Geography of Massachusetts

Cambridge Global Payments Adds Rising WTA Star, Leylah Fernandez as Ambassador

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Cambridge Global Payments (Cambridge), the WTAs official and exclusive international payments provider, today announced it is partnering with 18-year-old WTA champion Leylah Fernandez.

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  • Cambridge Global Payments (Cambridge), the WTAs official and exclusive international payments provider, today announced it is partnering with 18-year-old WTA champion Leylah Fernandez.
  • This partnership is so beneficial given the existing relationship with the WTA and Cambridge Global Payments and their innovative payments solutions.
  • We are extremely honored and excited to have Leylah as an official global ambassador of Cambridge Global Payments.
  • 1Cambridge Global Payments is the trade name of various corporations in the Cambridge group of companies including Cambridge Mercantile Corp., Cambridge Mercantile Corp. (U.S.A.), Cambridge Mercantile Corp. (UK) Limited and Cambridge Mercantile (Australia) Pty.

Boston Arts Academy Commencement Celebration Honors Class of 2021 at Fenway Park

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

BOSTON, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- City and school leaders, arts luminaries and a hip-hop legend came out to support Boston Arts Academy's (BAA) commencement celebration for the Class of 2021 on Thursday, June 17 at Fenway Park.

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  • BOSTON, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- City and school leaders, arts luminaries and a hip-hop legend came out to support Boston Arts Academy's (BAA) commencement celebration for the Class of 2021 on Thursday, June 17 at Fenway Park.
  • The Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony featured several student performances, including BAA's award-winning Spirituals Ensemble, as well as art presentations highlighting BAA's arts majors: dance, music, fashion, theatre, and visual arts.
  • Boston Arts Academy Foundation (BAA Foundation), an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 1999 to raise essential funds for Boston Arts Academy (BAA).
  • In fall 2022, Boston Arts Academy will welcome students to its first purpose-built, state-of-the-art school building directly across from Fenway Park.

Financial Executives International (FEI) Boston Announces New Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The Boston Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI), today announced its incoming Board of Directors.

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  • The Boston Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI), today announced its incoming Board of Directors.
  • The Boston chapter, one of the largest of FEIs 65 chapters, includes financial management decision-makers from all of the regions major industries.
  • We are looking forward to continuing our strong tradition of connecting CFOs and senior financial executives and helping to advance the careers and organizations of our FEI Boston chapter members, said Beth Kurth, incoming FEI Boston President.
  • Whether using analytics, implementing new software or making strategic leadership decisions, FEI Boston offers unsurpassed insights and expertise.

Pittsfield Gazette Announces the Passing of Publisher Jonathan Levine

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

PITTSFIELD, Mass., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonathan Levine, publisher of the Pittsfield Gazette, passed away on Friday, June 11, after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer.

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  • PITTSFIELD, Mass., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonathan Levine, publisher of the Pittsfield Gazette, passed away on Friday, June 11, after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer.
  • A native of Pittsfield, Jonathan revived the school newspaper during his time at Taconic High School, while also assisting in various capacities at the Berkshire Eagle.
  • After graduating from Brown University where he served two terms as editor of the Brown Daily Herald, he returned to Pittsfield and started the Gazette.
  • With his passing, the Pittsfield Gazette will cease publication in both its print and online formats.

Babson College Board of Trustees Appoints New Chair, Jeffery Perry '87, P'23

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Monday, June 21, 2021

WELLESLEY, Mass., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Babson College Board of Trustees voted in Jeffery S. Perry '87, P'23 as the new Chair.

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  • WELLESLEY, Mass., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Babson College Board of Trustees voted in Jeffery S. Perry '87, P'23 as the new Chair.
  • Babson College Board of Trustees Appoints New Chair, Jeffery Perry '87, P'23
    "Marla has been dedicated to the Babson community for more than two decades, and as Chair, helped position the College for success in its second century," says Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA '92, PhD.
  • Perry has significant corporate and non-profit board governance experience including as Board Director at Fortune Brands, Board Chair at Chicago Children's Museum, and Former Board Chair at INROADS Inc.
  • With his appointment, Perry will be the first Black Board of Trustees Chair, an important milestone for the College.

