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‘Flash’ actor Ezra Miller seeks treatment for ‘mental health issues’
NEW YORK (AP) — After a string of arrests and erratic behavior that spanned Hawaii to Vermont, “Flash” actor Ezra Miller said they have begun treatment for “complex mental health issues.”
The 29-year-old Miller, who identifies as non-binary, issued a statement late Monday. On Sept. 26, Miller is due to appear for arraignment in Vermont Superior Court after being cited for felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont. Authorities last week said Miller had taken several bottles of alcohol from a residence while the homeowners weren’t present.
“Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment,” Miller said in a statement. “I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.”
Miller was arrested twice earlier this year in Hawaii, including for disorderly conduct and harassment at a karaoke bar. The second incident was for second-degree assault.
The parents of 18-year-old Tokata Iron Eyes, a Native American activist, earlier this year filed a protection order against Miller, accusing the actor of grooming their child and other inappropriate behavior with her as a minor from the age of 12. Tokata Iron Eyes has disputed that.
Representatives for Miller have not responded to requests for comment on those allegations or previous arrests.
Miller’s personal troubles have been a particularly pressing issue for Warner Bros. and DC Films. After appearing in several “Justice League” movies as the Flash, Miller stars in an upcoming standalone film about the speedy superhero due out next summer. Principal photography on “The Flash” was completed last year. David Zaslav, chief executive of Warner Bros. has said that the studio is committed to releasing the film.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wvva.com/2022/08/16/flash-actor-ezra-miller-seeks-treatment-mental-health-issues/ | 2022-08-16T14:15:27Z |
Georgia toddler finds missing elderly woman while playing with bubbles
SENOIA, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) - A toddler in Georgia is being credited for helping find an elderly woman who had been missing for four days, WGCL reported.
Last Friday, Brittany Moore and her son, Ethan, were playing with bubbles in their backyard when the bubbles drifted toward the family’s fence line.
Ethan and the dogs chased the bubbles, but something in the woods caught Ethan’s eye.
“I went over there and was like, ‘What do you see, buddy?’ and he pointed and said, ‘Feet,’” Moore said. “‘OK, buddy can you say that again? What did you say?’ And he said, ‘Feet.’”
Moore said she did not see anything until she crouched down to her son’s level and looked where he was pointing. It was at this point that she noticed a pair of feet.
“If you get on his level and look through, you can see some of the broken sticks and that’s where she was laying,” she said. “I didn’t know if I needed to go into fight or flight because I had my little boy out here and the other inside.”
Moore said she panicked but called for help. When first responders arrived, they realized it was 82-year-old Nina Lipscomb, who had been missing since last Monday night, according to her family.
Authorities and community members had been actively searching for Lipscomb since she disappeared. Investigators even used thermal technology to search for Lipscomb, who has early-stage Alzheimer’s. She was alive but disoriented when Ethan spotted her less than a quarter of a mile from where she was last seen.
“We pulled out every resource we thought we needed, but it was a little boy who found her, and she’s very fond of children,” Nina Lipscomb’s daughter, Karen Lipscomb, said.
Karen Lipscomb said her mother told her she left the house to go look for her deceased sister.
“Her sister lived here in this house, but she passed away in March, but growing up they lived on Glacier Road, which is just around the corner,” she said.
Monday afternoon, Nina met Ethan shortly after being released from the hospital. Her family said the toddler likely saved her life.
The families said they are forever connected all because a little boy wanted to play outside with his bubbles.
“I truly think this was something outside of what any human could do,” Moore said. “It took a child who was being worked by God. We will always teach him what he did, how he played an impact in it.”
The Lipscomb family offered to give the Moore family reward money, but they refused.
Nina Lipscomb turns 83 on Friday.
Copyright 2022 WGCL via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wvva.com/2022/08/16/georgia-toddler-finds-missing-elderly-woman-while-playing-with-bubbles/ | 2022-08-16T14:15:34Z |
GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 484,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem that can cause the third-row seat belts to malfunction.
The recall covers Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes, Cadillac Escalades and GMC Yukons from 2021 and 2022.
The automaker says rivets that hold the buckle to the mounting bracket on the left- and right-side third-row seats may have been formed improperly.
The belts may not properly hold a passenger in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The company says it’s not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem.
Dealers will inspect the rivet heads and replace buckle assemblies if needed. Owners will be notified starting Sept. 26.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wvva.com/2022/08/16/gm-recalls-484k-big-suvs-fix-problem-third-row-seat-belts/ | 2022-08-16T14:15:41Z |
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild’ symptoms
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing “mild symptoms,” the White House announced Tuesday. President Joe Biden continues to test negative after recently recovering from the virus but will wear a mask indoors for 10 days as a precaution.
The Bidens have been vacationing in South Carolina since Aug. 10, and the 71-year-old first lady began experiencing symptoms on Monday. Jill Biden, like her husband, has been twice-vaccinated and twice-boosted with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. She has been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid and will isolate at the vacation home for at least five days.
“Close contacts of the First Lady have been notified,” her communications director, Elizabeth Alexander, said in a statement “She is currently staying at a private residence in South Carolina and will return home after she receives two consecutive negative COVID tests.”
The president tested negative for the virus on Tuesday morning, the White House said, but would be wearing a mask indoors for 10 days. He plans to return to Washington on Tuesday to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill in the afternoon, before continuing to his home in Wilmington, Delaware.
He recovered from a rebound case of the virus on Aug. 7.
“Consistent with CDC guidance because he is a close contact of the First Lady, he will mask for 10 days when indoors and in close proximity to others,” the White House said. It said it would increase the president’s testing cadence and report those results.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wvva.com/2022/08/16/jill-biden-tests-positive-covid-19/ | 2022-08-16T14:15:49Z |
New Scottish law makes menstrual products free for all
LONDON (AP) — A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure menstrual products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday.
Under the new law, schools, colleges and universities as well as local government bodies must make a range of period products available for free in their bathrooms. The Scottish government already invested millions of pounds since 2017 to fund free period products in educational institutions, but the law makes it a legal requirement.
A mobile phone app also helps people find the nearest place — such as the local library or community center — where they can pick up period products.
“Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them,” Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said.
“This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products,” she added.
The bill, which was passed unanimously in 2020, was introduced by Scottish Parliament lawmaker Monica Lennon, who had campaigned against “period poverty” — when someone who needs sanitary products can’t afford them.
The Scottish government said its move was world-leading, with countries including South Korea and New Zealand taking similar approaches.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wvva.com/2022/08/16/new-scottish-law-makes-menstrual-products-free-all/ | 2022-08-16T14:15:55Z |
Report: Dog contracted monkeypox from its owners
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 8:56 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - A monkeypox case in France appears to have spread from humans to a dog.
According to a case published in the Lancet Medical Journal, two men who live in the same household contracted the virus.
About two weeks later, their dog, a four-year-old Italian greyhound, started to have symptoms of monkeypox and tested positive.
The couple said they co-slept with their dog.
This is believed to be the first human-to-dog transmission of the monkeypox virus.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wvva.com/2022/08/16/report-dog-contracted-monkeypox-its-owners/ | 2022-08-16T14:16:01Z |
Threat against federal law enforcement ‘imminent,’ official says
(Gray News) - Federal law enforcement officers are facing a “real” and “imminent” threat, a representative from an FBI organization said.
In an interview with CNN, Special Agent Brian O’Hare, head of the FBI Agents Association, urged the country’s political leaders to immediately and publicly denounce recent attacks on the agency.
“FBI Special Agents are dedicated members of the law enforcement community who put their lives on the line every day to protect the public from criminals and terrorists. Special Agents and their families should never be threatened with violence, including for doing their jobs,” he said recently in a statement.
“The threats made recently contribute to an atmosphere where some have, or will, accept violence against law enforcement as appropriate. It is not. This is not a partisan or political issue. It is a matter of public safety and basic decency.”
The FBI said they’ve been looking into an unprecedented number of threats to bureau personnel and property.
It’s more than just words. A man attacked the FBI office in Cincinnati on Thursday armed with a nail gun and a rifle, fled and then died in a gun battle with police.
The threats started after they searched the Florida resort of former President Donald Trump earlier this month.
O’Hare said the attacks are making it difficult for them to accomplish their mission of protecting the American people.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. CNN Newsource contributed to this report. | https://www.wvva.com/2022/08/16/threat-against-federal-law-enforcement-imminent-official-says/ | 2022-08-16T14:16:08Z |
Average US Gasoline Price Falls 45 Cents to $4.10 Per Gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plummeted 45 cents over the past three weeks to $4.10 per gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also remain low.
“The drop of a dollar per gallon has not been enough to restore motorist demand, which is in retreat due to sustained high price levels,” Lundberg said in a statement.
The average price at the pump is down a dollar over the past nine weeks, but it’s 85 cents higher than it was one year ago.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas was in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $5.36 per gallon. The lowest average was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $3.38 per gallon.
According to the survey, the average price of diesel plunged 37 cents over three weeks to $5.17 a gallon. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/average-us-gasoline-price-falls-45-cents-to-4-10-per-gallon/ | 2022-08-16T14:21:13Z |
Dr. Norman C. Francis Profiled in New WYES Documentary
NEW ORLEANS — From WYES:
In a new WYES-TV documentary, Dr. Norman C. Francis will reflect on his life in a one-on-one interview. Archival photos, video and interviews with Francis’ family, friends and colleagues will document his career of service and leadership. The one-hour documentary, narrated by former WWL-TV anchor Sally-Ann Roberts, will premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. on WYES-TV, wyes.org and on the WYES and PBS apps. It will also stream for a limited time on the WYES YouTube channel.
Among those interviewed for the program are National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, former New Orleans First Lady Sybil Morial, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, journalist/historian Walter Isaacson, Xavier University president Dr. Reynold Verret, former Tulane University president Scott Cowen, City Council president Helena Moreno and Liberty Bank President Alden McDonald and CEO Todd McDonald.
As president of Xavier University of Louisiana, Francis advised eight U.S. presidents and earned more than 40 honorary degrees. As a civic leader, he co-founded Liberty Bank, where he remains chairman of the board, and co-chaired the Louisiana Recovery Authority after Hurricane Katrina while also leading Xavier’s hurricane recovery.
The documentary, titled “Dr. Norman C. Francis: A Legacy of Leadership,” is produced by Thanh Truong. The production team also includes associate producer Dionne Butler and videographers Lenny Delbert and Tom Moore.. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/dr-norman-c-francis-profiled-in-new-wyes-documentary/ | 2022-08-16T14:21:19Z |
Four Seasons Interiors Receive International Acclaim
NEW ORLEANS – The Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans has received international praise from several design publications:
Design Et Al International Hotel and Property Awards
- Global Project Award Winner 2022
- Hotel Suite Americas & Caribbean 2022 Winner
Hospitality Design Annual HD Awards 2022
- Guestrooms Winner
- Bar, Club, & Lounge Finalist
LIV Hospitality Design Awards
- Winner in Interior Design Hotel – Luxury
- Winner in Interior Design North America
- Interior Design Cocktail Bar – Chandelier Bar
- Interior Design in North America – Chandelier Bar
In addition to these honors, the Hotel and its interior designer have been shortlisted for the AHEAD Awards Americas 2022.
“Since the Hotel opened, our guests have enjoyed the luxury oasis Bill Rooney has created,” said Mali Carow, the hotel’s general manager, in a press release. “We are elated to be recognized internationally for our style and design and look forward to welcoming guests from near and far to experience the space for themselves.” | https://www.bizneworleans.com/four-seasons-interiors-receive-international-acclaim/ | 2022-08-16T14:21:25Z |
Home Depot Posts Record Profit, Revenue; Sticks to Outlook
NEW YORK (AP) — Home Depot is seeing sustained demand for goods related to home improvement projects despite soaring prices and mortgage rates for homes.
Despite record profit and revenue, the Atlanta home improvement chain maintained its guidance for the year.
Revenue for the three months ended July 31 rose 6.5% to $43.79 billion, which topped projections of $43.35 billion on Wall Street, according to a survey by Zacks Investment Research.
Sales at stores open at least a year, a key indicator of a retailer’s health, climbed 5.8%, and 5.4% in the U.S.
While the number of customer transactions fell 3%, the amount shoppers spent per transaction rose 9.1%.
Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData, said Tuesday that there was some inflation baked into the numbers.
“This is one of the reasons why Home Depot’s average ticket has risen by 9.1% over the prior year,” Saunders wrote. “While inflation does not account for all the gains, it has flattered Home Depot’s numbers.”
Saunders believes that it has been easier for Home Depot to pass along price increases to customers because the products on its stores shelves are considered essential to make home improvements. And contractors can pass along higher prices to clients, he added.
Home Depot earned $5.17 billion, or $5.05 per share, which also topped per-share projections for $4.95. It was also better than last year’s strong second quarter, when the company posted earnings of $4.81 billion.
Profit and sales levels were unprecedented for Home Depot, according to CEO Ted Decker.
The company stuck to its 2022 forecast for mid-single digits earnings per share growth and total sales growth and comparable sales growth of about 3%.
Home improvement stores have remained busy during the pandemic as people working from home took on new projects. The spring and summer is also a traditional busy season as home owners head out for flowers, vegetables and other gardening and landscaping goods.
Home Depot Inc. has continued to lure customers despite what may be a cooling of the housing market. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fifth consecutive month in June as higher mortgage rates and rising prices kept many home hunters on the sidelines. Existing home sales fell 5.4% in June from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.12 million, the National Association of Realtors said last month.
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates soared last week in a continued volatile market as the key 30-year loan rate jumped back over 5%. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year rate rose to 5.22% from 4.99% a week earlier. By contrast, the rate stood at 2.87% a year ago.
By AP reporter Michelle Chapman | https://www.bizneworleans.com/home-depot-posts-record-profit-revenue-sticks-to-outlook/ | 2022-08-16T14:21:31Z |
IDEAinstitute Now Accepting Applications
NEW ORLEANS – The Idea Village is accepting applications for IDEAinstitute, its fall 2022 idea-stage accelerator program. The 10-week program, which begins the week of Sept. 4, is designed to give entrepreneurs the knowledge and expertise needed to turn an idea into a scalable business venture. The program is offered in a hybrid format of evening virtual classes, in-person networking events and mentorship opportunities. It concludes with a pitch competition and cash prize.
“IDEAinstitute is the gateway to building a high-growth startup in the Gulf Coast region,” said Jon Atkinson, Idea Village CEO. “For founders who are not sure how to realize their idea or scale their business, the program is a good first step because it connects emerging entrepreneurs with the advice and coaching they need to generate meaningful traction.”
Businesses that thrive in IDEAinstitute are encouraged to participate in other Idea Village programs such as IDEAfuel (for BIPOC founders) and VILLAGEx (for companies ready to scale).
SafePush, a biomedical product that prevents catastrophic and lethal patient outcomes, is one IDEAinstitute startup alum that is experiencing robust growth and opportunities. A 2019 IDEAinstitute participant that went on to be part of the 2020 VILLAGEx cohort, SafePush founder Tonia Aiken credits IDEAinstitute with putting her company at the forefront of the local health tech startup scene.
“SafePush was selected from over a thousand medical device companies worldwide to be a cohort in the MedTech Innovator Program, the largest accelerator program in the world for transformative innovations,” said Aiken. “The support and guidance, dedicated mentors and diverse resources offered by IDEAinstitute and other Idea Village programs were instrumental in our continued growth and success.”
Applications from local, regional and national entrepreneurs will be accepted until Aug. 26. Those accepted into the program will need to pay the IDEAinstitute program fee of $285 or apply for a scholarship based on merit and financial need. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/ideainstitute-now-accepting-applications/ | 2022-08-16T14:21:38Z |
Jon Batiste Leaves ‘The Late Show’
NEW YORK (AP) — New Orleans native Jon Batiste, his career soaring after winning multiple Grammys this year, is leaving his perch as bandleader of “The Late Show” after a seven-year run backing up host Stephen Colbert.
“We’ve been so lucky to have a front row seat to Jon’s incredible talent for the past seven years,” Colbert said on Thursday’s show. “But we’re happy for you, Jon, and I can’t wait to have you back on as guest with your next hit record.”
Louis Cato, who has served as interim bandleader this summer, will take over on a permanent basis when the show returns for its eighth season. He has been with the show since its launch. Cato has worked with the likes of Beyonce, Mariah Carey and John Legend and is working on a new album. Colbert called him a musical genius.
“He can play basically every instrument over there,” Colbert said. “Give him an afternoon, he’ll learn how to play Mozart on a shoehorn.”
Batiste has toured globally with his band Stay Human and made a memorable stop at Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” in 2014. When producers of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” were considering having a house band the following year, Batiste and Stay Human were a natural fit.
The mutual respect Colbert and Batiste shared was obvious. The bandleader often cheered the comedian’s nightly monologue from the piano, appeared in segments and accompanied the musical guests. Batiste stuck with the gig even during the pandemic, coming up with tunes, both original and covers, on the spot.
The multi-instrumentalist won five Grammys this year. Batiste composed music, consulted on and arranged songs for Pixar’s animated film “Soul,” a mid-life crisis movie mixed with a New York jazz fantasia and a body-swap comedy. He won a Golden Globe for the music alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails; and the trio also earned the Academy Award for best original score. For their work on “Soul,” Batiste, Reznor and Ross won the Grammy for best score soundtrack for visual media. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/jon-batiste-leaves-the-late-show/ | 2022-08-16T14:21:44Z |
LED: Rural Revitalization Events to Spotlight Economic Projects
BATON ROUGE, La. – From Louisiana Economic Development:
LED and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development will join forces with local partners in five regions on consecutive Wednesdays to update stakeholders on the state’s ongoing rural revitalization efforts. The events will highlight regional economic development projects, provide an overview of the Strategic Plan for Rural Development created by the Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization, and offer information about available resources for rural communities.
All events are open to the public, but advance registration is required. Scheduled events include:
- Bayou Region – Aug. 24, Lafourche Parish Government Complex, 4876 Louisiana Hwy. 1, Mathews. Register here.
- Southwest Region – Aug. 31, Jennings City Hall, 154 N. Main St., Jennings. Register here.
- Southeast Region – Sept. 7, Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite. Register here.
- Central Region – Sept. 14, Kees Park Community Center, 2450 Louisiana Hwy. 28, Pineville. Register here.
- Northeast Region – Sept. 21, West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave., West Monroe. Register here.
All of the meetings will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
“Rural communities are critical to Louisiana’s economic well-being,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said. “We are working on many fronts – from internet connectivity to health care access to small business assistance – to boost these communities and to attract new projects. With investments and innovation, Louisiana is committed to providing rural stakeholders with tools for long-term success, to benefit individual communities and our entire state.”
Gov. Edwards created an Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization last year to create a strategic plan for addressing concerns to rural Louisiana communities. The state continues to use that blueprint to deliver improvements in rural areas across the state.
Also in 2021, LED launched a Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative, targeting rural small businesses around the state for second-stage growth. It is the first project of its kind in the country, providing an integrated package of services – customized research, peer learning and leadership development – to specific, established rural companies. Among the early participants in the program have been small businesses from Houma, Thibodaux, Lillie, Port Vincent, Woodworth and Lake Providence.
These initiatives, recent economic development project announcements and other developments are featured on LaRuralEvolution.com. The website was launched to promote and facilitate all aspects of Louisiana’s rural revitalization efforts. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/led-rural-revitalization-events-to-spotlight-economic-projects/ | 2022-08-16T14:21:50Z |
New Orleans Roast Partners with Son of a Saint
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Roast has partnered with Son of a Saint to support the nonprofit’s mission to transform the lives of fatherless boys.
Known for its assortment of coffee, tea and chicory, New Orleans Roast will accept donations to the nonprofit on its website through Sept. 16, and guests can use the code SAINT to receive 20% off any online purchase with a donation of $1 or more. Donations will help Son of a Saint to provide boys with mentorship, emotional support, education and more to address their individual needs.
The Ballard Brothers, who own New Orleans Roast, have been longstanding donors and supporters of Son of Saint. Each year for the past decade, the Ballards supply 10 fully funded scholarships for Son of a Saint youth to attend Camp Rockmont in North Carolina. Camp Rockmont is a Christian camp for young men founded on the belief that a diverse and inclusive community creates an environment in which everyone can grow and become stronger. The Camp Rockmont experience provides life skills focused on leadership, independence, and building self confidence.
“We’re incredibly honored to be able to give back to the community that we grew up in and love,” said Paul Ballard on behalf of his brothers Steven, Scott and their families. “It’s important for us to share our family values in any way that we can to continue to build a strong sense of community, and Son of a Saint embodies that.”
Launched in 2011 to address the burgeoning problem of fatherless boys in the New Orleans area, Son of a Saint is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to its mission of transforming the lives of young males through mentorship, emotional support, development of life skills, exposure to constructive experiences and formation of positive, lasting peer-to-peer relationships. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/new-orleans-roast-partners-with-son-of-a-saint/ | 2022-08-16T14:21:56Z |
Waitr Rebrands ASAP to Align with New Company Strategy
NEW ORLEANS – Waitr has changed its name to ASAP, signaling a new “deliver anything” business model.
The company’s new vision is same-day delivery from any type of business. In preparation for the rebrand, the company accelerated the expansion of its services in recent weeks, signing agreements to launch delivery of a wide variety of items such as alcohol, sporting goods, luxury apparel, auto and electrical parts, and other “need it now” products.
“ASAP expresses our new brand identity, building on our original delivery ethos,” said Carl Grimstad, CEO and chairman of the board of Waitr Holdings. “The strategies we have implemented have reinforced our ‘anything, anywhere ASAP’ vision, making us the go-to company for a wider range of products and services. And of course, our emphasis on working with businesses to make them more successful will never change.”
Among the new business expansions under the ASAP brand is the company’s proprietary in-stadium ordering technology, which allows fans to avoid the typical long lines at stadium concession areas. ASAP has secured exclusive in-stadium mobile ordering agreements with MetLife Stadium, the New York Giants, the New York Jets, the New Orleans Saints, the University of Alabama and Louisiana State University.
Still to be revealed this year will be the company’s new stock ticker symbol aligning with the ASAP rebranding.
The ASAP platform also facilitates access to third parties that provide payment processing solutions for restaurants and other merchants. As of June 30, 2022, ASAP operates in approximately 1,000 cities throughout the United States. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/waitr-rebrands-asap-to-align-with-new-company-strategy/ | 2022-08-16T14:22:02Z |
Church World Services and Sentara partner to increase access to healthcare jobs for immigrants
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - In July, Sentara and refugee organization Church World Service announced a partnership that would provide increased access for refugees to healthcare jobs in the Valley.
The ‘Healthcare Career Pathways’ program is funded through a $200,000 grant and will help connect people with resources like English language courses and guidance on obtaining a GED.
The program will also provide easier access to entry-level jobs like those in dining or custodial services.
“We’re going to help people understand how much education that they need, how much it costs to get a certain certification, how much time that takes what that looks like and what level of English would you need, and how much technical English would you need,” CWS Development and Communications Coordinator Emily Bender said.
The two-year program will also help those who may have been medical professionals in their home country get recertified and ready to practice medicine here in the Valley.
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DMV reminding Valley drivers to buckle up
The DMV says half of traffic fatalities in 2021 involved unrestrained occupants
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - According to the DMV, 47% of fatal crashes on Virginia roadways last year involved unrestrained occupants.
This year the focus of the organization’s 2022 Local Heroes Campaign is seatbelt use in the Shenandoah Valley. First responders from counties like Rockingham and Augusta are reminding drivers of the importance of buckling up.
So far this year, 53% of fatal crashes on Valley roadways involved someone not wearing a seatbelt, which DMV says lines up with trends throughout the commonwealth.
“The rate our numbers are running now, two to three people a day will die on our roadways between now and the end of the year across the state, and that’s an unacceptable number. We want to do our best to get everyone home safe, and it’s a joint responsibility,” DMV Director for Highway Safety John Saunders said.
The DMV says 84% of those unrestrained fatalities happened on non-interstate roadways.
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Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain, the Biden administration announced Tuesday.
The action will cancel $3.9 billion in federal student debt for 208,000 borrowers, the Education Department said. The debt is being forgiven using a federal rule known as borrower defense, which is meant to protect students from colleges that make false advertising claims or otherwise commit fraud.
“The evidence shows that for years, ITT’s leaders intentionally misled students about the quality of their programs in order to profit off federal student loan programs, with no regard for the hardship this would cause,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.
It adds to the administration’s growing list of piecemeal student debt cancellations — a similar action in June promised to erase $5.8 billion in debt related to Corinthian Colleges — but it provided no answers on broader student debt cancellation.
President Joe Biden supported debt cancellation as a presidential candidate and for months has been considering erasing up to $10,000 per borrower. He recently promised a decision by the end of August, but Tuesday’s announcement cast no new light on his thinking.
Through targeted cancellation for specific groups of borrowers, the administration says it has now approved nearly $32 billion in student debt for 1.6 million borrowers.
The new policy will automatically cancel any remaining federal student debt that was used to attend ITT Tech from Jan. 1, 2005, through its closure in 2016.
At its height, ITT was among the largest for-profit college chains in the nation, with 130 campuses across 38 states. The company abruptly shut down after facing heavy sanctions from the Education Department amid accusations that the company pushed students into risky loans and misled them about the quality of academic programs.
The Education Department has previously approved the cancellation of $1.9 billion in debt held by former ITT Tech students, largely for students who applied for relief saying they were misled by the company. The new policy will not require borrowers to apply for relief.
Federal officials based the decision on findings from many state attorneys general, along with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the nonprofit Veterans Education Success.
Investigators found widespread evidence that ITT Tech made false claims about the ability of its students to find jobs after graduating, the agency said. They also found that the chain misled students about their ability to get credits transferred to other schools, and about the accreditation of the chain’s nursing program.
“ITT defrauded hundreds of thousands of students,” said Richard Cordray, chief of Federal Student Aid, the federal office that oversees student loans. “By delivering the loan relief students deserve, we are giving them the opportunity to resume their educational journey without the unfair burden of student debt they are carrying from a dishonest institution.”
The decision drew applause from groups that represent students.
“This is a life-changing announcement for thousands of people who only wanted to improve their lives and trusted the wrong people to help them do it,” said Libby Webster, senior counsel of the nonprofit Student Defense.
Tasha Berkhalter enrolled at ITT Tech in 2006 to pursue a career in criminal justice after being honorably discharged from the Army. Recruiters promised she would easily find a job after graduating. But after earning her bachelor’s, no one would hire her.
“It was all for a degree that no one takes seriously. Whenever I told employers where I attended college, I was shown the door,” said Berkhalter, of Lima, Ohio.
Berkhalter previously got much of her nearly $100,000 in debt erased through the borrower defense rule, and said she expects more to be canceled soon.
“The cloud has been removed from over my head,” she said. “I know there are hundreds of thousands of former students like myself who are finally getting the relief they deserve.”
In a separate action, the Education Department began a process to recoup $24 million from DeVry University to make up for loan cancellations approved by the federal government because of alleged fraud.
In February, the Biden administration approved $70 million in relief for 1,800 former DeVry students after the Education Department concluded that the school lied about the success of its graduates in order to get new students to enroll. It was the first time the agency approved such claims for an institution that’s still in operation.
DeVry will now get the chance to submit arguments explaining why it should not be held liable, and it can request a hearing to appeal the decision.
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Harrisonburg organic fertilizer business expands to partner with local and out-of-state farmers
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Seven years ago, David Bocook started Mountain Gate Organics in just a 3,700-square-foot facility as a way to promote the benefits of using ‘living’ soil to grow crops.
“The worm farm is producing about 650 tons a year in just worm castings, which changes the biology of the soil and makes things alive instead of dead,” Bocook said.
Around 1.3 million earthworms are housed at Mountain Gate where they are sent through a multi-screening process to separate them from their castings which are then mixed to create the fertilizer.
“We pack it full of organic grain, a pure organic grain. I know what they’re getting, so the outcome is outstanding so it can carry a plant from beginning to end just by itself,” Bocook said.
Bocook said the company has begun to offer customizable soil products that are designed specifically for crops requested by farmers Mountain Gate partners with both in and out of state, and even has a store on site for people to purchase items for at-home use.
“We want to help out the community. We want people to grow their own food. We want them to be able to taste that difference between the homegrown tomato and the store-bought tomato,” Bocook said.
On top of being customizable Bocook says they sell around 637 different types of products dealing with fertilizer.
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Majority of US renters saw price hike in the past year, study says
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:31 AM EDT|Updated: 8 minutes ago
(CNN) - Renters in the U.S. are facing more worries about paying for housing.
Nearly 60% of people were hit with a rent increase during the past year, according to a study from Freddie Mac.
Just 38% of those renters said they saw an increase in take-home pay.
The study also found higher housing costs and inflation have altered the plans for many potential home buyers.
Nearly three-quarters of renter households who were planning to buy a home say that’s become more out of reach over the past year.
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New Scottish law makes menstrual products free for all
LONDON (AP) — A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure menstrual products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday.
Under the new law, schools, colleges and universities as well as local government bodies must make a range of period products available for free in their bathrooms. The Scottish government already invested millions of pounds since 2017 to fund free period products in educational institutions, but the law makes it a legal requirement.
A mobile phone app also helps people find the nearest place — such as the local library or community center — where they can pick up period products.
“Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them,” Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said.
“This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products,” she added.
The bill, which was passed unanimously in 2020, was introduced by Scottish Parliament lawmaker Monica Lennon, who had campaigned against “period poverty” — when someone who needs sanitary products can’t afford them.
The Scottish government said its move was world-leading, with countries including South Korea and New Zealand taking similar approaches.
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Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office responds to shots fired
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - On Saturday, August 13, The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired on the 500 block of Hamburg Road in Edinburg.
According to law enforcement, the victim reported Edgar Uriel Padron-Rodriguez came into his residence to pick someone up. The victim told Padron-Rodriguez to leave, but the man produced a handgun and fired one shot toward the victim.
Padron-Rodriguez then fled the property in his vehicle. The victim was not injured.
With assistance from agents from the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force, deputies were able to locate Padron-Rodriguez and take him into custody.
Padron-Rodriquez was arrested and charged with violations of VA State Code 18.2-26/18.2-51; attempted malicious wounding, 18.2-286.1; shooting from a vehicle, 18.2-308.2; possession of firearm by a convicted felon, 18.2-56.1; reckless handling of a firearm, 18.2-282; brandishing a firearm, 46.2-300; driving without a license.
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Valley Program for Aging Services Harrisonburg-Rockingham receives Dementia Friendly recognition
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg-Rockingham region has been designated as a Dementia Friendly Community by Dementia Friendly America.
Valley Program for Aging Services, the local area agency for aging, began the process of earning the designation a little over a year ago. Through community engagement and a structured initiative of programs funded through Sentara and other organizations, the designation shows that the region has resources to support those living with dementia, and continue to do so.
“We received just recently a grant from Merck & Co. in the amount of $50,000, and that grant will help us continue this initiative by being able to have the funding to offer the dementia programs,” VPAS Director of Senior Services for Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Beth Bland said.
A Bowl of Good is the first restaurant in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to be recognized by VPAS as dementia friendly. During the month of August, the staff took part in ‘Dementia Friends at Work’ training sessions, on how to make their business more accessible and inclusive.
“They were also able to problem-solve situations that they’ve run into about how to make the experience of a person living with dementia coming into their establishment making it more friendly and just a positive experience,” Bland said.
On September 14, VPAS will be hosting their Confident Caregiver Conference both virtually and at the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. Bland said topics highlighted during the event will include self-care techniques and sessions on health and safety.
“Caregiving is a very hard job, and we want this to be a day that really uplifts caregivers,” Bland said.
For more information about the conference and VPAS, click here.
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Seasoned product leader Steve Won to expand 1Password's cross-platform product suite
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1Password, the human-centric security leader, today announced Steve Won as Chief Product Officer. Steve brings a wealth of experience from leading companies including Duo Security, Cisco and Shogun, where he led strategy for a range of products recognized for improved performance and usability, as well as enhanced security and authentication. He will lead 1Password's product team in expanding its portfolio of intuitive consumer and business security solutions, ensuring convenient and frictionless security that helps everyone accomplish more – whether at work or at home.
"As a loyal 1Password user since 2008, it's a rare opportunity and responsibility to lead product for a company I love and depend upon every day," said Steve Won, chief product officer of 1Password. "I've always been impressed by 1Password's dedication to the customer experience, making secure and easy-to-use products instead of designing just for technical teams. Few companies have 1Password's direct, trusted relationship with millions of customers, and I can't wait to work with this talented team to build on this great foundation."
Steve joins 1Password on the heels of one of the largest cybersecurity funding rounds in history that saw the company triple its valuation to $6.8 billion USD in under six months. Steve most recently built the product team from the ground up at Shogun to develop its initial product roadmap, creating several products to enhance ecommerce web experiences and set the foundation for a customer-first culture. Prior to Shogun, he led authentication products at Duo Security where he supported growing their revenue by 20x and led their passwordless strategy. Duo Security was acquired by Cisco during Steve's tenure.
"We're extremely fortunate to have Steve join our 1Password leadership team. His experience in designing world-class products that deepen security, improve authentication, and are easier to use perfectly aligns with our mission to make human-centric security a reality for everyone," said Jeff Shiner, CEO of 1Password. "His expertise will be invaluable to our product innovation – allowing us to continue building a world-class product team that's shaping the future of authentication and a passwordless world."
To learn more about 1Password and its leadership team, visit https://1password.com/company/.
About 1Password
1Password's human-centric approach to security keeps people safe, at work and at home. 1Password is the only solution built from the ground up to enable anyone – no matter the level of technical proficiency – to navigate the digital world without fear or friction. The company's award-winning credentials management security platform is re-shaping the future of authentication and is trusted by over 100,000 businesses, including IBM, Slack, Snowflake, Shopify, and Under Armour. 1Password protects the most sensitive information of millions of individuals and families across the globe, helping consumers and businesses get more done in less time – with security and privacy as a given. Learn more at 1Password.com.
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- 2023 Mazda3 models equipped with the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine receives a five horsepower increase and improved fuel economy
- 2023 Mazda3 goes on sale with a starting MSRP[1] of $22,550 for the naturally aspirated models and $32,450 for the turbo models
- Hatchback models will arrive at dealerships in the fall, followed by the sedan this winter
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations continues to announce its 2023 model year lineup with updates to the Mazda3. Available as a sedan or hatchback, the Mazda3 offers customers a compact car with engaging driving dynamics and a sophisticated design. Hatchback models will arrive at dealerships in the fall, followed by sedan models this winter.
For 2023, the Mazda3 receives enhancements to the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine, now capable of 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque with either regular 87 octane or premium 93 octane fuel. The updates result in a five horsepower increase and an increase in overall fuel efficiency. Additionally, all Mazda3 models with this engine include updated cylinder-deactivation technology designed to be more efficient in specific operating conditions. These combined enhancements allow naturally aspirated Mazda3 models to achieve up to an EPA estimated rating of 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway, for a combined 31 mpg[2]. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine remains available in certain packages.
With eight unique packaging options, standard front-wheel drive (FWD) and available i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) in select models, owners can choose the Mazda3 that best fits their day-to-day lives and driving preferences.
MAZDA3 2.5 S
Mazda3 2.5 S, offered as a hatchback or sedan, is equipped with the efficient Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, FWD, and G-Vectoring Control Plus.
All Mazda3 models come standard with many i-Activsense safety features that include Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, and High Beam Control. Mazda Connected Services is complementary for three years, which provides the ability to monitor the Mazda3 remotely through the MyMazda app and includes in-car Wi-Fi hotspot for three-months or 2GB trial, whichever comes first[3].
The stylish interior features an 8.8-inch center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment system that can be controlled with the multi-function commander knob. Other standard features include push button start, remote keyless illuminated entry, rearview camera, two front USB inputs, Bluetooth, eight-speaker sound system, electronic parking brake, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and black cloth seats. The exterior provides LED lighting for the automatic on/off headlights, combination taillights, and daytime running lights, to go along with a matte finish front grille and silver finish 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
MAZDA3 2.5 S SELECT
This model adds Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert safety feature and more convenience features such as, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear armrest with cup holders, and door mirror turn signals. Design upgrades include black leatherette seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in a gray or silver finish for the hatchback or sedan, respectively.
MAZDA3 2.5 S PREFERRED
Building off the Select package, the Mazda3 2.5 S Preferred includes a power moonroof, available black or greige leatherette seats, heated front seats, eight-way power driver seats with power lumbar support and seat memory, gloss black front grille, and door mirrors with memory positioning.
MAZDA3 2.5 S CARBON EDITION
Due to the popularity of this unique package, 2023 Mazda3 Carbon Edition models are now available with AWD, helping to enhance the vehicle's performance. Available as a hatchback or sedan, Mazda3 Carbon Edition is packaged with the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. This unique model is only offered in Polymetal Gray exterior paint and red leather, and shares features found in the Preferred package plus Bose 12-speaker premium audio with aluminum speaker grilles, black finish 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and gloss black-heated door mirrors.
MAZDA3 2.5 S PREMIUM
The Mazda3 2.5 S Premium package is equipped with standard AWD and further enhances the Preferred package with Bose 12-speaker premium audio with aluminum speaker grilles, SiriusXM satellite radio with a complementary three-month trial, full-color windshield-projected Active Driving Display, Mazda Navigation System, paddle shifters, Adaptive Front-lighting System, and a shark fin antenna. Leather seats are available in black or red for the hatchback and black or white for the sedan. This model is equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in a black finish for the hatchback and bright finish for the sedan, and LED signature illumination headlights and taillights.
For customers who prefer the confidence of shifting their own gears, Mazda offers a FWD 2.5 S Premium hatchback with a Skyactiv-MT six-speed manual transmission.
MAZDA3 2.5 TURBO
The turbocharged Mazda3 will continue to be a favorite among driving enthusiasts looking for a modern hatchback with refined performance. The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo is powered by the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivering 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium 93 octane fuel paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ AWD. With regular 87 octane fuel, the turbo engine is capable of 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Mazda3 Turbo models continue to provide owners with a connected and engaging driving experience with either choice of fuel.
The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo shares similar features as the Mazda3 2.5 S Premium package except without leather seats and Mazda Navigation System. The standard turbo models include a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, black or greige leatherette seats, frameless auto-dim rearview mirror, chrome finishes around the push button start and glove box latch, and windshield wiper de-icer. Subtle exterior styling feature gloss black 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, gloss black heated door mirrors, gloss black front grille, and larger tailpipes. Polymetal Gray is available for turbo models as a premium paint option.
MAZDA3 2.5 TURBO PREMIUM PLUS
The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus elevates the refined styling with gloss black aerodynamics accents for both the sedan and the hatchback. The sedan includes a rear lip spoiler, while hatchback models are equipped with a rear roof spoiler and front air dam. Rear Direction Base Safety, which includes Smart Brake Support-Reverse and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, is added to complete the full i-Activsense suite of safety features. Leather seats are available in black or red for the hatchback and black or white for the sedan. Upgrades include Traffic Jam Assist, 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors, Homelink added to the frameless auto-dim rearview mirror, and Mazda Navigation System with an Active Driving Display to include Traffic Sign Recognition.
MSRP[4] FOR THE 2023 MAZDA3 IS AS FOLLOWS:
PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:
EPA ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY (MPG):
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1 MSRP does not include $1,065 for destination and handling ($1,110 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
2 See the chart below for specific EPA estimates based on configuration
3 Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T is available during 3-month/2GB trial period (whichever comes first); monthly subscription.
4 MSRP does not include $1,065 for destination and handling ($1,110 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
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PLYMOUTH, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 Today, Inc. revealed that FrontRunnerHC has been recognized on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, for the 4th consecutive year. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Microsoft, Chobani, Intuit, Patagonia, Under Armour, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"It's such an honor to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the 4th year in a row, especially after earning a spot on Inc. magazine's 2022 list of "America's Best Workplaces". Our success is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team, our incredible lab and healthcare clients who continue to place their trust in us, and our extensive network of industry-leading partners," said John (JD) Donnelly, CEO and Founder of FrontRunnerHC.
"Our mission to help clients improve their bottom line to fuel their ability to provide mission-critical care while enhancing their patients' experience motivates us daily. We are always working to positively transform healthcare in ways that most people haven't even thought about," adds Donnelly.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid challenges such as labor shortages and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Together, these companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, Inc. editor-in-chief. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
FrontRunnerHC's data automation platform helps healthcare organizations maximize reimbursement while also enhancing their patients' experience with instantaneous access to patient demographic, insurance, and financial information as early as possible and often as needed. FrontRunnerHC finds, verifies, and fixes patient information in real-time and at any point during the care journey, leveraging its access to the largest payer network in the industry. Defining the patient experience as the clinical journey + the financial journey™, FrontRunnerHC helps address the challenges that jeopardize both the organization's ability to get paid and their patients' experience. In addition to the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, FrontRunnerHC has been recognized on Inc. magazine's 2022 list of "America's Best Workplaces" and Boston Business Journal's 2022 Fast 50 list, ranking 10th among the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts.
Contact:
John Donnelly, FrontRunnerHC
Phone: 508-746-5500
Email: information@frhc.com
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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AALF taps Pillsbury United Communities Leader as Next CEO
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- African American Leadership Forum Twin Cities (AALF) announced today that its board of directors has unanimously selected Adair Mosley as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer. Mosley, who currently serves as Pillsbury United Communities President and CEO will succeed Marcus Owens, previous AALF CEO, on October 10.
Mosley has a track record of strong leadership, transformative innovation and fundraising. He has been with Pillsbury United Communities for 11 years, the last five as CEO. Throughout his tenure, the agency's budget has grown from $12 million to $16 million.
"I am deeply honored to be chosen as the next CEO of the African American Leadership Forum to continue my ambition of driving transformative impact across our state. I believe in the collective power of the Black community and all the potential we hold," said Mosley. "I look forward to leading fearlessly, unapologetically, and authentically to meet this moment."
Earlier this year, Mosley received national headlines for raising $1 million to provide every student of North High School's graduating class of 2022 a post-secondary scholarship. He also served instrumental in opening North Market, a full-service grocery store in North Minneapolis. His hiring culminates a five-month national search to find the successor to Owens. During that time, Vice President of Administration Shanaya Dungey, and Vice President of Amplification Marc Watts, have served as AALF's Co-Interim CEOs.
"The work we are doing is a critical component of moving the needle and making a broad impact for Black lives in our region. We are visioning and stewarding a new Black experience for our community. Adair's innovative leadership approach and trailblazing efforts will prove invaluable for AALF to take our current initiatives to the next level," said Dungey.
"This moment in the Twin Cities provides us with a unique opportunity to create a healthy, vibrant, and prosperous future for the African American community," said Kevin Lindsey, Chair of AALF's Board of Directors. "In pairing the talented AALF staff with Adair's leadership to cultivate the best ideas within our community, AALF is poised to succeed and become a model for metropolitan areas in the United States to emulate."
Prior to being named Pillsbury United's CEO in 2017, Mosley led as the organization's Chief Innovation Officer. He is a sought-after public speaker on topics ranging from health equity to disruptive system design and serves on the boards of MinnPost, the Center for Economic Inclusion, and the Women's Foundation of Minnesota.
In 2019, Mosley was selected to represent the Twin Cities region at Harvard Business School's Young American Leaders Program. He has been named by the Grist organization as one of its 50 Fixers-- "individuals cooking up the boldest solutions to humanity's biggest challenges" --and received the Local Legend Award from the General Mills Foundation for the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision and legacy.
Currently, Mosley is a candidate for Executive MSc in Cities from the London School of Economics and previously attended the University of Minnesota and the University of Michigan's Executive Leadership Institute. He was an American Express Leadership Fellow in 2014 and earned a certificate in Human Centered Design at Stanford.
Welcome aboard Adair Mosley!
Founded in 2006, AALF is regarded as one of the leading, Black-led nonprofits in the United States. In 2021 the organization was selected to be the primary steward for United By Black Powered By All, a bold 10-year funding and community solutions initiative designed to close the gaps of racial disparities in Minnesota. Known for its connections to community, leadership development and ability to mobilize its network, AALF's mission is to improve the lives of African Americans in Minnesota by building a cross-sector network of leaders and institutions that convenes, collaborates, and champions solutions. AALF carries out its work through its proprietary methodology known as Black-Centered Design. More information is available at www.aalftc.org. Contact at info@aalftc.org.
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGAE Technologies, LLC ("AGAE"), a specialty chemical and biotech company based in Corvallis, Oregon (USA), is proud to announce that it is successfully operating the first fermentation and mass purification pilot plants in North America dedicated to producing naturally occurring rhamnolipid biosurfactants. AGAE's 500-liter fermentation pilot plant features significant cost, water, and energy saving configurations. AGAE plans to scale the fermentation pilot plant to its largest possible capacity to meet the broad demand for rhamnolipid products. The company's unique and innovative technologies allow it to produce rhamnolipids in a very cost-effective manner and positions the company to achieve industrial scale production at between an estimated 2,500 to 5,000 metric tons per year. The modular design of the pilot plants allows the company maximum flexibility in controlling production growth and its profitable expansion.
Rhamnolipid biosurfactants, produced at scale, can eliminate the use of synthetic and petroleum-derived chemical surfactants worldwide and replace them with naturally occurring organic products. AGAE's globally recognized expertise in rhamnolipid technologies has allowed it to develop the most mature, innovative, advanced, and comprehensive processes currently available. Its uniquely designed facilities optimize fermentation, downstream processing, purification, and analytics. It has successfully resolved many of the longstanding technical challenges in the large-scale production of rhamnolipids, including operating with a very low to zero waste carbon footprint, developing sustainable, renewable, environmentally friendly, safe and socially responsible manufacturing processes, efficiently controlling excessive foam without the use of any chemical antifoaming agents, and achieving high yields of rhamnolipids at relatively low costs.
AGAE's rhamnolipids-formulated products have been independently tested by third party laboratories, which have confirmed the shelf life, quality, safety, and efficacy of its products as being equal to, or better than, leading brands. AGAE's rhamnolipid products have a wide range of potential applications, including as household cleaners, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and personal care products, degreasers, bioremediation, oil tank cleaning and enhanced oil recovery, adjuvants, and biofungicide and biofertilizer formulations, among others. Apart from their broad applications, the products' green credentials ensure that they are safe, healthy, and beneficial to the environment.
AGAE is dedicated to manufacturing and supplying its customers with the best rhamnolipid products available. AGAE's founder, Xihou Yin, started the company in 2010 to develop all aspects of rhamnolipid technologies required for commercialization of this most important, highly studied, and extensively characterized biosurfactant. Yin is a molecular geneticist, microbiologist, and natural product chemist. He and the rest of the AGAE team have, through their persistent efforts, realized multiple milestone breakthroughs in rhamnolipid production technologies. AGAE firmly believes that rhamnolipids will gradually replace a significant portion of petroleum-derived, chemically synthesized, and even plant-based surfactants. Scientific evidence from over 75 years of studies fully supports the use of rhamnolipids, which are among the best known and widely applicable biosurfactants, and which are safe for both humans and the environment.
To learn more about AGAE and its technologies, products, and business development plans, please send email inquiries to inquiries@agaetech.com.
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Dr. William Albright specializes in breast and body contouring procedures
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The results are IN! Alamo Plastic Surgery was voted #1 Best Plastic Surgery in San Antonio for the second year in a row. Alamo Plastic Surgery is extremely grateful to their patients and SA Current readers for taking the time to vote. To celebrate and show their appreciation, the team announced weekly giveaways for our patients. Dr. Albright looks forward to another year of providing exceptional service and results!
A native of San Antonio, Dr. Albright has practiced plastic surgery for over ten years. He attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, graduating with top honors. He was then accepted into an extremely competitive six-year integrated plastic surgery program at Penn State. After graduating as Chief Resident, he worked as a clinical professor at the University of Iowa for three years and has had additional surgery training in Brazil.
To quote a recent review, "Albright, Albright, Albriiiiight..the Matthew McConaughey of surgeons! And by that I mean an all around amazing human being who whole heartedly cares about each and every client…Let me just start by saying if I could give this practice a million stars I would!
A leading board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Albright consistently delivers life-changing plastic surgery experiences and outcomes for his patients. Alamo Plastic Surgery specializes in breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, and mommy makeovers. Our mission is to provide incredible results through patient education, empowerment, and exceptional surgical techniques.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., ("ALX Oncology") (Nasdaq: ALXO) a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway, and Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative™ ("Quantum Leap") today announced that ALX Oncology's next generation CD47 blocker, evorpacept, has been selected for a new investigational treatment arm in the I-SPY-P1 TRIAL for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer. Sponsored by Quantum Leap, this Phase 1 (open-label), multi-center study arm will investigate evorpacept in combination with ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki), a HER2 directed antibody-drug conjugate ("ADC"), to determine the safety, tolerability and efficacy of this drug combination.
"Patients with advanced breast cancer who develop resistance to therapies are in need of novel and tolerable treatment options," said Sophia Randolph, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, ALX Oncology. "We are thrilled to partner with Quantum Leap, recognized as a leader in the development of research initiatives supporting new therapies, to accelerate the advancement of evorpacept in breast cancer. Moreover, this collaboration expands our solid tumor investigations with evorpacept in combination with an ADC. We believe the addition of evorpacept can improve ENHERTU's anti-cancer activity without increasing toxicity."
The I-SPY-P1 TRIAL will be led by Paula Pohlmann, Associate Professor of Breast Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. ALX Oncology will provide funding and supply evorpacept. As the study sponsor, Quantum Leap will be responsible for managing the trial.
The I-SPY TRIAL (Investigation of Serial studies to Predict Your Therapeutic Response with Imaging And moLecular analysis) was designed to rapidly screen promising experimental treatments and identify those most effective in specific patient subgroups based on molecular characteristics (biomarker signatures). The trial is a unique collaborative effort by a consortium that includes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), industry, patient advocates, philanthropic sponsors, and clinicians from 16 major U.S. cancer research centers. Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative is the trial sponsor and manages all study operations. For more information, visit www.ispytrials.org.
Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative is a 501c(3) charitable organization established in 2005 as a collaboration between medical researchers at University of California, San Francisco and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Our mission is to integrate care and research, and to foster high-impact trials with embedded clinical processes and systems technology and improved data management, greater access to clinical trial matching, and greater benefit to patients, providers, and researchers. Our goal is to improve and save lives. Quantum Leap provides operational, financial, and regulatory oversight to I-SPY. For more information, visit https://www.quantumleaphealth.org/.
ALX Oncology is a publicly traded, clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focused on helping patients fight cancer by developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway and bridge the innate and adaptive immune system. ALX Oncology's lead product candidate, evorpacept, is a next generation CD47 blocking therapeutic that combines a high-affinity CD47 binding domain with an inactivated, proprietary Fc domain. Evorpacept has demonstrated promising clinical responses across a range of hematologic and solid malignancies in combination with a number of leading anti-cancer agents. ALX Oncology intends to continue clinical development of evorpacept for the treatment of multiple solid tumor indications and hematologic malignancies.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, product candidates, planned preclinical studies and clinical trials, results of clinical trials, research and development costs, regulatory approvals, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objects of management for future operations, as well as statements regarding industry trends. Such forward-looking statements are based on ALX Oncology's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to it on the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause ALX Oncology's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These and other risks are described more fully in ALX Oncology's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including ALX Oncology's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents ALX Oncology files with the SEC from time to time. Except to the extent required by law, ALX Oncology undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company with proprietary channel, website, and advertising technology, today announced the company's momentum-building first half of 2022. In the first and second quarters the company welcomed more than 10 new brands to its client roster, hosted two client events to share thought leadership and connect cross-industry peers, began to roll out enhanced reporting for its website platform, and continued to receive third-party industry accolades for its work and technology.
"Supply chain challenges and chip shortages, compounded by inflation, continue to impact many of our client verticals but our team has proven to thrive under this downward pressure, reacting by innovating and refining our solutions and services," said Ansira President and Chief Revenue Officer Andy Arnold. "We are constantly finding ways, both big and small, to help clients at the enterprise level, and at the last mile of customer engagement, to drive demand and retention."
Capitalizing on refined solutions and industry-recognized technology, Ansira added 12 new brands to its already impressive roster of long-standing clients, the majority of which are household names. Ansira supports brands through channel partner marketing, local websites & marketing, media & ad technology, and CRM & loyalty, empowering companies operating in a distributed ecosystem to improve performance by realizing a connected marketplace. Ansira's new clients include: McKesson, Hiscox, Ciena, Dave & Buster's, 24 Hour Fitness, Prudential Financial, Native Shoes, T. Marzetti, Rusnak Auto Group, Wienerschnitzel, Northern Tool + Equipment, and Bill Dodge Auto Group.
Ansira once again gathered its client community for thought leadership and networking events, bringing peers together across industries including auto, tech, insurance, restaurant, retail, and consumer packaged goods. EiQ, in its fifth year, was held virtually in April and focused on customer experience, email, and integrated loyalty with client speakers from brands including Domino's Pizza, Brinker International, and Edible. At The Channel Effect in July, Ansira hosted clients and thought leaders in Chicago for the second annual event to talk about the future of CRM & loyalty, channel partner marketing, and cross-channel media activation with speakers from brands including Purina, Citrix, Mazda, Ford, Red Hat, Adobe, Grubbs Family of Dealerships, and Benjamin Moore.
Ansira has completed phase one of its award-winning Google Reporting Analytics Creator Experience (GRACE) dashboards for its Sincro Website platform technology, an enhancement that provides auto dealer clients with a flexible, transparent, and easy-to-understand reporting experience that allows them to gauge the effectiveness of their digital marketing solutions and then make strategic improvements. A comprehensive view of digital marketing performance is enabled by the open platform, allowing for reporting integrations from owned, third-party, and website and advertising platform tags and identifiers to help businesses strategize based on pipeline prospect behavior. Reporting dashboards provide data transparency, as well as straight-forward reports with metrics that enable dealers to decide, and act upon, those KPIs most important to them.
"In the auto industry, dealers historically have not had the luxury of seeing simplified website engagement metrics that illustrate how a buyer is moving through their shopping journey," said Ansira Chief Product and Technology Officer Ed McLaughlin. "With this platform reporting evolution dealers are now able to see the customer experience on their website, through activation of more than 150 custom-created event identifiers including the inventory-level data on what influences the journey without relying on PII. Enhanced dashboard visualizations will enable dealers to make informed strategic decisions and reach more shoppers."
Ansira started the year with recognition from AWA, receiving an award for its Sincro Website Platform technology which stands apart from competitors with third-generation AI-powered tailored experiences and its inventory merchandising, as well as the Rising Star Award for GRACE. Ansira also received Bloomreach's Newcomer of the Year Award for collaborations that power customer experiences through marketing technology.
Ansira participated in two recent Forrester Wave evaluations, recognized in both as a Strong Performer. The reports are The Forrester Wave™: Channel Incentive Management, Q1 2022, receiving highest scores possible in six criteria, and The Forrester Wave™: Customer Data Strategy and Activation Services, Q2 2022 in which the company received highest scores possible in seven criteria. Read more about Ansira's recognition and download the reports here.
"We are proud of the strong start to the year, and the Ansira team shows no signs of slowing down," Arnold said. "We continue to evolve the proprietary technology platforms of the company across channel partner marketing, ad buying and personalization, and websites to deliver an even more impactful back half of the year and beyond for our clients, and our cross-functional teams across the globe."
Ansira is backed by Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, with deep expertise in the business and financial services sector.
Ansira is an independent, global marketing technology and services firm that empowers companies operating in a distributed ecosystem to improve performance by realizing a connected marketplace.
Ansira and its subsidiary Sincro enable brands and their agents, franchisees, dealers, and distributors to drive demand, create seamless customer experiences, and drive revenue through marketing services and proprietary technology platforms.
Teams operating across the US, Europe, South Asia, and Oceania, arm brands and their ecosystems with digital offerings, channel partner marketing technology and services, and local marketing technology to make these experiences possible. For more information on Ansira visit Ansira.com or LinkedIn, and to learn more about Sincro, visit SincroDigital.com or LinkedIn.
Founded in 1984, Advent International is one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors. The firm has invested in over 395 private equity investments across 41 countries, and as of March 31, 2022, had $75.9 billion in assets under management. With 15 offices in 12 countries, Advent has established a globally integrated team of 270 private equity investment professionals across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. The firm focuses on investments in five core sectors, including business and financial services; health care; industrial; retail, consumer and leisure; and technology. For over 35 years, Advent has been dedicated to international investing and remains committed to partnering with management teams to deliver sustained revenue and earnings growth for its portfolio companies. For more information, visit AdventInternational.com or Linkedin.
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Predictive electronics monitoring bolsters the reliability of Autotalks' V2X solution for driver assistance and autonomous vehicles
HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- proteanTecs, a global leader of deep data analytics, announced today that Autotalks has selected the company's health and performance monitoring solutions to enhance reliability of the TEKTON3 and SECTON3—the world's first chipsets to support 5G vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.
proteanTecs' cloud and edge analytics provide actionable insights and predictive data about the chipset's performance and quality, during production testing and in lifetime usage. The company provides monitoring solutions for ADAS, electric vehicles and autonomous applications. By incorporating proteanTecs as part of their zero defects program, Autotalks is giving automotive OEMs the ability to predictively monitor reliability with greater certainty.
"Autotalks sees reliability as a key requirement since the prime goal of V2X is automatically braking the car to avoid a crash. Our next generation chipsets are the first to support ISO26262 ASIL B system certification. In addition, in order to provide long term reliability and stable performance, we need exceptional visibility into the electronics," said Alberto Burger, VP of Operation, Quality and Reliability at Autotalks. "proteanTecs will give us the data we need to assure rigorous quality with predictive in-chip monitoring."
"Autotalks' V2X chipsets are ushering in the new era of road safety and shaping the future of mobility," said Gal Carmel, proteanTecs' EVP and GM of automotive. "Their sensors must operate robustly at high ambient temperature for roof installation. Autotalks will now achieve in-depth and high-visibility coverage during all chip production stages, while enhancing on-the-road reliability."
