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Columbia Sportswear Company Hires Michael Minter as SOREL, VP Brand

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Fashion, Footwear, Retail, Manufacturing, Specialty, Textiles, Minter, Marketing, Creativity, Columbia Sportswear, Growth

Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced that Michael Minter will be joining the Company as SOREL’s Vice President, Brand.

Key Points: 
  • Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced that Michael Minter will be joining the Company as SOREL’s Vice President, Brand.
  • Mr. Minter has spent nearly 20 years in creative and marketing leadership roles for brands such as Sanuk, Billabong, Keen, DC, and Reef.
  • His work has ranged from award winning advertising campaigns to global retail concepts to high impact collaborations.
  • “The addition of Michael to the team comes at an exciting time for the brand as we chart our course into a new chapter of growth,” said Cory Long, President of SOREL.

Beyond Worksheets, the Debut Book From friEdTech Founder, Empowers Educators and Reignites Passion

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Technology, Entertainment, Other Technology, Software, Books, Other Education, Continuing, Training, Primary, Secondary, Education, Minter, Blog, University, Anecdote, Educational leadership, Learning, Worksheet, Empowerment, Research, Curriculum, Amazon, Face, Interface (computing), Multimedia, Wiley (publisher), Tutoring

Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, announces the publication of Beyond Worksheets: Creative Ways to Teach and Engage Students, the debut book from author Amy Minter Mayer, the CEO and Founder of friEdTech, a trailblazing education professional development company.

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  • Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, announces the publication of Beyond Worksheets: Creative Ways to Teach and Engage Students, the debut book from author Amy Minter Mayer, the CEO and Founder of friEdTech, a trailblazing education professional development company.
  • Available for purchase on June 5, 2024, Beyond Worksheets presents methods to develop active learning strategies that effectively foster curriculum enrichment, classroom engagement and student focus, leveraging cutting-edge research, technology integration in education and brain-based learning.
  • Providing teachers with a self-paced resource for K-12 education, the book draws on the latest research, actionable student-centered teaching approaches, equitable education practices and existing education technology.
  • Drawing from her extensive experience as an educator, Mayer offers relatable anecdotes and provides access to templates and project-based learning strategies that any educator will enjoy and be able to employ.

ARTISTS VS. BIG OIL EXHIBITION BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO RAISE MILLIONS FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY CALIFORNIA, WORKING TO "KEEP THE LAW" PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOODS FROM TOXIC DRILLING

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Minter, Big Oil, Health, Schmidt Family Foundation, Legislature, Eric, Goliath, Urinary tract infection, Campaign, Christie's, Soil, Natural Resources, Creativity, Asthma, Community, Social justice

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 9th, renowned artists joined with environmental justice advocates and frontline community members to release a new exhibit supporting the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California in their David vs. Goliath fight against Big Oil to protect neighborhoods from toxic oil drilling.

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  • "The days of Big Oil operating toxic drilling sites with impunity–literally in our backyards where children play–are over.
  • "It's vital for Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria to be part of this effort to protect California neighborhoods from toxic oil drilling.
  • "Grassroots people-power, combined with artists' support and creativity, provides the momentum needed to uphold the law that protects California communities from toxic oil drilling.
  • Ad Paid for by Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California, sponsored by nonprofit environmental and health organizations.

12 Million People Lost Dental Coverage after COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Mental Health, Health, Diabetes, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Dental, General Health, Minter, Dental care, Dentistry, Obesity, Risk, COVID-19, Mental health, PHE, Overalls, MBA, Periodontal disease, Medicaid, CMS, Map, Dementia

A new analysis from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® — a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system — reveals that 12 million people across the country lost Medicaid dental coverage between April 2023, when the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) expired, and September 2023.

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  • A new analysis from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® — a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system — reveals that 12 million people across the country lost Medicaid dental coverage between April 2023, when the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) expired, and September 2023.
  • The new report, An Estimated 12 Million Children and Adults Lost Medicaid Dental Insurance after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Expired , by CareQuest Institute projects that nearly 10 million of these adults and children were not re-enrolled in dental benefits through the private marketplace or their employer and remained without dental insurance after redetermination.
  • In addition, as states grapple with the high costs of emergency department visits, access to preventive dental care has been shown to reduce emergency department visits for oral health problems that are better treated in a dental office.
  • This analysis supports a previous report in April 2023 that projected more than 14 million people would lose dental coverage during redetermination.

New Report Shows How Dental Disparities Impact Veterans’ Productivity and Well-Being

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, General Health, Health, Minter, Socialization, Dental care, Dentistry, Dentures, Conditional sentence, National Health, Social anxiety, Tooth decay, Policy, MD, NHANES, MBA, American Institute, Mouth, Workforce, Federally Qualified Health Center, MEPS, CPH, Workplace, Dental public health, Doctor of Health Science, Health insurance

The report finds that lack of access to dental care leads to significant losses in productivity time and money for veterans and their employers.

