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Universities Space Research Association's Council of Institutions Establishes a New Region for International Universities

COLUMBIA, Maryland, May 8 -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release:

The Council of Institutions (COI) of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) announces the establishment of a new geographic region for USRA's European member universities. The historic vote establishing this "European Region" marks the first time in USRA's esteemed 55-year history that a new region has been added.

Originally, USRA had nine geographic Regions. The increasing interest from European universities in joining USRA prompted the Council of Institutions to vote in favor ... Show Full Article

USCBC Responds to Proposed Rulemaking Implementing EO 13984

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S.-China Business Council issued the following news release:

The US-China Business Council (USCBC), a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of 270 American companies that do business in China, last week responded to the Department of Commerce's notice of proposed rulemaking implementing Executive Order 13984, Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities.

USCBC reiterated its members' support for secure infrastructure services and raised concerns that the proposed reporting requirements ... Show Full Article

Nacha Announces Orum as a Preferred Partner for ACH Experience and Nacha Certified

HERNDON, Virginia, May 8 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release:

Orum, which offers an API for fast, reliable payments, is now a Nacha Preferred Partner for ACH Experience and has also attained Nacha Certified status.

Orum optimizes and automates ACH payment processes for businesses and institutions via its money movement solution, Deliver, and its instant bank account verification technology, Verify. The modern APIs allow businesses to launch payments and instant bank account verification in one sprint or less, eliminating the need for costly bank integrations.

"We ... Show Full Article HERNDON, Virginia, May 8 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: Orum, which offers an API for fast, reliable payments, is now a Nacha Preferred Partner for ACH Experience and has also attained Nacha Certified status. Orum optimizes and automates ACH payment processes for businesses and institutions via its money movement solution, Deliver, and its instant bank account verification technology, Verify. The modern APIs allow businesses to launch payments and instant bank account verification in one sprint or less, eliminating the need for costly bank integrations. "Wewelcome Orum as a Preferred Partner for ACH Experience and congratulate them on achieving Nacha Certified standing," said Jane Larimer, President and CEO of Nacha. "Nacha's Preferred Partners are driving significant advancements in the ACH Network, and Nacha Certified third parties promote the integrity of the ACH Network."

"We are excited to announce our collaboration with Nacha as a Preferred Partner," said Stephany Kirkpatrick, Founder and CEO of Orum. "From the beginning, Orum has been focused on payment speed and payment certainty to ensure money moves fast and reliably. We provide the technology and expertise required to power a better financial system where everyone has the freedom to build to their potential. Nacha is respected across the industry, and we are looking forward to working more closely together to continue the innovative work of establishing a modern, technology-driven foundation for financial payments infrastructure."

Kirkpatrick noted that becoming Nacha Certified "is a rigorous process, with strict criteria for compliance and risk management. We at Orum are proud to carry this important designation, demonstrating to the financial industry that Orum is a trusted ally who delivers on Nacha's impeccable standards for sound practices in ACH processing."

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About Nacha

Nacha governs the thriving ACH Network, the payment system that drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union accounts. There were 31.5 billion ACH Network payments made in 2023, valued at $80.1 trillion. Through problem-solving and consensus-building among diverse payment industry stakeholders, Nacha advances innovation and interoperability in the payments system. Nacha develops rules and standards, provides industry solutions, and delivers education, accreditation, and advisory services.

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About Orum

Orum is the simplest API for fast, reliable payments. Orum's API solution delivers access to rails including Same Day ACH and ACH - and instant bank account verification. Orum allows businesses to launch instant payments and instant bank account verification in just days, without costly bank integrations or prolonged compliance. This in turn empowers businesses and banks to launch new payment experiences that attract and monetize more customers. Founded by Stephany Kirkpatrick and led by expert fintech operators from LearnVest, Square, N26, Klarna, Marqeta, and Stash, Orum has raised over $82M from leading investors, including Accel, Canapi, Bain Capital Ventures, Inspired Capital, Homebrew, Acrew, BoxGroup, Clocktower Ventures, Primary Ventures and American Express Ventures. We provide the technology and expertise required to power a better financial system where everyone has the freedom to build to their potential.

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Original text here: https://www.nacha.org/news/nacha-announces-orum-preferred-partner-ach-experience-and-nacha-certified

[Category: Business]

NFIB Launches New Ad Campaign in Northern Virginia Urging Congress to Make Small Business Deduction Permanent

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release on May 7, 2024:

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new paid advertising campaign launching today in Northern Virginia, including radio and digital ads. The paid ads urge members of Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent by passing the Main Street Tax Certainty Act.

