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Annual industry research examines procurement providers' strategy, innovation, portfolio depth, and more
CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Corcentric, a leading global provider of payments, procurement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable solutions to enterprise and middle-market companies, announced today that Information Services Group (ISG) has recognized the company as a global leader in its Procurement Software Platforms and Solutions Provider Lens™ Midmarket and Large Accounts report. Of the 50 U.S. providers ISG reviewed, Corcentric is one of nine companies attaining leader recognition.
According to ISG, market leaders utilize platforms elevating and integrating procurement organizations and operations to enhance capability and efficiency. They hold a comprehensive product and service offering, solid market presence, innovative strength, and an established competitive position.
"As the pandemic stretched budgets and caused companies to rethink operations, CFOs are eager to enhance their organizations through digitization," said Matt Clark, President and Chief Operating Officer of Corcentric. "ISG's research recognizes how our process automation solution helps CFOs streamline their procurement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable operations, and embodies Corcentric's core value of being relentlessly focused on the customer."
As part of its go-to-market positioning, Corcentric has an extensive procurement platform emphasizing the preservation of customers' working capital. As customers work to organize and protect capital amid a pandemic-impacted landscape, the company enables organizations to access additional working capital by reducing invoice processing time, simplifying the supplier process, and providing advisory services.
"For more than 25 years, Corcentric's dedicated professionals have strived to turn procurement into an agile, strategic business driver through our software and managed services," said Manish Jaiswal, Chief Product Officer at Corcentric. "We are thrilled for ISG to recognize our robust core offering, value-added software and services, preservation of capital positioning, and unique value improvement position as top strengths."
The annual ISG Provider Lens™ is a practitioner-led service provider comparison based on neutral, independent market research and vendor evaluations and enterprise buying behavior segmentation. ISG's evaluation comprises three procurement quadrants: BPO, digital transformation services, and software platform solutions. Scoring criteria considers strategy and vision, technology innovation, brand awareness and presence in the market, sales and partner landscape, and breadth and depth of portfolio of services offered.
To download the full report, please click here.
About Corcentric
Corcentric is a leading global provider of payments, procurement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable solutions to enterprise and middle-market companies. Corcentric delivers software, advisory services, and payments focused on reducing costs, optimizing working capital, and unlocking revenue. To learn more, please visit www.corcentric.com.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 800 clients, including more than 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. Founded in 2006 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry's most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit http://www.isg-one.com.
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("Corcentric"), the estimated or anticipated future results and benefits of the combined company following the transaction, including the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the transaction, future opportunities for the combined company, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on the current expectations of North Mountain's and Corcentric's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of North Mountain and Corcentric. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Corcentric's businesses and the transaction, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, ability to meet the closing conditions to the transaction, including approval by stockholders of North Mountain and Corcentric on the expected terms and schedule and the risk that regulatory approvals required for the transaction are not obtained or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; delay in closing the transaction; failure to realize the benefits expected from the proposed transaction; a decline in the price of our securities following the transaction if it fails to meet the expectations of investors or securities analysts; the amount of redemption requests made by North Mountain's public stockholders; the ability of North Mountain or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the transaction or in the future; the effects of pending and future legislation; risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; business disruption following the transaction; risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition and results of operations of North Mountain and Corcentric; risks related to North Mountain's or Corcentric's indebtedness; other consequences associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures and legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; Corcentric's ability to maintain its current rate of growth; adjusting Corcentric's cost structure to quickly reflect changes in revenues; maintenance and renewal of customer contracts and subscriptions; competition in the software and payments solutions industries; Corcentric's ability to raise additional capital; reliance on Corcentric's relationships with service providers and suppliers; the successful integration of potential targets, products, or technologies; Corcentric's ability to improve its operational, financial, and management controls; Corcentric's failure to offer high-quality customer support; Corcentric's ability to maintain its revenues and margins while offering discounts for its private commerce network buyers and suppliers; Corcentric's failure to maintain and enhance awareness of its brand; Corcentric's failure to maintain contracts with private commerce network solutions buyers and suppliers; increased costs associated with being a public company; the unpredictable sales cycles of Corcentric's end markets; risks associated with Corcentric's brokerage activities as sellers of capital equipment; cybersecurity incidents; ability to prevent fraudulent activities by Corcentric's customers, employees, or other third parties; potential interruptions or delays in third-party services; protection of proprietary rights; intellectual property infringement, data protection, and other losses; compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as statutory and regulatory requirements; risks of implementing controls and procedures required for public companies following the transaction; and the ability of Corcentric or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities with the proposed transaction or in the future; and those factors discussed in North Mountain's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, under Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A and other documents of North Mountain filed, or to be filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
If any of these risks materialize or if assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that North Mountain or Corcentric presently do not know or that North Mountain or Corcentric currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide North Mountain's and Corcentric's expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. North Mountain and Corcentric anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause their assessments to change. However, while North Mountain or Corcentric may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, North Mountain and Corcentric specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing North Mountain's or Corcentric's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
Important Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the contemplated transaction, North Mountain has filed a preliminary registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the SEC, which included a proxy statement/prospectus, with the SEC. A definitive proxy statement/final prospectus will also be sent to the stockholders of North Mountain, seeking any required stockholder approval. This communication is not a substitute for the definitive proxy statement/final prospectus, or any other document that North Mountain will send to its stockholders. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of North Mountain are urged to carefully read the entire Registration Statement and proxy statement/prospectus, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of such documents, without charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed by North Mountain may be obtained free of charge from North Mountain at www.nmmergercorp.com. Alternatively, these documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from North Mountain upon written request to North Mountain Merger Corp., 767 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10153, ATTN: Secretary, or by calling (646) 446-2700. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.
Participants in the Solicitation
North Mountain, North Mountain's sponsor, Corcentric and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of North Mountain, in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding North Mountain's directors and executive officers is contained in North Mountain's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which are filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants, the directors and executive officers of Corcentric and other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction may be obtained by reading the Registration Statement and the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents filed with the SEC. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described above.
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- Daewoong Pharmaceutical and HanAll Biopharma invest in the broad potential of Turn Biotechnologies
- Turn has developed a novel cell rejuvenating platform with significant potential for application in an array of age-related diseases
SEOUL, South Korea, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daewoong Pharmaceutical (KRX: 069620.KS) and HanAll Biopharma (KRX: 009420.KS) today announced expansion of their open collaboration strategy by investing in Turn Biotechnologies, a Silicon Valley based company focused on developing novel mRNA medicines. The companies are supporting Turn Bio's continued development of a high-potential platform and are considering future long-term collaborations.
Turn Bio is a pre-clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on cellular repair via epigenetic reprogramming of cells. The technological foundation for Turn Bio's proprietary Epigenetic Reprogramming of Age (ERA™) methodology was developed by Turn Bio's co-founders in the Sebastiano Lab, Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine. The technology has since been patented and Turn Bio is currently using it to complete pre-clinical research on therapies targeting indications in dermatology and immunology, as well as developing therapies for ophthalmology, osteoarthritis and the muscular system.
"Many age-related diseases have long been significant areas of patients' unmet need," said Dr. Almira Chabi, chief medical officer and chief development officer at HanAll Pharmaceutical International. "Turn Bio's innovative platform may bring a pivotal transformation to a wide array of therapeutic areas. HanAll is committing support and investment to help realize the full potential of this pioneering technology as Turn Bio advances to a new phase of growth."
"The support of Daewoong Pharmaceutical and HanAll Biopharma validates our approach to cellular rejuvenation and enables Turn to expand its efforts in multiple therapeutic indications," said Anja Krammer, the company's CEO. "We are thrilled that a company as well known for its innovation, has taken interest in our promise to transform the way medicine treats diseases of aging and we look forward to further collaborations to help change quality of life and healthcare economics globally."
The proceeds from this round of financing will support Turn Bio's advancement towards a phase 1 trial of its mRNA therapy candidate TRN-001, which targets indications in dermatology.
About HanAll Biopharma Co., Ltd.
HanAll Biopharma (KRX: 009420.KS) is a global biopharmaceutical company founded in 1973, with a mission of making meaningful contributions to patients' lives by introducing innovative, impactful therapies to address severe unmet medical needs. HanAll has been operating a portfolio of pharmaceutical products in areas ranging from endocrine, circulatory, and urologic diseases for more than 48 years.
HanAll has also expanded its focus to ophthalmology, immunology, oncology and neurology to discover and develop innovative medicines for patients with diseases for which there are no effective treatments. A leading pipeline asset, HL161 (INN: batoclimab), an anti-FcRn antibody drug, is in Phase 3 and Phase 2 trials across the world for the treatment of rare autoimmune disorders including myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, warm autoimmune hymolytic anemia, neuromyelitis optica, and immune thrombocytopenia. Another main asset, HL036 (INN: tanfanercept), an anti-TNF alpha protein drug, is in Phase 3 clinical trials in the US and China for the treatment of dry eye disease.
For further information visit our website, and connect with us on linkedin. For any media inquiries, please contact HanAll PR/IR (pr@hanall.com, ir@hanall.com).
About Daewoong Pharmaceutical. Co., Ltd.
(https://www.daewoong.co.kr/en)
Established in 1945, Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes pharmaceuticals for both domestic and international markets. With a strong and innovative in-house R&D and advanced manufacturing facilities, Daewoong provides a total healthcare solution to customers across the globe. Continuing on its course of building a strong global healthcare company, Daewoong has broadened international operations by establishing branch offices and research centers throughout Asia and the United States. Daewoong has also expanded strategic partnerships in more than 100 countries worldwide.
About Turn Biotechnologies
Turn Bio is a pre-clinical-stage company focused on repairing tissue at the cellular level. The company's proprietary mRNA platform technology, ERA™, restores optimal gene expression by combatting the effects of aging in the epigenome. This restores the cells' ability to prevent or treat disease, and heal or regenerate tissue and will help to fight incurable chronic diseases.
Turn Bio's technology provides a platform from which to attack a variety of now incurable chronic diseases. The company is currently completing pre-clinical research on tailored therapies targeting indications in dermatology and immunology, as well as developing therapies for ophthalmology, osteo-arthritis and the muscular system. For more information, see turn.bio or contact Jim Martinez, rightstorygroup / jim@rightstorygroup.com or (312) 543-9026.
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For $4.99 a month, DashPass for Students members can enjoy a new level of convenience and savings from their favorite merchants at a price that is so worth it
SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) today announced the launch of DashPass for Students, the new membership plan for college students that unlocks the best of the local community both on and off campus. For just $4.99 a month, DashPass for Students is the ultimate tool and most convenient and wallet-friendly option for students to get whatever they need on DoorDash delivered on-demand, from thousands of eligible restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, and local and national retailers.
At half the price of a standard monthly DashPass membership, DashPass for Students members will enjoy access to always-on benefits and perks including unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders over the minimum subtotal plus 10% off order subtotals year-round from reduced service fees, 5% DoorDash credits back on every eligible Pickup order, and members-only promotions and DashPass exclusive menu items. The DashPass for Students membership is eligible for all undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities in the US.
"Access to convenient, fast, and affordable ways to get everything you need is key for busy students on the go," said Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, CMO at DoorDash. "With the launch of DashPass for Students, we're excited to change the game for students with a plan that's designed specifically for them and provides access to everything from late night study snacks and grocery items to school supplies and dorm essentials."
In celebration of the launch, Buffalo Wild Wings' new Doritos® Flamin' Hot Nacho Wings will be available for delivery for a limited time, exclusively for all DashPass members*. The wings are tossed in the new Doritos® Flamin' Hot Nacho flavored sauce and topped with Doritos® Flamin' Hot Nacho chip crumbles. Whether looking to satisfy a late night craving or fueling up before a study session, these are sure to be a sought-after menu item.
DoorDash also launched a multi-platform marketing campaign to celebrate the launch of the DashPass for Students membership titled "So Worth It". The creative will span digital, social, and on-campus activations. To capture the essence of the membership, the commercials were shot entirely by a student director, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television graduate student Julie Piscina.
With over 10 million members globally and growing, DashPass is the industry-leading membership program that more and more consumers are using to unlock the best of their neighborhood delivered for less on DoorDash.
To sign up for a DashPass for Students membership plan and to learn more about eligibility requirements, visit the website here. New, first-time DashPass members can enjoy a free 30-day trial**. If students want to save even more, they can choose the Annual Student Plan option for $48 a year.
About DoorDash
DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite businesses across the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. Founded in 2013, DoorDash enables local businesses to address consumers' expectations of ease and immediacy and thrive in today's convenience economy. By building the logistics infrastructure for local commerce, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time.
*TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offer valid for DashPass subscribers only while supplies last. All deliveries subject to availability. Must have or create a valid DoorDash account with a valid form of accepted payment on file. Offer can only be redeemed on DoorDash.com or on the DoorDash app with the latest version, and within DoorDash service areas and delivery hours. Non-transferable. DoorDash reserves the right to modify or cancel offer at any time.
**Must be a current student at an accredited college or university in the US to enroll in DashPass Student Plan. Free 30-day trial offer valid for first-time DashPass subscribers only until 12/31/22. Free trial offer valid for 30 days from day on which it is initiated. DashPass benefits apply only on eligible orders from DashPass merchants that meet the minimum subtotal requirement. Subtotal minimums will be identified for each DashPass merchant on DoorDash. After free trial ends, you will be automatically charged the then-current rate ($4.99/month or $48/year depending on the specific DashPass Student Plan selected – prices subject to change) on a recurring basis until you cancel or your DashPass Student Plan membership is terminated. Other fees, including service fees, taxes & gratuity may apply. Orders subject to availability. Must have or create a valid DoorDash account with a valid form of accepted payment on file. See full terms: doordash.com/terms.
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Nearly 40% of Consumers in those Generations Say They Lack the Confidence to Take on Solo DIY Projects
MT. PROSPECT, Ill., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With "before times" normalcy off the table, consumers have settled into a home-centered approach to living[1], with both Millennials and Gen Zers seeing their homes, from college dorm rooms to studio apartments, or a colonial in the suburbs, as a refuge from the outside world. While 64 percent of young consumers said they are more interested in home improvement now than before COVID-19[2], nearly 40 percent said their lack of confidence impedes them from taking on DIY projects[3].
That's why today, Dremel has launched a new brand campaign to inspire the next generation of DIYers – Millennials and Gen Zers – and help them find the courage to take on projects big or small. From trimming a dog's nails to replacing a cracked bathroom tile and more, Dremel has a simple message: You Got This!
"Through the "You Got This" campaign, we are giving this new class of DIYers the inspiration to unlock their creativity. Gen Z specifically is one of the most artistic generations yet, as the value of creativity among this group over-indexes and ranks 40 points higher[4] than the general population," said Sonesh Shah, Dremel Global President. "With our high-quality versatile products, expertise and after sale support, we are here to coach them as they work through creative and DIY projects around the home."
In other aspects of their lives, these "new DIYers" don't require much hand holding. Millennials and Gen Zers have been self-educating for years—mastering the art of the smoky eye or coding their own websites. According to research conducted by MRI[5] who surveyed Millennials and Gen Zers that describe themselves as altruistic/purpose-driven and creative minded, said they're also willing to extend that passion to their home.
- 75 percent are always looking for new ways to improve their home
- 72 percent enjoy DIY projects
- 69 percent like to make things themselves
- 56 percent of Gen Z/Millennials say everything in their home should be beautiful, so it looks good in pictures for social media
With Dremel's new vibrant ad campaign, the brand brings confidence to life through three ad spots titled, Tub, Mirror and New Place. The campaign includes a series of :15 and :06 second spots and mix of social media assets. The ads showcase a range of creative and functional DIY and home improvement tasks, from polishing a thrifted find to removing a nail in order to hang a vintage mirror, ultimately giving people the courage to pick up a Dremel tool and let their inner DIYer shine.
For 90 years, Dremel has been helping crafters, hobbyists, and home improvement enthusiasts of all skill levels unlock their creativity for generations. With more than 150 long-lasting accessories and 20 attachments, there's a Dremel tool combination available for virtually any project, no matter the complexity.
For more information on Dremel products and to view the campaign video ad spots, please visit www.dremel.com.
About Dremel
Since 1932, the Dremel brand has been helping crafters, hobbyists and home improvement enthusiasts get the job done with its full line of versatile, easy-to-use tool systems that deliver the perfect solution for almost any task. From our Dremel rotary tools that boast 150 highly engineered accessories and 20 attachments to the Multi-Max™ oscillating tools, Ultra-Saw™ and Saw-Max™ multi-saws, and the Idea Builder™ 3D printer, DIYers have come to know and trust the brand to complete their projects. Combining compact size, efficient speed, ergonomic design, precision, and versatility with a wide range of accessories, Dremel has been the catalyst to unleashing creativity among its consumers for generations and is continuing to instill courage in the next generation of DIYers through its "You Got This" campaign that launched on April 11, 2022.
[1] Gartner – Consumer Trends - US 2022
[2] Y-Pulse – No Place Like Home – US 2021
[3] Statista, 2021, Mintel – Improving the home – US 2021
[4] MRI-Simmons – Custom Audience Data – US 2022
[5] MRI-Simmons – Custom Audience Data – US 2022
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EDMONTON, AB, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DrugBank announces securing $9M CAD in seed funding to solve the challenges associated with the world's exponentially-growing biomedical data. This seed round was led by Brightspark Ventures with participation from Amplitude Ventures, Theodorus Investment Funds and existing investors including AccelerateFund and BoxOne Ventures who led the pre-seed round.
DrugBank began in Dr. Wishart's lab, at the University of Alberta, as a research project to provide high-quality, structured datasets to academic researchers. Commercial interest surged and, recognizing the potential of AI and machine learning in data-driven medicine, DrugBank began commercialization.
"The demand was already there," says Mike Wilson, DrugBank CEO, "so once we commercialized, we had the world's top pharmaceutical companies knocking at our door."
DrugBank has continued that momentum and its impact to date can be seen in metrics such as:
- Research: $1.5B+ has been spent on research utilizing DrugBank with more than 26,000 citations in academic publications.
- Customers: DrugBank supports customers in 24+ countries including 13 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies.
- Community: DrugBank has 12M+ global users annually and developers have built 300+ open source and GitHub projects using DrugBank.
DrugBank's homebase is in Edmonton, Canada. The company is supported by a thriving innovation ecosystem anchored by the University of Alberta, known globally for its AI and machine learning excellence. Further fuelling the growth of AI startups, the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), headquartered in Edmonton, is part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy providing support, resources, and talent for AI innovation in research and business.
"Data is becoming an essential part of medicine, across both drug development and individual treatment", says Eleonore Jarry, Principal at Brightspark, "DrugBank is uniquely positioned to win in this market. The company has accumulated over 160 million data points and has built proprietary AI models that give them a big head start. What got us even more excited about DrugBank is how Mike and Craig gathered a community of 12M passionate users and over 200 paying customers organically."
With this investment, DrugBank will rapidly scale its operations and invest in research and development. They plan to expand their AI-powered technologies to more effectively solve major industry problems.
"With over 2 million scientific journals being published each year, the rate at which biomedical data is growing and the speed at which it becomes out of date makes it difficult to rely on and even harder to work with," says Craig Knox, DrugBank CTO. "We successfully solve that problem with our AI and NLU tools paired with our team of medical and scientific experts to ensure not just total coverage, but also accuracy and quality."
DrugBank synthesizes, structures, and interprets the world's biomedical information. By investing in distribution, product, and strategic partnerships, they will be equipping leading researchers and healthcare providers with the tools they need to use the world's biomedical data to its fullest potential.
"DrugBank will become a critical infrastructure for healthcare and change the way medicine is done", adds Mike Wilson, DrugBank CEO. "Our platform will enable better decision making by researchers, healthcare providers, and regulators than what is possible today."
DrugBank is the world's first intelligent and comprehensive drug knowledge platform. Utilizing artificial intelligence, their team of experts gather, author, verify, and structure the latest biomedical information into one knowledge platform. This platform is accessible through DrugBank Online (their free-to-use website), and data and software integrations. DrugBank is honoured to partner with the world's leading biomedical researchers as they pursue their goal of better medical outcomes. www.drugbank.com
Brightspark is a top performing Canadian early-stage venture firm, actively investing in exceptional entrepreneurs since 1999. They are known to partner early with founders, and to provide capital and support for the long-run. Brightspark manages over $500M across traditional VC Funds, and more recently under an syndicate investment model open to individual and non-institutional investors. www.brightspark.com
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Agreement with Port Adriano is expected to expand Eco Wave's European presence and advance Spain's clean energy initiatives
STOCKHOLM, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq: WAVE, Nasdaq First North: ECOWVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leader in the production of clean electricity from ocean and sea waves, today announced that it has entered an official agreement with Port Adriano, Spain, for the potential construction of a wave energy power plant of up to 2MW. The agreement expands Eco Wave Power's presence in Europe and will help Spain achieve its aggressive goals for renewable power, leveraging its significant coastline capacity.
According to the terms of the agreement, Port Adriano will assign a potentially suitable location to Eco Wave Power for a period of 20 years, while Eco Wave Power will be responsible for securing all the licenses, constructing, and commissioning the power plant/s and selling the electricity to be generated by the power plant in accordance with an approved production quota, to be determined for the site. Port Adriano has been in contact with Ports de les Illes Balears (Ports of the Balearic Islands, the public entity responsible for the powers and executive functions of the ports managed by the autonomous community) to inform it about the project, and will proceed to carry out all the legal procedures necessary for the installation of this innovative wave energy power plant, the first application of this technology in Spain.
The power plant is planned to be constructed and commissioned in two stages:
- The first stage is the construction of a plant of up to 1MW.
- The second stage involves the construction, operation and maintenance of the remaining capacity of the plant (2 MWs).
Port Adriano will have a right of first refusal to invest partially or fully in both stages of the project, and Eco Wave Power will have the right to combine the two stages of the project and execute the whole 2MW from the start.
Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power commented: "When it comes to renewable energy, Spain foresees a sizeable buildout of new renewables capacity to reach 74% of electricity generation by 2030. Spain also has 8,000 km of coastline. The combination of Spain's ambitious renewable energy goals, along with its significant coastline, makes it an optimal market for Eco Wave Power. We are very excited about the collaboration with Port Adriano and would like to thank them for being true wave energy pioneers."
Antonio Zaforteza, CEO of OCIBAR, the company that owns the Port of Adriano, stated: "We believe that Eco Wave Power is a perfect fit to the innovation and sustainability vision of Port Adriano, creating a new way of generating renewable energy, that will help our port and our country to meet its ambitious goals to address the climate crisis. We are looking forward to welcoming this innovative project."
As a member of the European Union (EU), Spain is bound by EU targets for energy and climate change as part of the Energy Union.
Toward this end, the central strategy document guiding Spain's energy and climate policies over the coming decade is its NECP (National Energy and Climate Plan) for the period 2021-2030. It outlines several policy actions in various sectors that will support the country's climate targets, including in the areas of energy efficiency, renewables, and transport. Its 2030 objectives include:
- a 23% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels;
- a 42% share of renewables in energy end use;
- a 39.5% improvement in energy efficiency;
- and a 74% share of renewables in electricity generation.
Policies include increasing renewable power installations and boosting the use of renewable gases in the power sector, modal shifts and electrification in the transport sector, refurbishments and increasing the use of renewable heating in the residential and commercial sectors, promoting energy efficiency and fuel switching in the industry sector, and energy efficiency improvements in the agricultural sector. The Spanish government anticipates that investments of EUR 241 billion will be needed to enact the measures outlined in the NECP, out of which 80% is estimated to come from the private sector.
Spain's commitment to renewable energy is evident from the fact that the share of renewables (including non-renewable waste) in the national electricity mix grew from 24% in 2009 to 38% in 2019. Spain further emphasized its focus on renewable energy by planning to phase out both coal and nuclear power generation. The coal phase-out appears well on track, with coal only providing around 5% of electricity generation in 2019 and even less in 2020. Nuclear power, which accounted for 22% of power generation in 2019, will begin shutting down from 2027. Four of Spain's seven nuclear reactors are scheduled to close by the end of 2030, representing around 4 gigawatts of capacity.
As such, Eco Wave Power believes that there is a significant opportunity to contribute towards Spain's transition to renewable energy, by making wave energy an important part in Spain's renewable energy mix.
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
Eco Wave Power is recognized as a "Pioneering Technology" by the Israeli Ministry of Energy and was labeled as an "Efficient Solution" by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Eco Wave Power's project in Gibraltar has received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's common shares (ECOWVE) are traded on Nasdaq First North and its ADSs (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Vator Securities is the company's Certified Advisor (+46 8 580 065 99, ca@vatorsec.se).
Read more about Eco Wave Power at: www.ecowavepower.com
About OCIBAR / Port Adriano
Port Adriano is a marina belonging to Ocibar, a Spanish company specialized in the construction and management of marinas and refit areas. Ocibar operates a network of marinas in four strategic locations in the Mediterranean: Port Tarraco (Tarragona), Port Adriano (Mallorca), Botafoc (Ibiza) and Marina Santa Eulalia (Ibiza).
Situated in a privileged setting in the south-west of the bay of Palma de Mallorca, near the best sailing areas of the Balearic Islands, Port Adriano is a reference port in the Mediterranean. It has a total of 488 moorings between six and 80 meters and a modern shopping area designed by the prestigious Philippe Starck.
Read more about Port Adriano at: www.portadriano.com
Information on, or accessible through, the websites mentioned above does not form part of this press release.
For more information, please contact:
Inna Braverman, CEO
Inna@ecowavepower.com
+97235094017
For additional investor/media inquiries, please contact:
Investor Contact:
Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
+1.646.809.2183
wave@fnkir.com
Media Contact:
Allison & Partners
EcoWavePower@allisonpr.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Eco Wave Power is using forward-looking statements when it discusses the terms of concession assignment agreement with the Port of Adriano, that Eco Wave Power aligns well with the sustainability vision of the Port of Adriano, Spain's renewable energy goals and the Company's belief that there is a significant opportunity to contribute towards Spain's transition to renewable energy. Except as otherwise required by law, Eco Wave Power undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting Eco Wave Power is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in Eco Wave Power's Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed with the SEC, which is available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
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TORONTO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - EQ Bank, powered by Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, announced it is increasing its interest rate by 25bps to 1.50%1, effective Monday, April 11. This increased rate applies to the EQ Bank Savings Plus Account, as well as RSP and TFSA Savings Accounts.
EQ Bank has remained committed to bringing smarter banking solutions to Canadians, focused on providing far more value than traditional banks while removing everyday banking complexities such as the need for separate savings and chequing accounts. With over $7B in deposits and more than 250,000 customers, EQ Bank was named the #1 Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2021 list.
"It's always been about smarter banking and EQ Bank has been on a mission to give Canadians the very best value since we launched in 2016," says Mahima Poddar, Group Head of Personal Banking for EQ Bank. "Increasing our interest rate to 1.50%, combined with a growing suite of everyday banking products, means customers can earn more on their money while continuing to make transactions with ease and transparency through a great digital experience."
A higher 1.50% interest rate is just one of the ways EQ Bank is bettering the banking experience for Canadians. No everyday banking fees, unlimited transactions, unlimited free bill payments and Interac e-Transfers®, seamless free transfers between Canadian banks, fast international money transfers, and GICs that can be purchased at the touch of a button are just some of the reasons more people are choosing EQ Bank.
Later this year, EQ Bank will launch its own card, making point of sale payments and access to funds even more convenient. This is just one of many enhancements planned to keep making banking smarter for Canadians.
The new 1.50% interest rate is now available to all current and new customers, and applies to EQ Bank Savings Plus Accounts, TFSA Savings Accounts and RSP Savings Accounts.
All EQ Bank deposit products are eligible for CDIC deposit insurance†
EQ Bank, the digital banking platform launched in 2016 by Equitable Bank (a federally regulated Schedule I bank), provides state-of-the-art digital banking services. The Savings Plus Account reimagines banking by offering an everyday high interest rate, plus the flexibility of a chequing account, with free transactions, no everyday banking fees, no minimum balances, fast, cheap, and fully transparent international money transfers, and more—all from one account. Its Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) also offer Canadians a wide range of options with competitive rates. EQ Bank was named #1 Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2021 list. To learn more, please visit www.eqbank.ca.
Equitable Group Inc. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB, EQB.PR.C and EQB.R) and serves more than 325,000 Canadians through its wholly-owned subsidiary Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. Equitable Bank has a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Founded over 50 years ago, Equitable Bank provides diversified personal and commercial banking and through its EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca) has been named #1 Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2021 list. Please visit equitablebank.ca for details.
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The Brand's Debut Product – the Innova Upright NEU700 Vacuum – Offers a Sleek Design,
Powerful Suction, Innovative Anti-Tangle Technology, Sharp Maneuverability and Surface Versatility for A Next Level Clean
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innova the new premier product line by Eureka, is excited to introduce its first flagship product, created exclusively for Walmart – the Innova Upright NEU700. Innova's NEU700 is a state-of-the-art, ultra-powerful upright vacuum cleaner, with WhirlWind® Anti-Tangle Brushroll, is engineered for whole-house deep cleaning and maximum pick-up of embedded dirt, fine dust and hair on even the toughest surfaces in your home.
Midea America Corp, which acquired the Eureka brand in 2016 to strengthen its portfolio in the floorcare business, has continued to produce innovative products to keep up with every household mess. "Having a 'do-it-all' vacuum in your home is the best way to make the most of time spent cleaning," said Kurt Jovais, president of Midea America Corp. "The Innova NEU700 offers a powerful one-of-a-kind deeper clean and elevated features like WhirlWind® Anti-tangle Brushroll, a quiet mode, extra large capacity anti-static dust cup, floor-type controls at your fingertips, and an LED display that make cleaning easy so you can get back to doing the things you love most."
The powerful Innova Upright NEU700 boasts a sleek cutting-edge design and 1440 watts of power, cleaning any room easily and thoroughly. It comes equipped with WhirlWind® Anti-Tangle Brushroll technology which actively breaks hair to prevent tangles and clogs while also concentrating air flow for a deeper clean, a multi-cyclone system with no loss of suction*, and a complete seal HEPA filtration that traps 99% of dust, dander and allergens**.
The Innova Upright NEU700 also has adjustable quiet and max power modes, allowing you to get the most powerful clean with minimal noise. Its Big Wheel Swivel Steering design allows consumers to seamlessly navigate their spaces to eliminate messes. It also comes with several versatile accessories, including a motorized Anti-tangle Pet Tool for truly effective cleaning on stairs and upholstery, an under furniture crevice tool for the tightest corners and spaces, and a handy 2-in-1 dusting brush.
The Innova Upright NEU700 will be hitting store shelves in April and is now available for purchase online exclusively at Walmart for $249.00.
For more information on Innova, please visit https://www.eureka.com/.
* Based on IEC 60312-1 with multiple dust loadings, results within accepted tolerance of 5%.
**Based on ASTMF1977, particles 0.3 microns and larger
About Eureka
Founded in 1909 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, Eureka® offers a full line of vacuums, including uprights, canisters, sticks, robotic, wet/dry, steam mops, and cordless. For over 100 years, Eureka continues to innovate and bring to market new and exciting products, making it a household name in North America and all around the world. Eureka® was acquired by Midea America Corp. in 2016, a partnership that combines Eureka's heritage with Midea's extended manufacturing capabilities and full market coverage. For more information, visit www.eureka.com.
About Midea America
Midea America is the U.S. subsidiary of Midea,(SZ:000333), a publicly listed, Fortune 500 company and the world's leading manufacturer of home appliances. With more than 150,000 employees and presence in over 195 countries, including in the United States, Midea's products touch the lives of millions of people and families through air treatment, refrigeration, laundry, small and large kitchen appliances, water appliances, floor care and lighting.
Midea America is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ and has a Research and Development Center in Kentucky, as well as an Emerging Technology Center in California. Midea understands that the home is a special place, and the moments people spend there are precious. The Midea brand's promise to all its U.S. customers is to provide surprisingly friendly solutions to treasure those tiny moments at home. Therefore, the company creates home appliance innovations, that not only perform a function but have a meaningful impact for those who use them. For more information, visit Midea at www.midea.com.
