ECSAwarded $28.8 Million USMC IT Service and Support Contract

ECSAwarded $28.8 Million USMC IT Service and Support Contract

Company will support Marine Corps with cloud computing and software engineering solutions

FAIRFAX, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ECS, a leader in advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions, has been awarded a five-year, $28.8 million contract by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Department of Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA). ECS will provide M&RA with information technology service and support (ITSS), enabling the department to efficiently manage and expand their human resources initiatives across all active and reserve members of the USMC.

Through this firm-fixed-price (FFP) recompete contract, ECS will build on previous work helping USMC develop agile resource and manpower allocation systems. Through application development, information technology service management (ITSM), program management, and information assurance (IA), ECS will provide post-deployment software support to the department’s Manpower Information Portal (MIP), which contains all web content and applications managed by M&RA. ECS will also support the department’s 50+ cloud-based applications, ensuring that M&RA meets the data center closure deadlines set by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) consolidation efforts.

To accomplish these objectives, ECS will draw on their extensive expertise with Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud, helping customers manage sensitive data and implement mission-oriented systems and applications. ECS is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and a next-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner.

ECS has supported USMC for over 20 years, including designing and deploying the first M&RA cloud environment to meet DoD Impact Level 4 security requirements and receive an authority to operate (ATO) from Marine Corps Information, Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (IC4). The current ITSS project received the first ATO for cloud operations and it is the first MR&A workload to operate completely in the cloud.

“ECS is honored to continue supporting the Manpower and Reserve Affairs mission,” said Luis “CC” Colon-Castro, vice president of mission systems at ECS. “By deploying, securing, and innovating the Marine Corps cloud environments, ECS continues to help our nation’s military solve their most pressing manpower challenges.”

“Manpower Information Systems Division is pleased to have ECS on board supporting our mission and the Marines we serve,” said Paul D. Bennett, chief information officer of the MR&A Manpower Information Systems Division.

About ECS

ECS, a segment of ASGN, delivers advanced solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, science, and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence, and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,000 employees throughout the United States. For more information, visit ECStech.com.

About ASGN

ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) is one of the foremost providers of IT and professional services in the technology, digital, creative, engineering, and life sciences fields across commercial and government sectors. Operating through its Apex, Oxford, and ECS segments, ASGN helps leading corporate enterprises and government organizations develop, implement, and operate critical IT and business solutions through its integrated offering of professional staffing and IT solutions. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner for companies seeking highly skilled human capital and integrated solutions to fulfill their strategic and operational needs. For more information, visit us at asgn.com

Luis “CC” Colon-Castro, Vice President of Mission Systems

703-270-1540

[email protected]

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Illinois American Water’s Rhonda Carter Adams Wins Statewide Award for Excellence in Inclusion & Diversity

Illinois American Water’s Rhonda Carter Adams Wins Statewide Award for Excellence in Inclusion & Diversity

BELLEVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Rhonda Carter Adams,Workforce and Supplier Diversity Program Manager, Illinois American Water, has been recognized with a statewide award for her contributions to diversifying business in Illinois.

On Dec. 1, Adams received the Jerry Garland Award for Excellence in Supplier Diversity from the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC). The award originated in 2019 and is named in memory of former Illinois American Water Supplier Diversity Manager Jerry Garland. It is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates exceptional results in advancing the practice of inclusion and diversity. The award was announced at the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC) annual Networking and Awards event virtually.

Adams’ role on the IUBDC has included support and leadership of the council’s Advisory & Strategic Planning Committee, Education and Best Practices Committee, Events Committee, and Communications Committee. At Illinois American Water, she has been active in the NAACP-East St. Louis Chapter and has been involved in education and mentoring efforts at the Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation Youth Center in East St. Louis. She is also a board member of the Illinois Division of the United Way of Greater St. Louis.

Her nomination read, in part: “Rhonda exemplifies the passion, professionalism, and knowledge that Jerry (Garland) once shared with Illinois American Water and the IUBDC… Jerry would be proud of his successor and that she has continued to expand his mission to ensure that diversity is a shared value and that minority contractors and businesses are treated fairly and represented at Illinois utilities.”

