ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 12 -- The Association for Dental Safety (formerly the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention) issued the following news release: Michelle Lee, CPC, Executive Director of the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as OSAP, received the 2024 Shils-Meskin Award from the Shils Entrepreneurial Fund at their award ceremony on October 9 at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. The Shils-Meskin Award is the Shils Entrepreneurial Fund'  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * This program invests up to $70,000 in local efforts by residents and organizations to create spaces to build community and uplift untold stories of Black residents in Boston * * * Mayor Michelle Wu and the Reparations Task Force (RTF) today announced the recipients of 26 contracts and grants under the Reparations Community Grassroots Partnerships Program. The task force's program inve  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Yesterday, the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Commissioners and Director McCraw presented one Director's citation, one Director's Award, five Lifesaving Awards and one additional recognition. "It is a privilege   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 12 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news: * * * Program Provides $50 Million Over Five Years to Help Improve Kitchens and Cook Meals for Students Using New York Farm Products Facilitates Preparation of Fresh, From Scratch Meals for Students While Providing a Boost to New York Farmers Builds on Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State Priorities to Combat Food Insecurity and Strengthen Local Food Production Across the Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * First round of applications due November 30, 2024 * * * PHILADELPHIA (October 11, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region announced today that $40 million is now available for subgrants to communities under EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program. Last December, EPA announced 11 Grantmakers, including the Green and Healthy Home  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 9 -- American Airlines issued the following news release with World of Hyatt: * * * The two programs will soon offer members new choices, valuable redemptions and status opportunities * * * American Airlines AAdvantage program and World of Hyatt announced today that the award-winning programs will evolve their relationship to make travel more rewarding for members of both programs. Starting January, AAdvantage members will be able to choose World of Hyatt awards at va  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release with American Airlines: * * * The two programs will soon offer members new choices, valuable redemptions and status opportunities * * * American Airlines AAdvantage program and World of Hyatt announced today that the award-winning programs will evolve their relationship to make travel more rewarding for members of both programs. Starting January, AAdvantage members will be able to choose  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum today announced Steve D. Scheel, board chairman emeritus of the popular Fargo-based sporting goods, apparel and footwear retailer Scheels, as the 50th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state's highest commendation for its citizens. "Under Steve D. Scheel's visionary leadership and focus on exceptional customer service, Scheels e  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 11 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward announces that Michael "Mike" Anderson, a Luther College 1999 alumnus with a distinguished nursing career, will join the college's Board of Regents this month. In addition, alumni Brian Johnson and Michelle Klisanich are joining the Board of Regents investment committee to provide their specialized expertise in business and financial planning. "We are proud of the knowledge, counsel an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a $12 million award to be split among three joint whistleblowers who provided critical information and assistance in an SEC enforcement action. The joint whistleblowers provided the SEC significant information and extensive cooperation, which helped expand the scope of the investigation and the charges brought in the enforcemen  more

EXETER, England, Oct. 12 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: The SETsquared Partnership universities (including University of Exeter) and leading regional investment firm QantX have announced plans for a new pound sterling300m spin-out focused investment vehicle to catalyse the creation and growth of science and technology companies addressing global challenges. The initiative was announced by Sir Richard Olver, Chair of QantX, at Bristol City Hall on 11 October at the Regi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * International food distributor to create 80 new jobs in Jefferson City, Tennessee * * * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and The Anderson-DuBose Company officials announced today the company will invest nearly $40 million by locating its first operations in Tennessee. Anders  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * PSC Names New DPS Training Facility in Director McCraw's Honor * * * Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw was honored yesterday for his legacy of leadership and service at what was his last Public Safety Commission (PSC) meeting before his retirement later this year. At the meeting held at DPS headquarters in Austin, PSC Chairman Steven P. Ma  more

HATFIELD, England, Oct. 12 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: During a prominent ceremony held at the University of Hertfordshire's College Lane campus yesterday (Thursday, 10 October), the institute was formally presented with a Grant of Appointment scroll and crystal trophy to affirm its status as a 2024 winner of the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Robert Voss, King Charles' person  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The sculptor won a significant award this year that funded a life-changing trip to Mexico, where his artistic roots power his mix of traditional and modern techniques. * * * By Lydia Dodd When Raul De Lara left Mexico as a 12-year-old, he didn't know when - or even if - he'd ever return. This summer, after 20 years, the creativity that has distinguished his work as a wood sculptor brought De La  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA works with private sector vendors to help fulfill our response needs for disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The agency's Doing Business with FEMA webpage outlines the steps that companies looking to compete for federal contracts should take. During response and recovery, our goal is to contract with local businesses in the affected area whenever  more