Month: August 2020

Jacobs Launches Global Action Plan for Advancing Justice and Equality

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobs (NYSE:J) has launched a global Action Plan for Advancing Justice and Equality,…

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobs (NYSE:J) has launched a global Action Plan for Advancing Justice and Equality, which builds on Jacobs’ existing global inclusion and diversity strategy, TogetherBeyondsm, and sets actionable initiatives and measurable objectives in the company’s continuing efforts to address embedded and systemic racial inequities.

“This action plan is about achieving true equality for all of our employees current and future – with a focus on ensuring Black employees have the tools needed to advance and achieve their ultimate goals at Jacobs,” said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. “Using the power of Jacobs’ strong underlying culture of inclusion and diversity to drive innovation in solutions means higher value for our employees, our customers and communities, and inevitably, higher returns for our shareholders.”

Employees initiated the development of the action plan with a team who collaborated alongside Jacobs’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team to outline three key sets of commitments and specific, measurable actions with performance outcomes:    

No. 1 – Amplify culture of belonging

  • Expand beyond our Conscious Inclusion program, training the full 55,000-person global workforce in Bystander Intervention by the end of FY21
  • Engage 3,000 Jacobs leaders over the next 12 months to increase their focus on justice and equality through meaningful discussion and dialogue with leading speakers and scholars on anti-racism, justice and equality
  • Require I&D as a priority in senior leaders’ annual performance plan tied to compensation for accountability
  • Add Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a U.S. holiday; actively encourage employees to engage in volunteer opportunities around racial equality and justice; and drive adoption of MLK Jr. Day in the industry
  • Appoint TogetherBeyond leader to drive global I&D strategy and programs

No. 2 – Recruit, retain and advance Black employees based on merit

  • Increase representation of Black employees at all levels over the next three years to proportionally reflect the overall external population, and provide continuous professional development and advancement
  • Partner with external organizations to provide leadership development programs to accelerate advancement for Black employees to mid- and senior-level leadership
  • Require senior leaders to sponsor and mentor two diverse employees (one of whom must be Black), ensuring global reach of mentoring opportunities and accountability for success
  • Further strengthen diversity of the Board of Directors, including Black representation

No. 3 – Contribute to structural change in the broader society

  • Donate $10M over the next five years in support of Black educational and professional development and scholarship opportunities
  • Promote programs and volunteer opportunities for organizations committed to justice and equality through Jacobs’ Collectivelysm giving and volunteering program. An example includes applying our expertise in water in at-risk urban and rural communities
  • Materially increase women- and minority-owned supplier and vendor spending over the next five years; expand Jacobs’ Mentor-Protégé program with local subcontractors, suppliers, and professional services firms to encourage more women and minority firm engagement and growth

To drive this action plan as well as the global I&D strategy, Jacobs has appointed Jeff Dingle as Vice President and Global Director of TogetherBeyond.

“Advancing justice and equality requires strong leadership and a relentless drive to deliver on the vision,” Demetriou said. “Jeff is the right person to lead this important work and grow a culture where employees want to join, stay and thrive.

“Ultimately, contributing to structural change at Jacobs and the broader society is about doing our part as a global leader, leveraging our scale within the industry to set the tone and influence peers. We must create a culture in which every person can access a future of opportunities. The time is now for us to get this right – once and for all.”

About Jeff Dingle
Jeff has more than 30 years’ experience across several markets as well as a strong global network, including leadership roles in many industry organizations in the U.S. He currently serves as Vice President and Global Strategic Sales Director within Jacobs’ People & Places Solutions line of business and brings a broad perspective to the TogetherBeyond role, having served in California state government, as well as a principal within three small minority-owned firms before joining Jacobs in 2008. Jeff is a registered professional engineer with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

About TogetherBeyondsm
TogetherBeyond is Jacobs’ approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and equality globally. This means creating a culture of belonging where all thrive by embracing all perspectives. The TogetherBeyond Global Strategy is built on four strategic pillars: Culture Building & Engagement, Leadership Commitment & Accountability, Developing Talent and Growing the Business.

