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Los Angeles Tourism Celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day by Spotlighting How Meetings and Conventions Benefit All Angelenos

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Today, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is proud to join our colleagues across the country in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID).

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  • Today, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is proud to join our colleagues across the country in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID).
  • Notably, Los Angeles will welcome back IPW – the U.S. travel industry’s largest international inbound travel trade show – for the first time in over a decade.
  • As just two recent programming examples, the Los Angeles Career Academy – launched in 2021 by the Los Angeles City Tourism Department (CTD) – brings LA-area high school students together to participate in citywide conventions at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
  • Los Angeles Tourism is proud to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day and the positive impacts that meetings and events bring to every LA region, neighborhood, and household.

National Council of School Safety Directors Launched to Lead the Path to Safer Schools

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With threats to schools at an all-time high, ZeroNow, the school safety stakeholder community, is launching the National Council of School Safety Directors to advocate for a dedicated School Safety Director in K-12 school districts nationwide. Inaugural Chair Jason Stoddard, Director of School Safety and Security for Charles County Public Schools, will make the announcement at an online media conference on Tuesday, April 30 at 3pm ET featuring remarks from Congressman Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX).

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  • The new organization will unite school safety professionals nationwide to establish standards, share best practices, and advocate for holistic school safety policies to improve school safety.
  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With threats to schools at an all-time high, ZeroNow, the school safety stakeholder community, is launching the National Council of School Safety Directors to advocate for a dedicated School Safety Director in K-12 school districts nationwide.
  • "The National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) is the first and only organization created with the sole purpose of establishing, educating, and building a national standard and certification and a continuing education program for School Safety Directors," Stoddard said.
  • ZeroNow President Ara Bagdasarian added, "School Safety Directors are navigators in the crucial journey towards safer schools.

PrizePicks Announces New Chief People Officer and Key Responsible Gaming Hire

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced today the hiring of Renee White as its Chief People Officer (CPO), reporting to Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Adam Wexler. The company also announced the appointment of Phil Sherwood as Senior Director of Responsible Gaming.

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  • The company also announced the appointment of Phil Sherwood as Senior Director of Responsible Gaming.
  • Phil Sherwood: Sherwood will lead the evolution of PrizePicks' responsible gaming initiatives to continue fostering a safe, responsible and secure daily fantasy sports experience.
  • His unique perspective and strategic vision will help position PrizePicks as the gold standard in responsible gaming within the fantasy sports industry.
  • As the company continues to expand to new markets, responsible gaming education remains a key focus.

American Women Report Economic Stress, Worry about How They Will Afford Future Health Costs and Retirement

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A national survey of women ages 25+, commissioned by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), finds that American women continue to face significant economic stress, and they are concerned about how to pay for health care and other daily expenses in retirement. Across demographic and party lines, women express strong bipartisan support for federal policy solutions that could help.

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  • Women rate their general health worse than their mental health, and low-income and rural women rate their general and mental health a net negative.
  • Less than half (49%) of women and only one-third of rural women report having saved for retirement.
  • Majorities report they are not financially secure, including 79% of low-income women and 67% of rural women.
  • The national mixed mode survey included 1,022 women ages 25 and older with oversamples of rural women (n=314) and low-income women by ethnicity (White=260, Black=241, Hispanic=203).

Behavioral Health Tech Selects Institute for Exceptional Care as 2024 Non-Profit Grantee

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Previous Behavioral Health Tech non-profit grantees include the Rare Impact Fund, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Black Emotional and Wellbeing Mental Health Collective, and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's COVID-19 response fund

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  • Previous Behavioral Health Tech non-profit grantees include the Rare Impact Fund, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Black Emotional and Wellbeing Mental Health Collective, and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's COVID-19 response fund
    Donations can be made to Institute for Exceptional Care during registration for the annual Behavioral Health Tech conference, taking place in Phoenix from November 5-7
    SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Behavioral Health Tech , the leading community focused on expanding access to mental health, substance use, and IDD care through technology, health equity, and innovation, has selected the Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC) as its 2024 non-profit grantee.
  • The IEC will receive a portion of proceeds from all registrations and any donations made during registration for the organization's annual Behavioral Health Tech Conference , held in person in Phoenix, Arizona from November 5-7, 2024.
  • "Our annual non-profit partner drives positive change for the community it serves, and the Institute for Exceptional Care does exactly that for people with IDD who have gone overlooked and underserved for far too long," said Solome Tibebu , founder and CEO of Behavioral Health Tech .
  • When you register, please consider donating to the Institute for Exceptional Care.

