DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 20 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: To mark the momentous achievement, Volley hosts Carolyn April and Seth Robinson welcome CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux to this week's program for a conversation about what business leadership might look like eight years in the future. The episode drops Friday, June 21. April and Robinson, members of CompTIA's research team, launched Volley in June 2016, with conversations a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 20 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: The American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Steel Bridge Alliance are thrilled to welcome back a familiar face: Brandon Chavel, PE, PhD. "The steel bridge industry is continuously innovating, with many exciting projects on the horizon," he said. "Our team is excited to continue to collaborate with bridge owners, designers, consultants, contractors, researchers, and ste  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 21 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is pleased to announce that Martin Wiedmann, PhD, Gellert Family Professor of Food Safety at Cornell University, has been awarded IFT's Achievements in Microbial Research for Food Safety Award in honor of Gerhard J. Haas, whi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 21 -- The Illinois Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Wagner from The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., as its new Board Chairman. Dan was elected to the position during today's board meeting held at The Inland Real Estate Group in Oak Brook, Illinois. "The Illinois Chamber has a diverse range of board members and Dan Wagn  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The second annual Black Boaters Summit took place June 15 at Breezy Point Yacht Club in Amityville, N.Y. This event united boating enthusiasts, industry leaders and advocates for a day of celebration leading up to Juneteenth, promoting diversity, inclusion and a strong sense of community on the water. Discover Boating(r), powered by the Marine Retailers Associatio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 21 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: The American Gas Association has recognized Dominion Energy employee and disability advocate Lewis Stephens for his inspiring contributions to Dominion Energy and the state of South Carolina as part of its ongoing Making a Difference profiles of heroes in the natural gas utility industry. In 1981, 20-year-old Lewis Stephens jumped headfirst off a pier into shallow water, shattering hi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 21 (TNScapv) -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: In a powerful display of unity and urgency, 40 groups representing conservation and environmental organizations from across the country have sent a letter urging Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to sign the Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. This agreement is crucial for initiating the Brandon Road Lo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 20 -- The American Health Information Management Association issued the following news release: Dr. Jasmine T. Agnew, DHPE, MHIIM, RHIA, CPHIMS will join AHIMA as the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professional Credentials, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Agnew brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of health informatics and information management. A distinguished educator and advocate for health equity, Dr. Agnew is known for her groundbrea  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 21 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, today introduced an updated edition of CompTIA Network+, the professional certification that validates the core skills needed to securely establish and maintain the essential computer networks that are the backbone of the global economy. CompTIA Network+ is a crucial steppingstone for early   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 21 (TNSres) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, today released its report on obesity medications which showed that lifestyle interventions delivered by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) helped users of obesity medication and those who stopped taking the medication experience better results. The r  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 21 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: NFA has ordered Clarksons Platou Futures Limited (Clarksons) to pay a $250,000 fine. Clarksons is an introducing broker Member of NFA located in London, United Kingdom. The Decision, issued by NFA's Business Conduct Committee (BCC), is based on a Complaint issued by the BCC and a settlement offer submitted by Clarksons, in which the firm neither admitted nor denied the allegations in the Complaint  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: To help bolster Canada's recreational boating industry, specifically in the global marketplace, NMMA Canada announced it was approved for $140,084 in funding from Global Affairs Canada through its CanExport Associations program for the 2024-25 term. The program supports Canadian national industry associations and trade organizations to pursue new or expanded intern  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 20 (TNSres) -- The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: * * * The Center for Health Communication Science will support the understanding of effective strategies to engage communities on critical health issues. * * * NORC at the University of Chicago is launching a Center for Health Communication Science, a collaborative and innovative research hub that will design communication initiatives th  more