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Museum of Science, Boston and Big Sister Association of Greater Boston Partner to Bring Free Museum Admission to Girls and Mentors

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Museum of Science, Boston, and Big Sister Association of Greater Boston announced a new partnership to extend free Museum access to Little Sisters and their mentors. The partnership represents the pilot launch of the Museum's new Science in Common initiative, which will provide Museum admission and additional benefits to community groups throughout the Commonwealth.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Museum of Science, Boston, and Big Sister Association of Greater Boston announced a new partnership to extend free Museum access to Little Sisters and their mentors.
  • Big and Little Sisters are invited to join the special celebration and then enjoy free time to explore the Museum.
  • "Big Sister Boston has always enjoyed a great relationship with the Museum of Science through our Big for A Day events and providing free tickets to our matches," said Annissa Essaibi George, president and CEO of Big Sister Association of Greater Boston.
  • We are grateful to Big Sister Boston and their incredible mentors for helping to open doors and make space for the next generation of science innovators."

EQS-News: Rentschler Biopharma appoints Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer and Tom Roberts as President and General Manager U.S.

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Rentschler Biopharma appoints Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer and Tom Roberts as President and General Manager U.S.

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  • Rentschler Biopharma appoints Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer and Tom Roberts as President and General Manager U.S.
  • Prior to joining Rentschler Biopharma, Mr. von Braunmuehl served as CEO of HMNC Brain Health in Munich, Germany, where he transformed a research-focused organization to a clinical-stage biopharma company.
  • Prof. Dr. Nikolaus F. Rentschler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rentschler Biopharma SE, said: “I would like to warmly welcome Benedikt von Braunmuehl to Rentschler Biopharma.
  • Mr. von Braunmuehl is the perfect fit for leading Rentschler Biopharma, to continue transforming innovative ideas into life-saving biopharmaceuticals in the future.

Rentschler Biopharma appoints Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Benedikt von Braunmuehl, a transformational leader with a 30-year track record in the global healthcare industry, is named CEO Rentschler Biopharma SE

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  • Benedikt von Braunmuehl, a transformational leader with a 30-year track record in the global healthcare industry, is named CEO Rentschler Biopharma SE
    Company also announces appointment of Tom Roberts, an entrepreneurial trailblazer with over 20 years of experience, as President of Rentschler Biopharma Inc. and General Manager U.S.
    LAUPHEIM, Germany and STEVENAGE, United Kingdom and MILFORD, Mass., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rentschler Biopharma SE, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, today announced that the company has hired Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Prior to joining Rentschler Biopharma, Mr. von Braunmuehl served as CEO of HMNC Brain Health in Munich, Germany, where he transformed a research-focused organization to a clinical-stage biopharma company.
  • Prof. Dr. Nikolaus F. Rentschler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rentschler Biopharma SE, said: “I would like to warmly welcome Benedikt von Braunmuehl to Rentschler Biopharma.
  • I very much look forward to working with Benedikt von Braunmuehl to continue to create value sustainably, for our clients and patients.”
    Benedikt von Braunmuehl, CEO, Rentschler Biopharma SE, commented: “I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Rentschler Biopharma.

Summit Energy Donates 30kw Solar System to Interfaith Social Services in Quincy, Mass.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Summit Energy , one of the Northeast region’s premier solar installers celebrated its company anniversary today by formally announcing the donation of a 30kw solar system, worth $125,700, to Interfaith Social Services in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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  • Summit Energy , one of the Northeast region’s premier solar installers celebrated its company anniversary today by formally announcing the donation of a 30kw solar system, worth $125,700, to Interfaith Social Services in Quincy, Massachusetts.
  • Every year on or around September 19th, the day the company was founded in 2016, Summit Energy celebrates Summit Day by exhibiting acts of kindness in the community both domestically and internationally.
  • “We like to think of Summit Energy as a people company that happens to sell solar.
  • We couldn’t be more pleased with our support of Interfaith Social Services which does so much to help so many.”
    “We’ve been partnering with Interfaith Social Services for several years now through donations and employee volunteer initiatives,” said Eric Israelsen, Cofounder, Chief Empower Officer of Summit Energy.

Ascend Elements to Relocate and Expand Corporate Headquarters and R&D Tech Center to Devens, Massachusetts

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Elements today announced plans to move its corporate headquarters and research & development center from its current location in Westborough, Mass. to a 101,000 square foot facility at 39 Jackson Road in the Pathway Devens campus in Devens, Mass. The facility is owned and operated by King Street Properties in Boston. Ascend Elements has experienced over 500% headcount growth in the last 18 months and currently employs approximately 350 team members globally, including 140 people in Massachusetts. The 31-mile relocation is planned for September 2024.

