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Sterling Announces Election of William Bosway to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or "the Company") today announced the election of William T. Bosway to its Board of Directors, enlarging the Board to eight members, effective March 7, 2024.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or "the Company") today announced the election of William T. Bosway to its Board of Directors, enlarging the Board to eight members, effective March 7, 2024.
  • Mr. Bosway has experience in large public manufacturing and distribution companies as an executive and a board member.
  • "The Sterling Board and management team are pleased to welcome Bill as our newest director," stated Joe Cutillo, Sterling's Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are confident that Bill will be a tremendous addition to our Board and look forward to beginning this relationship."

Healthy Foods Deliver Defense Against Cancer and Heart Disease

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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The vitamins and minerals in "good-for-you" nourishment provide energy for daily living, help the body grow and repair and can prevent diet-related illnesses like cancer and heart disease.

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  • The vitamins and minerals in "good-for-you" nourishment provide energy for daily living, help the body grow and repair and can prevent diet-related illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed by cancer.
  • There are a number of factors that can increase the risk of developing heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes .
  • Research shows that in addition to inhibiting colon, prostate and breast cancer cell growth, they can also protect against heart disease.

Dynamic Announces Brian Paplaski as Chief Financial Officer and Further Additions to the Executive Team

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Mr. Paplaski brings extensive experience and a demonstrated track record to Dynamic and will lead the Company’s corporate finance functions.

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  • Mr. Paplaski brings extensive experience and a demonstrated track record to Dynamic and will lead the Company’s corporate finance functions.
  • Mr. Paplaski has a long history of bringing financial rigor to successfully build businesses, having held numerous CFO positions throughout his career.
  • “Brian is a proven financial executive with a strong track record steering financial growth and strategic initiatives.
  • He is a results-driven financial leader who will bring great value to the platform,” said Aaron Johnson, CEO at Dynamic.

Digital.ai Appoints Keith Stewart as Chief Customer Officer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Digital.ai , an industry-leading technology company that helps Global 5000 enterprises automate software delivery through its AI-powered DevSecOps platform, today announced the appointment of Keith Stewart as Chief Customer Officer.

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  • Digital.ai , an industry-leading technology company that helps Global 5000 enterprises automate software delivery through its AI-powered DevSecOps platform, today announced the appointment of Keith Stewart as Chief Customer Officer.
  • In his role, Stewart will be responsible for managing sales engineers, professional services, and customer support.
  • “I had the privilege of working with Keith at a previous juncture while he was chief growth officer at K4Connect, and witnessed first-hand his track record of leading large, successful sales organizations and navigating fiercely competitive, complex environments through digital transformations,” said Derek Holt, CEO, Digital.ai.
  • In recent startup roles, Stewart led customer facing teams in FinTech and Healthcare markets helping organizations in highly regulated and risk-averse environments manage digital transformation initiatives.

Frontier Aerospace TALOS® Engines Used For Space Exploration

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Aerospace, a leader in next-generation liquid rocket engines used for commercial space, exploration, and missile defense, reveals its attitude control and axial thrusters were used during Astrobotic's Peregrine Mission.

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  • MON-25 cold propellant thrusters used in space, an industry-first
    THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Aerospace, a leader in next-generation liquid rocket engines used for commercial space, exploration, and missile defense, reveals its attitude control and axial thrusters were used during Astrobotic's Peregrine Mission.
  • Frontier Aerospace provided a complete flight set of Thruster Advancement for Low-Temperature Operations in Space (TALOS®) attitude control and axial thrusters for the Peregrine Lunar Lander .
  • "Their contributions have accelerated the realization of this technology and strengthened the collaborative spirit that defines space exploration.
  • The mission marked the first time cold propellant engines, using MON-25, were used for an exploration mission.

