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Denver's PrideFest Celebrates 50th Anniversary This Summer

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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DENVER, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver PrideFest, one of the nation's premier LGBTQ+ events, will celebrate its 50th anniversary June 22-23, 2024. The two-day festival unites communities from across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region as the parade, run and festival attracted an estimated 550,000 people to downtown Denver in 2023.

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  • -       The annual two-day event celebrates Denver's LGBTQ+ community with parade, run, festival and new Gayborhood Market -
    DENVER, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver PrideFest , one of the nation's premier LGBTQ+ events, will celebrate its 50th anniversary June 22-23, 2024.
  • Since its inception, Denver PrideFest has been a celebration of unity, inclusion and progress among the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
  • Since then, Denver PrideFest has grown into the largest celebration of LGBTQ + pride in the Rocky Mountain region.
  • This year's 50th anniversary festival kicks off with the Pride 5K presented by Smartwool on Saturday, June 22, followed by the two-day Denver PrideFest event at Civic Center Park boasting 250+ exhibitors, 30 food vendors and captivating live performances.

The Center for Leadership Studies Releases Situational Conversations™

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, announced today the release of Situational Conversations™ , a flexible, multimodal program that enables leaders to drive success and engagement through meaningful conversations.

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  • The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, announced today the release of Situational Conversations™ , a flexible, multimodal program that enables leaders to drive success and engagement through meaningful conversations.
  • “Situational Conversations™ leans into the human element of leadership,” said Suzie Bishop, VP of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies.
  • For more than 50 years, The Center for Leadership Studies, founded by Dr. Paul Hersey, has been the global home of the original Situational Leadership® Model.
  • With more than 15 million leaders trained, Situational Leadership® is the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available.

EDWARD C. SWEENEY HONORED AT THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY'S ANNUAL EVENING OF DISCOVERY GALA

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) honored Edward C. Sweeney, TCFD Board Chair, at the 24th annual Evening of Discovery Gala. The Gala was hosted by Mo Rocca, CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent, Humorist, and Creator of the podcast and book, Mobituaries, at Cipriani 42nd street in New York City. The annual event raised over two million dollars to support The Center's groundbreaking programs and services. An internationally-recognized research and innovation organization, The Center serves nearly 1,200 children and adults annually who have complex disabilities, medical frailties, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

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  • NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, The Center for Discovery ® (TCFD, The Center) honored Edward C. Sweeney, TCFD Board Chair, at the 24th annual Evening of Discovery Gala .
  • During the Gala, Oscar-winner Robert De Niro remarked on his initial tour of The Center.
  • Edward Sweeney was honored for his dedication to The Center and the immeasurable difference he has made in so many lives.
  • "The Center for Discovery has flourished, reaching new heights of excellence and innovation in the field of disability services.

L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans Celebrate New Community Resource Center in West Los Angeles, Highlight Five-Year Partnership Milestone

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today held a grand opening ceremony for their Community Resource Center (CRC) in West Los Angeles (West L.A.) at 11173 W. Pico Blvd in Los Angeles.

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  • The new Center, which opened in October 2023, provides customized programs and services for local residents, based on population needs and health issues.
  • The West L.A. Center is one of four that will hold grand openings this year.
  • By year's end, the two health plans will complete the opening of 14 Community Resource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County.
  • "Blue Shield Promise is committed to offering local health and social services that positively impact the health and well-being of our neighbors, members, and surrounding West L.A. communities," said Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Promise.

Center for Threat-Informed Defense Expands Cybersecurity Community Resources for Applying MITRE ATT&CK®

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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To support the cybersecurity community with implementation of threat-informed defense, MITRE EngenuityTM announced that its Center for Threat-Informed Defense (Center) is releasing two new resources, Mappings Explorer and M3TID.

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  • To support the cybersecurity community with implementation of threat-informed defense, MITRE EngenuityTM announced that its Center for Threat-Informed Defense (Center) is releasing two new resources, Mappings Explorer and M3TID.
  • “Through our collaborative R&D program, we’re working with our member’s cybersecurity teams from around the world to advance the state of the art and the state of the practice in threat-informed defense,” said Jon Baker, director, Center for Threat-Informed Defense.
  • Mappings Explorer enables cyber defenders to understand how security controls and capabilities protect against the adversary behaviors catalogued in the MITRE ATT&CK® knowledge base.
  • The Center developed mappings for Google Cloud Platform , AWS , and Azure , and will release mappings for M365 by month’s end.

