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PHOENIX, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America and ten Phoenix Valley Hyundai dealers donated a total of $120,000 to Phoenix Children's as part of its annual KTAR News 92.3 FM & 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station Give-A-Thon to raise much needed funds for the Phoenix Children's Hope Fund, which funds essential equipment, operations, charitable care, Child Life resources, virtual care and research.
"We are proud to support Phoenix Children's for another year of giving," said John Angevine, general manager, mountain states region, Hyundai Motor America. "We are inspired by the commitment of the Phoenix Valley Hyundai dealers to give back to patients and families for thirteen years through this longstanding event that is a pillar in the local community."
"Your Valley Hyundai Dealers are proud to be able to sponsor a hospital as important as Phoenix Children's Hospital and the KTAR Give-A-Thon" said Adam Breen, general manager, Earnhardt Hyundai.
Now in its 22nd year, Give-A-Thon is the country's largest radiothon for a children's hospital. Patients are accepted regardless of their ability to pay, and about 50 percent of patient families have little or no private medical insurance. Proceeds from the Give-A-Thon will allow Phoenix Children's to continue to provide the lifesaving care it is renowned for.
About Phoenix Children's
Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children's Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children's Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children's Care Network includes more than 1,175 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. For more information, visit phoenixchildrens.org.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese inks agreement for a location in Richmond Hills, Ontario, Canada, marking the fast casual's first international location deal.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-growing, award-winning fast-casual concept that specializes in Mac & Cheese bowls and sandwiches, is proud to announce the signing of an agreement for its first international location in Richmond Hills, Ontario, Canada. The fast-casual concept has signed a new franchise agreement that will be owned and operated by a franchisee, Hirad Sorkhab.
Sorkhab is excited to be able to bring an I Heart Mac & Cheese into Canada. "We're pleased and honored to be the first franchisees to bring this new and tasty concept north of the border! ", said Sorkhab," Canadians love mac and cheese just like they love their poutine. It's comfort food for many up here being that it's so cold most of the year and with many ways to dress it up it's a no-brainer!"
Led by CEO Steve Giordanella, the brand launched its first location in 2016 and is currently headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. "We're thrilled that I Heart Mac & Cheese has reached this tremendous step of signing an agreement for our first international location. This milestone reinforces the fact of how quickly we are growing. We began franchising in 2019 in South Florida and now we are going international. This is monumental for us", says Giordanella, "Ontario's diverse and outstanding culinary scene is the perfect backdrop for our restaurant. We are delighted to bring our award-winning Mac & Cheese to guests in Canada."
I Heart Mac & Cheese, the fast-casual concept specializing in customizable made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has set enormous goals for 2022 as the franchise finished 2021 with tremendous growth performance. The restaurant concept signed 47 franchise agreements in 2021 and many more are set to open in 2022. I Heart Mac & Cheese has also signed agreements for new locations in over twenty new states, marking the franchise's first locations in those states. The benchmark deals will bring I Heart Mac & Cheese locations into Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. The fast-growing brand wants to keep the drive going by targeting new markets nationwide.
I Heart Mac & Cheese is a fast-casual concept specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches. Also on the menu are lifestyle choices with quinoa, broccoli, or cauliflower bowls, as well as gluten-free pasta and a completely vegan menu. The menu combines award-winning recipes resulting in a grown-up approach to this classic childhood dish. I Heart Mac and Cheese has been previously recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine in the Top New Franchises ranking, and most recently in the 2021 Top Food Franchise Ranking: Best of Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants list. For ordering or more information, visit iheartmacandcheese.com. Follow the brand on Facebook at facebook.com/iheartmacandcheese/ and on Instagram at @IHeartMacAndCheese. For more information on franchise opportunities, visit iheartmacandcheese.com/franchise/ or call 561-300-5343.
Cecilia Burgos
Public Relations Manager
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Legacy Cannabis Operator to Lead Premier Cannabis Company
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Icanic Brands Company Inc. (CSE: ICAN)(OTCQB: ICNAF) ("Icanic" or the "Company"), a leading California based extraction and manufacturing cannabis company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Micah Anderson to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Anderson is a renowned cannabis expert who founded and is the CEO of LEEF Holdings Inc. ("LEEF"), which was acquired by Icanic on April 21, 2022. In conjunction with Mr. Anderson's appointment, Brandon Kou, the Company's current CEO has resigned from his position. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Kou for his dedication, leadership and years of service and is pleased that he will continue to be a member of the Board of Directors.
"I am looking forward to leading Icanic with the same tenacity and values that I prioritized in building LEEF into a leading Californian extraction company," stated Mr. Anderson. "I am grateful for Brandon Kou's years of service and significant contributions that provided the foundations on which my team and I will continue to build upon. Our simple goal is to build a leading cannabis company with great people and great results. When ICANIC acquired LEEF, they invested in more than a 12,000 sq. foot manufacturing facility and a portfolio of brands. They subscribed to our winning culture and core values, and I intend on using these as pillars on which I will continue to build our Company. This new position is the next chapter of a 26-year commitment to the cannabis industry for me and I feel like we are just getting started."
Micah Anderson is a serial entrepreneur. He founded LEEF in 2016 and acted as LEEF's CEO, growing the business from inception to one of the largest and most respected cannabis extraction companies in the state of California. In his role as CEO, Mr. Anderson was responsible for setting and delivering on the overall strategy of LEEF and recruited a world-class team of executives, board members, and advisors to assist him as he developed significant distribution relationships with leading retailers in the U.S. He oversaw the planning and creation of the LEEF flagship campus in Northern California, which has been widely recognized as one of the most sophisticated extraction facilities in North America. In building LEEF, Mr. Anderson was also able to attract private equity and institutional debt to capitalize the Company. Recognized at the Federal and State level as a thought leader in the cannabis industry, Mr. Anderson speaks regularly at conferences and advises government officials on public policy matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Anderson has demonstrated how passion, discipline, and a relentless work ethic are able to navigate through the challenges of an emerging industry, a pandemic and a challenging economic environment.
ICANIC is a leading California based extraction and manufacturing cannabis company. By coupling the best California legacy operators with the experience of the traditional world, ICANIC has built a foundation to become one of North America's premiere Cannabis companies. Our focus on creating a true platform that includes our integrated supply chain, robust manufacturing capabilities, industry leading brands and consolidated internal sales team supports future growth both organically and through M&A.
Icanic Brands Company Inc. is based in California & Nevada, the largest and most competitive cannabis markets in the world. The company's mission is to build a great cannabis company with great people and great results. For more information, please visit the company website at: www.icaninc.com.
LEEF is a vertically integrated company focused on licensing, developing, and consciously bringing to market premium quality cannabis products. LEEF believes in the power of botanically based extractions and their ability to positively impact people's lives. The company has decades of experience in all cannabis verticals and operates one of the most sophisticated manufacturing facilities in the state of California and has established itself as a leader in the biodiscovery of plant-based wellness and cannabis products. The LEEF line of high-performance products can be found across the United States, the Professional Spa channel, online at leeforganics.com and in California dispensaries state-wide.
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DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailblazing global immigration firm BAL has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal. The DBJ honored BAL as one of only 30 companies among 300 nominated Dallas employers to score the highest on an employee survey administered by a third party.
BAL received the honor in the DBJ's "extra large" size category, for companies with 500 or more employees. BAL's Richardson headquarters and Center of Excellence serves as home base for 886 of BAL's 1,500 employees and provides the administrative hub for the firm's coast-to-coast offices.
"We have achieved incredible results for thousands of companies and their employees because of the amazing team members that make up BAL," said Managing Partner Jeremy Fudge. "The only way to attract and retain game-changing talent is by building a workplace that encourages teamwork, a growth mindset, and innovation. Our team recognizes all the ways in which BAL is a truly special place and ensure our oneBAL culture is lived out every day."
BAL employees appreciate the firm's laid-back, nontraditional culture and access to leadership. The firm inspires employees to grow professionally through mentorship and leadership development opportunities while providing the flexibility needed to balance demands outside of work. Much-appreciated employee benefits include unlimited vacation, hybrid work schedules, and affinity groups to share common challenges and triumphs.
"The pandemic and renewed focus on equity taught us all valuable lessons, personally and professionally. It changed how we all live and what Americans expect in their workplace," said BAL Partner Frieda Garcia. "In order for us to take care of our clients, we must take care of our employees. The past few years brought unprecedented external pressure upon us, but our ability to quickly adapt and change the ways in which we support our staff allowed us to continue to have a culture that collaborates, works hard and has fun as we provide exceptional service to our clients."
BAL will be recognized at an awards lunch on Oct. 20 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the Renaissance Legacy West Hotel and in the DBJ's Oct. 28 issue.
BAL, the world's leading corporate immigration law firm, is singularly focused on meeting the immigration challenges of corporate clients around the world in ways that make immigration more strategic and enable businesses to be more successful. Established in 1980, BAL has consistently provided immigration expertise, people-centered client services, and leading technology innovation. In 2018, BAL entered into a first-of-its-kind strategic alliance with Deloitte U.K. to create the world's first global immigration service delivery model.
BAL's proprietary Cobalt® digital immigration services platform won the 2020 CODiE Award for Best Legal Tech Product, the prestigious CIO100 award for Innovative Use of Intelligent Automation in Immigration Services, and Legalweek's Most Innovative Law Firm Operations Team of 2021. BAL and its leaders are highly ranked in every major legal publication, including Best Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Who's Who Legal. BAL has ranked #1 on multiple industry rankings for diversity, equity and inclusion, including the #1 Law Firm for Women on the National Law Journal's Women in Law Scorecard the past four years in a row (2019-2022), #1 on the Diversity Scorecard by The American Lawyer (2020 and 2021), and #1 on Law360's Diversity Snapshot for three years running (2020-2022). In 2022, BAL won the "Best Company for Diversity," the "Best HR Team" and the "Best Company for Career Growth" by Comparably, based solely on employee ratings. See website for details: https://www.bal.com
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Total Economic Impact™ of GlobalLink for Leading Manufacturer of Power-Generating Products Attributed to Efficiencies in Content Translation
NEW YORK and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced that Forrester Research has published a report, "The Total Economic Impact™ Of TransPerfect GlobalLink: Cost Savings And Business Benefits Enabled By GlobalLink For A Manufacturer," that determined a savings of $2.9 million driven by GlobalLink technology. The report was commissioned by TransPerfect, but Forrester conducted all research independently and maintains editorial control over all aspects of the study, including methodology and findings.
Forrester's research into the benefits and costs associated with GlobalLink focused on a current TransPerfect customer. The customer profiled is a Fortune 200 global manufacturing leader with operations and distribution in 190 countries. Forrester found that this company's risk-adjusted return on investment over a three-year time period had a net present value (NPV) of $2.91 million and 522% overall ROI. In addition to the substantial financial impact, the interviewed organization noted that GlobalLink helped eliminate costs from a prior translation memory solution and improved productivity.
GlobalLink is a SaaS platform specifically designed to manage the complex demands of creating, deploying, and maintaining multilingual content, drastically reducing the time and effort required throughout the localization process. More than 6,000 of the world's leading organizations currently use GlobalLink to reach audiences in multiple languages and drive maximum ROI in markets abroad.
The Administrative Services Manager for the client organization noted, "Getting content translated is easier and faster for our internal clients now. For the most part, they can do it themselves: create the request, approve a vendor, and get the files once they're finished. They don't have to be a middleman if they don't need one." The manager continued, "The actual technical implementation, plugging in the system, was very fast. Once all the checks had been completed, connecting GlobalLink to our platform was simple."
TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe remarked, "Forrester's Total Economic Impact report independently confirms what we know to be true: that GlobalLink technology drives significant value for clients with global communications requirements."
TransPerfect will highlight many of its cost- and time-saving solutions, including the entire GlobalLink platform, at its upcoming GlobalLink NEXT conferences in San Francisco on September 14–15 and Amsterdam on October 3–4. Featured speakers and sessions will explore how GlobalLink drives savings and long-term ROI and improves global content management for customers. Register for either event and find more information here.
About TransPerfect
TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 100 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a simple way to disengage a gate latch while standing on either side of the gate," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the GATE LATCH. My design would eliminate the need to wait for someone on the other side to open the gate."
The invention provides an improved latch design for a gate. In doing so, it enables the latch to be manipulated from the interior or exterior of the gate. As a result, it saves time and effort and it increases convenience. The invention features a durable design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households, businesses and other properties with gates. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-202, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safety cone to provide advanced warning to approaching motorists regarding lane closures and other issues," said an inventor, from Henderson, Nev., "so I invented the I T C. My design offers an improved alternative to standard cones that are only acknowledged when actually seen."
The invention provides an improved design for a traffic safety cone. In doing so, it offers added warnings and guidance for motorists approaching construction sites and danger zones. As a result, it enhances safety and communication. The invention features a durable and attention-getting design that is easy to use so it is ideal for road work companies, construction companies, public works departments, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-207, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved umbrella shade that can be used with any mobility chair to provide added protection against the elements," said an inventor, from Brooklyn, N.Y., "so I invented the E Z SHADE. My design helps to keep the user dry and comfortable."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved shade accessory for wheelchairs. In doing so, it offers an alterative to using a traditional umbrella. As a result, it protects against the rain and sun and it enhances comfort and convenience. The invention features a durable and adjustable design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for individuals who utilize wheelchairs. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Manhattan sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-MBQ-111, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I work in the food service industry and I thought there could be a better self-contained purified water dispenser system," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the SO HIGH WATER QUALITY SYSTEM. My design would provide superior taste and purity and it would not require any modification in procedures for an establishment."
The invention provides an improved way to distribute purified water within a restaurant or other nonresidential building. In doing so, it ensures that water with better purity and taste is available. It also can be used for potable water, fountain drinks and ice and it could help to boost customer satisfaction. The invention features an adaptable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for restaurants and other establishments.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LVT-316, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a more convenient way to remove the scales from multiple blue gills or other small fish," said an inventor, from Goodridge, Minn., "so I invented the BLUE GILL BOOK. My design would eliminate the risk of being jabbed with a knife when cleaning fish and they can be scaled as fast as you wash them."
The patent-pending invention provides a safe and quick way to remove scales from a fisherman's catches. In doing so, it eliminates the need to manually remove scales with a knife or other tool. As a result, it saves time and effort and it helps to prevent injuries. The invention features a safe and secure design that is easy to use so it is ideal for fishermen. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-MDA-130, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an ultra-smartphone with enhanced video and image capture capabilities as well as special features for entertainment, gaming and communication," said an inventor, from Los Angeles, Calif., "so I invented the ENYIM. My design could be used to conveniently project and display videos directly from the smartphone for enhanced viewing and entertainment."
The invention offers an ultra-smartphone to provide users with an enhanced multimedia experience. In doing so, it increases entertainment and video viewing capabilities. It also enables the user to save large volumes of video, image and other digital content. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for smartphone users. Additionally, it could allow for hands-free video conference calls.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-1437, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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CALGARY, AB and DENVER, CO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Long View is proud to announce that the company has been recognized as a leader in sustainability by its key partners Microsoft and Cisco — having been named a Sustainability Changemaker by Microsoft Canada and winner of Cisco's Digital Sustainability Challenge 2022.
Microsoft recognized Long View as a Sustainability Changemaker in 2022 for its heavy investment in creating a government machine learning solution that will protect oceans from overfishing and communities from the harmful impact of severe flooding events. They did this by building repeatable, scalable, cross-industry solutions for the modernization of business-critical systems and deploying state-of-the-art artificial intelligence platforms for better business and sustainability decisions. To learn more about this innovative solution, please visit Long View's blog.
Cisco has awarded the company for its work over the past year in partnership with Sensible Building Science to offer clients innovative solutions to automate ventilation, heating and cooling in commercial buildings to zones where occupants are located. This has been proven to provide 5-10% in carbon reductions which, if scaled across a market of 5.5 million commercial buildings, would result in a carbon reduction of 3 to 6 million tonnes. Long View also holds Cisco's Environmental Sustainability Specialization for building and promoting practices around product takeback and is the first partner to achieve this specialization for both Canada and the US. To learn more about Long View's work with Cisco and sustainability, please visit their blog.
"These are just two examples of the innovative, industry-defining projects that Long View has undertaken to move the needle on sustainability," remarks Brent Allison, CEO of Long View. "This work ties directly into our commitment to being around for 100 more years — we strive to be a force for good in the world and are moving towards a brighter future for our people, our clients, and the world around us."
Founded in 1999, Long View uses technology to create digitally dynamic businesses, from building a modern workplace, to modernizing data, to cybersecurity and smart IT spending. This year, the company has also been recognized on Glassdoor's list of Best Places to Work 2022 and is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
About Long View
This is working better. As the pace of digital change accelerates, the dynamic businesses of this world need a partner to help them make sense of what's next. With a workforce comprised of the industry's top players, offices across the continent, and deep partnerships with the most sophisticated technology companies on the planet, we are the partner helping businesses keep pace with the digital world. Our aim is to make the work lives of every employee out there easier, smarter, and happier. We are inviting the whole world, to work better. Learn more at www.longviewsystems.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), one of the nation's largest voluntary metropolitan bar associations, recently unveiled a new, dynamic website with added features designed to enhance the member experience, including an easy-to-use portal. LACBA's new and improved website, which will simplify enrollment, provide easy section and event registration, and facilitate more seamless member-to-member communication, launched on August 30, 2022.
"After a thorough review and with the endorsement of over 75 other bar associations across the country, we committed to Member Central, a platform that integrates LACBA's extensive database with a new, state-of-the-art website," explains Stan Bissey, LACBA President and CEO. "Ultimately, this change will increase efficiency while also improving the overall member experience."
LACBA is also introducing a higher volume of CLE opportunities to assist members and nonmembers in meeting their CLE requirements, exclusively featuring county, state, and national professional experts. Additional member enhancements include the ongoing addition of diverse practice area sections, such as "Diversity in the Profession" and "Cannabis." LACBA will also offer new opportunities for members to participate in proprietary programs such as Counsel for Justice, where lawyers can volunteer, donate, or recommend projects for Cy Pres awards, which select charities to receive the proceeds of class action settlements where monies cannot be distributed to class members without the cost of distribution eating up the settlement value.
"LACBA always listens to members and acts when the critical mass wants to see the same changes," said Ann I. Park, LACBA President. "We are always looking for ways to build a better bar association, and with the launch of the new website, we are combining several desired member enhancements and adding them to a centralized location. This is an exciting time to be a member of LACBA," she added.
Since 1878, LACBA's mission has been to provide its members with opportunities to advance their legal careers. 145 years later, LACBA continues to deliver on that mission while constantly adapting to an evolving legal landscape.
LACBA, founded in 1878, is one of the country's largest voluntary metropolitan bar associations, and serves attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals through 28 sections, committees, networking events, live and on-demand CLE programs, and pro bono opportunities, as well as public service and informational resources.
Contact: Catherine Jackson, Marketing Manager
213.896.6558 | cjackson@lacba.org
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marcum LLP today announced its 2022 class of 37 partner promotions. The class of new partners includes professionals who joined the Firm as part of Friedman LLP's merger into Marcum less than a week ago, on September 1.
"These new Marcum partners have extraordinary talent, technical proficiency, and enthusiasm for the future of our firm and our industry," said Jeffrey M. Weiner, Marcum's chairman and chief executive officer. "They have a big job ahead of them in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, as the needs of our clients and the imperative to innovate continue to accelerate. We have every confidence in this new group of leaders and wish them all great success in their new roles."
The new Marcum partners include the following professionals:
CALIFORNIA
- Alexander Ho (Tax & Business Services) – San Jose
- Brandon Okamoto (Tax & Business Services) – Costa Mesa
- Timm Rufo (Assurance Services) – San Francisco
CONNECTICUT
- Kevin Burkhardt (Assurance Services) – Hartford
- John DelGrego (Advisory Services) – Hartford
- Trevor Genereux (Tax & Business Services) – Hartford
- Richard Hunter (Financial Services) – New Haven
- Tim Peabody (Tax & Business Services) – New Haven
FLORIDA
- Fred Campos (Transaction Advisory Services) – Fort Lauderdale
- Joe Layne (Risk Advisory Services) – Fort Lauderdale
- Lance Lvovsky (Tax & Business Services) – Fort Lauderdale
MASSACHUSETTS
- Kristin Barishian (Assurance Services) – Boston
- Sean Burke (Tax & Business Services) – Boston
- Kaitlin DeMartin (Tax & Business Services) – Boston
- Raffaele Di Censo (Assurance Services) – Boston
- Nick Parseghian (Advisory Services) – Boston
- Patrice Radogna (Advisory Services) – Boston
NEW JERSEY
- Greg Kohr (Advisory Services) - East Hanover
- Eugene Pupkov (Tax & Business Services) - East Hanover
NEW YORK
- John Ahern (Accounting Services) – Melville
- Maggie Chiang (Assurance Services) – New York City
- Jin Dong (Assurance Services) – New York City
- Rolando Garcia (Tax & Business Services) – New York City
- Cheryl Lesnik (Assurance Services) - New York City
- Sophia Li (Assurance Services) – New York City
- Anthony Rodriguez (Tax & Business Services) – New York City
- Shawna Ruiz (Assurance Services) - Uniondale
- Heather Santonino (Tax & Business Services) – Melville
- Evan Teicher (Assurance Services) – New York City
- Edita Vysockyte (Tax & Business Services) – Melville
- Vincent Xiao (Assurance Services) – New York City
- Shamisa Zvoma (Tax & Business Services) – New York City
OHIO
- Randy Bosley (Assurance Services) – Mayfield Village
- Gregory Skoda Jr. (Operations/Business Development) – Mayfield Village
PENNSYLVANIA
- John Guerrieri (Assurance Services) – Philadelphia
- Melissa Hasenmayer (Tax & Business Services) - Philadelphia
WASHINGTON, DC
- AdiRubin (Financial Services)
Marcum now has approximately 525 partners. For a complete directory of Marcum partners or more information, visit www.marcumllp.com.
Marcum LLP is a top-ranked national accounting and advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurial, middle-market companies and high net worth individuals achieve their goals. Marcum's industry-focused practices offer deep insight and specialized services to privately held and publicly registered companies, and nonprofit and social sector organizations. Through the Marcum Group, the Firm also provides a full complement of technology, wealth management, and executive search and staffing services. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum has offices in major business markets across the U.S. and select international locations. #AskMarcum. Visit www.marcumllp.com for more information about how Marcum can help.
