US-China strategic engagement

Bio Ascend, a Vaniam Group Company, Reconvenes Inaugural Class of the "Academy of Next Wave of Investigators™" in CLL and NHL

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio Ascend, Vaniam Group's medical education company, this past weekend reconvened the inaugural class of its Academy of Next Wave of Investigators™ at a networking reception during the 65th annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting. These young clinical investigators are participating in a year-long opportunity to engage in live and virtual career development seminars with international thought leaders in the fields of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

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  • These young clinical investigators are participating in a year-long opportunity to engage in live and virtual career development seminars with international thought leaders in the fields of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
  • "This next generation of hematology leaders is at a critical moment in their promising careers," said Kraig Steubing, Head of Bio Ascend and Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement at Vaniam Group.
  • We wholeheartedly thank the members of our inaugural class, our distinguished faculty, and the program's sponsors."
  • In the subsequent months, the early-career investigators have been meeting regularly with their assigned mentors, prior to reconvening in person at the ASH annual meeting this past weekend.

VetsinTech Honors Standout Organizations Making a Difference for Veterans

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VetsinTech, the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting veterans through tech-based programs and opportunities in education, employment, and entrepreneurship, announced the recipients of its annual awards. In honor of Veterans Day every year, VetsinTech recognizes companies that have made a positive impact on veterans. VetsinTech announced the winners at its annual fundraising Gala. This year's winners are as follows:

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  • In honor of Veterans Day every year, VetsinTech recognizes companies that have made a positive impact on veterans.
  • AT&T California actively supports military veterans transitioning to tech careers, providing ongoing educational resources and skill development initiatives.
  • "We're deeply honored to celebrate these outstanding individuals and organizations making a real difference for military veterans and their families.
  • Their commitment exemplifies the spirit of service -- a value we hold dear," said Katherine Webster, co-founder and CEO of VetsinTech.

Fairmarkit Leverages Generative AI to Simplify Strategic Sourcing

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fairmarkit, the autonomous sourcing solution transforming the procurement of goods and services for enterprises, today announces the launch of a new generative AI-powered tool that automates the process from intake to sourcing, saving an immense amount of time for enterprise procurement teams and unlocking a seamless end user experience for buyers, suppliers, and business requesters alike.

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  • Enterprise strategic sourcing and the RFP process are mired in manual workflows and legacy tools that lack intelligence and user-friendliness.
  • Leveraging Fairmarkit's existing AI and automation capabilities, the new strategic sourcing solution replaces manual, form-based processes and legacy sourcing solutions that often take weeks and several cycles to go from intake to sourced event.
  • Designing around end user needs – whether the requester, supplier or buyer – allows Fairmarkit to provide a sourcing experience that is unmatched by legacy sourcing tools.
  • "Fairmarkit's new strategic sourcing solution will revolutionize the way even business requesters will experience the sourcing process," said Mary Zampino, Director of Strategic Engagement of SIG | ORG , the premier global network for procurement, sourcing and risk professionals.

Cornerstone Relocation Group Welcomes Strategic Engagement Leader

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Relocation Group (Cornerstone), a leading global workforce relocation company, announces Denise Mitchell, CRP, GMS, has joined as its Vice President, Strategic Engagement. In this role, Denise will work closely with Cornerstone's leadership team on strategic engagement and business development efforts to grow the scale of its proven relocation management programs.

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  • Denise Mitchell, CRP, GMS, Vice President, Strategic Engagement, will be instrumental in Cornerstone's business development strategy to grow and innovate business partnerships.
  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Relocation Group (Cornerstone), a leading global workforce relocation company, announces Denise Mitchell, CRP, GMS, has joined as its Vice President, Strategic Engagement.
  • In this role, Denise will work closely with Cornerstone's leadership team on strategic engagement and business development efforts to grow the scale of its proven relocation management programs.
  • As Vice President, Strategic Engagement, Denise will build on Cornerstone's leading position in the industry by focusing on its strategic business development, supplier partnerships, and relationships and value proposition in the market more broadly.

Clio is the First Legal Practice Management Solution to be Recognized by All 50 State Bar Associations in the United States

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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State bar associations in the United States regulate the legal profession within a specific state or jurisdiction and provide support, resources, and guidelines for practicing lawyers and legal professionals.

