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GOVX and DIRECTV Holiday Bowl Announce Inaugural Hometown Heroes Initiative

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Additionally, the Hometown Heroes Initiative will disperse 250 free tickets and round-trip transportation to the local San Diego active-duty military community for the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, plus 100 free tickets to the Rady Children’s Invitational, as well as a Thanksgiving Day brunch.

“We are so grateful to GOVX for their partnership of Sports San Diego’s Hometown Heroes program,” said Mark Neville, Sports San Diego’s CEO. “This initiative would not have gotten off the ground without GOVX’s support. We can’t wait to join arms with GOVX and welcome servicemembers to the Rady Children’s Invitational on Thanksgiving Day and the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl next month.”

On behalf of their community of over 7.5M members, GOVX will also act as the Official Discount Provider for both events, providing access to a limited number of tickets at exclusive savings to qualified members.

The partnership also extends to the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday, December 27th, where GOVX will serve as a Division Sponsor in alignment with parade entries from the San Diego military community.

“With a long history of supporting premiere live sports and those who serve, San Diego represents the ideal setting for both the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl and the Rady Children’s Invitational,” said Alan Cole, GOVX CEO. “With the advent of the Hometown Heroes Initiative, we’re proud that GOVX can help lead the way in recognizing our heroes both here in our hometown and on a national stage.”

Since 1978, the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl has remained as one of the premiere college football bowl games, thrilling crowds and large television audiences with high-stakes matchups and high-scoring finishes. This year’s game will be played at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, on Wednesday, December 27th at 5:00PM PT and will once again be broadcast on FOX.

Alongside the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, the inaugural Rady Children’s Invitational is a four-team men’s college basketball tournament that starts on Thanksgiving Day at UC San Diego’s LionTree Arena. The first-year tournament field features Iowa, Oklahoma, Seton Hall and USC. Each game will be televised on either FOX or FS1.

ABOUT GOVX
GOVX is dedicated to serving those who serve our country and communities – military service members, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals, educators, and other government service personnel. With a customizable suite of solutions, GOVX provides leading brands who share in our mission with a unique opportunity to support this deserving audience. Through our flagship ecommerce site, GOVX.com, brands can authentically reach a growing community of 7.5M+ members with their own storefront. More than 1K trusted brands currently have a storefront on GOVX.com, offering unbeatable deals to those who serve. With our verification app, GOVX ID, brands can easily enable service member discounts within the checkout flow of their own sites. More than 3K brands currently utilize our GOVX ID technology to honor service members. By leveraging GOVX marketing services solutions, brands can effectively amplify their products or services within our engaged and exclusive community and reinforce their support for Americans who make a difference. In addition to providing unmatched value to those who serve, GOVX also donates a portion of every order to non-profits who serve the military and first responder community. To-date we have donated more than $1M through our GOVX Gives Back initiative. For more information, visit https://www.govx.com.

ABOUT SPORTS SAN DIEGO
Recognizing that San Diego is a premier tourist destination, the mission of Sports San Diego, a non-profit 501c3 organization, is to generate tourism, visibility, and economic impact for the San Diego region by producing the Holiday Bowl, Rady Children’s Invitational, California State Games and recruiting outstanding sports events and experiences to San Diego. Since 1978, the association has generated more than $1 billion in economic benefit for the San Diego region.

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The National Association of Mortgage Brokers Encourages the FHA to Modify Its Life-Of-Loan Premium Policy

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NAMB joins the Community Home Lenders of America and The Mortgage Bankers Association in this effort

WASHINGTON , Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and home buyers for 50-years, encourages the FHA and Biden Administration to end its Life-of-Loan Premium Policy.

Under current policy, the FHA requires borrowers to continue paying their mortgage insurance premiums for the life of their home loan, even when the loan balance reaches 80% or below of the property’s value outraging mortgage leaders as private mortgage insurance on home mortgages created within the government-sponsored enterprises can be canceled after the loan-to-value ratio falls below 80%.

“Immediately ending the FHA life-of-loan premium policy is an urgent matter which elected officials in Washington D.C. should address promptly to bring relief to borrowers across the United States,” said Valerie Saunders, NAMB President. “FHA policy should be aligned with similar policies adhered to by the GSEs. With homeowner equity at an all-time, it would be extremely beneficial to future homeowners who utilize FHA financing to have the ability to remove added costs on their monthly payment as their equity grows. Government leaders have the tools and information available to bring these practices to a rapid end. We are proud to join fellow industry advocates during this critical time.”