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This gift greatly expands the John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics, and marks a milestone contribution to SOAR: The Campaign for Saint Joseph's University.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Joseph's University will expand its commitment to women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through a $2.6 million investment from the John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation. The University and the Foundation have worked to advance women's representation and leadership in STEM for over a decade through the John P. McNulty Scholars program.
The innovative program provides full- and partial-tuition scholarships, alongside a suite of offerings to help young women break barriers in their chosen STEM fields, including faculty and peer mentorship, research and leadership development opportunities, and community building. The enhanced program, now the John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics, will scale the offerings to reach more women over the next seven years, and will invest more deeply in preparing and nurturing women's leadership in these fields.
"It's not enough that women enter STEM fields, or even stay in STEM fields; women need to lead in STEM," says Anne Welsh McNulty H '19, co-founder and president of the McNulty Foundation. "The talented cohorts of McNulty Scholars over the last decade inspired us to deepen the leadership dimension of the program and to increase our philanthropic support. This will enable more women than ever before to achieve their greatest potential and to change the world."
This fall, 36 women will participate as scholars and fellows in the new McNulty Leadership Program, and the cohort is expected to nearly double in the next four years.
The program was created in 2009, in honor of John P. McNulty '74, a former Saint Joseph's student body president and later trustee. He believed deeply in the transformative power of education to unlock talent, and the potential that individual leaders have to change society through their examples.
Over the last decade-plus, the McNulty Foundation has invested nearly $6.5 million at Saint Joseph's, which has spurred the trajectories of 111 women and has proven results both in academic excellence and the ability to develop emerging leaders. More than half of the graduates have earned or are pursuing advanced degrees, and many have launched successful professional careers, establishing themselves as leaders in their fields. Impressively, participating students have collectively published or contributed to 23 scientific publications in the last year alone. McNulty Scholars and Fellows have been awarded various prestigious national grants and internships, including the Goldwater Scholarship and the DAAD-RISE fellowship in Germany.
"The McNulty Foundation's latest investment will scale the McNulty Program for Leadership at Saint Joseph's University," says Cheryl McConnell, PhD, interim university president. "With the additional funding, we will provide scholarships and fellowships to more students, enhance our already robust programming and mentorship supports, and ultimately launch more women into STEM leadership positions."
The gift is a significant contribution to SOAR: The Campaign for Saint Joseph's University, the University's historic comprehensive campaign. To celebrate the program's expansion and The John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation's commitment to advancing women in STEM, Saint Joseph's will host an on-campus reception on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. featuring a keynote by Laurie McNeil, PhD, distinguished professor at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.
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John Shertzer brings nonprofit leadership in support of Medal of Honor Recipients' Mission
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medal of Honor Foundation (the Foundation) today announced that John Shertzer has been appointed to the role of executive director to lead the organization into a new period of growth and impact.
The Medal of Honor Foundation was established in 1999 to advance the mission and ensure financial support of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (the Society), the membership organization of the 65 living Medal of Honor Recipients—our nation's greatest heroes.
Through generous donations, the Foundation helps the Society implement preservation, outreach and education programs that protect and promote the legacy of the Medal of Honor and inspire Americans.
Shertzer comes to the Foundation after a successful leadership career in nonprofit organizations. Most recently, he served as executive director of the Society of Professional Journalists and its nonprofit educational arm, the SPJ Foundation. In his new position, Shertzer will report directly to the Medal of Honor Foundation's Board Chairman, David McIntyre, and work closely with the leadership and staff of the Society.
McIntyre said, "We are delighted that John is joining us at the Medal of Honor Foundation. We conducted an extensive search to find someone with the skills and passion to fit the missions of the Foundation and Society. John's a mission-driven leader whose principles are perfectly in sync with those of the Medal of Honor. I know he's anxious to get underway, and I look forward to working closely with him to help Medal of Honor Recipients promote the values and legacy of the Medal."
Shertzer added, "The opportunity to support the work of our nation's Medal of Honor Recipients is an honor and privilege. I look forward to expanding the efforts of the Medal of Honor Foundation to ensure that the Recipients have access to the resources they deserve to continue their ongoing service to our nation."
Prior to SPJ, Shertzer founded the Mayor's Youth Leadership Council in Indianapolis and served as its executive director. He built the Council from the ground up, conceiving and assembling the funds to launch the initiative.
Earlier in his career, Shertzer was chief programs officer at Kiwanis International, the century-old nonprofit community service organization. He also led Kiwanis Youth Programs, Inc., a Kiwanis subsidiary that includes Key Club, the international service organization for high school students that develops teens' leadership and nurtures the the values of service to other youth.
Shertzer also held a senior role with the North American Interfraternity Conference, serving the needs of undergraduate members, alumni members and professional association staff and board members. His experience also includes positions at Leadership Ventures in Indianapolis, University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, and Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Along with his experience building and leading nonprofit initiatives, Shertzer trains and educates nonprofit and collegiate organizations all over the world including charitable organizations, arts organizations, membership chapters and trade associations.
Shertzer earned a master's degree in higher education from Iowa State and a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He participates in many volunteer and professional activities and has published a book and several articles about leadership.
The Medal of Honor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, maintains a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. It was established in 1999 to advance the mission and provide a path for financial support of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, the membership organization of the 65 living Medal of Honor Recipients. Through generous individual and corporate donations, the Foundation is able to provide financial support to the Society so it can carry out its mission of preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and educating and inspiring American. To learn more about the Medal of Honor Foundation, visit cmohs.org/foundation.
Contact:
Kathleen Blomquist
kblomquist@cmohs.org
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today announced that Steve Chapman, chief executive officer, and Mike Brophy, chief financial officer, will be presenting at the following upcoming investor conferences:
- Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 4:05 pm ET.
- Baird 2022 Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 2:00 pm ET.
Interested parties may access live and archived webcasts of the presentation on the Natera Investor Relations website at investor.natera.com, where the webcasts will be archived for future reference.
About Natera
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not a representation that Natera's plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent Natera's expectations as of the date of this press release, and Natera disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in "Risk Factors" in Natera's recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other filings Natera makes with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available at www.natera.com/investors and www.sec.gov.
Contacts
Investor Relations: Mike Brophy, CFO, Natera, Inc., 510-826-2350
Media: Brian Symmons, SVP of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Natera, Inc., pr@natera.com
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ZURICH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Neoss Integrate 2022, Neoss Group displayed its new easy-to-use intraoral scanner NeoScan 1000, which quickly became a favorite amongst everyone testing it. As of September 1st, this intraoral scanner is available for all dental professionals to purchase. The NeoScan 1000 is available on the Neoss Online Store and by contacting your local sales professional or customer service.
"Finally, the day has come when we can share the NeoScan 1000 with the full dental community. The positive feedback from our users has been exceptional. While I knew it was good, the feedback has confirmed it is even better. This intraoral scanner will make it possible for more dental professionals to afford to do digital impressions, saving many patients from the trauma of a traditional impression."
Dr. Robert Gottlander, CEO and President of Neoss Group.
This easy-to-use, accurate, compact, and lightweight intraoral scanner provides the possibility for a flexible workflow with open files, making the output extremely easy to share amongst the dental team. With an easy USB cable connection and full-touch screen support, the NeoScan 1000 will excite dental professionals alike, and best of all it comes at a very affordable price.
"The NeoScan 1000 is a revelation. At this price, why wouldn't anyone add this scanner to their office technology. Providing an easy scanning system with cloud storage in a lightweight and transportable package, this makes total sense for the first-time users or someone that wants to add another scanner to their armamentarium."
Dr. Robert Ritter, DMD; Florida, USA
To learn more about the NeoScan 1000 and how it can help you and your patients, visit www.neoss.com/neoscan1000
Neoss offers intelligent solutions that are intuitively easy to use. Our products allow dental professionals to provide reliable and cost-effective treatments to their patients with predictable long-term results. We strive to set new standards by leading the market with ingenuity and integrity. In developing smart treatment solutions and working closely with each practice, Neoss makes the complex less complicated. We call that Intelligent Simplicity. Headquartered in Harrogate, UK, with research and development based in Gothenburg, Sweden, the company has established a global footprint with a long-standing presence in key markets. To find out more visit www.neoss.com
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Innovative Pre-Measured Strips Offer Naturally Powered Clean That Cares For Both Clothes and The Environment
DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwex®, the Norwegian cleaning brand with a more than 28-year legacy of improving quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes, has released the newest addition to its laundry collection, Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips. Norwex's Laundry Detergent Strips pack a punch of eco-friendly, ultra-concentrated cleaning with no mess and plastic-free packaging.
According to Science Advances, a peer-reviewed journal, of the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic that has been produced, 6.3 billion metric tons have become plastic waste. The vast majority—79 percent—is accumulating in landfills and as litter.
Compatible with all types of washing machines, including high-efficiency (HE), the Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips make laundry easier and safer for families and the planet. The strips are 100 percent biodegradable and packaged in a plastic-free, cardboard sleeve. The low-sudsing formula allows the strips to dissolve easily in hot or cold water.
Perfectly pre-measured to offer a powerful clean, the strips eliminate dirt, grime, stains and more from clothes while providing a natural and subtle fresh blossom scent. One package of Norwex Eco-Wash Strips can clean up to 36 standard loads of laundry.
"Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips are convenient to use, lightweight, space-saving, travel-friendly, vegan, sustainable and powerful in the wash. We've made running a load of laundry quick and easy—just tear it, toss it, wash it," said Courtney Landry, Senior Product Development Manager, Norwex.
The Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips join Norwex's broad selection of non-toxic and eco-friendly laundry products, which include the Ultra Power Plus™ Laundry Detergent, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Bright & White Laundry + Home Booster, Laundry Stain Remover, Microfiber Cleaner Laundry Booster and more.
"The entire Norwex laundry collection is super eco-friendly while being gentle on your family's clothes, and the Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips are no exception. Unlike other products on the market, the strips do not contain parabens or quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats). With this product, it's never been easier to do good while doing laundry," said Amy Cadora, Chief Brand and Mission Officer, Norwex.
Norwex products are as safe and clean as they are effective, which is why it has banned more than 2,700 ingredients and animal testing from its product development process. The Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips are free from: bleach, synthetic dyes and fragrances, phosphates, GMOs and more.
To view the full list of ingredients, get a glimpse of the Norwegian Experience and purchase Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips ($31.99 US or $35.99 CA for a box of 36 strips), visit Norwex.biz.
Founded in Norway in 1994, Norwex is a direct sales company that has been radically reducing harmful chemicals in our homes for more than 28 years. From its flagship Norwex Microfiber with BacLock®, its exclusive silver antimicrobial agent, to superior cleaning and personal care products, Norwex's innovative solutions help families lead cleaner, healthier lives. Learn more at https://norwex.com.
Morgan Gunnels
TruePoint Communications
morgan@truepointagency.com
(214) 684-4890
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes"), the premier investment firm focused exclusively on monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"), is pleased to highlight a notable development in the market as Graham Packaging Company, Inc. ("Graham Packaging") previously terminated its TRA.
Graham Packaging had disclosed that, after its acquisition by Reynolds Group Holdings Limited ("Reynolds"), Reynolds made an aggregate cash payment of $245 million pursuant to contractual change in control provisions in Graham Packaging's TRAs with Blackstone Capital Partners III L.P. and the Graham family. The Graham Packaging TRAs provided for the payment of 85% of the net cash tax savings realized from certain tax attributes, including savings from (i) the utilization of net operating losses attributable to periods prior to the IPO, (ii) certain increases to the tax basis of the assets of Graham Packaging Holdings Company ("Holdings"), including from exchanges of limited partnership units for common stock of Graham Packaging, and (iii) other tax benefits related to Graham Packaging's entrance into the TRAs, including tax benefits attributable to payments under the TRAs.
Parallaxes views TRAs, including the Graham Packaging TRA, as a valuable tool to reduce certain moral hazard problems and informational asymmetry inherent in a company's public offering. TRAs help ensure that pre-IPO owners are economically aligned with new public shareholders and incentivize pre-IPO owners to pursue an IPO structure that provides the company with ongoing tax benefits. Parallaxes anticipates enhanced awareness and understanding of TRAs will drive increased market adoption.
Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes") is the premier investment firm focused exclusively on monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"). Parallaxes offers private equity sponsors, co-investors and management team members solutions to achieve liquidity, diversification and optionality from their TRAs. Parallaxes was founded in 2017 and is comprised of experienced investment professionals from leading private equity and growth equity firms. To learn more, please visit www.pxlcap.com.
This press release should not be regarded as representative of an official position or statement of Parallaxes or any related entity.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to developing a diverse talent pipeline, announced today the recipients of its 2022 Student Impact Scholarships. The $1,000,000 program, created in collaboration with Apple and Southern Company, is designed to support HBCU students interested in pursuing careers in entrepreneurship, arts and entertainment, agri-tech, social justice, energy and health.
Individuals who are sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students were eligible to participate in the program, with these finalists selected as part of the first cohort to receive $10,000 in academic scholarship funds, along with unique and cutting-edge work-based learning opportunities. Applicants were challenged to complete and submit an online application, and a self-created video or infographic describing how their career interest in one of the designated industry pillars aligned with the Propel mission and vision.
"Bold and innovative programs such as these are essential to preparing HBCU students for the global workforce and careers of the future," said Dr. Charles J. Gibbs, president of the Propel Center-HBCU Consortium. "We were honored to launch this competitive scholarship program that will unlock unprecedented new opportunities for our Black scholars at HBCUs, and level the playing field."
"We believe education is a powerful force for equity, and that all students should have access to cutting-edge learning opportunities to pursue new skills and career pathways in high-demand industries," said Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives. "These scholarships are part of our long-term commitment to support today's HBCU learners with the tools and resources to become tomorrow's leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators."
"We take great pride in helping to shape a diverse and inclusive workforce of the future," said Chris Womack, chairman and CEO of Georgia Power. "By supporting HBCUs, we create new opportunities for the students of today to become future leaders, innovators and trailblazers."
To learn more about the Student Impact scholarship program and how it will benefit students, Propel will host an Instagram Live conversation with "HBCU Buzz" on Wednesday, September 7th at 1:00 p.m. ET. Guests will include REVOLT On-Air Host Brianna Harmon; Dr. Charles J. Gibbs, president of the Propel Center-HBCU Consortium and HBCU student scholarship award winners. Viewers can tune in to the conversation by following @hbcubuzz and @propelcenter, and the hashtag #PropelForward.
The full list of Propel scholars for 2022 is as follows:
- Alabama State University - Leon Payne and Guy Samandari
- Alcorn State University - Acacia Calvin, Narkeshia Green, Tylah Magee and Isaiah Muhammad
- Benedict College - Akil Dyson
- Bethune Cookman University - Amari Carthan, Destanee Clark, Anjae Levias, Keeon Miller, Ty'Ron Mills
- Christopher Hendrix Merriweather and Sophie Soius
- Bishop State Community College - Celyse Drew-Robinson
- Bowie State University - Ky'Shaun Bradford and Tyren Walker
- Clark Atlanta University - Madysen Forney, Victoria Guerrero, Cameron Randle and Essence Spears
- Dillard University - Victoria Hardy
- Edward Waters University - LaDonna Milton and Obiajuru Triumph Nwadiokwu
- Florida A&M University - Jalyn Baker, Jacqui Paige, Aniyah Sparks and Mya Wright
- Fisk University - Jeremiah C. Armstead
- Grambling State University - Destney Johnson
- Howard University - Gavin Kelley and Christina Littlejohn
- Huston Tillotson University - Ckyra Anthony, Idris Oyebamiji and Samuel Oyetakin
- Jackson State University - Alexandria Williams
- Johnson C. Smith University - John Josiah
- Meharry Medical College - Elizer Harris
- Miles College - Stephen Barclay, Deja Brooks, Jaeden Henderson, Ty'Janae Livers, Ronald Moore Jr, Destiny Shepherd and Jeremy Turner
- Morehouse College - Jacobi Mitchell, Robert Norwood, Dwayne Pittman III, Kye Sabbath and David Totty
- Morgan State University - Cierra Robinson
- Morris Brown College - Julian Ross
- Norfolk State University - Indya Richards
- North Carolina A&T University - Jeremiah Smith, Thaddeus Stewart, Christen Daniel and Tamyah Johnson
- North Carolina Central University - Tyler Fisher
- Oakwood University - Makayla Monroe-Owens
- Paul Quinn College - Darion Barrie
- Prairie View A&M University - Devaughn Pryor
- Savannah State University - Camille Gladney
- Southern University Law Center - Marina Castro
- Spelman College - Jalyn Bradford, Alana Burrell, Dakota Carter, Zoe Carter, Aiyana Edwards, Mckenzie Franklin, Michelle Herring, Harmony Hicks, Brianna Latham, Gabriella Lee, Simaya Larry, Nadya Lopez, Raven May, Sanaa Rowser, Sierra Sands, Aya Settles, Nia Turner, Jadyn Wheaton, Lauren Williams and Morgan Wills
- Texas Southern University - Joshua Gibson
- West Virginia State University - Cedric Caschetta
- Winston-Salem State University - Morgan Woodyard
- Xavier University of Louisiana - Bethani Thomas and Zuri Williams
About Ed Farm
Ed Farm was launched in February 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama to create programs designed to engage students, educators and adult learners in innovative digital skills experiences that better prepare them for the 21st-century workforce. Moving forward, Ed Farm is expanding its programming and its footprint across the country, building on the existing programming and work taking place in Birmingham.
About Propel Center
Supported by founding partners Apple and Southern Company, the Propel Center is a first-of-its-kind innovation and learning hub for the entire HBCU community that will serve as a catalytic epicenter of learning, providing students with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources necessary to transform the nation's talent pipeline and workforce. Through a robust virtual platform, on-campus activities at partner institutions and a physical campus located in the Atlanta University Center, Propel will bring innovative curricula and unprecedented leadership opportunities to produce the next generation of Black leaders.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is pleased to announce its acquisition of Briscoe Protective in New York from Novidam Capital Partners. Briscoe Protective is the largest privately held security company in the NYC-Metro area and the 20th largest security organization in the United States as ranked on the SDM 100. The deal enables Pye-Barker to expand its reach to New Yorkers from New York City to Long Island and Westchester.
Briscoe Protective specializes in fire alarms, intrusion alarms, access control, and CCTV for customers throughout New York City's five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester. It is managed by Alexander Schuil who took the helm in 2016 and negotiated the acquisition and merger of Worldwide Security, SCAN Security, Bellringer Security, GC Alarm, Marlarm Security Group, Alarms R Us, and Supreme Security, among others. Briscoe Protective was founded in 1978 under the name Delco Security Systems. The name was later changed to Briscoe Protective in honor of Bert Briscoe, the grandfather of a prior owner Bob Williams and coach of Lightweight World Champion Archie Moore, who inspired the company's mission to "do good."
"This partnership with Pye-Barker will help us 'do more good' for the communities we serve and our employees," said Alexander Schuil, CEO of Briscoe Protective. "With our shared values and philosophies and the additional resources from Pye-Barker, the future is bright together."
"Briscoe Protective is a respected name in security and fire protection for its lengthy industry experience and reputation for high-quality customer service," said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. "We are proud to work with Briscoe to further our shared values of investing in employees, protecting communities, and fostering a true family culture."
Briscoe Protective will continue to be operated by Alexander Schuil and its team of highly skilled technicians.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, founded in 1946, is a leader in fire protection and life safety, with over 140 locations and 4,100 team members. It is a full-service company offering all the necessary specialties including portable extinguishers, restaurant fire suppression, special hazard systems, fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and security. Pye-Barker invests heavily in providing the best-in-class training for its team while offering industry competitive benefits and is rapidly expanding its national footprint.
Contact:
Eric Garner
President, Pye-Barker Alarm Division
(801) 395-8738
egarner@pyebarkerfire.com
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rochelle Archuleta has joined the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH) as executive vice president for government relations and public policy, effective Sept. 6.
Rochelle brings to NABH 30 years of experience in the health policy, healthcare delivery system, and legislative arenas. During her 20-year tenure as a policy director for the American Hospital Association (AHA), Rochelle led AHA's post-acute care policy team. In this role, Rochelle partnered with providers, policymakers, and leading trade associations on issues pertaining to the home health, skilled nursing facility/nursing home, inpatient rehabilitation facility, and long-term care hospital sectors.
These advocacy efforts expanded to include issues of common concern to all post-acute care providers and their hospital partners, including issues pertaining to Medicare Advantage and commercial insurers, as well as the Medicare program's effort to create a new, unified payment system to reimburse the aforementioned, post-acute care settings.
"We are pleased to welcome Rochelle to our team," said Shawn Coughlin, president and CEO at NABH. "Rochelle's extensive work in healthcare policy, as well as her strong relationships with partner associations, will enhance NABH's advocacy efforts—both with legislators and regulators."
Rochelle is a research fellow in the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy and is a former David Winston Health Policy Fellow. She earned a master of science in health administration and a master of business administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions and a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
About NABH
The National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH) represents provider systems that treat children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with mental health and substance use disorders in inpatient behavioral healthcare hospitals and units, residential treatment facilities, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, medication assisted treatment centers, specialty outpatient behavioral healthcare programs, and recovery support services in 49 states and Washington, D.C. The association was founded in 1933.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) resulting from allegations that Ryan Cohen, his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, and/or the Company may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased or sold Bed Bath & Beyond securities between August 15, 2022 and August 19, 2022, both dates inclusive, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8240 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On March 6, 2022, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, Ryan Cohen, the billionaire co-founder of Chewy Inc. who also serves as chairman of GameStop Corp., sent a letter to Bed Bath & Beyond's board which announced that he owned a 9.8% stake in Bed Bath & Beyond and in which he criticized the Company's management. On this news Bed Bath & Beyond stock to closed 34% higher on March 7, 2022 compared to its close on March 4, 2022, the previous trading day, on extremely heavy trading volume. On March 25, 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond added three new directors appointed by Ryan Cohen's investment firm, RC Ventures LLC.
On August 15, 2022, Ryan Cohen, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, announced in an SEC filing purchases of over one million January 2023 call options with exercise prices at $60, $75, and $80—significantly higher than Bed Bath & Beyond shares were trading. On this news, Bed Bath & Beyond stock to closed 29% higher on August 16, 2022 compared to its close on August 15, 2022, on extremely heavy trading volume.
