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PROPEL and Southern Company Announce Launch of Inaugural HBCU-Focused Cybersecurity Consortium

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium. The PROPEL HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium (HCC), created in partnership with Southern Company, was founded on the principles of collaboration, leadership, innovation and foresight.  

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  • Consortium advances future-focused workforce opportunities, unlocks cyber career pathways
    ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium.
  • The PROPEL HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium (HCC), created in partnership with Southern Company, was founded on the principles of collaboration, leadership, innovation and foresight.
  • "PROPEL's consortium will set a benchmark for developing a future workforce that is well equipped to address and solve the cybersecurity needs of today and tomorrow," said chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Chris Womack.
  • PROPEL is proud to launch HCC's first two programs both aimed at elevating HBCU faculty and student expertise and skills in cybersecurity.

Chevron Announces Opening of Fab Labs at HBCUs

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and the Fab Foundation today announced the official opening of Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and Florida A&M University (FAMU).

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  • Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and the Fab Foundation today announced the official opening of Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and Florida A&M University (FAMU).
  • Chevron, in collaboration with the Fab Foundation, has unveiled the establishment of cutting-edge Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and FAMU.
  • The Chevron Fab Labs aim to provide students, faculty and the broader communities with state-of-the-art technology and resources to foster creativity, hands-on learning experiences and entrepreneurial skills.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Fab Foundation to bring Chevron Fab Labs to Fort Valley State University and FAMU," said Jennifer Michael, Chevron’s Social Investment Manager.

ARCHITECTURAL LINEAR SERIES BRICK WINS 2023 PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, ON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arriscraft, Canada's leading stone manufacturer, using Natural Process technology, is thrilled to announce that Architectural Linear Series Brick (ALSB) has won a 2023 Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, ON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arriscraft, Canada's leading stone manufacturer, using Natural Process technology, is thrilled to announce that Architectural Linear Series Brick (ALSB) has won a 2023 Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.
  • Arriscraft's Architectural Linear Series Brick has won a Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.
  • "Over the past few years, our Architectural Linear Series Brick has been selected for many phenomenal designs," remarks Arriscraft's Director of Marketing, Marta Zonneveld, "and we are thrilled that this product has been officially recognized in the industry with this prestigious award.
  • Prior to the introduction of ALSB by Arriscraft, very long brick, in a characteristically weathered finish, was available only from European brick manufacturers.

Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Peach County Schools in Georgia

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to Peach County Schools (PCS) in Georgia.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to Peach County Schools (PCS) in Georgia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207907550/en/
    Blue Bird donated an all-electric, zero-emission school bus to Peach County Schools in Georgia.
  • “We thank our valued community partner Blue Bird for the generous donation of an electric school bus,” said Peach County Schools Superintendent Dr. Lionel Brown.
  • In August 2023, Blue Bird already donated a Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Six Days of Fun in the Sun - the Florida Beach Bowl offers a host of Community Events leading up the Inaugural Game Day

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Saturday, November 25, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This December 8th through the 13th is set up to be an epic series of events, ending with the gridiron match-up of two talented HBCU football teams: the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls of Charlotte, North Carolina, versus the Fort Valley State University Wildcats of Fort Valley, Georgia at the Inaugural Florida Beach Bowl in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Events leading up to this unprecedented match up will be equally exciting for visitors and residents alike in South Florida.

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  • Events leading up to this unprecedented match up will be equally exciting for visitors and residents alike in South Florida.
  • "The Florida Beach Bowl is more than just a football game; it is a celebration of excellence and culture," said Victor Robenson, CEO of Florida Beach Bowl.
  • "The Florida Beach Bowl is more than just a football game; it is a celebration of excellence and culture," said Victor Robenson, CEO of Florida Beach Bowl.
  • The Florida Beach Bowl offers six days of fun in the sun and an exciting game for fans.

HBCU Football Teams Selected for the First Annual Florida Beach Bowl

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, leadership from the CIAA and SIAC conferences have announced the selected teams for the First Annual Florida Beach Bowl.

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  • -Battle by the Beach in South Florida, Game Day is set for December 13th-
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, leadership from the CIAA and SIAC conferences have announced the selected teams for the First Annual Florida Beach Bowl.
  • "This is an epic and historic moment, says Victor Robenson, CEO of Florida Beach Bowl.
  • Group sales for 20 tickets or more, are to contact the Florida Beach Bowl office directly.
  • Current sponsors of the inaugural Florida Beach Bowl include: Amerant Bank, American Diabetes Association (ADA), City of Fort Lauderdale, Coach USA, Visit Lauderdale, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL).

Spherion's Orange Vault Rewards Hard-Working Employees Nationwide

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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ATLANTA , Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today the recipients of its newest employee rewards program, The Orange Vault. Over the course of a four-week-long campaign that concluded on Sept. 15, the company awarded more than $140,000 in cash prizes to over 650 dedicated employees across Spherion's 200-plus offices, with one winner, Malakai Scandrick, receiving a $10,000 grand cash prize.

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  • ATLANTA , Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today the recipients of its newest employee rewards program, The Orange Vault.
  • "Through The Orange Vault, we had the privilege of extending our heartfelt appreciation to our employees for their remarkable efforts in the form of meaningful cash prizes," said Rebecca Rogers Tijerino, group president of Spherion.
  • "I am constantly filled with awe and admiration for the unyielding dedication displayed by our franchisees, their staff members and our extraordinary employees.
  • The Orange Vault campaign launched on Aug. 21 and ran for four weeks, concluding on Sept. 15 during National Staffing Employee Week.

Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230830292283/en/
    Blue Bird donated an all-electric, zero-emission school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • Jerome Bettis, Pro Football Hall of Famer and legendary former football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, founded the Bus Stops Here Foundation in 1997.
  • Jerome Bettis also resides in Atlanta, Ga. – the same state that Blue Bird has called home for nearly a century.

Blue Bird Premieres Next-Generation Electric School Bus at STN Expo West

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, will premiere its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West , a leading student transportation industry and technology event in North America.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, will premiere its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West , a leading student transportation industry and technology event in North America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230711051047/en/
    Blue Bird premiers its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West.
  • Blue Bird is ever evolving.”
    Blue Bird will continue to build its next-generation electric school buses at its manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, Ga.
  • Accelera will supply the electric powertrain for Blue Bird’s new Vision electric school bus.

Blue Bird Celebrates Grand Opening of Electric Vehicle Build-up Center

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, celebrated the grand opening of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center on the grounds of the company’s main U.S. manufacturing plant in Fort Valley, Ga. Blue Bird transformed a nearly 40,000 sq.ft.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, celebrated the grand opening of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center on the grounds of the company’s main U.S. manufacturing plant in Fort Valley, Ga. Blue Bird transformed a nearly 40,000 sq.ft.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230525005557/en/
    Blue Bird celebrated the grand opening of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center in Fort Valley, Ga.
  • Press Photo/Caption: Blue Bird celebrated the grand opening of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center in Fort Valley, Ga.
  • Highly-trained technicians install electric batteries and other components at the EV Build-up Center to turn the vehicles into emission-free electric school buses.