N.C.High School: ChambersBioStatsMediaBioBioStatsMedia2023 SEASON: • The ACC Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year for 2023 • A freshman All-American according to the FWAA (a an all-purpose player) • On3 named him its True Freshman of the Year for offense • Finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award • Set the NC State freshman record for receiving TDs (10) and receptions (71) • Those 71 catches was the sixth-best single season mark in school history That mark was the second-best in school history by a freshman • Pulled down 10 TD receptions - that mark ties for fifth on the Wolfpack single-season list • Ranked second in the ACC and 16th in the FBS in receiving TDs • Ranked 10th in the ACC in all-purpose yards (89.2/game) • Ranked second on the 2023 squad in rushing • Ranked third in the ACC in receptions with 5.5 per game • Threw a touchdown pass in the win at Virginia Tech Wake Forest was the longest run for the Wolfpack since 2015 • Averaged 7.8 yards per rush for the season • Had a pair of TDs in the win over Clemson Posted the Wolfpack’s longest catch of the season (72 yards) and longest rush of the season (50 yards) in that contest • Hauled in six catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the win at Virginia and then a season-high eight catches (for 102 yards) vs • Named the ACC Rookie of the Week for the UVa Clemson and UNC games and the on3 national True Freshman of the Week vs • First true freshman wide receiver to start a season opener for the Wolfpack since Bo Hines in 2014 He was also the first true freshman to lead the team in receiving since that season •  Enrolled in January of 2023 and went through spring practice with the Wolfpack • Career: Caught 65 passes for 977 yards and 12 touchdowns in his final two varsity seasons • As a senior: Caught 29 passes for 519 yards and four touchdowns Also carried the ball 17 times for 156 yards and two touchdowns • As a junior: Caught 36 passes for 458 yards and eight touchdowns He also returned three punts for touchdowns • Rankings: Ranked a four-star prospect and the No • Selected to the North Carolina roster for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas • Major: Enrolled in the exploratory studies program playTexas A&M loses heartbreaker to USC in Las Vegas Bowl (2:27)Despite carrying a 24-7 lead halfway through the third quarter the Aggies fail to stop the Trojans' ferocious comeback in a 35-31 loss at the Las Vegas Bowl NC State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion will transfer to Texas A&M 15 overall player in ESPN's transfer rankings He will have two seasons of eligibility with the Aggies Concepcion was a Freshman All-American in 2023 and earned ACC Rookie of the Year and second-team All-ACC recognition after a breakout true freshman season with the Wolfpack He broke the program's freshman record with 71 catches and produced 839 receiving yards The former three-star recruit from Charlotte caught 53 passes for 460 yards and six touchdowns this season for a Wolfpack team that finished 6-7 after a loss in the Go Bowling Military Bowl Coach Mike Elko and his staff are reloading at the position entering Year 2 and have secured 10 transfer commitments for 2025 Texas A&M closed Elko's debut season with losses in four of its final five games and a last-second, 35-31 loss to USC in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl to finish 8-5 An official website of the United States government The .gov means it’s official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil make sure you're on a federal government site The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely Carmen Concepcion is the Associate Director Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive of the VA San Diego Healthcare System Concepcion joined the executive leadership team in August 2016 She previously served at the VA Boston Healthcare System where she has held a range of leadership positions including Associate Chief Nurse of Community Living Center/Spinal Cord Injury Nurse Manager for Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Acting Nurse Manager of Medical/Surgical Telemetry Ward Concepcion focuses on patient-centered care and has contributed to various leadership roles she has shown a record of consistently delivering results by aligning departments with organizational initiatives Concepcion is a member of the Board of Directors of the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) and has represented that group at both the local and national levels she actively supports the mission and vision of NOVA in ensuring our veterans receive the highest quality care throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs Concepcion earned a dual master's degree in nursing and health administration from the University of Phoenix in 2013 and a Bachelor's of Science in nursing from Emmanuel College in 2006 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Concepcion "Connie" Fernandez Labrado She grew up in central south El Paso at the Tays apartments Her activities during high school involved ROTC and the Baton Twirlers squad She started working at 14 years of age in various jobs downtown