MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The National Financial Educators Council® is delighted to announce the establishment of its state-level chapter in Florida, the Florida Financial Educators Council℠ (FFEC). The FFEC’s mission is to build financial wellness initiatives that make a meaningful impact on both individuals and communities, are sustainable, and can be taken to scale.
This nationwide campaign selected Florida as one of the first states to launch its chapter due to the widespread need for economic empowerment among Floridians. A recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau ranks the state above the national average for the percentage of people in poverty. In addition, Florida currently experiences high levels of food and housing insecurity.
While the Sunshine State did pass recent legislation mandating financial literacy education in schools, Florida still earns only a “C” grade for financial literacy standards according to the American Public Education Foundation. The National Financial Educators Council gave Florida a “F” grade due to lack of rigor, funding, no training for educators, and 9 other factors.
The mission of the Florida Financial Educators Council centers around three main pillars: 1) build access and create sustainable financial wellness programming around the state; 2) attract support for and raise awareness about financial education that increases economic empowerment; and 3) form partnerships to implement and support financial wellness in Florida communities.
An Advisory Board composed of respected professionals was established to facilitate the Council’s goals. Board members undertake various roles in support of leadership for positive social impact. Members of the FL Financial Educators Council Board include:
Richard F. Cason, CFEI®, CFWP, Founder and CEO, NewsMovesMarketsForex® and Emancipation Financial Wellness Group
Elaine King, CFP®, Founder, Family Money Matters™
Evelyn Magley, Owner and CEO, The Basketball League
Amit Bansal, Director, Center for Financial Health and Wellness, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University
Claudia Martins, CFEI®, Community Engagement Director, National Financial Educators Council
Philip Herzberg, CFP®, CDFA®, CTFA, AEP®, Lead Financial Advisor, Team Hewins
Vince Shorb, CEO of the National Financial Educators Council®, comments, “We feel excited about the opportunity to create initiatives that support Floridians to achieve greater financial security and independence. Our advisory board members, collaborators, and patrons join us to help make a lasting difference on Florida financial health.”
The NFEC supports its Florida chapter by offering materials, resources, and systems to provide citizens and organizations across the state with access to financial wellness programming. In addition, the NFEC trains Florida Certified Financial Education Instructors (CFEI®) to support companies and community groups that seek highly-qualified financial educators.
The Florida Financial Educators Council represents a state-level chapter of the National Financial Educators Council – a social impact organization with status as a Certified B Corporation® and IACET Accredited Provider. The NFEC mobilizes a worldwide force of advocates and community champions, empowering them with top-grade resources and training to spread the financial wellness message on a global scale.
LONGMONT, Colo. and SYKESVILLE, Md., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — KromaTiD and Noble Life Sciences have entered a distribution and OEM agreement for products and services that enable a complete analysis of novel cell and gene therapies’ potential toxicity prior to an Investigational New Drug (IND) application. The combination of Noble’s dPCR service with KromaTiD’s dGH in-Site™, dGH SCREEN™ and G-banding services creates a comprehensive, one-stop genotoxicity and genomic integrity testing solution.
“This is a strategic move for both companies to better address the needs of our customers, especially those requiring a very thorough analysis of a cell or gene therapy’s impact on genomic integrity prior to Investigational New Drug (IND) application. By joining forces, we’ve created a powerful suite of unique products and services that support scientists developing cellular therapeutics or investigating the genetic basis of health and disease,” explains Clare Rogers, KromaTiD’s Chief Marketing Officer.
Customers can select and combine any or all of the services in the KromaTiD/Noble genotoxicity offering:
dGH in-Site: to directly visualize and characterize the outcomes of genome engineering by any method, including CRISPR, base editing, and transgene insertions using lentiviral integrations, homology directed repair or transposons.
dGH SCREEN: the ultimate single-cell, high resolution genomic mapping tool providing an unbiased assessment of structural variants and their prevalence.
G-banding: a non-genomic staining method for orthogonal confirmation of dGH SCREEN™ results.
dPCR: highly sensitive, quantitative detection of average transgene insertion rates, gene-editing event outcomes and copy number variation.
“With this strategic partnership, Noble Life Sciences and KromaTiD unite to offer comprehensive services to characterize the toxicity and efficacy of cell and gene therapy products. Our combined service offering demonstrates our dedication to providing innovative solutions that propel our valued customers’ products into clinical development,” said Stephen Horrigan, Ph.D., Noble Life Sciences’ Chief Scientific Officer.
About KromaTiD, Inc. KromaTiD supports research teams in academia, large pharmaceutical, and therapeutic companies with expert scientific support and unparalleled genomics tools and services. We are your partner for biomarker discovery, genotoxicity analysis of engineered cell products, clone screening, structural genomic assessment and plasmid manufacturing.
