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SpartanNash Donates to Disaster Relief Efforts in Maui

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) donated two truckloads of food and bottled water to residents of Maui who were impacted by fast-moving wildfires. The company partnered with Convoy of Hope to ship products quickly and efficiently to Maui. In addition to its product donations, SpartanNash provided $25,000 in financial support to the Hawaii Community Foundation in collaboration with the American Logistics Association (ALA).

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  • The company partnered with Convoy of Hope to ship products quickly and efficiently to Maui.
  • In addition to its product donations, SpartanNash provided $25,000 in financial support to the Hawaii Community Foundation in collaboration with the American Logistics Association (ALA).
  • "The destruction and devastation caused by the wildfires in Maui is heartbreaking," said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam .
  • SpartanNash has recently provided critical disaster relief to California residents impacted by severe flooding, initiated donations for Turkey-Syria earthquake survivors and completed $1M in aid to Ukrainian refugees .

The Makers of the SPAM® Brand Sending Resources to Aid Maui Wildfire Response

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the devastating wildfires on Maui, Hormel Foods Corporation and the makers of the SPAM® brand — whose special relationship with the Hawaiian community spans decades — is sending resources to aid the disaster-relief efforts.

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  • AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the devastating wildfires on Maui, Hormel Foods Corporation and the makers of the SPAM® brand — whose special relationship with the Hawaiian community spans decades — is sending resources to aid the disaster-relief efforts.
  • Hormel Foods and its SPAM® brand have made a product donation to support the efforts on Maui.
  • In all, the SPAM® brand has donated cash and product with a retail value of more than $1,000,000 to directly help those impacted by the wildfires.
  • The brand has also created a specially designed "SPAM® Brand Loves Maui" T-shirt available on SPAM.com, with 100% of proceeds to be donated to Aloha United Way's Maui Fire Relief Fund for relief efforts in the area.

Convoy of Hope Responds to Deadly Hawaii Fires

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 8, deadly wildfires hit the Hawaiian island of Maui, taking lives, causing mass destruction, and displacing thousands of people from their homes. Convoy of Hope's team is on the ground, working with partners to respond to immediate needs by distributing food, water, hygiene kits and other essential supplies. 

Key Points: 
  • SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 8, deadly wildfires hit the Hawaiian island of Maui, taking lives, causing mass destruction, and displacing thousands of people from their homes.
  • Convoy of Hope's team is on the ground, working with partners to respond to immediate needs by distributing food, water, hygiene kits and other essential supplies.
  • With help from Convoy's strategically located Regional Distribution Center in Sacramento, California, supplies will arrive a week sooner than planned.
  • Convoy has responded to 46 natural disasters around the world so far this year.

J.B. Hunt Showcases ESG Advancement in New 2022 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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In 2022, J.B. Hunt awarded a total of $250,000 in scholarships to 100 recipients as part of the company’s new scholarship program, the J.B. Hunt Scholarship Program for Families.

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  • In 2022, J.B. Hunt awarded a total of $250,000 in scholarships to 100 recipients as part of the company’s new scholarship program, the J.B. Hunt Scholarship Program for Families.
  • J.B. Hunt was one of the first industry carriers to publish a Sustainability Report in 2020.
  • In recent years, J.B. Hunt has improved efforts to transparently disclose and report ESG performance to stakeholders in its annual proxy statement, on its website, in its 2020 Sustainability Report, and its 2021 Data Supplement.
  • Additional information on the company’s sustainability program is available on the J.B. Hunt website .

ROi Donates More Than $175,000 in Medical Supplies to Convoy of Hope

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Resource Optimization & Innovation, LLC, (ROi) , a recognized leader in healthcare supply chain management and HealthTrust Performance Group company, announced today a donation of more than $175,000 in medical supplies to Convoy of Hope .

Key Points: 
  • Resource Optimization & Innovation, LLC, (ROi) , a recognized leader in healthcare supply chain management and HealthTrust Performance Group company, announced today a donation of more than $175,000 in medical supplies to Convoy of Hope .
  • These supplies will be immediately deployed to support communities and frontline caregivers in Ukraine.
  • “We are humbled to provide Convoy of Hope with medical supplies that they can get directly into the hands of people who need it in war-torn Ukraine,” said Roz Holloway, General Manager at ROi.
  • For additional information on how to support Convoy of Hope, visit convoyofhope.org .

