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Eskesen Law Firm Announces the Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship to Support Future Legal Advocates

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Eskesen Law Firm, a distinguished personal injury law firm located near Penn Station in Manhattan, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship. This initiative is designed to support and inspire the next generation of legal professionals who are passionate about advocating for those unjustly injured.

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  • The Eskesen Law Firm, a distinguished personal injury law firm located near Penn Station in Manhattan, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship.
  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Eskesen Law Firm, a distinguished personal injury law firm located near Penn Station in Manhattan, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship.
  • This scholarship reflects the firm's commitment to fostering a future where passionate legal advocates continue to fight for justice and equality.
  • To learn more about the Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship, please visit https://nypifirm.com/eskesen-advocacy-justice-scholarship/
    The submission deadline is December 31st, 2024, with the scholarship amount being $1,000.

Cell Phones for Soldiers Celebrates Earth Day and 20 Years of Helping Service Members and the Environment

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cell Phones for Soldiers, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping consumers recycle and reuse their electronic devices to provide cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military members, Veterans, and their families, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The anniversary is perfectly timed with Earth Day since the nonprofit helps minimize electronic waste and divert millions of electronic devices from landfills.

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  • The anniversary is perfectly timed with Earth Day since the nonprofit helps minimize electronic waste and divert millions of electronic devices from landfills.
  • The Bergquist family launched a nonprofit, Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS), aimed to provide calling cards to connect deployed service members with their friends and family at home.
  • The name came with confusion from supporters, with thousands of used cell phones being donated and mailed to the family home.
  • Cell Phones For Soldiers is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military members and veterans.

Longtime Higher Education Leader Joins Lumina Board

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.
  • "Pardis' background and unwavering dedication to education will invigorate our efforts to create opportunity for today's college students," said Jamie Merisotis, Lumina's president and CEO.
  • "Her experiences position her to contribute fresh perspectives that align with our shared commitment to democracy, diversity, and service."
  • Mahdavi joins Teresa Lubbers , president of Sagamore Institute and former leader of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as a new member of Lumina's board, serving a four-year term.

StrongHer AWE Tech Spark: Supercharge Your Startup with Up to $500K in Benefits and Conquer Global Markets!

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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MUMBAI, India, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Calling all female tech rockstars in India! The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, in collaboration with MyStepUp, Tholons, StrongHer, FICCI FLO Mumbai, and Arise Ventures, is thrilled to announce the launch of the StrongHer AWE Tech Spark program. This game-changing initiative offers early-stage, women-led tech startups the ultimate launchpad to skyrocket their businesses across two major markets – India and the US!

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  • The U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, in collaboration with MyStepUp, Tholons, StrongHer, FICCI FLO Mumbai, and Arise Ventures, is thrilled to announce the launch of the StrongHer AWE Tech Spark program.
  • This game-changing initiative offers early-stage, women-led tech startups the ultimate launchpad to skyrocket their businesses across two major markets – India and the US!
  • Women can be leaders in any field, and together they are paving the way for a more inclusive future.
  • Be part of StrongHer AWE Tech Spark Program to scale in the US.

Naborforce Brings Back Neighborly Help for Older Adults in the Research Triangle and Charlotte Metropolitan Area

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Distinguished as the sole on-demand platform of its kind, Naborforce matches older adults seeking neighborly help with a reliable network of fully vetted and trustworthy "Nabors."

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  • Distinguished as the sole on-demand platform of its kind, Naborforce matches older adults seeking neighborly help with a reliable network of fully vetted and trustworthy "Nabors."
  • "North Carolina, like most of the country, is growing older and families are under increasing pressure to help out their older relatives and loved ones," said Paige Wilson, founder and CEO of Naborforce.
  • "We are proud to bring joy to seniors in the Research Triangle and Charlotte area," added Wilson.
  • Passionate and caring Research Triangle and Charlotte Metropolitan community members wanting to impact the lives of older adults in their area and residents wishing to easily secure a "Nabor" for on-demand, neighborly help can learn more by visiting www.naborforce.com .