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  • The report finds that lack of access to dental care leads to significant losses in productivity time and money for veterans and their employers.
  • “When veterans are in dental pain or experience social anxiety from unmet dental needs, their workplaces can suffer from low productivity.
  • Veterans with urgent dental needs were approximately five times more likely to report poor functioning and work compared to veterans who needed routine dental care.
  • The report underscores the urgent need for more integrated health care solutions that prioritize cost-effective dental care for our nation’s veterans.

Neobanks and Other Fintechs Join Green Dot Network to Enable Cash Transactions for Customers

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Professional Services, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Minter, CVS, GDOT, Y Combinator, Federal, SVP, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Neobank, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Federal Reserve, Minority group, Green Dot Corporation, Bank

Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a leading digital bank and fintech providing seamless banking and payments services to consumers and businesses, announced the addition of three fintechs to its growing list of Green Dot Network partners.

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  • Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a leading digital bank and fintech providing seamless banking and payments services to consumers and businesses, announced the addition of three fintechs to its growing list of Green Dot Network partners.
  • REPAY , FACEBANK and Pana are now able to offer accessible and affordable cash transactions and services to customers via Green Dot’s vast network of thousands of retail locations nationwide.
  • “As the demand for cash and cash transactions persists in the U.S., more companies are looking to power their customers with simple, accessible and affordable cash services,” said Crystal Bryant-Minter, SVP, Money Movement at Green Dot.
  • The Green Dot Network’s money movement capabilities also enable partners to offer their customers the ability to move funds digitally between bank accounts.

Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Joins the Florida Purchasing Group for Tracking Bid Distribution

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Minter, Information system, Government, Publishing, Auction

WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District officially announced today it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct that provides over 50 local government agencies throughout Florida a solution for bid and vendor management. The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District invites all potential vendors to register online with http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/langd to access its upcoming solicitations.

Key Points: 
  • The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District officially announced today it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct that provides over 50 local government agencies throughout Florida a solution for bid and vendor management.
  • WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District officially announced today it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct that provides over 50 local government agencies throughout Florida a solution for bid and vendor management.
  • The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District invites all potential vendors to register online with http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/langd to access its upcoming solicitations.
  • The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District invites all local vendors to receive access to its upcoming solicitations by joining the Florida Purchasing Group.

Newmark Announces Expansion of Retail Capital Markets Team; Hires Industry Expert Conor Lalor to Lead

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Minter, RKF, Newmark Group, Sun Belt, Lead, Sale, Lalor, Senior, Capital market, CRC, Gold, ICSC, Financial services

Lalor's team will also collaborate closely with Chairman of Global Retail, Newmark Retail Services Mark Masinter and the broader Retail services team to advise clients on the latest retail trends.

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  • Lalor's team will also collaborate closely with Chairman of Global Retail, Newmark Retail Services Mark Masinter and the broader Retail services team to advise clients on the latest retail trends.
  • The expansion of Retail Capital Markets further strengthens Newmark's cohesive retail services platform and the firm's Capital Markets business offerings.
  • "This is an exciting time in the retail sector, with strong fundamentals and investor interest rapidly expanding," said Lalor.
  • "Newmark has built a world-class retail leasing and capital markets business, and the opportunity to lead and team up with some of the industry's most renowned and respected professionals creates immeasurable value-creation opportunities for our clients, combining expert insight into retail trends with capital markets advisory.

Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on InvestmentNews Annual List of Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Minter, RIA, Culture, Growth, Longevity, Registered investment adviser, Environment, Management

HOUSTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors has been named to the InvestmentNews annual Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors 2024 list. Featured in the February 2024 publication, and prominently featured on Investmentnews.com, the 2024 winners recognize the importance of offering more than just compensation and implement innovative strategies to retain and enable their employees to be exceptional.

Key Points: 
  • "Our financial advisors and team members are the most impactful investment we can make in the business.
  • Simply put, we would not be here without their dedication and passion for serving our clients," said Mike Minter, Chief Investment Officer for Financial Synergies.
  • "As a small company we have the opportunity to focus on culture and create something we are proud of.
  • After collecting data from hundreds of submissions, InvestmentNews honored 72 firms in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) category.

US Adults Miss 243 Million Hours of Work or School Annually Due to Oral Health Problems

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Other Health, Managed Care, Dental, General Health, Minter, Multimedia, Knowledge, MD, Caregiver, Overalls, Dentistry, MBA, Education, Birth control

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ® has released a new report that shows that adults 18 and older in the US lose more than 243 million work or school hours annually due to oral health problems.

Key Points: 
  • CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ® has released a new report that shows that adults 18 and older in the US lose more than 243 million work or school hours annually due to oral health problems.
  • Adults reported missing productivity time for their own oral pain or unplanned dental visits (182.6 million hours) and the oral pain or dental visits of children (38.5 million hours) or adults (22 million hours) in their care.
  • Nine million adults lost more than 60 million total work/school hours due to others’ oral health problems.
  • Approximately 5.7 million parents/guardians missed an estimated total of 38.5 million productive hours due to their children’s oral pain or unplanned dental visit.