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Winning Writers Announces the Winners of the 21st Annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest

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Monday, April 15, 2024

NORTHAMPTON, Mass., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its 21st annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, judged by Michal 'MJ' Jones with assistance from Briana Grogan and Dare Williams.

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  • NORTHAMPTON, Mass., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its 21st annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, judged by Michal 'MJ' Jones with assistance from Briana Grogan and Dare Williams.
  • The winners also each received two-year gift certificates from the contest co-sponsor, Duotrope.
  • Founded in 2001, Winning Writers has been named one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's Digest, 2023).
  • In addition to the Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, Winning Writers also sponsors the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest, the North Street Book Prize, and the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee).

MillerKnoll Honored with Disability Matters Award

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

ZEELAND, Mich., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, received the 2024 Disability Matters North America Award.

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  • ZEELAND, Mich., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, received the 2024 Disability Matters North America Award.
  • The company was honored for its work in increasing awareness of disability issues both internally and through its work with clients.
  • Cheryl Kern, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, MillerKnoll commented, "Disability Matters is a renowned diversity thought leader, and a forerunner in elevating the needs of the disabled community.
  • Disability Matters also recognized MillerKnoll's work with clients, specifically the company's role in supporting the design of The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University.

HNL Lab Medicine Unveils Lifesaving Cellular Therapy Laboratory

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Monday, April 1, 2024

ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HNL Lab Medicine, a leader in comprehensive laboratory services, proudly announces the grand opening of a state-of-the art Cellular Therapy Laboratory, made possible by a generous donation from the Hall family.

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  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HNL Lab Medicine, a leader in comprehensive laboratory services, proudly announces the grand opening of a state-of-the art Cellular Therapy Laboratory, made possible by a generous donation from the Hall family.
  • Designed to meet the increasing demand for personalized medicine and lifesaving therapies, the Tom and Karin Hall Cellular Therapy Laboratory is equipped with the latest technologies and staffed by a team of highly skilled experts.
  • The laboratory will focus on cellular therapy applications that were unavailable in the Lehigh Valley area.
  • HNL Lab Medicine has aligned with LVHN to create a clinical program, collection center, and cellular therapy laboratory.

Manatt Continues to Expand San Diego Office with Arrival of Former Federal Prosecutor

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of San Diego-based trial lawyer and Partner Kareem A. Salem to the Firm’s Trial, White Collar and Investigations practice.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of San Diego-based trial lawyer and Partner Kareem A. Salem to the Firm’s Trial, White Collar and Investigations practice.
  • “With deep roots in the region, Kareem is a wonderful addition to our growing San Diego office, which we recently unveiled following the arrival of former U.S. Attorney and office leader Randy S. Grossman ,” said Donna L. Wilson , Manatt’s CEO and Managing Partner and co-leader of the Firm’s Privacy and Data Security practice.
  • As an Assistant United States Attorney at the USAO, Salem was directly involved in combatting cyber threats throughout California and across the nation.
  • He was also a recipient of the North San Diego Business Chamber Hero Award and named in San Diego Metro Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list.

Financial Advisor Thomas Mains Joins UBS Private Wealth Management in Atlanta, GA

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Thomas (Tom) Mains has joined the firm as a Financial Advisor.

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  • UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Thomas (Tom) Mains has joined the firm as a Financial Advisor.
  • He joins the UBS Southeast Market, managed by Lane Strumlauf, and will be located in the firm’s Atlanta, Georgia Private Wealth Management office.
  • Tom joins an existing UBS Private Wealth advisor team, MLM Partners , which is led by John McColskey, Steve May and Jeff Lewis.
  • A seasoned financial advisor with over a decade of experience in wealth management, Tom has a proven track record of delivering personalized financial plans that align with his clients' individual goals and aspirations.

Kalahari Resorts Announces New National Holiday: National Tom Foolerys Day

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions , in partnership with the National Day Calendar , is excited to announce the creation of a brand new holiday – National Tom Foolerys Day.