The mission of the IUBDC is to serve the member Illinois utilities as a forum for best practice and information exchanging with a focus on advancing the growth and utilization of utility-based diverse businesses in the state of Illinois. IUBDC members include Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Illinois American Water and Peoples Gas.

About Illinois American Water – Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Illinois American Water ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction

with Large Water Utilities in the Midwest according to the J.D. Power

2020 Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study

For J.D. Power 2020 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards

Karen Cotton, External Affairs Manager, [email protected]

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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell Julie & Lefkowitz LLP Is Investigating SLM Corporation for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty By Its Board of Directors

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NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Purcell Julie & Lefkowitz LLP, a class action law firm dedicated to representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating a potential breach of fiduciary duty claim involving the board of directors of SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM).

If you are a shareholder of SLM Corporation and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding this investigation, free of charge, please visit us at:

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You may also contact Robert H. Lefkowitz, Esq. either via email at [email protected] or by telephone at 212-725-1000.  One of our attorneys will personally speak with you about the case at no cost or obligation.

Purcell Julie & Lefkowitz LLP is a law firm exclusively committed to representing shareholders nationwide who are victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty and other types of corporate misconduct. For more information about the firm and its attorneys, please visit http://pjlfirm.com.   Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. 

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Missouri American Water Awards Grant to Monarch Fire Protection District and Celebrates Expansion Project on Donated Land

Missouri American Water Awards Grant to Monarch Fire Protection District and Celebrates Expansion Project on Donated Land

ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
On Monday, Monarch Fire Protection District is set to break ground for a training facility expansion project on land donated by Missouri American Water. The property is located at 911 John Pellet Court in Chesterfield.

First responders will also receive new search and rescue gear purchased with funds provided through the company’s annual Firefighter Grant Program. More than 30 grants were awarded to fire departments and emergency organizations serving communities in Missouri American Water service areas.

“We greatly appreciate the life-saving work our firefighters perform to protect our customers,” said Debbie Dewey, President of Missouri American Water. “We carefully plan and invest in our system to provide reliable water service, which is critical for fire protection. We’re thrilled to further support the Monarch Fire Protection District by donating the land for their expanded training facility and providing an award through our Firefighter Grant Program.”

The new 3,600 sq ft. space will be designed to be compliant to life safety codes and flood plain criteria. It will include:

  • A large pavilion for firefighters to practice live fire and rescue drills,
  • An indoor 30-student classroom, and
  • A storage enclosure capable of securing equipment necessary for modern training facilities.

“Nearing the expiration of the lease and while negotiating an extension, the Missouri American Water Company graciously offered to donate the property to the Fire District,” said Chief Cary Spiegel of Monarch Fire Protection District. “The Training Facility will provide training opportunities where we can partner with the private sector, the Water Company for example, and train with those employees on specific hazards faced in those fields.”

Construction will begin immediately. The projected completion date is Spring 2021.

Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.

With a history dating to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Monarch Fire Protection District

The Monarch Fire Protection District was chartered by the State of Missouri in 1957 as the Chesterfield Fire Protection District with three pieces of equipment, approximately 12 volunteers, and two engine houses. In November 2003, after the Board of Directors of the Chesterfield Fire Protection District voted to change the name of the District, the District officially became known as the Monarch Fire Protection District. Today, the District has five fire houses, an administration building, training facility and maintenance facility; it covers slightly more than 62 square miles and services over 60,000 people who live in all or part of the cities of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Wildwood, and unincorporated St. Louis County. The District now has 125 dedicated employees, responded to over 7,900 alarms in 2019, and have already responded to 6,613 alarms in 2020. Please follow Monarch Fire Protection District on Facebook to watch as our training facility expansion moves through to completion.

Roger Herin

Deputy Chief Fire Marshal

(314) 581-2206

[email protected]

Samantha E. Williams

External Affairs Manager, Missouri American Water

C – 314-437-8738

[email protected]

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Teranga Files Technical Report for Golden Hill Project

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teranga Gold Corporation (“Teranga” or the “Company”) (TSX:TGZ; OTCQX:TGCDF) is pleased to announce that it has filed a National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects technical report on its Golden Hill Project (the “Technical Report”). Golden Hill is an advanced-stage exploration project located in southwest Burkina Faso within the central part of the Houndé Greenstone Belt: a highly mineralized gold region that hosts three operating gold mines, including the Houndé Mine.