Thomason as a telephone operator for several years Her last work was at Alpha Therapeutics Blood Bank downtown cities and other countries with her husband Holidays were special for her because memorable moments were made between her parents She became a "Servant of Mary" order at "Our Lady of Sorrows" by North Loop Volunteered as a Catechist teacher and Eucharist minister for the sick at San Antonio Catholic Church She enjoyed going to church during the weekdays And she also would devote Friday's mornings to prayers with the San Antoinio Church prayer group Connie is preceded in death by her husband-Luis Jr She is survived by her daughter Cathy Lynn Labrado who cared for her for the last year and was by her side until her last breath 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Internet Explorer lacks support for the features of this website please use a modern browser such as Chrome A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States Anoushka Concepcion recently joined NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region Fisheries Office as a Regional Aquaculture Coordinator Anoushka served 14 years as an Extension Educator in marine aquaculture with the Connecticut Sea Grant Program and the University of Connecticut’s Department of Extension conducting applied research and supporting the shellfish and seaweed aquaculture sectors through collaborations with industry to address emerging challenges including direct marketing of shellfish and seaweed production Her expertise includes stakeholder engagement and facilitation in Marine Biology from UNC Wilmington and M.S Animal and Veterinary Sciences from the University of Rhode Island Her 26+ years of experience in marine aquaculture includes ornamental Anoushka is passionate about providing the world’s population with responsibly produced food through aquaculture The Aggies still seemingly managed to upgrade at the position thanks to a few transfer portal additions of their own One of those additions being now former NC State star Kevin Concepcion who is now not only being regarded as one of the top receivers from the portal this offseason but one of the nation's best players at the position In a recent article from ESPN ranking the "best receivers in college football for 2025" Concepcion finds his name on the same list of Ohio State Buckeye star Jeremiah Smith "Concepcion's 16 touchdowns over the past two seasons are tied for 14th most nationally over that span," ESPN writes "Stepping into a remade Texas A&M wide receiver unit alongside transfers and Jonah Wilson Concepcion could be the key in turning around an offense that finished 87th in passing yards per game in 2024." USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Kevin Concepcion (10) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Amare Campbell (17) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesThe former Wolfpack receiver ranks No 10 on the list beating out notable names like Auburn's Cam Coleman and even Texas's Ryan Wingo among others Concepcion's inclusion on the rankings is despite coming off a sophomore season that could be considered a down year As the Wolfpack were riddled by inconsistent quarterback play Concepcion totaled just 460 yards and six scores this past season His numbers decreased from his breakout freshman campaign that saw him win the ACC's Rookie of the Year award as a three-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings he went on to record 839 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023 He was named a member of the second-team All-ACC and looked destined for a productive college career in Raleigh And while he won't finish his college career with NC State He still has a chance to finish off a productive career in College Station 1 receiver in a Texas A&M offense led by quarterback Marcel Reed HARRISON RENO The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER INTEGRATING PHENOMICS AND GENOMICS TOWARDS ACCELERATING GENETIC GAIN IN SOFT WINTER WHEAT Members of the Examining Committee and their Department: Accelerating genetic gain in plant breeding demands increased selection intensity As phenomic platforms and genomic resources continue to evolve integrating phenomics and genomics offers an unprecedented opportunity to improve breeding pipelines This dissertation explores multiple approaches to incorporating phenomic information into wheat breeding alongside genomic data aiming to increase prediction accuracy and selection intensity and identify genomic regions for economically important traits in soft winter wheat Infrared thermal imaging enabled high-resolution differentiation of Fusarium head blight-resistant and susceptible genotypes at the single-spike level field-scale implementation requires careful consideration due to uncontrolled factors under field conditions Hyperspectral imaging demonstrated superior predictive ability over genomic prediction alone for deoxynivalenol (DON) content prediction Integrating phenomic and genomic prediction further enhanced prediction accuracy allowing for genotype clustering-based selection on predicted DON content multiple strategies for leveraging UAV-derived vegetation indices (VIs) were