Capella Space, Space ISAC Kick Off Leo Owner Operators Affinity Group

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capella Space Corp. and Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) are pleased to announce a successful kick off of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Owner Operators Affinity Group, an Affinity Group for Commercial Owner Operators to better understand threat and security concerns.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capella Space Corp. and Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) are pleased to announce a successful kick off of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Owner Operators Affinity Group, an Affinity Group for Commercial Owner Operators to better understand threat and security concerns.
  • At the kick off event, government and industry leaders from FBI, DHS, US Space Force, Capella Space, and Viasat gathered to emphasize the critical importance of LEO Owner Operators sharing threat intelligence within the Space ISAC.
  • According to Frank Backes, Chief Executive Officer of Capella Space, "We are honored to co-chair the LEO Owner Operators Affinity Group to help facilitate collaboration with other leading Commercial Owner Operators in the field.
  • Participating organizations in the LEO Owner Operators Affinity Group include commercial space companies that maintain membership in good standing with Space ISAC and operate space assets in LEO.

Capella Space Joins Space ISAC as Founding Member

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capella Space Corp., an American space tech company with data and satellite solutions for government and commercial applications, announced it has joined the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) as a founding member.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capella Space Corp., an American space tech company with data and satellite solutions for government and commercial applications, announced it has joined the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) as a founding member.
  • At Space Symposium, Capella Space will be demonstrating how their sensors can be used to detect space and ground environment anomalies and subsequently share with other members of the Space ISAC.
  • Capella Space's Founding Membership will allow the Space ISAC to leverage advanced tools, capabilities, and features that align seamlessly with the mission of the ISAC.
  • This milestone will serve as a catalyst to harness the mission of Capella Space and fuel further progress in the Space ISAC community.

NCD announces new Chair Claudia L. Gordon

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.
  • President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. designated Gordon as Council Chair, as announced by the White House on April 5.
  • During her time at NCD, Gordon was designated by Gallegos as Vice Chair and served on NCD’s Executive Committee.
  • “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the country in this capacity as Chair and look forward to continuing our journey of increasing accessibility and inclusion in all walks of life,” said NCD Chair Claudia Gordon.

Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc. Continues to Grow its Advisory Board for OZOP ARC

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Warwick, NY, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc. (OZSC), a pioneer in the field of innovative energy and lighting solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alessa Aguayo as the newest member of the advisory board for its flagship OZOP ARC lighting controls system. The advisory board aims to utilize the expertise of seasoned industry professionals to propel the development and strategic positioning of OZOP ARC.

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  • The advisory board aims to utilize the expertise of seasoned industry professionals to propel the development and strategic positioning of OZOP ARC.
  • Alessa Aguayo brings a rich background in the lighting industry, with over a decade of experience spanning national accounts, distribution, and manufacturing.
  • Brian Conway, CEO of Ozop Energy Solutions, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Alessa Aguayo to our advisory board.
  • With the addition of Alessa Aguayo, the board is poised to significantly impact the strategic trajectory of the OZOP ARC system.

AIR Research and Policy Experts to Present at American Educational Research Association, National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meetings

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.

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  • Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.
  • AERA is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning, and its annual meeting is one of the largest gatherings of education researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in the world.
  • ET featuring experts from AIR, the Gates Foundation, the Urban Institute, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and more.
  • AIR experts will also present at the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Annual Meeting , which is being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia, with virtual training and paper sessions after April 14.