Midwestern United States

DadeSystems Announces Strategic Partnership and Equity Investment with Fifth Third

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Economy of Pennsylvania, Fifth Third Bank, Economy of the United States, Midwestern United States, Finance

MIAMI, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DadeSystems, a leading provider of integrated receivables solutions, announced a strategic relationship with Fifth Third Bank.

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  • MIAMI, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DadeSystems, a leading provider of integrated receivables solutions, announced a strategic relationship with Fifth Third Bank.
  • Powered by DadeSystems' DadePay solutions, Fifth Third Expert AR will offer intelligent invoice matching and payment re-association technology.
  • Fifth Third Capital Holdings, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp, has also made an equity investment in the company.
  • DadeSystems will use the investment funding to expand product engineering and support efforts.

Two South Dakota youth honored for volunteerism at national award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Midwestern United States, States of the United States, South Dakota, United States

In 2004, Oscar's family moved from Ireland to run a dairy farm in South Dakota.

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  • In 2004, Oscar's family moved from Ireland to run a dairy farm in South Dakota.
  • "I remember how shocked my parents were to find how the Great People of the Plains were living in destitution," Oscar said.
  • In the past 23 years, the program has honored more than 120,000 young volunteers at the local, state and national level.
  • For B-roll of South Dakota's honorees at the 2018 national recognition events, contact Prudential's Harold Banks at (973) 216-4833 or [email protected].

Invitation: Attend Oglala Lakota Homeland Victory Celebration & Sobriety Social Gathering

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Saturday, April 28, 2018
South Dakota, Midwestern United States, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Lakota, Whiteclay, Nebraska, Pine Ridge, Whiteclay, Oglala, Lakota people, The Battle for Whiteclay

WHITECLAY, Neb., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Mitakuyapi, Alcohol Justice is reporting that members of the Oglala Lakota Nation proudly yet humbly invite people to come and celebrate the one-year anniversary of the ending of exploitative alcohol sales in Whiteclay, Nebraska.

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  • WHITECLAY, Neb., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Mitakuyapi, Alcohol Justice is reporting that members of the Oglala Lakota Nation proudly yet humbly invite people to come and celebrate the one-year anniversary of the ending of exploitative alcohol sales in Whiteclay, Nebraska.
  • In addition to the celebration there will be a meal shared in honor of loved ones in recovery and loved ones lost to 'Whiteclay's poison'.
  • The four liquor stores in the town of Whiteclay, Nebraska (population 9), bootlegged 3.5 million cans of beer a year into the Oglala Lakota homeland of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, where it is illegal to possess or consume alcohol.
  • It has been estimated that alcoholabuse impacts 80 percent of Pine Ridge families and one out of four children suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

Landmarks Illinois Announces 2018 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, Midwestern United States

SPRINGFIELD,Ill., April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Landmarks Illinois today announced its 2018 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois.

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  • SPRINGFIELD,Ill., April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Landmarks Illinois today announced its 2018 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois.
  • Landmarks Illinois President & CEO Bonnie McDonald led a press conference in Springfield to reveal the more than a dozen historic places the statewide historic preservation nonprofit has identified as most threatened by demolition, deterioration or improper development.
  • For this year's annual list of endangered historic properties, Landmarks Illinois is calling attention to sites throughout the state that represent unique parts of Illinois' 200-year history, in honor of the Illinois Bicentennial.
  • Since 1995, Landmarks Illinois' Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois has called attention to threatened historic sites in need of assistance in the form of responsible stewardship, creative reuse plans and/or advances in public policy.

Spartan Motors Leadership Presented With Patriot Award Recognizing Workplace Support Of Active Military

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Eaton County, Michigan, Spartan Motors, Midwestern United States, Transport, Automotive industry, Utilimaster Corporation, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, SpartanNash, Spartan, Sparta

Employees Johann Eloff, Chief Engineer, and Doug Worden, Engineering Group Leader, were presented with the Patriot Award by the ESGR on Friday, April 20th, for their support of Design Engineer Dave Strange's military deployment.

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  • Employees Johann Eloff, Chief Engineer, and Doug Worden, Engineering Group Leader, were presented with the Patriot Award by the ESGR on Friday, April 20th, for their support of Design Engineer Dave Strange's military deployment.
  • "At Spartan, we value the commitment active reserve military personnel and Veterans bring to our team," said Spartan Motors President and Chief Executive Officer, Daryl Adams.
  • With the support of Eloff and Worden, Strange will be guaranteed employment at Spartan Motors upon his return.
  • The Company's brand names Spartan Motors, Spartan Specialty Vehicles, Spartan Emergency Response, Spartan Parts and Accessories, Smeal, and its family of brands, including Ladder Tower and UST; and Utilimaster, a Spartan Motors Company are known for quality, durability, performance, customer service, and first-to-market innovation.

