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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Westrock Coffee Company to Participate in TD Cowen's' 9th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westrock Coffee Company (NASDAQ: WEST) ('Westrock Coffee' or the 'Company') today announced that the Company will be participating in TD Cowen's 9th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference. TD Cowen's 9th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference is taking place on June 3 - 4, 2025, at the Conrad New York Downtown in New York, NY. The conference incorporates presentations, fireside chats, and innovative panel discussions, hosted by members of the TD Cowen research team, that focus on various aspects of the Consumer industry. Westrock Coffee Co-Founder and CEO, Scott Ford, will participate in a live, in-person panel discussion alongside Verve Coffee Roasters CEO, Colby Barr. The panel will take place on June 3rd from 9:30 to 10:10 AM ET, focusing on growth and innovation in the coffee category. Ford and Barr were selected for their proven leadership in scaling mission-driven coffee businesses and for their forward-thinking approaches to sustainability, technology, and brand differentiation within the coffee space. About Westrock Coffee Company Westrock Coffee is a leading integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients solutions provider in the U.S., providing coffee sourcing, supply chain management, product development, roasting, packaging, and distribution services to the retail, foodservice and restaurant, convenience store and travel center, non-commercial, CPG, and hospitality industries around the world. With offices in 10 countries, the Company sources coffee and tea from 35 origin countries. For more information, please visit About TD SecuritiesAs a leading corporate and investment bank, TD Securities offers a wide range of integrated capital markets products and services. Our corporate, government, and institutional clients choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 7,100 professionals operating out of 34 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. TD Cowen is a division of TD Securities. As part of TD Securities' broader suite of integrated capital markets products and services, our offering includes investment banking, research, sales and trading, prime brokerage, outsourced trading, and commission management services. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day. Contacts Media:PR@ Investor Contact:IR@ in to access your portfolio
CBS News
13-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Sacramento to brighten K Street corridor with new marquee-style lights
Sacramento's K Street corridor will soon dazzle with new lights. Scott Ford, the deputy director of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, says soon they'll flip the switch on marquee-style lights that will be added to 38 light poles along K Street. A pilot light was installed last year in downtown, the partnership says, and enough funding has been secured over the years to make the lights a reality. The additional lighting is meant to embrace K Street's rich history with marquees and be energy-efficient by using LED lights. "They are programmable from a single control system so when the Kings are playing, you know this whole thing can go purple," Ford says. "Throughout the seasons, it can be programmed, changing dynamic LED light patterns that reflect the season." The lights are part of the K Street LED Marquee Lighting Project. Ford says the lights are meant to enhance the K Street social scene, which is already brimming with activity from restaurants to bars with the Golden 1 Center just steps away. He says it's also meant to boost pedestrian activity and help people feel safe walking down K Street. "I think that adding lighting, adding vibrancy to what is really a critical pedestrian corridor in the heart of our city, I think it's going to pay dividends in the long term for continuing to see more investment, more positive activity, and really sending the signal that K Street is the epicenter of social activity for this region," Ford said. The Downtown Sacramento Partnership also believes the lights will only add to an already evolving entertainment scene. "The idea of entertainment zones starting to come online in Sacramento, where brick-and-mortar businesses can sell to-go drinks to patrons when there are special events happening, that starts to really create a whole different feeling to this K Street corridor," Ford says Crews started installing the lights Monday morning. The lights are expected to be up and running by the end of the month.
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Versaterm Showcases Wellness as Part of Its Forensics Solutions at Annual Crime Lab Directors Symposium
MESA, Ariz. , April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versaterm , a global leader in public safety solutions, will showcase its forensic technology and staff wellness solutions at the 52nd American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Annual Symposium. From April 4 through April 8, forensic leaders and managers will experience firsthand how Versaterm's cloud-based solutions simplify crime lab processes and promote mental well-being. At booth #15, Versaterm will introduce its rebranded, industry-leading forensic lab solution: Versaterm LIMS-plus, designed by forensic scientists for forensic scientists, provides enterprise data management for laboratory casework, offering cloud optionality implementation Versaterm DNA, which automates forensic DNA sample processing to reduce backlogs Versaterm Property & Evidence, for seamless evidence item tracking Versaterm Consumables, which focuses on cost-effective and quality management of replenishable lab materials and reagents Versaterm Mindbase, data-driven, accessible and confidential tools for employee wellness 'The ASCLD Annual Symposium provides a valuable platform for forensic leaders to exchange ideas and explore new developments,' said Scott Ford, President of ASCLD. 'We appreciate the longstanding support from Versaterm for this event, which helps create a collaborative environment where professionals can discuss and address the challenges facing our field.' Versaterm Mindbase is a comprehensive and data-driven mental health and wellness platform. The solution helps agencies and labs proactively identify struggling personnel, connect them to the right resources and provide active support. This equips supervisors with tools to launch peer support programs and provide personalized resources that boost morale and help forensic professionals manage their stress. 'Versaterm is committed to empowering forensic professionals with advanced tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in their analyses and investigations,' said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer, Versaterm. 'With solutions that streamline forensic processes and support employee wellness, we help agencies improve productivity while fostering a strong, resilient workforce.' About Versaterm Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools, and other institutions transform their organizations by providing innovative solutions, expertise, and an unwavering dedication to customer service. Since 1977, Versaterm has embarked on a journey to build an ecosystem that enhances community safety by creating purposeful integrations across the public safety spectrum, leading to better service and more just outcomes. For more information, visit , LinkedIn , or X, formerly Twitter . Media Contact Edward Lin Merritt Group Inc., on behalf of Versaterm [email protected]
