Midwestern United States

Morreale Communications Announces New Partner Amid Firm Growth

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morreale Communications, one of the largest privately held Chicago-based women-owned public relations firms, announced today the promotion of Berenice Alvarez to Partner effective immediately.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morreale Communications, one of the largest privately held Chicago-based women-owned public relations firms, announced today the promotion of Berenice Alvarez to Partner effective immediately.
  • Alvarez, who joined the firm in 2016, comes into the role as Morreale continues expanding client services beyond the Midwestern United States.
  • She was named Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives in 2022 after joining the firm as Communications Director.
  • "This is an exciting time for Morreale as we position ourselves for continued growth and build capacity for further out-of-state expansion," says Founder and CEO Kim Morreale McAuliffe.

TELUS supporting net-zero carbon emissions for businesses with accelerated deployment of Smart Building technologies across Canada

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is accelerating the deployment of its Smart Building technologies across residential and commercial buildings throughout Canada, and empowering leading organizations, such as H&M and Arlington Street Investments, to reduce their energy consumption and adopt technology solutions that help them align with net-zero carbon emission mandates. With 78 per cent of operational building emissions coming from space and water heating equipment that burns fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions from buildings and residents is a top priority for a healthier future. The adoption of TELUS Smart Building and IoT solutions enables businesses to better monitor, control and optimize their energy usage, save money and provide an enhanced experience for their residents, employees and customers without requiring extensive equipment replacements.

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  • With 78 per cent of operational building emissions coming from space and water heating equipment that burns fossil fuels , reducing carbon emissions from buildings and residents is a top priority for a healthier future.
  • The adoption of TELUS Smart Building and IoT solutions enables businesses to better monitor, control and optimize their energy usage, save money and provide an enhanced experience for their residents, employees and customers without requiring extensive equipment replacements.
  • “Energy costs rank among the top operating expenses for businesses,” says Navin Arora, Executive Vice-president, TELUS and President, TELUS Business Solutions.
  • We are proud to be partnering with one of Canada’s greatest companies and brands.”
    For more information on TELUS Smart Building Solution, please visit telus.com/smartbuilding .

Bluebird Network Wins 2023 Visionary Spotlight Award Third Year in a Row

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Bluebird Network , a communications infrastructure provider and operator of two data centers and more than 11,000 miles of fiber, is thrilled to receive a Visionary Spotlight Award from ChannelVision Magazine for the third consecutive year.

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  • Bluebird Network , a communications infrastructure provider and operator of two data centers and more than 11,000 miles of fiber, is thrilled to receive a Visionary Spotlight Award from ChannelVision Magazine for the third consecutive year.
  • Bluebird Network has accelerated its creative network engineering to keep pace with the increased digital demand to provide and strengthen connectivity across its 11-state footprint.
  • “Bluebird Network is unflinching in our goal to provide connectivity to all in the Midwest, regardless of circumstance,” says CEO of Bluebird, Michael Morey .
  • Bluebird Network is committed to upholding the tenets of this award and continues to expand and densify its digital footprint throughout the Midwest.

Robotics in agriculture: Solinftec robot that reduces up to 90% of herbicides will have a website for a waiting list

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solinftec, a global leader in artificial intelligence solutions and agricultural farming practices, has commenced operations of its Solix AG Robotic platform in the American Midwest. To show the highlights of its spraying robot that eliminates weeds in its initial stage, the company will hold a field day during a WHIN event, Wabash Heartland Innovation Network, which will promote round tables on innovative solutions for broadband and digital agriculture. On the occasion, Solinftec will also launch an exclusive website for those interested in its robotic technology.

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  • On the occasion, Solinftec will also launch an exclusive website for those interested in its robotic technology.
  • Bearing in mind the projection of the product, the website should increase the scale of orders for the next 3 years", said Leonardo Carvalho, CGSO at Solinftec.
  • "We will be the first agtech offering robotics in large-scale agriculture in an innovative way", added Guilherme Guiné, CEO of Solinftec in North America.
  • Since March and April, over twenty Solix Sprayer AG Robotics platforms have been delivered to major production groups in the grain belt.

Coursera Global Skills Report 2023: U.S. Learners Prioritize STEM Education and Human Skills Amid Changing Job Expectations

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The fifth edition of the report also highlights the increasing demand for STEM education and industry micro-credentials.

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  • The fifth edition of the report also highlights the increasing demand for STEM education and industry micro-credentials.
  • In the U.S., the average learner age is 35, with 41% using mobile learning and women representing over half (51%) of learners.
  • U.S. learners are prioritizing critical human skills like leadership, collaboration, change management, and conflict resolution more than learners in other countries.
  • In the Global Skills Report, 100 countries are ranked against one another, with percentile rankings attributed to each skill proficiency.