Then, on August 18, 2022, Ryan Cohen, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, announced that he would sell his entire stake in Bed Bath & Beyond. Also on August 18, 2022, Bloomberg published an article entitled "Bed Bath & Beyond Taps Kirkland & Ellis for Help Addressing Debt Load" which revealed the Company hired a law firm for help with its debt. On this news, Bed Bath & Beyond shares fell $4.53 per share, or 19%, to close at $18.55 per share on August 18, 2022, on extremely heavy trading volume. Bed Bath & Beyond shares continued to drop on August 19, 2022, falling $7.52 per share, or 40%, from its August 18, 2022 close, to close at $11.03 per share, on extremely heavy trading volume.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Humanigen, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGEN) between May 28, 2021 and July 12, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important no later than October 25, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Humanigen securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Humanigen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8376 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business operations and prospects. Specifically, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) lenzilumab was less effective in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients than defendants had represented; (2) as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was unlikely to approve the lenzilumab Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA") and the ACTIV-5/BET-B study was unlikely to meet its primary endpoint; (3) accordingly, lenzilumab's clinical and commercial prospects were overstated; and (4) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Humanigen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8376 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB) between January 17, 2018 and June 27, 2022, both dates inclusive, (the "Class Period"), including common stock issued by Enochian in a private placement offering on or about February 16, 2018, of the important September 26, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Enochian BioSciences securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Enochian BioSciences class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6517 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 26, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) co-founder and inventor, Serhat Gumrukcu, was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to Enochian lacked a reasonable basis; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Enochian had overstated its commercial prospects; (5) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Enochian's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Enochian BioSciences class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6517 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense Company, announced today that it has been awarded a $32 million Department of Defense (DoD) contract modification for the Automated Digital Network Systems (ADNS) Tactical Transport Engineering (ATTE) IDIQ. ADNS provides secure, automated transmission of tactical and strategic Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence (C4I) data through the convergence of voice, video, cyber and data communications between ship, sub, and shore.
Under this agreement, SOLUTE will provide continued system, network, cyber, software engineering and program management services to the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. In addition, SOLUTE will help mondernize the Navy's information systems architecture.
"We are looking forward to continuing the outstanding work we've done in support of the ADNS program for NIWC Pacific," said Ed Anderson, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SOLUTE. "Providing essential tactical and strategic communications across the globe to link deployed strike groups with each other and with the Defense Information Systems Network is critical to supporting the men and women of the U.S. Navy. We are very pleased to be entrusted to continue these efforts."
SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense Company, is a premier DoD engineering firm specializing in system modernization using the latest advances in Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Cloud Architectures, and Development Security Operations (DevSecOps). SOLUTE has a talented workforce with tremendous expertise in building, deploying, and managing containerized applications deployed to public/private cloud infrastructures. SOLUTE is leading the charge across multiple large and complex Navy, Army, and Air Force systems and is actively collaborating with DoD leadership on engineering best practices for mission critical PaaS deployments and DevSecOps best practices. SOLUTE also brings expertise in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) development, engineering, and integration.
Sigma Defense Systems LLC is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD) providing systems and services for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance since 2006. The company's software-focused approach to tactical communications accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes. Customers turn to Sigma Defense for engineering, program management, and data logistics services for technical solutions that encompass ground, air, and space-based systems and sensors and network and satellite communications. Sigma is headquartered in Perry, GA with satellite offices both CONUS and OCONUS. For more information visit sigmadefense.com, and follow Sigma Defense on LinkedIn for news and updates.
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Best Places to Work Award Winner by the Milwaukee Business Journal & Announces Two New Hires
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Investment Advisors, located in Mequon, Wisconsin, is one of 15 Wisconsin businesses that are being named 2022's Best Places to Work in the Micro category (10-24 employees) by the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"Being recognized as one of Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is a testament to the wonderful people that are part of our team," said Manuel Rosado, president of Spectrum Investment Advisors. "At Spectrum, we celebrate success both corporately and individually, while encouraging our employees to find a balance between working hard and enjoying their lives and families."
On top of that Spectrum celebrates the addition of two new employees. Manuel Rosado, President of Spectrum Investment Advisors said, "We're very excited to have Jon and Angelica as part of our team. Their expertise and background will complement our team of seasoned executives very well."
Spectrum is excited to welcome Jon to the firm as a Financial Education Advisor to support and strengthen the organizations commitment to one-on-one investment consultation to plan participants. Jon holds the Investment Adviser Representative license (Series 65). Prior to joining Spectrum, Jon's career provided him with a broad range of business, management, and leadership experience. Jon earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
Spectrum welcomes Angelica to the team as their Marketing Manager. She is responsible for marketing activities and initiatives such as communications, event planning, social media platforms, and community outreach. She is also responsible for managing meetings, corporate events, and conferences such as the annual "Retirement Plan Investment Seminar," "Spectrum Investor® Coffee House Educational Series," and the client appreciation golf outing at Trappers Turn. She graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, attaining a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a minor in Public Relations.
Incorporated in 1995, Spectrum is a Registered Investment Adviser built on the premise that achieving one's financial goals depends on independent financial advice, timely research, and easy access to the investments and services that best fit an investor's specific needs. For more information about Spectrum Investment Advisors, visit www.spectruminvestor.com. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
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MILFORD, Conn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, today announced the opening of its latest site, a new development express wash located in East Haven. The express site marks Splash's 55th location and replaces a self-service wash that had previously operated on the property under different ownership. The new tunnel is fully equipped with a 110-foot tunnel and 18 free self-service vacuum stations.
The project was led by Glen Sheeley, Director of Development and Construction at Splash along with Wayne Sheeley, his father. "This was a unique project to undertake given some of the challenges we faced in configuring the layout. I'm most excited about some of the new customer-focused features that we included, like the changing light show and digital tower," stated Sheeley. "The Watchfire digital screen tower is our latest idea. I think customers will love the changing displays and it should capture the attention of passing by traffic."
Splash also announced the commencement of construction on two new development sites in Vermont, one in Shelburne and the other in Rutland. These two sites will bolster Splash's presence in the state and complement the wash currently operating in Williston. Both express sites are being developed under the oversight of Aaron Vincelette, one of Splash's development partners and prior owner of the Williston wash. Splash anticipates both washes to open during the Spring of 2023.
Splash Car Wash was started in 1981 by Mark Curtis and Chris Fisher with a single location in Greenwich, Connecticut. Since that time, Curtis & Fisher, along with their experienced team and partners, have developed over 80 locations, and currently operate carwash tunnels in Connecticut, Vermont, and New York. Many sites include detailing operations, six locations provide oil change services, and one location has a laundromat.
Splash has been named "Best Carwash" by numerous publications over 40 times and has been recognized as a "Top Workplace in Connecticut" for the past several years by Hearst Publications. Four General Managers employed by Splash have been recognized as "Most Valuable Carwasher" by Professional Carwash & Detailing Magazine and Auto Laundry News. Splash has been awarded the US Chambers of Commerce prestigious "Blue Chip Enterprise Award" and has been inducted into the Connecticut Business Hall of Fame.
Palladin Consumer Retail Partners is a private equity firm with extensive experience investing in and building leading consumer brands. Founded in 1998, the firm prides itself on working closely with management teams to create value through strategic and operational initiatives. Its principals have previously held CEO and other senior executive roles at several wholesale, retail, and financial services companies, and have invested in, financed, or managed over 100 public and private companies. Palladin partnered with Splash in 2018. Other current and former investments include Southeast Mechanical, Tailwind Hospitality, Leapfrog Brands, Decowraps, PB Metro, KT Tape, Nic+Zoe, InMotion Entertainment, J. McLaughlin, Things Remembered, Restoration Hardware, Spencer Gifts, Jamba Juice, Worldlynx, Multi-Flow, and Kwik-Tek.
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mark@splash1.org
203-324-5400 ext. 7011
Patricia Donnelly
pdonnelly@pcrp.com
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ATKINSON, Neb., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Team Jack Foundation is excited to announce a cash giveaway totaling $27,500! This contest is sponsored by The Home Agency and the Jim & Sharri Baldonado family with proceeds benefiting childhood brain cancer research. On September 29, 2022, at the conclusion of the 10th Annual Team Jack Foundation Radiothon, three winners will be drawn, one each for $20,000, $5,000, and $2,500! To enter, tickets can be purchased for $100 each, see details below.
CONTEST DETAILS:
- Tickets: $100 per ticket | Payments must be received by 5:55 PM CDT on 9.29.22
- Prizes: Three (3) winners, one each for prizes of $20,000, $5,000, and $2,500.
- Drawing Info: Winners will be drawn at the conclusion of the 10th Annual Team Jack Radiothon presented by The Home Agency on September 29, 2022, just before 6:00 PM CDT.
- How to Purchase Tickets:
Please note lottery/raffle tickets are an entry into a game of chance and thus non-tax-deductible. Read contest rules here: https://teamjackfoundation.org/giveaway.
This giveaway is part of the annual Team Jack Radiothon that is aired on over 20 stations on the Huskers Radio Network as well as other independent stations. Throughout the 11-hour day stories of families affected by childhood brain cancer will be shared to help raise awareness and research funds for the disease. Tune in on September 29, 2022, from 7:00 AM CDT – 8:00 PM CDT on September 29, 2022.
The Team Jack Foundation's mission is to raise research funds and awareness for childhood brain cancer. The disease affects nearly 5,000 children each year and is the leading cancer cause of death in children. Each year less than four percent of U.S. federal funding is solely dedicated to childhood cancer research, with even less spent on child brain cancer research. The Team Jack Foundation has raised over $10.2 million and has invested in twelve research projects nationally. The Foundation is working with world renowned researchers, directly, to develop relevant and impactful research initiatives.
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Hardin & Associates attorney secures Texas Supreme Court victory in Corpus Christi spa owner's defamation defense
HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Supreme Court has closed the books on a defamation case that received national attention, declining to review $300,000 in sanctions and legal fees against the inventor of a consumer health product that sought to muzzle online critics.
Karen Wallace, the owner of Journeyz Spa in Corpus Christi, was sued in 2017 for defamation after posting negative comments on social media about a consumer product known as the FasciaBlaster. Ms. Wallace wrote on a Facebook post that she experienced several unpleasant side effects, including loosened skin and weight gain, after using the FasciaBlaster, a popular massage tool that claims to reduce cellulite and improve joint and circulatory function.
Ms. Wallace's attorney, Ryan Higgins with Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP, won at the trial court and successfully argued on appeal that her comments were a warning to the public and protected free speech under the Texas Citizens Participation Act, a law designed protect free speech and public discourse by deterring so-called strategic lawsuits against public participation, also known as the anti-SLAPP law.
By declining to review an earlier appellate ruling, the action by the Texas Supreme Court upholds an award of roughly $300,000 in sanctions and attorneys' fees secured by the Hardin team against ADB Interests LLC and Ashley Black, the inventors of the FasciaBlaster.
"The courts in this case have ruled repeatedly that Karen Wallace did nothing illegal or wrong, and this is further evidence of that," said Mr. Higgins. "Free speech is one of the most important facets of American democracy, and companies don't get to use the law to muzzle their critics. We're proud to have helped our client successfully defend her business and her good name."
The case is ADB Interest, LLC and Ashley Black v. Karen Wallace and D/B/A/ Journeyz Spa & Products, No. 01-18-00210 in the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas.
Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP has built a solid reputation for taking on the causes of its clients and obtaining favorable results in commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, plaintiffs' personal injury, appellate matters, and general civil and criminal litigation. To learn more about the firm's representative matters, visit https://www.rustyhardin.com/.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ALNA, SPRO, SGFY, AVYA, and FRO.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AVCT, NLY, PLUG, NBEV, and GSAT.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MMM, NEE, AVAV, UAL, and RUN.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association has announced the finalists for its #StrongWheeled Together Awards honoring exceptional individuals from the spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) community who have demonstrated achievement in the areas of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Performing Arts, Sports, and Recreation, Visual Arts and Writing, and Youth Leadership and Community Impact.
Finalists were selected from a diverse pool of nominees from around the nation who have passed through a competitive semi-final round judged by subject matter experts and cultural figures from the SCI/D community.
The Awards are part of United Spinal's 2022 #StrongWheeled Together campaign that showcases the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion in helping people with disabilities discover greater independence.
"One of the biggest issues that our community faces is the stigma surrounding disability and ableist expectations. We can challenge this through representation. There is insufficient representation of our community in the creative arts, business, science, and sports, despite the abundance of talent among people with disabilities," said Vincenzo Piscopo, United Spinal's president, and CEO.
"The #StrongWheeled Together Awards will raise awareness of the gifts that exist in our community and give a platform to the innovators and leaders in our community—illuminating the important role we play in society. The award is part of a greater fight for recognition and inclusion," added Piscopo.
Finalists have crafted videos about their personal beliefs and achievements that have been published on United Spinal's YouTube channel. Finalists who receive the most likes on YouTube in their category win that category. Voting will continue until September 30th.
Finalists include:
Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Alycia Anderson (CA), Erik Kondo (MA), Brandon Winfield (GA)
Performing Arts: Kelsey Peterson (MO), Regan Linton (VA), Dominick Evans (MI)
Sports & Recreation: Tom Knaus (MO), Antonio Martin (MI), Darlene Hunter (TX)
Visual Arts & Writing: Tyree Brown (MD), Yesenia Torres (NY), Wes Holloway (TX)
Youth leadership & Community Impact: Anna Sarol (KA), Hayden Smith (WI), Lillian Ellmore (MA)
The winners will be featured at United Spinal's Member Awards Gala, a virtual event that will take place at 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time on November 10th.
The Gala will also feature performances by socially conscious hip hop duo 4WheelCity, American Idol finalist Marna Michele, and vocal talent and singer Kebra Moore. The master of ceremonies will be former Miss Wheelchair America, Hilary Muehlberger. Congressman Jim Langevin and accomplished disability advocate, Judy Heumann, will also be honored.
For more information about the Gala and registration, visit
https://unitedspinal.org/swt-awards.
Formed in 1946 by paralyzed veterans, United Spinal is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, to live successful and fulfilling lives. Membership is free and open to all individuals with SCI/D, with over 60,000 members across 49 chapters, close to 200 support groups and more than 100 rehabilitation facilities and hospital partners nationwide. Known for its revolutionary advocacy efforts, United Spinal played a significant role in writing the Americans with Disabilities Act, provided important contributions to the Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Air Carrier Access Act, and was instrumental in attaining sidewalk curb ramps and accessible public transportation in New York City, which created the standard accessibility model used in many United States cities.
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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantagepoint AI has been recognized by Inc. Magazine in their Inc. 5000 list. This is the third year in a row Vantagepoint A.I. has made the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies.
Small businesses are integral to the nation's economy, generating over 40% of the United States economic activity. There are many shapes and sizes that fall under the 'small business' definition, but a common thread is operating with a customer centric focus.
Vantagepoint A.I. was the first company to bring independent traders the power of artificial intelligence to their home computers in 1979. The company's next-gen, patented software provides traders predictive forecasts on market movements 1 -3 days in advance, and their groundbreaking tools achieve up to 87.4% proven accuracy. Vantagepoint A.I. has been a stable part of the Tampa Bay business community for over 40 years.
"Despite the market volatility that comes with rising interest rates and inflation, we were able to grow our business and product," says Lane Mendelsohn, President of VantagePoint A.I., "a day never goes by without celebrating the small wins that add up to big growth in such interesting times!"
Over the last year, Vantagepoint A.I. has expanded its team to meet customer needs in keeping with the company's long-standing reputation for superior customer care. The company also expanded its training for traders and released a cadre of new tools to ensure their success.
"We are constantly improving our company and our product to make traders' lives easier and responding to their needs," notes Mendelsohn, "By my measure, that can only mean continued success!"
See how predictive A.I. is leveling the trading field for independent traders at a live, interactive training.
About Vantagepoint AI, LLC. Vantagepoint's artificial intelligence-based software forecasts Stocks, Futures, Options, Forex, Cryptocurrencies, and ETFs with proven accuracy of up to 87.4%. Family-owned, Vantagepoint is actively committed to giving back in the Tampa Bay community including regularly donating a portion of revenue to Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Children's Cancer Center. To participate in a one-on-one demonstration of VantagePoint A.I.: www.vantagepointsoftware.com/demo
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The Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System was recognized in the Sustainable Product of the Year category for its commitment to reducing medication misuse and environmental harm
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc., maker of the Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System, was named a winner of Business Intelligence Group's 2022 Sustainability Awards, which honor companies and products that have made sustainability an integral part of their products and business practices.
The Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System — a medication disposal pouch or container that safely destroys and disposes of unused and expired medications — was honored in the Sustainable Product of the Year category. This category recognizes physical products that improve sustainability or are designed to be more eco-friendly than market alternatives. Other 2022 Sustainability Award winners include General Motors, PepsiCo Beverages North America, LG Electronics, and Dow.
"We're honored to receive this recognition of our mission to prevent drug abuse and protect the environment through safe deactivation and disposal," said Jason Sundby, chairman and CEO of Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc. "This award will help us amplify our efforts to educate the public about the importance of safe medication disposal practices."
Deterra uses organic activated carbon and tap water to render drugs inert, making them unretrievable for misuse and safe to throw away in household trash without contaminating landfills or waterways. It is the only product available that is scientifically proven to destroy prescription and over-the-counter medications, including pills, patches, liquids, creams and films.
"We pride ourselves on making Deterra environmentally sound throughout its product lifecycle, and we're always working to improve our efforts," said Nancy Devine, Verde's chief operating officer. "That includes manufacturing Deterra at a plant using 100% wind-generated energy and bio-based plastic for our pouch packaging."
To date, millions of Deterra Pouches have been used across all 50 states and internationally to destroy nearly 806 million medications. Verde's goal is to deactivate and dispose of 1 billion pills by 2023.
Minneapolis-based Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc., is a privately owned company committed to developing research based scientifically proven solutions to reduce drug abuse, misuse and negative environmental impact. The patented Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System is powered by proprietary activated carbon, which deactivates drugs. Deterra is highly effective in adsorbing and firmly binding drugs, rendering them inert, unavailable for misuse and safe for the environment. Visit DeterraSystem.com to learn more.
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COVINA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Victor Mineros, a longtime Teamsters Local 396 business representative and organizer, is the union's new Secretary-Treasurer after Ron Herrera announced his retirement last week following nearly two decades leading the local.
Local 396's Executive Board voted for Mineros to serve out the current three-year term after Herrera shared his decision to retire on Aug. 31 in a letter to the membership. The former Secretary-Treasurer had served in the position since 2003, helping to create a pathway through a Teamster contract to a better life for thousands of essential workers.
Mineros began his career as a rank-and-file UPS Teamster, participating in the 1997 UPS strike. He then became an organizer and business agent for Local 396, representing members at UPS and in sanitation. Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien recently selected him to serve as Assistant Director of the Teamsters Package Division for the Western Region.
The transition at Local 396 occurs amid the 2023 UPS contract campaign, which kicked off Aug. 1. More than 340,000 Teamsters, including members of Local 396, are fighting to win the strongest possible contract at UPS, seeking to end excessive overtime, eliminate the two-tier wage 22.4 job classification, increase part-time pay and full-time jobs, improve job security for feeder and package drivers, safeguard from heat illness, and end management harassment.
"As I take on this new role as Secretary Treasurer, I am grateful for leaders like Ron Herrera, who mentored rank-and-file Teamsters like myself to speak up and be militant. We have a strong foundation here at Teamsters Local 396, and I look forward to building upon that proud legacy," Mineros said. "It's my honor to serve the membership of Local 396 in this new role as Principal Officer during this historic moment when support for unions in the U.S. is at an all-time high. Whether it's the 2023 UPS contract fight, fighting for essential workers in the sanitation industry, or organizing workers at Amazon, Local 396 will be on the frontlines, fighting to ensure a better life for both current and future generations of Teamsters."
Contact:
Adan Alvarez, (626) 915-3636
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vincent Camarda Scholarship for Finance Students is open for qualified students to apply. The scholarship is available for students who are enrolled in certified universities in the United States and studying to become finance specialists in the future. High school students looking to continue their education in pursuit of a business degree can also apply. The scholarship will be awarded to one lucky student based on an essay competition. Applicants are required to write an outstanding essay, that is not more than 1000 words, answering an essay question. One lucky student will be awarded a total of $1,000 to assist with tuition fees. All qualified students are advised to apply for the scholarship by submitting their creative essay no later than December 15, 2022. The winner of the scholarship will be announced on January 15, 2023. To apply for the scholarship, students are required to submit their full essay to apply@vincentcamardascholarship.com. Along with the creative essay, students should provide their full name, phone number, address, email address, the name of the school they are currently attending, their graduation date, a short personal biography, and their GPA as well.
To become a finance specialist, education must be in play. Education will not only shape your career but also aid your success. Unfortunately, not all students out there who dare to dream to become financial analysts in the future have had the chance to study and fulfil their dreams; this is because of financial constraints and hardships that many have to face. Lack of funds has made many students give up on their dreams to settle for scholar jobs. Some students have been forced to work part-time or full-time just to raise money for their education. No one understands the financial struggles that students studying to become future financial professionals have more than Vincent Camarda.
The person behind the scholarship, Vincent Camarda, is a financial professional and has spent many years of his career as a financial advisor. He has first-hand experience of how it can be a struggle as a student studying on the road to becoming a financial professional especially financially. He wants to give back to the next generation by offering his scholarship to the most deserving student.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced today bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. ("bioAffinity" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BIAF, BIAFW), a cancer diagnostics company that develops noninvasive, early-stage diagnostics to detect cancer and diseases of the lung, has completed its previously announced initial public offering ("IPO") of 1,282,600 units, each consisting of one share of common stock, one tradeable warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $7.35 per share, and one non-tradeable warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $7.656 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $7.8 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses. In addition, bioAffinity has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 192,390 shares of common stock, and/or 192,390 tradeable warrants, and/or 192,390 non-tradeable warrants, or any combination of additional shares of common stock and warrants representing, in the aggregate, up to 15% of the number of the units sold in this offering to cover over-allotments in this offering.
WallachBeth Capital, LLC and Craft Capital Management, LLC are co-managers and co-book running managers for the offering.
A registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333- 264463) was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and was declared effective on August 29, 2022. A final prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from WallachBeth Capital, LLC, Attention: Capital Markets, 185 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07311, by telephone at 646-998-7608, or by email at cap-mkts@wallachbeth.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIAF, BIAFW) addresses the need for noninvasive diagnosis of early-stage cancer and diseases of the lung, and targeted cancer treatment.
WallachBeth Capital offers a robust range of capital markets and investment banking services to the healthcare community, connecting corporate clients with leading institutions, creating value for both issuers and investors. The firm's experience includes initial public offerings, follow-on issues, PIPE offerings, and private transactions. The firm's website is located at www.wallachbeth.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the anticipated use of proceeds from the Company's offering of common shares. Such forward-looking statements are based on facts and conditions as they exist at the time such statements are made and predictions as to future facts and conditions. Neither the Company not WallachBeth undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
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LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XanEdu, Inc., a provider of educational content and curriculum services for K-12 and higher education, announces the formation of Scholarus Learning, a premier portfolio of companies that provide products and services across the education value chain. It simultaneously announced the acquisition of PLC Associates, Inc., a provider of training, measurement and advisory materials for K-12 leaders alongside its financial partner, Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm.
XanEdu has been improving learning outcomes since 1999 by delivering curriculum customization and publishing solutions to educators across the K-12 and higher education communities. The 2021 acquisition of Education Elements, a national K-12 consulting firm that takes a personalized approach to address districts' complex questions, and Tripod Education, the nation's leading provider of K-12 classroom level survey assessments, brought a comprehensive suite of services including instructional design, organizational strategy, leadership strategy and survey solutions to the group. Today's acquisition of PLC Associates further enhances the breadth of the portfolio.
PLC Associates is a provider of training and advisory materials for teachers and administrators with a focus on research-based performance benchmarks. "The addition of PLC Associates expands the range and depth of products that we can offer school district leaders, particularly around data collection and professional services. We are thrilled to welcome them to our team," said Chad Bonney, CEO of Scholarus Learning.
In recognition of the growing range of its educational services, the businesses will all operate under the Scholarus Learning umbrella. "The formation of Scholarus Learning is an important step forward in our growth strategy within the education sector as we expand our portfolio of complementary companies that provide industry-leading breadth of products and services," said Michael Langdon, Managing Director, Frontenac.
ABOUT SCHOLARUS LEARNING
Scholarus Learning is a portfolio of companies serving the K-12 and higher education markets. Scholarus offers educators an industry-leading range of products and services in key areas of instructional design and implementation, organizational strategy, leadership strategy, and data collection, as well as print and digital curriculum customization and courseware solutions. The Scholarus Learning portfolio includes XanEdu Publishing, Education Elements, Tripod and PLC Associates. Together, Scholarus companies serve more than 1,800 schools in over 350 districts along with thousands of colleges and universities. We touch the lives of more than 2 million students each year through our professional services, data analytics, and custom curriculum publishing and distribution. For more information, please visit http://scholarus.com to learn more.
ABOUT XANEDU
XanEdu has been increasing student engagement and improving learning outcomes since 1999. Our experts partner with educators on each unique project to build and deliver engaging print and digital custom solutions and courseware content that addresses curriculum gaps and key initiatives for K-12 and Higher Education leaders while maintaining our commitment to affordability and accessibility for all learners. XanEdu is a privately held company headquartered in Livonia, MI. Please visit http://xanedu.com to learn more.
ABOUT PLC ASSOCIATES
PLC Associates, Inc. supports schools in achieving outstanding outcomes and building capacity in a systems approach that leads to sustained results. Their innovative and comprehensive offerings provide true "wrap-around support", that is - they stay with each client every step of the way. The core of what makes PLC Associates successful are its Signature Programs and proprietary models, tailored to the needs of each school/district. Please visit http://plcassociates.com to learn more.
ABOUT EDUCATION ELEMENTS
Education Elements works with districts to build and support dynamic school systems that meet the needs of every learner, today and tomorrow. Education Elements takes the time to understand the unique challenges school leaders face, and then customize the Education Elements approach for each district. Educations Elements has worked with hundreds of districts across the country. They bring deep expertise, design thinking, expert facilitation, and the spirit of collaboration, along with their extensive toolkit of resources and technology, to deliver sustainable results. Please visit https://www.edelements.com to learn more.
ABOUT TRIPOD EDUCATION
Tripod is the nation's leading provider of classroom-level student survey assessments for K-12 education. Tripod's research and analytics deliver valuable insights about teaching practices, student engagement, and school climate. Tripod uses a database of millions of survey responses to calibrate results against broadly anchored norms, and the Tripod reporting platform presents engaging feedback for educators to promote school improvement and professional learning. Please visit https://tripoded.com/ to learn more.
ABOUT FRONTENAC
Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST, which seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and operational excellence. Over the last 50 years, Frontenac has built a leading franchise working with over 275 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit https://www.frontenac.com/.
Contact:
Joyce Mueller
Vice President of Marketing
jmueller@xanedu.com
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Building a total loss after Sunday fire in Stanley
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Stanley fire crews were called out to Purdham Hill Road Sunday morning for reports of a building on fire.
Fire Chief Terry Pettit said when firefighters arrived the building was fully ablaze, and the fire was quickly spreading to a nearby camper, pickup truck and neighbor’s storage building.
According to Chief Pettit, the fire started in the area where a generator was located and was being used to supply electricity. The exact cause has not been determined.
The building is a total loss and estimated damage is around $15,000.
A camper and pickup truck also suffered fire damage along with the neighbor’s storage building. Chief Pettit stated the total could be as high as $30,000.
Five units from the Stanley Fire Department and 25 firefighters responded to the blaze, and it took about 20 minutes to contain the fire but remained on the scene for an hour. Page County EMS also responded, but no injuries were reported. The Page County Sheriff’s Department also assisted.
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Cedar Point announces closure of Top Thrill Dragster
SANDUSKY, Ohio (Gray News) – One of the world’s most famous roller coasters is closing.
Cedar Point, an amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, announced Tuesday it is retiring the Top Thrill Dragster.
The coaster has been a staple at the park for 19 years, opening to the public in May 2003. Park officials did not say why the ride is being closed after all these years.
Cedar Point also did not clarify if the coaster will be torn down or if it is being renovated.
“Cedar Point’s legacy of ride innovation continues. Our team is hard at work, creating a new and reimagined ride experience,” the park said in a tweet.
With a height of 420 feet, the Top Thrill Dragster is the second-tallest roller coaster on the planet. The tallest roller coaster in the world is Kingda Ka, a 456-foot-tall ride at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.
The Top Thrill Dragster is also known for its incredible speed, taking riders from 0 mph to 120 mph within four seconds of launch.
The Top Thrill Dragster has remained closed for the past two seasons after a Michigan woman was injured by a metal bracket that fell off the coaster and hit her in the head as she waited in line for the ride in August 2021. The 44-year-old suffered brain damage.
The ride was shut down for the rest of the 2021 season and has remained closed during the 2022 season.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture launched a six-month investigation and determined Cedar Point was not responsible for the woman’s injury.
Cedar Point did not say if the ride’s permanent closure is related to that event.
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Deadline looms for federal program that could forgive certain student loans
Forgiveness applies to those who have worked 10 years or more in the public or non-profit sector
InvestigateTV - The Biden Administration temporarily expanded the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program during the pandemic but the deadline to apply is fast approaching.
The PSLF, which was enacted by Congress in 2007, provides student loan forgiveness to borrowers who commit to working in public service careers in nonprofit or government jobs for 10 years or longer.
The program had several requirements and did not approve many borrowers. It was plagued with problems over the years, because of complex rules and poor oversight.
Now for a limited time, borrowers may receive credit for past periods of repayment that otherwise would not qualify for PSLF. The deadline to fill out the waiver is set to expire on Oct. 31,2022.
Cherry Dale, a financial coach with the Virginia Credit Union, said it’s worth it to fill out the waiver if you were denied in the past or think you may qualify now.
“In the past the PSLF loans would not qualify for student loan forgiveness. Any payments toward those loans would not qualify,” Dale said. “Through the new program now, if you had old loans and you were paying those, those qualify.”
According to the Department of Education this temporary expansion of the student loan forgiveness program for people working in public service jobs has already resulted in more than $8 billion in student loan cancellations for thousands of borrowers.
StudentAid.gov has all the information you need to see if you qualify for PSLF and instructions on how to apply.
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EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.
(AP) - Is the coronavirus on its way out?
You might think so. New, updated booster shots are being rolled out to better protect against the variants circulating now. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped COVID-19 quarantine and distancing recommendations. And more people have thrown off their masks and returned to pre-pandemic activities.
But scientists say no. They predict the scourge that’s already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future.
One reason it’s lasted this long? It’s gotten better and better at getting around immunity from vaccination and past infection. Scientists point to emerging research that suggests the latest omicron variant gaining ground in the U.S. — BA.4.6, which was responsible for around 8% of new U.S. infections last week — appears to be even better at evading the immune system than the dominant BA.5.
Scientists worry the virus may well keep evolving in worrisome ways.
HOW LONG WILL IT BE AROUND?
White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said COVID-19 will likely be with us for the rest of our lives.
Experts expect COVID-19 will someday become endemic, meaning it occurs regularly in certain areas according to established patterns. But they don’t think that will be very soon.
Still, living with COVID “should not necessarily be a scary or bad concept,” since people are getting better at fighting it, Jha said during a recent question-and-answer session with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. “Obviously if we take our foot off the gas — if we stop updating our vaccines, we stop getting new treatments — then we could slip backwards.”
Experts say COVID will keep causing serious illness in some people. The COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub made some pandemic projections spanning August 2022 to May 2023, assuming the new tweaked boosters adding protection for the newest omicron relatives would be available and a booster campaign would take place in fall and winter. In the most pessimistic scenario — a new variant and late boosters — they projected 1.3 million hospitalizations and 181,000 deaths during that period. In the most optimistic scenario — no new variant and early boosters — they projected a little more than half the number of hospitalizations and 111,000 deaths.
Eric Topol, head of Scripps Research Translational Institute, said the world is likely to keep seeing repetitive surges until “we do the things we have to do,” such as developing next generation vaccines and rolling them out equitably.
Topol said the virus “just has too many ways to work around our current strategies, and it’ll just keep finding people, finding them again, and self-perpetuating.”
HOW WILL THE VIRUS MUTATE?
Scientists expect more genetic changes that affect parts of the spike protein studding the surface of the virus, letting it attach to human cells.
“Every time we think we’ve seen the peak transmission, peak immune escape properties, the virus exceeds that by another significant notch,” Topol said.
But the virus probably won’t keep getting more transmissible forever.
“I think there is a limit,” said Matthew Binnicker, director of clinical virology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. “What we’re really dealing with, though, is there’s still a lot of people across the world who don’t have any prior immunity — either they haven’t been infected or they haven’t had access to vaccination.”
If humanity’s baseline level of immunity rises significantly, he said, the rate of infections, and with that emergence of more contagious variants, should slow down.
But there is a chance the virus could mutate in a way that causes more severe illness.
“There’s not any inherent reason, biologically, that the virus has to become milder over time,” said Dr. Wesley Long, a pathologist at Houston Methodist. The fact it may seem milder now “is likely just the combined effect of all of us having some immune history with the virus.”
While scientists hope that continues, they also point out that immunity gradually wanes.
WILL THE NEXT VARIANT BE ANOTHER VERSION OF OMICRON?
Omicron has been around since late last year, with a series of super transmissible versions quickly displacing one another, and Binnicker believes “that will continue at least for the next few months.”
But down the road, he said it’s likely a new variant distinct from omicron will pop up.
The recent wave of infections and re-infections, he said, “gives the virus more chances to spread and mutate and new variants to emerge.”
CAN PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE FUTURE OF THE VIRUS?
Yes, experts said. One way is to get vaccinated and boosted.
“We have a virus out there that’s still circulating, still killing hundreds of Americans every day,” Jha said in a press briefing Tuesday. But, he added: “We now have all of the capability to prevent, I believe, essentially all of those deaths. If people stay up to date on their vaccines, if people get treated if they have a breakthrough infection, we can make deaths from this virus vanishingly rare.”
Not only does vaccination protect against severe disease and death, it raises the level of immunity globally.
CDC director Rochelle Walensky said Tuesday that up to 100,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 9,000 deaths could be prevented if Americans get the updated booster at the same rate they typically get an annual flu shot this fall. About half of Americans are typically vaccinated against the flu each year.
People can also keep protecting themselves by taking other precautions like, for example, wearing masks indoors when COVID rates are high.
Longtime nurse Catherine Mirabile said it’s important not to dismiss the dangers of the coronavirus – which sickened her twice, nearly killed her husband and left them both with long COVID. Daily deaths still average around 450 in the U.S.
“People really need to look at this and still take this seriously,” said the 62-year-old from Princeton, West Virginia, who is now on disability. “They could end up in the same shape we’re in.”
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AP reporters Zeke Miller and Amanda Seitz contributed from Washington.
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Sisters revive a drowning child at campground swimming pool
NEW HAMPTON, N.H. (WMUR) – Two sisters revived a drowning child at a swimming pool in New Hampshire over the weekend.
One of the sisters is a nurse who was in the right place at the right time.
They said they couldn’t have done it, though, without the help of a little boy whose name they still don’t know.
“He definitely saved her life, because if he didn’t get there in time and didn’t alert everybody. No way,” Nicole Allen said.
Allen and her sister Heather, a nurse, were in the shallow end of a pool at the Adventure Bound Campground with their sons when they heard the boy call out for help as he was cradling a limp girl in his arms.
“She had one of the goggle face masks on it was filled with water, so we pulled that off. She has the blue lips. Cold. Unresponsive,” Allen said.
The sisters launched into tandem CPR.
“I did compressions for three rounds, we did breaths twice,” Allen explained. “The girl coughed up a lot of the water and started to breath on her own -- it was labored but we put her in the rest position.”
A month ago, almost to the day, Allen’s sister lost her own 2-year-old son to drowning.
“I’m 32 and I’ve never seen anyone drown. And to have two incidents in a month,” Allen said.
On this day, a grieving mother saved another mother from the unending heartache of losing a child.
“I don’t know how my sister did it,” Allen said.
Adventure Bound Campground didn’t respond to a request for comment on the incident.
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Suspect wanted after newspaper reporter found stabbed to death outside home, police say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues its investigation into the stabbing death of a newspaper reporter.
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who they say was involved in the homicide on Sept. 3 in a residential neighborhood.
KVVU reports officers found journalist Jeff German, 69, dead with stab wounds around 10:30 a.m. after police received a 911 call.
According to the Clark County coroner’s office, German died of multiple sharp force injuries, with his death ruled a homicide.
Police said it appeared German was in an altercation with another person that led to the stabbing, which is believed to be an isolated incident.
In a news release Monday, authorities said the suspect was potentially casing the area to commit other crimes before the homicide occurred.
“We take this case very seriously, and our investigators have been working to identify and apprehend the suspect,” said LVMPD Capt. Dori Koren.
Police urged anyone with further information about the incident to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-7777.
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Walmart employee accused of stealing $225,000 from store
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - A Walmart employee in Indiana is accused of stealing thousands of dollars while on the job.
WFIE reports an investigation started in May when representatives from the asset protection department at Walmart came to the Evansville Police Department to report a theft.
Authorities said an asset protection employee told them that another employee, Kyesha Moredock, had possibly taken about $225,000.
Evansville police said that Walmart provided surveillance video of Moredock reportedly violating the company’s cash control procedure.
Walmart officials said the video showed Moredock taking money to her car from April through May, which totaled $46,000.
Authorities said Walmart only had video of Moredock stealing the $46,000, but the company believed the total amount was about $225,000.
According to police records, officials questioned Moredock about the reported theft in an interview. She denied the allegation and blamed the loss on a software glitch.
Evansville police said she told them she worked at Walmart for two years and part of her job was to take money to and from the self-checkout registers.
An officer said he questioned Moredock about surveillance video he saw of her breaking the store’s cash control procedures. An affidavit states that she admitted to violating Walmart’s cash control policy but wouldn’t admit to stealing the money.
Officials said she eventually requested an attorney and stopped speaking to officers.
According to authorities, Moredock was arrested and is facing several theft charges.
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) (the "Company"), a leading provider of high-quality single-family homes for rent, announced today that members of the Company's management team will participate in a roundtable discussion during the BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference (the "Conference") taking place September 13-14, 2022.
The Company's roundtable discussion will begin at 12:40 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. A live audio webcast will be available on the Company's website at www.americanhomes4rent.com under "Investor relations." A replay of the webcast will be available through September 28, 2022.
About American Homes 4 Rent
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leading single-family property owner, leasing operator, and build-to-rent developer. Recent achievements include being named a 2022 Great Place to Work®, a 2022 Top U.S. Homebuilder by Builder100, one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2022 and America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek and Statista, and a Top ESG Regional Performer by Sustainalytics. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and managing homes as rental properties. As of June 30, 2022, we owned 58,715 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.
Additional information about American Homes 4 Rent is available on our website at http://www.americanhomes4rent.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Nicholas Fromm
Phone: (855) 794-2447
Email: investors@ah4r.com
Media Relations Contact:
Megan Grabos
Phone: (805) 413-5088
Email: media@ah4r.com
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Leading healthcare HR software expands its reach with myCNAjobs caregiver & CNA network
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Apploi, the leading hiring platform for healthcare employers, announced a new partnership with myCNAjobs, one of the largest direct care worker career networks in the nation, representing 70%+ of the direct care workforce.
Apploi works with healthcare employers nationwide to source, screen, hire, and onboard new workers. Through its partnership with myCNAjobs, Apploi is expected to expand its reach among direct care workers such as certified nursing assistants and caregivers—two of the most highly demanded and fastest-growing clinical roles in healthcare.
This new integration allows Apploi users to automatically distribute job posts to myCNAjobs. Once jobs are published, applicants are auto-synced with Apploi, streamlining the process. Additionally, Apploi users can access the myCNAjobs resume marketplace and promote hiring events with automatic candidate syncing, as well as send automated texts and emails, without switching platforms.
"These direct care roles are exactly where our customers are hurting," said Apploi founder and CEO Adam Lewis. "It's our job to help healthcare businesses find qualified workers and protect their communities. To do that, we have to start with a hiring process that is simple and engaging, both for those seeking jobs and those doing the recruiting. It's a privilege to partner with an organization already so closely aligned with Apploi's mission to bring healthcare to the most vulnerable."
"In such a competitive labor market, it's critical to streamline the hiring process to recruit the best talent," says Brandi Kurtyka, CEO of myCNAjobs. "Through this integration, employers are able to automate processes and also gain more visibility into return-on-investment and channel performance."
Apploi has become a prominent force in the healthcare hiring space, and was recently honored on the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row (distinguishing the business as one of the fastest-growing and most successful tech companies in America). Just this year, Apploi has raised $25 million in a Series B fundraising round, earned SOC 2 certification, and was named a multi-category leader by GetApp, a Gartner company.
Apploi is the leading human capital management platform specializing in high-volume hiring for healthcare. Apploi streamlines the hiring process from candidate acquisition to hired. Working with 7,000+ healthcare organizations across the US today, Apploi simplifies the hiring process to reduce days-to-hire and get more healthcare workers into roles faster. To learn more about Apploi, visit: www.apploi.com.
myCNAjobs is the nation's largest career network for caregivers, certified nursing assistants, and home health aides, representing 70% of America's direct care workforce. For companies, myCNAjobs offers a suite of recruitment tools to more efficiently hire and onboard. To learn more, visit: www.mycnajobs.com/hire/.
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) will be hosting its regularly scheduled quarterly management meeting on Tuesday, September 20, from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 9:00 a.m. CT. This quarter's meeting will take place virtually via conference call. During the call, the company's operating and financial leaders will present background information and commentary on the company's business operations and financial outlook, and will take questions from the investment community.
The conference call will be broadcast live through Gallagher's website at www.ajg.com/irmeeting, and a conference call replay will be available at the same link through September 27, 2022. Any information distributed in conjunction with this meeting will be available on September 20 at 6:30 a.m. CT at https://www.ajg.com/September20materials.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
Contact:
Raymond Iardella
VP Investor Relations
(630) 285-3661/ ray_iardella@ajg.com
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ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artivion, Inc. (NYSE: AORT), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, today announced that it will participate in two upcoming investor conferences.
Artivion's management team will present at the upcoming Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Sheraton New York Hotel. The Company's presentation is scheduled to begin at 4:05 p.m. ET. A live webcast can be accessed through Artivion's website, www.artivion.com, on the Investors page. An archived copy of the webcast will be available for 90 days on the same website.
Members of the management team will also participate in investor meetings at the Lake Street 6th Annual Best Ideas Growth Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Due to the format of this event no webcast will be available.
About Artivion, Inc.
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion's four major groups of products include: aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, On-X mechanical heart valves, and implantable cardiac and vascular human tissues. Artivion markets and sells products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.
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CHELMSFORD, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today announced that Company management will participate in the Baird 2022 Global Healthcare Conference in New York City, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, which includes a presentation beginning at 9:40 am ET. The live webcast can be accessed through the Azenta investor relations website at https://investors.azenta.com/events. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event.
About Azenta Life Sciences
Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. As of December 1st, the company changed its name and ticker to Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) from Brooks Automation, Inc, (Nasdaq: BRKS).
Azenta is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Sara Silverman
Head of Investor Relations
978.262.2635
ir@azenta.com
Sherry Dinsmore
978.262.2400
sherry.dinsmore@azenta.com
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A pregnant Black activist serving four years in prison for her behavior at racial justice protests will have her sentence reconsidered as she struggles to reach her due date behind bars.
Raising questions about free speech and equal justice, Brittany Martin, 34, was found guilty this spring of breaching the peace in a high and aggravated manner over comments she made to police. Her lawyers have been pushing for a lesser sentence amid increasing concerns about her health and that of her baby, due in November.
Advocates with Black Voters Matter have been circulating a petition calling for her release. Civil rights attorney and former state lawmaker Bakari Sellers will tell the judge on Sept. 12 that the punishment is unjust.
"She's in jail because she talked in America," said Sybil Dione Rosado, her trial attorney. "She's a dark-skinned Black woman who is unapologetically Black and radical."
Martin moved with her four younger children to Sumter, South Carolina, from Iowa in spring 2020 and was "ready to go and protest" after the police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd sparked a nationwide movement that year, her sister said.