NAMB joins both the Community Home Lenders of America and The Mortgage Bankers Association in this effort as recently the FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund galvanized mortgage experts to collectively advocate the FHA to end its policy of requiring this unnecessary practice.

Scott Olson, executive director of the Community Home Lenders of America, recently commented on the initiative, “Just as relief from excessive student debt burdens has been a priority, the Biden administration should make relief from excessive homeownership mortgage cost burdens a priority by ending the FHA life-of-loan premium policy.”

Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit recently provided a pointed statement concerning the Life-to-Loan Premium Policy “The fund’s capital reserve ratio is far above the statutory minimum reserve ratio and is well positioned to withstand any economic slowdown. Further action on the MIP, such as eliminating the life-of-loan premium requirement, should be considered to provide payment relief to FHA borrowers.”

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers has been the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and homebuyers since 1973. NAMB provides mortgage professionals with advocacy, education, and rigorous certification programs to recognize members with the highest levels of professional knowledge and education. NAMB’s active lobbying and advocacy efforts focus on national and state issues, protecting the interests of its members and borrowers. As the leading national trade association for the mortgage industry, NAMB is affiliated with state associations throughout the country and represents the interests of more than 993,000 licensed and registered Mortgage Loan Originators and 68,000 licensed Mortgage Broker and Mortgage Lender businesses throughout the US. The Association hosts several meetings throughout the year. Engage the organization via social media: https://www.facebook.com/NAMBPros

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Joshua Steinfeld, Steinfeld Consulting, 1 339-225-1581, steinfeldconsulting@gmail.com

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Master of Ceremonies Helps 10 Non-Profit Groups Raise Over $77 Million at 10 Fundraising Events in the Fall of 2023

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Christing says, “Meeting planners forget that the first three letters of the word fundraiser are FUN. People will give more money to your cause when you give them a great time.”

Christing says, “I am not the star of these gatherings.” It’s these amazing non-profit groups–and their donors–who are transforming lives through their causes.

The popular master of ceremonies has joined forces with a group he considers the world’s #1 major donor event company: Westfall Gold. Nine out of ten of these events were produced by WestfallGold.com. Christing says, “You don’t want to produce an event without expert consulting and a stellar production company that knows how to maximize the experience for generous givers.”

Turning Donors into Investors via the Transformational Experience of Giving

Westfall Gold has helped non-profit groups raise approximately $2 billion by producing major donor experience weekends for charitable orgs. Westfall Gold is an experienced design agency and fundraising consultancy for organizations passionate about advancing good in the world.

John Baas is Vice President for Advancement at Dordt University. He has hired Christing to emcee his university’s “President’s Weekend” three times and says, “Adam, once again, you hit it out of the park!” Christing utilizes clean stand-up comedy, interactive magic, and heartfelt humor to help donors have a tremendous experience at events like the one Dordt recently staged at the Ritz Carlton in Dove Mountain, AZ.

Lisa Wolf is the Senior Vice President of Client Experience for Westfall Gold. Her company has hired Adam Christing nearly 200 times. She considers Christing a partner in their work. “It’s always a better weekend when Adam is in the house as the master of ceremonies.”

Many of the events Adam Christing emceed featured food celebrities like Maneet Chauhan, SuperChef Darnell Ferguson, and Johnnyswim’s Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano from In the Kitchen with Abner and Amanda.

Adam Christing has been a professional emcee for over 30 years. He has also served as a corporate emcee for companies like Coca-Cola, COX Communications, and Insperity.

According to Christing, when a meeting planner hires an emcee, they are setting themselves up for better fundraising success. “A gifted event MC will help elevate your event by engaging your people, not just by feeding them content, but by making them a part of the program. Your event MC needs to entertain your attendees and guide them through an unforgettable experience.”

Christing states, “People love to give in community. A great Master of Ceremonies will help you galvanize your group and drive your mission forward. He/she will bond with your audience and inspire them to give in a way that makes a big difference.”

Bob Westfall, the founder and chairman of WestfallGold.com says the key “is moving people from being transactional to transformational givers.”

Christing states, “The best corporate emcees and fundraising hosts work for you long before the event takes place. With a master of ceremonies, you want more than a humorous host, you want someone who can help you think through every aspect of your program.” Christing helps organizations develop what is called their “Run of Show” (the meeting agenda). Sarah St. Marie acknowledged Christing for this by saying, “Thank you for helping us craft a really special and successful night!”