University of Phoenix Leadership Join Proceedings of 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of General Studies Associate Dean Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., instructor, and Tomáš J. Oberding, Ph.D., instructor, will join the proceedings of the 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference , a virtual event hosted by Salem State University.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of General Studies Associate Dean Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., instructor, and Tomáš J. Oberding, Ph.D., instructor, will join the proceedings of the 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference , a virtual event hosted by Salem State University.
  • The conference, themed "(Re)Engaging in Passionate STEM Teaching and Learning," takes place on January 10, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM ET.
  • The 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference will focus on exploring ways to re-engage in passionate STEM teaching and learning, supporting both students and faculty.
  • "As champions of adult learners and advocates for advancing STEM education, we are thrilled to participate in the PKAL Conference,” shares Kelly.

Pega Earns High Marks in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023 Corporate Equality Index for Second Consecutive Year

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider empowering the world's leading enterprises to Build for Change®, today announced that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has included Pega in its annual Corporate Equality Index, which serves as one of the premier benchmarks for measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This year, Pega received a score of 85 out of 100, with the highest scores possible in the workforce protections and corporate social responsibility categories.

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  • This year, Pega received a score of 85 out of 100, with the highest scores possible in the workforce protections and corporate social responsibility categories.
  • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people.
  • "This recognition from the Human Rights Campaign is an absolute honor and testament to Pega's commitment to inclusion.
  • "For well over two decades, businesses have played an important role in furthering LGBTQ+ equality by centering employee needs and voices when it comes to workplace inclusion," said RaShawn "Shawnie" Hawkins, human rights campaign senior director of workplace equality, The Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Seaside Cannabis Company: Cape Cod's 1st Destination Dispensary "Experience" Opens in Orleans

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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ORLEANS, Mass., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than six years of effort, Seaside Cannabis Company is set to open its doors to the public Saturday, December 16th. While the amount of time it took to get here is not unusual for the industry, the way the founders of the business achieved this success was revolutionary.

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  • ORLEANS, Mass., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than six years of effort, Seaside Cannabis Company is set to open its doors to the public Saturday, December 16th.
  • The group led many initiatives in Cape towns including Brewster, Barnstable, Sandwich, Mashpee and Orleans, focusing on facts about the cannabis industry that would help overcome unwarranted opposition.
  • In Orleans, the initial legislation was mixed, allowing for all cannabis business license types except for retail.
  • John Lipman, an Orleans resident and a supporter, expressed his gratitude for Seaside Cannabis.

Lucas Löwi is the new Estate Director at Terrazas de los Andes

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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MENDOZA, Argentina, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Terrazas de los Andes, a pioneer of high-altitude winegrowing since the early 1990s, is proud to announce the appointment of Lucas Löwi as the new Estate Director.

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  • MENDOZA, Argentina, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Terrazas de los Andes, a pioneer of high-altitude winegrowing since the early 1990s, is proud to announce the appointment of Lucas Löwi as the new Estate Director.
  • Löwi's appointment represents a return to his roots and to Terrazas de los Andes' team.
  • Löwi's appointment represents a return to his roots and to Terrazas de los Andes' team, where he played a crucial role in the global strategic development of the winery.
  • Passionate and with a clear vision, Löwi will be the one to lead the next stage of Terrazas de los Andes.

Wipro Partners with All-Female Sailing Crew Aiming to Break the Record for the Fastest Circumnavigation of the Globe

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The current crew training and racing with Alexia and Dee are:

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  • The current crew training and racing with Alexia and Dee are:
    Completing the challenge for the Jules Verne Trophy with an all-female crew will be a world-first.
  • Thierry Delaporte, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro Limited, said, “The Famous Project is the first of its kind, and therefore unique.
  • The crew will sail on the 100-foot Ultime trimaran IDEC Sport, the boat that currently holds the Jules Verne record.
  • Wipro joins CIC as founding partners of this project, along with IDEC as an official partner.