Wanhua Chemical Launches Barcelona R&D Center, Unveiling Signified Focus and Commitment in Europe and Beyond

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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"At Wanhua Chemical, we've always prioritized technological innovation as our core competency.

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  • "At Wanhua Chemical, we've always prioritized technological innovation as our core competency.
  • The opening of Barcelona R&D center symbolizes our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality products and meeting customer needs.
  • We aspire to engage with the industry in a spirit of openness, collaborating to drive innovation and lead the way in sustainable development," said Dr.Hua, Executive Vice President of Wanhua Chemical.
  • With the strategic move of establishing the Barcelona R&D Center, Wanhua will continue to play an active role, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and sustainable development.

Wanhua Chemical Launches Barcelona R&D Center, Unveiling Signified Focus and Commitment in Europe and Beyond

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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"At Wanhua Chemical, we've always prioritized technological innovation as our core competency.

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  • "At Wanhua Chemical, we've always prioritized technological innovation as our core competency.
  • The opening of Barcelona R&D center symbolizes our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality products and meeting customer needs.
  • We aspire to engage with the industry in a spirit of openness, collaborating to drive innovation and lead the way in sustainable development," said Dr.Hua, Executive Vice President of Wanhua Chemical.
  • With the strategic move of establishing the Barcelona R&D Center, Wanhua will continue to play an active role, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and sustainable development.

Dining Out For Life® San Diego Returns on April 25, 2024

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) is excited to announce the return of Dining Out For Life® San Diego (DOFLSD) on Thursday, April 25, 2024. This annual culinary event brings together food enthusiasts, community members, and local restaurants in support of vital HIV and AIDS services and prevention programs across San Diego County. The Center invites the community to dine out at participating locations. A minimum of 25% of sales, and at some sites, up to 100%, is donated to HIV services across the county!

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) is excited to announce the return of Dining Out For Life® San Diego (DOFLSD) on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
  • Funds raised during Dining Out For Life® San Diego directly support HIV services and prevention programs.
  • "Every year, Dining Out For Life® San Diego brings our community together in a celebration of joy, generosity, and support," said Cara Dessert, CEO, The San Diego LGBT Community Center.
  • For a list of participating restaurants and more information, visit Dining Out For Life® San Diego at thecentersd.org/dofl .

The Dana Foundation Launches Multi-Million Dollar Initiative to Align Neuroscience to Societal Needs

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dana Foundation today announced the launch of the Dana Center Initiative for Neuroscience & Society. The multi-million-dollar initiative brings together leading academic institutions, neuroscientists, and the communities they serve to co-create the future of neuroscience. The Dana Center Initiative will connect multidisciplinary scholars and the public to learn, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations. It will also train a new generation of experts who will help shepherd neuroscience for a better world.

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  • The multi-million-dollar initiative brings together leading academic institutions, neuroscientists, and the communities they serve to co-create the future of neuroscience.
  • The Dana Center Initiative will connect multidisciplinary scholars and the public to learn, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations.
  • Additional Dana Center Initiative for Neuroscience & Society grants are expected to be announced over the coming months and years as part of a sustained, long-term investment in the Dana Center Initiative.
  • "We evaluated more than 40 universities with which to launch the Dana Center Initiative," said Khara Ramos, Ph.D., vice president of Neuroscience & Society at the Dana Foundation.

SBA Recognizes 2024 Resource Partners of the Year

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees.
  • "As our small business owners across America continue to exhibit resilience and hope, our SBA Resource Partner network leverages the power of SBA tools and resources."
  • SCORE National Chapter of the Year:
    SCORE Southeast Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    SCORE, an SBA resource partner, named SCORE Southeast Wisconsin the 2024 Chapter of the Year for its outstanding support of small businesses.
  • Under Shawntay’s leadership, the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council has been recognized by the Association of Women’s Business Centers, a national SBA resource partner.