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NEW AND EXCITING CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT MTM SERVICES

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MTM Services kicked off its fiscal year by appointing a new COO to help maximize in-house operational functions. Along with a rebranding of the company tagline, new modules have been developed to better serve clientele and their needs.

Key Points: 
  • MTM Services appointed a new COO and has undergone a rebranding to better represent its services.
  • February 1, 2024 - MTM Services Senior DLA-20 Consultant, Annie Jensen LCSW, began her new role as COO.
  • Scott Lloyd, President and CEO of MTM Services said, "Annie is a consummate professional, cares immensely for our clients and our industry, and has been a superstar for MTM for more than a decade.
  • March 12, 2024- MTM Services underwent a rebranding of the meaning behind MTM of the MTM Services name.

California American Water Appeals Ruling on LAFCO Decision

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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California American Water is appealing the Superior Court’s December 11, 2023 decision to vacate a Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) December 2021 resolution denying the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) application for authorization to become a retail water supplier.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water is appealing the Superior Court’s December 11, 2023 decision to vacate a Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) December 2021 resolution denying the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) application for authorization to become a retail water supplier.
  • If the Superior Court’s decision to vacate stands, the matter would potentially be sent back to LAFCO for reconsideration.
  • “The court set aside the resolution and allowed MPWMD to seek further review by LAFCO, but no additional review is necessary because the facts are the same,” said Evan Jacobs, Senior Director of External Affairs for California American Water.
  • The company employs about 100 people who live and work in Monterey County, including licensed water treatment and distribution operators, engineers and water quality experts.

CEO Confidence Improved in Q1 2024

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 53 in Q1 2024, up from 46 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Measure is now above 50, a reading that suggests CEOs have become optimistic about what's ahead for the economy. Importantly, this is the first time optimism has prevailed in the Measure since Q1 2022. (A reading above 50 reflects more positive than negative responses.) A total of 138 CEOs participated in the Q1 survey, which was fielded from January 16 through 29. 

Key Points: 
  • For the first time in two years, optimism outweighs pessimism among CEOs
    NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 53 in Q1 2024, up from 46 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • A total of 138 CEOs participated in the Q1 survey, which was fielded from January 16 through 29.
  • Similarly, future expectations strengthened: 36% of CEOs in Q1 expect general economic conditions to improve over the next six months, up from 19% last quarter.
  • "The significant labor hoarding that occurred over much of 2023 showed some sign of letting up in Q1 2024," said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist of The Conference Board.

Good Measures’ Good Food Prescription™ Program with Instacart Significantly Improves Blood Pressure, Weight, and Member Engagement in First Year

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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72% of members also lost or maintained weight, with an average 4.5% loss of body weight.

Key Points: 
  • 72% of members also lost or maintained weight, with an average 4.5% loss of body weight.
  • “By partnering with Instacart Health to make Good Measures’ nutrition advice immediately actionable, the Good Food Prescription™ has helped make it easier for participants to make healthy choices.
  • Compared with other members who did not receive food deliveries, those who did had 22% higher engagement with the Good Measures digital platform and a 32% higher rate of engagement in coaching sessions.
  • “We look forward to partnering with more health plans, providers, and channel partners as we expand this exciting new program with Instacart.”

LOWE'S UNVEILS LOWE'S STYLE STUDIO FOR APPLE VISION PRO

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is launching Lowe's Style StudioTM, a breakthrough experience for the home improvement industry designed exclusively for Apple Vision Pro. Available Friday, Feb. 2 on the App Store, Lowe's Style Studio takes advantage of the unique capabilities of spatial computing to help customers visualize and design their dream kitchen from the comfort of their own home, making home improvement easier than ever.

Key Points: 
  • A breakthrough experience for the home improvement industry on Apple Vision Pro; customers can visualize and design their dream kitchen in minutes with immersive spatial computing
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is launching Lowe's Style StudioTM , a breakthrough experience for the home improvement industry designed exclusively for Apple Vision Pro.
  • In Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro, customers don't just look at 2D renderings or flat inspirational images to get started; they step into an immersive 3D kitchen scene.
  • I'm proud of our team for creating a powerful, immersive experience for Apple Vision Pro customers."
  • Utilizing the intuitive input and gesture system of Apple Vision Pro, which is controlled by a user's eyes and hands, Lowe's Style Studio gives customers the unprecedented ability to create, explore, and bring their projects to life with ease.