About Autotalks
Autotalks (www.auto-talks.com) is a V2X chipset market pioneer and leader, which helps reduce collisions on roadways and improve mobility with its automotive qualified chipsets. The company's chipsets offer the most advanced, truly secure and highest performing global V2X communication solution. Autotalks' advanced technology, to be mass deployed in the coming years, complements the information coming from other sensors, specifically in non-line-of-sight scenarios, rough weather, or poor lighting conditions. It significantly improves overall road safety, effectively coordinating vehicles, self-driving cars, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
About proteanTecs
proteanTecs is a leading provider of deep data monitoring solutions for advanced electronics in the Datacenter, Automotive, Communications and Mobile markets. Based on Universal Chip Telemetry™ (UCT), the company provides system health and performance monitoring, from production to the field. By applying machine learning to novel data created by on-chip UCT agents, the company's analytics platform delivers predictive insights and visibility, leading to new levels of quality, reliability and scale. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Israel with offices in New Jersey, California, India and Taiwan. For more information, visit: www.proteanTecs.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance has promoted Michael Perrotti to the role of Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for its Marine insurance business in the Americas.
Previously Inland Marine Practice Leader for Marine in North America, Mr. Perrotti assumes the CUO role from Anne Marie Elder who will now focus on her role as Global Chief Underwriting Officer for AXA XL's marine business worldwide.
Reporting to Donna Nadeau, AXA XL's Chief Underwriting Officer for the Americas, in his new role, Mr. Perrotti oversees all underwriting activities and portfolio management throughout the U.S., Canada and Bermuda for AXA XL's marine insurance products including Inland Marine, Ocean Cargo, Blue and Brown Water Hull, P&I, as well as Excess and Primary Marine Liabilities.
Commenting on his appointment, Ms. Nadeau said: "Mike has managed the profitable growth and regional expansion of our Inland Marine business from the ground up. Since joining AXA XL, he and his team have been instrumental in building our regional footprint and developing market-leading Inland Marine products to address construction, motor truck cargo, logistics, and warehousing risks, among others. I'm excited to see him step up into this CUO role and look forward to seeing how he and his team steer continued innovation and growth within our Marine business."
Since joining AXA XL in 2011, Mr. Perrotti has managed the profitable growth and expansion of the company's Inland Marine business. He brings to his new role more than 30 years of home office and field management marine underwriting experience having held positions with Zurich North America, The Hartford Insurance Group, Travelers, and the Atlantic Mutual Companies. Mr. Perrotti is a graduate of St. John's University School of Insurance and holds the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate Marine Insurance Management (AMIM) designations. He also is a member of the Board of Directors for the Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA).
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Together, BARR Certifications and BARR Advisory are one of nine U.S. firms accredited to issue both ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701 certifications and SOC 2 audit reports, respectively.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BARR Certifications, a partner of the cybersecurity compliance solutions provider BARR Advisory, recently earned accreditation for ISO/IEC 27701 by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
The accreditation by the ANAB—the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in North America—validates BARR's competence in performing certification services to both ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701 standards.
ISO/IEC 27001 defines the requirements of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Obtaining the ISO/IEC 27001 certification from an accredited certification body like BARR means an organization has demonstrated adherence to a global framework that includes controls surrounding the security of services, data, intellectual property, and more.
An extension of ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701 focuses on data privacy and outlines requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an organization's Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). The internationally accepted standard is essential for organizations that process Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
"For organizations eager to stand out in a crowded market of cloud service providers, these certifications serve as differentiators that not only demonstrate the maturity of your information security management systems, but also affirm your commitment to protecting and securing consumer and third-party data," said BARR Certifications and BARR Advisory founder and president Brad Thies.
Together, BARR Certifications and BARR Advisory are one of only nine firms in the U.S. that meet the requirements of the ANAB and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to issue both ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701 certifications and SOC 2 audit reports, respectively.
"We're excited that our recent accreditation for certification to ISO/IEC 27701 gives us another tool in our belts to help companies achieve their security and compliance goals," Thies said. "In the months and years to come, we look forward to continuing to find new ways to work toward our mission of creating a more secure world."
Learn more about achieving certification to ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701 with BARR: https://barrcertifications.com/how-it-works/iso-iec-27701/
BARR is a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity consulting and compliance for companies with high-value information in cloud environments like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. A trusted advisor to some of the fastest growing cloud-based organizations around the globe, BARR simplifies compliance across multiple regulatory and customer requirements in highly regulated industries including technology, financial services, healthcare, and government.
BARR Advisory and BARR Certifications services include:
- Compliance Program Assistance
- SOC 1 Examinations
- SOC 2 and 3 Examinations
- SOC for Cybersecurity
- PCI DSS Assessment Services
- ISO 27001 and 27701 Assessments
- FedRAMP Security Assessments
- HIPAA/HITECH Services
- HITRUST Services
- Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments
- Virtual CISO Services
- People and Culture Services
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Michelle Carson
BARR Advisory
785-979-8874
mcarson@barradvisory.com
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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited (the "Company") (NYSE and OSE: "BORR") advises that a Special General Meeting of the Company was held on August 16, 2022 at 09:00 ADT at 2nd Floor, The S.E. Pearman Building, 9 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda
The following resolution was passed:
To approve the increase of the Company's authorized share capital from US$18,000,000.00 divided into 180,000,000 common shares of US$0.10 par value each to US$22,000,000.00 divided into 220,000,000 common shares of US$0.10 par value each by the authorization of an additional 40,000,000 common shares of US$0.10 par value each.
The increase in authorized share capital is one of the two conditions for the Company to complete the first settlement of the previously announced public offering. In addition, the Company has entered into the required binding term sheets/other binding agreements with all applicable lenders, which is the second condition for the first settlement, and as such, the first settlement is expected to be completed as announced on August 17, 2022
The offering referred to herein was made pursuant to an effective automatic shelf registration statement, previously filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on July 26, 2022. The offering of the common shares was made only by means of a prospectus and a related prospectus supplement. A final prospectus supplement relating to the offering was filed with the SEC on August 11, 2022. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering may be obtained by contacting DNB Markets, Inc., Attn: Compliance Department, by telephone: 212-681-3800, or by email at: compliance.marketsinc@dnb.no
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor will there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with respect to the expected settlement date of the offering and other non-historical statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and factors that may cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements including risks related to settlement of the offering and other risks described in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings of the Company with the SEC. The forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Future Farm Products Also Now Available at Select Sprouts Farmers Market Locations
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brazilian plant-based food innovator and lifestyle brand Future Farm announced today that it is teaming up with two new partners to sell its premium whole-food products across the United States: Amazon Fresh and Sprouts Farmers Market.
Three delicious plant-based protein products are now available through Amazon Fresh nationwide: the Future Burger, Future Beef, and Future Sausage. All three products are 100% plant-based, vegan, non-GMO, Kosher and Halal certified, and made with clean and natural ingredients.
Future Farm products will also be available at two Sprouts Farmers Market locations in southern California. Both Amazon Fresh and Sprouts will be distributed through KeHE Distributors as part of Future Farm's latest expansion.
"We're excited to make our vision of a world where people choose to eat more plants, not animals, accessible to more and more people across the United States, and working with these retailers is part of our plan for consistent growth and expansion," stated CEO, Alexandre Ruberti. "We know the customers at Amazon Fresh and Sprouts are aligned with our brand values – sustainable and 100% clean label products. We are delighted to invite them to change the way the world eats."
These partnerships make Future Farm's products available to consumers all across the country, continuing the company's mission to democratize plant-based foods for the good of the planet and wellbeing of future generations.
Most recently, Future Farm partnered with Brazilian pop superstar Anitta to spread awareness of its plant-based offerings and vision for the future of food. This summer, Future Farm has also teamed up with four buzzy Los Angeles-based restaurants for a series of restaurant takeovers featuring one-of-a-kind plant-based menu items, with more to come in other locations!
Future Farm is on a mission to change the way the world eats.
Launched in May 2019, Future Farm is the first and leading Latin American food company specializing in plant-based, animal-free meat. Committed to using only real, whole-food ingredients grown from the earth, Future Farm delivers cutting-edge innovation, premium-tasting and cost-competitive options, with a consumer-forward approach to product development and marketing.
In summer 2021, Future Farm broke ground on U.S. soil with Future Burger, as its hero product, along with three other product innovations: Future Beef, Future Meatballs and Future Sausage and will follow up with exciting innovations later in 2022.
Future Farm's products are made with 100% GMO-free soy, peas, chickpeas and other plant-based ingredients and competitively priced at an SRP of $5.29, in an effort to democratize the plant-based meat options for consumers. The U.S. market can expect the brand's continued innovations to span multiple meat, poultry, fish and dairy offerings.
For more information and details on Future Farm's U.S. launch, visit www.futurefarm.io.
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All-Fiber, Gig-Speed Network to Reach up to 14,000 Potential Customers by End of 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it will deliver, by the end of 2023, up to 14,000 new fiber passings in Beaufort County during the first phase of its fiber optics network build in the state of South Carolina. Brightspeed plans to add 36,000 fiber passings in the state in subsequent years of its build plan, for a total of up to 50,000 fiber-enabled locations across its South Carolina footprint.
"Expanding access to faster, more reliable, and user-friendly internet is our number one priority," said Sherry Hessenthaler, operations strategy lead for Brightspeed. "High-quality broadband has never been more important, whether for work, education, telemedicine, entertainment, or simply staying connected. We are ready to hit the ground running with our deployment in Beaufort County and are looking forward to introducing customers to our state-of-the-art Brightspeed products and services."
The South Carolina build is part of Brightspeed's comprehensive plan to invest at least $2 billion in its fiber optics transformation, which is expected to reach up to 3 million homes and businesses over the next five years, including in many locations where fiber and advanced technology have not historically been implemented.
"In addition to our own network investment in South Carolina, we are thrilled for the opportunity to further expand fiber-based internet access through participation in state and federal broadband infrastructure grant programs as they arise," added Hessenthaler.
"Ensuring that South Carolinians have access to quality broadband has never been more important, but it requires communication, collaboration, and cooperation with partners in the private sector, like Brightspeed," said Governor Henry McMaster. "We're grateful for Brightspeed's investment in Beaufort County and look forward to continuing our work together in this increasingly important endeavor."
South Carolina is among the 20 states that make up Brightspeed's service territory, mainly in rural and suburban regions of the country. Brightspeed will initially be comprised of incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), which are the subject of a pending acquisition by Apollo-managed funds (NYSE: APO).
Brightspeed's next-generation FTTP architecture is being engineered to accelerate deployment and market availability. The company is utilizing innovative technologies including XGS-PON, capable of symmetrical internet speeds exceeding 1Gbps, and Wi-Fi 6 for optimal performance and coverage to support the increasing array of connected devices within homes and businesses.
Brightspeed plans to announce other state-specific network build plans in the coming weeks.
For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and expected to have assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed will provide broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6 million homes and businesses. The company aims to bridge the digital divide by deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes staying connected simple and seamless. For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadband public affairs attorney Lindsay Miller has joined Lit Communities as President of Consulting for the fiber optic broadband consulting, construction, and design firm based in Birmingham, Alabama. She had been Partner and Vice Chair of the Government Law Group in the Columbus, Ohio, office of Ice Miller LLP.
Miller will continue her focus on helping local governments and their stakeholders build public-private partnerships for the creation and expansion of fiber and wireless networks across the country.
"I am grateful for the opportunities and growth I was provided in the broadband industry during my time with Ice Miller. I am also excited about the ongoing opportunities we'll have to work together to guide local leaders in executing strategies for ubiquitous broadband coverage and digital inclusion," Miller said.
Lit Communities and Ice Miller frequently collaborate on consulting engagements that include community broadband interest assessments, service access mapping, incumbent provider analysis, and financial and network modeling.
"Lindsay Miller is well known in the community broadband space and we're delighted to have her join our team and devote her energy and knowledge full-time to the broadband industry. Her passion for the business and deep connections with its many, diverse stakeholders will serve Lit and, most importantly, all of our current and future clients," said Brian Snider, founder and CEO of Lit Communities.
Miller joined Ice Miller in 2016 after serving as Executive Director of Connect Ohio and Broadband Research and Planning Counsel for Connected Nation, a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating broadband access, adoption, and use. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kentucky and dual Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management and Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University.
Lit Communities is both a forward-thinking builder and operator of next-generation network infrastructure and a consultancy that guides communities across the country through the complicated process of deploying their own open application fiber optic utilities. Lit Communities believes that by separating the network infrastructure from the services provided on it, a more resilient and consumer-friendly environment is created. This approach makes otherwise prohibitively expensive networks feasible to build in communities of all sizes. Learn more about Lit Communities.
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2022 marks Carewell's second consecutive inclusion on the coveted list
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carewell, the leading e-commerce resource for caregivers, has been ranked number 248 on Inc. Magazine's 2022 Inc. 5000 list. The annual list recognizes the 5000 fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America and 2022 marks Carewell's second consecutive inclusion on the list. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Carewell was founded as a trusted one-stop shop for caregivers after I experienced the lack of support available to the millions of family caregivers across the country," says Bianca Padilla, CEO and Co-founder of Carewell. "Our growth is fueled by our commitment to the community and as the number of caregivers continues to grow, we're scaling to meet those needs."
Carewell offers a wide assortment of expert-vetted home health and wellness products and a library of information to simplify the shopping process. At the core of the company's commitment to caregivers is its 24/7 customer support line. Available in English and Spanish via phone, email, or chat, Carewell's Caregiving Specialists can answer product and caregiving-related questions to help guide caregivers through their journey.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
Carewell is the leading e-commerce marketplace designed to improve the lives of caregivers and their families. With more than 10,500 affordable and expert-vetted home health products, 24/7 customer support, and a library of resources, we simplify the shopping experience and provide personalized service to make caregivers' lives easier and help people age gracefully. Founded in 2017 by Bianca Padilla and Jon Magolnick after experiencing the lack of support available to caregivers, Carewell was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Retail of 2021; included in Forbes' Top 100 Most Customer-Centric Companies of 2022, and ranked 74th on the Inc. 5000 2021 list of the fast-growing private companies in America. For more information on Carewell, please visit Carewell.com.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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CDC Foundation Seeks Commitments from Cross-Sector Partners
ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Americans struggle with hunger including children. Millions more struggle with diet-related diseases—like heart disease and diabetes, some of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. While the effects of hunger impact all Americans, the toll from hunger disproportionately impacts underserved communities, communities of color, low-income families and rural Americans. Today the CDC Foundation announced it is engaging in the White House's initiative to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030 by working to identify cross-sector partners interested in making transformative commitments in support of the initiative.
In September 2022, the White House is hosting a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health to catalyze the public and private sectors around a coordinated strategy to:
- accelerate progress and drive transformative change to end hunger in the United States, and
- improve nutrition and physical activity and close the disparities surrounding them.
"All Americans deserve access to affordable and nutritious foods. We need to understand and address the root causes of hunger and structural and systemic inequities," said Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation. "Achieving this goal will require collective action. We must come together as a nation to help our communities and neighbors and find solutions to put an end to hunger."
Through the CDC Foundation's extensive and proven experience working with cross sector partners, the Foundation will collaborate with businesses, foundations, academic institutions, associations, health systems, individuals and community organizations to engage partners around one or more of the five pillars outlined by the White House.
These pillars to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity include:
- Improve food access and affordability: End hunger by making it easier for everyone—including urban, suburban, rural and Tribal communities—to access and afford food.
- Integrate nutrition and health: Prioritize the role of nutrition and food security in overall health, including disease prevention and management, and ensure our health care system addresses the nutrition needs of all people.
- Empower all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices: Foster environments that enable all people to easily make informed healthy choices, increase access to healthy food, encourage healthy workplace and school policies, and invest in public messaging and culturally appropriate education campaigns that resonate with specific communities.
- Support physical activity for all: Make it easier for people to be more physically active (in part by ensuring everyone has access to safe places to be active), increase awareness of the benefits of physical activity, and conduct research on and measure physical activity.
- Enhance nutrition and food security research: Improve nutrition metrics, data collection and research to inform nutrition and food security policy, particularly on issues of equity, access and disparities.
It's been more than 50 years since the first and only White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health. That pivotal event influenced the country's food policy agenda for the past half century.
For more information about the White House conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health please visit the conference website. If you are interested in learning more about making a transformative commitment to end hunger and improve health, please complete this form. These commitments may be recognized at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health in September 2022.
About the CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.6 billion and launched more than 1,200 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 160 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Guardian, a leading provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS), today announced they have been named to the Inc. 5000 list. This year's appointment marks an incredible milestone for the company, having been named to the list for a tenth year in a row. This list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, and Medical Guardian has been ranked No. 3,561 on the list, and was ranked 47 in the health products category.
"It's an incredibly meaningful accomplishment for Medical Guardian's growth and day-to-day work to be recognized for ten consecutive years," said Geoff Gross, CEO and Founder of Medical Guardian. "Every day, my team and I dedicate our efforts to bettering the way we serve our customers who want to continue leading an independent life and age at home longer. This team has never been more motivated to innovate and make a positive impact on the senior community and home health care industry."
The Inc 5000 list honors the achievements of building something extraordinary, a common challenge in the business sector. It also celebrates the brains, bravery, and optimism behind the list's greatest innovations.
Medical Guardian has a history of receiving recognition for its innovative products, excellent customer service and positive workplace environment. Past accolades include the 2018 Silver Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service, Caregiver Friendly Award, Philadelphia's Best Places to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal several years in a row, and most recently, Best Company's 2022 Expert's Choice Award.
ABOUT MEDICAL GUARDIAN
Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of innovative senior health solutions, with over 300,000 active patients, members and customers across the country. The company offers a full suite of connected-care medical alert systems that empower older adults to live a life without limits. A member of the National Aging in Place Council, Medical Guardian is headquartered in Philadelphia and provides nationwide support to hundreds of thousands of aging Americans who are ready to take on the next chapter of life while remaining safe in their own homes. Whether it's an in-home system, mobile device with GPS/WiFi capabilities, or an all-in-one wearable medical alert smartwatch, Medical Guardian has the personal medical alert device to meet an array of needs and lifestyles. For more information about Medical Guardian, visit medicalguardian.com.
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Leadership Team Self-Reflects on Vision & Mission, Moves Forward with Re-Brand for Non-Profit Before and After School Care
LUTHERVILLE, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education has announced the re-brand of its non-profit before and after care program formerly known as Hot Spots Extended Care Program. Now called Caliday Before and After School Care, the program serves 44 elementary schools across Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford counties and will fall under the umbrella of Caliday School Age Programs, which also includes summer camp and other school age endeavors.
Through self-reflection after these past few years, the team established that they needed to update a few key aspects of the business to re-focus themselves on the whole child. To benefit the children that attend Caliday programs, they have improved operational procedures, elevated training practices for their staff, and revitalized the in-program philanthropic aspect of the non-profit company. The first major change that the Caliday team made was their vision and mission for the company.
- Vision: We are the leader in 21st century developmental experiences for children in their journey to become global citizens. We have a fun and engaging team culture with a focus on constant and never-ending growth and innovation. We are creating significant philanthropic partnerships that benefit our communities.
- Mission: We are committed to inspiring children in new, fun, and engaging experiences so they can explore and pursue their passions. We create safe and trusted spaces to enhance the lives of children, families, team members, and communities.
"With all of the changes going on in the world, we decided it was time to self-reflect to ensure we were transforming our school age programs to fit the ever-changing wants and needs of our schools, children, and families," said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School, who started the extended care program in 2009. "To accompany our new vision and mission, we believed it was only fitting to give our programs a re-brand as well. We wanted to go back to our roots and what we do best – providing a beautiful day for the families we serve. Cali has Latin origins meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely,' and that is exactly what we want everyone to experience when they start and end their day with Caliday."
This non-profit program originated within the structure of Celebree School as an external provider to students in the community with a goal of promoting academic achievements by extending learning outside of the classroom and strengthening school-community relationships. The team behind the program all have extensive experience in childhood development and a constant drive to make a difference in children's emotional and intellectual growth.
To learn more about Caliday School Age Programs or to find one in a school near you, please visit caliday.org or call (410) 377-0227. You can also connect with Caliday School Age Programs on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Caliday School Age Programs is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to promote academic achievement by extending learning outside of the classroom and strengthening school-community relationships. The programs aid students in the application of skills learned during the traditional educational day through hands-on learning experiences and digital learning tools.
Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines. In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) today announced the results of the July 2022 CFP® Certification Exam. The exam was administered during a July 11-18 testing window to 2,596 candidates, with 7% of candidates testing remotely. The pass rate for the July exam was 66%.
According to the July 2022 post-exam survey, most exam-takers (65%) are pursuing CFP® certification to become more skilled at their jobs and to better serve their clients.
The post-exam survey also showed that 71% of July candidates are under 40 years old and 36% are under 30 years old.
Over 70% of exam-takers reported receiving some level of financial support from their employers during the CFP® certification process. Further, two-thirds of exam-takers also reported that while they were preparing for the exam, the CFP Board provided the right information and resources at the right time. The top three CFP Board resources used by candidates were CFP Board Practice Exam 1, the Exam Candidate Handbook and the CFP Board Candidate Forum. Other resources used included the CFP Board Mentor Program, the Candidate Preparation Toolkit, webinars and scholarship opportunities.
"These post-exam survey results are an important testament to CFP Board's efforts to help ensure that CFP® certification candidates can take the exam with confidence," says CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller, CAE. "As CFP Board continues to grow and diversify the financial planning profession, it's encouraging to hear that most exam registrants feel satisfied and supported by the resources and information we provide to help them advance in their careers."
Historical exam statistics — including those from the July 2022 exam — are available on CFP Board's exam statistics webpage.
November 2022 Exam
The CFP® exam is offered three times annually in March, July and November. Registration for the November 2022 CFP® Certification Exam is now open. This exam will be administered from November 1 through November 8, 2022. The registration deadline is October 18, and the Education Verification deadline is October 4. Testing appointments are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. We therefore encourage individuals to register for the exam at least 60 days in advance for the best date and site availability. Early registrants who schedule exams by September 6 are eligible for a discount.
To begin the path to certification, aspiring CFP® professionals should create accounts on CFP.net. Here, they can access resources for all stages of their certification journey.
ABOUT CFP BOARD
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. is the professional body for personal financial planners in the U.S. CFP Board sets standards for financial planning and administers the prestigious CFP® certification – one of the most respected certifications in financial services – so that the public has access to and benefits from competent and ethical financial planning. CFP Board, along with its Center for Financial Planning, is committed to increasing the public's awareness of CFP® certification and access to a diverse, ethical and competent financial planning workforce. Widely recognized by the public, advisors and firms as the standard for financial planning, CFP® certification is held by nearly 93,000 people in the United States.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Construction Group has reached substantial completion on the renovation of George Washington University's historic Thurston Hall residence hall. The project, which broke ground in 2020, was delivered to the GW on time and on budget.
Designed by VMDO Architects, the project was a complete interior overhaul of the nine-story building that has long been a staple on GW's Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC. The new Thurston Hall features new dormitories for approximately 820 students, space for a planned 225-seat dining hall, and 16 lounges, including a penthouse that offers sweeping views of the city.
"Thurston Hall was the first place I lived on campus," said Gaby Porras, a project manager at Clark who helped oversee the construction project's safety program. "I feel lucky to have been part of the Clark team that helped deliver this much-needed renovation project and give back to the school that gave me so much."
The 9-story renovation was designed around a courtyard that enables students to congregate and provides natural light throughout the building. Throughout construction, Clark crews took care to maintain the historic facade of the 95-year-old building.
With the project substantially complete, the University will continue activating the building in anticipation of students moving into the building later this month.
For more than a century, Clark Construction Group has been transforming the ideas and visions of its clients into world-class projects that make the United States a stronger, safer place. As one of the nation's largest asset creators, Clark has offices strategically located across the country to serve the needs of its clients. For more information, visit www.clarkconstruction.com.
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BLUE BELL, Pa., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Organization, the nation's largest provider of care coordination services and a leading professional clinical staffing agency for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and complex health concerns, today announced their selection by the California Department of Developmental Services to provide expanded staffing for the Porterville Developmental Center. The Center, located in Bakersfield, California is one of four in the state dedicated to transitioning individuals back into the community rather than face institutionalization. Between now and June 30, 2023, The Columbus Organization will be staffing eight professionals in each of the following areas: psychiatric technicians, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, physicians, and psychologists. Available positions can be accessed on the Columbus careers portal found at https://bit.ly/3p73eUz.
The Columbus Organization has a long history providing professional clinical staff in the state, and the newest contract is a testament to the strong reputation the organization has developed. Eric Miller, Vice President, Professional Clinical Staffing for Columbus, commented, "This is quite an opportunity for Columbus, and we are thrilled that this allows us to expand our service offerings in Bakersfield. We recognize that the Porterville Developmental Center does an incredible job helping individuals transition back to community settings, but there is a segment of individuals whose complex healthcare needs make that prospect difficult. As experts in healthcare for the IDD and complex care communities, we feel perfectly suited to bring the highest quality health professionals to the Center and make a significant impact on this unique population."
Hiring for the one-year contract will begin immediately.
For 38+ years, The Columbus Organization has been a national leader and pioneer in care coordination specifically for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral concerns, or complex care needs. Having served over 100,000 families, the company continues to be at the forefront of innovation, developing and implementing revolutionary outcomes-based models for early identification and holistic management of health risks among individuals with intellectual, developmental, behavioral, medical, and/or complex care needs. In addition to its team of almost 500 highly-experienced care coordinators, dedicated Quality Assurance division, and unparalleled national infrastructure, Columbus is also a recognized leader in clinical staffing and quality improvement services for organizations that serve the behavioral health community. The company delivers an unmatched depth of expertise, breadth of resources, diversity of thinking, and dedication to ensuring everyone can achieve their meaningful-life goals through transformative approaches to healthcare. For more, visit www.ColumbusOrg.com, follow @TheColumbusOrg on Twitter, like The Columbus Organization on Facebook, or follow The Columbus Organization on LinkedIn.
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POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents, brokerages, and their listing clients, today announced that it has been named to Inc. Magazine's prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in America. In Curbio's first year of eligibility for the list, it has been ranked at No. 790, placing it as the 31st fastest-growing company in the Real Estate industry.
Since it was first introduced in 1982, the Inc. 5000 list has become a hallmark of entrepreneurial success in the United States. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have been ranked according to percentage of revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. Curbio's inclusion on the list puts it in the top 0.07% of all privately-owned companies in America in terms of multi-year growth.
"It's an honor that Curbio has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, making us a part of an exclusive community comprised of some of the most successful companies in the world. Curbio's inclusion on this list after just five short years in business is a testament to our team's hard work and dedication to transforming home improvement for the real estate industry," said Rick Rudman, CEO of Curbio. "I want to congratulate the entire Curbio team on this remarkable achievement and look forward to our continued growth and success."
Curbio is the only tech-enabled home improvement solution that partners exclusively with real estate agents to repair and update homes before they go on the market, so they sell quickly and for top dollar, with no payment due until the home sells. Its innovative service removes all barriers to the home improvement process, making it streamlined, simple and stress-free.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and methodology, can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000. For more information about Curbio, visit www.Curbio.com.
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the 17th anniversary of the world-renowned digital art brand XPPen, which is celebrating the event with the debut of its elevated mascot image, Fenix, and the bold theme of "Dare to be YOU".
Staying true to XPPen's brand mantra "Dream, Brave, True" and vision, the new Fenix keeps an overall fennec fox image but evolves to be more chic, clean-cut and three-dimensional. To up the game, a series of appealing Fenix memes, as well as some customized peripherals, are going to be released in the hope that it can generate more engaging interactions with Generation Z and establish a deeper connection with them.
Besides, XPPen rolls out a new product series -- Artist Series Drawing Display (2nd Gen) for this special occasion. The new series comes with a novel X3 smart chip stylus whose IAF sensitivity is ten times higher than the previous generations. In other words, only 3 grams of pressure is all you need to kick off an epic piece of work. The new stylus offers a more natural and delicate line presentation, and above all else, perfect tactile simulations of pens and pencils.
What is more, XPPen Drawing Contest themed by "Fenix & the Anywhere Door" is in full swing with huge prizes. The winners will be rewarded with a brand-new Artist Series Drawing Display (2nd Gen). For more details and special offers, please visit XPPen official website.
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DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Advanced Materials welcomes David Brantner as Chief Executive Officer. David brings extensive strategy and corporate development expertise, as well as experience in all aspects of finance, operations, strategic sourcing/supply chain, and digital transformation.
Brantner comes to Alpine following four years of serving as a board member, consultant and private investor in the commercial aerospace industry. He is energized by helping to drive growth at smaller, private enterprises, is currently advising several P/E firms, and serves on the Board of Managers for NORDAM, an independently owned aerospace component company. Some recent achievements as an independent consultant include the execution of multi-billion dollar divestitures in direct support of the restructuring of Bombardier's Commercial Aircraft Business.
During his corporate career, Brantner oversaw the development and service introduction of the industry-leading PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ family of engines while serving as President of Pratt & Whitney's Commercial Engines division of United Technologies Corporation (now Raytheon). He also served as Vice President of Group Strategy and Development at Pratt & Whitney where he directed M&A activity and coordinated strategy across five divisions, executing over 30 transactions in 17 different countries. As a result of venture activity, Brantner served as board director for several high-growth private companies. David's UTC experience also includes Vice President, Customer, Strategy and Growth for UTC Aerospace Systems (now Collins Aerospace).
