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BOW RIVER CAPITAL INVESTS IN THE RECAPITALIZATION OF VERIDIAN HEALTHCARE

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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DENVER, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager, is pleased to announce that its Private Credit Team has provided funds to support the recapitalization of Veridian Healthcare ("Veridian" or the "Company") by HealthEdge Investment Partners, LLC ("HealthEdge"), United Western Group ("UWG"), and Advantage Capital Holdings, LLC ("A-CAP").

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  • DENVER, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager, is pleased to announce that its Private Credit Team has provided funds to support the recapitalization of Veridian Healthcare ("Veridian" or the "Company") by HealthEdge Investment Partners, LLC ("HealthEdge"), United Western Group ("UWG"), and Advantage Capital Holdings, LLC ("A-CAP").
  • Veridian has distinguished itself as a preeminent distributor of private label and branded in-home diagnostic, pain care management, and personal care products for leading national and regional chain stores, pharmacies, wholesalers, distributors and e-commerce businesses.
  • Aaron Arnett, Managing Director, added, "Veridian is highly regarded for its ability to consistently deliver an expansive healthcare products portfolio with value-add procurement solutions at scale.
  • In June 2023, Bow River Capital announced the formation of its Private Credit Team, including private credit experts Eli Muraidekh, Aaron Arnett and Joshua Apfel.

HJC Announces Changes to Board of Trustees to Drive Expansion and Academic Excellence

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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The new board of trustees includes respected leaders in academia and business with experience guiding nonprofit and academic organizations.

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  • The new board of trustees includes respected leaders in academia and business with experience guiding nonprofit and academic organizations.
  • With his vast knowledge in entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, and education, Trinkle is well-equipped to provide strategic guidance and mentorship to HJC.
  • Joining Trinkle as board secretary is Sheree Speakman, the chair of the board of councilors for the University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education.
  • Finally, the board includes esteemed academic professionals who will contribute to guiding HJC's educational excellence.

Home Grown: University of West Georgia Awards Honorary Degree to Zac Brown

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Sunday, May 14, 2023
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Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles – including “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” – with Brown becoming a household name.

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  • Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles – including “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” – with Brown becoming a household name.
  • “Awarding him this honorary doctorate instills a sense of pride in the institution for everyone in our university community.
  • “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive an honorary degree from the University of West Georgia,” Brown said.
  • Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, Southern rock group led by frontman, Zac Brown.

Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach Features Advice and Insights into Career Opportunities at 40+ Global Advertising, Entertainment, and Media Companies

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaVillage and AdvancingDiversity.org are hosting Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach, October 17-20. The second annual virtual program is focused on attracting Black talent to careers in advertising, entertainment, and media professions. Over 40 industry leaders will share insights, resources, career guidance, and job opportunities from 10:00am ET to 2:00pm ET daily at MediaVillage.com. 

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaVillage and AdvancingDiversity.org are hosting Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach, October 17-20.
  • The second annual virtual program is focused on attracting Black talent to careers in advertising, entertainment, and media professions.
  • Over 40 industry leaders will share insights, resources, career guidance, and job opportunities from 10:00am ET to 2:00pm ET daily at MediaVillage.com .
  • Upload resume at MediaVillage.com and get career advice during Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach.

‘Gold standard’

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Students who complete the program and its related assessments will also be eligible to take the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certification exam.

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  • Students who complete the program and its related assessments will also be eligible to take the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certification exam.
  • This new degree is just another way we are paying attention to our students career goals and responding to industry growth.
  • Pending SACSCOC final approval, the program will begin in spring 2023, with new student cohorts beginning each consecutive spring semester.
  • I want to achieve the gold standard for the profession that I am passionate about, and I believe UWG's program and faculty can help me achieve this goal.

Nexus and University of West Georgia Announce Licensing Partnership

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexus Licensing Group, a leading licensing management firm and division of Fastlane, today announced the firm has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with University of West Georgia in which it will serve as its exclusive licensing agent of record.

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  • LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexus Licensing Group, a leading licensing management firm and division of Fastlane, today announced the firm has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with University of West Georgia in which it will serve as its exclusive licensing agent of record.
  • Under the agreement, Nexus is helping University of West Georgia expand its brand reach and revenue potential through traditional retail and eCommerce channels.
  • About University of West Georgia:
    UWG serves more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries.
  • Nexus Licensing Group, a Fastlane Co., is a full-service branding, digital marketing, eCommerce and licensing management firm representing over 25 collegiate brands to date and growing.

Go West, Go Robot: Technology allows housebound UWG grad to attend Commencement

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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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Although I knew I would still receive my degree, it just didn't feel as special without the cap, gown and ceremony.

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  • Although I knew I would still receive my degree, it just didn't feel as special without the cap, gown and ceremony.
  • But thanks to new technology, Conerly was able to participate in the day shes been looking forward to since beginning the program.
  • The technology has been around for a while, but with the pandemic, it gained momentum and became an even greater tool.
  • And thanks to this innovative technology, I was not only able to attend my graduation, but I am also able to be a part of history in the making.

Group Black and SHE Media Partner to Launch Group Black Network for Black Publishers

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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This partnership bringsmore than 250 premium Black, Women-OwnedSHE Media publishers to the Group Black Network, and provides a direct channel to deploy advertising investments to said publishers increasing visibility and earning opportunities.

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  • This partnership bringsmore than 250 premium Black, Women-OwnedSHE Media publishers to the Group Black Network, and provides a direct channel to deploy advertising investments to said publishers increasing visibility and earning opportunities.
  • Together, Group Black and SHE Media will empower and monetize SHE Media's incredible editorial network by directly connecting publishers with Group Black's brand and advertising partners.
  • "Group Black and SHE Media share an important mission to elevate Black voices in the media world," said Travis Montaque, Co-Founder, CEO & Director of Group Black.
  • The company is composed of Group Black Media and Group Black Ventures, signaling a bilateral approach to address the lack of Black media ownership.

University of West Georgia Selects YuJa, Inc. to Provide Campuswide Video Platform

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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YuJa, Inc., a leader in enterprise media solutions, recently was awarded a contract to provide University of West Georgia (UWG) with a comprehensive, cloud-hosted Video Platform.

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  • YuJa, Inc., a leader in enterprise media solutions, recently was awarded a contract to provide University of West Georgia (UWG) with a comprehensive, cloud-hosted Video Platform.
  • YuJa replaces the universitys previous academic video platform vendor and will help meet current and future video recording and storage needs.
  • Founded in 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has more than 12,700 students and 85+ degree programs.
  • Its portfolio includes products for lecture capture , live streaming , video management , video conferencing , video test proctoring , digital asset management , digital compliance , and enterprise accessibility .

A new era

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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He attributed all of that to his education, frequently saying, My education made me who I am.

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  • He attributed all of that to his education, frequently saying, My education made me who I am.
  • The Carrollton-based company employs more than 7,000 people and generated more than $5.5 billion in revenue last year.
  • Dr. Brendan Kelly, UWGs president, said Richards Hall, built amidst the global pandemic, is emblematic of its namesakes persistence and progress.
  • We are launching a new era in the Richards College of Business today: one that will embrace the 21st century, the same way this building symbolizes our embracing the future for the past two years.