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DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Experion Technologies, a global IT solutions company enabling enterprises with future-ready digital solutions, announced that Everest Group – a leading global research firm, has positioned it as a 'Major Contender' in Digital Product Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. Experion has been recognized for its core expertise in digital product engineering services that drive new revenue streams, digitize business processes, and help improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Manoj Balraj, EVP - Business Development at Experion Technologies, said, "Over the years, we invested with rigor and focus in growing specific capabilities around digital technologies. Today we have large customers who testify Experion's capabilities in digital transformation engagements and digital product engineering. This acknowledgment from Everest Group is incredibly inspiring for all of us at Experion Technologies."
"Experion Technologies has emerged as a Major Contender in Everest Group's Digital Product Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. The company has been supporting its clients across prototyping, development, testing, and maintenance of digital products in areas such as smart utilities, connected vehicles, smart mobility, and retail. Their investments in establishing Centers of Excellence (CoE) covering leading technology areas, such as cloud, AI, computer vision, and data & analytics, as well as labs for hardware and software testing have been instrumental in supporting clients in their digital product engineering endeavours. Clients particularly acknowledge Experion Technologies' customer-centric approach, domain knowledge, and high flexibility during engagements," said Akshat Vaid, Vice President at Everest Group.
The report highlighted the following as Experion's key areas of strength (Full Report):
- Significant investments were made to establish labs and CoEs and develop IPs in domains such as cloud engineering, IoT, testing, AI/ML, analysis, and computer vision.
- Notably recognized for its customer-centric approach, strong domain knowledge, and high flexibility of the team.
- Highly appreciated for its willingness to engage in emerging commercial constructs such as risk-reward and revenue sharing models.
About Experion
Experion Technologies is a global IT solutions company enabling enterprises with future-ready digital solutions by harnessing its unmatched expertise in product engineering. As a digital transformation partner to 350+ global customers across 35 countries, Experion is focused to create meaningful value, innovation, and shared success for its customers, partners, and society. For details, visit https://www.experionglobal.com/
For more information, contact: manoj.balraj@experionglobal.com
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) has declared a dividend. The fund seeks to provide investors with current dividend income that is exempt from regular federal income tax. In addition, this fund features income exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
Investors can view additional portfolio information in the Products section of FederatedInvestors.com.
Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $668.9 billion in assets under management. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. At Federated Hermes, responsibility is central to our client relationships, our long-term perspective and our fiduciary mindset. It's part of our heritage and the foundation of our future. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has nearly 2,000 employees in London, New York, Boston and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com.
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Fintech Meetup Acquired by Hyve Group As Part Of Plan To Create The Biggest & Best In-Person And Virtual Fintech Events
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fintech Meetup, the breakout U.S. fintech event which was founded by event industry disruptors and fintech industry insiders, Anil D. Aggarwal and Simran Rekhi Aggarwal, today announced that the next Fintech Meetup will take place in person at the Aria, Las Vegas, on March 19-22, 2023. The 2023 in-person event follows incredibly successful virtual Fintech Meetup launch events that facilitated more than 50,000 online meetings for over 4,000 individuals from over 2,000 organizations.
Fintech Meetup also announced today that it has been acquired by Hyve Group plc (LSE: HYVE:LN), one of the world's leading organizers of international exhibitions, conferences and online networking forums. In connection with the acquisition, Fintech Meetup co-founder, Jonathan Lear, has been appointed President of Fintech Meetup.
Fintech Meetup's in-person format will break new ground with many important 'firsts' for fintech events, including:
- Providing the fintech industry with a big kickoff event in Q1 of each year,
- Enabling attendees to unlock new opportunities by allowing them to quickly and efficiently connect and collaborate across the entire fintech ecosystem using state-of-the-art event and meetings technology,
- Attracting and activating a diverse set of industry segments and sub-communities resulting in richer connections, learning opportunities and collaboration for attendees,
- Offering a far-reaching hub-and-spoke network of co-located events, experiences and activations through industry partnerships across the broad fintech sector,
- Delivering unprecedented approaches to agenda and schedule development, content coverage, world-class speakers and thought leadership, and
- Ensuring unmatched value for money and measurable return on investment.
"Having facilitated over 250,000 requests to meet and 50,000 virtual meetings since we started Fintech Meetup last year, we're now excited to launch in-person events. Our March 2023 Las Vegas event is designed to be the key kickoff event for the entire fintech industry at the beginning of every year, and will enable us to quickly build the biggest and best U.S. fintech events," said Jonathan Lear, Fintech Meetup's co-founder and president.
Hundreds of organizations from across the fintech ecosystem are supporting the launch of Fintech Meetup, including:
"With planning for our first in-person FIntech Meetup event well underway, we're thrilled to become part of Hyve, a leading product-focused event organizer, which will support us in accelerating the growth and transformation of all areas of fintech, banking and financial services," added Lear.
"The addition of Fintech Meetup to our group delivers on Hyve's goal to acquire market-leading events in large industries that are undergoing dramatic, decades-long, technology-driven changes," said Mark Shashoua, chief executive officer of Hyve. "In a short space of time, Fintech Meetup has delivered significant value to thousands of individuals and organizations across the industry and established itself as a leading hub of the sector. It holds tremendous potential for short- and long-term growth, especially with its first in-person event scheduled to take place in less than 12 months."
More information about Fintech Meetup is available at www.fintechmeetup.com.
To apply to speak, go to https://fintechmeetup.com/apply_to_speak_form.html.
To apply to sponsor, go to https://fintechmeetup.com/sponsor_form.html.
About Fintech Meetup
Utilizing state-of-the-art event technology, fresh approaches to content and unprecedented partner engagement, Fintech Meetup is building the biggest and best fintech events. Launched as a breakout virtual event in 2021 and 2022, Fintech Meetup will expand into an omnichannel format in 2023 with the introduction of an in-person event in addition to its now established virtual format. The next event will be held at the Aria, Las Vegas on March 19-22, 2023, establishing Fintech Meetup as the key annual U.S. kickoff event for the fintech industry in Q1. For more information, visit www.fintechmeetup.com. Fintech Meetup is a Hyve Group plc (LSE: HYVE: LN) event.
About Hyve Group
Hyve Group plc is a next-generation global events business whose purpose is to bring together and connect entire sector ecosystems from all corners of the globe. We meet our customer needs to learn, network and trade via both market-leading in-person and online events. Hyve Group plc is all about globally consistent best practice and unrivalled quality. Our vision is to create the world's leading portfolio of content-driven, must-attend events delivering an outstanding experience and ROI for our customers. Hyve's market-leading portfolio of global brands include: Shoptalk, Spring Fair, Bett and Mining Indaba. Where business is personal, where meetings move markets and where today's leaders inspire tomorrow's. For more information, visit www.hyve.group.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., .April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Families can garner tips on how to keep their teens engaged when the school year ends during a free webinar this week, brought to you by Fusion Education Group.
"With a little advanced planning you can help your teen strike the perfect balance between meaningful engagement and relaxation this summer," said Jennifer Walsh-Rurak, EdD, a national leader in adolescent education, will lead the webinar entitled: "Creating a Meaningful Summer for Your Teen" to be held Wednesday, Apr 13, 2022, 1:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada).
Attendees will learn to:
- Plan for a boring-free summer
- Balance Respite and Routine
- Attain ideas for teen summer enrichment
- Consider Fusion Education Group's 250+ programs
After the presentation, there will be time for Q+A. Attendees can register here.
"Take some time to get curious about what your teen is interested in, and you might be surprised at how their answers align with so many available summer programs," said Walsh-Rurak. She offered families conversation starters to identify their teens interests:
- Think about your future self when you start the next school next year. What would you have liked to learn more about, experience, or accomplish this summer?
- Look back to the recent school year. What was particularly difficult that you'd like to work through this summer so you it's no longer a challenge next year?
- Let's consider your goals for the next year. What can we do this summer to further them? What's sparking your interest right now that would be fun to learn more about alongside an expert?
Summer's lazy days can throw routines awry and stagnate academic growth. Research suggests that adolescents' social skill development hit the brakes during the pandemic. Fusion Education Group's education team crafted three summer program tracks that support students in the exact area where they need it, they are:
- Build Key Skills with Skill Launch Camps: FEG's skill launch camps help students sharpen the life skills they need for student and lifelong success and include, Study Skills, Organizational Skills, Finance Skills, Modern Etiquette and How to Crush Your College Essay.
- Keep Learning with Accelerate: Students looking to get a leg up on their next academic year can take advantage of classes for credit in a personalized, one-to-one setting. AP Classes can be taken at Fusion Global Academy. Post-secondary counseling including test prep is also available.
- Catch Up with Remediate: Whether students are looking to strengthen their learning foundation, fill learning loss gaps, or recover failed credits, courses for credit and tutoring are available.
"Parents keep telling us their teens missed the boat when it comes to learning many of the basic skills needed to succeed as a high school student and as an adult," said Walsh-Rurak. "That's why our programs are hardly cookie cutter. Our skill launch camps cover everything from taking the awkwardness out of social interaction, to learning how to get organized and staying that way. And our academic courses run the gamut of tutoring, courses for credit to makeup a class or get ahead. Instruction is custom-built around what students need and adapted to how they learn."
Students have three options for enrolling in FEG's summer programs:
- Fusion Academy's curriculum meets or exceeds state standards and includes over 250 courses that are available at varying levels depending on your child's academic goals and has 67 campuses in 18 states plus the District of Columbia for in-person or hybrid learning.
- Fusion Global Academy offers families on the go this summer customized learning for middle and high school students through one-to-one virtual learning. Online summer school options are engaging and fun. Families can vacation and still fit learning in.
- Futures Academy offers California families 15 campuses where students can complete a course in as little as 5 weeks or up to 10 weeks. More than 170 courses are available from mastering math, succeeding in science, loving foreign languages, and making headway in history.
"We're offering the strategies and tips that parents need to keep teens engaged, and the summer programs that we created to support them," said Walsh-Rurak.
Families can read about summer planning strategies by visiting Fusion's Resource page here.
Walsh-Rurak serves as a Vice President in the Northeast region for Fusion Education Group. She has more than 20 years of experience in educational leadership and earned her doctorate from Northeastern University.
About Fusion Education Group:
Fusion Education Group (FEG) is a revolutionary innovator in personalized education. FEG provides accredited personalized education for than 5,000 middle and high school students at Fusion Academy, with 67 campuses that offer one-to-one instruction; Futures Academy, which offers one-to-one, small group instruction and online learning at 15 California campuses; Barnstable Academy, which offers traditional college-prep in a small school setting in New Jersey; and Fusion Global Academy, which offers one-to-one personalized education through a completely virtual campus that currently serves students in 45 states and 18 countries. More information about FEG's national events can be found here. FEG has more than 80 campuses in 18 states and the District of Columbia.
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OAK CREEK, Wis., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - For over 40 years, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. The company has always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable eating experiences that everyone can enjoy together. Furlani Foods has updated the graphics for its Joseph Campione portfolio, with a co-branded design that serves to enhance shelf impact and portray that Joseph Campione is part of the Furlani family.
Both brands represent decades of tradition and quality, and offer a consistent, superior homemade taste in the company's endless varieties of Frozen Garlic Breads, Cheese Breads, Texas Toast, Rolls, and Breadsticks. The new design is not too far of a departure from what it used to be, with the injection of color, fresh photography and relevant callouts that serve to heighten appetite appeal, promote convenience of use, and attract even more shoppers to the shelf.
"When it comes to our brands, consumers will continue to enjoy the consistent quality, performance and authentic garlic flavor that is important to them," says Jackie Brenkel, Head of Marketing.
The Joseph Campione website josephcampione.com has also been refreshed and features this exciting new design.
Furlani Foods
Furlani Foods operates from three state-of the-art baking facilities located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, as well as in Ontario, Canada. We manufacture and distribute signature branded and private label products to North America's leading retailers and food service operators. Our success lies in our focus and our experienced team of bakers, product developers, and operators, who bring together a passion for perfection.
For further information, please contact:
Jackie Brenkel
Head of Marketing, North America
t. 1.905.602.6102 x 247
jackie.brenkel@furlanifoods.com
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The redesigned version of the brand's flagship collection continues to provide exceptional performance while introducing enhanced innovation
LONG ISLAND, N.Y., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic American travelware brand Briggs & Riley is proud to announce the upcoming debut of the new Baseline collection. In April, the brand will unveil a reimagined version of the brand's flagship collection, merging timeless style with extraordinary engineering. The collection consists of a variety of distinctive pieces that work together seamlessly.
"Enhancing the travel experience and providing revolutionary innovations remains at the forefront of our brand's core values," said Briggs & Riley CEO Richard Krulik. "Especially in today's climate, with new adventures being realized after a challenging two years, travelers are seeking products crafted with the ultimate care. We are thrilled to introduce the new Baseline collection, which reflects the deep passion, pride, and loyalty to authentically delivering smart technology to help travelers discover the world."
The new Baseline Collection features varying styles including wheeled carry-on and checked luggage, backpacks, tote bags, duffle bags, garment bags, and toiletry kits. Standout features setting Baseline apart in the industry include:
- The world's only one-touch CX™ expansion, an upgraded system from the original Baseline collection. With the simple press of a button, nearly all wheeled bags in the collection can expand to increase packing capacity, and then can be easily compressed down to their original size.
- Proprietary shock absorbing wheels for 360° maneuverability and smooth, quiet gliding
- Premium identification through elegant personalization and iconic leather detailing, which is the first time that monogramming is available for Baseline products.
- Optimal capacity with the brand's patented Outsider® handle to provide a flat packing surface inside to minimize wrinkles. The handle is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and engineered with outstanding impact resistant design.
- Superior materials tested to the highest standards, such as ballistic nylon fabric that provides exceptional durability and resists wear and tear, to evoke traveling with confidence.
- Smartly designed versatile features such as extra-wide garment panels to envelop clothing for minimal creasing, and an integrated garment carrier to secure formal attire.
Additional organizational elements include a PowerPocket™ to conveniently store a battery pack or cell phone to charge on the go, an add-a-bag strap, to transport two bags as one, organizational pockets with soft, premium lining so that everything from laptops and iPads to business cards and pens have a dedicated space, and RFID blocking pockets to protect personal data.
Owned by US Luggage, LLC, Briggs & Riley is dedicated to delivering remarkable travelware with extraordinary performance and enduring quality. Built on a rich legacy of continuous innovation, exacting performance, and true dedication to the art of travel, Briggs & Riley leads the way – elevating industry standards while ensuring effortless passage for discerning travelers worldwide. Through each collection launched, the trusted brand enable travelers to be in control of their journey with intuitive functionality and convenience features, innovation to enhance the travel experience, and the promise of an experience made to last for life. Each style exudes a timeless, classic sophistication that honors legacy while evolving to meet the needs of travelers.
From inception, the brand and its parent company have shaped the travel industry by introducing innovations such as the first ever wheeled luggage, and over time have evolved through continuous innovation, exceptional performance, and timeless, considered design.
Briggs & Riley is committed to integrating sustainability into every step of the design, manufacturing, marketing, and home office processes, increasingly embracing practices that are designed to reduce the environmental impact of each product made and action taken. Since inception, all Briggs & Riley products are engineered for today's travels and crafted to last for life. The brand is the only luggage company to offer an unconditional lifetime guarantee, which repairs products free of charge with no proof of purchase needed and no questions asked. This is a reflection of the brand's purposeful focus on reducing the number of bags the end up in landfills.
Briggs & Riley is available at more than 500 fine specialty retailers, select e-tailers, select high-end department stores world-wide, and online at www.briggs-riley.com.
Born of a legacy spanning a century, two continents and three generations, Briggs & Riley is the iconic American travelware brand that is dedicated to enabling a life well-lived enriched by travel, full of discovery and meaningful experiences. Owned by US Luggage, LLC, Briggs & Riley is committed to delivering extraordinary performance and enduring quality. Inspired to lead the way, from introducing the world's first wheeled travelcase to the best lifetime guarantee in the world, Briggs & Riley's travelware is thoughtfully designed with smart solutions and meaningful consistency, made to last for life. For more information, please visit www.briggs-riley.com
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Author, blogger Tom Madden makes a living polishing words at his PR firm TransMedia Group where he mostly rewrites articles, news releases, media pitches and even books, like his latest Wordshine Man about how to make words sparkle. https://www.amazon.com/Wordshine-Man-Polishing-Words-Sparkle/dp/1637550537/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34WB3EBP2RGGZ&keywords=9781637550533&qid=1649440661&sprefix=9781637550533%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1
"Dad, can you polish this release one of our interns wrote?" texts his industrious daughter Adrienne Mazzone, president of the firm.
Madden has spent many years turning dull prose into scintillating copy for newspapers, magazines, television, and social media.
"In earlier days, it was just our scuffed, dirty shoes that needed polishing. Nowadays it's our words, sentences, and paragraphs in those news releases, articles, media pitches, letters, proposals, and blogs we struggle to write that need polishing—that need the Wordshine Man to come do his thing," he says.
Every day at TransMedia, you'll see Madden showing an army of college interns and young recruits how to write hard-hitting, attention-getting pros.
He uses words to accomplish goals like getting behemoth national newspapers to feature clients' booming businesses or convince TV producers someone's worthy of an interview on NBC TODAY at the network where he used to work.
"The New York Times once printed speeches I wrote for a top executive at Kellogg's Company in which I pleaded to the FTC not to break up the top three breakfast cereal companies they were denigrating with a word that was strange to me at the time--oligopoly. I wrote it was so unkind to call poor Tony the Tiger that!"
Another play with words was a book he wrote titled "King of the Condo," now slowly making the rounds in Hollywood toward becoming a TV series based on his "hilarious whodunit with an ocean view."
The book is about inciting words main character Ed Malardi uses during his volatile term as the beleaguered president of a Florida condo.
Malardi keeps getting into hot water with condo commandoes with inflammatory words, especially this one, "assessment," that hateful word that drives residents wild enough to fire shots at him and even attempt to run him over with a beach tractor.
Yes, words. They can cause a lot of trouble, but we can't live without them.
So, let's appreciate words, the more we use effectively, the merrier, without being too wordy!
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Riverdale Actress Teams Up With IPSY for the Sixth Edition of Glam Bag X
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IPSY, a BFA (Beauty For All) Industries brand, today announced the launch of Glam Bag X Madelaine Petsch. The sixth edition of IPSY's Glam Bag X features a total of eight full-size products from coveted brands such as Tarte, Iconic London, Saint Jane, and Sunday Riley curated by Madelaine Petsch.
Even with a can't-stop-won't-stop schedule that takes Madelaine from airports and auditions, she always carves out moments for "me time." The actress brings this notion of self-care to life through her edition of the Glam Bag X. This follows the previous, highly-coveted Glam Bag X collaborations from Khloe Kardashian, Huda Kattan, and most recently, Addison Rae.
"For those who know me, they know how important self-care is to me. No matter where my career takes me, my beauty routine comes with me," said Madelaine Petsch. "I am so excited to partner with IPSY to share many of the products that I use to look after my skin while on the go, and those that help me get glam before filming or attending award shows (I like to do my own makeup!). Eating plant-based has always been important to me, so I made sure that all products in my Glam Bag X are cruelty-free, and even included some of my favorite vegan products!"
Glam Bag X Madelaine Petsch will contain a total of eight full-size products worth up to $500 for just $55. Five of the products are tailored to individual preferences via IPSY's proprietary machine learning technology, IPSY MATCH, and three can be chosen from a personalized assortment.
"We are so excited to collaborate with Madelaine Petsch on the sixth edition of our Glam Bag X program," said Emine ErSelcuk, SVP of Merchandising at IPSY. "Madelaine has this impeccable blend of wit, humor and self-confidence that just completely draws you in. She is incredibly beloved by our IPSY community and she brought such a wonderfully fresh perspective that made her collection fun and vibrant yet elevated and aspirational."
Glam Bag X is currently available as a quarterly upgrade for Glam Bag and Glam Bag Plus members and ships every three months. The Glam Bag X Madelaine Petsch collection drops on May 1st, and members can reserve their spots for this limited-edition run at ipsy.com/glambagx.
About IPSY
IPSY IS THE PREEMINENT BEAUTY SUBSCRIPTION THAT INSPIRES SELF-EXPRESSION AND STRIVES TO MAKE BEAUTY MORE INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING TO ALL. IPSY delivers customized Glam Bags leveraging IPSY Match, a proprietary machine learning technology that analyzes hundreds of attributes to delight each member with beauty products fit for their lifestyle. With an avid beauty community and more than 200 million product reviews, IPSY has created the largest beauty discovery platform.
Madelaine Petsch
Can next be seen in the romantic comedy ABOUT FATE, opposite Emma Roberts, as well as the indie film JANE, directed by Sabrina Jaglom. She can be seen in the thriller SIGHTLESS, which hit #1 on Netflix, and recently wrapped season 5 of RIVERDALE, CW'S hottest show on air from Greg Berlanti. Madelaine is a brand ambassador for Biore Skincare and Bliss Cosmetics and has launched two sunglass lines with Prive Revaux, as well as two athleisure lines with Fabletics. Recently, she voiced a character on THE SIMPSONS and shot the Mark Pellington-directed short film NIGHTWALKERS. She can also be seen in Dimension's feature film POLAROID opposite Kathryn Prescott and Katie Stevens. Other past credits include Paramount Pictures SUPER 8 directed by JJ Abrams & produced by Steven Spielberg, as well as The Fine Brother's Millennial Film, F*&% THE PROM opposite Joel Courtney.
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Canadian-based TELUS implements Ivalua's EPS solution to digitize the entire end-user buying process
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ivalua - a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, and Optis Consulting - a trusted implementation partner, announced that world-leading Canadian communications technology company, TELUS, has successfully implemented their electronic procurement solution (EPS) to digitize TELUS' entire end-user buying process.
Implementation of the project was led by Optis' expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases.
"We are delighted to further grow our business in the Canadian market. This exciting project provides TELUS' employees with the ability to purchase everything they need to support their business through an easy-to-use and optimized procurement experience," said Dan Amzallag, COO of Ivalua.
TELUS' procurement team set out to reduce off-contract buying in order to avoid the erosion of negotiated pricing and service levels of its suppliers. By deploying Ivalua as an improved central purchasing system for employees, TELUS will now have a guided buying capability, allowing users to be routed to compliant buying channels through shopping-like user experiences.
"An important aspect of our digital transformation journey is to provide our customers with an improved experience to maximize adoption and spend in support of corporate business performance targets," said Lloyd Switzer, Chief Procurement Officer at TELUS. "To achieve this we needed to move beyond our legacy systems and choose a long-term collaboration model that is flexible enough to grow and extend to additional source-to-pay processes."
"We created a buying experience that is tailored, elegant, and most importantly, has been adopted across a complex organization. It could not have happened without our forward-thinking collaborators at TELUS and Ivalua," said Adam Fischer, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Optis Consulting.
About Ivalua
Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management solutions. Our complete, unified platform empowers businesses to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers, increasing profitability, lowering risk and improving employee productivity. Trusted by hundreds of the world's most admired brands and recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts, Ivalua maintains the industry's leading 95%+ customer retention rate. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.
About Optis Consulting
Optis Consulting is a Source-to-Pay consultancy providing independent advice, precision implementations, and sustainable results to clients. Since 2011, Optis Consulting has served Fortune-level and high-growth clients across North America since 2011 in pursuit of Source-to-Pay excellence. Optis Consulting was named Ivalua's 2021 North American Partner of the Year. To learn more, please visit www.optisconsulting.com.
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The dermatologist recommended body cream for dry to extra dry skin has been reformulated with Ceramide-3 & Microresyl in new eco-conscious packaging
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dermatologist-trusted skincare brand is re-launching its top-selling body moisturizer, Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream, previously known as Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream, with an enhanced formula featuring new microbiome technology. For over 45 years, La Roche-Posay has been committed to making life-changing dermatological skincare accessible by working with dermatologists to offer skincare that is both tolerable and effective. The brand continuously strives to innovate and improve its formulas through new technology based on cutting-edge scientific research. The brand is excited to announce the renovation of Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Cream.
A TRIPLE REPAIR MOISTURIZING BODY CREAM WITH AN EXCLUSIVE AP+M TECHNOLOGY
Reformulated with Ceramide-3 and La Roche-Posay's exclusive AP+M (Aqua Posae* + Microresyl*) technology, this Triple Repair Moisturizing cream:
- RESTORES the skin's protective barrier with key ingredients like ceramide-3, shea butter and glycerin
- SUPPORTS the skin microbiome with prebiotic and postbiotic ingredients, including La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water, Aqua Posae Filiformis and NEW Microresyl
- REDUCES dry rough skin & provides 48-hr long lasting hydration
Dermatologist tested for safety & SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
La Roche-Posay has conducted over 14 clinical studies on 14,000 patients with Lipikar AP+M to ensure the moisturizing cream is suitable for sensitive skin, all ages and all skin types. One particular area of clinical research for La Roche-Posay is the field of microbiome. The brand has conducted over 10 years of research and 19 clinical studies. New dermatological research in skin health has demonstrated the importance of a healthy microbiome: the population of microorganisms found at the skin surface. Emerging science has shown in skin conditions such as dry skin and eczema the skin microbiome can become unbalanced, and prebiotics can have a rebalancing effect. This Triple Repair Moisturizing cream with a high concentration of La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water, Aqua Posae Filiformis* (Postbiotic), Microresyl*, Shea Butter, Ceramide-3, and Niacinamide helps support the skin microbiome and alleviate extra dry skin.
"For my patients with skin conditions that cause dry and extra dry skin like eczema, I recommend moisturizers that are tested on and safe for sensitive skin and do not include any harsh or irritating ingredients. This moisturizer is safe enough for the whole family, including babies as young as 2 weeks" says double board-certified adult and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Karan Lal.
CARING FOR YOUR SKIN THROUGH CANCER-CANCER SUPPORT BY LA ROCHE-POSAY
Every year, over 7,500 patients visit the La Roche-Posay Thermal Dermatology Center to experience healing properties of the La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water to treat the side effects of various skin conditions. Almost 50% of the patients visiting the Thermal Center have undergone cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation. La Roche-Posay has partnered with oncologists & medical experts worldwide to provide recommendations for managing the skin related side effects of cancer treatments with suitable skin care solutions to help improve patients' quality of life during and after cancer treatments. More than 80% of cancer patients develop skin-related side effects, and almost 50% experience skin reactions caused by radiation. A simple routine of cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting the skin can help reduce and relieve the impact that cancer treatment has on the skin. Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream is suitable for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. *
*Do not use on broken skin. Consult a medical professional prior to use.
AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE BRAND
La Roche-Posay's Lipikar line is at the forefront of sustainability for the brand. The brand is excited to announce that with this renovation the bottle for Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream is made from 96% recycled plastic. Not only is the packaging eco-conscious, but one of the formula's main ingredients, shea butter, is 100% sustainability sourced from Burkina Faso. The brand's sustainable sourcing program focuses on a fair return for women, adding local value to the communities we source from and reducing the environmental impact. By the end of 2023, 40,000 women will be supported through our sustainable sourcing program.
ENHANCED FORMULA WITH KEY INGREDIENTS & NEW AP+M TECHNOLOGY:
REBALANCES THE SKIN MICROBIOME WITH:
- La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water: a soothing water sourced in the town of La Roche-Posay in France and a core ingredient in most of our products. It contains a unique combination of minerals, trace elements, and a high concentration of selenium, a natural antioxidant.
- Postbiotic Aqua Posae Filiformis*: also known as vitreoscilla filiformis, it's an exclusive, patented ingredient cultivated in the La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water.
- NEW Microresyl*: Helps strengthens skin barrier and improves hydration
LIPID REPLENISHING COMPLEX:
- NEW Ceramide-3: ceramides are lipids naturally found in skin. They play an essential role to help retain moisture and maintain a healthy skin barrier. Ceramide 3, also known as Ceramide NP, is a skin-identical lipid used in our formulas to help support the skin moisture barrier.
- Niacinamide: a form of vitamin B3, niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin. It is widely used in dermatology for its soothing properties & helping restore skin's moisture barrier.
- Shea Butter: sustainably sourced in Burkina Faso. Formulas with shea butter help restore the skin's hydrolipidic film and help skin feel soothed.
- Glycerin: It helps hydrate skin by absorbing water from the surrounding environment.
RIGOROUSLY TESTED- STRICT FORMULATION CHARTER: La Roche-Posay products are developed using a strict formulation charter with a minimal number of ingredients. Every product undergoes stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety. Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream:
- Fragrance-free
- Paraben-free
- Allergy tested
- Dermatologist tested for safety
- Suitable for sensitive skin
- Non-comedogenic
- Suitable for babies 2 weeks and up
- NEW Mineral-oil free
- NEW Suitable for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation
La Roche Posay's Lipikar line includes Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream, Lipikar Lotion, Lipikar Eczema Cream, and Lipikar Wash AP+ Gentle Moisturizing Wash.
The new Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream has a suggested retail price of $19.99 (400ml) and can be purchased at select CVS, Walgreens, Target and Ulta stores starting in April 2022 and can be purchased online at www.laroche-posay.us and Amazon now.
ABOUT LA ROCHE-POSAY
Recommended by 90,000 dermatologists worldwide[i], La Roche-Posay's mission is to offer life-changing dermatological skincare. Created by a French pharmacist in 1975, the brand is now available in over 60 countries. It offers a unique range of daily skincare developed for every skin type to address various skin concerns and complement prescription treatments. At the center of the brand is the exclusive selenium-rich La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, a core ingredient in its skincare formulas known for its soothing and antioxidant properties that is sourced from its Thermal Center in France, the first Dermatology Center in Europe. The products are developed using a strict safety and formulation charter with a minimal number of ingredients and are formulated at optimal concentrations. Additionally, La Roche-Posay products undergo stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety with over 750+ studies and 25 years of extensive research, even on sensitive skin. The key La Roche-Posay product ranges are: Lipikar (dry skin), Anthelios (photoprotection), Effaclar (acne) and Toleriane (sensitive skin).
[i] L'Oreal Barometer Study, Wave 3, Healthcare Market Worldwide
For additional information about La Roche-Posay, visit www.laroche-posay.us and follow La Roche-Posay USA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LaRochePosayUSA
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In Celebration, Lasko Rolls Out New Fan Launches and a Consumer Contest
WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing a gap in fan education, Lasko Products, a market leader in home comfort products, has proclaimed April as Fan Appreciation Month. As summer approaches and consumers begin preparing to keep their homes cool and comfortable, Lasko aims to educate consumers on the benefits of high-quality fans and celebrate the features that make a positive impact on daily life.
With rising energy costs already impacting consumers, fans can be a great solution to help save on summer cooling bills. Consumers can use fans to increase the air flow of air conditioning and create a wind chill effect that makes you feel cooler even if the temperature is higher. Raising your thermostat only 1 degree Fahrenheit can save an average of 4% on your bills.
With spring in full swing, fans should be on the forefront of shoppers' minds as the temperature – and the demand for cooling products – begins to rise. To kick off the month, Lasko is announcing the launches of two new fan innovations – a limited edition 20" USA Box Fan and Wind Curve® Tower Fan.
- Limited edition, with a patriotic blue and white design
- Proudly made by Lasko in the USA at our Franklin Tennessee facility
- Features a weather-resistant motor with three speeds ranging from a quiet breeze to powerful air circulation
- Costs less than 2¢ per hour to operate
- 42" tall to ensure maximum air delivery
- 3 refreshing speeds with widespread oscillation for full room coverage
- Sleep Mode progressively slows fan speed and allows the display lights to be turned off for a peaceful night's sleep
- Remote control allows the fan to be controlled from a distance
"We are excited to recognize April as Fan Appreciation Month to further educate consumers on the benefits of using Lasko fans," said Lasko Chief Executive Officer, Ed Vlacich. "With 116 years of American manufacturing under our belt, Lasko proudly provides functional, high-quality fans to keep every space of the home comfortable year-round while offering improved air circulation, lower utility bills, and much more. We want to make this journey of fan exploration a breeze for our fans!"
