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MakoRabco Announces the Appointment of Jim Reinhart as Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MakoRabco, the award-winning, nationwide leader in designing, supplying and installing self-storage facilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Reinhart as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MakoRabco, the award-winning, nationwide leader in designing, supplying and installing self-storage facilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Reinhart as Chief Executive Officer.
  • MakoRabco is a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners.
  • In the construction industry, Mr. Reinhart has distinguished himself through executive leadership roles, notably as the COO of QTS Realty Trust, a premier REIT in the data center sector.
  • "We are thrilled to have Jim join our ranks," said Angie Guerin, Executive Vice President and Board Member of MakoRabco.

The Best in the Toy Industry Takes Center Stage at the 2023 Toy of the Year® Awards

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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Hosted by and in support of The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the TOTY Awards are an opportunity for the toy industry to unite behind their Foundation's work delivering the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.

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  • Hosted by and in support of The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the TOTY Awards are an opportunity for the toy industry to unite behind their Foundation's work delivering the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.
  • The TOTY Awards' Presenting Sponsors — Amazon, Mattel, Inc., and Spin Master — all joined TTF on stage to highlight the importance and impact of the mission partners' work.
  • "Our collective love of play — and the fun it creates — made the TOTY Awards an unforgettable night.
  • Congratulations to our award winners and luminaries who are moving the industry forward and thank you to all who attended.

Wilbur-Ellis Announces Student Teams Honored in the Second Annual Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the second year for the Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, the company congratulates five student teams from universities around the country for their innovative ideas about feeding a growing world population.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the second year for the Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, the company congratulates five student teams from universities around the country for their innovative ideas about feeding a growing world population.
  • Last year, another KSU team also took the top Innovation Award honor.
  • To learn more about the Innovation Award and this year's winners, visit https://www.wilburellis.com/innovation-award/ .
  • The Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award was launched as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration in 2021.

RS Will Wealth Management Welcomes Ashli Regan to Growing Team

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RS Will Wealth Management proudly announces the addition of Ashli Regan, Associate – Client Service, to its growing team. The addition of Ashli grants RS Will Wealth Management to further its mission of providing unparalleled, personalized client service and wholistic financial planning to its clients.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RS Will Wealth Management proudly announces the addition of Ashli Regan, Associate – Client Service, to its growing team.
  • The addition of Ashli grants RS Will Wealth Management to further its mission of providing unparalleled, personalized client service and wholistic financial planning to its clients.
  • Ashli resides in Frederick with her husband, Sean, and is an avid runner having completed eight half-marathons in six states.
  • RS Will Wealth Management is an independent wealth management firm based in Frederick, Maryland offering an unwavering commitment and interactive approach to wholistic financial planning for individuals, families, businesses and organizations throughout the United States.

University of Maryland and IonQ Celebrate Opening of QLab: A Hub for Quantum Computing Research

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland (UMD) today announced the grand opening of the National Quantum Laboratory (QLab), a groundbreaking quantum research center developed in partnership with IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry. The QLab enables people from across the nation and around the world to develop and design quantum technologies on one of the world's most powerful quantum computers while working alongside leading experts in the field, in an effort to address the most complex challenges of our time.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland (UMD) today announced the grand opening of the National Quantum Laboratory (QLab), a groundbreaking quantum research center developed in partnership with IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry.
  • The university boasts more than 200 quantum researchers, eight quantum-focused centers and a comprehensive suite of quantum education offerings.
  • "At IonQ, we firmly believe that the future of quantum relies on a strong partnership between industry and academia.
  • IonQ will also be sharing new developments in quantum computing at the Quantum World Congress, which takes place September 27-28.

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED DERMATOLOGIST AND PHYSICIAN SCIENTIST SHAWN KWATRA, MD, NAMED NEW CHAIR OF DERMATOLOGY AT THE UM SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND CHIEF OF SERVICE OF DERMATOLOGY AT UM MEDICAL CENTER

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Dr. Kwatra, who will begin the new role in early 2024, will hold the Joseph W. Burnett Endowed Professor and Chair in Dermatology.

