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USIC Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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USIC, LLC (“USIC”), the leader in underground utility damage prevention, has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • USIC, LLC (“USIC”), the leader in underground utility damage prevention, has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.
  • Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 285 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.
  • This in-depth survey and recognition program analyzes employers’ policies, practices, and outcomes in detail, across the following 5 categories:
    “USIC is honored to be recognized as a VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer, and we appreciate VETS Indexes’ comprehensive process in presenting its Employer Awards,” USIC Chief Human Resources Officer Craig Haydamack stated.

USIC Becomes Official Partner of the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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As a PaYS Partner, USIC guarantees soldiers an interview and possible employment following the fulfillment of their commitment to the Army.

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  • As a PaYS Partner, USIC guarantees soldiers an interview and possible employment following the fulfillment of their commitment to the Army.
  • “USIC is honored to serve as a PaYS Program Partner, working alongside Army recruiters and mentoring soldiers as they transition to civilian employment,” TJ Martin, USIC Senior Manager of Military Recruiting, stated.
  • “We are committed to providing meaningful career opportunities, development, and support to military veterans, who comprise nearly 10% of the USIC workforce.
  • To learn more about USIC’s commitment to recruiting and supporting veterans in their search for a meaningful civilian career, visit www.usicllc.com/careers/military/ .

USO Fleet Week Event Empowers Women in the Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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New York, NY, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women service members of the Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard will join the USO —America’s leading nonprofit organization supporting service members and their families—for a professional development event during Fleet Week in New York City on May 26, 2023.

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  • New York, NY, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women service members of the Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard will join the USO —America’s leading nonprofit organization supporting service members and their families—for a professional development event during Fleet Week in New York City on May 26, 2023.
  • “We know that women service members face unique challenges as they move throughout and transition out of their service, which is why the USO created the Celebrating the Women of the Sea Services event,” said USO Northeast Region President Rebecca Parkes.
  • “We want to present active-duty Sailors, Marines and Coasties with USO resources that can help them take the next steps in their military – or civilian – careers.
  • The USO Transition program works with strategic partners to:
    Connect the military community to employment, education, financial readiness tools, mentors, and veteran benefits.

For A Bright Future Foundation Announces 2022 Global Scholarship Award Winners

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, arts, and youth leadership development, has awarded the Global Scholarship to Aitana Allen-Perez, 18, of California, and Moshammet Jarin, 18, of Florida.

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  • For A Bright Future Foundation was established to provide all aspiring young people with equal access to higher education to help them become productive members of our global community and position them to give back to the communities they were raised in.
  • Both Aitana and Moshammet's have incredibly inspirational stories and I admire their dedication and performance academically in a very challenging life circumstance.
  • We are very proud to support them in their support of higher education" said Louis Hernandez Jr., Founder and Chairman of the Board, For A Bright Future Foundation.
  • Without these incredible individuals volunteering their time and energy, we wouldn't be able to run this program successfully," said Gina Rogoto, Director of Operations, For A Bright Future Foundation.

Thomas Pluta Appointed Next President of Tradeweb

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced that markets veteran Thomas Pluta has been appointed as its next President.

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  • Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced that markets veteran Thomas Pluta has been appointed as its next President.
  • Lee Olesky, Chairman and CEO of Tradeweb, commented: Tom Pluta is a superb addition to Tradeweb as the company looks ahead to its next phase of growth.
  • Billy Hult, President and CEO-elect of Tradeweb, commented: Tom Pluta is one of the most experienced, skilled and thoughtful leaders in global financial markets.
  • Thomas Pluta, President-elect of Tradeweb, commented: Tradeweb has earned an excellent reputation by collaborating with buyside firms, dealers and other market participants and emphasizing a client-first approach.

Federal Grant Allows Focus Academy to Offer Intensive Reading Program as They Expand into Middle School

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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According to Josephine Isenbergh, Focus Academy's Executive Director of Operations, the new intensive reading program has been made possible by a federal grant under The Cares Act.

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  • According to Josephine Isenbergh, Focus Academy's Executive Director of Operations, the new intensive reading program has been made possible by a federal grant under The Cares Act.
  • The Intensive Reading Program will serve the new middle school students as well as Focus Academy's High School and Transition students.
  • The federal grant that is allowing Focus Academy to initiate the new Intensive Reading Program will also provide the seed funds to hire a fully certified and state-licensed Intensive Reading Instructor along with a dedicated teaching assistant.
  • Our middle school program will place a strong focus on intensive reading to better prepare our students for a high school experience where they can experience greater success.

OPEC Fund approves US$233 million in global development support

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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The US$233 million in new funding will benefit public sector projects promoting sustainable development around the world.

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  • The US$233 million in new funding will benefit public sector projects promoting sustainable development around the world.
  • The Governing Board also approved three grants totaling US$6 million for joint OPEC Fund technical cooperation facilities with three co-financing partners: the Asian Development Bank (US$3 million), the Development Bank of Latin America (US$1 million) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (US$2 million).
  • The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is the only globally mandated development institution that provides financing from member countries to non-member countries exclusively.
  • The OPEC Fund was established by the member countries of OPEC in 1976 with a distinct purpose: to drive development, strengthen communities and empower people.

OPEC Fund approves US$233 million in global development support

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Food security, Alberta Municipal Government Board, S&P, Program, Employment, Fitch, Agriculture, OPEC Fund for International Development, Education, Smallholding, Water supply, International financial institutions, World Bank Group, Mohmand Dam, Food, Reconstruction, MSME-Champions, Public finance, European Central Bank, The University Transition Program, Transport, Director, Disability, Private sector, Public sector, Development finance institution, International development, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America, Social, Woman, Asian Development Bank, Development, Area studies, Waste management, OPEC, World, Flood, Renewable energy

The US$233 million in new funding will benefit public sector projects promoting sustainable development around the world.

Key Points: 
  • The US$233 million in new funding will benefit public sector projects promoting sustainable development around the world.
  • The Governing Board also approved three grants totaling US$6 million for joint OPEC Fund technical cooperation facilities with three co-financing partners: the Asian Development Bank (US$3 million), the Development Bank of Latin America (US$1 million) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (US$2 million).
  • The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is the only globally mandated development institution that provides financing from member countries to non-member countries exclusively.
  • The OPEC Fund was established by the member countries of OPEC in 1976 with a distinct purpose: to drive development, strengthen communities and empower people.

The Manitowoc Company Releases Statement Regarding an EPA Matter

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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As such, the Company is engaged in confidential discussions with the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOJ.

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  • As such, the Company is engaged in confidential discussions with the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOJ.
  • Based on managements current assessment, the Company recorded an additional charge of $13.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Other than the foregoing, the Company is unable to provide further meaningful quantification as to the final resolution of these matters.
  • The Manitowoc Company, Inc. was founded in 1902 and has over a 119-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets.

Home of Guiding Hands President and CEO Edward Hershey Named Leading the Charge Award Recipient

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home of Guiding Hands President and CEO Edward Hershey was named the Leading the Charge award recipient, an honor bestowed on an advocate who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and advocacy for the disability community.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home of Guiding Hands President and CEO Edward Hershey was named the Leading the Charge award recipient, an honor bestowed on an advocate who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and advocacy for the disability community.
  • Senate President Pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins praised Hershey for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "Congratulations to Edward Hershey on receiving this year's 'Leading the Charge' award.
  • He joined Home of Guiding Hands in 2015 as vice president of operations and was promoted to chief operating officer Sept. 2021.