evaluated to improve genomic prediction accuracy with varying degrees of success depending on the type of UAV-derived information used as fixed effect or secondary trait phenomic data facilitated the identification of key genomic regions associated with DON content and grain yield underscoring its potential as a phenotypic input in genome-wide association studies these findings support the potential application phenomics-genomics integration in improving wheat breeding careful consideration is essential when implementing combined phenomic-genomic approaches to ensure robust Results from this work show potential advancements in predictive breeding aiming to improve genetic gain in soft winter wheat Tags: psm events Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work This information is for educational purposes only Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Jonah Wilson (Houston) from the transfer portal showing his and OC Collin Klein's clear focus on speed and versatility Craver is one of the better route runners and deep threats neither matches the production and elite versatility at the position that Concepcion brings to an Aggie offense in desperate need of a dependable No 1 option for starting quarterback Marcel Reed Concepcion recorded 839 receiving yards during the 2023 season while his production dipped to 460 yards due to various injuries reeling in 16 touchdowns through the air during both seasons He was extremely productive on the ground in 2023 While the junior can undoubtedly be utilized on the ground, he will be the go-to guy through the air and one of the most critical wide receivers in the country. ESPN agrees recently ranking the best wide receivers entering the 2025 season "The 5-foot-11 pass catcher broke NC State's freshman reception record (71 catches) and became a freshman All-American with 1,159 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023 but he should be a frequent target within an Aggies passing attack that finished 88th nationally and 12th in the SEC in completions of 20-plus yards a year ago Concepcion's 16 touchdowns over the past two seasons are tied for 14th most nationally over that span. Stepping into a remade Texas A&M wide receiver unit alongside transfers Mario Craver and Jonah Wilson Concepcion could be the key in turning around an offense that finished 87th in passing yards per game in 2024." combined with ranking 87th in passing yards emphasized the need for more explosive options at wide receiver and provided Marcel Reed more options to not only help the passing game find more consistency but help Reed gain more confidence and swagger in the pocket Combined with what should be an elite running game with Le'Veon Moss returning Texas A&M's passing game improving is the key to the Aggies' offense becoming a strength for the first time in years Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty Belichick and UNC general manager Michael Lombardi spoke with Concepcion’s camp on Thursday night making clear the Tar Heels want to keep Concepcion in the state of North Carolina The current plan is for Concepcion to finish his visit with the Aggies and head to Charlotte for the holidays the wide receiver plans to visit Belichick at Chapel Hill Concepcion is attracted to playing for Belichick, who is a six-time Super Bowl champion. Landing Concepcion would be a major portal statement for Belichick, grabbing the No. 3 player in the On3 Industry Transfer Portal Rankings. North Carolina has lost in back-to-back seasons to the Wolfpack. Top 101Field of 64 projectionPredicting College Baseball Tourney Hot4Trump By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein Other schools in the mix for visits in January are Florida State and South Carolina 170-pound wide receiver is still considering Penn State Concepcion had a breakout freshman campaign in 2023 hauling in 71 passes for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns He also contributed another 320 yards on the ground as a do-it-all playmaker This fall Concepcion turned 53 receptions into 460 yards and six touchdowns with two more rushing scores It’s unclear who Belichick will roll out as his starting quarterback in 2025. Max Johnson is still on the roster, and the Tar Heels picked up a commitment from Purdue transfer Ryan Browne. Johnson suffered a season-ending injury in the 2024 season opener against Minnesota. Sources have told On3 that the Tar Heels tried to take a swing at Washington State transfer John Mateer, who committed to Oklahoma earlier this week. Hot4Trump, Saban blastedNIL order ripped On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media NC State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion is planning to enter the transfer portal 189-pound sophomore recorded 460 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 53 receptions this season for the Wolfpack (6-6) Concepcion earned Freshman All-America honors in 2023 and was the ACC's Rookie of the Year as well as a second-team All-ACC selection after catching a team-high 71 passes -- the most by a freshman in program history -- and producing 839 receiving yards The former three-star recruit from Charlotte is expected to garner significant interest from Power 4 contenders when he officially enters the NCAA transfer portal on Dec the first day underclassmen are permitted to enter His younger brother, wide receiver Arrion Concepcion, decommitted from NC State in November and committed to Kansas State Concepcion is survived by her beloved husband Ernesto Prieto and David Prieto; along with two sisters 26 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild to honor and cherish her memory She was very loved and will always be missed.  A VIsitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a Rosary starting at 6:00 PM on Monday A Graveside will then follow at 12:30 PM at Mount Carmel Cemetery Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.  38vs21Western Carolina Concepcion’s Big Night Leads Pack to 38-21 Victory Over Western Carolina8/30/2024 12:09:00 AM | Football By far the biggest addition is former NC State wide receiver KC Concepcion but getting the best version of him will be critical Concepcion had an excellent first season in 2023 both as a receiver and as a runner on gadget plays NC State being a significantly weaker team in 2024 compared to 2023 - a 6-7 record vs Now at A&M, though, Concepcion could be due for a bounce-back year, according to Bleacher Report's David Kenyon North Carolina State Wolfpack receiver KC Concepcion reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers / Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images"KC Concepcion already has an interesting journey," Kenyon wrote he was a breakout star at North Carolina State The freshman showed off his versatility with 71 catches for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns adding 320 rushing yards at 7.8 per carry and throwing a 17-yard score All of that production made him a second-team All-ACC selection "But as NC State dipped from 9-4 to 6-7 last season He reeled in 53 passes for 460 yards and six touchdowns managing only 36 yards (and two scores) on 19 carries Concepcion has since transferred to Texas A&M where he's the veteran of the receiving unit and should be Marcel Reed's top target in 2025." The Aggies were very much a run-heavy team in 2024 they averaged 195.8 rushing yards per game they only averaged 210.3 passing yards per game They'll definitely want to bump those numbers up in 2025 and that comes from both Reed's growth and the weapons around him then it would go a long way to improving the Aggies' lackluster passing attack JON ALFANO We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money With deep love and heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Conception F. Estrada, who was born on January 14, 1932, in Asherton, Texas, to Jesus and Alicia Fuentes. On December 10, 2024, at the age of 92, she peacefully went home to the embrace... View Obituary & Service Information Estrada created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Texas A&M continued its impressive run of transfer portal additions on offense with the commitment of former NC State wide receiver KC Concepcion bolstering the Aggies' wide receiver depth for 2025 with a high-ceiling playmaker on the outside This brings a conclusion to the portal recruitment of a player who was one of the best remaining prospects in the 247Sports ranking without an announced or reported commitment 247Sports rates Concepcion as a four-star transfer portal prospect He was named the ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023 after a freshman season that saw him pull down 71 catches for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding another 320 yards rushing He was the all-purpose offensive star for a Wolfpack team that finished the regular season with five straight wins in a 9-4 campaign and his return to Raleigh made him one of the stars to watch in the ACC the production dropped a bit in 2024 (53 catches for 460 yards and six touchdowns) as Concepcion dealt with some minor injury issues and settled into a new role with a re-tooled offense His decision to hit the transfer portal did not come as a surprise but it did present an opportunity for multiple teams looking to add a player of his athletic ability These additions showcase a concerted effort to boost the pass-catching options for an Aggies offense that ranked 13th in the SEC and 87th nationally in passing (210.3 yards per game) NC State transfer KC Concepcion one of the top receivers in the transfer portal The Aggies have aggressively sought receiver help in the portal since it opened looking to improve a crop of pass catchers that lacked elite production and struggled to consistently get open against high-end competition No A&M receiver caught 40 passes or reached 600 receiving yards this season As a proven receiver with 24 starts and 774 snaps on passing plays in two seasons Concepcion was one of the most sought-after receivers in the portal Concepcion caught 125 balls for 1,305 yards and 16 touchdowns taking 87.2 percent of his passing play snaps from the slot The Aggies lost 35-31 to USC on Saturday in the Las Vegas Bowl bringing Mike Elko’s first season at the helm to an 8-5 finish former North Carolina State wide receiver KC Concepcion committed Sunday AGGIES GRADES: Texas A&M vs USC grades: Ds and Cs highlight Aggies' Las Vegas Bowl loss On3's Hayes Fawcett was the first to report Concepcion's decision Concepcion was a three-star recruit in the 2023 class and finished his time at NC State with 124 receptions 97 prospect in the 2023 class but was the 15th overall prospect in the transfer portal this cycle who now look to revamp an Aggies wide receiving core that lacked big-play ability in 2024 MORE AGGIES: Texas A&M's consistency issues hamper them in Las Vegas Bowl: 'Story of our season' Concepcion Ramos Garcia age 91 of San Antonio went to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Friday, January 12, 2024. Concepcion was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Growing up in Saltillo, Mexico she became a U.S. citizen... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Concepcion Ramos Garcia created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Concepcion Ramos Garcia age 91 of San Antonio went .. KC Concepcion was in for a sweet 40th birthday surprise—her mom Sharon Cuneta flew to Amanpulo to be with her for her celebration KC posted a photo of her and the Megastar sharing a big hug “Mama flew into the island and surprised me on my birthday~ her presence and attention meant so much to me I love you,” the actress and designer said “There’s something about being by the ocean~ soft and steady I’ve learned to respect it in all its ways endures all things,” from 1 Corinthians 13:7 and praying for the consistent/authentic kind of love that knows how to pour into you and really make life worth living,” KC added Sharon and KC have reunited several times recently after not seeing each other for a while KC made a memorable guest appearance at Sharon and Gabby Concepcion’s reunion concert The mother and daughter also spent Christmas together Recently, KC designed a special jewelry piece for Sharon. {{gallery.imageDetails.images.0.description}} The highest-profile talent in that bunch is 2023 ACC Rookie of the Year wide receiver KC Concepcion 2 overall on the 247Sports Transfer Portal Rankings ALSO READ: Another NC State Defender Looking to Head Elsewhere And according to a report from On3 transfer portal expert Pete Nakos on Monday evening Concepcion is now considering five schools as his next landing spot In light of Kansas State's inclusion on that list it's worth pointing out that Chambers High School (N.C.) three-star wide receiver Arrion Concepcion committed to the Wildcats two weeks ago after backing out of his pledge to Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren and his crew The transfer portal doesn't officially open until Monday chances are KC Concepcion won't name a winner in his new recruitment this week But given the swiftness in advertising his intention to soon bolt from Raleigh which came roughly 24 hours after the NC State football squad capped off its 6-6 regular season (3-5 ACC) via a 35-30 road win over the archrival UNC Tar Heels in Kenan Stadium it wouldn't be a surprise if the 5-foot-11 190-pound Concepcion wastes little time deciding on where he'll arrive with two years of eligibility in tow ALSO READ: Wolfpack Staff Strikes Once Again on 2025 Recruiting Trail Stay tuned to NC State Wolfpack On SI for more NC State football news. Wyoming passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side.  Maclovia attended the University of Wyoming She worked at the Jaded Lair for many of her younger years proud of her accomplishments with Sacred Threads; which offered a clothing line and spiritual teachings She loved spending time with her family and friends and teaching at spiritual conventions.  She is survived by her two sons Lucian Sol Bevans and Justus Raven Sol Bevans of Cheyenne Her brother Fred (Amanda) Padilla of Cheyenne Wyoming Maclovia was preceded in death by her grandparents: Angelina and Fred Padilla and her uncle Tommy Arguello and her niece Willow Marie Moronese.  A Celebration of life will be held at American Legion Post #6 located at 2001 Lincolnway WY 82001 on October 26 from 2:00 to 6:00PM.  Concepcion Land Patriot League Men’s Lax Honors after Impressive Opening-Day Win2/3/2025 2:00:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse two-year NC State football wide receiver and 2023 ACC Rookie of the Year KC Concepcion announced a top six in his new recruitment: Alabama ALSO READ: Another Offensive Lineman to Know in NC State's Portal Pursuits And he's currently checking out Texas A&M now in the form of UNC football head coach Bill Belichick and his cohorts is suddenly lurking in the KC Concepcion sweepstakes Per a report from On3's Pete Nakos on Friday the 20-year-old's camp heard from the six-time Super Bowl champion leader and the program's recently hired general manager Pete Nakos went as far as to note that the Tar Heels "have entered Concepcion's recruitment in a big way." Plus the coveted talent is now eyeing a trip to Chapel Hill for a visit with Belichick and the Tar Heels soon after the dead periods end on New Year's Day would have the luxury of remaining in his home state should he ultimately decide to join the other side of the rivalry he'd already be somewhat familiar with his surroundings he boasts a 2-0 record against