But Martin also had someone else on her mind: In 2016, Sumter police fatally shot her brother-in-law 19 times when officers said he fired a gun after a chase in a stolen car. When she took to the streets, she carried grief over her family's past.
In court, prosecutors presented police body camera recordings including snippets of those demonstrations. Shared with the AP, they don't show her laying hands on any officers. Videos from May 31, 2020 show Martin chanting "No justice, no peace," in an officer's face. Police donned riot gear and discussed using tear gas before letting the crowd disperse.
Martin used stronger language days later.
"Some of us gon' be hurting. And some of y'all gon' be hurting," Martin told officers. "We ready to die for this. We tired of it. You better be ready to die for the blue. I'm ready to die for the Black."
The jury acquitted Martin of inciting a riot and reached no verdict on whether she threatened officers' lives. Her legal team was "elated" when jurors found her guilty only of breaching the peace, punishable by no more than a $500 fine and 30 days in jail, investigator Tony Kennedy recalled.
State law defines breachers of the peace as any disturbers, "dangerous and disorderly persons" or people who utter "menaces or threatening speeches." But prosecutors presented the charge as a "high and aggravated" crime, which carries up to 10 years imprisonment. Rosado said Judge Kirk Griffin did not allow her to explain the distinction, and the possibility of a much stiffer penalty, to the jury.
Prosecutors did not respond to interview requests. Sumter police said it would be inappropriate to comment, given the potential for additional action.
Sellers called the sentence "beyond the pale."
"The fact is you have people who stormed the Capitol, who led to the death of law enforcement, who tried to overturn an election and fracture democracy. And they're getting two months, three months, six months," Sellers said. "And Brittany Martin gets four years."
Of the roughly 850 people charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, more than 330 have pleaded guilty to receive lesser sentences, mostly misdemeanors punishable by no more than a year.
In a court filing, Sellers points to others convicted under the same charge who had their sentences reduced. A more high-profile case involved an intoxicated University of Alabama football fan who punched a University of South Carolina fan unconscious after the Gamecocks upset the Crimson Tide. The man was pronounced dead after a motorist unknowingly drove over his body. The fan got three years in prison, the rest of his 10-year sentence suspended.
Martin said her body "can't get comfortable with the baby" and as of July, she lost 12 pounds while incarcerated, despite the pregnancy. She was taken twice by ambulance to a hospital that month, once after experiencing contractions and again after entering preterm labor at 25 weeks, according to her sister Whitney Martin and Rosado. Martin's prison report shows she went to eight outside medical appointments throughout July and August.
Martin recently got sent to solitary confinement for refusing to cut her dreads, a violation of a policy Rosado called "racially biased." According to the grooming policy, which seeks to "promote safety," the prison allows neatly braided, corn-rowed hair only when worn straight back and individual braids but not dreadlocks or twists.
Martin said she's been verbally harassed by guards and injured by inmates. Rosado reported seeing scratches on Martin's face and a bloody right eye during a recent visit. Martin's prison report shows she was sent to detention for 35 days on June 5 over threatening to inflict harm on an employee and again for 22 days on July 28 over refusing or failing to obey orders.
National Racial Justice Network President Dr. Candace Brewer wants to ensure Martin "does not end up where Sandra Bland" did, referring to the Black Chicago woman who died in a Texas jail after a trooper said she failed to signal a lane change.
A lot changed during the two years since the protests.
In November 2020, Martin received 7 years probation for willful intent to injure and leaving a crime scene in Iowa, where in August 2019, her teenage son had accused her of purposely hitting him with her SUV and driving away. Iowa court documents allege that Martin told her son — who wound up hospitalized with minor injuries — that she hoped he would die. Rosado said the South Carolina judge — who did not respond to an interview request — did not mention the Iowa conviction in his sentencing decision.
In 2021, Martin co-founded Mixed Sistaz United, a local group that served meals for homeless people, organized voter registration drives and hosted a Juneteenth celebration.
This January, Martin's 18-year-old son was shot and killed in his car outside a Waterloo, Iowa convenience store — a loss Martin and her family are still mourning.
Martin's sister has been caring for the younger children, who she said are "missing their mom." The 5-year-old hasn't sounded like his happy self on the phone, Martin said.
"It's been times in this prison where I have started giving up for a second, mentally and emotionally," Martin said. "It seemed like the Holy Spirit just put that spoon in my mouth, like 'Come on, you've got to eat. You've got to get up.'"
"I had to think about my babies. I had to think about my love for them, which is why I'm even in this situation," she said.
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Home management platform rapidly expanding to new markets, including Florida
MIAMI, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, rental home management company Belong announced the move of its headquarters to Miami, Florida during a 'Cafecito Talk' hosted by Mayor Francis Suarez. The announcement comes amidst Belong's rapid expansion into the Florida market, highlighting Miami's appeal to start-ups and tech companies.
Belong calls itself a "residential network," and manages long-term rental homes for individuals and small real estate investors.
The network has expanded rapidly since announcing its $80M Series C funding round in May of this year and currently services metro areas in California, Washington, and Florida with plans to expand to several more through the end of 2023.
Belong CEO, Ale Resnik, emphasized the cultural fit between Miami and Belong: "Miami represents a glimpse at a possible future of the USA. One that's multicultural, more pragmatic, and less ideological. This is an ecosystem where consumer tech can blossom."
Mayor Francis Suarez at the Cafecito to welcome Belong to Miami said, "Belong's decision to set anchors in our city shows how strong the Miami Movement is. Our growing tech ecosystem will greatly benefit from having them here as they continue to provide better, innovative solutions for homeowners. I am looking forward to seeing how Belong unfolds in Miami and impacts the lives of our residents for the better."
Salomon Horowitz, Belong's general manager in Florida, says the move is good news for Miami rental owners: "Miami is one of the fastest growing rental and real estate markets in the country, so it makes sense for Belong to set up our HQ in the center of the action. We are committed to helping homeowners become financially free with no stress and excited to make that easier for Miami homeowners."
Belong has opened a hotline for homeowners who'd like to learn more about listing their rental homes. 786-786-1073 for Spanish and 786-628-0600 for English.
Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Battery Ventures, GGV Capital, and Fifth Wall, the top technology and real estate investors in the United States, Belong is a residential network that makes owning a rental home easy and stress-free. Belong offers a one-stop-shop home management platform for homeowners so they never have to be a landlord. Instead, Belong homeowners get financial tools to manage their investment, guaranteed rent, and have their home taken care of by high-quality residents and an in-home maintenance team. Belong also enables residents to receive extraordinary service while they build towards homeownership with each on-time rent payment, helping them break the perpetual renting cycle.
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She said she worked miracles — not for charity, but for profit: Johanna M. Garcia connected investors with companies that needed short-term financing, promising robust returns on their money. But federal prosecutors say it wasn't a miracle; it was a lucrative Ponzi scheme.
The Florida woman is accused of perpetuating a $196 million fraud through MJ Capital Funding LLC, the company she started in the Fort Lauderdale area. Her business took in that large amount of money from more than 15,400 investors in just over a year, from June 2020 to August 2021, federal investigators say.
MJ Capital's website said Garcia was "often referred to as 'Mother Theresa' in her community." It describes her ability to help regular people generate wealth and also provide loans to small businesses through a tool known as a "merchant cash advance,'' or MCA. The website is no longer active; it is archived online.
But instead of supporting small businesses, the Securities & Exchange Commission says, MJ Capital siphoned millions of dollars to company insiders and used new investments to prop up bogus monthly "returns" of 10% — an annualized rate of 120%.
How people were convinced to invest money
Garcia's company promised to use the money to make MCA loans to businesses it carefully vetted. To prospective investors, it portrayed the process as "purchasing future receivables" — guaranteeing them a share of the recipient businesses' income for months to come.
In reality, MJ Capital used new investors' funds to make millions of dollars in payments to satisfy existing investors and fuel a Ponzi scheme, according to the SEC. In addition, the agency says, the company's insiders spent millions of dollars on items such as travel, luxury goods and clothing.
The SEC also alleges that MJ Capital used unlicensed brokers and sales agents to sell unregistered securities. Supporting the scheme, the authorities allege, was Pavel Ruiz, 29, an MJ Capital board member whose sales team of some 70 agents allegedly reeled in at least $46 million from more than 5,100 investors.
Ruiz reaped large rewards from his work, allegedly taking in $292,000 in commissions. But he also diverted some $7.7 million directly into his personal accounts or ones he controlled, according to the SEC. It says he used some of the money to "purchase crypto assets and a luxury vehicle."
The SEC filed its initial complaint against Garcia last year — leading a federal judge to freeze her companies' assets and order them into receivership.
But just last week, the SEC filed a second complaint, this one against Ruiz. And on the same day, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida announced criminal charges against Ruiz, accusing him of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
An undercover FBI agent visited the company
The alleged scheme showed signs of unraveling in April 2021, when someone created a website with a URL similar to MJ Capital's — but which publicly accused the company of running a Ponzi scheme. MJ Capital then took the extraordinary step of suing the site's creator in federal court, demanding a jury trial on defamation claims.
Two months later, an undercover FBI agent visited MJ Capital's office in Pompano Beach, Fla., posing as a potential investor. The agent gave the company $10,000, which they were told would generate a guaranteed 10% return for the next 12 months.
Garcia's name does not appear in the criminal filing against Ruiz; she is referred to only as "Co-conspirator 1," identified as the company's leader. When NPR asked the U.S. Attorney's Office if Garcia might also face criminal charges, a representative said on Monday, "Pursuant to DOJ policy, we can neither confirm nor deny the existence of an investigation."
Last week, the SEC and Garcia agreed to a partial settlement that would essentially put the agency's complaint against her on the back burner. They jointly asked Judge Raag Singhal to approve the deal, citing potential complications from what Garcia has called a "parallel federal criminal investigation."
The proposed wording of the order accepting the partial settlement states, "the SEC can address its request for monetary relief once criminal sentencing is concluded (in the event that the Defendant does not prevail at trial)."
The SEC says it has also reached a partial settlement with Ruiz that similarly postpones the question of monetary relief, citing the criminal charges against him.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint Medicines Corporation (Nasdaq: BPMC), a precision therapy company focused on genomically defined cancers, rare diseases and cancer immunotherapy, today announced that, effective September 1, 2022, the Compensation Committee of Blueprint Medicines' Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 18,170 shares of its common stock and an aggregate of 9,083 restricted stock units (RSUs) to thirteen new employees under Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan.
The 2020 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Blueprint Medicines, as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Blueprint Medicines, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
The options have an exercise price of $73.83 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Blueprint Medicines' common stock on September 1, 2022. Each option will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying such option on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 1/48th of the shares underlying the option monthly thereafter, in each case, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. Each RSU will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award annually thereafter, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. The options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of the stock option and RSU agreement covering the grant.
About Blueprint Medicines
Blueprint Medicines is a global precision therapy company that invents life-changing therapies for people with cancer and blood disorders. Applying an approach that is both precise and agile, we create medicines that selectively target genetic drivers, with the goal of staying one step ahead across stages of disease. Since 2011, we have leveraged our research platform, including expertise in molecular targeting and world-class drug design capabilities, to rapidly and reproducibly translate our scientific innovation into a broad pipeline of important approved and investigational precision therapies aimed at addressing difficult-to-treat cancers and blood disorders. Today, we are delivering our approved medicines to patients in the United States, Europe, and in other geographies ourselves or through our partners. In addition, we are globally advancing multiple programs for systemic mastocytosis, lung cancer, breast cancer, and other genomically defined cancers, and cancer immunotherapy. For more information, visit www.BlueprintMedicines.com and follow us on Twitter (@BlueprintMeds) and LinkedIn.
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Voting concludes Tuesday in Massachusetts' primary elections, including for governor, attorney general and secretary of state. Polls there close at 8 p.m. ET.
Note: Sonia Chang-Díaz has dropped out of the Democratic primary race.
Note: Quentin Palfrey has dropped out of the Democratic primary race.
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FARMINGTON, Conn. , Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BroadcastMed, the world's most innovative healthcare media company has acquired PentaVision, expanding its audience of healthcare professionals once again to its existing membership of 1.7+million physicians across 11 specialties, resulting in the addition of hundreds of doctors, writers, speakers, artists, and editors who have further enabled PentaVision to sustain an enviable track record of innovation, accuracy and success in delivering high quality content in enhanced vision care globally. The official announcement was made on August 19, 2022. This strategic investment is backed by 424 Capital, a growth capital partner.
BroadcastMed is committed to providing physicians and other allied healthcare professionals with convenient access to the very best in educational content. Its recent acquisition of PentaVision – the publishing leader in ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry allows BroadcastMed to continue its tradition of providing industry-leading clinical content to front-line healthcare professionals with the ultimate objective of improving patient outcomes.
The acquisition continues BroadcastMed's tremendous growth trajectory which is driven by its commitment to expand the global dialogue on healthcare, by connecting and expanding an audience of healthcare constituents, BroadcastMed is able to gather and analyze intelligence from those engagements to create more value for its clients.
"Our acquisition of PentaVision will further provide essential content to vision health professionals. BroadcastMed is committed to using our industry-leading media solutions to advance the ways in which specialty-centric clinicians share their subject matter expertise," stated Ross Joel, CEO.
"As we take another strategic step toward growing a multi-channel resource to serve all healthcare constituencies, our acquisition of PentaVision allows BroadcastMed to continue to elevate the critical conversations in the healthcare space," stated Peter Gailey, President.
PentaVision produces six free-standing magazines, two live conferences, multiple live custom and virtual events, nearly three dozen subscription-based email newsletters, 11 media/event websites, and well over 100 content marketing projects annually in print, video and online. PentaVision also produces touring seminars, digital "infomercials," influential roundtables — featuring key opinion leaders, market research as well as sophisticated commercial email-based direct marketing programs that lead the vision care industry and that set a standard for business-to-business marketing services providers.
With decades of experience and more than 18,000 media productions to date, BroadcastMed is solidifying its position as a healthcare media company inspiring the future of medicine. BroadcastMed was the first media company in the world to livestream surgeries online. The company provides data-driven solutions to optimize marketing and education initiatives for healthcare organizations such as Mayo Clinic, Boston Scientific, Novartis, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
PentaVision LLC is the publishing leader in ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry with an operational focus on business agility and that empowers its entire publishing team with the best technology available today. The company's leadership team is enlightened from a technology standpoint, focused on quality in all aspects of production and content creation, committed to marketer return-on-investment and embraces innovation that advances industry practices which provides measurable results.
BroadcastMed is the world's most innovative healthcare media company with an unwavering commitment to elevating and expanding the global dialogue on healthcare to improve patient outcomes. BroadcastMed helps the world's leading hospitals, medical device, association, and pharmaceutical companies create and distribute trusted educational content to physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
BroadcastMed has evolved into an industry staple for hospitals and healthcare companies hoping to actively engage physicians and healthcare professionals, launch new products, provide peer-to-peer education, advance continuing medical education (CME), participate in clinical affairs, and deliver patient-focused health information. BroadcastMed powers more than 200 client-branded video portals and has an email list of more than 1.7 million healthcare providers. Ten of the Top 20 U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll Hospitals are BroadcastMed clients. For more information about BroadcastMed visit broadcastmed.com.
424 Capital is a growth capital partner that invests in lower middle-market companies within technology and tech-enabled services. 424 Capital works in partnership with founders and management teams to accelerate and scale for long-term growth. Focusing primarily on investments in healthcare and renewable energy, we invest in, empower, and enable companies to step up, stand out, and make a difference in the world. For more information about 424 Capital, visit 424capital.com.
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The shortlist of novels for this year's Booker Prize has been announced. A panel of judges winnowed down the longlist of 13 books to the following six titles:
Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
The Trees by Percival Everett
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout
Treacle Walker by Alan Garner
Announcing the shortlist live from the Serpentine Pavilion in London, Booker Prize judges chair Neil MacGregor said judges are "completely free to set their own criteria" but that they were looking for authors who "created a world, an imagined world that we can feel as our own." In all six books, he said, "Something momentous happens to an individual or to a society. They realize what they are and what they can become."
They're also "not too long," showing "great editing," he joked.
The other judges were academic and broadcaster Shahidha Bari; historian Helen Castor; novelist and critic M. John Harrison; and novelist, poet and professor Alain Mabanckou.
The long and shortlists were selected from 169 novels published between Oct. 1, 2021, and Sept. 30, 2022, and submitted by publishers. The Booker Prize is open to works by writers of any nationality, written in English and published in the U.K. or Ireland.
All of the shortlisted authors receive £2,500 (nearly $2,900) and a specially bound edition of their book. The winner — to be announced Oct. 17 — receives £50,000 (nearly $58k).
This year the Booker Prize organizers held a competition for book clubs across the United Kingdom. Gaby Wood, director of the Booker Prize Foundation said that among the six that were chosen were a club in Glasgow where they bake cakes to match the books and a club in Swansea that's been meeting together for 40 years. The clubs will each be assigned one of the shortlisted books to read and review on social media. Members of one club will win the chance to attend the announcement of the Booker Prize winner in October.
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MIAMI, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cano Health, Inc. ("Cano" or the "Company") (NYSE: CANO) today announced that it has filed two registration statements on Form S-3 (the "S-3 Registration Statements") with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that replace prior registration statements on Form S-1. The filing of the S-3 Registration Statements is administrative in nature and is intended to convert the prior registration statements on Form S-1 into registration statements on Form S-3 so that the Company can incorporate all future SEC filings by reference into the S-3 Registration Statements. The prior S-1 registration statements required periodic amendments to remain current. No additional shares are being registered or offered under the S-3 Registration Statements.
The S-3 Registration Statements relate to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-257445), originally filed with the SEC on June 25, 2021, as amended, and declared effective by the SEC on July 21, 2021, and a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-258786), originally filed with the SEC on August 12, 2021, as amended, and declared effective by the SEC on October 8, 2021, with post-effective amendments to each registration statement being declared effective on April 11, 2022. The S-3 Registration Statements have been filed with the SEC but have not yet become effective.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws or any such state or jurisdiction.
About Cano Health
Cano Health (NYSE: CANO) is a high-touch, technology-powered healthcare company delivering personalized, value-based primary care to more than 280,000 members. With its headquarters in Miami, Florida, Cano Health is transforming healthcare by delivering primary care that measurably improves the health, wellness, and quality of life of its patients and the communities it serves. Founded in 2009, Cano Health has more than 4,500 employees, and operates primary care medical centers and supports affiliated providers in nine states and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit canohealth.com or investors.canohealth.com.
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A federal judge ruled that it was legal for the Biden administration to pause new oil and gas leasing on public land in Wyoming, potentially creating broad implications for the state’s energy industry.
Oil and gas leasing is what allows companies to explore for fossil fuels on public land. Typically sales happen four times a year, but since Biden took office, there has only been one in Wyoming. The federal government cited that the environmental review process for the leases did not properly consider the impacts of oil and gas production on the climate.
The state of Wyoming, the Wyoming Energy Authority and the Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW) sued over the initial pause by the administration in January 2021, saying this move was illegal. But U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl of Wyoming disagreed.
“...postponing the first quarter 2021 lease sales was done to ensure NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) compliance with several then-recent federal court opinions that negated previously authorized oil and gas lease sales,” Skavdahl wrote in his decision.
Ryan McConnaughey, the vice president of PAW, said the agency is incredibly disappointed by the decision.
“Judge Skavdahl’s ruling really gives President Biden another arrow in his quiver to end oil and natural gas development on federal lands, which is exactly what his oil and anti-oil and gas allies have been demanding since he was elected President,” McConnaughey said.
Paul Ulrich, chairman of the Wyoming Energy Authority, said new leases are particularly important for small or growing operations.
“In order for operators in Wyoming to continue to survive and perhaps thrive, we need running room, and new leases provide that running room,” Ulrich said.
However, conservationists are applauding the decision. Melissa Hornbein, senior attorney with the Western Environmental Law Center, said going forward, it gives the federal government more authority than ever to pause or even halt new oil and gas lease sales.
“Before federal government resources are irretrievably committed to a course of oil and gas development the government has to consider all of the consequences including the climate consequences before it can make that commitment,” Hornbein said.
The decision comes just weeks after a separate, and much different ruling was issued out of Louisiana. In that case, the U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty ruled that it was illegal for the federal government to have paused new oil and gas lease sales in January 2021 in 13 states. That case did not include Wyoming.
The federal government has not announced any upcoming onshore oil and gas lease sale anywhere in the country. However, language in the recent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requires oil and gas lease sales to be held for every renewable energy project planned. Hornbein said there are still some unknowns regarding how Skavdahl’s ruling in Wyoming will play out.
“It's pretty unclear at this point, how the government interprets the ruling for one thing,” she said. “And how it will interplay with a contrary ruling from the Western District of Louisiana, and how everything is going to play out in light of the IRA passing.”
She maintained that Skavdahl’s ruling will set a precedent for requiring the federal government to disclose the climate impacts of oil and gas leasing on public land.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 4:30 PM Eastern time to discuss third quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update for the 2022 fourth quarter to date.
A press release with third quarter 2022 financial results will be issued at approximately 4:10 PM Eastern time on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Participants can join the conference by dialing 1-888-317-6003 and will be prompted to enter the code 8800833. International callers can dial 1-412-317-6061 and will be prompted to enter the code 8800833.
The call will also be webcast live from the Company's website on the investor relations page at ir.chipotle.com and registration is available at https://app.webinar.net/4oPVR0Q8pyQ. An archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call.
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of June 30, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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Coupa Software Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results
Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 4:03 PM EDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
Record Quarterly Subscription Revenues of $193 Million, 23% Year-Over-Year Growth
Record Quarterly Revenues of $211 Million, 18% Year-Over-Year Growth
Quarterly Subscription Calculated Billings of $217 Million, 25% Year-Over-Year Growth
Quarterly Operating Cash Flows and Adjusted Free Cash Flows of $29 Million and $25 Million, Respectively
Announces Board of Directors Authorized $100 Million Share Repurchase Program
SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP) today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2022.
"We're proud of our results this quarter. We delivered record revenues, strong growth in our subscription calculated billings, and we continue to deliver strong cash flows and profitability on a Non-GAAP basis," said Rob Bernshteyn, chairman and chief executive officer at Coupa. "We focus everything we do on our customers. Our platform is built with them and around them. We define our success by our customers' success. As illustrated by our results, the Coupa BSM community is vibrant and powering business transformation and growth."
