National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter

First Book, General Motors, and Blue Star Families partner to distribute 35,000 STEM books to military families and local educators

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torsdag, november 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 11, in partnership with Blue Star Families, First Book and General Motors are hosting a Veteran's Day STEM Book Family Festival to distribute 35,000 diverse STEM books to local Title I educators, military families, and community members. More than 300 guests from the First Book Network, the families they serve, and members of the National Capital and Baltimore chapters of Blue Star Families are gathering at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. for a day of family activities and free STEM book giveaways.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 11, in partnership with Blue Star Families, First Book and General Motors are hosting a Veteran's Day STEM Book Family Festival to distribute 35,000 diverse STEM books to local Title I educators, military families, and community members.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with GM and Blue Star Families to inspire the next generation of STEM innovators through a love of reading."
  • Blue Star Families, the leading network of military families supporting more than 275,000 members across the globe, has been a vital partner in distributing books and supporting the healthy development of children in military families.
  • "Blue Star Books was one of Blue Star Families' first programs because we understood that harnessing the power of reading high-quality books was an easy and evidence-based way to support military families," said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Star Families.

REI Systems Recognized for Outstanding Growth Achievement

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tisdag, juni 20, 2023
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The ACG Corporate Growth Awards recognize exceptional growth and innovation in the business community and celebrate the achievements of companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance and success.

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  • The ACG Corporate Growth Awards recognize exceptional growth and innovation in the business community and celebrate the achievements of companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance and success.
  • The ACG National Capital Growth Awards, organized by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) National Capital Chapter, are regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in the region.
  • REI Systems was selected as a winner in the $75M-250M category for its exceptional growth of 31% per annum over the last three years.
  • "We are thrilled to receive the ACG National Capital Growth Award in recognition of our outstanding performance and growth," said Shyam Salona, REI Systems' CEO.

BJ's RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE® SUPPORTS NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY WITH NEW BJ's CUREVEZA™ MEXICAN-STYLE LAGER

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måndag, maj 1, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 4th, BJ's Restaurants, INC. (NASDAQ: BJRI) will introduce a new craft beer for a cause: BJ's CureVeza™ Mexican-Style Lager. Available at all locations, while supplies last, BJ's brand-new CureVeza™ was developed to raise money for its long-term partner, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. By donating 25 cents for every pint brewed to the non-profit organization, BJ's is helping build awareness and eradicate a disease that currently affects nearly 1 million Americans.

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  • Available at all locations, while supplies last, BJ's brand-new CureVeza™ was developed to raise money for its long-term partner, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society .
  • With more than 26 years of experience brewing award-winning craft beers, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is renowned for its authentic, creative, and fresh brews.
  • BJ's new seasonal beer, CureVeza™, marks the latest milestone in a 25-year partnership with The National MS Society.
  • For more information on The National MS Society, visit nationalmssociety.org .

Castle Biosciences Collaborates with IMPACT Melanoma to Provide Free Sunscreen to Cyclists Participating in the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 2023 Cycling Event

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fredag, april 28, 2023
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Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that it has teamed up with IMPACT Melanoma, one of the nation's leading non-profit organizations dedicated to melanoma prevention and early detection, as sunscreen sponsors of the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 2023 event, being held April 29-30 in Texas.

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  • Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that it has teamed up with IMPACT Melanoma, one of the nation's leading non-profit organizations dedicated to melanoma prevention and early detection, as sunscreen sponsors of the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 2023 event, being held April 29-30 in Texas.
  • The Texas MS 150 is part of Bike MS, the largest charity cycling series in the country raising funds to fuel the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mission to cure multiple sclerosis (MS) while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives.
  • As sunscreen sponsors of this year’s event, Castle and IMPACT Melanoma will provide sunscreen dispensers along the various cycle routes to College Station, Texas.
  • Castle is also sponsoring its own team of Texas MS 150 riders.

CMTA Wins 7 Society ASHRAE Technology Awards at National Conference

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måndag, februari 6, 2023
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CMTA, a Legence company, was recognized this weekend for three 2022 Society Level ASHRAE Technology Award First-place wins at the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Atlanta, GA. Additionally, they also had two projects take home Second and two projects receive Honorable Mention.