the Tar Heels That includes his last outing as a member of the NC State football program in the Wolfpack's 35-30 road win in Kenan Stadium on Nov Concepcion and White Land on Preseason All-ACC Team8/1/2024 5:00:00 PM | Football including his 2023 ACC Rookie of the Year campaign sophomore wide receiver KC Concepcion entered the transfer portal last week 190-pound speedster is already making moves in his new recruitment ALSO READ: Enormous NC State Transfer Portal Target Taran Tyo Commits Elsewhere Earlier this week, Concepcion told On3's Pete Nakos that he's down a top six of Colorado Kansas State is absent from the list despite the fact that the Wildcats landed a pledge from his younger brother just a few weeks after the Chambers High School (N.C.) three-star wide receiver revealed his decommitment from the Wolfpack KC Concepcion revealed on social media that he has arrived in Tuscaloosa for his official visit with the Alabama Crimson Tide a former top-tier three-star out of Chambers High School 5 among wide receivers on the 247Sports Transfer Rankings Concepcion tallied 71 receptions for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns He's one of 11 NC State football talents who have officially entered this year's transfer portal ALSO READ: NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren 'Not Really Thinking' About Tar Heels shares her experience with direct primary care shares her vision of primary care as it relates to direct primary care (DPC).What is Direct Primary Care Concepcion for her insights and contributions to the discussion The decline of solo primary care Ep. 61: Prior authorization with Heather Bassett, MD 5 ways to talk about affordability with patients before they get to the pharmacy Ep. 60: Strategic planning with Stephen A. Dickens of SVMIC New report mischaracterizes process for determining Medicare physician reimbursement, RUC says Deceptive information and online sales of compounded GLP-1 drugs put consumers at risk, advocates say 609-716-7777 Copyright 2025 West Texas A&M University / Canyon Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Photographs By Renzo Navarro Edited By Danyl Geneciran Photographed by Renzo Navarro for the December 2024/January 2025 Issue of Vogue Man Philippines and a host of other ventures in the hospitality and service industries Managing one business in itself already brings about its own challenges but for someone who stands at the helm of these global brands it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of it all he makes it a point to always be back home for dinner I see how significant it actually was,” he says “Sitting down together each night brings us back and gives my daughter something she really looks forward to but it makes a huge difference for all of us.” Michael has seen himself become more reflective of his own upbringing He remembers days spent in offices and around family members who grew industries from the ground up and have turned small startups into nationwide organizations built their family name into one recognized by every household; the former being among the co-founders of NAMFREL (National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections) during the 1986 snap elections and the latter having steered Concepcion Industries into the industrial powerhouse it is today led Standard Hospitality Group to grow a portfolio of restaurants in the Philippines Michael knew that his entrepreneurial instincts weren’t solely inherited; they were shaped The mentorship he received from his father and grandfather came in the form of questions each time he and his sisters stepped out to eat at a restaurant or shop for new things his dad would ask him: “What could they be doing better And what space are they serving?” These interviews may sound intense for the young Michael Concepcion “that was just our household.” “[My dad] taught us to think strategically and be analytical and see not only how we could improve on what existed but also what could be created.” But Michael also embraced the opportunity to make something that felt entirely separate from his family “I focus on living up to the goals and dreams I set for myself.” Fashion was a path that he carved for himself he resold sneakers online and created t-shirt lines Michael’s family came in full support of his first venture; an eyewear store that paid tribute to his grandfather “It was my small way of recognizing them and keeping their spirit alive through my work,” he says of Ronnie and Joe the shop that eponymously bears their names The concept store hinted at what was to come: minimalist interiors and the cultish appeal that would define Michael’s future ventures he would be the first to bring Commonwealth to the Philippines an American-based sneaker and streetwear store which housed a mix of labels that included the likes of A.P.C. the boutique served as one of the first meccas for sneakerheads in the country with monthly raffles and sneaker drops from coveted brand collaborations The success of both Ronnie and Joe and Commonwealth helped steer Michael to a new vision which was to bring Manila closer to the regional powerhouses overseas “We noticed our friends traveling abroad