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  • Dr. Kwatra, who will begin the new role in early 2024, will hold the Joseph W. Burnett Endowed Professor and Chair in Dermatology.
  • Dr. Kwatra joins UMSOM from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he served as the Founding Director of the Johns Hopkins Itch Center.
  • "It is an honor to be the next Chair of Dermatology at such a prestigious medical school," said Kwatra.
  • He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Mindgrasp AI Releases Edtech Chrome Extension to Expand Use of Ai Study Tool

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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just one year ago Shayan Khanlarbeik, made the toughest decision of his life: to forego dental school at not one, but three of the world's best dental schools. He had spent the entire summer of 2022 interviewing for a spot in the rising class of at either Columbia, University of Pennsylvania or University of Maryland. Not only had his 3.89 GPA earned him acceptance, but he'd be able to attend on a scholarship.

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  • The technology has gone viral on TikTok as students realize benefits of an ethical AI study tool to improve learning.
  • His decision to take a gap year was to launch what has quickly become the world's Number 1 Ai Assistant, Mindgrasp.
  • Panopto Integration: The Mindgrasp Chrome Extension goes a step further by integrating with Panopto, a leading video platform for education.
  • The Mindgrasp Chrome Extension is now available for download on the Chrome Web Store.

Stertil-Koni Welcomes Trevor Suchter as New Product Manager

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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STEVENSVILLE, Md., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Heavy-duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that Trevor Suchter, a seasoned sales engineer with a background in the automotive industry, has joined the company as Product Manager.

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  • STEVENSVILLE, Md., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Heavy-duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that Trevor Suchter, a seasoned sales engineer with a background in the automotive industry, has joined the company as Product Manager.
  • Travis brings a strong working knowledge of the automotive sector combined with hands-on experience maximizing industrial product effectiveness, particularly in complex settings.
  • In his new role, Suchter will be responsible for facilitating new product development as well as spearheading the enhancement of existing lifting systems at Stertil-Koni.
  • In making today's announcement, Scott Steinhardt, General Manager at Stertil-Koni, noted: "Trevor brings a strong working knowledge of the automotive sector combined with hands-on experience maximizing industrial product effectiveness, particularly in complex settings.

CG Oncology Announces Key Executive Appointments in Commercialization, Medical and Manufacturing Operations

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905869419/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905869419/en/
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    “CG Oncology is at an important stage in our growth, advancing our late-stage clinical pipeline to address unmet medical needs in bladder cancer.
  • Ambaw, Swapnil and Vijay bring decades of experience and proven track records in developing immunotherapy agents from research to commercialization,” said Arthur Kuan, Chief Executive Officer, CG Oncology.
  • Previously, Vijay was the VP, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs and a member of the executive leadership team at AVEO.
  • He was also SVP of Scientific Affairs at FerGene, leading Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory and Clinical Development.

UMD Smith and Partners Launch Sports Management Program

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Sunday, August 27, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert H. Smith School of Business, with partnering University of Maryland programs, has launched a Sports Management Program to develop undergraduate leaders with the skills, foundational knowledge and educational opportunities to pursue careers and professional opportunities in the sports industry.

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  • Students in the program will have opportunities for site visits and attend fireside chats with industry professionals, sports industry-focused career fairs and sporting events.
  • Its interdisciplinary approach has the potential to produce well-rounded, knowledgeable, innovative leaders in the sports industry, says Tori Shay, associate director for the program.
  • "SMP students have an exciting opportunity to leave this program with a tangible way to show their knowledge with hands-on experience," says Shay.
  • The final course, BMGT483: Sports Management Program Capstone, sees student teams developing and pitching solutions for a multifaceted real-world case study from a corporate partner in the sports industry.