SSP International Announces Doubled Capacity in its Summer Science Program, Expanded Partnerships with U.S. Colleges and Increased Financial Aid

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SSP International (SSP), a nonprofit offering advanced science immersion experiences to high school students through its Summer Science Program, today announced that this summer it will double the number of placements available to nearly 400 through new partnerships with Georgia College & State University, Georgetown University and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. These new partnerships will bring the total number of programs to 12 this summer, including five astrophysics programs, three biochemistry programs, three genomics programs and a first-of-its-kind synthetic chemistry program. To reach more deserving participants and increase access to high-quality science education for students historically underrepresented in STEM, the nonprofit will also offer $3,000 stipends to qualified participants who would otherwise have to work in the summer and, in turn, miss out on critical enrichment opportunities.  

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  • "Now operating as SSP International, we are excited to welcome the next generation of students interested in STEM to our Summer Science Program," said Frank Steslow, CEO.
  • "This year, we're especially focused on reaching and engaging individuals who would otherwise not have access to the Summer Science Program experience.
  • Summer Science Program provides programs in astrophysics, biochemistry and genomics taught through rigorous, collaborative research projects on college campuses.
  • If you are interested in applying for its 2024 Summer Science Program, you can visit this link for steps on how to apply: summerscience.org/admissions/how-to-apply .

Scouting Settlement Trust to Advance Partial Payments to Survivors while Litigation is Pending

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Under the Advance Payment Program ("APP"), eligible claimants will be able to receive payments of $1,000 before their allowed claim amount is finally determined.

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  • Under the Advance Payment Program ("APP"), eligible claimants will be able to receive payments of $1,000 before their allowed claim amount is finally determined.
  • Eligibility to participate in the APP will be determined based upon a rigorous application of criteria to the information provided to the Scouting Settlement Trust (the "Trust") by individual claimants.
  • The Trust will – over time – make multiple payments on Survivors' claims as more funds are paid into the Trust and illiquid Trust assets are reduced to cash.
  • Litigation: The Trust also has litigation pending against dozens of insurance companies over billions of dollars more in coverage.

Weakened commodity prices cast a shadow on farmer sentiment

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The most recent findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveal a downturn in farmer sentiment at the start of 2024.

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  • WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The most recent findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveal a downturn in farmer sentiment at the start of 2024.
  • The Current Conditions Index fell 9 points, and the Future Expectations Index dropped by 7, both compared to December.
  • "For the first time, the percentage of producers choosing lower commodity prices as a top concern matched the percentage of producers who chose higher input costs.
  • This alignment indicates that U.S. farmers are worried about a possible cost/price squeeze leading to lower farm incomes," Mintert said.

Phoenix-Based Marketing and Communications Agency Highnoon Rebrands as Agital

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agital , the national marketing agency challenging the status quo to deliver measurable business results to business leaders, announced today the rebrand of Highnoon .

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agital , the national marketing agency challenging the status quo to deliver measurable business results to business leaders, announced today the rebrand of Highnoon .
  • A Phoenix-based integrated marketing, brand, and communications agency, Highnoon has officially integrated its services, team members, and data platform into Agital, with Highnoon Co-Founder and President Scott Kaufmann now a Division President on Agital’s executive leadership team.
  • With the addition of Highnoon, Agital has expanded its capabilities in lead generation, brand strategy, content, public relations, design and creative, and customer engagement.
  • "The rebrand of Highnoon represents a critical step in our journey toward building a powerhouse digital marketing agency," said Jeff Reynolds, CEO at Agital.

Intelerad Announces Three Executive Leadership Appointments to Drive Transformative Client Experiences in 2024 and Beyond

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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In their new roles, they will help ensure clients experience the full value of selecting Intelerad as their medical imaging provider of choice.

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  • In their new roles, they will help ensure clients experience the full value of selecting Intelerad as their medical imaging provider of choice.
  • “Welcoming Pete, Vivek and Erikka signals our commitment to drive tangible results and transformative client experiences throughout 2024 and beyond.
  • Intelerad’s clients are going to feel the positive impact of having these three new veteran leaders at our organization,” Bazinsky said.
  • “We are gearing up to reshape what our client experiences look like in 2024, and we anticipate excellent outcomes and unparalleled satisfaction for our clients,” Bazinsky said.