To further recognize the new month-long celebration of fans – and fans of fans – Lasko is equipping consumers with some often-overlooked advantages of fan usage, as well as relevant tips to optimize functionality and product lifespan:
- Fans are important in everyday life, helping reduce energy usage and improving consumer health by circulating air. In 2021 alone, 42 million portable fans were purchased by over 32% of U.S. households.
- Many fan owners use their fan to boost air conditioning performance. For every degree a consumer raises their thermostat, they can save up to 4% on energy costs.
- Circulating fans – which include table fans, floor fans, and pedestal fans – create a "wind chill" effect that will make you more comfortable in your home, even if it's also cooled by natural ventilation or air conditioning.
- Portable fans create cross-ventilation with the help of open windows to pull fresh air in and push stale air out, removing smoke and odors from the home.
To keep the celebration going, the brand is inviting consumers to participate in a social media giveaway, offering the opportunity to fully experience these benefits first-hand in their own homes. Lasko will be sharing tips and tricks on their Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest pages and running a month-long contest with one winner per week and one grand prize winner at the end of the month. To enter, consumers must post a photo of their fantastic Lasko fan, tag @lasko_products and use the hashtag #LaskoFantastic, for the chance to win the new Lasko Wind Curve® Tower Fan and USA Box Fan. The Grand Prize winner will also receive the Lasko Outdoor Rechargeable Fan.
The 20" USA Box Fan is available to purchase for $23.96 at Walmart.com and the Wind Curve® Tower Fan retails for $79.84 and is available to purchase at Walmart.com.
Fan Appreciation Month will run throughout the month of April. For more information, visit Lasko.com and check out the Lasko Blog for more fantastic tips and benefits.
Lasko is a leading home environment products company, providing fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, home ventilation products, water damage remediation products, and more. Lasko has been engineering and building high-performance home environment products with leading-edge designs in the U.S. and around the world for 116 years. Started in 1906 by Mr. Henry Lasko, the company has grown to an international organization whose products can be found at major retailers and online under the Lasko, Air King, B-Air, and Guardian brands. For more information, please visit Lasko.com, AirKingLimited.com, B-Air.com, and GuardianTechnologies.com.
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Drew & Jonathan Collection Inspired by Family and Diverse Southern California Landscape
LA MIRADA, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, California-based home furnishings retailer, Living Spaces, announces the launch of a new exclusive furniture collection with HGTV home design-renovation experts and entrepreneurs, Drew and Jonathan Scott. Casual and elegant, the debut Drew & Jonathan collection is inspired by family — the brothers' own family, as well as families they've helped throughout their careers.
From case goods and rugs to sectionals and dining sets, this 90-piece family-centric line aligns beautifully with Living Spaces' dedication to an exceptional level of taste, sophistication, and quality at an incredible value. The Scott brothers draw from deep experience as a trusted resource to families who have invited them into their homes and a profound ability to elevate the way a home looks and feels.
"Drew and Jonathan's designs are the perfect blend of practicality and personality," says Living Spaces CEO Grover Geiselman. "This timeless collection possesses tremendous style, comfort and quality, and perhaps most importantly, it delivers the Scott brothers' signature wow factor."
Drawing inspiration from the Southern California landscape — from art-deco movie theaters to the San Gabriel Mountains — Drew and Jonathan's designs lend modern style to a classic line at an affordable price point.
Highlights include:
- "Old Hollywood-Inspired" Staples – The art deco inspired pieces of the Palladium collection exude glamour, through the Eastern King Shelter Upholstered Bed ($1395), Dining Table ($950), Sideboard ($1095), and more. The Irvine Nesting Coffee Table ($895) is a sleek and simple pairing to the Marmont Leather Sofa ($1,495).
- "Laid-Back California" Must-Haves – The new collection features casual, coastal bedroom, living, and dining room sets through the Westridge collection. For a restful bedroom retreat, Drew and Jonathan created the Westridge Eastern King Panel Bed ($1095), Gentlemen's Chest ($1595) and more. For living and dining rooms, the Westridge collection features the same quartered oak veneer in a 6pc Dining Set ($1995), Bar Cart ($495) and more for all your entertaining needs.
- Accent Chairs –The Alta Chalk Accent Chair ($895) and Holden Grey Accent Chair ($795) are the perfect additions to any room to add character and unmatched comfort.
- Rugs + Art Prints – For the finishing touches to your space, the Drew and Jonathan for Living Spaces collection features a wide range of art prints and 10 exclusive rug designs in a variety of sizes, including the Caliente Dim Grey Rug ($595-$1,495)
"We are very proud of this collection, which is inspired by the rich and diverse landscape of Southern California where we call home," says Drew Scott. "The look and feel of this collection reflect our beautiful surroundings, ranging from the tranquil coast to the striking mountains and to the vibrant art deco architecture downtown that evokes old Hollywood glamour. Your home should be a representation of you and what you love, and our collection will enhance your home with quality designs with lasting style."
Function, of course, does not overshadow form. For example, the Culver Sectional's black nickel-finished legs lend a sleek look to a remarkably cushy sofa. In terms of versatility, the velvety Falcon Chair rivals the sectional. "It's the best chair for reading, watching a movie, or even late-night chats with loved ones,'' says Jonathan Scott. "It encourages relaxation, which we're all for. Our comfortable and functional collection balances stylish design with a warm and inviting look for everyone to enjoy."
Shaped by family experience, the entire collection exudes a welcoming sense of spaciousness and inclusion. According to the Scott brothers, the opportunity to join forces with Living Spaces is a way to help families across the country create joyous gathering places in their own homes. As Jonathan Scott puts it, "Drew & Jonathan for Living Spaces is an invitation for the whole family to join in."
The Drew & Jonathan for Living Spaces collection is available at all Living Spaces stores, and online with free shipping nationwide at livingspaces.com/inspiration/celebrity-designer/drew-and-jonathan.
About Living Spaces
Established in 2003 and headquartered in La Mirada, California, Living Spaces is the leading West Coast home furnishings retailer offering an unmatched selection of indoor and outdoor furniture, décor, lighting, art and one-of-a-kind pieces at affordable price-points. Living Spaces designs and manufactures a wide assortment of exclusive products that are available online and in-store. For more information, please visit www.livingspaces.com
About Drew & Jonathan™
Drew & Jonathan™ designs create the spaces and places that encourage everyone to enjoy each other's company. The brand is founded by multi-faceted entrepreneurs, designers, best-selling authors and twin television personalities, Drew and Jonathan Scott. The Scott brothers are also co-founders of Scott Brothers Global, which includes Drew & Jonathan Home, Scott Living by Drew & Jonathan, and the award-winning media company, Scott Brothers Entertainment. The Scott brothers are hosts of several top-rated HGTV series including the Emmy-nominated Property Brothers: Forever Home, Brother vs. Brother, and Celebrity IOU. For more information, please visit DrewandJonathan.com.
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Galaxy Award Recognizes Bank's Community Focus and Support for Local Businesses
FAIRFAX, Va., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreet Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: MNSB) announced that its subsidiary MainStreet Bank has been honored as the outstanding large business of the year by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The $1.7 billion-asset bank received the civic organization's Galaxy Award, which recognizes 2021's outstanding business with 50 or more employees. The award is given to a business that demonstrates excellence in business philosophy and support of the business community, according to the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
"Since MainStreet Bank opened its doors in 2004, it has been a champion for economic advancement in and beyond our Northern Virginia communities," said John Boylan, the chamber's president and CEO. "Jeff Dick, the bank's Chairman and CEO, has shared tremendous energy with the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and has been personally invested in its mission from the day he joined."
During the depths of the pandemic, Boylan noted, the bank jumped into action with its participation in the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Dick has chaired and served on the chamber's board of directors and spearheaded the creation of the Dulles Regional Charitable Fund in 2020, alongside a bank client, Terra Site Constructors.
"The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce is a vital asset to our business community, and MainStreet Bank is a proud member," Dick said. "We are humbled to be recognized for living out our mission as a community bank by providing steady support to the individuals, businesses, and other organizations that form Northern Virginia's rich tapestry."
Dick noted that the bank's parent, MainStreet Bancshares Inc., is taking these efforts to the next level with the formation of MainStreet Community Capital, a new community development subsidiary. MainStreet Community Capital's focus is to invigorate distressed, low-income communities in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area by providing capital and other financial services.
"The chamber has helped the bank since the very beginning to grow and become woven into the community," said Katie Tzitzouris, Senior Vice President and Senior Business Banker at MainStreet Bank. "Now it's coming full circle as we focus on helping the chamber get its message across." Tzitzouris, who is in her second term on the chamber's board of directors, says the bank's role in forming the Dulles Regional Charitable Fund laid the groundwork for creation of the chamber's Corporate Social Opportunity Committee, which she co-chairs.
MainStreet Bank has been committed to innovation from its earliest days, when it established itself as a pioneer of online business banking. Since then, the bank has pursued an environmentally friendly "branch-lite" strategy that gives business customers the ability to Put Our Bank in Your Office® using robust and easy-to-use online business banking technology.
ABOUT MAINSTREET BANK: MainStreet Bank will launch its proprietary Fintech Banking as a Service (BaaS) solution called Avenu™ later this year to provide a comprehensive solution for the Fintech community. Go to Avenu.bank for more information and to join the queue.
MainStreet operates six branches in Herndon, Fairfax, McLean, Leesburg, Clarendon, and Washington D.C. MainStreet Bank has 55,000 free ATMs and a fully integrated online and mobile banking solution. Its early investment in online banking means the Bank is not restricted by a conventional branching system.
MainStreet Bank has a robust line of business and professional lending products, including government contracting lines of credit, commercial lines and term loans, residential and commercial construction, and commercial real estate. MainStreet also works with the SBA to offer 7A and 504 lending solutions. From sophisticated cash management to enhanced mobile banking and instant-issue Debit Cards, MainStreet Bank is always looking for ways to improve our customer's experience.
MainStreet Bank was also the first bank headquartered in the Commonwealth of Virginia to offer CDARS – a solution that provides multi-million-dollar FDIC insurance. Further information on the Bank can be obtained by visiting its website at MainStreet.bank.
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CLEVELAND , April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Majestic Steel USA, Inc. ("Majestic"), a leading steel service center, announced the hire of Susan Mahaffee as Chief People Officer and Tyler Hall as Chief Financial Officer. Their hirings add an impressive wealth of knowledge and experience to the Majestic Steel leadership team.
Susan Mahaffee joins Majestic from Mars Incorporated, where she most recently held the role of Global Director of People and Organization. She led a number of transformational initiatives within talent, engagement and organizational design across multiple segments and functions. She holds numerous industry recognized HR certifications and has worked in the field for over 20 years. As Majestic continues to grow, having an experienced leader with a background in successfully growing privately held family businesses will be a valuable asset.
"I am thrilled to join Majestic during an exciting time in its journey," said Susan. "Having worked within similar industries and environments in the past, I'm energized to return to one where I can be out in the field, engaging with our associates and to build upon its industry leading culture."
Tyler Hall brings a strong operational finance background with experience leading global manufacturing and technology businesses across several industries and end markets. He joins Majestic from Advanced Energy, where he most recently served as the Vice President of Global Strategic Finance, overseeing the global business strategy and operational execution, including management of all related finance personnel. He will bring a strong financial business partnership focus and support all functions within Majestic.
"I am delighted to be joining Majestic during such an exciting time, and look forward to bringing my diverse experiences to the organization as we grow this innovative, agile and high-performing organization together." said Tyler.
"We are pleased to welcome Susan as our CPO and Tyler as our CFO," remarked CEO Todd Leebow. "They further our commitment to finding the best talent from within and outside of steel. I look forward to seeing them contribute to our growth and customer focused culture."
About Majestic Steel USA
Majestic Steel USA, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is a privately held and family owned distributor and processor of flat-rolled steel. Majestic serves its customers in manufacturing, construction, and distribution from its network of locations throughout North America. Majestic is a leader in the domestic steel industry with a vision of innovation. Majestic believes steel is critical to American industry and the economy, and continues to supply quality products and the best customer experience.
For more information on Majestic, visit https://www.majesticsteel.com/
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- Chrysler will unveil a new look for the brand's all-electric Chrysler Airflow Concept at the 2022 New York International Auto Show
- Event to be streamed live on Chrysler.com
- Chrysler Airflow Concept, originally revealed in January at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), will make its global auto show debut in New York
- Airflow Concept represents the future direction of the Chrysler brand, which will launch its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2025 and offer an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2028
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler is offering a sneak peek at a potential design path on the brand's journey to an all-electric future with the reveal of a new look for the Chrysler Airflow Concept, set to debut during a press conference at the 2022 New York International Auto Show.
WHAT: Chrysler brand press conference
WHERE: New York International Auto Show, Javits Center
WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 11:45 a.m. EDT
WHO: Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand chief executive officer, Stellantis
WATCH: Reveal/press conference can be viewed live online at Chrysler.com
Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925. The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment Chrysler invented, with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling and the most advanced available all-wheel-drive system in its class. The available innovative hybrid powertrain takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further. It's the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves more than 80 MPGe in electric-only mode, has an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. Chrysler Voyager offers fleet owners a budget-friendly minivan that also provides a well-equipped, exceptional driving experience. The Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on the brand's promise of iconic and elegant design executed with world-class performance, efficiency and quality – all at an attainable value. Chrysler is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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Survey Also Finds Parents Mistakenly Believe Strangers Pose Greatest Risk As Perpetrators; Parents Want More Child Sexual Abuse Education In Schools, As Early As Pre-K
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite all the awareness and advances made over the past few years by the #MeToo movement on gender-related sexual abuse, when it comes to child sexual abuse men are still somewhat oblivious.
Indeed, a new survey from the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center – a national research, treatment and programming center dedicated to ensuring every child has a right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood -- has found that of all the respondents who think victims are exaggerating their childhood experience of sexual abuse, three-quarters are men. In fact, men are three times more likely than women to believe that the problem of child sexual abuse is exaggerated and that the victim is motivated by money, and two times more likely than women to feel that the survivor has recovered just fine from the abuse.
"These findings are, for sure, disturbing," said John Thoresen, BSCC's director and executive officer. "But they also clearly point to the critical need for more and better education around child sexual abuse prevention."
Thoresen cited the other significant findings of the survey – which was created in collaboration with nationally recognized scholar and child sexual abuse researcher, Dr. Jon R, Conte, PhD., Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington – as further evidence of the need for more dedicated resources to educate and empower youth and adults on prevention of what too often is a common experience of American children and adults abused in childhood.
These findings include:
- While numerous studies show that 90% of child sexual abuse victims know their perpetrators, three out of four adults in the survey said that strangers pose a serious risk to their children, which is a higher perceived risk than any other type of person, i.e. neighbors, family members, clergy, and/or coaches.
- At the same time, adults believe there is a lower perceived risk to their own family members, as well as from adults they know personally including neighbors, religious leaders and family friends.
- Just about half of respondents prefer that child sexual abuse education occur in schools between pre-K and the third grade. Also, the majority of adults are grateful that schools tackle the issue and want schools to have more resources to do so. These findings seem to belie efforts in a number of states to ban or limit teaching topics in schools pertaining to sex.
- Seventy percent of parents of minors say they have discussed sexual abuse prevention with their children, with 50% doing so on multiple occasions.
Of the respondents who are parents of minor children, the majority expressed a desire to learn more about prevention, how to encourage their children to tell them if something happens and what they can do to monitor and prevent child sexual abuse. Moreover, nearly nine in 10 respondents said that educating youth about appropriate interpersonal behavior is the most effective way to protect children from sexual abuse. - Sixty-eight percent of Americans know someone who has been sexually abused before turning eighteen years of age and 26% report they were themselves abused as a child.
Conte commented that given the large number of Americans who are abused or know someone who was abused, and the overwhelming support for prevention education in schools, "it is surprising that politicians and school leaders have not gotten the message that universal child sexual abuse prevention in schools is a popular and much desired topic among Americans."
In fact, Conte pointed to the fact that the majority of respondents said that concepts such as teaching children to say "stop" to any uncomfortable touch, to tell someone if they feel uncomfortable with any kind of touch, and the difference between a trusted adult and someone who can't be trusted were "absolutely necessary" or "very appropriate."
Thoresen explained that among the resources that are currently available to achieve these goals, BSCC has produced animated videos through its fightchildabuse.org initiative https://fightchildabuse.org/ that provide an excellent way to open the discussion with kids of all ages. These videos have been viewed by 100 million children worldwide and generated over 48 million individual and group viewings on YouTube throughout the United States and abroad. Other organizations that offer easy-to-comprehend materials include the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network RAINN (https://www.rainn.org/), National Sexual Violence Resource Center (https://www.nsvrc.org/preventing-child-sexual-abuse-resources, and DarknessToLight (https://www.d2l.org)
The 1000 respondents to the survey represent a scientific, representative sample of American adults in the workforce between the ages of 18 and 65. Results have a margin of error of 3%, with 95% confidence. The age breakdown by generation aligns to the US census 18-65 population distribution: 15% Gen Z, 34% Millennial, 30% Gen X, and 21% Baby Boom generation. Gender is evenly split. Geographic divisions generally align to US population density. 75% of respondents are white; 25% are minority or multiracial. 53% are parents. Among them, 33% have children 0 to 6 years-old, 45% have children from 7 to 12 years-old, and 32% have children from 13 to 17 years-old.
Full survey results can be found: https://www.pollfish.com/dashboard/results/283566152/-1298431405
Founded in 1986 by Barbara and Frank Sinatra, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center is dedicated to ensuring every child's right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood. Since its creation, about 23,000 children have received outpatient mental health and counseling services at the Center. The Center provides individual, group, and family therapy and special programs that address issues associated with children suffering the effects of child abuse and neglect. An estimated 700 children are counseled annually on an outpatient basis, and no child is ever turned away because of a family's inability to pay. For more information, visit BarbaraSinatraChildrensCenter.org.
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DENVER, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO:
Qwick, the leading staffing-as-a-service platform for food and beverage Professionals announces the launch of its services in Denver, the company's 17th city to launch in since 2018. In this vibrant city with year-round events, amazing food, and some of the best breweries in the nation, Qwick is thrilled to change the way people work and enable Denver hospitality businesses–who could be struggling during this historic labor shortage–to find quality vetted staff. Qwick is rapidly expanding its services and will be operating in at least 30 cities by the end of 2022. By 2024, Qwick's goal is to successfully match 3 million Professional shifts in 30 U.S. cities.
WHAT:
During its launching phase in Denver over the next 16 weeks, Qwick is working diligently to sign up top-tier hospitality Professionals on its platform and leverage its unparalleled algorithm to match them with food and beverage shifts in real-time.
For Professionals:
Denver hospitality Professionals can now take control of their schedules and income by signing up with Qwick in four easy steps: sign up, attend a virtual orientation, complete a profile, and start filling shifts. Qwick empowers Professionals to work how and when they want, all while ensuring they receive an average hourly wage of $18.75—18% above Denver's $15.87 minimum wage. Qwick shifts are simple, flexible, and pay Professionals in as little as 30 minutes after clocking out. Professionals interested in signing up with Qwick can visit here to get started working shifts in Denver.
For Business Partners:
Denver hospitality businesses such as restaurants, bars, hotels, catering companies, event venues, and more can now staff shifts with dependable Qwick Professionals. Qwick not only provides certified and vetted Professionals but also utilizes a 5-star rating system to ensure continued quality and reliability. Posting a shift on the Qwick platform takes seconds, and with a 97% average shift-fill rate, Business Partners can confidently rely on Qwick to provide them with quality talent at a moment's notice. Businesses interested in staffing shifts with top-tier Professionals can get started here.
WHEN:
April 11, 2022
WHERE:
Denver, Colorado
ABOUT:
Qwick is the leading staffing-as-a-service platform that connects service industry Professionals directly with food and beverage shifts in real-time, provides them with the freedom and flexibility to work on their own schedules, and enables them to get paid in as little as 30 minutes after their shift. With a 97 percent average shift fill rate and immediate access to a pre-vetted and certified sharing workforce, thousands of Business Partners across the U.S. rely on Qwick to end understaffing. Qwick is a growth stage company on a mission to change the way people work and has earned multiple recognitions nationally, including being a "Great Place to Work" in the U.S and one of the fastest-growing companies featured by Inc. Magazine. Learn more at qwick.com.
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SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Healthcare, one of the largest home health, hospice, and palliative care providers on the West Coast is proud to announce it is now a Level 5 Partner with We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The progression to this new level demonstrates a high level of commitment to Veteran-centric care in the community. Mission Healthcare is one of only 19 hospices to achieve Level 5 status in California.
"This top tier recognition demonstrates our deep commitment to honoring our Veterans and their families with the compassionate care and support they deserve," said Paul VerHoeve, CEO of Mission Healthcare. As a partner, Mission Healthcare delivers Veteran-specific education, provides the highest standards of care to Veterans, and strengthens relationships with VA medical centers and Veteran organizations.
Additionally, Mission recognizes Veterans through a special pinning ceremony including a personalized certificate of appreciation and commemorative pin to acknowledge the military service and sacrifices made by each Veteran and their family. The program also gives Veterans the opportunity to share their story with fellow Veterans. Since launching our program, we have conducted hundreds of pinning ceremonies.
Though Mission Healthcare has reached the highest achievement in We Honor Veterans, its ongoing commitment and dedication to Veterans ensures that it will continue to provide the best quality of care to those who have served our country. To learn more about the We Honor Veterans program visit www.WeHonorVeterans.org.
About Mission Healthcare
Established in 2009, Mission Healthcare is a culture-focused, leading West Coast provider of home-based healthcare. With over 40 branches across 7 states, Mission Healthcare provides high-quality, personalized home health, hospice, and palliative care services to 5,000 patients daily. As a preferred partner with several leading health systems, Mission works with providers to customize each partnership to provide exceptional, coordinated care. Headquartered in San Diego, Mission Healthcare has previously been selected as a Top Workplace for its commitment to a positive workplace culture. For more information, visit www.homewithmission.com.
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CHICAGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced the nominees for the 2022 Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence. The awards recognize portfolio managers and asset management firms who demonstrate excellent investment skill and an alignment of interests with the strategies' investors.
Morningstar selects nominees in two categories: Outstanding Portfolio Manager and Exemplary Stewardship. The nominees for the 2022 Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence in the U.S. are:
- Hilda Applbaum of Capital Group, manager of American Funds American Balanced (ABALX) and American Funds Income Fund of America (AMECX), among others
- Mary Ellen Stanek of Baird Asset Management, manager of Baird Aggregate Bond (BAGIX), Baird Core Plus Bond (BCOIX), Baird Short-Term Bond (BSBIX), and Baird Ultra Short Bond (BUBIX), among others
- W. Michael Reckmeyer of Wellington Management, manager of Hartford Balanced Income (HBLYX), Hartford Equity Income (HQIYX), Vanguard Equity-Income (VEIRX), and Vanguard Wellesley Income (VWIAX), among others
- Baird
- Capital Group (American Funds)
- PRIMECAP
"We're pleased to present this year's group of nominees, who have all shown an impressive commitment to investors through their fundamental investing approach," said Sarah Bush, Morningstar's director of manager research, North America. "These individuals and firms exhibit skillful, research-driven processes that have yielded strong returns over the long term for their shareholders."
Read more about each of our nominees on Morningstar.com: Outstanding Portfolio Manager and Exemplary Stewardship.
Morningstar will announce the award winners on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, and CNBC will feature the award winners on its "Power Lunch" program. Live updates from award announcements will be available on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MorningstarInc or through the event hashtag, #MstarAwards.
Morningstar has granted annual awards to accomplished portfolio managers since 1988. The Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence winners are chosen based on research and in-depth qualitative evaluation by Morningstar's manager research group. For more information about Morningstar Awards, visit https://go.morningstar.com/Morningstar-Awards. A list of current Morningstar Medalists is available here to Morningstar.com Premium Members.
To be eligible for the Outstanding Portfolio Manager award, managers must run at least one investment strategy that is under Morningstar manager research analyst coverage and currently earns a Morningstar Analyst Rating™ (Analyst Rating) of Gold or Silver for at least one vehicle and/or share class. Exemplary Stewardship nominees must have received a Parent Pillar rating of High from Morningstar's manager research analysts, which indicates the firm's stewardship practices exceed the industry standard. The full methodology for the awards is available here.
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $265 billion in assets under advisement and management as of Dec. 31, 2021. The Company has operations in 29 countries. For more information, visit www.morningstar.com/company. Follow Morningstar on Twitter @MorningstarInc.
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GoodTrust launches new online Pet Directive that allows any pet parent to ensure their faithful friends are taken care of.
Trupanion and GoodTrust announce official partnership to help protect pets and pet parents everywhere.
Goal of National Pet Day to raise awareness of animals in shelters; GoodTrust and Trupanion want to ensure no pets are ever forgotten.
MENLO PARK, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Pet Day was founded in 2006 to raise awareness around the myriad animals in shelters awaiting a forever home. This year, GoodTrust and Trupanion encourage all pet parents to take care of their faithful friends with both high-quality medical insurance and by creating a clear pet directive.
The new pet directive from GoodTrust allows pet parents to better organize their pet's records and establish how they wish their faithful friend to be taken care of if they pass away unexpectedly. For example, should the animal be given to a neighbor or a loved one as the pet's guardian? What is their daily routine or health needs? How should the pet itself be raised by someone else? It's not an easy subject for any pet parent, but as with any planning ahead it can provide a priceless peace of mind. The pet directive is also designed to be a helpful utility to keep everything related to your pet in one place that can be easily shared with others.
"We are pet lovers at heart," said Rikard Steiber, GoodTrust CEO and founder. "In fact, many of our team are pet parents, including myself, and while we don't want to think of these difficult subjects on a regular basis, we do want to empower people to take action and ensure their pets live a fulfilling life no matter what happens."
In addition, pet directives inform your chosen pet guardian of any known medical issues, current treatment plans, health history, and which veterinarian they see.
Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, helps loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets.
"We're excited to partner with GoodTrust and recognize the importance of having a pet directive that addresses the continuous well-being of a beloved pet, in any situation," said Randy Valpy, Vice President, Growth Partnerships of Trupanion. "Pet parents choosing to include a pet directive in their overall planning is a win for the pet, the pet owner, and veterinary professionals."
GoodTrust also offers anyone the opportunity to create an entire estate plan from a will (you can also name your pet in your will) to advance health care directive to durable financial power of attorney. And GoodTrust offers innovative and practical ways to preserve and secure someone's digital legacy by helping close accounts, retrieve valuable content like photos and even animate images to bring them to life in new ways.
About GoodTrust
GoodTrust is the digital-legacy pioneer dedicated to solving the problem of what happens to our online accounts and assets when we die. The GoodTrust platform helps people secure their digital assets, plan their estate, and protect their priceless memories. GoodTrust has been featured in numerous media outlets including CBS News, WIRED, and Fortune.
About Trupanion
Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States, Canada and Australia with more than 650,000 pets enrolled. Since 2000, Trupanion has given pet owners peace of mind so they can focus on their pet's recovery, not financial stress. Trupanion is committed to providing pet owners with the highest value in pet medical insurance with unlimited payouts for the life of their pets. With its patented process, Trupanion is the only provider with the technology to pay veterinarians directly in seconds at the time of checkout. For more information, please visit trupanion.com.
You can find GoodTrust at www.MyGoodTrust.com.
Contact: info@mygoodtrust.com
You can find Trupanion at www.trupanion.com
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Pro-Focused Feature Updates Include ReelSteady Stabilization, Lens Correction, and Batch Export
$99.99 One-Time Purchase Includes Access to Premium Features in GoPro Player + ReelSteady, including Emmy® Award-Winning ReelSteady Stabilization and Lens Correction
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced the new GoPro Player + ReelSteady application – a powerful, yet easy-to-use desktop app with professional-level stabilization and 360 content tools for creators – all in one post-production package.
GoPro Player + ReelSteady brings the power of ReelSteady's Emmy® Award-winning stabilization to GoPro Player's capable arsenal of 360-focused tools. Traditional and 360 video creators can expect a seamless transformation of their content – whether applying ReelSteady stabilization to inherently shaky FPV video or quickly reframing and exporting 360 MAX footage to share on social media.
"GoPro Player + ReelSteady delivers the tools some of our most creative customers – like FPV and 360 enthusiasts – need to quickly and seamlessly do what they do best…create mind-melting content," said GoPro founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman. "GoPro is committed to developing a robust desktop product experience, and bringing the power of ReelSteady advanced video stabilization to the GoPro Player desktop app is a natural next-step to super-serve our most passionate content creators."
GoPro Player + ReelSteady features include:
- New ReelSteady Stabilization Tool with Real Time Playback: Apply Emmy® Award-Winning stabilization to create the smoothest, silkiest footage ever with the ability to view the full-quality stabilized shot as soon as your video loads; ReelSteady is now compatible with most shooting modes, including HyperSmooth
- New Lens Correction: Remove wide-angle lens curvature using ReelSteady Stabilization to polish and perfect videos
- New Batch Export: Queue hundreds of files and save time and energy by letting batch export do the rest – now with the ability to save presets and apply different settings to each export
- Reframe: Transform 360 MAX content into cinematic videos and immersive photos with the click of a keyframe using the popular Reframe tool
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—Bloomwell Group Examines U.S. Cannabis Consumers'
Perceptions of European Cannabis Market in New Survey—-
PLUS: 8 in 10 Americans Say the U.S. Should Export Cannabis to Europe
FRANKFURT, Germany, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "green rush" in Europe has commenced, and Americans are ready to invest their time, travel plans and money into the cannabis market across the pond, according to a new study.
Today, Bloomwell Group, a Germany-based holding company for medical cannabis companies, released the results of its 'European Cannabis Market Survey,' which examined American cannabis consumers' expectations for, and opinions of, this burgeoning sector abroad, including the demand for cannabis tourism, investment opportunities, trade and more.
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
The vast majority of respondents – 80 percent – agreed that "cannabis companies are attractive investment options," while 61 percent shared that they "would invest in European cannabis stocks."
Respondents also reported positive sentiments regarding cannabis tourism, an evolving issue in Germany, which only recently legalized adult-use cannabis after several years of expanding its medical market. Experts predict adult-use cannabis to come online by 2024, but regulators have not yet determined tourism policies. However, more than 66 percent of the Americans surveyed said they "would visit a cannabis dispensary or social consumption lounge" in Germany.
THE STATE OF EUROPEAN CANNABIS
The European cannabis industry has made unprecedented strides in the past year: Luxembourg decriminalized cannabis ownership and is hoping to legalize the market; Malta has decriminalized possession; the Netherlands launched Europe's first-ever commercial cannabis cultivation pilot program; and Switzerland is also running a pilot project.
But the crown jewel of European cannabis is Germany, which is celebrating its medical market's 5-year anniversary while paving the way to becoming the adult-use capital of Europe. According to a BDSA report from this month, international sales will exceed ~$10 billion in 2026. The bulk of that new legal spending will be driven by Germany (contributing ~$3 billion by 2026).
"Germany has 82 million inhabitants – that's more than Canada and California, two of the current biggest cannabis markets on the globe. Therefore, when Germany opens up for adult-use cannabis, it will become the biggest market in the world," said Bloomwell Group CEO and Co-founder Niklas Kouparanis. "The future language for cannabis will be German."
THE AMERICAN CONNECTION
The survey also addressed how the U.S. can potentially benefit economically from licensed cannabis markets in Europe. According to renowned economist Justus Haucap, Germany will have a demand of 400 tons of cannabis annually after legalization. To help meet that dramatic demand, 80 percent of Americans polled say that the "U.S. should export cannabis to Europe," a practice that would potentially increase domestic revenue.
Additional key survey findings include:
- Awareness: More than half of respondents (52 percent) said they are "aware that Germany will most likely become the largest legal cannabis market within the next three years."
- Travel: 65 percent of Americans surveyed said they "would travel to a city or country to experience its licensed cannabis market," while 44 percent said that they would travel to Germany specifically for cannabis tourism. As a bonus, nearly 75 percent polled said Pretzels, a Deutschland specialty, are a "satisfying 'munchies' food."
