University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Bion Announces LOI with University of Nebraska-Lincoln to Collaborate on Integrated Beef Facility

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Monday, June 6, 2022

NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology that dramatically reduces environmental impacts, announced a letter of intent with University of Nebraska-Lincoln to collaborate to develop an integrated beef facility.

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  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology that dramatically reduces environmental impacts, announced a letter of intent with University of Nebraska-Lincoln to collaborate to develop an integrated beef facility.
  • The new, state-of-the-art facility would incorporate innovative barns, an anaerobic digester and a Bion 3G Tech system, to provide waste treatment, generate renewable energy, and capture and upcycle nutrients.
  • The new facility will be both a working feedlot and a testbed where private companies can see how emerging technologies work in a commercial setting.
  • It will include a complex with cattle comfort and research buildings, a feed technology facility, innovative open lots, and an animal handling facility.

Recipients of the Inaugural Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for Collegiate Softball Announced

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

ST. LOUIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. revealed the nine recipients of the newly-created Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball today in a joint press conference with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The historic announcement took place during the NCAA Women's College World Series currently being held in Oklahoma City, Okla.

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  • ST. LOUIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. revealed the nine recipients of the newly-created Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball today in a joint press conference with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
  • "Today is such a special and important day for all softball athletes, including the incredibly deserving winners of the very first Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball," said Julie Tobyansen, Softball Sport Marketing Manager for Rawlings.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Rawlings, one of the most reputable and first-class companies in softball,to announce the inaugural Division I collegiate softball Rawlings Gold Glove recipients," NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman said.
  • "This award values, celebrates, and rewards defense.Having the NFCA be associated with the distinguished Rawlings Gold Glove award is one of our highest achievements.The most talented student-athletes at their respective positions are now recognized and honored with the most coveted defensive award the Rawlings Gold Glove."

Ameritas announces newly elected officers

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces officer elections.
  • Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York.
  • Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC., member FINRA/SIPC, and investment advisory services offered through affiliate Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC.

Percipio Partners, LLC, Recognizes Not One but Three Employee Promotions

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Friday, May 20, 2022

OMAHA, Neb., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percipio Partners, LLC, is proud to announce the promotions of Bret Cain, Jay Bertolini and Nick Burianek.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percipio Partners, LLC, is proud to announce the promotions of Bret Cain, Jay Bertolini and Nick Burianek.
  • Prior to his current position, Bret added significant stability with a firm commitment to building an experienced team that drives operational efficiencies.
  • In Cain's new role as President and Principal, his responsibilities include investment management and oversight, strategic planning and execution of the firm's companies under management.
  • Percipio Partner's team works shoulder-to-shoulder with clients and investors to choose strategies for financial growth.

Balto Sponsors University of Nebraska-Lincoln Annual Sales Pitch Competition

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

ST. LOUIS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Balto, the #1 real-time guidance platform for contact centers, was recently honored as featured product sponsor and judge for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 2022 Center for Sales Excellence (CSE) Team Role-Play Competition on Friday, April 15. The annual sales competition pits teams of students against one another in a tournament style pitch-off for the chance to win a $3,000 scholarship. The objective is to "close a sale" by getting judges, who represent a potential customer, to agree to a follow-up meeting.

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  • The annual sales competition pits teams of students against one another in a tournament style pitch-off for the chance to win a $3,000 scholarship.
  • Balto joins the ranks of several software as a service (SaaS) companies and industry leaders featured in the annual competition.
  • Thirty-two students across 14 teams role-played as Balto sales development representatives, whose responsibilities include prospecting and developing relationships with contact center as a service (CCaaS) businesses focused on improving their contact center performance.
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    The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Sales Excellence shapes the future of personal selling and sales management by providing advanced instruction, creating mutually beneficial relationships within the business community and generating high-caliber sales research for academic advancement.

GOLDENROD COMPANIES / TETRAD CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF THE SCARLET HOTEL IN LINCOLN, NE

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribute Portfolio, a family of independent boutique full-service hotels bound by their indie spirit and heart for connecting people and places, announces the opening of the remarkably designed 154 room The Scarlet Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The only hotel in partnership with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, and located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC), just minutes away from the legendary Memorial Stadium, Bob Devaney Sport Center, Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium, Ice Box,  and Historic Haymarket, The Scarlet Hotel is expected to become the top choice for visitors looking to experience a blending of midwest values, sophisticated charm, and elevated style.

