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Westmont Athletics Advances to Year Two in NCAA DII Process

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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“The move to the NCAA marks a monumental moment for our athletic programs and the Westmont College community,” said Robert Ruiz, Westmont athletic director.

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  • “The move to the NCAA marks a monumental moment for our athletic programs and the Westmont College community,” said Robert Ruiz, Westmont athletic director.
  • The Warriors, who won’t be eligible to participate in DII national postseason competition through 2024-25, anticipate competing in postseason play in the National Christian College Athletic Association.
  • Anyone associated with Westmont athletics can look back at the last 80 years and see the history of success.
  • If the past—as they say—is a way to judge the future, Westmont and its NCAA athletics programs will rise to the challenge.

WESTMONT’S NEW CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Santa Barbara, California, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westmont launches a new program to cultivate wisdom in Christian leaders and offers a post-baccalaureate Certificate in Theological Leadership.

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  • Santa Barbara, California, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westmont launches a new program to cultivate wisdom in Christian leaders and offers a post-baccalaureate Certificate in Theological Leadership.
  • It’s designed for ministry professionals, laypeople eager to grow spiritually, and recent college graduates considering seminary.
  • Participants take eight classes and earn 24 credits during a two-year period with some sessions in person and others online.
  • The flexible learning approach makes it convenient for working adults or those living outside of Santa Barbara to earn a certificate.

Doris Kearns Goodwin Returns to Speak at Westmont College President's Breakfast

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Santa Barbara, California, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doris Kearns Goodwin , world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, speaks at the 18th annual Westmont President’s Breakfast on Friday, March 10, from 7-9 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

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  • Santa Barbara, California, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doris Kearns Goodwin , world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, speaks at the 18th annual Westmont President’s Breakfast on Friday, March 10, from 7-9 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
  • Tickets cost $125 per person and go on sale Friday, Feb. 10, at 9 a.m. at westmont.edu/breakfast .
  • The Westmont Foundation, local businesses and individuals sponsor the President’s Breakfast to promote discussion of significant issues.
  • For event sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Baker, Westmont associate vice president for advancement, at (805) 565-7156 .

Polo Training Center Santa Barbara Levels the Playing Field, Broadening Access to Interscholastic and Collegiate Polo

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Polo Training Center Santa Barbara (PTCSB), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is furthering its mission to make polo accessible to Santa Barbara youth who could not otherwise afford it, and offer them the chance to play at a highly competitive interscholastic and collegiate level. On May 1, the organization will host a benefit fundraiser dinner to raise money for the Interscholastic Polo Program, the Polo Academy, and the Intercollegiate women's polo programs at Westmont College and the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). Funds will support scholarships for students who may not otherwise have access to play polo at the interscholastic and collegiate level on the Westmont and UCSB teams, and will also subsidize expenses for lessons, horses, facilities, equipment and the Santa Barbara Polo Pony Club.

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  • On May 1, the organization will host a benefit fundraiser dinner to raise money for the Interscholastic Polo Program , the Polo Academy , and the Intercollegiate women's polo programs at Westmont College and the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB).
  • The Polo Training Center Santa Barbara is a charitable organization that encourages the growth of polo by operating and supporting programs for players at all levels.
  • For tickets and more information, please visit: https://www.polotrainingcenter.com/
    The Polo Training Center Santa Barbara (PTCSB) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that encourages the growth of polo by operating and supporting programs for players at all levels.
  • Polo Training Center Santa Barbara (PTCSB) supports the Santa Barbara Polo Academy and Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club as they welcome new players to the sport through lessons, Pony Club, Intercollegiate/Interscholastic programs, Coaching League and an arena league.

UNITE HERE Local 11: Congress Questions $696 Billion in Paycheck Protection Program Loans Forgiven by the Small Business Administration Ahead of House Oversight Hearing

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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On March 16, UNITE HERE Local 11 submitted testimony at a House Small Business Administrations Small Business Oversight, Investigations and Regulations Committee hearing titled An Empirical Review of the Paycheck Protection Program.