Boston Business Journal Names Curriculum Associates a 2021 Best Places to Work Company

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Business Journal (BBJ) has named Curriculum Associates to its 2021 Best Places to Workthe BBJ's exclusive ranking of the Massachusetts companies that have built outstanding work environments for their people.

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  • NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Business Journal (BBJ) has named Curriculum Associates to its 2021 Best Places to Workthe BBJ's exclusive ranking of the Massachusetts companies that have built outstanding work environments for their people.
  • "As we move forward from one of the most challenging and unprecedented years of our collective lifetimes, we are honored to be recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work for the sixth time," said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates.
  • A Best Places to Work special publication is scheduled to be published in the June 18th Weekly Edition of the Business Journal, and the Business Journal's virtual celebration will be held on June 16th.
  • The Boston Business Journal is the region's premier business media organization, one of 43 markets owned by American City Business Journals.

Nantucket Whaler Launches Summer 2021 Collection

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

NANTUCKET, Mass., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nantucket Whaler , the classic American lifestyle brand inspired by exploration and island history, has introduced its Summer 2021 Collection.

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  • NANTUCKET, Mass., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nantucket Whaler , the classic American lifestyle brand inspired by exploration and island history, has introduced its Summer 2021 Collection.
  • The Summer 2021 Collectionis well-timed with the summer in full swing and the reopening of Nantucket Whaler's flagship store, located at 7 Old South Wharf on Nantucket Island.
  • "With summer fast approaching on Nantucket Island, we are excited to reopen our flagship store and share our Nantucket-inspired Summer 2021 Collection with locals and tourists alike," said Brian Kaminer, SVP of Brand & Product Development for Nantucket Whaler.
  • Nantucket Whaler is ready for those hot summer days and cool, breezy nights on the island."

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority wins "Best of the Best" Water Taste Test

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

DENVER, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Water Works Association announced today during ACE21 All Virtual that the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) of Boston has won the 16th "Best of the Best" Water Taste Test.

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  • DENVER, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Water Works Association announced today during ACE21 All Virtual that the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) of Boston has won the 16th "Best of the Best" Water Taste Test.
  • The event was comprised of regional AWWA section winners of water taste competitions.
  • Second place in the taste test went to the City of Fort Collins, Colo., and third place went to the City of Bozeman, Mont.
  • MWRA is a public authority established by an act of the Massachusetts legislature in 1984 to provide wholesale water and sewer services to 3.1 million people in 61 metropolitan Boston communities.

Salem Media Group Announces New Influencer Marketing Venture

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today its sales division, Salem Media Representatives (SMR), has formed the Salem Influencer Network, a new entity focused on connecting brands with the fans of leading Christian social media influencers.

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  • Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today its sales division, Salem Media Representatives (SMR), has formed the Salem Influencer Network, a new entity focused on connecting brands with the fans of leading Christian social media influencers.
  • For years, Salem Media Representatives has been helping our advertising clients reach Christian and politically conservative consumers through multi-media advertising campaigns, said Mike Reed, SMRs Senior Vice President.
  • Salem Media Group is Americas leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing.
  • Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at www.salemmedia.com , Facebook and Twitter.

Codiak BioSciences Expands Executive Leadership

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

I am delighted to work alongside these long-time colleagues as we chart the path for Codiak's next phase of growth.

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  • I am delighted to work alongside these long-time colleagues as we chart the path for Codiak's next phase of growth.
  • Dr. Konstantinov most recently held the position of Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Process Sciences.
  • Before joining Codiak in January 2016, he was responsible for the late-stage bioprocess and technology development at Sanofis Boston hub, including all functions from cell banking to fill/finish/lyophilization.
  • All information in this press release is current as of the date of this report, and Codiak undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law.