What was the master of ceremonies’ favorite event during a 9-week run? “Ha! It was the one for Cottonwood Preschool, my grandson’s preschool in Southern California,” says Christing.

Christing’s forthcoming book taps into his 30 years of event emcee experience. It will be released in 2025 and is called We Got You: Gather Your Group, Galvanize Your People, Grow Your Results.

Reach out to Adam Christing via his website (AdamChristing.com) or email [email protected]

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Packaged Liquid Discharging Technology Patents Available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market

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Ocean Tomo Transactions, a part of J.S. Held, announces the auction of Packaged Liquid Discharging Technology Patents via the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.

CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ocean Tomo announces the auction of Packaged Liquid Discharging Technology Patents, available as lot 179, on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.

Lot 179 patent auction includes two granted United States utility patents and one pending United States continuation utility patent application.

The claims cover various embodiments of improved beverage bottles which may be used for a wide variety of beverages including soda, water, sports drinks, beer, wine, liquor and the like. The pending continuation application may be used to expand the scope of coverage to include additional features disclosed in the specification which are not subject to the claims in the two granted patents.

One or more inwardly-protruding spiral guide(s) that extend(s) around the inner wall of the bottle – optionally including the bottle neck – distinguishes the patented bottle from conventional bottles. The inwardly-protruding spiral guide(s) control the flow of liquid through the bottle, bottle neck and out of the bottle opening/mouth, thereby preventing unwanted and dangerous “gush” discharges. The spiral guides also serve as a “folding” point where the bottle’s volume can be reduced by twisting and compressing, thereby reducing the space occupied by the empty bottle in landfills and recycling centers.

To request bidder credentials or to receive further information on this portfolio available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market, contact Layna Guo at [email protected] or +1 312 327 8179.

About Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held

The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market (OTBA) was built to further enhance Intellectual Property (IP) liquidity and transaction transparency. OTBA serves a broad community of active buyers and sellers, providing a platform to purchase or sell patents and patent applications globally. This market is supported by Ocean Tomo Transactions and affiliate international voice brokers.
Ocean Tomo provides Expert Opinion, Management Consulting, Advisory, and Specialty Services focused on matters involving intellectual property (IP) and other intangible assets. Practice offerings address economic damage calculations and testimony; business licensing strategy and contract interpretation; patent-focused business intelligence; portfolio development strategy; litigation support; trade secret reasonable measures; asset and business valuation; strategy and risk management consulting; merger and acquisition advisory; debt and equity private placement; and IP brokerage. Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include Ocean Tomo Investments Group, LLC, a registered broker-dealer.

As a part of J.S. Held, Ocean Tomo works alongside more than 1500 professionals globally and assists clients – corporations, insurers, law firms, governments, and institutional investors – on complex technical, scientific, financial, and strategic matters across all assets and value at risk.

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

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Kristi L. Stathis, Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, +1 773 294 4360, [email protected], OceanTomo.com

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Smartlink Data Connector Receives U.S. Patent for Groundbreaking Data Exchange Capabilities in Healthcare

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The solution enables health data exchange in ways that were previously not possible.

CARY, N.C., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Smartlink Health Solutions, a leader in healthcare integration solutions, proudly announces the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative Smartlink Data Connector (SDC). The patent, numbered US 11,783,922 B1 and titled “SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DATA INTERCHANGE IN CLINICALLY INTEGRATED NETWORKS,” solidifies Smartlink’s commitment to revolutionizing data exchange in healthcare.

SDC is an Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) designed to seamlessly integrate Electronic Health Records (EHRs) with various health information technology (health IT) systems. The platform can integrate through standard mechanisms like APIs or directly with databases. However, what sets it apart is its now patented ability to integrate systems via the user interface, transcending traditional data exchange limitations imposed by EHR vendors. This unique feature offers the ability to exchange data with unparalleled flexibility and speed, both extraction and insertion, without predefined APIs.

“As the healthcare landscape evolves, interoperability becomes increasingly vital. Our patented, cloud-based solution maintains a library of reusable integration components, enabling rapid implementation and adjustments in response to EHR or CIN changes,” said founder and CEO Siu Tong, PhD. “This patent reinforces Smartlink’s unique cutting-edge innovation that goes beyond traditional API or RPA to address the current healthcare data interoperability challenges.”

