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Virginia Credit Union Awards $150,000 in College Scholarships

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
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“At VACU, we help members live more confidently, and for some members that journey includes the pursuit of a college education,” said Virginia Credit Union President/CEO Chris Shockley. “Education drives many of our most important member and community initiatives -- from our nationally recognized financial education programs to partnerships with our local schools to member engagement efforts like our scholarship program.”

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  • Johnnae Davis, planning to attend Virginia Tech.
  • Carter Dean, planning to attend either James Madison University or Hampden-Sydney College.
  • Christian Forrest, planning to attend Randolph-Macon College or Shenandoah University.
  • Dylan McIlwain, planning to attend the College of William & Mary.

Independent Studies Further Validate the American Rare Earths’ (ARR) Halleck Creek Project

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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DENVER, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF and AMRRY) (“ARR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce results from a metallurgical study on leaching extraction of REE from Halleck Creek ore by low temperature, direct acid leaching. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (“EERE”) awarded a three-year (2022-2025) research contract to Phinix, LLC with American Rare Earth and Virginia Tech as team members. This metallurgical study was carried out by researchers at the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech. These positive results further confirm the findings of the metallurgical testwork carried out by Wood PLC1 which were previously announced by ARR.

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  • Fast leaching kinetics are attributable to Halleck Creek metamict allanite structure, with 65% of REEs extracted in the first 10 minutes of leaching.
  • Halleck Creek ore is less refractory than monazite or bastnaesite, which cannot be leached using low-temperature acid tank leaching.
  • Green and Smart Mining Engineering - (Xiao and Zhang, 2024)
    High-grade rare-earth enriched Halleck Creek ore highlights its economic potential.
  • Donald Swartz, Chief Executive Officer of American Rare Earths commented:
    “We’re extremely pleased with the leaching results which further validate the recent scoping study assumptions and our optimism around the project.

Study Suggests Critical Link Between Residual FLT3-ITD Mutations in Remission and Post-Transplant Outcomes in AML

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
Technology, Research, Clinical Trials, Software, Biotechnology, Health, Data Management, Science, Oncology, MRD, Survival, DNA, Principal, HCT, AML, Risk, Virginia Tech, Pharmaceutical industry

This follow-up study performed measurable residual disease (MRD) testing on DNA of 537 subjects with FLT3-ITD AML from the Pre-MEASURE study using Invivoscribe’s RUO FLT3 ITD MRD Assay kit and bioinformatics software.

Key Points: 
  • This follow-up study performed measurable residual disease (MRD) testing on DNA of 537 subjects with FLT3-ITD AML from the Pre-MEASURE study using Invivoscribe’s RUO FLT3 ITD MRD Assay kit and bioinformatics software.
  • Its findings underscore the likely significance of residual FLT3-ITD in first CR in predicting relapse and mortality post-transplant.
  • A key finding from this research study was that AML subjects with residual FLT3-ITD detected prior to allogeneic HCT trended towards elevated risk of relapse and mortality post-transplant, with a dose-dependent correlation within this study population.
  • The association of MRD test results with post-transplant outcomes opens up the potential of refining treatment strategies to improve survival."

Anterix to Explore Grid Cybersecurity with Leading Research Organizations

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Martedì, Aprile 30, 2024
George Mason University, DOE, Ecosystem, ATEX, Architecture, Southern Company, STAR, Information technology, Communication, United States national laboratories, TREC, Trust (social science), Virginia Tech, EPRI, Renewable energy

WOODLAND PARK, N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) announced that it is participating in a project led by leading energy research and development organization EPRI to help reduce cybersecurity risks to critical energy infrastructure by applying standards architectures. This project, Secure Telecommunications Architecture for Trusted and Resilient Electric Communications, or STAR TREC, is one of five that EPRI is leading after being selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response to receive more than $22.2 million in funding. Additional participants in STAR TREC include George Mason University, Southern Company, and Virginia Tech.

Key Points: 
  • WOODLAND PARK, N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) announced that it is participating in a project led by leading energy research and development organization EPRI to help reduce cybersecurity risks to critical energy infrastructure by applying standards architectures.
  • Specifically, Anterix will assist EPRI in researching, developing, and demonstrating zero-trust architectures for secure and private broadband communications networks that are vital to integrating distributed energy resources and microgrids into the grid.
  • "STAR TREC is a proactive, forward-looking approach to addressing threats to the energy grid, and Anterix is proud to contribute our expertise in secure mission-critical grid communications," commented Carlos L'Abbate, Chief Technology Officer.
  • "Advancing grid security and innovation is key to our mission, which we pursue in collaboration with leading utilities, our Security Collective, and our broader ecosystem.

HF Foods Appoints Cindy Yao as Chief Financial Officer

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HFFG) (“HF Foods”, or the “Company”), a leading food distributor to Asian restaurants across the United States, today announced that Cindy Yao has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HFFG) (“HF Foods”, or the “Company”), a leading food distributor to Asian restaurants across the United States, today announced that Cindy Yao has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2024.
  • “Cindy's extensive experience, especially having spent a decade directing financial operations for a company serving food producers, makes her an invaluable addition to HF Foods,” said Peter Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of HF Foods.
  • “Her proven track record of streamlining processes using data-driven decision making to drive growth aligns perfectly with HF Foods.
  • Ms. Yao will join the HF Foods executive leadership team and be based out of the Company’s headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wireside Communications® Kicks Off 2024 with Significant Growth, Expansion and Recognition

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Martedì, Aprile 30, 2024
Software, Media, Consumer, Technology, Other Communications, Other Consumer, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Content Marketing, Other Technology, Penta, SXSW, Research, James Madison University, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, PR, NTT, B2B, Virginia Tech, NTT DOCOMO, Socotra, CES, Fintech, MWC, Volvo Penta

Wireside added three team members to support its growing client roster which now includes insurtech provider Socotra and quantum computing innovator Riverlane .

Key Points: 
  • Wireside added three team members to support its growing client roster which now includes insurtech provider Socotra and quantum computing innovator Riverlane .
  • Supporting the agency’s growth this year, Wireside expanded its talent team with the addition of three new PR professionals.
  • A Virginia Tech graduate with B2G and B2B tech and sustainability experience, Sierra Misra joined Wireside as a Senior Account Executive.
  • Additionally, Wireside Partner and Co-CEO RJ Bardsley joined South by Southwest (SXSW) as a mentor sharing insights on crafting strong brand narratives.

Accessia Health Appoints Tiara Green to President

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024
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Accessia Health, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) patient assistance organization that supports individuals living with rare or chronic health conditions, today announced Tiara Green has been appointed as president, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Accessia Health, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) patient assistance organization that supports individuals living with rare or chronic health conditions, today announced Tiara Green has been appointed as president, effective immediately.
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    Accessia Health Appoints Tiara Green to President (Photo: Business Wire)
    “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce Green’s appointment as president,” said Mitch Mula, Accessia Health board chair.
  • She has the complete support of the board, as well as her team, and we are confident in her ability to lead Accessia Health into a future of innovation and growth.”
    Green has been leading Accessia Health in an interim capacity since June 2023.
  • “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Accessia Health into its next chapter of excellence,” said Green.

Cytonus Therapeutics Expands C-suite as it Transitions to a Clinical Stage Company

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
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Cytonus Therapeutics, Inc., a biotherapeutic company developing transformative medicines based on next generation drug-delivery platform technology called Cargocytes™, announced today that Mickey Kim, M.D., M.B.A. has joined the company as Chief Business Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Cytonus Therapeutics, Inc., a biotherapeutic company developing transformative medicines based on next generation drug-delivery platform technology called Cargocytes™, announced today that Mickey Kim, M.D., M.B.A. has joined the company as Chief Business Officer.
  • In addition, Cytonus has added Sherry M. Carty, Ph.D., as Director of Intellectual Property and Karen Markham has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer.
  • Prior to Inova, he was a member of MedImmune/AstraZeneca's Partnering & Strategy Leadership Team, a healthcare venture capitalist and a strategy consultant with McKinsey and Company.
  • Mrs. Markham has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer at Cytonus, where she oversees all administrative functions.

BRUCE SMITH ENTERPRISE AND THE CORDISH COMPANIES UNANIMOUSLY SELECTED BY CITY OF PETERSBURG TO CODEVELOP $1.4 BILLION TRANSFORMATIVE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
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PETERSBURG, Va., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have been selected by the City of Petersburg, Virginia to codevelop a $1.4 billion Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. Yesterday evening, the Petersburg City Council unanimously approved Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies as the City's preferred development partner on the transformative mixed-use project. The proposed project will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development, create thousands of new jobs and benefits to the local community, and become a major new tourist destination for the City and the Central Virginia region. Rendering and video files can be downloaded here.

Key Points: 
  • Yesterday evening, the Petersburg City Council unanimously approved Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies as the City's preferred development partner on the transformative mixed-use project.
  • "Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies are thrilled and extremely honored to be selected by the City of Petersburg to codevelop a $1.4 billion, transformational mixed-use development," said Bruce Smith, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Prominent Virginian Developer and Community Leader.
  • "We extend our thanks to the entire Petersburg City Council for its thoughtful decision to select Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies as development partners for this transformative, world-class destination in Petersburg," said Zed Smith, Chief Operating Officer for The Cordish Companies.
  • Based on a financial report delivered by Davenport to City Council, the Council unanimously voted to select Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies to provide a world-class destination development to the City of Petersburg."

Water Systems Council Announces New Board Members for 2024

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Systems Council , the only national nonprofit organization solely focused on household wells and small water well systems, recently announced two new additions to its Board of Directors for 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Systems Council , the only national nonprofit organization solely focused on household wells and small water well systems, recently announced two new additions to its Board of Directors for 2024.
  • Smith Water Systems; Richard Mest, Master Water Conditioning Corporation; Julie Storey, Boshart Industries; and Mike Wesdell, Baker Water Systems, a division of Baker Manufacturing Company, LLC.
  • The Water Systems Council is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the wider use of wells as safe, sustainable, and cost-effective drinking water systems, protecting groundwater resources and users of well water, and ensuring a safe drinking water supply for well owners.
  • WSC members include major manufacturers of the integral components of wells and other drinking water systems, leading distributors of these components, and various drinking water professionals.