Outside UTC, Brantner's career included leading GKN Aerospace as President, where he supported the new generation of more composite aircraft with critical components on the A350, 787, A320neo, A220, 737MAX, and Embraer E2 aircraft, among others. These efforts achieved goals of reducing weight without compromising strength, while also improving efficiency. Joining Alpine, he continues his legacy of providing sustainable solutions not just to aviation, but to any industry looking for lighter, optimized designs.
"David has dedicated his career to sustainability, from helping usher in the generation of largely composite aircraft to the development of fuel-efficient engines. He knows how to effectively reduce weight for manufacturers without compromising strength, which is exactly what we do," said Joe D'Cruz, Executive Chairman of Alpine Advanced Materials. "Alpine is the perfect place for him to continue this legacy of reducing carbon outputs for not only new technology, but also existing platforms that are ideal for retrofitting with better, lighter parts."
David holds a master's in management from the Purdue University Krannert School of Management, a master's in business administration from ESC Rouen in France, and a bachelor's degree in finance from Northeastern University in Boston.
About Alpine Advanced Materials
Alpine Advanced Materials is a leading expert in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered parts for the world's most demanding aerospace, defense, energy, space, and outdoor applications. With experience across multiple industries, a collaborative approach, and deep expertise in designing for manufacturing, Alpine delivers the future of innovation.
Alpine's flagship nanocomposite material HX5® offers the strength of aluminum at half the weight with environmental and thermal performance to withstand the harshest environments. HX5 can be formed into complex shapes and easily coated without sacrificing strength, performance or aesthetics. From prototypes to full-scale injection molding production, HX5 is an ideal alternative to the cost and production challenges associated with aluminum. For more information, visit www.alpineadvancedmaterials.com.
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HOD HASHARON, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DQE Communications, a fiber-optic Internet and data networking access provider in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, expands its use of Atrinet NetACE as its primary Network Transport Controller for Service Provisioning and NetOps Automation.
Atrinet is a software provider of Intelligent Service Automation solutions for Multi-Vendor, Multi-Technology, and Multi-domain Networks.
DQE sought after a DevOps, NetOps Automation framework platform that would automate their day-to-day operational work, so they can keep focusing on improving the customer experience and ensuring customer SLAs while lowering operational costs.
What started a decade ago with the ability to deliver services on top of a single vendor, has now grown into a complete Automation platform of a Multi-Vendor network, managing the Mobile Backhaul, Carrier, and Commercial Networks.
Today, Atrinet's flagship Transport Controller, NetACE, plays an integral role in helping DQE onboard and manage new customers quickly and efficiently. It enables full synchronization between NetOps and DevOps teams, focusing on delivering applications and day-to-day automation networking activities to achieve the best customer SLA.
Using an open modeling approach and design portal, Network Engineers can manage all Network aspects with one platform, including Network and Service Discovery, and Activation of new services in real-time.
"DQE's top priority is our customers. We are committed to providing them with the fastest data speeds possible, the highest level of service reliability, and the most dependable support," says Jim Morozzi, President & CEO of DQE Communications. "We are proud to be continuing our partnership with Atrinet, sharing the same values of Service, Ingenuity, and Innovation."
Efi Levi, CEO of Atrinet added:
"We're happy to continue our journey together, especially with a long-term partner like DQE. Our ability and experience in transitioning to a fully Digital and Automated Network is highly beneficial for any network operator, and really paves the way for Intelligent, Intent-based Scaling"
About DQE Communications
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DQE Communications is a fiber-optic Internet and data networking access provider for businesses and carriers throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. A subsidiary of Duquesne Light Holdings, DQE was established in 1997 to provide businesses with secure, reliable, and flexible network services. The company's continually expanding fiber-optic network currently spans over 4,100 miles, 2,500 buildings, 17 data centers, and 120 business parks. When working with DQE, you get a partner who is dedicated to understanding your needs and committed to delivering a solution that is right for your business. For more information, visit www.DQECOM.com or call 1-866-GO-FIBER.
About Atrinet
Atrinet is a provider of Intelligent Service Automation and resource management solutions for Multi-Vendor, Multi-Technology, and Multi-Domain Networks. Atrinet software and services address the challenges of Service Providers, Enterprises, Vendors, and System Integrators implementing open, virtual, disaggregated networks alongside the traditional siloed network architecture.
Atrinet's NetACE cloud-native, microservice-based product suite offers a unique low-code approach to Automating all Discovery, Provisioning, and Network Management Processes under an open network unified management system.
For more information, visit www.Atrinet.com
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MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the effort to decarbonize the world economy, the Anglo American Barro Alto industrial complex in Brazil will implement eCombustible Energy's 100% carbon-free fuel and cost-competitive hydrogen energy technology this year with details of the project to be presented at the 2022 Annual Conference of Metallurgists in Montréal, QC August 21-24, 2022.
Daniel Brosig, Paykan Safe, and Matthew Russell of GCT Engineering Inc. will present a paper at the Conference overviewing the implementation of eCombustible's technology to deliver hydrogen-based fuel for thermal applications. eCombustible uses patented technology to generate a customizable hydrogen-based fuel from a process consisting of a water electrolyzer followed by a magnetic reactor. This technology alleviates the need to rely on fossil fuels (specifically Liquified Petroleum Gas at Barro Alto) and dramatically reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in thermal applications.
According to Jorge Arevalo, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of eCombustible, "We are committed to creating a paradigm shift to a more sustainable world and the Barro Alto project is a significant step forward toward that goal. This will be our third project, all under long-term contract, to come online and we are encouraged by Anglo American's interest in additional locations. We applaud them for their extraordinary vision to revolutionize their operations for the well-being of the planet."
Highlights from the paper – titled Implementation of Novel eCombustible Technology at the Anglo American Barro Alto Smelter – include:
- The reduction in CO2 emissions with the use of eCombustible is estimated at approximately 2,869 tons per month based on historical records. A year of these emissions reductions is the approximate equivalent to the CO2 produced by burning more than 34 million pounds of coal.
- Unlike conventional hydrogen combusted with conventional oxygen, the unique eCombustible fuel provides flame characteristics and heat production similar to fossil fuels which allows it to replace these fuels with minimal modifications to existing equipment.
- eCombustible fuel within the Barro Alto industrial complex primarily generates water vapor as a byproduct of its use.
- The installation of eCombustible equipment has no negative environmental impact in that it requires no vegetation suppression, has no impact on fauna and flora and no impact on waterways, while still allowing room for future expansion.
- This project is a milestone in the fulfillment of Anglo American's goal to make its ferronickel operations the first in the world to be operated 100% with renewable resources and 100% with internally reused water.
About eCombustible
eCombustible Energy offers a long-term fuel supply solution that is designed to provide the world's most fossil-fuel dependent industries with a fuel that is carbon-free, cost-competitive, and requires little to no modification to existing customer equipment. The efficacy of its hydrogen-based fuel, eCombustible, has been validated through testing and independent assessments by third-party engineering firms. For more information visit www.ecombustible.com.
About the Anglo American Barro Alto industrial complex
Barro Alto is a nickel-producing mine and processing plant, built at a capital cost of $1.9 billion and commissioned in 2011. It is located in the State of Goiás in Brazil, about 170km north-west of Brasilia. At Barro Alto, ore is heated to extremely high temperatures in two 185 metre rotary kilns, a process called calcining, which removes moisture and water crystals from the nickel bearing ore to start the metallurgical process. The Barro Alto nickel ore deposit was discovered in the late 1960s and Anglo American completed its purchase of the deposit for $35 million in 2002. Mining of nickel ore in Barro Alto began in 2004, initially transporting the nickel to the Codemin plant for processing before the Barro Alto plant was built.
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Nonprofits able to text supporters directly through dynamic all-in-one fundraising software
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Engaging Networks, a globally-trusted online fundraising and campaigning platform, will launch new texting capabilities, specifically designed for nonprofits and charities. The tools leverage a Twilio integration to support bulk sending of SMS and MMS messages to opted-in supporters and keyword management.
"Many nonprofits can't afford the high cost to start a texting program or have to sparse data together in siloed systems to reach their supporters," said Dan Szymczak, Senior Director of Product at Engaging Networks. "Our new tools make texting more accessible and integrated for organizations to engage their supporters in seconds."
The new texting tools launch later this fall, just ahead of the 2022 year-end giving season. The tools build on innovative technology already available on the platform to enable features such as one-click donations and conditional content. In 2021, Twilio texting technology helped nonprofits send 17 billion messages across 195 countries. The addition of this important feature to Engaging Networks further positions the platform as the leading all-in-one digital engagement tool for nonprofits and charities.
The launch is part of a larger redesign of the platform's email suite to allow for multi-channel messaging, with an easy-to-use interface across technical levels. The integrated texting and email tools come in response to the evolving digital landscape and growing power of text as a key nonprofit engagement channel.
Layering rich data with advanced features, Engaging Networks' new messaging tools are designed to help nonprofits raise more money, win more campaigns, and instantly connect with their most loyal supporters.
To learn more about Engaging Networks' upcoming texting tools, please visit www.engagingnetworks.net/solutions/messaging.
About Engaging Networks: Engaging Networks is an innovative digital engagement technology platform with the ability to fully adapt to a nonprofit's fundraising and advocacy needs. Engaging Networks proudly works with a variety of important organizations such as The Humane Society of the United States, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Human Rights Campaign, PETA and Amnesty International. To learn more, visit engagingnetworks.net.
Austin Dressman
Marketing Manager
austin@engagingnetworks.net
(202) 643-4006
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BRAINTREE, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 30 years, ADYTON s.r.o. has been a primary provider of healthcare technologies for more than 53 million inhabitants in central and eastern Europe (CEE.) Intent upon bringing its safer, more effective infection prevention solutions to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, EvaClean EU Ltd. formed a strategic distribution partnership with ADYTON, formalized during a signing ceremony in Prague.
Marek Jaluvka, Chief Business Development and New Partnerships Officer at ADYTON said, "Our goal is to improve lives through groundbreaking technology and make a difference in patient care by preventing healthcare-associated infections. As one of the leading infection prevention solutions, EvaClean is the perfect partner to help us achieve this goal."
Before the ink was even dry on the new agreement, the partners were already meeting with top-tier medical centers and hospitals in the area to consult on safer, more effective ways to mitigate the spread of viral pathogens and contagious diseases.
"This was a critical opportunity to help educate local healthcare facilities on how advanced technologies and safer chemistries can vastly enhance disinfection processes and improve patient outcomes," said Rich Prinz, EvaClean Global Vice President of Sales.
ADYTON is adopting EvaClean's proactive infection prevention program and will support region-specific operations. As healthcare experts, ADYTON's team is well suited for conducting the in-depth hospital site assessments necessary for developing customized cleaning and disinfection protocols.
David Kosina, Commercial Director for ADYTON said, "Our extensive medical expertise combined with EvaClean's proven procedures and product line create a roadmap toward a better quality of life for citizens in the CEE region."
By leveraging EvaClean's superior NaDCC disinfectant and touchless electrostatic sprayers, ADYTON will empower medical facilities to eliminate dangerous pathogens from more surfaces, while also ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
Steve Wilson, CEO of EvaClean said, "ADYTON and EvaClean EU Ltd. are ideally aligned partners. Both companies are known as status quo disrupters who bring innovation to preventing serious healthcare conditions."
The similarity in company mission statements is further testament to partnership synergy. EvaClean stands for "Infection Prevention Solutions for Life," and ADYTON is a patient-oriented company "Delivering Solutions for Life."
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EvaClean EU Ltd. is a subsidiary of EvaClean USA, the leading solution for safer, more effective infection prevention. EvaClean EU Ltd. offers a portfolio of advanced electrostatic technologies and EPA approved chemistries with the highest-level kill claims. They also provide customized protocols and training programs to improve cleaning and disinfection processes. Together with a network of key distributor partners, EvaClean EU Ltd. will help reduce healthcare-associated infections, as well as mitigate dangerous viral pathogens for facilities in every industry throughout Europe. Learn more at www.evaclean.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
ADYTON s.r.o. is a privately held medical technology distribution company dedicated to delivering solutions for life with feet on the ground through three direct offices in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. ADYTON provides top quality services, is ISO 9001 certified and works in full compliance to the new EU MDR standard. Since the inception in 1992 and major commercial restructuring in 2009, ADYTON works with established publicly traded medical device companies including privately held suppliers and innovative MedTech startups around the world. Our expertise ranges from offering highly innovative implantable devices and disposables all the way through complex hospital capital equipment. ADYTON offers its services to manufacturers, hospitals and therapy end users. Our team has enabled ADYTON to partner with experts in various therapeutical fields by extensive training and education. ADYTON has established an important footprint in the region that increases the quality of lives of people who need it. ADYTON is the Status Quo changer with "What if there is a more effective way to solve a pain?" on our mind. www.adyton.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/adyton-s.r.o.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its founding in late 2013, Cardea's scientists have been pioneering the development of the world's first mass produced biocompatible semiconductor - the BPU (Biosignal Processing Unit) - also called a graphene Field Effect Transistor (gFET) or graphene biosensor.
Brett Goldsmith, PhD, Chief Technology Officer at Cardea, states, "20 years ago we started seeing signs that carbon-based electronics were going to succeed at integrating biology and electronics where existing semiconductors had failed. However, at that time, no one had the technical understanding or experience necessary to create a scalable system concept. This is what we've done at Cardea in creating our BPU platform of wetware, nanoware, hardware, and software modules. It's because of that scalability that I'm immensely proud to say that this year we reached over half a million sensors produced in total and we believe we have the capacity to reach more than one million in 2023."
While the use of graphene in electronics has been in the experimental phase for years, it's only recently that scalable production has been achieved. An industry deep-dive from McKinsey estimates that graphene will become a $70B market in semiconductors by 2030.
IEEE Medal of Honor recipient and founder of numerous MEMS (Micro-ElectroMechanical System) semiconductor companies, as well as member of Cardea's Innovation Council, Dr. Kurt Petersen, states, "Cardea's visionary team has successfully incorporated the many years of knowhow from silicon semiconductor processing and applied this knowledge to graphene-based semiconductors. That may sound trivial, but it's absolutely not. Not only did they have to overcome the challenges to incorporate new materials and production concepts but think of the very basic idea: They're measuring the electronic signals from biology in liquids and salts on top of a semiconductor, which would almost instantly render any silicon-based chip useless. Cardea is - both in terms of production capacity and quality, as well as IP - the world's leading company in graphene biosensors. They have a significant capacity to revolutionize medical diagnostics sooner than most people think."
Kelly Huang, PhD, Chief Operating Officer at Cardea, adds, "We've made significant improvements in our production processes over the past year. In 2020 and earlier, our average monthly production was around 1,000 chips, increasing to 5,000 in 2021. This year we've demonstrated capacity for 20,000 BPUs each month and have projected to significantly increase our production capacity, next year. Moreover, we are now above a 90% yield for transferring graphene on to printed wafers. Also, when we do finished product testing as a last step in our quality control process, 95% of the electrical properties we measure are within 20% of the mean. That signifies a solid quality in the final product, which means the scientists that are using our BPUs are experiencing great reproducibility and consistency in their day-to-day measurements."
A complete tour of Cardea's production facilities and production process available here.
This Thursday - August 18, 2022 – the Graphene Council will release a prerecorded webinar, featuring Cardea's CTO, Brett Goldsmith, who elaborates on this topic as well as being part of setting the standards for the use of graphene in electronics. The recording will be available via thegraphenecouncil.org
Cardea Bio is the world's only mass producer of a biocompatible semiconductor, the BPU™ (Biosignal Processing Unit) Platform. The BPU is the first and only semiconductor capable of translating real-time streams of multiomics signals into digital information. Through the BPU™ platform, Cardea's long-term vision is to democratize access to the biosignals and insights behind the most advanced technology on our planet: Nature and biology. The Internet of Biology is that way becoming possible.
Cardea's rapidly expanding IP portfolio now has 29 broad patents issued and another 32 patents pending, cementing Cardea's market-leader position in the graphene biosensor industry, where they are bringing the BPU™ (Biosignal Processing Unit) Platform to market.
Cardea is headquartered in San Diego and has additional activity in Los Angeles. Cardea is a 100% American developed and built biocompatible semiconductor graphene biosensor platform for applications across a variety of sectors including human health, agriculture, molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, environmental monitoring, and animal health.
Contact Cardea
Lasse Görlitz, VP of Communications
US phone: +1 858 319 7135
EU phone: +45 2758 2601
publicrelations@cardeabio.com
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New Industry Metric for Measuring Connectivity to Drive Better Decisions for Wealth Management Firms and Fintech Vendors
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ezra Group, LLC (Ezra Group), a boutique strategy consulting and research firm that provides technology and strategy advice to the wealth management industry, today announced a new research metric called The Ezra Group WealthTech Integration Score™. This score was developed to support better decision-making when evaluating new technology.
"The goal of creating this score is to simplify the process of building a reliable and compatible technology stack and to bring more transparency to an area that is not well understood," said Craig Iskowitz, founder and CEO of Ezra Group. Iskowitz is a well-respected fintech business and technology strategy consultant who is recognized for his expertise and research on fee-based advisory platforms and wealth management technology.
"As leading industry consultants, our team has had hands-on experience integrating most of the applications on the Kitces AdvisorTech Map," Iskowitz continued. "Our Integration Score distills a segment of our experience down into an easy-to-understand number designed to help compare applications."
Ezra Group developed a list of key applications to encourage highly rated platforms to offer the integrations that enterprise financial services firms, independent financial planners, and professional investment advisors need the most. The list, which includes CRM, financial planning, risk tolerance, proposal generation, portfolio management, rebalancing, reporting, data aggregation and more, is the result of comprehensive research on the most commonly used applications to complete a robust technology stack.
"During the scoring process, our research team looked for deep integrations with the set of key applications. By emphasizing this core set of applications, it ensures that higher-scoring products will contain more integrations to the most popular software used by advisors today," said Iskowitz.
Ezra Group developed a scoring methodology to ensure that the end results were objective and comparable across categories.
"One of the things we're trying to promote is transparency. We would like vendors to put more integration information on their websites so anyone can access it, whether you're a client, a partner, or a consultant, you can easily find it," said Iskowitz during a recent podcast interview with industry luminary and marketing consultant Marie Swift.
The scoring methodology relies on three criteria:
- Breadth
- Depth
- Technical capabilities
Breadth, which makes up 15% of the score, takes into account how many integrations a vendor has built. A formula scores each product relative to the application with the most integrations in their category.
Depth, which makes up 60% of the score, starts with rating each integration on a five-point scale which ensures that vendors that have built deep integrations are scored higher than those that did not. It also rates products higher that have more connections to the key applications list. Using key applications as a guide ensures an application with a higher score will provide more value to advisors in the functionality that they use the most.
Technical capabilities, the final scoring criteria, looks at the critical features for network administrators and developers tasked with making everything work together. Security, API availability, and developer support are all considered and make up 25% of the final integration score.
Application vendors will be provided a badge – Superior or Excellent – to convey that their application scored at least a six or above. FinTech companies are encouraged to post their badge on their websites and marketing materials.
While the WealthTech Integration Score™ is being released to the financial services profession now, it is still a work in progress; the originators are committed to constant and never-ending improvement.
Ezra Group researchers used three surveys to develop the initial rankings; they are now open to considering feedback from those companies scored if scored application teams feel something has been missed. Ezra Group also plans to ask users of the integration score how their experience with various integrations went and if everything met their expectations. This data will be analyzed to ensure it matches what researchers expect from an application that receives a score.
Any revisions to the scores will come as this additional data is compiled in the coming months. The team also plans to offer guidance to application developers on how they can improve their scores to make integrations more developer-friendly and useful for everyone.
The results, which can be searched by category or by vendor, are now available at https://ezragroupllc.com/wealthtech-integration-scores/.
Ezra Group, LLC provides technology and business research, information, and advice to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, private equity and fintech firms. Anchored by a 17-year track record, clients look to them for specialized industry expertise to optimize their platforms, processes, and products and super-charge business growth. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Craig Iskowitz, Ezra Group delivers deep knowledge and decades of combined team experience in wealth management technology and services. Ezra Group publishes original blogs, articles, podcasts, and newsletters that inform and educate enterprise wealth management firms, financial services organizations, technology vendors, and financial advisor audiences. To learn more about how they help clients transform, visit EzraGroupLLC.com.
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Marie Swift or Dori Thomas
Impact Communications, Inc.
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More Affordable Hearing Aids Could Be in Stores as Soon as Mid-October
SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids which may in turn lower costs for millions of Americans. This action establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, enabling consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers without the need for a medical exam, prescription or a fitting adjustment by an audiologist.
The rule is expected to lower the cost of hearings aids, furthering the Biden-Harris Administration's goal of expanding access to high-quality health care and lowering health care costs for the American public. It is designed to assure the safety and effectiveness of OTC hearing aids, while fostering innovation and competition in the hearing aid technology marketplace.
Today's action follows President Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, which called for the FDA to take steps to allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter and set a swift 120-day deadline for action, which the FDA met. In 2017, Congress passed bipartisan legislation requiring the FDA to create a category of OTC hearing aids, but it was not fully implemented until now. Consumers could see OTC hearing aids available in traditional retail and drug stores as soon as mid-October when the rule takes effect.
"Reducing health care costs in America has been a priority of mine since Day One and this rule is expected to help us achieve quality, affordable health care access for millions of Americans in need," said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. "Today's action by the FDA represents a significant milestone in making hearing aids more cost-effective and accessible."
Close to 30 million adults in the U.S. could benefit from hearing aid use. Individuals with permanent hearing impairment can use hearing aids to help make speech and sounds louder, improving the ability to communicate effectively with others. Many hearing aids can be expensive. The final rule aims to stimulate competition and facilitate the sale of safe and effective OTC hearing aids in traditional retail stores or online nationwide, providing consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss with improved access to devices that meet their needs and are less expensive than current options.
"Hearing loss is a critical public health issue that affects the ability of millions of Americans to effectively communicate in their daily social interactions," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "Establishing this new regulatory category will allow people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to have convenient access to an array of safe, effective and affordable hearing aids from their neighborhood store or online."
The OTC category established in this final rule applies to certain air-conduction hearing aids intended for people 18 years of age and older who have perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. Hearing aids that do not meet the requirements for the OTC category (for example, because they are intended for severe hearing impairment or users younger than age 18) are prescription devices.
The FDA finalized the rule after receiving and reviewing more than 1,000 public comments on the proposed rule issued on Oct. 20, 2021. Comments submitted by consumers, professional associations, hearing aid manufacturers, public health organizations and advocacy groups, members of Congress, state agencies, and other stakeholders are summarized in the final rule, along with the FDA's respective responses. In response to public comments and to assure the safety and effectiveness of OTC hearing aids, the final rule incorporates several changes from the proposed rule, including lowering the maximum sound output to reduce the risk to hearing from over-amplification of sound, revising the insertion depth limit in the ear canal, requiring that all OTC hearing aids have a user-adjustable volume control, and simplifying the phrasing throughout the required device labeling to ensure it is easily understood. The final rule also includes performance specifications and device design requirements specific to OTC hearing aids.
Furthermore, today's action correspondingly amends existing rules that apply to prescription hearing aids for consistency with the new OTC category, it repeals the conditions for sale for hearing aids, and it includes provisions that address some of the effects of the FDA OTC hearing aid regulations on state regulation of hearing aids.
Concurrently with issuing the final rule, the FDA also issued the final guidance, Regulatory Requirements for Hearing Aid Devices and Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs), to clarify the differences between hearing aids, which are medical devices, and PSAPs, consumer products that help people with normal hearing amplify sounds.
The effective date for the final rule is 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. Manufacturers of hearing aids sold prior to the effective date of the final rule will have 240 days after its publication to comply with the new or revised requirements. For hearing aids that have not been offered for sale prior to the effective date, compliance with the new or revised requirements must be achieved before marketing the device, including obtaining 510(k) clearance if applicable.
Additional Information
- Medical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; Establishing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
- Regulatory Requirements for Hearing Aid Devices and Personal Sound Amplification Products
- Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplification Products: What to Know
Media Contact: Shauna Nelson, 202-579-4985
Consumer Inquiries: Email, 888-INFO-FDA
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RiskExec, Inc. ("RiskExec") a subsidiary of Asurity Technologies, LLC ("Asurity"), announced its software has been selected by Abilene, TX based First Financial Bank to assist in automating HMDA, CRA, Fair Lending processes.
RiskExec is a leading SaaS compliance and reporting platform designed for managing regulatory compliance for banks, mortgage lenders, credit unions, auto lenders, and digital lenders. The best-in-class solution quickly geocodes, runs edit checks, and with clean data, creates analyses to determine lending dispositions, compares to peers by market, and tracks performance towards achieving internally-defined goals.
Randy Roewe, Chief Risk Officer, at First Financial Bank commented, "We are pleased to join the growing list of banks using RiskExec's market leading solution. We chose the platform because we needed an intuitive data management platform for CRA, HMDA, and fair lending."
First Financial Bank comes to RiskExec through a preferred provider relationship with Lenders One, a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers. First Financial Bank is one of the nation's top performing banks and has multiple banking regions with 78 locations throughout Texas. Bank Director Magazine named it as one of the top 10 banks in the nation in the $5 Billion to $50 Billion asset category in each of the past 10 years.
"We are pleased to have First Financial Bank added to our growing list of RiskExec users. We look forward to providing our clients with the most up-to-date, robust reporting and analysis solutions possible," said Anurag Agarwal, President, RiskExec. "Our team of compliance experts provide an exceptional customer experience for our users so they can focus on serving their clients, remaining compliant and strengthening their competitive edge in the marketplace."
For more information on RiskExec, contact us at info@asurity.com or (202) 765-2150.
Asurity delivers compliance-focused solutions to the mortgage, retail banking, and consumer lending industries. RiskExec is one of Asurity's leading SaaS-based products, combining the best of compliance expertise with state-of-the-art software for reporting and analytics to help lenders meet demanding regulatory requirements and business objectives. RiskExec is embraced by financial institutions to analyze their data for compliance or other uses in mortgage, retail banking, auto lending, student lending, and other forms of credit and deposit products. Asurity also offers Propel™, a leading solution for the dynamic preparation of compliance mortgage document packages, and RegCheck® which provides comprehensive compliance checks against loan-level data pulled from any integrated LOS. For additional information Asurity and its leading software solutions, please visit www.asurity.com.
First Financial Bank, N.A. is recognized as one of the nation's most financially secure banks, with assets of $13.3 billion. The bank operates 78 convenient locations to serve customers in Texas markets stretching from Hereford in the Panhandle to Orange in southeast Texas.
The Lenders One cooperative was established in 2000 as a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers. Today, we're one of the largest mortgage co-ops in the country with a diverse mix of 240+ member companies. Lenders One is dedicated to helping independent mortgage bankers, banks and credit unions improve their profitability and compete against larger, well-funded industry participants.
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Full Circle's third patent recognizes the unique technology that enables marketers to accurately capture, preserve and report campaign attribution data inside their company's CRM system
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Circle Insights today announced that the company was awarded its third patent, U.S. Patent 11,341,166, for its attribution software solution inside a CRM system. The patented technology was invented by Full Circle founders Daniel S. Appleman, Roan Bear, Bonnie Crater and Andrea Wildt. It powers features across multiple Full Circle products that enable users to generate insight from campaign attribution data inside their company's CRM system.
"The ability to accurately attribute pipeline and revenue to marketing campaigns is essential for top B2B marketers," said Bonnie Crater, President and CEO of Full Circle Insights. "This technology enables precise attribution inside the CRM, using customer activity data, attribution models and an algorithm to calculate pipeline and revenue impact. Marketers can monitor performance on dashboards and generate reports to defend marketing spend and optimize marketing budgets for greater efficiency."
Full Circle's patented attribution technology plugs into the customer's CRM system and powers attribution capabilities in Full Circle's funnel metrics and in products like Campaign Attribution, Matchmaker and Digital Source Tracker. The technology delivers unprecedented insight via metrics that are displayed on dashboards inside the CRM and can be used to generate marketing reports that are useful in driving greater marketing efficiency. Primary features of the technology include the ability to:
- Use data objects in a CRM instance in conjunction with preset attribution models to measure the impact of marketing campaigns on pipeline and revenue
- Capture, preserve and display customer activity history recorded inside the CRM in response to campaigns, including data that would otherwise be lost
- Support multiple models and calculate attribution as a score or percentage of revenue
- Indicate which campaigns are effective early or later in the sales cycle
The fact that attribution analysis takes place inside the CRM lets marketers leverage reporting and dashboard tools they and their sales colleagues already use. This enables marketers to invest budget dollars more efficiently, and it also allows closer alignment between marketing and sales as potential buyers move through the funnel. Collaboration is critical because buyer behavior has changed in the B2B space, so marketers need to collaborate with sales to influence revenue throughout the funnel.
As noted by Forrester, "To achieve high performance and reduce the cost of sales, all disciplines within the revenue engine (marketing, sales, customer success) must operate as a single, cohesive unit, with each discipline performing its core competencies to engage and close revenue opportunities." - Marketing Operations: Planning Assumptions 2022, September 7, 2021.
The present invention provides a synchronization that normalizes the reporting and sales process across different objects, including Leads, Contacts, Campaigns, and Opportunities, to allow for a unified reporting on sales performance, revenue attribution, and campaign performance.
