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The Drone Racing League and the United States Air Force Announce Groundbreaking Initiative to Elevate Women in Sports and Technology

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drone Racing League (DRL), the world's premier professional drone racing property, today unveiled "DRL's Women Taking Flight," a historic program to elevate women in sports, technology and aviation. DRL's longest standing partner, the U.S. Air Force, signed on as a founding partner of the initiative, which will launch drone racing competitions, esports tournaments, and STEM curriculum to recruit the best women drone pilots to fly in DRL and the U.S. Air Force, and encourage all women to rise in traditionally male-dominated spaces.

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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drone Racing League (DRL), the world's premier professional drone racing property, today unveiled "DRL's Women Taking Flight," a historic program to elevate women in sports, technology and aviation.
"The Drone Racing League is a fierce champion of diversity and inclusion, and we are excited to partner with the U.S. Air Force to further level the playing field in sports and technology.
"The Drone Racing League continues to be a valued partner that shares our passion for technology, speed and precision.
The program will enable the Drone Racing League and the U.S. Air Force to open new horizons for women in drone racing, sports, and STEM and set a new standard for diversity and inclusion in the sky and beyond.

Visionary Business Leaders Praise "Growth Igniters® Radio with Pam Harper and Scott Harper" as it Enters 10th Year

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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GLEN ROCK, N.J., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CEOs, C-Suite executives and corporate directors are showering high praise on the award-winning business podcast series "Growth Igniters® Radio with Pam Harper & Scott Harper." These listeners tune in for powerful insights, inspiration, and immediately useful ideas to take them – and their companies – to their next level of innovation, transformation and game-changing business growth.

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Deborah Lee James, 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, "Aim High"
Each episode of Growth Igniters® Radio includes show notes and related links.
Categories include:
"Pam & Scott are masters at creating the kind of collaborative, thought-provoking conversations that have helped me through my career to become even more effective as a CEO," said Feyzi Fatehi, CEO of Corent Technology
"The breadth of topics Pam & Scott have covered over the years is astounding.
It's a real testament to their knowledge of what CEOs, C-Suite executives and Corporate Directors want to hear," says Dr. Deanne De Vries, Speaker and Author, "Africa: Open for Business"
"Growth Igniters® Radio is like 'Fresh Air' - literally and figuratively.
The thoughtful discussions with their guests offer fresh perspectives for growth minded business leaders —like breathing in pure oxygen, said Paul Daniels, Jr., Speaker, Founder—Peripheral Thinkers™
"An outstanding podcast series that highlights the cutting-edge issues top leadership needs to know in order to succeed in a disruptive world," said Peter R. Gleason, President & CEO, National Association of Corporate Directors
"Pam & Scott are the rare advisors who can discuss complex issues on a high level," said Amy Showalter, Speaker and Author, "The Underdog Edge"

Aviture Secures 4-Year Contract with the U.S. Air Force for Ongoing Development of Aim High

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Monday, September 11, 2023

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OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aviture is proud to announce its competitive award of a four-year contract with the United States Air Force for the continued development and enhancement of the Aim High application. The new contract continues an ongoing partnership with the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) and Aviture, a leading technology solutions provider, since the Aim High application's inception in 2018 where AFRS set out to engage non-traditional recruits, expose a larger audience to career opportunities within the Air Force, and arm recruiters with better networking tools.

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Aviture secures a four-year contract with the United States Air Force for the continued development and enhancement of the Aim High application.
This application effectively educates 4.4 million eligible recruits about news, events, and the career opportunities the Air Force offers while arming the Air Force Recruiting Service with better networking tools.
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aviture is proud to announce its competitive award of a four-year contract with the United States Air Force for the continued development and enhancement of the Aim High application.
Aim High is a capability-rich mobile application that effectively educates 4.4 million eligible recruits about news, events, and the career opportunities the Air Force offers.

NVTC announces new initiative to connect Northern Virginia's next generation of talent with the region's leading employers

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

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MCLEAN, Va., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the region's technology community, announced a new workforce initiative, Aim High, in partnership with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Aim High gives students real-world experience with tech-related jobs, preparing them for future careers. The initiative connects high school students with regional companies providing access to career exposure, training, mentorship and internships.

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NVTC launches "Aim High" initiative in partnership with NOVA and FCPS, giving high school students the opportunity to experience tech careers.
The initiative connects high school students with regional companies providing access to career exposure, training, mentorship and internships.
Sponsored through a grant from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Aim High will launch today at an event at Capital One headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
NVTC member companies are committed to helping prepare the next generation of talent for the jobs of tomorrow," said Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO of NVTC.

WIN Learning and Highlands Economic Partnership offer career readiness training to adults in central Tennessee

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

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Partnering with the Highlands Training Center, WIN Learning gives job seekers tools for career and life success.