About Noble Life Sciences Noble Life Sciences is a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) owned and operated by scientists with decades of experience in drug, vaccine, and medical device development. The company provides integrated GLP and non-GLP preclinical services designed to accelerate development of vaccines and therapeutics in the areas of cancer and infectious diseases. Noble Life Sciences offers services in pharmacology, disease models, early safety assessments, toxicology, PCR, Flow Cytometry, in vivo imaging, and cell-based assays.
Invoice automation solution streamlines processes and reduces costs for B2B buyers using Coupa to process supplier invoices
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TradeCentric, the leading provider of B2B integration and automation solutions between eCommerce systems and eProcurement solutions, announces its comprehensive support for Coupa Invoice Automation. This strategic integration aims to bridge the gap between suppliers and buyers using Coupa, streamlining invoice management and drastically improving PO-invoice reconciliation rates.
TradeCentric’s Coupa Invoice Automation integration seamlessly translates and delivers supplier invoices into Coupa, guaranteeing accurate formatting and validation of all invoice data. As a result, buyers reduce the cost and overhead of the PO-invoice reconciliation process while realizing improved data matching between requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
“We have worked closely with Coupa to explore ways we can maximize value for our mutual customers,” said Kevin Kazenmayer, Head of Channel Development at TradeCentric. “Processing supplier invoices manually can be both time consuming and error-prone. Our support for Coupa Invoice Automation simplifies complex B2B buying and selling processes, ensuring a better, more seamless trading experience for all.”
Key benefits of TradeCentric’s Coupa Invoice Automation solution include:
Improved Data Accuracy: Businesses can significantly reduce discrepancies and augment data matching across requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices, resulting in a touchless invoice rate of 92%.
Eliminated Errors: By transforming invoice data from suppliers, buyers no longer need OCR for PDF invoices, further minimizing potential error rates.
Reduced Costs: Seamless integration lowers costs associated with manual reconciliation, translating to tangible savings for buyers and faster payment for suppliers.
“The functionality and flexibility TradeCentric integration provides enables our Accounts Payable team to meaningfully reduce time they spend manually entering invoice data,” said Hema Sankar, Director of Procurement Systems at Mars Veterinary Health. “We electronically map invoices to the appropriate supplier accounts and match invoices with POs, so the AP team doesn’t need to intervene manually. This saves time and has allowed us to redeploy FTEs to higher value processes. We’ve consequently improved our financial controls with invoice data flowing from system-to-system, rather than via error-prone manual processes.”
About TradeCentric TradeCentric, formerly PunchOut2Go, transforms the way businesses transact by enabling PunchOut, Purchase Order and Invoice Automation solutions for thousands of companies around the world. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of eCommerce and eProcurement, TradeCentric helps B2B buyers and suppliers connect, automate and scale their digital trading capabilities via a cloud-based integration platform that is fully managed and purpose-built to simplify the complexities of B2B connected commerce. Learn more at TradeCentric.com.
By popular demand, the beloved chicken brand is giving fans a spell-binding treat this fall with the return of its Spooky Nuggets
SPRINGDALE, Ark., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The chicken nuggets that bewitched everyone last year are making a spooktacular comeback. Tyson® brand has announced the highly anticipated return of its Halloween-inspired nuggets following the overwhelming demand from last fall’s limited-run consumer giveaway.
Made with 100% white meat chicken, these nuggets are an excellent source of protein and available for purchase for the first time in select retailers nationwide. Each 27-ounce bag includes nuggets in three festive and frightful shapes: pumpkins, bats and ghosts.
Tyson® brand has announced the highly anticipated return of its Halloween-inspired nuggets following the overwhelming demand from last fall’s limited-run consumer giveaway.
“When we launched Spooky Nuggets last year, we were blown away by consumers’ excitement for our newest shape from our Fun Nugget lineup,” said Jessica Johnson, managing director at Tyson Foods. “This year, we knew we had to go bigger than before, so we are excited to have these on shelves coast-to-coast so even more consumers can have a savory treat this spooky season.”
Tyson Spooky Nuggets are in the freezer aisle at select stores (Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Aldi, HEB, Meijer, Albertson’s Safeway and more) nationwide while supplies last. Follow along on Tyson brand’s Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for even more Halloween fun.
About Tyson® Brand In the 1930s, John W. Tyson moved his family to Arkansas and began delivering farm-raised chickens from his truck. From those humble beginnings, the Tyson brand grew, finding new ways to help feed the nation while staying true to its original belief that every family deserves to have high quality farm-raised chicken on their table. The brand’s portfolio of products includes Tyson® Fresh and Frozen Chicken, Tyson Naturals® Chicken, Grilled & Ready® Chicken, Any’tizers® Snacks, Tyson® Air Fried Chicken, Tyson® Chicken Nuggets and Crispy Strips, giving families more to love every day with its vast portfolio of products. For more information, visit www.Tyson.com.