About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related reaction of governments on global and regional market conditions and the company’s business. For a description of some additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 27, 2019, and in particular the discussions contained under Item 1 – Business; Item 1A – Risk Factors; Item 3 – Legal Proceedings; and Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 26, 2020, and in particular the discussions contained under Part I, Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; Part II, Item 1 – Legal Proceedings; and Part II, Item 1A – Risk Factors, as well as the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

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214.583.8433

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PNM Recognized as Philanthropy Corporate Champion

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PNM, the wholly-owned New Mexico utility subsidiary of PNM Resources, Inc. (NYSE: PNM), and the PNM Resources Foundation were awarded first place Corporate Champions during the Albuquerque Business First inaugural Philanthropy Summit and Awards.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PNM, the wholly-owned New Mexico utility subsidiary of PNM Resources, Inc. (NYSE: PNM), and the PNM Resources Foundation were awarded first place Corporate Champions during the Albuquerque Business First inaugural Philanthropy Summit and Awards.

The award recognizes PNM and the PNM Resources Foundation for its continued contributions to the community. Companies nominated alongside non-profit organizations and boards were evaluated on philanthropic giving as a percentage of revenue, volunteer hours and innovative practices around giving. In last week’s earnings conference call, PNM Resources highlighted additional recent efforts consistent with its environmental, social and governance principles to support diversity, equity and inclusion across its communities and support tribal communities that have been disproportionally affected by the coronavirus.

“We are truly honored by this recognition of our team and our contributions to New Mexico beyond electricity service,” said Pat Vincent-Collawn, PNM Resources’ chairman, president and CEO. “Actions speak louder than words, and our team demonstrates our values of safety, caring and integrity in their actions every day. We are proud to play a part in making our communities vibrant, safe and inclusive.”

In 2020, the PNM Resources Foundation has awarded grants focused on community safety and affordable housing, with an emphasis on helping populations most vulnerable to the coronavirus and individuals experiencing homelessness during the resulting shelter-in-place directives.

PNM Resources, through corporate giving and the PNM Resources Foundation, together have contributed approximately $20 million in the past 6 years to nonprofit organizations through financial support and volunteerism efforts. Since 1983, the PNM Resources Foundation has helped improve the quality of life by supporting nonprofit organizations served by PNM. The PNM Resources Foundation is a separate, nonprofit, tax exempt corporation governed by a board of trustees comprised of employees and retirees of PNM Resources. No customer funds are part of the PNM Resources Foundation endowment.

Background:
PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) is an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M., with 2019 consolidated operating revenues of $1.5 billion. Through its regulated utilities, PNM and TNMP, PNM Resources has approximately 2,811 megawatts of generation capacity and provides electricity to approximately 790,000 homes and businesses in New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PNMResources.com.

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Halfaker and Associates, LLC Sponsors Team Red, White & Blue’s Purple Heart Virtual Challenge

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Halfaker), a technology solutions provider within the Federal Government’s health, intelligence, security, and defense sectors, today announced it will sponsor Team Red, White & Blue’s (Team RWB)

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Halfaker), a technology solutions provider within the Federal Government’s health, intelligence, security, and defense sectors, today announced it will sponsor Team Red, White & Blue’s (Team RWB) Purple Heart Challenge, a three-day long physical challenge starting on National Purple Heart Day, August 7. This challenge will honor the 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients and bring Veterans, community members, and partners alike together to honor these brave men and women by completing a 1.8-mile walk, run, ruck, or cycle during the challenge period.

“Halfaker is deeply honored to partner with Team RWB in sponsorship of the Purple Heart Challenge, said Halfaker President and CEO, Dawn Halfaker. “We are extremely excited for this opportunity to help promote health and resilience in the Veteran community, which is particularly important during these unprecedented times in our country.”

“We are so grateful for the generous support of Halfaker and Associates,” said Mike Erwin, Executive Director of Team RWB. “This partnership will have a direct impact on the health and wellness of veterans.”