About Full Circle Insights
Full Circle Insights delivers marketing and sales performance measurement solutions to optimize a company's marketing mix and drive more revenue. The company offers multi-touch attribution, comprehensive funnel metrics, and lead management technology. Built 100% on the Salesforce Platform, Full Circle Insights products complement leading marketing automation solutions. Founded by former Salesforce executives, CRM implementation veterans, and marketing automation specialists, the Full Circle Insights industry pioneers are seasoned in creating marketing measurement foundations to grow revenue.
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GAIMIN announces the opening of its gaming and monetization platform to the gaming community.
ZUG, Switzerland, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Following recently completed initial testing of its monetisation and gaming platform, GAIMIN.io ltd is opening up its gaming and monetization platform to 10,000 gamers during August and September.
GAIMIN's monetization application enables a user to utilize the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) installed in a PC to participate in GAIMIN's distributed data processing network, returning up to 90% of rewards generated back to the user. With a specific focus on PC-based gamers as users, GAIMIN's app allows gamers to utilize their passively generated rewards to purchase in-game assets such as NFTs and native gaming tokens (including V-Bucks and Apex Legends coins) and as well as purchasing accessories and merchandise from GAIMIN Gladiators, GAIMIN's esports division all of which is designed to deliver true utility for GAIMIN's GMRX token.
Andrew Faridani, Chief Marketing Officer for GAIMIN stated, "Extending the testing community to 10,000 active users is a major step forward in GAIMIN's strategy to release an application that generates passively earned rewards for gamers. Starting on Monday 15th August 2022, we will be opening the download of our app to 10,000 users who can immediately benefit from its monetisation abilities and also receive bonuses for participating in this Early Access event."
Martin Speight, Chief Executive Officer for GAIMIN commented, "Following initial testing, we have made significant improvements to usability of the app, the user experience, new functionality and increased monetisation options. We now need 10,000 gamers to test the performance of the app through high synchronous utilization, in readiness for general release."
Andrew Faridani continued, "Providing Early Access to 10,000 from 15th August will enable us to build a larger testing community and spearhead our strategy for mass adoption of the platform throughout our target user community. This event is designed to test GAIMIN and our systems, and also reward users through increased rewards, limited edition gaming NFTs and enhanced GMRX for their continued participation. Importantly, this will also demonstrate the utility within GMRX in readiness for its imminent listing."
Martin concluded, "Ensuring our platform is ready for general release is a major step forward in our strategy. In readiness for listing of GMRX, and in support of maintenance of GMRX on exchanges, we want to ensure we list with an active user base and community and also demonstrate the true utility of GMRX within our ecosystem."
To participate in this event, please follow GAIMIN on our social media channels, where full instructions will be provided throughout the Early Access period.
About GAIMIN
GAIMIN.IO Ltd (GAIMIN) is a UK and Swiss based gaming company focused on helping the gaming community monetise the computational power of their gaming PC. GAIMIN has created a decentralized data processing network harnessing under utilized processing power typically found in gaming PC's to create a world-wide decentralized data processing network, delivering "supercomputer" performance.
With a free to download PC-based application GAIMIN monetises the under utilized performance through innovative approaches to delivering "supercomputer" level data processing performance from a world-wide network of independent processing devices. Focusing initially on the powering of blockchain computations, the GAIMIN data processing network also supports a number of different large scale data processing applications, including video rendering.
GAIMIN pays users in its own crypto currency, GMRX which can then be used for purchases on the GAIMIN Marketplace for NFTs, in-game assets, accessories and merchandise, or it can be converted to fiat or a different crypto currency.
For up to date information, please follow the following GAIMIN social media accounts:
- Website: https://www.gaimin.io
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gaimin.io
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaimin_io/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaiminIo
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaimin/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Gaimin
- Telegram: https://t.me/officialgaimin
- Discord: https://discord.gg/VGcyKqUxPc
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaimin.gg
For further information, please contact:
The Americas, Middle East and Australian Pacific - Andrew Faridani, Chief Marketing Officer for GAIMIN (based in Toronto, Canada): andrew@gaimin.io
UK and Europe - Marc Bray, Chief Communications Officer for GAIMIN (based in Manchester, UK): marc@gaimin.io
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It provides a variety of gifts as well as discounts up to 70% from Aug. 16 to Sep. 18.
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 GobizWEEK 1st is scheduled to be held from Aug. 16 to Sep. 18 by Gobiz KOREA, an online B2B marketplace which is operated by Korea SMEs and Startups Agency, a government agency.
It announced that the event will be held during the same period of the 2022 Korea Accompanying Sale for a week from Sep. 1 through to 7th. The 2022 Korea Accompanying Sale is a large scale promotional event held by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups to help SMEs to promote and sell their products. The official said the concurrent event was planned for the GobizWeek to use a halo effect of the 2022 Korea Accompanying Sale.
GobizWeek, scheduled twice a year (B2C/B2B), is a useful promotion event where overseas buyers can get excellent Korean SMEs' products at discounted prices.
Focused on B2C products, the upcoming campaign to be held this Aug. is planning a large scale promotion including discount benefits and participation events in order to help Korean companies promote various products and win a deal in exports. (B2B product promotion is planned in Oct.)
During the promotion, the overseas buyers who are registering inquiries on their products can get a deal at a discounted price up to 70%. Furthermore, the buyers participating in the survey posted in the promotion page can get freebies including Amazon gift cards by lot.
The official said, "I hope the promotion can serve as a great opportunity for Korean companies to create growth engines, introducing the excellence of Korean products to global buyers."
For more details on the promotion, see the link below.
Gobiz KOREA, a B2B online marketplace, operated by the government agency Korea SMSs and Startups Agency is providing trade support with a high credibility for free in order to offer high quality Korean products fast and easily. It is giving support with realistic services to both importers and exporters, for example, planning a virtual exhibition in line with the untact trend and its trade professionals exploring appropriate products and matching businesses if buyers provide the information on the product they are seeking.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodFirms, the globally renowned research, ratings, and reviews platform, recently rolled down a latest list of the best Billing and Invoicing Software for simplifying business processes. The listed online billing and invoicing software is capable of handling billable products, manages customer invoices, and streamlines business workflow through unified invoicing.
Best Billing and Invoicing Software listed by GoodFirms:
Invoicera, OneBill, QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Wave, PayPal Invoicing, Zoho Invoice, Stripe Billing, Square Invoices, Invoiced.
Billing and invoicing processes are the main areas of concern for all sizes, and sectors of businesses. Incidentally, there are several companies that spend hours sifting through numerous invoices, finding the agreed price and terms for billing, and trying to generate invoices manually, and this seems to lack proficiency. Here, the billing and invoicing software has become a critical investment for businesses to unlock their efficiency in handling their billing and invoicing in real time.
Billing software organizes and automates the billing and invoicing process. It helps businesses ensure timely and consistent collection of payments, eliminates the need for paper records, reduces errors due to manual data entry, and automatically generates an invoice for customers, vendors, and emails it directly to them.
"Billing and invoicing software simplifies the audit process, offers high-level security, provides multilingual and multi-currency support, to fulfill the billing and invoicing needs of businesses across the world," says GoodFirms
Critical billing and invoicing software features include a billing portal, customer database, customizable invoices, dunning management, hourly billing, online payments, mobile payments, multi-currency, online invoicing, project billing, contingency billing, payment processing, tax calculator, and templates. The service seekers can select the correct billing and invoicing tool that covers all the features and automates billing processes to enhance business growth.
With this listing, GoodFirms aims to assist the service seekers in choosing the most suitable billing and invoicing software. Organizations can also take advantage of the advanced filter options for features, pricing models, devices supported, deployment, business size, etc. Furthermore, they can also verify the most reviewed, top-rated tools and select a suitable system.
GoodFirms follows a strict methodology to conduct thorough research based on quality, reliability, and ability to cater to the needs of service seekers. The billing and invoicing software list was created based on several parameters such as the background of each product, the company, years of experience in the domain areas, online market penetration, client feedback, and much more. Only those companies that attained the maximum score made it to the list.
If you are a software service provider and wish to get listed, you can partake in the GoodFirms research processes. Interestingly, gaining the top position among the best service providers will attract the attention of potential prospects, increase productivity, help generate more sales, and earn more profit.
GoodFirms is a Washington, D.C.-based research firm specializing in identifying the most prominent and efficient IT companies and software providers that can automate the tasks of various industries. GoodFirms' industry-wide research, review & rankings help service seekers leap further and multiply their industry-wide value and credibility.
Contact: Sophia Jayden (sophia@goodfirms.co)
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. (OTCPINK: HDUP) has now completed a major milestone in the acquisition of Spinola Gaming, a leading Global Lottery software provider.
This step in the acquisition process of Spinola has now been completed with the buyout of all previous 3rd party shareholdings of the group of Spinola companies. This step now allows for HeadsUp to complete and finalize definitive agreements for the full acquisition of Spinola and its related companies. The buyout of these shares was imperative for HeadsUp to acquire 100% of the company and its assets which includes Licenses to operate across various European, Latin America and other regulated markets.
The full acquisition of Spinola and its related assets is an integral part of HeadsUp's global strategy across the Charity, Lottery and Gaming space and the takeover of Spinola will not only enable it to expand into new global markets but also execute on its existing strategies with its full range of Lottery, Instant Win and charitable fundraising solutions.
Independent valuations completed by HeadsUp concluded that the value of the agreements currently in place have the potential to generate more than $150m in revenues with further room to expand on this with new contracts currently in negotiations. The value of the Spinola acquisition is substantial with management of HeadsUp engaging 2 independent valuations during the Due Diligence process that came in at $65M and $72M USD.
Spinola's current contracts span from Key market operations in Colombia, Peru, Brazil and other Latin American markets These regions represent the strongest growth for lotteries and one of the biggest opportunities for Spinola/HeadsUp. In addition to Latin America, Spinola has new Projects scheduled for Release in Q4 2022 in 6 African Nations and a first time National Lottery product in The United Arab Emirates which is set to launch the World's Biggest Lottery Jackpot across the globe.
The recent acquisition of LotteryHUB partnered with Spinola's products and services will now see LotteryHub become the World's first global Lottery Marketplace solution with key partnerships being sought for various European, Asia Pacific and US based operations.
The global lottery industry is currently generating approx. $300billion in annual revenues and 95% of these transactions still take place through physical retail outlets. With the increase in online and ecommerce activity globally, this represents an exceptional growth opportunity as more state and national operations move into the online space as a natural progression to their existing business models. It is expected that the value of online activity across the global to reach 15-20% over the coming years thus representing a potential market share opportunity of approx. $45-60billion in annual online lottery transactions.
HeadsUp is now excited to begin to announce a substantial number of contracts through the Spinola deal that represent the previously announced anticipated revenues and earnings plus additional contracts that management has closed over the past 45 days.
With respect to the corporate finance roadmap and public market strategy, this deal takes the fundamental step towards closing the reverse triangle merger that management has previously announced. HeadsUp Entertainment International will now be facilitating it requirements of filing fully audited financial statements and then filing a Registration Statement with all information required by the regulators including the Alberta Securities Commission to remove the cease trade order and allow for the consolidation of these and other assets soon to be announced through acquisition into a fully reporting vehicle which is expected to have the required assets and revenues to qualify for a full NASDAQ listing.
The reason for the reverse merger strategy was to minimize dilution to the existing shareholders of HDUP which includes the control block of stock held by the management team and insiders.
There will be many announcements forthcoming on the individual contracts, product launched and revenues from the Company. Please also follow the HeadsUp Twitter account @HeadsUpHDUP for additional transaction information.
HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. is a global gaming operator and media company focusing on online gaming, online poker, eSports, sports betting, online lottery, mobile 50/50, charity fundraising platforms, software and blockchain based payment solutions.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, words such as "estimate," "expect," "anticipate," "projected," "planned," forecasted" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are, by their very nature, not guarantees of HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc.'s future operational or financial performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Due to the risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Highclere Castle Gin is excited to join forces with The Queen's Commonwealth Trust and support young entrepreneurs
ESSEX, Conn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highclere Castle Gin is proud to announce a partnership with The Queen's Commonwealth Trust (QCT), appointing QCT as their official charity partner. Highclere Castle Gin will work in tandem with QCT to support young leaders throughout the Commonwealth with flexible funding, practical tools and support, and a vibrant network to help them transform their communities.
To honor the Platinum Jubilee year, and to kickstart this campaign, Highclere Castle Gin will donate a portion of bottle proceeds sold globally during the month of August to QCT. QCT aims for a world where youth-led projects receive increased support and investment, putting young leaders at the center of decision making so that they can affect positive change for themselves, and their wider communities.
Highclere Castle Gin launched in 2019 and quickly spread throughout the US, UK and Europe, with e-commerce serving 40 US states and 27 EU countries. The brand is featured in many of the world's most exclusive restaurants and hotels and has garnered 68 international awards for flavor & design, with multiple 96+ score ratings. QCT was launched in 2018 with Her Majesty The Queen's patronage and has successfully funded projects in over 31 countries.
Highclere Castle Spirits, an Anglo-American company with roots from the globally recognized Highclere Castle, was formed in partnership with the Earl & Countess of Carnarvon – global tastemakers and NY Times bestsellers who own and live in the castle – along with American spirits entrepreneur, Adam von Gootkin, whose family history in distilling spirits goes back to the 1800s. Highclere Castle is one of the most famous British country homes, serving as the site of the Emmy Award winning television series, and motion pictures, "Downton Abbey".
"We have been looking for the right charity partner and QCT has a powerful vision, along with prudent financial management and a great team. Both Highclere Castle and Highclere Castle Gin support many charities in the UK & the US, and QCT fits squarely with our mission of positivity. I am particularly excited to offer support to young, budding entrepreneurs, who very much are the reality coders of tomorrow," said Adam von Gootkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Highclere Castle Spirits.
Highclere Castle Spirits and QCT will be partnering on events in London and New York City in the months ahead to bring awareness to this special cause and contribute wherever possible to this very special mission.
QCT launched on April 21, 2018, in recognition of Her Majesty The Queen's lifetime of service to others and her love for the Commonwealth and its young people. The Commonwealth is a global family of 56 countries, home to 2.4 billion people, of which 60% are under the age of 30. We put young Commonwealth leaders at the center of everything we do, and provide their organizations with flexible funding, practical tools and support, and a vibrant network to help them transform their communities, across the areas of agriculture & food, education & employability, environment, health, and inclusion. Less than 0.1% of international aid goes to leaders like them, the ones most affected by the challenges and with solutions that work. Their collective potential is enormous. With your support, we can unlock it. To learn more about the QCT, please visit, https://www.queenscommonwealthtrust.org.
Highclere Castle Spirits was formed in 2017 with a goal to produce the finest gin in the world. Using botanicals grown on the Highclere Castle estate, the super-premium gin was created to celebrate Highclere's reputation for entertaining, it's commitment to agriculture, and to honor its storied traditions. The recipe was crafted over the course of two years together with the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, the owners of Highclere Castle who manage the gardens and the estate along with American spirits entrepreneur, Adam von Gootkin. Highclere Castle Gin has won 68 prestigious international awards since launched in 2019. The company is focused on delivering The Perfect Gin to consumers with the goal to become the most awarded gin in the world. To buy a bottle, learn more or discover our favorite cocktail recipes, visit www.HighclereCastleGin.com.
Highclere Castle is a 5,000-acre estate in Hampshire, England and has been the country seat of the Earl of Carnarvon since 1679. One of the world's most famous homes, it rose to international fame as the main filming location for the Emmy award-winning period drama, Downton Abbey, and the motion picture with the sequel released in March 2022. [Has it been released already?]
Through the centuries Highclere Castle has hosted royalty, celebrities, statesmen and prominent artists and Lord and Lady Carnarvon continue to do so today. Having served gin at the castle to welcome guests for over 100 years, Highclere Castle Gin was created using botanicals from the Victorian gardens to liquify the "true spirit" of Highclere Castle and share it with the world. Highclere Castle has been renowned for its entertaining and house parties featuring gin cocktails through the years.
The 5th Earl sponsored and accompanied archaeologist Howard Carter for the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 and Highclere currently hosts an educational museum exhibit around the discovery. Highclere Castle hosts more than 135,000 visitors annually. The current Lady Carnarvon has released multiple New York Times Bestsellers, including At Home: Entertaining at the Real Downton Abbey and her recent book just released, "Seasons at Highclere". To learn more about Highclere Castle, please visit, www.highclerecastle.co.uk.
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Crowe hospital data report finds a major decline in collection rates and an increase in bad debt for hospitals when patient balances are greater than $7,500
CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- How much is too much for patients to pay off a bill for medical care? According to data gathered by the Crowe Revenue Cycle Analytics (Crowe RCA) software, collection rates drop significantly when the patient portion reaches a balance of $7,500. The inability to collect expected revenue has resulted in a significant increase in bad debt among healthcare providers. A new Crowe report, "Hospital Collection Rates for Self-Pay Patient Accounts," looked further into this topic based on data collected through calendar year 2021.
Crowe is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. The Crowe RCA solution captures every patient transaction for over 1,600 hospitals and more than 100,000 physicians nationally for purposes of automating hindsight, accounts receivable valuation and net revenue analyses. Within its benchmarking database, Crowe analyzed a portfolio including 47 states and comprising 1,413 hospitals.
With the rising cost of medical coverage, many consumers are enrolling in insurance programs such as high-deductible plans (HDHPs), health saving accounts, and various Affordable Care Act 'metal' plans – bronze, silver, gold and platinum. These programs and plans are often the least expensive in terms of monthly premiums, but patients are left with a large portion of the bill when care is needed.
"In the past, insured patients may have had a $75 to $200 copay and many were able to pay the total amount at the point of service," said Brian Sanderson, a principal in the Crowe healthcare consulting group. "These days medical bills could be thousands of dollars, even after the insurance balance has been resolved, which is more than a lot of patients can afford, and hospitals are struggling to collect this revenue."
Collectability on self-pay patient accounts dropped significantly when the out-of-pocket expenses exceed $7,500. According to the Crowe report, total patient statements with balances of more than $7,500 have more than tripled in the past three years, from 5.2% in 2018 to 17.7% in 2021. As a result, hospitals reported higher bad debt – write-offs associated with patient balances that are deemed uncollectible after significant collection efforts by the provider. In fact, 2021 was the first time self-pay-after-insurance accounts were the leading source of bad debt, accounting for 57.6% of patient bad debt compared to 11.1% in 2018.
The research also revealed:
- The percentage of patients with health insurance who paid their out-of-pocket bill dropped from 76% in 2020 to 54.8% in 2021.
- In 2021, the self-pay after insurance collection rate for claims between $5,000 and $7,500 was 32% and 17% for claims between $7,501 to $10,000.
- Patient statements with balances greater than $14,000 nearly quadrupled from 4.4% in 2018 to 16.8% in 2021.
Sanderson noted that given these trends, there will likely be a rise in direct patient-to-hospital negotiations for complex medical care, more consumer financial companies offering payment plans on behalf of patients, and more sophisticated models for hospitals to align their already thin workforce to patients who have the means to pay their out-of-pocket expenses.
"With the shortage in experienced personnel and slim operating margins, healthcare providers are already under tremendous financial pressure," said Sanderson. "To survive, these hospitals must find solutions that will improve their revenue cycle operations to maintain higher collection rates on larger balances."
To download a copy of the report, please visit "Hospital Collection Rates for Self-Pay Patient Accounts."
Over 1,600 hospitals and more than 100,000 physicians use the Crowe RCA solution to capture every patient transaction for purposes of automating hindsight, accounts receivable valuation and net revenue analyses. Crowe developed a proprietary benchmarking solution that monitors revenue cycle performance through normalized key performance indicators at healthcare organizations across 47 states and accounts for over $800 billion in annual gross revenue.
Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
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- Patrick A. Rogers to Succeed David J. Rubin as Law Firm's Managing Partner -
BOSTON and PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinckley Allen announced today that Patrick A. Rogers, a business lawyer and former chair of the firm's corporate department, will succeed David J. Rubin as Managing Partner effective September 1, 2022. Rogers was elected by the unanimous vote of the firm's equity partners. Rubin has held the leadership role since 2014 and completes his final term this summer; he will continue his legal practice as a real estate partner at the firm.
"It's an honor to work at Hinckley Allen and I'm excited to serve as Managing Partner," Rogers said. "We have an incredible group of lawyers and staff – and most of all – loyal and satisfied clients who put their trust in us to handle their most important legal matters. David Rubin has done a great job as our Managing Partner for nearly a decade. The firm has enjoyed a period of strong performance in all our markets and four major practice areas: Construction, Litigation, Real Estate, and Corporate. I look forward to building on that record of success and positioning Hinckley Allen for continued growth."
"Our lawyers and team members continue to deliver impressive results for our clients," added Rubin. "Knowing that I was stepping down from my role as Managing Partner, the firm started a thoughtful transition process -- led by a Managing Partner Succession Committee -- to identify our next leader and ensure a seamless transition. We are all confident that Pat has the skills, experience, and vision to help lead the firm into the future. He has the full support of our lawyers and staff, including the Executive Committee and Practice Group leadership."
Rogers started his legal career as a law school summer associate at Hinckley Allen. Since then he has held a variety of leadership roles. He was an aide to U.S. Senator John H. Chafee and later served as Chief of Staff and Executive Counsel to Governor Lincoln Chafee. At Hinckley Allen, Rogers served as an Executive Committee member and Chair of the firm's Corporate Department. Rogers is a graduate of LaSalle Academy, the College of the Holy Cross, and Catholic University Law School. Before his legal career, Rogers served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of Gabon, Africa.
During Rubin's tenure, Hinckley Allen has grown significantly and enhanced its position as one of the top 200 law firms in the U.S. Under his leadership, the firm opened a Chicago office, added lawyers in every market, and deepened its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The firm also established the Hinckley Allen Social Justice Fund and is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule program, which is focused on increasing the representation of historically underrepresented lawyers in law firm leadership. Hinckley Allen has been consistently rated a Best Places to Work in multiple cities.
About Hinckley Allen - Hinckley Allen is a client-driven, forward-thinking business law firm with one goal: to provide value and deliver results for our clients. Recognized as an AmLaw 200 firm, our lawyers collaborate across practices and pursue excellence to deliver exceptional client service. Our clients include leading regional, national, and international companies in a wide range of industries. With offices throughout the Northeast – Boston, Hartford, Providence, Manchester, Albany – and in Chicago, Hinckley Allen has been a vital force in law, business, government, and our communities since 1906.
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- Powerful F-150® Lightning™ batteries would serve as backup storage cells for electrical grid.
- Program would reduce lease payments for Duke Energy Carolinas participants.
- Utility seeks approval for demand response pilot program in North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and Ford Motor Company are leading the charge to expand vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging using the new F-150 Lightning electric truck's rugged batteries as a workhorse at home and on the electric grid.
Duke Energy has filed for North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approval of a new demand response pilot program expected to launch in 2023 for customers in the Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) service area. Pilot incentives will reduce vehicle lease payments for program participants who lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV), including Ford F-150 Lightning trucks. In exchange, customers will allow their EVs to feed energy back to the grid – helping to balance it during peak demand.
This bidirectional, or two-way, flow of power is a smart charging technology also known as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration. V2G can push and pull energy between a connected EV and the grid, supplying the grid with stored, charged power and helping balance energy consumption and production.
"Duke Energy is building a more intelligent, sustainable, smart grid designed to encompass growing energy demands," said Harry Sideris, executive vice president of customer experience, solutions and services at Duke Energy. "We're working to maximize the benefits and potential of EVs for our customers – and initiatives like this can help reduce EV cost while supporting the grid during critical times."
Duke Energy Carolinas serves about 2.1 million households and businesses in central and western North Carolina, including Charlotte, Durham and the Triad.
"North Carolina is quickly becoming a magnet for EV manufacturers and suppliers, and innovative initiatives like this will help make our state even more attractive to this thriving industry," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president.
As part of the pilot program, Duke Energy will enroll up to 100 customers who lease electric vehicles including the Ford F-150 Lightning. Duke Energy will provide a financial incentive to customers in the form of reducing lease payments for program participants – providing payments directly to the vehicle manufacturer – in exchange for allowing Duke Energy to draw energy from their EVs.
The pilot program will allow Duke Energy to draw energy up to three times per month during higher peak winter and summer months, and one time per month during the remaining months of the year, for testing and research purposes and to support the energy grid during peak usage hours. Stored energy drawn from the electric vehicles' batteries will help balance the power grid during periods of highest energy demand.
Program participants will need the necessary bidirectional charging infrastructure, which includes the Ford Charge Station Pro home charger and Ford's Intelligent Backup Power Home Integration System, which enables Ford F-150 Lightning customers to power their homes for three to 10 days in a power outage, installed in their home. Additionally, customers will need Ford's software package to enroll in the program.
As part of the pilot program, Duke Energy will analyze flows of energy between EV batteries and the power grid and work closely with Ford and other vehicle manufacturers to study the full functionality of bidirectional charging integration. The company will also make determinations about how future customer demand response programs around V2G technology might be structured to provide maximum benefits to both customers and the grid.
"Ford's electric vehicles are unlocking new possibilities in energy management for our customers, becoming valuable energy storage sources that are changing the game on the benefits an EV can deliver," said Steven Croley, chief policy officer and general counsel, Ford Motor Company. "Alongside Duke Energy and our mutual customers, we're working to fine-tune and expand these capabilities that will not only power their lives, but also accelerate the development of a less carbon-intensive grid."
Duke Energy and Ford are also collaborating on a complimentary small-scale research and development test in Florida to begin in 2023.
EVs such as Ford F-150 Lightning trucks contain an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles also have large-capacity batteries that, when connected, can capture and store large amounts of valuable energy. Stored energy can be used for customers' personal needs (vehicle-to-home, or V2H) or delivered back to the power grid (V2G).
V2G technology can help bring new sources of power to the grid during peak demand periods. This form of distributed energy helps expand capacity for renewable energy storage by using energy harvested from connected EV batteries.
"Duke Energy is making improvements now to ready the grid for more renewables and technologies like vehicle-to-grid," said Sideris. "It's part of our commitment to significantly expand cleaner energy and achieve net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050."
Duke Energy is also working to build a smart-thinking grid that intelligently manages the two-way power flow needed to sustainably grow renewables like EV-generated energy.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company's Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for and deepen the loyalty of those customers. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, as well as connected services. Additionally, Ford is establishing leadership positions in mobility solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 182,000 people worldwide. More information about the company, its products and Ford Credit is available at corporate.ford.com.
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BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigo Agriculture, a company leveraging nature and technology to unlock economic and environmental progress for farmers, today announced the appointment of Victoria "Vicki" Godfrey as Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, Godfrey will expand the company's integrated marketing, brand, and go-to-market support to communicate, distinguish, and deliver value to Indigo's customers and partners across agriculture.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Vicki to Indigo as our new Chief Marketing Officer. Indigo and our solutions have entered the next stage of expansion for farmers and ag business partners, and we have incredible momentum," said Indigo CEO Ron Hovsepian. "She uniquely brings deep and proven experience building trusted brands and a marketing platform for scaling small and medium businesses. These skills, combined with Vicki's strategic counsel and values-driven leadership will be a critical accelerant through Indigo's next phase of growth in North America and beyond."
An agile, full stack marketer and demonstrated global brand builder for both B2B and B2C businesses, Godfrey most recently served as Senior Vice President at DentaQuest, a leading, purpose-driven dental benefits provider. There, she elevated the health care company's marketing capabilities by launching an integrated brand and introducing go-to-market teams. Prior to DentaQuest, she served as Senior Vice President of Integrated Marketing at Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), a business analytics insights company. She joined D&B following the successful acquisition of Avention where, as CMO, her demand generation strategy propelled the company to scale.
"It's a privilege to join a mission-oriented company like Indigo that has, throughout its years of growth, sustained an unparalleled spirit of innovation and relentless drive to better serve its customers, partners, and the planet," said Godfrey. "Communicating what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact Indigo hopes to achieve hand-in-hand with our farmers and ag partners is central to Indigo's continued success. I'm looking forward to supporting the company on the journey to help nurture the future of sustainable agriculture."
Previously, Godfrey has served as CMO of Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing service, and has held Marketing leadership roles at a wide range of companies including Monster.com and Fidelity Investments. Additionally, she has taught Marketing and New Product Development for 20 years at The Gordon Institute at Tufts University, a Master's program in Engineering.
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ABOUT INDIGO AGRICULTURE
Indigo Ag leverages science and technology to help improve the sustainability and profitability of the agriculture industry. The company's core biological and digital products – biotrinsic, Market+, and Carbon – integrate across the supply chain to optimize how the world's essential crops are produced, sourced, and distributed. Founded in 2013 with a mission to harness nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet, Indigo connects stakeholders across the agricultural ecosystem to unlock benefits for all.
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The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning of an increase in threats to federal law enforcement following the FBI's court-authorized search last week of former President Donald Trump's Florida home.
The agencies issued the joint intelligence bulletin on Friday, days after federal agents executed a search warrant at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club and residence in Palm Beach, Fla., according to a person familiar with the document.
Trump, his political allies and conservative media have denounced the FBI and the search, even though it was approved by a federal judge. And they also have pushed Trump's claims that he's being targeted for political reasons.