- Global Legalization: An overwhelming majority – 87 percent – said that cannabis should be legalized worldwide.
The promising survey results coincide with recent Bloomwell Group milestones that also illustrate global confidence in the European and German cannabis markets: the company closed a seed funding round of over $10 million USD; Curaleaf's Boris Jordan is a lead investor and board member.
METHODOLOGY
This survey was conducted online using Survey Monkey among a national sample of 845 people spanning across U.S. geographic regions and income levels. All of the respondents identified as cannabis consumers. The survey sample was weighted to reflect the gender distribution and the age distribution across the 18-60+ age brackets in the U.S.
About Bloomwell Group
Frankfurt-based Bloomwell Group acts as a holding company for medical cannabis businesses, and is also positioned to hold and oversee companies in Germany's upcoming licensed adult-use cannabis market. It is the largest cannabis company in Germany with more than 240 employees. Bloomwell Group's mission is to build, acquire and invest in ESG healthcare and cannabis companies along the entire value chain, excluding cultivation. In doing so, Bloomwell Group relies on patient and/or consumer-centric direct approaches to set up a strong and revolutionizing streamlined patient and consumer journey. The company is poised to transform healthcare, as well as cannabis consumption and cannabis-enhanced lifestyles for the better. The combination of natural medicines, cannabis and digitization is a journey that combines historic roots with 21st century tools. The green revolution in healthcare and a new international cannabis regulatory regime starts now and Bloomwell is leading the charge. For more information, visit: www.bloomwell.eu
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BERKELEY, Calif., April 11, 2022, /PRNewswire/ -- Four out of five (80%) orthopedic physicians believe that medical note-taking interferes with their interactions with patients, according to a new quantitative study released by Robin Healthcare. The research also found that 71% of orthopedic physicians believe medical coding brings friction to the effective practice of medicine. The study, conducted in the U.S., using Kantar Profiles Healthcare Panel, reveals specific concerns related to how increased requirements for medical documentation and coding directly and negatively influence physicians' ability to focus on the patient and deliver the quality of care they would like.
The research also found that more than 73% of orthopedic physicians report taking work home as a result of having to complete notes and documentation. While the majority of orthopedic physicians surveyed would welcome technology and scribing to support their documentation efforts, trusting those services to deliver accurate and timely notes that reflect their specialty and practice are key considerations for these physicians.
"The challenge with any of these in-exam technologies is to ensure that their documentation and coding provide the highest level of accuracy. Orthopedics in particular is seeing growing complexity for in-office coding," said Emilio Galan, CEO of Robin Healthcare. "Technology that ensures ambient, high-fidelity capture of patient encounters in order to deliver an unprecedented level of accuracy in orthopedic notes and codes has a direct and measurable influence on patient care."
Robin technology has created medical notes and complete codes for more than one million orthopedic visits in the United States. Orthopedic physicians using Robin have found a reduction in administrative burden and meaningful improvement in physician/patient interactions.
Robin's research, via web interface, was conducted in February 2022 and studied 300 physicians who were MDs or DOs, and members of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.
About Robin
Robin is changing the administration of orthopedic healthcare enabling doctors to spend more time with patients, and to more efficiently manage their practices. Robin's proprietary device, the Robin Assistant™ – powered by AI trained by over one million patient visits and supported by HIPAA-compliant U.S. based remote scribes – extracts data, identifies conditions, and builds and uploads clinical notes with medical codes, all directly to the EHR. Robin gives patients peace of mind; physicians freedom of focus; payors and practices measurably more accurate coding, and our health system, a new abundance of time to return to its focus on prevention, treatment, and well being. For more information on how Robin is improving workflows and improving care, please visit www.robin.co.
About Kantar
Kantar is the world's leading evidence-based insights and consulting company. We have a complete, unique and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources and benchmarks, our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth. We are home to the world's largest audience network. Our unique and unrivalled API-driven ecosystem of 150m+ compliant panelists spans 130 global markets and includes consumers, B2B audiences, healthcare professionals, patients and non-survey-based data connections. For more information, visit www.kantar.com.
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NewStem is the only company worldwide to develop therapeutics and diagnostics products based on haploid human embryonic stem cell research.
JERUSALEM, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Platform NewStem Ltd today announced the filing of a pre-submission to the FDA for a De Novo Request and an in vitro diagnostic device (IVDD) for EMA for their NewStem Software Diagnostic Device. The announcement followed the company's graduation from Illumina's Accelerator 3rd funding cycle in March 2021.
The NewStem Software Diagnostic Device (NSDD), a bioinformatics-based software medical device platform, provides oncologists with information regarding the presence of mutations in tumors, which may confer patient resistance to certain anti-cancer drugs. The information provided by NSDD, will aid oncologists when deciding which treatment regime to apply.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Despite efforts and achievements made in treating cancer over the past several decades, resistance to anti-cancer drugs continues to be a major problem in cancer therapies. Resistance is the leading cause of relapses in cancer and one of the significant causes of death due to the disease. Drug resistance (whether pre-existing or generated after therapy) is responsible for over 90% of deaths in cancer patients receiving traditional chemotherapeutics or novel targeted drugs treatments.
NewStem is a biotechnology company established as a bio-platform for genome wide screenings based on proprietary Haploid human Embryonic Stem Cells (HhESCs) technology. These cells can potentially change how we develop genetic based therapeutics and diagnostics, as they are superior to other cells used for whole genome screenings. NewStem is currently the only company worldwide to develop innovative practice-changing products based on this innovative and exclusive technology. The company is now raising its series A-round to deepen its internal personnel capabilities and for further research and development.
"The technology, based on our proprietary haploid cells, has changes the dogma and enables what was formerly impossible", says Prof. Nissim Benvenisty. "NSDD will give oncologists a better understanding of the many variances that present challenges in the treatment of cancer and in the identification of drug-type resistance. That is unprecedented."
About NewStem
NewStem Ltd. is a biotechnology company established a bio-platform for genome wide screenings based on proprietary Haploid human Embryonic Stem Cells (HhESCs) technology. These cells can potentially change the way we develop genetic based therapeutics and diagnostics, as they are superior to other cells used for whole genome screenings. NewStem is currently the only company worldwide to develop innovative practice-changing products based on this innovative and exclusive technology. NewStem utilizes this bio-platform for the discovery and development of precision oncology drugs based on synthetic lethal interaction modality and for diagnostics of anti-cancer drugs resistance.
The company is now raising funds to deepen its internal personnel capabilities and for further research and development of its pipeline products
To learn more about NewStem Ltd., visit: https://newstem.com/technology/
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Ayelet Dilion-Mashiah – CEO
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the world's largest junk removal company and global industry leader launched a brand new franchise in Albuquerque, NM. With over 160 franchise locations, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is now available to nearly 260k households in the Albuquerque area, offering full service junk removal to residential and commercial customers.
Franchise Partner, Kenny Grebe, who also owns a landscaping and groundskeeping business, says that adding 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Albuquerque to his portfolio felt like a natural fit. He says he was drawn to 1-800-GOT-JUNK? as he shares the company's "values, ideologies and sense of urgency". He is excited to embark upon this new venture and explains, "it is an opportunity to offer another service to my group of companies' expanding list of services".
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Albuquerque opened for business on April 7, 2022, and is currently hiring and building its team to help make junk disappear for residents of the area.
If you're interested in an interview with Kenny Grebe about his new 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise launch or learning more about 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Albuquerque, contact pr@1800gotjunk.com.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? pioneered an industry that brings people and businesses relief by making their junk disappear. Whether it's a pile of household junk in the garage or a warehouse full of office furnishings, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? removes it for you. With the help of their friendly, uniformed team members, convenient services, and customer first philosophy, they make the ordinary business of junk removal exceptional. They recycle the recyclables and donate the donatables when possible. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? was founded in 1989 and now operates in over 160 locations throughout North America and Australia. For more information, visit www.1800gotjunk.com.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the weekend, the Asian-American music group with over 45 million combined followers across social media platforms, North Star Boys, stopped traffic in Times Square to promote their upcoming single release.
What was meant to be a casual meet and greet, turned into a swarm of excited fans once news broke that the popular creators were engaging with their supporters in Times Square. The highlight of the night was when NSB stood on top of their SUVs throwing unreleased merch to lucky fans, as seen on the group's most recent TikTok.
"you are my star" is NSB's debut single release since they formed as a group. Partnering with HITCO Entertainment, founded by LA Reid and Charles Goldstuck for distribution, the song will be available to fans this spring.
To pre-save "you are my star", visit https://hitco.lnk.to/youaremystarpre.
You can follow NSB on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
About North Star Boys
North Star Boys is the first Asian-American content group, founded in August 2021. Within their first six months as a group, they surpassed expectations gaining millions of followers across all platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The 7-member group of best friends is composed of founders and brothers, Oliver and Sebastian Moy along with Regie Macalino, Ryan Nguyen, Justin Phan, Darren Liang, and Kane Ratan managed by long-time friend, Tyler Bray. Coming together with a mutual goal in mind: to bring together and cultivate the most influential, creative, and impactful Asian American creators to reach a shared destination, the North Star, the young creators yearn to be the representation in media that they did not see growing up. NSB collectively aim to inspire others and hope to continue to do so as they transition into the music industry, launching their first single "you are my star" in Spring 2022.
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Complete Remission in Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer is Predicted by Metabolic Signatures Measured in the Media of Patient's Primary Culture 3D Tumor Explants
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Investigators at the Nagourney Cancer Institute and Metabolomycs, Inc. will report today at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in New Orleans that they predicted the survival of ovarian cancer patients by measuring metabolic signatures in a tumor microenvironment. The results could harken a future in which oncologists could determine in advance how a patient will respond to treatment in order to improve survival outcomes.
According to the researchers, human tumor biology reflects a continuum from normality to malignant transformation to drug resistance all driven by global metabolic reprogramming.
"We have previously shown that platinum resistance in gynecologic malignancies is predicted by metabolic changes measured in the plasma of patients at the time of diagnosis," said Dr. Robert Nagourney, Founder and Medical Director of the Nagourney Cancer Institute. "We now show that the tumor microenvironment measured in the media of human tumor 1o culture explants provides similar insights into drug response for platinum-based therapy."
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer death. While 80% of ovarian cases respond to platinum-based therapy, the majority of cases recur, and patients succumb within five years. With the growing interest in human metabolism as an important component of cancer biology, this report on ovarian cancer is the most recent of several of the team's analyses in several advanced cancers that confirms metabolomics' role in determining survival.
The investigators conducted quantitative tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS) on the tissue culture media of human ovarian cancer explants to examine metabolic signatures of the tumor microenvironment following 3 days of culture in modified RPMI 1640.
The Mass Spectrometry conducted on 11 patients' tissue culture media compared 8 patients who achieved pathologic complete remission (pCR) with three patients with residual disease all following induction chemotherapy with Carboplatin plus Paclitaxel. Analyses included amino acids, biogenic amines, hexoses, phosphatidylcholines, lyso-phosphatidylcholines and sphingomyelins.
"With such insight, we are on the verge of more accurately determining the best course of treatment for those with ovarian tumors," said Dr. Nagourney.
About the Nagourney Cancer Institute and Metabolomycs
The Nagourney Cancer Institute is a clinical research center that has pioneered the study of human tumor tissue for individualized cancer patient drug selection and has facilitated cancer drug discovery. Metabolomycs, Inc is a California-based corporation that applies metabolic signatures measured by mass spectrometry to study human health and disease. Visit www.nagourneycancerinstitute.com and www.metabolomycs.com for more information.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Oway, the world's first brand in the professional cosmetics industry to reach 99% plastic-free packaging, officially launches in the United States. With the use of certified biodynamic and organic raw materials, obtained by ensuring maximum transparency throughout the supply chain, from the field to the formulations, Oway guarantees pure plant ingredients and extracts in all its treatments respecting biodiversity. The company works with a network of certified Italian partners and with biodynamic and organic farmers who grow according to rigid agricultural and eco-friendly standards.
Founded in 1948 with over 70 years of experience, Oway believes in a formulation based on the balance of ingredients that add value, properties, and effectiveness to the product without the use of aggressive substances. Oway is a portmanteau of the Organic Way, an expression that combines biology (Organic) with lifestyle (Way).
agricosmetica®
Coining the term agricosmetica®, Oway's manifesto supports their commitment to growing zero-mile plants, flowers, and medicinal and aromatic shrubs on their Ortofficina estate, which rests on the hills of Bologna, in Italy. Established in 2010, the commercial farm grows its herbs and plants in the most earth‑friendly way, distilling them directly and then using them in products. Oway is not just a brand, but a set of values, a healthy and ecological lifestyle.
Sustainability
Sustainability is embraced not only in Oway's production processes and packaging choices but actively involves the company's entire routine, manifesting itself in everyday life, through small but important green habits. Oway was the first Italian brand in the professional sector to have chosen to replace plastic in favor of glass and aluminum for all bottles and jars. By eliminating unnecessary packaging in 2013 and working exclusively with eco-sustainable materials, Oway has reduced its environmental footprint significantly while still providing high-quality products.
"Glass can preserve and protect the integrity of the formulas' botanical extracts, shielding them from UV rays and protecting them from bacteria. Committed to becoming completely plastic-free in the near future, we are so excited to officially launch in the United States, bringing pure and infinitely recyclable products and packaging to both salons and consumers," said Sharon Nykaza, General Manager of Oway United States.
From ideation and conception to hand-crafting and harvesting the materials needed, Oway creates all of its products in-house. In 2017 Oway decided to open Artigiano, a wood workshop and a manufacturing laboratory where ecological solutions, tools and furnishings for beauty salons are made according to the principles of circular design.
Salons
Oway creates exclusive rituals in the salon to be continued at home through extremely effective multisensory treatments. Salon partners differentiate themselves through the use of natural and exclusive products and treatments, choosing to work in an environment that is 99% plastic-free and putting in place true, sustainable practices by using safe, hygienic, and protective containers such as glass and aluminum.
Oway carries the first permanent agricosmetic hair coloring treatment with more than 35% biodynamic and organic sage macerate. Compared to other professional treatments, Oway guarantees comfort and gentleness for both hairstylists and their guests, providing dermatologically nickel-tested formulas made with up to 97% biodegradable ingredients.
Following its launch in the United States, Oway USA is looking for salon partners to adopt their sustainable values, providing exclusive treatments and multisensory experiences as an official Oway salon. Find more information on becoming an Oway salon here.
To learn more about Oway, visit oway.com or follow @owayusaoffical on Instagram and Facebook.
About Oway:
Oway is a brand of organic and biodynamic agricosmetics for hair, skin, and body, manufactured in Bologna, Italy, and adopted in salons and spas all over the world. In 2013, Oway converted all containers into glass bottles and aluminum tubes, the first to do so in the professional beauty industry. They believe that real beauty is plastic-free, organic is more than a word or a certification on the label, and a circular lifestyle is the only way to preserve and protect our environment's future. Holding true to these core principles, Oway only produces ultra-concentrated formulas with a very high percentage of plant-based and biodegradable ingredients, using biodynamic practices and upholding their carbon-neutral promise. All of their formulas are Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Biodynamic, Organic, and Fair-Trade, without sacrificing fashion-forward, high-quality results.
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Former General Atomics executive joins high growth defense technology company
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Parry Labs LLC., a defense technology company, officially announced that it has hired Chris Pehrson as its Chief Growth Officer. Pehrson joins Parry Labs from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, where he most recently served as Vice President of Special Programs. Pehrson brings with him an extensive background in government and business leadership roles and will drive Parry Labs' growth through strategic planning, business capture, and program growth.
During his tenure at General Atomics, Pehrson held various executive roles in Special Programs and Strategic Development. As Vice President for Special Programs, his responsibilities spanned from profit and loss (P&L) management for multiple lines of business including Advanced Programs, Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Programs, Commercial Programs, and the Exportable Predator (Predator XP) program. In his previous role as Vice President of Strategic Development, Pehrson led business strategy and capture across General Atomics' full line of unmanned technologies leading to a decade of sustained revenue growth with U.S. government customers.
"We are delighted to have Chris join Parry Labs, as we look to deliver our technology and capabilities to new platforms and programs across the Department of Defense as well as take the lead in modernization initiatives to enable JADC2 and MDO capabilities in key programs," said Chief Executive Officer John Parkes. "Chris brings a tremendous amount of experience in both driving innovation and technology as well as capturing and growing major programs."
"I am thrilled to join the Parry Labs team and excited about their innovative solutions that solve some of the most challenging digital integration demands facing our military today," said the new Chief Growth Officer, Chris Pehrson.
Prior to General Atomics, Pehrson served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in 2010. Pehrson holds a Masters in Computer Information Systems from Boston University, a Masters in Logistics from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.
About Parry Labs LLC.
Parry Labs is a defense technology company delivering solutions to U.S. Department of Defense and commercial aerospace companies. Parry Labs is the creator of Stellar Relay, a cloud computing architecture for military platforms across Air, Ground, and Sea. Parry Labs' technology-based system integration approach creates new paradigms for deploying software, maintaining security and and open architecture, while delivering a suite of end-user capabilities for autonomy, artificial intelligence, and software defined networking. Parry Labs has offices in Maryland, Virginia, Alabama, and Texas. For more information about Parry Labs, visit: www.parrylabs.com.
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McNab House and Botanical Gardens to Feature Restaurant, Café, Tea House and Event Facilities
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pompano Beach CRA has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Master Operator to renovate the historic McNab House and garage, construct a new kitchen, improve the surrounding area for outdoor dining, and design the dining program. The nationwide search invites commercial real estate professionals, with their restaurateur partners, and professional restaurant operators to submit proposals. The solicitation documents can be downloaded for free from the eBid System as a PDF at: https://pompanobeachfl.ionwave.net. The proposal deadline is June 9, 2022 by 2pm.
"We are creating a world-class botanical garden which will attract visitors who support the restaurants with traditional dining, in addition to a variety of special events including weddings and educational tours," said Nguyen Tran, CRA Director. "This is a tremendous opportunity for the right operator to work with us in developing a key element of this forthcoming Florida destination."
The McNab House is an iconic 1926 structure that was moved and restored to become the centerpiece of the botanical garden. The CRA will consider proposers that respond to the initial phase ("Phase 1") of the project: the McNab House and garage operations, which include the outdoor patio dining, kitchen annex building, and loading area. Proposers are encouraged to define their vision for all aspects of the project including "Phase 2", which includes the tea house, event facilities, and other amenities. The CRA has divided the project into phases so operations may begin at the restaurant while the remainder of the botanical garden is designed, funded, and built.
The CRA's consultants, Bermello Ajamil, and Partners ("B & A"), produced a Conceptual Master Plan for the entire Botanical Gardens; however, specific uses and locations remain flexible pending involvement of the Master Operator.
About the Pompano Beach CRA:
The City of Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was created in 1989, with two independent districts. The Northwest CRA and East CRA were established by City government for the purpose of carrying out redevelopment activities that include reducing or eliminating blight, improving the economic health of an area, and encouraging public and private investments in a CRA district. The Pompano Beach CRA is funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF). For more information http://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/pages/cra
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– Company Appoints Anne Bigalke as VP of Strategic Development and Barbara Grayes as New Sales VP –
OAKDALE, Minn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QualiTru Sampling Systems, leaders in the science of aseptic and representative sampling equipment for the food and dairy industries, today announced that Anne Bigalke has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Development as the company continues strengthening its impact in food quality and safety.
"Anne has played a pivotal role in QualiTru's systems becoming the most trusted method for gathering aseptic and representative milk testing samples for thousands of large dairy farms, haulers and food processing plants across the world," said Ian Davis, CEO. "In her new position, she will help QualiTru continue transforming toward even greater growth and market expansion."
Barbara Grayes, who has over three decades of sales experience in the dairy, food processing, beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial industries, is also joining the company as its new Vice President of Sales.
"A respected and well-known industry professional, Barbara will play a critical role in helping our customers address the many demands of the rapidly evolving food and dairy production environment," Davis said.
QualiTru's Transformation Continues
According to Davis, QualiTru has been investing in new markets, technologies, partnerships and employees to help the dairy and liquid food industry produce the safest and best quality food. The company has increasingly partnered with universities to research sampling best practices and conducted field case studies to enable farmers and quality professionals to obtain the most accurate and representative process data. Its website emphasizes science-backed solutions, providing invaluable resources for dairy and liquid food industry customers.
"Food producers face extraordinary challenges, ranging from increased automation to exports, sustainability investments, volatile pricing, and extended shelf-life requirements," he said. "QualiTru plays an increasingly important role in partnership with these companies, advancing in-process data collection to help them achieve more consistent product quality and availability."
About QualiTru Sampling Systems
Since 1983, QualiTru has been the pioneering leader in the science of aseptic and representative sampling. Known for its expertise and commitment to building awareness of aseptic sampling as a critical means of ensuring consumer health and food safety, QualiTru's innovative sampling technologies are used to help the dairy and liquid food industries produce safe, high-quality products in over 30 countries worldwide.
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Candelino will Succeed Willie Wallace, Who Has Retired
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radio Systems Corporation, a leading innovator in the companion pet health and safety market, today announced that Rob Candelino has been named its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16, 2022.
Mr. Candelino is a seasoned, people-centric leader who joins Radio Systems after a distinguished 25-year tenure at Unilever, where he held various leadership roles across product categories and functions, including Sales, Marketing, Innovation, Strategy, and General Management. He most recently served as CEO of Unilever Thailand and Regional Head of Inland ASEAN, where he led the expansion and growth of Unilever's presence in Southeast Asia. He graduated from the University of Guelph with a bachelor's degree in Commerce.
"After a thorough process, my fellow Board members and I are pleased to have found a leader of Rob's high caliber to lead this strong and energetic company into its next phase of growth and expansion," said John Compton, Chair of the Board of Directors of Radio Systems. "Rob brings a passion and energy to his work that inspire the people around him, along with an established expertise in growing consumer products and businesses on an international scale. He understands Radio Systems' fun, highly engaged and collaborative culture, and he has the right temperament and leadership style to nurture and lead high performing teams that will help Radio Systems provide pet health and safety products to even more customers worldwide."
Radio Systems currently holds a broad patent portfolio and operates under market-leading and innovative consumer brands, including PetSafe®, SportDOG®, Invisible Fence®, Kurgo®, and Premier Pet™. These operating brands serve a diverse array of pet categories and provide product solutions that enhance the safety and wellbeing of pets. Mr. Candelino will collaborate with his new leadership colleagues and the talented teams of professionals across the Radio Systems organization to drive innovation, expand the company into new markets internationally, and enhance the company's marketing, merchandising, and distribution for the benefit of its loyal customers and the pets they love.
Mr. Candelino will succeed Willie Wallace, who has retired after 27 years at Radio Systems, the last seven years of which he has served as the company's CEO. "I also join my colleagues on the Board and throughout Radio Systems in thanking Willie for his years of service to Radio Systems," continued Mr. Compton. "Radio Systems would not be the successful company it is today without Willie and his innumerable contributions over the past quarter century plus. We wish him well in his retirement."
"For more than 30 years, Radio Systems has been committed to keeping family pets safe and healthy and in doing so has established itself as an innovative world leader in the care of pets," said Mr. Candelino. "I am excited to join this very talented team and I feel deeply honored to help continue the very purposeful mission of the company. I am also grateful to John and my new Board colleagues for their trust in me. My family and I very much look forward to joining the Knoxville community as we begin this exciting new chapter."
About Radio Systems Corporation
Radio Systems Corporation is a leading developer and distributor of innovative and durable pet health and safety products. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, TN with offices worldwide. The Radio Systems family of brands includes PetSafe®, Invisible Fence®, SportDOG ®, and Kurgo®, among others. Since its founding in 1991, Radio Systems has grown into an international corporation selling in over 52 countries. The Radio Systems portfolio includes a wide array of behavioral, containment and lifestyle product solutions for dogs and cats. Radio Systems is driven by a dedication to creating quality products for pets and their owners. The company is controlled by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a leading private investment firm known for supporting the growth strategies of the businesses it backs. To learn more about Radio Systems visit radiosystemscorporation.com.
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DENVER, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE MKT: UTG) announced today the next three, monthly, dividends at a rate of $0.19 per common share per month, unchanged from the per share rate paid for the previous quarter. As of April 6, 2022, the Fund's market price was $34.54 per share and its net asset value was $35.83 per share.
Tim Porter, the Fund's portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer of Reaves Asset Management, the Fund's investment adviser, commented, "We continue to favor high-quality utility and communications companies that pay consistent and growing income streams for Fund shareholders."
The Fund has formally implemented the 19b-1 exemption received from the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2009. A portion of each distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of these distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after the Fund's year end.
Not less than eighty percent of the Fund's assets will continue to be invested in the securities of domestic and foreign companies involved to a significant extent in providing products, services or equipment for (i) the generation or distribution of electricity, gas or water, (ii) telecommunications activities or (iii) infrastructure operations, such as airports, toll roads and municipal services ("Utilities" or the "Utility Industry"). As a policy, the Fund continues to strive to provide a high level of after-tax income and total return consisting primarily of tax-advantaged distributions and capital appreciation.
The following dates apply to the upcoming dividends that have been declared:
Ex-Distribution Date: April 21, 2022
Record Date: April 22, 2022
Payable Date: April 29, 2022
Ex-Distribution Date: May 18, 2022
Record Date: May 19, 2022
Payable Date: May 31, 2022
Ex-Distribution Date: June 16, 2022
Record Date: June 17, 2022
Payable Date: June 30, 2022
The Reaves Utility Income Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of income and total return consisting primarily of tax-advantaged distributions and capital appreciation. There were approximately $2.9 billion of total assets under management and 68.5 million common shares outstanding as of April 6, 2022.
An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.utilityincomefund.com or call 1-800-644-5571. Read them carefully before investing.
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- Oral opaganib's reported potent in vitro activity against Omicron adds to previously observed inhibition of Delta and other SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern that cause COVID-19; Testing conducted by The University of Hong Kong School of Public Health, a world renowned WHO collaborating center
- Based on the new and previously announced data, opaganib's unique human host-targeted, dual antiviral and anti-inflammatory suggested mechanism is expected to act independently of viral spike protein mutations and remain effective against Omicron sub-variants BA.2, XE and other emerging and future variants
- Previously reported phase 2/3 clinical data showed reduced mortality in key subpopulations, improved viral RNA clearance, and faster time to recovery for moderate to severe hospitalized patients treated with opaganib
- Regulatory submissions and discussions in the U.S., Europe, UK and additional countries are progressing regarding confirmatory data requirements and pathways to potential approval
TEL AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) ("RedHill" or the "Company"), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced study results in which opaganib (ABC294640)1, a leading oral drug candidate for hospitalized patients with moderate to severe COVID-19, was observed to have potent in vitro efficacy against the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant, while maintaining host cell viability. Based on the new and previously announced data, opaganib's unique human host-targeted, dual antiviral and anti-inflammatory suggested mechanism is expected to act independently of viral spike protein mutations and remain effective against Omicron sub-variants BA.2, XE and other emerging and future variants.
Work on testing opaganib against Omicron was conducted by the Centre for Immunology and Infection (C2i), The University of Hong Kong's world-renowned infectious diseases research center, School of Public Health, by Dr. Michael Chan, Principal Investigator, of the Centre for Immunology and Infection, who said: "The results of this study showed opaganib exerting potent inhibition of Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant viral replication in a model that we believe comes as close as currently possible to representing the Omicron clinical pathophysiological pathway. These are highly promising results that lend further weight to opaganib's hypothesized host-mediated antiviral activity and expected effect irrespective of viral variant."
"Opaganib was tested for inhibition of Omicron SARS-CoV-2 viral replication using an ex vivo human respiratory explant model, a methodology based on the finding that Omicron has a replication advantage in respiratory tract explants culture," said Reza Fathi, PhD., RedHill's Senior VP, R&D. "The results of the study, led by Dr. Chan, one of the leading experts in the field who's extensive COVID-19-related research is widely published in top tier journals such as Nature, are encouraging. The results are also consistent with findings from the Phase 2/3 study in which opaganib was shown, together with reducing mortality in key subpopulations and improving the time to recovery, to accelerate viral RNA clearance by more than 4 days, even in an advanced patient population with a median of 11 days from onset of symptoms – we believe a likely first for a novel oral therapy in this underserved hospitalized moderate to severe COVID-19 patient population."
Opaganib was studied in a global Phase 2/3 study in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia (NCT04467840). In a prespecified analysis of all Phase 2/3 study patients with positive PCR at screening2, opaganib improved the median time to viral RNA clearance by at least 4 days, achieving viral RNA clearance in a median of 10 days, while the median for clearance was not reached by the end of 14-days treatment in the placebo arm (Hazard Ratio 1.34; nominal p-value=0.043, N=437/463). Additional prespecified analyses in key subpopulations from the Phase 2/3 study also demonstrated a 70% reduction in mortality and a 34% benefit in time to recovery for patients treated with opaganib.
Regulatory submissions and discussions in the U.S., Europe, UK and additional countries are progressing regarding confirmatory data requirements and pathways to potential approval.
About Opaganib (ABC294640)
Opaganib, a new chemical entity, is a proprietary, first-in-class, orally-administered, sphingosine kinase-2 (SK2) selective inhibitor, with suggested dual anti-inflammatory and antiviral activity. Opaganib is host-targeted and, based on data accumulated to date, is expected to maintain effect against emerging viral variants, having already shown in vitro inhibition against variants of concern, including Omicron and Delta. Opaganib has also shown anticancer activity and positive preclinical results in renal fibrosis, and has the potential to target multiple oncology, viral, inflammatory, and gastrointestinal indications.
In prespecified analyses of Phase 2/3 clinical data, oral opaganib has demonstrated improved viral RNA clearance, faster time to recovery and significant mortality reduction in key patient subpopulations. Opaganib previously delivered promising U.S. Phase 2 data in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19, submitted for peer review and recently published in medRxiv.
Opaganib has also received Orphan Drug designation from the U.S. FDA for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma and is being evaluated in a Phase 2a study in advanced cholangiocarcinoma and in a Phase 2 study in prostate cancer. Patient accrual, treatment and analysis in this study are ongoing.
Opaganib demonstrated potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, inhibiting viral replication of the original SARS-CoV-2 and variants tested to date in an in vitro model of human lung bronchial tissue. Additionally, preclinical in vivo studies have demonstrated opaganib's potential to decrease renal fibrosis, have shown decreased fatality rates from influenza virus infection, and amelioration of bacteria-induced pneumonia lung injury with reduced levels of IL-6 and TNF-alpha in bronchoalveolar lavage fluids3.
The ongoing clinical studies with opaganib are registered on www.ClinicalTrials.gov, a web-based service by the U.S. National Institute of Health, which provides public access to information on publicly and privately supported clinical studies.
