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U.S. Treasury Grants CDFI Certification to UPI Loan Fund

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

PHOENIX, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The UPI Loan Fund  (UPILF) is pleased to announce its 2024 recertification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). This U.S. Department of Treasury designation recognizes UPI as a private financial institution providing low-cost consumer and business loans to underserved communities.

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  • PHOENIX, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The UPI Loan Fund (UPILF) is pleased to announce its 2024 recertification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
  • The UPI Loan Fund was incorporated in 2004 and modeled on the Jewish Free Loan Program , which began in the 1940s.
  • "Because UPI Loan Fund takes social impact and community development into consideration, borrowers outline how their loan will benefit their community and contribute to positive social change," said Charmeachealle Moore, founder of ProLiving Inc .
  • "Through our CDFI certification and ever-expanding partnerships, UPI is working to close the racial wealth gap by cultivating financial empowerment within our community."

IFF to Showcase Science-backed Low Nitrite Excipients at Excipient World 2024

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024

NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF's Pharma Solutions division will highlight innovative solutions to help pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking science-backed excipients with effective strategies to support their nitrosamine risk mitigation plans at Excipient World 2024, May 13-15, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida at booth 214.

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  • "As the pharmaceutical landscape evolves, it is important to address and solve any challenges associated with nitrosamine risk," said Angela Strzelecki, president, Pharma Solutions, IFF.
  • "Collaborating with an excipient manufacturer with vital expertise, and robust formulation and analytical capabilities enables drug developers to confidently and efficiently incorporate low nitrite excipients into their formulations."
  • Register here to schedule a meeting at Excipient World 2024.
  • IFF, the IFF Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, SM or ® are owned by IFF or affiliates of IFF unless otherwise noted.

MARS Introduces the Total Advanced Bundled (TAB) Solution for Unmatched Efficiency and Cost Savings

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024

OCALA, Fla., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MARS Company, a leading innovator in flow measurement and water meter testing solutions, is proud to announce a significant move to streamline meter testing and the accuracy calibration processes with the launch of its Total Advanced Bundled (TAB) Solution, a comprehensive package that combines top-tier test bench equipment, advanced MARS Meter Management (M3) Enterprise Software, and full-spectrum Maintenance, Calibration, and Certification (MCC) services. This limited-time offering is designed to enhance productivity and efficiency while providing significant cost savings.

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  • This limited-time offering is designed to enhance productivity and efficiency while providing significant cost savings.
  • The TAB Solution is meticulously tailored to meet the needs of potable water providers looking to optimize their testing and calibration operations.
  • By bundling equipment, software, and services, MARS is offering an all-in-one solution that not only reduces costs but also significantly simplifies workflow management.
  • Key Benefits of the TAB Solution Include:
    Cost Savings: Customers can enjoy substantial reductions in expenses compared to purchasing each component separately.

Manchester Community College Launches Free 12-Week Welding Boot Camp Funded by US Navy

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

MANCHESTER, N.H., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) and Manchester Community College (MCC) are thrilled to announce the creation of the MCC Workforce Development Welding Program.

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  • MANCHESTER, N.H., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) and Manchester Community College (MCC) are thrilled to announce the creation of the MCC Workforce Development Welding Program.
  • GSM's welding team reviewed and contributed to the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with the exacting standards required for submarine manufacturing.
  • This MCC welding program follows the successful model of the Machinist Training Pipeline Program, a free 10-week Precision Manufacturing Boot Camp at Nashua Community College (NCC), with GSM planning to hire 1-3 graduates from each cohort.
  • The launch of the welding boot camp at MCC marks a significant step towards addressing the crucial skills shortage in the submarine manufacturing industry.

MedCerts and Mott Community College Announce New Partnership to Enhance Allied Health Training

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

Mott Community College (MCC) Workforce and Economic Development Division and MedCerts proudly announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing Allied Health education.

