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The Tenth Edition of the People Of Color Career Fair Expands Its Impact through New Strategic Partnerships with Twin Cities Organizations

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Omega Psi Phi, Summit Academy OIC, Genesys Works, and ConnextMSP have all signed on

MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The People Of Color Career Fair, scheduled for April 27, 2023, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, announces this year’s networking and hiring event includes new collaborative relationships with multiple Twin Cities organizations dedicated to workforce development and diversity. These partnerships are designed to increase the impact of the region’s biggest career fair for Professionals of Color.

Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group and founder of the People Of Color Career Fair explains, “This move really can’t be overstated. Our region has been working in silos for far too long. This partnership is about putting People of Color first, and working together to maximize our impact in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Hopefully other organizations and corporations will take notice of what’s happening here and agree that we all need to commit to being in the same room.”

“We need to be in the room together. This is how relationships are built,” adds Smith-Akinsanya. “I wanted to leverage the relationships we’ve built with top employers in the region and invite other organizations doing great work to join us at the People Of Color Career Fair. Because when Professionals of Color win, Minnesota wins.”

Karen Richard, CHRO of Andersen Corporation, is being credited with bringing Genesys Works to the table. Andersen is a premier sponsor at this year’s People Of Color Career Fair, and Richard sits on the board at Genesys Works. And, when Genesys Works asked Andersen to sponsor a career fair they were planning, Richard suggested they would achieve a much greater impact for their program alumni if they combined forces with the People Of Color Career Fair instead.

“I applaud Karen’s vision and leadership to bring us all together under one roof,” says Smith-Akinsanya, “She has always put the interests of the professionals who attend our Career Fair above anything else, and this proves it.”

For her own part, Richard notes , “We are thrilled to once again partner with the People Of Color Career Fair and have the opportunity to interview and hire Professionals of Color here in the Twin Cities. The power of this partnership cannot be underestimated. And, with organizations like Genesys Works, Summit Academy OIC, ConnextMSP, and Omega Psi Phi now participating at the Career Fair, Andersen and other corporations will benefit even more by being in the room. We’re really starting to work together in this region.”

“It makes all of the sense in the world to give the opportunity to our alumni to get in front of employers through this collaboration,” reveals Allison Barmann, Executive Director of Genesys Works, “The People Of Color Career Fair has a long history of breaking down barriers, creating equitable opportunities for all. We are excited about what this partnership will mean not only for our alumni, but communities across the metro.”

The new partnership between Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the People of Color Career Fair bares a similar origin story thanks to fraternity member, James Burroughs, who is Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations, and Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer with Children’s Minnesota, which is a Networking Breakfast Sponsor for this April’s career fair.

“When the brothers informed me we were going to have a career fair in Minneapolis to coincide with our 10th District conference, I told them there was no need,” said Burroughs, “The best Career Fair around is already happening right here at the Convention Center. So, let’s just partner with the People Of Color Career Fair instead of competing against them.”

Smith-Akinsanya also recently announced a new partnership with ConnextMSP, one that will provide hundreds of early-career professionals of color on ConnextMSP’s platform the opportunity to attend the People Of Color Career Fair.

Ieesha McKinzie Collins, Managing Director of ConnextMSP, says, “ConnextMSP is excited to be part of this collaborative effort. There is no shortage of talented young people of color in our region. Getting them connected to employers and in front of the right people to build relationships is what’s needed to unlock their full potential. We recognize the importance of partnerships that break down silos and leverage collective resources. Together, we will make a lasting impact on the workforce landscape here in the Twin Cities.”

For more information about the People Of Color Career Fair and its partners, please visit peopleofcolorcareerfair.com.

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This move really can’t be overstated. Our region has been working in silos for far too long. This partnership is about putting People of Color first, and working together to maximize our impact in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

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Tony Kiene, Rae Mackenzie Group, 1 651-226-2513, tony@raemackenziegroup.com, https://peopleofcolorcareerfair.com

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Baidu to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 18, 2026

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BEIJING, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)) (“Baidu” or the “Company”), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that it will report its financial results for the First Quarter 2026 ended March 31, 2026, before the U.S. market opens on May 18, 2026. Baidu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on May 18, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on May 18, 2026, Beijing Time).

Please register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “Baidu Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call”. Please follow the steps to enter your registration details, then click “Register”. Upon registering, you will then be provided with the dial-in number, the passcode, and your unique access PIN. This information will also be emailed to you as a calendar invite.

For pre-registration, please click:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054331-iu876y.html

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), the passcode and unique access PIN) provided in the calendar invite that you have received following your pre-registration.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.baidu.com.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following number until May 25, 2026:
US: 1 855 883 1031
Reply PIN: 10054331

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and the HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

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Phase 1 of 139th Canton Fair Introduces New Dedicated Product Zones as Emerging Technologies Take Center Stage

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has further optimized its exhibition landscape with nine new dedicated product zones, reflecting ongoing structural shifts in global trade and the continued upgrading of China’s export portfolio.

Among the most closely watched additions in Phase 1 are the consumer and agricultural drone zones, both making their debut at the Canton Fair and offering a focused showcase of applications in the low‑altitude economy. The consumer drone zone showcases progress in flight control, AI‑based obstacle avoidance and energy efficiency across imaging, tourism, emergency response and patrol. The agricultural drone zone highlights precision farming, with spraying, seeding and field‑management demonstrations showing terrain‑following, intelligent route planning, and precise payload control.