Halfaker is a consistent patron for charities and organizations that support and promote the well-being of service members and Veterans, such as the USO, Wounded Warrior Project, Warrior Ethos, ThanksUSA, United Through Reading, and others. Founded by Purple Heart recipient Dawn Halfaker, the company is committed to hiring and mentoring Veterans through its Veteran Fellowship Program, which hires and mentors Veterans to support their transition to civilian careers.

Team RWB is a nonprofit organization founded by Veterans in 2010 to solve isolation and health challenges that service members and veterans nationwide face daily in their communities. Team RWB’s chapters deliver local, consistent, and inclusive opportunities for veterans and the community to connect through physical and social activity.

About Halfaker

At Halfaker, we design, create, modernize, integrate, and secure mission critical systems for government organizations to improve the health, security, and well-being of all Americans. We are proud to be a service-disabled Veteran-owned, woman-owned, small business. To learn more about Halfaker, please visit www.halfaker.com.

 

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Fam Organics Revolutionizing CBD Industry with Elevated Standards

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Only two months since its May debut, Fam Organics has cemented itself as an emerging leader in the CBD market with its USDA certified organic oils and topicals. The new product line drew immediate interest, due to the company’s superior standards, exhaustive research and third-party lab testing. From doctors to families, Fam Organics has had an immediate impact on the lives of those suffering from chronic ailments that remained incurable until now.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Only two months since its May debut, Fam Organics has cemented itself as an emerging leader in the CBD market with its USDA certified organic oils and topicals. The new product line drew immediate interest, due to the company’s superior standards, exhaustive research and third-party lab testing. From doctors to families, Fam Organics has had an immediate impact on the lives of those suffering from chronic ailments that remained incurable until now.

“For 11 years, I’ve had trouble falling asleep,” said 47-year-old Jordan Casas. “I’ve tried over-the-counter sleeping aids, but had a hard time waking up. Taking Fam Organics CBD drops one hour before bed made all the difference in the world. Fam Organics has changed my life.”

Casas was so thrilled with the results that she encouraged her 20-year-old daughter, 67-year-old father and a family friend to try it – a true testament to the remarkable trust that comes with this product. Suffering from poor sleep and anxiety, Casas’ daughter has felt both ailments subside. Likewise, her father and family friend experienced positive change with sleep issues, anxiety, high blood pressure and sore muscles.

Dr. Nathan Barrientez, a chiropractor in Bee Cave, Texas, has suffered from wrist pain due to working with patients. He attempted to rehabilitate the pain himself, but never with success.

“When my wrists give me issues, I use Fam Organics topical cream which not only alleviates the pain, but also helps with joint issues. I’ve also started using CBD oil every morning to help with back stiffness that comes with adjusting patients all day, as well as before bed which has resulted in great sleep.”

Like Casas, Dr. Barrientez has such trust in Fam Organics that he shared it with his fiancée for lower back pain and future father-in-law for elbow pain. Perhaps the biggest testimony to his faith in the product is that he has recommended it to multiple patients – specifically those experiencing neck pain, with each reporting the topical cream helps take the “sharp edge” off.

Fam Organics currently has three CBD drops of various milligram sizes as well as a creamy salve. All products utilize certified USDA organic hemp, with six third-party tests conducted on every batch by an unbiased, accredited laboratory to ensure the highest standards.

CONTACT: Marissa Davis, Founder, +1 512 809 2955, marissa@famorganics.com 

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2021 Kia Seltos Named To Wards 10 Best User Experience (UX) List

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Kia Seltos has been named to Wards 10 Best UX list for 2020. The list recognizes outstanding touchscreens, voice controls, connectivity, driver-assistance technology features and overall user friendliness.

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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Kia Seltos has been named to Wards 10 Best UX list for 2020. The list recognizes outstanding touchscreens, voice controls, connectivity, driver-assistance technology features and overall user friendliness.