Trump supporters, including many Republican lawmakers, have echoed those claims and lashed out at the FBI and Justice Department. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, for instance, accused the department of being politically weaponized.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray have both pushed back against the allegations.
In his only public remarks since the search, Garland called the attacks "unfounded" and said the people who work at the FBI and Justice Department are "dedicated, patriotic public servants."
Separately, Wray said the attacks on the FBI's integrity "erode respect for the rule of law and are a grave disservice to the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect others."
He also said that violence and threats against law enforcement "should be deeply concerning to all Americans."
The joint intelligence bulletin mentioned an incident last week in Cincinnati, Ohio, where an armed man tried to storm the FBI field office. He then fled and was later shot and killed by police.
Over the weekend, meanwhile, a small group of armed Trump supporters protested outside the FBI field office in Phoenix, Arizona. The demonstration was peaceful, and concluded without incident.
A federal judge in Florida on Friday unsealed the search warrant and property receipt from the Mar-a-Lago search. It showed the agents seized documents labeled secret, top secret as well as some classified at the higher level of TS/SCI.
The warrant indicated that investigators are probing possible violations of three laws, including one that falls under the Espionage Act.
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A man who held multiple people hostage inside a Beirut bank in an attempt to get access to his own savings was hailed as a hero in Lebanon, which is suffering from its worst economic crisis in modern history.
Bassam al-Sheikh Hussein, a 42-year-old food delivery driver, held up to 10 people hostage during the seven-hour standoff last Thursday, according to The Associated Press. He entered the Federal Bank with a shotgun and canister of gasoline, fired three warning shots, locked himself in with several bank employees and customers and threatened to set himself on fire unless he was allowed to withdraw his savings — which he said he needed to pay his father's medical bills.
Like many people in Lebanon, Hussein had been unable to access his life savings because of the strict limits the government put on withdrawals of foreign currency assets — effectively freezing them — when the economic crisis started in 2019. He had some $210,000 trapped in the bank, the AP reported.
The incident ended hours of negotiations later, and without any injuries, when Hussein was arrested after surrendering in exchange for what his lawyer said was $35,000 of his money. His wife told reporters outside that he "did what he had to do," while his brother called him "a decent man" who "takes what he has from his own pocket to give to others."
People are angry at Lebanon's government and banks
In the meantime, sympathetic bystanders gathered at the scene to show support for him and rally against Lebanon's political and financial leaders, who are widely blamed for forcing much of the country's population into poverty (the World Bank has described the situation as a "deliberate depression ... orchestrated by the country's elite").
People praised Hussein in social media posts, while some bystanders chanted, "Down with the rule of the banks!"
Nearly 80% of Lebanon's population now lives in poverty, according to Human Rights Watch. The Lebanese pound has lost 90% of its value since October 2019 and inflation has soared to a whopping 890% percent — making it hard for most people to access basic goods like food, water and health care.
On top of that, fuel shortages cause widespread electricity blackouts (which HRW says last up to 23 hours a day) and the country's strained health care system is on the verge of collapse, according to the UN.
Rami Rajeh, who was in the crowd outside the bank, tells Morning Edition's Leila Fadel that last week's incident was both symbolic and a symptom of the broader economic meltdown.
"[It] sheds light on a crisis that has dragged, where the ruling elite have shoved aside one proposal for a solution after the other — there have been four proposals that they have just put to death," he says. "And this is creating a lot of frustration, and one way that it manifests itself is in people taking matters into their own hands."
While Rajeh understands the frustration, he thinks "hero" is kind of a big title to bestow on the perpetrator.
"The reason I say that is because the next day, if you're a depositor that had money and hard currency, nothing changed for you," he adds.
Life in Beirut, three years into the economic crisis
Rajeh says daily life in Beirut is dirtier, darker and more dangerous than it was just two or three years ago.
About half of the commercial areas that line the streets are visibly empty, and "you have to convince yourself that it's okay to walk from Point A to Point B at night because the streets are all so dark."
Rajeh says his family's income and purchasing power have diminished, so they're spending more on things like running water, electricity and medical insurance than they have in the past. The bills have increased in two ways, he adds: They're paying more for less.
It's also not uncommon to hear about patients' relatives or siblings looking for a certain medication, he says, because even if they can afford it, they probably can't find it.
Rajeh, who is a father of two, stays in Beirut because even though their family is struggling, they are able to make ends meet. He says as long as they don't feel that they are compromising their kids' safety and education, they don't plan to leave. But his vision for the country is not an optimistic one.
"I feel you can sense the air of, I don't want to say despair, but there's a lot of anger and there's a depression because it's lasted so long," he says. "There doesn't seem to be an end in sight."
This interview was conducted by Leila Fadel, produced by Ben Abrams and Shelby Hawkins and edited by John Helton.
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Ledgebrook, an insurtech MGA startup focusing on middle market E&S, has closed a $4.2M seed round led by Brand Foundry Ventures alongside American Family Ventures
BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ledgebrook, a Boston-based insurtech founded in March, has announced that it raised $4.2M in seed funding to build out its operations with the goal of writing its first policies in Q4 2022. The company plans to start by launching a broad-appetite E&S GL product (with supported excess) to establish its value prop to wholesale brokers ahead of expanding via multiple additional product launches in 2023.
"The E&S markets are ripe for disruption as brokers and customers aren't well served by the slow, unsophisticated quoting processes of legacy players," said Gage Caligaris, Ledgebrook's Founder and CEO. An actuary by training, Gage looks forward to bringing the best in next-gen technology and service to a long-underserved sector of the insurance market: "We're building Ledgebrook specifically for the wholesale broker."
Team Ledgebrook is composed of industry veterans who understand how the lack of automation, limited pricing sophistication and outdated technology platforms can be improved to create better quoting experiences for brokers and better rates for insureds.
Steve Mills, former President of The Hanover's E&S division and 30-year insurance industry veteran, leads the underwriting team while COO Paul Velekei stands up operations leveraging decades of experience building and scaling finance companies.
Ledgebrook's seed round was led by Brand Foundry Ventures with participation from American Family Ventures and 15 angel investors. The startup's seed funding will allow it to build out the team, technology, and operational infrastructure to launch its first product.
"Our team is thrilled to partner with Ledgebrook. They're bringing innovation to E&S that the segment hasn't seen before," said Mike Mansell, Principal at American Family Ventures. "By introducing the powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and deep insurance expertise to E&S, Ledgebrook is set to deliver a best-in-class experience. We're thrilled to partner with the top-notch team at Ledgebrook as they modernize the E&S landscape."
"Team Ledgebrook has a big, bold vision & the tenacity to execute against it," said Brand Foundry partner and Ledgebrook board member Brian Spaly, "Proud to be an early supporter–the sky's the limit for how far they'll go."
About Ledgebrook: Ledgebrook is a tech-enabled E&S MGA looking to provide the fastest, easiest quoting experience to wholesale brokers while delivering best-in-class pricing and risk selection via their innovative next-gen tech stack. Led by insurance industry veterans, the ultimate vision for Ledgebrook is to become a globally diversified re/insurer built from the ground up with modern technology. Visit us at ledgebrook.com.
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Let's say you're hiking, and you drop a piece of glass on the trail. Eventually someone will walk along the trail and might cut themselves on the glass.
You'd be really sorry to hear if it happens to someone you know in a week. But what if the victim lived thousands, even millions of years in the future?
Philosopher William MacAskill, 35, likes to bring up this scenario to drive home a point: "If you're thinking about the possibility of harming someone, [it doesn't] really matter that person will be harmed next week or next year, or even in a hundred or a thousand years. Harm is harm."
That's MacAskill's argument behind longtermism, a term he coined to describe the idea that humans have a moral responsibility to protect the future of humanity, prevent it from going extinct — and create a better future for many generations to come. He outlines this concept in his new book, What We Owe the Future.
In the book, MacAskill explains why today's humans need to figure out how to minimize the harm that global threats such as pandemics, biowarfare, climate change or nuclear disaster could have on future humans. And he encourages readers to think outside the box about what a sustainable far-future could look like. Perhaps humans could find a way to live on other planets or prevent the sun from expanding and burning up Earth in half a billion years.
It sounds wild. But MacAskill, an associate professor in philosophy and a senior research fellow at Global Priorities Institute at the University of Oxford, is dead serious. In a conversation with NPR ranging from the earliest hunter-gatherers to space flight, he talks about what we can do to ensure that humanity lasts trillions of years. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
In your book, you urge people to protect the "future of humanity." How many years into the future are you talking about?
Well, we don't know because we don't know how long human civilization will last. But it could be an extremely long time. Typical mammal species last for a million years. Homo sapiens have [already] existed for 300,000 years. That would give us 700,000 years to come. The Earth, meanwhile, will remain habitable for hundreds of millions of years, and if we one day escaped Earth and took to the stars, then we could live for hundreds of trillions of years.
The idea of earthlings flying out across the universe to find a home on other planets sounds like science fiction.
We don't have the technology to do that now. But there's nothing in principle to say why we couldn't do that with continued technological progress over the coming thousands of years and the patience to do so over hundreds of millions of years.
You say that if we can have the potential to harm people in the future, we can benefit them, too. What are some things that people can do today to safeguard the future?
When we store and bury radioactive nuclear waste, we're thinking [about protecting humans] tens of thousands of years into the future. When we think about the creation of political institutions or legal systems, we're often thinking they will be beneficial in the short term but also far into the future.
How do we know that the things we do can have a long-term impact? Can you share an example?
There are many examples from the past. Even looking at early hunter-gatherers, the world today is very different as a result of their actions. There used to be a wide variety of megafauna — glyptodonts (armadillos the size of small cars); giant ground sloths weighing up to half a ton; dire wolves [a large canine related to the wolf]. The evidence is clear that it was human beings [who] killed off many beautiful creatures by overhunting or [causing] environmental change. And that means there are many fewer species of large animals around today.
In the past 250 years, we've made incredible advances in science and technology. And you argue that currently, we're in a unique position to make a difference for future humans. Why?
We're still living through an era of fast technological progress. That means we're encountering new technology that could be very good for humanity but also risky. One category is biotechnology. We're able to create new vaccines much more quickly, but we're also developing the ability to create novel, [lab-created] pathogens with greater destructive power than existing pathogens — pathogens that could cause the extinction of the human race.
Artificial intelligence is another one. The leading A.I. models [today] have the computational power of something like an insect brain. Over the course of our lifetimes, that will change. They will start to have the computational power of the human brain or even significantly greater.
That sounds exciting. How is that risky?
If we get to the point of developing human-level AI, that will be one of the most important inventions of all time. It could be enormously beneficial in creating abundance and prosperity for everyone. It could also mean that power gets concentrated into the hands of a very small number of people who reap the gains and then use A.I. to gain power for themselves.
So you're saying that because these technologies are in these early stages of development, we have the power to choose the way they go, whether they harm people in the long run or help us.
That's exactly right.
There are a lot of ways that civilization could be wiped out: climate change, nuclear war. But the greatest threat, you say, is biowarfare. How do we protect ourselves and future generations from a catastrophic pandemic?
One thing we can do is implement projects for early detection. Our organization Future Fund has already been promoting and funding some work in this area, such as the Nucleic Acid Observatory. Essentially, all around the world, [people can] take samples of wastewater and scan it for DNA to see if there are any pathogens we haven't seen yet. If there were, we could have a much faster response to future pandemics.
A second thing we could [implement] — that Future Fund is helping to fund — is technology called Far-UVC Lighting. It uses a small spectrum of light at high intensity to essentially sterilize a room — if it's implanted into a light bulb — of all pathogens. We need to do further studies to see if it is OK for humans to be underneath that light for long periods of time.
Those are examples of people today developing technology for future good. Let's talk about what a perfect future for humans looks like.
We often suffer from a lack of imagination in this regard. There's an enormous amount of dystopian future fiction. There's not a huge amount of utopian fiction.
The future could be very good indeed. Just look at the progress we've made in the last 300 years. In 1700, three-quarters of the world was in some form of forced labor, slavery or serfdom. There was no anesthetic. Even if Englishmen could travel, they couldn't go very far. No one lived in a democracy.
If we imagine a good future as being just as good as the best lives today, maybe like a global Sweden or something, that's a real failure of imagination. Instead, we should reflect on what your very best days [are like] and then think, wow, imagine if life for everyone were as good as those very best days — but all the time. And then think, OK, now take that [and make it] ten times or 100 times better. That's how good the future could be if we play our cards right.
What do you think humans could achieve in the very far future?
Life on Earth will end in something like half a billion years because of the expanding sun. That's kind of guaranteed unless we are able to extend the sun's time period. And it seems like future generations could have the technology to do so. They might be able to siphon out some of the hydrogen in the sun to make it a little smaller and burn cooler. [Then when the sun starts cooling down] they could return the hydrogen to keep the sun burning for billions of years.
That just sounds so unimaginable.
The funny thing about space is that the basic physics is not that hard in terms of complexity. Space is [comprised of] lumps of rock kind of just floating around – and gas clouds coalescing in very predictable ways.
What actions can people take now that could have a real effect on people living, you know, 5,000 years from now?
In terms of mitigating climate change, donate 10% of your income to the most effective climate charities. Or think about a career change.
Like doing what?
Work on the safe design of artificial intelligence systems. Or work in think tanks or government institutions to ensure we have sensible regulation that can get at the benefit of these AI technologies while avoiding the harms. Or try to boost some of the defensive technology within biotechnology, like creating vaccines fairly quickly or very good PPE so we can be protected against novel pathogens
What about my job?
We also need writers and documentary makers and good speakers who can help inspire others to get out of their seats and use their time and money to make the world a better place.
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As monkeypox cases continue to mount – topping 31,000 cases globally – governments of wealthy nations have been scrambling to buy vaccines. But what's available for the rest of the world?
NPR spoke with two people in a position to know: Matt Linley is with Airfinity, an independent, London-based analytics company that has been tracking production and deliveries of monkeypox vaccine. Dr. Phiona Atuhebwe coordinates the introduction of new vaccines in Africa for the World Health Organization. Here are eight takeaways.
1) Vaccine options are limited
In theory there are at least three existing vaccines that could be used to protect people from monkeypox. But one is not recommended for widespread use. It's a vaccine against smallpox called ACAM2000 that the United States' Food and Drug Administration has now made available for use against monkeypox under what's called an "investigational" protocol; in rare cases it may cause dangerous side effects such as swelling of the heart.
Another option, developed in Japan, "has had significant production issues," says Airfinity's Linley. "So they've been unable to scale up any significant amount of production to use it outside of Japan."
As a result, in practice, notes Linley, countries are currently turning to only one vaccine: the Imvanex vaccine often referred to as JYNNEOS and approved by the U.S. FDA specifically for monkeypox in addition to smallpox. The catch is that only one company makes it – Denmark-based Bavarian Nordic.
2) Supply is also limited
In an email, a spokesperson for Bavarian Nordic told NPR that the company has the capacity to produce 30 to 40 million doses of JYNNEOS annually. With the recommended two-dose regimen, this would be enough to cover 15 to 20 million people. (The number of individuals covered could presumably be expanded even further to 100 million people if other countries follow the lead of U.S. officials – who, in an effort to stretch the current U.S. supply, this month approved a plan to cut each dose by a fifth by using a different method for injecting the vaccine.)
But Linley is skeptical that Bavarian Nordic's production capacity is as high as the company claims. "At least from what's known about Bavarian Nordic's deliveries [to date], they are significantly lower than we would expect" if the company really were able to produce 40 million annually, he says. As to what Bavarian Nordic's true capacity is, Linley thinks it might be more like 20 million annually. But he adds "with the initial complications that they've had and the lack of data that we have [from them], it's hard to come up with a proper estimate."
3) There is a best case scenario where supply meets need
How does this admittedly fuzzy picture of the likely JYNNEOS supply match up against the likely worldwide need?
To get a sense, Linley first considered the population among whom monkeypox is currently spreading in the current outbreak. Right now that is overwhelmingly men who have sex with men, most particularly with multiple partners. There is no known figure of how many people in the world are in this category, says Linley. So to come up with an estimate, Linley turned to statistics that can serve as proxies for it – and that match up with the eligibility criteria that several countries are using to ensure their vaccine is given to those most at risk: Specifically men who are HIV positive and men who are taking PrEP, a medication that can reduce a person's chances of contracting HIV. Linley cautions, however, that this is a very imperfect proxy, because many men who are taking PrEP or who are HIV positive are not men who have sex with men or who have sex with multiple partners.
That said, Linley estimates that this target population encompasses 18 million people worldwide. It's possible that just a fraction of them would need to be vaccinated in order to halt the outbreak, says Linley. And in that case, at least within a few months, Bavarian Nordic should be able to produce sufficient quantities of JYNNEOS to accomplish that.
4) But many other scenarios are worrisome
The trouble is that this best case scenario falls apart quickly if other potential developments are factored in. For instance, what if all 18 million people in the initial target population need to be vaccinated rather than just a fraction? Linley estimates that even at Bavarian Nordic's stated capacity it would take until November to produce enough vaccine for just the first dose. And what if the outbreak becomes sufficiently large that it becomes necessary to vaccinate all health-care workers? That would bring the total who need the vaccine to more than 62 million, says Linley.
Less likely – but even more dire – is what Linley has dubbed the "extreme" scenario in which monkeypox starts spreading among children, who are at higher risk of developing severe complications from the disease. That would bring the number of people requiring vaccination to 1.5 billion.
5) Even the U.S. is struggling to get doses
Although Bavarian Nordic has ramped up production, at the moment the available supply is so limited even wealthy countries are struggling to obtain doses.
Take the U.S., which with nearly 10,000 cases has world's highest count and which appears to have the largest contract with Bavarian Nordic. The U.S. had virtually no doses at the start of the outbreak in May. Since then, only about 1.1 million doses have actually been delivered. U.S. officials say another 150,000 doses should arrive in September and another roughly 150,000 before the end of the year, bringing the expected U.S. supply to just 1.4 million doses.
The U.S. also has an additional contract with Bavarian Nordic to get 5.5 million more doses this year and next using material that the U.S. had purchased from the company years ago. But it's unclear how soon those doses will reach the U.S., because first the material needs to be put into vials — or "filled."
Asked about the timeline, a spokesman for Bavarian Nordic told NPR that the company is "partnering with a U.S.-based contract manufacturer to expedite filling."
In the meantime, to stretch the current supply, U.S. officials are supplementing the one-fifth dose strategy with yet another plan: They've instructed Bavarian Nordic to test about 1 million expired JYNNEOS doses in the U.S. reserve to see if they are still usable.
6) Other wealthy countries are worse off than the U.S.
It's difficult to know precisely how many JYNNEOS doses each country in the world has contracted with Bavarian Nordic to obtain because both pharmaceutical companies and nations tend to keep much of this information confidential. But based on available reports, Linley says that almost all the contracts to date appear to be with wealthy countries. (Bavarian Nordic declined NPR's request to comment on Linley's statistics.) For instance Canada has contracted to get 750,000 doses; Australia as many as 450,000 doses; France 250,000; Germany 240,000; the United Kingdom 154,000; Israel 10,000 doses. There's also an undisclosed European Union country that has a contract for 1.5 million doses, and the European Union as a whole has a contract for an additional 164,000 doses.
But so far, like the U.S., most of these countries have seen only a fraction of these doses delivered – if at all. Germany and the EU have received 50,000 each, the U.K. 54,000 and Israel 5,600. That's a total number of deliveries of under 160,000 doses.
7) The rest of the world is being left out
Last week Brazil – which currently ranks sixth in confirmed monkeypox cases with more 2,000 infections – announced that through the auspices of the Pan American Health Organization it too had reached a deal with Bavarian Nordic: More than 20,000 doses will be shipped to Brazil in September and another 30,000 in October.
Beyond that it appears that the vast majority of the dozens of middle-income and low-income countries with current outbreaks have not secured any JYNNEOS vaccine.
8) Per usual Africa is coming in last
The inequity is particularly stark in Africa, where monkeypox had been endemic in several countries for years before the current outbreak. For now, at least, official case numbers remain relatively low in African countries. Still that could always change – or the official counts could be missing cases – notes WHO Africa's Dr. Phiona Atuhebwe. So the lack of availability of monkeypox vaccine is galling.
"It's just the same as how we were with COVID," she says. "It is just history repeating itself. Africa always gets [vaccines] last."
Indeed, largely for this reason, adds Atuhebwe, WHO is not stressing vaccination as the main strategy for combating the monkeypox outbreak, focusing instead on surveillance and contact tracing.
"We've learned to deal with reality, " says Atuhebwe with a sigh. "We push for more access to better tools to ensure that the African population is protected. But we've learned to work within reality."
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The Company Reported A 10% Increase In Revenue And Net Income of more than $900,000 For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Isotopes Inc. (OTCQB: INIS) (the "Company" or "INIS") announces its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2022.
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $5,242,249 compared to $4,752,408 for the same period in 2021. This was an overall increase of approximately 10% and was the result of a significant increase in sales of radiochemical products. Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $2,434,808 compared to $2,759,896 for the same period in 2021, an overall decrease of approximately 12%. The decrease in revenue for the three-month period was largely the result of decreased sales of cobalt products which was largely attributable to the timing of sales in the period comparisons.
The Company's net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, was $982,997 compared to a net loss of $782,539 for the same period in 2021. The increase in net income was attributable to a $1.8 million gain on the sale of assets during the first quarter and by continued increases in radiochemical sales. The Company did report a net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, of $272,048, compared to a net loss of $181,387 for the same period in 2021. The net loss was largely attributable to the lack of cobalt product sales during the second quarter.
The following provides a summary of our current business segment performance for the three-and six-month periods.
Revenue from the radiochemical products segment increased approximately 12% for the three-month period and 59% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same periods in 2021. The increase in both periods was primarily the result of growth in our customer base and increased customer purchasing volumes. Our sodium iodide drug is used to treat thyroid cancer and diseases of the thyroid and we are currently the only domestic supplier of this important drug product.
Revenue from nuclear medicine products, operating as RadQual LLC, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, increased less than 1% compared to the same period in 2021. Revenue from nuclear medicine products for the six months ended June 30, 2022, decreased approximately 8% compared to the same period in 2021. The Company believes the decrease in revenue over the six-month period and smaller than hoped increase over the three-month period are both attributable to the lingering impact of COVID-19 on patient nuclear medicine treatment and imaging procedures.
Revenue from the sale of cobalt products for the three months ended June 30, 2022, decreased approximately 83% and revenue for the six months period decreased approximately 61% compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease for both periods was primarily due to the timing of sales. Large volume cobalt sales typically occur on a somewhat random basis and can have a significant impact on period-to-period comparisons. The Company continues to expect a significant increase in cobalt sales during the second half of the year.
Steve Laflin, President, and CEO of the Company, said, "We continue to expect very positive financial performance for the Company for the remainder of this year. Radiochemical product sales are expected to continue to be strong in the third and fourth quarter. There are several significant cobalt sales scheduled for the second half of the year which should boost revenue performance in that segment. And, steps we are taking to strengthen our sales force, marketing presence, and conduct special product promotions should help the nuclear medicine reference and calibration standards improve sales as well. We also believe the lingering negative impact COVID-19 will continue to dissipate. Overall, we believe the Company will continue to generate positive cash flow and we expect to report a strong finish to, and overall profit for, the calendar year."
About International Isotopes Inc.
International Isotopes Inc. manufactures a wide range of calibration and reference standards for nuclear medicine, generic sodium iodide I-131 drug product for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, Cobalt-60 sealed source products, and provides contract manufacturing of various drug products for clients.
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4moms is recalling more than 2 million of its MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant swings and rockers because of entanglement and strangulation hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced.
There have been two reports of children becoming entangled in the restraint straps of the Mamaroo swing, which hang below the seat of the swing when it's not in use.
In one case, a 10-month-old died from asphyxiation. The other case also involved a 10-month-old who had bruising along his neck.
There have not been any reported incidents with the RockaRoo, according to 4moms.
"Consumers with infants who can crawl should immediately stop using the recalled swings and rockers, place them in an area where crawling infants cannot access and register your product immediately to receive a free strap fastener that will prevent the straps from extending under the swing when not in use," 4moms said in its statement.
The recall covers MamaRoo swings versions 1.0 to 4.0 and all RockaRoo rockers sold between January 2010 and August 2022. Both products were sold at BuyBuy Baby and Target stores, as well as online through Amazon and the 4moms website. A smaller number of these products were also sold in Canada.
The products do not need to be disposed of. 4moms has created a strap fastener that secures the straps when the swings and rockers are not in use.
The straps are free, you just need to email safetyandrecall@4moms.com, call the recall hotline at 877-870-7390, or order a strap online through the website.
4moms said it would also be reaching out to known consumers to let them know about the recall.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising — Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LFST) and certain of its officers, on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired LifeStance Health common stock issued in connection with LifeStance Health's June 10, 2021 initial public stock offering (the "IPO"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/lfst1.
This class action seeks to recover damages against the Defendants for alleged violations of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act").
The Complaint alleges that the IPO's registration statement failed to disclose the following material facts: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining LifeStance Health's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing LifeStance Health's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance Health had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the IPO's registration statement and LifeStance Health had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the IPO's registration statement represented.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/lfst1 or contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in LifeStance Health you have until October 11, 2022, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Japonesque, in partnership with Topspin Consumer Partners, has acquired the Barefoot Scientist brand. The acquisition reflects Japonesque's continued investment in the fast growing, premium at-home beauty care space. Barefoot Scientist was established in January 2019 and has become an innovative force in premium foot care, making it easy to treat feet in the same specialized way that we care for the face, hair, and body, by combining science backed formulations with lifestyle friendly product design. The company offers a wide range of foot care treatments and tools which have expanded distribution across national retailers in addition to driving strong sales online.
The brand was founded by Dana Ward, who initially conceived the company's award-winning innovation, PreHeels+ blister prevention spray after suffering from blisters while working long hours on red carpets in Hollywood. Several years of research and hundreds of formulations later, PreHeels+ became a viral sensation and led to the development of a full collection of scientifically advanced foot care products. To learn more please visit www.barefootscientist.com.
Simon Worraker, CEO of Japonesque, said, "We are delighted to welcome Dana and the Barefoot Scientist brand to our portfolio of female founded brands and look forward to growing this business together. There is enormous potential within the beauty & wellness space, but also in the performance sports arena." Dana commented, "I'm very proud of what we have achieved to date. It is exciting to consider the next phase of brand expansion leveraging Japonesque's expertise and resources. To be able to bring happier, healthier feet to the world is a dream -- and now we can get there even faster."
Japonesque is a developer and marketer of innovative beauty implements, makeup brushes and makeup removal products under the brands Japonesque and The Original Makeup Eraser. The Japonesque brand was originally founded by Paula Forberg Beritzhoff who was inspired by Japanese makeup artists in Kabuki theater and later developed by Karen McKay. The brand offers products of superior performance and quality at attractive price points and is distributed broadly across multiple retailers in the US market. The Original Makeup Eraser, founded by Lexi McCarthy, was acquired by Japonesque in August 2020 and offers a category defining range of sustainable makeup removal products. Topspin Consumer Partners invested in Japonesque in September 2019 and has worked closely with the Japonesque team to expand the business organically and via acquisition. To learn more about our brands please visit www.japonesque.com and www.makeuperaser.com.
Topspin Consumer Partners is a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in established, profitable and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, personal care & beauty, food & beverage, household goods, pet, and children's products. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise in consumer products and services and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. Further information on Topspin can be found at www.topspincp.com.
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Funds To Help Increase Organizational Capacity
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $38.8 million to Junior Achievement USA and JA operations in 26 communities across the country. This is the largest gift from a single donor in the organization's 103-year history.
"We greatly appreciate the incredible generosity of MacKenzie Scott for this amazing gift to our organization," said Jack E. Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA. "This investment will increase access to our learning experiences in underserved communities, as well as help us pay for things that are not usually top priorities for funders, such as updating our IT infrastructure. Increasing efficiencies in our day-to-day business operations will allow us to make better use of other donor contributions in terms of delivering learning experiences to the young people we serve."
Junior Achievement USA will be using its portion of the gift to build network capacity and innovative new learning channels that will benefit all 102 JA operations across the country. JA organizations in 26 communities are receiving direct gifts from MacKenzie Scott and will announce plans for that support in a manner and at a time they determine is appropriate.
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches more than 2.5 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States, as part of more than 12.5 million students served by operations in 115 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for more information.
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Partners KAMP Global and Eventim Live Asia to Bring K-Pop's Biggest Stars Together with Art and Emerging Tech
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korea-based immersive entertainment brand KAMP Global, in partnership with Eventim Live Asia (ELA), proudly present KAMP LA 2022. On October 15th and 16th, 2022, at the Rose Bowl Stadium, the most legendary venue in Los Angeles, KAMP LA 2022 will deliver one of the biggest live-music K-pop experiences in history.
KAMP is set to bring a truly blockbuster lineup to the Rose Bowl. Confirmed acts include MONSTA X, KAI (of EXO and Super M) and JEON SOMI, in their solo debut U.S. appearance; the iconic Super Junior playing Los Angeles for the first time in six years; iKON in its first U.S. performance since Covid; BamBam and a host of acts performing Stateside for the first time such as Zion.T, and Lapillus. The full lineup with additional headliners and artists for the two-day event will be announced in the coming weeks.
