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Former White House Economists to Discuss Social Security, National Debt to Kick Off 'Finance Grand Challenges' Series at UMD Smith

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Friday, February 2, 2024
ExxonMobil, Department of the Treasury, Executive education, Government, Paycheck Protection Program, Social Security, Economy, Policy, Coronavirus, Council, Treasury, Group Policy, Assistant, Economics, Public policy, CBO, Economic Policy (journal), University, Organization, Small business, Student, Business, Congressional Budget Office, Management

Swagel, CBO director since 2019, previously served on the UMD School of Public Policy faculty and as a senior fellow for Smith's Center for Financial Policy .

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  • Swagel, CBO director since 2019, previously served on the UMD School of Public Policy faculty and as a senior fellow for Smith's Center for Financial Policy .
  • Goodspeed, like Faulkender and Swagel, served in the White House — on the Council of Economic Advisers, including as acting chairman from 2020-2021.
  • He previously served on the council as chief economist for macroeconomic policy and senior economist for tax, public finance and macroeconomics.
  • To register to attend the free event and for more information, go to the Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series website.

Rocky's Ace Hardware Grows to 50 Stores, Adding Two Massachusetts Locations

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Ace, Falcones, Smith Family, Sale, Acquisition, Ace Hardware, Falcone, Smith

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rocky's Ace Hardware, one of the country's largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, today announces its planned acquisition of two Massachusetts stores, growing to 50 locations in nine states. The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family's Cape Ann stores – Smith Hardware & Lumber in Rockport and Hometown Ace Hardware in the Gloucester Shopping Center in Gloucester. The sale is slated to become final in March 2024.

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  • Rocky's Ace Hardware, one of the country's largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, will acquire two Massachusetts stores, growing to 50 locations in nine states.
  • The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family's Cape Ann stores – Smith Hardware & Lumber in Rockport and Hometown Ace Hardware in Gloucester.
  • SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rocky's Ace Hardware , one of the country's largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, today announces its planned acquisition of two Massachusetts stores, growing to 50 locations in nine states.
  • The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family's Cape Ann stores – Smith Hardware & Lumber in Rockport and Hometown Ace Hardware in the Gloucester Shopping Center in Gloucester.

Smiths Group Announces Launch of Charitable Foundation

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Philanthropy, Engineering, Environment, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Foundation, Organic, Nonprofit organization, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Multimedia, CAF, Smiths Group, Charities Aid Foundation, STEM, Knowledge, Charitable organization, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Pharmaceutical industry, Management, Science, Mathematics

Smiths Group, the industrial technology company, announces today the launch of its new charitable foundation.

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  • Smiths Group, the industrial technology company, announces today the launch of its new charitable foundation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614685377/en/
    Smiths Group Announces Launch of Charitable Foundation (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The mission of the Foundation is central to Smiths Group’s purpose of ‘Improving our world through smarter engineering’.
  • The Smiths Group Foundation will help increase our impact, deliver on our purpose and create lasting value for all of our stakeholders.”
    Vera Kirikova, Chief People Officer at Smiths Group, added: “For us at Smiths it’s so important to make a meaningful contribution to society.
  • Mark Greer, Managing Director for Giving and Impact, Charities Aid Foundation, said: “We are delighted to have helped bring the Smiths Group Foundation to life.

Smiths Group Releases First ‘Sustainability at Smiths’ Report

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Monday, October 17, 2022
Technology, Environment, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Zero, People, Aerospace, Culture, Ambition, Baptist General Association of Virginia, Efficiency, GHG, Growth, Electricity, Degree, ESG, Sustainability, Smiths Group, Carbon, London Stock Exchange, Gamer, Multimedia, Airport, CT, Silent Scope 3, Goal, Group, Water, Safety, Wind, Leadership, Security, London, General Industrial Union of Furniture Makers and Woodworkers, Solution, Engineering, Marketing, Management, Renewable energy, Creative industries

Smiths Group plc, the global industrial technology company, has released its first standalone Sustainability at Smiths report.