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Partnering with the Highlands Training Center, WIN Learning gives job seekers tools for career and life success.
WIN Learning, a national, leading developer of career readiness solutions, is collaborating with Highlands Economic Partnership, a group of government agencies, chambers of commerce and business leaders dedicated to providing workforce education and development programs to adults in the area.
WIN is partnering with the Highlands Training Center to implement the Aim High certification program, a two-month career readiness training program for adults receiving government assistance who are re-entering the workforce.
"Utilizing WIN Learning's career readiness resources enables us to continue educating job- seekers and empowering them to achieve success," said Ryan Barnhart, executive director of Highlands Training Center.

Visionary Business Leaders Praise "Growth Igniters® Radio with Pam Harper and Scott Harper" as it Enters 9th Year

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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GLEN ROCK, N.J., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEOs, C-Suite executives and corporate directors are showering high praise on the popular business podcast series "Growth Igniters® Radio with Pam Harper & Scott Harper." These listeners tune in for powerful insights, inspiration, and immediately useful ideas to take them – and their companies – to their next level of innovation, transformation and game-changing business growth.

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Deborah Lee James, 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, "Aim High"
Each installment of Growth Igniters® Radio includes show notes, a play bar, transcript, and related links.
Categories include:
"Growth Igniters® Radio is like 'Fresh Air' - literally and figuratively.
It's a real testament to their knowledge of what CEOs, C-Suite executives and Corporate Directors want to hear," said Dr. Deanne De Vries, Speaker and Author, "Africa: Open for Business"
"Pam & Scott are the rare advisors who can discuss complex issues on a high level.
My subject matter is a specialized niche, but I felt like I was talking to veteran external affairs professionals," said Amy Showalter, External Affairs Consultant, Speaker, Author, "The Underdog Edge"

Farik Badalov Promoted to Vice President of FirstService Residential's CityLine Division

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential, New York's leading residential property management company, announced the promotion of Farik Badalov to Vice President of the CityLine Division, a segment of the company dedicated to providing full-service property management services to condominium and cooperative properties, and professional consulting services to self-managed properties, in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Long Island and Westchester. As a Vice President, Badalov oversees a dedicated team of property managers who are responsible for the management of more than 4,000 residential units across 28 multifamily buildings.

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As a Vice President, Badalov oversees a dedicated team of property managers who are responsible for the management of more than 4,000 residential units across 28 multifamily buildings.
Badalov joined FirstService Residential in 2004 as an Assistant Property Manager at Seward Park Housing Cooperative in Brooklyn.
He rose steadily up the management ranks to positions of increasing responsibility, serving most recently as a Managing Director.
"It has been personally rewarding to witness Farik's professional development as a company associate for nearly two decades, and as a leader of the CityLine Division for the last 11 years," said CityLine Division President Keith Werny.

Visionary Business Leaders Praise "Growth Igniters® Radio with Pam Harper and Scott Harper" As It Enters 8th Year

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

GLEN ROCK, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CEOs, C-Suite executives and corporate directors are showering high praise on the popular business podcast series "Growth Igniters Radio with Pam Harper & Scott Harper."

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GLEN ROCK, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CEOs, C-Suite executives and corporate directors are showering high praise on the popular business podcast series "Growth Igniters Radio with Pam Harper & Scott Harper."
Adds Scott Harper, "Our listeners tell us they appreciate that we break episodes into fast-paced 8-minute segments: The Premise, Digging Deeper, and Immediately Useful Ideas.
Along with Scott, her business partner and husband, she is the host of Growth Igniters Radio.
Scott has been published and quoted in prominent business media outlets including Chief Executive Magazine, Pharmaceutical Exec, and FEI Daily.

New Aim High CEO to Focus on Fighting Systemic Barriers to Education and Northern California's Growing Teacher Shortage

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Alec Lee, Aim High's co-founder and executive director, is retiring after 35 years of leadership and commitment to Aim High.

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Alec Lee, Aim High's co-founder and executive director, is retiring after 35 years of leadership and commitment to Aim High.
At Aim High, Chih plans to expand Aim High's reach by offering more middle school students free summer learning experiences that propel them through high school to college, while also deepening Aim High's work with aspiring and professional educators.
Aim High's multi-year middle school program is the ideal vehicle to help students recover from summer and pandemic learning loss.
Aim High operates in San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond, Novato, Redwood City, East Palo Alto, Napa, San Rafael and Tahoe/Truckee.

St. Supéry Highlights Today's Leading Philanthropic Entrepreneurs with #GivingTuesday Chats

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

RUTHERFORD, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Join St. Supry CEO Emma Swain and hear from extraordinary philanthropic entrepreneurs each Tuesday in November at 4pm PST.

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RUTHERFORD, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Join St. Supry CEO Emma Swain and hear from extraordinary philanthropic entrepreneurs each Tuesday in November at 4pm PST.
St. Supry, a philanthropic leader and estate winery in the Napa Valley, hopes to inspire others with the innovative approach and creative solutions these organizations are deploying across the United States and world.
"There are people who watch change happen in the world and there are those who lead that change.
Meet these Philanthropic Entrepreneurs who are improving the world for generations to come.