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  • Kalahari Resorts and Conventions , in partnership with the National Day Calendar , is excited to announce the creation of a brand new holiday – National Tom Foolerys Day.
  • National Tom Foolerys Day marks Kalahari Resorts’ second National Holiday – as home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, they are also the founders of National Waterpark Day celebrated annually on July 28.
  • Brandt continued, “While the first ever National Tom Foolerys Day is on April 1, Kalahari is celebrating all month long.
  • To learn more about how to celebrate the inaugural National Tom Foolerys Day, please visit the official National Day calendar listing .

Responding to Demand for its Unique Approach to Turnaround Management, New England Consulting Partners Hires New Directors

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

New England Consulting Partners (NECP), an international turnaround management firm headquartered in Boston, has hired Jamin Hutchens and Kate Bleskova as Directors to help meet increased demand for its services.

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  • New England Consulting Partners (NECP), an international turnaround management firm headquartered in Boston, has hired Jamin Hutchens and Kate Bleskova as Directors to help meet increased demand for its services.
  • Hutchens has opened a new NECP office in Boca Raton, Fla. to support Southeast midmarket firms across a broad range of industries, with a special focus on construction.
  • Bleskova has opened NECP’s first European location in Poznań, Wielkopolskie, Poland, to serve midsize organizations throughout the continent.
  • The organizations that NECP assists are potentially headed down that path, or at risk of shutting down, without their guidance.

Senior Ophthalmology Executive Thomas A. (Tom) Dunlap Joins WaveFront Dynamics Inc. as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors to Support the Company’s Ongoing Commercialization and Broader Strategic Initiatives

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320844399/en/
    Senior Ophthalmology Executive Thomas A.
  • (Tom) Dunlap joins WaveFront Dynamics Inc. as an Independent member of the Board of Directors to support the company’s ongoing commercialization and broader strategic initiatives.
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    “We are pleased to have Tom Dunlap join our Board of Directors.
  • He brings experience as an Independent Board member, Non-Executive Director, and Chairman of the Board with private Ophthalmic medical device companies.

AKQA Future Lions Launches Tom Bedecarré School of the Year Award

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

AKQA Future Lions has launched the Tom Bedecarré School of the Year Award in honour of Tom Bedecarré, AKQA’s Chairman Emeritus.

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  • AKQA Future Lions has launched the Tom Bedecarré School of the Year Award in honour of Tom Bedecarré, AKQA’s Chairman Emeritus.
  • Tom has made a unique and lasting contribution to AKQA, for which I will always be immensely grateful.
  • Working at the intersection of technology and creativity, Tom Bedecarré was instrumental in designing the AKQA Future Lions initiative.
  • The introduction of the Tom Bedecarré School of the Year Award coincides with AKQA’s 30th anniversary celebration, during which the agency has been honoured with the Agency of the Year wins an impressive 81 times.

Manatt Expands Affordable Coverage Capabilities With Former NYS Department of Health Director

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Sbrana also has considerable experience advising various stakeholders—such as federal, state and local government partners, advocates and health plans—on Medicaid and CHIP coverage policies, the Basic Health Program, both Section 1115 and Section 1332 waivers, and developing creative solutions to expand affordable health coverage.

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  • Sbrana also has considerable experience advising various stakeholders—such as federal, state and local government partners, advocates and health plans—on Medicaid and CHIP coverage policies, the Basic Health Program, both Section 1115 and Section 1332 waivers, and developing creative solutions to expand affordable health coverage.
  • “Lisa has been a trusted leader supporting health care organizations and federal and state policymakers on efforts that drive innovation, address barriers to health care coverage and advance health outcomes,” said Manatt Health Leader Bill Bernstein .
  • “Manatt has always impressed me with its unique approach to client service and its desire to advance health care coverage, access and quality across the nation,” said Sbrana.
  • Her practice included impact litigation, development of health care policy and representation of individual clients denied access to health care benefits and/or services.