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Kansas City University Recognized for "Groundbreaking" Pancreatic Cancer Research

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City University (KCU) Associate professor Ehab Sarsour, MSc, PhD, and student-researchers have discovered a new and promising avenue for treating pancreatic cancer by treating the tumor microenvironment by repurposing a drug designed for hyperlipidemia.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City University (KCU) Associate professor Ehab Sarsour, MSc, PhD, and student-researchers have discovered a new and promising avenue for treating pancreatic cancer by treating the tumor microenvironment by repurposing a drug designed for hyperlipidemia.
  • The research found that pancreatic cancer cells receive support from fatty acids that feed pancreatic cancer tumors and protect them from radiation and chemotherapy.
  • As humans age, the risk of cancer increases due to metabolic change dependent on fatty acids and lipids Fatty acids help pancreatic tumor cells resist radiation and chemotherapy.
  • "Katiana' s research work resulted in making cancer cells weaker, depriving them of nourishment from the microenvironment they were in that enables them to be resilient," said Sarsour.

UgoWork signs pan-canadian distribution agreement with Liftow

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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In an effort to quickly expand Liftow’s offering, its sales and technical teams in Ontario and Québec have already been trained on UgoWork products.

Key Points: 
  • In an effort to quickly expand Liftow’s offering, its sales and technical teams in Ontario and Québec have already been trained on UgoWork products.
  • Under the official agreement, Liftow will offer UgoWork’s complete line of lithium-ion batteries for electric forklifts .
  • “We are thrilled that Liftow, as a reputable Canadian leader, recognizes the tremendous value UgoWork can bring to material handling teams—in terms of productivity, capacity and cost-savings,” said Philippe Beauchamp, President and CEO at UgoWork.
  • Contact Liftow today or reach out to a UgoWork Energy Expert .

Verizon turbo charges its Oklahoma 5G network with the addition of more spectrum

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Oklahoma residents and visitors will now be able to use a full 180 MHz of spectrum, tripling the 5G bandwidth available to serve customers throughout Oklahoma.

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  • Oklahoma residents and visitors will now be able to use a full 180 MHz of spectrum, tripling the 5G bandwidth available to serve customers throughout Oklahoma.
  • This additional spectrum will also allow Verizon to offer 5G Home broadband and Business Internet services to more customers throughout Oklahoma.
  • “Early access to the remainder of the C-band spectrum puts us another four months ahead of schedule from our original projections.
  • Additional spectrum also allows Verizon to continue expanding coverage of its 5G network, the most reliable in the US,*** introducing 5G Ultra Wideband service into even more rural and suburban areas.

Flexpipe Empowers Manufacturers with the Launch of Its Lean Maker Academy for Modular Systems

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Flexpipe, a manufacturer and distributor of steel modular framing structures and material handling systems used predominantly in lean manufacturing applications, announced the launch of its free Lean Maker Academy, the first online certification program designed to teach workers to assemble modular system equipment for lean manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Flexpipe, a manufacturer and distributor of steel modular framing structures and material handling systems used predominantly in lean manufacturing applications, announced the launch of its free Lean Maker Academy , the first online certification program designed to teach workers to assemble modular system equipment for lean manufacturing.
  • Flexpipe's Lean Maker Academy is all about empowering your workers so they can be autonomous.
  • The Academy helps them work safely and efficiently to create any structure needed in lean manufacturing.
  • "Flexpipe's Lean Maker Academy is all about empowering your workers so they can be autonomous," said Julien Depelteau, chief executive officer, Flexpipe.

Legend Senior Living® Assumes Management Of Four Arbor House Assisted Living & Memory Care Residences, Expanding Its OKC Portfolio To 11

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Senior Living has announced that it will transition management of all four Arbor House Senior Living residences in the Oklahoma City area.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Senior Living has announced that it will transition management of all four Arbor House Senior Living residences in the Oklahoma City area.
  • The residences include Arbor House of Midwest City, which offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care; Arbor House of Mustang, with Assisted Living and Memory Care; Arbor House of Norman Assisted Living; and Arbor House Reminisce Memory Care, also based in Norman.
  • The Arbor House addition brings the number of senior living communities in the Oklahoma City area to 11, with 16 in the state overall.
  • Arbor House Midwest City also offers full independent living with a continuum of care in its assisted living and memory care residences.