2021 Kia Seltos named to Wards 10 Best User Experience (UX) list

“The Wards 10 Best UX accolade reflects Kia’s dedication to engineering an inspiring experience for both drivers and passengers,” said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America.  “Seltos makes the perfect companion for everyday driving around town or in the wilderness on the weekend.”           

Now in its fifth year, the Wards 10 Best UX competition focuses on the user experience — how the driver interacts with the vehicle as well as how easy and intuitive vehicle controls are for the driver. With its available 10.25-in. high-resolution touchscreen, the Seltos offers satellite radio, UVO telematics, navigation and split-screen display that sits high on the instrument panel for excellent accessibility. Additional available features tech-savvy consumers look for include multi-Bluetooth1 device connectivity, wireless smartphone charging, up to three USB ports and available Apple CarPlay2 and Android Auto3.  This is just the latest accolade added to the long list of awards earned by Kia’s full lineup of rugged and capable SUVs.

“The Wards 10 Best UX judging panel really enjoyed seat time in the 2021 Kia Seltos, a first-year vehicle whose designers and developers mixed up a spot-on formula right out of the box,” said Dave Zoia, executive director of content, Wards Intelligence.  “Seltos is an affordable, compact CUV with a funky vibe including mood lighting that pulses along with the music. The impressive infotainment system hands down ranks among the industry’s best, and the driver-assistance technologies perform well.”

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

1 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc., and any use of such marks by Kia is pursuant to license. A Bluetooth® enabled device is required to use Bluetooth® wireless technology.
2 Apple CarPlay™ is a trademark of Apple Inc. Requires a compatible Apple device sold separately. Apple CarPlay™ runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Data plan rates apply.
3 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

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2021 Kia Seltos Named To Wards 10 Best User Experience (UX) List

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Kia Seltos has been named to Wards 10 Best UX list for 2020. The list recognizes outstanding touchscreens, voice controls, connectivity, driver-assistance technology features and overall user friendliness.

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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Kia Seltos has been named to Wards 10 Best UX list for 2020. The list recognizes outstanding touchscreens, voice controls, connectivity, driver-assistance technology features and overall user friendliness.

2021 Kia Seltos named to Wards 10 Best User Experience (UX) list

“The Wards 10 Best UX accolade reflects Kia’s dedication to engineering an inspiring experience for both drivers and passengers,” said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America.  “Seltos makes the perfect companion for everyday driving around town or in the wilderness on the weekend.”           

Now in its fifth year, the Wards 10 Best UX competition focuses on the user experience — how the driver interacts with the vehicle as well as how easy and intuitive vehicle controls are for the driver. With its available 10.25-in. high-resolution touchscreen, the Seltos offers satellite radio, UVO telematics, navigation and split-screen display that sits high on the instrument panel for excellent accessibility. Additional available features tech-savvy consumers look for include multi-Bluetooth1 device connectivity, wireless smartphone charging, up to three USB ports and available Apple CarPlay2 and Android Auto3.  This is just the latest accolade added to the long list of awards earned by Kia’s full lineup of rugged and capable SUVs.

“The Wards 10 Best UX judging panel really enjoyed seat time in the 2021 Kia Seltos, a first-year vehicle whose designers and developers mixed up a spot-on formula right out of the box,” said Dave Zoia, executive director of content, Wards Intelligence.  “Seltos is an affordable, compact CUV with a funky vibe including mood lighting that pulses along with the music. The impressive infotainment system hands down ranks among the industry’s best, and the driver-assistance technologies perform well.”

