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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Matt Woods wins special election to fill Senate District 5 seat
Rep. Matt Woods, R-Jasper, won election to Senate District 5 Tuesday night. As of 9:16 p.m. Tuesday, Woods had 7,707 votes (86%) in unofficial returns for the north central Alabama Senate district, which includes Lamar, Fayette, Walker, the northern half of Tuscaloosa County, and the western part of Jefferson County. Democratic nominee Ryan Cagle, a progressive faith leader and community organizer and the first Democrat to run for the office since 2010, conceded around 9 p.m. At 9:16 p.m., he had 1,238 votes (13.1%). Woods said in a statement that he looks 'forward to being a conservative voice for all of District 5.' 'We've got a lot of good things happening in Alabama and I'm going to work hard to ensure we remain a conservative, pro-growth, and pro-freedom state,' he said. Cagle in his concession statement congratulated Woods and said his 'heart remains full and the fight continues.' 'We were outnumbered and outfunded in every way, but we made incredible strides this campaign. In the face of insurmountable odds, we have planted seeds that I know are going to continue to grow and blossom,' he said in the statement. In a previous interview, Woods said he wants to continue and build on the district's conservative leadership and bring his experience in the House, where he focused on education policy, to the Senate. Cagle offered a different vision and campaigned on bringing change to the district, saying he believes that established politicians have long ignored it and are not attentive to and aware of the region's needs. More: One Democrat, one Republican qualify for House District 63 special election The seat was previous held by former Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, R-Jasper, who resigned the seat at the start of the year to join Gov. Kay Ivey's administration as Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation. As Senate leader, Reed was a strong ally of business interests, expanding tax incentives and workforce training. The seat is strongly Republican. Reed first won the seat in 2010 as a first-time candidate with 73.3% of the votes. Reed subsequently ran unopposed in the Republican primaries and was not challenged by a Democratic candidate in 2014, 2018 and 2022, according to Ballotpedia. David Boyett, probate judge in Lamar County, described the turnout as 'very low' and 'not a normal turnout by no means,' but that significantly more people showed up to vote compared to the Democratic primary held in March, where the county recorded 38 votes. 'We've been out and visited the majority of the precincts all day today, and I'm looking at a very low turnout. I'm seeing somewhere around 400 total votes cast so far,' Boyette said Tuesday afternoon. Woods also said he was seeing a low turnout earlier in the day, but that he expected more people to show up in the evening. 'We think there will be an uptick when people get off work,' he said in a text message. Cagle, when asked what kind of turnout he was seeing, said in a text message Tuesday afternoon, 'honestly, I don't know because I'm at work! #workingclassproblems.' This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Matt Woods wins special to election for seat in Alabama Legislature
Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
HKU iCube Annual Gala Luncheon 2025 - Talent Management in the Age of AI
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 May 2025 - HKU iCube celebrated its second anniversary at the Annual Gala Luncheon 2025, held at its venue in Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong. The event, themed 'Talent Management in the Age of AI', explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping talent acquisition, and organizational structures in today's fast-evolving business landscape. Keynote Speakers (Group Photo) - From left to right: Prof. Hongbin CAI, Dean of HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong; Ms. Clara CHAN, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited; Ir. Tony WONG, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government; Prof. Jin LI, Director of HKU's Centre for AI, Management and Organization (CAMO), HKU Business School The gala brought together a distinguished lineup of speakers from government, academia, and the business community, alongside 60 esteemed delegates, including industry leaders, talent management experts, and innovators. Together, they shared actionable insights in leveraging AI to drive workforce transformation, foster innovation, and ensure organizational success in a digital era. Highlights from the Event In his opening speech, Professor Hongbin Cai, Dean of HKU Business School, reaffirmed the School's commitment to being a global leader in business education. He emphasized HKUBS's mission to nurture future-ready business leaders equipped to excel in an AI-driven world. Professor Cai also announced an exciting new initiative: the launch of a Taught Postgraduate stream in AI and Business, designed to equip students with cutting-edge AI knowledge and its practical applications in business. Ms. Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), spoke about 'opportunities and challenges in high-tech investment for Hong Kong's future.' She emphasized that strategic investments in AI and technological innovation are key to maintaining and enhancing Hong Kong's competitive edge on the global stage. She also covered the HKIC's role in accelerating the nurturing of new quality productive forces, facilitating investee companies regarding product and service innovation as well as productivity improvement, and conducting more comprehensive talent development. Ir. Tony Wong, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, delivered a keynote addressed on 'AI Ecosystem Development'. He highlighted the Government's effort on promoting ethical development of AI and R&D of AI in Hong Kong, fostering an AI-savvy workforce, provided an overview of the support offered to the industry, and shared insights on promoting AI applications and training within the Government. Professor Jin Li, Zhang Yonghong Professor of Economics and Strategy at HKU Business School, introduced the University's groundbreaking initiative: the establishment of the Centre for AI, Management and Organization (CAMO). As the founding Director of CAMO, Professor Li outlined the Centre's mission: 'The Centre is envisioned as a leading hub for interdisciplinary AI research and collaboration in the business sector. By bringing together experts from both industry and academia, CAMO aims to advance the development and applications of artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges in management and organizational strategy.' A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration The HKU iCube Gala Luncheon was a tremendous success, fostering cross-sector collaboration and serving as a dynamic platform for thought leadership and innovation. The event showcased HKU iCube's commitment to advancing youth development and driving impactful change by connecting academics, industry leaders, and policymakers. As the Friends of iCube Network continues to grow, HKU iCube remains dedicated to facilitating meaningful conversations and partnerships that create shared value and inspire solutions for a better future. For more information about HKU iCube and upcoming events, visit Hashtag: #HKUiCube #HKU The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
HKU iCube Annual Gala Luncheon 2025 - Talent Management in the Age of AI
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 May 2025 - HKU iCube celebrated its second anniversary at the Annual Gala Luncheon 2025, held at its venue in Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong. The event, themed "Talent Management in the Age of AI", explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping talent acquisition, and organizational structures in today's fast-evolving business landscape. The gala brought together a distinguished lineup of speakers from government, academia, and the business community, alongside 60 esteemed delegates, including industry leaders, talent management experts, and innovators. Together, they shared actionable insights in leveraging AI to drive workforce transformation, foster innovation, and ensure organizational success in a digital era. Highlights from the Event In his opening speech, Professor Hongbin Cai, Dean of HKU Business School, reaffirmed the School's commitment to being a global leader in business education. He emphasized HKUBS's mission to nurture future-ready business leaders equipped to excel in an AI-driven world. Professor Cai also announced an exciting new initiative: the launch of a Taught Postgraduate stream in AI and Business, designed to equip students with cutting-edge AI knowledge and its practical applications in business. Ms. Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), spoke about "opportunities and challenges in high-tech investment for Hong Kong's future." She emphasized that strategic investments in AI and technological innovation are key to maintaining and enhancing Hong Kong's competitive edge on the global stage. She also covered the HKIC's role in accelerating the nurturing of new quality productive forces, facilitating investee companies regarding product and service innovation as well as productivity improvement, and conducting more comprehensive talent development. Ir. Tony Wong, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, delivered a keynote addressed on "AI Ecosystem Development". He highlighted the Government's effort on promoting ethical development of AI and R&D of AI in Hong Kong, fostering an AI-savvy workforce, provided an overview of the support offered to the industry, and shared insights on promoting AI applications and training within the Government. Professor Jin Li, Zhang Yonghong Professor of Economics and Strategy at HKU Business School, introduced the University's groundbreaking initiative: the establishment of the Centre for AI, Management and Organization (CAMO). As the founding Director of CAMO, Professor Li outlined the Centre's mission: "The Centre is envisioned as a leading hub for interdisciplinary AI research and collaboration in the business sector. By bringing together experts from both industry and academia, CAMO aims to advance the development and applications of artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges in management and organizational strategy." A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration The HKU iCube Gala Luncheon was a tremendous success, fostering cross-sector collaboration and serving as a dynamic platform for thought leadership and innovation. The event showcased HKU iCube's commitment to advancing youth development and driving impactful change by connecting academics, industry leaders, and policymakers. As the Friends of iCube Network continues to grow, HKU iCube remains dedicated to facilitating meaningful conversations and partnerships that create shared value and inspire solutions for a better future. For more information about HKU iCube and upcoming events, visit Hashtag: #HKUiCube #HKU The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. HKU iCube