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
McLean County Sheriff's Office looking for missing man
MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — The McLean County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help locating a missing man, Scott Ford, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff's office. Ford is described as 5'7″ with blue eyes and black hair. He has tattoos on both of his arms, which include a woman holding a welder, flames and a skull. He drives a silver/gray Jeep with Illinois truck plate 3397284. No information on his last known location or when he was last seen has been released. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 911 immediately. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
18-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AI Empowering African Entrepreneurs: GIIG and SparkRockets Unveil Africa's First AI-Powered Tool for Fast, Precise Startup Ideation
The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) has partnered with SparkRockets, a groundbreaking AI-powered tool designed to level the playing field for entrepreneurs in emerging markets. As part of the GIIG Foundation's startup toolkit, SparkRockets empowers business founders to rapidly validate and accelerate their ideas with the support of an AI-driven co-pilot. 'For too long, startup success has been skewed by access to resources, not just the strength of the idea,' said Jo Griffiths, Co-Founder of GIIG. 'Enabling African entrepreneurs to access SparkRockets is a massive leap forward in our ability to have impact at scale.' 'Democratizing access to entrepreneurship around the globe is a top priority for SparkRockets,' according to Scott Ford, CEO of SparkRockets. 'Our pilot program with GIIG was a great success, and we are thrilled to expand SparkRockets to benefit entrepreneurs across all of Africa.' Levelling the Playing Field for Global Entrepreneurs Having observed hundreds of startups pitching, GIIG identified a crucial gap—founders with better resources often outperform those with stronger ideas simply because they have more support. SparkRockets closes this gap by offering a fast, accessible, and expert-driven platform that provides startups with the same level of investor-readiness as their more resourced counterparts. Piloted in Ethiopia to Resounding Success The SparkRockets AI toolkit was successfully piloted in Ethiopia, where early-stage startups leveraged the platform to refine their ideas and secure investor interest. 'Sparkrockets is a vital tool for startup founders, offering business prototyping, pitch decks, and key documentation. It simplifies the process of turning an idea into reality with structured guidance and initial analysis. I highly recommend it to entrepreneurs mapping out their vision.' – Elsabet Gebre, Product Manager, GIIG Ethiopian Pilot Project Participant What SparkRockets Offers SparkRockets is a fast, and intuitive platform that enables entrepreneurs to: Build out a Lean Canvas model for their business idea Validate customer demand with AI-driven insights Refine their storytelling for pitches and investor presentations Navigate regulatory landscapes efficiently 'SparkRockets is an incredibly powerful tool to help entrepreneurs get through the ideation stage with both speed and accuracy, so that they are ready to go out with a rock-solid idea that holds up to scrutiny.' – David Brown, Co-founder, Techstars Accessible for Accelerators, ESOs, and Universities Accelerators, Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs), and university programs can now access SparkRockets licenses through GIIG Africa. By harnessing AI, SparkRockets ensures that no entrepreneur has to navigate the startup journey alone. It serves as a co-pilot, mentor, and strategist, offering expert insights that turn bold business dreams into market-ready realities. The platform has also been deployed in over 150 university entrepreneurship programs globally, demonstrating its impact in diverse startup ecosystems. 'Entrepreneurship has been a powerful force in the world, lifting economies, communities, families and individuals worldwide – and creating generational wealth. This has been true, especially in industrialized nations. Together Sparkrockets and GIIG democratize entrepreneurship and put the power of specialty startup programs – usually only found in places like Silicon Valley – into the hands of brilliant, ambitious founders all over Africa. Let a million new ventures bloom!' Professor Sean Branagan, Professor of Media & Innovation, The Newhouse School at Syracuse University To learn more about SparkRockets Africa and how it can revolutionize your startup ecosystem, visit About the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG): Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) is dedicated to identifying funding and fostering globally relevant innovation across Africa. As the driving force behind the African Startup Awards, the GIIG Africa Foundation, and the GIIG Africa Fund, GIIG serves as a catalyst for change. These interconnected initiatives unite a pan-African innovation community spanning 55 countries, creating collaborative partnerships both continentally and globally. Through these efforts, GIIG aims to drive the evolution of a Global Africa, empowering African innovators to thrive on the world stage About SparkRockets: SparkRockets is an AI-powered platform for validating new business ideas. SparkRockets takes as little as a single sentence business description, and in just 90 seconds, it builds out an entire business validation roadmap. Before SparkRockets, ideating and building early-stage businesses would be days, weeks, or months of research and analysis; now, anyone with a great idea is empowered to start faster and work smarter. Copyright © 2022 - All materials can be used freely, indicating the origin Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