Superior HealthPlan Tackles High Blood Pressure and Heart Health with Good Measures’ Digital Nutrition Solution

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Good Measures, the leading integrated digital nutrition solution provider, announced today an expansion of its collaboration with Superior HealthPlan, Texas’ largest Medicaid managed care organization.

Key Points: 
  • Good Measures, the leading integrated digital nutrition solution provider, announced today an expansion of its collaboration with Superior HealthPlan, Texas’ largest Medicaid managed care organization.
  • The expanded partnership will provide Superior members who have hypertension or congestive heart failure access to Good Measures’ Food is Medicine program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231130808499/en/
    Through their innovative Food is Medicine program, Good Measures is helping redefine approaches to health management, providing Superior members access to registered dietitian coaching, a connected blood pressure cuff and scale, and easy-to-use digital tools that help improve high blood pressure and heart health through food.
  • “Our clinical coaches are trained to take a whole-person approach that considers health equity and barriers to good health,” said Good Measures Chief Growth Officer, Caroline Carney.

CSS Federal Wins Multiple Contracts in Support of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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"We are so thankful to have the opportunity to continue supporting CMS and expanding our growth in the healthcare space.

Key Points: 
  • "We are so thankful to have the opportunity to continue supporting CMS and expanding our growth in the healthcare space.
  • As prime contractor on the NQIIC PALS SIP, C&T will be assisting CMS by recruiting interested students in health care fields (e.g., Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy Students, etc.)
  • to engage with residents of SNFs with the intent of addressing the social isolation and loneliness impacts commonly experienced by SNF residents.
  • As the prime contractor on the MIDS CoreQ, C&T is continuing to improve the lives of SNF residents by assisting CMS in the implementation of the national CoreQ survey.

Baldwin Park Hotel to Be Converted into Apartments for People Experiencing Homelessness

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles County is partnering with the Weingart Center Association to repurpose a Baldwin Park hotel into 107 studio apartments for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, thanks to a new round of Homekey 3.0 grants announced by the State of California, plus funding from the County of Los Angeles, City of Baldwin Park, L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net.

Key Points: 
  • The Weingart Center will renovate the Baldwin Park hotel to create 107 studio apartments.
  • The Baldwin Park project brings the County's total number of Homekey properties to 25, with a combined total of about 1,600 units.
  • "Jurisdictions across the First District have played a critical role in bolstering our homeless services system – including the City of Baldwin Park.
  • "Housing stability is vital to the independence of individuals experiencing homelessness," said Baldwin Park Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada.

CEO Confidence Dips in Q4

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 46 in Q4 2023, down from 48 in the third quarter. The Measure remained below a reading of 50, which indicates that CEOs maintain a cautious outlook regarding what's ahead for the economy. (A reading below 50 reflects more negative than positive responses.) A total of 136 CEOs participated in the Q4 survey, which was fielded from September 18 through October 2. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 46 in Q4 2023, down from 48 in the third quarter.
  • A total of 136 CEOs participated in the Q4 survey, which was fielded from September 18 through October 2.
  • In Q4, 18% of CEOs reported general economic conditions to be better than they were six months ago, down from 28% in Q3.
  • "In Q4, 72% of CEOs reported that they are preparing for a US recession over the next 12-18 months, compared to 93% at the start of the year.

Mark Lin Joins Semtech as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity service provider, announced that Mark Lin joined the company as its executive vice president and chief financial officer on October 2, 2023 (the “Transition Date”).

Key Points: 
  • Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity service provider, announced that Mark Lin joined the company as its executive vice president and chief financial officer on October 2, 2023 (the “Transition Date”).
  • In accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, Semtech granted Mr. Lin a stock unit award covering 75,939 shares of Semtech common stock.
  • Of the stock units awarded, 37,970 are a “target” number of performance-based vesting stock units.
  • Stock units that vest will be paid in an equal number of shares of Semtech common stock.