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American Indian College Fund President Cheryl Crazy Bull Contributing Writer to Book Honoring Legacy of Vine Deloria, Jr.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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DENVER, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheryl Crazy Bull (Sicangu Lakota), President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, is one of several noteworthy contributors in Indian Country whose work appears in a new collection of essays about one of the most influential thinkers of our time. Of Living Stone: Perspectives on Continuous Knowledge and the Work of Vine Deloria, Jr. features more than 30 original pieces by Tribal leaders, artists, scientists, activists, scholars, legal experts, and humorists in tribute of about Deloria, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation.

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  • Of Living Stone: Perspectives on Continuous Knowledge and the Work of Vine Deloria, Jr.
  • Available from Fulcrum Press
    DENVER, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheryl Crazy Bull (Sicangu Lakota), President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, is one of several noteworthy contributors in Indian Country whose work appears in a new collection of essays about one of the most influential thinkers of our time.
  • Time magazine named Vine Deloria, Jr. as one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century.
  • In addition to Cheryl Crazy Bull, the book includes contributions from:
    Experts on Tribal Governance Deron Marquez (Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel), Frank Ettawageshik (Little Traverse Bay), Norbert Hill (Oneida), Megan Hill (Oneida), and Marty Case.

THINKING NATION TO PRESENT AT NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL SUMMIT APRIL 23-25, 2024, IN MIAMI

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinking Nation, a national 501(c)(3) committed to cultivating thoughtful citizens through the promotion of historical thinking in social studies, today announced that the organization has been invited by Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, to lead the session "Empower Students with GenAI Innovation" at the third annual Building Hope IMPACT Summit. The summit will bring together education leaders and changemakers from across the nation to explore solutions for charter school-specific and national educational problems.

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  • The summit will bring together education leaders and changemakers from across the nation to explore solutions for charter school-specific and national educational problems.
  • "We are excited to have them join us to bring their expertise to our IMPACT summit on the Future of Education!"
  • Thinking Nation has earned acclaim for its recently released study "A Second-Class Subject?
  • For more information about the Building Hope IMPACT Summit or to register for the event, visit https://impactawards.buildinghope.org/.

Solventum Names Shirley Edwards to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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ST. PAUL, Minn., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Shirley Edwards, former partner, EY, to the board.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Shirley Edwards, former partner, EY, to the board.
  • "We are excited to welcome Shirley to our Board of Directors.
  • "Shirley joins a robust board that brings deep expertise across healthcare, strategy and finance.
  • We are ready to bring forward Solventum's mission of enabling better, smarter, safer health care to improve lives," said Carrie Cox, chairman of the Board of Directors, Solventum.

Target Hospitality Announces Partnership with Chard Métis Dene Group

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Hospitality Corp. ("Target Hospitality", "Target" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TH), one of North America's largest providers of vertically integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services, today announced a new regional partnership with the Chard Métis Dene Group of Companies (CMD), an economic development entity for the Chard Métis Nation.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Hospitality Corp. ("Target Hospitality", "Target" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TH), one of North America's largest providers of vertically integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services, today announced a new regional partnership with the Chard Métis Dene Group of Companies (CMD), an economic development entity for the Chard Métis Nation.
  • Brad Archer, Target Hospitality's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "I am excited to embark on this venture with the Chard Métis Dene Group of Companies, and to realize the benefits it will provide to the Nation.
  • The partnership underscores Target Hospitality's commitment to invest in the local communities in which we operate."
  • Justin Herman, Chief Executive Officer of Chard Métis Dene Group of Companies, added, "CMD are enormously proud to add Target Hospitality to our world-class group of corporate and industrial partnerships.

Marco's Pizza® Boosts Its Marketing Team with Three Key Leadership Appointments

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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TOLEDO, Ohio, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, announces the appointment of three marketing leaders as it continues to drive product innovation and enhance the customer experience. Joining the team are Ben Halliwell as senior vice president of digital marketing, Tanisha Chea as vice president of brand marketing and Kathleen Kennedy as director of culinary innovation.

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  • Joining the team are Ben Halliwell as senior vice president of digital marketing, Tanisha Chea as vice president of brand marketing and Kathleen Kennedy as director of culinary innovation.
  • After being appointed in June 2023, Chief Marketing Officer Denise Lauer hired industry experts to help drive Marco's Pizza forward through innovative products and digital marketing advancements.
  • As a challenger brand in the category, Lauer looks to drive continued sales growth and achieve new levels of customer engagement.
  • With Marco's targeting continued growth following an impressive 2023 , these additions to its leadership team help strengthen its strong development support system .