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  • Smiths Group plc, the global industrial technology company, has released its first standalone Sustainability at Smiths report.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221017005447/en/
    Smiths Group Releases First Sustainability at Smiths Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    John Ostergren, Chief Sustainability Officer at Smiths Group, said: Sustainability at Smiths improves our world in practical ways leveraging Smiths strengths to deliver for our customers, communities and colleagues.
  • In FY2022 the Group committed to ambitious Net Zero targets that align Smiths with the UNs global climate objectives.
  • Smiths Group is also tying short- and long-term incentives for leadership to sustainability goals.

Barkley Acquires Smiths Agency to Deepen Its Expertise in the Food & Beverage Category

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Monday, September 12, 2022
Marketing, Advertising, Retail, Communications, Food, Beverage, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Dairy Farmers of America, Acquisition, Community Coffee, Bop TV, Dum Dum, Justin, CEO, Food, Accounting

Barkley, one of the largest independent creative idea companies in the U.S., acquired Smiths Agency, an independent marketing company focused on delivering world-class ideas and strategies for food and beverage brands.

Key Points: 
  • Barkley, one of the largest independent creative idea companies in the U.S., acquired Smiths Agency, an independent marketing company focused on delivering world-class ideas and strategies for food and beverage brands.
  • Our modern consumer focus combined with Smiths category expertise will combine to benefit current and future clients.
  • Food is an emotional category, and Smiths has always been focused on knowing whats going on in peoples heads, hearts and lives.
  • Smiths Agency is an independent marketing company laser focused on delivering world-class ideas and strategies for food and beverage brands.

Impact Property Solutions Expands to Florida with Acquisition of Cutting Edge Carpet

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
Home Goods, Construction & Property, Finance, Consulting, Small Business, Professional Services, Interior Design, Retail, Sun, Blue sage, Partnership, Sun Belt, Leadership, Solution, CEO, Cutting edge, Acquisition, Risk management, Impact

Impact Property Solutions (Impact), a Dallas, Texas-based portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital (Blue Sage) headquartered in Austin, Texas, is proud to announce its acquisition of Cutting Edge Carpet (Cutting Edge), a Florida-based provider of flooring products and installation services to multifamily properties and developers.

Key Points: 
  • Impact Property Solutions (Impact), a Dallas, Texas-based portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital (Blue Sage) headquartered in Austin, Texas, is proud to announce its acquisition of Cutting Edge Carpet (Cutting Edge), a Florida-based provider of flooring products and installation services to multifamily properties and developers.
  • Impact will continue to build out its platform in Florida, the Carolinas, and across the broader Southeast both organically and inorganically.
  • We are thrilled to bring Lance, Joan, and the whole Cutting Edge team into the Impact family, said Kerry Jones, CEO of Impact Property Solutions.
  • The Cutting Edge Carpet team is delighted to have found such a strong partner in Impact Property Solutions, said Lance and Joan Smith, founders of Cutting Edge.

Newest Princess MedallionClass® Ship - Discovery Princess - Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage

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Monday, March 28, 2022
Dance, Today, Port of Los Angeles, Sky Princess, The Sanctuary, Health, Southpacific, Michelin, View, Pacific Ocean, Carnival Corporation & plc, Mexican Riviera, Take Five, Princess Cruises, CCL, Princess, Heart, Multimedia, Friends, Medal, World Cruising Club, Restaurant, Fincantieri, Port, Star, Compliance, Discovery Princess, Rock opera, Safety, COVID-19, Majestic Princess, Hatmaking, Nightclub, Hotel, Mail order, Tourism, Crooner

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line on the west coast with the longest history sailing out of the Port of Los Angeles, today revealed a first glimpse of its newest MedallionClass ship – Discovery Princess – celebrating her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera.

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  • The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess was built at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild sharing all of the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships Enchanted Princess Sky Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess and Royal Princess.
  • "Today we celebrate our newest ship, Discovery Princess, as she sets sail on her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera from the Port of Los Angeles the same port our very first cruise departed from in 1965," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
  • "Cruising is back and the elegant Discovery Princess showcases the many reasons why travelers should take a cruise now.
  • Discovery Princess also offers signature Princess venuesand amenitiesincluding the Piazza, Lotus Spa, The Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars, Princess Live!

