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Coverall® Awards 52 Academic Scholarships for the 2023-24 Year

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coverall North America, Inc., one of the leading franchisors in the commercial cleaning industry, today announced the recipients of its esteemed Coverall Scholarship Program for the 2023-2024 academic year. The program, now in its 18th year, has awarded 52 scholarships, amounting to $78,000, to deserving students who are the children of Coverall's independent Franchise Business Owners.

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  • The program, now in its 18th year, has awarded 52 scholarships, amounting to $78,000, to deserving students who are the children of Coverall's independent Franchise Business Owners.
  • The Coverall Scholarship Program stands as a testament to the company's dedication to both its Franchise Business Owner community and advancement through education.
  • "Our program provides a platform for these exceptional students to realize their academic and career ambitions.
  • Since its inception, the Coverall Scholarship Program has recognized and honored 317 bright and talented individuals from around the country.

Institute for Education Innovation Appoints Tom Burton as Chief Academic Officer

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), a national school superintendent think tank working to ensure that empowered leaders have the influence, access, resources, and support they need to empower their students, today announced the appointment of Tom Burton as its new Chief Academic Officer. As Chief Academic Officer, Burton will draw from more than 35 years of experience as a proven and dynamic school leader to develop leadership development experiences and content for IEI's national summits, as well as facilitate the rollout of new open regional workshops focused on leadership development for educators at all levels, including teachers and building administrators.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), a national school superintendent think tank working to ensure that empowered leaders have the influence, access, resources, and support they need to empower their students, today announced the appointment of Tom Burton as its new Chief Academic Officer.
  • "As one of the most respected superintendent voices in K-12 education known for his innovative leadership, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives to IEI that will enhance our members' learning opportunities," said Doug Roberts, CEO and founder of the Institute for Education Innovation.
  • IEI hosts various member events designed to develop and nurture novel ideas to affect meaningful and sustainable change in K-12 education.
  • Creating equitable opportunities for students to help them define a pathway with durable skills for their future was always the ultimate goal," said Burton.

Diane Wang Named 2023 Business Women of the Year by CEO Today Magazine for Outstanding Leadership

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Friday, July 28, 2023

BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diane Wang, Founder, Chairperson & CEO of DHGATE Group, has been awarded the 2023 Business Women of the Year Award from CEO Today Magazine, a leading voice in business leadership and entrepreneurship.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diane Wang, Founder, Chairperson & CEO of DHGATE Group, has been awarded the 2023 Business Women of the Year Award from CEO Today Magazine, a leading voice in business leadership and entrepreneurship.
  • CEO Today Magazine's Business Women of the Year Awards not only honor the recipients but also aim to inspire aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • It is with great honor that I have been acknowledged by CEO Today Magazine as a recipient of the 2023 Business Women of the Year Award," said Diane Wang.
  • "Diane Wang exemplifies the vision, innovation, and tenacity that characterize the leaders featured in our Business Women of the Year Awards," said Mark Palmer, Editor-in-Chief of CEO Today.

"TO BE GLOBAL. - Performance Reward High Class Business to Business Matching Platform."

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

It is a global High-Class Business to Business matching platform.

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  • It is a global High-Class Business to Business matching platform.
  • Able to have a relationship with "High Class Company" of Global.
  • If you would like to grow your business to the global, you must learn business environment of the other country first.
  • That is High Class Business to Business Matching platform of the Global.

Bangladesh Business Summit Outcome report has launched with promises for building Smart Bangladesh

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

To realize this vision, FBCCI organized Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, and BIDA.

Key Points: 
  • To realize this vision, FBCCI organized Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, and BIDA.
  • During the Businesspersons' Conference to Build Smart Bangladesh on July 15, 2023, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as the chief guest, launched the outcome report of Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 ( https://bdbusinesssummit.com/outcome-report/ ).
  • Both the government and business community pledged to foster smart business practices, supporting the realization of "Smart Bangladesh."
  • Launching of Bangladesh Business Summit Outcome report underscores Bangladesh's commitment to building a "Smart Bangladesh."

