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Arts Ed NJ Issues 'March Forward Spring 2022 Guidance for Arts Education'

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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01, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arts Ed NJ, the performing arts affiliate for the National Association of State High School Associations (NFHS), has suspended mitigation guidance for schools designated as "mask optional" effective March 7, 2022.

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  • 01, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arts Ed NJ, the performing arts affiliate for the National Association of State High School Associations (NFHS), has suspended mitigation guidance for schools designated as "mask optional" effective March 7, 2022.
  • For more information about the March Forward Spring 2022 Guidance for Arts Education, visit http://marchforwardnj.org/
    For more information about Arts Education and Social and Emotional Learning, visit https://artsedsel.org
    Arts Ed NJ is the unified voice for arts education in New Jersey.
  • The mission of Arts Ed NJ is to create the proper conditions for arts learning to take place in New Jersey.
  • Formerly the New Jersey Arts Education Partnership, Arts Ed NJ was founded in 2007 by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, New Jersey Department of Education and Music for All Foundation.

Council for Economic Education Elects Rebecca Patterson New Board Chairperson

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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The Council for Economic Education (CEE) has elected Rebecca Patterson, current CEE board member and chief investment strategist at Bridgewater Associates, its new board chairperson.

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  • The Council for Economic Education (CEE) has elected Rebecca Patterson, current CEE board member and chief investment strategist at Bridgewater Associates, its new board chairperson.
  • With Rebecca leading our board, we are confident that CEE will continue improving equity in education.
  • Morrison added: I also want to thank Barry for his tremendous contributions to CEE as board chairperson over the past 11 years.
  • Personal finance and economic education are critical in todays global economy and helping expand access to these crucial life skills is extremely rewarding, said Ms. Patterson.

CADAR™ Appoints Industry Innovator Jean Z. Poh to Lead Luxury Jewelry Brand as CEO

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CADAR, an award-winning, luxury jewelry brand specializing in fashion-forward, impeccably crafted gold and diamond jewelry, today announced the appointment of Jean Z. Poh as chief executive officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CADAR, an award-winning, luxury jewelry brand specializing in fashion-forward, impeccably crafted gold and diamond jewelry, today announced the appointment of Jean Z. Poh as chief executive officer.
  • I'm thrilled to join the CADAR team and very grateful for this exciting opportunity to grow an exceptional product into a global luxury brand.
  • "Jean's knowledge and passion for the fine jewelry industry, coupled with her strategic vision for the brand, will enable us to take CADAR to new heights together," said Michal Kadar, founder and creative director of CADAR.
  • Ms. Poh is a fourth-generation jewelry industry professional with over thirteen years of experience in all aspects of building and operating a luxury jewelry company.

Leading Emerging Companies + Venture Capital Partners Michael Glaser and Mike LaPlante Join Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison & Foerster , a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the additions of Michael Glaser and Mike LaPlante as partners in the firm's Corporate Department and Emerging Companies + Venture Capital (ECVC) Group.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison & Foerster , a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the additions of Michael Glaser and Mike LaPlante as partners in the firm's Corporate Department and Emerging Companies + Venture Capital (ECVC) Group.
  • Together, Mr. Glaser and Mr. LaPlante bring to the firm over three decades of experience and one of the largest emerging companies practices in Northern California.
  • Mr. Glaser and Mr. LaPlante join Morrison & Foerster from another leading law firm, where Mr. Glaser recently served as co-chair of the ECVC practice.
  • This includes the high-profile arrivals of San Francisco-based ECVC partners Murray Indick , co-chair of the firm's ECVC practice, and Brad Kondracki .

STEM ECOSYTEMS FOUNDER JAN MORRISON IS SPECIAL GUEST ON LET'S TALK STEM WITH DR. CALVIN MACKIE PODCAST

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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"It became evident really fast that programs were not being as effective as they could be," Morrison told Dr. Mackie.

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  • "It became evident really fast that programs were not being as effective as they could be," Morrison told Dr. Mackie.
  • Her appearance on the Let's Talk STEM with Dr. Calvin Mackie podcast marked a watershed moment: a conversation with two of the world's leading advocates for STEM education.
  • In 2013, Dr. Calvin Mackie founded STEM NOLA, a New Orleans-based, non-profit committed to expanding STEM education, particularly in communities of color.
  • In July 2021, Dr. Mackie launched STEM Global Action , a campaign and network of affiliates that pursues STEM education for children, parents and communities.