About RedHill Biopharma
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) is a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. RedHill promotes the gastrointestinal drugs, Movantik® for opioid-induced constipation in adults4, Talicia® for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults5, and Aemcolo® for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea in adults6. RedHill's key clinical late-stage development programs include: (i) RHB-204, with an ongoing Phase 3 study for pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease; (ii) opaganib (ABC294640), a first-in-class oral SK2 selective inhibitor targeting multiple indications with a Phase 2/3 program for hospitalized COVID-19 and Phase 2 studies for prostate cancer and cholangiocarcinoma ongoing; (iii) RHB-107 (upamostat), an oral serine protease inhibitor in a Phase 2/3 study as treatment for non-hospitalized symptomatic COVID-19, and targeting multiple other cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases; (iv) RHB-104, with positive results from a first Phase 3 study for Crohn's disease; (v) RHB-102, with positive results from a Phase 3 study for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis and positive results from a Phase 2 study for IBS-D; and (vi) RHB-106, an encapsulated bowel preparation. More information about the Company is available at www.redhillbio.com/ twitter.com/RedHillBio.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words and include the plan for and timing of potential emergency and marketing authorization applications in certain ex-U.S. countries. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control and cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties including, without limitation that opaganib will not also maintain similar levels of clinical activity against Omicron sub-variants BA.2, XE and other emerging and future variants, the Phase 2/3 COVID-19 study for opaganib and its results may not be sufficient for regulatory applications, including emergency use or marketing applications, and that additional COVID-19 studies for opaganib are likely to be required by regulatory authorities to support such potential applications and the use or marketing of opaganib for COVID-19 patients, that emergency and marketing authorization applications in certain ex-U.S. countries will be delayed, that opaganib will not be effective and will not be as effective against emerging viral variants, as well as risks and uncertainties associated with (i) the initiation, timing, progress and results of the Company's research, manufacturing, preclinical studies, clinical trials, and other therapeutic candidate development efforts, and the timing of the commercial launch of its commercial products and ones it may acquire or develop in the future; (ii) the Company's ability to advance its therapeutic candidates into clinical trials or to successfully complete its preclinical studies or clinical trials (iii) the extent and number and type of additional studies that the Company may be required to conduct and the Company's receipt of regulatory approvals for its therapeutic candidates, and the timing of other regulatory filings, approvals and feedback; (iv) the manufacturing, clinical development, commercialization, and market acceptance of the Company's therapeutic candidates and Talicia®; (v) the Company's ability to successfully commercialize and promote Movantik®, Talicia® and Aemcolo®; (vi) the Company's ability to establish and maintain corporate collaborations; (vii) the Company's ability to acquire products approved for marketing in the U.S. that achieve commercial success and build and sustain its own marketing and commercialization capabilities; (viii) the interpretation of the properties and characteristics of the Company's therapeutic candidates and the results obtained with its therapeutic candidates in research, preclinical studies or clinical trials; (ix) the implementation of the Company's business model, strategic plans for its business and therapeutic candidates; (x) the scope of protection the Company is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its therapeutic candidates and commercial products and its ability to operate its business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others; (xi) parties from whom the Company licenses its intellectual property defaulting in their obligations to the Company; (xii) estimates of the Company's expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; (xiii) the effect of patients suffering adverse events using investigative drugs under the Company's Expanded Access Program; and (xiv) competition from other companies and technologies within the Company's industry. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 17, 2022. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.
Category: R&D
[1] Opaganib is an investigational new drug, not available for commercial distribution.
[2] Positive PCRs at screening obtained for 437 out of 463 patients - remaining patients could not be included in this prespecified analysis due to lack of PCR results at screening
[3] Xia C. et al. Transient inhibition of sphingosine kinases confers protection to influenza A virus infected mice. Antiviral Res. 2018 Oct; 158:171-177. Ebenezer DL et al. Pseudomonas aeruginosa stimulates nuclear sphingosine-1-phosphate generation and epigenetic regulation of lung inflammatory injury. Thorax. 2019 Jun;74(6):579-591.
[4] Movantik® (naloxegol) is indicated for opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Full prescribing information see: www.movantik.com.
[5] Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is indicated for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.Talicia.com.
[6] Aemcolo® (rifamycin) is indicated for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.aemcolo.com.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
SUMMARY NOTICE OF (I) PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND PLAN OF
ALLOCATION; (II) SETTLEMENT HEARING; AND (III) MOTION FOR
ATTORNEYS' FEES AND LITIGATION EXPENSES
SEATTLE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This notice is for all persons or entities who purchased the American Depository Receipts of Novo Nordisk A/S ("Novo Nordisk") between February 3, 2015 and February 2, 2017, inclusive, and who were damaged thereby (the "Class").
Certain persons and entities are excluded from the Class by definition and others are excluded pursuant to request. The full definition of the Class including a complete description of who is excluded from the Class is set forth in the full Settlement Notice referred to below.
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY; YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING IN THIS COURT.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and an Order of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (the "Court"), that co-lead plaintiffs and class representatives Lehigh County Employees' Retirement System, Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System, Boston Retirement System, Employees' Pension Plan of the City of Clearwater, and Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (collectively, "Lead Plaintiffs"), on behalf of themselves and the Court-certified Class in the above-captioned securities class action (the "Action"), have reached a proposed settlement of the Action with defendants Novo Nordisk, Lars Rebien Sørensen, Jesper Brandgaard, and Jakob Riis (collectively, "Defendants") for $100,000,000 in cash that, if approved, will resolve all claims in the Action.
A hearing will be held on June 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., before the Honorable Zahid N. Quraishi, by videoconference to, among other things: (i) determine whether the proposed Settlement on the terms and conditions provided for in the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated November 23, 2021 (the "Stipulation") is fair, reasonable, and adequate to the Class, and should be finally approved by the Court; (ii) determine whether the Action should be dismissed with prejudice against Defendants, and the Releases specified and described in the Stipulation and the Settlement Notice should be granted; (iii) determine whether the proposed Plan of Allocation should be approved as fair and reasonable; (iv) determine whether Lead Counsel's motion for attorneys' fees and Litigation Expenses (including awards to the Lead Plaintiffs) should be approved; and (v) consider any other matters that may properly be brought before the Court in connection with the Settlement.
If you are a member of the Class, your rights will be affected by the Settlement, and you may be entitled to share in the Net Settlement Fund. If you have not yet received the full printed Notice of (I) Proposed Settlement and Plan of Allocation; (II) Settlement Hearing; and (III) Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Litigation Expenses (the "Settlement Notice") and the Proof of Claim and Release Form (the "Claim Form"), you may obtain copies of these documents by contacting the Claims Administrator at Novo Nordisk Securities Litigation, c/o JND Legal Administration, P.O. Box 91154, Seattle, WA 98111, by telephone at 1 (833) 674-0167, or by email at info@NovoNordiskSecuritiesLitigation.com. Copies of the Settlement Notice and Claim Form can also be downloaded from the website for the Action, www.NovoNordiskSecuritiesLitigation.com.
If you are a Class Member, in order to be eligible to receive a payment under the proposed Settlement, you must submit a Claim Form postmarked (if mailed), or online through the case website, www.NovoNordiskSecuritiesLitigation.com, no later than July 27, 2022. If you are a Class Member and do not submit a proper Claim Form, you will not be eligible to share in the distribution of the net proceeds of the Settlement, but you will nevertheless be bound by any judgments or orders entered by the Court in the Action.
Any objections to the proposed Settlement, the proposed Plan of Allocation, and/or Lead Counsel's application for attorneys' fees and expenses, must be filed with the Court and delivered to Lead Counsel and counsel for Defendants such that they are received no later than June 6, 2022, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Settlement Notice.
Please do not contact the Court, the Clerk's office, Novo Nordisk, any other Defendants in the Action, or their counsel regarding this notice. All questions about this notice, the proposed Settlement, or your eligibility to participate in the Settlement should be directed to the Claims Administrator or Lead Counsel. Or you may visit www.NovoNordiskSecuritiesLitigation.com or toll-free at 1 (833) 674-0167.
Requests for the Settlement Notice and Claim Form should be made to:
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$7.5M initial equity investment in Rockwell
Amended and expanded supply agreement
Strengthens Rockwell's financial position, laying groundwork for improved concentrate business
WIXOM, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia management, today announced an expanded partnership with DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading kidney care provider. Rockwell Medical has been working to revise certain terms of its supply contracts with customers in an effort to stabilize its concentrates business. These two agreements with DaVita are designed to help ensure that Rockwell Medical is on a more stable financial footing to supply its partners so they can serve patients undergoing dialysis in their centers.
The amended supply agreement is designed to enable Rockwell Medical's concentrates business the potential to operate profitably in the future.
Additionally, DaVita entered into a stock purchase agreement under which it will invest up to $15 million in convertible preferred stock in two tranches. The first tranche of $7.5 million has been funded and is initially convertible into 7,500,000 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share. DaVita has also committed to investing another $7.5 million, if Rockwell satisfies certain conditions.
"As the second largest supplier in the United States of life-saving hemodialysis concentrate products, Rockwell Medical is important to the dialysis industry and the patients we serve," commented Russell Ellison, M.D., M.Sc., President and CEO of Rockwell Medical. "Through this strategic arrangement, the company achieved a major milestone by strengthening the concentrates business. We continue discussions with other major customers in an effort to create the foundation on which we intend to grow our broader business."
Rockwell Medical has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and a Current Report on Form 8-K describing the amended supply agreement and the equity investment by DaVita.
About Rockwell Medical
Rockwell Medical is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing its next-generation parenteral iron technology platform, Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate (FPC), which has the potential to lead transformative treatments for iron deficiency in multiple disease states, reduce healthcare costs and improve patients' lives. The Company has two FDA-approved therapies indicated for patients undergoing hemodialysis, which are the first two products developed from the FPC platform. Rockwell Medical is also seeking to advance its FPC platform by developing FPC for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients outside of dialysis, who are receiving intravenous medications in the home infusion setting. In addition, Rockwell Medical is one of two major suppliers of life-saving hemodialysis concentrate products to kidney dialysis clinics in the United States. For more information, visit www.RockwellMed.com.
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DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S2 Capital, LLC ("S2") today announced it has acquired a four-property portfolio in the Atlanta metro area. The portfolio totals 1,406 units across four mid-1980s assets and includes Cornerstone Apartment Homes, Pointe at Norcross, Sonoma Ridge Apartment Homes, and Woodland Ridge Apartments. S2, a national value-add multifamily investor with more than $9 billion in transaction volume, is making this investment from its fund, S2 Multifamily Value-Add Fund 1. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Over the next two years, S2 expects to spend approximately $5 million per property, or over $20 million, in renovations. Unit interiors will be updated and will feature stainless steel appliances, hard-surface countertops, undermount sinks, kitchen backsplash, vinyl flooring, hardware, light fixtures, and ceramic shower tile. Planned upgrades for exterior spaces are property-specific, and are expected to include enhanced amenity spaces, leasing offices, clubhouses, swimming pool, landscaping, balcony enclosures, monuments, and signage.
Located at 2100 Winters Park Drive in Atlanta, Cornerstone Apartment Homes is a 344-unit, two-story garden style apartment complex featuring one-and two-bedroom units. Sonoma Ridge Apartment Homes, located at 4659 Dawson Boulevard in Atlanta, offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in a two-story garden style apartment community with 440 units. Pointe at Norcross, at 3600 Park Colony Drive in the submarket of Norcross, is a 320-unit two-story garden style apartment complex featuring one-and two-bedroom units. Woodland Ridge Apartments, at 1355 Indian Trail Lilburn Road NW in Norcross, offers one-and two-bedroom units in a two-story garden style apartment community with 302 units. All four assets are within a few minutes' drive of Buckhead, the Central Perimeter, Midtown, and the I-85 Industrial Corridor, in close proximity to a large variety of industries and jobs.
"The Atlanta area is a great fit for our value-add strategy targeting workforce housing, particularly in the Northlake/Norcross submarket where almost 40% of residents are renters," said Davey Leach, VP of Acquisitions at S2. "Atlanta has posted record demand and rent growth figures over the past few quarters, and these submarkets are enjoying 98% or higher occupancy rates. The opportunity to renovate four properties in the same submarket to a similar standard leads to immediate economies of scale that will benefit our tenants as well as our investors."
Mark Brandenburg, Lauren Dow and Michael Cosby at JLL helped secure financing for S2. Nathan Swenson and Brooks Colquitt at Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller throughout the transaction.
About S2
Founded in 2012, S2 Capital is a Dallas-based national multifamily investment platform specializing in value-add properties. With more than $9 billion in transaction volume, S2 has acquired approximately 42,000 units through 115 acquisitions, and has successfully invested over $400 million in upgrades and renovations. S2 is vertically integrated, comprised of affiliated businesses including acquisitions, construction, asset management, and operations divisions that work closely together to execute the firm's business plan. The firm concentrates its investments in the U.S. Sun Belt, including Arizona, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas, where job and population growth is expected to outpace the national average and contribute to significant renter demand. For more information, visit www.s2cp.com.
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Caroline Luz
Lambert
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cluz@lambert.com
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SecurityScorecard Premium Pack for the Cortex XSOAR Marketplace enables organizations to continuously monitor their cybersecurity posture
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SecurityScorecard, the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, today announced that the SecurityScorecard Premium Pack is now available on the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR Marketplace, the industry's largest and most comprehensive security orchestration marketplace.
The existing SecurityScorecard Content Pack in the Cortex XSOAR Marketplace provides customers with the ability to continuously monitor cybersecurity posture, manage reputational risk, and address real-time issues and findings.
The new Premium Pack expands SecurityScorecard's current offerings to provide Cortex XSOAR customers with a free 30-day trial of SecurityScorecard that lets them monitor their own organization and up to 10 vendors, suppliers, or competitors. Users can then subscribe to SecurityScorecard directly within the Marketplace and either pay-by-the-month or via a custom private offer.
Security Scorecard's Premium Pack, coupled with the SecurityScorecard Ratings Content Pack, enables security teams to quickly understand and respond to cyber risk through automated incident response, risk mitigation and remediation, both inside their organizations and across their suppliers and vendors.
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CHENGDU, China, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Senmiao Technology Limited ("Senmiao" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focused on the online ride-hailing industry in China, as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced the operating metrics for its proprietary online ride-hailing platform for the month of March 2022. In March 2022, Senmiao reported over 1.0 million total completed orders, a 42.0% increase from over 0.7 million total orders completed in February 2022. Numbers reported since August 2021 include the number of completed orders from Meituan's ride-hailing platform ("the Major Platform") utilizing Senmiao's network of cars and drivers for a set monthly fee.
Since the launch of Senmiao's online ride-hailing platform in October 2020, approximately 16.0 million rides have been completed using its platform. Approximately 3.8 million rides have been completed on the Major Platform under Senmiao's partnership with Meituan. The number of drivers completing rides via the platform (known as Active Drivers) in March 2022 was 7,091, increasing approximately 18.0% from 6,008 in February 2022.
The table below presents approximate unaudited operating metrics of Senmiao's online ride-hailing platform since its launch in October 2020.
About Senmiao Technology Limited
Headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Senmiao provides automobile transaction and related services including sales of automobiles, facilitation and services for automobile purchases and financing, management, operating leases, guarantees and other automobile transaction services, as well as operates its own ride-hailing platform aimed principally at the growing online ride-hailing market in Senmiao's areas of operation in China. For more information about Senmiao, please visit: http://www.senmiaotech.com. Senmiao routinely provides important updates on its website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements (including those relating to the operation of Senmiao's ride-hailing platform) are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those detailed from time to time in the Senmiao's filings with the SEC, and represent Senmiao's views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Senmiao's views as of any subsequent date. Senmiao undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in events or circumstances.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: POLY)'s sale to HP Inc. for $40.00 per share. If you are a POLY shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Alleghany Corporation (NYSE: Y)'s sale to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. for $848.02 per share in cash. If you are an Alleghany shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Emclaire Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: EMCF)'s sale to Farmers National Banc Corp. Pursuant to the agreement, Emclaire shareholders may elect to receive either $40.00 per share in cash or 2.15 shares of Farmers' common stock, subject to an overall limitation of 70% of the shares being exchanged for Farmers' shares and 30% for cash. If you are an Emclaire shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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- Updated Phase 1 Feasibility Study base case to produce 230,000 tpa (34,000 LCE) of 6% Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium for 8 years.
- Optionality to increase Phase 1 production to 265,000 tpa of Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium, in line with current market specifications, with the following NPVs:
- Phase 2 has the potential for additional production of 220,000 tpa (33,000 LCE), which is estimated to scale up the Company's total annual production to 450,000 tpa (67,000 LCE) of 6% Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium.
- Updated Phase 2 Pre-Feasibility study with combined Phase 1 and Phase 2 economics to be published early Q2-2022.
- Sigma Lithium has increased its estimated total mineral resources to 58.9Mt, including 33.6 Mt of mineral reserves[1], while preserving its competitive advantage of high-grade & high-purity deposits, as demonstrated by Phase 2 DMS metallurgical results.
- Company's confidence in the potential Phase 2 production expansion increased as a result of:
- Phase 2 Deposit can be processed into Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium utilizing similar DMS green and environmentally sustainable technology as the Phase 1 Plant (without the additional complexities of a flotation circuit).
- Updated Phase 1 CAPEX (FEL3) to reach commercial production of US$123.1 million, in line with expectations when compared to US$113.6 million total capex estimated in the Feasibility Study Technical Report dated November 2019 (FEL2) (the "2019 FS").
- Potential to be one of the lowest-cost producers globally of Battery Grade Lithium Concentrate
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGMA Lithium Corporation ("Sigma Lithium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGML, TSXV: SGML) dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium, is pleased to announce a significant increase in the Phase 1 (ONLY) After-Tax NPV to US$1.6 billion, as part of the updated Phase 1 Feasibility Study Technical Report (the "Updated Phase 1 Feasibility Study" or the "Updated Phase 1 FS") for its wholly owned Grota do Cirilo Project (the "Project").
The Updated Phase 1 FS economics demonstrate that Phase 1 is financially robust even as a standalone project.
- The key factors influencing the study outcome include a high average mill feed grade of 1.55% Li₂O (mineral reserve grade) and Phase 1 Plant DMS process recoveries of 60.4%.
- The economic model assumes:
Phase 1 of the Grota do Cirilo Project will utilize as feedstock spodumene ore from the Xuxa deposit (the "Phase 1 Mine") to be processed by Sigma Lithium's green tech production plant (the "Phase 1 Plant"), which will produce Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium, creating a fully integrated high purity lithium concentrate operation.
The Updated Phase 1 FS reflects increased precision of the technical assumptions, resulting from over 11-months of detailed engineering, bringing the confidence level of the Project to FEL3. As a result, the Company is pleased to report an updated remaining construction capex for Phase 1 of US$123.1 million (the "Phase 1 CAPEX"), compared to US$113.6 million total capex referenced in the 2019 FS.
The Phase 1 "all-in sustaining cost" was updated in the Updated Phase 1 FS, demonstrating Sigma Lithium's low-cost and strong cash flow profile:
- Average Cash Costs of US$357/t FOB Production Plant (at Project's truck loading bay).
- Average All-in Sustaining Costs of US$463/t CIF China.
The Company also confirmed the exceptional lithium recovery of 60.4% using DMS, which was announced in the 2019 FS, through additional metallurgical testing at SGS's laboratory.
- To further test the effectiveness of the DMS processing flowsheet during detailed engineering, the Company conducted additional variability tests, utilizing both Heavy Liquid Separation ("HLS") and DMS methodologies for the Phase 1 Mine.
- All representative samples produced very positive results for lithium concentrate with over 6% lithium oxide (Li2O), and dry magnetic separation reduced iron content of below 1% Fe2O3.
- Combined spodumene concentrate grades ranged from 6.06% to 6.43% Li2O.
While the base case Updated Phase 1 FS is based on production of 6% lithium concentrate (230,000 tpa), the Company has optionality to deliver additional production of Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium, maintaining specifications in-line with current lithium markets as follows:
- 242,000 tpa @ 5.7% Li2O;
- 251,000 tpa @ 5.5% Li2O; and
- 265,000 tpa @ 5.2% Li2O.
A key element of the environmental strategy for the Phase 1 Mine, as detailed in the 2019 FS, was the decision to operate the Phase 1 Mine as two separate pits to preserve the Piauí "seasonal creek" and its surrounding ecosystems (collectively, the "Piauí").
- This decision was due to the importance of the Piaui´s role in providing freshwater to the surrounding communities for four to five months of the year (the Project is located within a semi-arid region with extended dry season).
- Sigma Lithium does not utilize Piauí water in its Phase 1 Plant, instead sourcing non-potable water from the Jequitinhonha River (approximately 5 km away).
The Phase 1 After-Tax NPV and Phase 1 After-Tax IRR were calculated based on an average annual production rate of 230,000 tonnes of Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium over an eight-year operating life. A financial summary for Phase 1 is included in Table 1 below, which demonstrates that even as a standalone mine, Phase 1 is economically robust.
Phase 1 average revenue and operating costs per tonne of Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium are outlined below in Table 2. The lithium prices forecasted are based on the Benchmark Mineral Intelligence curve of battery grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) shown in Figure 2, with the price of the lithium concentrate (SC6) calculated based on a fixed percentage of 7% of the LiOH price. This results in an average weighted lithium concentrate price of US$1,954/t over the 8-year period.
Given the relatively low capital intensity of the Phase 1 Mine, the Phase 1 After-Tax NPV shows low sensitivity to changes in capex, BRL/USD exchange rate and operating expenses. The Phase 1 After-Tax NPV is more sensitive to variations in lithium concentrate prices.
Remaining Phase 1 CAPEX (FEL3) to construct both the Phase 1 Plant and Phase 1 Mine was updated to US$123.1 million, which includes all associated plant and mine infrastructure, as well as all direct and indirect costs and contingencies. This represents a modest increase from the prior capital expenditure (FEL2) estimate of US$113.6 million, from the 2019 FS, resulting primarily from increased capacity of the environmental circuit (dry stacking and water recirculation) to support both Phase 1 and potential Phase 2 (US$8 million).
- The Company elected to purchase (included in the Phase 1 Capex) previously leased items (included in the operating expenses), as a result of the potential operating life extension provided by Phase 2 and potential further expansions, including:
The Phase 1 Capex was estimated at a FEL3 level of engineering detail, whereby the engineering firms provided pricing quotations from qualified suppliers for all areas of construction (summarized in Table 3 below).
- This FEL3 quoting exercise was led by the procurement teams at Promon Engenharia Ltda. (infrastructure, services, buildings and bulk earthworks), Primero Group Ltd (crushing plant and DMS plant) and GE21 Consultoria Mineral (mining).
The operating cost estimate is based on an owner-operated model with contract mining. Table 4 below shows the anticipated average operating costs over the operating life.
Mining costs were estimated based on a quoted proposal from a large Brazilian mining contractor, selected after an extensive tender process by the Company and its mining consultant, GE21 Consultoria Mineral.
Phase 1 Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium is forecasted to have very low All-in Sustaining Costs (CIF China) of US$463/t, mainly as a result of the following:
- high-grade and low impurities, as well as large crystal mineralization of the spodumene feed from the Phase 1 Mine;
- high recoveries achieved in the Phase 1 Plant DMS;
- low overall processing costs of the Phase 1 Plant DMS, resulting from its streamlined processing circuit (with less processing steps), therefore utilizing less electricity, water and chemical ingredients than a typical lithium flotation plant; and
- low local G&A costs in Brazil.
The Phase 1 Mine Mineral Reserves have been re-estimated at a total of 11.8Mt of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves at an average grade of 1.55% Li2O, which is comprised of 8.34Mt of Proven Mineral Reserves at an average grade of 1.55% Li2O and 3.46Mt of Probable Mineral Reserves at an average grade of 1.54% Li2O.
To access and recover these Mineral Reserves, 195.4 Mt of waste rock must be mined, resulting in an overall LOM strip ratio of 16.6:1 t/t.
Compared to the previous mineral reserve estimate, the ultimate pit design represents:
- higher total Li2O average grade of 1.55% compared to 1.46%.
- a 14% decrease in mineral reserve tonnage resulting in a 9% decrease in contained LCE.
The reduction was primarily due to extensive field studies and the corresponding update using more conservative geotechnical parameters which reflect the efforts by Sigma Lithium to increase the robustness and safety factor of the mining operation. Another important factor was the ESG-driven decision to preserve the Piauí by mining the Phase 1 Mine as two pits.
The Company is also pleased to announce its maiden mineral reserve estimate for the Phase 2 deposit (the "Phase 2 Deposit") of 21.8 Mt, further increasing the Company's confidence in the potential Phase 2 expansion.
Additionally, the Company increased the mineral resource for the Phase 2 Deposit by 30% to 29 Mt, while preserving its competitive advantage of high-grade & high-purity deposits, as demonstrated by DMS metallurgical results
The 2021 drilling campaign focused on the central area of the Phase 2 Deposit mineralization and on upgrading the confidence and tonnage of the existing mineral resource.
- A gap zone separating the central area of the Phase 2 Deposit identified during the 2018 drill program was drilled in 2021 confirming continuity of one mineralized body.
- The pegmatite remains open at depth and on strike to the northeast.
The new Barreiro mineral resource has been increased by 30% to 25.1Mt of Measured and Indicated mineral resources at 1.38% Li2O, and 3.8Mt of Inferred mineral resource at 1.39% Li2O.
- The pegmatite contains large crystals of spodumene which are readily visible in the drill core
The maiden Barreiro mineral reserve is estimated at 16.9Mt of Proven mineral reserves at 1.38% and 4.8Mt of Probable mineral reserves at 1.29%.
- A total of 133 drill holes have been completed at Barreiro for a total of approximately 25,000m.
- SGS conducted sensitivity analyses and generated multiple pit optimizations for the resource model. The results demonstrate that mineral resources are relatively insensitive to the Li2O concentrate price.
The Company conducted the Phase 2 DMS Metallurgy Tests achieving a 60% recovery level of Li2O, further validating the exceptional level of lithium recoveries demonstrated by the HLS testing in the preliminary economic assessment dated July 2021 (the "2021 Phase 2 PEA").
Pilot-scale DMS testwork and bench-scale HLS testwork were undertaken on a composite sample for Phase 2 DMS Metallurgical Tests on the Phase 2 Deposit. Testwork was performed at SGS Canada Inc. in Lakefield, Ontario. HLS results were described in the 2021 Phase 2 PEA.
The Phase 2 DMS Metallurgical Test results reinforced the confidence that a 6.0% Li2O concentrate can be produced at an overall lithium stage recovery of 60% while maintaining the coarseness of the lithium concentrate (crush size of minus 9.5 mm).
These results validate that the spodumene mineralization from the Phase 2 Deposit can be processed into Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium in a similar manner to spodumene ore from the Phase 1 Mine, without requiring major flowsheet modifications. Importantly, this indicates that Phase 2 can utilize the same DMS green and environmentally sustainable technology as the Phase 1 Plant, currently under construction.
The lithium grades in the concentrate fractions ranged from 5.72% to 6.48% Li2O. Magnetic separation was performed on the concentrate, and iron content in each size fraction was well below the target of 1% Fe2O3. Combined concentrate graded 6.11% Li2O with stage recovery of 60%.
Table 9 below demonstrates the potential for the Phase 2 Deposit to produce a Battery Grade Sustainable Lithium (very low alkalines and iron) with coarse particles (large crystals).
QA/QC program involving blank samples (4% of the sampling stream), standard samples (4% of the sampling stream) and field duplicates (6% of the sampling stream) has been established during sampling. A further 6% of the mineralized samples will also be sent to the ALS Laboratory in Vancouver, British Columbia for pulp duplicates once the campaign is over. All assays are analyzed at SGS's Belo Horizonte laboratory using a multi-element peroxide fusion ICP-AES on half-core 1 kg samples.
The technical and scientific information related to geology and mineral resource estimate in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Marc-Antoine Laporte P.Geo., M.Sc., of SGS Geological Services. Mr. Laporte is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and is independent of Sigma Lithium.
The mining and mineral reserve estimates in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Porfirio Cabaleiro Rodriguez P.Eng, Mining Engineer of GE21 Consultoria Mineral Brazil. Mr. Rodriguez is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and is independent of Sigma Lithium.
The financial information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Brian Talbot BSc Engineering (Chemical), FAusIMM. Mr. Talbot is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and is independent of Sigma Lithium.
The technical and scientific information related to DMS metallurgical tests in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jarrett Quinn, P.Eng., Primero Group Americas Inc. Mr. Quinn is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and is independent of Sigma Lithium.
Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML, TSXV: SGML) is a Canadian company dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicle batteries with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium.
Sigma is currently in construction at its wholly owned Grota do Cirilo Project in Brazil, which includes a state-of-the-art, green-tech processing plant that uses 100% renewable energy, 100% recycled water and 100% dry-stack tailings. The project also represents one of the largest and highest-grade hard rock lithium spodumene deposits in the Americas. Since inception, Sigma has devoted itself to strong ESG practices, from its ongoing support of local communities to its goal of achieving net zero by 2024. For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit https://www.sigmalithiumresources.com/
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to timing and costs related to the commissioning of the Phase 1 Plant, the delivery of additional incremental production at varying grades, NPV, IRR and payback estimates, increase in after tax cash flow, potential to be among the lowest cost producer in the industry, production, operating and capital cost estimates (including sustaining costs and improvements in respect thereof), all estimates and assumptions relating to the economic analysis and financial summary including but not limited to revenue and production estimates, operating life, plant recoveries and feedstock estimates, lithium prices, mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates (including assumptions and estimates used in preparing the mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates), Phase 2 projections, economic development in the jurisdictions in which Sigma Lithium operates, the general business and operational outlook of the Company, and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; anticipated trends and effects in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic; the military conflict in Ukraine and related sanctions; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company's market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company's estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company's ability to develop and achieve production at its mineral projects. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the Company may not develop its mineral projects into a commercial mining operation; the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the current annual information form of the Company and other public filings available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SSD), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Karen Colonias, Simpson's Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Magstadt, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will host a conference call that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet hosted on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at ir.simpsonmfg.com.
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s First Quarter 2022 Conference Call Details
For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay of the call will also be available beginning that same day at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 9, 2022, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (U.S. and Canada) or (412) 317-6671 (International) and entering the conference ID: 13728308. The webcast will remain posted on the Investor Relations section of Simpson's website at ir.simpsonmfg.com for 90 days.
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., headquartered in Pleasanton, California, through its subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., designs, engineers and is a leading manufacturer of wood construction products, including connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners and shear walls, and concrete construction products, including adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, powder actuated tools and reinforcing fiber materials. The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "SSD."
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Companies Commit to Building a Total of 1GW of Bitcoin Mining Sites in the US
GREAT NECK, N.Y., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Singularity Future Technology Ltd. ("Singularity" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGLY) and Golden Mainland Inc. ("Golden Mainland") announced today the formation of a Bitcoin mining site joint venture.
The joint venture (the "Joint Venture") plans to invest up to $250 million over time to build a total of 1GW of mining sites in Texas, Ohio, and other states, with capacity for up to 300,000 Bitcoin miners, each with 3,400 watts/hour in energy consumption. Singularity is a global logistics and blockchain technology company engaged in shipping, chartering, logistics services and technology services. Golden Mainland is a company engaged in the provision of electricity services in North America.
Under the terms of the Joint Venture, Singularity will own 51%, and Golden Mainland will own 49%, with each party contributing capital in accordance with its ownership interest. Singularity expects to make its initial capital contribution of approximately $10 million to the Joint Venture from available cash.
Mr. Yang "Leo" Jie, Chief Executive Officer of Singularity Future Technology, commented, "We are excited to partner with Golden Mainland in this Joint Venture. We believe that investing in and building out sites with Bitcoin mining capacity will provide a platform with the scale to support the demand levels in the industry."
About Golden Mainland Inc.
Golden Mainland is a company engaged in power services in North America. The company's business includes: supply of electricity, power infrastructure, transformers, power station mergers and acquisitions, and greenhouse agricultural functions. Golden Mainland owns nuclear power, hydropower, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, biomass energy, etc. The company operates 10+GW of power resource use rights, and has diversified investment portfolios in the United States, Canada and other countries. For more information visit www.globalmainland.com.
About Singularity Future Technology Ltd.(NASDAQ: SGLY)
On January 3, 2022, the Company changed its name from Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. to Singularity Future Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: SGLY). Since 2020, it has been developing a presence in the revolutionized Blockchain supply management area by focusing on innovative solutions for globally interconnected networks and establishing state-of-the-art crypto mining pools. As the Blockchain landscape constantly shifts, the Company strives to provide frictionless involvement and a growth-enabling ecosystem for its clients in this ever-changing space. The Company is building on its long track record of success as a global logistics and ship management services company, founded in 2001 in New York, with subsidiaries in New York, Houston, Montreal, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Ningbo, China. The Company has provided customers throughout the world with all of their shipping logistics and agency needs as a full-service provider. Additional information about the Company can be found on the Company's corporate website at www.singularity.us.