"Northern Virginia small business owners want to see Congress take action and make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent," ... Show Full Article

Livestock Marketing Association Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, May 8 -- The Livestock Marketing Association issued the following news release:

Nine students have been selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the Livestock Marketing Association, or LMA, Scholarship Program.

The LMA Scholarship Program, now in its second year, was expanded to support more students with aspirations of using their careers to support the livestock and livestock marketing industry. Applicants must be sponsored by an LMA member livestock marketing business and answer essay questions on issues of importance to the industry.

The 2024 LMA scholarship recipients ... Show Full Article

Journal of Marketing: The Law That Lets Companies Get Away--and Why Legal Changes Aimed at Preventing Frivolous Litigation Motivate Firms to Avoid Recalling Products

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 (TNSres) -- The Journal of Marketing, a part of the American Marketing Association, issued the following news release:

Researchers from University of Adelaide and University of Danang published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines Universal Demand laws and the unintended consequence of firms becoming less likely to recall products.

The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled "So, Sue Me ... If You Can! How Legal Changes Diminishing Managers' Risk of Being Held Liable by Shareholders Affect Firms' Likelihood to Recall Products" and is authored ... Show Full Article

ACA Welcomes Japanese Members

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 -- The American Chiropractic Association issued the following news release on May 7, 2024:

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recently welcomed more than 200 members of the Japanese Chiropractic Association (JCA) to its membership roll. JCA initiated the international membership agreement as part of its mission to popularize and increase utilization of chiropractic care in Japan.

Japanese chiropractors will benefit by having the opportunity to learn from their American colleagues and strengthen the JCA position in Japan. JCA leadership explains that the chiropractic ... Show Full Article ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 -- The American Chiropractic Association issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recently welcomed more than 200 members of the Japanese Chiropractic Association (JCA) to its membership roll. JCA initiated the international membership agreement as part of its mission to popularize and increase utilization of chiropractic care in Japan. Japanese chiropractors will benefit by having the opportunity to learn from their American colleagues and strengthen the JCA position in Japan. JCA leadership explains that the chiropracticprofession in Japan is still working to develop its institutions and formalize its regulation, and it regards the chiropractic profession in the United States - which has been regulated for more than 100 years - as a model to emulate.

"We are delighted to provide our Japanese colleagues with a way to learn and grow in their understanding of the chiropractic profession in America," said ACA Executive Vice President Karen Silberman, CAE.

"This new agreement moves us closer to our goal of spreading chiropractic throughout our country. There is much we can learn from being affiliated with ACA," noted JCA Executive Manager Nobunori Iwana.

ACA is leading a modern movement of chiropractic care based on higher standards and a focus on patient outcomes. It promotes values such as evidence-based practice, accountability, consistency, and collaboration with other providers. As part of their membership, JCA members will have access to ACA's wide range of educational resources, including articles, member-exclusive website content and more than 130 webinars available through its online learning platform.

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About the American Chiropractic Association

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States. ACA attracts the most principled and accomplished chiropractors, who understand that it takes more to be called an ACA chiropractor. We are leading our profession in the most constructive and far-reaching ways-by working hand in hand with other health care professionals, by lobbying for pro-chiropractic legislation and policies, by supporting meaningful research and by using that research to inform our treatment practices. We also provide professional and educational opportunities for all our members and are committed to being a positive and unifying force for the practice of modern chiropractic.

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Original text here: https://www.acatoday.org/news-publications/aca-welcomes-japanese-members/

[Category: Medical]

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2024 CMA Foundation Music Teachers Of Excellence Announced By CMA (5/8/24)

AASL Announces Jewish American Heritage Month Collection Development Grants (5/8/24)

ABS Awards World's First REMOTE-CON Notation for FPSO Liza Unity (5/8/24)

ACA Welcomes Japanese Members (5/8/24)

ACD Member Richard Erstad Testifies Before U.S. House Subcommittee on Consequences of EPA's Expansion of RMP (5/8/24)

AGA Recognizes Improvements to Subpart W of Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (5/8/24)

AIAA Announces 2024 Regional Student Conference Winners (5/8/24)

AICC: Unveiling Innovation (5/8/24)

ALA Announces 2024 EMIERT David Cohen Award Recipients (5/8/24)

ALTA, AARP Applaud Illinois AG on Consumer Exploitation Lawsuit (5/8/24)