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  • On March 16, UNITE HERE Local 11 submitted testimony at a House Small Business Administrations Small Business Oversight, Investigations and Regulations Committee hearing titled An Empirical Review of the Paycheck Protection Program.
  • According to data provided by the SBA, Westmont affiliates received $48 million through 44 PPP loans that were tied to approximately 5,300 jobs.
  • PPP borrowers must spend at least 60% of their loans on payroll costs in order to receive full loan forgiveness.
  • As of January 3, 2022, SBA had forgiven $9.7 billion of the $13.9 billion in PPP loans to hotels.

Gamma Technologies Announces Strategic Growth Investment From Insight Partners

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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(GT), a global leader and innovator in integrated multi-physics system simulation software, today announced a strategic investment from New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm, Insight Partners.

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  • (GT), a global leader and innovator in integrated multi-physics system simulation software, today announced a strategic investment from New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm, Insight Partners.
  • Insight Partners joins existing investors TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, and Cove Hill Partners, a long-term oriented private equity firm.
  • It is a pleasure to welcome Insight Partners as an investor in Gamma Technologies, said Dimple Shah, President and CEO of GT.
  • Across its people and its portfolio, Insight encourages a culture around a belief that ScaleUp companies and growth create opportunity for all.

Greater Johnstown Water Authority Partners with InvoiceCloud to Launch New Online Payment System

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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The Greater Johnstown Water Authority (GJWA) has partnered with InvoiceCloud, an EngageSmart solution for online bill payment solutions, to launch an enhanced online billing and payment system for GJWA customers.

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  • The Greater Johnstown Water Authority (GJWA) has partnered with InvoiceCloud, an EngageSmart solution for online bill payment solutions, to launch an enhanced online billing and payment system for GJWA customers.
  • GJWA customers who wish to register for online bill payment and other convenient payment options and scheduling features can visit www.gjwa.com .
  • The water utility brought on InvoiceCloud to provide a more user-friendly bill payment and management system and is confident that the secure, cloud-based InvoiceCloud platform will help inspire more customers to migrate from mail, in-person, and live phone payments to paying online.
  • Greater Johnstown Water Authority was incorporated under the Municipality Authorities Act in 1964 by the City of Johnstown and Boroughs of Westmont and Southmont as a joint Municipal Authority to provide potable water to the residents of the Greater Johnstown area.

Micro Center expands Workstation and Server products for Businesses & Enterprises

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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Micro Center offers high-performance products such as workstations and servers to keep business customers productive.

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  • Micro Center offers high-performance products such as workstations and servers to keep business customers productive.
  • To assist these business customers, Micro Center provides an easy-to-use online service for sourcing computing needs.
  • Uniquely focused on computers and related products, Micro Center offers more computers and related items (more than 30,000 items in stock) than any other retailer.
  • Consumers can visit Micro Center's 25 stores from coast-to-coast or microcenter.com for thousands of computer-related items, electronics, and other technology products.

Urban Air Adventure Park Has Record-Breaking Summer: 25 New Franchise Agreements Signed Since May

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the children's franchise growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands , has announced the signing of 25 new franchise agreements in the past four months a record-breaking summer for the company.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the children's franchise growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands , has announced the signing of 25 new franchise agreements in the past four months a record-breaking summer for the company.
  • In August alone, the brand inked 10 new franchise deals, and since the start of 2021, has signed a total of 44 agreements.
  • The 25 new deals represent 20 unique franchise groups a mix of both new franchisees and current franchisees expanding within the Urban Air brand.
  • Urban Air has also inked agreements already this year with franchisees from McDonald's, Dunkin', Subway, The UPS Store and Camp Bow Wow, among others.

120Water Expands Illinois Footprint, Hires Key Executive

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 120Water announced today plans to expand the company's presence in Illinois with the appointment of Kurt Phillips, newly hired chief financial officer.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 120Water announced today plans to expand the company's presence in Illinois with the appointment of Kurt Phillips, newly hired chief financial officer.
  • "Illinois has been a national leader in proactively monitoring water quality and prioritizing water infrastructure," said Megan Glover, co-founder and chief executive officer of 120Water.
  • We are excited to expand our impact within Illinois and look forward to continued collaborations with industry partners."
  • 120Water is the end-to-end solution used by water professionals across the country to manage critical lead and drinking water programs.