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Luna Innovations Retains Industry Veterans to Lead Strategy, Operations and Finance

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수요일, 5월 1, 2024
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Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA) (the “Company”), a global leader in advanced fiber optic-based technology, today announced that it has retained senior executives and industry veterans Alex Davern and Kevin Ilcisin as consultants to provide strategic advice and counsel with respect to the Company’s operations and strategy.

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  • Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA) (the “Company”), a global leader in advanced fiber optic-based technology, today announced that it has retained senior executives and industry veterans Alex Davern and Kevin Ilcisin as consultants to provide strategic advice and counsel with respect to the Company’s operations and strategy.
  • Mr. Davern and Mr. Ilcisin will report to Richard Roedel, the Company’s Interim Executive Chairman and Interim President.
  • Mr. Davern and Mr. Ilcisin will play a leading role in the strategic review process and will begin their work with a full review of Luna’s operations and strategy.
  • There is also no assurance as to the specific terms or timing for any agreed transaction if one were to result.

Granite Bank Welcomes Ricky Cheath as SVP of Regional Development & Diversity Lending

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목요일, 4월 25, 2024
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CHAMPLIN, Minn., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Granite Mortgage is excited to announce the addition of Ricky Cheath as Senior Vice President of Regional Development and Diversity Lending.

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  • CHAMPLIN, Minn., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Granite Mortgage is excited to announce the addition of Ricky Cheath as Senior Vice President of Regional Development and Diversity Lending.
  • With a deep commitment to community, Ricky brings a wealth of experience and a passion for inclusive lending practices to Granite Mortgage.
  • Ricky later moved to Mankato and attended Minnesota State University – Mankato, where he laid the foundation for his career in the mortgage industry.
  • "Ricky is a game-changer and someone that makes everyone around him better," said Jacob Reiter, CEO at Granite Mortgage.

Attorney Barbara J. Seibel Joins DeWitt LLP's Growing Divorce & Family Law Practice

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금요일, 3월 15, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeWitt LLP today announced Divorce & Family law attorney Barbara J. Seibel rejoined the firm in its Minneapolis office.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeWitt LLP today announced Divorce & Family law attorney Barbara J. Seibel rejoined the firm in its Minneapolis office.
  • Seibel has a comprehensive understanding of family law.
  • from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a CDFA® from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts™, a B.S.
  • Seibel is admitted to practice in Minnesota and is a member of the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts™, Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota, and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

Braun Intertec Corporation Announces Transition of Executive Leadership

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수요일, 2월 21, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Carlson, Chief Executive Officer and President of Braun Intertec, has announced he is stepping down after a 35-year career. A legacy in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, Carlson's career started as an environmental technician at Braun Intertec in 1988, being steadily promoted to President in 2007 and then Chief Executive Officer in 2009. During his tenure as CEO, Carlson oversaw firm expansion from approximately 350 employees to more than 1000 employees with offices spread throughout the Midwest, South, and Southeast.

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  • With Braun Intertec in a position of strength and with a strong leadership team, Carlson felt Braun Intertec was in a good position to welcome the next era of leadership.
  • Following Carlson's resignation, the Braun Intertec Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tim Lenway has been named President of Braun Intertec effective February 16, 2024.
  • "This transition is made much easier thanks to Jon's many years of leadership setting the firm up for continued success," said Lenway.
  • Lenway brings over 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, starting with Braun Intertec in 2007.

Muzzy Lane Announces SkillBuild Critical Thinking Microcredential Course

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목요일, 2월 15, 2024
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Muzzy Lane , a global leader in educational role-playing simulations, today announced the release of SkillBuild Critical Thinking, an online short course for learners to master critical thinking skills and earn microcredentials that will help them advance their careers.

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  • Muzzy Lane , a global leader in educational role-playing simulations, today announced the release of SkillBuild Critical Thinking, an online short course for learners to master critical thinking skills and earn microcredentials that will help them advance their careers.
  • “While most employers consider durable skills like critical thinking more important than hard skills, students may not explicitly learn these skills in school or college,” said Dave McCool, Muzzy Lane’s president and CEO.
  • Our new course enables employers to connect with candidates who know how to put critical thinking into action.”
    SkillBuild Critical Thinking is the first offering in the SkillBuild series of online short courses that tap into the power of role-playing simulations and enable higher education institutions, employers, and learners to develop, assess, and credential in-demand skills.
  • Muzzy Lane offers Learning Tools Interoperability integration to allow schools and employers to easily embed SkillBuild in their learning management systems.