The Technical Report, prepared by Teranga and supporting the mineral resource estimate previously announced on October 5, 2020, is available for viewing on SEDAR at sedar.com and on the Company’s website at terangagold.com.

“The Technical Report supports our application for Golden Hill’s mine license and is an important milestone in the project’s development,” said Richard Young, President and CEO. “The Technical Report demonstrates the potential for a high-grade open pit gold mine, confirming that Golden Hill is a very promising target, with opportunity to expand resources and evaluate the economics. The project is located within trucking distance of Endeavour Mining’s processing plant for its Houndé Mine, providing the potential for capital and operating synergies.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”), which reflects management’s expectations regarding Teranga’s future growth and business prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all disclosure regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations, future economic conditions expectations and anticipated courses of action. Specific forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements and information with respect to the exploration and development potential of Golden Hill and the conversion of the Golden Hill exploration permits to a mine license and the costs and timing in respect thereof, proposed operational changes and the timing thereof, future opportunities for enhancing development at Golden Hill, including any capital and operating synergies as they relate to other operations in the vicinity of the project. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management’s current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions, opinions and analysis that management believes to be reasonable and relevant but that may prove to be incorrect. Teranga cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements.

The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others: the inherent risks involved in exploration and development of mineral properties, including government approvals and permitting, changes in economic conditions, changes in the worldwide price of gold and other key inputs, changes in mine plans and other factors, such as project execution delays, many of which are beyond the control of Teranga, as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in Teranga’s 2019 Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2020, and in other filings of Teranga with securities and regulatory authorities which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.Teranga does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should assumptions related to these plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions change. Nothing in this document should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell Teranga securities. All references to Teranga include its subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.

About Teranga

Teranga is a mid-tier gold producer operating two mines – the Sabodala-Massawa complex and Wahgnion – and advancing prospective exploration properties across West Africa, one of the world’s fastest growing gold jurisdictions. Through its continued success and commitment to responsible mining, Teranga creates sustainable value for all stakeholders and acts as a catalyst for social, economic, and environmental development.

On November 16, 2020, Teranga and Endeavour Mining announced their plans to combine to create a new top 10 senior gold producer with industry-leading low production costs and high cash flow yield, a strong balance sheet and one of the best organic growth pipelines of any senior gold company. Subject to successful completion of the transaction, the new company will have diversification across three countries, combining highly complementary assets with the potential for significant capital, operating and financing synergies.

To learn more, please visit www.terangagold.com.

Contact Information

Richard Young
President & CEO
T: +1 416-594-0000 | E: [email protected]  
Trish Moran
VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
T: +1 416-607-4507 | E: [email protected]



Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on March 29, 2021, to shareholders of record March 15, 2021. Worthington has paid a quarterly dividend since it became a public company in 1968.

About Worthington Industries

Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) is a leading industrial manufacturing company delivering innovative solutions to customers that span many industries including transportation, construction, industrial, agriculture, retail and energy. Worthington is North America’s premier value-added steel processor and producer of laser welded products; and a leading global supplier of pressure cylinders and accessories for applications such as fuel storage, water systems, outdoor living, tools and celebrations. The Company’s brands, primarily sold in retail stores, include Coleman®, Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Mag Torch® and Well-X-Trol®. Worthington’s WAVE joint venture with Armstrong is the North American leader in innovative ceiling solutions.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 51 facilities in 15 states and six countries, sells into over 90 countries and employs approximately 7,500 people. Founded in 1955, the Company follows a people-first philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Relentlessly finding new ways to drive progress and practicing a shared commitment to transformation, Worthington makes better solutions possible for customers, employees, shareholders and communities.

Safe Harbor Statement

The Company wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Statements by the Company which are not historical information constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Act. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks, uncertainties and impacts described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those related to COVID-19 and the various actions taken in connection therewith, which could also heighten other risks.