"It's exciting to take part in the KAMP LA lineup," says KAI. "This may legitimately be the biggest K-pop event in US history."
Adds Lee Teuk of Super Junior, "To be part of what should be the biggest K-pop music experience in history is incredibly exciting. This is something special that K-pop fans will remember and talk about for years to come."
This immersive two-day concert will be held inside the stadium and boast arts, culinary, gaming, and significant brand collaborations, including a partnership with legendary Los Angeles artist Kenny Scharf to create KAMP LA 2022 imagery and aesthetics. Through its brand partnership with South Korean media phenomenon Dingo Music and South Korea's leading personalized card payment system i-Aurora, KAMP will also bring exclusive content and trending technology to the live music space, including personalized, collectible KAMP LA- branded South Korean payment-approved cards.
KAMP LA 2022 brings together the powerful vision and singular history of KAMP Global CEO Tim Kim with the global reach, experience, and network of Eventim Live Asia, led by CEO Jason Miller.
Kim has led KAMP to the forefront of the K-pop movement. His experience includes working with high-profile clients in the Western music and Hollywood space. Kim identified the potential for K-pop as a global force in entertainment very early on and brought KAMP to life to lead and foster K-pop's cultural expansion.
KAMP first came to life with its 2019 Singapore Festival. The sold-out event featured Super Junior, NCT 127, Stray Kids, MOMOLAND, GFRIEND, Sonnet Son, WJSN, Chungha, Ha Sung-woon, and AleXa; TimeOut hailed it as "trailblazing" and urged, "Get all charged up for two days of music, state-of-the-art effects, red carpet events, and opportunities to get up close and personal to your favorite acts."
"We want KAMP LA to be the ultimate K-pop experience in all aspects," says Kim. "U.S. fans have waited so long for great music because of the pandemic--they need to see their favorite artists for the first time in two years in many cases.
"Everyone in K-pop wants to break into America," continues Kim. "There's a deep connection between Korean culture and L.A. This was always the place to start. But we are also going to bring K-pop worldwide with KAMP and Eventim Live Asia. We will go to all markets where K-pop resonates—which is everywhere these days. KAMP isn't just about mega-concerts or historic events—it's a culture."
Adds Jason Miller: "Kim's vision was immediately exciting. KAMP Global and Eventim Live Asia share a true global vision for K-pop and the experience to make it happen in unprecedented ways. KAMP LA is a meaningful first step in that direction. There are many more to come."
Fans can visit KAMPLA.vip now to sign up for first-access tickets, VIP giveaways, chances to win backstage access and more. Stay tuned for further announcements from KAMP and Eventim Live Asia, including additional KAMP LA lineup announcements and ticket on-sale details.
KAMP Global is an immersive entertainment and cross-cultural bridge-building group of companies focusing on growing K-pop globally through festivals, live events, immersive experiences, and artist representation. Headquartered out of Seoul, KAMP also promotes live events and I.P. experiences in the domestic South Korean market. The KAMP festival brand is considered the first and premier western-style K-pop festival with a fully immersive experience, including art and tech, to global K-pop fans since its start in Singapore in 2019.
EVENTIM LIVE ASIA is a new partnership between CEO Jason Miller and CTS EVENTIM, one of the world's top three live entertainment companies. Headquartered in Singapore, EVENTIM LIVE ASIA will focus on the rapidly growing live entertainment markets in China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The company is run by Miller, who previously led all touring activity for Live Nation Entertainment's Asia and Middle East offices, working with the world's biggest artists and most powerful brands. Miller produced 80 percent of the last decade's highest-grossing Asian tours for Western artists, including Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Madonna, Maroon 5, U2, and countless others.
CTS EVENTIM is one of the leading international providers of ticketing services and live entertainment. Before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, around 250 million tickets per annum were marketed using the Company's systems – be it through physical box offices, online, or from mobile terminals. Its online portals operate under brands such as eventim.de, oeticket.com, ticketcorner.ch, ticketone.it, and entradas.com. The EVENTIM Group also includes many concert, tour, and festival promoter companies for events like Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Hurricane, Southside, and Lucca Summer. In addition, CTS EVENTIM operates some of Europe's most renowned venues, for example, the LANXESS Arena in Cologne, the K.B. Hallen in Copenhagen, the Waldbühne in Berlin, and the EVENTIM Apollo in London. CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA (ISIN DE 0005470306) has been listed on the stock exchange since 2000 and is currently a member of the MDAX segment. Against a backdrop of forced closures, cancellations, and restrictions on events as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Group generated revenue totaling €256.8 million in more than 20 countries in 2020 compared with more than €1.4 billion in the year before.
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Inspired by a simple life, 10 families of expertly curated fixtures incorporate fine finishes and thoughtful architectural details to invite warmth and comfort into any home
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kichler Lighting's new Homestead Collection is as dreamy as it is cozy. This line of expertly curated fixtures pulls inspiration from the warmth and comfort of cottagecore, rustic, farmhouse, Edwardian and vintage styles, adding a charming mix of romance and simplicity to any space.
The Homestead Collection mixes the feel of old and new across 10 style families and 81 new SKUs. It builds on the cottagecore trend of nesting at home and slower living, echoing consumers' increased interest in homespun crafts, antiques and family heirlooms and closeness to nature and gardening. This collection is reminiscent of sun-faded aesthetics that effortlessly blend with romantic, nostalgic interiors.
"The Homestead Collection embodies our heightened admiration for heirlooms and personal objects that tell a story. This innate sensibility combined with warm and relaxed, yet elegant interiors, provides us comfort and familiarity in an elevated way," says Kichler Lighting's Creative Director Greg Martin. "Through blending timeless, historic design elements with the stories embedded in our treasured belongings, a new and fresh heritage emerges."
The 10 Homestead Collection families are:
Baile™ – This fixture design breathes new life into the classic gathered-wheat motif to delight and captivate while reinvigorating any space. Bold and warm, fresh yet vintage, it's here to stay. Baile's chandeliers and sconces come in Greige with Brushed Nickel or Natural Brass with Black finishes.
Dame – Elegant and romantic, the Dame collection refreshes the traditional lantern into a sophisticated pendant for interiors. Offered in two sizes, it's available in Character Bronze, Textured Black and Anvil Iron with White finishes.
Fira – Inspired by the decorative spindles found on antique furniture, the Fira collection of pendants celebrates traditional artistry with warm, dual finishes and vintage flair for a cozy, elegant feeling. Available in two sizes, Fira comes in a wide range of finish options: White with Natural Brass, Greige/White/Natural Brass, Anvil Iron with Beech and Natural Brass with Black.
Freesia – Retreat into farm-fresh simplicity with the new Freesia collection of fixtures. This line features delicate detailing influenced by antique ceramics, sweeping arms and vintage candles in three chandelier sizes and two finishes: Textured Black and Anvil Iron.
Heddle – Make your space cozy and inviting with the Heddle collection, which exudes warmth and elegance with its white linen shades, artistic details and refined vintage finishes. Heddle is available as a pendant, chandelier or linear chandelier. Choose from Anvil Iron, Textured Black or Natural Brass finishes to complete the look.
Karthe™ – Light, airy and refined sum up the Karthe collection. Celebrating a nod to heirloom details such as turnings, Karthe brings a classic sense of casual elegance to any home. A wall sconce and three sizes of chandeliers are available in Brushed Nickel with Beech, Natural Brass, and Black finishes.
Melis™ – With its carved-wood appearance combined with soft, clear glass, the Melis collection evokes the warm feelings of a homestead kitchen. Gentle curves, rich finishes and sophisticated metal details inspired by vintage turnings set Melis apart. The two sizes of Opal round chandeliers can be ordered in Warm Maple Wood or Black finishes.
Opal – Inspired by ornate tea kettles, early 19th-century milk glass and cast metals, the fixtures in the Opal pendant collection are divinely vintage. The pairing of bright, clean, white glass with rich finishes plays together in perfect harmony. Choose from Textured Black, Character Bronze or Classic Pewter accents.
Topiary – The effortless structure of lush botanical gardens informed the Topiary collection's design, which reflects the elegance of stepping into nature. The collection includes a striking chandelier and a single-light pendant in either Character Bronze or Textured Black finishes.
Vetivene – The Vetivene collection whispers nostalgia and redefines distinction. It marks the resurgence of white glass in optional shades or bare candles. This family comes in a choice of timeless Textured Black, Natural Brass or Classic Pewter finishes that lend a cozy vintage vibe to life in any space. The line includes chandeliers, sconces and vanity lights.
For more information on Kichler Lighting's cottagecore-inspired Homestead Collection, visit https://www.kichler.com/products/shop-featured/homestead-collections/.
Kichler Lighting LLC strives to transform the home and workspace by developing fixtures that perform efficiently, install intuitively and deliver an overall effect that combines style with purpose. With an extensive portfolio of more than 3,000 on-trend products – including lighting, landscape and ceiling fans – and a commitment to providing services and project solutions, Kichler® is the brand homeowners and professionals know and trust since 1938. Kichler Lighting products are available at independent showrooms, Lowe's, electrical and landscape distributors and online. For more information, visit www.kichler.com.
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The Waters Rankings Celebrate and Recognize the Initiatives, Innovation and Achievements of Technology and Data Providers
ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions announced that it was named 2022's Best Cybersecurity Provider by Waters Rankings. Voted on by thousands of end users, the Waters Rankings are the only awards program where WatersTechnology's readers determine category winners. The Waters Rankings reflect the financial services industry's best-in-class data management, regulation and technology service providers across 35 categories.
This year, Waters Rankings acknowledged the LexisNexis Risk Solutions suite of unique products including LexisNexis® ThreatMetrix®, a global enterprise solution for digital identity intelligence and digital authentication trusted by leading global brands to inform moment-by-moment transaction decisions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions delivers technologies and tools that keep valuable commerce in motion by effectively mitigating risk to protect critical revenue streams. Its solutions combine the advantages of innovative analytics and data technology with expansive physical and digital identity intelligence.
"It is an honor to win this prestigious award and to receive recognition by WatersTechnology's readers for our best-in-class solutions," said Kimberly Sutherland, vice president of fraud and identity strategy for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "Just as the cybersecurity landscape constantly evolves, so do we. Our recent acquisition of BehavioSec® is an excellent representation of our ability to augment an already strong digital identity detection and authentication solution set with leading behavioral biometrics capabilities to help further keep our customers and their consumers safe. We recognize this award as industry acknowledgement of our expertise and proficiency at innovating ahead of fraudsters."
LexisNexis Risk Solutions built its end-to-end solutions on a robust foundation of flexible delivery, vast data resources and linking and analytics. The company's global ThreatMetrix® Digital Identity Network®, a solution that can detect and block complex fraud through the network of our customers' transactions, has seen remarkable growth in the past few years. As it continues to grow, the more value it brings to customers through an expanded digital risk perspective. Moving forward, LexisNexis Risk Solutions will continue to make advancements and enhancements to existing capabilities in behavioral biometrics, fraud consortia, automation, document authentication and other solutions to detect and eliminate fraud risks.
About LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com and www.relx.com.
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Crystal Ottaviano Named Global Risk Solutions Chief Risk Officer and Chantal Rodriguez Appointed Liberty Mutual Reinsurance Chief Underwriting Officer
BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Mutual Insurance today announced the appointment of two individuals to newly created leadership positions within Global Risk Solutions (GRS), its commercial and specialty (re)insurance unit. Effective September 1, Crystal Ottaviano will join as GRS Chief Risk Officer, and Chantal Rodriguez will become Liberty Mutual Reinsurance Chief Underwriting Officer. Ottaviano will report to GRS Chief Financial Officer Alison Erbig. Rodriguez will report to both GRS President of Underwriting Matthew Moore and Liberty Mutual Reinsurance President Dieter Winkel.
As GRS Chief Risk Officer, Ottaviano will build differentiated global risk expertise capabilities that support a forward-thinking, risk-aware underwriting mindset designed to deliver exceptional value to Liberty's partners and customers. Ottaviano, who has more than 25 years of risk management experience, joins from Aspen Insurance Group, where she was Group Chief Risk Officer. Throughout her career, she served in many senior leadership roles, including Chief Risk Officer of Swiss Reinsurance America and Head of Risk Management at Hiscox US.
"Given today's tremendously complex and interconnected risk environment, a CRO's key function in implementing and maintaining comprehensive risk frameworks and fostering a strong risk culture has never been more important," said Erbig. "Crystal plays a vital role in helping deliver superior underwriting performance by creating these frameworks to drive risk-informed decisions. I'm delighted to have her join my team and bring her tremendous risk leadership to GRS."
As Liberty Mutual Reinsurance Chief Underwriting Officer, Rodriguez is accountable for underwriting performance across its broad set of flexible treaty reinsurance products, delivered through 18 offices across the globe. She is a 13-year veteran of Liberty Mutual, most recently serving as Liberty Specialty Markets Head of Enterprise Risk Management. Throughout her 17 years in the industry, she has successfully shaped and executed reinsurance strategies, delivered robust and consistent underwriting risk assessment and appetite, and led cross-functional international teams.
"Chantal's proven underwriting, actuarial, and enterprise risk management leadership will drive outstanding underwriting performance across Liberty Mutual Reinsurance," said Moore. "She, together with the recently announced chief underwriting officers for GRS North America and Global Surety, will help us deliver holistic solutions to clients' complex and emerging risks by bringing industry-leading products and risk expertise to every client interaction."
About Liberty Mutual Insurance
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people and businesses embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
In business since 1912, and headquartered in Boston, today we are the sixth largest global property and casualty insurer based on 2020 gross written premium. We also rank 78 on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2021 revenue. As of December 31, 2021, we had $48.2 billion in annual consolidated revenue.
We employ over 45,000 people in 29 countries and economies around the world. We offer a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, specialty lines, reinsurance, commercial multiple-peril, workers compensation, commercial automobile, general liability, surety, and commercial property.
For more information, visit www.libertymutualinsurance.com.
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GREEN BAY, Wisc., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Logistics Recycling. Inc. (LRI), a leader in the transport and disposal of medical waste, announced they've brought a new STI Series 2000 medical waste processing machine online. The machine brings a cleaner, greener and more efficient solution for midwestern customers to dispose of medical waste in a safe, compliant and cost-effective manner. LRI is bringing this innovative offering to market with the support of trusted partner Best Choice Environmental (BCE).
"Traditional autoclave processing is antiquated," says Brent DuBois, LRI's President and CEO. "Not to mention it leaves behind materials that still end up in landfill. Our new STI system provides customers with both landfill and waste-to-energy alternatives for their waste after processing."
The STI Series 2000 offers the right mix of time and temperature to ensure safe and complete destruction of medical waste with very low water use as well as no emissions and no odor. In addition, because medical waste is comprised of a lot of plastic, any sanitized material left behind is likely able to be diverted to other recycling streams which further ensures it doesn't end up in a landfill. Processing with the STI Series 2000 can also convert medical waste to an alternate source, such as concrete kiln, plastic extrusion or waste-to-energy.
LRI will offer the same streamlined medical waste services customers have come to expect at no additional cost – despite the tangible and elevated sustainability benefits of the STI Series 2000. In addition, they'll own the entire collection and disposal process for medical waste customers with no double handling.
Considering that in the United States hospitals alone generate 600 million tons of regulated medical waste annually, DuBois sees tremendous potential for a more sustainable solution in LRI's medical waste services.
"In an area with very few choices for safely disposing of medical waste, LRI and BCE are delivering a cost-effective, safer and more sustainable solution to hospitals, clinics, dentists, doctors, funeral homes and other essential businesses that generate medical waste," he said.
Logistics Recycling, Inc. (LRI) collects, manages and disposes of regulated waste streams so our customers to focus on running their business rather than worrying about their waste. With a commitment to service, sustainability and innovation, LRI serves the Midwestern heartland from locations in Green Bay, Wisconsin and Somerset, Minnesota.
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- As regulatory scrutiny over device biocompatibility increases, MCRA forms a world class team of biocompatibility experts from FDA and industry.
- Key hires Eric M. Sussman, PhD, and Claus Svane Søndergaard, PhD, recently joined MCRA to bring further FDA and industry biocompatibility experience to MCRA's recently established division.
- Dr's. Sussman and Søndergaard join MCRA's 3 former FDA biocompatibility experts, Robert A. Allen, PhD; Mehdi Kazemzadeh-Narbat, PhD, PMP, CQA; and Veronica Fleck, M.S., RAC.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, LLC, a leading medical device and biologics advisory firm and clinical research organization (CRO) integrating US and International Regulatory, Clinical Research, Reimbursement, Healthcare Compliance, Quality Assurance, and Cybersecurity, is pleased to announce the formation and expansion of its biocompatibility division, led by former FDA biocompatibility reviewer Robert A. Allen, Ph.D. To support the company's growing role in providing biocompatibility consulting services across all medical device sectors, MCRA has hired Eric M. Sussman, PhD, as its Associate Director of Biocompatibility; and Claus Svane Søndergaard, PhD, as its Senior Manager of Biocompatibility.
Dr. Sussman joined MCRA from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he spent 10 years in the Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL), most recently as a Biomedical Engineer and consultant reviewer for biocompatibility and nanotechnology. Dr. Sussman's extensive knowledge of biocompatibility includes chemical characterization, toxicological risk assessment, nanomaterials evaluation, and both in vitro and in vivo biological testing based on the international standards (ISO 10993) and FDA guidance. Dr. Sussman is active in the international toxicology and biomaterials communities, serving in numerous leadership roles in the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) and as a member of the Society of Toxicology (SOT). Dr. Sussman led authorship of FDA's perspective on chemical characterization of medical devices in 2022.1
Dr. Claus Svane Søndergaard, PhD joined MCRA as Senior Manager of Biocompatibility. He is the former Manager of the Department of Discovery and Biosciences and a former Biocompatibility Specialist at Cook Biotech. There he held company-wide responsibility for biological risk assessments including biocompatibility, toxicology, viral inactivation validation, and zoonotic surveillance.
Dr. Sussman and Dr. Søndergaard join an already established world-class biocompatibility team of 3 former FDA biocompatibility experts:
- Robert A. Allen, PhD, Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs, is a former FDA biocompatibility reviewer and pre-market lead reviewer for cardiovascular devices.
- Dr. Mehdi Kazemzadeh-Narbat, PhD, PMP, CQA, Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs, is a former FDA biocompatibility reviewer/focal point and subject matter expert for animal studies and antimicrobial associated devices. Dr. Kazemzadeh-Narbat was also acting team lead and a pre-market and post-market lead reviewer of orthopedic and dental devices at FDA.
- Ms. Veronica Fleck, MS, RAC, Director of Regulatory Affairs, is a former FDA biocompatibility reviewer and pre-market lead reviewer for orthopedic devices.
Dr. Allen, who leads MCRA's Biocompatibility Team, said "Biocompatibility is a rapidly growing area of need in the medical device industry. We expect the need to continue growing as the international biocompatibility standards are under heavy revision, and the regulatory interpretations of these standards continue to evolve. The MCRA biocompatibility team is committed to providing clients with biocompatibility advisement that keeps up with these changing technical and regulatory expectations. Dr. Sussman's recent leadership and experience at FDA will help us provide biocompatibility advisement that is truly cutting edge. We are excited that Dr. Sussman and Dr. Søndergaard have joined our team."
Glenn Stiegman, Senior Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at MCRA said "Biocompatibility is central to device safety, but the path to regulatory acceptance can be a complex and resource-demanding journey, even when carefully planned and executed. I am excited about the formation of the world class biocompatibility team we built at MCRA to help our clients efficiently navigate this challenging area in a way that results in thorough evaluation of the biocompatibility of their devices and successful communication with regulatory agencies."
Longstanding MCRA client, Mark Alvis, former VP of Simplify Medical said "In preparing our PMA submission, MCRA's biocompatibility experts guided our team to develop a sophisticated strategy of toxicological-based justifications rather than costly and time-consuming biocompatibility testing. This strategy was acceptable to FDA and the product was approved."
MCRA looks forward to continuing to support innovation in the medical device industry by helping clients navigate the biocompatibility requirements both at FDA and globally.
About MCRA, LLC: MCRA is the leading privately held independent medical device and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm. MCRA delivers to its clients industry experience at integrating five business value creators: regulatory, clinical research, reimbursement, healthcare compliance, and quality assurance to provide a dynamic, market-leading effort from innovation conception to commercialization. MCRA's integrated application of these key value-creating initiatives provides unparalleled value for its clients. MCRA has offices in Washington, DC, Hartford, CT, New York, NY, and Tokyo, Japan, and serves nearly 1,000 clients globally. Its core focus areas of therapeutic experience include orthopedics, spine, biologics, cardiovascular, diagnostic imaging, wound care, artificial intelligence, dental, general surgery, digital health, neurology, robotics, and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices and medical device cybersecurity. www.mcra.com
About Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC: Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC (VB) founded MCRA in 2004. VB is headquartered in New York City and specializes in merchant banking activities for the neuromusculoskeletal industry as a full life cycle investor, investing in all stages in companies from inception through growth. VB is dedicated to financing healthcare innovation globally. www.vbllc.com
To reach MCRA's Biocompatibility Team, please contact:
Alyssa Howard
Vice President, Business Development
Phone: 215.870.3952
Email: ahoward@mcra.com
1 Sussman EM, Oktem B, Isayeva IS, Liu J, Wickramasekara S, Chandrasekar V, Nahan K, Shin HY, Zheng J. Chemical Characterization and Non-targeted Analysis of Medical Device Extracts: A Review of Current Approaches, Gaps, and Emerging Practices. ACS Biomater Sci Eng. 2022 Mar 14;8(3):939-963. doi: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01119. Epub 2022 Feb 16. PMID: 35171560.
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The paid, eight-week skilled trades program provides valuable classroom and on-site training for entry-level jobs in construction
MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand, Meta's nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta's Mesa Data Center. This paid, eight-week program focuses on recruiting new people to the construction trades and providing participants with fundamental knowledge relevant to all construction and skilled trade occupations. Hardhat in Hand is run in partnership with the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and the Phoenix-based nonprofit Chicanos Por La Causa.
"The Hardhat in Hand program is a hands-on opportunity to help people in the community acquire the skills they need for reliable, well-paying careers that help build the infrastructure of the future," said David Williams, community development regional manager at Meta. "We're grateful for the partnership with DPR Construction, MCCCD and Chicanos Por La Causa to offer this unique training program and help participants launch a career in a high-demand field."
Meta has been part of the Arizona community since breaking ground on its Mesa Data Center in 2021. According to DPR Construction, there will be 2,000 construction workers on site per day at peak.
"Bringing the Hardhat in Hand program to Mesa expands the skilled trade opportunities in our community. Participants develop the skills for a rewarding career and can earn full-time employment with years of opportunity at a great place to work," said Joe Yeargan, project executive at DPR Construction. "We've optimized the project schedule at Mesa Data Center to provide long-term skilled trade employment so that we can support our construction teams with consistent and predictable work."
A recent report from the Associated Builders and Contractors estimates that the construction industry needs to recruit nearly 650,000 more individuals than normal hiring to meet the demand for labor. Paid programs like Meta's Hardhat in Hand help open a pathway to help reduce the labor shortage.
"We are grateful to Meta and DPR for partnering with the Maricopa Community College's Construction Trades programs, located at Mesa, GateWay and South Mountain Community Colleges," said MCCCD Interim Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales. "At a time when upskilling and reskilling has become so prevalent in higher education, this DEI-focused workforce education partnership will educate and train our students in an innovative 'earn and learn' model, while creating pathways to directly enter the workforce."
"Record growth in our region has created a demand for more than 145,000 construction professionals by December 2024," stated Julie Stiak, MCCCD director of workforce education. "I look forward to the continued partnership with Meta and DPR as we collaborate to expand training to other colleges once the program is fully established."
Applications for the inaugural cohort of Hardhat in Hand are now being accepted through August 24, 2022. The program begins September 12 and the application can be found at this link. To receive further information, interested individuals can email MesaHardhatInHand@dpr.com
About DPR Construction
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR's portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown to a multi-billion-dollar organization with offices around the world.
About the Maricopa Community Colleges
The Maricopa County Community College District includes ten individually-accredited colleges – Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, and South Mountain – and the Maricopa Corporate College, serving approximately 100,000 students with two-year degrees, certificates, and university transfer programs.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Financial Group ("Choice" or the "Company") announced today that Michael J. Andersen joined its team as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Andersen joins the Company with over 37 years of experience in the insurance industry, having held key executive and operational leadership roles, including 20 years as a partner at William Gallagher Associates, and most recently as the President of AssuredPartners' New Jersey-based lawyer's practice and wholesale operations. His expertise lies in both managing large, regional accounts and serving the P&C, Employee Benefits, and Risk Management needs of middle market companies in the tech, biotech, financial services, healthcare, and energy sectors.
Andersen will provide leadership and oversight to all agency operations and be a member of the executive team. He will concentrate on accelerating the Company's organic growth and integrating new partner agencies as Choice expands. "Michael is a seasoned and trusted leader, and I am confident in his capacity to help advance the Company's initiatives and realize our long-term goals. He fits very well with our team and culture, and given his impressive track record of achievement, we believe he is the right person to lead our operations," said Bob Hilb, CEO of Choice.
"We are thrilled to have Michael join as President and COO," said Sean Eagle, Partner at Northlane Capital Partners. "His experience in the insurance industry and background as a successful operating executive will be extremely helpful as the Choice platform grows."
"The opportunity to join Choice is an honor, and I am very excited to be on the team. Given the talented and dedicated team members, the focus to provide top-tier service to our clients and our strong growth trajectory, I am extremely confident in our future success ahead," commented Andersen.
About Choice Financial Group: Choice Financial Group is a leading insurance agency with institutional capital support from Northlane Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm managing more than $1 billion of committed equity capital. Choice is expanding its market presence through organic growth initiatives and targeted investments. Choice is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has 18 offices in eight states.
For agency partnership opportunities, contact:
Bob Hilb, CEO
804-564-9625
bob.hilb@choiceins.com
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Elizabeth Grimes
elizabeth.grimes@choiceins.com
757-926-0463
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Millar, Inc., a medical device manufacturer and OEM solutions partner, is pleased to announce that they have received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia for their Mikro-Cath™ Pressure Catheter. The Mikro-Cath™ is a single–use pressure catheter intended to be used for medical research and diagnostic purposes. The catheter is indicated to measure cardiovascular, intra-compartmental, and airway pressures in the human body. The catheter is used as a minimally invasive device under short-term limited body contact (<24 hours).
This regulatory expansion will provide Australian physicians and clinical researchers access to high-fidelity pressure data that is reliable and unaffected by patient movement or position. The Mikro-Cath's technology provides ease of calibration to get access to data faster, a clean, accurate signal to eliminate the guesswork during analysis, and real-time data directly from the source to assess hemodynamics and airway flow.
As a gold standard method for measuring pressure, the Millar Mikro-Cath™ is also highly suitable for diagnosing chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) where a continuous intramuscular pressure signal during exercise can be a helpful diagnostic utility in patients with symptoms consistent with CECS. Patients with CECS experience pain during exercise that subsides with rest. CECS is commonly found among Australian athletes such as long-distance runners, football players, and basketball players. According to Global Market Insights Inc., the compartment syndrome monitoring devices market value surpassed USD 41 million in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.6% over the forecast period (2021-2031).
"This approval has been long-awaited, and we look forward to working with Australian clinicians who are interested in acquiring the most comprehensive and reliable cardiovascular, airway, and compartment pressure data." shares Matt Davis, Chief Commercial Officer. "As a nation of sports enthusiasts, we anticipate that this regulatory approval will also open an opportunity for an improvement in patient care within the compartment syndrome monitoring space in Australia."
For over 50 years, Millar has manufactured MEMS sensor-enabled catheters that deliver the most reliable measurement of physiologic pressures and have been used to advance medical research and device development in cardiovascular, respiratory, neurosurgical care, and orthopedic applications. In addition to Australia, the Millar Mikro-Cath™ is also approved for cardiovascular pressure measurements, airway pressure measurements, and intra-compartmental pressures in the USA and Europe. Customers residing in Australia can find more information about the Mikro-Cath™ at www.millar.com/clinical/mikrocath.
Since 1969, Millar, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, has led the development of catheter-based, solid-state pressure sensors and is known worldwide as the leader in MEMS pressure sensors that advance medical understanding. Millar OEM serves the medical device and life sciences industries through our MEMS pressure sensors, ISO 13485 precision manufacturing and wireless pressure technology, resulting in cost savings and rapid time to market for sensor integration. The company's clinical and life sciences products empower medical discovery and allow advanced cardiovascular diagnosis. Millar's new headquarters and manufacturing facility is currently under construction in Pearland's Lower Kirby District and is expected to open in 2023.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, life feels like a series of hills and valleys—but what if you were able to climb to your peak and stay there? In his new book, notable organizational development expert and endurance athlete Bryan Gillette shares insight and tools from a diverse set of high-achievers to create the ultimate 'how to' on reaching your professional summit.
After interviewing more than one hundred high-achieving executives and athletes, Gillette developed the five pillars of the EPIC Performance framework so that readers could walk their own path to doing the impossible. The five pillars are:
- Envision
- Plan
- Iterate
- Collaborate
- Perform
"Few leaders are good in all five pillars," says Bryan Gillette. "They are good at two, maybe three. But they know how to compensate for their gaps and have a mindset that allows them to succeed anyhow. This book provides practical tools around all five pillars."