Tighter inventory as busy buying season begins in Minnesota

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Geography of Minnesota, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, Midwestern United States, Midwest Airlines, Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, RE/MAX INTEGRA, Midwest released its 2018 Market Trends Report providing insight into the latest housing data and trends in Minnesota.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, RE/MAX INTEGRA, Midwest released its 2018 Market Trends Report providing insight into the latest housing data and trends in Minnesota.
  • According to the Minnesota Association of Realtors, 12 percent fewer homes were listed for sale in the first quarter of 2018 than in the first quarter of 2017, while average sales price has increased 7 percent.
  • This is where an experienced agent who becomes a trusted real estate advisor is paramount," said Petrie.
  • RE/MAX INTEGRA, Midwest is the regional entity for RE/MAX franchises in Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Lorain County Community College Announces US Gold Mine President And LCCC Alum Michael Brown as Commencement Speaker

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Barrick, LCCC, Lorain County Community College, Keynote, Ohio, Culture, Midwestern United States

Brown, an alumnus of Lorain County Community College and President of Barrick Gold of North America, the U.S. subsidiary of Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corporation, will be the keynote speaker at the College's 54th Annual Commencement at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12.

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  • Brown, an alumnus of Lorain County Community College and President of Barrick Gold of North America, the U.S. subsidiary of Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corporation, will be the keynote speaker at the College's 54th Annual Commencement at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12.
  • Brown, who was named President of Barrick USA in 2016, attended LCCC from 1976 through 1978.
  • In returning to LCCC as the keynote speaker, Brown will be coming full circle as LCCC President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D., confers his Associate of Arts degree to him.
  • Brown joined Barrick Gold Corporation in 1994 as Vice President of U.S. Public Affairs and rose to become President of Barrick USA in 2016.

Jillian Stewart Opens Up About Philanthropy and Her Passion for Good Causes

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Friday, April 20, 2018
Midwestern United States, States of the United States, Geography of South Dakota, Geography of the United States, United States, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sioux Falls metropolitan area, Fargo, North Dakota, Sanford, South Dakota

Two such causes are Sanford Aberdeen Health's Children's Miracle Network in South Dakota, and Safe Harbor, operating out of South Carolina.

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  • Two such causes are Sanford Aberdeen Health's Children's Miracle Network in South Dakota, and Safe Harbor, operating out of South Carolina.
  • Previously based at Sanford Aberdeen Health, Jillian Stewart is particularly familiar with the work of the institution's Children's Miracle Network.
  • With bases in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Fargo, North Dakota, the organization provides support to ailing youngsters and their families.
  • Another charity supported by Stewart, based in Texas and operating across the U.S. and Canada, is Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Whirlpool Corporation To Announce First-Quarter Results On April 23 And Hold Conference Call On April 24

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Whirlpool Corporation, Geography of Michigan, WHR, Whirlpool, Michigan, Benton Harbor, Michigan, St. Joseph station, Conference call, Dial, Midwestern United States

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) will release its first-quarter financial results and presentation materials at 4:30 p.m.

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  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) will release its first-quarter financial results and presentation materials at 4:30 p.m.
  • Whirlpool Corporation will then hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 8 a.m.
  • To participate in the conference call, dial (800) 895-0231 and use confirmation code Whirlpool.
  • International participants should dial (785) 424-1054 and use confirmation code Whirlpool.

Technosoft Wins Third Achievement Award from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Technosoft, Health maintenance organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Shield, Michigan, Midwestern United States, Health, Economy of the United States

Technosoft recognized for their excellence in responsive design of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Member Portal

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  • Technosoft Corporation (Technosoft), a Southfield, MI based provider of Information Technology solutions, was recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan at the 13th Annual Supplier Diversity Achievement Awards on March 6, 2018.
  • Technosoft received the prestigious Team Project Award for its role in responsive design enhancements to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigans innovative web Member Portal.
  • We are deeply honored to receive our third award from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, said Radha Krishnan, President and CEO of Technosoft.
  • We share their relentless pursuit of excellence in delivering a superior experience to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan members.