, technology milestones, and topped franchise and corporate culture rankings.

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  • Keller Williams (KW), the worlds largest real estate technology franchise by agent count, reports Q4 21 and year-end results, having achieved significant growth, technology milestones, and topped franchise and corporate culture rankings.
  • As a result, our ongoing market share gains can best be seen in our year-end results and by comparing our Q4 21 to our Q4 19 benchmarks, said Abrams.
  • Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW) Momentum (production outside U.S. and Canada in Q4 21)
    As of December 31, agent count outside the U.S. and Canada was 14,847, up 23.0% from Q4 20.
  • kwx is composed of Keller Williams, Keller Williams Worldwide and Keller Home Financial Services, consisting of Keller Mortgage, Keller Offers, Keller Covered, Keller Title and The Partnership Program.

Kaplan Educational Foundation Taps KEF Alum Nolvia Delgado as its Next Leader

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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A graduate of Borough of Manhattan Community College (09) and Smith College (11), Delgado represents the talent that KEFs nationally recognized Kaplan Leadership Program seeks to develop.

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  • A graduate of Borough of Manhattan Community College (09) and Smith College (11), Delgado represents the talent that KEFs nationally recognized Kaplan Leadership Program seeks to develop.
  • I always said that I hoped that one day a Kaplan Leadership Scholar would lead KEF, and that day has come.
  • Delgado said, The Kaplan Educational Foundation changed my life.
  • For more information on the Kaplan Leadership Scholars and how to apply to be a scholar: http://www.kaplanedlfoundation.org
    The Kaplan Educational Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity founded by Kaplan, Inc., a global leader in education and career services.