SONYA L. HIGGINBOTHAM

VP, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND MANAGEMENT
614.438.7391 | [email protected]

MARCUS A. ROGIER

TREASURER AND INVESTOR RELATIONS OFFICER
614.840.4663 | [email protected]

200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd. | Columbus, Ohio 43085
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InBloom Autism Services Opens New Learning Center for Children in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InBloom Autism Services announced today that they will be opening the doors to a new state-of-the-art Learning Center for young children in the greater Colorado Springs area to receive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy as a form of prescribed treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Set to officially open on Monday, January 4, the new Learning Center will be the organization’s second location in Colorado Springs, and will be located at 421 Windchime Place. The new Learning Center has over 7,600 square feet of space and a variety of different learning environments ranging from smaller therapy rooms for a more direct 1-to-1 experience, large play rooms for naturalistic environment training/play-based learning, and a classroom for children who are getting ready to transition into a traditional school environment.

ABA therapy is a scientifically-validated form of treatment frequently prescribed to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and is the primary form of care provided at InBloom Autism Services. InBloom’s Clinical Operations Director, Chelsea Ritz, will oversee the clinical team at the Learning Center in coordination with Director of Operations, Alexandria Silkworth. InBloom has been providing in-home and center-based ABA therapy services to families in Colorado Springs since early 2019, and credit a growing demand for safe center-based services throughout the area for the need to invest in a second Learning Center to serve families living in the northern parts of Colorado Springs.

“I am so excited for our new Learning Center to open and to be able to service families who live further north. The building is located right off of I-25 on the north side of Colorado Springs, and will provide families with quick and easy access to their ABA therapy needs,” said Ritz. “The new location has a lot of open space and a variety of rooms to work with our families and their kiddos. This provides an optimal environment for each kiddo’s specific needs, whether it is time spent one-on-one with a therapist building skills, or building skills in the an open natural setting through play.”

With the impact that COVID-19 has had on the lives and schedules of children throughout the state, officials at InBloom say they have made adjustments to their health and safety protocols to make sure therapy services can stay as consistent as possible to those in need of a center-based approach.

“Our new Learning Center allows InBloom to serve the communities of Rockrimmon, Pikeview, Manitou Springs, and Northgate. It should be less than a 20-minute drive for most families outside of our west location’s reach which now allows us to provide center-based services to those communities,” said Silkworth. “We are also excited to host InBloom’s Learning Readiness Program at our new location, which allows students to begin learning and developing the prerequisite skills required for school in our mock-classroom environment. In addition to our direct clinical spaces, our center features space that helps to best support our clinical team, including a designated training space for parents and staff, as well as staff rooms to allow our therapists to work on session notes and treatment plans. This allows our clinicians to receive the support they need in an area that does not interfere with treatment or cause distraction in the treatment setting.”

InBloom is an in-network provider with most major insurance providers, as well as state-funded resources in Colorado. Caregivers interested in inquiring about therapy services at the new location can call 888-754-0398 to connect with InBloom’s Care Team, or visit inbloomautism.com/colorado-springs to inquire more today.

 

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ABOUT INBLOOM AUTISM SERVICES

Founded in 2015 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, InBloom Autism Services provides Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout Florida, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. InBloom’s mission is to consistently achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients by focusing on clinical quality and innovation, hiring the best behavioral professionals, and investing in clinical support and professional development. To learn more visit: https://www.inbloomautism.com

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Laird Superfood is Revolutionizing Coffee with the Launch of its New Functional Coffee Blend

The award-winning superfood brand releases four new products including the first-ever coffee with Vitamin D, botanicals and functional mushrooms for the most nourishing, next-level fueling experience

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SISTERS, Ore., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Laird Superfood (NYSE American: LSF), creator of assorted plant-based superfood products, today announced the expansion of its product line with the launch of Boost Coffee – the first ever coffee with Vitamin D. Boost Coffee was curated to naturally support you. Beginning with Laird Superfood’s medium roast coffee beans, functional extracts from Red Reishi and Maitake Mushrooms, Vitamin D from Agaricus Mushrooms, and Olive Leaf were added in to create the new Boost Coffee blend. Each 12oz serving offers 15% of your daily Vitamin D when brewed with a wire filter.