One of the most prominent challenges clinics face under value-based payment models is the number of IT systems they must interact with that are not meaningfully integrated with their EHR. The data from these systems is critical for meeting quality standards while reducing total cost, yet it’s not readily available during the patient visit. Examples of these systems include payer portals, population health management systems, referral management systems, health information exchanges (HIEs), registries, and remote care platforms. With its patented capabilities, SDC has the unique ability to reduce the burden on clinic staff by inserting data from external systems into the EHR clinical workflow, reducing the manual effort of logging in to other systems to find it while treating patients. Example use cases include:

  • The creation of tasks in the EHR for closing care gaps.
  • Adding diagnoses or medications that are known in another system, such as the HIE, to an upcoming EHR patient encounter.
  • Extraction of alerts and discharge summaries from hospital notification portals and insertion of them into EHR or transitional care management software.

For more information, please visit www.smartlinkhealth.com.

About Smartlink Health Solutions:

Smartlink is a leading provider of healthcare integration solutions, committed to breaking down data silos and facilitating seamless data exchange in the healthcare ecosystem. With a focus on innovation, Smartlink empowers healthcare organizations to enhance interoperability, improve clinical workflows, and ultimately deliver better patient care.

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April Koontz, Smartlink Health, 1 919-674-8411, [email protected]

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Community Housing Capital to be Featured on Docuseries for its Work Financing $1.12 Billion in Affordable Housing Projects

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Nationally, housing costs have grown steadily over the past forty years during a time when wages have remained mostly stagnant. The Urban Institute found that affordability for people with extremely low incomes worsened between 2019 and 2021, with a nation-wide shortage of over 7.3 million units.

“Housing costs across the U.S. have risen dramatically over the past few years, driving increases in homelessness, directly affecting household wealth, which has further widened inequality and stifled economic growth,” said Cindy Holler, CEO of Community Housing Capital. “The purpose of this feature is to raise awareness about the housing affordability crisis, discuss the challenges housing developers face and garner support and advocacy for the work being done in this industry. The video will demonstrate the power of blending philanthropic capital with public investment to dramatically improve the low-income housing market.”

Housing developers of color face uneven access to financing from banks and financial institutions. “I saw firsthand in my more than 20 years of working for large commercial banks in the U.S. the institutional racism that people of color have faced trying to get fair access to capital,” said Dana Chestnut, SVP/ Chief Loan Officer, Community Housing Capital. “At CHC we created a finance product for housing developers of color. That product is minimum market rate capital so they can have full access and compete against their for-profit partners for funding.” Chestnut has also been interviewed for the feature.

One of the contributing factors to an inability to address affordable housing shortages is the high cost and short time horizon of financing available to developers. Building and preserving housing that is affordable to people living at and below the Area Median Income (AMI) often requires longer time horizons, innovation, and a commitment to maximizing social returns. CHC utilizes this “patient capital” approach to partner with non-profit housing developers in the NeighborWorks America network, two of which are being interviewed for the program.

New Urban Development (NUD), the real estate development arm of the Urban League of Greater Miami, is an affordable housing and commercial real estate developer and is based in Miami, FL. T. Williard Fair, President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Miami, said, “This is probably the most challenging environment that we’ve faced relative to the development of affordable/workforce housing here in South Florida. Specifically, the increases in cost of capital, construction costs, land, and insurance have added tremendous pressure on the delivery of much-needed affordable housing. Having CHC as a strategic partner has been a tremendous asset. Their intentionality in structuring financing – and the team’s experience – has yielded not only financial support but also access to technical resources and relationships.” Historically, NUD has facilitated the development of over thirteen housing projects comprising approximately 1,500 units.

Tony Reyes, Executive Director, ComitI de Bien Estar, said, “We are excited about the opportunity to provide solutions to challenges facing working families in finding affordable housing in America.” ComitI de Bien Estar, based in San Luis, AZ, is a membership non-profit located in San Luis, Arizona, serving primarily immigrant workers and their families. Since 2009, ComitI has received $70 million in capital from CHC, which it has used to build 517 homes for low- to moderate-income families to date, with additional projects underway.

For more information or to request an interview, please contact Elizabeth Vivirito at [email protected].