Wisconsin Historical Society Offers First Look Inside New History Center

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026. The history center will sit squarely at the intersection of Madison's vibrant State Street and Wisconsin's Capitol Square, serving as a hub of community engagement and civic activity. The five-story, 100,000-square-foot landmark will provide unprecedented access to the state's venerable collection of nearly 290 million items, while sharing regional stories within the context of American history.

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  • Designed to be a vibrant gathering place and regional learning hub, Wisconsin's new history center will be a leading cultural experience in the Midwest
    MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026.
  • "This will be a welcoming, vibrant place for the community to gather, engage, reflect and share in our history."
  • The history center replaces the Wisconsin Historical Museum, which was located in the space of a former hardware store and unable to adequately provide access to the state's collections to school groups and residents.
  • "We are grateful for nearly two decades of growing public and private support, and we are thrilled to see Wisconsin's new history center visible on the horizon."

Home-buying competition pushes prices higher

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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SEATTLE, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Competition among buyers over few available houses has made this home shopping season unusually hot, according to the latest market report1 from Zillow®. Meanwhile, high mortgage rates are continuing to deter homeowners from listing, pushing inventory to record lows. 

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  • SEATTLE, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Competition among buyers over few available houses has made this home shopping season unusually hot, according to the latest market report 1 from Zillow®.
  • That monthly payment is 22% higher than last year, double that of May 2019, and the second highest on record after October 2022.
  • Price growth also sprang back in West Coast tech hubs after prices fell significantly there late in 2022.
  • The chief driver is still higher mortgage rates, which make a new loan unattractive when the majority of mortgaged homes are financed for less than 4%.

Kreshmore Group Advises Mustang Express in its Sale to Online Transport

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Kreshmore Group (KG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce its role as exclusive sell-side advisor to Mustang Express, LTD (Mustang or the Company) in its acquisition by Online Transport, Inc. (Online).

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  • Kreshmore Group (KG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce its role as exclusive sell-side advisor to Mustang Express, LTD (Mustang or the Company) in its acquisition by Online Transport, Inc. (Online).
  • Founded in 2001, Mustang provides ambient truckload services, just-in-time solutions, 3PL warehousing and dedicated manufacturing support transportation services.
  • “We are honored to bring Mustang and Online together on this transaction – this acquisition is a great synergistic add-on for Online,” said Anthony Lazzara, Senior Managing Director of Kreshmore Group.
  • “Kreshmore’s distinct transportation experience was critical in finding the right strategic buyer in Online.”
    Kreshmore Group provided exclusive M&A advisory services to Mustang Express.

More Donors Supporting Human Services Causes Post-Pandemic Than Ever Before, With Twice as Many Cities Citing This as a No. 1 Priority, Fidelity Charitable® Study Finds

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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It also explores the percentage of grant dollars that donors recommended to nonprofits located in their own communities.

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  • It also explores the percentage of grant dollars that donors recommended to nonprofits located in their own communities.
  • Notably, on average, 4 out of every 5 donor accounts in the top 30 cities supported nonprofits based in their local areas.
  • The report also pinpoints regional shifts in giving priorities, including the emergence of human services as the new most popular charitable sector in a majority of cities analyzed in the study.
  • The trend toward human services followed geographic lines: Seven of the 8 cities where human services became the new top sector in 2022 are located on the East and West coasts.

Azzur Group Names Quality Management Expert, Brian Salbilla, Director of its Chicago-Based GxP Consulting Operation

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azzur Group today announces the appointment of Brian Salbilla to Director of Azzur Chicago, Azzur Group 's GxP advisory and consulting operation serving the Greater Chicago region and Midwestern United States.

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  • CHICAGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azzur Group today announces the appointment of Brian Salbilla to Director of Azzur Chicago, Azzur Group 's GxP advisory and consulting operation serving the Greater Chicago region and Midwestern United States.
  • Brian brings to Azzur Group more than 20 years of GxP experience with leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies, specializing in quality management system (QMS) implementation, CAPA, documentation, audits, IT systems, and new product development.
  • Together with Azzur Labs, Azzur Consulting offers unique solutions and testing that affords our clients local, comprehensive services necessary to meet the demands of the industry," said Brian Salbilla, Director of Azzur Chicago.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Brian to the Azzur Group family," said Allison Kerska , President, Azzur Consulting.