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Certain statements made herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "estimate", "plan", "outlook", and "project" and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements include SGLY's estimated and future results of operations, business strategies, competitive position, industry environment and potential growth opportunities. In addition, there is uncertainty about the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the impact it will have on SGLY's operations, the demand for SGLY's products and services, global supply chains and economic activity in general. Moreover, the value of cryptocurrencies may fluctuate significantly over time, and the success of the JV and its products are not assured. These forward-looking statements reflect the current analysis of existing information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. As a result, caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. Due to known and unknown risks, our actual results may differ materially from our expectations or projections. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact our expectations and projections will be found in our periodic filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. SGLY's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. SGLY disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Tech Hire-Train-Deploy Leader Accelerates Growth Through Acquisition and Investment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillStorm, a leader in technology talent development deploying specialized teams of custom trained U.S. tech talent to its Fortune 500 clients, announced it has acquired Talent Path, a Hire-Train-Deploy company backed by Achieve Partners. Simultaneously, Achieve is making a strategic investment in SkillStorm.
SkillStorm provides a range of pathways for college graduates, transitioning service members and veterans to launch tech careers, including apprenticeship programs. By hiring talent first, then training based on demand before deploying to its clients, SkillStorm has demonstrated a unique ability to close the tech talent gap.
"Talent Path is a company we've been following for several years," said SkillStorm CEO Justin Vianello. "Like SkillStorm, Talent Path hires and trains tech talent based on client demand. And like SkillStorm, Talent Path is solving a major problem for their clients. We're delighted to welcome Talent Path's consultants and clients to the SkillStorm family."
Talent Path was backed by Achieve Partners, the leading private equity investor at the intersection of education and workforce, and the Hire-Train-Deploy pioneer. "We're excited about this partnership with our friends at SkillStorm," said Aanand Radia, a managing director at Achieve. "This team has proven they can scale and I can think of no better home for Talent Path. Our strategic investment will provide SkillStorm with the capital required to fully integrate Talent Path and supercharge growth to meet the tech talent needs of hundreds of additional clients."
"We've worked with the SkillStorm team previously," commented Achieve managing director Ryan Craig. "What they've built in a short period of time demonstrates an impressive commitment to quality and we have every confidence they will scale to hiring, training, and placing thousands of new consultants annually. We look forward to another very productive partnership."
"The Achieve team are ideal partners for us. We have found them to be an excellent fit for our culture and our visions for the future are in complete alignment," said Vince Virga, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of SkillStorm. "We are excited to welcome Talent Path and proud to call them Stormers. Their contribution expands our ability to 'Accelerate Opportunity' for many more individuals, even faster. That's our purpose at SkillStorm."
About SkillStorm
Founded in 2002, SkillStorm was built on the mission of accelerating careers in high-demand technologies. We create Stormers, the world's most elite developers. We hire, train, and deploy Stormers from all backgrounds and experience levels in today's in-demand technologies such as AWS, Azure, Salesforce, PEGA, ServiceNow, and Appian. We are committed to hiring and training college graduates and veterans for high-growth technology careers with our Fortune 100 clients. Through these dedicated efforts, we provide our clients with an exclusive pipeline of high-quality, U.S.-based tech talent that is custom trained with the skills required to support our clients' critical technology initiatives. As a flexible technology workforce partner, we provide fully formed tech teams at any level of experience, skill sets, and clearance. Stormers are deployed either at our clients' sites or at our U.S.-based delivery centers.
www.skillstorm.com
About Achieve Partners
Achieve Partners is engineering the future of learning and earning by investing in cutting edge technologies and novel business models to bolster skill development and secure the future of work for millions of Americans. By harnessing digital transformation to build new models for learning and new pathways to good jobs, Achieve is helping to level the playing field, improve socioeconomic mobility, and rekindle the American Dream.
www.achievepartners.com
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One of the First Air Purifiers to Receive "Allergy Care" Certification by TÜV Rheinland, Air Purifier 2 Designed Specifically for Large Spaces
BEIJING, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartmi, a leading air purifier manufacturer and producer of high-quality smart home devices, today announced the launch of the Smartmi Air Purifier 2, one of the first air purifiers to receive TÜV Rheinland "Allergy Care" Certification. Building on the success of the Smartmi Air Purifier P1, a compact air purifier with a sleek minimalistic design built for small spaces, the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 uses the same leading technology with a focus on bigger spaces and environments. With a unique UV sterilization process that eliminates bacteria and viruses and a hyper-accurate air sensor system, the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 is essential not only for spacious living rooms, offices, classrooms and hospitals but anyone that suffers from allergies or parents who care about the health of their children's environment. Perfectly timed to the start of spring allergy season, the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 is available exclusively on Amazon beginning today.
As the number of people with allergies grows each year, the severity and age in which symptoms develop gets younger and younger. Many factors are contributing to the increase including environmental pollution, enhancement of food diversity and other external factors due to ongoing industrialization and urbanization. As both the number of indoor and outdoor allergens increases, it's difficult to locate individual allergens quickly and remove allergen effectively, making the need for an Allergy Care Certified air purifier in your home even more important. The Smartmi Air Purifier 2 recently received the TÜV Rheinland "Allergy Care" Certification following an in-depth study so consumers can feel good that they are doing everything they can to protect their family.
The Smartmi Air Purifier 2 features a unique and critical UV sterilization light not available in previous air purifier models. The UV sterilization eliminates bacteria, viruses and more, providing an added layer of protection when consumers need it most. Using the Smartmi Link app, the UV sterilization can be turned on and off, ensuring peace of mind for everyone in the space.
Unbeknown to most consumers, there are five major data points that measure and determine air quality - PM10, PM2.5, TVOC, Temperature and Humidity. Not only does the Smartmi Air Purifier accurately detect all of these using a hyper-accurate air sensor system, but the results are also clearly displayed on the OLED touch screen.
The UV sterilization plus the hyper-accurate air sensor system found in the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 make it the perfect choice for anyone with seasonal allergies.
Air purifiers like the best-selling Smartmi Air Purifier P1 are perfect for home environments but when it comes to larger spaces, an air purifier with wide coverage capabilities is needed. With Americans once again returning to the office and mask restrictions lifting in schools across the country, an advanced and powerful purifying system becomes even more important.
With wide coverage and efficient performance at the forefront, the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 has a CADR of 380m3H and TVOC CADR 100 m3H and can clean an area up to 484 square feet per hour at high speed, effectively removing airborne particles 0.08 micrometers in size in the time it takes an average person to change their t-shirt.
Pet and cooking odors, smoking, harmful smells from furniture and carpet – none of it is pleasant. To effectively capture and filter pollutants such as these and other airborne pollutants like dust, pollen and formaldehyde, a true HEPA filter and active carbon layer to lock down TVOC is needed.
The high-quality H13 True HEPA Filter found in the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 works alongside the Pre-Filter and the High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter to capture 99.98% of airborne particles and 0.3um allergens like dust, pollen, pet dander and smoke.
The Smartmi Air Purifier 2 works seamlessly with all three major smart home ecosystems – Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit – and can be controlled from anywhere with the free Smartmi Link app which is available for download in the Apple Store and Google Play.
With a cool, vintage blue color, the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 features a beautiful circular design and geometric aesthetic. When it comes time to clean, a detachable top grill makes it easy to ensure the wind tunnel remains clear to filter clean air.
The Smartmi Air Purifier 2 consumes 40w of energy and is whisper quiet, with noise levels ranging from 30dB to 64dB. Three modes – Auto, Favorite and Sleep – allow users to customize the setting based on their need and lifestyle.
The Smartmi Purifier 2 is available now for $259.99 exclusively on Amazon.com. To celebrate the launch, Smartmi is offering a 25% off promotion using the code "SMARTMIC2" and the coupon (bringing the price to $194.99) from April 11-24 (see Amazon product page for coupon info).
Smartmi is a growing smart home brand, established in 2014. By merging smart tech with home appliances, Smartmi focuses on creating high-quality products that help improve the quality of life for users. Smartmi has achieved No.1 shipment in the industry of air purifier in China throughout the years, while also has won G-mark Award, iF Design Award, Reddot Award and China's Red Star Award multiple times. Through the products, Smartmi reshapes people's lifestyle continuously. Smartmi takes pride in releasing dozens of products with designs that exceeds the industry, quality that exceeds the standard, and user experience that exceeds expectation and chasing the vision of becoming a global pioneer in home appliance consumption upgrade. For more information visit www.smartmiglobal.com. Smartmi support can be reached at: support@smartmiglobal.com.
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Appointment addresses manufacturing's growing need for workforce education
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz to the newly created position of Chief Workforce Development Officer. She will report to Robert "Bob" Willig, executive director and CEO of SME.
In her new role, Kunz will work with Willig and SME's Board of Directors to leverage the organization's existing and extensive foundation of manufacturing workforce solutions. She will work on leading new partnerships, programs and service offerings, providing end-to-end workforce and training solutions for communities, companies and educational institutions. This increased investment enables SME to accelerate the development of the manufacturing pipeline with new, highly skilled workers, while also upskilling incumbent employees who encounter new, advanced technologies with the abilities they need to compete globally.
"Jeannine has an amazing track record over her more than 20 years with SME in workforce education and development," said Willig. "We're pleased to take this step in announcing our intent to further invest and grow SME's efforts in workforce development, and we're highly confident in Jeannine's ability to lead this important initiative."
The need for a skilled workforce is one of the most significant challenges to manufacturing's future growth and prosperity, Willig said. Over its 90-year history, SME has addressed manufacturing's business and technology challenges, and as evidenced by the appointment of Kunz to CWO, is increasing its focus, investment, and commitment toward workforce development.
"I greatly appreciate the opportunity and vote of confidence," said Kunz, "and I am fortunate to have been supported along the way by a very dedicated team of professionals who believe in the strategic and important value a trained and educated workforce has on local and national competitiveness, economic prosperity and national security. We strongly believe the industry needs an accelerated, collaborative and innovative approach to meeting manufacturing's workforce challenges. Our team plans to expand our partnerships with like-minded organizations to take bold action in making a difference for this industry."
Kunz joined SME in 2000 and in 2010 led the acquisition of Tooling U, an online training organization, enhancing SME's existing training and certification portfolio and increasing its ability to address the emerging national manufacturing skills gap. Since then, SME has worked with thousands of employers and more than thousands of schools, training hundreds of thousands of people across the country.
In addition to her most recent role as vice president of Tooling U-SME, Kunz served on the executive committee of America Makes and is a board member for the National Coalition of Career Development, Chair for the National Defense Industrial Association's Manufacturing Workforce Committee and sits on Manufacturing USA's Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing's (ARM) Education & Workforce Advisory Committee. She also is a founding member of the Skilled Trades Coalition, a consortium of over 15 leaders from associations that collaborate to improve awareness and perceptions of skilled trades. In 2020, she joined the industry advisory committee for Clemson University's THINKER graduate program and was elected to the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group's Board of Directors in 2022.
Kunz is deeply knowledgeable about the challenges facing communities, educators and employers in addressing workforce issues and shares her insights as a regular contributor, appearing over the years in CNBC news, IndustryWeek, Training Magazine, Chicago Tribune, NPR Marketplace, and many other media outlets. She also has testified before a Congressional House Subcommittee on the manufacturing workforce and apprenticeships and most recently testified for a House Committee focused on critical supply chain for the Department of Defense.
Because of her dedication to service in the manufacturing industry, Crain's Detroit Business recognized Kunz for her professional accomplishments, selecting her as a 2018 Notable Women in Manufacturing and 2019 Notable Women in Education Leadership – in Michigan.
An SME Member since 2008, Kunz earned a bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in economics from Eastern Michigan University.
About SME
SME believes in the power of technology and the innovation of people to advance our nation and solve the world's greatest problems. For 90 years, SME has led the manufacturing ecosystem to elevate manufacturers, academia, professionals, and the communities in which they operate. We help build the bridge from today to the future by developing the next generation of manufacturing talent and informing industry on technology advances that can propel their operations into excellence. Learn more at sme.org, follow @SME_MFG on Twitter or facebook.com/SMEmfg.
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ATLANTA, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a significant step in electric transportation solutions for companies looking to transition commercial fleets to electric vehicles (EV). Having worked with Volta Inc. previously on optimizing EV siting analytics, Southern and Volta today announce PredictEV® Fleet – a product that will allow Southern Company to inform and advise customers on the right fleet electrification strategy to meet their needs in the most efficient and thorough way.
PredictEV® Fleet analyzes data on existing vehicle fleets and premises to identify key planning components such as:
- A range of recommended EVs to replace internal combustion engine vehicles with similar specifications;
- Optimal EV supply equipment ("EVSE") to serve the fleet's charging needs;
- Estimated costs and savings with a calculation of total cost ownership;
- Integration of applicable rebates and incentives, such as federal, state, and utility programs;
- Carbon mitigation implication by shifting to EVs
"Nearly one in every five vehicles in the U.S. is owned by a company, making fleet electrification an important business opportunity and a critical component to a carbon-free transportation future for all," said Drew Bennett, Executive Vice President of Network Operations at Volta. "Our fleet product enables data-driven electrification planning for both fleet operators and the utilities that serve them to ensure strategies are future-proof and efficient."
Southern Company expects to use the product to guide its plans to meet rising EV demand and to create new EV product offerings for its customers.
"We're talking to customers everyday about future electric transportation needs and the 'why' is usually clear – customers see electric transportation as a way to lower costs and achieve their sustainability objectives. But there's still some uncertainty around the 'how, what, and when.' We see PredictEV Fleet, and our partnership with Volta, as a tool for our customers to start answering those questions." said Chris Cummiskey, chief commercial and customer solutions officer at Southern Company. "This is one of several investments in innovation we are making to bring sustainability solutions to our customers – and to our own businesses."
In 2020, Southern Company announced an internal fleet electrification goal to convert 50 percent of its electric companies' light-duty vehicles and equipment to electric by 2030. Southern Company is a founding partner of the venture capital firm Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and collaborates with EIP portfolio companies to bring technology and business model innovation, like PredictEV Fleet, to life for the benefit of our customers, communities, and family of businesses.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) is an industry-leading, global electric vehicle ("EV") charging network, powering vehicles and commerce. Volta's vision is to build EV charging networks that capitalize on and catalyze the shift from combustion-powered miles to electric miles by placing stations where consumers live, work, shop, and play. By leveraging a data-driven understanding of driver behavior to deliver EV charging solutions that fit seamlessly into people's daily routines, Volta's goal is to benefit consumers, brands, and real-estate locations while helping to build the infrastructure of the future. As part of Volta's unique EV charging offering, its stations allow it to enhance its site hosts' and strategic partners' core commercial interests, creating a new means for them to benefit from the transformative shift to electric mobility. To learn more, visit www.voltacharging.com.
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New Yorkers positioned to have healthier future
AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the state budget into law, it secured improved health care access for residents in the state. New York joins 24 other states, the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories in adopting Full Practice Authority (FPA) legislation. The legislative action enables nurse practitioners (NPs) to provide the full scope of services they are educated and clinically trained to provide. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) commends Gov. Hochul and the New York Legislature for modernizing nursing licensure law and positioning New York for a healthier future.
"New York has taken a critical step forward in our country, increasing access to vital health care services. New Yorkers will now have full and direct access to the comprehensive care NPs provide," said April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president of AANP. "Over the past two years, New York has waived unnecessary and outdated laws limiting access to health care. AANP applauds the state legislature and Gov. Hochul for recognizing that these provisions need to continue. These changes will help New York attract and retain nurse practitioners and provide New Yorkers better access to quality care," said Kapu.
FPA is the authorization of NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; initiate and manage treatments; and prescribe medications, all under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. This framework eliminates unnecessary, outdated regulatory barriers that prevent patients from accessing these vital care services directly from NPs. Leading health policy experts like the National Academy of Medicine have long recommended that states adopt such legislation to improve health care access and outcomes.
"As the 25th state with Full Practice Authority, New York joins an expanding list of states acting to retire outdated laws that have needlessly constrained their health care workforce and limited patient access to care," said Jon Fanning, MS, CAE, CNED, chief executive officer of AANP. "This is a no-cost, no-delay solution to strengthening health care for the nation. Decades of research show that states with Full Practice Authority are better positioned to improve access to care, grow their workforce and address health care disparities, while delivering quality health outcomes for patients. We look forward to more states following suit."
NPs deliver high-quality health care in more than 1 billion patient visits each year. As of April 2022, there are more than 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. providing care in communities of all sizes across the nation. Recently, U.S. News and World Report ranked the NP role first on its 2022 Best Health Care Jobs list.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. It represents the interests of the more than 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. AANP provides legislative leadership at the local, state and national levels, advancing health policy; promoting excellence in practice, education and research; and establishing standards that best serve NPs' patients and other health care consumers. To locate an NP in your community, visit npfinder.com. For more information about NPs, visit aanp.org.
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Events to be webcast at: http://investors.sunpower.com/events.cfm
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR) will discuss its first-quarter 2022 financial results on a conference call, Thursday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The call-in number is (877) 371-5747 conference ID 5479606, passcode: SunPower, or the webcast can be accessed from SunPower's website at http://investors.sunpower.com/events.cfm.
The earnings press release and supplemental financial information will be available on SunPower's website at http://investors.sunpower.com/events.cfm at 1:05 p.m. PST on May 5, 2021.
About SunPower
Headquartered in California's Silicon Valley, SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) is a leading Distributed Generation Storage and Energy Services provider in North America. SunPower offers the only solar + storage solution designed and warranted by one company that gives customers control over electricity consumption and resiliency during power outages while providing cost savings to homeowners. For more information, visit www.sunpower.com.
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Liquidated properties suitable for redevelopment into multifamily apartments, condos
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SVN Auction Services will hold an online auction for a property that provides prime opportunities for redevelopment in Tallahassee, Fla. Bidding will open April 26 and run through May 3.
The eight-building complex is at 1317 Winewood Blvd., part of a corporate liquidation. Constructed in the 1970s for office space, the buildings will all be auctioned together, with the opening bid starting at $2.0 million. They sit on 21.93 total acres of wooded property overlooking a small lake.
"This is a scenic spot with some tremendous potential," said Louis B. Fisher, III, CAI, National Director of SVN Auction Services. "The structures and amenities are already there, just waiting for someone to come in and transform them into money-making investments."
SVN Auction Services is cooperating with local SVN | Southland Commercial in the offering.
"We expect to attract bidders interested in developing the property into some form of multifamily vertical product type," said David E. Gilmore, CCIM, Managing Director of SVN Auction Services. "It's an ideal opportunity for redevelopment and a great location."
Situated off Apalachee Parkway with frontage on Blairstone Road, the Winewood Office Park is only about three miles from the State Capitol and Florida State University. It also has convenient proximity to the Governor's Square shopping area.
Complete information on the complex and bidding instructions are available here.
Contacts
Louis B. Fisher III CAI, National Director, SVN Auction Services, LLC, 954-931-0592 / fisherL@svn.com
Ken Zeszutko, Z Corp. PR / 321-213-1818 / kenz@zcorppr.com
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ISG's recognition is based on the review and insights of industry experts at ISG and the ISG Research methodology
LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Symphony SummitAI, a leading provider of IT service management tools (ITSM), has been identified as a Rising Star in ISG's Provider Lens™ Enterprise Service Management – Services & Solutions 2022, ESM Software Providers quadrant.
Companies that receive the Rising Star award have a promising portfolio or the market experience to become a leader, including the required roadmap and adequate focus on key market trends and customer requirements. Rising Stars also have excellent management and understanding of the market.
The 2022 ISG Provider Lens™ report analyzes the relevant software vendors/service providers in the global market, based on a multi-phased research and analysis, and positions these providers based on the ISG Research methodology. The ISG Provider Lens™ provides an objective, data-driven assessment of technology and service providers' strengths and weaknesses, as well as their relative positioning in a given market.
"Being Identified as a Rising Star by ISG's Provider Lens™ in the ESM software providers quadrant covering IT service management domain shines a light on how we cater to large customer environments and deliver a unique multitenancy offering with distinctive capabilities to support multi-domain and multi-tier enterprises requirements," said Satyen Vyas, CEO of Symphony SummitAI. "We are defining what enterprise AI in ITSM looks like, and our modern approach to building future-ready systems."
Symphony SummitAI offers a single, centralized, self-service portal for all service requests. IT, HR, admin, facilities, and other functions across an organization can use a single service portal for requestors. Through AI-driven knowledge intelligence, Symphony SummitAI's tools are designed to understand the context of an issue, automatically resolve incidents and service requests. A 24/7 service desk experience supports a conversational interface using natural language through webchat, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Jabber.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.
About Symphony SummitAI
Symphony SummitAI's advanced, modular solution unifies service management, asset management, and operations management into a single, easy-to-use platform. Enterprises and service providers use SummitAI to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of their IT management while improving efficiency, productivity, predictability, and control. Leading enterprises across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and many more verticals are delivering exceptional user experiences while lowering their IT costs using Symphony SummitAI. Symphony SummitAI is SymphonyAI business.
About SymphonyAI
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI company for digital transformation across the most important and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial services, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. SymphonyAI businesses have many leading enterprises as clients in each of these industries. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown rapidly, approaching 2,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals. SymphonyAI is an SAIGroup company, backed by a $1 billion commitment from successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Romesh Wadhwani.
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Company Earns Coveted Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
STAMFORD, Conn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has advanced to No. 25 in the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, up from No. 37 last year. The annual ranking is one of the most respected and comprehensive measures of workplace culture and talent management best practices. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 100 Best Companies list. The ranking, based in large part on feedback from employees, underscores Synchrony's commitment to foster an inclusive, diverse culture that puts people first.
Synchrony, a leading financial services company, has earned the coveted recognition for five consecutive years, proving how the simple yet powerful act of putting people first can make a company a great place to work. Applying that caring culture during a global pandemic has helped Synchrony recruit and retain talent, and deliver results for all stakeholders, including partners, customers and shareholders.
"Creating a people-first culture is core to who we are at Synchrony and it's key to driving strong business performance," said Brian Doubles, President and CEO of Synchrony. "We've transformed the way we hire, train, recognize and reward our people, and redefined our commitment to flexibility and total well-being. We're not done, but this recognition from Fortune and Great Place to Work confirms that the culture we've worked so hard to build is a competitive advantage for us."
From the beginning of the pandemic, Synchrony prioritized the well-being of employees, applying Agile methodologies to innovate new ways of working and decision-making in the face of unprecedented challenges. This was particularly important for the company's contact center associates, who comprise the majority of Synchrony's workforce. It allowed the company to create a more flexible workplace, enabling people to do almost any job from any of Synchrony's geographic locations. Because flexibility is the new currency, employees can work from home full-time or in a hybrid approach.
The company has also enhanced support for its people by:
- Boosting starting hourly wage: Raised U.S. minimum hourly wage to $20 per hour for 5,000 contact center associates and provided them with the highest bonus ever since the program began.
- Creating opportunities: Removed college degree requirements for 90 percent of Synchrony's positions.
- Investing in skills training and education: Provided industry-leading tuition benefits and debt-free tuition options of up to $20,000 a year and up to $9,000 a year in tech certifications. Launched $50 million Education as an Equalizer initiative to expand access to higher education, skills training and financial literacy for employees and underserved communities.
- Accelerating actions around equity, diversity and inclusion: As part of the company's strategic imperatives, increased representation of Black and Hispanic employees at the VP level and higher and increased the number of females in executive-level roles globally.
- Rethinking performance management: Moving from a legacy annual performance review in favor of a new coaching-based approach that delivers regular and actionable dialogue and feedback in real time.
- Expanding and strengthening well-being benefits: Launched the Synchrony Sabbatical and Employee Balance programs, which allow employees to reduce their schedules or take up to 12 months leave while retaining benefits. Synchrony also offers dedicated diverse well-being coaches and expanded this initiative to India and the Philippines.
- Prioritizing flexibility for all: Recognizing the significance of mental wellness, the company adopted Flexible Fridays with minimal morning meetings and free afternoons and enhanced flexible scheduling options for customer service associates.
Inclusion on the Fortune and Great Place to Work list is especially meaningful because it reflects employees' opinions. Great Place to Work determines the list using its proprietary "For All" methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America's largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 870,000 employee survey responses and data from companies representing more than 6.1 million employees, this year alone.
Great Place to Work measures the differences in survey responses across demographic groups and roles within each organization to assess both the quality and consistency of the employee experience. Statements are weighted according to their relevance in describing the most important aspects of an equitable workplace. Each company also answers six essay questions that provide greater insight into how and why the organization is great for all people. Survey data analysis and essay evaluation results are then factored into a combined score to compare and rank the companies that create the most consistently positive experience for all employees.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry's most complete digitally-enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, powersports, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our "partners." We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com and Twitter: @Synchrony.
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TAG Oil Ltd. ("TAG Oil" or the "Company") (TSXV: TAO) (OTCQX: TAOIF) is pleased to provide the following update on its activities to acquire certain assets in Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") region.
TAG Oil is continuing to pursue several acquisition projects in Egypt and explore other strategic opportunities in the MENA area. While significant progress has been made on these efforts by the Company, TAG Oil expects that more time will be required to complete one or more of these acquisitions. Further information on these efforts will be provided by TAG Oil in due course.
Toby Pierce, CEO of TAG Oil, commented "With travel restrictions largely behind us, our management team will continue to spend a significant amount of time on the ground in Egypt, and the broader MENA area, meeting with the appropriate government and industry representatives to advance our discussions. We look forward to concluding our acquisitions and aggressively growing our business. Finally, TAG Oil would like to thank our shareholders for their patience throughout this process, which has been longer than anticipated, but we believe will be worth it."
TAG Oil (http://www.tagoil.com/) is a Canadian based international oil and gas exploration company with a focus on opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa.
Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements with regard to the Company's operations and potential strategic opportunities. These statements address future events and conditions and are reliant on assumptions made by the Company's management, and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, and the assumptions underlying the forward-looking information, actual results could differ from those currently projected. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for HOTH, SPPI, MSP, BILI, and HYMC.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AAPL, MOS, KR, DG, and MCK.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NTES, CVS, DLTR, UNH, and SYY.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced that it has made an additional strategic investment in its portfolio company Imprivata, a digital identity company for mission- and life-critical industries, to fund Imprivata's acquisition of SecureLink, the leader in critical access management with elite patient privacy monitoring. Upon closing, Cove Hill Partners, SecureLink's existing majority investor, will retain a minority stake in the combined company.
Thoma Bravo acquired Imprivata in September 2016 in a transaction valued at approximately $544 million and has provided the operational, strategic and sector expertise to help further Imprivata's continued growth and leadership position as an innovator in digital privacy. Together with SecureLink's capabilities, Imprivata is uniquely able to provide a single source to enable and protect digital identities, spanning enterprise to third parties.
"Our long-term partnership with Imprivata reflects our passionate belief in the business-enabling power of security in the digital future," said Scott Crabill, a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo. "With the addition of SecureLink's capabilities, Imprivata is creating a new class of cybersecurity providers that unlocks digital freedom across platforms and applications by seamlessly securing identity interactions at every access point."
"Adding SecureLink's capabilities empowers Imprivata to address a critical need gap in digital identity verification across healthcare networks, which contain the most private of all personal information," said Andrew Almeida, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. "Since our initial investment in Imprivata in 2016, the company has successfully delivered on both its organic and inorganic initiatives, and we look forward to continuing to support its strong growth trajectory for years to come."
For more information about Imprivata's acquisition of SecureLink, visit www.imprivata.com/securelink.
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest private equity firms in the world, with more than $103 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021. The firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging the firm's deep sector expertise and proven strategic and operational capabilities, Thoma Bravo collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices, drive growth initiatives and make accretive acquisitions intended to accelerate revenue and earnings. Over the past 20 years, the firm has acquired or invested in more than 375 companies representing over $190 billion in enterprise value. The firm has offices in Chicago, Miami and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.thomabravo.com.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WaterFurnace International is pleased to announce its completion of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute's (AHRI) Water-Cooled Water-Chilling and Heat Pump Package certification program. WaterFurnace's certification in AHRI's globally recognized, industry-respected program further demonstrates the company's commitment to providing customers with products they can be confident will perform as specified. Certified WaterFurnace products include the TruClimate™ 500 and 700 Water-Cooled Chillers (formerly known as WC Modular Scroll Chillers) and TruClimate 300 Water-Cooled Chillers with HybrEx™ Technology (formerly known as WC HybrEx Chiller).
"Meeting the stringent AHRI requirements reflects our commitment to offering high performing products to our valued customers and the commercial HVAC industry," said John Thomas, WaterFurnace CEO. "We've proven that our products will stand up to the challenges our partners face day in and day out. This is another example of what we're willing to do to provide our customers peace of mind when choosing WaterFurnace."
To become AHRI Certified, products and equipment are subject to rigorous and continuous testing from a third-party laboratory under contract to AHRI. Only products certified by AHRI are listed in AHRI's Directory of Certified Product Performance, a real-time database. Certificates downloaded from the directory may be used for rebates and other verification purposes.
For more information, watch this video in which Tim Hammond, Senior Engineering Director, explains the value customers can expect from WaterFurnace chillers with this new certification: https://vimeo.com/662625723/78848b626f?mc_cid=89af97a573&mc_eid=9372cc0491
About WaterFurnace International: WaterFurnace International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional geothermal and water source heat pumps. WaterFurnace Commercial Solutions is more than an equipment manufacturer and strives to be a resource to make navigating the complex challenges of modern building and retrofitting a little simpler. Our purpose is to transform the way we use energy, protect resources for future generations, and give people the freedom to focus on life. WaterFurnace was founded in 1983, and the company is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
For the latest news and updates from WaterFurnace, connect with us on your favorite social media sites – follow us on Twitter (@WaterFurnace), like us on Facebook and LinkedIn, or view the WaterFurnace YouTube Channel. Additional information about the Company and its products is available at www.waterfurnace.com.
About AHRI: AHRI certifies the performance of 40 product types in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and water heating industry. AHRI's program complies with ISO Guide 65, accredited by the Standards Council of Canada and COFRAC, and is accepted and specified the world over.
Editorial Contact: Eric Pulley, Marketing Operations Manager, eric.pulley@waterfurnace.com
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WEST HILLS, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Westwood Insurance Agency proudly announced its renewed commitment to HomeAid and the fight to end homelessness. Westwood began working with HomeAid in 2019 and will once again join HomeAid's efforts as a silver-level sponsor.
HomeAid is a leading national non-profit provider, which serves to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education. HomeAid uses the power of collaboration with local and national builders, trades, suppliers, and community partners to maximize resources and expertise for non‐profit service providers to create safe and dignified housing and programmatic facilities for those without a home. Its efforts have provided housing and resources to over 520,000 people who are without a home.
President of Westwood Alan Umaly, who also sits on HomeAid's Board of Directors, has spoken about the importance of HomeAid's cause and how it connects with Westwood's own mission. "As an insurance agency dedicated to helping people protect what matters most, we know how important a home is."
Umaly's enthusiasm filters across the company. In addition to the corporate $25,000 contribution, employees have made individual donations to supply personal hygiene kits and household supplies. In 2022, every bit of help is appreciated, as the pandemic and its aftermath have caused homelessness to become more widespread. Umaly reflected, "We're proud and honored to support HomeAid and make a difference in the lives of so many."
Westwood's donation and commitment to HomeAid provide tangible resources that allow the non-profit to provide housing, life-changing programs, and the physical and emotional support needed to help people get back on their feet. "I could not be more grateful for the support and leadership from Westwood Insurance Agency in HomeAid's mission," said HomeAid CEO Scott Larson. "It is only through the engagement and collaboration from our partners that we can achieve HomeAid's vision of building a future without homelessness."
About HomeAid
Founded in 1989, HomeAid develops, builds, and preserves a variety of housing, including emergency, interim, transitional, permanent supportive, and affordable housing through its 19 affiliates in 13 states. HomeAid partners with hundreds of nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide housing and support services.
HomeAid has completed 1,043 housing and outreach projects with a value of more than $315 million. HomeAid has added over 12,600 beds that have served over 520,000 previously homeless individuals. For more information, visit www.homeaid.org.
About Westwood Insurance Agency
Westwood Insurance Agency is one of the largest personal lines agencies in the United States, having helped more than a million people protect what matters most since its founding in 1952. As a full-service agency, Westwood offers a complete array of personal, commercial, and surplus line products. Westwood partners with the world's leading insurance companies to offer its customers choice and competitively priced insurance products. For more information, visit http://www.WestwoodInsurance.com.