On day one, a Shandong‑based drone manufacturer welcomed buyers from 30+ countries, with over 50 strong leads. One buyer, after seeing load and wind‑resistance demonstrations, immediately confirmed three sample units and even proposed becoming a regional distributor.

Display technology is another focal point of Phase 1, highlighting advances in color accuracy, energy efficiency, and overall visual performance. Developments in fine‑grained control, expanded color gamut, and reduced power consumption point to a clear trend toward immersive viewing experiences combined with sustainability gains.

The smart wearables zone underscores how intelligent devices are becoming key interfaces for human‑machine interaction. From real‑time language translation and adaptive noise cancellation to long‑term health monitoring and AI‑enabled eyewear, wearables are evolving from standalone products into integrated systems that support communication, well‑being, and productivity across daily and professional settings.

The service robots zone further illustrates how artificial intelligence is moving from conceptual exploration to large‑scale deployment. Advanced robots showcased across industrial, commercial, medical, and public‑service scenarios demonstrate growing autonomy, multi‑sensory perception, and closer human-robot collaboration.

By bringing emerging technologies into clearer focus through dedicated zones, the 139th Canton Fair is reinforcing its function as a platform where trade trends take shape, innovation meets application, and global buyers gain early insights into cutting-edge technologies.

For pre-registration, please click: https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

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OZMOSI Announces Strategic Partnership with Planview to Advance AI-Driven Planning in Pharmaceutical R&D

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By combining structured clinical intelligence with AI-driven portfolio planning, the partnership gives pharmaceutical teams a faster, clearer way to make high-stakes R&D decisions

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, N.J., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OZMOSI, a leading provider of structured pharmaceutical development intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with Planview, the leading AI-powered end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Delivery (DPD).

By integrating OZMOSI’s machine-readable clinical datasets directly into Planview’s AI-driven portfolio planning platform, external scientific data is now connected to internal R&D planning in one system,  helping pharmaceutical organizations better predict market shifts, prioritize R&D investments, and make faster, more confident decisions.

This integration brings external clinical reality into internal R&D decision-making, so teams can plan based on what’s actually happening, not just on what they hope will happen.

The two organizations combine deep expertise in complementary areas, united by a shared focus on improving the quality and usability of data for strategic decision-making. OZMOSI provides structured, machine-readable intelligence across clinical trials, drug development programs, regulatory activity, and scientific literature, built on a consistent taxonomy that standardizes how data is connected and understood. Planview’s platform enables organizations to model complex investment scenarios, align initiatives with corporate strategy, and optimize resource allocation.

Together, these capabilities give teams a clearer, more complete view of the R&D landscape, grounded in clean, standardized data and strengthened by AI-driven analysis.

“AI is only as powerful as the data that fuels it,” said Beau Bush, President and Founder of OZMOSI. “Pharmaceutical organizations have no shortage of data, but too often it’s fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to operationalize. By bringing OZMOSI’s structured data foundation together with Planview’s AI-driven planning capabilities, we’re enabling teams to move beyond disconnected analysis and toward truly integrated, forward-looking decision-making.”

“Strategic planning in pharmaceutical R&D is becoming increasingly dependent on advanced analytics and AI,” said  Louise Allen, Chief Product Officer at Planview. “Integrating OZMOSI’s clinical intelligence into Planview’s platform enables pharmaceutical leaders to make better decisions by combining trusted external data with AI-driven planning

OZMOSI’s dataset spans more than 800,000 clinical trials, over 35,000 drugs, and 4,000 diseases and conditions. It brings together insights from clinical trial registries, regulatory filings, scientific literature, company disclosures, and industry announcements into a unified, structured dataset.

When integrated into Planview’s platform, this intelligence enables pharmaceutical and biotech organizations to evaluate competitive landscapes, identify emerging clinical trends, and simulate portfolio outcomes with unprecedented precision.

Together, OZMOSI and Planview are redefining how pharmaceutical organizations approach R&D strategy, ensuring that investment decisions are guided by accurate, standardized, and AI-ready data. By combining internal portfolio visibility with a continuously updated external view of the market, the partnership helps leaders not only understand what they have, but what to do next.

About OZMOSI

Founded in 2013, OZMOSI specializes in transforming complex pharmaceutical R&D intelligence into structured, machine-readable data. The company provides the foundation needed for accurate competitive analysis, product forecasting, and portfolio strategy. Through its proprietary taxonomy and semantic layer, OZMOSI connects fragmented data across the pharmaceutical ecosystem, enabling faster, more confident decision-making for global pharma, biotech, and investment teams.

Based in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, OZMOSI is focused on making pharmaceutical intelligence clear, usable, and ready for the future of AI-driven strategy. Learn more at www.ozmosi.com.

About Planview

Planview is the leading end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Delivery (DPD), powered by advanced AI capabilities that give business and technology leaders the strategic foresight to prioritize investments and initiatives, make plans real within constraints, and pivot with certainty when things change. Our AI-driven connected platform of solutions underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 3,000 customers and 3.1 million users globally. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Planview has over 1,500 employees worldwide. Learn more at www.planview.com.

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