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  • CMTA, a Legence company, was recognized this weekend for three 2022 Society Level ASHRAE Technology Award First-place wins at the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Atlanta, GA. Additionally, they also had two projects take home Second and two projects receive Honorable Mention.
  • ASHRAE Technology Awards are an annual, international competition recognizing individuals who apply creative design solutions within their projects across the globe.
  • This past year, 2022, CMTA submitted nine awards total with all of them rising from Chapter winners to Regional winners to the Society (National) competition.
  • CMTA was one of two U.S. firms recognized this year with 2022 bringing in the most ASHRAE Technology Awards to date for the firm.

Capital Square Reports Record Year: $2.29 Billion in Acquisitions and More Than $1 Billion in Equity Raised in 2022

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onsdag, januari 18, 2023
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The firm also launched a new build-for-rent (BFR) division, Private Equity Group, that focuses on single-family build-for-rent home acquisitions and development opportunities.

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  • The firm also launched a new build-for-rent (BFR) division, Private Equity Group, that focuses on single-family build-for-rent home acquisitions and development opportunities.
  • "2022 was another record year for Capital Square, exceeding acquisition and fundraising goals for DST and opportunity zone funds," said Louis Rogers, founder and co-chief executive officer of Capital Square.
  • Capital Square's annual equity raise of over $1 billion was a new record for the firm and an approximately 20% increase over 2021.
  • In keeping with the company's ongoing commitment to building a better future, Capital Square initiated "Capital Square Cares" in 2022 to spearhead the firm's growing charitable endeavors.

Wealth Management Team Led by Eric Yamin and Keith Caparelli Joins First Republic

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måndag, januari 9, 2023
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First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a four-person team led by Eric Yamin and Keith Caparelli has joined First Republic Investment Management.

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  • First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a four-person team led by Eric Yamin and Keith Caparelli has joined First Republic Investment Management.
  • Based in Florida and New York, the team will provide portfolio management, retirement planning, investment consulting and other wealth management services to individuals, families, nonprofits and private family foundations.
  • “Eric Yamin, Keith Caparelli and their team will further strengthen First Republic’s ability to serve clients in Florida and New York,” said Bob Thornton, President of First Republic Private Wealth Management.
  • Founded in 1985, First Republic and its subsidiaries offer private banking, private business banking and private wealth management.

Capital Square Founder and Chief Executive Officer Honored by National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Virginia--West Virginia Chapter

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onsdag, september 7, 2022
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Rogers will be presented with the award at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Annual Richmond Dinner of Champions on September 27, 2022.

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  • Rogers will be presented with the award at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Annual Richmond Dinner of Champions on September 27, 2022.
  • The award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by the National MS Society at the chapter level.
  • It recognizes Rogers' exceptional leadership and outstanding commitment to the local community, including those whose lives have been affected by the unpredictable challenges of multiple sclerosis.
  • Additionally, Capital Square was listed by Virginia Business on their "Best Places to Work in Virginia" report in 2019 and their "Fantastic 50" reports in 2019 and 2020.

FRB Forms Elder Law Practice Group Led by Penny B. Kassel, Esq.

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tisdag, juli 19, 2022
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For more than 35 years Ms. Kassel has devoted the majority of her time to elder law matters, estate planning, and estate administration matters.

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  • For more than 35 years Ms. Kassel has devoted the majority of her time to elder law matters, estate planning, and estate administration matters.
  • Her elder law practice provides clients with comprehensive representation for their legal needs during some of life's biggest challenges.
  • "I'm extraordinarily proud to bring Penny into the firm to lead our new Elder Law practice group," FRB Managing Partner Kenneth Falcon said.
  • She is also a past director of the Nassau County Bar Association and former chair of its Elder Law Committee.

TEAM WIND FORCE RIDES AGAIN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

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onsdag, maj 11, 2022
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DALLAS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Wind Force, a cycling team of 13 renewable energy industry professionals organized by Tri Global Energy, is gearing up to take part in the 35th anniversary year of the Bike MS fundraiser, benefitting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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  • DALLAS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Wind Force, a cycling team of 13 renewable energy industry professionals organized by Tri Global Energy, is gearing up to take part in the 35th anniversary year of the Bike MS fundraiser, benefitting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
  • For their sixth year of participation, Team Wind Force has set an ambitious fundraising goal of $40,000.
  • Tri Global Energy is one of America's top developers of renewable energy, specifically wind and solar power.
  • It is estimated that almost one million Americans live with multiple sclerosis (MS), an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system.