AAMCO Announces New Service Center Opening in Kansas City South

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. ("AAMCO"), announced today the grand opening of a new service center in Kansas City South. Located at 5730 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110, AAMCO of Kansas City South is a locally owned and operated establishment lead by entrepreneur Helmut Derra.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. ("AAMCO"), announced today the grand opening of a new service center in Kansas City South.
  • Located at 5730 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110, AAMCO of Kansas City South is a locally owned and operated establishment lead by entrepreneur Helmut Derra.
  • "We are excited to be a part of the Kansas City South community and look forward to providing high quality and ethical car repair to our customers at a fair price," said Helmut Derra, Owner of AAMCO of Kansas City South, AAMCO's newest location.
  • "At AAMCO Kansas City South, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages learning, teamwork, and success," said Derra.

PURE PRAIRIE POULTRY™ BRINGS KEY EXECUTIVES ON BOARD

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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CHARLES CITY, Iowa, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, two highly experienced meat industry executives joined an already seasoned leadership team for Midwest premium chicken provider, Pure Prairie Poultry™. Now entering its second year of production, the company continues to invest in its people strategies, and to focus on operational excellence as foundations for its premium quality chicken offerings and customer experience. Karen Moody came-on to lead the company's people strategies as vice president of human resources and Mark Page to drive operational excellence as vice president of operations. 

Key Points: 
  • CHARLES CITY, Iowa, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, two highly experienced meat industry executives joined an already seasoned leadership team for Midwest premium chicken provider, Pure Prairie Poultry ™.
  • This week, two highly experienced meat industry executives joined the leadership team at Pure Prairie Poultry.
  • "There's nowhere like the nation's heartland when it comes to work ethic and integrity in everything we do, and I'm proud to say Karen and Mark bring those qualities with them to Pure Prairie Poultry.
  • I look forward to the next chapter with both as part of our leadership team," concluded Roelofs.

iA Financial Corporation Inc. Announces the Payment of a Dividend on Its Common Shares and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Announces the Payment of a Dividend on Its Preferred Shares

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG) announced today the payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.7650 per outstanding common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG) announced today the payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.7650 per outstanding common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • This dividend will be payable on September 15, 2023, to all common shareholders of record at the close of business on August 25, 2023.
    iA Financial Corporation Inc. reminds common shareholders who wish to enrol in iA Financial Corporation Inc.'s Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan ("DRIP") that they must do so no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 18, 2023, in order to reinvest the next dividend.
  • To enrol, go to the company's website at ia.ca, under

Devon Energy Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) today reported financial and operational results for the second-quarter 2023.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) today reported financial and operational results for the second-quarter 2023.
  • The company also declared its quarterly dividend.
  • Devon’s earnings release, supplemental financial tables, guidance and related earnings presentation can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of Devon’s website, www.devonenergy.com .
  • The company’s second-quarter conference call will be held at 10:00 a.m. Central (11:00 a.m. Eastern) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, and will serve primarily as a forum for analyst and investor questions and answers.

Huntress CEO Kyle Hanslovan Recognized on CRN’s 2023 Top 100 Executives List

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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ELLICOTT CITY, Md., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntress , the managed security platform for mid-sized and small businesses (SMBs), today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Kyle Hanslovan, co-founder and CEO, to its exclusive 2023 Top 100 Executives list.

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  • ELLICOTT CITY, Md., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntress , the managed security platform for mid-sized and small businesses (SMBs), today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Kyle Hanslovan, co-founder and CEO, to its exclusive 2023 Top 100 Executives list.
  • This annual list honors the passionate and hard-working technology executives who support, grow and redefine the IT channel.
  • The executives named to this list have demonstrated commitment to the channel and proved themselves as exemplary leaders through innovative channel-focused strategies and initiatives.
  • “Those featured on our CRN 2023 Top 100 Executives list demonstrate perpetual commitment to business growth, partner success, and IT innovation and aren’t afraid to push boundaries – even in a time of economic uncertainty.”