Second Quarter Results:
Total revenues were $211.1 million, an increase of 18% compared to the same period last year. Subscription revenues were $192.7 million, an increase of 23% compared to the same period last year.
GAAP operating loss was $63.6 million, compared to $54.3 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating income was $24.0 million, compared to $26.7 million for the same period last year.
GAAP net loss attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated was $75.3 million, compared to $91.5 million for the same period last year. GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated was $0.99, compared to $1.24 for the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated was $16.5 million, compared to $20.3 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated was $0.20, compared to $0.26 for the same period last year.
Operating cash flows and adjusted free cash flows were $29.1 million and $25.0 million, respectively.
See the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the reconciliation tables below for important information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures used by Coupa.
Share Repurchase Program
Coupa announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million of the Company's common stock. Under the program, Coupa may purchase shares from time to time through open market transactions in compliance with applicable securities laws. The program is currently set to expire on September 1, 2023. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases, are determined by Coupa at its discretion and depend on a variety of factors, including legal requirements, price and economic market conditions. Any repurchases will be funded by available cash and cash equivalents.
Business Outlook:
The following forward-looking statements reflect Coupa's expectations as of September 6, 2022.
Third quarter of fiscal 2023:
Total revenues are expected to be $211.0 to $214.0 million.
Subscription revenues are expected to be $194.0 to $196.0 million.
Professional services and other revenues are expected to be approximately $17.0 to $18.0 million.
Non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be $14.0 to $16.0 million.
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated is expected to be $0.08 to $0.10 per share.
Diluted weighted average share count is expected to be approximately 87.5 million shares, assuming no shares are purchased in the share repurchase program.
Full year fiscal 2023:
Total revenues are expected to be $838.0 to $844.0 million.
Subscription revenues are expected to be $766.0 to $771.0 million.
Professional services and other revenues are expected to be approximately $72.0 to $73.0 million.
Non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be $62.5 to $68.5 million.
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated is expected to be $0.37 to $0.44 per share.
Diluted weighted average share count is expected to be approximately 87.5 million shares, assuming no shares are purchased in the share repurchase program.
Coupa has not reconciled its expectations for non-GAAP income from operations to GAAP loss from operations, or non-GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated to GAAP net loss per share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated because certain items that are excluded from non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP net income per diluted share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted at this time. Such exclusions consist of charges related to stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, amortization of debt issuance costs, gain or loss on conversion of convertible senior notes, gain or loss on non-marketable investments, the adjustment attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests, non-recurring income tax adjustments, and income tax effects. The effect of these items may be significant.
Recent Business Highlights:
Welcomed many new customers into the Coupa community in Q2, including the following: Aditum Bio Management Company, LLC, AEye, Inc., Air Force Association (Western Australian Division) Inc., Anduril Industries, Inc., BELLUS Health, Cellares Corporation, ClickUp, Cockroach Labs, Collectors Universe, Inc., Corius Deutschland GmbH, Deutsche Glasfaser, Dock Tech, Ellipse Projects, Fairlife, Flock Safety, HealthEdge, IGEFA SE & Co. KG, L & O Immobilien GmbH, Locanabio, Inc., ML Holding GmbH & Co. KG, National Injury Insurance Scheme, Nürnberger Lebensversicherung AG, Oasis Marina LLC, Planet Labs PBC, Royston LLC, Skyline Exhibits, Tatcha LLC, Tes Global Holdings Direct Ltd., TO Holding GmbH & Co. KG, University of East London, Veho Tech, Inc., Venues NSW, Veterinary Emergency Group, VPLS, W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s., and ZOLAR GmbH
Grew footprint in Latin America with three new offices in Mexico City, São Paulo and Bogotá
Recognized by Fast Company as a Best Workplace for Innovators
Achieved global Great Place to Work certification in the US, UK, Ireland, Germany, and India
Launched global Executive Summit series, bringing the BSM community together for learning, networking, and industry insights, with the inaugural Executive Summit in Singapore
Welcomed Kanika Soni, Tripadvisor Chief Commercial Officer, to our Board of Directors
Welcomed resource exchange platform Rheaply to Coupa Ventures' portfolio of investments
Published second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, debuting a new company mission and vision
Achieved ISO 27701 and APEC PRP certification for data privacy program
Conference Call Information:
Coupa will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time today.
The live webcast will be accessible on Coupa's investor relations website at http://investors.coupa.com. A replay will be available through the same link.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release and the accompanying tables contain certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated, non-GAAP net income per basic and diluted share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated, adjusted free cash flows and adjusted free cash flows margin. Coupa believes these non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating its operating performance and Coupa's management regularly reviews and uses these measures for business planning and other purposes.
Non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP net income attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated exclude certain items from the corresponding GAAP measures, including: stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, amortization of debt issuance costs, gain or loss on conversion of convertible senior notes, gain or loss on non-marketable investments, the adjustment attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests, non-recurring income tax adjustments, and income tax effects, and prior to the adoption of ASU 2020-06 on February 1, 2022, amortization of debt discount costs. In addition, the weighted average diluted shares figure used to calculate non-GAAP net income per share attributable to Coupa Software Incorporated reflects the anti-dilutive impact of the if-converted method related to the convertible notes, if any.
Beginning in the three months ended April 30, 2022, we utilize a fixed long-term projected tax rate in our computation of the non-GAAP income tax provision to provide better consistency across the reporting periods. In projecting this long-term non-GAAP tax rate, we utilize a three-year financial projection that excludes the direct impact of stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and amortization of debt issuance costs. The projected rate considers other factors such as our current operating structure, and existing tax positions in various jurisdictions. Additionally, due to historic profitability on a non-GAAP basis, there are no valuation allowances recorded against the non-GAAP deferred tax assets globally. We will periodically reevaluate the projected long-term tax rate, as necessary, for significant events, based on our ongoing analysis of relevant tax law changes, material changes in the forecasted geographic earnings mix, and any significant acquisitions.
Adjusted free cash flows is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment, and prior to the adoption of ASU 2020-06 on February 1, 2022, plus repayments of convertible senior notes attributable to debt discount, plus one-time payout of legacy unvested equity awards accelerated in conjunction with a business combination. Coupa has the ability to settle conversions related to its senior notes through the use of cash, shares of its common stock, or a combination of both, at its election. Adjusted free cash flow margin is defined as adjusted free cash flows divided by total revenues.
Coupa believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and other users of its financial information because they provide a way to measure and evaluate Coupa's underlying operating performance and the strength of its core business consistently across the periods presented. Coupa believes these non-GAAP measures are also useful for comparing its operating performance to that of other companies in its industry, because they eliminate the effects of certain items that may vary between companies for reasons unrelated to their operating performance. Coupa believes that adjusted free cash flows also provides a useful measure of the company's capital strength and liquidity, although it is not intended to represent and should not be viewed as the amount of residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.
Coupa uses these non-GAAP measures in conjunction with GAAP measures as part of its overall assessment of its performance and liquidity, including the preparation of its annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts, to evaluate the effectiveness of its business strategies, and to communicate with its board of directors concerning its financial performance and liquidity. Coupa's definitions of its non-GAAP measures may differ from those used by other companies for similarly-titled measures, and therefore comparability may be limited. In addition, other companies may not publish these or similar metrics. Thus, Coupa's non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, not as substitutes for, or in isolation from, the company's GAAP results.
Coupa encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure, and to view its non-GAAP measures in conjunction with GAAP financial measures. In addition, Coupa compensates for the limitations of its non-GAAP financial measures by providing a reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. These reconciliations are included in the tables attached to this release.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts, including the statements of management and statements in "Business Outlook," are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Coupa's current expectations and projections about future events and trends that Coupa believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, strategy, short- and long-term business operations and objectives, cash flows, liquidity and financial needs.
These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation: Coupa is subject to macroeconomic uncertainties driven by inflation, rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the COVID-19 pandemic; Coupa has a limited operating history at its current scale, which makes it difficult to predict its future operating results; Coupa may not be able to manage its recent rapid growth effectively; risks related to past and future business acquisitions, including their integration with Coupa's existing business model, operations and culture; if Coupa is unable to attract new customers, the growth of its revenues will be adversely affected; because its platform is sold to large enterprises with complex operating environments, Coupa encounters long and unpredictable sales cycles; the markets in which Coupa participates are intensely competitive; Coupa's business depends in part on its customers renewing their subscriptions and purchasing additional subscriptions; Coupa may not be successful in expanding its sales efforts or developing widespread brand awareness in a cost-effective manner; risks and liabilities related to breach of its security measures or unauthorized access to customer data; the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and global economic conditions; risks relating to servicing our debt; and the price, amount and timing of any share repurchases.
These and other risks and uncertainties that could affect Coupa's future results are included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in Coupa's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 6, 2022, which is available at investors.coupa.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Further information on potential risks that could affect actual results will be included in other periodic filings Coupa makes with the SEC.
The forward-looking statements in this release reflect Coupa's expectations as of September 6, 2022. Coupa undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations.
About Coupa Software
Coupa empowers companies around the world with the visibility and control they need to spend smarter and safer. To learn more about how Coupa can help you spend smarter, visit www.coupa.com. Read more on the Coupa Blog or follow @Coupa on Twitter.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, today announced that it will present at Piper Sandler's Growth Frontiers Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 10:30am ET.
A live broadcast of the Company's presentation may be found on the Investor Relations section of the Crocs website, investors.crocs.com. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the website for 1 year following the completion of the conference.
About Crocs, Inc.:
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The Company's brands include Crocs and HEYDUDE and its products are sold in more than 85 countries through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. For more information on Crocs, Inc. please visit investors.crocs.com. To learn more about our brands, please visit www.crocs.com or www.heydudeshoesusa.com or follow @Crocs or @heydudeshoes on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Category:Investors
Investor Contact:
Cori Lin, Crocs, Inc.
(303) 848-5053
clin@crocs.com
PR Contact:
Melissa Layton, Crocs, Inc.
(303) 848-7885
mlayton@crocs.com
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Ad industry veteran joins DDB's Global CEO Marty O'Halloran's leadership team
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide has named Alex Lubar Global President & Chief Operating Officer. This appointment is a strategic move to further strengthen DDB's global leadership team under Global CEO, Marty O'Halloran.
Lubar joins DDB Worldwide with extensive global leadership credentials. Currently President, McCann North America, Lubar joined McCann in 2012 and held several regional leadership roles during the course of his tenure there. Before taking on his role at the helm of the North America region, Lubar led the Asia Pacific region, and was also the CEO of McCann London. Prior to that he served as global chief marketing officer and held leadership roles with agencies including Grey and BBH.
Said O'Halloran: "My vision is to continue to hire the best talent in the industry and drive DDB Worldwide's growth. Alex embodies DDB's values and passion for unexpected creativity as the accelerant for client and agency growth. I am absolutely delighted he will be joining our team to fuel our current strategic plan globally. He shares our belief that creativity and emotion are the drivers of long term, sustainable growth and I am excited to add him on to my DDB Worldwide leadership team."
Said Lubar: "DDB is such an iconic agency with an astounding creative legacy. I am honored to work with Marty and his global leadership team to continue to take DDB and the network's clients to new levels of growth and fame."
O'Halloran will continue elevating DDB WW's plan to deliver an exceptional creative product through best-in-class talent and modern tools and capabilities, all through the lens of DDB's philosophy that Unexpected Works. "Our ambition is to be the best creative agency in the world. Alex will further strengthen my global leadership team and help us reach higher levels of organic and net new growth, while also continuing to put creativity at the center of all that we do," said O'Halloran.
Lubar will join DDB Worldwide in the network's NYC Headquarters in mid-October of this year.
ABOUT DDB WORLDWIDE
DDB Worldwide (www.ddb.com) is one of the world's largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks. DDB has been named Agency Network of the Year 2022 Effies US, Asia Pacific Network of the Year 2022 Spikes Asia, #3 Global Network in 2022 by the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, Network of the Year by D&AD in 2022 and 2021, Network of the Year ADC in 2021, Network of the Year 2021 Effies Latin America, Network of the Year 2021 El Ojo, as well as numerous accolades from the industry's leading advertising publications and awards shows. WARC has listed DDB as one of the Top 3 Global Networks for 12 of the last 15 years. The network's clients include Molson Coors, Volkswagen, McDonald's, Unilever, Mars, Peloton, JetBlue, Johnson & Johnson, and the U.S. Army, among others. Founded in 1949, DDB is part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) and consists of over 10,000 employees across 149 offices in over 63 countries, with its flagship office in New York, NY.
ABOUT OMNICOM
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE – OMC) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.
CONTACT: Donna Tobin, Global Chief Marketing & Communications Officer; donna@ddb.com
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Meet Delic will now be held on October 14 and 15, 2023 in Las Vegas
Tickets purchased for Meet Delic 2022 will be honored at next year's event
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Delic Holdings Corp ("Delic" or the "Company") (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) (FRA: 6X0), a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, today announced the postponement of the Meet Delic conference taking place November 5 and 6 at AREA15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference will now be held on October 14 and 15, 2023, in the same location. Tickets purchased for 2022 Meet Delic will be honored at next year's event and current Early Bird pricing has been extended for an additional 30 days.
Delic's annual Meet Delic conference has emerged as the world's premier psychedelic wellness experience. More than 2,500 people visited AREA15 in Las Vegas, Nevada, last November to attend and experience two days of programs and activities, including 20 hours of talks, panels and discussions at the intersection of psychedelics, wellness, and business by over 60 thought leaders, medical professionals and wellness advocates.
The company plans to build upon the success of Meet Delic 2021 when it returns next year to AREA15 in Las Vegas. Delic will bring together thought and business leaders and health & wellness experts from across the globe to explore the past, present and future of psychedelics. The 2023 Meet Delic conference will also feature showstopping artists, musicians and entertainers. Past performers included Mindchatter, Little Miss Nasty, Sporeganic and DJ David Starfire.
"Meet Delic 2021 was the first event of its kind and brought awareness to the benefits of psychedelics to heal people and communities through enlightening panels and talks and electrifying performances. Next year promises to be a breakthrough year for the psychedelic renaissance, so we've decided the best way to celebrate is to move Meet Delic to 2023," said Matt Stang, executive chairman of Delic. "We're excited to bring the community together again next October to learn more about the groundbreaking opportunities within psychedelics to address the current mental health crisis. We look forward to unveiling what we have planned for Meet Delic 2023."
For more information regarding becoming a sponsor or attending the next Meet Delic Conference, please visit https://meetdelic.com/.
Ticket holders requesting a refund can find more info at https://meetdelic.com/refunds/.
Meet Delic is the world's premier psychedelic and wellness edutainment event catering to both curious newcomers, businesses and thought leaders. Held in AREA15, an immersive and experiential entertainment complex in the heart of Las Vegas, the exciting two-day event features industry entrepreneurs, consumers, psychonauts and leading voices in research and science. Meet Delic is the largest and most comprehensive event to learn about the intersection of psychedelics, health and wellness and culture, how to start or grow your business, connect with likeminded visionaries, enjoy fun social activities, and experience the acceleration of this worldwide movement.
Delic is a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, improving access to health benefits across the country and reframing the conversation on psychedelics. The company owns and operates an umbrella of related businesses, including the largest chain of psychedelic wellness clinics in the country, Ketamine Wellness Centers; the only licensed entity by Health Canada to focus exclusively on research and development of psilocybin vaporization technology, Delic Labs; the premier psychedelic wellness event, Meet Delic; and trusted media and e-commerce platforms Reality Sandwich and Delic Radio. Delic is backed by a team of industry and cannabis veterans and a diverse network, whose mission is to provide education, research, high-quality products, and better access to effective and affordable treatment options.
This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Delic's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but are not limited to: information regarding the timing or terms upon which the Transaction will be completed; potential benefits of the Transaction; anticipated continued growth in the health and wellness sector (and, in particular, related to psychedelics); the ability of Delic to successfully achieve business objectives, and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Delic is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Delic to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the Transaction not closing as planned or at all or on terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement; incorrect assessment of the value and potential benefits of the Transaction; direct and indirect material adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic; inability to obtain future financing on suitable terms; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; risks inherent in the psychedelic treatment sector; changes in applicable laws and regulations; and failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Delic has made certain assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to: assumptions as to the time required to negotiate a definite agreement and complete matters related to the Transaction; the ability to consummate the Transaction; the ability of the parties to obtain, in a timely manner, the requisite regulatory, corporate and other third party approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions to the consummation of the Transaction on the proposed terms; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Transaction on relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; compliance with extensive government regulation; and the diversion of management time on the Transaction.
Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
Although Delic believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Delic does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to Delic or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
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EAD continues to expand its footprint across the US
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EAD Engineering, Inc. (EAD), a leading engineering consulting and project management services organization, opened its newest office location in Parsippany, NJ with the intent to offer EAD's complete list of services, announced Stephen Lichter, EAD's CEO.
"We're committed to our clients in all areas of our business and saw this as a perfect opportunity to locate our full suite of services in a key area for our current and future clients," Lichter said. The expansion aligns with EAD's plan to expand its footprint and increase operational efficiencies, providing clients with a more local experience that drives down their costs. The company plans to onboard additional professionals immediately in Parsippany, NJ.
Sally White is the first managing director of EAD's northeastern US regional office located in Parsippany, NJ. In this role, she combines her business acumen with her experience in the manufacturing industry to drive business growth for EAD throughout the US Northeast region. Prior to joining EAD, Sally executed over $3.4 billion in project work to advance the economic prosperity and success of New Jersey manufacturing companies. Her accomplishments range from leading a global team of over 500 professionals across 150 countries with critical bio-pharmaceutical industry services to integrating 12 business acquisitions into a global operation for a world leader in threat detection technologies. She is a dual citizen of the US and UK and holds a Business Degree in Business Administration / Management and Operations from the University of West London, as well as business diplomas from Bletchley College and the British Psychological Society. "This expansion is an expression of gratitude for the trust our clients grant us and a symbol of the dedication and passion with which EAD is driving advancement in the US," Sally White said.
EAD conducted extensive research, which included evaluating several other cities within the United States, prior to selecting Parsippany as the site of their new office. The organization weighted the selection criteria for their investment with a focus on what the prospective cities offered in terms of opportunity to scale, local talent, proximity to educational institutions, opportunity for future client investments, and quality of life for EAD employees. EAD plans to add multiple regional offices before the end of 2023.
EAD is a US-headquartered engineering consulting and services firm with over 20 years of experience advising global clients in the pharmaceutical, bio-processing, chemical manufacturing, food, and parcel/logistics industries. EAD specializes in working with clients that operate 24/7/365 and demand a high level of quality, performance, and validation in every project.
Learn more about EAD by visiting our website at www.eadcorporate.com.
Contact person: Debra Lammel
Contact info: Debra.Lammel@eadcorporate.com
Company: EAD Engineering, Inc.
Address 3635 South 149th Street, Omaha, NE 68144
Phone: +1.402.884.8650
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH), announced today that New Century Health CEO Dan McCarthy has been named Evolent Health President, effective September 15, 2022. Mr. McCarthy will continue to oversee the company's value-based specialty operations and strategy and report directly to Evolent Health CEO Seth Blackley. Among Mr. McCarthy's immediate priorities will be completing the seamless integration of recent acquisitions IPG and Vital Decisions into Evolent's leading value-based specialty platform.
Mr. Blackley said, "For over eight years, Dan has played a critical leadership role at Evolent, driving our growth strategy, operations and clinical performance while building an extraordinary team. I look forward to working closely with Dan in expanding our value-based specialty platform and driving value for all our stakeholders."
Mr. McCarthy has served as CEO of New Century Health since 2019, and prior to that held multiple leadership roles within Evolent since joining the Company in 2014. Mr. McCarthy came to Evolent from McKinsey & Company, where he was a leader in the firm's health care practice. More details on Mr. McCarthy can be found here: https://www.evolenthealth.com/about-us/leadership-team/6268/dan-mccarthy
The Company also announced today that former Chairman and CEO Frank J. Williams, an Evolent co-founder, has informed the Board of Directors he will not stand for re-election at Evolent's next annual meeting of stockholders in June 2023.
Mr. Williams stated, "I could not be prouder of the work we have done at Evolent since our founding in 2011. It has been a privilege to be part of this amazing team and the value that we have created for our customers, patients, employees and shareholders. Across the coming months, I will continue to partner with Board Chair Cheryl Scott, Seth Blackley and the rest of the Evolent Board of Directors to ensure a smooth hand-off through our next shareholder meeting."
Mr. Blackley said, "Frank has been an outstanding leader for Evolent and an essential partner to me these past several years. We appreciate the smooth transition he has facilitated for Evolent's next chapter."
Cheryl Scott said, "I want to thank Frank for his tireless dedication and for his pride in Evolent's work for more than a decade. The Board appreciates the leadership Frank has provided as we embark on our next phase of leadership and growth at Evolent."
About Evolent Health Evolent Health delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions that improve whole-person health while making health care simpler and more affordable. Our solutions encompass total cost of care management, specialty care management and administrative simplification. Evolent serves a national base of leading payers and providers, is the first company to receive the National Committee for Quality Assurance's Population Health Program Accreditation and is consistently recognized as a top place to work in health care nationally. Learn more about how Evolent is changing the way health care is delivered by visiting evolenthealth.com.
Contacts:
Seth R. Frank
Vice President, Investor Relations
Evolent Health, Inc.
sfrank@evolenthealth.com
571-895-3919 (W)
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF), a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries and a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients through FNF's wholly-owned subsidiary, F&G, announced today that Mike Nolan, Chief Executive Officer, Tony Park, Chief Financial Officer, and Chris Blunt, President and Chief Executive Officer of F&G, will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Interested investors and other parties can access a live webcast of the presentation by visiting FNF's Investor Relations website at https://www.investor.fnf.com/. An online replay will be available on the same website following the presentation. Management will also be available for one-on-one and small group meetings with investors.
About Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com.
About F&G
F&G is part of the FNF family of companies. F&G is committed to helping Americans turn their aspirations into reality. F&G is a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please visit fglife.com.