OmniTRAX Adds Global Supply Chain Leader to Transform Brownsville Rio Grande International Railway into Dynamic Global Trade Gateway

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas , July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, a comprehensive supply-chain and logistics solutions provider, and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, has named former Amazon global supply chain executive, Shariff Gonnella, President of The Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG). Gonnella's vast experience developing global infrastructure and international transportation strategies will help reshape the role that the Port of Brownsville plays in North America's port capacity. The appointment follows announcements of major Brownsville area projects, including a state-of-the-art space port and the largest greenfield energy project in the history of the United States.

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  • BROWNSVILLE, Texas , July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, a comprehensive supply-chain and logistics solutions provider, and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, has named former Amazon global supply chain executive, Shariff Gonnella, President of The Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG).
  • Gonnella's vast experience developing global infrastructure and international transportation strategies will help reshape the role that the Port of Brownsville plays in North America's port capacity.
  • "Shariff's vast experience creating international infrastructure capacity and his bold vision to transform the BRG into a dynamic, global freight gateway are the ideal skills to help us meet the ongoing demands of near shoring and international trade."
  • Demand for efficient global supply chain solutions is at an all-time high and Texas continues to process some of the highest port volumes in the nation.

FourKites Premier Carriers Achieve Nearly 30% Shipment Volume Growth in First Half of 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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For the first half of 2023, FourKites Premier Carriers achieved an average of 29% growth in shipment volumes compared with non-PCL carriers who saw a reduction in load volumes of 6% over the same time period.

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  • For the first half of 2023, FourKites Premier Carriers achieved an average of 29% growth in shipment volumes compared with non-PCL carriers who saw a reduction in load volumes of 6% over the same time period.
  • FourKites data illustrates that shipping customers are awarding a greater share of their business to carriers who prioritize visibility.
  • For the first half of 2023, FourKites Premier Carriers defied difficult market conditions — as consumers limited discretionary spending and manufacturing activity remained slow — to achieve an average of 29% growth in shipment volumes compared to the same time period last year.
  • “Evolve Logistics is proud to be included on the FourKites' Premier Carrier List,” said Kyle Reynoles, account executive at Evolve Logistics.

Outerbounds Introduces New Platform Features to Help Organizations Build Custom Generative AI and LLM Solutions

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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The features strengthen customers' ability to innovate around their existing data and ML projects and experiment with the latest AI techniques as interest in LLMs and Generative AI grows.

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  • The features strengthen customers' ability to innovate around their existing data and ML projects and experiment with the latest AI techniques as interest in LLMs and Generative AI grows.
  • The Outerbounds Platform gives organizations access to a full stack for ML and AI so customers can design and develop applications with open-source Metaflow and deploy them on scalable, enterprise-grade infrastructure powered by Outerbounds.
  • Since 2019, the company has helped hundreds of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, ship data, ML, and AI projects faster.
  • “Concurrently, companies need help with their existing data pipelines and traditional ML projects as well as setting the foundation for future AI projects.

DAT and Convoy reach amicable settlement of pending litigation

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One marketplace for spot truckload freight and the DAT iQ analytics service, and Convoy, a leading digital freight network, today announced the amicable settlement of pending legal action between DAT and Convoy:

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  • DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One marketplace for spot truckload freight and the DAT iQ analytics service, and Convoy, a leading digital freight network, today announced the amicable settlement of pending legal action between DAT and Convoy:
    “DAT and Convoy have amicably resolved their dispute on confidential terms, including a payment by Convoy to DAT to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.
  • Convoy recognizes and appreciates DAT’s significant contributions to the freight industry and both Convoy and DAT are pleased to put this dispute behind them.”

ARC Churches Announces 2023 Gather Conference

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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ARC (Association of Related Churches) is excited to announce that it will hold Gather, an ARC regional one-day event, on October 17, 2023.

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  • ARC (Association of Related Churches) is excited to announce that it will hold Gather, an ARC regional one-day event, on October 17, 2023.
  • The Wesleyan Investment Foundation will serve as the Vision Partner for this year's ARC (Association of Related Churches) Gather event.
  • In addition to the October 17 Gather event, ARC Canada will be holding its Gather events from September 25-28.
  • The Gather event falls in line with the mission of ARC (Association of Related Churches), which is to never do ministry alone.