About Community Housing Capital (CHC)

Community Housing Capital (CHC) is an Atlanta-based national nonprofit and Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) that aggregates loan capital to finance the creation and preservation of affordable housing. To fulfill its mission, CHC provides predevelopment, acquisition, construction, and permanent financing on multifamily and single-family developments exclusively to NeighborWorks Organizations. Since 2000, CHC has invested $1.12 billion in direct loan originations and leveraged $3.38 billion in affordable housing development, supporting new construction jobs, and resulting in the creation and preservation of over 22,769 affordable homes. For more information, visit our website or read our 2022 Annual Report.

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Elizabeth Vivirito, Community Housing Capital, 1 7733322570, [email protected], https://communityhousingcapital.org/

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13 Schools Partner with TCM in Huntington Beach this November

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Deanne R. Mendoza, TCM’s Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, expresses gratitude for the ongoing support, stating, “This year, TCM is dedicated to exceeding last year’s contributions of 8,282 pounds of pasta and sauce and $10,000 donation. With the participation of thirteen schools and the community, we are striving to make an even more substantial contribution to Caterina’s Club and the communities it serves.”

To further address the issue of food insecurity, TCM has developed a comprehensive Food Insecurity Toolkit for educators, available at www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/foodinsecurity. This resource aims to equip teachers with valuable tools to address and raise awareness about food insecurity among students. TCM will also be giving away 25 copies of the book Lulu and the Hunger Monster™ as part of this year’s initiative to address the broader challenges faced by children in need.

Deanne Mendoza will join a live broadcast on KFI AM 640 on Giving Tuesday, November 28th to encourage widespread participation. During her time on the broadcast, Deanne will highlight total donations from TCM and recognition of the top-performing school and department.

To support this noble cause, visit KFI to find out where you can drop off donations, and visit www.caterinasclub.org for more information. For every dollar donated, a nutritionally balanced meal is available for a child in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties.

About Teacher Created Materials

Teacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students worldwide. Everything they do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. For more information about Teacher Created Materials and their products, visit http://www.tcmpub.com.

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AI4ALL Appoints New Board Members, Secures Funding from Major Corporations

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Dami Osunsanya and Tess Posner Join AI4ALL Board of Directors, Additional Funds Power Nonprofit’s Efforts to Make Professional Roles in AI More Accessible to Historically Excluded Talent

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AI4ALL, a national nonprofit that is transforming the pipeline of AI practitioners and creating a more inclusive, human-centered discipline, announced it has appointed Dami Osunsanya and Tess Posner to the Board of Directors. Both will support and advise the organization as it continues to build corporate and academic partnerships, as well as mentorship and training programs that will empower the next generation of AI professionals. Additionally, AI4ALL has secured new and follow-on funding from major corporations that will support its mission. New funding comes from Atlassian and Alan Eustace, and renewal funding comes from General Motors, Nielsen, Motorola Solutions Foundation, and Capital One. Renewed, previously committed funding for the calendar year comes from SoftBank, Pivotal Ventures, Reboot Representation and AIM-AHEAD. This funding and support that AI4ALL’s sponsors provide is critical to support the organization’s mission of establishing the next generation of AI Changemakers that humanity needs by equipping diverse, emerging talent with the responsible AI skills and social capital needed for collective success.

“Dami and Tess make outstanding additions to the Board of Directors,” said Emily Reid, CEO of AI4ALL. “We have relied on their guidance and leadership for a number of years with Dami as an Advisor and Tess as founding CEO. They join an impressive group of board members who are passionate about and integral to the changes we want to see in the AI field.”

Reid continued: “We are enormously grateful for grants and other financial support provided by organizations that are creating the future of technology. They all understand the importance of fostering the next generation of talent – especially in AI – and our work would not be possible without them.”

Osunsanya, who has served as an advisor to AI4ALL for more than two years, is partner, co-head of the Open Opportunity Fund founded by SoftBank Group, where she launched and manages a $100M-plus early stage and growth stage vehicle for tech enabled companies in the U.S. The Fund has invested in over 80 tech companies since 2020.

Osunsanya also serves on the Boards of Welcome Tech and Heru, and on the Operators Council Board of f7 Ventures. Prior to her role with the Open Opportunity Fund founded by SoftBank Group, Osunsanya was an investment director at SoftBank Investment Advisers, and held roles in corporate finance and strategy with Intel Corporation, The Kraft Heinz Company and Sprint. Osunsanya holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a bachelor of business administration, Finance, Chinese from Emory University – Goizueta Business School.

