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SBA Trains 200,000th Boots to Business Entrepreneurship Course Graduate

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 200,000th graduate of the Boots to Business (B2B) program.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 200,000th graduate of the Boots to Business (B2B) program.
  • “SBA’s Boots to Business program is about strengthening our aspiring military entrepreneurs, especially now as they are contributing to the record rate of new business applications we’re experiencing under President Biden’s leadership,” said SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman .
  • The 200,000 graduate count grows weekly and includes participants in B2B, B2BR, DOD’s TAP Online Learning Management System, and SBA’s Military Spouse Pathway to Business , an entrepreneurship course for military spouses that launched in July 2023.
  • B2B, B2BR, and Pathway to Business courses are offered through SBA district offices, resource partners, and grant partners.

Department of Defense's Michael Miller to Keynote Spring 2024 Employing U.S. Vets Conference

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Miller, who leads the Defense Department's Military-Civilian Transition Office, will deliver the keynote address at the nation's premier veteran employment event, the Spring 2024 Employing U.S. Vets Conference, VETS Indexes is pleased to announce.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Miller, who leads the Defense Department's Military-Civilian Transition Office, will deliver the keynote address at the nation's premier veteran employment event, the Spring 2024 Employing U.S. Vets Conference, VETS Indexes is pleased to announce.
  • Department of Defense's Michael Miller to Keynote Spring 2024 Employing U.S. Vets Conference on April 11 in NYC
    -  To learn more and reserve tickets (in-person or virtual), visit: https://employingusvets.com/
    -  Organizations that submit a survey application for the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards will receive one complimentary ticket to the Spring 2024 Employing U.S. Vets Conference.
  • More than 2,500 people, representing some 1,500 different organizations, signed up for the last Employing U.S. Vets Conference in October.
  • VETS Indexes will also announce the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards winners during the April 11 conference.

JK Moving Services Named Military Friendly® Employer for Emphasis on Hiring and Training Veterans

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designation for its commitment to hiring and supporting members of the military.

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  • JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designation for its commitment to hiring and supporting members of the military.
  • Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.
  • The JK Moving SkillBridge Program gives active-duty military members who will soon transition into civilian life a chance to gain valuable work experience through specific industry training and development.
  • JK Moving Services will be showcased in the 2024 Military Friendly® Employers in the Winter issue of G.I.

RFG Advisory Named Finalist for 2023 Wealth Management Industry Awards

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RFG Advisory ("RFG"), an award-winning, fast-growing platform for independent Advisors, is proud to be recognized as a finalist for the 2023 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards in the RIA Advisor Support Platform Category.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RFG Advisory ("RFG"), an award-winning, fast-growing platform for independent Advisors, is proud to be recognized as a finalist for the 2023 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards in the RIA Advisor Support Platform Category.
  • Now in its ninth consecutive year, the WealthManagement.com Industry Awards recognize outstanding organizations and individuals for their work supporting financial advisors' success.
  • The program saw record-breaking participation in 2023, with more than 1,000 nominations received from 413 unique companies.
  • To learn more about joining RFG Advisory, visit www.rfgadvisory.com/joinrfg .

300,000 Inland Empire residents at risk of losing Medi-Cal benefits

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, an overlooked piece of mail could have disastrous consequences for hundreds of thousands of Riverside and San Bernardino families that rely on Medi-Cal benefits.

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  • "The partnership with the two counties demonstrates our commitment to making sure Inland Empire residents have continued coverage."
  • All three entities are working in tandem to share data and coordinate strategic outreach efforts to ensure residents undergoing the Medi-Cal renewal process complete and submit requested information.
  • "The county and partner agencies are ready to help residents impacted through the redetermination process to keep these essential benefits," said Riverside County Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen.
  • "We are reaching out to the 37,000 residents by mail and phone whose redeterminations are due in June.

JK Moving Selected for DoD’s SkillBridge, Graduating its First Military Veteran Through the Hiring/Training Program

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, was recently selected as an authorized SkillBridge Partner and welcomed its first graduate as a new employee.

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  • JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, was recently selected as an authorized SkillBridge Partner and welcomed its first graduate as a new employee.
  • The prestigious DoD program helps any rank service member that is exiting military life transition to new opportunities.
  • The first JK SkillBridge “graduate” is a Navy veteran and has joined the JK team in moving logistics after earning his CDL license.
  • With the pilot portion of the program complete, JK Moving has already accepted six more service members into its SkillBridge program.

TravelCenters of America Honors Veterans

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced initiatives throughout November to honor all those who have served our country.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced initiatives throughout November to honor all those who have served our country.
  • We are grateful to have the TravelCenters of America team so passionate about helping those who have served our country, said Tommy Stoner, Chief Executive Officer of SOTF.
  • TA is also a proud supporter of Wreaths Across America , an organization committed to placing wreaths on the graves of all veterans in national cemeteries across the country.
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.

Hamilton-Ryker’s TalentGro Military division begins supporting Department of Labor’s ENPP program to deliver employment assistance to transitioning service members and their spouses.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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The ENPP provides one-on-one career assistance to transitioning service members and their spouses at select military installations worldwide.

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  • The ENPP provides one-on-one career assistance to transitioning service members and their spouses at select military installations worldwide.
  • TalentGro Military has joined with 32 other partners to provide apprenticeship opportunities, employment referrals and placement, workforce training, and wrap-around services.
  • All transitioning service member and their spouses, regardless of branch of service at the pilot installation are eligible to participate.
  • Participation in ENPP augments TalentGro Militarys existing portfolio of solutions that are already in-place to help employ military, veterans and their spouses.

Businesses offer jobs for Afghan newcomers

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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Canada has now welcomed a total of 13,050 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.

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  • Canada has now welcomed a total of 13,050 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.
  • For many newcomers, securing meaningful employment is a critical step in their resettlement journey and is integral to financial independence.
  • Small businesses across Canada have shown incredible leadership in hiring newcomers.
  • As a business owner, learn about ways you can help engage with newcomers and how they can benefit your business.

PenFed Credit Union Named '#1 Military Friendly® Spouse Employer' and '#1 Military Friendly® Brand' by VIQTORY Media

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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TYSONS, Va., Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it received a designation as the Number One 2022 Military FriendlySpouse Employer and Military Friendly Brand in the non-profit category by VIQTORY Media .

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  • TYSONS, Va., Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it received a designation as the Number One 2022 Military FriendlySpouse Employer and Military Friendly Brand in the non-profit category by VIQTORY Media .
  • PenFed also received recognition as a Top Ten Military Friendly Employer and for having a Top Ten Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program.
  • "PenFed is honored to be recognized as a champion for the military community," said PenFed President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck.
  • Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving 2.5 million members worldwide with $31 billion in assets.