PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is seeking a diverse group of occupational safety and health professionals to present at the Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Orlando. The submission deadline is Sept. 11. Safety 2025 - scheduled for July 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center - will be attended by more than 6  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: In July, Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), celebrated Pass the Handle and also featured windsurfing as a fun and unique on-water sport to try. Additionally, DiscoverBoating.com provided tips on snorkeling and diving from a boat to further highlight the various activities in which boaters can participate.   more

ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * New Disparities Emerge * * * A study, "Disparities in Guideline Adherence for Febrile Infants in a National Quality Improvement Project," evaluated hospitals' adherence by patient race and ethnicity to a Clinical Practice Guideline developed in 2021 by the American Academy of Pediatrics to improve standardized evidenced-based care. The study, published in the September 2024 Ped  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * 2024 Marks the 70th year of the MDA and IAFF partnership. * * * NEW YORK, NY - Monday, August 19, 2024 - The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) kick off more than 420 Fill the Boot events to raise lifesaving funds throughout Labor Day weekend in over 40 states. The funds raised by more than 349,000 IAFF members a  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release: Dublin-ISACA, a global professional association dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve digital trust, is pleased to announce that its Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework (DTEF) has been included in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)'s AI Catalogue of Tools. The OECD AI Catalogue is a repository of tools and resources for the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024: * * * The grant program funds innovative and impactful advocacy projects across the country to benefit the neuromuscular community. * * * Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today that applications are open for the MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grant program. The MDA Advocacy Collaboration grants are awarded to promote a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: CHICAGO This Sunday, at a press conference in Chicago, Illinois, NAACP leaders welcomed Governor of Illinois J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to announce a 2-year partnership bringing the NAACP National Convention to Chicago in 2026. The announcement comes as thousands of Black Americans gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, where Kamala Harris is poised to become the fir  more

DES PLAINES, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- GTI Energy issued the following news release: GTI Energy announces that Dr. Robert Graham, the founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Ensyn Corporation, will be presented with the 2024 Don Klass Award for Excellence in Thermochemical Conversion Science at GTI Energy's upcoming tcbiomass2024 conference on September 10-12, 2024, in Itasca, Illinois. The award was created as a tribute to the notable Dr. Donald L. Klass, former president and one of the original foun  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * New polling from the Illinois Policy Institute shows 63% of Chicago voters had an unfavorable opinion of progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson * * * As the Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago this week, city and state leaders and their progressive policies will be on display in what is too often a poor light. New polling from the Illinois Policy Institute shows progressive   more