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  • WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Elements today announced plans to move its corporate headquarters and research & development center from its current location in Westborough, Mass.
  • Ascend Elements has experienced over 500% headcount growth in the last 18 months and currently employs approximately 350 team members globally, including 140 people in Massachusetts.
  • "This relocation will be a milestone for Ascend Elements as we continue our rapid growth in the engineered battery materials industry," said Mike O'Kronley, CEO of Ascend Elements.
  • We look forward to having space to expand and a facility that will meet our current and future needs."

EQS-News: Abivax provides business and operational update

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (“IBD”) Market

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  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (“IBD”) Market
    PARIS, France, September 7, 2023 – 08:00 a.m. (CEST) – Abivax SA (Euronext Paris: FR0012333284 – ABVX) (“Abivax” or the “Company”) today announced updated business and operational goals along with changes to Abivax’s overall strategy, focused on preparing Abivax for the potential commercialization of its investigational lead asset, obefazimod, in IBD.
  • Obefazimod in Crohn’s Disease—Based on existing supportive data, Abivax plans to advance obefazimod in moderately to severely active CD.
  • June Lee and Troy Ignelzi have joined the Abivax Board of Directors to add to existing skills and U.S. competencies and diversity.
  • To help ensure long-term financing and extend its current cash runway, Abivax is implementing a multi-pronged financing strategy.

Altus Power Adds 3 MW of Solar Assets in the Greater Boston Area

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Altus Power (NYSE: AMPS), the leading commercial-scale provider of clean electric power, today announced the addition of 3 MW in solar arrays to its operating portfolio currently serving the Greater Boston area.

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  • Altus Power (NYSE: AMPS), the leading commercial-scale provider of clean electric power, today announced the addition of 3 MW in solar arrays to its operating portfolio currently serving the Greater Boston area.
  • “We’re pleased to continue the expansion of our Massachusetts solar portfolio, delivering the benefits of clean electric power to businesses and residents in the state,” said Gregg Felton, co-CEO and co-founder, Altus Power.
  • Altus Power, based in Stamford, Conn., is the leading commercial-scale provider of clean electric power serving commercial, industrial, public sector and Community Solar customers with end-to-end solutions.
  • Altus Power originates, develops, owns and operates locally-sited solar generation, energy storage and charging infrastructure across the nation.

Life Science Cares Announces Impact Level Partnership with Kura Oncology

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Life Science Cares (LSC) is thrilled to announce a new $250,000 partnership with Kura Oncology to provide additional grant funding for educational initiatives in both San Diego and Greater Boston.

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  • Life Science Cares (LSC) is thrilled to announce a new $250,000 partnership with Kura Oncology to provide additional grant funding for educational initiatives in both San Diego and Greater Boston.
  • “We have already seen the significant impact in both Boston and San Diego through our partnership with the team at Life Science Cares, who have provided opportunities for our employees to give to their communities through organized events and initiatives,” said Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Kura Oncology.
  • “We are so grateful that the company is expanding its involvement with Life Science Cares.
  • Since the organization’s inception in 2016, Life Science Cares has invested $11.2 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours to support nonprofit partners.

Year Up's Annual Alumni Summit Focuses on "Bridging the Gap" to Increase Access to Opportunity

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The national workforce development organization Year Up announced today that its twelfth annual Alumni Summit will take place at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas, TX from September 14th to September 16th. Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson, who previously served as Special Assistant to the CEO of Year Up, will speak at the Summit about his experiences harnessing the power of advocacy, and about leveraging personal and professional interests to create change.

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  • The National Alumni Summit is an annual gathering where Year Up alumni from around the country share how they're working to advance in their careers and education, connect and network with their peers, access professional resources, and develop plans to continue engaging alumni in their local markets.
  • This access enables alumni to build better lives as well as transform businesses and communities," said Greg Walton, Vice Chair of the Year Up National Board, Co-Founder of the Year Up Alumni Summit, and Year Up Greater Boston graduate.
  • "This year's volunteer effort at local nonprofits throughout Dallas is just one example of our dedication to this work."
  • YUPRO Placement , the industry-leading skills-first talent placement firm and a subsidiary of Year Up, is sponsoring the event.

Rare Launches SHINE Community Solar Initiative to Bring Green Jobs, Lower Energy Bills to Greater Boston’s Underserved Communities

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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The initiative will also advance the transition to clean energy needed to meet societal, federal, state, and municipal climate objectives.

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  • The initiative will also advance the transition to clean energy needed to meet societal, federal, state, and municipal climate objectives.
  • Increase community solar generation capacity within marginalized communities, providing locally produced resilient power while making community solar visible—a key behavioral strategy to encourage adoption.
  • The SHINE initiative puts an inclusive antipoverty strategy at the forefront of its mission, which supports economic equity at the individual level and benefits the community.
  • The initiative will create greater access to renewable energy in low-income communities and will support opportunities in the renewable energy workforce.”
    For more information about SHINE, please visit: https://rare.org/program/climate-culture/solar-helping-ignite-neighborho... .