Posner is an award-winning social entrepreneur and musician focused on inclusion, equity and empowerment. She served as founding CEO of AI4ALL from 2017 through 2021, and grew it to over 20 AI education partner sites and to become an award-winning and internationally recognized organization. Prior to AI4ALL, she was managing director of TechHire at Opportunity@Work, a national initiative launched out of the White House to increase diversity in the tech economy. Prior to that, Posner built and led Samaschool, an educational initiative to build technical skills and confidence for the future of work that she scaled across the U.S. and internationally.

Posner’s social impact work has earned recognition including her selection as the winner of the VentureBeat Women in AI Award and one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics in 2020. A co-author of “The People Centered Economy: The New Ecosystem For Work,” Posner has been featured by numerous media outlets, including Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and more. Her work has been funded by top national foundations and influencers including Melinda Gates, Jensen Huang, Google.org, Microsoft, Capital One Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Autodesk and the Robin Hood Foundation. She holds a master’s degree from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in liberal arts from St. John’s College.

AI4ALL empowers students to be AI Changemakers by cultivating an environment where they develop skills in critical thinking and relationship-building, and expertise in responsible AI. AI4ALL champions the diverse next generation of AI changemakers through education, ethics, and relationship-driven networks. The organization focuses specifically on serving Black, Hispanic and Latinx, and Indigenous students; and women and non-binary students.

To learn more about AI4ALL, as well as its leadership, board members and advisors, visit: https://ai-4-all.org/about/our-team/. Organizations interested in sponsoring AI4ALL can contact the organization here: https://ai-4-all.org/contact/.

About AI4ALL

AI4ALL is a national nonprofit that is transforming the pipeline of AI practitioners and creating a more inclusive, human-centered discipline. They are establishing the next generation of AI Changemakers that humanity needs by equipping diverse, emerging talent with the responsible AI skills and social capital needed for collective success. AI4ALL has received funding from Melinda Gates/Pivotal Ventures, Prudential Financial, General Motors, Nielsen, and SoftBank among others and has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, CNN, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Atlantic and the Today Show.

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Nicole Halmi, AI4ALL, 1 401-529-6403, [email protected], https://ai-4-all.org/

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Paper Excellence Contributes $50,000 to Stars Air Ambulance to Support Critical Life-Saving Missions

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In a display of unwavering commitment to community welfare, Paper Excellence lends significant support to the life-saving efforts of STARS Air Ambulance.

RICHMOND, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Paper Excellence Canada has generously donated $50,000 to STARS Air Ambulance to support the crucial service STARS provides. The air ambulance services are sentinel in times of emergency, ensuring that critical medical aid is never far from reach for the people of Western Canada.

With its fleet of helicopters on perpetual standby, STARS Air Ambulance executed over 3,300 missions in 2022. and plays a role in Western Canada. Operating from six bases, the organization delivers crucial medical services.

“At Paper Excellence Canada, we recognize the significant impact of STARS Air Ambulance, particularly in regions like Saskatchewan and the Kootenay region of British Columbia. We are honored to support the STARS mission, ensuring rapid, proficient medical response remains accessible to our communities during emergencies,” said Dale Richardson, a representative of Paper Excellence Canada.

Paper Excellence’s $50,000 donation is instrumental in underwriting STARS Air Ambulance operations and initiatives, including fuel costs, state-of-the-art medical equipment procurement, and continual training for their formidable team of medical and flight crews.

“STARS is incredibly grateful for Paper Excellence Canada’s generous donation,” said Katherine Emberly, STARS President & CEO. “This support enables us to continue providing lifesaving critical care to patients no matter who they are or where they live.”

Since 2021, Paper Excellence Canada has dedicated $1.5 million in donations to organizations that support and improve their local community. The company’s dedication to preserving the environment is a top priority and evident in its support of Ducks Unlimited and the Pacific Salmon Foundation, which conserves wetlands and salmon habitats respectively.

Headquartered in British Columbia, Paper Excellence Canada remains at the vanguard of pulp and specialty paper production, boasting a capacity surpassing 2.5 million tonnes annually. With a formidable workforce of over 2,100, the company values partnership, community engagement, and standing as a sought-after employer and market leader. Paper Excellence Canada is a leading diversified manufacturer of pulp and an array of specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers. Positioned in Canada and endowed with a production prowess of over 2.5 million tonnes annually, the company stands as a testament to innovation, community partnership, and environmental sustainability.

