CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Industry Groups Launch Global Women's Walk 2025, May 11-18 The marine industry is coming together for the Global Women's Walk 2025, a new initiative recognizing the contributions of women in the recreational boating industry. Taking place May 11-18, 2025, and aligning with International Women in Maritime Day, this walk encourages industry professionals to p  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following commentary: * * * Plastic Reduction Bills Could Make Big Impact in Illinois Illinoisans are sending a clear message to their representatives: keep plastic out of the Great Lakes and our drinking water. This year, they've sent over 1,200 messages (and counting!) to their state representatives. Over 30 Great Lakes scientists also recently joined the call. In its 2025 spring session, the Illinois state legislat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Public Libraries magazine announces 2024 Feature Article Contest winners CHICAGO-- Public Libraries, the official magazine of the Public Library Association (PLA), is pleased to announce the recipients of the Feature Article Contest for articles published in the 2024 volume year. One prize was awarded to Arnessa Dowell, Library Director at Andersen Air Force Base in   more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, April 4 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Uncertainties dampen tech hiring activity, CompTIA reports Tech employment slides for the month; future hiring intent holds steady DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Key measurements of tech hiring activity delivered conflicting signals in March as uncertainty factors accelerated, CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Webinar Alert: ABYC & USCG to Detail Changes in Gasoline Fuel System Compliance, May 7 The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) have opened registration for the next installment of the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series, which will be held virtually Wednesday, May 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Risk Mitigation 8: Gasoline Fuel Sy  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * What Do "Liberation Day" Tariffs Mean for the Boating Industry? On April 2, President Trump announced a new set of trade actions, including a 10% baseline tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5. Additional tariffs, including some that range up to 34% on Chinese imports, for example, will take effect April 9. These 'reciprocal' tariffs target countr  more