VIENNA, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ARES Security Corporation, a leading provider of cutting-edge security software to Government and Enterprise markets, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Safety Act Certification by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its AVERT Command and Control (AVERT C2) software application. This prestigious certification, obtained after years of dedicated effort, recognizes the company’s commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions that enhance national security and protect against acts of terrorism.
The Safety Act Certification process is a rigorous, multi-year process requiring a thorough evaluation of a company’s technology, operations, and overall security measures. By achieving this certification, ARES Security has demonstrated that its AVERT C2 software meets or exceeds the stringent standards set by the DHS. This certification provides peace of mind to ARES’s clients, assuring them that they are investing in solutions that have undergone extensive scrutiny and are proven to be effective in safeguarding against potential threats. AVERT C2 is now listed, along with ARES AVERT Physical Security, as an “Approved Product for Homeland Security,” making it the EXCLUSIVE commercial Command and Control solution with this designation and the accompanying protections.
AVERT C2, developed by ARES as a versatile technology, serves a broad range of customers, including the Department of Defense, Public Safety Organizations, Nuclear Power Facilities, Ports, Transportation Agencies, and Corporate Enterprises providing Site Security for advanced response and common operations capability. AVERT C2 can be deployed in various configurations, such as a server-based architecture behind a client firewall, a private cloud SaaS solution, or as a full SaaS solution hosted by ARES.
Through ongoing investment, AVERT C2 continues to evolve as a platform boasting a comprehensive suite of integrations currently numbering over 450 connectors. AVERT C2 also incorporates advanced robotics functionality, mobile integration with platforms like ATAK, and the ability to accommodate advanced AI both at the edge and in application.
“Our objective is to consistently provide the best available and most advanced technology to protect critical infrastructure at the lowest possible cost of ownership,” stated Ben Eazzetta, CEO of ARES Security. AVERT C2 is also an integral component of the ARES Enterprise Security Platform, which includes AVERT Physical Security for
assessment and design, AVERT Virtual Tabletop, Avert Mission Planning for Robotics, and AVERT AI. Notably, AVERT Physical Security has also obtained Safety Act Certification and is part of the Approved Products for Homeland Security list.
By achieving Safety Act Certification for AVERT C2, ARES Security Corporation reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions that safeguard critical infrastructure and enhance national security.
VHEPC approval allows Keeper Technology to help Virginia’s educational institutions deliver high-performance storage while making data globally accessible with Hammerspace
Using strategic sourcing principles and the collective buying power of Virginia’s higher education institutions, VHEPC identifies opportunities, leverages vendors, and recommends a course of action to further the strategic sourcing initiatives of the schools it supports. The organization focuses on strategy, cooperation, and procurement.
Keeper Technology’s client-centered approach is ideal for tackling the time and cost challenges of the schools VHEPC serves. The addition of the Hammerspace solution will allow for a single global namespace, high-performance parallel file system storage, and unifying storage silos with automated data orchestration.
“Hammerspace’s cutting-edge data orchestration will unify data silos and automate unstructured data placement across any data center or cloud,” said Jeff Podgorski, Director of Sales Strategy at Keeper Technology. “The addition of the Hammerspace solution makes the collaboration process smoother and more efficient by allowing team members to work together on projects in real-time – no matter where they are located.”
“Keeper Technology has the vision and technology expertise to deliver next generation technologies and high-touch service,” said Rob Renzoni, Federal Field CTO at Hammerspace. “They are an ideal partner to architect solutions that integrate the Hammerspace data orchestration system to solve customer’s most challenging data storage issues.”
Eligible buyers include 14 Virginia higher education institutions: College of William and Mary, George Mason University, James Madison University, Longwood University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, University of Mary Washington, University of Virginia, University of Virginia at Wise, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Community College System, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech, and VASCUPP.
About Keeper Technology Keeper Technology is based in Ashburn, VA and has been delivering state-of-the-art, integrated data solutions for more than 19 years to public and private sector clients needing enterprise-class data storage, management, and processing solutions. Keeper Technology’s partnerships with leading storage solutions providers enable the company to bring together the best of commodity hardware, open-source projects, and commercial software to create uniquely repeatable capabilities for dynamic systems.
About Hammerspace Hammerspace is the data orchestration system that unlocks innovation and opportunity within unstructured data. It orchestrates the data to build new products, uncover new insights, and accelerate time to revenue across industries like AI, scientific discovery, machine learning, extended reality, autonomy, corporate video, and more. Hammerspace delivers the world’s first and only solution to connect global users with their data and applications on any vendor’s data center storage or public cloud services, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Wasabi, and Seagate Lyve Cloud.