to visit these stores and bring products back home and we wanted to provide that same level of experience in Manila,” he explains “We saw an underserved gap in the market and felt we could be the ones to introduce these concepts.” Through his retail company, Welcome Worldwide, he’s curated a portfolio of international names by introducing Adidas Originals, Aesop, and, most recently, American workwear label Carhartt I’m just glad that my portfolio has grown into what it is and that I can use it to open even more doors for myself,” he reflects “My wife often has to remind me to take a step back and appreciate it all.” Through the constant demands of business he’s focusing less on recognition and more on the everyday moments he shares with them Michael is intent on passing down one lesson: “There’s something special about building something real something that not only holds personal value Pedro Concepcion was born in Mexico City and raised in Chicago but he's no stranger to the Topeka community he became the co-owner of The Wheel Barrel Concepcion is serving in one of Topeka's popular business areas — the NOTO Arts and Entertainment District The NOTO Board of Directors selected Concepcion to serve as the organization’s chief executive officer in July He has also served on the NOTO Board of Directors since 2020 "NOTO’s growth and development the past several years has been nothing short of phenomenal,” said Marty Schlossman the NOTO Board selected Pedro as the best candidate to lead the organization and the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District to the next level of development.” Concepcion began as executive director Aug Concepcion is confident in his steps of leadership for NOTO whatever leadership took over that they were committed to NOTO and wanted to make sure the district grew NOTO," Concepcion said More: The Social Drinker serving up cocktails and more for events in Topeka "I wanted to make sure that the momentum keeps going on and that we create partnerships and collaborations with the city and with the organizations." Creating those collaborations comes with Concepcion's vision for NOTO to be a part of what he feels is a new era for the capital city He said the district survives because of its entrepreneurs and artists "I feel like we're going through this little renaissance where people are investing in themselves where the city's trying to be bold and do new projects," he said "I feel that lines up with my vision and the organization's visions We're trying to make sure that we invest and double down on our local businesses in our district." In addition to keeping the momentum of NOTO its new CEO is also focused on bringing new strategies to the programming the district provides "I think we are going to be hunkering down and creating programming that is more quality focused instead of quantity We want to make sure that we do programming that the community really resonates with," Concepcion said we're going to really strategically plan 2025 to look more focused on providing entertainment or artistic installations or artistic programming that really the community wants." Concepcion said he's always open for discussion "I'm always open for meeting people halfway I feel that that's what NOTO embodies," he said 'The time is now to look into NOTO and to invest in NOTO'The NOTO district has seen various development efforts, such as the buildout of Redbud Park, which was completed in 2019. The land was donated by late Glenn Swogger But Concepcion would like to see a new addition to the community — affordable housing all this land is going to be more expensive and it's going to be harder for developers to build the time is now to look into NOTO and to invest in NOTO." The vision for housing is that it would need to be attainable and "something that is fair market" for residents Concepcion shared that's his main goal is to of how to make his dream a reality by identifying what exactly affordable housing would look like for the district "I would hope to have maybe an apartment or two where I can subsidize the rent for artists as long as they're committed to the district," he said but North Topeka can be a place where everybody can invest and grow." More: This dance studio is joining the NOTO Arts and Entertainment District Keishera Lately is the business reporter for the Topeka Capital-Journal She can be reached at klately@cjonline.com ALSO READ: Sturdy Defensive End Pledges Allegiance to NC State had been on board with NC State since June 33 in North Carolina on the 247Sports 2025 Composite There's no telling where Arrion Concepcion will land Before committing to NC State football head coach Dave Doeren and his cohorts His announced decommitment dropped the 2025 NC State football recruiting haul one notch to No Forest Hills High School (N.C.) standout athlete Jerel Bolder the lone composite four-star prospect in what is now an 18-deep Wolfpack class becomes the only wide receiver among the 2025 NC State pledges ALSO READ: NC State Coach Visits Son of Wolfpack Legend Philip Rivers Stay tuned to NC State Wolfpack On SI for more NC State football recruiting news. 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