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

1 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc., and any use of such marks by Kia is pursuant to license. A Bluetooth® enabled device is required to use Bluetooth® wireless technology.
2 Apple CarPlay™ is a trademark of Apple Inc. Requires a compatible Apple device sold separately. Apple CarPlay™ runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Data plan rates apply.
3 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

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Africare Commemorates Its 50th Anniversary With Planned Sunset Of All U.S. Operations And Assisting In Standing Up A New “PanAfricare” On The Continent

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Crowning an impressive fifty-year legacy of high-impact programming within Africa, the Africare Board of Directors and President & CEO Robert L. Mallett today announced both the planned cessation of Africare operations in the US and the endorsement of a newly created independent entity,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Crowning an impressive fifty-year legacy of high-impact programming within Africa, the Africare Board of Directors and President & CEO Robert L. Mallett today announced both the planned cessation of Africare operations in the US and the endorsement of a newly created independent entity, “PanAfricare” based in Senegal, West Africa. The birth of PanAfricare will coincide with the planned sunset of Africare. The new PanAfricare has established its own board of directors and will operate autonomously from the existing organization. Africare will transition its entire portfolio of projects to PanAfricare.  As the legacy Africare closes its operations, a new “Friends of PanAfricare” has also been established.  Its sole, independent purpose will be to support the new PanAfricare and other organizations with similar missions in sub-Saharan Africa with fundraising from donors who support the mission of Africare.

Upon inception, PanAfricare can demonstrate extensive reach with a presence in each region of Sub-Saharan Africa  — Angola, Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe and, of course, Senegal where the new PanAfricare headquarters will be based. Programs are within the core competencies of legacy Africare and the new PanAfricare, including: Agriculture, Nutrition, Health, Women’s and Youth Empowerment.

“It has been my great honor to serve as a steward of Africare’s enormous impact of transforming lives in Africa – from agricultural innovation, food security and nutrition to empowering women and youth.  Now is simply the right time to pass this baton of stewardship not only to the capable Gorgui Diallo and the talented field staff – but to the entire continent of Africa via the new PanAfricare. I have great confidence that governments and donors committed to capacity building will take note and support this bold new venture,” said President & CEO Robert Mallett. 

“It was indeed the appropriate moment to dually celebrate Africare’s wonderful legacy while also looking forward to ensure PanAfricare would be in a position to deliver services to the people of Africa,” said Board Chair Stephen D. Cashin. “We are greatly appreciative of all the global ‘Africare alumni’ who have provided their energies and idea capital towards reaching this milestone.” 

“We are also grateful to our many government, international and corporate partners, foundations, sororities, churches and individual donors over this period who have underwritten the delivery of valuable services to the people of Africa.  Africare has long enjoyed a widely diverse base of donor support,” he added.

The new PanAfricare will be headed by the experienced and respected former Africare country director Gorgui Diallo and many talented country-based project teams will join him in this new venture.  “I am humbled, honored and energized to become the inaugural CEO of the new PanAfricare. We appreciate the confidence of existing donors such as Bayer, Exxon Mobil and others who have reauthorized former Africare grants to PanAfricare.  The new PanAfricare is excited about many projects such as nurturing a highly innovative initiative converting mining waste to fertilizer in Chad.” 

Africare is inviting existing staff, dedicated Africare Alumni, donors and all our loyal supporters to adopt the hashtags “#AfricareGoldenYear2020” and “#MyAfricareMemory” on social media and share their sentiments, participation and even photos in support of the collective work in Africa. During the 1970-2020 period, Africare invested approximately $2 billion across 38 African countries.

“#AfricareGoldenYear2020 is dually a recognition of our great fifty-year legacy in Africa while highlighting the promising planned programming on the continent,” said President & CEO Robert Mallett.  “As we are on the ground every day, we increasingly see effective solutions towards uplifting people’s lives developed locally throughout our operating countries vs. imported from the US.  A new autonomous PanAfricare is dedicated to delivering programming which directly benefits people,” Mallett added.

Additional details regarding Africare, Africare House, PanAfricare and past influential leaders such as C. Payne Lucas can be found on Africare’s website at www.africare.org.

Africare was founded in 1970 as a leading non-governmental organization committed to addressing African development  and policy issues by working in partnership with African people to build sustainable, healthy and productive communities.  During its fifty years, it has invested approximately $2 billion in 38 African countries . In 2020, Africare announced a planned sunset of US operations coinciding with the formation of an autonomous new Senegal headquartered entity named PanAfricare.  PanAfricare will continue Africare’ s legacy of implementing programs with a commitment towards ‘improving lives and building futures’  on the African continent.  Africare concurrently also facilitated the formation of the “Friends of PanAfricare” non-profit entity which will support PanAfricare and other organizations with similar missions in sub-Saharan Africa.