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WishGarden Herbs, Inc., one of North America's leading providers of liquid herbal extracts, announced today that Drug Store News' editorial board has selected WishGarden Herbs as a winner of its prestigious Retail Excellence Award – Over-the-Counter and Preventative Health.
Drug Store News' Retail Excellence Award honors over-the-counter product manufacturers who have made significant product innovation in the last year. DSN recognized that WishGarden, among other brands, has gone above and beyond in assisting their retail partners as they seek to create a point of differentiation between themselves and other merchants.
"We are thrilled and grateful to be recognized by such a prominent networking organization in the multi-billion-dollar retail pharmacy & grocery space," said Sindy Wise, WishGarden Herbs' Vice President of Business Development. "WishGarden continues to operate with a humble approach in our everyday business. To get recognition of any sort, it's really quite cool. We thank DSN for seeing what we do and honoring that!"
DSN specifically identified WishGarden's newest product releases, Serious AM Cough, Serious PM Cough, Exercise & Revive Recovery Aid, Rise & Shine Daily Energy Boost, Party Prep, and Clear Complexion: The Blemish Buster, as innovative products that answer key consumer needs.
About WishGarden Herbs
WishGarden Herbs is a woman-owned, multi-generational family-run company committed to providing artful whole herb liquid extracts that are fast-acting, effective and gentle on the body. Founded in 1979 and based in Colorado, WishGarden pioneered condition-specific blends and distinctive names in the '90s. We continue to be a market leader raising the bar on efficacy and convenience with dependable in-the-moment solutions for common and seasonal discomforts.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYXI) an innovative medical technology company specializing in the manufacture and sale of non-invasive medical devices for pain management, rehabilitation and patient monitoring, today announced that its board of directors approved a program to buy back $10.0 million of the Company's common stock. The program will commence on April 12, 2022 and is scheduled to terminate on April 11, 2023 or when the $10.0 million buyback limit is reached.
In making the announcement, Zynex CEO Thomas Sandgaard stated, "We are committed to delivering shareholder value, and this buyback program authorization reflects the board's confidence in both our short-term prospects and our long term growth strategy. We believe that the current market value of our shares does not accurately reflect the underlying value of the Company and the buyback program represents an attractive opportunity to deploy capital in a way that will benefit stockholders."
Under the share buyback program, buybacks may be made from time-to-time in open market and negotiated purchases, effective immediately through the next twelve months. These buybacks will be made in compliance with the SEC's Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions, available liquidity, cash flow, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The specific prices, numbers of shares and timing of purchase transactions will be determined by the Company from time to time in its sole discretion. This program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time, including in the event the Company would be deemed to be making an acquisition of its own shares under Rule 13e-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The Company expects to finance the purchases with existing cash balances, which is not expected to have a material impact on capital levels.
Zynex, Inc. had approximately 41.5 million shares issued and 39.8 million shares outstanding as of April 8, 2022.
About Zynex, Inc.
Zynex, founded in 1996, markets and sells its own design of electrotherapy medical devices used for pain management and rehabilitation as well as developing noninvasive patient fluid, pulse oximetry and sepsis monitoring systems. For additional information, please visit: www.zynex.com.
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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore you should not rely on any of these forward looking statements. The Company makes no express or implied representation or warranty as to the completeness of forward-looking statements or, in the case of projections, as to their attainability or the accuracy and completeness of the assumptions from which they are derived. Factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the need to obtain CE marking of new products, the acceptance of new products as well as existing products by doctors and hospitals, larger competitors with greater financial resources, the need to keep pace with technological changes, our dependence on the reimbursement for our products from health insurance companies, our dependence on third party manufacturers to produce our products on time and to our specifications, implementation of our sales strategy including a strong direct sales force, the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy and other risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as well as our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Contact: Zynex, Inc. (800) 495-6670
Investor Relations Contact:
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Manhole cover explosion caused some to panic in New York’s Times Square
NEW YORK (WCBS) - An Earthcam video shows the moment people began scrambling out of the area just before 7 p.m. Sunday.
Con Ed said a power cable failure led to an explosion and fire in a manhole.
As firefighters worked to put out the fire, dark gray smoke came from a manhole and two others, filling the air.
“Once I’m seeing the fire, the cops are telling me to back up and start backing up. But still I started like proceeding to the fire‚ and then it’s actually exploded right in front of me. And that’s when I was just like I started running,” Lavier Pounds said.
Marivic Jaks said she is visiting from California and was running late to catch her tour bus when she heard the boom.
“We just missed it. We missed the bus. Five minutes of walking and then a loud, loud … I’m still nervous and shaking,” she said.
Firefighters evacuated people in the area as a precaution.
Officials said there were elevated carbon monoxide levels in an office building, and firefighters assisted Con Ed crews in ventilating the cellar and subcellar of that building.
On Sunday, Con Ed says there have been no power outages because of the fire.
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Mimi Reinhard, who typed up Schindler’s list, dies at 107
JERUSALEM (AP) — Mimi Reinhard, a secretary in Oskar Schindler’s office who typed up the list of Jews he saved from extermination by Nazi Germany, has died in Israel at the age of 107.
Reinhard died early Friday and was laid to rest Sunday in Herzliya, near Tel Aviv, her son Sasha Weitman confirmed.
She was one of 1,200 Jews saved by German businessman Schindler after he bribed Nazi authorities to let him keep them as workers in his factories. The account was made into the acclaimed 1993 film “Schindler’s List” by director Steven Spielberg.
Reinhard was born Carmen Koppel in Vienna, Austria, in 1915, and moved to Krakow, Poland, before the outbreak of World War II. After Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939, she was confined to the Krakow ghetto before being sent to the nearby Plaszow concentration camp in 1942.
Reinhard’s knowledge of shorthand got her work in the camp’s administrative office, where, two years later, she was ordered to type up the handwritten list of Jews that were to be transferred to Schindler’s ammunition factory.
“I didn’t know it was such an important thing, that list,” she told an interviewer with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in 2008. “First of all, I got the list of those who were with Schindler already in Krakow, in his factory. I had to put them on the list.” Later she put her own name, and the names of two friends.
At the Brünnlitz labor camp, where Schindler’s ammunition factory was housed, she was put to work in Schindler’s office.
She said that although she worked in Schindler’s office toward the end of the war, she had little personal contact with him.
“He was a very charming man, very outgoing,” she recalled, decades after the war. “He didn’t treat us like scum.”
After the war, she made her way to the United States, where she lived until immigrating to Israel in 2007 at the age of 92.
Weitman, Reinhard’s son, said that after coming to Israel she “became a kind of a celebrity” because of the Schindler’s List film’s popularity, something he said “pumped another 15 years into her life.”
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Fort Street reconstruction underway in Port Huron
Port Huron Times Herald
Construction has started on Fort Street between Quay and Beers in Port Huron.
The $2.2 million roadway reconstruction is expected to be completed in November and will include the removal of the boulevard on Fort Street. Parallel parking spaces will also be replaced with angled-in parking.
The work will also include replacing underground utilities and vacating Bard Street between Fort and Merchant Street.
Fort Street will be closed to traffic during the work.
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Port Huron Police strengthening relationships with businesses through project blue light
The Port Huron Police Department is rolling out Project Blue Light, a program that is designed to deter crime and build relationships by installing blue lights at city businesses.
Port Huron businesses who have video recording equipment can sign up for the program with the police department and receive a blue light, which signifies to would-be criminals that the business is under video surveillance, Port Huron police Lt. Jeremy Young said. Businesses also get a sticker to put on their door that lets people know the business is under surveillance.
The program also builds relationships with businesses by facilitating dialogue between business owners and police. The project could also help streamline investigations, Young said.
"Everybody wants to really be a part of it," Young said. "They see the benefit of partnering with police and we're looking forward to partnering with them and really strengthening our relationships."
Young said almost all criminal investigations involve video surveillance footage. It can be time-consuming for officers to go door-to-door tracking down footage, but if police already know the businesses that have surveillance footage capabilities, they can request footage much faster.
The police department will not have access to video surveillance cameras or footage unless it is requested and the business fills that request, Young said.
Community Service Officer Sam Baker and Young recently visited businesses all over the city to talk about the program, focusing on businesses that see a high amount of foot traffic, such as gas stations and party stores. They have received overwhelmingly positive responses.
Eight businesses are slated for installation beginning next week, Young said Wednesday. More businesses have expressed interest, but some need to bring their video surveillance equipment into compliance with the department's requirements or install surveillance equipment before being able to join the program.
Blue light program gives business owners sense of security
Several business owners participating in the program said it gives them peace of mind and a sense of security knowing the light signifies their business is a safe place.
“Anyone that decides to step out of line, they know not to come over here, thank goodness," said Dennis Ragnott, general manager of Party Express.
Ragnott said his business is one of the few in the area open past midnight, so it will be nice for both the business and for customers to have a sense of safety in those early morning hours.
Express Liquor Shop owner Robert Shammas said a sense of security will be nice since his business deals largely in cash. While he has not had problems with crime in the past, security is always a concern and you never know what could happen.
"It gives you a sense of security," he said.
The cost of the blue lights, which run about $77, and installation is covered by the police department through funds allocated by the city, however, businesses are responsible for maintaining their own surveillance equipment.
The blue lights are bright enough to be noticeable to people around businesses, but they won't overshadow the businesses' signage or façade. The department is currently experimenting with a subtler blue light that fits into the character of the downtown Port Huron business district, Baker said.
"We don't want somebody to drive down Huron and feel like they're in Vegas. That's not what we're going for," Baker said. "But we also want to alert not only (to) people that it's a safe area, but also somebody that has ill will or bad intentions not to do it there."
The program is not exclusive to businesses. Young said several churches have contacted him to express interest in the program, but they did not yet have the video surveillance equipment needed for the program.
Those who are interested in joining the program should contact Young at (810) 984-8415 ext. 1978.
Contact Laura Fitzgerald at (810) 941-7072 or lfitzgeral@gannett.com.
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Want to run for state or local office? The deadline to file might be this month.
If residents want to run for office in a state or local election later this year — except, primarily, in Port Huron — odds are the filing deadline is later this month.
St. Clair County Clerk Jay DeBoyer said that’s because candidates for a number of positions must first run in primary elections on Aug. 2.
While elected county officers, such as DeBoyer, serve four-year terms that aren’t up for another two years, those looking to run for a two-year term on the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners must file with the county by 4 p.m. on April 19.
That filing date is also shared with candidates running for the state legislature as a Republican or Democrat. Like county officials, candidates running for state representative or senator have the partisan race in the primary before moving on to the general election.
According to the state, affidavits of identity are required for all hopefuls, except those who run as write-in candidates. Deadlines to file to run as a write-in or without a political affiliation for partisan offices are later this year.
The April 19 rule also applies to a host of local community offices, such as city councils, including St. Clair, Algonac, and Marine City, leaving potential hopefuls just over a week to submit nominating petitions and affidavits of identity.
However, while township offices are also partisan, most city offices are not. The primary, then, may become more about narrowing down the number of candidates, though by how much differs between communities.
In Algonac, City Clerk Lisa Borgacz said, “The candidates will only appear on the Aug. 2 ballot if there are more than six who file to run for council; if there are less than six, they will go on the Nov. 8 ballot only.”
Port Huron stands out in its deadlines, as candidates interested in running for City Council or mayor have until July 26 to file petitions.
Without a primary, city election winners go to the highest vote-getters, particularly the top three for open council seats. The mayor's term is up every two years. On council, which are four-year seats, current members with terms expiring this year are Anita Ashford, Jeff Pemberton, and Rico Ruiz.
As of Friday, City Clerk Cyndee Jonseck said incumbent Mayor Pauline Repp and Pemberton were the only candidates to pull materials to begin their filing process.
Nominating petitions can be picked up at the clerk’s office, 100 McMorran Blvd. They must be signed by at least 75 but no more than 125 residents who are registered to vote. Potential city candidates must also be a resident and registered voter — a rule Jonseck said can be a common issue for individuals who are interested in running. Candidates must also be a resident and registered voter for one year prior to the next general election.
Overall, election candidates are also required to file organizing committees with the state or county clerk’s office, meeting campaign finance filing deadlines if they spend over $1,000.
For more information, visit the state’s Secretary of State website or your local clerk’s office.
Contact Jackie Smith at (810) 989-6270 or jssmith@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @Jackie20Smith.
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Atlanta airport reclaims title as World’s Busiest Airport
ATLANTA (CNN) - Atlanta’s airport is once again the world’s busiest.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport knocked China’s Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from the top spot for 2021, according to the trade association, Airports Council International.
Guangzhou pushed Atlanta off the perch in 2020, breaking Atlanta’s 22-year streak as number one.
Atlanta’s main airport had 75.7 million passengers in 2021. That is up a whopping 76% from 2020, but still nearly 32% below the pre-pandemic 2019 level.
Meanwhile, Guangzhou’s airport dropped to number eight in 2021.
U.S. airports dominated in 2021, with eight of the top 10, but the year before, airports in China took seven of the top 10.
China’s 2020 dominance was because of th early rebound of domestic travel in China.
The country has still not reopened to international visitors.
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Augusta County Sheriff’s Office in search of runaway juvenile
Published: Apr. 11, 2022 at 10:04 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a runaway juvenile who was last seen on April 10, 2022 in the Stuarts Draft area.
13-year-old Tariq-Ale Izaivian Bell is 5′9″ and weighs 155 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes.
If anyone has any information about this runaway juvenile, please contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at 540-245-5333 or Crime Stoppers at 800-322-2017.
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Bed recalled after 79-year-old woman died
(Gray News) – Bestar has issued a recall for several models of its beds after a 79-year-old woman died and dozens of others reported injuries.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the woman died in July 2018, after a Bestar wall bed fell on her, injuring her spine.
The company received reports of 60 additional incidents resulting in bruising and other injuries from the wall beds detaching and hitting people, CPSC said.
The recall includes the following full and queen wall beds that were sold from June 2014 through March 2022:
- Nebula
- PUR
- Versatile
- Edge
- Cielo
- Audrea
- Lumina
- Orion
- Novello
The beds were sold online at Wayfair.com, Costco.com, Cymax.com and Amazon.com.
Bestar is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers are advised to stop using the recalled wall beds immediately.
People with the recalled beds are entitled to a free inspection, according to CPSC.
If the bed requires reinstallation, Bestar will reimburse for those costs in a range from $170-$207 for Above Top Shelf wall beds or $338-$414 for Below Top Shelf wall beds.
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How the public’s view of Obamacare has changed in the last 12 years
(CNN) - The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by former President Barack Obama nearly 12 years ago and last week, Obama commemorated the anniversary with President Joe Biden at the White House.
“We passed the ACA, I’ve said it before, that was a high point of my time here because it reminded me and it reminded us of what is possible,” Obama said last week.
Today, about 14 million get private health insurance through Obamacare and another 14 million people get insurance through expanded Medicaid programs. That is about 9% of the U.S. population insured because of Obamacare.
Under the law, insurance companies cannot deny you or charge you more because of a pre-existing condition, children can stay on their parents’ insurance until age 26 and prescription drug costs are lower for nearly 12 million seniors.
However, it was a rocky start for Obamacare.
CNN reporter Elizabeth Cohen tried for two weeks back then to get an account and log in to healthcare.gov.
Obama acknowledged the issues, saying that the website troubles “didn’t help” the program at the beginning.
For a long time, Obamacare was relatively unpopular, but that changed in 2017 when Republicans tried to repeal the law.
“That was the moment when Obamacare became popular,” said Larry Levitt, executive vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Former President Donald Trump tried to convince Americans that Obamacare was bad.
“We will repeal and replace Obamacare. You watch,” Trump said.
Efforts to do so failed when three Republican senators voted against repealing it, including the late Sen. John McCain of Arizona.
Levitt says he believes public opinion of the law changed because it appeared that “Republicans were trying to weaken pre-existing condition protections, take coverage away from people, increase the premiums people would pay.”
“That was a very unpopular effort,” he said.
Levitt believes that for now, Obamacare is here to stay.
Last year, Biden expanded financial assistance for people to buy Obamacare insurance through 2022, and he is working on fixing the so-called “Family Glitch” in Obamacare that would help insure more families of working parents.
“Under the current rules, a working mom is told as long as she can afford employer-based coverage for herself, she can’t qualify for premium subsidies to afford coverage for her family. Cover her, but not her family,” he said.
With the fix, an estimated 200,000 more people would gain insurance and nearly 1 million people would pay less for their insurance.
Currently, Obamacare enjoys records enrollment, and Obama says there is a reason it is so popular 12 years later.
“It’s done what it’s supposed to do. It’s made a difference,” he said.
There are still 12 states that have chosen not to expand Medicaid. Biden has tried to clean up that coverage gap for more than 2 million people, but his efforts were thwarted by Congress last year.
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Judge rules US military can’t discharge HIV-positive troops
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal judge in Virginia has issued a ruling prohibiting the U.S. military from discharging HIV-positive service members or refusing to allow them to become officers.
Advocates say it’s one of the strongest rulings in years for people living with HIV.
The cases involved two service members who the Air Force attempted to discharge, as well as a sergeant in the D.C. Army National Guard who was denied a position in the Judge Advocate General Corps.
The new ruling bars the military from taking those actions against the plaintiffs and any other asymptomatic HIV-positive service member who is classified as ineligible for worldwide deployment due to their HIV-positive status.
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Man uses 30+ aliases to elude criminal charges, deputies say
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man arrested in North Carolina for felony identity theft is accused of using dozens of fake names over several years to get out of criminal charges, according to deputies.
When he was charged last week, the 46-year-old man said his name was Vincente Barrera and then later said his name was Jorge Ortiz-Zaragoza, WBTV reported.
Deputies discovered that the Ortiz-Zaragoza name was in FBI records as an alias used before to try to get out of criminal charges.
Authorities said Ortiz-Zaragoza confessed it was not his real identity and said he has used 27 names in the past.
After fingerprinting the man, deputies determined he has used as many as 35 different names.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office records show that Ortiz-Zaragoza has been deported five times.
The criminal history connected to those fingerprints includes multiple drug felonies in addition to the assault charge, WBTV reported.
The investigation is still open, and Ortiz-Zaragoza, listed in the detention center as Vincente Barrera, was jailed on a bond of $10,000 on charges of identity theft and assault on a female.
Barrera is set to appear in court on Monday.
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Trump endorses Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania’s Senate primary race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania’s crowded Republican Senate primary, ending months of jockeying for his support.
In a statement Saturday evening, Trump said his decision was “all about winning elections” as he formally backed the celebrity heart surgeon best known as the host of daytime TV’s “The Dr. Oz Show.”
“The Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a tremendous opportunity to Save America by electing the brilliant and well-known Dr. Mehmet Oz for the United States Senate,” Trump said, in part. Later, at a rally in North Carolina, he said: “You know when you’re in television for 18 years, that’s like a poll. That means people like you.”
Oz had been competing for Trump’s endorsement in the May 17 primary against former hedge fund CEO David McCormick, whose wife, Dina Powell, served in Trump’s administration. The two had gone to extensive lengths to win over the former president, who remains deeply popular with the Republican base and has been wooed by candidates in primary races across the country.
At a conservative forum in Pennsylvania last weekend, the candidates were asked if they would like Trump’s endorsement and for him to come to Pennsylvania to campaign for them.
“That’s the easiest question we’re going to get all day,” replied one of the candidates, Jeff Bartos, a real estate investor. “Yes. 100%, yes.”
The decision marks a disappointment for McCormick, who met with Trump last week and had hired a litany of former Trump aides for his campaign. Though he was virtually unknown to voters before declaring his candidacy in January, he topped a recent Fox News poll of Pennsylvania GOP primary voters.
Trump had previously endorsed Sean Parnell in the race, but Parnell withdrew his candidacy amid allegations of abuse from his estranged wife. The turnabout raised questions about the vigor of Trump’s vetting process and concerns among Republicans about whether the former president was bolstering candidates who might be able to win their respective primaries but flounder in general elections that will determine which party controls the Senate.
This time, Trump made clear that electability was top of mind. In his statement, he noted that Oz was a well-known quantity who has “lived with us through the screen and has always been popular, respected, and smart.”
“Perhaps most importantly, I believe that Mehmet Oz will be the one most able to win the General Election against a Radical Left Democrat looking to do unthinkable harm to our Country,” he added. “Women, in particular, are drawn to Dr. Oz for his advice and counsel. I have seen this many times over the years. They know him, believe in him, and trust him,” he said.
When Oz interviewed Trump on his show in 2016, Trump told him at one point that his wife, Melania Trump, was “a big fan” of the show.
Oz also has a long personal history with Trump.
Oz said in a recent interview that he had first met Trump in 2004 or 2005 when he asked Trump to use his golf course for an event for Oz’s children’s charity. Trump agreed. After that, they saw each other intermittently at social events before Oz interviewed Trump about his health during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump, in conversations, has often praised Oz for his positive treatment on the show. “He even said that I was in extraordinary health, which made me like him even more (although he also said I should lose a couple of pounds!),” Trump wrote in his statement.
McCormick, meanwhile, has made deep inroads with party donors and officials in Pennsylvania, and has landed endorsements from former Trump administration officials Sarah Sanders and Mike Pompeo. But he has had to work to turn himself into a pro-Trump, America First candidate.
McCormick carries strong Republican establishment ties going back to his days in President George W. Bush’s administration. In 2015, McCormick held a fundraiser for Jeb Bush, Trump’s 2016 rival.
That has opened McCormick, who spent a dozen years as an executive at one of the nation’s biggest hedge funds, to charges from some conservatives that he is a “globalist,” a derogatory term as adopted by Trump and others in his orbit to conjure up an elite, international coterie that doesn’t serve America’s best interests.
Meanwhile, McCormick and a super PAC supporting him have spent millions attacking Oz.
The ads pick apart Oz’s long career on TV and as a public personality and accuse him of being a liberal, pointing, for instance, to his repeated public advocacy for “Obamacare,” former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law. They also accuse Oz of being too “Hollywood.”
Oz also has taken heat in the race for carpetbaggery. He lived in New Jersey for two decades until just before deciding to run in neighboring Pennsylvania, where his in-laws live.
Trump’s decision drew criticism from some Oz critics, including Parnell, who endorsed McCormick.
“I have enormous respect for President Trump. I was honored to have his endorsement in PA,” he tweeted. “But I’m disappointed by this. Oz is the antithesis of everything that made Trump the best president of my lifetime—he’s the farthest thing from America First & he’d be very bad for PA.”
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On-Demand Mental Health Curriculum Will Empower Employees and Agencies Alike
BBDO is First Agency to Pilot Program
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's), a membership-based U.S. trade association for the advertising and marketing communications industry, and Made of Millions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization on a mission to change how the world perceives mental health, announced today an exclusive partnership to launch Made Academy to 4A's members and the advertising and media industries at large. Made Academy is an on-demand mental health curriculum that will ensure that every day employees feel empowered to take control of their personal wellness needs while also providing the tools for agencies to create a happier and healthier work environment.
"Normalizing discussions and taking action to support mental health at the workplace is the future of work," said Sean McGlade, SVP, Talent and Learning Solutions at 4A's. "Employers need to encourage a more honest dialogue about how people are feeling and what people need-- and to do so in an informed, inclusive, and empathetic way. The launch of Made Academy will empower employees and provide the critical support that agencies need to foster healthier, more inclusive work environments."
"At Made, our mission is to reach as many people as possible with life-saving mental health education. And that's exactly what this partnership represents… the opportunity to move mental health awareness into action within the advertising industry," said Anastasia Kuznetsova, co-founder and creative director of Made of Millions.
As the sole distributor of Made Academy for the agency world, the 4A's will offer Made Academy's six self-paced content modules with videos, quizzes, and resources, while also giving participants the ability to co-create custom training and workshop tools based on their unique needs.
What Will Made Academy Offer:
- Mental health education through an intersectional lens. Understanding how race, gender, and socio-economic status influence how we see and experience mental health.
- Wide-ranging perspectives and experiences, from experts and advocates. Participants can get actionable insights from a diverse collection of mental health providers, HR professionals, people with real-life experiences, and more.
- Information on warning signs and preventative approaches. Participants can learn how to proactively care for their mental health and recognize warning signs before they lead to a situation.
- Guidance on language and destigmatization. The program explores how everyday language contributes to the stigma around mental health, and how to create a more positive impact.
- Business benefits of mental health education. Companies will better understand how mental health impacts culture, wellness, and productivity, with actionable insights to start driving change.
4A's member and award-winning creative agency network, BBDO, is one of the first agencies to pilot and participate in the program. As an employee resource the team at BBDO has integrated Made Academy into their internal employee wellness program "Be Well @ BBDO," which was designed as a repository of resources around mental health, mindfulness and allyship. The agency worked with the 4A's Talent and Learning Solutions team to create a bespoke curriculum that meets employees wherever they are on their mindfulness journey.
"Over the last three years we've experienced significant societal trauma - socio-political and civil unrest and a global pandemic that has altered the ways in which we live and work," said Jason Rosario, Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer at BBDO. "As the lines between our personal and professional lives continue to blur, it's important that we support our people and provide them with resources to care for themselves, their colleagues, and families. When we ask people to bring their full, authentic selves to work, organizations must do all they can to provide psychologically safe spaces to do so. We hope Be Well @ BBDO and the Made Academy curriculum does exactly that."
To learn more about the 4A's Made Academy program and sign up, please visit https://podcourses.aaaa.org/library/made-academy-170400/377398/about/.
About the 4A's: The 4A's was established in 1917 to promote, advance, and defend the interests of our member agencies, employees and the advertising and marketing industries overall. We empower our members to drive commerce, spark connections, and shape culture through infinite creativity. With a focus on advocacy, talent and the value of creativity and technology to drive business growth and cultural change, the organization serves 600+ member agencies across 1,200 offices, which help direct more than 85% of total U.S. advertising spend. The 4A's includes the 4A's Benefits division, which insures more than 160,000 employees; the government relations team, who advocate for policies to support the industry; and the 4A's Foundation, which advocates for and connects multicultural talent to the marketing industry by fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity and craft to fuel a more equitable future for the industry.
About Made of Millions:
Made of Millions Foundation is a global mental health advocacy nonprofit on a mission to change how the world perceives mental health. Its platforms, events, campaigns, and resources reach millions of sufferers worldwide each year. For more information, please visit http://www.madeofmillions.com.
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DUBAI, UAE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 11th, AEX Global announced the launch of Dual investment. In the first issue, AEX will launch BTC / USDT and ETH / USDT financial products simultaneously, and there will be a total of 18000 USDT airdrop, which can be divided up by users that participate in dual investment during the period from April 12 to April 17.
From April 12th to April 17rd, users can get airdrop if they participate in AEX dual investment for any amount. The value of the prize pool is 11000usdt, which is divided according to the ranking of users' investment proportion. The activity has a lucky prize, with a total prize pool of 7000usdt. Users who have a chance to win the prize once a day for 50USDT worth of GAT.
Dual Investment is a short-term fluctuated yield finance product. Users subscribe to a product (such as BTC) through cryptocurrency. After expiration, your return will be denominated in one of the two (such as BTC or USDT).
On AEX, dual investment has two types: Up-and-Exercised and Down-and-Exercised. Upon subscription, you can select investment type, subscription share, strike price, and settlement date., and obtain the corresponding financial products. The linked price is a benchmark price, which is used to compare with the settlement price when the product is due to determine whether to exercise and the final settlement crypto.
The biggest advantage of dual investment is that it can obtain the income of token / USDT regardless of the ups and downs of the market. For strict holders, this type of financial management is a great opportunity to earn more tokens, and even if the prediction is wrong, it will get the corresponding USDT as compensation. The biggest advantage of dual investment is to go through bull and bear without fear of rise and fall. Ignoring the fluctuation of short-term crypto prices is more suitable for top mainstream crypto collectors to participate.
No matter what crypto is obtained by exercising or returned with, the agreed rate of return is constant. The minimum investment amount of AEX dual investment is 0.1BTC and 1ETH. The other advantages include:
- High return rate: compared with other financial products, the return rate is higher.
- Transparent rules:The rules of this investment are completely transparent. The level of return depends on the judgment of the market.
- Stable income: a fixed rate of profits can be realized regardless of the ups and downs of the market.
- Flexible settlement date: users can allocate it flexibly.
- Fast arrival: delivery on the same day and arrival on the same day.
AEX dual investment is a structured crypto earning product composed of spot and option combination, and the settlement crypto is determined according to the "linked price". The interest generated by crypto is usually deposit BTC and get BTC, while the BTC of dual crypto investment deposit may be settled as USDT, which is the core difference of the product model. AEX's BTC / USDT and eth / USDT financial products have multi linked prices and different investment days for users to choose freely.
Beware, dual Investment is a non-principal guaranteed product, whose main risk comes from fluctuation in the market price. In such a case, users cannot predict the market price of BTC/ETH or the difference between the current price and linked price when the investment expired, so which kind of the settlement crypto cannot be predicted either. Therefore, dual investment has not only controllable risk, higher yield, but also certain requirements for professionalism.
At the current stage, AEX dual investment not only has an extremely high yield, but also comes with multiple investment activities that allows infinite imagination. In the future, AEX will launch more diversified financial products to meet the investment needs of users.
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"One for One" Initiative, launched ahead of National Park Week and Earth Day, will help reforest areas across the West affected by devastating wildfires
RENO, Nev., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- aha!, powered by veteran ExpressJet Airlines, today announced a partnership with One Tree Planted. For every booking made through May 11, aha! will plant one tree.
"More than 1.5 million acres burned in the Sierra Nevada in 2021 - a new record. We saw devastating wildfires affect communities across the west, including many of the destinations we fly to," said Tim Sieber, head of ExpressJet's aha! business unit. "We jumped at the chance to support reforestation efforts by partnering with One Tree Planted and their 'One for One' initiative."
The partnership is designed to be simple for customers to get involved in global reforestation. For every aha! booking made through May 11, 2022, the company will give $1 to One Tree Planted to plant one tree. The trees are planted by local partner organizations and community volunteers in areas where there has been deforestation.
For more information or to book a flight, visit www.flyaha.com or call the aha! contact center at 775-439-0888.
About aha!
aha! is a leisure brand of ExpressJet Airlines. aha! seeks to provide travelers in smaller communities, many who have seen air service reduced over the past decade through airline mergers, with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations like the Reno-Lake Tahoe region. In addition to offering value-priced, nonstop flights, aha! will soon partner with resorts, casinos and attractions to "bundle" value-priced vacation packages. www.flyaha.com
About ExpressJet Airlines
ExpressJet Airlines operates Embraer ERJ145 regional jet aircraft and has more than 40 years of experience as a regional airline. ExpressJet operates its leisure brand aha!, which provides travelers in smaller communities with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations like the Reno-Lake Tahoe region. The company is expanding its service with specialty charter flights and additional future routes. ExpressJet is majority owned by KAir Enterprises with United Airlines holding a minority interest. www.expressjet.com
About One Tree Planted
One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Their projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and knowledgeable experts to create an impact for nature, people, and wildlife. Reforestation helps to rebuild forests after fires and floods, provide jobs for social impact, and restore biodiversity. Many projects have overlapping objectives, creating a combination of benefits that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. To learn more, visit onetreeplanted.org
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Link Smart Pet Wearable by Smart Tracking Technologies, LLC has announced that animal behaviorist and celebrity dog trainer Brandon McMillan has joined the Link leadership team. In this role, Brandon will provide content for Link's built-in training tools and expert insight for on-going product innovation.
Brandon, most known for his hit Emmy® winning CBS television series "Lucky Dog," and more recently his wildly popular MasterClass instructional. McMillan has spent his life perfecting the art of dog training and introducing new training systems such as his "7 Common Commands™" and the "Hybrid System" where he takes his knowledge and experience of working with wild animals (specifically wolves) and applies it to the domestic world of dogs. Brandon learned years ago understanding the wolf will teach you everything you need to know about your dog.