He spent over eighteen months interviewing people who had reached their professional peak, were accomplished ultradistance endurance athletes, or, in some cases, both. He found that these high-achievers had a holistic mindset to succeed. Both groups demonstrated the ability to predict the future, push themselves, and persevere.
"Those featured in EPIC Performance are the type who when someone says, 'That's impossible,' they make it possible," says Gillette.
Gillette knows what it is like to reach a peak. He has successfully completed many physical and mental challenges while also reaching several 'summits' in his career. He is a former HR executive and the founder of Summiting Group—a consulting firm that helps leaders and teams reach optimal performance. Gillette is also a dedicated endurance athlete and has cycled across the United States, run 8-marathons back-to-back, and ridden his bicycle 300 miles in one day. From managing multimillion-dollar projects with hundreds of employees to running 205 miles around Lake Tahoe in 76 hours, Gillette knows how to achieve extraordinary results.
Filled with timeless practical advice, unforgettable stories, and expert-tested exercises that will reorient any reader's daily life from average to epic, EPIC Performance is a must-read, no-nonsense guide to achieving the impossible.
EPIC Performance is on sale now from Amplify Publishing and other retailers. Learn more at www.EPICPerformances.com
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BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has released their list of 2022's Largest IT Staffing Firms, ranking Motion Recruitment #15 on the competitive list of IT staffing companies. This is Motion's debut on the list, propelled by its continued success and notable addition of industry leading IT Staffing & Consulting provider MATRIX Resources in 2021.
"We're excited to be ranked in the Top 15 of Largest IT Staffing firms. What really makes this special is the drive and teamwork that has been behind our incredible collective growth across both Motion and MATRIX," said Matt Milano, President of Motion Recruitment. "We have officially arrived with this industry recognition by SIA and will continue to evolve and innovate as an industry leader to serve our customers and communities."
SIA reported that IT temporary staffing was the largest revenue segment at 38% of the total staffing companies listed.
"While some industries experienced disruptions in 2021, this staffing industry instead flourished in an environment of record demand," said Timothy Landhuis, VP of Research at SIA. "We salute the hard work and resourcefulness of the staffing firms that appear on this year's list, that were able to deliver at record scale, and that altogether generated an extraordinary $135 billion in staffing revenue."
While this is Motion Recruitment's first time on SIA's Largest Staffing Firms list, the company has been a leader in tech specialty recruiting for more than three decades and received a number of industry awards, most recently winning Agile One's Innovator Award for Supplier Excellence in 2022.
Motion Recruitment offers IT Staffing & Consulting solutions across North America and also hosts 'Tech in Motion' a networking event and award series connecting tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate. Motion's highly specialized tech placement teams offer unparalleled consultation to clients and candidates in Cybersecurity, DataOp, Software Engineering, Web and Mobile Development, Cloud Engineering, Network Infrastructure & DevOps, Product & UX, and Functional/Project Management. Learn more at motionrecruitment.com.
Established in 1983, MATRIX provides IT Staffing & Professional Solutions across North America for Contracting and Direct Hire to include Telecom managed services and Agile & DevSecOps consulting services.
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CAZENOVIA, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New cancer treatment therapies, technologies and innovations continue to be discovered and approved for use at a rapid pace, creating an education challenge for physicians and other healthcare professionals within the complex oncology landscape. Working collaboratively with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS), NCODA, Inc. developed a more efficient way for healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge and share feedback about ongoing advancements. FCS, the Florida oncology practice, will be the first to utilize this new program, which offers focused education for governance-level Board members, disease-state experts and generalists.
The virtual learning platform replaces traditional methods that can be cumbersome and time-consuming for physicians and their medical practice teams. On NCODA's unique platform, Rxchange, the latest updates and detailed information will be available in real-time and can be accessed quickly, at the user's convenience.
"As a patient-centered organization that works collaboratively with all stakeholders to enhance oncology care, NCODA is thrilled to bring a new and innovative program to fruition," says Michael Reff, RPh, MBA, NCODA Founder and Executive Director. "By working with the team at FCS, we are providing a smart-solution to an industry-wide challenge that will soon be available to all NCODA member practices." NCODA's 5,000+ membership base includes representation from over 900 practices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Lucio Gordan, MD, FCS Chief Medical Officer for Therapeutics and Analytics, said, "Organizing the education and information exchange between providers and other health care stakeholders has been long overdue. Rxchange will greatly enhance the two-way flow of information in an environment of rapid and unprecedented developments in cancer care and help to enhance overall patient care."
NCODA is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering medically-integrated oncology practices to deliver positive, patient-centered outcomes by providing leadership, expertise, quality standards, and best practices. For more information about NCODA visit www.ncoda.org or follow @NCODA on LinkedIn.
For More Information, Contact:
Katie Edmiston, Marketing Manager
(813) 843-1629
Katie.Edmiston@ncoda.org
Recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. The majority of new cancer drugs recently approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with Florida Cancer Specialists participation.* Trained in prestigious medical schools and research institutes, our physicians are consistently ranked nationally as Top Doctors by U.S. News & World Report.
Founded in 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists has built a national reputation for excellence that is reflected in exceptional and compassionate patient care, driven by innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments, including targeted therapies, genomic-based treatment, and immunotherapy. Our highest values are embodied by our outstanding team of highly trained and dedicated physicians, clinicians and staff.
*Prior to approval
For More Information, Contact:
Michelle Robey, Vice President of Marketing
Michelle.Robey@FLCancer.com
(813) 767-9398
Jen Bradley, Director of Corporate Communications
(847) 280.1740
Jen.Bradley@FLCancer.com
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With Three-year Revenue Growth of 2,587% Percent, Neptune Flood Receives Ranking No. 205 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Neptune Flood, the first AI-driven flood insurance company to provide fast, easy, and better flood insurance, ranks No. 205 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"I'm extremely proud of the Neptune team for all we have accomplished and to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list," said CEO Trevor Burgess. "We are the largest private flood insurance company in the United States with over 125,000 clients, providing the alternative to the federal government's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance agents across the country count on Neptune and our technology to help quickly and easily insure their clients against the risk of flooding."
Neptune marks CEO Trevor Burgess's second company to rank on the Inc. 5000. His prior entrepreneurial venture, C1 Bank, appeared on the list in 2012 and 2014.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Neptune Flood is the largest entirely digital flood insurance company in the United States and is the alternative to the NFIP. We were founded to change the way consumers and businesses think about and buy flood, and now, parametric earthquake insurance. Neptune uses AI-driven technology to make it fast and easy for consumers to buy, and agents to sell, insurance.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021 (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired). The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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TechSee's new research explores the impact of the pandemic on customer loyalty across the customer service industry
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TechSee, the market leader in Computer Vision solutions for customer service, today released the results from its 3rd annual State of Customer Loyalty and Churn, the 2022 Edition. The report focuses on the impact of the pandemic on consumer behaviors with the key findings showing a significant loss of product-dependent brand loyalty. The data, based on a total of 2,706 completed survey responses from a nationwide sample of U.S. adults, shows that more than one in three US customers lack brand loyalty, with 38% of respondents stating they did not feel any loyalty to the brand and switched to a competitor after being approached.
Today, consumer loyalty is most impacted by the customer experience and overall service quality. Because of this, poor customer service experiences have increased the impact on churn. According to TechSee's survey, 43% of customers switched products or canceled a contract due to poor customer service in 2022. This is a 10% increase compared to the 39% of customers who said the same thing in 2019, pre-COVID.
The data shows a growing intolerance for poor service quality. Customers expect high quality experience as part of their purchase. As a result, companies who fail to deliver will face customer retention struggles as the market shifts to experience-led growth. Reducing customer churn is essential, with even slight fluctuations impacting profit margins significantly. Additional research published by TechSee earlier this year revealed that 67% of U.S. customers are not satisfied with the service they receive. However, these frustrated customers are hungry for innovation that enables better service delivery. They are open to embrace technology including submitting pictures (63%), using AI (73%), and receiving visual guided instructions (65%) in order to receive faster resolution.
Other key survey findings from the report include:
- 80% of customers churned due to dissatisfaction with service quality. Customers reported that a single negative service experience (21%), or ongoing dissatisfaction with service quality (59%) as the reason they left.
- The #1 driver of poor service is broken cross-channel flows. Customers churn after having to repeat themselves multiple times when speaking with multiple representatives (31%) or moving between service channels (14%).
- The majority of customers would only change their mind about leaving if the company offered them a discount (36%) or an upgrade at no extra cost (40%). This can make reactive retention strategies very costly.
Amir Yoffe, COO and Co-Founder of TechSee said: "Sharing our new report on the state of customer loyalty should be an eye-opener for companies to focus on experience-led growth. Today, customers are less forgiving than they've ever been when it comes to cumbersome customer service." He added: "Our data shows that broken omnichannel flows are the number one driver of churn from poor service, something which can be easily fixed with the right processes and technology. Subpar experiences, such as customers having to repeat themselves when speaking with multiple representatives are still damaging loyalty, reputation and revenues for many great businesses."
Access the full report here: 2022 State of Customer Loyalty and Churn
About TechSee
TechSee revolutionized the customer experience domain with the first visual engagement solution powered by Computer Vision AI and Augmented Reality. It enables enterprises around the world to deliver better customer assistance, enhance service quality and reduce costs. TechSee is led by industry veterans with years of experience in mobile technologies, artificial intelligence and big data. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in New York, London, and Madrid. For more information, visit www.techsee.me or email marketing@techsee.me.
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The online-exclusive cookie will power amazing adventures for Girl Scout entrepreneurs.
Ready, set, rally!
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced that the new Raspberry Rally™ cookie will join its nationwide lineup for the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season. The thin, crispy cookie is a "sister" cookie to the beloved Thin Mints™, infused with raspberry flavor instead of mint and dipped in the same delicious chocolaty coating. Raspberry Rally gives devoted Girl Scout Cookie lovers yet another reason to be excited for the upcoming cookie season. This must-have new cookie will be the first in the Girl Scout Cookie lineup to be exclusively offered for online sale and direct shipment only, enhancing girls' e-commerce sales and entrepreneurial skills. Raspberry Rally will be available to consumers nationally during the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season.
Cookie season is an exciting annual event for Girl Scouts across the nation. Proceeds raised from in-person and online cookie orders directly benefit local councils and troops. When Girl Scouts run their own cookie business, they are a part of the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Girl Scouts learn leadership, problem-solving, and community building through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, resulting in an invaluable experience that cultivates an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program encourages girls to be risk takers, to think outside of the box, and to be confident in their own abilities. Whether they're working toward earning their Cookie Goal Setter badge as a Daisy or their My Cookie Business Resume badge as an Ambassador, Girl Scouts are learning qualities crucial for all forms of leadership and life-skills. The program embraces the understanding of the world of business, money management, and entrepreneurship. Cookie Business badges range anywhere from goal setting to learning effective in-person and online sales pitches, using market research, creating business plans, and implementing digital marketing campaigns.
Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies; visit www.girlscoutcookies.org to sign up to be notified as soon as your local troop begins selling in your area. Find your adventure with Girl Scouts by joining the world's largest entrepreneurial organization or learn how to become a volunteer at www.girlscouts.org/join.
We Are Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit girlscouts.org.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novadoz Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the launch of several new products to add to its diverse portfolio of generic medicines. Products launched include:
- Pirfenidone 267 mg and 801 mg tablets (AB rated to Esbriet),
- Chlorpromazine 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg tablets (AB rated to Thorazine)
- Bortezomib 3.5 mg vials (AP rated to Velcade)
- Bumetanide 4 mL SDV and 10 mL MDV (0.25 mg/mL) (AP rated to Bumex)
Also, Novadoz is launching three new oral solutions out of its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Piscataway, NJ. These are the first three products to carry the "Made in the USA" distinction.
- Sildenafil OS 10 mg/mL (AB rated to Revatio)
- Valganciclovir OS 50 mg/mL (AB rated to Valcyte)
- Levetiracetam OS 100 mg/mL (AB rated to Keppra)
Seshu Akula, Novadoz President North America stated, "we are very pleased with all our recent approvals that continue to expand our portfolio and footprint in the US market both in the oral dosage forms and sterile injectables space. Our vertically integrated structure enables us to have better control over our supply chain which creates value in regards to customer service levels and ultimately patient care".
Novadoz Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by MSN Labs, based in Hyderabad, India. They are a global leader in the production of API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) as well as producing most of their own KSMs (key starting materials) and product intermediates. They also manufacture finished dose products such as oral solids, liquids and injectables.
For more information, visit the company's websites at:
NovadozPharma.com & MSNLabs.com.
Shad Fleeman
Novadoz Pharmaceuticals
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Shad.Fleeman@NovadozPharma.com
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The Automatic Bread Maker (SD-R2550) eliminates the guesswork of making baked goods from scratch with customizable Dough Kneading and Fermentation Modes, and 20 pre-set programs
NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Panasonic announced the release of the Automatic Bread Maker (SD-R2550), an innovative home appliance for baking a variety of baked goods from the comfort of your home, including breads, doughs, sweets, a variety of gluten-free options, and more. The Automatic Bread Maker comes equipped with innovative Panasonic technology, customizable manual settings, and 20 pre-set programs for making easy and delicious baked goods at home.
Baked Goods Made Easily and Efficiently
The Automatic Bread Maker features a variety of innovative features for perfectly baked bread. New manual setting modes (Dough Kneading Mode and Fermentation Mode) replicate the kneading techniques of an artisan baker and can be customized to the recipe for the ideal kneading and fermentation times. A Double Temperature Sensor automatically measures the room temperature and internal temperature and adjusts how much time the dough needs to rise and rest in order to achieve a perfectly risen loaf of a bread. A Unique Kneading Blade works with the specially placed ribs in the bread pan to deliver the best-tasting bread with the ideal texture and a Raisin & Nut Dispenser automatically funnels raisins, nuts, or seeds into the pan at the best timing for even distribution.
For the ideal loaf every time, users can select from three loaf sizes (medium, large, x-large) and three crust shades (light, medium, dark) to achieve a desired size and color combination. The Automatic Bread Maker comes equipped with a non-stick, ribbed bread pan that can hold and stretch dough without it sticking to the pan, a measuring cup/spoon, a sourdough cup/starter spoon, and a quick start guidebook that contains a variety of mouth-watering recipes and the operating instructions.
Satisfy Cravings and Dietary Needs with a Variety of Pre-Set Programs
With 20 pre-set programs, the Automatic Bread Maker offers users the option to easily bake a variety of breads, doughs and sweets, ranging from French bread, brioche, sourdough and even jam. For those who follow a gluten-free diet, the Automatic Bread Maker comes equipped with four pre-set programs specifically designed to bake gluten-free bread, cake, pizza dough and pasta dough.
The Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker (SD-R2550) will be available on Amazon for $299.99 in August 2022.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Holdings Corporation. One of Interbrand's Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2021, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic's ideas and innovations at na.panasonic.com/us
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Grants support promising scientists in critical areas of Parkinson's research and discovery
MIAMI and NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation has announced an investment of $5.7 million in 33 grants to accelerate cutting-edge Parkinson's disease (PD) research. Through research grants, the Foundation funds scientists conducting innovative studies across various aspects of PD to bring forward new therapies, treatments and ultimately a cure for the 10 million people worldwide living with this debilitating neurological disease.
"The pioneering work of most Nobel Prize recipients occurred before the age of 40, and young scientists are likely to play a significant role in groundbreaking PD discoveries. Compared to the National Institutes of Health, our support doubles the number of early career researchers dedicating their careers to PD," said Chief Scientific Officer James Beck, PhD, of the Parkinson's Foundation. "Established investigators also bring keen insight to understanding PD, and our funding drives the pursuit of novel ideas that may lead to PD breakthroughs."
The Foundation is foremost focused on supporting innovative scientific approaches to PD research. Individual scientists are the drivers of these advances. The Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award acts as a bridge to ensure that independent, early career scientists stay in the PD research field. Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award recipients receive a maximum four-year award of $400,000.
Grant recipient Sarah Shahmoradian, PhD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, will apply the award to study the cellular anatomy of a key Parkinson's protein, called alpha-synuclein (aSyn), using 3D Electron Tomography in its natural state in the brain. Through this study, her team will have the potential to fundamentally advance the understanding of how PD develops, inform new therapeutic strategies, and improve imaging tracer development.
"The generous support from the Parkinson's Foundation cements my commitment to continuing my PD research. By receiving this award from an organization so intimately linked to those affected by PD, I feel a heightened sense of personal responsibility and urgency," said Dr. Shahmoradian.
Parkinson's Foundation research grants are selected through a highly competitive application process that is comprised of a peer-review panel of scientific experts, including members of the Foundation's Scientific Advisory Board and Foundation-trained research advocates. Research award categories include independent investigator awards, fellowships, and early career awards. For a complete list of 2022 recipients and more information about Parkinson's Foundation research grant opportunities, please visit Parkinson.org/ResearchGrants.
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community. Since 1957, the Parkinson's Foundation has invested more than $400 million in Parkinson's research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson's and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone.
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The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events Partner for Unique Media Showcase
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association, the trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages, and Adventure Media & Events, publisher of industry-leading media outlets the Toy Book and the Toy Insider, announced today that they will host "The Play Date" on March 8, 2023 at the brand new etc.venues 360 Madison Avenue in New York City.
The Play Date is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for toy companies to showcase their 2023 lineups and sneak peeks to the press. The event will be held across two floors with available exhibit space, private display areas, and a host of eye-catching sponsorship opportunities for enhanced media exposure.
"Thanks to the combined forces of The Toy Association, the Toy Insider, and the Toy Book, The Play Date will attract the powerhouse media outlets that toy companies want to meet with," said Kimberly Carcone, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association. "It's an exclusive opportunity to show new lines and priority items early in the year, affording your company Q1 press opportunities to get in front of consumers. Whether you are looking to highlight spring and summer launches or offer a sneak peek at the hottest toys for holiday '23, the new Play Date is a strategic advantage to your 2023 media plans."
"For over 100 years, toy companies have taken advantage of Q1 as an opportunity to showcase their long lead items to the media," said Laurie Schacht, CEO of Adventure Media & Events. "While Toy Fair has moved to September, the Toy Insider and The Toy Association realize that there is still a need for media exposure early in the year. The Play Date will give top media their first look at the products that will be coming to store shelves in 2023, and a jump on the hot new toy trends for the year."
The Play Date will be a single day, invitation-only media event. Media and a very limited number of VIP influencers will be vetted under strict guidelines before they are approved to attend. The Play Date is not a retail-buyer event.
Companies of all sizes are welcome and will have numerous options to participate and showcase new products and prototypes. More information, including exhibitor registration and sponsorship opportunities, will be announced in the coming weeks.
About The Toy Association www.toyassociation.org / www.thegeniusofplay.org / www.playsafe.org
Founded in 1916, The Toy Association™, Inc. is the trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $102.4 billion, and is the nation's most effective resource and influential advocate for hundreds of companies including manufacturers, retailers, licensors and others who are involved in the youth entertainment industry. Our manufacturing members account for 93% of U.S. toy and game sales driving the annual $38.2 billion U.S. domestic toy market. The Toy Association serves as the industry's voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play's positive impact on childhood development to consumers and media. The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, government, consumers, and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play. As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair; advocates on behalf of members around the world; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America's widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.
About Adventure Media & Events www.toybook.com / www.toyinsider.com / www.popinsider.com
Founded in 1983, Adventure Media & Events LLC is the No. 1 resource for toy news in the U.S. Publishers of the Toy Book, the Toy Insider, and the Pop Insider, Adventure Media & Events has provided the toy and licensing industries with up-to-the-minute news, product announcements, and insights for nearly 40 years. Its team of toy experts has more than 125 years of experience covering the toy industry, regularly attending major toy industry trade shows and events; conducting briefings with manufacturers, retailers, and analysts throughout the year; and delivering the latest toy news, product roundups, and hands-on toy reviews that consumers trust. Adventure Media & Events has produced two incredibly successful media events, Sweet Suite and Holiday of Play, for more than 13 years. Sweet Suite, which took place on July 13, 2022, and Holiday of Play, taking place on September 16, 2022, connect toymakers with influencers and press to share their hottest toys of the year. For the latest breaking toy and entertainment news, follow @thetoybook, @thetoyinsider, and @thepopinsider on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Be sure to follow #sweetsuite22 to check out the Toy Insider's biggest night of play.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --This year, several investors have been captivated by QBig Invest by a strong impression for its service. With appropriate legal license, fast withdrawal methods, 24/7 support from customer service as well as reasonable transaction fees, QBig has taken the trading experience to the next level.
QBig Invest is known as a stock brokerage firm which has been in the financial industry for a while. Over the past few years of operation, QBig Invest has brought up distinct impression to a number of market participants. Looking from a general perspective, QBig Invest shows its strength in the following aspects:
Account types
On its website, QBig Invest offers 4 types of available accounts, including a demo and three live accounts.
QBig Invest introduces 3 types of main account which are Standard Fixed, Standard Variable and Raw Zero VIP in an ascending priority. Depending on the account type, the respective fees a.k.a spreads would be vary.
It is worth noting that the broker also provides a demo account based on a similar trading platform to that of live market, though trading activities would be done via virtual currency. Initial amount for trial is preset up to 100,000 USD, which is a considerably great deal of cybercash for first-timers to develop their skills. This type of account is completely free, any users can simply log in to use.
Trial over the three types of live account indicates that the user experience was pretty much in line with any description provided on its site. Standard Fixed account would be the best bit for those who are new to the market with minimal capital and just want to give it a shot. Meanwhile, Standard Variable account is readily to max up ones' profit and increase winning trades for anyone who are already familiar to the market for some times with adequate capital and a clear strategy to follow. As for experienced investors having excess funds with specific risk management and strict trading system, a VIP account can be their best choice for returns optimization. All told, one important thing to take note is that high risk almost certainly comes along with high rewards.
Offering of investments
QBig Invest is comparative to the average brokerage platforms in that it offers a full suite of multiple assets which are commonly in demand e.g. forex, stock, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrency CFDs. These are the typical old-school proxy instruments which most investors find it manageable to formulate their strategies on while engaging with familiar markets. Traders can enjoy various leverage size for specific categories:
- Up to 1:20 for stocks
- Up to 1:400 for currency pairs
- Up to 1:100 for commodities
Trading leverage on QBig Invest is lower compared to some other brokers such as Exness (unlimited leverage), yet this is an edge for inexperienced investors. Lower leverage means lesser risk of losing money when ones' trades slip or something misses expectations. It is strongly recommended once again that the leverage should not be applied by those with insufficient fundamental understanding as well as limited awareness of risk & reward mechanics.
Trading platform
Fans of MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and WebTrader can find a confluence of platforms on QBig Invest. When it comes to MT4, which is a familiar trading platform for many international market participants, assets trading has never been easier. If you are totally new to this kind of interface, don't worry, bundles of tutorial information are broadly shared all over the internet.
On the other hand, WebTrader is a web-based integrated platform on QBig Invest. Direct access is available without the need of download like MT4. This platform, however, offers less charting tools, which is incomparable to the full range functions on MT4. At the end of the day, investors feel rather comfortable with MT4 in terms of safety.
Deposit/withdrawal
Deposit and withdrawal service is a matter of concern for many investors during their participation. Part of the reasons is that there are chatters about instances where clients experienced fund restriction and balance monetization from the suspected fraudulent brokers. On the other part, deposit and withdrawal unavailability has been reported at QBig Invest. We have also made an attempt on its service to get the real cash in and out at QBig.
In terms of deposit, QBig Invest offers a variety of transaction methods via credit/debit cards, e-wallets or internet banking for domestic services. This is a fast and simple process with just a few steps. When it comes to withdrawal, time requirement is extended to a certain range depending on the amount of funds requested for liquidation. Withdrawal implementation might be prolonged comparing to deposit, though both are executable. In conclusion, offshore headquarter results in the delay of deposit and withdrawal transactions.
Support and consultancy
QBig Invest users may find plenty of positive comments about their support and consultancy service thanks to a lineup of devoted and dedicated staffs. This customer service is offered 24/5, however, weekend calls are still openly accepted for temporary memo and rescheduled on the next working day.
The broker's assistant team are seemingly well-trained and there is even a selected group of experienced advisors who are experts in the industry. Service quality from these higher class mentors may require more time for assessment, though the junior consultants connected with us did offer clear-sighted suggestions. In particular, they provide free training classes of financial investment and raise warnings over the risk of trading without proper insight. This should be considered a plus for QBig Invest.
About QBig Invest
Per investigational reports, QBig Invest is a UK-based brokerage, regulated by BVI FSC - the Financial Services Commission of the United Kingdom, which is a trusted financial institution. Having a long record of service in major financial markets, i.e. US, Europe, among the others, the platform has lived up to its expected appeal thanks to a low-cost and decent support policy. Despite of that, procedures related to deposit and withdrawal has been noted on certain occasions. Read on for a glance of how trading turns out to be on QBig Invest.
The platforms and support services at QBig Invest have a factor of consistency. But it should be noted that due to the offshore operation, slow deposit and withdrawal is expected, which is inconvenient yet tolerable experience for some users. Nevertheless, our one-day-trading tour ended up with a decent trial over the remaining services. To have a good sleep at night with your decision means you have to do your homework and prudent research on the targeted platform and be well-aware of your financial goals. All told, no pain no gain, great effort would be rewarded with desirable success whether it comes to broker choice or making financial investment.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurate, the leader in branded resale technology, announces the release of the Recurate Resale Report, the first-ever resale report to provide brands with key tools, information, and insights on how launching a brand-owned resale program can win new fans, inspire brand loyalty, and save the planet.
In partnership with social impact agency BBMG, the report surveys thousands of adults in 11 key markets globally, including a mix of non-active and active recommerce participants to understand their recommerce shopping habits. The survey data that was collected and included in the report debunks outdated resale preconceptions and highlights the benefits of brand-owned resale. Key insights from the report include:
- Resale is not niche and is not just for Gen Z
- Brand loyalty will increase with brand-owned resale
- Opportunity to increase customer base and decrease production
- Frequent fashion without fast fashion
- Brands aren't doing enough
- Customers are demanding brand-owned resale
"This consumer report quantifies the tremendous opportunity of brand-owned resale" said Karin Dillie, VP of Partnerships at Recurate. "The numbers are clear - brands who launch in-house resale programs can create substantially more loyal, more frequent customers than brands who don't."
Recurate's Resale Report findings show that as the resale market continues to grow and outpace traditional retail, it is imperative that brands are able to leverage resale as a sustainability initiative and revenue driver. For brands, recommerce is key to unlocking the next chapter of growth, engagement, and loyalty.
The Resale Report is an important component of Recurate's larger mission to empower brands with the support and technology they need to meaningfully participate in the circular economy.
The report is available to download on Recurate.com/resalereport.
About Recurate
Founded in 2020, Recurate, Inc. is a leading circular economy technology company that offers brands an ecommerce solution to capture their secondhand sales. Recurate enables an integrated resale marketplace on brands' ecommerce stores, allowing their customers to resell items they previously purchased from those brands. Recurate works with fashion, outdoor gear, electronics, and equipment brand companies. To learn more about Recurate, please visit: www.recurate.com.
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The Museum of Civilian Voices is the Largest Collection of Civilian Voices Affected by Russian Aggression
KYIV, Ukraine, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rinat Akhmetov Foundation's Museum of Civilian Voices, the largest collection of firsthand accounts from Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression, offers all resources from archive. The Museum has collected over 30,000 firsthand stories that share the impact of the invasion through interviews, pictures, and videos. The Museum is now sharing such resources and stories with anyone researching the war, documenting the tragedies, reporting on the circumstances, and wanting to learn about the personal impacts of the invasion.
The Foundation became the holder of thousands of stories from Donbas civilians in 2014 after the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation deployed the "Here to Help" Humanitarian Centre, which helped millions of Ukrainians. The Museum's mission is to collect, organize, and share the stories of Ukrainian civilians with those who seek to better understand life under war conditions and those looking to foster a better future.
Natalya Yemchenko, SCM Group Director of Public Relations and Communications and Member of the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation Supervisory Board stated, "We are proud to share the voices of those affected by war at the hand of Russia and to maintain our distinct and cultural voice as Ukrainians. It is important to share the firsthand experience and the harrowing stories of our brave people."
"We must remember the stories, the tragedies, and the heinous acts committed on our land, not just the statistics reported. The testimonies housed by the Museum of Civilian Voices are important in maintaining the identity of the people affected and in maintaining the truth about what happened to Ukrainians. These stories live here, without censorship, the way they should be told," said Oleksii Sukhanov, Ambassador of the Museum of Civilian Voices, Ukrainian journalist, and host of the social talk show "Ukraine Speaks."
To learn more about the Museum of Civilians voices, visit: https://civilvoicesmuseum.org/en
About the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation:
The Rinat Akhmetov Foundation has provided relief and life-saving resources to the most vulnerable Ukrainians during the invasion. The Foundation is Ukraine's biggest private charity. Today, the Foundation implements three large-scale programs: Rinat Akhmetov - Saving Lives, Rinat Akhmetov – Here to Help, and Rinat Akhmetov for Children.
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