This new blend of coffee made with nourishing, functional, and plant-based ingredients is available for pre-order now. As one of the first food and beverage companies to venture into the functional coffee space, Laird Superfood is ushering in the next wave for the coffee industry and setting the precedent for the future functionality of coffee.

Laird Superfood Boost Coffee ingredients:

  • Organic Ground Medium Roast Coffee
  • Olive Leaf Powder
  • Organic Red Reishi Mushroom Extract
  • Organic Maitake Mushroom Extract
  • Organic Agaricus Mushroom Vitamin D Extract

With this launch, Laird Superfood introduces the first truly functional coffee that is as delicious as it is fueling. Each 12 oz. serving of Boost Coffee has 15% of an individual’s daily amount of Vitamin D when brewed according to directions. Upgraded to help consumers harness the benefits of thoughtful, functional ingredients and superfoods, Boost Coffee enhances the overall fueling experience.

“It has been a long-time goal to bring the first functional coffee blend to the superfood industry,” said Laird Hamilton, co-founder of Laird Superfood. “We believe that this new blend will radically change how we consume coffee. Once our customers experience the lasting benefits of the Boost Blend, they won’t want to return to a normal cup of coffee again.”

“In an effort to provide delicious, innovative products with functional benefits, we take normal, everyday rituals, such as your morning cup of coffee, to the next level,” said Sandy Egge, Director of Research & Development. “A morning cup can now deliver 15% of your daily value for Vitamin D, plus functional organic ingredients including Red Reishi, Maitake and Olive Leaf.”

In addition to the launch of Boost Coffee, Laird Superfood is launching three new items this month alone. The brand most recently introduced ACTIVATE Prebiotic Daily Greens supplements that are packed with superfood fruits and vegetables that nourish the gut microbiome.* Later this month, Laird Superfood is set to unveil Harvest Dates – a new plant-powered snack that provides a good source of fiber and can be added into smoothies and used for baking, as well as a limited-edition holiday coffee, Wonderful Winter Blend, that perfectly captures the delicious flavors of the season.

“This month we have launched four products that are meant to fuel every aspect of your day,” said Gabby Reece, Chief Brand Ambassador for Laird Superfood. “Whether looking to amplify your coffee, find a nourishing snack, or find balance internally, we want each item to be equally functional and easy to incorporate into a daily routine.”

Boost Coffee and the Wonderful Winter Blend are priced at $17.95 and $19.95, respectively, for 12 oz. bags. Harvest Dates are $19.95 for 16 oz. and ACTIVATE Prebiotic Daily Greens are $19.95 for a 4.2 oz bag. To purchase these products and for more information, visit lairdsuperfood.com.


About Laird Superfood

Laird Superfood, Inc. creates award-winning, plant-based superfood products that are both delicious and functional. Known for its highly popular coffee creamers, hydration products, supplements, roasted and instant coffees, teas, hot chocolate, and harvest snacks, the Company’s products are designed to enhance your daily ritual and keep consumers fueled naturally throughout the day. The Company was co-founded in 2015 by the world’s most prolific big-wave surfer, Laird Hamilton. Laird Superfood’s offerings are environmentally conscientious, responsibly tested, and made with real ingredients. Shop all products online at lairdsuperfood.com and join the Laird Superfood community on social media for the latest news and daily doses of inspiration.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

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DISQO Expands Marketing Team to Further Accelerate Growth

New Leaders in Brand Communications, Product Marketing & Demand Generation

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consumer insights platform DISQO today announced the expansion of its marketing organization to broaden and deepen industry relationships, promote its growing portfolio of solutions and to further accelerate its three-year consolidated annual growth rate of 441%. Offering access to one of the largest first-party, opt-in consumer panels in the U.S., DISQO helps researchers, agencies, brands and media companies cultivate higher quality audience insights for more confident marketing decisions.