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New Online Tutorial Referee Your Life Launches Virtual Education Courses on Self Improvement

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Acclaimed self-improvement coach Cordell Davenport has recently announced the official launch of his new online tutorial Referee Your Life. At a time when classroom education has taken a backseat because of the pandemic, this new platform will offer virtual courses to help trainees take charge of their lives with Cordell’s proven strategies of self discovery.

The COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across…

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Acclaimed self-improvement coach Cordell Davenport has recently announced the official launch of his new online tutorial Referee Your Life. At a time when classroom education has taken a backseat because of the pandemic, this new platform will offer virtual courses to help trainees take charge of their lives with Cordell’s proven strategies of self discovery.

The COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across the world. As a result, education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms. Research suggests that online learning has been shown to increase retention of information, and take less time, meaning the changes coronavirus have caused might be here to stay.

“Following the need of the hour, I am delighted to offer a number of self improvement courses via my new online tutorial Referee Your Life. The course materials containing several modules will be sent via email and the students can learn at their own pace,” said Cordell.

The online courses offered via Referee Your Life are built around several modules where the trainees are required to answer certain questions related to their mindset. Some of these questions include:

  • Life priorities of the trainee if he/she had just five years to live
  • Specific things that need to occur for the trainee for him/her to feel successful
  • The life the trainee visualizes when he/she daydreams
  • The way the trainee wants to be thought of and described by others.
  • The person the trainee admires the most and three of his/her qualities the trainee would want to copy.
  • Things the trainee wants in his/her career in addition to money.
  • The trainee’s own view about his/her greatest strengths
  • The trainee’s description about the challenges faced in life by individuals that are not confident.

According to Cordell, self-improvement is all about achieving clarity, confidence, competence, concentration, and character. Through his courses, Cordell people achieve all these qualities. He also advices his students to focus on their thoughts, disciplines they want to keep, and the people they associate with.

“To develop a quality that you lack, that you wish to have, apply the “Be, Do and Have” principle. Which goes, to be the person you want to be, you will have to do what they do how they do it and then you will have what they have. So how can you be like someone you admire? Well copy their actions, hobbies, qualities, belong to their same associations, read the books they read….Basically “copy and paste” them into your life,” Cordell said.

To find out more, please visit https://refereeyourlife.com/

About Referee Your Life: Referee Your Life is an online self-improvement tutorial launched recently by Cordell Davenport. Through this website, the noted mentor is now offering a number of high-quality online courses on self improvement.

Contact: Cordell Davenport

Website: https://refereeyourlife.com/

Email: cordell@basketballtosuccess.com

 

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ProviDyn® Named One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ProviDyn, a provider of IT support, strategy and services for small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits, was named one of “Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.” Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach can be bestowed this honor – one that results in Better Business, Richer Lives and Stronger Communities. These select firms were…

ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ProviDyn, a provider of IT support, strategy and services for small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits, was named one of “Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.” Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach can be bestowed this honor – one that results in Better Business, Richer Lives and Stronger Communities. These select firms were honored on Tuesday July 21st, 2020 via a digital ceremony.

An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories. They include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives; Strategic Company Performance and the Best of the Best Small Business, Medium Business and Large Business.

ProviDyn CEO Hamish Davidson wasn’t feint in his enthusiasm for the recognition, “We are honored to be named as one Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. We’ve been selected 3 consecutive times and this reinforces our commitment to creating a flexible and dynamic workplace that supplies our team with ample potential to succeed in providing great service to our clients.”

“Through the first half of 2020, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For have demonstrated leadership and forward thinking as they pivoted their business and workforce through Covid-19. As the conversation and focus has shifted, our Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions regarding Race. It is in these unique times, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For excel and share their knowledge with others” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.