"Brandon is a renowned dog trainer, and we are excited to bring his training techniques to all pet parents," said April Boyce, CMO of Smart Tracking Technologies. "We believe Brandon's leadership will greatly enhance Link's current training capabilities and provide enormous benefit to current and future Link customers."
The Link Smart Pet Wearable is a sleek, user-friendly device and is currently the only pet GPS tracking system that features remote tone and vibration training tools for positive reinforcement. The device is built on a proprietary technology platform that works with Link's smartphone app to provide an ecosystem that connects dog parents with every aspect of their pet's well-being. In addition to GPS tracking and customized activity monitoring and analysis, Link Smart Pet Wearable provides access to vet records, unique built-in training tools, and on-the-go resources all supported by a Florida-based concierge services team.
"I am thrilled to be joining the Link family. I believe that smart pet wearables are the future of dog collars and Link is poised to be a leader in the category. Having rescued hundreds of dogs, I know how heartbreaking losing a dog can be. Link provides peace of mind to pet parents knowing where their dog is at all times," said animal behaviorist and expert dog trainer Brandon McMillian. "I train exclusively with tone and vibration and I look forward to creating programs that amplify Link's unique features so pet parents can strengthen their bond with their dogs."
Link and Brandon will work together to create custom dog training videos, consumer events, and educational resources for pet parents to utilize at home and on-the-go with their dogs.
For more information, please visit www.LinkMyPet.com
About Smart Tracking Technologies, LLC
Founded in 2019, Smart Tracking Technologies, LLC (Link) is the technology leader in smart pet wearables and encompasses the entire ecosystem of a pet's wellbeing: Health and Wellness, On the Go Lifestyle, Training and Technology.
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AArete will help E&I members in higher education optimize performance, contain costs, and diversify revenue
CHICAGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, is proud to announce its new competitively solicited contract with E&I Cooperative Services serving their educational member network in meeting their challenges of affordability, sustainability, and student / alumni engagement leveraging innovative thinking and digital transformation.
E&I Cooperative Services is the only member-owned, non-profit sourcing cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. As a newly contracted E&I supplier, AArete is committed to supporting their mission by helping education systems take control of their costs and diversify revenue through the transformation of operations and digital experiences for students, alumni, and donors.
AArete Higher Education practice leads John Marchisin and Tyler Higgins are invested in ensuring student needs and experiences are met while containing costs, enhancing education quality, and improving operational efficiency. "The pandemic has accelerated the need for universities to transform to meet student needs, refocus on their financial viability, and adapt to a business model allowing them to make quick decisions in response to an ever-changing landscape. We think big and chisel away at the various elements that support attainable and sustainable results," Marchisin noted. "Developing a proactive strategy taking a digital and technology-focused approach is necessary."
This strategic relationship will elevate the shared organizational missions to continue supporting universities in meaningful and effective ways. "AArete thrives on taking a nimble approach to empower purposeful change," said Tyler Higgins, Managing Director of AArete.
Having years of education consulting experience serving a range of higher educational institutions including existing E&I members, AArete is well positioned to help universities contain costs upon helping build a forward-thinking digital strategy and technology roadmap. By taking this targeted approach to meet the growing needs of educational institutions, AArete looks forward to partnering with E&I members and continuing to serve the education industry.
About AArete
AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered through modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes. We work across all industries and business functions to optimize operational efficiencies in a compressed timeframe. AArete humanizes data by translating numbers into actionable insights, helping clients make better decisions and standing by their side to foster change with confidence, empathy, and purpose. For more information, visit www.aarete.com or follow us @AArete on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About E&I Cooperative Services
E&I Cooperative Services (E&I) is the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving education. E&I delivers unsurpassed value and an exceptional experience to its members through a broad portfolio of competitively solicited contracts with industry-leading suppliers as well as innovative sourcing solutions. The Cooperative empowers its members to make informed, analytics-driven decisions to capture more spend and optimize their education dollars. For more information, please visit www.eandi.org.
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Practice Group to Expand Firm's Presence and Multifamily Expertise in Region
DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BBG, a leading independent commercial real estate due diligence firm, today announced that it added a new Florida multifamily team led by industry veteran Amanda Cooper, MAI, Managing Director at the firm's Tampa Bay office. The addition of this team expands BBG's presence in the Florida market and in the multifamily valuation sector in the Southeast.
The team specializes in multifamily appraisals for various capital sources including Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Multifamily, bridge lenders, life companies, banks, and CMBS lenders. Their expertise in multifamily valuations includes existing and proposed garden/mid-rise apartments, urban high-rise and mixed-use assets, student housing, fractured condominiums and affordable housing. The team will also be able to quote assessment services including property, environmental and engineering reports to streamline the due diligence process for clients.
In her new role, Ms. Cooper is responsible for business development and quality control. Throughout her career, she has executed and overseen valuations of over 325,000 multi-housing units totaling over $50 billion in value. Her focus has been Class A, B and C multifamily assets in primary and secondary markets throughout the Southeast for the past 16 years.
The team also includes:
Anthony Fontanazza, MAI, Director, in South Florida, has extensive experience as a trusted advisor to clients from Palm Beach to Miami.
Morgan Williams, MAI, Director, in Jacksonville, will bring more than two decades of experience to her new role serving clients in central and north Florida as well as Georgia and South Carolina.
Amber Larson, Project Manager, in Tampa, who had previously worked with the team members, will serve as the backbone of the group's operations.
Lori Spencer, Senior Appraiser, in South Florida, will specialize in affordable multifamily and HUD executions.
BBG President of Valuation Grant Griffin, MAI, commented: "As demand continues to grow for multifamily properties in Florida and elsewhere in the Southeast, we are extremely fortunate to have Amanda, Anthony, Morgan, Amber and Lori come aboard BBG. Their extensive knowledge of local markets in the region and expertise in multifamily will significantly expand our ability to provide the highest-quality valuations in this property type."
About BBG
BBG offers comprehensive due diligence services including valuation, advisory, assessment, desktop evaluation, energy services, cost segregation, zoning, and ALTA surveys. Headquartered in Dallas, the firm has 48 offices in key US markets and serves more than 2,800 clients. As one of the Big Five national commercial real estate valuation firms, BBG has achieved a reputation for personal attention, on-time delivery and deep expertise in multi-family, office, retail and industrial sectors. For more information about BBG, please visit www.bbgres.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biosynthetic® Technologies, LLC today announced that it will pitch at the upcoming 2022 NREL Industry Growth Forum April 13-14, 2022.
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced recently the list of 40 presenters for the 2022 NREL Industry Growth Forum (IGF). The selected companies represent a wide range of clean and sustainable technology startups from around the world. This is the 27th year of the event, which is set for April 13–14 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
In its 27th year, the Industry Growth Forum (IGF) is the premier event for cleantech entrepreneurs, investors, and experts from industry and the public sector to build relationships, showcase innovative technologies, and identify disruptive business solutions. Mark Miller, CEO of Biosynthetic Technologies will pitch on the "Growth Stage" at this globally recognized conference.
"We are very proud to be one of the growth stage companies to present at this year's 2022 NREL Industry Growth Forum (IGF) in Denver, CO.", says Mark Miller, CEO Biosynthetic Technologies. "The market is in desperate need of sustainable and biobased base oils and additives that deliver superior performance in all conditions and applications. With manufacturers looking for more sustainable products that will facilitate their corporate carbon neutrality and other ES&G initiatives, the time has come for our patented Estolide Technology as alternatives to carbon intensive petroleum products.
The forum is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in the sustainable technologies space as the premier event for cleantech entrepreneurs, investors, and experts from industry and the public sector to build relationships, highlight innovative technologies, and identify disruptive business solutions. NREL facilitates connections between innovative startups and motivated investors to drive innovation to market for impact. For more information, including the agenda, participating companies, sponsors, and registration details, visit the NREL Industry Growth Forum website.
About Biosynthetic® Technologies LLC:
Biosynthetic® Technologies manufactures a revolutionary new class of biobased synthetic compounds called Estolides that are made from organic fatty acids found in various bio-derived oils. These highly functional biosynthetic oils have numerous uses in personal care. Biosynthetic Technologies strives to make their mark on the world by delivering innovations for a sustainable future. For more information about Biosynthetic™ Technologies, please visit www.biosynthetic.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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BCBSTX continues community impact through numerous initiatives and financial contributions
RICHARDSON, Texas , April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report which highlights the company's numerous initiatives and contributions to the communities in which it serves. The report's areas of focus include access to care, community impact and operating responsibly as aligned with BCBSTX's commitment to addressing health disparities and supporting more equitable care for all.
"We support affordable, quality healthcare for all and believe in making intentional and meaningful efforts to enhance positive health outcomes for all Texans," said Sheena Payne, BCBSTX Director of Community Affairs. "We are proud of the impact we have had for our members, customers and employees as well as our communities across the state"
The report details BCBSTX's substantial financial and in-kind donations as well as its contribution of resources to provide healthcare services, eliminate food insecurity and nutrition inadequacy, and operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.
In addition, the report features BCBSTX's support for COVID-19 recovery through its contributions to organizations providing health literacy education, medical supplies, emergency shelter, access to care and other resources and coordination with state health agencies to address gaps in immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19.
For additional details and on all 2021 BCBSTX efforts, view the company's full Corporate Responsibility Report.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) – the only statewide, customer-owned health insurer in Texas – is the largest provider of health benefits in the state, working with nearly 80,000 physicians and healthcare practitioners, and 500 hospitals to serve more than 6 million members in all 254 counties. BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma and New Mexico), the country's largest customer-owned health insurer, and fourth largest health insurer overall. Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited (the "Company") (NYSE and OSE: BORR) today files its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 (the "2021 Annual Report"). The report is attached to this release.
The Company's 2021 Annual Report can be downloaded from the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) from April 11, 2021, and is also available on the Company's website (www.borrdrilling.com). Hard copies of the Company's 2021 Annual Report can be ordered, free of charge, upon request by writing to us at:
Borr Drilling Limited
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Or by email to: ir@borrdrilling.com
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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The Company is raising the bar with ambitious environmental targets
VALCOURT, QC, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) announced its commitment to take corporate social responsibility (CSR) even further with the launch of its new CSR25 program. It includes more ambitious environmental targets than ever before, concrete initiatives, and sets goals for 2025 and beyond. It also reflects BRP's intention to be the industry leader in corporate citizenship.
"We are very proud of our CSR25 program, which stretches the boundaries of our commitment to create a stronger future for our employees, our dealers, our customers and all of our stakeholders," declared José Boisjoli, President and CEO. "Not only does it align with our strategy and industry best practices, it also sets high objectives that reflect the growing environmental and social concerns of our communities. We look forward to the enthusiastic participation of all our employees around the world in ensuring that our efforts are successful. Our board of directors and executive management team are fully dedicated to ensuring we make tangible progress and track our results on a regular basis."
BRP's CSR25 program fosters value creation around three main pillars: Environment, Social and Governance. The responsibility of each of them has been assigned to senior executives who leverage their expertise to ensure the program's objectives are achieved. They specifically focus on BRP's employees, communities, operations and products and are broken down as follows:
- Reduce the carbon footprint relating to products and operations
In 2021, BRP took an important step towards reducing the carbon footprint of its products with the announcement of a $300 million investment over the next five years to electrify each of its existing product lines by the end of 2026. BRP aims to have 50% of its units sold as electric by 2035. Furthermore, it has set the target of launching new electric products and new models that emit less CO2 than their predecessor. As such, BRP recently confirmed its first EV models with the upcoming launch of an all-electric lineup of Can-Am motorcycles.
On the operations side, BRP targets making its facilities carbon neutral and reaching zero waste to landfill by 2030. It also aims to reduce CO2 emissions from its supply chain by 25% by 2035. - Ensure a positive and sustainable impact in communities and the daily lives of employees
BRP reiterates its commitment to invest 1% of pre-tax profits in community support by 2025.
Also, the Company is increasing its efforts to empower all riders in the powersports community to ride responsibly through the new BRP Responsible Rider program. It aims to encourage riders to focus further on safety, riding etiquette and the environment.
To foster an even more inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, BRP has embarked on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) journey. The Company has established a diverse DE&I Council which is comprised of employees from various backgrounds and workplaces and led by two senior executives who will implement a strong action plan. Specific DE&I employee resource groups are also being formed to reach targets. - Continue to make sound strategic decisions, maintain high ethical standards and conduct operations in a sustainable manner
Under its Governance pillar, BRP is also announcing the upcoming launch of an enhanced version of its Code of Ethics. The intention is to further mobilize and empower its employees and other stakeholders in maintaining and displaying high ethical standards and behaviors across all of BRP's activities.
Sandy Vassiadis, Vice-President, Global Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility added: "As a global leader in powersports vehicles, propulsion systems and boats, we are dedicated to reinventing how we move people in a more sustainable way and caring for our communities. The program we are launching today reflects our commitment to lead by example and inspire our industry to play an active and engaging role in creating a brighter future for all. We look forward to rallying our complete network around our CSR initiatives and promoting eco-responsible practices.''
For full details about BRP's CSR25 program and its initiatives, please visit the Corporate Social Responsibility section of our website.
Certain information included in this press release, including statements regarding the Company's CSR25 program and its intention to set environmental, social and governance targets, goals and initiatives, its intention to electrify existing product lines, its intention to launch new electric product lines and other statements that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terminology such as "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "forecasts", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "outlook", "predicts", "projects", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases. Forward-looking statements, by their very nature, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions, both general and specific. BRP cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although believed reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results or performance of BRP or the powersports or marine industry to be materially different from the outlook or any future results or performance implied by such statements. Further details and descriptions of these and other factors are disclosed in BRP's annual information form dated March 25, 2022.
We are a global leader in the world of powersports vehicles, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex boats and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel business to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce is made up of close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Rotax, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex, Stacer, Savage and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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CAMP's First West Coast Location Opens Its 'Magic Door' To Angelenos on Saturday, April 23rd
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CAMP, the East Coast family favorite that has reimagined the retail experience, is opening its first flagship store in Los Angeles as part of its national expansion. Part toy store, part activity destination, and all good vibes, CAMP helps families answer the question, "What should we do today?" The retailer is bringing its unique combination of play, product and programming to LA families; this new Century City location will be CAMP's 9th store and the first of many on the West Coast.
Opening on April 23rd, this 7,000 square foot location will feature a curated 'Canteen' where families will shop for their favorite toys, gifts, books and accessories for all ages. Here, guests will discover CAMP's signature 'Magic Door,' a speakeasy-style pivoting wall that leads to interactive themed experiences that change seasonally. CAMP will open with its signature theme, Base CAMP, an immersive summer camp-themed experience where kids will go from cabin to cabin, enjoying signature arts & crafts, sports, dance, theater, friendship and fun!
"When we open new locations we are doing more than just opening a store, we are entering a new community. Families have very few places that become part of their routine where they can have fun, escape, and build memories together." said Ben Kaufman, CAMP's Founder and CEO. "Los Angeles has been at the top of our wish list for several years, and we are incredibly excited to build our community on the West Coast."
CAMP has also partnered with Barbie® and RVshare to create one-of-a-kind experiences designed specifically for our LA community, from an in-store Barbie® themed disco cabin to a cool interactive RV campsite. Visitors of all ages are invited to take part in camping-themed play and nature activities, such as RV-inspired activity books, showcasing the wonders of hitting the open road for summertime family vacations. CAMP will host free themed activities in partnership with Barbie®, RVshare and Visit California at launch. Families can sign up to participate starting April 20th.
To kick things off on April 14th, families can enter a sweepstakes on camp.com for a chance to win a weekend camping trip in a decked-out RV, inspired by the Barbie® DreamCamper™, in partnership with RVshare, the leading peer-to-peer RV rental platform. The winning family will also receive a prize package from Barbie®, RVshare, and CAMP which includes a Barbie® bike from Dynacraft, a (doll-sized) DreamCamper™ and more!
Families can discover even more answers to "What should we do today?" on CAMP.com, with a curated selection of new and beloved toys and gifts as well as activities, crafts, and ways to play. Follow CAMP on Instagram and Facebook (@campstores) to keep up with all the latest news. To learn more about CAMP Los Angeles at Westfield Century City, please visit https://camp.com/locations/los-angeles.
ABOUT CAMP:
CAMP is a Family Experience Company that helps answer the question, "What should we do today?" through a unique combination of retail and media. Launched in December of 2018, CAMP operates nine retail locations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, California and Connecticut and serves families everywhere via its digital platforms. To learn more about CAMP, please visit CAMP.com
ABOUT RVSHARE:
RVshare is the first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace. With more than 100,000 vehicles available, RVshare's diverse inventory ranges from affordable travel trailers to luxury motorhomes and can accommodate any outdoor adventure, whether it's a weekend of camping or a cross-country tour of national parks. Through RVshare, families and groups can experience a one-of-a-kind trip and create memories that will last a lifetime. In addition to offering a unique travel experience, RVshare provides RV owners in North America the opportunity to turn their RV into a second income. For more information, visit rvshare.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @rvshare.
ABOUT MATTEL:
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon Business Process Services (Canon) was recently named to the IAOP® 2022 Global 100® Outsourcing list. Today the company announced it has earned additional IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 recognition by receiving top honors in four distinguished judging categories: Customer References, Awards and Certifications, Programs for Innovation and Programs for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Canon also achieved two other accolades. These include designation as an "All Star of the Global Outsourcing 100" for receiving high scores in each judging category, and "Sustained Excellence" acknowledgement for receiving Global 100 recognition in the last five consecutive years or more. Canon has been named to the Leader category of the Global 100 Outsourcing list for 16 consecutive years. Only four other companies have achieved the same record of distinction.
"A big thank you and congratulations to the companies named to The 2022 Global Outsourcing 100® for rising to the occasion in a particularly challenging year," said IAOP CEO, Debi Hamill. "Their tenacity, grit and leadership were critical to ensuring our industry came out the other side of the global pandemic and we're pleased to recognize Canon Business Process Services for its quality and performance excellence."
Highlights of Canon's distinguished judging category honors include:
- Customer References as demonstrated by the value being created at Canon's top customers
- Awards and Certifications as verified through industry recognition and relevant organizational and individual professional certifications
- Programs for Innovation that reveal how Canon produced new forms of value for clients including specific programs and results
- Programs for Corporate Social Responsibility as shown through effective corporate programs and outcomes that address such topics as community involvement and development, labor practices, human rights, fair operating practices, environmental impacts, consumer issues, and organizational governance.
The 2022 Global Outsourcing 100 recognizes the world's best outsourcing service providers and advisors. This list is based on applications received, and judging is based on a rigorous scoring methodology that includes review by an independent panel of IAOP customer members with experience in selecting outsourcing service providers and advisors for their organizations.
About IAOP
IAOP is the global association that brings together customers, providers, and advisors in a collaborative, knowledge-based environment that promotes professional and organizational development, recognition, certification, and excellence to improve business service models and outcomes. Our members and affiliates worldwide are digging deep at IAOP conferences, learning at IAOP chapter meetings, getting trained and certified at IAOP courses and workshops, and connecting through IAOP social media, all with one goal: better business results. Whether you are a customer, provider or advisor, new to collaborative business models like outsourcing, or an experienced professional, IAOP connects you and your organization to our growing global community and the resources you need to get the results your company deserves and demands. For more information and how you can become involved, visit www.IAOP.org.
About Canon Business Process Services
Canon helps clients enable business agility, digital transformation and lead an increasingly evolving workforce. We solve these challenges by leveraging our experienced team backed by Six Sigma expertise and best-in-class technology. With professionals across the U.S. and in the Philippines, we have been named a Global Outsourcing 100 Leader in 2022 by IAOP for the sixteenth straight year. Canon Business Process Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Learn more at cbps.canon.com and follow us on Twitter @CanonBPO.
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Proceeds Will Support Pre-clinical Development and Clinical Advancement of its Lead Candidate, CX-011, for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CarthroniX, Inc., a California-based startup developing novel small molecule modulators of the cell surface receptor gp130, today announced the completion of a $2.25 million convertible note offering. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. led the financing and was joined by existing investors. The company intends to use the financing to support the final stages of pre-clinical development of CX-011, a first-in-class small molecule injectable therapeutic designed to halt or reverse the progression of mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA). The investor consortium has the option to make an equal investment based on the achievement of regulatory milestones.
"We are excited to work with CarthroniX as they share our commitment to offering non-opioid pain relief and improving the continuum of care for patients affected by osteoarthritis," said Ron Ellis, DO, senior vice president of corporate strategy and business development at Pacira BioSciences. "More importantly, this investment advances our mission to provide innovative non-opioid solutions to manage joint pain and potentially address the root cause."
CX-011 is a small molecule modulator of gp130, the cell surface receptor responsible for mediating signaling by all members of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) cytokine family. These cytokines drive both regeneration and chronic inflammation in a highly context specific manner. Signal modulation, allowing for regenerative outputs, while dampening chronic inflammation, is a concept pioneered by CarthroniX. CX-011 is formulated as an intra-articular injection that is anticipated to slow, or even reverse, knee joint degeneration. "Modulation of gp130 via small molecules like CX-011 allows CarthroniX to uniquely harness the regenerative power of inflammation," said Dr. Hassan Serhan, CEO. "Our data demonstrate this approach has major promise for not only joint degeneration, but also fibrotic indications such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis."
Intra-articular injection of CX-011 in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) is being developed as a first-in-class pharmacological approach to treat chronic knee pain, while potentially preventing progression of osteoarthritis through IL-6 modulation. CarthroniX expects to file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the US Food and Drug Administration seeking approval of a Phase 1/2a randomized controlled study of CX-011 later this year and advance into the clinic in early 2023.
Picket Fence Fence IP, LLP is acting as legal advisor to CarthroniX in connection with the transaction.
About Osteoarthritis (OA)
About 32.5 million individuals in the United States have osteoarthritis, or OA. OA is a significant cause of disability in the world and a tremendous expense to the healthcare system. It is associated with a variety of clinical symptoms, including pain, swelling, reduced range of motion and disability of varying levels of severity. There is currently no treatment for the underlying cause of OA and current approaches are aimed at managing pain through a variety of approaches that include physical therapy, over the counter medications like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or prescription opioids. For patients with moderate to severe pain that persists chronically, treatment plans include intra-articular steroid injections, viscosupplementation or surgical intervention. Given the substantial costs, pain, and disability associated with OA, coupled with the lack of an approved disease-modifying agent, a therapy that could relieve pain and increase function with the potential to mediate the progression of OA or achieve a regenerative effect could revolutionize the standard of care.
About CarthroniX
CarthroniX is harnessing the regenerative power of a pathway classically associated with inflammation and pathology: gp130 and the IL-6 family of cytokines. By selectively biasing signaling outcomes from gp130, CarthroniX's small molecules empower unique results in pathological situations. CX-011, CarthroniX's first gp130 modulator, will begin human testing in a Phase 1/2a trial in 2023. Evaluation of other gp130 modulators in veterinary medicine as well as other human indications is actively ongoing.
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CarthroniX, Inc
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Boston-based fintech partners with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) to develop SaaS solution to manage key aspects of cash flow control lifecycle: forecasting, managing receivables and payables, and obtaining credit
BOSTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Centime, a Boston-based fintech, launched Cash Flow Control: a first-of-a-kind solution purpose built to help small and mid-sized businesses control and manage cash flow.
Effective immediately, Centime Cash Flow Control is available to all U.S.-based businesses using the financial General Ledger applications of Intuit QuickBooks and Oracle NetSuite.
The solution consists of several interconnected modules that work together to support the cash control lifecycle of a business
- Automated rolling 13-week cash flow forecasting uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to predict cash inflows and outflows
- Accounts receivable management provides increased visibility into payment delays, facilitates on-time payments through automated reminder campaigns, and drives online payments through an integrated merchant account
- Accounts payable management helps determine who, when and how to pay with the goal of maximizing working capital
- Integrated credit solutions facilitate the bridging of cash flow gaps and short-term working capital needed to support growth
- KPI monitoring provides the metrics and insights required to ensure robust cash flow performance
Centime Cash Flow Control gives business leaders a clear picture of how each element of cash flow control affects the other in a real-time, rolling basis and taps into AI and machine learning to blend businesses' historical data with industry trends to deliver visibility, predictions, management and control.
"Businesses have opportunities to grow in good times and bad," Centime founder and CEO BC Krishna said. "And in both good times and bad, cash makes or breaks businesses. For most businesses, cash flow management is poorly understood, overly complicated and inconsistently managed. Centime Cash Flow Control is a simple, easy to use solution that allows businesses to manage one of their most critical resources."
Covid exposed the risks posed to businesses by poor cash management — or simply an uncertain environment. As businesses across America continue to struggle with labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, inflation and uncertainty in the world, they must take ownership of their cash. While the government's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) helped businesses bridge gaps at the height of the pandemic, and banks stepped in to further accommodate their clients' unforeseen stressors, moving forward requires that business leaders gain control over all aspects of their cash.
Centime was founded just before the global Covid pandemic struck in 2020, creating unexpected disruptions while also opening doors to creative solutions. In the intervening two years, an extended team of 150 engineers, designers, product managers, finance professionals, payments experts and bankers from Centime and its strategic partner FNBO have worked closely to develop this unique, simple, yet comprehensive cash flow control solution.
A beta testing initiative, Centime's Early Access Program (EAP), provided valuable client feedback that has and continues to influence the features and functionality of Cash Flow Control — ensuring it truly provides transformative, actionable insights for businesses.
"That's the hope for a person like me, an average, small to mid-sized business owner and executive officer," said Todd Murphy, CEO at Universal Information Services and a Centime EAP client. "Getting to a point in time when projecting my cash flow is simple, accurate, and meaningful to help me get a pulse on my businesses has been a revelation," he said.
Carrie Zoucha, FNBO's VP, commercial payments, who knows Murphy's business as a member of the team that serves his banking needs, spoke to Centime's product development collaboration with the bank. "From the very beginning, our partnership with Centime has been a relationship built on mutual trust, collaboration and innovation. At FNBO, we take pride in being customer-led and providing guidance to help businesses grow. Our partnership with Centime has allowed us to take a common problem that so many businesses face, and help build a solution to help them thrive. It's been exciting to see Centime come to life, and particularly invigorating to hear about its impact from our customers."
About Centime
Centime, Inc. is a Boston-based fintech led by a veteran team of banking, payments, design and fintech professionals. We are bound by a shared desire to help small to mid-sized businesses thrive through strategic cash flow management. For media queries, email media@centime.com For detailed product information, email sales@centime.com. Learn more at Centime.com, and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
About FNBO
First National Bank of Omaha is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska. First National of Nebraska and its affiliates have more than $26 billion in assets and nearly 5,000 employee associates. Primary banking offices are located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. Learn more at fnbo.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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The annual report allows risk management professionals to assess liability limits and evolving exposures by industry sector
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb has launched its Liability Limit Benchmark & Large Loss Profile 2022 report, highlighting how risks and loss cost trends have evolved over the past decade. Chubb's 14th annual report focuses on ten industry sectors including manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, chemical, life sciences, real estate and hospitality, transportation, consumer products, healthcare, and construction.
As the report details, a confluence of factors is contributing to increasingly frequent and severe large losses felt across business sectors. The impacts of social and economic inflation, the litigious environment, extreme weather events, and the global pandemic are among the forces continuing to pose major challenges for business leaders and risk managers.
"Risk is only becoming more complex, and the financial consequences of inadequate protection are becoming more severe in tandem," said Joseph Fobert, Executive Vice President, Excess Casualty, Chubb Major Accounts. "As exposures continue to heighten and emerge, it's critical for risk management professionals to ensure the businesses they serve are not subject to potential gaps in insurance coverage."
Brokers and risk managers can leverage the data and insights within the report to evaluate their organizations' insurance limits in the context of liability challenges continuing to face the industry.
"The report highlights how large losses are dramatically increasing, while company insurance limits are often flat or diminishing. With an ever-evolving risk landscape, it remains critical for companies to manage their insurance policy limits carefully and talk to their broker and carriers to understand all options available to effectively manage their organization's exposures," added Mr. Fobert.
Download the 2022 edition of Chubb's Liability Limit Benchmark & Large Loss Profile report here.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada has offices in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver and provides its products and services through licensed insurance brokers across Canada. For additional information, visit: chubb.com/ca.
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RADNOR, Pa., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against C3.ai, Inc. ("C3") (NYSE: AI). The action charges C3 with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of C3's materially misleading statements to the public, C3's investors have suffered significant losses.
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
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CLASS PERIOD: DECEMBER 9, 2020 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
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C3'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
C3 is an artificial intelligence software company that offers software-as-a-service applications for enterprises in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
On February 16, 2022, Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC ("Spruce Point Capital") published a short-seller report on C3. In the report, Spruce Point Capital revealed that it found "multiple instances of claims made by C3 that appear to be exaggerated, or don't reconcile with our research findings." Specifically, the report indicates, among other things, that given shifty customer definition disclosures, there is a high probability that C3 is overstating its paying and active customer Inflated Technology Value. Additionally, Spruce Point Capital found that C3's implied market share of just 0.12% supports either market size inflation or its irrelevance in the industry sales cycle.
Following this news, C3's stock price fell $1.01 per share, or 3.93%, to close at $24.70 per share on February 16, 2022.
WHAT CAN I DO?
C3 investors may, no later than May 3, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages C3 investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. At the end of the day, we have succeeded if the bad guys pay up, and if you recover your assets. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
James Maro, Jr., Esq.
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DLT's Enterprise Agreement Platform will be used to streamline procurement, optimize IT management and provide greater access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
HERNDON, Va., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DLT Solutions, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tech Data Corporation, and part of the TD SYNNEX™ family, announced today the addition of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to its Department of Navy (DON) Oracle II Enterprise Licensing Agreement. DLT is entering the final option year of the enterprise licensing agreement which is valued at more than $370 million over the life of the contract.
"The DON has made a long-term commitment to cloud technologies and has plans to move several of their mission-critical applications and content out of the data center and into the cloud," said Chris Wilkinson, president, DLT Solutions. "Adding OCI to the Oracle II Enterprise Licensing Agreement provides the DON with a cloud option that increases performance and operational efficiency of traditional and cloud-native applications in a secure and reliable environment."
OCI enables U.S. public sector end-users to build and run a wide range of applications and services in a highly available hosted environment. OCI offers high-performance compute capabilities and storage capacity in a flexible overlay virtual network that is securely accessible from on-premise networks.
"The addition of OCI to DLT Solutions' DON Oracle II Enterprise Licensing Agreement provides the U.S. Navy with multi-cloud enabled services to support mission-critical applications in the cloud and to meet their complex data management and advanced analytics objectives," said Mark Johnson, vice president of federal cloud sales, Oracle. "Through our long-standing partnership with DLT, and their Enterprise Agreement Platform, we have helped the DON streamline procurement, increase IT asset visibility, and significantly reduce costs for the DON."
DLT uses its Enterprise Agreement Platform to manage the DON Oracle II Enterprise Licensing Agreement. The Enterprise Agreement Platform is a turn-key solution that enables technology vendors, channel partners and U.S. public sector end-users to secure, manage and maximize enterprise agreements. It also allows technology vendors and channel partners to build and uncover new revenue opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and lockout their competition, and end-users get access to real-time reporting, asset visibility and increased cost avoidance. To learn more about DLT's Enterprise Agreement Platform, please click here.
About DLT Solutions
DLT Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tech Data and part of the TD SYNNEX family. DLT is the premier government solutions aggregator that specializes in understanding the IT needs of the U.S. federal, state, local and education markets. We help simplify the process for independent software vendors, federal systems integrators and value-added resellers doing business in the U.S. public sector. For more information, please visit www.dlt.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
About TD SYNNEX
TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We're an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, TD SYNNEX' 22,000 co-workers are dedicated to uniting compelling IT products, services and solutions from 1,500+ best-in-class technology vendors. Our edge-to-cloud portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. TD SYNNEX is committed to serving customers and communities, and we believe we can have a positive impact on our people and our planet, intentionally acting as a respected corporate citizen. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer of choice for talent across the IT ecosystem. For more information, visit www.TDSYNNEX.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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