PIA

Pioneering Nuclear Technology Firm, Curio, Closes $14 Million Seed Round to Drive Clean Energy Innovation

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Vendredi, avril 19, 2024
Public sector, DOE, GAIN, Converters (industry), PNNL, Partnership, PIA, Cooperative, CURIE, Primary energy, Radionuclide, ARPA, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, INL, Moskowitz, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio Legacy Ventures, Inc., a Washington DC-based company dedicated to advancing a closed fuel cycle through innovative technologies like NuCycle®, a revolutionary nuclear waste recycling technology, proudly announces the successful closure of its seed round with a total haul of $14 million. This achievement signifies a significant step forward in the company's mission to establish clean nuclear power as a catalyst for global prosperity and sustainability.

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  • This achievement signifies a significant step forward in the company's mission to establish clean nuclear power as a catalyst for global prosperity and sustainability.
  • Our commitment to developing pivotal and transformational nuclear technologies for a closed and sustainable nuclear cycle underscores our belief in seizing the future of energy.
  • Clean nuclear power serves as the cornerstone of our mission, envisioning a world where the United States leads as the leading nuclear energy exporter and supplier of nuclear fuel, energy, and next-generation radioisotopes and nuclides."
  • Looking ahead, Curio plans to leverage the success of its seed round to bridge towards further development, expanding its portfolio of technology advancements.

PIA-Backed Bill to Reinstate Crop Inflation Adjustment Introduced in House

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024
Congress, Small business, Public affairs, Risk Management Agency, Language, Advocacy, Risk management, Insurance, PIA, SRA, USDA, National Association, Farmer, Senate, Car, Federation, RMA, Legislation, Growth

The bill seeks to provide relief for crop insurance agents who have had their commissions effectively cut for the past several years, ever since the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) abruptly stopped providing an inflation adjustment to crop agent compensation in 2016.

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  • The bill seeks to provide relief for crop insurance agents who have had their commissions effectively cut for the past several years, ever since the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) abruptly stopped providing an inflation adjustment to crop agent compensation in 2016.
  • The legislation would require the RMA to reinstate an annual inflation adjustment and provide for specialty crop relief.
  • These actions resulted in effective cuts to crop insurance agent commissions, during a historically challenging time for agents.
  • Despite this explicit Congressional declaration, the RMA insists that it does not have the legal authority to reinstate the inflation adjustment and has declined to act.

FPF Submits Comments to the Office of Management and Budget on AI and Privacy Impact Assessments

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024
FPF, Organization, Future of Privacy Forum, Federation, Society, Trust (social science), Management, AI, Privacy, PIAS, Risk assessment, OMB, Comment, Automation, Public sector, Use, RFI, Artificial intelligence, PIA, Medical device

FPF Submits Comments to the Office of Management and Budget on AI and Privacy Impact Assessments

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  • FPF Submits Comments to the Office of Management and Budget on AI and Privacy Impact Assessments
    On April 1, 2024, the Future of Privacy Forum filed comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to the agency’s Request for Information on how privacy impact assessments (PIAs) may mitigate privacy risks exacerbated by AI and other advances in technology.
  • As privacy impact assessments are a well-established means for both public and private entities to assess privacy risks in their services, products, and programs, there is a tremendous opportunity for federal agencies to apply learnings from existing data privacy to the challenges that AI presents as a rapidly evolving technology.
  • Ensuring that the scope and substance of a PIA for AI tools account for role-specific responsibilities and capabilities in the AI system lifecycle.
  • “Whether conducted by the public sector, private companies, or other entities, privacy impact assessments can play an important role in evaluating and mitigating certain risks associated with technology.

Jennifer Garson Announced as Senior Vice President at Boundary Stone Partners

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
Partnership, Georgetown University, Knowledge, Energy efficiency, SBIR, Public policy, Policy, Private sector, United, Senior, Primary energy, BSP, Water Office, Belfast, DOE, Ministry of Energy, PIA, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jennifer Garson joins Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) as a Senior Vice President. Garson served for more than 15 years at the U.S. Department of Energy where she was most recently the Director of the Water Power Technologies Office in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The announcement comes after a wave of new hires reflecting the continued expansion of BSP's influence and insight into the evolving energy sector.

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  • Operating at the intersection of technology, finance, and policy, BSP brings on expert from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue its investment in supporting the energy ecosystem
    WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jennifer Garson joins Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) as a Senior Vice President.
  • The announcement comes after a wave of new hires reflecting the continued expansion of BSP's influence and insight into the evolving energy sector.
  • Prior to the Water Office, Garson was the Chief of Staff for the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Power.
  • In addition to Garson, Boundary Stone is pleased to welcome Ashna Singh.

Privacy in the Age of AI: Insights on Implementing Ethical Practices Published by Info-Tech Research Group

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Mardi, mars 19, 2024
Organization, Data analysis, Research, Artificial intelligence, AI, Research group, Privacy, Trust, PIAS, Risk assessment, PIA, Medical device

Info-Tech Research Group's latest research highlights the critical importance of performing privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for AI technologies to address privacy risks.

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  • Info-Tech Research Group's latest research highlights the critical importance of performing privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for AI technologies to address privacy risks.
  • AI's reliance on extensive data analysis, often containing personal information, presents a complex ethical and operational challenge amid evolving data privacy laws.
  • In response to this pressing issue, Info-Tech Research Group unveils its latest research, Conduct an AI Privacy Risk Assessment .
  • Aligning AI technology with a privacy strategy generates trust among customers and stakeholders," says Safayat Moahamad , research director at Info-Tech Research Group.