COOKIE POP and CANDY POP Introduces Two NEW Holiday Flavors and A Surprise Video Series In Support of The Ongoing Partnership With The Ryan Seacrest Foundation

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Monday, December 13, 2021
CHIPS, The Children's Hospital, SOUR, Television, Riley Hospital for Children, Patient, Peppermint Candy, M&M, Education, Social media, Partnership, QFC, Movement, Drink, Food 4 Less, RSF, Fry, Holiday, Lizzo, Candy Pop, Hospital, Roundy, Club, Walmart, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, BuzzFeed, House, Organization, Radio, Sodium, Industry, News, Gingerbread, M&M's, Miley Cyrus, ALL, IPHONE, Brand, Lists of Warner Bros. films, Miniș, GMO, Family, Candy, Friends, List of entertainer occupations, Giving Tuesday, Human, COO, Grocery store, Nightclub, Entertainment, Costco, Kroger

SNAX-Sational Brands' Candy Pop and Cookie Pop introduced two new original flavor profiles for the holiday season -- Cookie Pop Popcorn Iced Gingerbread and Candy Pop Popcorn Peppermint Hot Chocolate -- timed to #GivingTuesday and their annual SnackGiving initiative. The limited edition seasonal flavors have been flying off shelves - currently available in 5.25oz size bags and available for purchase at Kroger Co. doors inclusive of Kroger, QFC, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Dillons, King Soopers, Smiths, Ralphs, Roundy's / Mariano's division, plus various other retailers, and online http://www.cookiepopcandypop.com/collections/shop-all

Key Points: 
  • Ryan Seacrest Content: On Giving Tuesday, Ryan revealed he was IN FACT the gingerbread man spreading the delicious holiday cheer.
  • The holiday flavors were featured, and of course a portion of all bag sales goes to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.
  • Cookie Pop and Candy Pop are not only delicious on their own, but make for a perfect addition to elevate your holiday treats and beverages.
  • - Adam Cohen, Chief Marketing Officer, SNAX-Sational Brands Group
    SNAX-Sational Brands Group premiere popcorn brands, Cookie Pop and Candy Pop, are composed of the popular Cookie Pop and Candy Pop varieties.

Alaskan Puppy Poisoned by Hand Warmer Packet

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Decontamination, Milk, Freezing, Omeprazole, Pet emergency management, Shock, DABT, Poisoning, Stomach, Smith, PETS, Dog, Liver injury, Hand, GiFT, MS, Mark (given name), Sucralfate, Vomiting, Extrapyramidal system, Toxicology, Emergency, Bird, Iron, Magnesium hydroxide, Absorption, GI, Buoy, Veterinarian, DVM, Cat, Parent, Animal, Medical imaging

What many people don't realize, including pet lovers, is that many hand warmers contain iron and can be highly toxic to pets.

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  • What many people don't realize, including pet lovers, is that many hand warmers contain iron and can be highly toxic to pets.
  • It was late November 2020, and the Smith family had recently welcomed their new puppy Buoy into their home.
  • "The kids came in and asked for help opening their hand warmer packages.
  • It looked like black tar, but we could see remnants of the hand warmer package paper.

Encircle Successfully Completes "$8 Million, 8 Houses'' Campaign, Opens New Sustainability Fund and Encircle Cafe

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Love, AT, House, Adobe, Loneliness, Geography, Utah Jazz, Solution, Suicide, Depression, AT&T, Zions Bancorporation, Employment, Domo (company), LGBTQ, United States Public Health Service, Dell, Multimedia, Family therapy, Qualtrics, Aja, Verizon Communications, Face, Social isolation, Bear Lake State Park (Utah), CEO, Aja Volkman, SALT, Philosophy, Safety, Anxiety, Hope, Income, Culture, 1966 Chicago West Side riots, Pharmaceutical industry, Tourism, Toy

As Encircle enters this next phase, its top priority remains to build community, acceptance and understanding for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

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  • As Encircle enters this next phase, its top priority remains to build community, acceptance and understanding for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
  • In order to ensure the ongoing operations of Encircle's new homes, including therapy sessions and other programming to support LGBTQ+ youth, Encircle is now opening its new Sustainability Fund.
  • As part of the Sustainability Fund, Encircle is also opening the first Encircle Cafe in its Salt Lake City home at 331 600 East in Salt Lake City.
  • The cafe will not only provide employment and skills training to Encircle youth, but offer an additional source of income for the home.