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  • Mark Mitchell General Manager said, "The Scarlet Hotel was crafted with the heart and hospitality of Nebraskans in mind, so each guest is guaranteed to experience what Nebraska is known for.
  • The pet-friendly guest rooms are named after small towns in Nebraska, while three suites are named after prominent leaders.
  • Additional hotel amenities include a fitness center, yoga room, and complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, haymarket, and within Lincoln.
  • The Scarlet Hotel designed the guest experience with innovation and sustainability in mind.

America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

OMAHA, Neb., May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 5, 2022, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) (the Partnership or ATAX) announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 5, 2022, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) (the Partnership or ATAX) announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
  • On April 1, 2022, the Partnership effected the previously announced one-for-three reverse unit split (Reverse Unit Split) of its outstanding Beneficial Unit Certificates (BUCs).
  • The Live 929 Apartments MRB property is 98% occupied as of March 31, 2022, which exceeds pre-COVID occupancy levels.
  • The Partnership will host a Webcast & Earnings Call for Unitholders on Thursday, May 5th at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Partnerships First Quarter 2022 results.

22nd Century (Nasdaq: XXII) Appoints Dr. Calvin Treat as Chief Scientific Officer

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Monday, April 11, 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco, and improving health and wellness through modern plant science, announced the appointment of Dr. Calvin Treat as Chief Scientific Officer, effective May 23, 2022. In this new role, Dr. Treat will lead the expanding scientific, research and technological operations of the company, leveraging its expertise, IP, and partnerships across all three of its alkaloid plant franchises toward becoming a global leader in specialty plant science.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII ), a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco, and improving health and wellness through modern plant science, announced the appointment of Dr. Calvin Treat as Chief Scientific Officer, effective May 23, 2022.
  • Treat brings a wealth of plant-based biotechnology and crop technology experience to 22nd Century at a pivotal time when we are rapidly expanding our global capabilities across all three of our alkaloid plant franchises tobacco, hemp/cannabis, and hops, said James A. Mish, chief executive officer of 22nd Century Group.
  • Treat has spent his career at the largest plant science names in the world, leading their innovations on major crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton.
  • 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII ) is a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco and improving health and wellness through plant science.

Whirlpool Corporation Announces Retirement of Sam Wu, Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Asia

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Friday, April 1, 2022

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today that Shengpo (Sam) Wu, Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Asia, will retire from his role effective April 1, 2022. Wu, who joined Whirlpool Corporation in 2017, will continue to serve in an advisory role and will remain the Vice-Chairman of Whirlpool China Co. Ltd.

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  • Wu to serve in an advisory role and remain Vice-Chairman of Whirlpool China Co. Ltd.
    BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today that Shengpo (Sam) Wu, Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Asia, will retire from his role effective April 1, 2022.
  • Upon Wu's retirement, Jim Peters, Executive Vice President and CFO of Whirlpool Corporation, will assume responsibility for Whirlpool Asia, in addition to his current role.
  • Wu joined Whirlpool Corporation in February 2017 as President, Whirlpool Asia, and a member of the company's Executive Committee.
  • Wu joined Whirlpool Corporation from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, of Osram GmbH, a globally leading lighting manufacturer.

H&R Block Announces Team Roster of Female Athletes to Champion Equity in College Sports

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

The program provides sponsorship dollars and tax support for a growing cohort of female athletes who are joining forces with H&R Block to create a catalyst for womens equity in college sports.

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  • The program provides sponsorship dollars and tax support for a growing cohort of female athletes who are joining forces with H&R Block to create a catalyst for womens equity in college sports.
  • In addition to Clark and Cooke, H&R Block is partnering with female college athletes across several sports, school sizes, locations, and race and ethnic backgroundsto amplify the importance of giving women a fair shot.
  • H&R Block has stepped in to help make sure female college athletes get every dollar they deserve.
  • We created the H&R Block A Fair Shot program to not only sponsor female college athletes across sports and schools, but also provide tax help.