PIA Announces Call for 2024 Spring Award Nominations

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Vendredi, mars 15, 2024
YIP, Social media, Insurance, CSR, National Association, Customer service, Car, PIA, Financial adviser

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has announced a call for nominations for three prestigious awards in its 2024 Spring Awards Program.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has announced a call for nominations for three prestigious awards in its 2024 Spring Awards Program.
  • The PIA National Professional Agent of the Year Award is PIA's highest national award of distinction.
  • Nominations for the PIA National Professional Agent of the Year Award are submitted by PIA state and regional affiliate associations.
  • In states which receive their services directly from the PIA national headquarters, individual members may submit nominations directly for this award.

LV Distribution and Pacific Income Advisers (PIA) Unite in Strategic Partnership to Expand U.S. Taxable Fixed Income Strategies Reach

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024
Family, Financial intermediary, RIAS, PIA, High-yield debt, Registered investment adviser, Core, Partnership, Financial adviser

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for LV Distribution, as it advances towards broadening its offerings and providing U.S. taxable fixed income strategies to clients.

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  • This collaboration marks a significant milestone for LV Distribution, as it advances towards broadening its offerings and providing U.S. taxable fixed income strategies to clients.
  • Since its inception in 1986, Pacific Income Advisers has managed fixed income strategies with a disciplined, fundamental investment approach.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Pacific Income Advisers, a distinguished firm with a rich legacy of expertise in income strategies," said Edward Soltys, Head of LV Distribution.
  • "At Pacific Income Advisers, we are excited about the opportunity to work with LV Distribution and expand our reach to a wider audience", said Lloyd McAdams, President at Pacific Income Advisers.

Architectural Products Magazine's 13th Annual Product Innovation Awards (PIAs) Select MagicPak All-in-One V-Series™ 13 SEER

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Mercredi, décembre 20, 2023
Architecture, PIA, Heat, PIAS, HVAC, Product innovation, Allied Air

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allied Air Enterprises is pleased to announce the MagicPak All-in-One® V-Series™ 13 SEER unit has been selected as a winner by the prestigious Architectural Products 13th annual Product Innovation Awards (PIAs). The magazine's panel of judges, who represent the full spectrum of the architecture and design community, chose the MagicPak V-Series for providing a through-the-wall HVAC solution for multifamily dwellings that has exceptional performance and reliability, while opening up space for value-added amenities.

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  • WEST COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allied Air Enterprises is pleased to announce the MagicPak All-in-One® V-Series™ 13 SEER unit has been selected as a winner by the prestigious Architectural Products 13th annual Product Innovation Awards (PIAs).
  • -- Angela Chapoy, General Manager at Allied Air
    "We are thankful for all the companies that entered products for consideration," said Architectural Products' Editor in Chief Jeanette Pitts.
  • Their insights are such a critical piece of what makes the Product Innovation Awards unique and informative for our readers."
  • All winning products will be profiled in the November/December 2023 issue of Architectural Products Magazine, where it will be revealed what the judges said.

MITER Brands' MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls Named a 2023 Product Innovation Awards Winner by Architectural Products Magazine

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Mercredi, décembre 20, 2023
Digital, Digital marketing, PIA, PIAS, Product innovation, Interior design

GRATZ, Pa., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MITER Brands proudly announces its MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls has been selected by Architectural Products magazine as a winner of its 13th annual Product Innovation Awards (PIA)s. Created as a luxurious solution to blur the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces, MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls satisfy the latest design trend for large patio doors.

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  • MITER Brands announces its MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls has been selected by Architectural Products magazine as a winner of its 13th annual Product Innovation Awards (PIA)s.
    GRATZ, Pa., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MITER Brands proudly announces its MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls has been selected by Architectural Products magazine as a winner of its 13th annual Product Innovation Awards (PIA)s. Created as a luxurious solution to blur the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces, MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls satisfy the latest design trend for large patio doors.
  • "The MITER Brands team is honored to earn a PIA Award from Architectural Products Magazine for our innovative MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls."
  • "The MITER Brands team is honored to earn a PIA Award from Architectural Products for our innovative MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls," said Nick Board, Digital Marketing Manager, MITER Brands.
  • Milgard AX550 Moving Glass Walls provide the aesthetically pleasing charm of a narrow frame profile with a modern appearance.

RDI® Elevation™ Rail from Barrette Outdoor Living® Selected as 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) Winner

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Mardi, décembre 19, 2023
Rail, Oldcastle, PIA, Product innovation, Bridge

CLEVELAND, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barrette Outdoor Living®, a division of Oldcastle APG®, announced that RDI® Elevation™ Rail has been selected a 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winner by Architectural Products.

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  • CLEVELAND, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barrette Outdoor Living®, a division of Oldcastle APG®, announced that RDI® Elevation™ Rail has been selected a 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winner by Architectural Products.
  • RDI Elevation Rail — an innovative horizontal cable railing system that installs 38% faster than leading competition* — was selected from a record-breaking number of submissions.
  • "We are thrilled to be chosen as a PIA Award winner," said Patrick Ianni, Vice President, Customer Operations and Product Development, Barrette Outdoor Living.
  • "Their insights are such a critical piece of what makes the Product Innovation Awards unique and informative for our readers."