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AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant

The Foundation Seeks Proposals for Agricultural Education and Innovation September 11, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AGCO Agriculture Foundation (the “Foundation”) a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced the launch of its refined Call for Applications for Grant (“CAG”) 2023 for one of its key focus areas: Advancement of quality education, research and innovation in … Continue reading AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant

Bloom Energy Installs First Fuel Cells in Taiwan

First step in 10 MW Unimicron fuel cell contract commissioned 6 months from order August 17, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) has installed the first phase of a 10 megawatt (MW) solid oxide fuel cell contract with Unimicron Technology Corp., a chip substrate and printed circuit board maker (PCB) in Taiwan. The space-saving Energy Server™ installation was … Continue reading Bloom Energy Installs First Fuel Cells in Taiwan

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Migrant boat capsizes off Cape Verde; more than 60 people feared

August 17, 2023 Boat departed Senegalese fishing community of Fasse Boye on July 10 with 101 people onboard More than 60 migrants have possibly lost their lives after a boat carrying them was found capsized at Cape Verde peninsula of Senegal in the West African region, as per the official notice. Thirty-eight people, including children, were rescued, BBC reported, adding that footage showed survivors being helped ashore … Continue reading Migrant boat capsizes off Cape Verde; more than 60 people feared

Rob Markey

Rob Markey Joins Forethought’s Board of Directors, Strengthening Leadership in Generative AI for Customer Service

August 15, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Forethought, the leading generative AI for customer support automation, today announced the appointment of Rob Markey to its Board of Directors. Markey brings with him a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of customer loyalty and satisfaction, making him an invaluable addition to the team. “Exceptional customer experience can play a huge role in driving sustainable … Continue reading Rob Markey Joins Forethought’s Board of Directors, Strengthening Leadership in Generative AI for Customer Service

Muck Rack Named to Inc. 5000

Public Relations Management (PRM) platform recognized for second year in a row August 15, 2023 08:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Muck Rack, the Public Relations Management (PRM) platform that enables organizations to build relationships with the media, manage crisis risk and demonstrate PR’s impact on business outcomes, has been recognized by the annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. This year’s class represents … Continue reading Muck Rack Named to Inc. 5000

Hazeltree Appoints Vlad Berson as Chief Marketing Officer To Accelerate Company Growth

August 15, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hazeltree, the leading provider of treasury and liquidity management solutions for the alternative asset management industry, today announced the appointment of Vlad Berson as its Chief Marketing Officer. Vlad brings more than 20 years of marketing leadership experience in scaling high-growth fintech companies and financial institutions. “Vlad’s extensive experience as … Continue reading Hazeltree Appoints Vlad Berson as Chief Marketing Officer To Accelerate Company Growth

OXFAM REACTION TO BLACK SEA GRAIN DEAL: TIME TO RETHINK HOW TO FEED THE WORLD

OXFAM REACTION TO BLACK SEA GRAIN DEAL: TIME TO RETHINK HOW TO FEED THE WORLD 17 Jul 2023  In response to Russia pulling out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Hanna Saarinen, Oxfam food expert, said: “While this grain deal has played a part in calming skyrocketing food prices, it is not the cure-all for world hunger. Hundreds of millions of people were hungry before Russia … Continue reading OXFAM REACTION TO BLACK SEA GRAIN DEAL: TIME TO RETHINK HOW TO FEED THE WORLD

13 million people enjoy better social protection through improved financing

International symposium highlights progress made on sustainably financed social protection in 24 countries, and highlights movements towards universal social protection BRUSSELS/GENEVA/NEW YORK, 11 July 2023 – 13 million people in 24 countries have benefited from increased access to improved social protection systems through an innovative programme on sustainable financing. Sustainably financing social protection systems covers the way that governments mobilize, allocate and manage public resources to … Continue reading 13 million people enjoy better social protection through improved financing