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  • State bar associations in the United States regulate the legal profession within a specific state or jurisdiction and provide support, resources, and guidelines for practicing lawyers and legal professionals.
  • "Our unwavering commitment to the legal industry fuels our drive to revolutionize its future," said Jack Newton, CEO and Founder of Clio.
  • As the first-to-market cloud solution for law firms, Clio is partnered with and recommended by over 90 bar associations, law societies, and private legal groups globally—50 of which are state bars.
  • To learn more about Clio and its recognition by all state bar associations, visit clio.com/partnerships/bar-associations.

New Season of “What I Want to Know” Podcast Explores Themes of Educational Empowerment

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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To help parents and educators navigate the ever-changing educational environment, a new season of the hit podcast “What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous” will premiere on August 16.

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  • To help parents and educators navigate the ever-changing educational environment, a new season of the hit podcast “What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous” will premiere on August 16.
  • “Over three seasons I have dedicated this podcast to helping educators and parents dig into emerging trends, best practices, and new opportunities for students,” says Chavous.
  • Lauren Rhim, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Center for Learner Equity, will share how we can better support students with disabilities.
  • Shree Recasner, Vice President of Strategic Engagement of the Texas Charter Schools Association, will discuss parent empowerment.

AccessLex Marks Year of Success for MAX Scholarship Program

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AccessLex Institute®, the largest nonprofit in legal education, is proud to acknowledge the success of its MAX Scholarship program while celebrating another year of providing meaningful financial education to law students.

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  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AccessLex Institute®, the largest nonprofit in legal education, is proud to acknowledge the success of its MAX Scholarship program while celebrating another year of providing meaningful financial education to law students.
  • MAX Scholarships are a key component of AccessLex Institute's MAX by AccessLex ® personal finance program that is offered at no cost at over 185 law schools.
  • Since launching MAX in 2017, AccessLex has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to participating law students in the MAX program.
  • MAX Scholarships have further incentivized MAX participants to maintain motivation and momentum as they progress through the program, which has been used by over 58,000 law students.

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and CGI Federal partner with Central State University to create a new affordable housing internship program, "The Collaborative"

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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"Central State University is pleased to partner with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and CGI Federal to advance this important training and experiential learning opportunity for Ohio students," said CSU President Dr. Jack Thomas.

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  • "Central State University is pleased to partner with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and CGI Federal to advance this important training and experiential learning opportunity for Ohio students," said CSU President Dr. Jack Thomas.
  • "Housing quality wields a strong influence on the workforce and on students' ability to flourish and thrive.
  • This unique internship will provide an infusion of talent to CMHA, CGI, and the affordable housing industry."
  • Students will present solutions to CMHA and CGI executives in student-led work that has potential for adaptability throughout communities nationwide.

BuildWithin Hires Corporate Affairs and Communications Veteran Philip Minardi to Lead Strategic Engagement Efforts

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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BuildWithin , a venture-backed technology company and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved Apprenticeship Intermediary, has added Philip Minardi to its executive team as Vice President of Strategic Engagement.

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  • BuildWithin , a venture-backed technology company and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved Apprenticeship Intermediary, has added Philip Minardi to its executive team as Vice President of Strategic Engagement.
  • Minardi will also be responsible for managing BuildWithin’s brand, marketing, and external affairs’ efforts.
  • During his seven-year tenure at Expedia Group, Minardi successfully built and scaled the company’s Public Affairs department into a global team driving corporate, public policy, advocacy, and communications results across borders and issues.
  • Minardi joined Expedia Group from The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) where he led public relations strategy as the Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs.

Colorado School of Mines and Carbon America awarded $32.6M from U.S. Department of Energy CarbonSAFE Initiative

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Colorado School of Mines, Carbon America and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) have been awarded $32.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE) initiative to advance the development of a potential carbon storage hub for the Pueblo, Colorado area.

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  • Colorado School of Mines, Carbon America and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) have been awarded $32.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE) initiative to advance the development of a potential carbon storage hub for the Pueblo, Colorado area.
  • Mines, Carbon America and LANL officially announced the funding today during the Carbon Management Symposium hosted by the Mines Global Energy Future Initiative .
  • I was proud to sign new laws in partnership with the legislature to save people money on energy and reduce carbon emissions and pollution,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
  • The project will be co-led by Manika Prasad, director of the Mines Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Innovation Center , and Carbon America Senior Geologist Chris Cassle.