Nepsis® Acquires Full-Service Tax and Accounting Firm Sevenich, Butler, Gerlach & Brazil, Ltd.

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목요일, 11월 16, 2023
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Nepsis, Inc ., (“Nepsis®”) a national financial advisor and investment management firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of full-service tax, accounting and consulting firm Sevenich, Butler, Gerlach & Brazil, Ltd ., (“SBGB”).

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  • Nepsis, Inc ., (“Nepsis®”) a national financial advisor and investment management firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of full-service tax, accounting and consulting firm Sevenich, Butler, Gerlach & Brazil, Ltd ., (“SBGB”).
  • Since its founding in the early 1950s, SBGB has proudly upheld a tradition of exceptional client service, providing innovative tax, accounting and consulting services to family-owned business and individual clients.
  • All clients of the expanded Nepsis® offering will now benefit from the full suite of wealth management solutions within the firm's Family Office Framework.
  • Doerr will be responsible for the training and development of Nepsis’ tax staff, as well as oversight of its advanced tax and estate planning services.

College Access and Success Nonprofit Taps Veteran Technology Executive to Enhance Data and Technology Infrastructure

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월요일, 11월 6, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible, the pioneering national nonprofit on a mission to boost equitable college access and success by connecting high school and college students from low-income backgrounds with near-peer coaches, today announced the appointment of Ali Ayub as senior vice president of finance, technology, and data. Ayub brings two and a half decades of experience working at the intersection of information technology, education, banking and venture capital, including time serving as the chief digital officer of the International Baccalaureate.

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  • We want to marry the best of high-tech and high-touch to achieve a greater impact for students," said Dr. Siva Kumari , CEO of College Possible .
  • There is a growing body of research that shows that data-driven student success models are the key to driving positive student outcomes.
  • "I'm honored to be joining a team that's dedicated to serving students in a way that meets them where they are," said Ayub.
  • His diversified industry experience also includes time in information technology leadership roles in the financial services and venture capital sector with Mr. Cooper and Alliance Data.

Design House and Make It Possible Partner to Expand Digital Retail Marketing in Europe

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월요일, 9월 11, 2023
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The new collaboration will elevate customer experience for grocers and retailers in the European marketing area through cutting-edge retail media marketing solutions.

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  • The new collaboration will elevate customer experience for grocers and retailers in the European marketing area through cutting-edge retail media marketing solutions.
  • Make it Possible, under Quinto’s guidance, has been actively precipitating strategic alliances in Europe.
  • Ideal by Design House is transforming the digital circular industry with its leading-edge platform.
  • Advanced analytics measure store traffic driven from the digital circular, computing cost per visit, allowing retailers to accurately calculate ROI on digital marketing programs.

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TEAMSTERS OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFY CONTRACT

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금요일, 9월 8, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 320 at Minnesota State University have overwhelmingly ratified a collective bargaining agreement. Local 320 represents more than 500 Administrative and Service Faculty (ASF) at Minnesota State.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 320 at Minnesota State University have overwhelmingly ratified a collective bargaining agreement.
  • Local 320 represents more than 500 Administrative and Service Faculty (ASF) at Minnesota State.
  • "After four months of negotiations, we are thrilled that Minnesota State Administrative and Service Faculty finally have the strong contract they deserve," said Brian Aldes, Local 320 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • This contract fight laid important groundwork for our next round of negotiations in 2025 and we look forward to continuing to fight alongside our Minnesota State Teamster brothers and sisters in years to come."

Design House and Make It Possible Partner to Expand Digital Retail Marketing in Europe

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목요일, 9월 7, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ideal™ by Design House, a pioneering company revolutionizing the digital circular industry, announces a strategic partnership with Make it Possible, an innovative enterprise led by industry veteran Sergi Quinto. The new collaboration will elevate customer experience for grocers and retailers in the European marketing area through cutting-edge retail media marketing solutions.

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  • The new collaboration will elevate customer experience for grocers and retailers in the European marketing area through cutting-edge retail media marketing solutions.
  • "This powerful partnership between Make it Possible and Ideal promises to bring unprecedented value to retailers and brands in the European market," said David Gordon, President of Ideal by Design House.
  • Ideal by Design House is transforming the digital circular industry with its leading-edge platform.
  • Advanced analytics measure store traffic driven from the digital circular, computing cost per visit, allowing retailers to accurately calculate ROI on digital marketing programs.