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  • Mott Community College (MCC) Workforce and Economic Development Division and MedCerts proudly announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing Allied Health education.
  • This partnership is a significant step forward for MCC’s Workforce & Economic Development Division , as it becomes the first community college in Michigan to join forces with MedCerts.
  • Together, we're empowering students to succeed in Allied Health careers with a blend of online convenience and hands-on training," said Robert Matthews, Assistant Vice President for Workforce & Economic Development at Mott Community College.
  • For more information about MCC’s Allied Health programs in partnership with MedCerts, please contact MCC’s Workforce & Economic Development division at 810-232-2878 or via email at [email protected] .

Medicenna Presents Updated Results of Single Agent MDNA11 Anti-tumor Activity from Dose Escalation and Ongoing Dose Expansion of the Phase 1/2 ABILITY-1 Study at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

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水曜日, 4月 10, 2024

March 22, 2024) include:

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  • March 22, 2024) include:
    Acceptable safety profile: No dose limiting toxicity (DLT) reported and no evidence of vascular leak syndrome (VLS).
  • A new lymph node lesion developed during a 8-week MDNA11 treatment break (vacation) was treated with a single course of radiotherapy prior to resumption of MDNA11.
  • A new lymph node lesion developed at week 16 while baseline target and non-target lesions remained stable or decreased.
  • Monotherapy expansion is continuing to enroll patients with metastatic melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers (cSCC, MCC, and BCC) and MSI-H/dMMR tumors.

Cedar Gate’s Heart Disease & Heart Failure Predictive AI Models Could Save $1.4 Billion with Early Intervention

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

Machine learning models within Cedar Gate’s platform can identify, with a high level of accuracy, patients who are at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and congestive heart failure (CHF), allowing for early intervention and, as a result, the potential to reduce acute events.

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  • Machine learning models within Cedar Gate’s platform can identify, with a high level of accuracy, patients who are at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and congestive heart failure (CHF), allowing for early intervention and, as a result, the potential to reduce acute events.
  • “Our AI-powered predictive models enable interventions, diagnoses, and treatments that can reduce risk and slow chronic disease progression on a large scale,” said David B.
  • “Cedar Gate’s AI-powered algorithms can translate to significant cost savings through early, focused diagnostic testing in these high-risk patients.
  • The annual direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular disease was $407.3 billion from 2018 to 2019, according to the American Heart Association.

NSSF Praises Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for Signing Second Amendment Privacy Act

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木曜日, 4月 25, 2024

Brian Kemp for signing into law HB 1018 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.

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  • Brian Kemp for signing into law HB 1018 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.
  • This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in The Peach State.
  • With Georgia, there are now 14 states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial privacy of their citizens.
  • "Governor Brian Kemp's signature on the Second Amendment Privacy Act is yet another example of his firm commitment to protecting the Second Amendment rights of all Georgians.

NSSF Commends Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for Signing Second Amendment Privacy Act

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024

Bill Lee for signing into law SB 2223 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.

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  • Bill Lee for signing into law SB 2223 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.
  • This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in The Volunteer State.
  • With Tennessee, there are now 13 states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial privacy of their citizens.
  • U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) introduced S. 4075 , the NSSF-supported Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act in the Senate.

NSSF PRAISES IOWA'S GOV. KIM REYNOLDS FOR SIGNING OF SECOND AMENDMENT PRIVACY ACT

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

Kim Reynolds for signing into law House File 2464 , informally called the Second Amendment Privacy Act.

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  • Kim Reynolds for signing into law House File 2464 , informally called the Second Amendment Privacy Act.
  • This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in Iowa.
  • With Iowa, there are now a dozen states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial privacy of their citizens.
  • "Governor Kim Reynolds' signature on the Second Amendment Privacy Act underscores the state lawmakers' commitment to ensuring that Iowans are free to exercise their Second Amendment rights without concern of 'woke' Wall Street banks collecting private financial information to create shadow gun registries," said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel.