Year: 2024

41 Things to See and Do at Blockbuster Equip Exposition

41 Things to See and Do at Blockbuster Equip Exposition

Experiences & Money-Making Tips, Certification Credits Await Trade Show Attendees LOUISVILLE, Ky. , July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition that drew more than 27,000 contractors, dealers and manufacturers to the Derby City last year, turns 41 years young this October. The award-winning and fifth largest trade show in the U.S. will be held October 15 to 18, at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) and will offer a bevy of new experiences to help attendees grow their businesses and make more money when they return home. “Equip Expo truly is a show that…
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Wiz Announces  Billion Funding Round at  Billion Valuation

Wiz Announces $1 Billion Funding Round at $12 Billion Valuation

Four-Year Old Company’s Unprecedented Growth Propelled by Product Demand and Industry-Wide Shift Towards Consolidated Offerings NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Cloud security leader Wiz has raised $1 billion at a $12 billion valuation, bringing the company’s total funding to $1.9 billion. The current round is led by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Thrive Capital, with participation from Greylock, Wellington Management, and existing investors Cyberstarts, Greenoaks, Howard Schultz, Index Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Sequoia Capital. The news comes on the heels of the acquisition of Gem Security, a leading Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) provider, as Wiz expands and…
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Excellence Canada announces the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses

Excellence Canada announces the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses

Excellence Canada Logo – Improving performance – recognizing excellence CBEA Logo – Canadian Business Excellence Awards TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Excellence Canada is pleased to announce that, for the eighth annual Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, 26 Canadian organizations will be receiving the Canadian Businesses Excellence Awards for clearly demonstrating a strategic approach to successfully improving business performance and achieving goals, with a focus on the following three key performance areas: Delighted Customers; Engaged Employees; and Innovation. The Canadian Business Excellence Awards is an annual awards program that recognizes outstanding achievements by organizations in…
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Disney Launches One of the Most Expansive Sweepstakes in Company History with D23: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes

Disney Launches One of the Most Expansive Sweepstakes in Company History with D23: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes

Fans have the opportunity to win unique prizes from across the company including Disney Experiences, ABC, Lightstorm Entertainment, Pixar, Disney on Broadway, and more. BURBANK, Calif., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the road to the highly anticipated D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa® has officially begun with the launch of D23: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes – FANtastic Prizes. This morning on ABC News’ Good Morning America, the hosts featured a few of the extraordinary prizes D23 Members will have the opportunity to win as a part of this one-of-a-kind sweepstakes. Disney fans are unlike any other,…
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Summer Travel 2024: Record Air Travel, Fewer Cancellations, Better Airports, More Passenger Protections

Summer Travel 2024: Record Air Travel, Fewer Cancellations, Better Airports, More Passenger Protections

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Year-to-date flight cancellation rate is just 1.4% during a record-breaking summer travel season​​​​​ WASHINGTON – Despite record-breaking levels of air travel this year, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) numbers show that the flight cancellation rate for the first half of 2024 was just 1.4% – nearly the lowest rate in over a decade. The latest data from airlines reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that weather continues to be the leading cause of flight cancellations. On June 23, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more than 2.99 million individuals in a single day at U.S.…
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Bahamas Independence Day – United States Department of State

Bahamas Independence Day – United States Department of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my sincere congratulations to the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on 51 years of independence. Over the past five decades, The Bahamas has been a steadfast partner and friend of the United States. Millions of Americans visit The Bahamas every year to enjoy its radiant sun, crystal blue waters, and sparkling Caribbean culture. Together we tackle urgent concerns, including irregular migration, transnational criminal activities, and the escalating climate crisis. The United States remains committed to deepening our partnership to ensure the long-term prosperity and security of our two…
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Fawcett Publications Taking Over the Helm of Wilford Fawcett’s Epic Legacy

Fawcett Publications Taking Over the Helm of Wilford Fawcett’s Epic Legacy

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, June 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Authors and book lovers who deeply appreciated the works of Wilford Fawcett [Captain Billy] are in for a surprise because a new aspiring book publishing house has decided to carry on his legacy. We all know, love, and cherish what Wilford Fawcett and his publishing empire left behind, invaluable work we acknowledge as some of the all-time best magazines, comics, and paperback books. Matching that golden standard is quite challenging, but it’s good to know that modern book publishing agencies are still in pursuit of it. The Enduring Legacy…
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Next Coast Ventures Announces Four Promotions

Next Coast Ventures Announces Four Promotions

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Next Coast Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs on the “Next Coast” of innovation, is pleased to announce four promotions. Kaitlyn DeBernardo promoted to Chief Operating Officer: Kaitlyn DeBernardo, who has been an integral part of Next Coast Ventures since 2022, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. In addition to her existing responsibilities as Partner and Head of Platform, DeBernardo will now oversee the firm’s operational strategy and execution. With extensive experience in leadership roles at an early-stage technology business and a deep understanding of operations, DeBernardo brings a…
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces 4 Million in Federal Loans to Benefit Rural Oklahoma Communities

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $114 Million in Federal Loans to Benefit Rural Oklahoma Communities

Project Will Improve Road Safety in 15 Counties  Washington – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that its Build America Bureau has provided three loans for up to $113.8 million to the Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority (OCIA), on behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to improve rural road safety across 15 counties in the state. By providing Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans and other financing, the Bureau helps communities expedite infrastructure projects and reduce project costs.    “On behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration and USDOT, I am proud to deliver this $113.8 million investment to…
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