Maravai LifeSciences Acquires MyChem, a Leader in Proprietary Ultra-Pure Nucleotides

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maravai LifeSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVI), a global provider of life science reagents and services to researchers and biotech innovators, announced today that it has acquired MyChem, LLC for $240 million in cash at closing with the potential for additional contingent cash consideration based on achievement of certain conditions after closing. The acquisition will expand Maravai’s product offering of strategic inputs in the rapidly growing markets for therapeutics and vaccine applications.

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  • Based in San Diego, California, MyChem is a privately held provider of proprietary, ultra-pure nucleotides to customers in the diagnostics, pharma, genomics and research markets.
  • MyChems chemically synthesized nucleotides are a natural fit and complementary product line for our Nucleic Acid Production business, said Carl Hull, Chief Executive Officer of Maravai.
  • Jefferies LLC served as financial advisor to Maravai and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Maravai.
  • These include natural nucleotides, modified nucleotides and dye labeled nucleotides.

Predicine Appoints Clint Webb as New General Counsel to Support Its International Expansion

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Clint is an experienced General Counsel specializing in advising high-growth diagnostic, biotech and device companies.

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  • Clint is an experienced General Counsel specializing in advising high-growth diagnostic, biotech and device companies.
  • At Predicine, Clint will apply his 20-plus years of legal expertise to advise on corporate transactions, international expansion, data privacy and healthcare compliance initiatives and to build out and lead the legal and compliance teams.
  • "Predicine has made remarkable progress in precision medicine through innovation in science and technology," said Clint, new GC at Predicine.
  • "Clint's addition will help us continue to build a world-class leadership team to support our international expansion."

RBB Bancorp Announces Completion of Acquisition of Certain Assets and Liabilities of the Honolulu, Hawaii Branch Office of Bank of the Orient

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Saturday, January 22, 2022
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RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBB) announced today that Royal Business Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of RBB, completed the acquisition of the Honolulu, Hawaii branch office the Bank of the Orient on January 14, 2022.

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  • RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBB) announced today that Royal Business Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of RBB, completed the acquisition of the Honolulu, Hawaii branch office the Bank of the Orient on January 14, 2022.
  • Janney Montgomery Scott LLC served as financial advisor and Loren P. Hansen, APC served as legal counsel to RBB Bancorp.
  • Stephens Inc. served as financial advisor and Morrison & Foerster LLP served as legal counsel to Bank of the Orient.
  • RBB Bancorp is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors Closes On $27.5M Sale of 100-Acre Industrial Development Site in Mesa, AZ

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Boston, MA, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors completed the sale of an approximately 101-acre industrial site in Mesa at the northwest corner of Sossaman Rd.

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  • Boston, MA, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors completed the sale of an approximately 101-acre industrial site in Mesa at the northwest corner of Sossaman Rd.
  • Dylan Sproul and Paul Borgesen of SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors negotiated the transaction on behalf of the buyer.
  • SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors is a full-service commercial real estate services firm providing comprehensive expertise in investment brokerage, leasing, landlord/tenant representation, analysis/valuation, and market research.
  • SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors specialize in multifamily, industrial, retail, office, medical/dental, restaurant, and land/development.

Generate Capital Expands into Smart Cities in Partnership with Ubiquity to Build Advanced, Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Networks

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Generate Capital and Ubiquity Management announced today the launch of a smart cities partnership to build high-quality fiber-to-the-premises networks and complementary sustainable digital infrastructure.

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  • Generate Capital and Ubiquity Management announced today the launch of a smart cities partnership to build high-quality fiber-to-the-premises networks and complementary sustainable digital infrastructure.
  • This transaction expands Generates energy transition and sustainability-focused platform into smart cities and digital infrastructure.
  • Generate already owns and operates over 2,000 sustainable infrastructure assets across the power, waste, water and mobility sectors.
  • Generate builds, owns, operates and finances sustainable infrastructure projects in clean energy, water, waste, transportation and digital infrastructure.