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Acquisition Bolsters FINN's CPG Expertise and Growing West Coast Footprint
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global independent marketing and communications firm, FINN Partners, announced today that it has acquired Rachel Kay Public Relations (RKPR), a 19-person, bicoastal boutique agency headquartered in San Diego and specializing in strategic, integrated communications for food and beverage brands. Rachel Kay, Founder and CEO of RKPR, will join FINN's West Coast team as Managing Partner reporting to Howard Solomon and become part of the agency's Global Consumer Practice leadership team.
"RKPR is one of the most respected firms specializing in consumer packaged food, beverage, and wellness brands. Building on the momentum of our rapidly growing Global Consumer Practice, the firm adds deep packaged food and beverage expertise spanning established leaders to disruptive food and beverage innovators. With the addition of RKPR, our Global Consumer Practice will have annual fees of almost $25 million, adding it to the ranks of the largest FINN Partners practices along with health, tech and travel," said Peter Finn, Founding Managing Partner and CEO, FINN Partners.
The addition of RKPR will also enhance FINN Partners' West Coast operations, expanding the firm's staff to 165 people spread across offices in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, and now San Diego.
Current RKPR clients include leading food and beverage brands such as Simple Mills, NotCo, Koe Organic Kombucha, Forager Project, Brazi Bites, Elmhurst 1925, Country Archer Provisions, Bubbies Ice Cream, Catalina Crunch, and Tofurky.
In joining FINN Partners, RKPR will significantly enhance the firm's existing work in the food and beverage space, which currently includes clients such as Bolthouse Farms, Filippo Berio, Jack Daniel's, USA Pears, Northwest Cherries, Berry Bros. & Rudd, The World's 50 Best Restaurants and many more.
"We're excited to welcome RKPR as the newest member of our Global Consumer Practice. Our work with food and beverage brands is a core area of strength, and the addition of RKPR will enable us to considerably expand our portfolio in this space. Their reputation, expertise and deep understanding of modern food and beverage trends will play a key role in the next wave of our growth," said Kyle Farnham, FINN Global Consumer Practice Lead and Managing Partner.
Said Rachel Kay, Managing Partner, "FINN is an independent powerhouse and leader in the Consumer and Lifestyle space, as well as many other diverse practice areas. I'm excited to join a firm that shares my values, and champions and empowers entrepreneurs to make an impact as part of a collaborative global community. My focus will be to ignite the firm's presence in the consumable goods space and expand our offering to help clients navigate the current market volatility in pricing, supply chain, and consumer buying habits at retail and direct-to-consumer. By joining forces, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way as a trusted partner for both new and established CPG brands."
Rick Gould of Gould+Partners made the introduction between FINN Partners and RKPR and helped facilitate the transaction.
About FINN Partners, Inc.
Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to almost $170 million in fees over ten years, becoming one of the fastest growing independent public relations agencies in the world. The full-service marketing and communications company's record setting pace is a result of organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 33 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. FINN Partners clients are also supported through longstanding partner agencies and its membership in the PROI network of leading agencies around the world. Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Atlanta, Bangalore, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Guam, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Vancouver and Washington D.C. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @finnpartners.
About Rachel Kay Public Relations
Founded in 2007 by Rachel Kay, Rachel Kay Public Relations (RKPR) is an award winning, full-service communications agency for emerging and established consumer brands. Headquartered in San Diego with an office in New York, the bicoastal team offers unrivaled experience driving growth for challenger brands and Fortune 500 companies through integrated PR, social media, and influencer programs that deliver extraordinary results and generate game changing awareness. The WBENC Certified Woman Owned Business has received numerous accolades including a 2021 Silver Stevie Award for Women-Run Workplace of the Year. Learn more at www.rachelkaypr.com.
Contacts:
FINN Partners:
Celia Jones, Global Director of Marketing Communications
celia.jones@finnpartners.com
773.885.9781 (Chicago)
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Justice Guzman will become a partner in the firm's appellate practice
HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wright Close & Barger LLP, a Houston-based civil trial and appellate law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman as a partner in its Houston office.
Justice Guzman will serve as a partner in the firm's appellate practice beginning September 12.
"I am excited to join a team of appellate all-stars who bring high energy, creativity, and a wealth of experience to solving clients' problems," said Justice Guzman.
Justice Guzman is the first Latina to serve on the Texas Supreme Court and the first to hold statewide office. Before serving on Texas's highest civil court, she was a justice on the Texas 14th Court of Appeals and a Harris County District Court judge. Throughout her career, she has ruled on thousands of civil and criminal cases and authored hundreds of judicial opinions.
"We are honored and excited that Justice Guzman has chosen to practice law with us," said Wright Close & Barger Managing Partner Tom Wright. "She has a wealth of experience in appellate matters. Her insights on appellate issues will be very valuable to the firm and our clients."
A native Houstonian, Justice Guzman earned her law degree from South Texas College of Law. She also holds a Master of Laws in Judicial Studies from Duke University School of Law, where she studied under U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Samuel Alito.
Wright Close & Barger LLP is a Houston-based civil trial and appellate firm handling complex trial and appellate work for clients across Texas. Our lawyers have a track record for achieving favorable results in cases involving catastrophic personal injury, insurance coverage, intellectual property, oil and gas, product defects, commercial disputes, arbitration and mediation, trade secrets, and trust and estate litigation, among others. We also assist with pretrial motions, special evidence problems, challenges to expert witnesses, and the critical work on the court's charge to the jury. To learn more, visit http://www.wrightclosebarger.com/.
Media Contact:
April Arias
800-559-4534
april@androvett.com
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huizenga Group today announced the addition of Bulldog Factory Service to its growing portfolio of automation companies. Santanna Tool & Design Company – Bulldog Factory Service is based in Madison Heights, Mich., with additional operations in North Carolina and Mexico.
Bulldog Factory Service is a full-service automation supplier specializing in lean process cost-effective manufacturing solutions that include automated and welding systems, conveyors, design and simulation services, and workforce reduction projects and kits.
"We're pleased to announce this partnership," Huizenga Group President Steve Klotz said. "It highlights the vision of Huizenga Group to invest in Michigan-based companies and create enduring economic growth. It also emphasizes Bulldog Factory Service's mission to provide high-quality customer service by delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions that exceed consumer expectations."
Bulldog Factory Service was drawn to a partnership with Huizenga Group because of its expertise and positive track-record in the automation space, said Bulldog Factory Service Owners Joseph and Jamilce Newton.
The Huizenga Group is a privately held investment firm which provides management services to a diverse group of companies in tool and die, pharmaceutical packaging, machined metal parts, electrical contracting and highly engineered automotive component manufacturing.
"They are the perfect partner for us as our company continues to grow," Joseph Newton said, adding, "Our strategic partnership will enable Bulldog to further capitalize on its already strong customer relationships. Working with the Huizenga Group gives us the flexibility to continue meeting existing customer needs while also creating new opportunities to expand."
About Bulldog Factory Service
Established in 1937, Bulldog Factory Service has more than 80 years of experience in providing engineering services and the manufacturing of flexible production systems for the automotive industry. Bulldog delivers turn-key systems individually tailored to meet clients' unique needs. Learn more at santannatool.com.
Bulldog was advised by Phil Gilbert of East Bay Advisors: philgilbert@eastbayadv.com.
About Huizenga Group
Founded in 1985, the Huizenga Group provides management services to its diverse portfolio of companies that deliver critical products and services to the world's leading security, automotive, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer goods, and office furniture manufacturers. Learn more at huizengagroup.com.
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Attendees Will Receive Updates on Stability and Contingency Operations in Eastern Europe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) will hold its first conference exclusively focused on Ukraine-related stability operations on September 13-15, 2022, in Warsaw, Poland. The conference, titled Ukraine and the Changing Landscape of Europe, will update attendees on the current situation in and around Ukraine, identify potential contracting opportunities and public-private partnerships, and provide opportunities for attendees to make government contracting business connections. Representatives of the U.S. Departments of Defense and State, USAID, EU, NATO, EBRD, businesses, NGOs, and other contracting authorities will attend.
The conference features over a dozen informative panels and inspirational keynote speakers discussing critical topics such as energy security; logistics; Voices of Ukraine and Women, Peace, and Security; and refugee and reconstruction plans. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. House of Representatives will attend in person and virtually, providing updates on current areas of focus and briefing attendees on upcoming initiatives.
"We're gratified to have so many experts speaking at our Warsaw Conference, ensuring our attendees will get insightful updates on Ukraine-related stability and contingency operations," said ISOA President and Executive Director Howard R. Lind. "ISOA's members are also eager to make in-person connections with contracting officers, primes, and subcontractors to develop successful public-private partnerships supporting U.S. and NATO efforts in Eastern Europe."
Registration for the Warsaw Conference is available on the ISOA website until September 8. ISOA members and non-members are encouraged to attend. ISOA's next conference, the annual Summit, will be held on November 16-18 in Tysons, VA. Other planned ISOA events include webinars on Ukraine and Eastern Europe, Women, Peace, and Security trainings, networking receptions, and monthly small business forums. Upcoming events can be found on ISOA's website.
ISOA is a global, nonprofit association whose mission is to serve as the primary point of strategic engagement for the government and private sector in support of stability operations worldwide, providing critical services in fragile environments in an accountable, transparent and ethical way. ISOA serves the implementing community, providing member services focused on contracting, partnerships, regulatory and legal developments, research initiatives and policy movement. For more information, visit stability-operations.org.
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DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a lot to celebrate at Taco Bueno this September! The brand is celebrating 55 years of fresh Tex-Mex and its new partnership with the Dallas Cowboys.
"Founded in Abilene, TX, Taco Bueno has been a part of many generations lives over the decades as Cowboys Fans have so to have the privilege to be named the "Official Taco of the Dallas Cowboys" feels really good and the timing could not be better" said Melanie Barichivich, VP of Marketing for Taco Bueno.
To celebrate 55 years and the kickoff of football season, Taco Bueno is inviting you to its Anniversary Tailgate today at 7940 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX, 75206. Starting at 12:00PM, The Ticket (96.7) will be hosting live "The Hang Zone" and between 4:00PM-6:00PM, guests will get the opportunity to enjoy special appearances by Dallas Cowboys #55 Leighton Vander Esch, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Rowdy. Games and prizes including tickets to upcoming Cowboys games will be awarded to lucky winners throughout the day at the event and on social media.
Need another reason to stop by Taco Bueno today? This September, guests will enjoy *Buy One, Get One FREE Muchaco®. This Bueno exclusive takes tacos to a whole new level swapping the shell with a warm and fluffy pita bread and stuffing it with slow-cooked refried beans, your choice of all-white meat chicken or seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes. But if you are feeding the whole team, Bueno is offering a *$12 Whollota® Tailgate Box all football season long. The generous box includes 12 Party Tacos, rice, beans, chips, and salsa to tackle the bigger crowd's hunger.
It's Bueno Season, Baby! Touchdown at your local Taco Bueno, or order online, at TacoBueno.com.
For exclusive deals and specials, become a Buenohead® and receive a FREE Beef Muchaco®. Text "Bueno" to 72829 or go to tacobueno.com/buenoheads for email signup.
*Price may vary. Offer available for a Limited Time. At participating locations. While supplies last.
About Taco Bueno®
Taco Bueno is committed to providing an authentic, better-tasting Tex-Mex experience through made-fresh-daily preparations, hand-selected ingredients, and genuine friendly hospitality. Founded in 1967 in Abilene, TX, Taco Bueno is a privately held company that operates nearly 145 restaurants throughout the American South and Southwest – including Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. To learn more about Taco Bueno, please visit www.TacoBueno.com or www.facebook.com/BuenoHeadquarters.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 12:00pm PST
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Property from Thomas & Erika Jayne Girardi's highly televised Pasadena mansion will be offered on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 12:00pm PST, by John Moran Auctioneers. This auction will include 220 lots of furniture, art, books, sports memorabilia, and more. The full selection of available items is now open for bidding at johnmoran.com, and the proceeds will be used to help pay down debt.
One of the grandest items being presented is a Steinway piano, 1997, 200th anniversary edition. Known as one of the finest crafted pianos for over 160 years, this instrument is valued to be $40,000-60,000.
Some of the most noteworthy mid-century art includes a Joan Miro lithograph, having an estimate of $800-1,200, and Etching is the Subject, 1977, from David Hockney's blue guitar portfolio, appraised at $3,000-5,000.
Contemporary art is well-represented in three Glenna Goodacre bronze sculptures. The standout piece being a 70" H, patinated bronze of a woman holding a child, titled, Crossing the Prairie, 2000, bringing an estimate of $30,000-40,000. There will also be two smaller examples of her late-1990s work, with estimates ranging $800-1,200 for one, and $300-500 for the other.
There will also be a variety of wall mirrors, such as a pair of large Northern Italian giltwood mirrors for $3,000-5,000. With a wide variety of furniture in this sale, a cast iron Chinese table and chairs for $2,000-3,000 and a pair of Guerdon brass tables, each having an estimate of $1,000-1,500.
Among the various pieces of decorative art, an Italian silver stag with an estimate of $5,000-7,000, as well as a late 18th/19th century religious icon, with a value of $3,000-5,000.
From Girardi's personal library, a collection of law books and art books. Some noteworthy selections are two Machiavelli books: "The Works," at an estimate of $1,500-2,000 and his 1815, "The Art of War," estimated $400-600. For art references, a giant-sized Warhol book with a value of $300-500.
Other items from the property include sofas, ottomans, leather club chairs, tables, lamps, Persian rugs, neo-classical and chinoiserie armchairs, patio furniture, and an impressive selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th century art and sculptures.
For more information and additional images, please contact:
Brenda Smith, PR Manager
brenda@johnmoran.com
(626)988-9443
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazydays Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqCM: LAZY) today announced that John North joined Lazydays as its Chief Executive Officer on September 6, 2022. Mr. North was also appointed to serve as a director on the Company's Board of Directors. Robert DeVincenzi, who has been acting as Interim Chief Executive Officer, will return to his role as Lead Independent Director on the board.
In connection with the commencement of John North's service, Lazydays granted Mr. North a restricted stock unit award covering 105,308 shares of Lazydays common stock. This award was granted as an inducement material to Mr. North becoming a new employee of Lazydays in accordance with The Nasdaq Stock Market Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). This restricted stock unit award will vest over three years, with one-third of the award vesting annually on September 6, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The award was granted to Mr. North pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement and restricted stock unit award agreement, and is subject to accelerated vesting as described in the restricted stock unit award agreement. The award was granted pursuant to a stand-alone inducement restricted stock unit award agreement. However, such award will contain terms substantially similar to the terms of the Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan.
ABOUT JOHN NORTH
John most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Copart, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPRT), a member of the S&P 500 and a leading provider of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR), a global leader in car and truck rental and on-demand car sharing. Before joining Avis Budget Group, he spent 17 years in leadership roles with Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD), one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, including as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. John earned his B.S. in Finance from Santa Clara University and is a Certified Public Accountant and a CFA Charterholder.
ABOUT LAZYDAYS RV
As an iconic brand in the RV industry, Lazydays, The RV Authority, consistently provides the best RV sales, service, and ownership experience, which is why RVers and their families become Customers for Life. Lazydays continues to add locations at a rapid pace as it executes its geographic expansion strategy that includes both acquisitions and greenfields.
Since 1976, Lazydays RV has built a reputation for providing an outstanding customer experience with exceptional service excellence and unparalleled product expertise, along with being a preferred place to rest and recharge with other RVers. By offering the largest selection of RV brands from the nation's leading manufacturers, state-of-the-art service facilities, and thousands of accessories and hard-to-find parts, Lazydays RV provides everything RVers need and want.
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. is a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker "LAZY."
News Contact:
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chrysler brand will host a press conference and vehicle unveiling in the Spirit of Detroit plaza on Tues., Sept. 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. ET
- Press conference scheduled on eve of media day for the 2022 Detroit Auto Show
- Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand CEO, and Ralph Gilles, head of design, Stellantis, will deliver remarks during the press conference
Chrysler brand will host a press conference and unveil a special-edition Chrysler vehicle on Tuesday, September 13 on the eve of media day for the first-ever, indoor/outdoor Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place and Hart Plaza hosted by the North American International Auto Show.
WHERE:
Spirit of Detroit Plaza, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226
WHO:
Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand chief executive officer, Stellantis
For interview requests, please contact Dave Elshoff, david.elshoff@stellantis.com
Ralph Gilles, head of design, Stellantis
For interview requests, please contact Dianna Gutierrez, dianna.gutierrez@stellantis.com
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. Eastern
MEDIA RSVP:
Valid 2022 Detroit Auto Show media credentials are required to enter the Chrysler press conference area in the Spirit of Detroit Plaza.
Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, advanced innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925. The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment Chrysler invented nearly 40 years ago. Pacifica delivers an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling along with the most standard safety features in the industry and most advanced available all-wheel-drive system in its class. The available innovative plug-in hybrid powertrain takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further. It's the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves more than 80 MPGe in electric-only mode, has an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. Chrysler Pacifica is also the most awarded minivan over the last six years with more than 170 honors and industry accolades since its introduction as a minivan. The Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on the brand's promise of accessible luxury, with iconic and elegant design, world-class performance, efficiency and quality. Chrysler is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
Follow Chrysler and company news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Chrysler brand: www.chrysler.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrysler
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrysler
Twitter: www.twitter.com/chrysler or @StellantisNA
YouTube: www.youtube.com/chrysler or https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony Clark, the Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, will speak at a National Press Club-sponsored Headliner event, Wed., Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. ET, in the club's Holeman Lounge. Clark will be joined by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. The two labor leaders will discuss recent initiatives and alliances that have thrust the MLBPA to the forefront of sports news this year.
Last week, the MLBPA, which represents the 1,200 players on the rosters of all 30 Major League Baseball teams, distributed union authorization cards that would allow the nation's 5,000 minor league baseball players to vote on joining the union. The Senate Judiciary Committee has suggested it would call a hearing to explore the treatment of minor leaguers and the MLB's antitrust exemption.
Remarks from Clark and Shuler will be followed by a question-and-answer session moderated by National Press Club past president Jonathan Salant, Washington correspondent for NJ Advance Media. To submit a question via email, put MLBPA in the subject line and email to headliners@press.org.
Clark has served as the executive director of the MLBPA since 2013. Earlier this year, he led negotiations that resulted in higher wages and other significant gains for his members, achieved only after a 99-day lockout by the team owners. During his own major league career he played for six teams over 15 seasons, retiring following the 2009 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. A switch-hitter, Clark finished his career hitting .262/.339/.485 with 251 home runs and 824 RBIs in 1,559 games. He hit 30 or more home runs in four seasons.
Last year, Liz Shuler became the first woman to lead the AFL-CIO, the nation's labor federation comprising 57 national and international unions.
This Headliners event is open to credentialed media and club members, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This event is both in-person and viewable via livestream on the club's website at www.press.org. The National Press Club is located on the 13th Floor, National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20045.
Press Contact: Kate Helster, khelster@press.org, 202-662-7516
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Mississippi's capital city, Jackson, faces an unprecedented water shortage crisis, National Airlines donated and airlifted hundreds of cases of drinking water to the city, as part of its social responsibility initiative. Over 150,000 people in the city are left without safe running water after the city's main water treatment facility failed due to the recent flooding.
The National Airlines A330-200 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Jackson was transporting a prominent school band along with their specialized equipment in the cargo belly. The crew and operations team used the remaining luggage space as an opportunity to load the water cases, making sure the needed supplies reached Jackson on time for distribution.
"National has always been in the forefront of transporting immediate relief supplies to crisis-hit regions. Be it COVID-19 medical supplies or essential supplies during natural calamities, National Airlines aircraft airlifts supplies to the most affected areas for timely distribution. The recent efforts to bring drinking water to Jackson, is yet another opportunity for us to serve people when in dire need", remarked Christopher Alf, Chairman, National Air Cargo Holdings, Inc.
The recent flooding of the Pearl River led to the failure of pumps at the Jackson water treatment plant. This decreased the water supply to households this week. Currently, state officials and voluntary organizations are coordinating efforts to distribute safe drinking water to each household as the situation gets better in the region. People are also advised to boil water before using it for essential purposes.
National Airlines is a U.S. FAA-certificated Part 121 air carrier, with a fleet of B747-400Fs, along with A330-200 and B757 200 which are used to provide global cargo and passenger solutions. National Air Cargo provides international freight forwarding, sea-to-air multi-modal transportation, and logistics solutions worldwide. Established in 1991, the global reach of National is maintained via strategically located offices around the world; these locations include the U.S., Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and China. Learn more about National at www.GoNational.com
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As back-to-school time approaches, one National Heritage Academies (NHA) educator and leader offers advice and tips to help children who are anxious about the first day of school.
Dean of Intervention and Special Education at NHA's Andrew J. Brown Academy Kristin Young had many good ideas. Two are key to Young. The first is to set up routines, processes, and procedures related to school in your home.
"At school, we use routines, processes, and procedures to make our school day function more productively," Young said. "I believe parents can do the same at home. For instance, always leave the backpack in the same place at home. After homework is done, return it to the backpack."
"The second key item is to help your child get their day off to a good start," she said. "Being late or yelling at your child in the morning, sets them up for a rough start to the day."
Young had more tips to help student anxious about the first day of school:
- Talk to your child. Find out what they are worried about. Offer empathy and let them know that it is reasonable to be worried. Problem solve solutions to ease their worry.
- Focus on the positives of school by asking your student, "What are three things that excite you about the first day of school?" You could re-word that and ask your child that question every day.
- If you are able, take your child to the school's open house so they can become familiar with their teacher and school. Have the student practice walking from the school's front door to their classroom. If you missed the open house, go to the school and walk around the grounds to make them familiar with the school.
- Prepare for the first day, and every day, the night before. Set out their uniform or clothes, make lunch and have it in the refrigerator, pack the backpack and be ready to walk out the door, so they can get to school on time.
- Make sure your student gets enough rest.
- Make sure your child arrives to school on time or early the first day. Some students become upset when they must walk into class once class has already started.
Lastly, remember parents and teachers are on the same team with the same goal: educating your child. Always know a teacher's door is open, so make sure to ask questions and share concerns and feedback directly with your child's teacher right away. Creating this relationship ensures you're both aligned in achieving student success.
National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of 98 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 60,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from National Press Club President Jen Judson on the report released today by Israel on the killing of American citizen and Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
"We were disappointed, but not surprised by the report released by Israel after their investigation into the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. They have left the job of finding justice for Shireen to the United States. Unfortunately, based on a statement released last night, the State Department does not seem to have the will for the job. They would rather let this killing of an American citizen stand with impunity than lead an independent investigation. The Administration is building an unfortunate record of being unable to match their rhetoric about support for press freedom with action.
It took weeks for the IDF to drop the pretense that Shireen might have been killed by Palestinian crossfire. At least that has now been completely debunked. They are finally offering a form of contrition – although indirectly attributed to the shooter. We see nothing in the Israeli report that suggests they appreciate the significance of killing a journalist working in the field. The entire report rests on intent. We believe intent is the sort of thing best determined by an independent investigation or a court of law.
There are other assertions in the report that are hard to accept. The idea that the shooter was under heavy fire is something that has been discredited by many other investigations, so, is unlikely. The idea that the shot was an accident is complicated by its very precision.
The IDF needs a review of best practices operating with journalists in the field. There may be need for retraining. And leadership should get the message that violence against journalists will not be tolerated and that an apology nearly four months after the killing does not make the problem go away. It is hard to find anything in the Israeli report that supports trying to fix this problem which is being labeled an accident.
Israel is a major regional U.S. security partner, and we should fairly be able to expect better from them on this. We also expect more from the U.S. government than this. We call on journalists to make their voices heard on this matter. We cannot accept this timorous excuse for an apology, particularly when it comes absent any promises of operational reform on the IDF's part, which are needed to decrease the likelihood of such a horrible tragedy occurring again."
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. Among the Club's 3,000 members are representatives of nearly every major news organization. The Club is a leading voice for press freedom in the United States and worldwide.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) will present at the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at 10:35 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in New York. Kevin Gorman, Chief Executive Officer, and Matt Abernethy, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the conference.
The live presentation will be webcast and may be accessed on the Company's website under Investors at www.neurocrine.com. A replay of the presentation will be available on the website approximately one hour after the conclusion of the event and will be archived for approximately one month.
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as over a dozen mid-to-late-stage clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
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ESL announces seventh community in Florida & fourth on Gulf Coast
DENVER, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently ranked as one of the hottest housing markets in the nation by Zillow, Tampa, Fla., is growing exponentially. Experience Senior Living (ESL) is meeting the demand for housing with a new development that will begin construction in late 2022. The Gallery at South Tampa will be ESL's seventh community in Florida and fourth on the Gulf Coast. The new community will be located at 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico, Fla.
Once complete, the 240,613-square-foot community will consist of 202 homes including 30 independent living cottages, 89 independent living apartment homes, 45 assisted living apartment homes and 38 memory care suites. With amenities such as a professional beauty salon, fitness room, pickleball court, saltwater outdoor pool, screened-in patios, movie theater, a full bar as well as multiple dining venues and activities areas, this new ESL property is designed to stimulate socialization, support physical activity, and encourage learning. Additional services such as 24/7 nursing staff, moving coordination, chauffeured transportation and on-site concierge expertise are also provided to simplify life.
"Experience Senior Living is excited to bring our services to Hillsborough County with the development of The Gallery at South Tampa," says Phill Barklow, president of ESL. "The 17-acre site allowed us to design a truly unique community with different product types, appealing to a wider range of residents. We have carefully curated the location of the buildings to preserve the large oak trees throughout the campus, allowing for walking paths and privacy that residents desire. This is, of course, in addition to local art that will be installed throughout. Residents and family will be enjoying food from our multiple dining venues including our fish house. We look forward to continuing to create communities with purpose by bringing another exclusive offering to the Sunshine State."
For more information about ESL as well as existing and future properties, visit ExperienceSRLiving.com.
Experience Senior Living is a full-service, vertically integrated owner-operator of active adult, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. We are reimaging seniors housing based on our extensive experience serving in a variety of areas, implementing strategic, operational, and human objectives. We translate those experiences to create new and inspiring models of care, focused on hospitality, which are responsive to residents' needs, centered around holistic wellness and engagement with a broader community. Experience drives everything we do, and our team of dynamic professionals are fueled by their passion to empower individuals to live a full and well life now and as they grow older. Experience Senior Living is based in Denver, CO with communities either active or under development in multiple states: California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington.
News Media Contact:
Kirstin Barbour
303.293.0693
pr@esl5280.com
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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) will participate in the Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference Sept. 7-8, 2022, in New York.
ONEOK management will participate in a fireside chat session at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (2 p.m. Central Daylight Time) on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
A link to the live webcast, replay and ONEOK's latest investor materials are available at www.oneok.com.
ONEOK, Inc. (pronounced ONE-OAK) (NYSE: OKE) is a leading midstream service provider and owner of one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent and Permian regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and transportation assets.
ONEOK is a FORTUNE 500 company and is included in the S&P 500.
For information about ONEOK, visit the website: www.oneok.com.
For the latest news about ONEOK, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Analyst Contact: Megan Patterson
918-561-5325
Media Contact: Brad Borror
918-588-7582
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PraSaga™, a Swiss foundation building the next generation of Layer One blockchain, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the company a patent for its method of processing message passing transactions, which allows them to put a full operating system, SagaOS, onto the blockchain. The patent (number 20200348963) covers PraSaga's systemic extensible blockchain object model comprising a first-class object model and a distributed ledger technology.
PraSaga is fulfilling its vision for a limitless global infrastructure, enabling a system that will benefit users across the globe. Currently the blockchain ecosystem is limited by its scalability, of which transaction processing is a particularly challenging bottleneck. This is typified by the limitations of the smart contract, which enables the processing of just one transaction or action, at any time. PraSaga's technology will enable the execution of multiple actions simultaneously and in greater numbers.
"The award of this patent enables PraSaga to take another significant step in delivering the next evolution of blockchain architecture – by providing the ecosystem with a major building block in scalability," states Michael Holdmann, CEO and Founder of PraSaga. "Our technology fundamentally changes how a blockchain can scale by enabling SagaOS to execute operations and functions directly off of SagaChain, enabling much more complex problems to be solved and a globally hardened codebase."
The patent granted to the Swiss Foundation, with its 26 claims, which references the prior art of IBM's OS/2 operating system, a 1st class object model architecture (influenced by Parc Research's Smalltalk object-oriented language) is also the basis for OSX, Windows and Linux. SagaOS establishes an operating system that will run on the global network of the SagaChain and store the class trees and logic for Smart Assets saved into individual accounts on SagaChain.
"This is going to improve the ability for developers to create applications, manage their codebases and address real world challenges," said David Beberman, CTO and Co-Founder of PraSaga. "We set out to address parallel processing of transactions and in the process built a method for writing blockchain applications that more closely matches other applications environments."
PraSaga will be talking about the importance of this patent during a keynote speech at Crypto Valley Summit, which it will be sponsoring this year. The summit gathers investors, corporates, and high-profile individuals in one place, in order to examine how the present and future applications of blockchain technology can help optimize and evolve businesses, revolutionize healthcare, modernize governmental institutions, improve regulated industries and supply chains, and improve our daily lives as a whole. The Summit is being held in Zug, Switzerland on September 14 and 15. More information is at: CV Summit 2022 - Where blockchain meets the world (blockchainsummit.ch). If you'd like to connect with PraSaga at Crypto Valley Summit, please get in touch and we can arrange it.
About PraSaga
PraSaga is a Swiss Foundation building the next generation of Layer One blockchain. PraSaga's technology solution solves many of the limitations that plague first-generation Layer One blockchains. The SagaChain™ successfully addresses lowering transaction fees, extensibility for supply chains, and significantly lowers development costs.
Contact: PraSaga@mww.com
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RED BANK, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to intercepting and preventing immune-mediated disease, today announced that management will participate virtually in a corporate presentation at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference on Monday, September 12th at 7:00am EST.
The presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed by visiting the Events and Webcasts section of the Company's website: http://investors.proventionbio.com/events. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website for 30 days following the presentation.
Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing the development of investigational therapies that may intercept and prevent debilitating and life-threatening immune-mediated diseases. The Biologics License Application (BLA) for teplizumab, its lead investigational drug candidate, for the delay of progression to Stage 3 clinical type 1 diabetes in at-risk individuals has been filed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Company's pipeline includes additional clinical-stage product candidates that have demonstrated in pre-clinical or clinical studies proof-of-mechanism and/or proof-of-concept in other autoimmune diseases, including celiac disease and lupus. Visit www.ProventionBio.com for more information and follow us on Twitter: @ProventionBio.
Provention Bio, Inc. uses its website, www.proventionbio.com, as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation F.D. Such disclosures will be included on the Company's website in the "News" section. Accordingly, investors should monitor this portion of the Company's website, in addition to following its press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Investor Contact:
Robert Doody, VP, Investor Relations
rdoody@proventionbio.com
484-639-7235
Media Contact:
Kaelan Hollon, VP, Corporate Communications
khollon@proventionbio.com
202-421-4921
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFST) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with LifeStance Health's June 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"), of the important October 11, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased LifeStance Health securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the LifeStance Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8073 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 11, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 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) 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) 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. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the LifeStance Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8073 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about July 2, 2021 (the "IPO"); and/or (ii) between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 4, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Kiromic BioPharma securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Kiromic BioPharma class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8051 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 4, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO documents failed to disclose that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of the IPO documents, imposed a clinical hold, and in fact, contained statements indicating that it had not. Given that the IPO closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after Kiromic BioPharma submitted the Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
Kiromic BioPharma, however, received communications from the FDA on June 16 and 17, 2021, informing it that the FDA was placing the IND applications for its two candidate products on clinical hold. The IPO documents failed to disclose this information, instead representing that clinical testing was expected to proceed in the third quarter of 2021. Clinical testing did not proceed in the third quarter of 2021, nor was it likely given the FDA's imposition of a clinical hold. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Kiromic BioPharma class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8051 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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New York, NY 10016
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BRANCHVILLE, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI) announced today that executives John J. Marchioni, Chairperson, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Mark A. Wilcox, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 2022 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 9:50 a.m. (ET). Selective's presentation will be broadcast live on the Internet. Investors are invited to listen by visiting the Investors page of www.Selective.com. A replay of the broadcast will be available until October 8, 2022 on the company's website. For more information about Selective or the upcoming conference, please visit www.Selective.com.
About Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI) is a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurance companies rated "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks and flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including the Fortune 1000 and being certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2022 for the third consecutive year. For more information about Selective, visit www.Selective.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
If you own shares in any of the companies listed above and
would like to discuss our investigations or have any questions concerning
this notice or your rights or interests, please contact:
Joshua Rubin, Esq.
Weiss Law
305 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 682-3025
(888) 593-4771
stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of BBQ Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBQ), in connection with the proposed acquisition of BBQ by MTY Food Group Inc. via tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, BBQ shareholders will receive $17.25 in cash for each share of BBQ common stock owned. If you own BBQ shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/bbq
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Hanger, Inc. (NYSE: HNGR), in connection with the proposed acquisition of HNGR by Patient Square Capital. Under the terms of the merger agreement, HNGR shareholders will receive $18.75 in cash for each share of HNGR common stock owned. If you own HNGR shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/hngr
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) in connection with U's proposed merger with ironSource Ltd. ("ironSource"). Under the merger agreement, U will acquire each ironSource share for 0.1089 of a U common share, leaving U shareholders owning approximately 73.5% and ironSource shareholders owning approximately 26.5% of the combined company upon closing of the transaction. If you own U shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/u
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) in connection with the proposed acquisition of IRBT by Amazon.com, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, IRBT shareholders will receive $61.00 in cash for each share of IRBT common stock owned. If you own IRBT shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/irbt
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Signify Health, Inc. (NYSE: SGFY)'s sale to CVS Health Corporation for $30.50 per share in cash. If you are a Signify Health shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM)'s sale to CommerceHub for $23.10 per share in cash. If you are a ChannelAdvisor shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE: STR)'s merger with Brigham Minerals, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Sitio's shareholders will receive one share of common stock in the combined company for each share of Sitio common stock owned on the closing date. Upon completion of the transaction, Sitio shareholders will own approximately 54.0% of the combined entity on a fully diluted basis. If you are a Sitio shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Brigham Minerals, Inc. (NYSE: MNRL)'s merger with Sitio Royalties Corp. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Brigham shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 1.133 shares of common stock in the combined company for each share of Brigham common stock owned on the closing date. Upon completion of the transaction, Brigham shareholders will own approximately 46.0% of the combined entity on a fully diluted basis. If you are a Brigham shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
Halper Sadeh LLP represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.
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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced the election of Michael McConnell and Ulrike Handel to its Administrative Board at Spark's 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
"We are pleased to welcome both Mike and Ulrike to the board as we continue to advance Spark's strategic plan to drive revenue growth and shareholder value," said Colleen Birdnow Brown, Chair of Spark's Administrative Board. "Mike and Ulrike bring a wealth of experience in areas critical to our success, and we look forward to working with them to help us further strengthen Spark's position in the large and growing market for online dating."
Mr. McConnell formerly served as a Managing Director of Shamrock Capital Advisors, a private investment company managing funds for the Roy E. Disney family and institutional investors. He has also served as an interim Chief Executive Officer or Executive Chairman for four publicly listed companies, including Spark, and has served on the boards of directors of sixteen publicly listed companies in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel.
Dr. Handel serves as a member of the Executive Board of Axel Springer SE and currently heads its News Media Europe & Marketing Media division. Prior to that, she was the Chief Executive Officer of Dentsu International (Germany and DACH); before that, Dr. Handel served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ad pepper media International N.V.
About Spark Networks SE
Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) is a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships focusing on the 40+ demographic and faith-based affiliations. Spark's widening portfolio of premium and freemium dating apps include Zoosk, EliteSingles, SilverSingles, Christian Mingle, Jdate, and JSwipe, among others. Spark is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in New York and Utah.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, statements involving known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause Spark Networks' performance or achievements to be materially different from those of any expected future results, performance, or achievements. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding whether we will successfully implement our strategic plan to drive revenue growth and shareholder value; whether the experience of our new directors will prove critical to our success; whether our new directors will help us further strengthen our position in the large and growing market for online dating; and whether the market for online dating will continue to grow.
Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be considered to be forward-looking statements. Written words, such as "believes," "hopes," "intends," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," "guides," and variations thereof, or the use of future tense, identify forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the near future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Spark Networks' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other sections of Spark Networks' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and in Spark Networks' other current and periodic reports filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.
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Investors:
Todd Kehrli
MKR Investor Relations, Inc.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that the company will participate at two upcoming investor conferences.
Details of the company's participation are as follows:
- H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference
Details: Dr. Lian will deliver a corporate presentation and Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: September 12-14, 2022
Presentation Timing: 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Format: Hybrid conference (in person and virtual); webcast available
- Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Details: Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: September 12-14, 2022
Format: In-person at Sheraton New York Hotel
A live webcast of the H.C. Wainwright presentation may be accessed via a link on the Viking Therapeutics website in the Investors & Media section under Webcasts. Additionally, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Viking website following the conferences.
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders. Viking's research and development activities leverage its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives. The company's clinical programs include VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. In a Phase 2a trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and elevated low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), patients who received VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo. The company is also developing VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. VK2735 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial. In the rare disease space, the company is developing VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). VK0214 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD.
For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com. Follow Viking on Twitter @Viking_VKTX.
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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virax Biolabs Group Limited ("Virax" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: VRAX), an innovative biotechnology company focused on the prevention, detection, and diagnosis of viral diseases, today announced that Virax's Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Foster will present at H.C. Wainwright's 24th Annual Global Investment Conference, held from September 12-14, 2022, in New York, NY.
Session details are as follows:
Date: September 12 – 14, 2022 @ Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY
Presentation Information: Pre-recorded on-demand presentation available starting Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00am EST
Title: Virax BioLabs Group Limited Presentation
Virax Participant: Mr. James Foster, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Registration Link: https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/
Virax's management team will be available during the conference for one-on-one meetings. Interested parties may schedule a one-on-one meeting via email from Maxim Jacobs, CFA at Maxim.Jacobs@russopartnersllc.com
Founded in 2013, Virax Biolabs Group Limited is an innovative biotechnology group focused on the detection and diagnosis of viral diseases, with a particular interest in the field of immunology.
Virax Biolabs Group Limited is currently developing a proprietary T-Cell Test technology with the intention of providing an immunology profiling platform that assesses each individual's immune risk profile against major global viral threats. T-Cell testing is particularly effective in the diagnosis and therapeutics of COVID-19 as well as other threats including Monkeypox, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Herpes and Human Papillomavirus. For more information, please visit www.viraxbiolabs.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives might not occur.
Company Contact:
Virax Biolabs Group Limited
Phone: +44 020 7788 7414
Email: info@viraxbiolabs.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Russo Partners, LLC
Maxim Jacobs, CFA
(646) 942-5591
Email: Maxim.Jacobs@russopartnersllc.com
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The Warrior Connection provides residential retreats to veterans and their families to help end Veteran suicide and repair family relationships.
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Warrior Connection today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Elizabeth Fields as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 6, 2022. Fields previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at the Gary Sinise Foundation. Fields resides in Grapevine, TX.
Peter F. May, The Warrior Connection's Board Chair, said, "There is no better person to lead The Warrior Connection than Elizabeth. She is a proven executive with the right mix of skills, abilities, experience, and an outstanding professional network to lead The Warrior Connection well into the future."
Fields brings 20+ years of non-profit development experience spanning higher education, public radio, and first responder and veteran organizations. She focuses on creating custom, effective fundraising plans that address donor interests and organizational needs. In addition, she has experience as a non-profit consultant sharing her knowledge and expertise with other organizations. She obtained her BA and MA from the University of Arizona and has an Executive Certificate from The Emerging COO: Driving Innovation & Operational Excellence Program from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
"I'm thrilled to be joining The Warrior Connection team," added Fields, "and I look forward to working with leadership, volunteers, and donors in enhancing our mission to help veterans and their families who sacrifice so much in service to our country."
The CEO position is new for The Warrior Connection, recognizing the need to grow organizational resources to support expanded programming for vulnerable Veterans and their families. This appointment will allow Aaron Phillips, TWC's Executive Director for the previous seven years, to pivot to the Chief Programming Officer and to devote his time and expertise to leading and scaling the core of The Warrior Connection's programs.
Founded in 2009, The Warrior Connection is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that strives to end Veteran suicide and repair family relationships through proven holistic residential retreats for Veterans and military spouses.
Contact Information
Name: Lois Whitman
Organization: The Warrior Connection
Website: www.warriorconnection.org
Address: P.O. Box 6308, McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: 917-822-2591
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, announced today the relocation of its Los Angeles corporate headquarters from Brentwood to Westwood, California effective August 29, 2022. The company's offices were initially located in Westwood when the firm was started over 50 years ago. "We are thrilled to be relocating back to Westwood where it all began. This move marks the beginning of a new chapter for Westwood Financial," said Mark Bratt, CEO. "The modern workspace promotes innovation, collaboration, and appeals to both current and future employees which is important in today's competitive labor market and to our continued growth. The move will also reduce operating costs by approximately 50%, giving Westwood more working capital," added Bratt.
The nearly 8,000 SF space is located on the 11th floor of the Center West building at 10877 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood, California. The 23-story high-rise is situated in the heart of Westwood Village, across the street from the Hammer Museum and adjacent to UCLA. Westwood Village features over 120 shops and restaurants, many within walking distance, making it an ideal location.
Westwood Financial owns / manages and operates over 124 high-quality shopping centers located in top U.S. metropolitan markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and Raleigh. The centers are primarily anchored by top-tier grocers as well as leading service and experiential-based operators. Established in 1970, Westwood Financial is headquartered in Los Angeles, with regional offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix. More information is available at www.westfin.com.
Contact:
Volker Schramm
Director of Marketing
vschramm@westfin.com
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZERO TO THREE, the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to ensuring babies and toddlers have a strong start in life, today announced it has been awarded first-year funding of $4.2 million dollars as part of a multiyear grant from the Division of Home Visiting and Early Childhood Systems in the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant will support the establishment of the Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems Evidence to Impact National Center (the Center), focused on building early childhood systems to improve and strengthen the health and well-being of babies and toddlers' most crucial years of development.
"This new Center marks an unprecedented opportunity on behalf of our infants and toddlers, and to be able to host it at ZERO TO THREE is a true honor," stated Matthew Melmed, executive director of ZERO TO THREE. "Investing in equity and family-centered early childhood systems is critical to address the most important developmental needs of babies and toddlers. Through the Center, we will be able to support states in their efforts to ensure that families have access to integrated health, early care and education services and family supports. We are thrilled to lead this transformational work alongside several of the nation's leading early childhood and health system organizations, and we are immensely grateful to the Department of Health and Human Services for entrusting us with this responsibility."
The Center will advance statewide systems of comprehensive early childhood development (ECD) promotion, screenings and interventions, including integration in pediatric primary care that improves outcomes and reduces disparities in early developmental health and family well-being. The goals of the Center are to increase implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed, equity-focused, system-level strategies among states; strengthen the evidence base in support of ECD systems-building; and expand delivery of high-quality ECD promotion and support services in pediatric settings through the Transforming Pediatrics for Early Childhood (TPEC) program. The Center will provide resources to three selected states to advance early childhood developmental health and support four statewide hubs working to increase the capacity of pediatric practices to deliver high-quality ECD services that address the holistic needs of children and families.
In addition, the Center will provide technical assistance to family, community and health provider leaders in at least 25 states tailored to support their unique roles in systems building in order to build capacity for ECD systems implementation. This critical multiyear work is a partnership of ZERO TO THREE, the American Academy of Pediatrics and Help Me Grow National Center, with the Center for the Study of Social Policy, Family Voices, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development and the Institute for Child Success.
Dr. Debbie Cheatham of ZERO TO THREE will lead the Center as its newly appointed director. "The continuum of care our babies and toddlers need to thrive is only as strong as the systems and programs that support them. The Center will be at the forefront to advance early childhood development, and we are so excited to get started," stated Dr. Cheatham.
ZERO TO THREE works to ensure all babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development. Since 1977, the organization has advanced the proven power of nurturing relationships by transforming the science of early childhood into helpful resources, practical tools, and responsive policies for millions of parents, professionals, and policymakers. For more information, and to learn how to become a ZERO TO THREE member, please visit zerotothree.org, facebook.com/zerotothree or follow @zerotothree on Twitter.
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