Ivans Distribution Platform Expands to Support Cyber and More for Commercial Lines of Business

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Milwaukee, WI, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivans® today announced the expansion of commercial lines supported on Ivans Distribution Platform™ to rate, quote, and bind commercial policies.

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  • Milwaukee, WI, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivans® today announced the expansion of commercial lines supported on Ivans Distribution Platform™ to rate, quote, and bind commercial policies.
  • Along with Business Owner's Policy, General Liability and Workers' Compensation already live on the platform, Ivans Distribution Platform now also supports Cyber, D&O, E&O, Umbrella, Inland Marine, Professional Liability, Commercial Package, Commercial Property and Commercial Auto.
  • Ivans Distribution Platform improves the commercial lines policy lifecycle and connects to Ivans’ open platform of commercial markets to provide customers automated appetite communication and digitized submissions and quoting directly to insurers and MGAs’ systems.
  • The expanded solution paired with our Ivans Distribution Partners provides agents with streamlined, digital submission workflows to increase win rates and efficiencies around commercial lines business.

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. Appoints Laura Whitley to Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

DALLAS, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, today announced the appointment of Laura Whitley to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • DALLAS, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, today announced the appointment of Laura Whitley to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Current board member Robert Stallings is succeeding Larry L. Helm, who has retired from the Texas Capital Bank board after 17 years of service, including the last 11 years as chairman.
  • Stallings has served on the Texas Capital Bank board since 2001 and will assume the role of chairman effective immediately.
  • “I thank Larry for his many years of exemplary service to Texas Capital Bank, and I am delighted to welcome Laura to our board,” said Rob C. Holmes, president and CEO of Texas Capital Bank.

Semler Scientific Announces Appointment of Eric Semler and William Chang as Directors

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- - Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR) today announced that Eric Semler and William H.C. Chang (together, the "Investors"), who collectively beneficially own more than 20% of Semler Scientific's outstanding shares, will immediately join Semler Scientific's board of directors as new independent directors. Mr. Semler will join the board as a Class II director standing for reelection at the 2023 annual meeting of stockholders and will be appointed as Chairman of the board, and Mr. Chang will join the board as a Class I director standing for reelection at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. The board will temporarily expand to seven members before reverting to five members following the 2023 annual meeting as Ms. Moon and Dr. Leibowitz, current Class II directors have indicated their intent not to stand for re-election.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- - Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR) today announced that Eric Semler and William H.C. Chang (together, the "Investors"), who collectively beneficially own more than 20% of Semler Scientific's outstanding shares, will immediately join Semler Scientific's board of directors as new independent directors.
  • Messrs. Semler and Chang collectively bring deep expertise in capital allocation, corporate governance, strategic planning, and investment management.
  • In connection with these appointments, Semler Scientific has entered into a mutual cooperation agreement with the Investors.
  • Mr. Semler said, "I am pleased to have reached an agreement with Semler Scientific and look forward to joining its board of directors as Chairman.

ISC Named to The Globe and Mail’s 2023 Women Lead Here Benchmark for Executive Gender Diversity

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Friday, March 24, 2023

ISC has been named on the Women Lead Here list since it was launched in 2020.

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  • ISC has been named on the Women Lead Here list since it was launched in 2020.
  • The benchmark uses proprietary research methodology to determine which Canadian corporations make tangible, systemic, organizational progress related to executive gender parity in Canada.
  • In total, 90 companies earned the 2023 Women Lead Here seal, with a combined average of 46 per cent of executive roles held by women-identifying individuals.
  • The 2023 Women Lead Here list can be found in the April 2023 issue of Report on Business magazine, distributed with The Globe and Mail on Saturday March 25, 2023, and online at tgam.ca/WomenLeadHere .

Wesdome Announces 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) today announces fourth quarter (“Q4 2022”) and full year financial results.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) today announces fourth quarter (“Q4 2022”) and full year financial results.
  • Previously disclosed grade reconciliation issues at the Falcon zone that impacted 2022 production have been addressed through additional ore development and drilling.
  • The delays encountered in 2022 are behind us, and all required equipment is on site.
  • As well, 2022 saw the hiring of key technical personnel including a Director, Engineering and Operations who will support daily mine operations.