CIB, Alexander First Nation, FNpower, and Concord Pacific partner on Tilley Solar Project

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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NEWELL, AB, April 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Alexander First Nation, First Nation Power Development (FNpower), Concord Green Energy (a subsidiary of Concord Pacific), and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have reached financial close on the Tilley Solar Project.

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  • NEWELL, AB, April 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Alexander First Nation, First Nation Power Development (FNpower), Concord Green Energy (a subsidiary of Concord Pacific), and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have reached financial close on the Tilley Solar Project.
  • I would like to thank the CIB for their tremendous support and dedication to the Tilley Solar Project.
  • The Alexander First Nation's Tilley Solar Project is an innovative example of economic reconciliation, as we build our net-zero future.
  • Congratulations to Alexander First Nation on the financial close of the Tilley Solar Project.

Marine Toys for Tots highlights year-round programs to ensure "No Child is Forgotten"

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Since the launch of the Literacy Program, Toys for Tots has delivered over 57 million books to children in need – including more than 4.1 million books last year alone.

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  • Since the launch of the Literacy Program, Toys for Tots has delivered over 57 million books to children in need – including more than 4.1 million books last year alone.
  • The Toys for Tots Native American Program provides toys, books, and other gifts to children living on remote Reservations across the Nation.
  • Together, we can help hope flourish for children in need across the Nation and ensure that no child is forgotten.
  • For more information about Toys for Tots year-round programs, please visit https://www.toysfortots.org/programs/year-round-outreach/

Global Crossing Airlines, America’s Fastest Growing Charter Airline, Receives Increased Authorization for up to 20 Aircraft by US DOT

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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MIAMI, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (Cboe: JET, OTCQB: JETMF) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”), the Nation's fastest growing charter airline, has been approved by the US Department of Transportation for an increase to 20 aircraft from its current authorization of 16 aircraft.

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  • MIAMI, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (Cboe: JET, OTCQB: JETMF) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”), the Nation's fastest growing charter airline, has been approved by the US Department of Transportation for an increase to 20 aircraft from its current authorization of 16 aircraft.
  • The increased fleet authorization allows GlobalX to add two (2) Airbus A320 and two (2) Airbus A321 passenger aircraft to its fleet by Summer 2024, subject to FAA approvals.
  • The additional aircraft will strengthen GlobalX's refocused strategy to expand its ACMI passenger charter business.
  • “This increased authorization is a key step in our path to sustained profitability and achieving our goal to become America’s largest charter airline, setting the industry high mark for on-time performance and reliability,” said Chris Jamroz, Executive Chairman of GlobalX.

BranchOut Food Announces 2023 Financial Results Ending Year at a $6.4M Run Rate with Current Commitments of $9.0M in Annualized Sales for 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Eric Healy, CEO of BranchOut Foods, said, “We are very pleased with BranchOut Food’s significant growth and accomplishments since our IPO in June 2023.

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  • Eric Healy, CEO of BranchOut Foods, said, “We are very pleased with BranchOut Food’s significant growth and accomplishments since our IPO in June 2023.
  • Our current commitments are now at $9.0M in annualized sales for 2024.
  • As a result, BranchOut Food has secured roughly $1.1 million in commitments for 2024, expanding into eight states.
  • In March 2024, BranchOut Food launched two new product lines, salad toppers and kids’ snack packs, at the Natural Products Expo West.

Western Forest Products Completes Sale of Ownership Interest in Newly Formed Mid-Island Partnership

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The parties also announced the new name for the Partnership, which will be known as La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) going forward.

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  • The parties also announced the new name for the Partnership, which will be known as La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) going forward.
  • The Partnership consists of certain assets and liabilities of Western’s Mid Island Forest Operation, including the newly-established Tree Farm Licence 64, created through the subdivision of Block 2 from Tree Farm Licence 39.
  • The operations of the new Partnership cover approximately 157,000 hectares of forest land in the traditional territories of the Nations near the communities of Campbell River and Sayward on eastern Vancouver Island.
  • Members of the media are asked to contact Western’s media relations to confirm their attendance and obtain event details.