For more news and information about Paper Excellence Canada, please visit https://paperexcellence.com/

To learn more about the STARS Air Ambulance, you can visit https://stars.ca/

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Brenda Martin, Paper Excellence Canada, 1 236-982-0484, [email protected], https://paperexcellence.com/

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From Tree Trimmings to Twinkling Lights, Transcend Into the Joy of the Holiday Season in Lehigh Valley, PA

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“During the holiday season, Lehigh Valley is like stepping foot into a holiday wonderland where families can enjoy the dazzling lights, festive events, and endless shopping adventures,” said Alex Michaels, President & CEO for Discover Lehigh Valley. “It’s a treat each year to watch our visitors experience the magic that encaptures our city during the holidays and the warmth the community provides to create an unforgettable seasonal experience.”

Unlock the holiday spirit with Discover Lehigh Valley’s favorite winter wonders this holiday season:

  • Named Bethlehem on Christmas Eve in 1741, this quaint city in eastern Pennsylvania is also recognized as “Christmas City”! Travelers come from near and far to experience the magic of Christkindlmarkt in Lehigh Valley, PA. Watch performances, try delicious food or enjoy an evening ice skating!
  • Shop ’til you drop at Easton Winter Village! Get the gifts you need without worrying about shipping hassles. The village is centered around the iconic Peace Candle which is dedicated to members currently serving in the Armed Forces–its lighting symbolizes the start of the holiday season.
  • Experience Christmas City Village and Christmas Hut on Main Street where you can visit charming, holiday-themed wooden huts that are filled with unique holiday gift ideas. This event is free and open to the public!
  • Candy Cane Lane at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley is presented by Green Acres Outdoor Living featuring cozy outdoor sheds, local products and crafts, along with twinkling lights and candy cane accents.
  • Sit back and experience Christmas City on a trip back in time with a certified guide in period dress. The Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour is a family-friendly activity that all will enjoy!
  • The Lehigh Valley Zoo celebrates the most magical time of the year during the annual Winter Light Spectacular, running Friday, November 10, through Sunday, December 31, 2023
  • Drive through your own winter wonderland – Lights In The Parkway offers a beautiful drive-through display that spans more than a mile. Witness an animated show featuring scenes from The Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, and other notable characters that have made this a popular tradition throughout Lehigh Valley for years.
  • Trot through Bethlehem’s downtown on a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride. Pass historic landmarks in downtown North Bethlehem to see the sights, lights, and sounds of the season!
  • Attend one of the many Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies-–throughout the holiday season, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding communities glow with trees decked out in lights and seasonal decor.
  • Make your way over to Koziar’s Christmas Village and be dazzled by its unlimited offerings. Indulge in hot chocolate, popcorn, candy canes, and more!
  • It’s music to everyone’s ears! The Christmas City Follies are back featuring a dash of music, a pinch of peppermint, and just a smidge of festive hijinx.
  • Enjoy a holiday classic, The Christmas Carol, on Civic stage for a 32nd year! The Civic Theatre of Allentown welcomes patrons to sing along to this classical Dickensian experience.
  • PEEPSFEST®, the annual two-day New Year’s Eve festival celebrating the whimsy and wonder of the PEEPS® Brand, is coming to town on December 30 & 31, 2023.

Throughout the season, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding communities provide tons of merry moments and endless activities to celebrate. For a full look at all things happening in Lehigh Valley, visit DiscoverLehighValley.com and check out their helpful holiday guides including a holiday travel bucket list, a Christmas tree lighting schedule, and a Christmas tree finder.

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About Discover Lehigh Valley:
Discover Lehigh Valley®, the official destination marketing organization of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton counties, is dedicated to driving economic growth and strengthening local pride through tourism to the region. Just 60 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City, Lehigh Valley is home to must-see attractions and festivals, world-class sporting events, thrilling outdoor recreation, renowned colleges and universities, and historic sites including Bethlehem, a National Historic Landmark District and nominee on the U.S. Tentative List for World Heritage Designation. Many of America’s favorite brands such as Crayola®, Peeps®, Mike & Ike®, Martin Guitars, Mack Trucks and Olympus reign from Lehigh Valley. Visit DiscoverLehighValley.com and follow @LehighValleyPa.

Media Contact

Laura Mackin, Discover Lehigh Valley, 2153506366, [email protected], https://www.discoverlehighvalley.com

SOURCE Discover Lehigh Valley