In a year that has challenged many businesses with pandemic-related disruption, DISQO is recognized as a technology company to watch for its standout success:

  • No. 253 on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500
  • No. 955 on Inc. 5000 2020
  • LABJ 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2020
  • Built In LA’s Top 50 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work for in LA
  • Comparably’s Best Companies for Women 2020
  • The Tech Tribune’s 2021 Best Tech Startups in Glendale
  • Comparably’s Best Compensation Award for Small to Mid-Sized Companies 2020

To further accelerate and support this momentum, DISQO’s Co-Founder and CMO, Armen Petrosian, announced new additions to his team, including Anne Hunter, VP of Product Marketing; David Grabert, VP of Brand & Communications; and Karin Odell, Head of Demand Generation.

Hunter brings a wealth of experience from her roles as EVP of Strategy & Growth at Kantar; SVP of Advertising Effectiveness at comScore; and Head of Insights at AOL. Grabert was formerly Global Head of Marketing & Communications for GroupM, WPP’s world-leading media investment group; and prior held senior roles with Clear Channel Outdoor, Canoe Ventures and Cox Communications. Odell built her career in demand generation at B2B SaaS companies in Silicon Valley and Silicon Beach (L.A.), including roles at EZ Texting, Velocify and FirstRain. DISQO plans to grow its integrated marketing team under these new leaders.

“We founded DISQO because we saw a better way to help marketers know their consumers and create better brand experiences that drive their marketing objectives,” Petrosian said. “We’re proud of the consumer-first approach we’ve built and the recognition we’ve received. Anne, David and Karin each bring tremendous expertise in their respective fields, and each share our passion for evolving marketing with transparency and ethics that respect the consumer. They’ll help us take DISQO to new heights in 2021 and beyond.”

With a commitment to integrity and stringent anti-fraud practices, DISQO’s high-quality consumer panel is becoming a popular choice for marketing research firms and is also frequently used for audience extension by other panels. Behavioral data from DISQO is not cookie-based and thus uniquely positioned to ethically combine context and behavior for advertisers.

About DISQO

DISQO is a next-generation consumer-first insights platform that delivers unprecedented data and analytics to the market research industry. The company powers insights professionals and marketers with automated solutions that drive consumer research and improve ad effectiveness. Today, DISQO delivers an accurate and complete view of the consumer journey via technology built on the foundation of first-party research from millions of engaged consumers. By engaging consumers who choose to share their attitudes and behaviors, DISQO captures the highest quality data, empowering its clients to make confident decisions. Founded in 2015, DISQO is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has over 160 employees.

To learn more, please visit https://www.disqo.com/.

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Glatfelter Awarded “Fine to Flush” Certificate for Dispersible Wipes

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials is proud to announce that it has received the “Fine to Flush” certificate from Water UK for its improved nonwoven substrate used in dispersible wipes and moist toilet tissues.

The product was independently tested by the technical experts at the Water Research Center Limited (WRc), an independent Center of Excellence for innovation and growth, who have been at the forefront of research into wet wipes and their subsequent impact on water networks. Glatfelter is now expanding its already GD4 certified portfolio to offer a full range of customized dispersible wipes substrates.

“This project is an excellent example of Glatfelter’s dynamic innovation coupled with our deep commitment to develop eco-friendly solutions that will enhance everyday life for millions of people around the world,” said Chris Astley, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. Glatfelter’s dispersible wipes substrates begin to disintegrate immediately when flushed and will not harm sewage systems or block pumps at water treatment stations. In addition to being fine to flush, the product is free of chemicals or binders and is 100% biodegradable.

In addition to the company’s dispersible wipes that are Fine to Flush, Glatfelter produces a full portfolio of substrates for everyday use ranging from personal and home, including baby wipes, moist toilet tissues, and household surface wipes, to industrial applications for cleaning and sanitizing wipes.

About Glatfelter

Glatfelter is a leading global supplier of engineered materials. The Company’s high-quality, innovative and customizable solutions are found in tea and single-serve coffee filtration, personal hygiene and packaging products as well as home improvement and industrial applications. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the Company’s annual net sales approximate $925 million with customers in over 100 countries and approximately 2,500 employees worldwide. Operations include eleven manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Philippines. Additional information about Glatfelter may be found at www.glatfelter.com.

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