Suffolk County Community College

Designatronics Committed to Securing Future of Manufacturing on Long Island

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A partnership between Designatronics, Inc. and other Long Island manufacturers, including Oerlikon Metco, Schivo Medical, Precipart and Thuro Metal Products, will expand the regions manufacturing workforce through enhanced training. Joining together in support of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center located at the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College, the group purchased and donated state-of-the-art CNC equipment, STAR Swiss Style Lathe with Bar Feeder.

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  • HICKSVILLE, N.Y., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A partnership between Designatronics, Inc. and other Long Island manufacturers, including Oerlikon Metco, Schivo Medical, Precipart and Thuro Metal Products, will expand the regions manufacturing workforce through enhanced training.
  • Joining together in support of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center located at the Michael J.
  • The scholarship covers full tuition at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, and a Certificate is awarded upon successful completion."
  • Representatives from Designatronics were on hand to celebrate the space and the commitment to the community.

Flushing Bank a Sponsor of HIA-LI 35th Annual Trade Show & Conference

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

UNIONDALE, N.Y., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that the bank was a sponsor and exhibitor at the HIA-LI 35th Annual Trade Show & Conference.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that the bank was a sponsor and exhibitor at the HIA-LI 35th Annual Trade Show & Conference.
  • The event was held in the Suffolk Credit Union Arena at Suffolk County Community College.
  • “Our Hauppauge branch manager, Jackie Custance, is an active member of the HIA-LI.
  • With our new Hauppauge location in Innovation Park, this was a great opportunity for our bankers and lenders to network and introduce our products and services to the owners of Long Island businesses.” stated John R. Buran, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Pineapple Energy Announces Success in Labor Force Training Initiative

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

MINNETONKA, Minn., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pineapple Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGY), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, today announced an initiative led by recently-acquired SUNation that aims to expand access and training for the next generation of workers in the solar energy industry.

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  • MINNETONKA, Minn., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pineapple Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGY), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, today announced an initiative led by recently-acquired SUNation that aims to expand access and training for the next generation of workers in the solar energy industry.
  • The new training program, orchestrated by SUNation founder Scott Maskin, partners with Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) in New York to form a public-private partnership.
  • Taught by practitioner instructors employed in the solar industry, the curriculum includes OSHA safety training, knowledge of tools, job site protocol and products.
  • “We spent four months developing the syllabus, gathering the training materials, and negotiating the partnership with SCCC.

Circuit Selected As A Grand Prize Awardee for the $85 Million New York Clean Transportation Prizes Program

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Circuit, an on-demand electric shuttle service, has been selected for one of ten grand prizes through the $85 million New York Clean Transportation Prizes program to advance plans to bring clean transportation solutions that reduce air pollution, advance electrification, and promote mobility in New York State's underserved communities. The announcement came yesterday at the Program Showcase and Awards Ceremony hosted at the TWA hotel at John F. Kennedy Airport.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Circuit, an on-demand electric shuttle service, has been selected for one of ten grand prizes through the $85 million New York Clean Transportation Prizes program to advance plans to bring clean transportation solutions that reduce air pollution, advance electrification, and promote mobility in New York State's underserved communities.
  • The announcement came yesterday at the Program Showcase and Awards Ceremony hosted at the TWA hotel at John F. Kennedy Airport.
  • Along with our community partners, we're thrilled to bring these services to life and support the state's nation-leading climate goals.
  • With its local W2 employees, Circuit ensures a safe and enjoyable ride while creating stable jobs for the community.

Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Edward Carroll as General Manager of The Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

COVINGTON, Ky., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Edward Carroll has been appointed the general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon .

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  • COVINGTON, Ky., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Edward Carroll has been appointed the general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon .
  • Mr. Carroll brings over 27 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the dual general manager for the Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites in Sarasota.
  • As general manager, Carroll is responsible for overseeing and executing the hotel and property operations, including staff management, guest satisfaction and community relations.
  • Prior to joining the Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon, Carroll served in various leadership roles for the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor, Tampa North & Homewood Sarasota, and the Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead, New York; demonstrating his proven excellence in organizational leadership and results driven performance.

Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation's End Distracted Driving Project Announces Winners of 2021 Meme and Video Contest

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Monday, December 27, 2021

"The End DD contest helps our students educate their peers on the dangers of driving distracted in a fun and impactful way.

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  • "The End DD contest helps our students educate their peers on the dangers of driving distracted in a fun and impactful way.
  • Eligible submissions focused on one of three topics: Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Distracted, Respectful Drivers Don't Drive Distracted, and Distracted Drivers Can't Be Defensive Drivers.
  • We appreciate the students' participation in the contest, which we hope will raise additional awareness of the issue and ultimately prevent distracted driving."
  • End Distracted Driving (EndDD.org) was founded by Joel Feldman and Dianne Anderson in 2009 as a project of the Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation.

Johnson Controls Launches Community College Partnership Program, Investing in the Technicians of Tomorrow

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.
  • Suffolk County Community College (Selden, NY): Founded in 1959, Suffolk County Community College is a public community college, sponsored by SUNY and Suffolk County, NY.
  • Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD): Founded in 1957, Community College of Baltimore County is a public community college with campuses across Baltimore County, Maryland.
  • Essex Country Community College (Newark, NJ): Founded in 1968, Essex County College is a public community college in Essex County, New Jersey.