ProviDyn Solution Advisor Jed Fearon was excited to note, “The global health crisis took everybody by surprise but it had very little impact on the delivery of our managed services which are built around simplified, unified and secure access to all of your IT applications in one place – regardless of where you happen to be working. However, it did require everyone to make work from home adjustments and creative accommodations to clients. I’m delighted the pivot only strengthened the team’s sentiments toward ProviDyn as an employer. We also have a newfound enthusiasm for Microsoft Teams. It’s really strengthened the bonds.”

Winners are grouped by the size of their company. ProviDyn ranks in the Small Business category with less than 50 employees, showing that despite their small size, ProviDyn still strives to implement best practices to create an ideal environment for their employees to work and succeed.

About ProviDyn
ProviDyn provides technology expertise, services and support to help small and mid-sized organizations sustain growth and strengthen performance. Backed by technology experts, ProviDyn helps organizations gain the full benefits of existing technology, make strategic investments in implementing new technology and maintain an infrastructure that is secure, reliable and flexible. ProviDyn offers managed services, mobile computing, IT strategy, virtualization, cloud computing, business continuity, network security and IP telephony. To learn more about how ProviDyn is driving business through technology and helping companies reduce costs, improve efficiency and maximize productivity, visit http://www.providyn.com.

 

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Momentus Announces Hosting Service

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Momentus (http://www.momentus.space), provider of in-space transportation services for satellites, today announced a hosting service for customer payloads, providing a platform for in-space demonstrations at a fraction of the cost of designing, building,…

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Momentus (http://www.momentus.space), provider of in-space transportation services for satellites, today announced a hosting service for customer payloads, providing a platform for in-space demonstrations at a fraction of the cost of designing, building, launching and operating a dedicated smallsat.

Beginning in June of 2021 excess capacity will be made available to hosted payload customers on Momentus’ vehicles for customers’ technology demonstrations, qualifications or short-term experiments. These missions will be self-contained and can be hosted by our Vigoride transfer vehicle from the end of the shuttle logistics mission, to the end of its mission life prior to deorbiting. Two service models are available: Charter and Shuttle Service. The Charter Service will allow payloads to be the sole customer onboard with maximum lifespan, power and data download capacity attributed to the single customer. In the Shuttle Service model, the hosted payload will be a rideshare along with other payloads hosted or deployed from the Vigoride transfer vehicle.

To view full specifications for Hosted Payloads visit https://momentus.docsend.com/view/yfang5zijksh843f

The in-Space collaborative/sharing economy has disruptive ramifications for the industry. By lowering the barriers to entry and increasing the launch cadence, access to space becomes widely affordable for the masses including universities, startups, entrepreneurs and governments. This Satellite-as-a-Service business model sees Momentus providing “white glove” service, with the customer being responsible to furnish the payload. The scientific applications alone raised an industry-wide proof of concept because of the rising need from scientists and environmentalists to monitor climate change. For example, now research institutes can deploy new solar cell technologies, large unfurlable antennas and payloads requiring up to 1 kW of power or up to 300 kg of mass without having to worry about building their own satellite or operating it on orbit.

As a SpaceX rideshare partner, Momentus is manifested on rides to Sun-synchronous and mid-inclined low Earth orbits, where Vigoride will be deployed to access custom deployment altitudes and orbits in space.

Momentus is a Space Transportation and Space Logistics company and a graduate of the prestigious Y Combinator program based in Silicon Valley. Momentus employs new and proprietary technologies, including water plasma propulsion to enable revolutionary low-cost orbital shuttle and charter services. Momentus has already demonstrated its core technology in space and is currently preparing for its next two customer test missions starting later this year.

About Momentus
Momentus is the first company providing in-space transportation services for satellites. The company was founded in 2017 in Santa Clara, CA. Momentus designs and builds transfer vehicles propelled by proprietary water plasma thrusters. The vehicles ferry satellites to a custom orbit after they are delivered by conventional rockets to their initial orbit. Momentus is a 70 person team growing rapidly.

For more information visit http://www.momentus.space

 

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